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A summer of pleasure. A storm on the horizon.Its a hot, beautiful summer in 1905, and Russias elite retreat to the countryside to swim, sip champagne and start affairs.When theyre having this much fun, why care about anything else? But Varvara just cant shake the feeling that their holiday idyll is built on borrowed time.As the party continues, how long can they ignore the storm on the horizon?Nina Raine and Moses Raines new adaptation of Maxim Gorkys razor-sharp portrait of class, privilege and denial is premiered at the National Theatre, London, in 2026.

A powerful cycle of short plays about courage, truth and survival in the face of tyranny.Conceived and directed by Nicolas Kent, with plays by David Edgar, Cat Goscovitch, David Greig, Jonathan Myerson and Natalka Vorozhbit, with translation by Sasha Dugdale.

Two plays from an award-winning playwright. When an out-of-work actor takes a job playing a ghost at an old countryside manor, he expects a few cheap scares but soon uncovers something far more frightening.It Walks Around the House at Night is a spinetingling new stage play, toured by ThickSkin in 2026.A late-night screening of a certain Steven Spielberg classic causes carnage on a university campus. What starts as a misunderstanding about the film quickly spirals into mass redundancies and bizarre conspiracies. The fight for academic survival is on.Jurassic is a ridiculous satire about fake news and fossils, premiered at Soho Theatre in 2025.

From the acclaimed author of Number One Chinese Restaurant comes an affecting novel about an unforgettable group of friends trying to make their way in the world without losing themselves, or one another.Diana, Justin, Errol, and Vivian have been told their entire lives that success is guaranteed by following a simple checklist. They worked hard, got good grades, and attended a great university-only to graduate into the Great Recession of 2008. Despite their newly minted degrees, theyre unemployed, stuck again under their parents roofs in a hypercompetitive Chinese American community. So when Grace-once the neighborhood golden child, now a Harvard Law School dropout-asks to make a documentary about the crew, they say yes. Its not like her little movie will ever see the light of day.But then the video, "Bad Asians," goes viral on an up-and-coming media platform (YouTube, anyone?). Suddenly, two million people know the members of the group as cruel caricatures, each full of pent-up frustrations with the others. And after a desperate attempt at spin control goes off the rails, they are flung even further off course from the lives theyd always imagined. As they grow up and grow apart, the friends desperately try to figure out who they are and what it means to live a successful life in the new millennium.Praise for Bad Asians:A sharp, propulsive novel about ambition, identity, and the bonds that shape us-whether we choose them or not. Lillian Lis masterful prose crackles with humor and insight, exploring the language of belonging Weike Wang, award-winning author of ChemistryA richly drawn and emotionally honest novel that explores the complex entanglements between friendship and family, ambition and happiness, and childhood and adulthood Angie Kim, New York Times bestselling author of Happiness FallsThe ugly underbelly of internet notoriety-and whether or not its survivable-is the riveting question Bad Asians explores. Lillian Li is an unsparing observer of our unsparing times Susan Choi, National Book Award-winning author of Trust ExerciseWith richly drawn characters and fantastic insights into class, upward mobility, parental expectations, and the false promise of the American dream and the toll it takes on those who pursue it, this is an engaging, darkly comic and thoroughly contemporary page-turner-a remarkable novel! J. Ryan Stradal, author of Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club

The first volume of a sweeping fantasy by one of Japans most beloved storytellers, and the bestselling author of the Moribito series.The vast Umal Empire has flourished for centuries thanks to the miraculous ohaleh rice, a sacred grain brought from a distant land by the first empress Kokun. Resistant to all parasites, the rice has sustained the empire, ensuring peace and prosperity for centuriesuntil now. When a mysterious infestation strikes, famine spreads and the empire begins to crumble.Fifteen-year-old Aisha, granddaughter of the deposed lord of West Kantal, flees to the imperial capital with her younger brother after a violent coup. There she meets the reigning Kokun, Oliean enigmatic girl worshipped for her supposed gift of scent, yet secretly powerless. As Aisha uncovers her own latent ability to perceive the natural world through smell, she and Olie form an unlikely alliance.Together, Aisha and Olie must uncover a hidden history and the truth behind the ohaleh rice, all the while battling forces that threaten not just the empires survival, but the very balance of nature.

Praise for Michelle Steinbeck:Brilliant and completely uniqueSOPHIE MACKINTOSHMichelle Steinbeck is the lovechild of Robert Wasler and a witchCAMILLA GRUDOVAIm sorry, your mother was murdered.Filas mother Magdalena caused chaos every time she appeared in her daughters life. Fila hasnt seen her in years, not since she disgraced their family by advertising her brothel in the newspaper.Now, news comes from Italy: Magdalena is dead. Its time for Fila to finally face her family history.Fila collects her mothers ashes and sets out, urn in tow, to retrace the whirlwind life of the woman last known as Favorita.Part hallucinatory road trip, part feminist revenge fantasy: Favorita is a wild, furious and mischievous novel from an incendiary new European talent.

In finance, man makes his own miracles. Jazz, Broadway and the Great Depression. In 1930s New York City, international financier Gregor Antonescus luck has finally run out. As news of a catastrophic business deal ripples across the world, he flees to the apartment of his estranged son Basil.There, Gregor will need all of his ruthlessness and ingenuity to save his reputation and keep his empire from collapse. But will he risk using his only son as a pawn in one last power play? A sharp and gripping tale of paternity and corruption, Terence Rattigans play Man and Boy was first performed in London in 1963. This edition was published alongside a revival at the National Theatre, London, in 2026. It features the original version of Rattigans play, with an authoritative introduction by Rattigan scholar Dan Rebellato and an afterword by Anthony Lau, director of the revival.

Hattie the Hedgehog, a shy and timid little creature, lives in a cozy burrow at the edge of a sunlit forest, where the world feels vast and overwhelming but full of quiet magic. Despite her fear of venturing too far, she is drawn to the forests wondersthe rustling leaves, sparkling dew, and songs of birdsthat stir a spark of curiosity and courage within her. One morning, encouraged by the gentle whispers of the forest, Hattie bravely steps outside and discovers a mysterious, glowing seed pulsing with life in her tiny paws. Entranced by its warmth and shimmer, she senses that nurturing this seed could lead to something extraordinary, realizing for the first time that even a small hedgehog can make a meaningful difference in the world around her. Filled with wonder and hope, Hattie begins the delicate journey of caring for the seed, stepping into her own story of courage, curiosity, and the magic of growth.

A touching, mysterious novel, imbued with the beauty and strangeness of a fairy tale. Ayegul SavaIn the wake of her fathers death, Agathe leaves New York and returns to her childhood home in the French countryside, after fifteen years away. Agathe and her sister Vera have not seen each other in all that time apart. Now, they must empty their home before it is knocked down. Vera stopped speaking when she was six, and as the pair clean and sift through a lifetimes worth of belongings, old memories and resentments surface.Tender, melancholic and evocative, The Old Fire is Elisa Shua Dusapins most personal and moving novel yet. An exploration of time and memory, of family and belonging, of the unsaid and the unanswered, it is also a graceful and profound exploration of how loss and grief can live alongside life and abundance.

Harper the Hedgehog awakens to a strange, intelligent wind sweeping through Willowgladean unsettling force that rattles leaves, bends branches, frightens animals, and vibrates through the ground like a living heartbeat. Though the sky is clear and calm, the wind moves with deliberate confusion, carrying scents of ozone and wild energy as if trying to speak or find something. As the forest ripples with uneaserabbits trembling underground, birds scattering, squirrels zigzagging through treesHarper alone steps forward, sensing not danger but a lost, frightened presence searching for connection. Her quills hum with instinctive awareness as she realizes the wind isnt a storm at all, but a conscious being entering the forest with purpose, curiosity, and fear, and it has somehow noticed her. Instead of hiding, Harper bravely approaches the trembling air, feeling within it the promise of something extraordinary that is about to change Willowglade forever.

The story follows Gus, a young giraffe recently promoted to guardian of the galaxy gate, a colossal, shimmering portal connecting countless worlds. Tasked with protecting it from unauthorized travelers and cosmic dangers, Gus navigates both the thrill and the weight of his immense responsibility, using his towering height and keen eyes to monitor passing ships, comets, and energy fluctuations. As he gains confidence in his role, a sudden arrival disrupts his watch: a tiny, glowing alien named Zizi, fleeing a deadly space storm. Confronted with the strict rules of the gate and the desperate plea of the vulnerable visitor, Gus faces a moral dilemma, learning that true guardianship requires not only vigilance and courage but also compassion and wise judgment. The story sets up a journey of growth, bravery, and unexpected friendship among the stars.

Un juego de tentación, poder y seducción del que no querrás escapar.«Hay dos cosas que no tolero en este mundo: uno, su apellido. Dos, que mi objetivo crea que es libre cuando es enteramente mía».Cua

¿Y si las tres grandes obras feministas de Federico García Lorca estuviesen protagonizadas por la misma mujer?El nominado al Premio Planeta Salva Rubio y la debutante María Badía nos cuentan la historia de "Lorquiana", una mujer que vive una tragica juventud en "Bodas de Sangre", sigue condenada por el destino en su mediana edad ("Yerma") y termina su vida envuelta en la tragedia de "La casa de Bernarda Alba". Tres obras de teatro que conforman una sola historia.El universo lorquiano del feminismo, la España vaciada, la opresion patriarcal, el sufrimiento de la mujer y el eterno retorno de la venganza, la represion, la frustracion y la muerte conforman un escenario visual dramatico, devastado, tragico y tan español como universal en esta obra de Salva Rubio y Maria Badia.

UN LUGAR MARCADO POR LA MUERTE. UN INSPECTOR QUE NO QUIERE VOLVER. GRETA ALONSO REGRESA CON SU TERCERA NOVELA: SU OBRA MÁS INTENSA, MÁS OSCURA, MÁS BRILLANTE.2024. La aparición de un cadáver envuelto en un macabro sudario marca el inicio de unos crimenes que aterraran a la ciudad. La unica pista es un nombre de mujer: Palmira. El joven inspector Martin Benot regresa a casa despues de un largo destierro y toma las riendas de una investigacion que va a revolver sus demonios familiares. Cuando la brillante doctora Cecilia Flores por quien Martin siente una rara fascinacion y cuyo rostro cree recordar expone las causas asombrosas de las muertes, el panico se apodera de este emblematico rincon del norte. Un inspector pertinaz e idealista, una forense obsesiva y enigmatica, un extraño caso sin resolver y una localidad cercada por un paisaje salvaje y golpeada por un oceano fiero.Una novela en que la investigacion cientifica, la tradicion, la psicologia y las leyendas juegan con la mente del lector hasta llegar a un desenlace de impacto.

DESCUBRE LA PRIMERA NOVELA EN SOLITARIO DEL RECONOCIDO MENTALISTA HENRIK FEXEUS. Tras su aclamada El mentalista, escrita junto a la reina de la novela negra, Camilla Läckberg, atrévete a descubrir el

LA ESPERADA NUEVA NOVELA DE COLLEEN HOOVER, AUTORA DE ROMPER EL CÍRCULO. NO HAY MEJOR PLOT TWIST QUE LA VERDAD.Sus palabras solían causar absoluta devoción, pero una reacción viral en contra de su última adaptacion cinematografica obliga a la escritora Petra Rose a tomarse un descanso. Señalada como un fraude y como una oportunista hambrienta de fama, Petra aprende de la peor manera lo que sucede cuando internet se vuelve en tu contra, y desde entonces pierde toda inspiracion para escribir.Ahora, con su proxima novela de suspense esbozada y los ahorros casi agotados, Petra se refugia en una cabaña aislada junto a un lago, con la esperanza de volver a escribir. Es el ultimo intento por salvar su carrera y a si misma.Entonces, aparece el. El detective Nathaniel Saint y su presencia encienden en ella una creatividad que creia apagada. Las palabras regresan y, poco a poco, Saint se convierte en su musa. Pero juntos se veran envueltos en un juego peligroso, uno en el que se desdibujan las lineas entre ficcion y realidad. Cuando Saint comienza a tomarse su papel en la carrera de Petra demasiado en serio, ella se ve obligada a enfrentarse al caos que ha creado si quiere recuperar su reputacion. Uno de los libros mas oscuros que he escrito. Colleen Hoover

Una novela de suspense con alto voltaje dramático que te atrapará hasta la última página. Desembarca en España la autora francesa que ha enamorado a 1.000.000 millón de lectores.Las cifras no mienten: tres de cada cuatro niños criados en hogares con violencia acaban siendo, ellos mismos, victimas o agresores. Para no enfrentarse a esas probabilidades, Abigaelle ha decidido retirarse del mundo. Desde los jardines del convento donde vive en reclusion, prefiere observar la vida pasar en lugar de participar en ella.A quien observa con mas atencion es a su hermano mayor, Gabriel. Sobre las ruinas de su infancia, el ha construido una brillante carrera como artista: un regalo para el mundo nacido de un alma torturada.Pero cuando Gabriel se enamora de la luminosa y encantadora Zoe Boisjoli, Abigail no puede evitar temer lo peor. Desesperada, se aferra a cualquier señal, por minima que sea, vigilando atentamente por si la historia esta a punto de repetirse. ¿Conseguira evitar que ocurra lo peor otra vez?Esta novela, construida con gran destreza, avanza entre pistas falsas y malentendidos hasta desplegarse en una historia tan conmovedora como sobrecogedora. Ganadora del Grand Prix des Blogueurs Litteraires

Rivalries ignite into heated romance, lost lovers seek second chances, and friendships turn to something more in these 12 stunning Romantasy stories.Including brand-new stories from beloved and bestselling authors including Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Kelley Armstrong, Alexis Hall, L. R. Lam, and more.Tumble head-over-heels for these 12 gorgeous Romantasy stories from bestselling and beloved authors.A pair of harried servants try to romance their respective bosses into a universe-saving marriage. Two bitter political rivals discover they have interests in common, and decide not to let a little thing like murder get in the way. After years apart, childhood nemeses come together to resolve their differences, and face down a common foe.From Regency England to a mysterious Romanian forest, and from a city made of flowers to a sinister faerie train, love conquers all in these 12 beautiful tales.FEATURING BRAND-NEW STORIES FROM: Hannah Nicole-Maehrer Kelley Armstrong Alexis Hall L. R. Lam Rebecca Thorne A.Y. Chao Juliet Marillier Chloe Neill Olivia Atwater Jen Williams Greer Stothers Vida Cruz-Borja

When the past claws its way back, the hunt for truth could cost him everything.Five years after the brutal murder of his girlfriend Eva, haunted PI Ravn is dragged back into the one case hes never been able to close. New evidence surfaces, igniting a desperate chase for justice that plunges him into a dark web of crooked cops, a dying hitman, and a powerful elite guarding a deadly secret.To get the answers he craves, Ravn must strike a dangerous bargain with ruthless crime boss Kaminsky: recover 71 million in stolen cash, or lose everything. From Copenhagens gritty underworld to the corridors of corrupt power, Ravn will risk it all to unmask Evas killerif the truth doesnt destroy him first.The Pact is the electrifying fifth novel in the bestselling Ravn seriesperfect for fans of "Department Q" and Nordic noir that cuts to the bone.

"Compelling, riotous, and utterly fresh!" Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book EatersMonster Hunter and Empire of the Vampire collide in the adventurous sequel to Seven Recipes for Revolution, guaranteed to make you crave delicious fantasy dishes.Three years after eating the rich, Paprick Bessa is an infamous warchef known as the Butcher. Numbed by grief and war with the ousted rulers, Paprick no longer enjoys cooking and cant create new recipes. So when Ranch finally reaches a tenuous ceasefire with the Rare, Paprick seizes the chance to reheat his passions, opening a restaurant with a menu all his own.But conspiracy interrupts the opening night, his own emphon destroy the restaurant, and all signs point to the neighbouring Empire of the Badgeboar. Whoever orchestrated this threatens to destroy everything Paprick and Ranchs common fought for, and the Butcher leaves no threat breathing. To find the attacker and stop another all-out war, Paprick, his partner Cori, and his kitchen brigade journey west to curry favour with the Empires questionable elite and investigate its mysterious religions.Treacherous forces and dire prophecies lie in wait for Papricks arrival, and all the while, the Rare re-arm in the east. Facing magics and flavours unlike any hes ever tasted, Paprick will have to choose what matters most: his people, his passions, or his partner. He cant save all three.