Christine Barbaste Boeken

I decided to talk to women about their vaginas, to do vagina interviews, which became vagina monologues ...At first women were reluctant to talk. They were a little shy. But once they got going, you couldn't stop them. Women secretly love to talk about their vaginas. They get very excited, mainly because no one's ever asked them before.' Eve Ensler A poignant and hilarious tour of the last frontier, the ultimate forbidden zone, THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES is a celebration of female sexuality in all its complexity and mystery. Hailed as the bible for a new generation of women, it has been performed in cities and colleges throughout the world, and has inspired a dynamic grassroots movement -- V-Day -- to stop violence against women. Witty and irreverent, compassionate and wise, Eve Ensler's award-winning masterpiece gives voice to real women's deepest fantasies and fears, guaranteeing that no one who reads it will ever look at a woman's body, or think of sex, in quite the same way again.

A delightfully dishy novel about the most impossible boss ever, this story follows Andrea Sachs, a small-town girl who lands a coveted job as the assistant to Miranda Priestly, the high-profile editor of Runway magazine. Immersed in a world of high fashion, Andrea navigates an office filled with impossibly stylish colleagues and the ever-demanding Miranda, who effortlessly transforms her sophisticated staff into frightened children. With humor and wit, the narrative offers a fresh perspective on the trials of working for "The Boss from Hell." Through Andrea’s smart and disarming voice, the novel reveals a darkly comedic view of life at the top, far beyond what gossip columns suggest. From arranging for the latest Harry Potter book to be flown to Paris for Miranda’s children, to tracking down a vintage dresser admired by her boss, Andrea faces daily challenges that often extend late into the night. Despite the relentless demands, she remains focused on securing a recommendation from Miranda that could launch her career at any magazine. However, as the job's challenges escalate from unacceptable to outrageous, Andrea must confront whether the dream job is worth the toll it takes on her life and soul.

The author describes his bizarre coming-of-age years after his adoption by his mother's psychiatrist, during which he witnessed such misadventures as a fake suicide attempt and front-lawn family/patient sleepovers.

Brooke en Julian hebben het prima samen in New York. Zij heeft twee banen, waarvan ze kunnen rondkomen en hij timmert aan de weg als muzikant. Maar als Julian na een tv-optreden door een groot platenlabel wordt benaderd neemt hun leven een radicale wending.Al snel bevinden ze zich in een compleet nieuwe wereld: dinertjes in de duurste restaurants, te gast bij de meest exclusieve feesten, op en neer reizen naar de hipste clubs van LA en overnachtingen in het ultieme celebrity-hotel Chateau Marmont.Maar Julians roem leidt er ook toe dat zij slachtoffer worden van meedogenloze paparazzi. Is hun relatie sterk genoeg om alle bizarre roddels en bemoeienissen te overleven? Brooke wordt gedwongen om te kiezen: vluchten of vechten

"The Right Address" offers a satirical glimpse into the elite social scene of New York's Park Avenue, following Melanie Sartomsky, a flight attendant who marries a billionaire. As she navigates the treacherous waters of high society filled with gossip and rivalry, secrets like kleptomania and murder lurk beneath the glamorous surface.

Blending elements of thriller and fantasy, the narrative reimagines classic storytelling with a daring twist. It features a unique fusion of styles reminiscent of Stuart Turton and Angela Carter, infused with a suspenseful tone akin to Stephen King's Misery. This bold approach promises to challenge traditional fairy tale conventions while delivering an engaging and thought-provoking experience.

Luvy and Joseph meet in a butcher's shop in North London, on opposite sides of the counter. She is a teacher and mother of two, who is quite happy to put romance behind her. He is an aspiring music producer who as never been in a serious relationship. Lucy and Joseph are opposites ion almost all ways. Can something life-changing grow from uncommon ground?

Acht jaar nadat ze ontslag nam bij Runway en zo ontsnapte aan de greep van Miranda Priestly, lijkt Andrea Sachs haar leven goed op de rails te hebben. Ze is opgeklommen tot redacteur bij The Plunge, de hotste bruidsglossy van het moment, en werkt zij aan zij met Emily, haar vroegere collega bij Runway en nieuwe BFF. Andrea is stapelverliefd op Max en ze droomt al over trouwen, maar de herinnering aan Miranda Priestly bezorgt haar nog steeds nachtmerries. Andrea weet niet dat al haar inspanningen om een nieuw leven op te bouwen haar recht in de armen drijven van de vrouw die ze uit alle macht probeert te ontvluchten…

Comptoirs, boutiques, salons, rituels... Chine, Inde, Ceylan, Japon, Afrique... les thés du monde entier convergent vers Paris et les amateurs se disent qu'ils ont bien de la chance !Qu'ils soient blancs, jaunes, verts, rouges, noirs, les thés déclinent une infinité de saveurs et d'arômes. Des comptoirs aux salons de thé, des boutiques spécialisées aux lieux d'initiation, la vénérable boisson invite ses buveurs à de bien séduisants voyages : optera-t-on pour une distinction toute britannique ou lui préférera-t-on l'aridité des plaines du Tibet, la luxuriance des jardins de Darjeeling, la morsure d'une chaleur orientale ?Peu importe, il est si facile de faire renaître la magie entourant la plus subtile, la plus complexe et en même temps la plus simple des boissons : une pincée de feuilles à son goût, de l'eau chaude...Nouvelle édition