The story revolves around the comings and goings at No. 44 Scotland Street, a fictitious building in a real street in Edinburgh. Immediately recognisable are the Edinburgh chartered surveyor, stalwart of the Conservative Association... Zobraziť viac
"An alternately charming and horrifying exploration of what it means to be human and how far we'll go in pursuit of personal and societal 'perfection.' I devoured this book." —Kiersten White, New York Timesbestselling author of And I DarkenFor fans of te Zobraziť viac
An eclectic, eccentric and altogether brain-bending collection of short stories... Zobraziť viac
From the author of Housekeeping, Gilead is the long-hoped-for second novel by one of America's finest writers. Chosen by the New York Times Book Review as one of the top 6 novels of 2004. 'A beautiful novel: wise, tender and perfectly measured'... Zobraziť viac
One of a series of fiction titles for schools. Okonkwo, a man of the Ibo tribe in Nigeria at the end of the last century... Zobraziť viac
A stunning novel, spanning generations and continents, Ghana Must Go by rising star Taiye Selasi is a tale of family drama and forgiveness, for fans of Zadie Smith and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie... Zobraziť viac
Isherwood’s short, poignant novel is a tender and wistful love story. Celebrated as a masterpiece from its first publication... Guardian This mix of humour and stoicism in the face of pent-up... Zobraziť viac
The bestselling, moving and hugely topical story of one street caught on the brink of the crash... Zobraziť viac
Charles Dickens’s last complete novel and a glorious satire spanning all levels of Victorian society... Zobraziť viac
A landmark new novel from Harper Lee, set two decades after her beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece To Kill a Mockingbird... Zobraziť viac
As a child, Charley Benetto was told by his father, ‘You can be a mama’s boy or a daddy’s boy, but you can’t be both.’ So he chooses his father, only to see him disappear when Charley is on the verge of adolescence... Zobraziť viac
Originally self-published in 1978, Once a Runner captures the essence of competitive running-and of athletic competition in general-and has become one of the most beloved sports novels ever published... Zobraziť viac
Little, BrowAndy, Dag and Claire have been handed a society beyond their means. Twentysomethings, brought up with divorce, Watergate and Three Mile Island, and scarred by the 80s fallout of yuppies, recession... Zobraziť viac
Kink is a groundbreaking anthology of literary short fiction exploring love and desire, BDSM, and interests across the sexual spectrum, edited by lauded writers R.O. Kwon and Garth Greenwel, ... Zobraziť viac
Eliza Acton, despite having never before boiled an egg, became one of the world’s most successful cookery writers, revolutionizing cooking and cookbooks around the world. Her story is fascinating, uplifting and truly inspiring... Zobraziť viac
Barnaby Gailtin has less in life than he once had... Zobraziť viac
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Toni Morrison's "Beloved" is a spellbinding and dazzlingly innovative portrait of a woman haunted by the past... Zobraziť viac
Penguin Books Ltd: Classic storytelling from a bestselling author. Gallico's most famous story, THE SNOW GOOSE, is set in... Zobraziť viac
In a quiet town where not much happens, Maryska, the flamboyant brewer's wife, stands out. She cuts her skirt short so that she can ride her bicycle, her golden hair flying out behind her... Zobraziť viac
Inspired by the author's experiences with his own son, SHTUM is a novel about three generations of a family learning to get along... Zobraziť viac
