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Stein's New York Times-bestselling adult novel The Art of Racing in the Rain is adapted for tweens--the story of an indelible friendship between a man (Denny, a racecar driver), his daughter Zoe, and his dog (Enzo, the unforgettable narrator of the book).

The New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein–a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of a dog’s efforts to hold together his family in the face of a divisive custody battle. Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals. On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Eve, Denny's wife; the three-year battle over their daughter, Zoë, whose maternal grandparents pulled every string to gain custody. In the end, despite what he sees as his own limitations, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with Zoë at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, the wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man.

“Funny, bewitching, observant.”— The Oregonian“Hits all the frets of a powerful sharp-witted dialogue, vivid characters, insight into medical challenges and prose that snaps like well-placed plucks of guitar strings. . . . I hold up my lighter and turn it full-flame for [Garth] Stein’s latest work. Encore!”— The Seattle Times“Compelling.”— Seattle Post-Intelligencer“Stein handles the many narrative elements deftly.”— Seattle Weekly“An engrossing family drama.”— Publishers WeeklyEvan had a hit single, but that was ten years ago. Thirty-one now, he’s drifting, playing in a local band and teaching middle-aged men to coax music from an electric guitar.Beset at a young age with a life-threatening form of epilepsy, he’s kept his condition a secret. But his deepest secret is that he got his high school sweetheart pregnant. Then her conservative parents whisked her out of Seattle and out of Evan’s life.Now, fourteen years later, he experiences unplanned parenthood when he undertakes to raise the resentful teenage son he’s never known.Off beat and disarming, How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets portrays a contemporary American family with unfailing honesty.

The story features a grieving mother who returns to her remote Alaskan hometown to uncover the truth behind her son's drowning. As she delves deeper, she encounters elements of Native American folklore that intertwine with her search, revealing a chilling connection between life and death. Garth Stein's debut weaves a supernatural thriller that explores themes of grief, legend, and the haunting legacy of loss.

Enzo, a unique puppy, feels a deep sense of individuality that sets him apart from other dogs. Frustrated by the inability of humans to comprehend his barks, he navigates the challenges of communication while embracing his special nature. This charming tale explores themes of identity and the bond between pets and their owners.

Detektiv Harry Bosch vyšetřuje v Los Angeles vraždu čínského obchodníka, za kterou patrně stojí čínská mafie. Vtom mu přijde zpráva, že v Hongkongu unesli jeho třináctiletou dceru. Harry hodí vše za hlavu a odlétá na druhý konec světa, aby dceru zachránil. Jak vypadá lidský život z pohledu nejlepšího přítele člověka? Starý pes Enzo vypráví o svém pánovi, automobilovém závodníkovi Dennym, jeho ženě Evě, dcerušce Zoe a pohnutém osudu celé rodiny. Psí filozof překvapuje neobyčejnými vhledy do situace. Agentka MI5 Liz Carlyleová je z Londýna převelena do Severního Irska, kde stále působí ilegální odtrženecké skupiny IRA. Hned cestou z letiště v Belfastu se ji někdo pokusí zabít – Liz unikne jen o vlásek – a záhy zmizí jeden z jejích kolegů, blízký přítel Dave. Práce v rodinném penzionu Jasonu Mirabellovi nikdy moc nevoněla. Otec ho nechal vystudovat a ze syna se stal supermanažer, před kterým se v Los Angeles rýsovala hvězdná budoucnost. Jenže pak přišel pád a Jason musel s pokorou zazvonit u dveří otcova domu.

Der Roman „Im Licht des Augenblicks“ von Garth Stein erzählt eine poetische, atmosphärische und tiefgründige Familiengeschichte aus dem Nordwesten der USA. Der 14-jährige Trevor besucht mit seinem Vater das heruntergekommene Familien-Anwesen in der Nähe von Seattle, in dem sein Großvater und seine Tante wohnen. Trevor stöbert durch längst verlassene Zimmer, in Geheimgänge hinter Tapetentüren, immer auf der Suche nach Antworten, vor denen die Erwachsenen zurückscheuen: Warum verletzt man immer wieder die, die man am meisten liebt? Wie kann man Schuld wiedergutmachen? Wie schwer wiegt ein Geheimnis, das man anderen vorenthalten hat? Seit Generationen scheint ein Fluch auf Trevors Familie zu lasten. Doch nun macht sich der gewitzte Trevor auf, die Wahrheit zu entdecken und auszusprechen. „Ich habe „Im Licht des Augenblicks“ verschlungen. Ein großes, wunderbares, Generationen umspannendes Epos, das im Nordwesten der USA spielt. Garth Stein hat uns erneut einen einzigartigen, gefühlvollen Erzähler für die Ewigkeit geschenkt, der uns in eine Geschichte voller Geheimnisse und Sehnsüchte mitnimmt.“ (Maria Semple, Autorin von „Wo steckst du, Bernadette?“)