Corazón tan blanco

La casa de los espíritus

Isabel Allende

In dem mit Phantasie, Zartheit u. Ironie gestalteten, drei Generationen umfassenden Familienepos spiegeln sich die gesellschaftl. u. polit. Ereignisse in Chile zwischen Jahrhundertwende u. Militärdiktatur.

The tortilla curtain

T. Coraghessan Boyle

”Bittere Situationskomik, die noch im Moment der Katastrophe zum Lachen reizt.“ Reed Stillwater in der >taz

Corinne

Germaine de Staël, Isabel Hill, Albertine-Adrienne Necker de Saussure, Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, L. E. L., Arthur Manderley, Isabel Hill, Creative Commons, Necker de Saussure

Germaine de Staël's *Corinne* offers a sweeping Romantic panorama, following the brilliant, unconventional poet Corinne as she navigates love and societal expectations in picturesque Italy. Through Corinne's passionate intellect and her complex relationship with the English nobleman Oswald, the novel delves into a profound psychological study of ambition, artistic genius, and the constraints placed upon women. The narrative also enriches its exploration of these themes with vivid descriptions of Italian landscapes and culture, contrasting them with the more reserved English sensibility, all within a compelling fictional framework.

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, Children Are from Heaven

John Gray

John Gray's work explores the fundamental differences in communication and emotional needs between men and women, applying these insights to family dynamics. The book delves into how these distinct perspectives impact marital relationships and parenting, offering strategies to navigate misunderstandings and foster greater harmony. It examines how understanding sex differences is crucial for effective interpersonal communication within the family unit, ultimately aiming to cultivate a more loving and supportive environment for all members.

Breaking Dawn

Stephenie Meyer

In the explosive fourth book in the epic romantic saga, Bella has one final choice to make. Should she stay mortal and strengthen her connection to the werewolves—or leave it all behind to become a vampire? When you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. How could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would hurt that beloved one? If your life was all you had to give, how could you not give it? If it was someone you truly loved? To be irrevocably in love with a vampire is both fantasy and nightmare woven into a dangerously heightened reality for Bella Swan. Pulled in one direction by her intense passion for Edward Cullen, and in another by her profound connection to werewolf Jacob Black, a tumultuous year of temptation, loss, and strife have led her to the ultimate turning point. Her imminent choice to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or to pursue a fully human life has become the thread from which the fates of two tribes hangs. This astonishing, breathlessly anticipated fourth book of The Twilight Saga illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this heart electrifying romantic epic. “You too might fall in love with its suspense and moving sensitivity" (The Daily News Tribune) Praise for The Twilight Saga “This tale of tortured demon lovers entices”—Kirkus Reviews "In the tradition of Anne Rice. . . this dark romance is gripping." —Booklist (starred review) "The novel's danger-factor skyrockets as the excitement of secret love and hushed affection morphs into a terrifying race to stay alive." —School Library Journal (starred review) “Relish this new adventure and hunger for more”—Booklist A New York Times bestseller A New York Times "Editor's Choice" A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year An Amazon best of #Booktok Book

By the time you read this

Lola Jaye

When he discovered that he had only six months to live, thirty-year-old Kevin Bates picked up his pen and wrote The Manual—advice for his five-year-old daughter, Lois, to live by, laugh at, and follow from twelve until thirty. Seven years later, when Lois is given The Manual, she can barely bring herself to read her father's words, the pain of his loss is still so raw. Yet soon Kevin's advice is guiding her through every stage of life from teen angst to career arcs, to knowing when she's at long last met "the one." While The Manual can never be a substitute for having Kevin back, the words left behind become Lois's steady support through all of life's ups and downs, and prove invaluable to unlocking the key to happiness.

How Oliver Olson changed the world

Claudia Mills

Afraid he will always be an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, nine-year-old Oliver finally shows his extremely overprotective parents that he is capable of doing great things without their help while his class is studying the solar system.

Switch Bitch

Roald Dahl

“Dahl is too good a storyteller to become predictable.” —The Daily Telegraph In Switch Bitch, four tales of seduction and suspense are told by the grand master of the short story, Roald Dahl. Topping and tailing this collection are “The Visitor” and “Bitch,” stories featuring Dahl’s notorious hedonist Oswald Hendryks Cornelius (or plain old Uncle Oswald) whose exploits are frequently as extraordinary as they are scandalous. In the middle, meanwhile, are “The Great Switcheroo” and “The Last Act,” two stories exploring a darker side of desire and pleasure. In the black comedies of Switch Bitch Roald Dahl brilliantly captures the ins and outs, highs and lows of sex. Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play Roald Dahl’s Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Over 50 years after their original publication, Roald Dahl’s stories continue to make readers shiver today.

The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition

Julia Cameron (Author) Format: Paperback

"Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love.” —Elizabeth Gilbert A stunning gift edition of the powerful bestselling book on creativity. The Artist’s Way is one of the bestselling gift books of all time. Beautifully packaged with a slipcase and ribbon, this tenth anniversary gift edition is the ideal gift for loved ones engaged in creative lives.