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El tiempo que nunca perdí es una novela introspectiva y conmovedora sobre el viaje más difícil de todos: regresar a uno mismo.David lleva años viviendo en piloto automático: cumple, responde, aparenta pero su alma no esta. Hasta que, casi por azar, entra en una tienda detenida en el tiempo y recibe un reloj extraño: sin agujas, sin numeros, sin marca. Un objeto que comienza a transformar su vida.Desde entonces, sus sueños se vuelven espejos: heridas abiertas, afectos que dejo escapar, palabras que nunca pronuncio. En ese recorrido se reencontrara con su familia, con viejos amores y con la parte de si mismo que habia olvidado.Con una voz cercana, poetica y valiente, esta historia es un espejo para quienes alguna vez sintieron que vivian de espaldas a lo esencial. Porque no es el tiempo lo que se pierde. Es uno mismo, cuando olvida quien es.

En una tranquila casa de campo inglesa, la aparente paz se ve interrumpida por un crimen tan ingenioso como desconcertante. Los miembros de una expedición arqueológica, recién regresados de Egipto, guardan un secreto envuelto en supersticiones antiguas y simbolos misteriosos: las siete esferas que parecen anunciar la muerte.Cuando uno de ellos aparece sin vida, con una pequeña bola de madera junto al cuerpo, la investigacion se convierte en una carrera contrarreloj. El joven y audaz Lord Eileen "Bundle" Brent acompañado del intrepido Superintendent Battle se adentra en una trama de engaños, sociedades secretas y obsesiones ocultas.Agatha Christie entrelaza humor, tension y un toque de lo esoterico en una novela que combina la elegancia del misterio clasico con una atmosfera de modernidad inquietante.El misterio de las siete esferas no solo es un caso policial: es un viaje a las sombras del alma humana, donde la curiosidad y la codicia se confunden con el destino.

The Purple Land (1885) by William Henry Hudson is a romantic adventure novel set in 19th-century Uruguay. The story is narrated by Richard Lamb, a young Englishman who elopes with Paquita, a Spanish-Uruguayan woman. Fleeing to her homeland, he finds himself in a country torn by civil strife and political unrest. After Paquita is captured by her relatives, Richard embarks on a daring quest across the Uruguayan countryside to find and rescue her. Along the way, he encounters gauchos, soldiers, rebels, and peasants, witnessing both the brutality and beauty of frontier life. His journey transforms from a search for his wife into a deeper exploration of freedom, love, and the natural world. Through Lambs vivid observations, Hudson portrays Uruguay as a land of striking landscapes and passionate peoplea "purple land" rich with danger and vitality. The novel blends adventure, political commentary, and philosophical reflection, celebrating individualism and the harmony between humans and nature. Although not widely recognized at first, The Purple Land later influenced writers like Ernest Hemingway, who called it "a very fine book," and it remains a classic of South American-inspired English literature.

The Fur Country (1873) by Jules Verne is an Arctic adventure novel set in the frozen wilderness of northern Canada. The story follows an expedition from the Hudsons Bay Company, led by Lieutenant Jasper Hobson and accompanied by a group of settlers, soldiers, and the courageous traveler Mrs. Paulina Barnett. Their mission is to establish a new trading post near the Arctic Circle for the fur trade. At first, the settlers succeed in building Fort Hope, but they soon face the extreme hardships of polar lifeblizzards, hunger, and isolation. The true crisis begins when they discover that the land beneath them is not solid ground but a vast ice floe that has broken away from the continent. Trapped on a drifting island of ice, they are carried helplessly into the Arctic Ocean. Fighting freezing temperatures and despair, the group must rely on courage, ingenuity, and unity to survive. Verne combines scientific observation with human drama, exploring the fragility of civilization against natures immense power. The Fur Country is both a thrilling tale of survival and a reflection on human endurance, hope, and the spirit of exploration.

The Secret of the Caves (first published in 1929; revised in 1965) is the seventh book in The Hardy Boys mystery series. Frank and Joe Hardy, the teenage detective brothers, become involved in two intertwining cases: the disappearance of a young college professor named Morgan and the strange occurrences surrounding Honeycomb Caves, a mysterious coastal area near Bayport. When their friend Chet Morton buys a metal detector, the boys join him on an adventure that leads them to Rockaway, where the caves are located. There they encounter a series of odd cluesstrange lights, hidden tunnels, and a suspicious hermit who may know more than he admits. At the same time, they uncover evidence suggesting foreign spies may be operating in the area. Using their intelligence and teamwork, Frank and Joe unravel the mystery, revealing that the caves conceal a secret submarine base used by criminals. Their courage and quick thinking help the authorities capture the culprits and rescue the missing man. The story combines mystery, action, and camaraderie, emphasizing problem-solving and moral integrityhallmarks of The Hardy Boys adventures.

Esta novela urbana, filosa y conmovedora pulsa al ritmo de las calles de Bogotá. Miranda, editora freelance y conductora nocturna, intenta mantener el equilibrio entre su hija adolescente, un trabajo ingrato y un pasado amoroso que aun escuece. Pero todo cambia cuando Alex, un pasajero habitual y lector apasionado de Pessoa, desaparece misteriosamente tras un ultimo viaje. Con el libro que el dejo en el asiento trasero como unica pista, Miranda se lanza a reconstruir un rompecabezas de afectos, ausencias y fragmentos de pais. Una novela de amor maternal, rock clasico, busquedas inconclusas y silencios que gritan. En el trasfondo, la Bogota de la posverdad, el "No" al acuerdo de paz, las redes sociales como campo de batalla y los noticieros como espejo deformado.Soundtrack es tambien una declaracion de principios: sobre lo que significa cuidar, recordar, y sobrevivir con dignidad.

La senda es una novela delicada y nostálgica que sigue a Isabelita, una niña de once años, en la última noche que pasa en su pueblo antes de partir al convento. Entre juegos, travesuras y confidencias con sus amigas Pepa y Maruja, Isabelita recorre los rincones de su infancia y los rostros entrañables del lugar: la estricta Doña Jacinta, el sabio Don Aurelio y el divertido Tio Mauro. La historia combina la inocencia y la alegria de los dias libres con la melancolia de la despedida, explorando la tension entre la libertad de la niñez y las imposiciones de la vida adulta. Al amanecer, mientras se aleja hacia un mundo desconocido, Isabelita siente que deja atras no solo su pueblo, sino una parte de si misma, en un relato que habla de memoria, perdida y esperanza.

En la aldea georgiana de Yaroshneva, bajo el yugo opresivo del régimen comunista, Iván Petronovich, un alto funcionario del Partido, llega a celebrar la producción del primer vino local. Tras la pomposidad oficialista y los discursos vacios, se esconde un personaje monstruoso, sediento de poder, placer y perversion.Yianni y Mariuska, niños prodigios de la musica y la danza, son usados para satisfacer las mas oscuras obsesiones de Petronovich. Pero sus padres, Gaetano y Mariuska Shelest, campesinos marcados por la miseria y el sacrificio, no estan dispuestos a entregarlos sin luchar.Gaetano urde un plan valiente, impulsado por el amor y la necesidad de redencion, que culminara en un acto de justicia brutal y catartico.*La cancion del deshielo desnuda sobre la corrupcion del alma humana bajo los regimenes totalitarios. Se trata de una fabula sombria y lirica sobre el abuso del poder, el sacrificio paternal y el poder redentor del arte.Un lenguaje cuidado y una construccion narrativa poderosa dan forma a una novela sobre los contrastes entre civilizacion y barbarie, arte y degeneracion, sumision y rebeldia.La musica y la danza, representadas en los pequeños Yianni y Mariuska, simbolizan la esperanza, la inocencia y la resistencia en un mundo donde todo parece pudrirse bajo el peso del miedo.

Antonio Ortuño es una de las voces más reconocidas de la literatura mexicana contemporánea y en esta novela reabre una ventana a sus inquietudes narrativas más alucinanteApenas a sus dieciocho años, a Carlitos Villaurrutia lo mata una bala perdida, en mitad de una trifulca que se desata en el puesto de pirateria de su familia. Para su amigo List, el duelo se convierte en horror cuando, meses despues, recibe un mensaje instantaneo de Carlitos. Un mensaje que no deberia existir. Asi, entre el espanto y el absurdo, List se lanza a una investigacion que es todo menos profesional para seguir el rastro de los chats de su amigo muerto. Un camino de pistas surreales, personajes tan cotidianos como extravagantes y recuerdos de una infancia compartida.Novela que es, a la vez, un relato de iniciacion, una comedia negra y un thriller puesto de cabeza, El amigo muerto explora las relaciones que van mas alla de la logica, las culpas que no se confiesan y el peso de esa eterna violencia que, a veces, solo puede enfrentarse con una sonrisa incredula, en un pais donde hasta los fantasmas tienen datos ilimitados.

The Mystery of Cabin Island (first published in 1929; revised in 1966) is the eighth book in The Hardy Boys mystery series, written under the pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. The story follows teenage detectives Frank and Joe Hardy, who, along with their friends Chet Morton and Biff Hooper, are invited by Elroy Jefferson to spend Christmas vacation on his islandCabin Islandlocated in a frozen bay near Bayport. The boys expect a fun winter holiday filled with skating and sleighing, but their plans take a mysterious turn when strange events begin to unfold. Their supplies are stolen, trespassers appear on the island, and the cabin itself seems to hide secrets from the past. The boys learn of a missing valuable stamp collection connected to Mr. Jeffersons late son, and they set out to solve the mystery. As they investigate, the Hardy Boys face natural dangers, deceitful intruders, and icy weather, but their persistence and clever reasoning lead them to uncover the hidden treasure and restore it to its rightful owner. Blending suspense, teamwork, and wholesome adventure, The Mystery of Cabin Island continues the Hardy Boys legacy as classic youthful detectives driven by integrity and curiosity.

Hace ya dos años que Azra Mirodi se encuentra consolidado como emperador de Kilinn Landen. Sin embargo, gobernar un imperio tan vasto no está exento de peligro. Implica todo lo contrario. Ahora, poderosas fuerzas conspiran para arrebatarle el trono y someter no solo al continente, sino al propio mundo. Para impedirlo, Azra debera enfrentarse a enemigos temibles y forjar alianzas insospechadas. Entre ellas, la de una poderosa y mordaz bruja que, tras surgir como su adversaria, podria convertirse en algo mas que su aliada. Entes oscuros, bestias draconianas y seres ancestrales comenzaran a entretejer el destino de Oikesia.

The Beasts of Tarzan (1914) is the third novel in Edgar Rice Burroughss Tarzan series and continues the adventures of Lord Greystoke, now living peacefully with his wife, Jane Porter, and their infant son, Jack. Their happiness is shattered when Tarzans old enemiesNikolas Rokoff and Alexis Paulvitchescape from prison and kidnap both Jane and the child as part of a revenge scheme. Rokoff abandons Tarzan on a remote jungle island, leaving him for dead. Drawing on his strength and primal instincts, Tarzan survives and unites with a band of animal alliesan ape named Akut, a leopard called Sheeta, and other wild creatures who become his "army." Together, they pursue the villains through the African wilderness in a daring rescue mission. Tarzan tracks Rokoff to the mainland, battling natural dangers and human treachery alike. In a thrilling climax, he rescues Jane and their son, bringing justice to his enemies.The novel emphasizes loyalty, the bond between humans and animals, and Tarzans evolution from savage to protector. Blending action, romance, and moral courage, The Beasts of Tarzan reinforces Burroughss vision of a hero equally at home in civilization and the wild.

In Maiwas Revenge; Or, The War of the Little Hand, seasoned hunter and adventurer AllanQuatermain embarks on an expedition in Africa. While hunting elephants for ivory, he receives word that his English friend JohnEvery is held captive by the ruthless tribal chief Wambe, whose cruelty is unmatched. Simultaneously, a native African princess, Maiwa, approaches Quatermain seeking vengeance: her young son has been killed under Wambes tyrannical rule, and she bears the dead childs hand as a token of her sorrow and rage. Quatermain is drawn into the conflict, partly to help Maiwa avenge her son and partly to rescue his friend. What follows is a daring assault by allied tribes against Wambes kraal, a sequence of hunts, battles and cliff-hanging escapes typical of Haggards adventure style. In the end, Maiwas revenge is exacted, Quatermain secures his friends release, and justice is delivered. Throughout the narrative, themes of colonial hunting, tribal war, vengeance and loyalty intertwine.

Animal Farm (1945) is George Orwells famous political allegory about revolution, power, and corruption. Set on an English farm, the story begins when the animals, inspired by the visionary pig Old Major, rebel against their human owner, Mr. Jones, seeking to create an equal and free society. After the rebellion, the pigsled by Napoleon and Snowballtake charge, establishing the principles of Animalism based on equality and shared labor. At first, the revolution seems successful: the animals work for themselves and achieve small victories. However, power soon corrupts. Napoleon drives out Snowball and gradually becomes a tyrant, using propaganda, fear, and violence to control the others. The pigs begin to resemble the humans they replacedwalking on two legs, wearing clothes, and exploiting the workers. By the end, the original ideals of equality are betrayed. The farms motto changes from "All animals are equal" to "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." Through its fable, Animal Farm exposes the dangers of totalitarianism and the betrayal of revolutionary ideals, serving as a powerful critique of Soviet communism and political hypocrisy.

Bellarion the Fortunate (1926) is a historical adventure novel by Rafael Sabatini, set in 15th-century Italy during the tumultuous era of warring city-states. The story follows Bellarion, an orphan raised in a monastery, who leaves the cloister to study in Pavia but soon becomes entangled in political intrigue, war, and romance. Brilliant, idealistic, and quick-witted, Bellarion rises from humble beginnings through intelligence and charm rather than brute strength. After a series of misadventures, he enters the service of the powerful Marquis of Montferrat and meets the beautiful and cunning Princess Valeria, whose ambitions and loyalties are uncertain. Caught between duty, love, and survival, Bellarion uses strategy and diplomacy to navigate treacherous alliances and plots that shape the fate of Italian principalities. Through daring exploits, disguises, and narrow escapes, he earns his title "the Fortunate," though his fortune stems as much from intellect as luck. The novel combines romance, adventure, and political drama, echoing Sabatinis trademark style of swashbuckling wit and moral complexity. Ultimately, Bellarions story celebrates courage, intelligence, and integrity in a world of deceit and ambition.

The Return of Tarzan (1913) continues the story of John Clayton, Lord Greystokebetter known as Tarzanafter he leaves the African jungle to live among civilized society in Europe. Despite his noble title and education, Tarzan feels alienated and disillusioned by the hypocrisy and deceit he encounters. Heartbroken when Jane Porter marries another man, he seeks a new purpose and joins the French secret service. During his missions in Algeria and the Sahara, Tarzan demonstrates his courage and sense of honor, surviving treachery, duels, and desert dangers. Fate brings him back to Africa, where he becomes the leader of the Waziri tribe and rediscovers his natural strength and connection to the wild. Meanwhile, Janes expedition to Africa ends in disaster when her ship is attacked, leaving her stranded near Tarzans territory. The two are dramatically reunited after Tarzan rescues her from danger and confronts villains seeking the hidden treasure of Opar, a lost city ruled by the mysterious priestess La, who loves him. By the novels end, Tarzans identity as both man and jungle hero is fully reconciled. He wins back Janes love, embraces his dual heritage, and claims his rightful place as Lord Greystoke.

1984 (published in 1949) is George Orwells powerful dystopian novel depicting a totalitarian future where the state controls every aspect of life. The story follows Winston Smith, a minor worker at the Ministry of Truth in Oceania, one of three global superstates. His job is to rewrite historical records so they align with the Partys propaganda, led by the omnipresent figure of Big Brother. The Party enforces absolute obedience through surveillance, psychological manipulation, and fear. Independent thoughtthoughtcrimeis punished severely, and language itself is controlled through Newspeak, designed to eliminate rebellion by narrowing the range of thought. Winston secretly longs for freedom and truth, beginning a forbidden love affair with Julia, a fellow rebel. Together, they dream of overthrowing the Party.However, they are betrayed, arrested by the Thought Police, and tortured by OBrien, a Party official. Through intense psychological manipulation, Winston is forced to renounce his beliefs and love for Julia, accepting the Partys reality completely. The novel ends with Winstons tragic submissionhe loves Big Brother. Orwells 1984 is a chilling warning about the loss of individuality, truth, and freedom under oppressive regimes.

Osvaldo Aguirre ha construido una poética singular que atraviesa el tiempo y el espacio, asentada en la oralidad y la experiencia cotidiana. Su poesía es un testimonio del lenguaje en movimiento, donde la voz y el ritmo revelan una mirada profunda sobre la naturaleza, la historia y la memoria. Lejos de la idealizacion bucolica, su obra recupera la vida campesina, los dialogos fugaces y los ecos de un mundo que nunca deja de hablar. Las descripciones y las voces que intervienen en los poemas de Osvaldo Aguirre confeccionan una rara alquimia, como un universo flotante que nunca se termina de acomodar ni reconoce fronteras precisas, como si la lengua poetica de esta obra evitara la cristalizacion que, paradojicamente, es el afan de su reflexion y el objeto de su materia. Entre la evocacion y la contemplacion, estos versos nos revelan que el tiempo no solo transcurre: se expande, regresa y transforma cada fragmento del pasado en un presente inagotable. Sus poemas son la evidencia de que la poesia no es solo un ejercicio de la escritura, sino un modo de habitar el mundo.

La metamorfosis es una obra maestra de la literatura que traza la transformación física y emocional de Gregor Samsa, un joven viajante de comercio que despierta un día convertido en un insecto gigante. Atrapado en su nueva forma, Gregor se enfrenta al aislamiento y el rechazo de su propia familia, que, aunque depende de el, se horroriza ante su nueva apariencia. A traves de esta impactante metamorfosis, Kafka tematiza temas universales como la alienacion, la identidad y la lucha por encontrar sentido en medio de la adversidad. Rica en simbolismo y profundamente conmovedora, esta novela sigue siendo una reflexion atemporal sobre la fragilidad de la existencia humana.

La bruma del ártico ocultó el kayak manchado de blanco. En menos de dos horas habían remado sin ser vistos los 3.7 Km qu separaban la isla Diómedes Mayor de Siberia y la Menor, que se ubica al oeste mas extremo de los Estados Unidos de America. En ese momento se enfrentaban a una travesia aun mas complicada, alcanzar la costa de Alaska a 38 Km, antes del amanecer. Boris y el yupik siberano, camuflados entre los hielos marinos, aguardaban el paso del Sedna, el barco pesquero que bautizaron asi para retar a la temida diosa del pueblo inuit.En paralelo, dos mexicanas viajan en un crucero deseosas de conocer y divertirse sin sospechar que los rusos que van tambien en el barco, han visto en ellas el blanco perfecto para resolver la situacion migracional de Boris, el hermano que cruza los hielos para entrar de forma ilegal al contienente Americano.