From the author of Daisy Jones & The Six in which a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.
'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME The twist of a knife. The birth of a legend. Step into the world of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas with this collection of prequel novellas. Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful Assassin's Guild and its scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, she yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. But when Arobynn dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, Celaena finds herself acting independently of his wishes and questioning her own allegiance. If she hopes to escape Arobynn's clutches, Celaena will have to put her faith in her wits and her blade ... knowing that if she fails, she'll lose not just a chance at freedom but her life. A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas explores the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling -- and deadly -- world. Included in this volume: The Assassin and the Pirate Lord The Assassin and the Healer The Assassin and the Desert The Assassin and the Underworld The Assassin and the Empire
THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES AND #1 NYT BESTSELLER 'One for Philip Pullman fans' THE TIMES 'This one is an automatic buy' GLAMOUR 'Ambitious, sweeping and epic' EVENING STANDARD 'Razor-sharp' DAILY MAIL 'An ingenious fantasy about empire' GUARDIAN Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. Oxford, 1836. The city of dreaming spires. It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world. And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows. Orphaned in Canton and brought to England by a mysterious guardian, Babel seemed like paradise to Robin Swift. Until it became a prison... But can a student stand against an empire? An incendiary new novel from award-winning author R.F. Kuang about the power of language, the violence of colonialism, and the sacrifices of resistance. 'A masterpiece that resonates with power and knowledge. BABEL is a stark picture of the cruelty of empire, a distillation of dark academia, and a riveting blend of fantasy and historical fiction - a monumental achievement' Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE R.F. Kuang's book 'Babel' was a New York Times bestseller w/c 11-09-2022.
The beloved, life-affirming international bestseller which has sold over half a million copies worldwide - soon to be a major film coming in April 2018, starring Lily James, Matthew Goode, Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Courtenay and Penelope WiltonIt's 1946. The war is over, and Juliet Ashton has writer's block. But when she receives a letter from Dawsey Adams of Guernsey - a total stranger living halfway across the Channel, who has come across her name written in a second hand book - she enters into a correspondence with him, and in time with all the members of the extraordinary Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Through their letters, the society tell Juliet about life on the island, their love of books - and the long shadow cast by their time living under German occupation. Drawn into their irresistible world, Juliet sets sail for the island, changing her life forever.
Celaena wordt voor de keuze gesteld: óf haar leven slijten in de gevangenis, óf deelnemen aan een toernooi waarvan de winnaar de nieuwe kampioen van de koning wordt. Een voor een worden de deelnemers van het toernooi echter op gruwelijke wijze vermoord en al snel vecht Celaena niet alleen voor haar vrijheid, maar ook voor haar leven.
Als een advocaat in Londen na de moord op een achtjarig jongetje de elfjarige verdachte moet verdedigen, denkt hij terug aan zijn eigen jeugd.
Scottish entrepreneurs aimed to cut a road across the infested swamps of Panama's Darien peninsula. In The Rising Sun, a young Scot, Roderick Mackenzie, describes the horrors and difficulties the crew of one boat faced when they arrived there.
Dorothy Hewett, una delle voci più significative della narrativa australiana, ha scritto opere come Il cottage sull'Oceano, che occupano un posto di rilievo nella letteratura del Novecento. La sua vena romantica e gotica trova la sua espressione più piena in questa raccolta di racconti, I raccoglitori di fragole e altri racconti. In queste pagine, che coprono quarant'anni della vita dell'autrice, si dispiega il mondo incantato dell'infanzia e del paesaggio rurale, un «mondo di cameratismo e sassi che volano, di discussioni lunghe e serie e insulti taglienti, di lacrime e risate a crepapelle». In Joey, un bambino di tre anni cerca di dare un senso ai misteri della vita. Nelle Barriere di Jarrabin, una ragazzina di undici anni affronta i pregiudizi razziali di una piccola città dell'entroterra. Chi si ricorderà della dolce Alice? è una storia d'amore giovanile. I raccoglitori di fragole racconta di una coppia, un ragazzo bianco e sua moglie aborigena. Joe Anchor's Rock parla di un bambino e di una tomba nascosta. Ti dispiacerebbe se passassi a trovare un mio amico? narra di un viaggio lungo la costa. Il risveglio della signorina Huggett ruota attorno a una figura infantile, mentre Sul Terrace descrive un breve incontro sessuale. Il Galle Face Hotel è una storia misteriosa, piena di presagi oscuri e presenze spettrali, come L'ombra delle sorelle Darkling.
The Number One Global Sensation *Foyle's Fiction Book of the Year* *Amazon Book of the Year* *Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year* *Fiction Book of the Year 2024 - British Book Awards* 'Addictive' Grazia 'Hugely entertaining' Observer 'Provocative' Mail on Sunday THIS IS ONE HELL OF A STORY. IT'S JUST NOT HERS TO TELL. When failed writer June Hayward witnesses her rival Athena Liu die in a freak accident, she sees her opportunity... and takes it. So what if it means stealing Athena's final manuscript? So what if it means 'borrowing' her identity? And so what if the first lie is only the beginning... Finally, June has the fame she always deserved. But someone is about to expose her... What happens next is entirely everyone else's fault. 'The book that everyone is talking about' Glamour 'Ingenious, astute, hugely entertaining' David Nicholls 'Breathtakingly clever on jealousy, talent, success, and who gets to tell which story' Elizabeth Day 'Hard to put down. Harder to forget' Stephen King R.F. Kuang's book Yellowface was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 04-06-23 R.F. Kuang's book Yellowface was a #5 New York Times bestseller w/c 04-06-23
Ambientato nella California degli anni Settanta, "Lune di miele" è la storia autobiografica, comica, amara, eccessiva e commovente dell'amicizia tra due giovani aspiranti scrittori, Jim Stark (in cui l'autore ritrae se stesso) e Ralph Crawford (ispirato a Raymond Carver, di cui Kinder fu effettivamente grande amico).
Set in the twilight years of Sherlock Holmes, the story delves into the legendary detective's struggle with aging and memory loss. As he reflects on his final case, Holmes grapples with the impact of his past decisions and the unresolved mysteries that haunt him. The narrative explores themes of identity, legacy, and the passage of time, offering a poignant look at a beloved character through the lens of his later life. The film adaptation features performances by Ian McKellen and Laura Linney, bringing this introspective tale to the screen.
A breathtaking new vision of a legendary tale. Available in time for the June 1 theatrical release of "Snow White & the Huntsman, " starring Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, and Charlize Theron.
