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Una inquetante historia de amor y una reflexión sobre la sociedad de consumo. Sonia conoce a Knut en un foro literario de internet y, a pesar de los setecientos kilómetros que los separan, establece con él una particular relación marcada por la obsesión y la extrañeza. Entre la atracción y la repulsión, no puede evitar sentirse fascinada por este personaje insólito y perfeccionista, que vive fuera de toda norma social y que la corteja a través de suntuosos regalos robados. «Le gustaba ir siempre bien vestido, incluso para ir a robar una simple lata de conservas. Tan joven y hablando de escritores del XIX. Filosofando. Cuestionándolo todo. Teorizando sobre el individuo y el grupo, y la hipocresía social, y los chivos expiatorios, y Dios y el destino, la virginidad y el sexo. Solía decir que no hay placer comparable a pensar. Y no, no era petulante ni vanidoso. Era simplemente... exhaustivo.» Su necesidad de poner distancia cuando Knut se vuelve demasiado absorbente, pero también su irrefrenable curiosidad y el ansia de vivir experiencias más allá de una existencia excesivamente reglada, llevarán a Sonia a una doble vida secreta en la que quedará atrapada durante años sin posibilidad de exculparse. En esta inusitada historia, Sara Mesa recupera temas que ya aparecieron en sus primeras obras narrativas, dándoles forma a través de un estilo conciso y eléctrico en un mundo –frío, escasamente comunicativo– cuyas reglas establecen únicamente los propios personajes que lo habitan. Cicatriz no es sólo una inquietante historia de amor descompensado protagonizada por dos seres muy distintos pero a la vez complementarios, es también una reflexión sobre la sociedad de consumo y los robos a gran escala en grandes almacenes, la sumisión y el poder, la anulación del deseo y la carnalidad, el refugio de la infancia, la fantasía como alternativa, la culpa y la expiación, la escritura y la vocación literaria. La autora de la celebrada Cuatro por cuatro (que fue finalista del Premio Herralde de Novela) se confirma con Cicatriz como una de las voces más singulares e imprescindibles de su generación. «Desde una inquietante visión de la contemporaneidad, tanto en Cicatriz como en su anterior novela Cuatro por cuatro, Sara Mesa levanta una literatura de alto voltaje trabajada con precisión de orfebre» (Rafael Chirbes). «En una atmósfera que evoca los laberintos carcelarios de Piranessi y la asfixia del subsuelo dostoievskiano, Sara Mesa nos asoma a un mundo donde anidan la impostura, el acoso que nace del desdén y el desprecio, la provocación implacable, la turbiedad que acabará concretándose en dinero -transacciones-, la sumisión ante el poder, la culpa y su obligada expiación... un mundo que el lector reconoce de inmediato, porque es el nuestro, el de la sociedad de consumo... y del espectáculo» (Ana Rodríguez Fischer, Babelia, El País).
Sara Mesa (Author), Marta Martín (Narrator)
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Berlin: The dazzling, darkly funny debut that surprises at every turn
Brought to you by Penguin. Featuring an exclusive bonus interview between the author, Bea Setton, and her commissioning editor, Alice Youell. A fresh, wry, piercingly contemporary debut about a young woman who moves to Berlin to escape her demons - and what she finds there. For fans of My Year of Rest and Relaxation and Exciting Times. In the grip of existential malaise, 25-year-old Daphne moves to Berlin for a fresh start. Far from resolving her quarter-life crisis, things take a turn for the worse. Because Daphne doesn't just have to navigate all the archetypal experiences of an outsider in the big city - acquiring friends and lovers, grappling with the language and a whole new way of life. A series of mysterious and troubling events are in motion - starting with a brick hurled through her bedroom window in the dead of night - and a further unravelling ensues. What is at the heart of these strange events and our troubled heroine? Who is Daphne, really, and what is she running from? © Bea Setton 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
Bea Setton (Author), Daphne Kouma (Narrator)
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The Ghost of Ivy Barn: The Witches of Woodville 3
'Beautiful and engaging and clever'-Manda Scott 'A young witch to rival Tiffany Aching. Magic!'-FMA Dixon The Witches of Woodville Part 3 August 1940 In a quiet village in rural Kent, the enemy is at the gates . . . The Battle of Britain rages and Faye Bright encounters the ghost of a pilot who won't give up the fight. Before she can help him, Faye is whisked away to join a motley crew of witches to perform a top secret ritual on the White Cliffs of Dover that could repel the invaders. But there's a catch. The ritual must be executed in the nuddy. Mrs Teach threatens mutiny. Miss Charlotte is intrigued. And Faye wants to call the whole thing off when she suspects there's a spy in their midst. It's up to Faye Bright to uncover the traitor, all while dealing with the ghost haunting Ivy Barn who may hold the key to the truth. But first, Faye has to learn to fly . . . For fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett comes the third novel in this delightful series of war, mystery and a little bit of magic . . . Don't miss the other magical books in the WITCHES OF WOODVILLE series! #1 The Crow Folk #2 Babes in the Wood #3 The Ghost of Ivy Barn Praise for The Witches of Woodville series 'I so enjoyed The Crow Folk. Set in an endearingly odd village in deepest Kent, it's full of engaging characters and weird, witchy goings-on. Fast-paced, entertainingly creepy and at times laugh-out-loud funny, it's also genuinely moving'-Michelle Paver, author of Wakenhyrst 'ACE. Smart and funny and written so warmly. It's an absolutely smashing read'-Pernille Hughes, author of Probably the Best Kiss in the World 'Swept me straight back to days of losing myself in Diana Wynne Jones novels, and getting lost in truly absorbing, sometimes scary, sometimes emotive adventure with its roots in folklore and history. A story that is full of magic and delight that will thrill readers of any age'-Rowan Coleman, author of The Girl at the Window 'A delightful mash-up of Dad's Army and Charmed. An absolute treat'-CK McDonnell, author of Stranger Times 'Warm, witty, witchy wartime fun. With Mark Stay as writer you're always guaranteed a magical read'-Julie Wassmer, author of the Whitstable Pearl Mysteries 'You'll love it: Doctor Who meets Worzel Gummidge'-Lorna Cook, author of The Forgotten Village 'A jolly romp with witches, demons, and bellringing. Pratchett fans will enjoy this, and Faye is a feisty and fun hero. Dad's Army meets Witches of Eastwick'-Ian W Sainsbury
Mark Stay (Author), Candida Gubbins (Narrator)
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In the final riveting installment of C. T. Rwizi’s Scarlet Odyssey series, Salo’s death leaves his friends reeling—and a magical world in turmoil. Salo is dead—and the world he left behind is at war. In the midst of their grief, Salo’s closest clan members begin to experience strange phenomena: visions visit one, while seizures plague another. The clan’s new mystic divines that an arcane signal from the far west is calling, so they set out toward the desert—and encounter a caravan of travelers following the same mysterious call. Meanwhile, Salo’s loyal allies Ilapara and Tuk embark on a bold mission to raise Salo from the dead. And their sorcery works…or seems to. While the resurrected Salo ignores his friends’ warnings and forms dark alliances, Ilapara and Tuk struggle with their growing unease, even as they follow Salo westward on a quest in which the fate of the world hangs in the balance. With magic spiraling into mayhem, is this the end of Salo’s saga—or an epic new beginning?
C. T. Rwizi (Author), A.J. Beckles, James Shippy, Jordan Cobb, Korey Jackson, Susan Dalian (Narrator)
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From the author of We Just Clicked and The Man I Didn’t Marry comes a brand-new romantic and moving love story daring to find a second chance in life and love. ‘The perfect combination of poignancy and charm. A warm hug in book form, and a gorgeous summer read’ Holly Miller, The Sight of You ‘I absolutely adored Note to Self. A brilliant, fun concept, characters that will steal your heart and a love story to make you swoon. It should be on everyone’s summer reading list!’ Emily Stone, Always in December ‘A triumph of humour and heart! I'm such a sucker for nostalgia and romance combined, and Note to Self took me on the most perfect rollercoaster of emotion’ Laura Jane Williams, Our Stop –– It’s never too late to follow your heart. One summer’s day seventeen years ago Edie and Joel meet. Their connection is instant and a friendship is born, although Edie can’t help but wish for more. But just as she builds up the courage to lay her heart on the line, one night changes everything… Edie’s moved on from the heartbreak of years ago. So the last thing she expects to receive on her thirty-fifth birthday is an email… from her eighteen-year-old self. As more emails arrive, she starts to remember what – or rather who – she left behind. Following her own advice, Edie heads back to the place where it all began, and finds her path unexpectedly crossing with Joel’s once more. Could this finally be their chance at love? Or are some things better left in the past? –– ‘Absolutely adored Note to Self – such a brilliant concept, and the sizzling chemistry between Edie and Joel had me rooting for them right from the first! Definitely one to add to your beach reading list this year’ Beth Reekles, bestselling author of The Kissing Booth ‘Warm, charming and totally relatable, I was so engrossed in this gorgeous story that I almost missed my tube stop! Loved it’ Lorraine Brown, The Paris Connection
Anna Bell (Author), Eilidh Beaton (Narrator)
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Rae is in a romantic recession. The Wall Street banker is single in New York City and overwhelmed by the pressure to scramble up the corporate and romantic ladders. Feeling her biological clock ticking, she analyzes her love life like a business deal and vows to lock in a husband before her 30th birthday. The Manhattan dating-app scene has as many ups and downs as the stock market, and outsourcing dates to an algorithm isn't exactly Rae's idea of romance. She considers cutting her losses, but her friends help her stay invested, boosting her spirits with ice cream and cheap wine that they share in their sixth-floor walk-up while recapping cringe-worthy dates. And then Rae meets Dustin, a poetic soul trapped in a business suit, just like her. She starts to hear wedding bells, but Dustin's story is a complicated one, and no amount of financial modeling can project what their future will look like. Can Rae free herself from the idea she had of what thirty was supposed to look like and let love breathe on its own timeline? Or is she too conditioned to stay on the "right track" to follow her unpaved intuition? Moving, funny, and timely, The Heart of the Deal is the story of one woman's reckoning with what success really is in a city, an industry, and a relationship whose low lows continually challenge the enchantment of the high highs.
Lindsay Macmillan (Author), Rachel L. Jacobs (Narrator)
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We were the Knights, the future leaders of The Order of Ravens and Wolves. Each born into privilege and power. We could have anything and anyone we wanted. And I wanted Riley Adams. That pigtailed little brat slapped me in the park. She thought she could handle me. That I was just an entitled prick who got my kicks taunting her. She should’ve listened to the rumors, paid attention to the warnings. . . Not that it would’ve mattered. Her fate was sealed the day she came up to me looking for her damn dog. Hate wasn’t a strong enough word for how I felt about Micha. I could handle his taunting words and cruel jokes, but he decided to up the ante. Trap me, lock me in a cage and throw away the key. But the thing about a cornered animal is that, they eventually turn feral. Desperately clawing around for a way out. Even the devil had a weakness. I just had to maintain my sanity long enough to find his, and hope that I didn’t lose something I couldn’t get back in the process. Because there’s a fine line between love and hate. . .and that line is starting to blur. Warning: This book is a dark romance and contains intense sexual scenes. If you are a reader with certain triggers sensitive to such dark themes, please heed the author's note at the beginning of the book
T.L. Hodel (Author), Mia Vavrek, Quinton Hollister (Narrator)
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Emotionally Bulletproof - Scott's Story: The Three Legs of Trust
Even on the other side of the world, Scott Calloway cannot escape his past. Scott Calloway, a missionary, wants nothing more than to stay in the Marshall Islands. Surrounded by warm sandy beaches, palm trees, and fellow believers - the islands are the only place he doesn’t feel alone. However, after a recent shipwreck, and Scott nearly dying in a shark-fishing accident, the politically-minded mission leaders force him to leave. On his way home to Alaska, Scott discovers the truth of what happened to his uncle Matthew, the only other Christian in his family. He also discovers the three keys to trust, and agonizes over whether to confront his family about what happened. Regardless of what he decides, those responsible for his uncle’s death may still end up destroying his dysfunctional family from the inside-out.
Brian Shaul, David Allen (Author), David Allen (Narrator)
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Injured and detained in Delkara, Prince Gage of Edelmar, is as determined as ever to see an end to the murderous rebels. In order to assist the nobles in catching the traitorous thieves, Gage needs to pass along the vital information he is carrying but is currently incapable of delivering. If he asks for help of those in whose hands he has found himself, will they aid him or betray him? Misplaced trust has cost him dearly in the past, but time is slipping through his fingers. What information he has may not stay relevant long. Even the kingdom of Keric, tucked beyond the cliffs of Nikor, has begun to suffer attacks by commoners claiming to seek justice. Unable to afford the loss of men or coin, Keric’s crown is desperate to find a means to end these attacks and solve their kingdom’s financial crisis before it’s too late. A feud between them and the Delkaran royalty has long kept their kingdoms from trading with one another, let alone aiding each other. But a common enemy may be enough to unite them once again.
Given Hoffman (Author), Briann Beck (Narrator)
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American grad student Lucy Silver arrives in England hoping to solve a longstanding literary mystery, write her dissertation, and finish her graduate studies in a blaze of academic glory. But as Lucy starts to piece together the correspondence between her late grandmother and Elizabeth Blackspear, the famous poet and garden writer who’s the subject of Lucy’s dissertation, she discovers puzzling coded references in the letters—and when an elderly English aristocrat with a secret connection to Elizabeth offers Lucy access to a neglected walled garden on his estate, the mystery deepens. As spring turns to summer in Bolton Lacey, Lucy finds herself fighting the Blackspear Gardens’ director’s attempt to deny her access to vital documents in the archives . . . and trying not to fall in love with an attractive Scottish contractor. In the midst of this turmoil, she stumbles upon an illicit plot to turn the historic gardens into a theme park, and becomes determined to stop it. As she races against time to save the gardens, Lucy’s search for the truth about Elizabeth’s life leads her to a French convent where she uncovers explosive evidence that will change her life and the lives of everyone around her, ultimately revealing a home—and an inheritance—more incredible than anything she could ever have imagined.
Robin Farrar Maass (Author), Elizabeth Klett (Narrator)
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When Women Were Dragons: an enduring, feminist novel from New York Times bestselling author, Kelly B
'Completely fierce, unmistakably feminist, and subversively funny. When Women Were Dragons brings the heat to misogyny with glorious imagination and talon-sharp prose.' - Bonnie Garmus, LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY In a world where girls and women are taught to be quiet, the dragons inside them are about to be set free ... In this timely and timeless speculative novel, set in 1950s America, Kelly Barnhill exposes a world that wants to keep girls and women small - and examines what happens when they rise up. Alex Green is four years old when she first sees a dragon. In her next-door neighbour's garden, in the spot where the old lady usually sits, is a huge dragon, an astonished expression on its face before it opens its wings and soars away across the rooftops. And Alex doesn't see the little old lady after that. No one mentions her. It's as if she's never existed. Then Alex's mother disappears, and reappears a week later, one quiet Tuesday, with no explanation whatsoever as to where she has been. But she is a ghostly shadow of her former self, and with scars across her body - wide, deep burns, as though she had been attacked by a monster who breathed fire. Alex, growing from young girl to fiercely independent teenager, is desperate for answers, but doesn't get any. Whether anyone likes it or not, the Mass Dragoning is coming. And nothing will be the same after that. Everything is about to change, forever. And when it does, this, too, will be unmentionable... Perfect for fans of THE HANDMAID'S TALE, VOX, and THE POWER.
Kelly Barnhill (Author), Kimberly Farr, Mark Bramhall (Narrator)
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What happens when a cop eats a radioactive doughnut? Upon their return from a largely disappointing trip to Florida, Kallie and AB are both expecting a slow week. However, their expectations are quickly subverted when Zeus asks Kallie for a favor, and AB finds out there are still more radioactive doughnuts out in the city -- and one's been eaten by none other than Officer Max Powers, the same man who'd helped Kallie the night of her Model Middle America audition. And when Officer Powers becomes his greatest fear -- a man with nothing left to lose, wildly desperate to enact vengeance against his brother's killer -- Kallie and AB have new, unpleasant questions to answer: Why was he targeted? How is he connected to the other Alterants? Is there someone else out there with AB's stolen recipe? If only they can get him back to his normal self first ... From award-winning author C. S. Johnson, Fatgirl is a serial, episodic work of fiction, with a blend of satire, superhero fiction, and contemporary genres. Do-nut miss it!
C. S. Johnson (Author), Jennifer Groberg (Narrator)
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