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The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho · 2006
L''as de coeur
Morgane Moncomble · 2022
Le best-seller de Morgane Moncomble S'il y a bien une chose que Rose et Levi ont en commun, autre qu'un passé sombre, c'est le poker. Elle est née avec un don ; il a passé sa vie à dépouiller les casinos du monde entier pour un jour devenir le meilleur. Arrivé à son apogée, un seul obstacle se dresse devant lui : Tito Ferragni, sa némésis de toujours. Si son honneur lui a jusqu'ici évité de révéler au public les nombreuses tricheries de Tito, Levi refuse de se laisser faire plus longtemps. Cette année, un seul homme remportera le Tournoi Mondial de Poker, et ce sera lui. Pour cela, il fait appel à Rose, un détecteur de mensonges sur pattes en recherche d'argent facile. Capable d'affirmer qui bluffe et qui dit la vérité, elle accepte de devenir son arme secrète. Mais si Levi refuse de se laisser distraire par l'attirance qu'il ressent envers elle, Rose compte bien lui rendre la tâche difficile. Entre vengeance, mensonges et secrets, tout devient possible à Las Vegas...
A Orillas Del Río Piedra Me Senté Y Lloré
Coelho Paulo · 2009
Veronika Decides to Die
Paulo Coelho · 2009
Uno Siempre Cambia Al Amor De Su Vida (por otro amor o por otra vida)
ANDRADE · 2013
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Noah
Sebastian Fitzek · 2015
Il rischio del segreto
Sara Dardikh · 2018
Amor a Cuatro Estaciones
Nacarid Portal Arráez · 2016
Beautiful Disaster
Jamie McGuire · 2012
This special hardcover limited edition of Jamie McGuire’s bestselling Beautiful Disaster is enhanced with silver foil butterfly stamping on the case, gorgeous four-color endpapers, and is signed by the author.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl · 2007
<b>From the author of <i>The BFG </i>and <i>Matilda</i>!</b><br><br>Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!
Romance
Wuthering Heights
Emily Brontë · 2019
A new, beautifully laid-out edition of Emily Brontë's 1847 classic, Wuthering Heights. Set in the west Yorkshire moors, Wuthering Heights is the story of two gentry families -- the Earnshaws and the Lintons -- and their turbulent relationships with Earnshaw's adopted son, Heathcliff. Now considered to be a timeless classic, it was a polarizing and controversial work in its own day, with its frank depictions of mental and physical cruelty and ahead-of-its-time challenges to Victorian conventions and mores. Emily Brontë's only published novel, it has established her as one of the most significant and most beloved novelists of the nineteenth century, and Wuthering Heights is often listed among the greatest novels of all time by critics and readers alike. It has been the subject of countless highly successful TV and movie adaptations.<br/><br/>As Virginia Woolf wrote about Wuthering Heights: "Wuthering Heights is a more difficult book to understand than Jane Eyre, because Emily was a greater poet than Charlotte. ... She looked out upon a world cleft into gigantic disorder and felt within her the power to unite it in a book. That gigantic ambition is to be felt throughout the novel ... It is this suggestion of power underlying the apparitions of human nature and lifting them up into the presence of greatness that gives the book its huge stature among other novels."<br/><br/>Emily Brontë (1818-1848) was an English novelist and poet, best known for her lone published novel Wuthering Heights, which is considered to be one of the greatest classics of English literature. Born into the Brontë family, Emily was the second youngest of the four sibling who reached adulthood and first reached literary prominence publishing a collection of poetry alongside the other Brontë Sisters using the pseudonym Ellis Bell in 1846. This was followed by the publication of Wuthering Heights in 1847, which immediately sparked controversy. Published under her male pseudonym, critics were convinced it indeed was written by a man, as the powerful imagery and unbridled and savage emotions and passions of the characters initially appalled reviewers. Shortly after the death of her brother Branwell in late 1848, Emily herself fell ill and died in December of that year, at the age of 30. Tragically she died before knowing the acclaim Wuthering Heights would eventually receive, now being considered one of the finest literary masterpieces of nineteenth century England.
Better Than the Movies
Lynn Painter · 2021
A USA TODAY and New York Times bestseller<br/><br/>Perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com follows a hopelessly romantic teen girl and her cute yet obnoxious neighbor as they scheme to get her noticed by her untouchable crush.<br/><br/>Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar—and maybe snag him as a prom date—even befriend Wes Bennet.<br/><br/>The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbor might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Liz’s butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz’s in.<br/><br/>But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, she’s shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must reexamine everything she thought she knew about love—and rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like.
Farsa de amor a la española
Elena Armas · 2023
Cuatro semanas no son demasiado para encontrar a alguien dispuesto a acompañarte a la boda de tu hermana al otro lado del Atlántico, y menos aún si tiene que fingir que te ama. Suena ridículo, sí, pero lo es aún más que Aaron Blackford, el compañero de trabajo al que Catalina no soporta, se ofrezca a hacerlo. Pero Lina está desesperada, y deberá sopesar qué es peor: aguantar a Aaron, con su aire petulante y sus ojos de hielo, o admitir a su familia que ha mentido y que es todo una farsa. Como diría su abuela: que Dios nos pille confesados.
The Perfect Match
Lyla Mars · 2024
Deja de buscar el amor: cuando seas mayor de edad, la Ciencia te dirá quién es tu alma gemela<br/><br/>98,8 %. A Eliotte aún le cuesta creerlo, pero los resultados de su test de compatibilidad son irrefutables. La autoridad mundial acaba de decretar científicamente que Izaak Meeka es su alma gemela más pura. En las próximas semanas, tendrán que casarse e irse a vivir juntos, a pesar de que su corazón solo late por Ashton, el hermano pequeño de Izaak… Sin embargo, Eliotte sabe muy bien que en el siglo XXII es la ciencia, y no el corazón, la que determina qué parejas pueden formarse.<br/>Pero, para sorpresa de Eliotte, su futuro marido, un ser frío y solitario, no acepta la unión con ella y está dispuesto a todo para desafiar a la autoridad vigente. Incluso si eso significa arrastrar a Eliotte en su caída…
Love and Other Words
Christina Lauren · 2018
After a decade apart, childhood sweethearts reconnect by chance in New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren’s touching, romantic novel Love and Other Words…how many words will it take for them to figure out where it all went wrong?<br/><br/>The story of the heart can never be unwritten.<br/><br/>Macy Sorensen is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new pediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, financially secure man, keep her head down and heart tucked away.<br/><br/>But when she runs into Elliot Petropoulos—the first and only love of her life—the careful bubble she’s constructed begins to dissolve. Once upon a time, Elliot was Macy’s entire world—growing from her gangly bookish friend into the man who coaxed her heart open again after the loss of her mother...only to break it on the very night he declared his love for her.<br/><br/>Told in alternating timelines between Then and Now, teenage Elliot and Macy grow from friends to much more—spending weekends and lazy summers together in a house outside of San Francisco devouring books, sharing favorite words, and talking through their growing pains and triumphs. As adults, they have become strangers to one another until their chance reunion. Although their memories are obscured by the agony of what happened that night so many years ago, Elliot will come to understand the truth behind Macy’s decade-long silence, and will have to overcome the past and himself to revive her faith in the possibility of an all-consuming love.
History
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Yuval Harari · 2018
Official U.S. edition with full color illustrations throughout.<br/>#1 New York Times Bestseller<br/>The Summer Reading Pick for President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg, now available as a beautifully packaged paperback<br/>From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.”<br/>One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?<br/>Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas.<br/>Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead, because over the last few decades humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us, but also ourselves. Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become?<br/>Featuring 27 photographs, 6 maps, and 25 illustrations/diagrams, this provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential reading for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem.
Fiction
Cadáver exquisito
Agustina Bazterrica · 2020
<b>PREMIO CLARÍN 2017</b><br><br><b>En esta despiadada distopía -tan brutal como sutil, tan alegórica como realista-, Agustina Bazterrica inspira, con el poder explosivo de la ficción, sensaciones y debates de suma actualidad.</b><br><br>La súbita aparición de un virus letal que ataca a los animales modifica de manera irreversible el mundo: desde las fieras hasta las mascotas deben ser sistemáticamente sacrificadas, y su carne ya no puede ser consumida. Los gobiernos enfrentan la situación con una decisión drástica: legalizando la cría, reproducción, matanza y procesamiento de carne humana. El canibalismo es ley y la sociedad ha quedado dividida en dos grupos: los que comen y los que son comidos.<br><br>Marcos Tejo, encargado general del frigorífico Krieg, separado de su esposa y a cargo de su padre, es un oscuro burócrata. El día en que recibe como regalo una mujer criada para el consumo, las tentaciones lo transforman en una conciencia peligrosa de pliegues truculentos que lo llevará a transgredir las nuevas normas hasta límites que la sociedad desconoce.<br><br>¿Qué resto de humanidad cabe cuando los muertos son cremados para evitar su consumo? ¿Quién es el otro si, de verdad, somos lo que comemos?<br><br><b>ENGLISH DESCRIPTION<br><br><b>The electrifying, award-winning, internationally bestselling novel about a dystopian world in which animals have been wiped out, humans are being harvested for food, and society has been divided into those who eat and those who are eaten.</b><br><br></b>Working at the local processing plant, Marcos is in the business of slaughtering humans—though no one calls them that anymore. His wife has left him, his father is sinking into dementia, and Marcos tries not to think about how he makes a living. After all, it happened so quickly. First, it was reported that animals had been infected with a virus and their meat had become poisonous. Then governments initiated the Transition. Now, human meat—“special meat”—is legal. Marcos tries to stick to numbers, consignments, processing.<br><br>Then one day he’s given a gift: a specimen of the finest quality. He leaves her in his barn, tied up, a problem to be disposed of later. But she haunts Marcos. Her trembling body, her watchful, knowing eyes. Though he’s aware that any form of personal contact is forbidden on pain of death, little by little he starts to treat her like a human being. And soon, he becomes tortured by what has been lost—and what might still be saved.<br><br>From Agustina Bazterrica, one of Latin America’s most celebrated and original new voices, <i>Tender Is the Flesh</i> is propulsive and profound, a searing cautionary tale about the cost of consumption and the ties that bind and break us.
Siddharta
Hermann Hesse
The Snow Child
Eowyn Ivey · 2013
Dead Poets Society
N.H. Kleinbaum · 2012
Todd Anderson and his friends at Welton Academy can hardly believe how different life is since their new English professor, the flamboyant John Keating, has challenged them to "make your lives extraordinary! Inspired by Keating, the boys resurrect the Dead Poets Society--a secret club where, free from the constraints and expectations of school and parents, they let their passions run wild. As Keating turns the boys on to the great words of Byron, Shelley, and Keats, they discover not only the beauty of language, but the importance of making each moment count. Can the club and the individuality it inspires survive the pressure from authorities determined to destroy their dreams? But the Dead Poets pledges soon realize that their newfound freedom can have tragic consequences. Can the club and the individuality it inspires survive the pressure from authorities determined to destroy their dreams?
The Tunnel
Ernesto Sabato · 2011
Framed as the confession of a tormented outcast who has murdered the only woman capable of understanding him, Ernesto Sabato's The Tunnel has been acclaimed as a masterpiece by writers such as Albert Camus and Graham Greene. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by Margaret Sayers Peden with an introduction by Colm Tóibín. Infamous for the murder of Maria Iribarne, the artist Juan Pablo Castel is now writing a detailed account of his relationship with the victim from his prison cell: obsessed from the first moment he saw her examining one of his paintings, Castel had become fixated on her over the next months and fantasized over how they might meet again. When he happened upon her one day, a relationship was formed which swiftly convinced him of their mutual love. But Castel's growing paranoia would lead him to destroy the one thing he truly cared about... Ernesto Sabato (1911-2011) was born in Rojas, a small town in Buenos Aires Province. He read physics at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata, attended the Sorbonne in Paris, and worked at the Curie Institute. After World War II, he lost faith in science and began writing fiction. If you enjoyed The Tunnel, you might like Albert Camus' The Outsider, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'Sabato captures the intensity of passions run into uncharted passages where love promises not tranquillity, but danger' Los Angeles Times 'An existentialist classic ... Retains a chilling, memorable power' The New York Times Book Review
No Longer Human
Osamu Dazai · 1973
The poignant and fascinating story of a young man who is caught between the breakup of the traditions of a northern Japanese aristocratic family and the impact of Western ideas. Mine has been a life of much shame. I can’t even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being. Portraying himself as a failure, the protagonist of Osamu Dazai’s No Longer Human narrates a seemingly normal life even while he feels himself incapable of understanding human beings. His attempts to reconcile himself to the world around him begin in early childhood, continue through high school, where he becomes a “clown” to mask his alienation, and eventually lead to a failed suicide attempt as an adult. Without sentimentality, he records the casual cruelties of life and its fleeting moments of human connection and tenderness. Still one of the ten bestselling books in Japan, No Longer Human is an important and unforgettable modern classic: “The struggle of the individual to fit into a normalizing society remains just as relevant today as it was at the time of writing.” (The Japan Times)
Literary Fiction
Cien Años de Soledad
Gabriel García Márquez · 1997
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a gifted writer, and nowhere does he write with the fervor that he does in "One Hundred Years of Solitude," a pleasurable ride unmatched in modern literature.
Everything I Never Told You
Celeste Ng · 2015
Lydia is dead. But they don’t know this yet.<br/><br/>So begins this exquisite novel about a Chinese American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio. Lydia is the favorite child of Marilyn and James Lee, and her parents are determined that she will fulfill the dreams they were unable to pursue. But when Lydia’s body is found in the local lake, the delicate balancing act that has been keeping the Lee family together is destroyed, tumbling them into chaos.<br/><br/>A profoundly moving story of family, secrets, and longing, Everything I Never Told You is both a gripping page-turner and a sensitive family portrait, uncovering the ways in which mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and husbands and wives struggle, all their lives, to understand one another.
Norwegian Wood
Haruki Murakami · 2007
Classic Romance
Pride And Prejudice
Jane Austen · 2009
Drama
A Little Life
Hanya Yanagihara · 2016
<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (<i>NPR</i>) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century.<br></b><br><b><b><b><b><b><b><b>NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST <b><b><b>•</b></b></b></b> MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST <b>• <b><b><b><b><b> WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE</b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b><br><br><i>A Little Life</i> follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves.
Gothic
The Raven
Edgar Allan Poe · 2013
<p>The celebrated and classic narrative poem by Edgar Allan Poe. Featuring an extended excerpt from Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen.<br></p>
The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson · 2022
Experience Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless masterpiece, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," like never before with this exquisite edition. Our classic novella is brought to life through its captivating narrative, thought-provoking themes, and now, enhanced by beautifully crafted illustrations and a modern, eye-catching cover.<br/><br/>Classic Tale, Timeless Lessons: Step into the dark and mysterious world of 19th-century London, where the lines between good and evil blur in the most unsettling of ways. Dr. Jekyll, a respected scientist, is plagued by a hidden, malevolent alter ego, Mr. Hyde. As the story unfolds, you'll be drawn into the psychological exploration of duality, morality, and the consequences of unchecked desires. Stevenson's exploration of the human psyche remains as relevant and thought-provoking today as it was when first penned.<br/><br/>Classically Illustrated: This edition features a selection of striking, classically inspired illustrations that breathe life into Stevenson's haunting narrative. Each illustration complements the text, helping you visualize the eerie streets of Victorian London and the enigmatic transformations of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.<br/><br/>Modern Cover, Timeless Story: In addition to its timeless content, this edition boasts a modern cover design that will look stunning on any bookshelf. The fusion of classic storytelling with a contemporary aesthetic makes it a perfect addition to both traditional and modern libraries.<br/><br/>Perfect for Collectors and New Readers: Whether you're a collector of classic literature or a new reader seeking to discover the power of Stevenson's prose, this edition is a must-have. It offers a fresh perspective on a literary classic, making it accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds.<br/><br/>Rediscover the chilling and thought-provoking world of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" through this beautifully presented edition. Dive into the depths of human nature, moral ambiguity, and the consequences of temptation, all while enjoying the elegance of classic illustrations and a modern cover that make this book a true treasure for your library.<br/><br/>Order your copy today and experience the enduring allure of a literary masterpiece brought to life in a way you've never seen before.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde · 2021
Indulge in the captivating world of Oscar Wilde's masterpiece The Picture of Dorian Gray. This exquisite edition presents Wilde's iconic novel in a visually stunning format, offering readers a luxurious reading experience. Immerse yourself in the decadence, beauty, and moral complexity of Dorian Gray's haunting tale.<br/><br/>Features Wilde's signature wit and commentary on Victorian society Deluxe hardbound edition with a beautiful cover design Explores the themes of morality, beauty, and corruption Offers insights into Wilde’s thought-provoking storytelling A collector's item for literature enthusiasts
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley · 2019
A new edition of <b>Mary Shelley</b>'s 1818 classic, <b><i>Frankenstein</i></b>.<br> <br> <i><b>Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus</b></i> tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Though <i>Frankenstein</i> is very much a product of the Gothic and Romantic literary movements, it also can be thought of as the first true science fiction story, and has been highly influential on subsequent literature and popular culture, spawning a complete genre of horror stories, films, and plays.<br> <br> <b>Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley</b> (1797 - 1851) was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel <i><b>Frankenstein</b>; or, The Modern Prometheus</i> (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher <b>Percy Bysshe Shelley</b>. Her father was the political philosopher <b>William Godwin</b> and her mother was the philosopher and feminist activist <b>Mary Wollstonecraft</b>.
Dracula
Bram Stoker · 2021
During a business visit to Count Dracula's castle in Transylvania, a young English solicitor finds himself at the center of a series of horrifying incidents. Jonathan Harker is attacked by three phantom women, observes the Count's transformation from human to bat form, and discovers puncture wounds on his own neck that seem to have been made by teeth. Harker returns home upon his escape from Dracula's grim fortress, but a friend's strange malady — involving sleepwalking, inexplicable blood loss, and mysterious throat wounds — initiates a frantic vampire hunt. The popularity of Bram Stoker's 1897 horror romance is as deathless as any vampire. Its supernatural appeal has spawned a host of film and stage adaptations, and more than a century after its initial publication, it continues to hold readers spellbound.
Horror
It
Stephen King · 2019
Stephen King's classic #1 New York Times bestseller and the basis for the massively successful films It: Chapter One and It: Chapter Two as well as inspiration for HBO Max’s upcoming Welcome to Derry—about seven adults who return to their hometown to confront a nightmare they had first stumbled upon as teenagers...an evil without a name: It.<br/><br/>Welcome to Derry, Maine. It’s a small city, a place as hauntingly familiar as your own hometown. Only in Derry the haunting is real.<br/><br/>They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they are grown-up men and women who have gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But the promise they made twenty-eight years ago calls them reunite in the same place where, as teenagers, they battled an evil creature that preyed on the city’s children. Now, children are being murdered again and their repressed memories of that terrifying summer return as they prepare to once again battle the monster lurking in Derry’s sewers.<br/><br/>Readers of Stephen King know that Derry, Maine, is a place with a deep, dark hold on the author. It reappears in many of his books, including Bag of Bones, Hearts in Atlantis, and 11/22/63. But it all starts with It.<br/><br/>“Stephen King’s most mature work” (St. Petersburg Times), “It will overwhelm you…to be read in a well-lit room only” (Los Angeles Times).
Cujo
Stephen King · 1981
Fantasy
A Game of Thrones
George R. R. Martin · 2015
Perfect for fans of the epic fantasy series that inspired HBO’s Game of Thrones—a gorgeous boxed set featuring conveniently sized leather-cloth-bound editions of the first five novels!<br/><br/>An immersive entertainment experience unlike any other, A Song of Ice and Fire has earned George R. R. Martin—dubbed “the American Tolkien” by Time magazine—international acclaim and millions of loyal readers. Now the monumental saga gets the royal treatment it deserves, with each book wrapped in bound leather-cloth covers and packaged together in an elegant display case. This one-of-a-kind boxed set includes:<br/><br/>A GAME OF THRONES<br/>A CLASH OF KINGS<br/>A STORM OF SWORDS<br/>A FEAST FOR CROWS<br/>A DANCE WITH DRAGONS<br/><br/>“One of the best series in the history of fantasy.”—Los Angeles Times<br/><br/>Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King’s Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert’s name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse—unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season.<br/><br/>Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen’s brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister—the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind. All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki—whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys.<br/><br/>“Long live George Martin . . . a literary dervish, enthralled by complicated characters and vivid language, and bursting with the wild vision of the very best tale tellers.”—The New York Times
Mystery
Angels and Demons
Dan Brown · 2009
Non-fiction
The Diary of A Young Girl - Anne Frank
Anne Frank · 1997
Updated with enlightening new material, this is the complete, definitive edition of Anne Frank’s diary, “the single most compelling personal account of the Holocaust” (The New York Times Book Review)<br/><br/>Discovered in the attic where she spnt the last years of her life, Anne Frank’s remarkable diary has become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit.<br/><br/>In 1942, as Nazis occupied Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, they and another family lived cloistered in the secret upstairs rooms of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death.<br/><br/>In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns thoughtful, moving, and amusing, Anne’s account offers a fascinating commentary on human courage and frailty and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short.<br/><br/>Praise for The Diary of a Young Girl<br/><br/>“One of the most moving personal documents to come out of World War II.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer<br/><br/>“There may be no better way to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the end of World War II than to reread The Diary of a Young Girl, a testament to an indestructible nobility of spirit in the face of pure evil.”—Chicago Tribune<br/><br/>“The single most compelling personal account of the Holocaust . . . remains astonishing and excruciating.”—The New York Times Book Review<br/><br/>“How brilliantly Anne Frank captures the self-conscious alienation and naïve self-absorption of adolescence.”—Newsday
Philosophy - Political Theory
The Prince
Niccolò Machiavelli · 2002
