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Boystown (eng. The Great Believers) er en prisvindende og anmelderrost roman om venskab, kærlighed og tab under 80'ernes AIDS-epidemi i USA.Yale Tishman har en strålende karriere i Chicagos kunstverden, men omkring ham begynder AIDS-epidemien at tage til i styrke. En efter en bliver hans venner syge og dør, og efter hans ven Nicos begravelse kommer sygdommen helt tæt på Yale. Tredive år senere søger Nicos lillesøster, Fiona, efter sin datter i Paris. Her bliver hun konfronteret med de katastrofale følger, sygdommen fik for hendes eget liv. Yales og Fionas historier væves ind i hinanden og skildrer sygdommens rasen, den moderne verdens kaos og de menneskelige omkostninger epidemien havde for dem begge.Romanen var bl.a. finalist til Pulitzer-prisen og National Book Award og vinder af Carnegie-medaljen."Medrivende og menneskelig (...) En pageturner om sygdom og dødelighed." New York Times"Makkai skriver tankefuldt og sikkert om betydningen af erindring og eftermæle og den smerte, der følger med at overleve." The Guardian

Fremtidens verden er inddelt i fem faktioner. Dit tilhørsforhold dikterer dit liv. Tris har fravalgt sin familie og sluttet sig til Skytsenglene. Men da der udbryder krig mellem faktionerne, og hendes nærmeste bliver dræbt, styrter hendes verden i grus.Som "divergent" bærer hun samtidig på en grusom hemmelighed. Hvis hun skal redde verden, må hun igen gøre sig fri. Også selvom det betyder, at hun må sige farvel til den, hun elsker allermest."Oprøreren" er anden bog i bestsellertrilogien "Divergent". Bøgerne er oversat til 44 sprog og er solgt i over 12 millioner eksemplarer.Divergent-trilogien er 23-årige Veronica Roths debut som forfatter. "Afvigeren" blev valgt som "Favourite Book 2011" på verdens største brugeranmeldelsessite, Goodreads.com, og er allerede en New York Times-bestseller."Til alle, der elskede The Hunger Games." Publishers Weekly

Hvad er sandheden værd? Kan man overhovedet sætte en pris på den? Tris og Four finder ud af, at hele deres liv og virkelighed har været baseret på en løgn.Deres verden er vendt på hovedet, og de må begge gøre op med sig selv, om de har troen på, at den kan rettes igen. Og ikke mindst om det vil være prisen værd."Fornyeren" er tredje og sidste bog i bestsellertrilogien "Divergent". Bøgerne er oversat til 44 sprog og er solgt i over 12 millioner eksemplarer.Divergent-trilogien er 23-årige Veronica Roths debut som forfatter. "Afvigeren" blev valgt som "Favourite Book 2011" på verdens største brugeranmeldelsessite, Goodreads.com, og er allerede en New York Times-bestseller."Til alle, der elskede The Hunger Games." Publishers Weekly

Tris lever i en postapokalyptisk verden, hvor samfundet er inddelt i fem faktioner. Som 16-årig skal hun vælge, hvor hun hører til. Hendes valg vil diktere hendes venner, hendes idealer, hendes tilværelse. Det er et valg for livet. I sjældne tilfælde er der nogen, som falder uden for kategori. Hun afviger. Hendes liv er i fare. "Afvigeren" er første bog i Divergent-serien og er 23-årige Veronica Roths debut som forfatter. Den blev valgt som "Favourite Book 2011" på verdens største brugeranmeldelsessite, Goodreads.com, og er allerede en New York Times-bestseller. SÆRPRODUKTION

Fremtidens verden er inddelt i fem faktioner. Dit tilhørsforhold dikterer dit liv. Tris har fravalgt sin familie og sluttet sig til Skytsenglene. Men da der udbryder krig mellem faktionerne, og hendes nærmeste bliver dræbt, styrter hendes verden i grus.Som "divergent" bærer hun samtidig på en grusom hemmelighed. Hvis hun skal redde verden, må hun igen gøre sig fri. Også selvom det betyder, at hun må sige farvel til den, hun elsker allermest."Oprøreren" er anden bog i Divergent- trilogien. Første bog ("Afvigeren") var Veronica Roths debut som forfatter. Serien er oversat til 44 sprog og solgt i mere en 30 mio. eksemplarer.

Hvad er sandheden værd? Kan man overhovedet sætte en pris på den? Tris og Four finder ud af, at hele deres liv og virkelighed har været baseret på en løgn. Deres verden er vendt på hovedet, og de må begge gøre op med sig selv, om de har troen på, at den kan rettes igen. Og ikke mindst om det vil være prisen værd."Fornyeren" er tredje bog i bestsellertrilogien "Divergent".Bøgerne er oversat til 44 sprog og er solgt i over 30 millioner eksemplarer.Filmen har dansk biografpremiere 16. marts 2016

Tris lever i en postapokalyptisk verden, hvor samfundet er inddelt i fem faktioner.Som 16-årig skal hun vælge, hvor hun hører til. Hendes valg vil diktere hendes venner, hendes idealer, hendes tilværelse.Det er et valg for livet.I sjældne tilfælde er der nogen, som falder uden for kategori.Hun afviger. Hendes liv er i fare."Afvigeren" er første bog i Divergent-trilogien og er 23-årige Veronica Roths debut som forfatter. Den blev valgt som "Favourite Book 2011" på verdens største brugeranmeldelsessite, Goodreads.com, og er allerede en New York Times-bestseller.

En varm sommerdag får 15-årige Will et glimt af sin drømmepige. Og selvom Nora ikke aner, at Will eksisterer, er det kærlighed ved første blik for ham.Derfor får han lidt af en overraskelse, da han 16 år senere arver en lejlighed og opdager, at Nora også bor i ejendommen. Hverken Nora eller de andre beboere er begejstrede for Wills planer om at modernisere og udleje den nedslidte lejlighed. De værner nemlig om bygningens historie og hinanden, så hvis de ikke kan tale Will til fornuft, må de jo bare sabotere hans planer.Men Nora må indrømme, at det er ikke nemt at fastholde et nabofjendskab, når naboen er så charmerende og ser på hende, som om de allerede kender hinanden ...En charmerende nabo er en begavet, romantisk komedie om kærlighed og nabofejder – og tilfældige møder, der kan ændre alting for altid. ”Clayborn leverer her et perfekt afstemt, dybt romantisk og udsøgt udformet moderne romance-mesterværk.” – New York Times bestsellerforfatter Christina Lauren”Gnisterne mellem Will og Nora og de finurlige bikarakterer får siderne til at flyve afsted.” – Publishers Weekly”Clayborns moderne romance om forelskelse i et lejlighedskompleks i Chicago vil give genlyd både for læsere i byen og på landet …” – Booklist

"Lys & skygge" er den store medrivende saga om den tyske emigrantfamilie Kroner, der bliver til The Crown Family i århundredeskiftets Chicago.Joe Crown nåede at være med i den store borgerkrig mellem Nord- og Sydamerika, og han har siden arbejdet sig op til positionen som velstående bryggeriejer. Men hans søn, Joe Jr., har rebelske og socialistiske ideer, der går stik imod faderens interesser.Fra Berlin emigrerer Joe Crowns dynamiske nevø, Paul, der hurtigt gør karriere på onklens bryggeri. Men han møder også sit livs vidunderlige, stormende kærlighed til Julie Vanderhoff fra det fornemme Vanderhoff-dynasti, der er svorne fjender af opkomlingen Joe Crown - og denne kærlighed falder ikke i god jord hos nogen af familierne.Dette er bind 2 af i alt 3 bind i serien "Lys & skygge".\"Lys & Skygge\" er den episke og medrivende saga om den tyske emigrantfamilie Kroner, der drager til USA og efter hårdt slid skaber sig et familiedynasti baseret på en bryggerivirksomhed.John Jakes (f. 1932) er en amerikansk forfatter, der igennem 1950’erne fik udgivet et utal af små historier for forskellige magasiner. Han forsøgte sig i adskillige genrer, heriblandt western, fantasy og science fiction, men i løbet af sin forfatterkarriere gjorde han sig særligt bemærket ved sin evne til at skrive historiske romaner, og især amerikansk historie fangede hans opmærksomhed. Dette gav blandt andet udslag i romanerne "North and South" (1982) og "American Dreams" (1998), der begge er udgivet på dansk. Flere af Jakes' værker er desuden blevet lavet til film og tv-serier.

Born with a beat in his soul and a drumstick in hand, Warren I. Smith's destiny with music was inevitable. His musical chops took him from the smoky jazz clubs of Chicago, through the intoxicating energy of New York's music scene, to global tours, sharing the spotlight with some of the most iconic musical acts of the past six decades. An exceptional blend of a classically trained musician and a relentless riff master, Warren shattered barriers with his thirst for innovation alongside his indomitable spirit.But his journey was far from a solo act; it unfolded against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Era, where the rhythm of societal change harmonized with his personal revolution. In a time when Black musicians battled for recognition, he carved a path that would become a bridge between cultures and a beacon of resilience. His contributions to jazz, R&B, funk, pop, and rock and roll became a universal language, uniting hearts and transcending boundaries.Beyond the melodies and the applause lies a story of unwavering passion, unyielding determination, and unbreakable friendships. Crossing Borders and Playing With Pioneers invites you to step into the electrifying journey of a jazz legend, a trailblazing percussionist, drummer, arranger, and composer who didn't just play the music-he became its heartbeat.

Whether you want to eat deep-dish pizza, explore the The Field Museum of Natural History, or bike along the lakefront, the local Fodor's travel experts in Chicago are here to help! Fodor's Chicago guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Chicago travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 10 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Chicago's Best Outdoor Activities," "An Architecture Lover's Guide to Chicago," and "Under the Radar Chicago"TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on Frank Lloyd Wright, Chicago Blues, and the Art InstituteLOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Loop, Near North, River North, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Pilsen, Little Italy, Pilsen, Chinatown, Hyde Park, Lakeview, Highland Park, Evanston, Aurora, Brookfield, and more.Planning on visiting more of the USA's great cities? Check out Fodor's New York City and Fodor's Philadelphia*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!

En ny medicin fra et stort medicinalfirma i København forventes verden over at forbedre livet for millioner af mennesker, der lider af leddegigt. Nogle mystiske dødsfald rejser mistanke om, at medicinen ikke helbreder, men derimod slår patienterne ihjel.Datamanageren Simon Juhl er fanget i den daglige trummerum mellem sit job og sin ældre, jaloux kæreste og hendes teenagesøn, da han bliver bedt om at undersøge mistanken. Sagen må ikke vække opsigt, da der er milliarder af kroner på spil.Simon sættes sammen med en smuk, ung blondine, og sammen kommer de på sporet af et stort internationalt svindelnummer. Simon bliver til sidst jagtet på liv og død gennem Chicagos gader. Det store spørgsmål er: Hvem er ven og hvem er fjende?

As a firefighter, confronting life and death scenarios is a daily reality. Trained to tackle the perils of fire from various perspectives, these brave individuals often encounter situations far more intense than the typical house fire, demanding not only courage but also quick thinking and ingenuity.The O'Briens, a family of dedicated firefighters from Chicago, are well-versed in the risks of their profession. They embrace these hazards as part of their commitment to serving their community. However, beyond the flames, they sometimes find themselves entangled in unexpected predicaments, requiring them to adapt and tackle danger from new angles. Despite the challenges, they've consistently emerged from these ordeals a little scorched but always ready to respond to the next emergency.Yet, it's in the realm of personal relationships where the O'Briens encounter their greatest challenges. Matters of the heart prove to be the most perilous for this family of firefighters, testing their resilience and bravery in ways they never anticipated.

Val Haverford's sci-fi and Western novels made him a household name. But that was a decade ago. Creative stagnation led Val to withdraw into his idyllic cabin at the edge of Chicago's lakefront, as far from the press and prying fans as possible. When a number of people disappear after violent attacks, Val is pulled into a plot darker than any he could pen. As he digs into a dystopian conspiracy with disturbing similarities to incidents in his youth, he's warned to watch his step-by a captivated reporter, his fast-rising competition, even his agent-before he becomes a target himself. But Val's fading health won't let him quit. He has one chance to revive his career and reconcile the past before he-and everyone he loves-is silenced for good.

FBI Special Agent Kim Otto handles the fallout from Lee Child's The Midnight Line. She chases clues from Chicago deep into Mexico where she fights to the death in the gripping conclusion. Will Jack Reacher be there when she needs him?

FBI Special Agent Kim Otto's off-the-books assignment leads to members of Jack Reacher's elite military unit. Reacher destroyed a team of arms dealers in Lee Child's Bad Luck and Trouble. Now, his legacy plunges Otto into a grudge war.

The next gripping Hunt for Jack Reacher Thriller from Diane Capri! "Make some coffee. You'll read all night." Lee Child FBI Special Agent Kim Otto is hot on Jack Reacher's trail as he speeds away from Chicago. Since Reacher hooked up with escaped car thief Petey Burns in South Dakota, he's had a steady ride. Destination unknown, but traceable. Otto's manhunt is derailed when she learns Jack Reacher's nephew is in trouble. Jake and his mother have disappeared, leaving a dead man behind. Seven years ago, Jack Reacher teamed up with the CO of his old unit, Major Susan Turner, to demolish a drug smuggling operation in Lee Child's Never Go Back. Now, Otto and Turner race to save Reacher's nephew from men who seek to deliver vengeance first. Can Otto find them all before it's too late? "Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too. Kim Otto is a great, great character - I love her." Lee Child, #1 World Wide Bestselling Author of Jack Reacher Thrillers including A Wanted Man and The Sentinel.The Hunt for Jack Reacher series enthralls fans of John Grisham, Lee Child, David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, and more: "Diane writes like the maestro of the jigsaw puzzle. Sit back in your favorite easy chair, pour a glass of crisp white wine, and enter her devilishly clever world." David Hagberg, New York Times Bestselling Author of Kirk McGarvey Thrillers"Expertise shines on every page." Margaret Maron, Edgar, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity Award Winning MWA Past President and MWA Grand Master Readers Love the Hunt for Jack Reacher Series and Diane Capri: "I have been a Reacher fan for years and was excited when I heard of Diane Capri's take on 'Finding Reacher'.""Diane Capri's series is a good companion to Child's Reacher books and recaptures the flavor of the Reacher mystique. I am waiting anxiously for the next book in the series and the next and the next, and so on." "All Child fans should give it a try!" Award winning New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author DIANE CAPRI Does It Again in another Blockbuster Hunt for Jack Reacher Series Novel

The swoon-worthy sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller, The Davenports. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton and The Gilded Age.Newly engaged Ruby Tremaine is eagerly planning her wedding to the love of her life when a nasty rumour threatens her reputation and her marriage.Charming socialite, Olivia Davenport secretly hopes for a reunion with the dashing lawyer from her past - until her parents decide she's to marry someone else.Amy-Rose Shepherd is making her lifelong wishes come true, but when an incident forces her to return to Freeport, she's back in the path of John Davenport, who still holds her heart.Determined to get over her own heartbreak, Helen Davenport's sole focus is working on her father's company, even if it means teaming up with a thrill-seeking race car driver who just loves to get under her skin.PRAISE FOR THE DAVENPORTS:'A dazzling debut.' - Kirkus (starred review)'The perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction.' - NBC's TODAY'If this whole series existed right now, I'd tear through it to the exclusion of everything else in my life.' - Teen Librarian Toolbox

"Maud Martha" er den amerikanske forfatter, underviser og borgerrettighedsaktivist Gwendolyn Brooks' (1917-2000) autofiktive fortælling om Maud Marthas liv og skæbne, fra hun er 6 år, og indtil hun har født sit første barn og er gravid med sit næste.Det er historien om at komme fra beskedne kår, hvor forældrene må kæmpe for at beholde deres hjem, og om at vokse op i en familie, hvor søsteren er meget smukkere end hende selv. Begge erfaringer, den af fattigdom og den af ikke at være smuk nok, hjemsøger Maud Martha op igennem livet og i hendes parforhold med Paul. Den Paul, som hun venter sit barn med, men som hun er overbevist om hellere ville giftes med en, der var lidt lysere brun.Det er historien om hele tiden at opretholde håbet og optimismen, selvom den hårde realitet er, at de to aldrig vil komme videre fra deres lille lejlighed fyldt med kakerlakker i en by, hvor de dagligt konfronteres med deres hudfarve og deres livsvilkår. Hvor det at være sort betyder at være låst fast i fattigdom og et liv, der i bedste fald får lov at gå ubemærket hen. "Maud Martha" er en smuk og barsk fortælling fortalt i 24 vignetter, der i al sin lyriske enkelthed indkapsler Maud Marthas barndomsminder, familieliv, ægteskab og erfaringer af at leve som sort kvinde i 1950’ernes Chicago. "Maud Martha" udgives i Gyldendals Skala-serie for genopdagede mesterværker fra det 20. århundrede.

A comic novel of love, lust, and life-threatening electrical shocks.

This unique, visually exciting look at the evolution of nightclubs across America and Europe since the 1960s reveals an unwavering truth about club culture-the one constant is change. Opening with the psychedelic haunts of the 1960s New York pop art scene and closing more than half a century later with the rise of post-club happenings, "Temporary Pleasure" shows how nightlife spaces have evolved to meet the needs of their generation, and how each generation was seeking something a little different from the one before. Each chapter focuses on a distinct phase and location: Italy's politically radical clubs of the '60s; New York City's disco scene; Detroit and Chicago's techno and house paradises; Ibiza's counterculture communal retreats; Britain's rave culture; and Berlin's techno scene. The clubs come to life in double-page spreads that feature specs and detailed profiles. Author John Leo Gillen offers his take on various important cultural, design, and architectural details, while numerous photographs offer their own vibey stories. The book features interviews with people who were involved in a number of the scenes included, from NYC disco mainstay DJ Justin Strauss to Ben Kelly, architect of Manchester's legendary venue The Haçienda. As the world emerges from its Covid-induced isolation, this celebration of crowded rooms, dance-worthy beats, and communal transcendence feels more important than ever.

State Street Chicago, 1999. One summer that changes everything.An unlikely trio: Felicia 'Fe Fe' Stevens, daughter of fiercely protective mother; Precious Brown, daughter of a prominent church Elder; and Stacia Buchanan, daughter of a Gangster Disciple Queen-Pin.They have a simple friendship, whiling away sunny days with games of Double Dutch. But when Fe Fe invites mysterious Tonya into their fold, life as they know it will never be the same again.Last Summer on State Street is a profound coming-of-age story about the restorative power of community, the claiming of one's own past, and the defining friendships which form the heartbeat of our lives.

In this gorgeous and haunting fantasy set in 1930s Chicago, a talented ballerina finds herself torn between her dreams and her desires when she's pursued by a secretive patron who may be more than he seems."A mix of dreamlike fairytale and enchanting historical fantasy, Nocturne has a real flavour of Phantom of the Opera. Add in a touch of Beauty and the Beast and this is the perfect escape from reality." CultureflyGrace has always wanted to be a ballerina, ever since she first peered through the windows of the Near North Ballet company. The elegance of the dance seemed transcendent to an immigrant child of the working poor, and so, when she is orphaned, it is to the ballet that she flees.Years later, Grace is on the verge of becoming the company's new prima ballerina - though she is beginning to realise that achieving her long-held dream may not be the triumph she once envisioned. Then Grace attracts the attention of the enigmatic Master La Rosa, and realises that the world may not be as small or constricted as she had come to fear.But who is her mysterious patron, and what does he want from her? As Grace begins to unlock the Master's secrets, she discovers that there may be another way entirely to achieve the transcendence she has always sought.

A collection of nine short stories and two novellas from one of the most highly charged voices in independent literature today.Alexandrine Ogundimu dives into love, family, and what it means to survive on the fringes in a country full of people that want you dead.Cross Radical is highly personal yet able to communicate universal truth.Cross Radical is devastatingly harsh.Cross Radical is now.