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In this remarkable novel, Mahesh Rao gives voice to the forgotten and the ignored, and my lord, what a voice it is. Half Light is steeped to a sublime perfection, an astonishing literary achievement Rabih Alameddine, author of The Wrong End of the TelescopeHigh in the mountains of Darjeeling, a landslide traps the guests and staff of a crumbling hotel. Cooped up inside, two men exchange lingering glances. For Neville, this is one of many thrilling encounters - urgent kisses in stairwells and parked cars. But for hotel employee Pavan, their connection threatens to unravel everything he has kept hidden.Years later, their paths collide once more, surrounded by the towering skyscrapers and ghostly smog of Mumbai. Neville is now a restless graduate, adrift in the city, while Pavan has started a new life, away from the hills. When Neville strides into his workplace demanding a meeting, their flirtation turns fraught, and long-buried secrets threaten to tumble into the light.Set on the cusp of Indias landmark ruling to decriminalise homosexuality, this is a tender, richly atmospheric and elegantly wry story of outlawed desire - and the fragile hope for a life beyond concealment.Praise for Half Light:A stunning novel, gorgeously writtenKamila Shamsie, author of Best of FriendsA searing tour de force of shame, sex, love and identity. I was enchantedThomas Stewart, author of Real BoysTender and timeless. A quiet story of hope and survival that took my breath awaySoula Emmanuel, author of Wild Geese More than meets the expectations aroused by his debutPatrick Gale, author of Mothers Boy

I told Marta that each of us has two homes one actual home with a fixed location in time and space, and a second that is infinite, with no address and no chance of being immortalized in architectural plans and that we live in both of them simultaneously.A young woman settles in Nowa Ruda, a village in Lower Silesia, a few dozen metres from the Czech border. The communist regime has just collapsed, but that is not the only noticeable change: the -surrounding houses, gardens and forests are full of vestiges of the time when the region belonged to another country. Together with her enigmatic neighbour Marta, the narrator accumulates the stories of the hamlet, from the history of its foundation to the lives of its saints, from anecdotes about its wonderfully unique inhabitants to recipes and gossip. Published in English in its original form for the first time, in a new translation by Antonia Lloyd-Jones, House of Day, House of Night is a brilliantly imaginative epic novel of a small place by Nobel Prize in Literature laureate Olga Tokarczuk, one of the most daring and ambitious novelists at work today.

Christmas: a time for celebration, joy and murder...1950: Actress Dame Elspeth Hollanby (Holly) and her dresser Ivy are heading to Black Gairy, a remote mansion in the Galloway Forest, for a reunion with old theatre friends, and Holly is determined that young widow Ivy has some much needed fun.But vicious villain and press tycoon Sir Max Coyle is also invited. Everyone at the reunion has a reason to hate or fear Max. But what is Maxs reason for being at the reunion?When storms hit the house the reunion is snowed in, the phone lines are down, and one of the guests is a murderer. In a house brimming with secrets its up to Holly and Ivy to uncover the dramatic truth.Red as any Blood is the first in the Holly and Ivy Mystery series, where our lovable theatrical sleuths solve baffling murders in beautiful UK locations, mixing the excitement of 1950s show business with the shadows left behind by the war.

Warm and funny, what a joy! Jessica Stanley, author of Consider Yourself KissedSuperb. Brilliant. I adored it... Esther Walker is smart and so funny Georgia ToffoloA funny, clever, sparkling voice Kate WeinbergMairead is single, child-free and head of a successful influencer talent agency. The young people at work may be mean to her, she hasnt seen her only sister for nine years and shes one bad date away from giving up on men completely but other than that, shes got life sorted.Until Sunshine shows up. When her militant, off-grid sister has a mysterious accident, Maireads inscrutable niece comes to stay, turning life upside down. Its just for a couple of weeks surely Mairead can manage that?But Sunshine makes her look at every single aspect of her life with different eyes. And Maireads afraid nothing will be the same again.

"An irresistibly anxious book."The Washington Post"A family drama with a shocking twist."The New York Times"I was riveted until the very last shocking sentence!"Oprah WinfreyWhen the Cassidy-Shaws driverless minivan fatally collides with an oncoming car, seventeen-year-old Charlie is in the drivers seat. His father, Noah, is beside him, and in the back with his younger siblings is his mother, Loreleia renowned AI researcherwho is lost in her work.During a weeklong retreat on the Chesapeake Bay, the Cassidy-Shaws wrestle with the moral fallout of the crash as a routine police enquiry starts to unravel. As Loreleis increasingly odd behaviour stirs her husbands suspicions that there may be a darker truth behind the incident, the arrival of tech billionaire Daniel Monet (who has a mysterious history with Lorelei) cements them. When Charlie falls for Monets teenage daughter, tensions among the Cassidy-Shaws reach breaking point.A psychosocial thriller and a propulsive family drama, Culpability explores a world newly shaped by non-human forces such as chatbots and autonomous cars, and forces us to examine our own relationship to artificial intelligence, and the nuanced ways in which we are all, in fact, culpable.

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What if you were born old and grew younger with each passing year?The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (1922), by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a brilliantly inventive short story that explores time, identity, and the strange ironies of life.The tale follows Benjamin Button, a man who enters the world as an old man and ages in reverse, becoming younger as the years go by. From the bewilderment of his family to the challenges of love, career, and belonging, Benjamins life unfolds as a moving reflection on societys expectations and the fleeting nature of human experience.Blending humor, melancholy, and Fitzgeralds lyrical prose, the story is at once whimsical and deeply profound. Its exploration of life lived backwards challenges our understanding of youth, age, and what it means to truly live.Adapted into the acclaimed 2008 film, this timeless story continues to fascinate readers with its originality and emotional depth. Click "Buy Now" and discover Fitzgeralds unforgettable tale of a man out of time.

One mans dream reveals the secret of lifeand the fate of humanity.The Dream of a Ridiculous Man (1877), by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a haunting short story that blends existential despair with spiritual awakening.The tale follows an unnamed narrator who, convinced that nothing in life matters, contemplates suicide. But on the night he decides to end his life, he falls into a dream so vivid and transformative that it changes him forever. In this vision, he journeys to an unfallen world of harmony and innocenceonly to witness its corruption and destruction. When he awakens, he carries with him a newfound conviction about truth, love, and the possibility of redemption.With its mix of darkness and transcendence, Dostoevskys story is both a personal confession and a universal parable. It confronts despair with the radical hope that even in humanitys lowest moments, salvation is possible through love and moral renewal.A short but unforgettable work, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man stands as one of Dostoevskys greatest contributions to existential and spiritual literature. Click "Buy Now" and discover Dostoevskys timeless vision of despair turned into hope.

Marcelo Ariel é dos mais inventivos e intelectualmente estimulantes dentre os poetas brasileiros. Ainda será feita a interpretação de maior fôlego que sua obra merece. Mas, desde já, cabe observar qu

What would you give your soul to gain the world?Faust: The Tragedy, by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, is the definitive version of the timeless legend of a man who makes a pact with the devil in his desperate search for knowledge, power, and fulfillment.The play follows Faust, a brilliant but dissatisfied scholar, who strikes a fateful bargain with Mephistopheles: unlimited pleasure and knowledge in exchange for his soul. From dazzling court intrigues to moments of tender love and ultimate despair, Goethe weaves a drama that explores ambition, temptation, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.Written over the course of Goethes life and published in two parts, Faust is both a sweeping philosophical drama and a profound meditation on humanitys quest for meaning. It is celebrated as Germanys greatest literary achievement and a cornerstone of world literature.With its blend of poetry, myth, philosophy, and theater, Faust remains as powerful and relevant today as when it first captivated audiences. Click "Buy Now" and experience Goethes monumental tragedy of the man who dared to bargain with the devil.

Two lives bound by letters, longing, and the weight of poverty.Poor Folk (1846), by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is his powerful debut novela tender yet heartbreaking exploration of love, dignity, and survival among societys most vulnerable.Told through an intimate series of letters, the story follows Makar Devushkin, a humble government clerk, and his distant relative Varvara Dobroselova, a poor young woman. Their correspondence reveals their daily struggles, small joys, and quiet despair as they endure poverty and social injustice in St. Petersburg.With compassion and psychological depth, Dostoevsky captures the voices of ordinary people, showing how hope and humanity endure even in the harshest conditions. The novels emotional power and social critique immediately marked Dostoevsky as one of Russias most important literary voices.Both a love story and a social commentary, Poor Folk remains a moving testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Click "Buy Now" and discover Dostoevskys poignant first novel of love, hardship, and dignity.

A crime committed in desperation. A conscience that will not be silenced.Crime and Punishment (1866), by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a towering classic of world literature that plunges readers into the tortured mind of a man torn apart by morality, guilt, and the search for redemption.The novel follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute former student in St. Petersburg, who convinces himself that he is justified in murdering a greedy pawnbroker for the greater good. But as he attempts to rationalize his crime, he is consumed by paranoia, psychological torment, and a relentless inner battle between pride and repentance.Through Raskolnikovs journey, Dostoevsky explores timeless questions of morality, justice, poverty, and the human condition, crafting a gripping narrative that combines suspense with profound philosophical insight.Regarded as one of the greatest novels ever written, Crime and Punishment remains a powerful meditation on the struggle between sin and salvation. Click "Buy Now" and experience Dostoevskys unforgettable tale of guilt, punishment, and the path to redemption.

In the roaring 1920s, dreams glittered as brightly as the partiesbut every dream has a price.The Great Gatsby (1925), by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is the dazzling novel that captures the glamour and disillusionment of the Jazz Age.Through the eyes of narrator Nick Carraway, we enter the world of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire whose lavish parties light up Long Islands summer nights. Beneath the champagne and glitter lies Gatsbys singular obsession: his longing for Daisy Buchanan, the woman he loved and lost.As Nick witnesses the unraveling of lives entangled in desire, betrayal, and illusion, Fitzgerald weaves a story of passion and tragedy that reflects the fragile promise of the American Dream itself.Renowned for its lyrical prose and profound symbolism, The Great Gatsby stands as one of the greatest novels in American literature, as modern and resonant today as it was nearly a century ago. Click "Buy Now" and step into Fitzgeralds unforgettable vision of love, ambition, and the price of dreams.

One family. One murder. One of the greatest novels ever written.The Brothers Karamazov (1880), by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is an epic exploration of faith, morality, and the eternal struggle between good and eviltold through the passions and conflicts of a single Russian family.At its center are the three Karamazov brothers: Dmitri, the impulsive sensualist; Ivan, the intellectual skeptic; and Alyosha, the gentle novice seeking spiritual truth. Their father, the corrupt and cruel Fyodor Pavlovich, becomes the target of violence, leading to a murder that throws the entire familyand their soulsinto turmoil.Through courtroom drama, philosophical debate, and moments of raw emotion, Dostoevsky probes humanitys deepest questions: Can faith survive doubt? Can freedom coexist with morality? Is redemption possible for even the most fallen?A towering achievement of world literature, The Brothers Karamazov is not just a story of crime and punishment within a familyit is a profound meditation on God, justice, and the human condition. Click "Buy Now" and experience Dostoevskys final, unforgettable masterpiece of love, faith, and redemption.

At the roulette table, fortunes are won and lives are destroyed in a single turn.The Gambler (1867), by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a fast-paced and emotionally charged novel that exposes the destructive allure of gambling and the torment of obsession.The story is told through the eyes of Alexei Ivanovich, a young tutor working for a wealthy Russian family in a German resort town. Torn between his unrelenting passion for the beautiful Polina and his growing addiction to roulette, Alexei finds himself caught in a downward spiral of risk, temptation, and despair.Written under immense financial pressure, Dostoevsky poured his own experience of gambling addiction into the novel, giving it unmatched authenticity and urgency. The result is both a thrilling narrative and a psychological study of compulsion, freedom, and the fragile line between hope and self-destruction.Though written in haste, The Gambler remains one of Dostoevskys most compelling works, offering insight into the darker corners of human desire. Click "Buy Now" and witness Dostoevskys unforgettable tale of passion, obsession, and the price of chance.

One morning, he woke up and discovered he was no longer human.The Metamorphosis (1915), by Franz Kafka, is a surreal and unsettling story that has become one of the cornerstones of 20th-century literature.It begins with a shocking transformation: Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman, awakens to find himself inexplicably changed into a monstrous insect. As he struggles to adapt to his grotesque new form, his familys love, patience, and compassion unravelrevealing not only Gregors isolation but also the fragile ties that hold human relationships together.Kafkas haunting tale is more than a story of physical metamorphosisit is a profound allegory of alienation, guilt, and the absurdity of modern existence. Blending the ordinary with the nightmarish, The Metamorphosis forces readers to confront the unsettling boundaries between self, society, and identity.Widely regarded as Kafkas masterpiece, this novella continues to resonate with readers, offering layers of meaning that are as disturbing as they are unforgettable. Click "Buy Now" and step into Kafkas unforgettable vision of transformation and human fragility.

What happens when a man rejects societyand himself?Notes from Underground (1864), by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a groundbreaking novella that dives into the mind of one of literatures most unforgettable narrators: the bitter, unnamed "Underground Man."Living in self-imposed isolation in St. Petersburg, the narrator launches into a scathing monologue against society, reason, and the illusions of progress. His reflections expose his contradictionscraving freedom while sinking deeper into resentment, yearning for connection while sabotaging every chance at happiness.With biting irony and unsettling honesty, Dostoevsky explores themes of alienation, free will, and the irrational depths of the human condition. More than a story, it is a philosophical confession that paved the way for existentialist writers such as Nietzsche, Camus, and Sartre.Dark, raw, and provocative, Notes from Underground is both a warning and an invitation: a confrontation with the uncomfortable truths of human freedom and despair. Click "Buy Now" and enter the haunting mind of Dostoevskys Underground Man.

What happens when ideology becomes more dangerous than crime itself?The Possessed (1872), also published as Demons or The Devils, by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a searing novel of political intrigue, moral corruption, and the destructive power of radical thought.Inspired by real events in 19th-century Russia, the novel follows a group of young revolutionaries whose extremist ideals spiral into conspiracy, manipulation, and murder. At its center is Nikolai Stavrogin, a charismatic yet tormented figure whose influence drives those around him to ruin.Through this powerful narrative, Dostoevsky dissects the allure and danger of nihilism, exposing how unchecked ideology can "possess" individuals and society alike. Dark, satirical, and prophetic, the novel resonates far beyond its time, anticipating the revolutionary violence that would later engulf Russia and the world.Often considered one of Dostoevskys most challenging works, The Possessed is also one of his most urgentan uncompromising exploration of freedom, fanaticism, and the fragile line between belief and madness. Click "Buy Now" and enter Dostoevskys chilling vision of revolution and the human soul in turmoil.

What if true goodness made a man appear a fool?The Idiot (1869), by Fyodor Dostoevsky, is a sweeping psychological and philosophical novel that explores innocence, morality, and the corruption of society.The story follows Prince Lev Nikolayevich Myshkin, a gentle and compassionate man whose honesty and kindness stand in stark contrast to the greed, intrigue, and cruelty of the Russian aristocracy. Upon returning to Russia after years abroad, Myshkin finds himself entangled in a tragic love triangle with the beautiful but tormented Nastasya Filippovna and the innocent Aglaya Epanchin.Through Myshkins struggles, Dostoevsky examines the tension between pure goodness and the harsh realities of human weakness, pride, and desire. Combining romance, tragedy, and deep moral reflection, The Idiot is both a heartbreaking love story and a profound meditation on the nature of virtue in a corrupt world.Often considered Dostoevskys most compassionate work, it remains one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. Click "Buy Now" and experience Dostoevskys unforgettable portrait of innocence in a world of corruption.

Knights, quests, and a kingdom of virtuean epic journey through the heart of Renaissance imagination.The Faerie Queene (15901596), by Edmund Spenser, is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language, blending myth, morality, and political allegory into a sweeping celebration of Elizabethan ideals.Written in Spensers unique verse form, the poem follows a series of heroic knights, each representing a particular virtue, as they embark on perilous quests filled with dragons, enchantresses, giants, and symbolic trials. At its center stands Gloriana, the Faerie Queene, a figure symbolizing Queen Elizabeth I and the triumph of wisdom, justice, and holiness.A dazzling fusion of romance, fantasy, and moral philosophy, The Faerie Queene not only entertained readers of its time but also shaped the course of English poetry and national identity.Though vast and richly allegorical, its timeless themes of courage, love, and virtue still resonate with modern readers who delight in epic tales of adventure and meaning. Click "Buy Now" and journey into Spensers magnificent world of knights, virtues, and timeless allegory.