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THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, from the writer who knew her family best'Compelling . . . Fascinating' DAILY MAIL'The writer who got closest to the human truth about our long-serving senior royals' THE TIMES'The book overflows with nuggets of insider knowledge' TELEGRAPHPaints a unique picture of the remarkable woman who reigned for seven decades. Fascinating insights' HELLO!__________Gyles Brandreth first met the Queen in 1968, when he was twenty.Over the next fifty years he met her many times, both at public and at private events. Through his friendship with the Duke of Edinburgh, he was given privileged access to Elizabeth II.He kept a record of all those encounters, and his conversations with the Queen over the years, his meetings with her family and friends, and his observations of her at close quarters are what make this very personal account of her extraordinary life uniquely fascinating.From her childhood in the 1920s to the era of Harry and Meghan in the 2020s, from her war years at Windsor Castle to her death at Balmoral, this is both a record of a tumultuous century of royal history and a truly intimate portrait of a remarkable woman.__________Praise for Gyles Brandreth's bestselling royal writing:'Beautifully written book. I have read many other books about Philip but this is the best' DAILY EXPRESS'Brilliant, totally inspiring . . . It's a joy to read a book that comes from a perspective of fondness' KIRSTIE ALLSOPP, THE TIMES'As a sparkling celebration of Prince Philip, the book will be hard to beat' TELEGRAPH'So readable and refreshing even after the millions of words that have been written about Prince Philip in the past couple of weeks' THE TIMES 'Brilliant . . . There is so much in this book you won't find anywhere else' LORRAINE

Søstrene Rebecca og Delphine driver sammen det smukke hotel Villa Sésame – et populært sted at holde små intime bryllupper på den funklende franske riviera. Den vidunderlige udsigt over det azurblå middelhav danner den perfekte ramme for at skabe minder og gøre drømme til virkelighed.Men da Delphine pludselig meddeler, at hun gerne vil noget andet, er Rebecca bange for, hvad fremtiden vil bringe. For er hun overhovedet i stand til at drive Villa Sésame uden sin elskede søster?I forbindelse med et bryllup på hotellet ankommer en særlig gæst, der for alvor vender op og ned på Rebecas tilværelse, og hun er nødt til at stille sig selv spørgsmålet, hvad der nu skal ske.Pressen skrev om Den franske villa og Vores sommer i Provence:»Bohnet skriver skønne romaner, der emmer af varme og sommerstemning. Et skønt og varmt persongalleri.«– Bogblogger.dk”Rigtig hyggelig bog om at finde nye retninger i livet, ny kærlighed og nye venskaber.”– Bøgerne i mit liv”En skøn og varm feriebog.” – Bogblogger.dk”Denne roman er fuld af sorg, uforløst kærlighed, familieintriger, hemmeligheder og altomvæltende overraskelser. Helt klart guf til en, der elsker virkelig god feelgood-sommerlæsning.”– giz-blog.dk”Varme og velvære til alle, der kan lide feelgood-bøger.”– Lektørudtalelse

Felicia har fuld fart på karrieren. Efter økonomistudiet blev hun udvalgt til et internationalt talentprogram, og hun står allerede med et ben ude af Danmark. Derfor er det ubelejligt, at den mystiske mand, hun tog med hjem fra den årlige julefrokost, viser sig at være både sød og svær at glemme. Så svær, at hun er nødt til at se ham igen – også selvom timingen ikke kunne være værre. Deres kemi er noget helt særligt, men jo mere tid de tilbringer sammen, desto mere føles det, som om han skjuler noget …Som enkemand og far til to følger Claes’ hverdag et nøje planlagt skema fyldt med savn, arbejde og vasketøj. Der er ikke plads til at falde for nogen og slet ikke Felicia, der snart skal rejse. For selv hvis han var klar til at komme videre, vil hun så kunne acceptere, at den bekymringsløse fyr, hun mødte til julefrokosten, har en familie, en masse forpligtelser og en tragisk fortid?Vild i varmen er en hjertevarm fortælling om modsætninger, der mødes, og om at overvinde udfordringer – særligt de indre. Bogen er anden, fritstående bog i L. Shermans Forført i Aarhus-serie.

Der kommer mere end bare vin på bordet ...Max Nyström er en velrenommeret madanmelder, men ingen ved, at han lige er blevet fyret og nu bor i sin mosters lille atelier i Stockholm. En aften i lejligheden finder han en gammel, håndskrevet kogebog, som vækker Max’ nysgerrighed. Den viser sig at være skrevet af hans mor – hende, der forsvandt sporløst for over tredive år siden.I slutningen af 80’erne forlader den unge Kicki Nyström den lille by Västervik til fordel for kaotiske og glamourøse Stockholm. Hun drømmer om at lave lækker mad og får job på byens mest berømte og berygtede restaurant. Men lykken er kort, da hendes nye liv hurtigt tager en uventet drejning …Den glemte kogebog er en udsøgt feel good-roman om familiehemmeligheder, udsøgte opskrifter og nye chancer. Om Solskin og parmesan”Skøn bog til solvarme dage …” – Julies Bogblog”Én af de allerskønneste feel-good romaner denne sommer i forfriskende svenske omgivelser.” – Mette Bach Lindgaard, Bogblogger.dk

Millies kærlighedsliv er mildt sagt noget rod …Millie burde aldrig være endt i seng med sin bedste ven, Reid. Og hun burde helt sikkert have fortalt ham, at det var hende, der gemte sig bag alter egoet ”Catherine”, da de matchede på det anonyme datingsite et par dage efter.I stedet fortsætter Millie sin onlineflirt i håbet om, at Reid selv regner ud, hvem hun er. I virkeligheden burde Millie nok bare indrømme, hvad hun føler for ham. Især fordi det slår gnister, hver gang de ses. Men det er svært, når man risikerer at miste sin bedste ven.Og nu hvor Reid er ved at få følelser for ”Catherine”, er Millie blevet sin egen værste fjende. Pressen skriver:”Frisk og sprudlende.” – Publishers Weekly”Denne sjove, sexede og spændende bog kommer med en advarsel: Hold dine venner tætte, og deres profiler endnu tættere.” – Kirkus Reviews”Christina Lauren rammer aldrig ved siden af.” – Bookish”Christina Laurens unikke stemme er både hylende morsom og hjertevarm, og det gør, at man læser med glæde.” – Entertainment Weekly

Despite repeated warnings from the White House, Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 shocked the world. Why did Putin start the war-and why has it unfolded in previously unimaginable ways? Ukrainians have resisted a superior military; the West has united, while Russia grows increasingly isolated.Serhii Plokhy, a leading historian of Ukraine and the Cold War, offers a definitive account of this conflict, its origins, course, and the already apparent and possible future consequences. Though the current war began eight years before the all-out assault-on February 27, 2014, when Russian armed forces seized the building of the Crimean parliament-the roots of this conflict can be traced back even earlier, to post-Soviet tensions and imperial collapse in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Providing a broad historical context and an examination of Ukraine and Russia's ideas and cultures, as well as domestic and international politics, Plokhy reveals that while this new Cold War was not inevitable, it was predictable.Ukraine, Plokhy argues, has remained central to Russia's idea of itself even as Ukrainians have followed a radically different path. In a new international environment defined by the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the disintegration of the post-Cold War international order, and a resurgence of populist nationalism, Ukraine is now more than ever the most volatile fault line between authoritarianism and democratic Europe.

Der er intet hemmeligt, som ikke skal åbenbares, og intet skjult, som ikke skal blive kendt.Lukasevangeliet kap. 12 vers 2-3 Velkommen til Chapel Croft. Her blev otte protestantiske martyrer brændt på bålet for 500 år siden. For 30 år siden forsvandt to teenagepiger ud i den blå luft. Og for blot to måneder siden begik den lokale præst selvmord.Præsten Jack Brooks ankommer til landsbyen med håbet om en ny begyndelse og en fredfyldt tilværelse sammen med sin fjortenårige datter. I stedet bliver hun mødt af en by, med en århundreder lang historie præget af blodsudgydelser og dystre hemmeligheder.Da Jack og hendes datter begynder at se ildevarslende syner, og rituelle pindedukker begynder at dukke op på deres dørtrin, bliver det klart, at byens blodige fortid stadig spøger. Jack kan ikke undgå at blive viklet ind i de ældgamle mysterier og snart må hun tilmed kæmpe for sin og sin datters overlevelse. Der er nemlig ikke ufarligt at søge sandheden i Chapel Croft, hvor alle har noget at skjule.Brændende piger er en intens og urovækkende thriller om fatale fortielser, og hvad der sker, når sandheden kommer frem om ældgamle hemmeligheder.

RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'I couldn't put it down. . . an important book, raw and simple enough that you can't help but feel it deeply' James Rebanks, author of The Shepherd's LifeTalented and ambitious, Monica Potts and her best friend, Darci, were both determined to make something of themselves. How did their lives turn out so different? Growing up gifted and working-class in the foothills of the Ozarks, Monica and Darci became fast friends. Bonding over a shared love of learning, they pored over the giant map in their classroom, tracing their fingers over the world that awaited them, vowing to escape their broken town. In the end, Monica left Clinton for university and fulfilled her dreams. Darci, along with many in their circle of friends, did not. Years later, working as a journalist covering poverty, Monica discovers what she already intuitively knew about the women in Arkansas. Their life expectancy had steeply declined -- the sharpest such fall in a century. As she returns to Clinton to report the story, she reconnects with Darci, and finds that her once talented and ambitious best friend is now a statistic: a single mother of two, addicted to meth, jobless and nearly homeless. Deeply aware that Darci's fate could have been hers, she retraces the moments in each of their lives that led such similar women toward such different destinies. Why did Monica make it out while Darci became ensnared in a cycle of poverty and opioid abuse? Gripping and unforgettable, The Forgotten Girls is a story of friendship and lost promise in 21st century America.

A landmark book documenting the first-ever art amusement park - launched in 1987 in Hamburg, Germany - in anticipation of its global reintroduction In the late 1980s, more than 30 of the era's most acclaimed artists - including Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, Salvador Dalí, and Keith Haring - designed unique and fully operational fairground attractions specifically for the original park, including rides, interactive sculptures, games, performances, and music. Each artist's contribution is documented in photographs that show the artist at work, with details of the artworks, and showing the art in the context of the exhibition. Giving access to rare artworks that have not been widely viewed in 35 years, and accompanying the relaunch of Luna Luna in 2023, this book is being published for the first time in English with an updated preface.

The only comprehensive book on the fascinating life and work of the celebrated architectural designer, John Pawson This visual biography brings together John Pawson's architecture, life, clients, travel, photography, design, books, and ideas. Written by Deyan Sudjic, an architectural historian and long-time friend, it explores the full scope of Pawson's life, from his Yorkshire upbringing and time spent in Japan to the fashion years and the influence of art, and provides a thoughtful and intimate insight into his life, inspirations, and work. It features wonderfully engaging stories and anecdotes about Pawson's work with such clients as Bruce Chatwin, Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, Shiro Kuramata, Martha Stewart, and many more. The book features documents, photography and ephemera, including never-seen-before images from Pawson's personal and professional archives - richly illustrated, this is the ultimate book on John Pawson.

Over 100 global artists working with collage, as chosen by a team of art experts - an indispensable who's who of the most exciting and innovative names working in the medium Collage is an artistic language comprising found images, fragmentary forms, and unexpected juxtapositions. While it first gained status as high art in the early twentieth century, the past decade has seen a fresh explosion of artists using this dynamic and experimental approach to image making. Organised in an A-Z sequence by artist, the book features both well-known collagists including Njideka Akunyili Crosby; Ellen Gallagher; Peter Kennard; Linder, Christian Marclay; Wangechi Mutu; Deborah Roberts; Martha Rosler; and Mickalene Thomas, and a plethora of lesser-known names deserving of greater attention. Taking a broad definition - from analog cut-and-paste compositions and photomontages to digital composed imagery and animations -  Vitamin C+  showcases 108 living artists who employ collage as a central part of their visual-art practice, as selected by 69 leading experts, including museum directors, curators, critics, and collectors. The survey also features an engaging and informative introduction by Yuval Etgar, an internationally renowned expert in the area. The 69 expert nominators include: Cecilia Alemani; Iwona Blazwick; David Campany; Raphael Chikukwa; Patrick Elliott; Max Hollein; Hettie Judah; Christine Macel; Roxana Marcoci; Duro Olowu; Scott Rothkopf; Russell Tovey; Zoe Whitley; and Heidi Zuckerman. Artists include: Njideka Akunyili Crosby; Kader Attia; Adam Broomberg; Sara Cwynar; Moyna Flannigan; Ellen Gallagher; Lauren Halsey; Lyle Ashton Harris; Thomas Hirschhorn; Peter Kennard; Justine Kurland; Linder; Christian Marclay; Wangechi Mutu; Frida Orupabo; Heather Philipson; Tabita Rezaire; Deborah Roberts; Martha Rosler; Dee Shapiro; Eva Stenram; John Stezaker; Mickalene Thomas; Kara Walker; and Billie Zangewa.

The Things We Leave Unfinished is a captivating novel written by the talented author, Rebecca Yarros. Published by Transworld Publ. Ltd UK on November 24, 2022, this book is a must-read for all book lovers. The narrative unfolds a mesmerizing story that keeps the reader hooked till the very end. Yarros, known for her unique storytelling style, has once again outdone herself in this latest offering. The genre of the book is a mix of mystery, romance, and drama, making it an engaging read for a wide range of audiences. The Things We Leave Unfinished is a testament to Yarros's literary prowess and is sure to leave a lasting impression on its readers. So, don't miss out on this literary gem from Transworld Publ. Ltd UK.

”Folk som os … vi er nødt til at være de bedste. Vi starter i minus, når andre starter i nul.Maria elsker at danse. Men da hun opdager, at andre er mere optaget af hendes krop end hendes danseevner, begynder hendes selvtillid at smuldre. Heldigvis bliver hun udvalgt til en eksklusiv danse-camp i sommerferien. Nu har hun chancen for at vise, hvad hun duer til … hvis bare hun vinder.DANS, DIBS & DRAMA er andet bind i DET FEDE LIV – en serie om at føle, at verden ikke har plads til én, men også om håb, selvkærlighed og om at lære at lytte til sin egen stemme.

Kat og hendes mor er vampyrer, men lever i skjul blandt mennesker, og overlever kun næsten på gammel, dårlig Hema - en kunstig erstatning for menneskeblod. Kat drømmer om at leve blandt andre vampyrer, hvor hun ikke skal skjule, hvem hun er. Og den drøm, kan måske gå i opfyldelse på den ekslusive vampyrskole, Harcote. Taylor er født ind i en rig, dannet vampyrfamilie, og går naturligivs på Harcote Highschool. Men Taylor føler sig fanget i den gammeldags, konservative måde at se på vampyrer og mennesker. På Harcote møder Taylor og Kat hinanden - igen. De var nemlig engang bedste venner, men det endte mildest talt forfærdeligt. Nu bliver de dog tvunget til at arbejde sammen, for at forhindre onde kræfter i at blusse op indefra.

”MYSTERIER, ROMANTIK OG ET GODT PLOT GÅR OP I EN HØJERE ENHED”– The New York Journal of BooksLucy Kincaid har netop mistet sin mor og er tynget af sorg. Hun kender ikke sin far, og hendes mors fortid er også et mysterium. Faktisk er hele Lucys familiehistorie omgærdet af mystik, og hun føler sig rodløs i livet. Så da hun pludselig står til at arve et hus i Virginia efter en person, hun aldrig før har hørt om, pakker hun bilen og hunden og drager af sted i håb om at få svar på nogle af de mange ubesvarede spørgsmål om sin families fortid.Huset viser sig at være en statelig ejendom, men hvorfor er Lucy indsat som arving? Og hvem er den flotte fremmede, som tilsyneladende har en tilknytning til stedet? Efterhånden som Lucy graver i fortidens mange lag, løftes sløret for familiens mange hemmeligheder, og det går op for hende, at ejendommen måske rummer nøglen til ikke blot hendes fortid, men også hendes fremtid …Mindernes hus er en gribende roman i flere tidsspor om familiehemmeligheder, forsoning og ikke mindst kærlighed.

PAPE – HELE VEJEN er et portræt af manden, der vendte den årelange konservative nedgang og i dag kan kalde sig Danmarks mest populære partileder. Vi følger Søren Pape Poulsen fra opvæksten i Midtjylland med politisk vækkelse omkring kaffebordet til tiden som borgmester i Viborg og sidenhen konservativ leder, justitsminister – og statsministerkandidat.Vi får også historien om interne fejder i Det Konservative Folkeparti, om politisk magtspil i Viborg såvel som på Christiansborg og om den tumultariske tid op til Papes formandskab for et parti i krise. Samtidig udfoldes sider af Søren Papes personlige liv, ikke mindst hvordan den adopterede landmandssøn fra Vejerslev kom ud af skabet og blev den første officielle homoseksuelle partileder i Danmark. I PAPE – HELE VEJEN får vi for første gang den samlede fortælling om en folkekær partiformand, men også om en politiker, der har grebet magten, når muligheden har budt sig.Bogen er skrevet af journalisterne Mads Brandsen og Johs Lynge og er først og fremmest baseret på en lang række samtaler med Søren Pape samt med hans familie, venner, politiske kolleger og samarbejdspartnere.

The story of a life. The story of the year.'Lessons shows [McEwan] at the very peak of his powers. He has written his masterpiece' Daily TelegraphWhen the world is still counting the cost of the Second World War and the Iron Curtain has descended, young Roland Baines's life is turned upside down. Stranded at boarding school, his vulnerability attracts his piano teacher, Miriam Cornell, leaving scars as well as a memory of love that will never fade.Twenty-five years later Roland's wife mysteriously vanishes, and he is left alone with their baby son. Her disappearance sparks of journey of discovery that will continue for decades, as Roland confronts the reality of his rootless existence and attempts to embrace the uncertainty - and freedom - of his future.'Ian McEwan is a masterful storyteller' Elif Shafak'A beautiful book about love, loss and regret' Observer'Luminous, beautifully written... about lives imperfectly lived' Vogue'A whole, unruly life between the covers of a single book: a literary feat' Spectator'A tour de force... A single life is silhouetted against global happenings' Sunday Times* A Book of the Year for The Times, Sunday Times, Financial Times, Spectator, New Statesman, Washington Post, Vogue and New Yorker *

Immerse yourself in 'A Secret Garden Affair', a captivating novel by renowned author Erica James. This masterpiece, published in 2023, unravels a tale that beautifully intertwines the complexities of life and the simplicity of nature. Erica James, known for her compelling storytelling, once again transports readers into a world that is as enchanting as it is relatable. The genre of this book is a delightful blend of drama and romance, making it a perfect read for those who appreciate profound narratives that resonate with real-life experiences. Published by HarperCollins Publishers, one of the world's foremost publishing companies, 'A Secret Garden Affair' is a testimony to the unwavering quality and captivating storytelling that the publisher is known for. Dive into this engrossing read and let 'A Secret Garden Affair' take you on an unforgettable journey.

John le Carré was a defining writer of his time. This enthralling collection letters - written to readers, publishers, film-makers and actors, politicians and public figures - reveals the playfully intelligent and unfailingly eloquent man behind the penname._____'The symbiosis of author and editor, father and son, has resulted in a brilliant book, le Carré's final masterpiece' 5*, Jake Kerridge, Sunday Telegraph_____A Private Spy spans seven decades and chronicles not only le Carré's own life but the turbulent times to which he was witness. Beginning with his 1940s childhood, it includes accounts of his National Service and his time at Oxford, and his days teaching the 'chinless, pointy-nosed gooseberry-eyed British lords' at Eton. It describes his entry into MI5 and the rise of the Iron Curtain, and the flowering of his career as a novelist in reaction to the building of the Berlin Wall. Through his letters we travel with him from the Second World War period to the immediate moment in which we live. We find le Carré writing to Sir Alec Guinness to persuade him to take on the role of George Smiley, and later arguing the immorality of the War on Terror with the chief of the German internal security service. What emerges is a portrait not only of the writer, or of the global intellectual, but, in his own words, of the very private, very passionate and very real man behind the name._____Includes letters to:John BanvilleWilliam BurroughsJohn CheeverStephen FryGraham GreeneSir Alec GuinnessHugh LaurieBen MacintyreIan McEwanGary OldmanPhilip RothPhilippe SandsSir Tom StoppardMargaret ThatcherAnd more...

Jamie tænker ikke på andet end fodbold. Han er lige startet på Kingfield School og nu gælder det om at komme på skolens 1. hold. Men selvom han har masser af talent bliver han bænket, hvilket han ikke kan forstå. Men så sker der to ting, der ændre hans syn på fodbold og livet: Han arver en træningsmanual af sin bedsetfar, fyldt med tips og tricks til at forbedre sit spil og han møder en pige. Serien om Jamie Johnson er udprægede fodboldbøger, med fokus på det der sker på banen, Men bøgerne fortæller også historien om, hvor svært det kan være at afstemme sine egne ambitioner og forventniger med sig selv, sin familie og sine venner. En fantastisk fodboldserie til fodboldgale piger og drenge.