Контркультура
Различные книги в жанре КонтркультураThe End of Men
‘A FIERCELY INTELLIGENT PAGE-TURNER…AT ONCE THOUGHTFUL AND HIGHLY EMOTIVE’ PAULA HAWKINS‘THE STUFF THAT CLASSICS ARE MADE OF’ AJ FINN‘BRILLIANT, PRESCIENT, UNPUTDOWNABLE’ JENNY COLGAN‘A TOUR DE FORCE – A FEMINIST REIMAGINING OF SOCIETY’ GILLIAN MCALLISTERGlasgow, 2025. Dr Amanda Maclean is called to treat a patient with flu-like symptoms. Within three hours he is dead. This is how it begins. The unknown virus sweeps through the hospital with deadly speed.The victims are all men. Dr Maclean raises the alarm. But by the time the authorities listen to her, the virus has spread to every corner of the world. Threatening families. Governments. Countries.Can they find a cure before it’s too late? Can they stopTHE END OF MEN?‘A POWERFUL, GRIPPING BOOK THAT HAS MADE ME FEEL A LITTLE BIT BETTER ABOUT THE WORLD WE ARE LIVING IN RIGHT NOW’ BRYONY GORDON‘COMPELLING AND HEART-BREAKING. A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT’ ABI DARÉ‘MOVING, THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND TERRIFYINGLY PRESCIENT’ TAMMY COHEN‘DEVASTATING, PRESCIENT, COMPELLING AND CONFRONTING’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS‘TOPICAL, TIMELY, IMAGINATIVE AND ULTIMATELY HOPEFUL’ KATIE KHAN, AUTHOR OF HOLD BACK THE STARS'AN INCREDIBLE ACHIEVEMENT – BOTH A BREATH-TAKING FEAT OF IMAGINATION AND A WISE, STEADY EYE ON THE WORLD AS IT IS' JESSICA MOOR, AUTHOR OF THE KEEPER
The Girl from the Island
Pre-order your copy now: the emotional tale of sisters and secrets from the Number One bestselling author of The Forgotten Village and The Forbidden Promise______________‘A book to get lost in… Love, suspense and a page-turning story’ Tracy Rees, Richard and Judy bestselling authorA world at war. One woman will risk everything. Another will uncover her story.1940: When the island of Guernsey is invaded by the Nazis, two sisters are determined to rebel in any way they can. But when forced to take in a German soldier, they are shocked to find a familiar face on their doorstep – a childhood friend who has now become their enemy.2016: Two generations later, Lucy returns to Guernsey after the death of a distant cousin. As she prepares the old family house for sale, Lucy discovers a box of handwritten notes, one word standing out: resistance. Lucy’s search for the author will uncover the story of a forgotten sister who vanished from the island one night, never to be seen again.A timeless story of love and bravery, perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Rachel Hore.Praise for The Girl from the Island'Paints an evocative picture of the bravery, fortitude and heart-breaking decisions of two British sisters living under German occupation on the beautiful island of Guernsey during WWII' Adrienne Chin, author of The English Wife ‘With a descriptive backdrop this story offers intrigue and tender romance. Highly recommended’ Glynis Peters, author of The Secret Orphan ‘A heart-rending, devastating, beautiful book that brings Guernsey’s past to life in a fresh and thoroughly readable way’ Louise Douglas, author of The House by the Sea ‘A sweeping tale of love and courage, The Girl from the Island is tender and shocking in equal measure. Get ready for an utterly absorbing, heart-rending read. I loved it’ Emma Rous, author of The Au Pair
The Little Teashop in Tokyo
‘Up there with the best of them…A big, fat five stars from me’ Sue Moorcroft‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Phillipa AshleyGrab your passport and escape to a land of dazzling skyscrapers, steaming bowls of comforting noodles, and a page-turning love story that will make you swoon!For travel blogger Fiona, Japan has always been top of her bucket list so when she wins an all-expenses paid trip, it looks like her dreams are coming true.Until she arrives in vibrant, bustling Tokyo and comes face-to-face with the man who broke her heart ten years ago, gorgeous photographer Gabe.Fiona can’t help but remember the heartache of their last meeting but amidst the temples and clouds of soft pink cherry blossoms, can Fiona and Gabe start to see life – and each other – differently?Readers ADORE this book!:‘Well, wow, I adored this story…a wonderful, engaging read, transporting me to a country I've always wanted to visit’ Jeannie‘Honestly, words cannot describe how much I have loved every single book in this series’ Holly‘I love these books. They are utterly stunning and this is another that I haven’t been able to put down. I love this author and this has been a perfect escape’ Vicki‘The perfect read to take you away during the lockdown!’ Sinead‘This is not my usual genre, I’m more of a crime/thriller reader however this story intrigued me. I absolutely loved it, truly one of the best books I have read’ Jacqueline‘A gorgeous read which left me longing to visit Japan’ Sarah‘A wonderful mood booster’ Jenn‘I love Julie Caplin's writing…this afforded me to armchair travel to Tokyo.and have a taste of Japanese culture’ Amy
The Babysitter
Who knew her secret? And what happened that night?‘I loved it, those twists!’ B A Paris, Sunday Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors and The Dilemma‘A cracking page-turner’ Cara Hunter, Sunday Times bestselling author of All the RageOn the hottest day of the year, Caroline Harvey is found dead in Suffolk. Her body is left draped over a cot – but the baby she was looking after is missing. Hundreds of miles away, Siobhan Dillon is on a luxurious family holiday in France when her husband, Callum, is arrested by French police on suspicion of murder. As Siobhan’s perfect family is torn apart by the media in the nation’s frantic search for the missing baby, she desperately tries to piece together how Callum knew Caroline.What happened that night? Was Caroline as innocent as she seemed – or was she hiding a secret of her own?The thrilling new book from the number one digital bestselling author of The Doll House and The Girl Next Door.Praise for The Babysitter:‘I loved it, those twists!’ B A Paris‘A cracking page-turner from Phoebe Morgan’ Cara Hunter‘Fast-moving. Addictive. And all too possible’ Jane Corry‘Took me from France to Suffolk via dark, twisty plotting, compelling characterisation and an ending I didn’t see coming at all’ Harriet Tyce‘There is already palpable tension between the couple… Morgan pulls these strands together with subtlety and understated tension, stringing out the suspense to a nuanced and satisfying denouement’ Daily Mail‘Smart, suspenseful and oh so twisty’ Victoria Selman‘Another brilliant read – possibly my favourite of hers yet. Tense, twisty and gripping. I was NOT expecting that twist!’ Claire Allan'Everything I love in a crime novel – a race-against-time mystery full of betrayal, divided loyalties, dubious men and relationships strained to breaking point. Hugely enjoyable and impossible to put down' Jane Casey‘Smart and sophisticated… This is a dark, chilling thriller oozing with secrets, betrayals and twists’ John Marrs‘A tense, smart thriller about betrayal, loyalty and the lengths people will go… The suspense builds beautifully on every page until the final killer twist’ Niki Mackay
Verstellte Wegzeichen
Die spannende Frage, was ein Komapatient in todgleichem Schlaf erlebt, wie sich ein Mensch im «Locked-in-Syndrom» fühlt und welche Konsequenzen für ihn und auch für seine Umgebung die neue Erfahrung nach sich zieht, durchlebt die Romanfigur in schmerzlicher Deutlichkeit.
Es führt ein Weg dran vorbei
Annahmen zu spirituellen Fragen gibt es wie Sand am Meer. Dennoch zieht sich die Suche für die meisten Menschen durch ihr ganzes Leben. Völlig entspannt könnte durch einen Perspektivwechsel das Dilemma der Suche durchschaut werden. Bianca kommt mit ihrem Kindheits- und Jugendtrauma in Berührung, das sich viele Jahre zuvor bereits aus sich heraus aufgelöst hatte. Ihre Freundin Lili versucht sie an spirituelle Methoden der Realitätsgestaltung heranzuführen, während ihr Bruder, ein Psychologe und Philosoph, die Sinnsuche aus außergewöhnlichen Blickwinkeln heraus durchdrungen hat. Relative Ideen über Zukunft treffen in diesem Buch auf die Sicht des Lebens, das uns bereits unmittelbar lebt.
Джинсы мертвых торчков
Впервые на русском – новейший роман «неоспоримого лидера в новой волне современной британской словесности» (Observer) , который «неизменно доказывает, что литература – лучший наркотик» (Spin) . Возвращаясь из Шотландии в Калифорнию, Бегби – самый одержимый из давно знакомых нам эдинбургских парней, переквалифицировавшийся в успешного скульптора и загнавший былую агрессию, казалось бы, глубоко внутрь, – встречает в самолете Рентона. И тот, двадцать лет страшившийся подобной встречи, донельзя удивлен: Бегби не лезет драться и вообще как будто не помышляет о мести. Рентон за прошедшие годы тоже заматерел, стал известным менеджером на клубно-диджейской сцене, живет то в Голландии, то в Штатах. Больной перебрался в Лондон, руководит эскорт-агентством нового типа. А вечному неудачнику Спаду Мёрфи посулили легкий приработок – и он ввязывается в контрабанду человеческих органов. Издевательский каприз судьбы сведет старых друзей вместе – и переживут эту встречу не все. Кому же придутся впору Джинсы Мертвых Торчков? «Свершилось! Рентон, Бегби, Больной и Спад снова вместе», – пишет газета Sunday Times . И, если верить автору, это их последнее приключение. Содержит нецензурную брань.