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Alt forandrer sig i Rossmore. Efter et økonomisk boom i Irland er byen ikke længere en søvnig landsby, men et blomstrende sted, så travl, at der måske skal anlægges en ny omfartsvej. Indbyggerne er dybt splittede, især fordi den nye vej skal gå gennem Hvidtjørneskoven, lige præcis hvor Skt. Annas Kilde ligger. Nogle mener, at kilden har mirakuløse kræfter – andre, at det er noget overtroisk sludder. Fader Flynn vakler både i sit virke som præst i et stadig mere verdsligt Irland og mellem de to sider i kampen om den nye vej.

Dublin Fortælllinger består af fire lange historier, der centrerer sig omkring den fashionable del af Dublin. En kvinde fra det bedre borgerskab underholder sin ægtemands elskerinde under et middagsselskab. En pige fra landet reflekterer over glæderne ved storbylivet. En ung student må forholde sig til problemerne ved en ufrivillig graviditet. En fordrukken fotograf forsøger at genskabe sin noget vingeskudte karriere.

Da Maeve Binchy døde i 2012 efterlod hun en samling noveller skrevet gennem hele sit lange virke. Disse historier er her samlet i Fortællinger fra Chestnut Street. I et fint kvarter i Dublin ligger Chestnut Street. Her møder vi mennesker fra vidt forskellige kår og med vidt forskellig tilgang til livet. Blandt andre Bucket Maguire, vinduespudseren, der må gå vidt for at beskytte sin søn; eller Nessa Byrne, hvis tante kommer på besøg fra USA hver sommer og vender op og ned på huset – og Nessas liv.

Syv ganske almindelige menneskers livshistorier, drømme og håb væves ind i hinanden med samlingspunkt i den bustur, de i fællesskab foretager hver fredag fra arbejdet i Dublin og hjem til deres barndoms landsby.

Millioner af rejsende tager hver dag med Londons undergrundsbane fra sted til sted - måske fra deres hjem til arbejdspladsen. Millioner af anonyme passagerer, der ikke kender noget som helst til hinandens liv og færden. Det er disse navnløse rejsende, som Maeve Binchy puster liv i med en række bevægende og sørgmuntre episodefortællinger. Der er f.eks. den mystiske sekretær, der hver dag stiger på toget på stationen Notting Hill og vogter omhyggeligt på sine livshemmeligheder, og der er Adam, som mellem to stationer - bogstaveligt talt - skifter retning i sit liv, og på stationen Holborn finder der et skæbnesvangert møde sted.

Da Kits mor forsvinder, tror Kit, det er selvmord og søger trøst hos den irske landsbys støtte - en eneboer-nonne. Under sin uddannelse i hotelbranchen møder Kit senere moderen i London.

Mein Name ist Alice Rush. Ich liebe gutes Essen, es gibt einem das Gefühl, lebendig zu sein. Nie hätte ich gedacht, dass ausgerechnet mein Job als Köchin mich dazu bringt, meine positive Meinung über Essen zu überdenken. Vielleicht liegt es aber auch nur am bekanntesten Restaurantbesitzer in New York und seiner schlechten Laune, sobald er mich sieht. Zu allem Übel soll ich auch noch seine Fake-Ehefrau spielen, damit er das Sorgerecht für seinen zuckersüßen Sohn behält.

Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, is a rambling traffic-choked metropolis, bursting at the seams with people striving to earn a living on its mean streets. While Nairobi has every appearance of a fast-growing, modern African city with the mushrooming skyscrapers and superhighways, the city possesses a dark underbelly. Dog Meat Samosa delves into the bowels of Nairobi’s crowded urban backstreets to paint a gritty picture of its underworld, to describe the human experience within this once glorious “City in the Sun” that has since metamorphosed into a cutthroat hustlers’ paradise.

Juniper Baker knows what loving someone who doesn't reciprocate that same love feels like. At seventeen-years-old, she was able to bounce back by finding solace in the people who loved her most. Ten years later, Juniper finds herself at a crossroads when the charming Brandon Morris reenters the picture, evoking emotions she's buried to the forefront. As the two reconnect, their past and present collide, leaving Juniper emotionally spent and ready to throw in the towel. But Brandon has other plans for her.

Igennem 44 korte prosastykker følger vi en række mennesker, der lever i en kold og upersonlig storbyverden. De længes alle efter nærhed, men ingen af dem formår for alvor at række langt nok ud til at nå hinanden.

This is the end.

Friendships and family bonds are on the line as Londen Graham and Noah Gabriel both claim their freedom and choose different sides of the law to abide by. As Londen yearns to be a family man with his fiancée Lei, the wild lifestyle of his best friend Noah and his father’s pleas for help have him on the brink of returning to the streets. Will Noah’s friendship, combined with explosive secrets and street wars, pull Londen back to the life he swore to Lei he’d retired from, or will the love he expressed in Memphis be enough to keep him on the straight and narrow?

Growing up in 1970s Brooklyn under the shadow of his tyrannical father and against the backdrop of the Son of Sam murders, the Karen Ann Quinlan tragedy, and the New York Yankees' back-to-back championship seasons, Daniel Zimmer struggles to find a sense of safety and belonging. Daniel and his brother Max find moments of solace in the rebellious rhythms of early punk and metal bands like the Ramones and Judas Priest. But when faced with an unexpected family tragedy—for which he feels responsible—Daniel discovers the magical escape that alcohol can provide, numbing his pain and guilt.

The day Lisara Compton caught her husband in a rather compromising position changed her life in a way neither she nor her sons ever saw coming. Realizing too late that divorcing him would cause a domino effect of turmoil, she is now forced into an uncomfortable life that she can't seem to stay afloat in. With her eldest son acting out and a nonexistent ex-husband, Lisara feels things can't get any worse. That's until her ex betrays her and their son in a way that leaves her in need like never before. It seems she just can't catch a break, until she meets him.

For six months, Sean O'Neill has been living a real-life romance with the image consultant for his next film, Paisley Campbell . . . while he lied to her about his true identity. When Paisley learns the truth, will she believe that what they shared wasn't a celebrity stunt? And what happens when Sean discovers Paisley's own secret—she's having Sean's baby! Will revealing their secrets drive them apart, or offer a second chance at love?

Embark on an enthralling journey through the streets of 19th-century New York with Walt Whitman's Life and Adventures of Jack Engle. This rediscovered literary treasure weaves a compelling tale of mystery, love, and the human spirit. Whitman's narrative skills shine as he guides you through the twists and turns of Jack Engle's life, bringing to life a vivid tapestry of characters and experiences. Immerse yourself in this captivating audiobook, a testament to Whitman's storytelling prowess and his enduring impact on American literature.

Ada è un’anziana vedova che vive a Oxford. Sola, senza figli e senza nipoti, nel vuoto di una grande casa colma di ricordi del marito, professore universitario appena scomparso. Ha paura di diventare invisibile, di essere dimenticata. Eliza, sorriso incerto e stile essenziale, sta facendo un dottorato e studia italiano. È cresciuta in una famiglia disastrata, abbandonata a se stessa, sola. Si è sempre sentita fuori posto, anche a scuola, dove non ha mai avuto i mezzi economici dei suoi compagni di studio. Nonostante tutto, è sempre andata avanti.

Lilac Baker wasn't against finding love, but love never seemed to be close enough for her to grasp. With her big sister pregnant and living out her happy ending, Lilac has high hopes for her own fairy-tale beginning. Then, with the shutter of his Canon EOS, Ezra Fields walks into the picture, igniting a thrilling fire inside of her chest that can't be put out. One encounter with the talented photographer sends her heart into overdrive, and their budding romance soon changes her life.

Robert Moore ist kein einfacher Mann. Der Architekt zieht es vor, allein in New York zu leben. Nachdem seine Haushälterin auch die Segel streicht, steht er kurz vor Weihnachten ganz alleine da und muss sich um alles selbst kümmern, selbst um seine Post. Als Robert an einem Briefkasten Abigail Olsen kennenlernt ist er nicht begeistert. Denn Abigail ist 7 Jahre alt und Robert mag keine Kinder. Durch einen Zufall fällt ihm Abigails Brief an den Weihnachtsmann in die Hände. Was er darin liest, lässt ihn nicht kalt, denn Abigail hat nur einen Wunsch – einen Job für Kate, Abigails Mutter.

As a rapper who hasn't been lost to the gimmick of autotunes and meaningless lyrics, Sinful K stays true to himself. With just sixteen bars, he can grab the attention of millions all across the world. While everyone hears what they consider dope music, Sinful is simply trying to escape past traumas by getting lost in his music. However, there is no amount of money or fame that could extinguish the pain and torture he's endured. The music only brings him peace for moments in time… what he desires is for his mind, body, and spirit to be on one accord, permanently.