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The Guest, a captivating novel by the renowned author Emma Cline, is a must-read for any book enthusiast. Published in 2023 by Random House UK Ltd, this book is a brilliant addition to the literary world. The Guest is a mesmerizing exploration of the human condition, offering a unique perspective that only Emma Cline can provide. This English language book is a testament to Cline's literary prowess and her ability to weave complex narratives that resonate with readers. So, if you're looking for a book that will keep you engrossed from start to finish, The Guest by Emma Cline, published by Random House UK Ltd in 2023, is the perfect choice for you.

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKA TIMES SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEARA SUNDAY TIMES SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR'Powerfully argued... Fascinating and pacy' Sunday Times, Book of the Week'Superbly written... sure to please readers of Yuval Noah Harari or Rutger Bregman' The Times'Full of amazing facts' Observer'The book shines when it brings cutting-edge science to bear' Financial Times'A dizzying range of material' The Economist'A humbling story for humankind' SpectatorChallenges some of the greatest cliches about colonialism... A revelation' SATHNAM SANGHERA'Thrilling and eye-opening' LEWIS DARTNELL'Science and history at its best' MARK HONIGSBAUM'Unpicks everything we thought we knew... Mind blowing' CAL FLYNIn this revelatory book, Dr Jonathan Kennedy argues that germs have shaped humanity at every stage, from the first success of Homo sapiens over the equally intelligent Neanderthals to the fall of Rome and the rise of Islam.How did an Indonesian volcano help cause the Black Death, setting Europe on the road to capitalism? How could 168 men extract the largest ransom in history from an opposing army of eighty thousand? And why did the Industrial Revolution lead to the birth of the modern welfare state?The latest science reveals that infectious diseases are not just something that happens to us, but a fundamental part of who we are. Indeed, the only reason humans don't lay eggs is that a virus long ago inserted itself into our DNA, and there are as many bacteria in your body as there are human cells. We have been thinking about the survival of the fittest all wrong: evolution is not simply about human strength and intelligence, but about how we live and thrive in a world dominated by microbes.By exploring the startling intimacy of our relationship with infectious diseases, Kennedy shows how they have been responsible for some of the seismic revolutions of the past 50,000 years. Provocative and brimming with insight, Pathogenesis transforms our understanding of the human story, revealing how the crisis of a pandemic can offer vital opportunities for change.

The official report and findings of the bipartisan Congressional investigation into the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and Donald Trump's related coup conspiracies to overthrow the election, with an original foreword by attorney and Emmy-winning MSNBC anchor Ari Melber.Only the entire, authoritative House committee report can capture the full range of plots that have been exposed over time, from the violent attack on January 6 to related efforts revealed months after the insurrection. This definitive edition features: • The historic, official text of the House Committee report on the insurrection• New independent analysis of the coup conspiracy by MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber• The definitive accounting of Donald Trump's efforts to end American democracy This is the only edition of the report featuring an additional, original analysis of the coup by a journalist and lawyer at the center of the action -- Melber has interviewed top members of this Committee, Jan. 6 rally planners and other cooperating witnesses, and Trump White House veterans ranging from Steve Bannon to Peter Navarro (now indicted for defying this probe). His report documents how Trump's plots comprise a continuous coup conspiracy -- not a ?riot? that exploded in a ?single day? -- and why that factual prism is vital for accountability, justice, and preventing the next coup attempt.In chilling detail, he shows how that process might have engineered a technical effort to ?override? the election on the floor of Congress?an essential map, and warning, for those who wish to protect democracy. If warnings are ignored and there is no accountability for the plotters at the top, a failed coup may become a training exercise.This report is not only a vital document in modern American history, it can also inform efforts to protect the future of American democracy. As a matter of justice, bipartisanship, and even patriotism, this report will become essential reading for any American determined to defend our democracy.

Desert Star, eng, Michael Connelly, 2023-04-27, Orion Publishing Group

“Fans af Lucinda Riley vil elske denne bog.’– Sunday ExpressDa tyskerne besætter Norditalien under Anden Verdenskrig, ændres livet for altid for den unge kvinde Rosa. Efter en dramatisk hændelse er hun tvunget til at flygte og søge lykken på egen hånd. Rosa er en dygtig syerske, og ved et lykketræf ender hun, hvor hun mindst venter det – i modeverdenen. I Paris kommer hun i praktik hos den nyetablerede designer Christian Dior, og karrieren tager hurtigt fart.  Blandt smukke haute couture-kreationer, funklende smykker og duften af ikoniske parfumer forsøger Rosa at skræddersy et nyt liv, der matcher hendes drømme. Pludselig åbner der sig nye døre og muligheder, og da hun møder sit livs kærlighed, ser alt ud til at gå hendes vej.Men noget tynger Rosa, og snart må hun indse, at hun er nødt til at se fortiden i øjnene …Pressen skriver: “Umulig at lægge fra sig.  Jeg læste den i én køre!”– Jill Mansell“Jeg slugte denne smukt skrevne bog... var fuldstændig opslugt.”– Magazine“En historisk roman, der skiller sig ud.”– Weekly”Jeg var hooked allerede efter få sider og læste bogen ud i én køre. En fremragende debut.”– Historical Novels Society

Olive er en stor ulykkesfugl, mens hendes tvillingsøster, Ami, lever et liv, der er en rom-com værdigt. Og nu skal hun endda holde et overdådigt bryllup.Det er faktisk lidt kvalmende.Det værste er nu, at Ami tvinger hende til at tilbringe hele dagen med forloveren, Olives ærkefjende Ethan. Olive kan ikke udstå ham, men hun trøster sig ved tanken om, at det er overstået i løbet af 24 timer.Ingen havde imidlertid taget højde for faren ved skaldyrsbuffeten, og en slem madforgiftning lægger hele selskabet ned. Alle bortset fra Olive og Ethan, som derfor får tilbudt den ikke-refunderbare, all-inclusive bryllupsrejse til Hawaii.De vil begge gøre alt for at undgå hinanden i paradis, men snart er de viklet ind i et spind af hvide løgne og skal lade som om, de faktisk er nygifte og forelskede til op over begge ører.Selvfølgelig fulgte uheldet Olive hele vejen til Hawaii. ”Siderne flyver afsted ... På en strøm af rom-com-tempo og charme.” – The New York Times Book Review”Klog og hylende morsom med den helt perfekte mængde varme.” – Bestsellerforfatteren Helen Hoang”Denne oprigtige og sjove enemies-to-lovers romance viser, at de bedste ting i livet er all-inclusive, de kan ikke byttes, og så er de ovenikøbet gratis.” – Kirkus Reviews

For første gang nogensinde er Fran Lebowitz' sylespidse essays oversat på dansk. Lebowitz er kritisk overfor mange ting: Voksne mennesker, der står på rulleskøjter, yogamåtter i det offentlige rum, børn der taler fransk og alt moderne teknologi bortset fra hendes fastnettelefon. Hun serverer sine skarpe holdninger i rappe replikker, som er evigt underholdende, selv her 40 års tid efter den oprindelige udgivelse.Forfatteren er blevet et levende ikon som står i stærk kontrast til den digitaliserede selvrealiseringskultur,der hersker i vores tid.Fran Lebowitz har udgivet to essaysamlinger: Social Studies og Metropolitan Life, som er samlet i dette værk.

The steamy and addictive workplace-enemies-to-lovers, When-Harry-Met-Sally-inspired romance from bestselling author Meghan Quinn'JP IS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE' 5***** Reader Review'OBSESSED' 5***** Reader Review'A HOT, SWEET AND HILARIOUS ENEMIES TO LOVERS ROMANCE' 5***** Reader Review_______Am I in love with JP Cane?Ha! He certainly thinks so . . .He's annoyingly loud, obnoxiously handsome, and having watched When Harry Met Sally is convinced that men and women can't just be friends.So when we have to fly to San Francisco for work and stay in the same penthouse, I'm happy to prove him wrong.Yet with his continuous flirting and his polished good looks, I'm soon finding it hard to sleep at night.But guess who can control herself? This girl.Because if there is one thing I know for certain, it's that JP Cane is wrong.Men and women CAN just be friends and we are SO not meant to be . . ._______Full of simmering sexual tension, how long will Kelsey and JP Cane resist the chemistry between them?'Once again, I was laughing out loud through this entire book!' Elle's Book Blog'In true Meghan Quinn style, this story was an easy read with steamy scenes. Steamy is not even a strong enough word. These scenes were panty-melting hot and I love each one of them...So Not Meant to Be made me blush, smile, laugh, and lose myself in the story' A Soccer Mom's Book Blog'So Not Meant To Be can be read as a standalone, but if you haven't read A Not So Meet Cute I highly recommend binging the two books. You won't regret it' A Novel GlimpsePraise for Meghan Quinn'I can't get enough of her writing. Her books are my romantic comedy happy place' A Novel Glimpse'Meghan is an absolute QUEEN when it comes to writing stories that are not only funny but have a lot of heart in them too' Elle's Book BlogMeghan Quinn, USA Today bestselling author, April 2024

"The Roaring Twenties -- the Jazz Age -- has been characterized as a time of Gatsby frivolity. But it was also the height of the uniquely American hate group, the Ku Klux Klan. Their domain was not the old Confederacy, but the Heartland and the West. They hated Blacks, Jews, Catholics and immigrants in equal measure, and took radical steps to keep these people from the American promise. And the man who set in motion their takeover of great swaths of America was a charismatic charlatan named D.C. Stephenson. Stephenson was a magnetic presence whose life story changed with every telling. Within two years of his arrival in Indiana, he'd become the Grand Dragon of the state and and the architect of the strategy that brought the group out of the shadows - their message endorsed from the pulpits of local churches, spread at family picnics and town celebrations. Judges, prosecutors, ministers, governors and senators across the country all proudly proclaimed their membership. But at the peak of his influence, it was a seemingly powerless woman - Madge Oberholtzer - who would reveal his secret cruelties, and whose deathbed testimony finally brought the Klan to their knees."--

Efterårets store amerikanske roman er en uforglemmelig fortælling baseret på virkelige hændelser om splittelse, kunstneriske sjæle, kærlighed og et gådefuldt maleri i sydstaternes USA.North Carolina, 2018: Morgan Christophers liv og drømme er knust. Hun sidder fængslet for en forbrydelse, hun ikke har begået – lige indtil en mystisk besøgende giver hende et jobtilbud, der kan sætte hende fri: Hun skal restaurere et gammelt og glemt vægmaleri. Men efterhånden som restaureringen af maleriet skrider frem, og det ene uhyggelige motiv efter det andet åbenbares, begynder Morgan at ane uråd. Hvilke hemmeligheder gemmer landsbyen på, og hvorfor forsvandt den kvindelige kunstner dengang sporløst?North Carolina, 1940: Kunstneren Anna Dale har desperat brug for arbejde. Da hun vinder en stor konkurrence om at male et vægmaleri i posthuset i Edenton, North Carolina, takker hun derfor straks ja. Men hverdagen i den lille sydstatsby er langt fra idel lykke, og snart hvirvles Anna ind i sydstatslivet, hvor fordomme stikker dybt, blod er tykkere end vand, og prisen for at være anderledes kan ende med mord.Maleriets hemmelighed er gribende roman om to kvinder, der på tværs af tid må trodse modgang og uretfærdighed for at finde deres egen vej i livet.

Lonely Planet's Experience California travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Bike, boat, swim and ski at Lake Tahoe, take an iconic drive on Route 66, scout mural masterpieces in San Francisco - using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip.

Hvad nu hvis? Dette spørgsmål sender en kvinde på en eventyrlig rejse igennem USA for at gense de mænd, hun engang elskede, men lod gå.Den berømte fotograf, Madison Allen, er ved at gennemgå sine personlige minder og papirer i sit eksklusive hus på Manhattan, da hun falder ned fra en stige. Et uheld der efterlader hende med mere end en brækket ankel - det forandrer hendes liv.Pludselig er Madisons travle dagligdag sat på pause, og efter et voldsomt skænderi med sin datter står hun i en sjælden livskrise. Med foden i gips og nøglerne til en lejet SUV kaster hun sig ud i et roadtrip gennem landet for at besvare spørgsmål om de tre mænd hun elskede, men aldrig giftede sig med, i de hårde år efter hun blev ladt alene med sine tre børn. Hun må vide, om de valg hun traf dengang, var de rigtige. Én ting er sikkert - før hun kan forestille sig en fremtid, må hun konfrontere sin fortid

Memorial er et nærstudie af familie og kærlighed i alle dens former. En roman om fædre og sønner, intimitet og maskulinitet i det 21. århundrede fra en af de mest spændende nye stemmer i amerikansk litteratur. Benson og Mike er midt i tyverne og bor sammen i Houston. Mike er kok med japansk baggrund, Benson er sort og arbejder i en daginstitution. De har været sammen i nogle år, men står ved et vadested i deres forhold. Bedre bliver det ikke, da Mike finder ud af, at hans far, som forlod familien for mange år siden, er døende, og han beslutter sig for at tage til Osaka. Samtidig melder Mikes mor sin ankomst fra Japan, og Benson lades alene tilbage med Mikes kølige mor, Mitsuko, som han aldrig før har mødt. Romanen fortælles fra skiftevis Benson og Mikes perspektiv. I takt med, at Benson og Mike opdager nye sandheder om sig selv og deres familier, må de begge tage deres forestillinger om kærlighed og tilhørsforhold op til revision.

Papirslottet er en fortælling om hemmeligheder, kærlighed og løgne.Det er en dejlig sommermorgen på Cape Cod. Elle Bishop, lykkeligt gift med Peter og mor til tre, vågner på familiens sommersted Papirslottet. Her har hun tilbragt alle somre i sit liv: som barn, som ung og sammen med sin egen familie. Men denne morgen er anderledes. Aftenen før sneg Elle sig ud sammen med barndomsvennen Jonas og havde sex, mens deres intetanende familier opholdt sig indenfor. I løbet af det næste døgn må Elle træffe en stor og livsændrende beslutning: Skal hun blive hos Peter, som hun elsker, eller skal hun starte et nyt liv med Jonas, som var hendes første store kærlighed? Som ung var hun sikker på, at de en dag ville gifte sig, men en tragisk hændelse forandrede alt.Papirslottet er en fascinerende historie om en kvindes liv og svære valg.

A dedicated CIA agent becomes an unexpected ally to a woman haunted by the kidnapping of her family, in Suspects, a thrilling novel from international number one bestselling author Danielle Steel.Theodora Morgan is fashion royalty. Founder of a wildly popular online shopping service, she is one of the most successful businesswomen in the world, although she prefers to keep a low profile, especially in recent months. It was a year ago when the unthinkable struck her family: her husband, industry mogul Matthieu Pasquier, and their son were kidnapped and held for ransom - a nightmare that ended in tragedy.The case has gone cold, despite evidence linking the crime to Matthieu's foreign competitors. Theo has reluctantly gone back to work running her company. On the flight to a launch party for one of her highly anticipated pop-up shops in New York City, she crosses paths with high-society 'networkist' Pierre de Vaumont. Theo politely invites him to her event -unaware that Pierre has been flagged by the CIA.Senior supervising CIA operative Mike Andrews investigates Pierre's suspicious foreign contacts and clears him to enter the country, but when he realizes that Theodora Morgan is on the same flight, he becomes concerned for her safety. Posing as a lawyer, Mike begins a covert mission - starting with Theo's opening party. When Mike and Theo meet, their connection is instant, but Theo is completely unaware of Mike's true objective or identity . . . or that the life she is rebuilding is in grave danger.

The birthplace of the blues, the cradle of country music, and the home of the Smokies: get to know the Volunteer State with Moon Tennessee. Inside you'll find:Strategic, flexible itineraries, from a long weekend in Nashville to a Great Smokies road trip, plus day trips from Memphis and NashvilleThe best local flavors: Dig in to fiery hot chicken and authentic Southern barbecue or sip on samples at the Jack Daniels Distillery Can't-miss music: Catch a performance on the Grand Ole Opry stage or follow in the footsteps of the King at Graceland. Two-step with the locals at a beloved honky-tonk, listen to the strums of bluegrass, or tour studios where legends like Johnny Cash recorded their hits Outdoor adventures: Go whitewater rafting in Cherokee National Forest, hike to rushing waterfalls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or spot wild bison in the Land Between the Lakes Expert advice from local Nashvillian Margaret Littman on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from secluded campgrounds to historic inns Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Accurate, up-to-date information on the landscape, wildlife, and history of Tennessee Experience the best of Tennessee with Moon. Hitting the road? Check out Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Texas, 1943. Eva har altid drømt om at flyve, og med nazisternes hærgen i Europa, får de kvindelige piloter endelig en chance. Kvinderne danner stærke bånd, og med luft under vingerne og en mand, hun elsker, at vende tilbage til, er hver tur i luften en drøm, indtil det hele styrter i grus – og Evas fly styrter ned. Eva vågner, men hendes minder om uheldet er borte.Los Angeles, 1977. Eva er en helt almindelig husmor, gift med sit livs kærlighed og med en familie at være stolt af. Alligevel hjemsøges hun stadig af den nat for over 30 år siden, og en ulykke, hun ikke kan huske. Hvorfor har hendes søster-piloter aldrig svaret på hendes breve? Har hun gjort noget, der var så utilgiveligt, at alle hendes gamle venner brød med hende? Og hvad skete der i virkeligheden, den nat hendes fly forulykkede?Ella Carey har udgivet en lang række bestsellere, og hendes bøger er oversat til mange sprog. Hendes romaner tager ofte udgangspunkt i virkelige hændelser eller i historiske begivenheder.

Rafe har svært ved at acceptere, at han både var fuld første gang, han havde sex, og at det var med en kvinde, han ikke elsker. Men det er svært at sige højt, for selvom hans nabo Bella er fantastisk, så har hun gjort det krystalklart, at hun ikke er interesseret i forhold og følelser.Bella er kendt på campus for at have selvtillid nok til ti personer. Som trænerassistent for ishockeyholdet er hun vant til at fortælle fyrene, hvor skabet skal stå, og der skal mere end et sødt smil til at bringe hende ud af fatning … selvom det unægteligt ville være nemmere at være cool, hvis Rafe ikke opførte sig så akavet efter deres spontane – faktisk ret dejlige – nat sammen.Den uudtalte løsning bliver at ignorere hinanden, men Rafe kan ikke se passivt til, da Bella falder i unåde hos en mandschauvinistisk studenterforening og virkelig har brug for en ven. Bella lover sig selv, at hun er færdig med umodne mænd, men venskabet afslører nye sider af Rafe. Måske er han slet ikke så barnlig, som hun troede?Sandhedens time er fjerde, selvstændige bog i den romantiske Ivy Years-serie om livet på et amerikansk Ivy League-college med alle de nye mennesker, sjove oplevelser og livsændrende følelser, som hører til. “Min ultimative New Adult-yndlingsserie!” – Elle Kennedy“Endnu en fantastisk læseoplevelse! Sarina Bowen har skabt nogle helt unikke historier i Ivy Years-serien med perfekt velafrundede karakterer, der ikke er, eller lever et liv, som alle andre.” – Escapist Book Blog”Bragende godt. Her er young adult i verdensklasse." – Lektørudtalelse på Et afgørende øjeblik”Hjerteskærende roman … som alligevel formår at være både romantisk og hjertevarm.” – Lektørudtalelse på Et år med hemmeligheder