Ergebnis für "Rosewater" in Literatur & Belletristik

As the first female chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai, Farah Afshar is struggling with the demands of her job while adjusting to her newly divorced and empty-nester status. When the pretext of improper hijab leads to the arrest and death of Mahsa Amini, a global awareness of women's fight for freedom in Iran ensues, triggering memories of the Islamic Revolution and Iran-Iraq War that Farah has held for forty years-along with a secret she has never shared with anyone.

For fans of Queenie and Such a Fun Age comes a deliciously gritty and strikingly bold debut novel about discovering love where it has always been. Elsie is a sexy, funny, and fiercely independent woman in south London. But, at just 28, she is also tired. Though she spends her days writing tender...

Eliot Rosewater, a drunk volunteer fireman and president of the fabulously rich Rosewater Foundation, is about to attempt a noble experiment with human nature, with a little help from writer Kilgore Trout. The result is Kurt Vonnegut's funniest satire, an etched-in-acid portrayal of the greed, hypocrisy, and follies of the flesh we are all heir to.

This entertaining and emotionally compelling anthology features the best of author/journalist Jennifer Lafferty's short fiction, from new works like the tender and profound coming-of-age novella Juliet & Mr. Rossini to popular magazine pieces such as the farcical "Unlikely Friends" and "Periwinkle 26". This collection is a mix of meaningful prose, romantic comedy, and plenty of satire.

Ever wished you were friends with a bunch of brilliant, talented writers who could bring you stories from a range of genres? Well, now you are. Words from Friends is a podcast which presents two short stories centred around a new theme every episode; from romance to thriller to science-fiction-neo-classical-coming-of-age dramas, we've got it all. So, pull up a chair and let this team of brilliant storytellers make you feel write at home.

An imaginative look at the way Kurt Vonnegut has influence lives. Fictional stories inspired by other worlds.