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Madrid, 1991. Sette donne molto diverse tra loro si incontrano in una piccola accademia di cucito. Ognuna ha un motivo diverso per imparare a cucire e tra stoffe, cartamodelli e spilli, entreranno in contatto con parti di sé che credevano dimenticate, scoprendo il potere terapeutico dell'amicizia e imbastendo il racconto dei loro amori, dei loro dolori e dei segreti più reconditi. Le loro voci si intrecciano in una storia in grado di mostrarci che, nel cucito come nella vita, si sbaglia e si impara sempre, punto dopo punto, passo dopo passo.

Sicilia, 1894. Rossella osserva sua madre immergersi nell'azzurro per raggiungere sul fondale la Pinna nobilis, il mollusco che produce la seta del mare. Un giorno, però, accade qualcosa di irraccontabile. Rossella osserva, dalla riva, una vita che si spezza. La gola si chiude per lo spavento e la sua voce scompare. Anni dopo, in una città dell'entroterra, la ragazza trascorre il tempo che le resta tra le mura dell'Opera pia, una struttura per "donne traviate" gestita da suore severe e austere.

A heartwarming novel from a South Korean author about the healing power of books, perfect for readers of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. With good books, good food and companionship, the Book Kitchen fills people's tired souls. Yoojin, who grew up in Seoul, opened the Book Kitchen by chance in...

The classic Japanese bestseller published in English for the very first time - a darkly funny and relatable book portraying the lives of five women 'Witty, wise and thought-provoking' Cecelia Ahern 'Crackles and pops with humour, empathy and intelligence' Lisa Owens, author of Not Working 'So...

C'è un giorno, un giorno soltanto, in cui in condizioni particolari è possibile rivedere i propri cari defunti. Dicono che qualcuno è pure in grado di sentirli e parlar loro. Che sia possibile per Satsuki, che non riesce in alcun modo a scordare il ragazzo perduto, e Hiiragi, che per ricordare Yumiko ne indossa tutti i giorni la divisa alla marinara?

Un pequeño castillo de caza en Hungría, al pie de los Cárpatos, donde alguna vez se celebraron fastuosas veladas y la música de Chopin inundaba los elegantes salones decorados al estilo francés, ha cambiado radicalmente de aspecto. El esplendor de antaño se ha desvanecido, todo anuncia el final de una época. En ese escenario cargado de vivencias, dos hombres se citan para cenar tras cuarenta años sin verse. De jóvenes habían sido amigos inseparables, pero luego sus caminos se bifurcaron: uno se marchó a Extremo Oriente y el otro, en cambio, permaneció hasta hoy en su propiedad.

A journey of love, loss, and the magic that binds them together In Ainsley Keaton's sixth installment of the Beachfront Sunsets series, two women navigate the complexities of love, loss, and new beginnings. Sarah embarks on a poignant journey with her dying love, Max, and his young daughter...

Brought to you by Penguin. The tale of female camaraderie and bravery from beloved saga author Rosie Meddon. When one woman's attempt to help the war effort from her sleepy Devon village is thwarted, she is determined to fight back! September 1940: When Isabel Thaxley becomes homeless and...

A heartwarming and hilarious novel about unexpected friendships and new beginnings from the bestselling British author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up. Liv Brooks is in shock. Newly divorced and facing an uncertain future, she impulsively trades her fast-paced London life for the tranquil hills of the Yorkshire Dales, determined to make a fresh start. But fresh starts are harder than they seem. Feeling lost and lonely, she adopts Harry, a grumpy old dog from the local shelter, to keep her company while she renovates the dilapidated cottage she has optimistically taken on.

Das echte Leben ist eine herbe Enttäuschung. Leonie, genannt Leo, will sich nach der Schule kopfüber in die Freiheit stürzen und landet stattdessen auf dem Boden der Realität. Streit mit der Mutter, Strafanzeige gegen den Vater und Ferientage mit dem kleinen Bruder, statt ein Sommer mit Olli, der sie erst geküsst und dann sitzengelassen hat. Hin- und hergerissen zwischen dem Wunsch, sich ins Leben zu werfen und der Angst vor dem Absturz, beginnt für Leo ein unvergesslicher Sommer, in dem sie lernt, was es bedeutet, mutig zu sein.

Während Irmi 1956 in einem wohlhabenden Kölner Haushalt zur Welt kommt, stehen die Vorzeichen für Linda, die in Hamburg geboren wird, denkbar schlecht. Einige Jahre später treffen die beiden Mädchen in der Schule aufeinander, und trotz ihrer sehr unterschiedlichen Herkunft werden sie beste Freundinnen. Jede muss auf ihre Weise mit der abwesenden Mutter in ihrem Leben klarkommen. Von den bewegten Sechzigern bis zur Wiedervereinigung und dem Ende des Jahrtausends bilden sie füreinander die wichtigste Konstante.

BBC adaptations of the 19th-century humourist’s best-loved tales, plus Judith French’s sly comedy based on Jerome’s experiences as a would-be actor Jerome K Jerome is best known for his comedy classic Three Men in a Boat and its sequel Three Men on the Bummel. Both hilarious tales are...

Sukhin is a thirty-five-year-old teacher who lives alone. His life consists of reading, working and visiting his parents' to rearrange his piles of "collectibles". He has only one friend, another teacher who has managed to force Sukhin into a friendship by sheer doggedness. While on an errand...

‘Touching, funny, and beautiful, Kawashiro has a wonderful gift for bringing the reader into the story’ Booklist What ingredients do you need to cure a broken heart? This soul-nourishing comfort read is for anyone who has loved and lost – and wants to love again. For fans of Butter, Days...

Brought to you by Penguin. From the author of the Booker nominated, international bestseller Nightcrawling: a novel about the joys and entanglements of a fierce group of teenage mothers in a Florida beach town. When Adela Woods tells her parents she’s pregnant, they immediately send her a...

Now a Pedro Almodóvar film - THE ROOM NEXT DOOR 'I was totally overwhelmed by this extraordinary novel. A total joy - and laugh-out-loud funny' DEBORAH MOGGACH The New York Times-bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of THE FRIEND brings her singular voice to a story about the meaning...

After the excitement of her last investigation, amateur sleuth Morwenna is looking forward to things getting back to normal. When local DJ Irina asks to meet however, desperate to share information she has discovered regarding nefarious goings-on, Morwenna can’t resist. But Irina never arrives for their drink – instead her body is washed up on the beach, an apparent victim of an accidental drowning. At once keen wild bather Morwenna knows something is amiss as Irina was a strong swimmer who knew the local conditions well. What had Irina uncovered and who would want her dead?

"The perfect summer read: a novel both quick and funny." —Airmail “A total joyride of a novel. The Memo is a funny, fascinating exploration of love, friendship, ambition and what it truly means to live a good life. I loved it.”—J. Courtney Sullivan, New York Times bestselling author of...

After departing London to follow her heart's desire to become a psychology lecturer, Ceri D'Altroy vows to leave her matchmaking ways behind her for good. Unfortunately, all she seems to do is inspire the new people she meets to change their lives. There's Ed, who's decided to declare his love to a woman who is way out of his league; Mel and Claudine, two long-term friends who are now tempted to start an illicit affair; and Gwen, the chain-smoking head of department who has a deep, dark secret she only wants to share with her new employee.

The Socs and the Greasers are rival gangs from the opposite sides of town. The Socs’ idea of a good time is cruising around in their flash cars and beating up long-haired Greasers like Ponyboy. Ponyboy knows what to expect and that he can count on his older brothers and other friends—until one night when someone takes things too far. Ponyboy may seem tough, but on the inside he is running scared.