Títulos em Literatura e Ficção

What happens to the regular people during an alien invasion? What about after humanity gets it's butt kicked? If you, like me, aren't a super soldier, trained assassin, billionaire playboy philanthropist, god or hulk, then you start working for your new alien overlords. And no, you don't get some cool "fly a spaceship around" job- you get to be a farmer!

Ein erfolgloser Komiker sucht die Liebe – und findet versehentlich sich selbst Comedian Lutz van der Horst hat seinen ersten Roman geschrieben: lustig, tragikomisch und ganz nebenbei voller Weisheit. Max, Ende 20 und Comedyautor, sieht sich am Anfang einer steilen Karriere: Er ist der Moderator seiner eigenen Show – zumindest dreimal. Dann erfährt er aus der Fernsehzeitschrift, dass sie wieder abgesetzt wurde. Der hübsche Typ aus dem Club, die vermeintlich neue größte Liebe seines Lebens, will auch nichts mehr von ihm wissen. Und möchte Max nicht eigentlich sowieso seine Exfreundin zurück?

Ein neues Fernsehquiz versetzt das Haus Sonnenuntergang in helle Aufregung. In der "Ü80 Show" können drei Senioren und eine Pflägekraft 50.000 Euro gewinnen. Diese Chance lässt sich Sybille Bullatschek natürlich nicht entgehen und bewirbt kurzerhand das Heim für einen Auftritt in der Sendung, natürlich ohne ihren Chef, Herrn Otterle, einzuweihen. Als die Zusage kommt muss sie nicht nur ihn von der Wichtigkeit der Show überzeugen, sondern auch die euphorischen Senioren im Zaum halten, die ihrem Auftritt in der Show entgegenfiebern und das komplette Heim in den Wahnsinn treiben.

On her last day as a detective, Midge McGowan is given the retirement present from hell: a ticket to a haunted house tour. She’ll have to spend a weekend ghost-hunting in an isolated mansion with a group of misfits, including a know-it-all paranormal investigator and a has-been pop star. The guests soon realize that the house has a mind of its own… and that they might not be the only ones there. An eerie figure appears on the property, and then the unthinkable happens: someone is murdered in a room that’s been locked from the inside.

In the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, on a chain of manmade islands, Steve Bennett finds himself thrust into a world he doesn't understand. An unexpected inheritance places him among the world's wealthiest people. His best friend, Paul, is more than happy to stand by him, as Steve works through his newfound affluence, right until the pair stumbles upon a secret that could change the world forever.

Ten years ago, Lila Devlin was an A-list actress with a movie star husband and a beautiful baby girl, Josie. When Josie was kidnapped out of her home and never seen again, Lila’s previously pristine public image twisted into that of an Unfit Mother. Driven mad by the hungry press, incompetent cops, and relentless true crime–obsessed “fans,” she disappeared into anonymity. Now, Lila Devlin returns to LA with a grand vision for a radical new skincare brand to reinvent herself and honor Josie’s legacy.

Dive into the wild and wacky world of corporate life with the *How to End Up in HR* series! Follow the misadventures of our lovable protagonist, Marv, as he navigates the quirky and unpredictable realm of an outlandish work environment. From cringe-worthy office parties to laugh-out-loud stories, this series uncovers the hidden obstacles of everyday work life. With a cast of eccentric colleagues, you'll find yourself laughing, crying, and cheering for Marv as he conquers one adventure at a time.

LA romcom writer Mia Valentina has it all; money, success, a tanned and toned body, golden blonde hair and a string of sexy lovers. She’s almost forgotten her previous self: plain old Mia Harrison. Until a wedding invitation arrives requesting (demanding!) her presence as chief bridesmaid at her younger sister Belle’s upcoming nuptials. Mia’s barely been back in England before she’s accidentally injured the groom, unintentionally ‘cursed’ the wedding and been caught in a compromising position with her sister’s soon to be brother-in-law!

Как может обычный тридцатилетний фармацевт из благоустроенного двадцать первого века выжить в странном мире восемнадцатого? Он никогда не мечтал ни о приключениях, ни о подвигах, ни уж тем более о статусе «заморской диковинки». В этом мире на одной чаше весов — чистые натуральные материалы, а на другой — антисанитария и рассадники заразы. Но Тэхон не собирается смиряться с миром, в котором можно умереть от кариеса! Он просто обязан выжить, найти путь домой и, в идеале, научить новых знакомых мыть руки.

Seit er die Tasse Bester Papa der Welt bekam, steht Daniel unter Druck, sich dieses Titels würdig zu erweisen. Da das Leben seiner sechsjährigen Tochter aber nicht nur aus Überraschungseiern, Achterbahn und Quatschmachen besteht, sieht er sich mit einer verrückten Aufgabe konfrontiert: Erziehung. Zu allem Überfluss bricht in seiner deutsch-türkischen Familie ein Kampf um den Titel »Lieblingsoma« aus, mit hohen Einsätzen: auf der einen Seite Lebensversicherung, Bioprodukte und pädagogisches Lernspielzeug, auf der anderen Seite Glitzerklamotten, Barbiepuppen und minutenlanges Knuddeln.

“I started keeping a journal because I read somewhere that it was good for your mental health. I beg to differ. All I wanted was a bass player for the band, but adding a new person to an already precarious mix can be messy. I don’t think this journaling thing made my mental feel any healthier.” -Kyle, journal keeper, vocals, bass, guitar

Years after fleeing San Francisco and getting sober, Jhanvi has made a life for herself working at a grocery co-op and saving for her surgeries. But when her friend (and sometimes more) Henry mentions that he and his techie festival-goer friends spent $100,000 to transform a warehouse basement into a sex dungeon, Jhanvi starts wondering if there's a way to exploit these gullible idiots. She returns to San Francisco, hatching a plan to marry Henry for his company's generous healthcare benefits.

A dangerous ritual, decades old, is about to set loose an evil on the town of Henley-on-Hale and the Whitlows are the only thing standing in the way. The sisters must untangle a web of lies to find the truth behind a series of brutal and horrific murders that are taking the lives of local teens and leaving very strange clues behind. Clues that say this is more than just your run-of-the-mill serial killer.

Huis Madeliefie word deur die staat se vlak 5-inperking in die gesig gestaar, maar die drakoniese reëls van die tehuis se interne bevelsraad kry nie vatplek by Hans en kie nie. Hans se plan om die inwoners met die verbode vrug se sap aan sy kant te kry, boemerang egter sleg. Hy sal die raad op ’n ander manier moet vasvat . . .

It’s Christmas in Penstowan, and local amateur dramatics group the Penstowan Players are putting on their annual pantomime. This year it’s ‘Aladdin’, and half the town have been drafted in to help, including Shirley Parker, who only has a small part in the chorus but will no doubt upstage everybody, and Tony Penhaligon, who’s treading the boards as the baddie, Abanazar. Ex-Metropolitan police officer turned caterer Jodie Parker has managed to get away with not appearing, but only if she agrees to cater the opening night party.

When artist Eloise Ford hears that human remains found in an abandoned mine are believed to be those of long-missing teenager Elizabeth King, the shock sends her reeling. It can't be true. Eloise knows this for a fact because... she is Elizabeth King. Now, her carefully curated life in Cornwall is falling apart. Her husband is acting strangely, her children aren't speaking to her and she can't sell a painting for love nor money. But much more worrying are the signs that someone knows exactly who she is... and why she had to vanish thirty years ago.

It’s been disastrous since Bud and Catherine opened up their marriage, and none of the Flynns can remember the last time a meal was cooked, a load of laundry was done, or a social code was abided by. Not that Catherine and Bud aren’t trying – and trying new things. Bud still drives to his job at the Harbor(TM) in the family minivan, which, yes, is also now his home, and Catherine still refuses to conform to domestic pressures – she’s an artist, a woman, and no one understands her! And the girls? Surely they’re fine, whatever it is they’re up to.

No bairro carioca do Andaraí, dona Sebastiana e Feliciano Campossolo Nunes, chefe de seção do Tesouro Nacional, tentam arranjar pretendentes para a filha Mariazinha, uma jovem bonita de 20 anos. Entre os pretendentes, o mato-grossense Fortunato Guaicuru, um bacharel de direito vaidoso e cheio de artifícios para impressionar, e o carioca Simplício Fontes, um rapaz simples, honesto e dedicado ao seu trabalho.

Kistbyggarna är en varm och humoristisk roman om en grupp människor som när de påminns om döden tvingas fråga sig själva vad de egentligen lever för.

Johanna Kjellander lämnar predikstolen för gott under burop från sin församling. Nå, yrkesvalet var ändå aldrig hennes. Hon skyller på pappa och Gud i lika delar. Per Persson lever ett torftigt liv efter att farfar slarvat bort den förmögenhet som nu borde varit hans. I stället är sonsonen en uselt betald receptionist på ett tredje klassens hotell. Den bortjagade prästen möter av en slump receptionisten på en parkbänk. Båda är lurade på tillvaron och de har inga problem med att luras tillbaka när möjligheten uppstår. Och det gör den–i mötet med Mördar-Anders.