"This trilogy spanning World War II, based in part on Evelyn Waugh's own experiences as an army officer, is the author's surpassing achievement as a novelist. Its central character is Guy Crouchback, head of an ancient but decayed Catholic family, who at first discovers new purpose in the challenge to defend Christian values against Nazi barbarism, but then gradually finds the complexities and cruelties of war overwhelming. Though often somber, Sword of Honor is also a brilliant comedy, peopled by the fantastic figures so familiar from Waugh's early satires. The deepest pleasures these novels afford come from observing a great satiric writer employ his gifts with extraordinary subtlety, delicacy, and human feeling, for purposes that are ultimately anything but satiric"--Book jacket.

Fans of Sarah Dessen will love this heartbreaking story about family, loss, and the joys and disappointments of first love. Bettina Vasilis can hardly believe it when star basketball player Brady Cullen convinces her strict father to let them date. That summer, Bettina falls in love with Brady and the freedom that comes along with him. But when school starts up again, Brady unexpectedly changes for the worse. Unable to give up on her first love just yet, she finds herself trapped in an abusive relationship. Then she meets "Cowboy," a smoldering older guy and the last guy her father would approve. Yet he is everything Brady is not-gentle, caring, and interested in getting to know the real Bettina. When tragedy strikes, Bettina must tell her family the truth-and kiss goodbye the things she thought she knew about herself and the men in her life. One boy is the perfect lie. The other is a dangerous truth. First Love, First Heartbreak: Star athlete Brady Cullen seems like a dream, but Bettina's perfect summer romance soon becomes a nightmare she can't wake up from. Toxic Relationship: From public adoration to private cruelty, Bettina struggles to escape a relationship that's chipping away at her sense of self. Age Gap Romance: Enter Cowboy, a gentle mechanic who sees the real Bettina. He's everything she needs, and everything her strict father has forbidden. Strict Parents: Navigating a first relationship is hard enough without an old-world father whose approval is everything—and whose rules could break her.

TAIPEI STORY is the electrifying new novel by bestselling literary phenomenon Rebecca F. Kuang, a profoundly moving coming-of-age story that explores first love, second language and final goodbyes - all set against the backdrop of one unforgettable summer in Taipei. Yale student Lily Chen arrives in Taipei hungry: for family, for culture, for connection. But her summer of discovery quickly unravels. Her classes are grueling, her roommate unbearable, and a reckless, deeply awkward trip to the hot springs with a guy she barely knows soon ignites vicious gossip. Then her grandfather dies. Grieving and adrift, Lily must confront her own questions about the culture she inherited but never fully understood. She embarks on a wryly funny, often devastating search for understanding: of herself, her family, and the meaning of home. All over one unforgettable summer in Taipei. 'Like any great artist, she's not preoccupied with external perception. There is a wildness and freedom to her work that is extraordinary. Her characters are complex and human; nothing feels¿contrived' TIME MAGAZINE

TAIPEI STORY is the electrifying new novel by bestselling literary phenomenon Rebecca F. Kuang, a profoundly moving coming-of-age story that explores first love, second language and final goodbyes - all set against the backdrop of one unforgettable summer in Taipei. Yale student Lily Chen arrives in Taipei hungry: for family, for culture, for connection. But her summer of discovery quickly unravels. Her classes are grueling, her roommate unbearable, and a reckless, deeply awkward trip to the hot springs with a guy she barely knows soon ignites vicious gossip. Then her grandfather dies. Grieving and adrift, Lily must confront her own questions about the culture she inherited but never fully understood. She embarks on a wryly funny, often devastating search for understanding: of herself, her family, and the meaning of home. All over one unforgettable summer in Taipei. 'Like any great artist, she's not preoccupied with external perception. There is a wildness and freedom to her work that is extraordinary. Her characters are complex and human; nothing feels¿contrived' TIME MAGAZINE

TAIPEI STORY is the electrifying new novel by bestselling literary phenomenon Rebecca F. Kuang, a profoundly moving coming-of-age story that explores first love, second language and final goodbyes - all set against the backdrop of one unforgettable summer in Taipei. Yale student Lily Chen arrives in Taipei hungry: for family, for culture, for connection. But her summer of discovery quickly unravels. Her classes are grueling, her roommate unbearable, and a reckless, deeply awkward trip to the hot springs with a guy she barely knows soon ignites vicious gossip. Then her grandfather dies. Grieving and adrift, Lily must confront her own questions about the culture she inherited but never fully understood. She embarks on a wryly funny, often devastating search for understanding: of herself, her family, and the meaning of home. All over one unforgettable summer in Taipei. 'Like any great artist, she's not preoccupied with external perception. There is a wildness and freedom to her work that is extraordinary. Her characters are complex and human; nothing feels¿contrived' TIME MAGAZINE

Good dad or good assassin? Can he be both? From the internationally bestselling author of BULLET TRAIN: A seemingly ordinary family man tries to juggle his home life with his job as a hitman. *SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER AWARD FOR BEST THRILLER* Kabuto is an ordinary guy; stressed with work, hassled by his wife and disrespected by his teenage son. No wonder he visits his doctor so often. Except the ‘Doctor’ is actually his handler, and Kabuto is a hired assassin. Because although he may seem like a small man at home, Kabuto is really good at killing people. But Kabuto is worn out with the business of murder. So he’s trying to pay his way out with a few last jobs. But when the final assignment puts his unsuspecting family in danger, Kabuto realises he is going to need every deadly skill he knows to keep them alive. PRAISE FOR KOTARO ISAKA: ‘Showcases Isaka’s Tarantinoesque blend of offbeat wit and stylised violence’ The Times ‘Unusual and thoroughly enjoyable’ Guardian Don’t miss the next thrilling Kotaro Isaka book, HOTEL LUCKY SEVEN, available to pre-order now.

TAIPEI STORY is the electrifying new novel by bestselling literary phenomenon Rebecca F. Kuang, a profoundly moving coming-of-age story that explores first love, second language and final goodbyes - all set against the backdrop of one unforgettable summer in Taipei. Yale student Lily Chen arrives in Taipei hungry: for family, for culture, for connection. But her summer of discovery quickly unravels. Her classes are grueling, her roommate unbearable, and a reckless, deeply awkward trip to the hot springs with a guy she barely knows soon ignites vicious gossip. Then her grandfather dies. Grieving and adrift, Lily must confront her own questions about the culture she inherited but never fully understood. She embarks on a wryly funny, often devastating search for understanding: of herself, her family, and the meaning of home. All over one unforgettable summer in Taipei. 'Like any great artist, she's not preoccupied with external perception. There is a wildness and freedom to her work that is extraordinary. Her characters are complex and human; nothing feels¿contrived' TIME MAGAZINE

TAIPEI STORY is the electrifying new novel by bestselling literary phenomenon Rebecca F. Kuang, a profoundly moving coming-of-age story that explores first love, second language and final goodbyes - all set against the backdrop of one unforgettable summer in Taipei. Yale student Lily Chen arrives in Taipei hungry: for family, for culture, for connection. But her summer of discovery quickly unravels. Her classes are grueling, her roommate unbearable, and a reckless, deeply awkward trip to the hot springs with a guy she barely knows soon ignites vicious gossip. Then her grandfather dies. Grieving and adrift, Lily must confront her own questions about the culture she inherited but never fully understood. She embarks on a wryly funny, often devastating search for understanding: of herself, her family, and the meaning of home. All over one unforgettable summer in Taipei. 'Like any great artist, she's not preoccupied with external perception. There is a wildness and freedom to her work that is extraordinary. Her characters are complex and human; nothing feels¿contrived' TIME MAGAZINE

A tender, laugh-out-loud debut romance about a woman who ends up in over her head after a little white lie ... The right guy at the dead wrong time. When thirty-year-old post-double-mastectomy BRCA 1 carrier and reluctant thrill-seeker Alison Mullally arrives at her ex-boyfriend Sam's funeral to find that no one knows he dumped her, she agrees to play the grieving girlfriend for the sake of the family and pack up Sam's apartment with his prickly best friend, Adam Berg. After all, it'll only take four weekends ... But Adam doesn't want Alison anywhere near him. Forced to spend long hours with the grump, and his monosyllabic demeanor, Alison decides she must put her people-pleasing abilities to the test. She will make him like her. And after awkward family affairs and packing up dilemmas, the two form a tenuous friendship ... if "friendship" means incredible chemistry and tension between them. Can Alison come clean and finally embrace the life and love she's always wanted? Or will her little white lie get in the way of her new, unexpected romance?

Sie schaut durch ein Mikroskop auf Schmetterlinge, er durch ein Teleskop auf Sterne. Doch sehen beide dasselbe: die Unvereinbarkeit ihrer Liebe. ***Mit gestaltetem Farbschnitt – nur in limitierter Erstauflage (Lieferung je nach Verfügbarkeit)*** Millie liebt ihren Job als Insektenforscherin und zaubert den Besuchern des Wilhelmina Naturkundemuseums mit ihrer mitreißenden Art stets ein Lächeln ins Gesicht. Der Einzige, bei dem ihr das nicht gelingt, ist ihr Kollege Finn Ashford, der das Astronomie-Department leitet. Millie ist fest entschlossen, sich von seiner mürrischen Art, dem finsteren Blick und seinen nerdigen Planeten-Krawatten nicht irritieren zu lassen, und von seinen strahlend blauen Augen und seinem sportlichen, muskulösen Körper schon gar nicht. Stattdessen muss sie sich auf ihre Beförderung im Museum konzentrieren. Doch zu ihrem Leidwesen wird ausgerechnet Finn mit über die Besetzung der offenen Stelle entscheiden. Die seltsamen Schmetterlinge, die plötzlich in ihrem Bauch umherflattern, kann sie daher gar nicht gebrauchen. Denn als Arbeitskollege ist Finn absolut tabu – oder? – Grumpy meets sunshine – Found Family – Forced Proximity – Good Guy – Office Romance – Opposites Attract – Mehr zur Autorin und ihren Büchern auf Instagram @jillianmeadowswrites Spice-Level: 2 von 5

Good dad or good assassin? Can he be both? From the internationally bestselling author of BULLET TRAIN: A seemingly ordinary family man tries to juggle his home life with his job as a hitman. *SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER AWARD FOR BEST THRILLER* Kabuto is an ordinary guy; stressed with work, hassled by his wife and disrespected by his teenage son. No wonder he visits his doctor so often. Except the ‘Doctor’ is actually his handler, and Kabuto is a hired assassin. Because although he may seem like a small man at home, Kabuto is really good at killing people. But Kabuto is worn out with the business of murder. So he’s trying to pay his way out with a few last jobs. But when the final assignment puts his unsuspecting family in danger, Kabuto realises he is going to need every deadly skill he knows to keep them alive. PRAISE FOR KOTARO ISAKA: ‘Showcases Isaka’s Tarantinoesque blend of offbeat wit and stylised violence’ The Times ‘Unusual and thoroughly enjoyable’ Guardian Don’t miss the next thrilling Kotaro Isaka book, HOTEL LUCKY SEVEN, available to pre-order now.

TAIPEI STORY is the electrifying new novel by bestselling literary phenomenon Rebecca F. Kuang, a profoundly moving coming-of-age story that explores first love, second language and final goodbyes - all set against the backdrop of one unforgettable summer in Taipei. Yale student Lily Chen arrives in Taipei hungry: for family, for culture, for connection. But her summer of discovery quickly unravels. Her classes are grueling, her roommate unbearable, and a reckless, deeply awkward trip to the hot springs with a guy she barely knows soon ignites vicious gossip. Then her grandfather dies. Grieving and adrift, Lily must confront her own questions about the culture she inherited but never fully understood. She embarks on a wryly funny, often devastating search for understanding: of herself, her family, and the meaning of home. All over one unforgettable summer in Taipei. 'Like any great artist, she's not preoccupied with external perception. There is a wildness and freedom to her work that is extraordinary. Her characters are complex and human; nothing feels¿contrived' TIME MAGAZINE

TAIPEI STORY is the electrifying new novel by bestselling literary phenomenon Rebecca F. Kuang, a profoundly moving coming-of-age story that explores first love, second language and final goodbyes - all set against the backdrop of one unforgettable summer in Taipei. Yale student Lily Chen arrives in Taipei hungry: for family, for culture, for connection. But her summer of discovery quickly unravels. Her classes are grueling, her roommate unbearable, and a reckless, deeply awkward trip to the hot springs with a guy she barely knows soon ignites vicious gossip. Then her grandfather dies. Grieving and adrift, Lily must confront her own questions about the culture she inherited but never fully understood. She embarks on a wryly funny, often devastating search for understanding: of herself, her family, and the meaning of home. All over one unforgettable summer in Taipei. 'Like any great artist, she's not preoccupied with external perception. There is a wildness and freedom to her work that is extraordinary. Her characters are complex and human; nothing feels¿contrived' TIME MAGAZINE

A tender, laugh-out-loud debut romance about a woman who ends up in over her head after a little white lie ... The right guy at the dead wrong time. When thirty-year-old post-double-mastectomy BRCA 1 carrier and reluctant thrill-seeker Alison Mullally arrives at her ex-boyfriend Sam's funeral to find that no one knows he dumped her, she agrees to play the grieving girlfriend for the sake of the family and pack up Sam's apartment with his prickly best friend, Adam Berg. After all, it'll only take four weekends ... But Adam doesn't want Alison anywhere near him. Forced to spend long hours with the grump, and his monosyllabic demeanor, Alison decides she must put her people-pleasing abilities to the test. She will make him like her. And after awkward family affairs and packing up dilemmas, the two form a tenuous friendship ... if "friendship" means incredible chemistry and tension between them. Can Alison come clean and finally embrace the life and love she's always wanted? Or will her little white lie get in the way of her new, unexpected romance?

TAIPEI STORY is the electrifying new novel by bestselling literary phenomenon Rebecca F. Kuang, a profoundly moving coming-of-age story that explores first love, second language and final goodbyes - all set against the backdrop of one unforgettable summer in Taipei. Yale student Lily Chen arrives in Taipei hungry: for family, for culture, for connection. But her summer of discovery quickly unravels. Her classes are grueling, her roommate unbearable, and a reckless, deeply awkward trip to the hot springs with a guy she barely knows soon ignites vicious gossip. Then her grandfather dies. Grieving and adrift, Lily must confront her own questions about the culture she inherited but never fully understood. She embarks on a wryly funny, often devastating search for understanding: of herself, her family, and the meaning of home. All over one unforgettable summer in Taipei. 'Like any great artist, she's not preoccupied with external perception. There is a wildness and freedom to her work that is extraordinary. Her characters are complex and human; nothing feels¿contrived' TIME MAGAZINE

Verlieb dich in Lake Starlight. Verlieb dich in die Baileys: Alle neun Bände der Bailey-Geschwister im malerischen Lake Starlight, Alaska in einem Bundle! Herzlich willkommen in Lake Starlight, der Stadt zum Verlieben! Lass dich an unseren allerliebsten Wohlfühlort in Alaska entführen, wo du die mindestens genauso liebenswerte wie verrückte Bailey Family kennenlernen wirst. Auf dich warten gemütliche Lesestunden, witzige Dialoge und natürlich jede Menge romantische und spicy Momente. Band 1: Lessons from a One-Night-Stand Band 2: Kisses from the Guy next Door Band 3: Twist of a Love Affair Band 4: Falling for my Brother's Best Friend Band 5: Confessions of a Bad Boy Band 6: Desires of a Rebel Girl Band 7: Secrets of a Small Town Girl Band 8: Memories of a Highschool Crush Band 9: Rules for Dating Your Ex Operation Bailey Wedding Operation Bailey Babies Operation Bailey Birthday

This fairytale doesn't end at midnight. With one kiss Spencer Beckett swept Charlotte Hayes off her feet. But dating Princeton Charming comes with a cost. And Charlie can barely afford her life, let alone the drama that comes with being Spencer's girlfriend. His family won't accept her. His friends think she's trouble. And she's doubting her place in his exclusive world. When a stalker's threats become increasingly serious, Charlie needs more than a prince. She needs a white knight. And Spencer isn't the only guy vying for Charlie's affections. This is no fairy tale. This is real life. Where money and prestige trump love. Can this prince keep his girl's heart, without losing his crown? ** Dating Princeton Charming is book two in the four book Princeton Charming Series.

Sie schaut durch ein Mikroskop auf Schmetterlinge, er durch ein Teleskop auf Sterne. Doch sehen beide dasselbe: die Unvereinbarkeit ihrer Liebe. ***Mit gestaltetem Farbschnitt – nur in limitierter Erstauflage (Lieferung je nach Verfügbarkeit)*** Millie liebt ihren Job als Insektenforscherin und zaubert den Besuchern des Wilhelmina Naturkundemuseums mit ihrer mitreißenden Art stets ein Lächeln ins Gesicht. Der Einzige, bei dem ihr das nicht gelingt, ist ihr Kollege Finn Ashford, der das Astronomie-Department leitet. Millie ist fest entschlossen, sich von seiner mürrischen Art, dem finsteren Blick und seinen nerdigen Planeten-Krawatten nicht irritieren zu lassen, und von seinen strahlend blauen Augen und seinem sportlichen, muskulösen Körper schon gar nicht. Stattdessen muss sie sich auf ihre Beförderung im Museum konzentrieren. Doch zu ihrem Leidwesen wird ausgerechnet Finn mit über die Besetzung der offenen Stelle entscheiden. Die seltsamen Schmetterlinge, die plötzlich in ihrem Bauch umherflattern, kann sie daher gar nicht gebrauchen. Denn als Arbeitskollege ist Finn absolut tabu – oder? – Grumpy meets sunshine – Found Family – Forced Proximity – Good Guy – Office Romance – Opposites Attract – Mehr zur Autorin und ihren Büchern auf Instagram @jillianmeadowswrites Spice-Level: 2 von 5

Happy Holidays 2015! It has been a rough year for the Quinns, but I would like to start by saying thank you for all of the well wishes and positive missives sent our way. A second Christmas on Nantucket finds Winter Street Inn owner Kelley Quinn reflecting on the past year as he writes a holiday letter to friends and family. Though the year has had its share of misfortune and worry, the Quinns have much to celebrate. Kelley, now single, at least is on better terms with his first wife Margaret, who is using her celebrity to lure customers to the inn in record numbers. Their son Kevin has a beautiful new baby, Genevieve, with the Inn's French housekeeper, Isabelle; and their daughter, Ava, is finally dating a nice guy--her devoted colleague, Scott. Now the Quinns are looking forward to celebrating Genevieve's baptism, welcoming Isabelle to the family, and enjoying the cheer of Nantucket's traditional Christmas Stroll. But just when a peaceful family gathering seems within reach, Kelley's estranged second wife, Mitzi, shows up on the island after souring on her relationship with the inn's former Santa Claus. Soon Kelley isn't the only Quinn entertaining a surprise guest from Christmases past as lovers old and new gather beneath the mistletoe. With jealousy, passion, and eggnog consumption at an all-time high, it's going to take a whole lot more than a Christmas miracle to get the Quinns--and the inn--through the holidays intact. Follow the Quinn family through the entire Winter Street Series: Winter Street Winter Stroll Winter Storms Winter Solstice

Yesterday John Fontanelli was just a pizza delivery guy in New York City. One day later he's the richest man in the world. One trillion dollars - one million times one million - $1,000,000,000,000: more money than anyone could imagine. For generations the Vacchis, an old Italian family of lawyers and asset managers, had supervised the fortune as it grew over five hundred years, until one particular date that the benefactor had stipulated in his will. The youngest male descendant would be fated to oversee the fortune for the good of humanity. John relishes his new life of luxury, rubbing elbows with royalty, buying up corporations, fielding a flood of beautiful women - until one day the phone rings, and a mysterious stranger tells the trillionaire that he knows what dirty secrets lie behind the fortune...