Novedades del último mes en libros de Literatura en inglés

What if the greatest writer of all time isn't who we think he is?What if he isn't even a he?Step back four hundred years and discover the female author who hid behind the mask of the man we know as William Shakespeare . . .In Elizabethan London, young Emilia Bassano is a ward of English aristocrats.Her education has endowed her with a sharp wit and a gift for storytelling, but still she is allowed no voice of her own.Forced to become a mistress to the Lord Chamberlain, who oversees the theatre, Emilia discovers the power of stories to beguile audiences. Secretly, she forms a plan to bring a play of her own to the stage - by paying an actor named William Shakespeare to front her work.In modern-day Manhattan, playwright Melina Green finds a woman's voice is still worth less than a man's. But, inspired by the life of her ancestor Emilia Bassano, Melina takes a lesson from history and submits a play under a male pseudonym . .

Grumpy cowboys and steamy romance . . . Chestnut Springs is a big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. Perfect for fans of Devney Perry, Lucy Score and B.K. Borison.

In order to survive in troubled times; in order to get revenge for loved ones; in order to claim justice for all 118 people who died undeservedly in the village. Lin WanYue took the residence registration of her younger brother Lin FeiXing to join the army, and was determined to kill the Huns all over the world. The empress died at court, leaving the 16 year-old princess and the 8-year-old crown prince to rely upon each other for their lives. Several princes older than the crown prince were greedy for the throne, and the two were in a precarious position.

The first of two new, interconnected novels from bestselling, award-winning, Booker-Prize shortlisted author Ali Smith Following her dazzling five-novel portrait of our age, the 'Seasonal' sequence, Ali Smith returns with the first of two novels which belong together but can be read independently. Gliff - a Scots or Northern word for a glimpse, a shock, a glance - will not only tell its own story but also contain within it a hidden story, to be revealed only in a second novel, Glyph - from the Greek, meaning a mark, carving or symbol - to be published a year later. In form and feeling, Gliff will light a new, fabular and fabulist path for Ali Smith and for us through the gathering darkness of our chaotic times.

A powerful novel of the saving grace of language and human connection, from the celebrated author of The VegetarianIn a classroom in Seoul, a young woman watches her Greek language teacher at the blackboard. She tries to speak but has lost her voice. Her teacher finds himself drawn to the silent woman, for day by day he is losing his sight.Soon they discover a deeper pain binds them together. For her, in the space of just a few months, she has lost both her mother and the custody battle for her nine-year-old son. For him, it's the pain of growing up between Korea and Germany, being torn between two cultures and languages.Greek Lessons tells the story of two ordinary people brought together at a moment of private anguish - the fading light of a man losing his vision meeting the silence of a woman who has lost her language. Yet these are the very things that draw them to one another. Slowly the two discover a profound sense of unity - their voices intersecting with startling beauty, as they move from darkness to light, from silence to expression.Greek Lessons is a tender love letter to human intimacy and connection, a novel to awaken the senses, vividly conjuring the essence of what it means to be alive.

'The main danger, as I see it, is that you and I will be trapped here for the whole of the Christmas holiday!' It's 19 December 1931 and Hercule Poirot and Inspector Catchpool are called to investigate a brutal murder in a Norfolk hospital. Catchpool's mother, the irrepressible Cynthia, insists that they stay with her nearby so that they can all be together for the festive period while Poirot finds the killer. Cynthia's friend is being admitted to the same hospital and she is convinced he will be the next victim. Poirot has less than a week to solve the crime and prevent more murders, if he is to escape from this nightmare scenario and get home in time for Christmas. Meanwhile, someone else - someone utterly ruthless - has other ideas about what ought to happen to Hercule Poirot…

Reacher had no idea where he was. No idea how he had got there. But someone must have brought him. And shackled him. And whoever had done those things was going to rue the day. That was for damn sure.Jack Reacher wakes up, alone, in the dark, handcuffed to a makeshift bed. His right arm has suffered some major damage. His few possessions are gone. He has no memory of getting there.The last thing Reacher can recall is the car he hitched a ride in getting run off the road. The driver was killed.His captors assume Reacher was the driver's accomplice and patch up his wounds as they plan to make him talk.

Such a brilliant writer and this was another 5 star book for me Reader ReviewHugely immersive and emotional Reader Review An emotional mystery that will grip you so tight that you can't breathe Reader Review She is the master of creating real, flawed, magnetic characters Reader Review ONE NIGHTIt is a wild night in the middle of December, and GP Enya is crouched over a teenage boy, performing CPR in the rain.ONE MOMENTThe boy survives, but Enyas life splinters in two. Trapped in a loveless marriage, the storm propels her to break free.ONE CHANCE TO BE FREEBut even in the remote country town that becomes her sanctuary, Enya is haunted by the night in the rain.Beneath the boughs of an ancient tree that tells a thousand stories, can she find the courage to face her own?'A terrific story! It had me completely gripped from the very first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER'An emotional rollercoaster of a book will grab you by the heart and not let you go until the very last gripping word' SAM BLAKE

John Rebus spent his life as a detective putting Edinburgh's most deadly criminals behind bars.Now, he's going to join them...In this tense, gripping game of cat and mouse, 'The King of Crime' (Express) returns to his much-loved creation, the inimitable John Rebus, as he faces a case unlike any other...

This stunning new hardcover book celebrates the journey of Rupi Kaur and milk and honey.40 new original poems and 20 new illustrationsFull-color, never-before-seen photos and memorabiliaIlluminating introduction and handwritten diary entries by RupiHeartfelt annotations from Rupi and some of todays most respected voices Since its debut, milk and honey has sold more than 6 million copies globally, becoming the highest-selling book of poetry in the 21st century and propelling Rupi Kaur into the stratosphere as the voice of a generation. milk and honey has taken millions of readers on a shared journey through lifes most emotional moments, reminding us along the way that there is sweetness everywhere, if only we are willing to look.

In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Better than the Movies, Wes and Liz struggle to balance their feelings for each other with the growing pains of being a college student.For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process.Flash forward months and months later and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Lizs heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him.Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. OnlyLiz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new frienda guy friend.Still, Wes wont give up, adapting his clever plans and going hard to get Lizs attention and win back her affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, Wes is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.

For as long as I can remember, I've had one dream.Go to the same college as my friends, become the starting quarterback of a division one team, and hear my name announced to the world come draft day.The path was clear, and things were falling in place perfectly. And then she came along.Now I'm in love with a girl . . . whose heart was buried alongside the boy she gave it to. The ghost I can't compete with. The father of her newborn son.She wants me to walk away, to focus on my love for football, but I can't, because I have a new dream.And it begins and ends with them.

A stunning new edition of Claire Keegan's multi-award-winning, bestselling novel Small Things Like These. SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CILLIAN MURPHY A SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES BE

THE BLOOD-COLORED MOON is a novel that fascinates the reader from the first to the last page, enraptured by the beauty of the characters, each of whom exercises an autonomous and not always welcome personality according to the role played and the places described, including the Divine Amalfi Coast w...

What an addictive, exhilarating book, so beautifully composed and brilliantly conceived.’ DONAL RYAN ‘A tensely atmospheric and layered exploration of artistic drive and devotion’ CHARLOTTE WOOD