Liz Moore Knihy

August 1975. Z chatky v letnom tábore zmizne trinásťročná Barbara Van Laarová. Nie je to bežná táborníčka, ale dcéra majiteľov tábora a rezervácie, ktorá nesie ich meno. Rodičia aj ľudia v blízkom mestečku sú hlboko znepokojení, lebo Barbara nie je prvé zmiznuté dieťa v rodine, pred štrnástimi rokmi sa bez stopy stratil jej starší brat Bear. Niektorí ľudia hovoria, že Van Laarovci sú prekliati, iní, že ide len o tragickú zhodu okolností, no niektorí si myslia, že obidve zmiznutia spolu súvisia. Otázka však znie ako.

Bývalý vysokoškolský profesor Arthur váží 250 kg a už deset let nevyšel z domu. Sedmnáctiletý Kel Keller se musí potýkat se svým životem chudého kluka, jenž veškeré naděje vkládá do kariéry profesionálního hráče baseballu. Pojítkem těchto dvou zdánlivě nesouvisejících osudů je Kelova matka a Arthurova bývalá studentka Charlene. Tíha je příběh o lásce a rodině, kterou občas nacházíme na těch nejméně pravděpodobných místech.

'A staggeringly beautiful meditation on love, legacy and the emotional necessities that make life worth living.' Tea Obreht, author of The Tiger's WifeBOSTON, 1980Ada Sibelius is twelve years old and home-schooled. Her days are spent in a lab with her father David, a computer science professor, and the brilliant minds of his colleagues.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Long Bright River comes an immersive novel about a missing child whose disappearance sends shockwaves through three distinct worlds: an opulent Adirondack summer estate, a rustic teen summer camp, and the blue-collar community that serves them. When Barbara Van Laar goes missing from her camp bunk in August 1975, a frantic search ensues. Her disappearance is particularly tragic as she is the daughter of the wealthy family that owns both the camp and the nearby estate. This incident is eerily reminiscent of a past tragedy—Barbara’s older brother vanished sixteen years earlier, never to be found. Liz Moore crafts a richly textured drama, balancing emotional depth with a compelling mystery. As the narrative unfolds, the secrets of the Van Laar family and the surrounding community are revealed, drawing readers into the lives of characters forever altered by this harrowing summer. This ambitious novel explores themes of love, inheritance, identity, and second chances, delving into the tensions between family and community, and the haunting legacy of secrets that bind them all.

THE FIRST PLACE YOU GO FOR DRUGS OR SEX. THE LAST PLACE YOU WANT TO LOOK FOR YOUR SISTER. Mickey Fitzpatrick has been patrolling the 24th District for years. She knows most of the working women by name. She knows what desperation looks like and what people will do when they need a fix. She’s become used to finding overdose victims: their numbers are growing every year. But every time she sees someone sprawled out, slumped over, cold to the touch, she has to pray it’s not her sister, Kacey. When the bodies of murdered sex workers start turning up on the Ave, the Chief of Police is keen to bury the news. They’re not the kind of victims that generate a whole lot of press anyway. But Mickey is obsessed, dangerously so, with finding the perpetrator - before Kacey becomes the next victim.

An alternate cover for this isbn can be found here . Former academic Arthur Opp weighs 550 pounds and hasn't left his rambling Brooklyn home in a decade. Twenty miles away, in Yonkers, seventeen-year-old Kel Keller navigates life as the poor kid in a rich school and pins his hopes on what seems like a promising sporting career - if he can untangle himself from his family drama. The link between this unlikely pair is Kel's mother, Charlene, a former student of Arthur's. After nearly two decades of silence, it is Charlene's unexpected phone call to Arthur - a plea for help - that jostles them into action.

Exploring themes of expression and vulnerability, this collection of poetry and short stories resonates with those who have felt silenced in sharing their innermost thoughts and emotions. Drawing from personal experiences and the stories of others, the author candidly reflects on both the sorrowful and joyful moments of life, aiming to provide a voice to the unspoken truths and foster a sense of connection among readers.

__________________________________ 'A remarkable novel, elegant, wise, and beautifully constructed.' Roddy Doyle Tommy Mays, Titan Records' biggest act, is verging on a mid-life crisis; learning the hard way that a life of fame and fortune comes at a price. But things are looking up for his support band, The Burn, which could be a career-changer for Theo, Titan's young A&R executive. Meanwhile, secretary Cynthia has her eyes on Titan's latest rising star, singer-songwriter Lenore Lamont. But with a billboard in Times Square, is Lenore starting to feel the pressure? Set in the sleek offices, high-tech recording studios and hip downtown clubs of New York, The Words of Every Song depicts the realities of making it in an industry where glamour and fame can often conceal the harsh realities for those hoping to hit the big-time.

In ihrem eindringlichen Roman Der andere Arthur macht Liz Moore zwei Außenseiter zu Helden. Mit feinem Gespür erzählt sie von zerbrochenen Lebensentwürfen, echter Freundschaft und unvorhergesehenen Neuanfängen.Arthur Opp, einst Literaturprofessor, wiegt mittlerweile 250 Kilo und hat sein Haus in Brooklyn seit über einem Jahrzehnt nicht mehr verlassen. Die wenigen Schritte zur Haustür, um Lieferungen entgegenzunehmen, sind seine tägliche Herausforderung. Nur 30 Kilometer entfernt kämpft der siebzehnjährige Kel um seinen Schulabschluss und die Chance auf ein besseres Leben: ein Sportstipendium. Doch während er um seine Zukunft ringt, hält ihn die Sorge um seine kranke Mutter in Atem. Arthur und Kel sind zwei Menschen, die unterschiedlicher kaum sein könnten - und doch etwas Entscheidendes teilen: ihre Einsamkeit. Als sich Kels Mutter, einst Arthurs Studentin, nach Jahren der Funkstille mit einem verzweifelten Hilferuf an ihn wendet, nimmt eine Geschichte ihren Lauf, die alte Wunden aufreißt, aber auch neue Wege freilegt und eindrücklich zeigt, wie in der Fürsorge für andere die eigene Rettung liegen kann.