the midnight library

A TOP TEN TIMES BESTSELLER A TIME BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE JAPAN BOOKSELLERS' AWARD 'An undeniable page-turner.' New York Times 'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries.' Irish Times 'I adored this uplifting, hopeful novel.' Daily Mail The internationally bestselling Japanese novel about the life-changing power of books, kindness and second chances. What are you looking for? That is the question Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian asks everyone who walks through her doors. Because Sayuri Komachi is no ordinary librarian. With an uncanny gift for sensing what people truly need, she recommends exactly the right book, together with a tiny handmade felted charm. At first, her choices seem surprising. Soon, they begin to change lives. Among those seeking her help are: - A restless retail assistant searching for a more meaningful future. - A working mother trying to rebuild her career after maternity leave. - A conscientious accountant dreaming of opening an antique shop. - A talented young manga artist who has lost his confidence. - A newly retired salaryman searching for a new sense of purpose. Each arrives looking for a book. Each leaves with hope, fresh possibilities and the courage to begin a new chapter. Warm, wise and quietly uplifting, WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY is a celebration of books, libraries, kindness and community, and a reminder that sometimes the story you need most is the one you never expected to find. ________ Perfect for readers of The Midnight Library, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and We'll Prescribe You a Cat, and for anyone who believes in the power of the right book at the right time. 'A quirky slice of feel-good fiction that you could recommend to anyone.' Mail on Sunday *****'I definitely want to visit this library. I feel kinder after this book.' Reader review *****'It made me laugh and cry and feel comforted.' Reader review *****'Wonderful. It made me look for connection in my life.' Reader review

THE STUNNING GIFTING HARDBACK EDITION Sprayed edges, coloured endpapers, x 10 exquisite full-page illustrations ____________________ The Top Ten Times bestseller A Time Magazine Book of the Year 'An undeniable page-turner' New York Times Shortlisted for the Japan Bookseller's Award 'I ADORED this uplifting, hopeful novel ' Daily Mail 'It made me laugh and cry and feel comforted' 5***** Reader review 'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries ' Irish Times An inspirational tale of the love, comfort and growth you can find in the pages of a good book. _________________ What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi. But she is no ordinary librarian. Sensing exactly what someone is searching for in life, she provides just the book recommendation to help them find it. We meet five visitors to the library, each at a different crossroads: - The restless retail assistant eager to pick up new skills - The mother faced with a demotion at work after maternity leave - The conscientious accountant who yearns to open an antique store - The gifted young manga artist in search of motivation - The recently retired salaryman on a quest for newfound purpose Can she help them find what they are looking for? Which book will you recommend? _________________ 'An undeniable page-turner' New York Times For fans of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold , this feel-good Japanese book shows how the perfect book recommendation can change a life. ' I definitely want to visit this library . I feel kinder after this book' 5***** Reader review 'A quirky slice of feel-good fiction that you could recommend to anyone' Mail on Sunday 'Wonderful. It made me look for connection in my life' 5***** Reader review Times bestseller, August 2023 ____________ HAVE YOU GOT YOUR COPY OF AOYAMA'S LATEST NOVEL TO BE TRANSLATED, HOT CHOCOLATE ON THURSDAY

A TOP TEN TIMES BESTSELLER A TIME BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE JAPAN BOOKSELLERS' AWARD 'An undeniable page-turner.' New York Times 'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries.' Irish Times 'I adored this uplifting, hopeful novel.' Daily Mail The internationally bestselling Japanese novel about the life-changing power of books, kindness and second chances. What are you looking for? That is the question Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian asks everyone who walks through her doors. Because Sayuri Komachi is no ordinary librarian. With an uncanny gift for sensing what people truly need, she recommends exactly the right book, together with a tiny handmade felted charm. At first, her choices seem surprising. Soon, they begin to change lives. Among those seeking her help are: - A restless retail assistant searching for a more meaningful future. - A working mother trying to rebuild her career after maternity leave. - A conscientious accountant dreaming of opening an antique shop. - A talented young manga artist who has lost his confidence. - A newly retired salaryman searching for a new sense of purpose. Each arrives looking for a book. Each leaves with hope, fresh possibilities and the courage to begin a new chapter. Warm, wise and quietly uplifting, WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY is a celebration of books, libraries, kindness and community, and a reminder that sometimes the story you need most is the one you never expected to find. ________ Perfect for readers of The Midnight Library, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and We'll Prescribe You a Cat, and for anyone who believes in the power of the right book at the right time. 'A quirky slice of feel-good fiction that you could recommend to anyone.' Mail on Sunday *****'I definitely want to visit this library. I feel kinder after this book.' Reader review *****'It made me laugh and cry and feel comforted.' Reader review *****'Wonderful. It made me look for connection in my life.' Reader review

A new holiday story set in the Scottish Highlands to warm booklovers’ hearts by Jenny Colgan, New York Times bestselling author of Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop. Mirren Sutherland stumbled into a career as an antiquarian book hunter after finding a priceless antique book in her great aunt’s attic. Now, as Christmas approaches, she’s been hired by Jamie McKinnon, the surprisingly young and handsome laird of a Highland clan whose ancestral holdings include a vast crumbling castle. Family lore suggests that the McKinnon family’s collection includes a rare book so valuable that it could save the entire estate—if they only knew where it was. Jamie needs Mirren to help him track down this treasure, which he believes is hidden in his own home. But on the train to the Highlands, Mirren runs into rival book hunter Theo Palliser, and instantly knows that it’s not a chance meeting. She’s all too familiar with Theo’s good looks and smooth talk, and his uncanny ability to appear whenever there’s a treasure that needs locating. Almost as soon as Mirren and Theo arrive at the castle, a deep snow blankets the Highlands, cutting off the outside world. Stuck inside, the three of them plot their search as the wind whistles outside. Mirren knows that Jamie’s grandfather, the castle’s most recent laird, had been a book collector, a hoarder, and a great lover of treasure hunts. Now they must unpuzzle his clues, discovering the secrets of the house—forming and breaking alliances in a race against time. A treat for booklovers and treasure hunters alike, The Secret Christmas Library serves up a delicious mystery with a hint of romance, and plenty of holiday spirit! A touching holiday read Perfect for fans of uplifting winter romances A delightful Christmas gift

THE KOREAN SENSATION For lovers of The Midnight Library and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, discover a spellbinding novel about a mysterious bookshop that exists outside of time and space, where the past is only a page away... ***

THE KOREAN SENSATION For lovers of The Midnight Library and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, discover a spellbinding novel about a mysterious bookshop that exists outside of time and space, where the past is only a page away... ***

A new holiday story set in the Scottish Highlands to warm booklovers’ hearts by Jenny Colgan, New York Times bestselling author of Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop. Mirren Sutherland stumbled into a career as an antiquarian book hunter after finding a priceless antique book in her great aunt’s attic. Now, as Christmas approaches, she’s been hired by Jamie McKinnon, the surprisingly young and handsome laird of a Highland clan whose ancestral holdings include a vast crumbling castle. Family lore suggests that the McKinnon family’s collection includes a rare book so valuable that it could save the entire estate—if they only knew where it was. Jamie needs Mirren to help him track down this treasure, which he believes is hidden in his own home. But on the train to the Highlands, Mirren runs into rival book hunter Theo Palliser, and instantly knows that it’s not a chance meeting. She’s all too familiar with Theo’s good looks and smooth talk, and his uncanny ability to appear whenever there’s a treasure that needs locating. Almost as soon as Mirren and Theo arrive at the castle, a deep snow blankets the Highlands, cutting off the outside world. Stuck inside, the three of them plot their search as the wind whistles outside. Mirren knows that Jamie’s grandfather, the castle’s most recent laird, had been a book collector, a hoarder, and a great lover of treasure hunts. Now they must unpuzzle his clues, discovering the secrets of the house—forming and breaking alliances in a race against time. A treat for booklovers and treasure hunters alike, The Secret Christmas Library serves up a delicious mystery with a hint of romance, and plenty of holiday spirit! A touching holiday read Perfect for fans of uplifting winter romances A delightful Christmas gift

The Library of Movie Music enthält über 50 Film Songs für Klavier Gesang und Gitarre (PVG). Unter anderem mit den Songs: Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) Beauty and the Beast Chariots of Fire City of Stars Don't You (Forget About Me) Eye of the Tiger Footloose Ghostbusters Hopelessly Devoted to You I Will Always Love You Mrs. Robinson My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from 'Titanic') Theme from New York New York Over the Rainbow Singin' in the Rain Skyfall Stayin' Alive This Is Me Unchained Melody The Way We Were. Inhalt: Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) (AGAINST ALL ODDS) Always Remember Us This Way (A STAR IS BORN) Aquarius (the Broadway Musical Production HAIR) Beauty And The Beast (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) Born To Be Wild (EASY RIDER) Can You Feel The Love Tonight (THE LION KING) Chariots Of Fire (the Feature Film CHARIOTS OF FIRE) City Of Stars (LA LA LAND) Come What May (the Motion Picture MOULIN ROUGE) Cups (When I'm Gone) (the Motion Picture Soundtrack PITCH PERFECT) Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend (GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES) Don't You (Forget About Me) (featured in the Universal Picture THE BREAKFAST CLUB) Everybody's Talkin' (Echoes) (MIDNIGHT COWBOY) (Everything I Do) I Do It For You (the Motion Picture ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES) Eye Of The Tiger (Theme from ROCKY III) Flying Theme (the Universal Picture E.T. (THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL)) Footloose (Theme from the Paramount Motion Picture FOOTLOOSE) Forrest Gump - Main Title (Feather Theme) (the Paramount Motion Picture FORREST GUMP) Ghostbusters (the Columbia Motion Picture GHOSTBUSTERS) The Godfather (Main Theme) (the Paramount Picture THE GODFATHER) Goldfinger (GOLDFINGER) Gonna Fly Now (Theme from ROCKY) Happy (DESPICABLE ME 2) He's A Pirate (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL) Hopelessly Devoted To You (GREASE) How Deep Is Your Love (the Motion Picture SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER) I Just Called To Say I Love You (THE WOMAN IN RED) I Will Always Love You (featured in THE BODYGUARD) It Must Have Been Love (featured in the Motion Picture PRETTY WOMAN) James Bond Theme Theme From "Jurassic Park" (the Universal Motion Picture JURASSIC PARK) Mamma Mia (MAMMA MIA!) Mrs. Robinson (THE GRADUATE) Moon River (the Paramount Picture BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S) The Music Of The Night (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic') (the Paramount and Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture TITANIC) Theme From "New York New York" (NEW YORK NEW YORK) Over The Rainbow (THE WIZARD OF OZ) The Pink Panther (THE PINK PANTHER) Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be) (THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH) Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head (BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID) Love Theme From "St. Elmo's Fire" (the Motion Picture ST. ELMO'S FIRE) Singin' In The Rain (SINGIN' IN THE RAIN) Skyfall (the Motion Picture SKYFALL) The Sound Of Music (THE SOUND OF MUSIC) Star Wars (Main Theme) (STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE) Stayin' Alive (the Motion Picture SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER) This Is Me (THE GREATEST SHOWMAN) (I've Had) The Time Of My Life (DIRTY DANCING) The Trolley Song (MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS) Unchained Melody (the Motion Picture UNCHAINED) The Way We Were (the Motion Picture THE WAY WE WERE) A Whole New World (ALADDIN) You Light Up My Life (YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE) You'll Never Walk Alone (CAROUSEL)

The instant number one bestseller. Reflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being alive from the bestselling author of The Midnight Library. This edition includes a new chapter from the author on finding the light side of the darkest days of the year.

"Within a fiercely beautiful, cruel world, three young servants of three deadly witches change each other's lives forever. Alicia Jasinska's lush, darkly romantic The Midnight Girls is the subversive sapphic monster girl fantasy you've been waiting for."--Maya Gittelman, Tor.com In a snow-cloaked kingdom, two wicked rivals secretly compete for the pure heart of a prince, only to discover they might be falling for each other. Karnawal season is a time for mischief and revelry. For the next few weeks, all will be wintry balls, glittery disguises, and nightly torch-lit sleigh-parties. Unbeknownst to the merrymakers, two uninvited girls join the fun. Zosia and Marynka are drawn to each other the moment they meet, until they discover they're rivals, who both have their sights set on the prince's heart. If one consumes a pure heart, she'll gain immeasurable power. Marynka plans to bring the prince's back to her patron in order to prove herself. While Zosia is determined to take his heart and its power for her own. Their ambition turns into a magical contest with both girls vying to keep the prince out of the other's grasp, even as their attraction to one another grows. But their attempts on his life draws the attention of the city that would die for him, and suddenly their escalating rivalry might cost them not just their love for each other, but both their lives. Perfect for fans of: The Wicked Deep and A Curse So Dark and Lonely Killing Eve and Witcher Witchy tales Dark fantasy fiction LGBTQ books Enemies to lovers romance Praise for The Dark Tide: "Striking the perfect balance, The Dark Tide demands to be read in one held breath as its tide bears down on all."--Foreword, Starred Review "A dark scenic adventure, sensitively written for romantics, Jasinska's debut novel is a fantasy of promises, betrayal, unrequited love, and black magic. "--School Library Journal, Starred Review "The Dark Tide is the dark, queer fantasy of your dreams that's part beauty and the beast, part something entirely new and original... a lush world that begs to be lived in... It's beautiful, and fast paced, and everything I ever want from a fairy tale."--Cat VanOrder, Bookmarks (Winston-Salem, NC) "Fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope will be ecstatic with this book...The Dark Tide offers an exciting and immersive story with a strong feminist slant that subverts common YA tropes and forges its own original path."--The Nerd Daily

"Within a fiercely beautiful, cruel world, three young servants of three deadly witches change each other's lives forever. Alicia Jasinska's lush, darkly romantic The Midnight Girls is the subversive sapphic monster girl fantasy you've been waiting for."--Maya Gittelman, Tor.com In a snow-cloaked kingdom, two wicked rivals secretly compete for the pure heart of a prince, only to discover they might be falling for each other. Karnawal season is a time for mischief and revelry. For the next few weeks, all will be wintry balls, glittery disguises, and nightly torch-lit sleigh-parties. Unbeknownst to the merrymakers, two uninvited girls join the fun. Zosia and Marynka are drawn to each other the moment they meet, until they discover they're rivals, who both have their sights set on the prince's heart. If one consumes a pure heart, she'll gain immeasurable power. Marynka plans to bring the prince's back to her patron in order to prove herself. While Zosia is determined to take his heart and its power for her own. Their ambition turns into a magical contest with both girls vying to keep the prince out of the other's grasp, even as their attraction to one another grows. But their attempts on his life draws the attention of the city that would die for him, and suddenly their escalating rivalry might cost them not just their love for each other, but both their lives. Perfect for fans of: The Wicked Deep and A Curse So Dark and Lonely Killing Eve and Witcher Witchy tales Dark fantasy fiction LGBTQ books Enemies to lovers romance Praise for The Dark Tide: "Striking the perfect balance, The Dark Tide demands to be read in one held breath as its tide bears down on all."--Foreword, Starred Review "A dark scenic adventure, sensitively written for romantics, Jasinska's debut novel is a fantasy of promises, betrayal, unrequited love, and black magic. "--School Library Journal, Starred Review "The Dark Tide is the dark, queer fantasy of your dreams that's part beauty and the beast, part something entirely new and original... a lush world that begs to be lived in... It's beautiful, and fast paced, and everything I ever want from a fairy tale."--Cat VanOrder, Bookmarks (Winston-Salem, NC) "Fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope will be ecstatic with this book...The Dark Tide offers an exciting and immersive story with a strong feminist slant that subverts common YA tropes and forges its own original path."--The Nerd Daily

The instant number one bestseller. Reflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being alive from the bestselling author of The Midnight Library. This edition includes a new chapter from the author on finding the light side of the darkest days of the year.

Endlich in einer Deluxe-Sammleredition im Box-Set, die vollständigste und autoritativste Anthologie der amerikanischen Poesie des 19. Jahrhunderts, die jemals veröffentlicht wurde. Von den Gedichten Walt Whitmans und Emily Dickinsons bis hin zu Volksballaden und bewegenden Spirituals ist die amerikanische Poesie des 19. Jahrhunderts eines der grössten kulturellen Erbes unserer Nation. Unvergleichlich in ihrem umfassenden Umfang und ihrer textlichen Autorität, wird die von der Library of America gefeierte Anthologie "American Poetry: The Nineteenth Century" nun erstmals in einem Deluxe-Zwei-Bände-Box-Set präsentiert und offenbart die volle Schönheit und Vielfalt dieser Tradition. Die grössten Dichter des Jahrhunderts sind hier in grosszügigen Auswahlen vertreten: Dickinson, Poe, Emerson, Melville und Whitman. Daneben finden sich die heute oft unterschätzten Leistungen von Whittier, Longfellow, Bryant, Lowell und Holmes sowie Gedichte, die gerade erst volle Anerkennung finden: mystische Sonette von Jones Very, die romantischen Fantasien von Maria Gowen Brooks und die modernistischen Regungen von Stephen Crane. Ebenfalls enthalten sind die Poesie der amerikanischen Ureinwohner in Versionen des 19. Jahrhunderts, eine reiche Sammlung anonymer Volkslieder und beliebte Spirituals und Hymnen wie "Battle Hymn of the Republic" und "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." Die Anthologie umfasst eine neu recherchierte biografische Skizze jedes Dichters sowie eine Jahr-für-Jahr-Chronologie von Dichtern und Gedichten von 1800 bis 1900. Die Library of America ist eine unabhängige gemeinnützige Kulturorganisation, die 1979 gegründet wurde, um das literarische Erbe unserer Nation zu bewahren, indem sie Amerikas beste und bedeutendste Schriftstellerei veröffentlicht und dauerhaft im Druck hält. Die Reihe der Library of America umfasst bis heute mehr als 300 Bände, autoritative Ausgaben mit durchschnittlich 1.000 Seiten, mit Stoffeinbänden, genähten Bindungen und Lesezeichen, die auf hochwertigem, säurefreiem Papier gedruckt sind und Jahrhunderte überdauern werden.

The festive and feel-good Christmas novel from Sunday Times top ten bestselling author, Jenny Colgan. Carmen is at a loose end. Her gorgeous bookshop is the filming site of a Christmas movie, she's been ousted from her sister's house, and the love of her life has just flown thousands of miles away. It's threatening to be a very unjolly Christmas indeed! But when the elderly owner of the shop comes to Carmen with a Christmas wish that threatens to never come true, Carmen knows she must buckle down to get the funds to save not only his trip, but the shop itself. With her deadline looming, and the help of their neighbours, her nieces and nephew, and a very distractingly cute male nanny, Carmen might just pull her greatest magic trick yet... Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished' 'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots' 'Her books are like a big, warm blanket' 'Her stories are just so fabulous' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic' *** For another seasonal treat from Jenny Colgan, look for The Secret Christmas Library now! ***

The festive and feel-good Christmas novel from Sunday Times top ten bestselling author, Jenny Colgan. Carmen is at a loose end. Her gorgeous bookshop is the filming site of a Christmas movie, she's been ousted from her sister's house, and the love of her life has just flown thousands of miles away. It's threatening to be a very unjolly Christmas indeed! But when the elderly owner of the shop comes to Carmen with a Christmas wish that threatens to never come true, Carmen knows she must buckle down to get the funds to save not only his trip, but the shop itself. With her deadline looming, and the help of their neighbours, her nieces and nephew, and a very distractingly cute male nanny, Carmen might just pull her greatest magic trick yet... Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside' 'Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished' 'There's something so engaging about her characters and plots' 'Her books are like a big, warm blanket' 'Her stories are just so fabulous' 'She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life' 'The woman is just magic' *** For another seasonal treat from Jenny Colgan, look for The Secret Christmas Library now! ***

Inhalt: Aces High Fear Of The Dark Moonchild Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son Two Minutes To Midnight

For readers of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, The Dallergut Dream Department Store, and The Midnight Library, a sweetly magical and uplifting novel about a young woman who inherits an enchanted bakery that spirits visit on their last stop before the afterlife. Twenty-seven-year-old Yeon-hwa has inherited a neighborhood bakery from her grandmother. Curiously, her grandmother's will spells out two conditions: Yeon-hwa must keep the shop going for at least another month and she must only open it to customers from 10 PM until midnight. Yeon-hwa hesitates but agrees to the terms, hoping that running the bakery will help her to finally understand her grandmother after all these years. Yeon-hwa soon learns that the Hwawoldang-the name means "flower moon temple" -is not an ordinary dessert shop. The customers who arrive late at night are spirits, there to attend to unfinished business before being reincarnated. The sweets they crave hold some deep significance in their earthly lives, and they expect Yeon-hwa to grant their requests, as her grandmother did. With each new spirit, Yeon-hwa discovers which special desserts live in their memories and helps them on their way. Aided by the shop's resident black cat, Yeon-hwa learns how to find closure for her customers-and begins to unravel her own family's secrets as well.

A dessert from the Hwawoldang is a ticket to a new life . . . Available for pre-order - a delicious and comforting read for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and The Midnight Library 'Thought-provoking and uplifting' Sun 'I adored this book . . rich, emotional and engaging' ***** Reader Review 'We had K-pop and K-beauty - now it's time for K-lit!' Fabulous Magazine 'Amazingly beautiful and just what I needed at this point in my life' ***** Reader Review 'Heart-warming and full of gratitude and happiness. I loved it. And the Korean pastries all sounded delicious' ***** Reader Review *** Welcome to Hwawoldang, the pastry shop where every delicious bite comes with satisfaction for both the mouth and the soul . . . When twenty-seven-year-old Yeon-hwa loses her grandmother , the proprietor of Hwawoldang , she honours her final wish : to keep the shop open for one more month , between 10pm and midnight. Yeon-hwa hopes to learn the secrets behind Hwawoldang's desserts, and the enigmatic woman who made them. But when one of the shop's most loyal patrons arrives, Yeon-hwa quickly discovers Hwawoldang is no ordinary pastry shop , as its customers are not entirely alive . . . With each new visitor, Yeon-hwa is drawn deep into their memories . The true calling of the pastry shop is to shepherd her customers into the afterlife , but can Yeon-hwa continue her grandmother's legacy? And will the task bring her closer to the woman she barely knew? Evocative, nourishing and cosy, A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang is an ode to lost souls finding home, in this life and beyond.

A dessert from the Hwawoldang is a ticket to a new life . . . Available for pre-order - a delicious and comforting read for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and The Midnight Library 'Thought-provoking and uplifting' Sun 'I adored this book . . rich, emotional and engaging' ***** Reader Review 'We had K-pop and K-beauty - now it's time for K-lit!' Fabulous Magazine 'Amazingly beautiful and just what I needed at this point in my life' ***** Reader Review 'Heart-warming and full of gratitude and happiness. I loved it. And the Korean pastries all sounded delicious' ***** Reader Review *** Welcome to Hwawoldang, the pastry shop where every delicious bite comes with satisfaction for both the mouth and the soul . . . When twenty-seven-year-old Yeon-hwa loses her grandmother , the proprietor of Hwawoldang , she honours her final wish : to keep the shop open for one more month , between 10pm and midnight. Yeon-hwa hopes to learn the secrets behind Hwawoldang's desserts, and the enigmatic woman who made them. But when one of the shop's most loyal patrons arrives, Yeon-hwa quickly discovers Hwawoldang is no ordinary pastry shop , as its customers are not entirely alive . . . With each new visitor, Yeon-hwa is drawn deep into their memories . The true calling of the pastry shop is to shepherd her customers into the afterlife , but can Yeon-hwa continue her grandmother's legacy? And will the task bring her closer to the woman she barely knew? Evocative, nourishing and cosy, A Midnight Pastry Shop Called Hwawoldang is an ode to lost souls finding home, in this life and beyond.

For readers of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, The Dallergut Dream Department Store, and The Midnight Library, a sweetly magical and uplifting novel about a young woman who inherits an enchanted bakery that spirits visit on their last stop before the afterlife. Twenty-seven-year-old Yeon-hwa has inherited a neighborhood bakery from her grandmother. Curiously, her grandmother's will spells out two conditions: Yeon-hwa must keep the shop going for at least another month and she must only open it to customers from 10 PM until midnight. Yeon-hwa hesitates but agrees to the terms, hoping that running the bakery will help her to finally understand her grandmother after all these years. Yeon-hwa soon learns that the Hwawoldang-the name means "flower moon temple" -is not an ordinary dessert shop. The customers who arrive late at night are spirits, there to attend to unfinished business before being reincarnated. The sweets they crave hold some deep significance in their earthly lives, and they expect Yeon-hwa to grant their requests, as her grandmother did. With each new spirit, Yeon-hwa discovers which special desserts live in their memories and helps them on their way. Aided by the shop's resident black cat, Yeon-hwa learns how to find closure for her customers-and begins to unravel her own family's secrets as well.

Step into a world where small moments hold big stories. This collection of five original bilingual Spanish short stories - Yesterday on Sale, Between the Stars, The House with Seventeen Front Doors, Three Drops of Midnight, and The Library of Apologies - invites you to explore life, love, and mystery through the eyes of unforgettable characters. Written in clear, accessible Caribbean Spanish for beginner-to-intermediate (A2-B1 Level) learners, each story captures the rhythm and warmth of everyday life, blending gentle humor, quiet reflection, and a touch of magic. With these stories, you'll not only improve your Spanish reading skills, you'll also connect with the emotions and experiences that make language come alive. Perfect for learners who want to read, understand, and enjoy authentic Caribbean Spanish storytelling. Text in Spanish and English.

*THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN, Matt Haig's new novel from the world of The Midnight Library, is out now* THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Profound, witty and uplifting' Observer 'Full of eloquent, cogent and positive reminders of the beauty of life' Independent The Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better. Drawing on maxims, memoir and the inspirational lives of others, these meditations offer new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend, the comfort of a hug or a reminder that hope comes from unexpected places.

*The fourth book in the incredible Tiffany Aching series. Now in a brand-new gift edition, part of the Discworld Hardback Library!* 'Writing at the height of his powers . . . [Terry Pratchett] makes us laugh a lot.' The Sunday Times As the witch of the Chalk, Tiffany Aching performs the distinctly unglamorous work of caring for the needy. But someone - or something - is inciting fear, generating dark thoughts and angry murmurs against witches. Tiffany must find the source of unrest and defeat the evil at its root. Aided by the tiny-but-tough Wee Free Men, Tiffany faces a dire challenge, for if she falls, the whole Chalk falls with her . . .

*The fourth book in the incredible Tiffany Aching series. Now in a brand-new gift edition, part of the Discworld Hardback Library!* 'Writing at the height of his powers . . . [Terry Pratchett] makes us laugh a lot.' The Sunday Times As the witch of the Chalk, Tiffany Aching performs the distinctly unglamorous work of caring for the needy. But someone - or something - is inciting fear, generating dark thoughts and angry murmurs against witches. Tiffany must find the source of unrest and defeat the evil at its root. Aided by the tiny-but-tough Wee Free Men, Tiffany faces a dire challenge, for if she falls, the whole Chalk falls with her . . .

*THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN, Matt Haig's new novel from the world of The Midnight Library, is out now* FROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Terence Cave, owner of Cave Antiques, has already experienced the tragedies of his mother's suicide and his wife's murder when his teenage son, Reuben, is killed in a grotesque accident. His remaining child, Bryony, has always been the family's golden girl and Terence comes to realise that his one duty in life is to protect her from the world's malign forces, whatever that may take. But as he starts to follow his grieving daughter's movements and enforce a draconian set of rules, his love for Bryony becomes a possessive force that leads to destruction.

*THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN, Matt Haig's new novel from the world of The Midnight Library, is out now* FROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Terence Cave, owner of Cave Antiques, has already experienced the tragedies of his mother's suicide and his wife's murder when his teenage son, Reuben, is killed in a grotesque accident. His remaining child, Bryony, has always been the family's golden girl and Terence comes to realise that his one duty in life is to protect her from the world's malign forces, whatever that may take. But as he starts to follow his grieving daughter's movements and enforce a draconian set of rules, his love for Bryony becomes a possessive force that leads to destruction.

The iconic masterpiece of India that introduced the world to a glittering novelist one with startling imaginative and intellectual resources, a master of perpetual storytelling (The New Yorker) WINNER OF THE BEST OF THE BOOKERS SOON TO BE A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time The fortieth anniversary edition, featuring a new introduction by the author Saleem Sinai is born at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, the very moment of India s independence. Greeted by fireworks displays, cheering crowds, and Prime Minister Nehru himself, Saleem grows up to learn the ominous consequences of this coincidence. His every act is mirrored and magnified in events that sway the course of national affairs; his health and well-being are inextricably bound to those of his nation; his life is inseparable, at times indistinguishable, from the history of his country. Perhaps most remarkable are the telepathic powers linking him with India s 1,000 other midnight s children, all born in that initial hour and endowed with magical gifts. This novel is at once a fascinating family saga and an astonishing evocation of a vast land and its people a brilliant incarnation of the universal human comedy. Forty years after its publication, Midnight s Children stands apart as both an epochal work of fiction and a brilliant performance by one of the great literary voices of our time.

Relive the passion and thrill of the New York Times bestselling Twilight Saga romance with this highly anticipated companion, retelling the iconic love story of Bella and Edward from the vampire's point of view. When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger? In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and delivers an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love. Praise for The Twilight Saga “This tale of tortured demon lovers entices”—Kirkus Reviews "In the tradition of Anne Rice. . . this dark romance is gripping." —Booklist (starred review) "The novel's danger-factor skyrockets as the excitement of secret love and hushed affection morphs into a terrifying race to stay alive." —School Library Journal (starred review) “Relish this new adventure and hunger for more”—Booklist A New York Times bestseller A New York Times "Editor's Choice" A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year An Amazon best of #Booktok Book

The latest Shadowhunters novel from bestselling author Cassandra Clare. The Shadowhunters of Los Angeles star in the first novel in Cassandra Clare's newest series, The Dark Artifices, a sequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series. It's been five years since the events of City of Heavenly Fire that brought the Shadowhunters to the brink of oblivion. Emma Carstairs is no longer a child in mourning, but a young woman bent on discovering what killed her parents and avenging her losses. Together with her parabatai Julian Blackthorn, Emma must learn to trust her head and her heart as she investigates a demonic plot that stretches across Los Angeles, from the Sunset Strip to the enchanted sea that pounds the beaches of Santa Monica. If only her heart didn't lead her in treacherous directions... Making things even more complicated, Julian's brother Mark-who was captured by the faeries five years ago-has been returned as a bargaining chip. The faeries are desperate to find out who is murdering their kind-and they need the Shadowhunters' help to do it. But time works differently in faerie, so Mark has barely aged and doesn't recognize his family. Can he ever truly return to them? Will the faeries really allow it? Glitz, glamours, and Shadowhunters abound in this heartrending opening to Cassandra Clare's Dark Artifices series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. Praise for Lady Midnight: 'Positively aquiver with secret ardor and murderous zeal.' Kirkus Reviews 'Fresh and...wonderfully told.' Booklist 'Clare's well-developed protagonists..., pell-mell action sequences, complicated family dynamics, and fascinating magic system continue to engage.' Publishers Weekly 'Clare delivers spectacular Shadowhunter fare with her trademark street tough yet emotionally fragile adolescent characters taking on adult roles and includes plenty of violent action and passionate romance to satisfy fans of The Infernal Devices and The Mortal Instruments series, who will be thrilled to see some of their favourite characters from the previous books make appearances.' School Library Journal' Also by Cassandra Clare: The Dark Artifices: Lord of Shadows Queen of Air and Darkness The Eldest Curses: The Red Scrolls of Magic The Lost Book of the White

The latest Shadowhunters novel from bestselling author Cassandra Clare. The Shadowhunters of Los Angeles star in the first novel in Cassandra Clare's newest series, The Dark Artifices, a sequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series. It's been five years since the events of City of Heavenly Fire that brought the Shadowhunters to the brink of oblivion. Emma Carstairs is no longer a child in mourning, but a young woman bent on discovering what killed her parents and avenging her losses. Together with her parabatai Julian Blackthorn, Emma must learn to trust her head and her heart as she investigates a demonic plot that stretches across Los Angeles, from the Sunset Strip to the enchanted sea that pounds the beaches of Santa Monica. If only her heart didn't lead her in treacherous directions… Making things even more complicated, Julian's brother Mark-who was captured by the faeries five years ago-has been returned as a bargaining chip. The faeries are desperate to find out who is murdering their kind-and they need the Shadowhunters' help to do it. But time works differently in faerie, so Mark has barely aged and doesn't recognize his family. Can he ever truly return to them? Will the faeries really allow it? Glitz, glamours, and Shadowhunters abound in this heartrending opening to Cassandra Clare's Dark Artifices series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. Praise for Lady Midnight: 'Positively aquiver with secret ardor and murderous zeal.' Kirkus Reviews 'Fresh and...wonderfully told.' Booklist 'Clare's well-developed protagonists..., pell-mell action sequences, complicated family dynamics, and fascinating magic system continue to engage.' Publishers Weekly 'Clare delivers spectacular Shadowhunter fare with her trademark street tough yet emotionally fragile adolescent characters taking on adult roles and includes plenty of violent action and passionate romance to satisfy fans of The Infernal Devices and The Mortal Instruments series, who will be thrilled to see some of their favourite characters from the previous books make appearances.' School Library Journal' Also by Cassandra Clare: The Dark Artifices: Lord of Shadows Queen of Air and Darkness The Eldest Curses: The Red Scrolls of Magic The Lost Book of the White