Monique ter Berg Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination' BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH'What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don't understand yet . . .'When retired Maths teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan.Among the rugged hills and golden beaches Grace searches for answers about her friend's life, and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past.Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.

"In a small coastal town just a stone's throw from Tokyo, a prestigious piano competition is underway. Over the course of two feverish weeks, three friends will experience some of the most joyous - and painful - moments of their lives. Though they don't know it yet, each will profoundly and unpredictably change the others, for ever. Aya was a piano genius, until she ran away from the stage and vanished; will the tall and talented Makun bring her back? Or will it be child of nature, Jin, a pianist without a piano, who carries the sound of his father's bees wherever he goes? Each of them will break the rules, awe their fans and push themselves to the brink. But at what cost?"--Publisher

Nora má tridsaťpäť a život plný premárnených príležitostí. Cíti, že všetkých sklamala. Otca, pretože sa nestala úspešnou plavkyňou; brata Joea, keď sa rozhodla opustiť čoraz populárnejšiu hudobnú skupinu a tiež snúbenca, s ktorým sa rozišla dva dni pred sobášom. V depresii, pohltená ľútosťou a pocitmi viny sa rozhodne spáchať samovraždu. Ocitá sa však v akomsi medzisvete zvanom Polnočná knižnica. Knihy tu nie sú obyčajné – každá predstavuje inú verziu Norinho života, ak by sa kedysi rozhodla inak. Dostáva možnosť prežiť jednotlivé príbehy a napraviť minulé chyby. No pátranie po dokonalej alternatíve má vždy nejaké „ale“ a Nore sa nedarí získať všetko, čo by chcela. Čas sa kráti a kým sa knižnica medzi životom a smrťou nadobro rozpadne, musí vybrať. Rezignuje alebo sa vráti do pôvodného života a pokúsi sa veci napraviť?

A powerful novel of one wide-eyed young woman's experience of ill-treatment at the hands of men - and the aftermath.

Among his bestselling literary fiction peers, Dave Eggers uniquely captures contemporary America with remarkable speed and insight. His work reflects not just the present as a backdrop but as a mirror to our identities. The narrative introduces a woman at her breaking point, seeking salvation in a desolate landscape as her hopes seemingly vanish. This novel explores the motivations behind leaving the 'lower 48' for the unforgiving beauty of Alaska, depicted with passion and humor, revealing a latent American dream beneath the ice. Eggers's storytelling acts like a refreshing breath of Alaskan air, uplifting the spirit. His prolific talent shines through as he delves into complex, believable characters, offering both entertainment and a profound critique of society. The narrative is captivating, blending adventure with humor and moments of harrowing tension. As Josie navigates wildfires, avalanches, and brushes with the law, Eggers suggests a hint of heroism resides in everyone. With exuberant imagination and incisive clarity, he illuminates human folly, generosity, and the awe of nature. This uproarious quest, a journey from lost to found, is driven by sharp insight, revolutionary humor, and a deep appreciation for both the absurd and the sublime.