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Simon Beckett, The Chemistry of Death
Thriller book based on the series on Paramount+Main character David Hunter, former forensic pathologistPlot set in a small village in DevonshireDavid works as a doctor's assistantDiscovery of a woman's body with swan wingsDavid becomes a suspect under police scrutinyDavid is asked by the police for assistance
Antonio Skarmeta, With Burning Patience
Poetic novel by Antonio SkármetaAdapted into film for the second timeTribute to Pablo NerudaTells the story of the friendship between a poet and a postmanYoung man wins the heart of his beloved with a poemTender and touching plotSuccessful bestseller
Ildikó von Kürthy, Blue Wonder
Novel about Elli, who tries to win back her great loveElli has problems and hunger as constant companionsElli has worries that mostly concern male partners in her lifeNovel deals with changes in Elli's lifeBook addresses Elli's self-doubt and insecuritiesElli tries to get her life under controlNovel explores themes such as love, loss, and self-discovery
Christoph Ransmayr, The Terrors of Ice and Darkness
Multi-layered adventure novel about the Austro-Hungarian North Pole expedition of the »Payer-Weyprecht Expedition«Expedition ship trapped by pack ice during the Arctic summer of 1872After more than a year of drifting, the crew discovers an island group buried under glaciers and names it »Kaiser Franz Joseph Land«Alongside this, the story of a young Italian named Mazzini is told, who becomes the collector of the expedition’s testimoniesMazzini sets out to the Arctic Ocean to trace the discovery of »Franz Joseph Land«During his research, Mazzini becomes increasingly immersed in the Arctic presentDisappearance of Mazzini in the glacier landscapes of Svalbard
£16.41
Irvin D. Yalom, The Schopenhauer Cure
Novel by the author of the bestseller "The Red Couch"Main character Julius Hertzfeldt is a renowned psychoanalystJulius falls seriously ill and questions his workHe recalls the case of Philip Slate, whom he unsuccessfully treatedPhilip claims to have healed himself with SchopenhauerStory about self-reflection and the significance of one's own actionsThemes such as arrogance, selfishness, and self-healing are explored
£15.01
Tess Gerritsen, Cold Hearts
Medical thriller with a highly explosive theme of organ traffickingProtagonist Abby vows as a child to save other childrenAbby is part of the top transplantation team in BostonSuspicion arises when a wealthy woman receives a donor heart despite Abby's objectionsAbby investigates on her own and uncovers dark channelsGripping suspense and brilliant twistsBy bestselling author Tess Gerritsen
Wolfgang Koeppen, Death in Rome. Novel.
Novel by Wolfgang KoeppenSet in Rome after the warDescription of victims, perpetrators, instigators, and descendants of terrorContemporary novel about hidden illnesses of the German soulOppressive, fascinating, and liberating life insightsWritten from the distance of an ironic mindWritten with the full force of a moralist
J. D. Robb, Death Is Mine
Novel from the Eve Dallas seriesMurderer kills homeless people in New YorkVictims become organ donorsLieutenant Eve Dallas investigatesCareer and life at riskThrilling cat-and-mouse chaseTop-notch entertainment according to USA Today
Jean M. Auel, Ayla and the Mammoth Hunter
Novel cycle with international successSaga of the Earth Children 30,000 years agoLove, adventure, and struggle against the forces of natureAyla and Jondalar encounter mammoth huntersAdmission to the tribe as full membersAyla caught between two men
Anke Peters, Captains Tell. Stories of Sailors on Long Voyages
Entertaining stories from captains of the German Shipping Company RostockExperiences at sea, in stormy waters and pack iceCurious customs and behaviors on boardRecommended for maritime experts and landlubbersFascinating insights into life at seaFrom life-threatening situations to adventures in distant landsStories from sailors on long voyages
Juri Andruchowytsch, Twelve Rings
Photographer discovers fascinating contrasts in 1990s UkraineBlend of commercialization, folklore, and nostalgiaProtagonist falls in love with interpreterGrotesque from the wilderness of EuropeAuthor draws from the story reservoir of the homelandNovel receives positive reviews and is described as recommended
Pascal Mercier, Lea
Lea, a book by Pascal MercierDeals with the fragility of human existenceEight-year-old Lea discovers her extraordinary musical talentHer father can no longer keep up and becomes increasingly lonelyLea becomes a successful violinist, but her father falls into a crisisA story about whether we can determine the course of our own livesA unique blend of philosophy, psychology, and narrative virtuosity
£20.45
Clemens Meyer, As We Dreamed
Novel about growing up in Leipzig after the reunificationTells of the struggles and lives of the protagonistsAuthentic voice and direct narrative styleSet in the years following reunificationThemes: car theft, alcohol, fear, anger, and destructionDepiction of a youth that is free and at the mercy of lifeDream of a better life
£16.72
Iny Lorentz, The Lioness
Intrigue and betrayal in 14th-century ItalyNoblewoman Caterina fights alone after losing her familyShe commands a mercenary army that she leads into battle herselfEnemies of the Duke of Molterossa try to win her over to their sideCaterina proves herself as a warrior and negotiatorBeneath her armor beats the heart of a woman yearning for loveA thrilling story full of action, intrigue, and romance
Christian Morgenstern, Complete Gallows Songs. Gallows Songs / Palmström / Palma Kunkel / The Gingga
Poetry collection "Galgenlieder" by Christian MorgensternFirst published in 1905 in BerlinMultiple editionsPlay with words and realityDedication to "The Child in the Man"Affirmation of this-worldlinessBreaks moral and life codes
Vicki Baum, Love and Death in Bali
Novel by Vicki BaumPublished in 1937Portrays the life of a Balinese villageDestruction by Dutch colonizersBased on extensive knowledge of Balinese cultureMoment of a historic 'apocalypse'Rediscovered Eastern tradition
Robert Menasse, The Expulsion from Hell
Class reunion with confrontation of the teachers' Nazi pastAdventure journey into the pastMain character Viktor Abravanel, historian and specialist in the Early Modern PeriodLecture topic: Who was Spinoza's teacher?Parallels between Spinoza's teacher and ViktorQuestioning the significance of one's own biography after the ancestors' tragediesContemporary novel addressing how history is dealt with
John Irving, Widow for One Year
Novel about the writer Ruth ColeDeals with love, death, passion, and transienceSuccessful books, but bad luck with friendsHilariously funny and emotionally stirringIn EnglishItem No.: 2066947
£15.99
Maarten 't Hart, The Black Birds
Novel by bestselling author Maarten 't HartDisappearance of Jenny with long black fingernailsSuspicion falls on Thomas Kuyper, pharmacologistThomas's marriage and existence shatteredThemes: love, marriage, jealousy, possible murderCaptivating and masterfully crafted novelThrilling plot
Franz Kafka, Stories and Other Selected Prose
Collection of stories by Franz KafkaTitle based on the description by Friedhelm KempShort prose arranged by date of creationIncludes detectors for exploring the hiddenNo editorial interventions in the textsContains pieces, fragments, and stories by Kafka
£16.21
Jonathan Safran Foer, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Novel by Jonathan Safran FoerSetting in New York after the attack on the World Trade CenterProtagonist Oskar Schell is highly gifted and imaginativeOskar tries to find out why his father was in the World Trade Center that dayOskar experiences outrageous adventures in New YorkBook by a literary prodigyHeartbreaking and thrilling novel
£13.61
Bertolt Brecht, Suhrkamp Basic Library (SBB), No.1, Life of Galileo
Text and commentary in one volumeIncludes original text and commentariesData on the genesis, theater history, issues, and perspectivesInterpretations, literature references, word and subject explanationsWritten according to the latest spelling rulesSuitable for school and university
Christoph Ransmayr, The Flying Mountain
Novel about the search for an unclimbed mountain in TibetTells the story of two brothers from IrelandEncounters with the fascinating world of nomadsAlso addresses deathTransformation and discovery of realityOne brother returns, the other stays in the mountainsA journey that unveils the mystery of love
£22.87
Markus Heitz, The Dwarves (Fantasy) (Fantasy)
Shows that even dwarves can achieve great thingsAuthor: Markus HeitzBestseller about the fiercest enemies of the orcsTells the truth about the life, mindset, and battles of the dwarvesExciting story full of action and adventureUnique career of the author with the series "The Dwarves"
Carl Zuckmayer, The Captain of Köpenick. A German Fairy Tale in Three Acts.
Film adaptation of the play "Hauptmann von Köpenick"Starring Heinz Rühmann in the title roleBlend of comedy and social critiqueMajor audience hit on stageFilm from 1956Most popular drama of the 20th centuryElicits sympathy for rogues and scoundrels
Carson McCullers, The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
Novella "The Ballad of the Sad Café"Setting: Miss Amelia's CaféSale of homemade moonshineCharacters: independent woman, cousin Lymon, ex-husbandTragic love triangle story from the SouthThemes: longing, betrayal, disappointment, happinessFocus on the lives of the protagonists
Teresa of Avila, The Interior Castle
Nuns in the convent need help with prayerWomen understand each other bestBook: The Inner Castle (detebe)
Ian McEwan, The Cement Garden
Four children live alone in a large houseParents are dead and walled inPlot takes place during the long school holidaysThe children's community isolates itself from the outside worldOppressively hot and surreal summerNo one notices that something is wrongCement garden as the setting of the story
Stendhal, The Charterhouse of Parma
Novel about Italy and LoveWritten in 53 DaysOne of the Greatest Works of World LiteraturePlot revolving around the young Fabrizio del DongoAppendix with Historical, Biographical, and Literary Backgrounds
£34.55
Martin Walser, Suhrkamp Basic Library (SBB), No.35, A Fleeing Horse
Novella "A Runaway Horse" by Martin WalserIncludes commentary with timeline, notes, and literature referencesSuitable for school and universityProvides comprehensive information for understandingExplains literary-historical and aesthetic contextsIncludes history of creation and receptionDetailed explanations of words and subject matter
Hermann Hesse, The Song of Life. The Most Beautiful Poems
Over 220 pages featuring the most beautiful poems by Hermann HesseCompiled by Volker MichelsTraditional forms of expression for innovative contentTitle: "The Song of Life"
George Orwell, Days in Burma
Novel by George OrwellPlot set in a Burmese outpostDescriptions of local cultureScathing critique of British colonial mentalityAuthor's background as a colonial officer in BurmaBetter known as the Big Brother visionaryRecommended for Orwell fans and those interested in colonial history
Wladimir Kaminer, Schönhauser Allee
Wladimir Kaminer's book "Schönhauser Allee" offers a unique perspective on GermanyThe book features remarkable people, unusual destinies, and extraordinary eventsIt reveals the adventure of shopping on Schönhauser Allee, where Vietnamese shopkeepers sort goods by packaging and set prices based on sizeThe story also includes a gambling parlor called "Pure Freude" run by Erik, a former musician from BakuUnexpected treasures are discovered in a crowded trash container, including Russian poetry and valuable booksThe book explores the journey of children growing up and the stylistic tendencies in Lenin's languageIt also mentions a restaurant that was destroyed while attempting to create fried sushi, adding to the excitement of Berlin's streets.
Audrey Niffenegger, The Time Traveler's Wife
Novel by Audrey NiffeneggerPlot revolves around Clare and Henry, a time travelerClare falls in love anew every time Henry stands before herHenry suddenly and unexpectedly travels to different timesLove story between Clare and HenryTheme of time travel and longingBook about the beauty of permanence and the wonder of longing
£16.14
Francois Lelord, Hector's Journey or the Search for Happiness
Book about the journey of a psychiatrist named Hector in search of happinessInspiring bestseller about the meaning of lifeHector is a good listener who wants to make people happyWorld tour to discover the secret of happinessHector asks everyone whether they are happyExploration of happiness in various areas of lifeIn the end, Hector finds 23 answers to the secret of true happiness
Hermann Hesse, With Maturity One Becomes Younger. Reflections and Poems on Aging.
Bibliophile special edition with CDReflections and poems on agingHermann Hesse reads some contributions himselfDepictions of aging and the years of lifePlayful surrealism of reality and environmentReactivation of the treasure of images in memoryHuman figures live on within us
Cees Nooteboom, All Souls' Day
Novel by Arthur DaaneSet in Berlin and MadridProtagonist is a Dutch filmmakerHe encounters a mysterious woman named ElikChase sequence until the end of the storyEuropean and cosmopolitan novelRecommendation from Ulrich Greiner, Die Zeit
Carl Sternheim, The Trousers. A Bourgeois Comedy
World premiere at the Münchner LustspielhausPrivate performanceAccompanied by scandals and legal disputesUnique performance historyComedy by Carl SternheimQuickly became famousBourgeois comedy
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