Ellen Feldman Knihy

Inteligentná, cieľavedomá Isobel Behringerová je ženou tretej generácie Newyorčanov. S rozumom a rozhodnosťou, ktoré zdedila po svojej starej matke, a so zmyslom pre štýl, ktorý má po matke, si zariadila život, po akom túžila. Ke%d sa Isobel rozhodla vydať za svojho milenca, psychiatra Petra Arlena, vedela, že sa bude musieť čiastočne vzdať svojej nezávislosti. Takisto si uvedomovala, že sa musí podriadiť istým pravidlám, aké si vyžaduje spolužitie s Petom v rozľahlom byte slúžiacom zároveň ako ambulancia. Isobel sa veľmi usilovala rešpektovať tieto zásady, hoci to preňu nebolo ľahké. Sprvu bolo všetko v poriadku. Postupne sa však začali diať čudné veci. Záhadne mizli predmety, objavili sa anonymné listy a výhražné telefonáty. Napätie v Isobelinom živote narastá a systematicky si začína vyberať svoju daň. Prekvapujúci koniec je majstrovskou ukážkou autorkinho poznania človeka žijúceho na konci nášho storočia, v čase, keď moderná technika dosahuje vrchol, v čase osamotenia ľudí v džungli veľkomiest.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz meets The Paris Library meets The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz meets The Paris Library meets The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul.

In CIA terms, those aware were "witting," while the rest were "unwitting." On a bright November day in 1963, President Kennedy is assassinated, and Nell Benjamin receives a call with shocking news about her husband, Charlie, an influential literary magazine editor. As the nation mourns, Nell grapples with her own grief and a revelation that shatters her understanding of their marriage and the world around her. Amidst the Cold War's looming threat, the lines between truth, goodness, and loyalty blur, forcing Nell to reassess her allegiances—to her career as a journalist, her country, and her loved ones. Set in 1950s literary Manhattan, the narrative evokes a time of sexual awareness and transformative ideas. This story explores the lies we tell, the secrets we keep, and the enduring power of love. Praised for its depth and intelligence, it delves into the complexities of human relationships during a tumultuous era, making it a compelling read that resonates with themes of intrigue and emotional ambivalence. The portrayal of a passionate, complex marriage brings the Cold War to life, presenting a wise and irresistible glimpse into fascinating characters navigating a stormy period in history.

Set in the 1930s South, this novel of race and class turns on the awful power of a lie. Intertwining real figures from history with fictional characters, the novel offers an account of the infamous Scottsboro case, when a group of black youths were accused of raping two white girls.

Babe, Grace and Millie have been best friends since their first day at their small town's only kindergarten. Despite their differences, they've played together, grown up together, shared each other's secrets. And, when World War Two becomes a reality for America, the girls begin a new phase of their lives together.

Imagine if the boy in hiding with Anne Frank had survived the war. On February 16, 1944, Peter van Pels, Anne's closest confidant, confided that if he survived, he would reinvent himself entirely. This narrative explores what might have happened if he did survive the horror. After the war, Peter leaves liberated Europe behind for the United States, embracing a new life of self-invention. He thrives in business, marries, and raises a family, living in the present and planning for the future, with no regard for the past. However, his carefully constructed life unravels when The Diary of a Young Girl is published, becoming a global sensation. As Anne's words spark controversy and reinterpretation, Peter finds his past being distorted and debated, leading to a crisis he cannot ignore. This compelling novel delves into the power of stories, the meaning of history, and the struggle to reconcile with an unbearable burden of memory. Based on extensive research into Peter van Pels and the impact of Anne Frank's diary, it explores themes of memory, the consequences of forgetting, and the inescapability of one's past.

Freelance writer Hallie Fields's work and personal life become a blur when she gets involved with seductive Dexter St. John and her research for a story on successful author Emma Weill brings her dangerously close to shattering secrets that are about to ignite a chilling revenge. Reprint.

Examines the use of plastic in the American economy, and discusses package design, disposal of waste plastics, and current controversies concerning recyclability and nondegradability

»Fans von Anthony Doerrs ›Alles Licht, das wir nicht sehen‹ und Kristin Hannahs ›Die Nachtigall‹ sollten diesen Roman unbedingt lesen.« Booklist Ein fesselndes Leseerlebnis über den Überlebenswillen einer jungen Mutter im besetzten Paris. Frankreich, 1944. Charlotte Foret arbeitet in einer kleinen Buchhandlung im besetzten Paris. Auf sich allein gestellt kämpft sie nicht nur um ihr eigenes Überleben, sondern auch um das ihrer kleinen Tochter Vivi. Als diese erkrankt, nimmt Charlotte die Hilfe des deutschen Arztes Julian an. Es ist ein Akt der Verzweiflung, der sie das Leben kosten könnte. Für Julian hingegen wird Charlotte zur großen, unmöglichen Liebe. Kurz vor Kriegsende, den Tod vor Augen, gelingt es ihm, die junge Frau und sich selbst zu retten. Charlotte emigriert nach New York und glaubt, die Vergangenheit hinter sich lassen zu können. Bis Vivi beginnt, Fragen zu stellen ... »Meisterhaft. Großartig. Eine hochemotionale Überlebensgeschichte und ein wahrer Pageturner.« Heather Morris (Autorin des SPIEGEL-Bestsellers »Der Tätowierer von Auschwitz«)