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The Lion King

Anna Howcroft — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 12:54:55 +0000

Released to commemorate the 2011 release of the Lion King in CD, Hal Leonard’s “The Lion King – Deluxe Edition” song folio features a stunning 3D-like cover. In addition to superb illustrations from the film, the book includes PVG arrangements of six now-classic songs in all-new engravings

Close to Home – Cayleigh Bright

Anna Howcroft — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 10:40:44 +0000

“Close to Home” is a novel of mystery and intrigue. The sudden death of popular classmate Clarence has a wealthy and indulgent group of friends suspecting that he didn’t take his own life. Their disbelief evolves into obsession as they make it their mission to uncover the true cause of his death and what they believe to be a homicide. In the tradition of Bret Easton Ellis and Donna Tartt, “Close to Home” gives us an unsettling glimpse into the intimate workings of a group of affluent young people – charismatic, restless, and, as it turns out, deeply destructive to those around them

The People We Hate at the Wedding – Grant Ginde

Anna Howcroft — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 16:24:01 +0000

Paul and Alice’s half-sister Eloise is getting married! In London! There will be fancy hotels, dinners at “it” restaurants and a reception at a country estate complete with tea lights and embroidered cloth napkins. They couldn’t hate it more. The People We Hate at the Wedding is the story of a family. Donna, the clan’s mother, is now a widow living in the Chicago suburbs with a penchant for the occasional joint and more than one glass of wine with her best girlfriend while watching House Hunters International. Alice is in her thirties, single, smart, beautiful, stuck in a dead-end job where she is mired in a rather predictable, though enjoyable affairwith her married boss. She might just like her klonopin prescription a bit too much. Her brother Paul lives in Philadelphia with his older, handsomer, tenured track Penn professor boyfriend who’s recently been saying things like “monogamy is an oppressive heteronormative construct,” while eyeing his lacrosse bro undergrads. Paul works for a famous “immersive” psychologist – sadistically forcing people to confront their own fears day in and day out. He hates it. And then there’s Eloise. Perfect, gorgeous, cultured Eloise. The product of Donna’s first marriage to the dashing European playboy of the Western World Henrique, Eloise has spent her school years at the best private boarding schools, her winter holidays in St. John and a post-college life cushioned by a fat, endless trust fund. You can’t even, with her, can you?

Return to Corriebush – Lynn Bedford Hall

Anna Howcroft — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 12:58:55 +0000

To anyone who has read or owns a copy of “Fig Jam and Foxtrot”, this sequel will be welcomed with open arms. Once again, the gentle kind-hearted but nosey women of Corriebush get together for a cup of tea, a slice of cake and a gossip, and along the way present the reader with four more stories and over 90 delectable recipes. This is a book to be savoured and enjoyed while reading the heart-warming stories about Flora the retired nurse, Jacoba the pianist, and Estrelita the trapeze artist, or the tragic fact-based tale of Sara, a young Voortrekker girl. Share with friends and family one of Lynn’s superb dishes, tailored to suit today’s tastes – how about Tomato Tartlets with Olives, Pesto and Pecorino, or what about Savoury Lamb Chops or Roasted Peaches? And to those readers who have yet to experience the people, stories and food of this small Karoo town, pull up a chair, put up your feet, and enjoy!
“Return to Corriebush” was the Gourmand World Cookbook Award Winner in the category Best Cookbook

Dutch Courage – Paige Nick

Anna Howcroft — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:05:06 +0000

Grace has led a pretty sheltered life. So when her sister begs her to take her place as a Rihanna impersonator at a club in Amsterdam, no alarm bells go off … until she finds herself onstage in the city’s famous red-light district with only a pole for support and her knickers in a knot.

Thrown into strip-club life, and forced to share an apartment with an exotic troupe of impersonating divas with Lady Gaga-sized egos, Grace has to learn some hard lessons fast. One: living with Marilyn Monroe and Madonna isn’t easy. And two: transformations don’t happen overnight – especially when your bra is determined to sabotage your dance routine

Treasure Island – Robert Louis Stevenson

Anna Howcroft — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 14:45:45 +0000

When sea-dog Billy Bones dies mysteriously while lodging at the inn owned by Jim Hawkins’ parents, the young boy’s life is changed forever. Finding a treasure map in the old pirate’s possessions, Jim sets sail on the Hispaniola and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous adventure in search of the lost booty. With its unforgettable characters – Benn Gunn, Blind Pew and Long John Silver – this is one of the worlds greatest adventure stories

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – Mark Twain

Anna Howcroft — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:40:12 +0000

Tom Sawyer is forever getting into trouble. After he and Huckleberry Finn witness a murder in the graveyard they run away to an island to live as pirates. But when Tom returns, and the murderer – dastardly Injun Joe – escapes from the courthouse, Tom fears for his life. Tom Sawyer is the classic boyhood hero, a favorite with readers the world over

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – Mark Twain

Anna Howcroft — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:32:21 +0000

Heidi – Johanna Spyri

Anna Howcroft — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 12:37:12 +0000

When young Heidi is orphaned, her aunt Dete leaves her in the care of her reclusive grandfather, Alm-Uncle. At first, the villagers of Dorflie are concerned for her welfare, but she flourishes in her new home until her aunt returns to take her away to live in Frankfurt. How will Heidi cope so far from her beloved mountain and the grandfather she adores?
Johanna Louise Spyri (1827-1901) is one of the most famous children’s writers in the world. She grew up in Hirzel, a small village in Switzerland and has written over twenty-five books

Cuentos – Hans Christian Andersen

Anna Howcroft — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 09:23:36 +0000

Seguro que conocemos el nombre de Hans Christian Andersen, y no es para menos, es uno de los autores de cuentos infantiles más importantes de todos los tiempos.

De diseño original, exquisito, esta obra cuenta con 9 cuentos:

“El encendedor de yesca”; “El traje nuevo del emperador”; “La princesa y el guisante”; “El firme soldado de plomo”; “El porquerizo”; “El patito feo”; “La pastora y el deshollinador”; “Enamorados”; “La nina de los fosforos”.