Joanne Harris Livres

La suite du best-seller Chocolat, adapté au cinéma, avec Johnny Depp et Juliette Binoche Vianne et Roux ont établi leur chocolaterie sur un bateau amarré aux quais de Seine. Avec leurs deux filles, la vie parisienne se déroule paisiblement. Mais il arrive que le passé s’immisce dans nos vies sans qu’on ne s’y attende. Alors que le ramadan débute, ce sont les morts qui viennent hanter Vianne. Une lettre d’une de ses anciennes amies lui est confiée après la mort de cette dernière. Celle-ci lui demande de retourner à Lansquenet, le village où, il y a huit ans, la jeune femme a ouvert sa première chocolaterie. Entre souvenirs intimes et immersion dans une culture qu’elle ne connaît pas, Vianne va se construire et découvrir ce qui lui manquait tant : l’acceptation de la foi, quelle qu’elle soit. Vous voulez en savoir plus sur le livre et l'auteur ? Consultez le site officiel des éditions Charleston : www.editionscharleston.fr !

Lansquenet est un petit village au cour de la France ou la vie s'écoule, paisible et immuable. L'arrivée d'une mystérieuse jeune femme, Vianne Rocher, et de sa fille, Anouk, va tout bouleverser. D'autant qu'elle s'avise d'ouvrir une confiserie juste en face de l'église, la veille du careme ! Dans sa boutique, Vianne propose d'irrésistibles sucreries. Et beaucoup succombent a son charme et a ses friandises. Car le chocolatde Vianne soigne les espoirs perdus et réveille des sentiments inattendus. Tout cela n'est pas du gout du comte de Reynaud et du curé, convaincus tous deux que les douceurs de Vianne menacent l'ordre et la moralité. En tout cas, la guerre est déclarée. Deux camps vont s'affronter : les partisans des promesses célestes et ceux des délices terrestres. schovat popis

Lorsque Framboise Simon revient dans le village de son enfance sur les rives de la Loire, personne ne reconnaît la fille de la scandaleuse Mirabelle Dartigen, tenue pour responsable de l'exécution de onze villageois pendant l'occupation allemande, cinquante ans auparavant. Framboise ouvre une auberge qui, grâce aux délicieuses recettes de sa mère, retient l'attention des critiques, mais suscite les jalousies de sa famille. Le carnet de recettes de Mirabelle recèle des secrets qui donneront à Framboise la clé de ces années sombres. Peu à peu, elle découvrira la véritable personnalité de sa mère, parfois si tendre, maternelle et sensuelle, subitement cruelle et tourmentée. En temps de guerre, les jeux d'enfants et les histoires d'amour ne sont pas toujours innocents. Leurs conséquences peuvent même être tragiques.

En ce début de XVIIe siècle, les bûchers des procès en sorcellerie, des tentatives de régicide et des guerres de religion embrasent la France. Actrice, danseuse, acrobate, Juliette, dépositaire d'un trop lourd secret, doit dire adieu à la troupe avec laquelle elle a couru les routes et les places. Elle trouve refuge à l'abbaye de Sainte-Marie-de-la-Mer, en Vendée. Enceinte, elle y donnera naissance à la petite Fleur. Ayant pris le voile, elle y deviendra sœur Auguste. Mais réussit-on jamais à fuir son passé ? À la mort de la mère abbesse, est nommée une nouvelle prieure, âgée de douze ans, que manipule son confesseur, le père Colombus. Un inconnu pour tous. Sauf pour Juliette. Qui a reconnu en lui le saltimbanque Guy Le Merle, bandit, débauché, et autrefois son amant. Dans un déchaînement de passions, de pièges et de sortilèges, le couvent va tourner à l'arène de leur ultime combat. Un grand roman historique, sur fond de théâtre et de fanatisme, de fête et de magie, de vengeance et de liberté.

God’s Grace for Every Family is more than a self-help or motivational book. Anna Meade Harris uniquely addresses both the single-parent family and the broad church, weaving her personal story together with nine attributes of God to offer encouragement to single parents and help the church to love them well.

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

A bold and ambitious thriller exploring how women can feel invisible as they grow older—and what happens when they decide to take back control.Bernie Moon's ambitions and dreams have been forgotten by everyone, even Bernie herself. At nineteen she was full of promise, but now, facing fifty and going through the menopause, she's a fading light. Until the murder of a woman in a local park unlocks a series of childhood memories, and with them, a talent that she has hidden all her adult life. What happens when the frustrations and power of an older woman are finally given their chance to be revealed? Filled with growth and redemption, revenge and visibility, friendship and self-discovery, Broken Light is an explosive new thriller that challenges our notions of womanhood and power.

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

Immerse yourself in a captivating realm where nature intertwines with magic and destiny. In this world, every choice can lead to extraordinary adventures or perilous outcomes, blurring the lines between reality and enchantment. The narrative invites readers to explore the delicate balance of fate, as they navigate through breathtaking landscapes and face the challenges that arise from their decisions.

Explores the past, present and future of an instrument that is, quite literally, close to our hearts.

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.

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.

"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"--

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.

Ranging from Las Vegas to the South Pacific and filled with an array of memorable characters, this is a tale of love, destiny and the powerful magic that lies between.

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

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?

For the past three years, Mr. Malik has been secretly in love with Rose Mbikwa, a woman who leads the weekly bird walks sponsored by the East African Ornithological Society. Just as Malik is getting up the nerve to invite Rose to the Nairobi Hunt Club Ball (the premier social occasion of the Kenyan calendar), Harry Khan, a nemesis from his school days, arrives in town. Khan has also become enraptured with Rose and announces his intent to invite her to the Ball. Rather than force Rose to choose between the two men, a clever solution is proposed. Whoever can identify the most species of birds in one week’s time gets the privilege of asking Ms. Mbikwa to the ball.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'So wise, so atmospheric, so beautifully written' Marian Keyes A death. A confession. And a little magic... 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... 'A writer whose wit and sharp observation enhances her engaging story-telling' Salley Vickers 'The most magical, stunningly beautiful novel . . . I sobbed at the end because I couldn't bear to leave. Joanne is truly one of the world's finest storytellers' Joanna Cannon 'A place of magic and mysteries, and Harris excels in this delicate balance of realism and enchantment . . . It will intrigue and charm readers every bit as much as Chocolat' Monica Ali

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...

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.

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.

At St Oswald's, a long-established boys' grammar school in the north of England, a new year has just begun. For the staff and boys of the school, a wind of unwelcome change is blowing. Suits, paperwork and Information Technology rule the world; and Roy Straitley, the eccentric veteran Latin master, is finally - reluctantly - contemplating retirement. But beneath the little rivalries, petty disputes and everyday crises of the school, a darker undercurrent stirs. And a bitter grudge, hidden and carefully nurtured for thirteen years, is about to erupt.

'Who died?' I said. 'Or is it a secret?''My mother, Vianne Rocher.'Seeking refuge and anonymity in the cobbled streets of Montmartre, Yanne and her daughters, Rosette and Annie, live peacefully, if not happily, above their little chocolate shop.Nothing unusual marks them out; no red sachets hang by the door.The wind has stopped - at least for a while.Then into their lives blows Zozie de l'Alba, the lady with the lollipop shoes, and everything begins to change....But this new friendship is not what it seems.Ruthless, devious and seductive, Zozie de l'Alba has plans of her own - plans that will shake their world to pieces.And with everything she loves at stake, Yanne must face a difficult choice; to flee, as she has done so many times before, or to confront her most dangerous enemy.....Herself.

Jay Mackintosh is trapped by memory in the old familiar landscape of his childhood, to which he longs to return. A bottle of home-brewed wine left to him by a long-vanished friend seems to provide the key to an old mystery. As the unusual properties of the strange brew take effect, Jay escapes to a derelict farmhouse in the French village of Lansquenet . There, a ghost from the past waits to confront him, and the reclusive Marise - haunted, lovely and dangerous - hides a terrible secret behind her closed shutters. Between them, a mysterious chemistry. Or could it be magic?

"The joy of fiction is the joy of the imagination. . . ." The best stories engage readers, compelling them to turn pages in anticipation of what comes next. Great literature is defined by its imagination, as demonstrated in this exceptional anthology, which redefines the boundaries of imaginative fiction. It features contributions from renowned writers like Peter Straub, Chuck Palahniuk, Roddy Doyle, and Joyce Carol Oates, among others, showcasing their craft and challenging misconceptions about genres. Curated by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio, who personally selected each story, the anthology sets a high standard for this "new literature of the imagination." The collection aims to present familiar themes in fresh, illuminating ways. Notable tales include Joe Hill's disturbing exploration of evil in "Devil on the Staircase," Lawrence Block's unique take on fishing in "Catch and Release," and Carolyn Parkhurst's dark sibling rivalry in "Unwell." Joanne Harris introduces ancient gods in modern New York in "Wildfire in Manhattan," while Richard Adams's "The Knife" delves into vengeance. Jeffery Deaver's "The Therapist" features a psychologist on a mission to save lives, and Neil Gaiman's chilling "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains" offers a haunting punishment for a grave crime. This visionary volume will transform readers’ perspectives and ignite a renewed appreciation for exceptional fiction.

"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

From the New York Times bestselling author of Chocolat comes a dark, suspenseful tale in the tradition of Patricia Highsmith about a sociopathic young outcast at an antiquated prep school and the curmudgeonly Latin teacher who uncovers his dangerous secret. After thirty years at St. Oswald's Grammar in North Yorkshire, England, Latin master Roy Straitley has seen all kinds of boys come and go. Each class has its own clowns, rebels, and underdogs--all who hold a special place in the old teacher's heart. But every so often there's a boy who doesn't quite fit the mold. A troublemaker. A boy with darkness inside. With insolvency and academic failure looming, a new headmaster arrives at the venerable school, bringing with him new technology, sharp suits, and even girls to the dusty corridors. But while Straitley does his sardonic best to resist these steps toward the future, a shadow from his past begins to stir again. A boy who still haunts Straitley's dreams twenty years later. A boy capable of terrible things

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.

Master storyteller Joanne Harris has created a magical and epic romp– a fresh, funny, and wonderfully irreverent new take on the old Norse tales, sure to be enjoyed by readers young and old.Seven o’clock on a Monday morning, five hundred years after the end of the world, and goblins had been at the cellar again. . . . Not that anyone would admit it was goblins. In Maddy Smith’s world, order rules. Chaos, old gods, fairies, goblins, magic, glamours – all of these were supposedly vanquished centuries ago. But Maddy knows that a small bit of magic has survived. The “ruinmark” she was born with on her palm proves it – and makes the other villagers fearful that she is a witch (though helpful in dealing with the goblins-in-the-cellar problem). But the mysterious traveler One-Eye sees Maddy’s mark not as a defect, but as a destiny. And Maddy will need every scrap of forbidden magic One-Eye can teach her if she is to survive that destiny.

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

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;

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 . . .

In these 22 short stories by Joanne Harris, the miraculous goes hand-in-hand with the mundane, the sour with the sweet, and the beautiful, the grotesque, the seductive and the disturbing are never more than a step away

When Grosjean s estranged daughter Mado returns to Le Devin, a tiny island caught like a crab in the shallow seas of northern France, she brings with her an air of energy and change that ruffles the crusty local fisherman. Divided squarely into two warrin

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?

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.

Sleep, Pale Sister, a powerful, atmospheric and blackly gothic evocation of Victorian artistic life, was originally published before Joanne Harris achieved worldwide recognition with Chocolat.Henry Chester, a domineering and puritanical Victorian artist, is in search of the perfect model.

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 Pre-intermediate Student's Book with Online Workbook provides 80 hours of core teaching material. The Online Workbook contains a wide range of easy-to- use consolidated activities and also allows teachers to monitor student's work and progress. Vocabulary and Grammar are given equal importance and there is a clear focus on improving student's listening and speaking skills in social situations. The Student's Book includes optional video for the Real World lessons (available on the Teacher's DVD) with vocabulary selection informed by English Profile and the Cambridge Learner Corpus. (Please note that the face2face Second edition Class Audio CD's are available separately).

Autorka w sposób barwny i sugestywny opowiada o sztuce wizualnej utrzymując jednocześnie rygory opracowania naukowego. Przedstawia ponadczasowość sztuki identyfikując ją według najnowszych metod analityki instrumentalnej, badań historycznych, przedstawia analizę zmiany postaci dzieł w procesie konserwacji.

Перед Вами продолжение романов "Шоколад" и "Леденцовые туфельки". Стоило Вианн обосноваться на берегах Сены, привыкнуть к ровному течению жизни и тысяче повседневных мелочей, как незнакомый ветер снова позвал ее в путь. Он не расскажет Вианн о новых городах, где она никогда не бывала, или о чужеземцах, которых ей только предстоит повстречать. Он принесет ей новости о старых друзьях, которых она не видела уже восемь лет, и нашепчет о переменах, которые пришли на извилистые улочки старого Ланскне вместе с ароматом восточных пряностей и мятного чая.

Autorka w sposób barwny i sugestywny opowiada o sztuce wizualnej utrzymując jednocześnie rygory opracowania naukowego. Przedstawia ponadczasowość sztuki identyfikując ją według najnowszych metod analityki instrumentalnej, badań historycznych, przedstawia analizę zmiany postaci dzieł w procesie konserwacji.

Würziger Pinienduft, das Rauschen des Meeres und der Zuckerguss eines Törtchens, der süß auf der Zunge zergeht. Joanne Harris‘ Geschichten entführen die Leser in eine Welt genussvoller Sinneseindrücke – wer könnte dies besser, als die Autorin des Weltbestsellers Chocolat? Die rüstigen Freundinnen Faith und Hope sind empört und traurig, als sie vom Sommerausflug ihres Seniorenheims ausgeschlossen werden. Doch zum Glück ist der erfinderische Chris für ihre Betreuung eingeteilt worden. Er nimmt sie mit auf eine Phantasiereise an die französische Atlantikküste, die so viel amüsanter ist als der Ausflug im 'Inkontinenz-Express'. Joanne Harris zeigt uns die Magie des Alltags und erinnert uns daran, wie viel schöner die Welt mit ein bisschen Phantasie ist.

Allevata dagli zingari, Juliette, vive una giovinezza avventurosa e movimentata. A sedici anni si innamora di Guy LeCorbeau e si unisce alla sua compagnia di girovaghi. Finché, tradita dall'amante e stanca per le continue traversie, si rifugia con sua figlia Fleur nell'Abbazia di Sainte-Marie-de-la-Mer, un piccolo convento isolato, a due miglia dall'Atlantico. Ma la morte dell'anziana badessa e l'inatteso ritorno di LeCorbeau, portano nuovi guai.

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.

'I've been trying to tell everyone I know about Mary Lawson . . . Each one of her novels is just a marvel' Anne Tyler Orphaned young, Kate Morrison was her older brother Matt's protege, her curious fascination for pond-life fed by his passionate interest in the natural world. Now a zoologist, she can identify organisms under a microscope, but seems blind to the tragedy of her own emotional life. She thinks she's outgrown her family, who were once her entire world - but she can't seem to outgrow her childhood or lighten the weight of their mutual past. 'A remarkable novel, utterly gripping...I read it at a single sitting, then I read it again, just for the pleasure of it' Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat 'Full of blossoming insights and emotional acuity...a compelling and serious page-turner' Observer

ay Mackintosh koopt in een opwelling een vervallen chateau in het Franse dorpje Lansquenet. Met weinig meer dan een paar flessen vruchtenwijn vertrekt hij uit Londen. Het zijn de ongewone eigenschappen van deze wijn die hem helpen een plekje te veroveren in de harten van de dorpsgenoten, in het bijzonder dat van de mysterieuze Marise...

Naser, een twintigjarige jongen, leidt een eenzaam leven in Saoedi-Arabië, nadat zijn moeder hem uit het door oorlog geteisterde Soedan heeft laten smokkelen naar zijn wrede oom in Jedda. Het bestaan als immigrant is hard en uitzichtloos, en in de monochrome wereld van Jedda, met zijn zonovergoten minaretten en zwaar gesluierde vrouwen, verlangt hij naar zijn moeder en de liefde. Wanneer een gesluierd meisje hem een briefje toewerpt, verandert zijn leven. Dit briefje, een liefdesverklaring, symboliseert hoop en het begin van een gevaarlijk spel, aangezien relaties tussen ongetrouwde mannen en vrouwen onder het wahhabistisch regime streng verboden zijn. In het diepste geheim wisselen Naser en zijn habibati brieven uit en ontmoeten ze elkaar. Hun liefde wordt een daad van verzet, maar als deze ontdekt wordt, zijn de gevolgen voor Naser en zijn geliefde rampzalig. Sensueel, ontroerend en hartverscheurend, dit verhaal verkent de verlangens van jonge mensen naar liefde en vrijheid in een van de meest gesloten en repressieve landen ter wereld.

C'era una volta una vedova con tre figli che si chiamavano Nero, Marrone e Blu. Nero era il maggiore, lunatico e aggressivo. Marrone era il figlio di mezzo, timido e ottuso. Ma Blu era il beniamino di sua madre. Ed era un assassino. Blu non è più un bambino cattivo. Ora è un uomo di quarant'anni. Vive ancora insieme con la madre in un paese dello Yorkshire dove conduce una vita apparentemente normale. Un'esistenza ordinaria, molto diversa da quella che vive nel mondo virtuale. Sul web Blu ha fondato un blog dedicato a tutte le persone cattive, in cui dà sfogo ai suoi desideri più nascosti, confessa pulsioni omicide, racconta la sua infanzia. Ma cosa è vero e cosa non lo è? Qual è il confine tra realtà e mondo virtuale? Forse l'inquietante amica Albertine lo sa. O forse no. Ma una cosa è certa: Blu non è quello che sembra… Un romanzo avvincente, disturbante, sorprendente, capace di esplorare le nostre pulsioni più nere, che racconta una storia densa di colpi di scena, ambientata nell'inafferrabile e labirintico mondo del web.

Wanneer Vianne Rocher met haar zesjarige dochtertje Anouk in Lansquenet-sous-Tannes neerstrijkt, lijken magische krachten in het kleine Zuid-Franse dorp tot leven te komen. Op Aswoensdag opent ze, pal tegenover de kerk, haar chocolaterie - tot woede en afkeuring van de starre dorpspastoor Francis Reynaud. Met lede ogen moet hij toezien hoe Vianne uitgerekend in de vastentijd zijn parochianen verleidt met haar onweerstaanbare chocoladecreaties en haar warme persoonlijkheid. Door haar uitzonderlijke vermogen de persoonlijke smaken en behoeften van haar klanten te kennen, sluit Vianne al snel vriendschap met de eenzame Guillaume, de tachtigjarige eigenzinnige Armande Voizin, kleptomane ]osephine Muscat en met de woonbootbewoners die zijn afgemeerd aan de oever van de Tannes. Wanneer Vianne aankondigt met Pasen een chocoladefestival te organiseren, raakt pere Reynaud buiten zichzelf en stevent de strijd tussen de tegengestelde krachten die het dorp in hun greep houden onomkeerbaar op een dramatisch hoogtepunt af.

Genialna, pasjonująca lektura. Książka, która przeraża jeszcze długo po przeczytaniu… B.B. to niespełna czterdziestoletni mężczyzna, który wciąż mieszka z matką i snuje o niej okrutne fantazje. Wyobraża ją sobie jako ofiarę morderstwa, a swoje wizje publikuje na portalu internetowym. Za pośrednictwem Sieci B.B. kontaktuje się z internautami komentującymi jego nowe wpisy – zarówno pozytywnie, jak krytycznie. Wśród nich jest Albertine, którą mężczyzna zna też ze świata realnego. Czymże jednak jest ten świat, skoro żadne z nich nie jest takie, jak z pozoru się wydaje? Do jakiego stopnia fikcja miesza się tu z rzeczywistością? Kiedy B.B. pisze prawdę, a kiedy tworzy tylko nieistniejące światy? Jakie wydarzenie z przeszłości sprawiło, że ucieka w świat ukryty za monitorem komputera? Błyskotliwie skomponowana, zaplanowana i wnikliwa powieść z prawdziwie zaskakującym zakończeniem… „Mirror” Wszyscy pokochaliśmy „Czekoladę”, a nowy thriller Joanne Harris, który w formie serii internetowych publikacji opowiada o życiu trzech braci i ich rodzinnych patologiach, ma w sobie ten sam urok, ujęty w bardziej współczesny język. „Błękitnooki chłopiec”, to naprawdę mroczna i zawiła historia. „Company”

První sbírka povídek. Hrdinové této knížky vás opravdu zavedou do různých světů; poznáte s nimi kouzlo maloměsta, vyzývavé straé dámy, stárnoucí netvory, sebevražedného vítěze loterie, nenapravitelného sukničkáře a středověkou nanufakturu na výrobu kožených erotických obleků a pomůcek... V následujících dvaadvaceti povídkách se snoubí svět zázraků s tím všedním, sladké s hořkým, krása s grotesknem, svůdné s ohavným - je to svět plný kontrastů a obrazivých scén, nadčasový, a přece hluboce lidský. Jiné světy, jiní lidé je první sbírka povídek autorky, jež se proslavila jako prozaička. V předmluvě se nám svěřuje ... Je mi trochu smutno z toho, že povídka v posledních desetiletích utrpěla takový pokles zájmu. Ve světě fikce jsou zřejmě stále žádoucnější objemné romány, a spisovatelé povídek se postupně stali vymírajícím druhem. Teď se na ně většinou nahlíží jako na spisovatele bez dostatku umělecké kuráže na to, aby napsali pořádný román, kteří se proto pouštějí jen do nižších, zanedbatelnějších žánrů... A snad aby dokázala opak, předkládá nám svůj příspěvek k napravení pověsti povídkářů. A že je to důkaz zdařilý, o tom se můžete přesvědčit na následujících stránkách.... celý text

Barber Guillaume Ladoucette has always enjoyed great success in his tiny village in southwestern France, catering to the tonsorial needs of Amour-sur-Belle's thirty-three inhabitants. But times have changed. His customers have grown older—and balder. Suddenly there is no longer a call for Guillaume's particular services, and he is forced to make a drastic career change. Since love and companionship are necessary commodities at any age, he becomes Amour-sur-Belle's official matchmaker and intends to unite hearts as ably as he once cut hair. But alas, Guillaume is not nearly as accomplished an agent of amour, as the disastrous results of his initial attempts amply prove, especially when it comes to arranging his own romantic future. For every reader who adored Chocolat, Julia Stuart's The Matchmaker of Périgord is a delectable, utterly enchanting, and sinfully satisfying delight.