the midnight library

This second volume of the Christy Juvenile Series includes three titles: Midnight Rescue, The Proposal, and Christy's Choice.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'This book is a complete delight, not only a fairytale for adults that transports you on a magical journey of childlike wonder, but also a parable that helps you lead a better life' - JAMES NORTON 'Magically hopeful. This story will speak to your soul and your monkey mind and bring them back into harmony. Beautiful and uplifting, charming and soul-nurturing, this is another glorious triumph from the beloved Matt Haig' - DONNA ASHWORTH 'If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, you'll love this. The Midnight Train is exquisite storytelling and utterly brilliant. One of the most beautiful stories you'll ever experience' - JOANNA CANNON When your life flashes before your eyes, what will matter most? For Wilbur it was his time with Maggie, the love of his life. Their honeymoon in Venice. Before he threw it all away. Years later, on the brink of his own death, a train arrives. It can take Wilbur back in time. To relive his most important moments. Soon he realises just how much he would have changed. An adventure through time, The Midnight Train is a story of love and second chances, from the world of The Midnight Library.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'This book is a complete delight, not only a fairytale for adults that transports you on a magical journey of childlike wonder, but also a parable that helps you lead a better life' - JAMES NORTON 'Magically hopeful. This story will speak to your soul and your monkey mind and bring them back into harmony. Beautiful and uplifting, charming and soul-nurturing, this is another glorious triumph from the beloved Matt Haig' - DONNA ASHWORTH 'If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, you'll love this. The Midnight Train is exquisite storytelling and utterly brilliant. One of the most beautiful stories you'll ever experience' - JOANNA CANNON When your life flashes before your eyes, what will matter most? For Wilbur it was his time with Maggie, the love of his life. Their honeymoon in Venice. Before he threw it all away. Years later, on the brink of his own death, a train arrives. It can take Wilbur back in time. To relive his most important moments. Soon he realises just how much he would have changed. An adventure through time, The Midnight Train is a story of love and second chances, from the world of The Midnight Library.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Matt Haig returns with another life-affirming novel . . . If you enjoy the "Midnight" experience, climb aboard." --The New York Times Book Review When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop? No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there. The chance to re-live the moments that meant most. >For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice. Before he gave it all away. He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . . A magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of 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

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! Dark academia meets cosmic horror in this murderous tale of betrayal and broken hearts at an elite academy for the gods and monsters of the world, perfect for fans of The Atlas Six, If We Were Villains and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil.

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 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

Dark academia meets cosmic horror in this murderous tale of betrayal and broken hearts at an elite academy for the gods and monsters of the world, perfect for fans of The Atlas Six, If We Were Villains and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. The Hellebore Technical Institute for the Gifted is the premier academy for the dangerously powerful: the Anti-Christs and Ragnaroks, the world-eaters and apocalypse-makers. Hellebore promises redemption, acceptance, and a normal life after graduation. At least, that's what Alessa Li is told when she's kidnapped and forcibly enrolled. But there's more to Hellebore than meets the eye. On graduation day, the faculty go on a ravenous rampage, feasting on Alessa's class. Only Alessa and a group of her classmates escape the carnage. Trapped in the school's library, they must offer a human sacrifice every night, or else the faculty will break down the door and kill everyone.

'The perfect book to curl up with, whether beach or fireside. I absolutely loved it!' Celia Anderson Book editor Lucy Thomas has just inherited her grandmother's windswept Cornish home, and with it, a library bathed in sunlight, a spiral staircase that leads to secrets, and a battered box filled with unfinished stories... To honour her grandmother's last wish, Lucy must finish what was left undone - and discover the magic hiding between the lines. Filled with warmth, whispers of magic, and the irreplaceable comfort of books, The Secret Library is for anyone who knows how one story can change everything. - PRAISE FOR AMANDA JAMES: 'This was an emotional and heartfelt read and had me invested from the start.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A thoroughly uplifting enjoyable read that will certainly leave you feeling better with the world. Amanda James always seems to write intriguing, sensitive books with that touch of magic and The Midnight Bookshop is no exception.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'To appreciate the book fully you have to leave any preconceived ideas at the first page and open up you mind to a magical world.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is quite an intriguing and magical story of fantasy and realism [and] in many ways, is a complex novel about relationships and Amanda James successfully weaves magic with realism to create a potent tale in an unforgettable way.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The book underscores the importance of community and self-reflection, especially in a time when many people feel isolated or overwhelmed.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book had me rooting for all three of them and didn't disappoint.' ¿¿¿¿¿ '[Amanda James'] writing so beautifully captured all the emotions throughout the novel.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Those who enjoy [magical realism] are going to love the fairytale aspects of this charming, well-written book with its uplifting message and sweet romance.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The Secret Library - A place where everything is possible - even the impossible.' Christine Stovell

The Night Library is no ordinary library. Within it are found the rarest and most unusual collections - the books of deceased famous writers: the books they wrote; the books that inspired them; the books they loved. All Otaha Higuchi wants to do is work with books. However, the exhausting nature of her work at a chain bookstore, combined with her paltry salary and irritating manager quickly bring reality crashing down around her. She is on the verge of quitting when she receives a message from somebody anonymous, inviting her to apply for a job at '"The Night Library." The hours are from seven o'clock to midnight. The library exclusively stores books by deceased authors, and none of them can be checked out - instead, they're put on public display to be revered and celebrated by the library's visitors, making it akin to a book museum. There, Otoha meets the other staff, a group of likeminded literary misfits, including a legendary chef who prepares incredible meals for the library's employees at the end of each day. Night after night, she bonds with her colleagues over meals in the café, each of which are inspired by the literature on the shelves. But as strange occurrences start happening around the library that may bring the threat of its closure, Otaha and her friends fear that the peace they have found there will forever be lost to them. Will their faith in the value of books strong enough to save it? And what will remain if it isn't?

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 Night Library is no ordinary library. Within it are found the rarest and most unusual collections – the books of deceased famous writers: the books they wrote; the books that inspired them; the books they loved. All Otaha Higuchi wants to do is work with books. However, the exhausting nature of her work at a chain bookstore, combined with her paltry salary and irritating manager quickly bring reality crashing down around her. She is on the verge of quitting when she receives a message from somebody anonymous, inviting her to apply for a job at ‘"The Night Library." The hours are from seven o’clock to midnight. The library exclusively stores books by deceased authors, and none of them can be checked out – instead; they’re put on public display to be revered and celebrated by the library’s visitors, making it akin to a book museum. There, Otoha meets the other staff, a group of likeminded literary misfits, including a legendary chef who prepares incredible meals for the library’s employees at the end of each day. Night after night, she bonds with her colleagues over meals in the café, each of which are inspired by the literature on the shelves. But as strange occurrences start happening around the library that may bring the threat of its closure, Otaha and her friends fear that the peace they have found there will forever be lost to them. Will their faith in the value of books strong enough to save it? And what will remain if it isn’t?

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.

The Night Library is no ordinary library. Within it are found the rarest and most unusual collections – the books of deceased famous writers: the books they wrote; the books that inspired them; the books they loved. All Otaha Higuchi wants to do is work with books. However, the exhausting nature of her work at a chain bookstore, combined with her paltry salary and irritating manager quickly bring reality crashing down around her. She is on the verge of quitting when she receives a message from somebody anonymous, inviting her to apply for a job at ‘"The Night Library." The hours are from seven o’clock to midnight. The library exclusively stores books by deceased authors, and none of them can be checked out – instead; they’re put on public display to be revered and celebrated by the library’s visitors, making it akin to a book museum. There, Otoha meets the other staff, a group of likeminded literary misfits, including a legendary chef who prepares incredible meals for the library’s employees at the end of each day. Night after night, she bonds with her colleagues over meals in the café, each of which are inspired by the literature on the shelves. But as strange occurrences start happening around the library that may bring the threat of its closure, Otaha and her friends fear that the peace they have found there will forever be lost to them. Will their faith in the value of books strong enough to save it? And what will remain if it isn’t?

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! ***

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.

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.

The #1 New York Times bestseller from master storyteller Stephen King-four chilling novellas that will "grab you and not let go" (The Washington Post). ONE PAST MIDNIGHT: The Langoliers takes a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to Boston into a most unfriendly sky. Only eleven passengers survive, but landing in an eerily empty world makes them wish they hadn't. TWO PAST MIDNIGHT: Secret Window, Secret Garden enters the suddenly strange life of writer Mort Rainey, recently divorced, depressed, and alone on the shore of Tashmore Lake-until the mysterious John Shooter arrives, pointing an accusing finger. THREE PAST MIDNIGHT: The Library Policeman has his terrifying sights set on businessman Sam Peebles, who thinks he may be losing his mind. But another enemy lurks as well-the truth-and if Sam can find it in time, he might stand a chance. FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT: The Sun Dog comes in the form of a looming supernatural menace, appearing in every picture that young Kevin Delevan takes with his new camera. Pop Merrill, Castle Rock's sharpest trader, aims to exploit it for profit-but this creature is a very dangerous investment.

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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.