Sarah Hall Knihy

Set in England's Lake District in 1936, the winner of the UK's Commonwealth prize, "Haweswater" is from "a writer of show-stopping genius: everyone should read this novel" ("The Guardian").

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE.Opening on the windswept front of Morecambe Bay, on the remote north-west coast of England, The Electric Michelangelo is a novel of love, loss and the art of tattooing.In the uniquely sensuous and lyrical prose that has already become her trademark, Sarah Hall's remarkable new novel tells the story of Cy Parks, from his childhood years spent in a seaside guest house for consumptives with his mother, Reeda, to his apprenticeship as a tattoo-artist with Eliot Riley - a scraper with a reputation as a Bolshevik and a drinker to boot.His skills acquired and a thirst for experience burning within him, Cy departs for America and the riotous world of the Coney Island boardwalk, where he sets up his own business as 'The Electric Michelangelo'. In this carnival environment of roller-coasters and freak-shows, while the crest of the Edwardian amusement industry wave is breaking, Cy becomes enamoured with Grace, a mysterious East European immigrant and circus performer who commissions him to cover her body entirely with tattooed eyes.Hugely atmospheric, exotic, and familiar, The Electric Michelangelo is a love story and an exquisitely rendered portrait of seaside resorts on opposite sides of the Atlantic by one of the most uniquely talented novelists of her generation.World rights for The Electric Michelangelo are controlled by Faber. Rights for France and The Netherlands have been sold.

Ve své neobyčejně živočišné a zároveň lyrické próze, která se už pro Sarah Hallovou stala typickou, vypráví autorka příběh Cyrila Parkse, počínaje jeho dětstvím, které strávil se svou matkou Reedou v penzionu pro souchotináře, přes jeho učňovská léta u tatéra Eliota Rileyho, který se těšil nevalné pověsti bolševika a zatrvrzelého pijana. S nabytými dovednostmi a palčivou touhou po zkušenosti se Cy po smrti matky a svého učitele vydává do Ameriky. Tam poznává bouřlivý řivot na Coney Islandu, kde začne pracovat pod uměleckým jménem „Elektrický Michelangelo“. V tomto prostředí lunaparku, horských drah a obludárií, když už je zábavní průmysl daleko za svým zenitem, se Cy zamiluje do záhadné cirkusačky Grace, imigrantky z východní Evropy, která za ním přijde s přáním, aby jí celé tělo pokryl vytetovanými symboly očí.

Volume bringing together the knowledge of Kentuckian farmers about the custom of planting by the signs.

The poetry collection delves into the author's personal journey, shaped by her survival of domestic violence and profound experiences in love and loss. Each piece is characterized by emotional intensity and raw honesty, offering readers a deeply personal glimpse into her struggles and resilience.

Exploring themes of identity, faith, and chronic illness, this collection of poetry delves into the challenges of growing up and the search for hope amidst adversity. Through personal reflections, the author navigates the complexities of life, offering insights that resonate with the struggles faced in a seemingly hopeless world. Each poem serves as a testament to resilience and self-discovery, making it a poignant read for those on their own journeys of understanding and acceptance.

For almost a decade Rachel Caine has turned her back on home, kept distant by family disputes and her work monitoring wolves on an Idaho reservation. But now, summoned by the eccentric Earl of Annerdale and his controversial scheme to reintroduce the Grey Wolf to the English countryside, she is back in the peat and wet light of the Lake District.The earl's project harks back to an ancient idyll of untamed British wilderness - though Rachel must contend with modern-day concessions to health and safety, public outrage and political gain - and the return of the Grey after hundreds of years coincides with her own regeneration: impending motherhood, and reconciliation with her estranged family.The Wolf Border investigates the fundamental nature of wilderness and wildness, both animal and human. It seeks to understand the most obsessive aspects of humanity: sex, love, and conflict; the desire to find answers to the question of our existence; those complex systems that govern the most superior creature on earth.

Awarded the prestigious Portico Prize, this book captivates readers with its compelling narrative and rich character development. It explores profound themes that resonate deeply with the human experience, weaving together intricate plots that challenge societal norms. The author skillfully combines emotional depth with thought-provoking insights, making it a standout work in contemporary literature. Engaging and beautifully written, it invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them.

Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2009, a luminous and searching novel from the author of the Booker-shortlisted The Electric Michelangelo.

LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2018Madame Zero is a remarkable collection of dark, sensuous stories set in sometimes conflicting landscapes - rural, industrial, psychological - all of which are hauntingly resonant with dread.