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Alle Jahre wieder macht sich die halbe Republik kurz vor den Feiertagen auf den Weg zur buckligen Verwandtschaft. Als ob der Besuch bei Tante und Onkel nicht schon schlimm genug wäre, quälen wir uns stundenlang durch den Stau, fluchen über den ICE in verkehrter Wagenreihung oder sitzen auf dem verschneiten Rollfeld fest, während unser Airbus zum wiederholten Mal enteist wird. Und das alles umgeben von nicht minder nervigen Nichten, Neffen, Omas und Opas, die sich ebenfalls nicht vor dem Besuch bei der Familie zu drücken wussten.

Reaching manhood in the tumultuous years before the Civil War, James Gould’s son Horace returns to St. Simons and finds himself disheartened by the intolerance of others on his beloved island. However, he wins the heart of his lovely neighbor Deborah Abbott, who adores her Mr. Gould and becomes his wife, despite the difference in their years. But even though she is unconcerned with his rumored past, she is saddened by his lack of faith....

In this masterful novel, a wealthy young northerner, Anson Dodge, discovers new meaning in his life on St. Simons Island, Georgia, just after the Civil War. A man of remarkable and unforgettable kindness and strength, he shares his heart with two very different women - Ellen, who passionately adores him, and Anna, who comforts him in sorrow. They each surrender themselves to his dreams. Anson Dodge's story unfolds as a beautiful tale of honor when he rebuilds the war-torn Christ Church, Frederica, in memory of happy and lost love.

This book is coming from my heart. I am a "WHY" person and know there is a reason for all human behavior and a solution to every problem. All our problems stem from feelings of worthlessness. Drugs, gangs, homelessness are all symptoms of worthless feelings brought about from a lack of praise. Stop struggling with an unruly child and learn communications skills. Everything comes with a set of operating instructions and children are no exception.

Discover an "absurd, funny, and thought-provoking" book perfect for "anyone who has ever felt socially awkward or inadequate" (Louis Sachar, author of Holes and the Wayside School series). Dear weird toes, crooked nose, stressed out, left out, freaked out Dear missing parts, broken hearts...

Thousands of years ago, Men and Elves coexisted side by side along with all manner of magical creatures. The Creator had threaded magic into the blood of every being, and it was a wondrous world indeed. Until the day Fate, bored with the Earth’s peaceful existence, conspired to twist one of the Creator’s benign guardians, Nefar, the Gatekeeper of the dead, infecting him with a lust for power he was never meant to hold.

Ellie has been divorced once, and now her latest boyfriend has jilted her. She doesn’t like, or trust men any longer. Ellie has strange dreams about her dog Belle that has recently passed. She doesn’t understand the dreams, but as the dreams continue and progress, she begins to understand their meaning, and what the dreams are telling her.

From a Booker Prize-longlisted author, a novel in which a woman tries to overcome her abusive past and find her estranged sister in a deeply moving and darkly humorous quest for redemption Foul-mouthed, scrappy, and self-destructive, Steffie is her own worst enemy. Sustained by her sardonic...

Tessa's long legs, raven black hair, stunning brown eyes and delightfully ripe pair of breasts get her all the plum jobs – it's one of the perks of being gorgeous, and she loves it. She doesn't think working hard in an office is boring. She likes the variety of temping-in jobs, and hot guys. These sexually fuelled office adventures prove that hard office work can be far more arousing than a bottom's dalliance on the photocopy machine.

Einmal im Jahr reist Peter Simon nach Südfrankreich, um mit seinem Freund Urlaub zu machen. Wie vereinbart, meldet sich Peter nach der Ankunft bei seiner Frau Julia in Frankfurt, doch das ist sein letztes Lebenszeichen. Von Deutschland aus versucht Julia, etwas über den Verbleib Peters herauszufinden, und stößt schon bald auf beunruhigende Ungereimtheiten. Schließlich folgt sie ihm nach Frankreich, doch niemand scheint ihr dort helfen zu können. Parallel zum Verschwinden ihres Mannes sind in Südfrankreich eine Urlauberin und ihre kleine Tochter brutal ermordet worden.

It’s not every day you get to sit on pristine blue water holding a beautiful, first edition Nadine Gordimer novel and wonder if you’ll survive the day. Poe Baxter has always wanted to visit Cape Town, and when she hears that a rare book by a famous South African novelist has come on the market, she jumps at the chance. But as she and her best friend Beattie begin tracking down the literary treasure, they stumble into a far more dangerous mystery—one that puts them directly in harm’s way.

Why Can’t You Stop Thinking About Them? is a raw and compassionate deep dive into the emotional obsession that often follows heartbreak, betrayal, or unresolved connection. Whether it's an ex, a friend who ghosted you, or someone who left without closure—this short listen explores why they live rent-free in your mind and how to start freeing yourself.

Netti (50) steckt privat und beruflich in einer Sackgasse: Die letzte Beziehung ist gescheitert, ihr Theatervertrag nicht verlängert, der Sohn auf dem Absprung. Und dann ist da noch ihr Vater Bruno, der seit dem Tod der Mutter nicht alleine klarkommt. Aber jetzt braucht Netti dringend eine Auszeit, um endlich mal durchzuatmen und ihr Leben neu zu ordnen. Und das am liebsten am Meer, irgendwo im Süden. Als sich ihr eine Mitfahrgelegenheit mit einem Italiener bietet, sagt sie sofort zu. Doch als es losgeht, sitzt Bruno auf der Rückbank.

Should You Forgive Someone Who Betrayed Your Trust? is a thoughtful and emotionally resonant guide for anyone wrestling with betrayal, heartbreak, and the impossible decision of whether or not to forgive. This short and powerful listen doesn’t pressure you to forgive—but helps you explore what forgiveness really means when trust is broken.

What Is Your Pain Trying to Teach You? is a deeply reflective and emotionally grounding short listen for anyone who's ever asked, "Why did this happen to me?" Instead of treating pain as something to suppress or avoid, this book invites you to explore it as a messenger—a quiet but powerful teacher with wisdom to offer.

On her first trip to Iceland, Poe Baxter is eager to soak in the scenery, explore the culture, and track down a rare book. But what should have been a quiet literary adventure takes a dangerous turn when she and her best friend Beattie find themselves entangled in a deadly mystery.

Broken relationships, and mistakes that feel irreversible. If you’ve ever feared that some things can never be mended—whether a friendship, a family bond, or your own self-trust—this book offers compassionate insight and guidance. This book reminds you that healing isn’t always about fixing the past—it’s about creating a hopeful future.

What If Your Pain Is Your Purpose in Disguise? explores the transformative power of pain and hardship, revealing how your deepest struggles can become the foundation for your greatest purpose. This book offers insight and encouragement to those feeling overwhelmed by suffering, helping them discover meaning and strength in their challenges.

Are You Confident — Or Just Good at Pretending to Be Okay? explores the hidden struggle behind the masks many of us wear. On the outside, you seem strong and self-assured. Inside, you're silently exhausted, questioning everything.

For Ema Morgan, Camp Roselyn was more than cabins and campfires—it was the place where she met Beckett Hayes. Every summer from age ten to eighteen, they shared lake swims, secret dares, and the kind of inside jokes that never lost their spark. Each August ended with the same unspoken promise: See you next year. But then one summer, everything changed. Seven years later, Ema returns to the lake for a friend’s wedding, certain Beckett will be nothing more than a memory. Instead, she finds him two doors down—older, broader, and wearing a wedding ring.