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    Het Stockholm Octavo
    The Boys from Biloxi
    Southern Lights
    Refuge
    The Exchange
    The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes
    • Here is a truth that can't be escaped: for Mia 'Rabbit' Hayes, life is coming to an end . . . Rabbit Hayes loves her life, ordinary as it is, and the extraordinary people in it. She loves her spirited daughter, Juliet; her colourful, unruly family; the only man in her big heart, Johnny Faye. But it turns out the world has other plans for Rabbit, and she's OK with that. Because she has plans for the world too, and only a handful of days left to make them happen. Here is a truth that won't be forgotten: this is a story about laughing through life's surprises and finding the joy in every moment. Praise for Anna McPartlin: 'What a beautiful book. I cried and smiled my way through' Jane Green 'I loved the clear, elegant prose, the feisty characters and the sparkling dialogue' Susan Elliot Wright 'A delightful roller-coaster ride of emotion' Sunday Independent 'Buy a packet (or box) of tissues and settle down with this wonderful story' Heat Magazine The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes is a Richard and Judy recommended read, and a Simon Mayo Book Club pick.

      The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes
    • The riveting sequel to THE FIRM, the blockbuster thriller that launched the career of the world's bestselling author.[Bokinfo].

      The Exchange
    • Refuge

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.9(1551)Add rating

      Nayeri's exploration of exile is both tender and urgent, capturing the complexities of displacement. The narrative possesses a memoir-like immediacy, lending it intimacy and atmosphere. With crystalline and vivid prose, Nayeri addresses timely themes that resonate universally, particularly the immigrant experience and the search for belonging. The novel highlights the relationship between an Iranian father and daughter, revealing the beauty and pain of their divergent experiences of exile. It poses essential questions about home, especially for those navigating cultural divides within families. As a former Iranian refugee, Nayeri crafts a nuanced narrative that reflects the current global refugee crisis through the lens of familial bonds. The story of Niloo and her father unveils the struggles of immigrants and the emotional weight of seeking sanctuary. Gentle humor and evocative language illuminate the individuality of those caught between love for their homeland and the need for refuge. This richly imagined work deftly intertwines personal, political, and cultural threads, resulting in a poignant and often humorous exploration of what it means to seek refuge. Set against a backdrop of political unrest, the novel offers a captivating portrayal of lives straddling different worlds, making it a vital read for anyone striving to understand the complexities of displacement and home.

      Refuge
    • Southern Lights

      • 326 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.9(5801)Add rating

      Assistant D.A. Alexa Hamilton has just been handed the kind of case that makes careers: the trial of accused serial killer Luke Quentin. Sifting through mountains of forensic evidence, Alexa relentlessly builds her case and prepares for a high-stakes trial . . . until threatening letters throw her private life into turmoil. The letters are addressed to Alexa's beautiful 17-year-old daughter, Savannah, who Alexa has raised alone since her painful divorce years before. Alexa is certain that Quentin is behind the letters - and that they are too dangerous to ignore. Suddenly Alexa must make the toughest choice of all - and send her daughter back to the very place that Alexa swore she would never return: to her ex-husband's world of southern tradition, long memories, and the antebellum charm of Charleston. While Alexa's trial builds to a climax in New York, her daughter is settling into southern life, discovering a part of her family history she's never known. As a family's wounds are exposed and the healing begins, Alexa and Savannah, after a season in different worlds, will come together again - strengthened by the trials they have faced, changed by the mysteries they have unraveled, armed with miracles that are uniquely their own.

      Southern Lights
    • The Boys from Biloxi

      A Legal Thriller

      • 576 pages
      • 21 hours of reading
      3.8(40803)Add rating

      The story revolves around two childhood friends whose lives take dramatically different paths, leading them to become adversaries in the legal world as adults. Packed with suspense and unexpected twists, this thriller showcases John Grisham's signature storytelling style, exploring themes of friendship, morality, and the complexities of the law.

      The Boys from Biloxi
    • Het Stockholm Octavo

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading
      3.7(27)Add rating

      Zweden, 1798. Emil Larsson, een drinkende en gokkende vrijgezel, raakt bevriend met de eigenaresse van een goklokaal, mevrouw Sofia Mus, die hem de toekomst voorspelt aan de hand van een nieuwe vorm van kaartlegging: het octavo. Wanneer Sofia na een lange nacht aan de goktafels een kostbare waaier van barones De Uzanne wint, leidt dat tot bittere rivaliteit en een moorddadig complot waar niemand ongeschonden uit tevoorschijn komt. Ondertussen krijgt Emil te horen dat hij `de Zoeker' is, en dat niet alleen zijn toekomst maar ook die van de monarchie, de stad en heel Zweden afhangt van zijn vermogen de acht leden van het Stockholm Octavo te achterhalen...

      Het Stockholm Octavo
    • The Mind Gym

      Denk buiten de kaders - druk 1

      • 325 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.2(11)Add rating

      Het grootste deel van ons leven functioneren we op de automatische piloot; we denken niet echt na over de dingen die we doen. Net zoals de toerist, die dezelfde zin met steeds luidere stem herhaalt omdat hij niet begrepen wordt, blijven wij ons hardnekkig op dezelfde manier gedragen. Zelfs als het niet resulteert in wat we willen. The Mind Gym leert je om deze mentale patronen te doorbreken. Niet op een zweverige, ingewikkelde manier, maar met praktische tips en doelgerichte oplossingen. In Engeland is de methode van The Mind Gym inmiddels al een groot succes! Wat is The Mind Gym? Het idee achter The Mind Gym is simpel: wat de sportschool is voor het lichaam, is The Mind Gym voor de geest. Bedrijven als Barclays Bank, Boston Consulting Group, Microsoft en Deutsche Bank hebben de coaches van The Mind Gym ingehuurd om trainingen te geven op het gebied van onder meer creatief denken, indruk maken en effectief beslissingen nemen.

      The Mind Gym
    • Sparring Partners

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.6(21519)Add rating

      "Homecoming" returns to Ford County, the backdrop for many of John Grisham's memorable tales. Jake Brigance is called upon to assist Mack Stafford, a former lawyer who became infamous for abandoning his family and stealing from clients. After three years of silence, Mack seeks help from Jake and Harry Rex for his return, but his homecoming takes unexpected turns. In "Strawberry Moon," we meet Cody Wallace, a young man on death row just hours away from execution. With no legal options left and the governor denying clemency, Cody makes one last request as time runs out. Meanwhile, "Sparring Partners" introduces the Malloy brothers, Kirk and Rusty, who inherited a law firm after their father's imprisonment. Their mutual disdain complicates matters as the firm crumbles, leaving Diantha Bradshaw, the only trusted partner, to face the chaos. Will she save the Malloys or finally prioritize her own career? These interconnected stories blend suspense, humor, and deep emotion, showcasing Grisham's storytelling prowess.

      Sparring Partners
    • Black-eyed Susans : a novel of suspense

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.6(680)Add rating

      A chilling new thriller that gets into the heart and mind of the killer, and the victim . . . Seventeen-year-old Tessa, dubbed a 'Black-Eyed Susan' by the media, became famous for being the only victim to survive the vicious attack of a serial killer. Her testimony helped to put a dangerous criminal behind bars - or so she thought. Now, decades later the black-eyed susans planted outside Tessa's bedroom window seem to be a message from a killer who should be safely in prison . . .

      Black-eyed Susans : a novel of suspense
    • Donkerder dan middernacht / druk 1

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Een jonge Siciliaanse, die door haar vader wordt onderdrukt, denkt door haar huwelijk meer vrijheid te krijgen, maar komt bedrogen uit.

      Donkerder dan middernacht / druk 1