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William Stoner is born at the end of the 19th century into a dirt-poor Missouri farming family. Sent to the state university to study agronomy, he instead falls in love with English literature and embraces a scholar's life, far different from the hardscrabble existence he has known. And yet as the years pass, Stoner encounters a succession of disappointments.

Waterstone's book of the year. Colum McCann once called Stoner one of the great forgotten novels of the past century, but it seems it is forgotten no longer - in 2013, translations of Stoner began appearing on best-seller lists across Europe. William Stoner enters the University of Missouri at 19 to study agriculture. A seminar on English literature changes his life, and he never returns to work on his father's farm. Stoner becomes a teacher. He marries the wrong woman.

"Stoner" - pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1965 - è stato per parecchio tempo uno dei grandi romanzi dimenticati della letteratura americana. John Williams racconta la vita di un uomo, Stoner appunto, che, nato in una famiglia di contadini poveri, finisce per scoprire dentro di sé una passione struggente per la letteratura e diventa professore. È la storia di un uomo che conduce una vita semplice al limite della frugalità. Una vita che lascia poche tracce.

Une sorcière, un vampire et un loup-garou entrent dans un donjon… mais tous n’en sortiront peut-être pas vivants. Naz est prête à tout pour sauver Rey, mais avec le danger qui l’encercle de toutes parts, elle doit choisir ses alliés avec soin. D’anciens amis refont surface, de nouveaux se joignent à elle, et accorder sa confiance devient un luxe qu’elle ne peut plus se permettre.

The final three contemporary western romance novels in the Stones of Heart Falls series from New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend.

When Dylan Stone disappeared in 1983, he left behind a worn journal and an impossible mystery. Eighteen-year-old Dylan Stone and his best friend Bull Eastland set out on the adventure of a lifetime—a summer backpacking trip through Europe with nothing but a guitar, a journal, and Eurail passes. But a chance encounter with a desperate professor on a ferry to France changes everything. She entrusts Dylan with an envelope containing an old skeleton key and a cryptic poem —secrets tied to the long-lost Irish Crown Jewels, stolen in 1907 and never recovered.

He was a teacher, a father—and a predator who haunted the USSR. Between 1978 and 1990, Andrei Chikatilo terrorized the Soviet Union with a series of brutal, sexually sadistic murders. Operating in an era of state secrecy, his crimes went undetected for years as innocent men were blamed, files were buried, and authorities denied the existence of serial killers. The Soviet Monster is the definitive account of Chikatilo’s life, crimes, and the political climate that enabled him. True crime author David G.

A bond forged in trust. A secret that threatens to destroy it. After finally taking a chance on love, Alex Stone and Ava must navigate the delicate balance of their new relationship while facing their most dangerous challenges yet. When a powerful enemy resurfaces, bent on tearing them apart, Alex and Ava are thrust into a high-stakes game that tests their loyalty to each other—and their ability to survive. As secrets from the past collide with present dangers, Alex must confront a deadly rival while proving to Ava that their love is stronger than the forces determined to shatter it.

Delve back into Witchlight Cove as Beatrix learns to use the Eternal Flame to protect herself, and her hidden magical town. Perfect for fans of strong heroines, lovable animal sidekicks, and heart-racing urban fantasy, Secrets of the Forgotten Heir delivers action, charm, and supernatural surprises. With stand-alone mysteries, sharp humour, and a swoon-worthy slow-burn romance spanning the series, it’s an unmissable treat.

After her husband’s death, Dahlia Kincaid and her 14-year-old daughter Mia move to the exclusive lakefront community of Blackthorn Shores, Michigan, hoping for a fresh start. It feels like a miracle: lakefront views, immaculate homes, and a coveted spot in the elite circle of neighborhood mothers. Even Mia is welcomed by the popular girls. For the first time, Dahlia dares to believe they’ve finally found belonging. But after a neighborhood slumber party, one of the girls is found dead.

The crown called her queen. Now the magical world wants her dead. Bree Holloway thought touching an ancient crown was the end of her story. Turns out, it was just the beginning of her nightmare. The Council of Five has ruled the magical realm for centuries—and they didn’t survive this long by sharing power. When shockwaves ripple through their carefully balanced world, they dispatch their most expendable weapon to investigate: Thane, a Feeder who’s spent his entire life being treated as disposable. His mission? Assess the threat. Eliminate if necessary.

Join Oly Bennet as he obsesses over stone skipping's hidden world of 88-bounce records and fierce island championships. From Pennsylvania reservoirs to Scottish competitions, discover why hurling flat rocks has become an underground sport blending physics, travel, and pure obsession. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Join Ranger Theo Wilder as he explores humanity's oldest technology through hands-on knapping experiments and archaeological evidence. Discover how smashing rocks sparked cognitive revolutions, from Oldowan flakes to Clovis points. Each episode uncovers the physics and evolutionary leaps behind three million years of stone tool innovation. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Au sein d’une Écosse gouvernée par une monarchie soutenue par les clans et le parlement, le roi Aédan Stuart Ier est à un tournant de son règne. Confronté à l’un des plus grands défis de sa vie, se marier et engendrer un héritier, Aédan cherche une distraction pour alléger le poids de ses responsabilités. C’est alors que Halley, une jeune pâtissière ambitieuse, est recrutée pour rejoindre la brigade culinaire du palais royal. Bien qu’ayant grandi à Los Angeles, ses racines écossaises sont profondes.

Leur mariage n'est qu'un contrat de trois ans : une alliance stratégique censée préserver une monarchie écossaise au bord de l'implosion. Mais dans les Highlands balayés par les vents, où les clans rivaux s'affrontent et où les trahisons se nouent, leur pacte est mis à rude épreuve. Pris au piège de leur propre jeu, ils découvrent en eux-mêmes des sentiments dangereux qui pourraient réduire leurs ambitions en cendres. Entre complots de cour, secrets de famille et menace d'insurrection, Halley devra décider si elle est un pion… ou la reine qui changera les règles.

Orin is a sworn protector. As a stalwart member of the Griffin Guard, he’s proud to protect the kingdom against a dreaded nation of orcs. But when the fires of war burn bright from the north, his entire squadron falls to deadly wyvern riders, leaving the devastated Orin bloody and alone. With his squad dead, Orin has his mind set on saving others from the same fate.

Perched on a windswept plateau in southern Africa, Great Zimbabwe stands as the continent's most monumental pre-colonial stone city — a testament to the ingenuity of the Shona civilization that built it between the 11th and 15th centuries. This show, hosted by Lucas and Luna, delves into the rise of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe, from its origins as a modest ironworking settlement to its zenith as a trading power whose gold and ivory reached as far as China and Persia. We explore the architectural marvel of the Great Enclosure, with its dry-stone walls rising 11 meters high, and the enigmatic ...

Damian Stephanos honed his skills in battles fought with magic as much as swords. Caught by a deadly spell that left him trapped for centuries in darkness and obscurity, he is finally freed, only to discover that his enemy still lives. Determined to find him - and to free his brothers in arms - he first must fulfill his blood debt to the woman who released him from his torment. Unfortunately, being so close to this enticing female is another type of torment altogether....

A student data scientist from England knows that somewhere in a small town in Norway someone is going to be murdered. The victim is unknown. The killer is a mystery. The police don’t believe her. But she knows it will happen. Now she has to stop a murder. She’s not a detective, she doesn’t speak the language, she doesn’t even like to fly. She's going to need some help, but who can she turn to? Well… there is one person in this remote Norwegian town that the locals say might be able to help.

This sparkling box set includes all four full-length novels in Claudia Stone’s Regency Murder and Marriage series—a delightful blend of cosy mystery, romantic mischief, and sharp-tongued heroines who always find trouble… and often find love along the way.