Humoristiske romaner

Valloittavan feelgood-trilogian päätösosa uusista mahdollisuuksista.Auliksen elämä ei ole mennyt aivan suunnitelmien mukaan. Yhteiseen uskoon perustunut avioliitto karahti kiville, kun vaimo Matleena meni ja ryhtyi naispapiksi. Lapsiperhearki yksinhuoltajaisänä ei tule luonnostaan, ja pelkkä pyykkirumban pyörittäminen on kotitöitä vierastaneelle Aulikselle kuin uusi maailma. Kaiken lisäksi harmia aiheuttaa kroonisesti kipeä kurkku: Millä ihmeellä Aulis hoitaa työnsä pappina, kun ääni lähtee kesken saarnan? Sitten Aulis palkataan kirjoittamaan elämäkerta isästään, vanhakirkollisen säätiön perustajajäsenestä, mutta arvostettujen vanhempien yksityiselämästä paljastuu vaiettuja puolia. Kun Aulis vielä sekaantuu vahingossa nuoren Ilonan aviokriisiin, on konservatiivipapin aika tarkastella omia periaatteitaan. Riittääkö Auliksellekin vielä rakkautta?Ristiaallokkoa on viihdyttävän osuvan Kirkkotrilogia-sarjan päätösosa. Kirkon konservatiivisiipeä käsittelevä feelgood-sarja pureutuu miesten ja naisten rooleihin, tasa-arvoon ja avioerosta selviytymiseen – huumoria ja hyvää mieltä unohtamatta. Kirsti Ellilä (s. 1958) on suomalainen kirjailija, joka tunnetaan parhaiten lasten- ja nuortenkirjallisuudesta, kuten Emma-kirjasarjasta. Ellilä on kuitenkin julkaissut monipuolisesti myös aikuisten proosaa sekä näytelmiä. Hän on valmistunut filosofian maisteriksi Turun yliopistosta pääaineenaan uskontotiede.

Louis Couperus in al zijn facetten en toonaarden.‘Proza, deel 2’ verzamelt een grote diversiteit aan teksten van de grote romanschrijver Couperus. Het boek bevat veel columns (de ‘Intieme impressies’, ‘Opmerkingen van geen waarde’) en fictie, veelal sprookjes en historische verhalen. Dat betekent dat we ons verplaatsen naar het Oude Rome en naar Perzië. We zitten mee aan de Ronde Tafel van Koning Arthur en nemen deel aan de Dionysische Feesten. Even later staan we weer met de voeten op de grond en horen we Haagse dames roddelen over een nieuwe kapper. En af en toe geeft de grote Couperus ook schrijfles, met stukken over ‘Hoe een roman wordt geschreven’, beeldspraak en spelling. Afwisseling in overvloed, kortom, in deze dikke bundel.Louis Couperus (1863-1923) was een Nederlands romanschrijver, columnist en dichter. Hij is de auteur van verschillende onverwoestbare klassiekers: "Eline Vere" (een bestseller bij verschijnen), "Van oude menschen, de dingen, die voorbij gaan..." (verfilmd), "De stille kracht"... Hij woonde o.m. in Frankrijk en Italië en reisde de wereld rond. Of zijn romans zich nu afspelen in Den Haag of Djakarta, het heden of het oude Rome, het noodlot speelt altijd een grote rol. Couperus schreef in een meeslepende, emotionele stijl. Zijn verzameld werk bestrijkt vijftig boekdelen.

Love is a riddle waiting to be solved...Meet Cassy Brookes, a composed 26-year-old whose life is about to be flipped by a twist of fate.Stuck in a doctor's office, Cassy scribbles a message in a puzzle book, and when she returns for a check-up, she sees someone has replied. She soon finds herself torn between searching for love and outwitting her work rival, Martin.Will finding the mystery puzzle man be the cure to all her problems or will the truth be a bitter pill to swallow?Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Ali Hazelwood, and Lorraine Brown.What readers are saying about "Puzzle Girl":´Puzzle Girl is a fantastic debut. Sparklingly funny, original and brilliantly clever, it's a real treat. I loved it!´ - Miranda Dickinson´Clever, funny and utterly engaging.´ - Jules WakeRachael Featherstone was born and raised in Woodford. After her mother's cancer diagnosis in 2012, Rachael decided to quit her job, and fulfil a lifetime ambition to write a novel. She went back to university and completed a Masters in English Literature and had several short stories published.

Bridget Jones is zwanger... maar van wie?Bekentenis: Bridget weet het zelf niet. Er zijn twee kandidaten, die samen de perfecte man vormen… maar afzonderlijk zijn ze allebei onuitstaanbaar. De situatie is rommelig en een aanstaand bezoek van de koningin maakt het er niet beter op. Maar als Bridget íets kan, dan is het wel de rommel aanvaarden en er het beste van maken.Losjes gebaseerd op de derde (!) Bridget Jones-film, met Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth en Patrick Dempsey.Helen Fielding (1958) is een Engelse journaliste en de auteur van de Bridget Jones-boeken. Ze schreef ook mee aan het script van de verfilmingen met Renée Zellweger in de hoofdrol. Van de boeken in de serie zijn tientallen vertalingen verschenen, waarvan miljoenen exemplaren zijn verkocht. Ondertussen is Bridget Jones uitgegroeid tot een van de populairste fictieve personages van de 21ste eeuw.

Häpeämättömän viihdyttävää chick litiä!Kolmekymppinen Linda on saanut sinkkuudesta tarpeekseen. Onhan hän sopivan kunnianhimoinen, mutta kuitenkin perhekeskeinen, lojaali ystävä ja trendikäs pukeutuja. Rinnatkin ovat vain hieman eriparia. Missä mies siis viipyy? Firman strategiaviikolla Levillä Linda saa idean – voisiko yritysstrategian työkaluja käyttää myös rakkauden etsimiseen? Määrätietoinen Linda käy heti toimeen visioportaat ja prosessikartat apunaan, eikä aikaakaan, kun edessä seisoo jo ensimmäinen miesehdokas. Kaikki ei suju kuitenkaan Lindan huolellisten suunnitelmien mukaan. Onko rakkaudessa lopulta kyse muustakin kuin strategiasta?Missiona mies on hulvaton feel good -romaani sen oikean etsinnästä. Anne Lukkarila on suomalainen kirjailija, kirjoittajaohjaaja ja kustantaja, joka on kirjoittanut muun muassa runoutta, naistenkirjallisuutta ja lastenkirjoja.

¿Cuántos trabajos has tenido en los últimos años? ¿Alguno ha sido mínimamente serio? La protagonista de esta novela hace de todo: fregar en un barco pirata, ordenar armarios de zapatos, llevar las cenizas de su jefe, trabajar para un asesino a sueldo... Y, sin embargo, parece que nunca ha estado más lejos de tener un empleo estable, aunque ella continúa soñando con lograrlo algún día, en un mundo en el que pensar a largo plazo se antoja difícil de por sí, y más si tienes dieciocho novios y un fantasma.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Hilary Liechter es una escritora residente en Brooklyn, Nueva York. Sus textos han aparecido en publicaciones como The New Yorker, Harper’s, The New York Times o Conjunctions. Ha sido profesora en la Universidad de Columbia y en la actualidad es profesora invitada de literatura en la Universidad de Leipzig. «Algo temporal» es su primera novela.

‘Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories’ invites readers to deep dive into Twain’s wealth of knowledge and entertaining anecdotes concerning life, language, and love.With hidden gems such as ‘The Great Revolution in Pitcairn’, which imagines a society built on a deserted island, and ‘On The Decay of the Art of Lying’, which advocates for telling meaningful lies, Twain’s impressive collection offers something for every reader looking to discover the wit and charm of America’s greatest writer.Painting a captivating picture of 19th century America, this classic collection of short stories is perfect for Western lovers of Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt’s ‘The Magnificent Seven’.Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910), was an American humorist, lecturer, journalist, and novelist. Celebrated today as the father of American literature, his work spans epic stories of boyhood such as ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’, as well as travel narratives, such as ‘The Innocents Abroad’, ‘Roughing It’, and ‘Life on the Mississippi’.A friend to presidents, artists, and royalty, he is remembered today as a popular public figure. Continuing his influence, Twain inspires Disney attractions, singer Tom Petty’s ‘Down South’ and was portrayed by Nathan Osgood in the 2018 comedy ‘Holmes and Watson’.

‘The Stolen White Elephant’ is a funny and satirical short story, following the investigations of Inspector Blunt when a pale pachyderm is stolen.Gifted from a king to a queen, the ship carrying the eponymous elephant stops at a harbour in New Jersey and goes missing.In this tale, Twain expertly parodies police investigative procedures, as forces fail to share information and a horribly expensive manhunt – or should that be ‘elephant-hunt’ – is launched.A laugh-out-loud read from the pen of one of the masters, ‘The Stolen White Elephant’ is sure to delight readers familiar with Twain's body of work.Mark Twain is the pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, (1835-1910). He was an American humourist, lecturer, journalist, and novelist who acquired international fame for his adventure stories of boyhood, especially 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.Twain transcended the apparent limitations of his origins to become a popular public figure and one of America’s most beloved writers.So many of Mark Twain's stories have been made into films that it is impossible to name them all. The most popular ones are "The Adventures of Huck Finn" (1993), starring Elijah Wood, "Tom Sawyer" (1973), starring Jodie Foster, and "The Prince and the Pauper" (1990), produced by Walt Disney animation.

Mark Twain's ‘Those Extraordinary Twins’ follows conjoined twins, Luigi and Angelo.While the former is something of a sensualist, often drinking to excess and constantly wreathed in cigarette smoke, the latter, Angelo, is much more conservative, loathing cigarettes and, despite being teetotal, enduring the hangovers his brother doesn’t.When they visit a small village, Twain explores the reaction of the inhabitants and the twins’ reaction towards them. A short story, ‘Those Extraordinary Twins’ is a perfect mix of humour and seriousness, and it takes an intriguing glance at how people interact with one another.This short story is a perfect read for fans of Mark Twain or for anyone who is simply looking for something quick and fun.Mark Twain is the pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, (1835-1910). He was an American humourist, lecturer, journalist, and novelist who acquired international fame for his adventure stories of boyhood, especially 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.Twain transcended the apparent limitations of his origins to become a popular public figure and one of America’s most beloved writers.So many of Mark Twain's stories have been made into films that it is impossible to name them all. The most popular ones are "The Adventures of Huck Finn" (1993), starring Elijah Wood, "Tom Sawyer" (1973), starring Jodie Foster, and "The Prince and the Pauper" (1990), produced by Walt Disney animation.

Klassikkosarjan avausosa!Eversti Martin "Punavyö" Lemond tähdittää villiin länteen sijoittuvaa seikkailusarjaa, josta ei puutu huumoria. Nasevasta sanailustaan kuulu Punavyö ilmestyy kuin tyhjästä siellä missä vääryys on hyvitettävä, ja hänen nimensä aiheuttaa kauhua villin lännen lainsuojattomissa. Matkatessaan ympäri Arizonaa jakamassa omakädenoikeutta Punavyö saa vierelleen sekalaisen joukon avustajia, joiden kanssa hän rankaisee konnia omaan kekseliääseen tapaansa.Avausosassa toverit Lal Meighton ja "Poju" Henriksen kohtaavat unohtumattomasti Punavyön selvittäessään hevosvarkauksia Griffinin kaupungissa. Pian ystävykset pääsevät todistamaan tapahtumien sarjaa, joka osoittaa todeksi Punavyön laajalle kiirineen maineen roistojen kauhuna.Punavyönä tunnettu eversti Martin Lemond jakaa oikeutta villin lännen roistoille klassikkosarjassa, josta ei nokkelaa sanailua ja vauhdikkaita käänteitä puutu!Simo Penttilä oli Uusi Suomi -lehden toimituspäällikön Uuno Hirvosen (1898–1971) käyttämä kirjailijanimi. Hirvonen kirjoitti pitkän kirjallisen uransa aikana muun muassa viihderomaaneja, dekkareita sekä lännenseikkailuja.

Punavyön seikkailut jatkuvat klassikkosarjan jännittävässä toisessa osassa, jossa tavataan ensikerran myös Punavyön kuuluisat apuritSuomalaissyntyiset kaverukset Pete Menken ja Dick Hill naljailevat toisilleen ja etsivät onneaan villin lännen hopeakaivoksilta. Demingen kaupungissa he kohtaavat Punavyön, huhujen lännensankarin, joka auttaa heidät pinteestä heidän jouduttuaan väärästi syytetyksi varkaudesta. Kolmikko lyöttäytyy samaan matkaan, ja pian Pete ja Dick saavat huomata, ettei Punavyön seurassa aika käy koskaan pitkäksi. Punavyö saa haltuunsa arvokkaan aarteen, jonka omistajan etsinnästä kehkeytyy kolmikolle vaiherikas seikkailu.Punavyönä tunnettu eversti Martin Lemond jakaa oikeutta villin lännen roistoille klassikkosarjassa, josta ei nokkelaa sanailua ja vauhdikkaita käänteitä puutu!Simo Penttilä oli Uusi Suomi -lehden toimituspäällikön Uuno Hirvosen (1898–1971) käyttämä kirjailijanimi. Hirvonen kirjoitti pitkän kirjallisen uransa aikana muun muassa viihderomaaneja, dekkareita sekä lännenseikkailuja.

Ægteparret Brasen driver et lille sommerhotel i det nordjyske. Hotellet er på fallittens rand, så for at redde det indrykker ægteparret en annonce i en hovedstadsavis med et godt tilbud til københavnere med lyst til en lille badeferie. Og resultatet udebliver ikke. Ikke mindre end 28 krævende gæster ankommer på en og samme dag, hvilket er langt mere, end det søvnige hotel og dets beskedne personale kan håndtere.slxHerman Bang (1857-1912) var en dansk kritiker, forfatter og journalist. I 1880 brød han igennem med romanen "Håbløse slægter", og siden blev det til en lang række værker inden for forskellige genrer. Herman Bang er kendt for sin impressionistiske skrivestil og var en af hovedkræfterne bag det moderne gennembrud i dansk litteratur.

It’s December 29th, 1919, and Perry Parkhurst has a plan.Tired of his lengthy engagement to Betty Medill, he's armed with a marriage license and a proposal.However, when things don’t go according to plan, a bellyful of champagne sees our forlorn hero turning up to a fancy dress party dressed as a camel.The same party that Betty turns up at...Laugh-out-loud funny and full of wry observations on the interactions between men and women, ‘The Camel’s Back’ is a must for those who want to see Fitzgerald at his most playful.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Charles Stuart just wanted to sit quietly in the audience and watch the play, but Mrs Robinson and her two friends in the row behind had other ideas...As the curtain falls on the first act, an exasperated Mr Stuart, fed up with the constant chattering and kicking of his seat, turns to Mrs Robinson and pushes her in the face.This classic, humorous tale, plays out in the courtroom as Charles Stuart tries to defend himself against the charge of assault and battery.A witty short story, ‘The Pusher-in-the-Face’ is the ideal read for fans of Mark Twain.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

A salutary tale, ‘The Baby Party’ focuses on John and Edith Andros.John is at odds with himself over his attitude towards his daughter, Ede. On one hand, he’s glad that life will continue through his child. On the other, the day-to-day practicalities of fatherhood bore and irritate him.However, when Ede is invited to a party and ends up hurting another child, John’s instincts are put to the test.A pithy story, ‘The Baby Party’ suggests that there are occasions when children can act with more maturity than their grownup counterparts.Fun, fast-paced, and full of laughs, ‘The Baby Party’ is perfect for fans of Ernest Hemingway.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

"Goddag, undskyld, det er Kirsten Paarup Madsen, Skovvejen 47. Jeg har myrdet min svoger! Nej, det har jeg selvfølgelig ikke. Nej, det har jeg altså ikke. Nej. Nej. Nej, jeg er nok lidt bimmelim. Måske trængte jeg bare til nogen at tale med. Der er ikke sket noget. Det er telefonfis!"Men Kirsten har jo faktisk myrdet sin svoger, selvom det ganske vist ikke var med vilje. Hvorfor kan hun så ikke bare forklare det til politiet? Hvorfor forsøger hun at skjule hans lig, når hun ikke har gjort noget forkert? Mens tankerne render forvirrede rundt inde i Kirstens hoved, ringer det på døren. Der står et ungt par, som er kommet for at se på hendes hus. Uden at informere hende om det har hendes kommende eksmand nemlig sat deres fælles hus til salg."Jeg er rig" er en sort og vanvittig farce om en midaldrende kvinde, der aldrig har lært at sige fra eller at stå ved sig selv. Skuespillet bugner af både humor og overraskelser. Det blev produceret i 2013 på Teater Guld med Lene Poulsen i hovedrollen.Lene Poulsen (f. 1958) er en dansk skuespiller, forfatter og teaterproducent, der har spillet med i en lang række teaterstykker, film og tv-serier. Hun står bag teaterproduktioner på blandt andet Nørrebro Teater, Solvognen og Jomfru Ane Teatret og har blandt andet medvirket i tv-serierne "Matador" og "Langt fra Las Vegas" og filmene "Anja og Viktor – Brændende kærlighed" og "Mennesker bliver spist".

This comedic short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald follows the character of Julie.A nonsensical, witty, and charming tale, 'Porcelain and Pink' features a pink girl in a bathtub and an incident involving a false identity.The bathroom setting was probably a bit shocking for the time, but Fitzgerald's humour shines through with her dialogue as she comes out with hysterical one-liners.'Porcelain and Pink' will delight fans of Mark Twain.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

A sad story filled with morality and longing, 'Mr Icky' follows a family who is growing up.While the children experience wealth, high society, and the opportunities they bring with them, they are watched on by their lonely father.A short story written in a play-like style, Fitzgerald fills it full of morals and satirizes society.´Mr. Icky´ is perfect for fans of Mark Twain.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Set in London in 1594, ‘Tarquin of Cheapside’ is a cross between a whodunnit and a whodunwhat.We find Wessel Caxter reading ‘The Faerie Queen,’ before his evening is interrupted by a mysterious figure, known only as Soft Shoes.Soft Shoes is being pursued by Flowing Boots, but who they are and what their quarrel is, is only revealed after Soft Shoes completes a poem.Packed with literary flourishes and sharp wit, this offers a fascinating insight into the mind of a master at the start of his career.‘Tarquin of Cheapside’ is perfect for fans of Debbie Young.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Do opposites actually attract?'Head and Shoulders' features the intellectual Horace, who is totally absorbed in his studies at Princeton, but falls for a spirited dancer despite trying to remain focused.As Horace tries to be more like his new love interest and she tries to adapt her personality to better fit him, they slowly find themselves living the other's life - for better or for worse, who knows.This short story was adapted into a silent film, 'The Chorus Girl's Romance'.Perfect for fans of ´The Great Gatsby´.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Dalyrimple is rich and arrogant and believes he stands above the standards of life itself. He can't find his place in society and flits between opportunities.F. Scott Fitzgerald appears to satirize society in this short story with Dalyrimple seemingly mirroring corrupt politicians.Filled with cynicism and wit, 'Dalyrimple Goes Wrong' will stick with you as it shows the lengths some people have to go to when they are really desperate.´Dalyrimple Goes Wrong´ is the perfect read for fans of Ernest Hemingway.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Deliciously funny, ‘Jemina’ is one of those rare things: a story for a story’s sake.Fifty years ago, way up in the mountains, the Tantrums and the Doldrums fell out over a game of slapjack. That feud has lasted since then, although the two families both run whiskey stills.Jemina Tantrum is hard at work when a captivating stranger appears. His desire to buy the Tantrums’ property sets a disastrous chain of events in motion.The obvious humour aside, ‘Jemina’ is evocative of the lives and temperaments of 19th-century Americans.A laugh-out-loud book, packed with sharp wit and a superb finale, ´Jemina´ is ideal for fans of Mark Twain.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Romantiikkaa ja kommelluksia – saavatko nuori lotta ja komea luutnantti lopulta toisensa?Kun luutnantti Arvo Marttila pääsee rintamalta kymmenen päivän lomalle, hän on intoa täynnä. Mihin kaikkeen kymmenen päivää riittää? Sotilastoverit vitsailevat, ettei Arvo ainakaan aio naisten kanssa päiviään viettää. Hieman ujo Arvo kun on tunnettu lähinnä kiinnostuksestaan kulttuuriin... Mutta jo junamatka osoittaa toverien vitsit vääriksi. Arvo nimittäin tapaa junassa harvinaisen mukavan lottana työskentelevän Mailan. Kun Arvo ja Maila sopivat tapaavansa loman aikana, asiat eivät kuitenkaan etene niin kuin nuoret toivovat – edessä on vastoinkäymisiä toisensa perään! Eikä kymmenen päivää ole kovin pitkä aika...Kymmenen päivän loma on vallaton rakkausromaani Kirsti Porrakselta.Kirsti Porras (1908–1986) oli yksi ensimmäisiä suomalaisia naisdekkaristeja. Salapoliisiromaanien lisäksi hän kirjoitti myös näytelmiä ja radiokuunnelmia.

Kevyt romaani suviselta Saimaalta!Nuori kaupunkilaismaisteri Selim Kekarainen joutuu ensimmäistä kertaa elämässään jättämään Helsingin vilinän taakseen ja suuntaamaan maaseudun rauhaan. Selimille on nimittäin järjestetty kesänviettopaikka Korteelan kartanosta, idylliseltä Saimaalta.Kaupunkilainen ei ole komennuksesta aluksi kovin innoissaan, mutta huomaa pian, että kesäinen Saimaa ihmisineen ei olekaan hullumpi paikka asustaa. Veijarimaisen Selimin ansiosta Korteelan kesästä tulee kaikkea muuta kuin rauhallinen. Väärinkäsitykset ja kommellukset seuraavat toinen toistaan, ja hintelän maisterin edesottamuksissa on maaseudun väestöllä ihmettelemistä.Levoton kesävieras on Asko Sorron viihteellinen kesäkertomus, joka on alun perin julkaistu vuonna 1945.Asko Sorro on Viljo Kalervo Niukkasen (1902–1944) peitenimi. Niukkanen tunnetaan myös kirjailijanimestään Viljo Rauta. Hän julkaisi erityisesti seikkailuromaaneja ja oli ammatiltaan toimittaja.

Terry Rinaldi è una ragazza costantemente coinvolta in qualche disastro: un po' per fisiologica sbadataggine, un po' per sfortuna, gliene capitano proprio di tutti i colori! A rendersene presto conto sarà, suo malgrado, Scott McGregor, suo nuovo capo alla Fashion Clothes. Fra perdite d’acqua dal soffitto e corse sotto la pioggia, un vicino di casa smemorato e un coniglio fuori di testa, Terry si trascina dietro, anche in ufficio, il caos della propria vita. Eppure, nonostante tutto, nemmeno Terry può fare a meno di notare l’estrema avvenenza del signor McGregor... Un romanzo rosa, quindi, anche se decisamente diverso dal solito, divertente e condito di sottile ironia. A patto di non farsi contagiare da Terry e da tutte le sue follie...Piera S. (1992) è nata a Nuoro. Da sempre amante della lettura, ha coltivato per anni l’ambizione di pubblicare un libro. Quindi, dopo aver scritto per sette anni su Wattpad (un social network adibito alla lettura sociale) ha esordito con "Scusa se sono un disastro" (2021), cui ha fatto seguito "Brandon" (2022). Entrambi i romanzi sono stati pubblicati da Cherry Publishing. Si descrive come una persona timida, riservata e ansiosa, ma al contempo animata da un perenne ottimismo. Al momento vive in Germania e lavora in un albergo.

POLSKIE PIEKIEŁKO W POCZEKALNI U LEKARZABohater tej nad wyraz przenikliwej opowiastki nawet nie podejrzewał, że udając się do zwykłej publicznej przychodni, trafi w sam środek polskiego piekiełka.Niczym w dramacie antycznym mamy tu jedność czasu, miejsca i akcji. Przed drzwiami gabinetu numer dwieście sześć przewija się galeria postaci jak z najlepszej klasycznej komedii, a skala konfliktów w niczym nie ustępuje tej rodem z tragedii. Mamy tu wszystko: konflikt pokoleń, ideologii, osobowości, światopoglądów. Dodajmy, że autor jest świetnym obserwatorem polskiej rzeczywistości i doskonale słyszy język ulicy.Obraz społeczeństwa, jaki wyłania się z tej opowieści, nie napawa optymizmem, dlatego na zakończenie możemy powtórzyć za wieszczem: „Kochajmy się!" wszyscy ciut bardziej, albo skromniej za autorem: „Mit primum non nocere"!Szedłem niespiesznym krokiem wzdłuż ulicy i rozmyślałem. Zdałem sobie sprawę, że przez ostatnie półtorej godziny zdążyłem stanąć w obronie honoru młodzieży, uczestniczyłem w poglądowej lekcji demokracji, sam wykazałem skłonności dyktatorskie, rzucając rękawicę posiadaczce złotej karty, odbyłem dogmatyczną dyskusję o Stwórcy i jego roli w naszym życiu, uczestniczyłem w wykładzie z socjologii i spiskologii, byłem świadkiem pojedynku szachowego, rewolwerowego i zapaśniczego, a tego ostatniego zupełnie niechcący stałem się uczestnikiem. Stałem się też specjalistą od kobiecych dolegliwości wieku średniego, choć nigdy nie przejawiałem takowych zainteresowań...Radosław Rutkowski - polski pisarz, autor „Mit primum non nocere". Autor powieści bardzo ceni sobie swoją prywatność i pragnie, by informacje na jego temat pozostały tajemnicą...

Set during the First World War, ‘My Adventures, A German Spy in Britain’ is a collection of short stories narrated by secret agent, Heine.While he might have been sent to London by German Intelligence, intelligence is not his strong point. Armed with a Chilean passport and posing as a reporter for the Chinese New Bureau, the hapless Heine sets about uncovering any secrets he can.However, his natural cowardice and penchant for missing the obvious make his task much harder than necessary.A light-hearted and fun read for fans of the ‘Smithy’ series.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

If you can imagine Rowan Atkinson’s ‘Mr Bean’ as a lieutenant serving in Africa during the days of the British Empire, then you’ve got a good idea of ‘Lieutenant Bones.’When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the African territories are left under the watchful eye of Lieutenant ‘Bones’ Hamilton.However, it soon becomes painfully obvious that our hapless hero is definitely not up to the job – particularly when trying to negotiate peace talks with a local chief.A light-hearted look at a soldier completely out of his depth, ‘Lieutenant Bones’ is the ideal read for those interested in humourous adventure stories.Prior to the success of ´King Kong´, which he co-created, Edgar Wallace published a selection of tales about Commissioner Sanders and his adventures in Africa under British rule.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Svend Speil er underdirektør i fryserfirmaet Permafrost, og hans liv med kone og to børn derhjemme kører tilsyneladende på skinner. Men om natten går Svend Speils underbevidsthed amok, og hans drømme afslører, hvordan det i virkeligheden er fat med ham. Langsomt bliver der vendt op og ned på nat og dag, og tilværelsen begynder at slå revner under den succesfulde forretningsmand ..."Arbejdets nar" udkom første gang i 1988.Finn Gemynthe (f. 1951) er bibliotekar, forfatter, opfinder og iværksætter. Han har skrevet både skøn- og faglitterære bøger, hvoraf de fleste kredser om emner som miljø og arbejdsvilkår.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The first in the ´Smithy´ series, this book is a collection of 23 short stories and vignettes featuring the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy.Easy to dip in and out of and with Wallace’s crackling use of dialogue, ‘Smithy’ is a perfect gift for any fans of one of the most prolific authors of the 20th century.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’