Book type: fiction (5996)
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Country: North America / 
Mexico
Mexico
Description:
Un centro turístico caribeño especializado en secuestros falsos de cárteles es el lugar donde se desarrolla el profundo y satírico misterio del asesinato de Villoro.
En medio de escenificaciones de guerra de guerrillas, rumores de abejas asesinas y actividad de cárteles invasores, el ex rockero en recuperación Tony Góngora intenta resolver el misterio del asesinato de un buzo estadounidense. Mientras intenta reconstruir los acontecimientos del crimen, Tony descubre sus propios recuerdos extraños y esclarecedores: de una infancia sin padr... continue
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Arrow of God by Chinua Achebe EN
NigeriaDescription:
"My favorite novel." —Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie “A magical writer—one of the greatest of the twentieth century.” —Margaret Atwood “African literature is incomplete and unthinkable without the works of Chinua Achebe.” —Toni Morrison The second novel in Chinua Achebe’s masterful African trilogy, following Things Fall Apart and preceding No Longer at Ease When Things Fall Apart ends, colonial rule has been introduced to Umuofia, and the character of the nation, its values, freedoms, religious and socio-political foundations have substantially and irrevocably been altered. Arrow of God, the second ... continue
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Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Thief by Maurice Leblanc EN
FranceDescription:
The inspiration for the new Netflix series, Lupin, starring Omar Sy A curated collection of the very best adventures of Arsène Lupin, France’s most famous gentleman thief The poor and the innocent have nothing to fear from Lupin; often they profit from his spontaneous generosity. The rich and powerful, and the detective who tries to spoil his fun, however, must beware. They are the target of Lupin’s mischief. With plans that frequently evolve into elaborate plots, Lupin is a gentleman burglar turned detective, and the most entertaining criminal genius in literature. These stories – the best of... continue
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Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala EN
Country: Asia / 
Philippines
Philippines
Description:
A RUSA Award-winning novel! The first book in a new culinary cozy series full of sharp humor and delectable dishes—one that might just be killer.... When Lila Macapagal moves back home to recover from a horrible breakup, her life seems to be following all the typical rom-com tropes. She's tasked with saving her Tita Rosie's failing restaurant, and she has to deal with a group of matchmaking aunties who shower her with love and judgment. But when a notoriously nasty food critic (who happens to be her ex-boyfriend) drops dead moments after a confrontation with Lila, her life quickly swerves from... continue
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ItalyDescription:
Artemisia Gentileschi was an Italian Baroque painter, today considered one of the most accomplished painters in the generation following that of Caravaggio.
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Aru Shah and the City of Gold by Roshani Chokshi EN
Country: North America / 
United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Aru Shah and her sisters,including one who also claims to be the Sleeper's daughter, must find their mentors Hanuman and Urvashi in Lanka, the city of gold, before war breaks out between the devas and asuras. Aru has just made a wish on the tree of w
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Aru Shah and the End of Time (A Pandava Novel Book 1) by Roshani Chokshi EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Best-selling author Rick Riordan introduces this adventure by Roshani Chokshi about twelve-year-old Aru Shah, who has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school. While her classmates are jetting off to family vacations in exotic locales, she'll be spending her autumn break at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, waiting for her mom to return from her latest archeological trip. Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur? One day, three schoolmates show up at Aru's doorstep to catch her in a lie. ... continue
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Portugal419.
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh EN
SyriaDescription:
An epic, emotional, breathtaking story of love and loss set amid the Syrian revolution. Burning with the fires of hope and possibility, AS LONG AS THE LEMON TREES GROW will sweep you up and never let you go. _______________ SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DISCOVER BOOK OF THE YEAR 'This is an important book. Everyone should read it' - Elizabeth Laird, award-winning author of Welcome to Nowhere 'Wrenching and lyrical' - Samira Ahmed, New York Times bestselling author of Internment 'Hauntingly beautiful ... a must read' - Huda Fahmy, author of Huda F Are You _______________ Salama Kassab... continue
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As pequenas doenças da eternidade : Contos by Mia Couto PT
Country: Africa / 
Mozambique
Mozambique
Description:
Nesta seleta de contos, uma edição especial para leitores brasileiros, Mia Couto traz histórias que tratam de grandes males que assombram a sociedade, dos tempos mais remotos aos dias atuais. A perspectiva da finitude, o medo do abandono, indiferença, traições, guerras e pandemias — são estes alguns dos temas que perpassam os textos aqui reunidos. "Peço a Deus que me dê a felicidade das pequenas doenças", assim começa o conto que dá título a esta coletânea de textos de Mia Couto. Nele, uma mãe e seu filho rezam para evitar graves enfermidades e tentam, sem sucesso, postergar o próprio fim. A s... continue