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Franz Kafka • 1915

The Beautiful Summer

Cesare Pavese · 2018

'an Astonishing Portrait Of An Innocent On The Verge Of Discovering The Cruelties Of Love... There Are Whispers Here Of The Future Work Of Elena Ferrante' Elizabeth Strout, From The Introduction 'life Was A Perpetual Holiday In Those Days...' It's The Height Of Summer In 1930s Italy And Sixteen-year-old Ginia Is Desperate For Adventure. So Begins A Fateful Friendship With Amelia, A Stylish And Sophisticated Artist's Model Who Envelops Her In A Dazzling New World Of Bohemian Artists And Intoxicating Freedom. Under The Spell Of Her New Friends, Ginia Soon Falls In Love With Guido, An Enigmatic Young Painter. It's The Start Of A Desperate Love Affair, Charged With False Hope And Overwhelming Passion - Destined To Last No Longer Than The Course Of A Summer. The Beautiful Summer Is A Gorgeous Coming-of-age Tale Of Lost Innocence And First Love, By One Of Italy's Greatest Writers. 'pavese, To Me, Is A Constant Source Of Inspiration' Jhumpa Lahiri 'one Of The Few Essential Novelists Of The Mid-twentieth Century' Susan Sontag '[pavese Writes Books Of] Extraordinary Depth Where One Never Stops Finding New Levels, New Meaning' Italo Calvino 'for My Trip To Los Angeles, I'm Packing The Beautiful Summer, A Slender Account Of Love In 1930s Italy' Jessie Burton, Bestselling Author Of The Miniaturist And The Muse

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Holly Jackson · 2021

<b>THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES<b>—</b>NOW ON NETFLIX! This is the story about an investigation turned obsession, full of twists and turns and with an ending you'll never expect. </b><br><br>Everyone in Fairview knows the story. <br><br>Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town.<br><br>But she can't shake the feeling that there was more to what happened that day. She knew Sal when she was a child, and he was always so kind to her. How could he possibly have been a killer?<br><br>Now a senior herself, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project, at first just to cast doubt on the original investigation. But soon she discovers a trail of dark secrets that might actually prove Sal innocent . . . and the line between past and present begins to blur. Someone in Fairview doesn't want Pip digging around for answers, and now her own life might be in danger.<br><br><br><b>And don't miss the sequel, </b><i><b>Good Girl, Bad Blood!</b> </i><br><br><b>"The perfect nail-biting mystery." —Natasha Preston, #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author</b>

Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers

Tam Kaur · 2024

I know exactly what it's like to put others first, to settle for less than you deserve and to navigate relationships while trying to balance your independence and goals. But we are worth more than this. Having embarked on my self-love journey, I found that women often lacked clarity on what self-love really means and how to achieve it and this needs to change. I've packed Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers with lessons and methods I've learnt so that no woman is left accepting what life throws at her, but rather can use every moment as a tool to craft her dream self and reality. Whether you're single, taken, heartbroken, healing or trying to level up into the best version of yourself, this book is for you. Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers is an in-depth, comprehensive guide for all things self-love, including actionable homework, transformative tools and reassuring information that will help every woman learn to: - set boundaries - escape external validation - build confidence - transform pain into power - maintain loving yourself whilst loving others, and so much more. Every woman deserves to cultivate a lasting love for the person who matters most: you. It's finally time to buy yourself the damn flowers. Tam x

Women Who Think Too Much

Susan Nolen-hoeksema · 2016

'groundbreaking Research . . . Women Who Think Too Much Tells Why Overthinking Occurs, Why It Hurts People, And How To Stop' Usa Today It's No Surprise That Our Fast-paced, Overly Self-analytical Culture Is Pushing Many People - Especially Women - To Spend Countless Hours Thinking About Negative Ideas, Feelings, And Experiences. Renowned Psychologist Dr Susan Nolen-hoeksema Calls This Overthinking, And Her Groundbreaking Research Shows That An Increasing Number Of Women - More Than Half Of Those In Her Extensive Study - Are Doing It Too Much And Too Often, Leading To Sadness, Anxiety, And Depression. In Women Who Think Too Much, Nolen-hoeksema Shows Us What Causes So Many Women To Be Overthinkers And Provides Concrete Strategies That Can Be Used To Escape These Negative Thoughts, Move To Higher Ground, And Live More Productively. Women Who Think Too Much Will Change Lives, And Is Destined To Become A Self-help Classic.

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

James Clear · 2018

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 20 million copies sold!<br/><br/>Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results<br/><br/>No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.<br/><br/>If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.<br/><br/>Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.<br/><br/>Learn how to:<br/><br/>make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);<br/>overcome a lack of motivation and willpower; design your environment to make success easier; get back on track when you fall off course; ...and much more.<br/><br/>Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Taylor Jenkins Reid · 2017

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “If you’re looking for a book to take on holiday this summer, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has got all the glitz and glamour to make it a perfect beach read.” —Bustle From the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Six—an entrancing and “wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet” (PopSugar) as she 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. Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career. Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways. “Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth.