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Joanne Harris

    3 juli 1964

    Joanne Harris is een auteur wiens diverse werk zich uitstrekt over magisch realisme, spanning, historische fictie, mythologie en fantasy. Haar literaire stijl zit vol onverwachte wendingen en diepgaande inzichten in de menselijke psychologie. Harris verweeft meesterlijk spanning met poëtische beelden, waardoor werken ontstaan die lezers in hun greep houden. Haar verhalen verkennen vaak thema's als verlangen, mysterie en de veranderlijke aard van identiteit.

    Joanne Harris
    Rode schoenen / druk 13
    Schaakmat
    Vijf kwarten van de sinaasappel
    Chocolat
    De vijverjaren
    Chocolat - 3: De zoetheid van perziken
    • Vianne

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Set in the enchanting world of Chocolat, the story follows beloved characters as they navigate new challenges and adventures. With a blend of magic and culinary delights, the narrative explores themes of love, community, and the transformative power of chocolate. Joanne Harris masterfully weaves together the familiar charm of her previous work with fresh elements, inviting readers back to a place where indulgence and emotion intertwine. This return promises both nostalgia and new experiences for fans of the original tale.

      Vianne2025
      4,1
    • The Moonlight Market

      • 284bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen

      Urban moths have evolved to blend in with a world of concrete and stone, rather than a woodland environment. What if fairies did the same?

      The Moonlight Market2024
      3,4
    • Maiden, Mother, Crone

      • 592bladzijden
      • 21 uur lezen

      Take a deep breath and immerse yourself in this stunning updated collection of vivid and evocative tales from Number 1 bestselling author Joanne Harris.

      Maiden, Mother, Crone2023
      4,0
    • Broken Light

      • 423bladzijden
      • 15 uur lezen

      A bold and timely novel from #1 bestselling author Joanne Harris that explores how women can feel invisible as they grow older - and what happens when they decide to take back control...Have you ever felt invisible? Bernie Moon has given her life to other people: her husband, her son, her friends (who are these days, mostly online). At nineteen she was full of dreams and ambitions; now almost fifty, and going through the menopause, she's fading, fast. Heartbroken and hormonal, she often feels like she's losing her mind.But when a young woman is murdered in a local park, it sparks a series of childhood memories in Bernie and with them, a talent that has lain dormant most of her adult life.She promised herself she'd never think of it again. When she was a teenager, it almost destroyed her. But now she's older, could it be the power she's been missing? Could it be the chance to, finally, make them look?

      Broken Light2023
      4,0
    • A Narrow Door

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      "A dark world of emotional complexity and betrayal, where twist follows twist and nothing is what it seems. A masterful narrative voice, and a compulsive thriller from one of our greatest writers. I absolutely loved it." - Alex Michaelides, No.1 bestselling author of THE SILENT PATIENTFrom the Sunday Times and internationally bestselling, multi prize-winning author Joanne Harris, comes A NARROW DOOR - an explosive psychological thriller about one woman who, having carved out her own path to power, is now intent on tearing apart the elite world that tried to hold her back . . . piece by piece.---Praise for Joanne Harris's other books set in the St Oswald's world - which all read as standalone thrillers:'A masterpiece of misdirection' Val McDermid'Delivers an almighty twist . . . brilliantly atmospheric ' The Times'Crime novel or literary novel? Categories really don't matter; readers will find themselves comprehensively gripped' Independent'[A] gripping psychological thriller . . . Harris is one of our most accomplished novelists' Daily Express'Marvellously mischievous' Good Housekeeping'A classic whodunnit with the characters carefully crafted and the tension at a knife edge' Sunday Express'[A] delicious black comedy' Daily Mail

      A Narrow Door2021
      3,7
    • Honeycomb

      • 288bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      "The toymaker who wants to create the perfect wife; the princess whose heart is won by words, not actions; the tiny dog whose confidence far outweighs his size; and the sinister Lacewing King who rules over the Silken Folk. These are just a few of the weird and wonderful creatures who populate Joanne Harris's first collection of fairy tales"--

      Honeycomb2021
      4,1
    • Orfeia

      • 240bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      Take a deep breath and immerse yourself in this stunning new novella from #1 Bestselling author Joanne Harris.

      Orfeia2020
      3,7
    • Ten Things About Writing

      • 224bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen

      An indispensable guide to the craft of writing and business of publishing from one of our bestselling and most versatile authors.

      Ten Things About Writing2020
      4,4
    • The Strawberry Thief

      • 368bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      The compelling new novel from the author of the bestselling Chocolat. Vianne Rocher has settled down. Lansquenet-sous-Tannes, the place that once rejected her, has finally become her home. With Rosette, her 'special' child, she runs her chocolate shop in the square, talks to her friends on the river, is part of the community. Even Reynaud, the priest, has become a friend. But when old Narcisse, the florist, dies, leaving a parcel of land to Rosette and a written confession to Reynaud, the life of the sleepy village is once more thrown into disarray. The arrival of Narcisse's relatives, the departure of an old friend and the opening of a mysterious new shop in the place of the florist's across the square - one that mirrors the chocolaterie, and has a strange appeal of its own - all seem to herald some kind of change: a confrontation, a turbulence - even, perhaps, a murder...

      The Strawberry Thief2019
      4,0
    • The Blue Salt Road

      • 224bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen

      An earthly nourris sits and sings And aye she sings, "Ba lilly wean, Little ken I my bairn's father, Far less the land that he staps in. (Child Ballad, no. 113) So begins a stunning tale of love, loss and revenge, against a powerful backdrop of adventure on the high seas, and drama on the land. The Blue Salt Road balances passion and loss, love and violence and draws on nature and folklore to weave a stunning modern mythology around a nameless, wild young man. Passion drew him to a new world, and trickery has kept him there - without his memories, separated from his own people. But as he finds his way in this dangerous new way of life, so he learns that his notions of home, and your people, might not be as fixed as he believed. Beautifully illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins, this is a stunning and original modern fairytale.

      The Blue Salt Road2018
      3,9
    • The Testament of Loki

      • 320bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      Ragnarok was the End of Worlds. Asgard fell, centuries ago, and the old gods have been defeated. Some are dead, while others have been consigned to eternal torment in the netherworld - among them, the legendary trickster, Loki. A god who betrayed every side and still lost everything, who has lain forgotten as time passed and the world of humans moved on to new beliefs, new idol and new deities . . .But now mankind dreams of the Norse Gods once again, the river Dream is but a stone's throw from their dark prison, and Loki is the first to escape into a new reality. The first, but not the only one to. Other, darker, things have escaped with him, who seek to destroy everything that he covets. If he is to reclaim what has been lost, Loki will need allies, a plan, and plenty of tricks . . .

      The Testament of Loki2018
      3,6
    • A Pocketful of Crows

      • 236bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      I am as brown as brown can be, And my eyes as black as sloe; I am as brisk as brisk can be, And wild as forest doe. (The Child Ballads, 295) So begins a beautiful tale of love, loss and revenge. Following the seasons, A Pocketful of Crows balances youth and age, wisdom and passion and draws on nature and folklore to weave a stunning modern mythology around a nameless wild girl. Only love could draw her into the world of named, tamed things. And it seems only revenge will be powerful enough to let her escape. Beautifully illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins, this is a stunning and original modern fairytale.

      A Pocketful of Crows2017
      3,9
    • Different Class

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      The impressively versatile Joanne Harris in her psychological thriller mode, at her darkest and most unsettling. After thirty years at St Oswald's Grammar in North Yorkshire, Latin master Roy Straitley has seen all kinds of boys come and go. Each class has its clowns, its rebels, its underdogs, its 'Brodie' boys who, whilst of course he doesn't have avourites, hold a special place in an old teacher's heart. But every so often there's a boy who doesn't fit the mould. A troublemaker. A boy with hidden shadows inside. With insolvency and academic failure looming, a new broom has arrived at the venerable school, bringing Powerpoint, sharp suits and even sixth form girls to the dusty corridors. But while Straitley does his sardonic best to resist this march to the future, a shadow from his past is stirring. A boy who even twenty years on haunts his teacher's dreams. A boy capable of bad things.

      Different Class2016
      3,8
    • The Little Book of Chocolat

      • 128bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen

      A book of chocolate lore and recipes from around the world that can bring a touch of magic to your kitchen.

      The Little Book of Chocolat2014
      4,3
    • With his notorious reputation for trickery and deception, and an ability to cause as many problems as he solves, Loki is a Norse god like no other. Demon-born, he is viewed with deepest suspicion by his fellow gods who will never accept him as one of their own and for this he vows to take his revenge. But while Loki is planning the downfall of Asgard and the humiliation of his tormentors, greater powers are conspiring against the gods and a battle is brewing that will change the fate of the Worlds. From his recruitment by Odin from the realm of Chaos, through his years as the go-to man of Asgard, to his fall from grace in the build-up to Ragnarok, this is the unofficial history of the world's ultimate trickster

      The Gospell of Loki2014
      3,8
    • A Cat, a Hat and a Piece of String

      • 288bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Conjured from a wickedly imaginative pen, here is a new collection of short stories that showcases Joanne Harris’s exceptional talent as a teller of tales, a spinner of yarns. Sensuous, mischievous, uproarious and wry, here are tales that combine the everyday with the unexpected;

      A Cat, a Hat and a Piece of String2013
      3,7
    • It isn't often you receive a letter from the dead. When Vianne Rocher receives a letter from beyond the grave, she has no choice but to follow the wind that blows her back to Lansquenet, the village in south-west France where, eight years ago, she opened up a chocolate shop. But Vianne is completely unprepared for what she finds there. Women veiled in black, the scent of spices and peppermint tea, and there, on the bank of the river Tannes, facing the square little tower of the church of Saint-Jerome like a piece on a chessboard - slender, bone-white and crowned with a silver crescent moon - a minaret. Nor is it only the incomers from North Africa that have brought big changes to the community. Father Reynaud, Vianne's erstwhile adversary, is now disgraced and under threat. Could it be that Vianne is the only one who can save him?

      Chocolat - 3: De zoetheid van perziken2012
      4,1
    • Runelight

      • 576bladzijden
      • 21 uur lezen

      The squabbling Norse gods and goddesses of Runemarks are back! And there's a feisty new heroine on the scene: Maggie, a girl the same age as Maddy but brought up a world apart - literally, in World's End, the focus of the Order in which Maddy was raised. Now the Order is destroyed, Chaos is filling the vacuum left behind... and is breaching the everyday world. A chilling prophecy from the Oracle. A conflict between two girls. And with just twelve days to stave off the Apocalypse, carnage is about to be unleashed...

      Runelight2011
      3,9
    • Stories

      • 448bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

      Edited by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio, "Stories" is a groundbreaking collection that features diverse tales from renowned authors. This anthology expands the boundaries of imaginative fiction, challenging misconceptions and showcasing the power of storytelling to transform perspectives and ignite appreciation for exceptional literature.

      Stories2010
      3,8
    • De dorpskapper van Amour / druk 1

      • 317bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      In het Franse dorp Amour-sur-Belle waait het altijd. Het is een lelijk dorp waar het met de liefde, ondanks de naam van het dorp, niet zo goed gaat. De getalenteerde kapper Guillaume Ladoucette geeft zijn zaak eraan nu te veel van zijn klanten kaal worden. Hij besluit een relatiebureau te beginnen, vanuit de gedachte dat het dorp liefde nodig heeft. Ondanks het kleine inwonertal krijgt hij clientèle, maar de meeste blind dates tussen de dorpsgenoten verlopen nogal desastreus. 'Niet bij iedereen is het liefde op het eerste gezicht,' meent Guillaume. 'Liefde is als een goede cassoulet, zij heeft tijd en toewijding nodig.' Mooi gezegd, maar heeft Guillaume ook een oplossing voor zijn eigen liefdesperikelen? Hij is nog steeds verliefd op zijn jeugdvriendin, die hij al jaren niet heeft gezien...

      De dorpskapper van Amour / druk 12010
      3,6
    • Blueeyedboy

      • 526bladzijden
      • 19 uur lezen

      A dark and intricately plotted tale of a poisonously dysfunctional family, a blind child prodigy, and a serial murderer who is not who he seems. Told through posts on a webjournal called badguysrock, this is a thriller that makes creative use of all the multiple personalities, disguise and mind games that are offered by playing out a life on the internet.

      Blueeyedboy2010
      3,3
    • In Chocolat verzaubert Vianne die Menschen eines kleinen französischen Dorfes im Flug mit ihren selbstgemachten Pralinés und Schokoladenkreationen. In Himmlische Wunder hat Vianne ihr altes Dorf in Südfrankreich verlassen und lebt mit ihren Töchtern in Paris, wo sie eine Chocolaterie betreibt. Mit Charme, Ausdauer und ihrer unwiderstehlichen Schokolade nimmt sie die Menschen für sich ein. Dann tritt eine mächtige Gegenspielerin auf den Plan, und Vianne gerät in große Gefahr.

      Chocolat & Himmlische Wunder2009
      3,9
    • Half-Truths & White Lies

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      When Tom Fellows proclaims that a Venn diagram is a far better way of illustrating modern family ties than a traditional tree, his young daughter Andrea has no idea that he is referring to their own situation.It is only when she loses both parents in a shocking car accident that she takes an interest in her own genealogy and begins to realize that her perfect upbringing was not all that it seemed... Half-truths & White Lies is a beautifully crafted, thought-provoking novel that questions the influence of the people who are missing from our lives. It examines the thin line between love and friendship, looking at our complex emotional needs. It also explores how one woman's life is dictated by her desire for children, whilst another's is shaped by her decision not to have them.

      Half-Truths & White Lies2009
      3,6
    • The Evil Seed

      • 448bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

      In this romantic suspense novel the reaappearance of a diary ensures that past and present intertwine, paving the way for unknown consequences. Joanne Harris is also the author of 'Chocolat'. Originally published: London: Warner, 1992.

      The Evil Seed2008
      3,1
    • Nine thematic chapters and a book: Soupes, Hors d'oeuvres et entrées, salades, poissons, volailles et lapin, viandes, légumes, dessert et patisseries, chocolat.Un cahier en fin d'ouvrage avec les recettes de Joanne et de la place pour ajouter tous les bons plats et astuces gourmandes collectés ici et ailleurs. 300 recettes de famille, celles de la romancière à succès Johanne Harris, qui se passent de génération en génération.Une remarquable collaboration entre un écrivain qui adore manger et un chef cuisinier. Toutes deux savent transmettre les recettes qui sont au coeur de chaque famille française.Soups, Appetizers and starters, salads, fish, poultry and rabbit meat, vegetables, desserts and pastries, chocolate. A notebook end of the book with recipes by Joanne and the place to add all the good food and tasty tips collected here and elsewhere. 300 family recipes, those of the successful novelist Johanne Harris, who passed from generation to generation. A remarkable collaboration between a writer who loves to eat and a chef. Both are able to pass on recipes that are at the heart of every French family.

      Le petit Larousse des recettes de famille2007
    • Rode schoenen / druk 13

      • 480bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen

      De mooie Yanne Charbonneau heeft een chocolaterie in Parijs, in het pittoreske Montmartre. Ze woont boven de winkel met haar twee kinderen, de elfjarige Annie en de kleine Rosette. Haar leven lijkt rustig en op orde,maar schijn bedriegt: eigenlijk heet zij Vianne Rocher, en haar oudste dochter Anouk, namen uit een verleden dat ze achter zich wil laten. Op een dag loopt Zozie de l'Alba op hoge, knalrode naaldhakken hun leven binnen. Zij is een betoverende vrouw met een groot geheim, die beetje bij beetje Anouk en Vianne in haar macht krijgt. Vianne komt voor een moeilijke keuze te staan: op de vlucht gaan, zoals ze al zo vaak deed, of de strijd aangaan...

      Rode schoenen / druk 132007
      3,9
    • Vuurvolk - druk 2

      • 479bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen

      Malin woont in een afgelegen vallei in de Middenwerelden. De Orde overheerst: Chaos, magie en bijgeloof zijn ten strengste verboden. Maar Malin weet dat niet alles verloren is gegaan. Hun runenteken dat zij op haar hand heeft, bewijst dat. De dorpelingen denken dat het een teken van hekserij is.

      Vuurvolk - druk 22007
      3,8
    • Schaakmat

      • 431bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

      Op een Engelse jongensschool leiden woekerende wrok en zucht naar erkenning tot dramatische gebeurtenissen.

      Schaakmat2006
      3,9
    • The French Market

      • 259bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen

      A mouth-watering collection of recipes inspired by fresh, seasonal French market produce, and illustrated with gorgeous full-colour photographs.Once again Joanne Harris and Fran Warde have collaborated to write a French cookbook with a difference. This time they have gone to Gascony for their inspiration and into the world of the French rural market. The best ingredients in season, locally produced fruit, vegetables, wines and cheeses combine to make it a recipe for success.Melon with Floc, Foie Gras with Peaches, Summer Duck Salad and Roasted Stuffed Courgettes are only some of the recipes that will help recapture the tastes of summertime and the authentic French regional experience.

      The French Market2005
      4,2
    • Bokkensprongen

      Korte verhalen

      • 311bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      In 22 verhalen van de schrijfster van de bestseller van "Chocolat" gaat het wonderbaarlijke hand in hand met het aardse en het bittere met het zoete. Bokkensprongen is een breed geschakeerde selectie eigentijdse, spitsvondige verhalen die tegelijkertijd ontroeren, verrassen, vermaken en soms ontgoochelen met de magie van Joanne Harris.

      Bokkensprongen2004
      3,6
    • Sleep, Pale Sister

      • 416bladzijden
      • 15 uur lezen

      Set in a gothic atmosphere, the story weaves a dark and compelling narrative reminiscent of Joanne Harris's earlier work, Holy Fools. It explores themes of intrigue and the macabre, showcasing Harris's signature style that combines rich storytelling with a haunting sensibility. This novel precedes her more celebrated works like Chocolat and Blackberry Wine, offering readers a glimpse into her early literary prowess and ability to evoke deep emotions through vivid characters and settings.

      Sleep, Pale Sister2004
      3,3
    • Gods dwazen

      • 417bladzijden
      • 15 uur lezen

      In het zeventiende-eeuwse Frankrijk, tegen een achtergrond van heksenproeven, koningsmoordenen godsdienstwaanzin, speelt het verhaal van Juliette, toneelspeelster en koorddanseres, die gedwongen wordt om het reizende bestaan te verlaten om onderdak te zoeken bij de zusters van de afgelegen abdij van Sainte Marie-de-la-mer. Als zuster Auguste bouwt Juliette een nieuw bestaan op met haar dochtertje Fleur onder de liefdadige hoede van de vriendelijke moeder-overste. Maar de tijden veranderen: de moord op koning Henri IV vormt de aanzet tot sociale en politieke oproer in Frankrijk, die al snel ook het afgelegen eiland van de abdij bereikt... Gods dwazen is de vijfde, prachtige roman van bestsellerauteur Joanne Harris, spelend in het kleurrijke Frankrijk van enkele eeuwen terug.

      Gods dwazen2003
      3,4
    • De vijverjaren

      • 286bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Een jonge Canadese vrouw worstelt met onverwerkte jeugdherinneringen uit de tijd dat ze als zevenjarige haar beide ouders verloor.

      De vijverjaren2002
      4,0
    • Stranddieven

      • 480bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen

      Op het kleine Bretonse eiland Le Devin staat het leven al bijna honderd jaar stil. Generaties lang strijden het rijke dorp La Houssinière en het in armoede vervallen Les Salants om de macht over het enige strand en de enige bron van welvaart. Wanneer Mado na tien jaar terugkeert naar Les Salants, ontdekt ze dat het huis van haar vader dreigt te vergaan door de zee en de manipulaties van de lokale ondernemer Claude Brismand, wiens zelfzucht het dorp bedreigt. Mado's vader GrosJean en de dorpelingen lijden aan een chronisch gevoel van uitzichtloosheid. Mado laat zich echter niet ontmoedigen en roept de hulp in van Flynn, een aantrekkelijke jongeman die haar helpt de machtsbalans te herstellen. Haar pogingen om het dorp te transformeren hebben onvoorziene gevolgen. Terwijl Les Salants weer tot leven komt, duiken ook tragedies uit het verleden op, waaronder het verschrikkelijke geheim dat haar vader met zich meedraagt. Flynn, die aanvankelijk aan haar zijde leek te staan, blijkt verborgen loyaliteiten te hebben. Is hij werkelijk wie hij zegt te zijn, of zal hij hen allemaal in de val laten lopen?

      Stranddieven2002
      3,5
    • The French Kitchen

      • 259bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen

      Anouchka, Madame Douazan, Great-Aunt Simone... These are not characters from one of Joanne Harris's novels, they are the inspiration for a mouth-watering celebration of French cuisine. For, like Framboise, the heroine of Five Quarters of the Orange, Joanne Harris has family recipes that have been passed down through the generations, and she shares them with us now. From Grandmother's Festival Loaf to traditional French classics like Moules Mariniere or Daube of Beef, The French Kitchen is a tantalizing collection of casseroles, soups, roast, salads, tarts and sweets.A collaboration between a writer who loves food and a former chef who loves writing about food, The French Kitchen gathers together simple yet stylish recipes from the heart of a French family.

      The French Kitchen2002
      4,1
    • Vijf kwarten van de sinaasappel

      • 393bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      "When Framboise Simon returns to a small village on the banks of the Loire, the locals do not recognize her as the daughter of the infamous woman they hold responsible for a tragedy during the German occupation years ago. But the past and present are inextricably entwined, particularly in a scrapbook of recipes and memories that Framboise has inherited from her mother. And soon Framboise will realize that the journal also contains the key to the tragedy that indelibly marked that summer of her ninth year."

      Vijf kwarten van de sinaasappel2001
      3,9
    • Bramenwijn

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Een enigszins aan lager wal geraakte Britse schrijver van tweederangs romans koopt in een impuls een oude boerderij in Frankrijk waar hij een nieuwe start maakt.

      Bramenwijn1999
      3,9
    • Chocolat

      • 368bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      Wanneer Vianne Rocher in Chocolat van Joanne Harris met haar dochtertje Anouk in een klein Zuid-Frans dorpje neerstrijkt, lijken er magische krachten tot leven te komen. Pal tegenover de kerk opent ze een chocolaterie. Met lede ogen moet de starre dorpspastoor Reynaud aanzien hoe Vianne uitgerekend in de vastentijd zijn parochianen verleidt met onweerstaanbare chocoladecreaties en haar warme persoonlijkheid. Al snel sluit ze vriendschap met de dorpelingen. Wanneer Vianne aankondigt dat ze met Pasen een chocoladefestival wil organiseren, raakt père Reynaud buiten zichzelf van woede, en stevent de strijd in het dorp af op een dramatisch hoogtepunt.

      Chocolat1997
      4,0