Títulos em Literatura e Ficção

Entre Ari et Anaïs, c'est explosif ! Sauront-ils apprivoiser leurs différences ? Anaïs le sait : elle a toujours tendance à tout faire de travers. Alors quand il s'agit de réserver correctement un billet d'avion, là aussi, ça coince. Larguée et fauchée, la jeune femme a bien l'impression que sa vie ressemble à s'y méprendre à une mauvaise comédie romantique. Et ce n'est pas Ari Jones qui dira le contraire ! Le célèbre co-fondateur d'une des plus grandes chaînes hôtelière anglo-saxonne remarque immédiatement la jeune femme dans ce hall d'aéroport. Et elle pourrait bien lui sauver la mise.

Ted’s missing briefcase has become a cause célèbre.Ever since the day he left it behind in the woods, and someone else took it, it’s remained his primary mission to get it back. And now, that undertaking has lead him to foreign climes and a daring rescue mission. Many people have asked Ted what’s in the briefcase, and why getting it back means so much to him. Maybe the answer lies with the film supremo Quentin Tarantino, who said the value of the briefcase in his classic 1994 movie Pulp Fiction lay not in its contents, but actually in the briefcase itself.

Matty Iapen is the most average bounty hunter and investigator you can hire in Cleveland. He graduated college with a journalism degree only to find work chasing criminals and solving B-rate mysteries. Alongside his colleagues Mariah and Alison, Matty is determined to solve any mystery, primarily because he needs to pay his bills. Matty is shocked when his colleague Mariah is arrested and accused of murder. Mariah claims it was self-defense, but her innocence is in question. To protect Matty and the rest of the office, Mariah goes on the lamb.

One Last Shindig—the new novella from the author of The Sound of Suffering, Nana, Crows, and Chasing the Dragon. The world as we know it is coming to an end, but this group of geriatrics on one last shindig have no idea what’s in store. As far as they’re concerned, they’re on a quick jaunt to see a cave full of glow worms and then back to the hotel for apple pie and custard. So, get the muscle spray ready and change into your big underpants, because you’re going to need them. Take your seat on this hilarious and terrifying coach tour into Hell.

Profession ? Gouvernante ! C'est-à-dire fée du logis, psy, femme de ménage, assistante, confidente et punching-ball. Françoise n'ignore rien des extravagances ni des secrets de ses employeurs fortunés, aristocrates, hommes d'affaires ou VIP. Devenue domestique après la faillite de son restaurant, elle raconte sa nouvelle vie à l'ombre de la leur, entre le salon et l'office. Un roman pétillant, documenté, qui nous entraîne dans l'univers fou des ultras-riches... par l'entrée de service.

I manifest… The perfect man (Guy Carmichael) falling in love with me. I manifest… Having a gorgeous flat (preferably central and cheap, or ideally free, with no rats). I manifest… Getting a better job (more money, people bringing me coffee rather than the other way round, no one getting my name wrong, etc.). I manifest… Respect and admiration from friends, colleagues, and family (preferably with high levels of envy, veneration of my social media output, and general sense of shame for having doubted me).

Evie Green's Christmas dream turns into a nightmare when a viral video makes her the laughing stock of the internet. But then a 5 star hotel sees a PR opportunity and invites her to New York for a Christmas she’ll remember forever. Enter Noah Sanderson, a disgraced soccer star seeking anonymity. Forced to fake a festive romance for the cameras, sparks fly – but not the twinkling Christmas kind!

Bulgakov was a Soviet playwright, novelist, and short story writer best known for his humor and penetrating satire. Because of their realism and humor, Bulgakov's works enjoyed great popularity, but their trenchant criticism of Soviet mores was increasingly unacceptable to the authorities. Bulgakov's short stories are a world unto themselves—sharp, witty, and often unsettling. In these pages, the absurdity of Soviet life collides with the supernatural, the grotesque meets the comic, and reality is always just a step away from slipping into nightmare.

Prom night is supposed to be unforgettable—but for Tyler and Alex, it’s a night that’s bound to be legendary. Tyler’s a dreamer who wants everything about prom to be perfect—especially if it means convincing his best friend Alex to dress up and join in the fun. But Alex isn’t your typical prom queen. A no-nonsense soccer star who’d rather be anywhere else, she’s more likely to show up in jeans than a gown. That is until she reveals her secret: she’s a witch. When Alex proposes the ultimate twist—swapping bodies for the big night—Tyler’s life takes a sharp turn into magical chaos.

Artemis Kellog struggles to write his first screenplay, find love in San Francisco, and maintain his coffee consumption. Bainbridge McGee aspires to play golf, write his fourth Great American Novel, and dabble in the online dating scene. Each man is indebted to and inspired by Vonnegut, a passion that plays out as McGee works on his masterpiece and Kellog finds writing is his true religion.

They stole his bread. They mocked his speech. Now, he's taking it all back—one quack at a time. Meet Thaddaeus McQuack: a furious, foul-mouthed duck with a grudge the size of a city pond and a speech impediment that only makes his threats funnier. After a mime-related incident lands him in a zoo, Thaddaeus breaks free—and declares war on mankind. With a deranged cockatoo named Steve, a flying squirrel militia, and a revolution built on stale bread and pure rage, Duck Off: The Quack Chronicles is a wild, action-packed satire you never knew you needed.

Zwei Leichen und ein Häkelkreis – das kann kein Zufall sein! Im beschaulichen sauerländischen Dorf Affeln wird es wieder kriminell: Ausgerechnet beim wöchentlichen Häkelabend segnen zwei Damen das Zeitliche. Für Hubbi, Kneipenwirtin der legendären "Nuckelpinne" und selbsternannte Hobbydetektivin, ist klar: Hier muss jemand nachhelfen – und zwar nicht mit der Häkelnadel. Blöd nur, dass ihre Freundin und Stammkundin Gerda auf einmal selbst unter Verdacht steht. Und als wäre das nicht genug, steht auch Hubbis geliebte Kneipe kurz vor dem Aus. Geld muss her – und zwar schnell!

Hunters: A Back-of-the-Toilet Guide (For When You’re Dropping More Than Just Knowledge) Hunters: A Back-of-the-Toilet Guide is a humorous, no-holds-barred dive into the world of hunting that captures the good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous moments we all experience as hunters. From the mountains of gear we never use to the creative excuses that keep us out of the woods, this book highlights the real reasons we go hunting: the stories, the laughs, and the camaraderie.

When Anna decides to take her family away for Christmas to avoid a repeat of the 'dead man in the larder' debacle, she finds herself plunged into another festive fiasco when a body turns up in the library of their supposedly 'idyllic' rural retreat. With a dubious double booking, an unexpected snowstorm and the mysterious Mrs Haddock to contend with, can Anna and her unlikely allies save Christmas or will this holiday be their last?

When former serial killer Carol takes her place in a luxury retirement home, she begins to find her feet with a small new group of friends. If she can only keep her past hidden, maybe she has a chance at happiness. That's when she discovers that, absurdly, every other one of Sheldon Oaks residents was involved in the law somehow. It's not long before her true identity is leaked, and when a former police commissioner resident is murdered, naturally all eyes turn to her...

Joel Foster is a hapless twenty-something. His girlfriend, Beth Lewis, would likely have been a hapless twenty-something, too, had she not been obliterated by a very large cement truck. Some time after Beth’s tragic death, Joel is still trying to juggle grief with the world of modern dating. And while he still feels like a widower, he has to find a new love before three years is up.

Millennial students, pandemics, smart friends, a smart society, with smart stuff on wrists and in pockets, all closely monitored by aggressive algorithms that know everything about everyone. Ernest is in the middle of it all—behind the times, and clueless, while searching for his mid-life groove in the 21st Century. With a too-smart son, an ice-cold wife, and a sham teaching job, his real problems increase exponentially when he crosses paths with an evil rich dude with connections to a secret world order. When Professor Ernest Maltby is stressed, confused, and uptight…

Underground revolutionaries, The Nail, and their rookie, Luke, snatch 23- year-old heiress Adeline Woolsaw. Her parents, the Woolsaws, control a vast empire outsourcing everything from prisons to bases. The Nail aims to expose this shadowy power grab. But their plan twists. Adeline's pregnant. Her child, about to be born, isn’t human. It’s a supernatural being, product of a demonic ritual in the Woolsaws’ Highgate mansion. The family’s endgame? An infernal kingdom with Adeline's son as king.

The Audacity of Stupid: From Abigail to Jezebel, Navigating Toxic Relationships is your brutally honest, laugh-out-loud guide to spotting—and surviving—the emotional minefield of toxic relationships. Whether it’s your narcissistic ex, a gaslighting spouse, or the foolishness we excuse in politics and everyday life, this book pulls no punches.

Through a unique blend of biblical stories, modern-day parables, and satirical commentary, Carla Henry-Lewis, author of the Stress Makeover Series, exposes the patterns of emotional manipulation, codependency, and self-sabotage we often overlook.

Step into a whimsical world where philosophy meets imagination in The Greats Abridged: A Voyage to the Moon—a 17th-century satirical masterpiece by Cyrano de Bergerac. Narrated with charm and clarity by Richard Stibbard, this early science fiction tale follows the bold and eccentric Cyrano as he devises bizarre methods to travel to the Moon. Once there, he discovers a strange lunar civilization and engages in witty philosophical debates that challenge earthly norms.