Nouveautés

Caldo! Caldo infame, fetido, notti che sanno di caldo, lenzuola che sanno di caldo, aria che puzza di caldo. Estate. L'estate sta finendo, l'estate è finita ma la coperta non è ancora gelata, quanto cazzo dura quest'estate, siamo a fine mese, ci dovrebbero essere le gocce di rugiada intorno a me, cerco il sole ed eccolo lì, caldo e spietato, la campagna non dorme, no, è piena di caldo e zanzare, e gli irrigatori fanno zip zip zip zip in continuazione, che l'acqua non c'è più, se l'è portata via il caldo, vaffanculo.

Frankie Gallows has spent seven years paying his dues on the stand-up comedy circuit with only limited success, but when he finally lands a headline slot at London’s legendary King Alfred’s Theatre, the opportunity comes with a sinister catch: perform a joke handed to him by the theatre manager—or risk everything.

Questa brevissima parodia dei romanzi di Montalbano è stata scritta e pubblicata in occasione della morte del Maestro Andrea Camilleri.

Prospector’s Special by Robert Sheckley is a gripping sci-fi adventure that blends biting satire with raw human determination. When Tom Morrison’s sandcar fails and his supplies dwindle, he must face Venus’s deadly terrain—and his own ambition—armed with nothing but grit and a bizarre robotic mailman.

Seien Sie dabei, wenn unsere Chronologen ein vom Wahnsinn gefärbtes Potpourri mit dämonischen Kreaturen jenseits des Begreifens, maskierten Legenden des Wilden Westens und Revolverschwingern, die einem nur allzu bekannt vorkommen, verrühren.

Linnéa har ett tråkigt men stabilt jobb som hotellreceptionist. Snabbt måste hon komma på ett kreativt sätt att dra in pengar till hyran. Problemet är bara att Linnéa – trots sitt blomlika namn – knappt kan se skillnad på en pelargon och en monstera. Och mitt bland sticklingarna och spaljéerna dyker en het trädgårdsmästare upp och ställer till det ytterligare i Linnéas annars så ordnade och principfasta tillvaro.

A divorce, a wedding, and a looming retirement. Filled with big dreams, can this trio of fiftysomethings evade disaster and capture fulfilment?

Melo Paternò, dirigente scolastico ambizioso, arrivista e facilone allo stesso tempo, si ritrova a sottovalutare i docenti e le famiglie degli alunni della scuola da lui diretta, rimanendo schiacciato in prima persona dalla sua grossolana smania di potere e di autoaffermazione. In un omaggio incondizionato e deferente ad Andrea Camilleri, l'ultimo (!) esperimento narrativo di Valerio Di Stefano.

Jerome Klapka Jerome was an English writer and humorist. He is best known for the comic travelogue Three Men in a Boat, which has sold over 200,000 copies in the UK, over a million in America, and has been translated into almost every language in the world. His literary friendship circle included H. G. Wells, Kipling, Mark Twain, J. M. Barrie and Bernard Shaw. This collection features dramatisations of Jerome’s key titles.

Fur, Focus & Feelings is a heartwarming collection of 100 short stories told in the first person—by service animals and emotional support animals themselves. From guide dogs guiding with quiet wisdom to shelter cats soothing panic attacks, these furry narrators share tales of loyalty, laughter, and love in life’s hardest (and funniest) moments. With equal parts emotion, humor, and education, this collection gently highlights the real differences between service animals and ESAs—and the powerful roles both play.

While in town on other business, Kyle decides to drop by and visit his late dad's best friend Eugene. They reminisce about times gone by, and once Eugene feels comfortable, he tells Kyle something strange. Eugene's son Larry thinks he's a vampire. Once Eugene convinces Kyle it isn't a joke, he pleads with him to spend time with Larry. He thinks that if his son can be around a peer with more on the ball, he would get inspired to come back to reality and make something of himself.

"Культовая книга русской классики, подчёркивающая непревзойдённое мастерство и писательский талант Михаила Булгакова. Это произведение, которое обязано присутствовать в коллекции у тех, кто по-настоящему ценит хорошую литературу. Можно с уверенностью утверждать, что великолепный стиль изложения, захватывающий сюжет и глубокий философский подтекст этой книги не оставят никого равнодушным.

Джефф Питерс и Энди Таккер никогда не были достойны доверия. Однажды они решили провернуть одну аферу в сфере матримониальных услуг, чтобы заработать лёгкие деньги. Начали они с того, что написали объявление для публикации в газетах о том, что очаровательная вдова в возрасте тридцати двух лет, обладающая капиталом в три тысячи долларов и владеющая обширным поместьем, хотела бы повторно выйти замуж; рядом с собой ей хотелось бы видеть мужчину с любящим сердцем, который умеет заботиться о собственности и разумно вкладывать деньги.

She is going to be murdered on stage every night. All Ian has to do is make sure she is safe off stage. No one would want to murder the leading lady, would they? Don’t be too sure. After a few days at the Dundas Farm opera camp, Ian is beginning to think that everyone the diva meets would be more than pleased to see the back of her. Two weeks listening to music on a Scottish alpaca farm is twisting and turning in a distinctly sinister direction. And if she continues to treat him like a servant, refusing to tell him anything about her fears, how on earth is Ian going to prevent a tragedy?

In Secrets Hidden within the Blue Heart Diamond, the gripping first book of the Scarlet Quinn Mystery Series, a catastrophic fire devastates the hotel's gallery, leading to the discovery of stolen diamonds and a lifeless body. Scarlet Quinn, the hotel manager, and Jason, the head of hotel security, find themselves unjustly accused of orchestrating the disaster. As they delve into the investigation to clear their names, they uncover a complex network of deceit and hidden agendas, realizing that the true culprits are closer than they ever imagined.

A cut above the rest! Three comedies to chuckle at. All in the name of fun these are for laughing with. We all like a good laugh don't we! Enjoy and be cheerful

Round about the second anniversary of the start of World War 1, Roger Waterlow is still stuck ashore in charge of the ramshackle British naval intelligence effort in a sweltering notionally "neutral" country in South-eastern Europe. As rumor follows rumor and the situation becomes daily more confused, Waterlow and his organisation learn of three couriers trying to carry correspondence to Berlin—correspondence that might give the Entente powers vital insights into German intentions for the region, if only they can be intercepted and their papers seized....

As Babbitt grapples with the suffocating monotony of suburban life, societal expectations, and his own unfulfilled desires, Lewis paints a timeless portrait of conformity, materialism, and self-deception. A biting critique of the American Dream, Babbitt explores the search for meaning in a world that seems more obsessed with status than substance.

Ein ganz normaler Tag im Leben des ewigen Brillenverkäufers nimmt eine unerwartete Wendung. Eine surreale Shopping-Story mit Happy End... wenn auch nicht für jeden. Nominiert für "Das Glühende Knopfmikro" beim Berliner Hörspielfestival 2024. 3. Platz der Hörspielwiese Köln 2024.

Library Cat – the resident cat of Edinburgh University Library – is not like other cats. He is a thinking cat. You can tell by the canny glint in his eye, his arched, disdainful whiskers and his unrelenting interest in books and piles of paper. This is Library Cat’s story. Join him on the adventures he takes when he leaves his favourite turquoise chair in the library and his favourite food (bacon-rind) behind to go out into the big, bad world. Meet his cousins Biblio Chat and Saaf Landan Tom.