- Table View
- List View
Todos nuestros presentes equivocados
by Elan MastaiUna irreverente novela de ciencia ficción romántica. Emocionante, divertida, inteligente. Una novela como nunca has leído ninguna. «La física tiene soluciones y el corazón solo tiene preguntas.» Tom Barren vive en un 2016 utópico de coches voladores, aceras móviles y bases en la luna, en el que los aguacates no se estropean y el punk nunca ha existido... porque no fue necesario crearlo. En 1965 Lionel Goettreider inventó una nueva forma de producir energía y el mundo disfruta ahora de todas las comodidades para una vida feliz. Tom, sin embargo, no encuentra su lugar y, afligido por la muerte de su madre y el abandono de Penelope, la chica de sus sueños, roba la máquina del tiempo inventada por su padre y viaja al momento de la activación del Motor Goettreider. Durante su travesía, un accidente altera el curso de los acontecimientos y la estructura del universo,y Tom queda varado en nuestro sucio y decadente 2016, donde descubre una versión inesperada de su vida... y de Penelope. ¿Arreglará el flujo de la historia regresando a su universo utópico o tratará de forjar un nuevo destino en nuestra realidad desordenada e impredecible? Reseñas:«Como novelista, odio a Elan Mastai por haber escrito un libro tan perfecto. Como lector, no podría estarle más agradecido.»Ron Currie «Una novela sobre viajes en el tiempo no tiene derecho a ser tan adictiva. Una novela tan adictiva no tiene derecho a ser tan inteligente. Y una novela tan inteligente no tiene derecho a ser tan divertida. O perspicaz. O envolvente. Básicamente, esta novela no tiene derecho a existir.»Jonathan Tropper «Elan Mastai crea casi por arte de magia una historia de amor ingeniosa y desenfadada: una bofetada emocional. Esta novela es una adictiva delicia literaria.»Maria Semple «Un original debut literario. Mastai se divierte empleando todas las convenciones típicas de los viajes en el tiempo y sus muchas paradojas, pero la guinda del pastel son sus diálogos, una reminiscencia de la Guía del autoestopista galáctico de Douglas Adams.»Publishers Weekly «Una novela deslumbrante, psicodélica y conmovedora.»Washington Post «Tom Barren es el viajero del tiempo más hilarante e incompetente desde Marty McFly.»Dene Moore, Toronto Star «Encantadora y fantásticamente construida.»Kirkus Reviews «Ha captado el tono DE Kurt Vonnegut admirablemente: una voz narrativa al tiempo inteligente e ingenua, indignada y resignada, lunática y profundamente triste.»Wall Street Journal «Es como si Mastai hubiera viajado en el tiempo y hubiera tomado abundantes notas de cómo sería un mundo utópico futuro. El aspecto científico cautiva tanto como la trama amorosa.»The Associated Press «A pesar de haber sido escrito antes de que Donald Trump suera presidente, Todos nuestros presentes equivocados resulta una novela muy oportuna para todos los que tengan la sensación de estar viviendo en una realidad paralela.»Stuart Miller, Paste Magazine
Todos nuestros presentes equivocados
by Elan MastaiUna irreverente novela de ciencia ficción romántica. Emocionante, divertida, inteligente. Una novela como nunca has leído ninguna. «La física tiene soluciones y el corazón solo tiene preguntas.» Tom Barren vive en un 2016 utópico de coches voladores, aceras móviles y bases en la luna, en el que los aguacates no se estropean y el punk nunca ha existido... porque no fue necesario crearlo. En 1965 Lionel Goettreider inventó una nueva forma de producir energía y el mundo disfruta ahora de todas las comodidades para una vida feliz. Tom, sin embargo, no encuentra su lugar y, afligido por la muerte de su madre y el abandono de Penelope, la chica de sus sueños, roba la máquina del tiempo inventada por su padre y viaja al momento de la activación del Motor Goettreider. Durante su travesía, un accidente altera el curso de los acontecimientos y la estructura del universo,y Tom queda varado en nuestro sucio y decadente 2016, donde descubre una versión inesperada de su vida... y de Penelope. ¿Arreglará el flujo de la historia regresando a su universo utópico o tratará de forjar un nuevo destino en nuestra realidad desordenada e impredecible? Reseñas:«Elan Mastai irrumpe con fuerza en el mundo editorial con una novela que ha sido traducida a más de veinte idiomas. Su éxito internacional es imparable. [...] Es obvio que se hizo novelista porque el mundo real se le quedaba pequeño, y en este tránsito de creatividad va cubriendo nuestra nostalgia -de todo lo que imaginamos y leímos y siempre anhelamos vivir- con el poder evocador de las letras.»Raquel Jiménez Jiménez, Zenda «Como novelista, odio a Elan Mastai por haber escrito un libro tan perfecto. Como lector, no podría estarle más agradecido.»Ron Currie «Una novela sobre viajes en el tiempo no tiene derecho a ser tan adictiva. Una novela tan adictiva no tiene derecho a ser tan inteligente. Y una novela tan inteligente no tiene derecho a ser tan divertida. O perspicaz. O envolvente. Básicamente, esta novela no tiene derecho a existir.»Jonathan Tropper «Elan Mastai crea casi por arte de magia una historia de amor ingeniosa y desenfadada: una bofetada emocional. Esta novela es una adictiva delicia literaria.»Maria Semple «Un original debut literario. Mastai se divierte empleando todas las convenciones típicas de los viajes en el tiempo y sus muchas paradojas, pero la guinda del pastel son sus diálogos, una reminiscencia de la Guía del autoestopista galáctico de Douglas Adams.»Publishers Weekly «Una novela deslumbrante, psicodélica y conmovedora.»Washington Post «Tom Barren es el viajero del tiempo más hilarante e incompetente desde Marty McFly.»Dene Moore, Toronto Star «Encantadora y fantásticamente construida.»Kirkus Reviews «Hacaptado el tono DE Kurt Vonnegut admirablemente: una voz narrativa al tiempo inteligente e ingenua, indignada y resignada, lunática y profundamente triste.»Wall Street Journal «Es como si Mastai hubiera viajado en el tiempo y hubiera tomado abundantes notas de cómo sería un mundo utópico futuro. El aspecto científico cautiva tanto como la trama amorosa.»The Associated Press «A pesar de haber sido escrito antes de que Donald Trump suera presidente, Todos nuestros presentes equivocados resulta una novela muy oportuna para todos los que tengan la sensación de estar viviendo en una realidad paralela.»Stuart Miller, Paste Magazine
Todos o Ninguno (Historia de las estrellas #1)
by Aurora Lee ThorntonEn un mundo en el que todos tienen un alma gemela, el mago Royiora y el reacio asesino Kalo chocan de la peor manera. Royiora Daralkaen, la única maga viva capaz de usar los cinco tipos de magia, tiene una infancia casi idílica en el país de Porescalia - antes de que estalle la guerra con sus vecinos antagónicos, Kloria. Kalo Porla, un individuo naturalmente a prueba de magia conocido como Null, es entrenado para ser un asesino por el imperio autoritario conocido como el Dominio. Cuando Kalo y su compañero asesino son enviados a matar a un mago y a su aprendiz, comienza un viaje que ninguno de los dos estaba preparado para iniciar. Advertencias de contenido: daño a los niños, abuso físico y psicológico, violación implícita (fuera de la página), violencia, lenguaje maduro, menores en situaciones sexuales implícitas (romance adolescente), situaciones sexuales implícitas, intolerancia hacia las razas ficticias y lenguaje sugestivo.
Together: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti)
by Heather Ayris BurnellUnicorn and Yeti are two magical friends who love to use their imaginations!Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Unicorn and Yeti look up at the sky. They watch things zip and zoom in the wind!Unicorn wants to do everything Yeti does. Will Yeti have fun playing with a copycat?Unicorn wants to have a fancy tea party. But Yeti just wants to drink tea!Best friends Unicorn and Yeti have lots of fun together. These laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork, speech bubbles, and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!
Together, Apart
by Y. H. LimThe Liannarrits and Toritalatians have the world locked in constant war as their battles rage with hatred and bloodshed. Daneliarr, a soldier with the 4th Legionnaire of the Liannarrit Empire, barely survived the last clash. Washed ashore, isolated from the rest of his legion, he has no choice but to accept the help of local healer Arkdian. Trained in the way of the sword from an early age, Daneliarr lacks experience with peace. And growing feelings for Arkdian that could get him killed at home have him wrestling with the conflicting ways of the heart, leading Daneliarr into the one battle he's not prepared to face.
Together Under the Tree
by Lenora Worth Pamela TracyA family for Christmas?The Perfect Gift by Lenora Worth When widowed rancher Rory Branagan finds a pretty stranger sleeping on the sofa, his six-year-old wants her to stay. Disoriented after a car accident, Goldie Rios is definitely not staying. Yet when Goldie's family-heirloom locket goes missing, the Branagans spend the holiday season helping her search for it on the farm. In the process, they all might find the perfect gift: a family that feels just right.Once Upon a Christmas by Pamela Tracy Raising three sons and running his ranch keeps single dad Jared McCreedy busy. Becoming involved with single mom Maggie Tate is not on his to-do list. But he needs help dealing with his youngest son's learning difficulties. Maggie doesn't want any romantic complications. The risk of opening her heart is great and she has her daughter to think about. But Christmas is the season for faith and miracles…New York Times Bestselling Author Lenora WorthUSA TODAY Bestselling Author Pamela Tracy2 Uplifting Stories The Perfect Gift and Once Upon a Christmas
Together We Burn
by Isabel IbañezIsabel Ibañez's Together We Burn is a lush, enchanting standalone fantasy inspired by medieval Spain, filled with romance, adventure and just the right amount of danger.An ancient city plagued by dragonsEighteen-year-old Zarela Zalvidar is a talented flamenco dancer and daughter of the most famous Dragonador in Hispalia. People come for miles to see him fight in their arena, which will one day be hers. But disaster strikes during one celebratory show, and in the carnage, Zarela’s life changes in an instant.A flamenco dancer who must become a dragon hunter to save her family legacyWith the Dragon Guild trying to wrest control of her inheritance from her, Zarela has no choice but to train to become a Dragonador. But when the most talented dragon hunter left in the land -- the infuriatingly handsome Arturo Díaz de Montserrat -- withholds his help, Zarela cannot take no for an answer. Without him, her world will burn.
Toil & Trouble (Toil & Trouble)
by Mairghread Scott Kelly Matthews Nichole MatthewsA daring reimagining of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Includes behind-the-scenes material and an extensive guide that draws parallels between the original text and this wholly unique interpretation.nThe three fates"”Riata, Cait, and Smertae"”have always been guiding and protecting Scotland unseen. When there is a disagreement between the sisters, Riata and Smertae will use men as pawns, and Smertae will direct Macbeth to a crown he was never meant to have. Collects the complete six-issue limited series. n"A gorgeously drawn story of a battle for ancient Scotland, that is secretly watched over by three feuding witches and their familiars. Absolutely one of my favorite new books." "” Gail Simone (Red Sonja)
Toil & Trouble: 15 Tales of Women & Witchcraft
by Jessica Spotswood Tess SharpeScorn the witch. Fear the witch. Burn the witch.History is filled with stories of women accused of witchcraft, of fearsome girls with arcane knowledge. Toil & Trouble features fifteen stories of girls embracing their power, reclaiming their destinies and using their magic to create, to curse, to cure—and to kill.A young witch uses social media to connect with her astrology clients—and with a NASA-loving girl as cute as she is skeptical. A priestess of death investigates a ritualized murder. A bruja who cures lovesickness might need the remedy herself when she falls in love with an altar boy. A theater production is turned upside down by a visiting churel. In Reconstruction-era Texas, a water witch uses her magic to survive the soldiers who have invaded her desert oasis. And in the near future, a group of girls accused of witchcraft must find their collective power in order to destroy their captors.This collection reveals a universal truth: there’s nothing more powerful than a teenage girl who believes in herself.
Toil & Trouble #1 (Toil & Trouble #1)
by Mairghread Scott Kelly Matthews Nichole MatthewsThe three fates-Riata, Cait, and Smertae-have always been guiding and protecting Scotland unseen, indirectly controlling the line of kings according to the old religion. When there is a disagreement in the sisterhood, Riata and Smertae will use men as pawns, and Smertae will direct Macbeth to a crown he was never meant to have.
Toil & Trouble #2 (Toil & Trouble #2)
by Mairghread Scott Kelly Matthews Nichole MatthewsSmertae has gone against her sister's wishes and must face the consequences, but prophecies are tricky things...
Toil & Trouble #3 (Toil & Trouble #3)
by Mairghread Scott Kelly Matthews Nichole MatthewsLady Macbeth enters stage left.
Toil & Trouble #4 (Toil & Trouble #4)
by Mairghread Scott Kelly Matthews Nichole MatthewsWith Smertae taking care of the invading army and Riata possessing Lady Macbeth, Cait has her hands full trying to keep her sisters to play by the rules of their arrangement.
Toil & Trouble #5 (Toil & Trouble #5)
by Mairghread Scott Kelly Matthews Nichole MatthewsSmertae and Riata battle with Macbeth's fate hanging in the balance.
Toil & Trouble #6 (Toil & Trouble #6)
by Mairghread Scott Kelly Matthews Nichole MatthewsFinal issue! Smertae must make things right with her sisters, even if it means the end of Macbeth.
Toilet Terror (Bone Chillers #11)
by Betsy Haynes[From the back cover:] "There's something down the toilet. Something black and slimy. Something wet and scaly. Something very smelly. Something ALIVE! Ellie's most successful chemistry experiment has brought Hans's goldfish back to life, but he's changed MONSTROUSLY!" Twelve-year-old Ellie and her friend Andy try everything they can think of to keep the monster from killing them and Ellie's seven-year-old brother, Hans who is so afraid he doesn't want to go home anymore. No matter what they try the monster just won't die. This grossly scary action filled story is packed in 25 short chapters averaging under 5 pages long. Get going and read it now if you dare to risk the scare. If you aren't too squeamish, and don't mind being terrified, look for the other stories in the Bonechillers series including: #1 Beware the Shopping Mall, #2 Little Pet Shop of Horrors, #3 Back to School, #4 Frankenturkey, #5 Strange Brew #6 Teacher Creature, #7 Frankenturkey II, #8 Welcome to Alien Inn, #9 Attack of the Killer Ants, #10 Slime Time, #12 Night of the Living Clay and #13 The Thing Under the Bed, with more to come. You'll also find over 20 more books by Betsy Haynes in Bookshare's library. There are individual books like The Great Mom Swap and many books from The Fabulous Five series. Her books may also be found under the name B. R. Haynes.
Token of Darkness
by Amelia Atwater-RhodesCooper Blake has everything going for him until he wakes from a car accident with his football career in ruins and a mysterious, attractive girl by his side. Cooper doesn't know how Samantha got there or why he can see her; all he knows is that she's a ghost, and the shadows that surround her seem intent on destroying her. No one from Cooper's old life would understand what he can barely grasp himself. . . . But Delilah, the captain of the cheerleading squad, has secrets of her own, like her ability to see beyond the physical world, and her tangled history with Brent, a loner from a neighboring school who can hear strangers most intimate thoughts. Delilah and Brent know that Cooper is in more trouble than he realizes, and that Samantha may not be as innocent as she has led Cooper to believe. But the only way to figure out where Samantha came from will put them all in more danger than they ever dreamed possible.
Tokyo Aliens 01 (Tokyo Aliens #1)
by NAOEThis thrilling sci-fi fantasy series welcomes you to Japan, a top ten destination for extraterrestrials looking for refuge, relaxation, a good time, or just to raise a little hell! Join one unsuspecting Tokyoite as he discovers that intergalactic tourist relations can prove to be a lot more dangerous than they seem!Shiny new high school first-year Akira is as ordinary as they come. He's awkward, has terrible grades, and loves manga. In fact, the only thing that really sets him apart from his peers is his staunch determination to follow in his late father's footsteps as a police officer. But fate has its own plans for Akira. After witnessing a ferocious battle unfold between two strangers with unusual powers on the train—one of whom looks a lot like the tall, dark, and handsome kid in his grade—he finds himself kidnapped...by none other than an alien! And as if being thrust into the occasionally violent and always complicated relations between humans and aliens wasn't mind-boggling enough, nothing can prepare Akira for learning the truth about his beloved father...
Tokyo ESP 1 (Tokyo ESP)
by Hajime SegawaThere&’s a New Heroine in Town.Rinka Urushiba&’s world is turned upside down when she wakes up one day-after falling right through the floor. Encouraged by another ESPer who believes that Rinka&’s destiny is to become a hero of justice, she soon learns to use her powers for good. And not a moment too soon, as those with less-than-admirable ambitions descend on Tokyo with their own sets of superpowers. As the mysterious glowing fish flitting through the city skies gift powers seemingly at random, foes become friends and alliances are made and broken. And what about that flying penguin?
Tokyo ESP 2 (Tokyo ESP)
by Hajime SegawaThe Professor Appears Schools of flying, glowing fish, a flying penguin, now a flying hippo? As Murasaki wrestles with how to effectively use her newfound powers, Rinka and Kyotaro continue to train with the wise (and wicked) Youdani, who introduces a boy with a unique type of precognition, which is put to the test when he has to make a difficult decision when a conservative family member is threatened by supernatural powers. The enigmatic Professor, the ringleader of delinquent superhumans, appears with a tantalizing piece of the ESP puzzle and an invitation to the other side...
Tokyo ESP 3 (Tokyo ESP)
by Hajime SegawaThe White Girl is Dead. Long Live the White Girl! Rinka is targeted by The Professor&’s minions at school, with life-threatening consequences. Azuma wakes up, alone, on a deserted island, too far to help anyone. After we get a glimpse of The Professor&’s past and the true nature of the stone that creates the glowing fish, the terrorist gang&’s hijacking of the Diet building (by sending it flying through the skies) further enrages the government, which has already created a detention center for everyone with ESP. The Professor&’s ultimate act will have long-lasting repercussions, as the trap he set closes in on himself…
Tokyo ESP 4 (Tokyo ESP)
by Hajime SegawaA New Generation of ESPers… Nearly a year and a half after the battle with The Professor where countless glowing fish filled the skies of Tokyo, 20% of the population in the Kanto region are now superhumans. As society grapples with the dramatic changes in the populace, a special ESP Academy is established so superhumans can attend school. Among the students is one Ren Jomaku, a girl who can create blocks of ice—and perhaps something much darker...
Tokyo ESP 5 (Tokyo ESP)
by Hajime SegawaOld Allies, New Enemies Rinka, who had gone missing, arrives back in Tokyo to put a stop to the plans of a terrorist organization that threatens Tokyo with a dangerous weapon, and rescue Ren and Marume from their evil clutches. But where had Rinka been that whole time? And what had she been doing? The truth is darker than the White Girl could have imagined...
Tokyo ESP 6 (Tokyo ESP)
by Hajime SegawaThicker than BloodThe battle in Hong Kong&’s black market tournament culminates with Rinka facing off with someone very close to the big bad boss… and Rinka winds up having to face some harsh truths about the choices she has made up until this point. Meanwhile, Kobushi makes a decision about her path in the criminal world with potentially fatal consequences. Back in Tokyo, Ren had expected life at the ESP Academy to return to normal, except a certain student has gone missing, and another classmate finds herself swept up by the immense aura of a new evil presence that has set foot in the metropolis…
Tokyo ESP 7 (Tokyo ESP)
by Hajime SegawaThe True Wire-Pullers The Macabre Lady and the rest of the major players in Ares Security, a global PMSC, set their sights on Kozuki, who has squirreled away the Ark, and Ren, whose ESP is the key to unlocking the Ark itself. Rinka teams up with her old frenemy Kobushi (and even forms a tentative alliance with Minami) to take down Ares from the inside. And Murasaki&’s ESP may turn out to be just the thing they need to win the battle, before the Messiah is reawakened...