Simona Mambrini Boeken

A compelling and beautiful story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who wants to die. Theodore Finch is fascinated by death and constantly contemplates suicide, but small moments of goodness keep him from acting on those thoughts. Violet Markey, grieving her sister's recent death, is focused on escaping her Indiana town after graduation. Their lives intertwine when they meet on the ledge of the school bell tower, leading to a project that uncovers the 'natural wonders' of their state. Through this partnership, Finch reveals his true self—a quirky, vibrant individual—while Violet learns to embrace life rather than merely counting down the days. However, as Violet's life flourishes, Finch's struggles deepen, raising the question of how far she will go to save the boy she loves. This intense, gripping novel resonates with fans of contemporary young adult literature, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of mental health. With praise for its emotional depth and engaging narrative, it promises to leave readers captivated.

“A writer as comfortable with reality as with fiction, with passion as with reason.” —John Le Carré When a body is found in Paris, nothing is as it seems, and Maigret must delve into the victim's mysterious past to discover who could have killed him Inspector Maigret is called to action after a man who appears to be an elderly, socially isolated vagrant is found dead in the condemned building where he had been sleeping in Les Halles, Paris. As he begins to pick apart the few clues available, however, Maigret soon realizes that this man is far from who he originally appeared. Helped along by his signature intuition, an anonymous caller, and the memories of Montmarte's community of senior citizens, the Inspector must put the puzzle together and reveal the truth behind a pair of crimes. With Georges Simenon's signature tightly-woven plotting, Maigret and the Loner is a riveting, page-turning mystery.