Kategoria BISAC: Fiction >> Mashups

On a copper-rich tropical island shattered by war, where the teachers have fled with most everyone else, only one white man chooses to stay behind: the eccentric Mr. Watts, object of much curiosity and scorn, who sweeps out the ruined schoolhouse and begins to read to the children each day from Charles Dickens's classic Great Expectations.

So begins this rare, original...

The Tragedy of Arthur is an emotional and elaborately constructed tour de force from "one of the best writers in America" (The Washington Post). Its doomed hero is Arthur Phillips, a young novelist struggling with a con artist father who works wonders of deception. Imprisoned for decades and nearing the end of his life, Arthur's father reveals a treasure he's kept secret for half a century: The Tragedy of Arthur, a previously unknown play by William Shakespeare. Arthur and his twin sister inherit their father's mission: to see the manuscript published and acknowledged...

Imagine running around the city, dodging paparazzi with Jennifer Lawrence...

Imagine Justin Bieber setting up a romantic scavenger hunt for your anniversary, retelling the story of your love...

Imagine selfies have been outlawed, making Kim Kardashian a freedom fighter who needs your help in bringing justice...

'Mole suddenly flung down his brush and said "Bother " and "O blow " and also "Hang spring-cleaning ..".'

So begins one of the greatest children's stories ever written: a rebellion against drudgery that sets in motion a timeless tale of friendship and adventure.

Join Mole, Ratty, Mr. Badger and Toad in this classic story, and see them brought to life in a new way.

With original full-colour illustrations by Krista Brennan printed in high quality premium colour, Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows is woven with elements from the modern-day revival of artisanal...

'Mole suddenly flung down his brush and said "Bother " and "O blow " and also "Hang spring-cleaning ..".'

So begins one of the greatest children's stories ever written: a rebellion against drudgery that sets in motion a timeless tale of friendship and adventure.

Join Mole, Ratty, Mr. Badger and Toad in this classic story, and see them brought to life in a new way.

With original illustrations by Krista Brennan, Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows is woven with elements from the modern-day revival of artisanal craftsmanship, maker culture and the steampunk movement to...

'Mole suddenly flung down his brush and said "Bother " and "O blow " and also "Hang spring-cleaning ..".'

So begins one of the greatest children's stories ever written: a rebellion against drudgery that sets in motion a timeless tale of friendship and adventure.

Join Mole, Ratty, Mr. Badger and Toad in this classic story, and see them brought to life in a new way.

With original illustrations by Krista Brennan, Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows is woven with elements from the modern-day revival of artisanal craftsmanship, maker culture and the steampunk movement to...

When Stories Break, You Send in the Genrenauts

Struggling stand-up comic Leah Tang is offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to join the Genrenauts. She learns that our world is one of many, and every other world is the home of a story genre Science Fiction or Romance, Fantasy or Western -- populated by archetypal characters and constantly playing out familiar stories.

The Genrenauts' mission: find and fix broken stories. Because If they fail, the ripples from the story worlds will cause havoc and devastation on their home world.

Leah joins...

Is it possible that Audrey Hepburn was in Regent Street, London in 2016?

Perhaps not. But her memory is recreated in the desirable shape of Dr Ella van Houten who has stood on a man's foot outside Hamleys, the world's oldest toy shop. Their differing personalities dominate this fast moving story which takes in London, Europe and lunches with Harry.

Ella was imagining that she was Holly Golightly, the character that Hepburn played in one of the greatest ever romantic films: 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'.

This riveting novella tells how they begin a...