Coming-of-Age-Romane

Was ist mit Menschen, die außergewöhnlich gewöhnlich sind? Sie sind ausgeprägt oder ungewöhnlich gewöhnlich, halten sich manchmal allerdings für außergewöhnlich, was zu einer hohen Selbsteinschätzung führt. Diese falsche Einschätzung - oft verbunden mit fehlgeleitetem Ehrgeiz - lässt sie furchtbar scheitern, wie die Erlebnisse eines außergewöhnlich Gewöhnlichen zeigen, der kein Einzelfall ist. Denn mit schrillen Projekten, auf sich aufmerksam zu machen, um der Welt zu zeigen, was geht, wenn nur gewollt, ohne aber tatsächlich zu können, ist derzeit weit verbreitet und motiviert, über Selbstbild und Scheitern eines außergewöhnlich Gewöhnlichen zu berichten - ein "Felix Krull" der Postmoderne?

Eine Geschichte aus Palästina, beinahe zeitlos: Besatzung, Hungersnöte, Frömmelei, Clangesellschaft, Fanatismus als Grundübel. Dreißigjährig blickt Jesus auf sein Leben zurück, das er als rebellischer Heranwachsender teils mit der Suche nach seinem verschwundenen Vater verbracht hat; eine Wanderschaft voller Abenteuer und Gefahren, samt dem glühenden Erwachen des Eros. Maria, die Mutter, war selbst noch ein Kind, als sie ihn bekam, vermutlich infolge einer Vergewaltigung. Nun hat sie ein Geheimnis, einen unausgesprochenen Plan. Der ernüchterte, gleichzeitig getriebene Jesus spürt, dass er ihre Erwartungen nicht erfüllen kann, bis es zu einer letzten Wendung kommt. Die kunstvolle Radikalisierung dieser Menschheitsthemen führt zu einer begnadeten Kontaminierung und der Neuerfindung einer der größten Geschichten, die je erzählt wurden..

Ein Atheist, ein Christ und ein sieben Tage langer Roadtrip im Hitzesommer.Theo, 25, Student, geht nicht zur Beerdigung seines religiösen Bruders. Als ihn posthum ein Brief erreicht, wird er vor die Wahl gestellt: Entweder macht Theo mit dem frommen Jacob einen einwöchigen Roadtrip, oder er wird vom Erbe ausgeschlossen. Kurz vor der finanziellen Pleite, ringt Theo sich schließlich durch. Gemeinsam mit Jacob geht es in einer gelben Schrottkarre auf die Straße. Wider Erwarten verstehen sich die beiden und Theo erkennt, dass seine Voreingenommenheit haltlos ist. Doch dann erfährt Theo Jacobs wahre Beweggründe, was ihn endgültig vor die Herausforderung stellt, seine Vorurteile zu hinterfragen und zu lernen, wirklich zu vergeben.Eine Geschichte über Freundschaft, Toleranz und die Kraft der Vergebung.

In der Sprache ihrer Eltern heißt Ada Insel. Ada denkt, auch sie wäre eine einsame Insel. Der Umgang mit anderen Menschen ist ihr oft unangenehm; wann sie sich wie verhalten soll, kann sie schwer einschätzen. Ada will geliebt werden, nicht von allen, unbedingt aber von den anderen.Poetisch und humorvoll erkundet Dilek Güngör in 'A wie Ada' die Beziehungen ihrer Protagonistin, angefangen bei deren Kindergarten- und Schulfreundschaften bis hin zu ihren eigenen Kindern und ihrem Mann. In Miniaturen lernen wir eine stolze wie auch verletzliche Frau kennen, deren zwiespältige Sehnsucht nach Innig keit und Verbundenheit niemandem fremd ist.

Two not-so-human teenagers and a friendly ghost radish face the fantasy adventure of a lifetime in this captivating graphic novel, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes material, from the inimitable Katie Cook.<BR><BR>“Smart, sweet, and totally original, Nothing Special is sure to captivate.”—Sarah Andersen, New York Times bestselling author of Fangs, Sarah Scribbles, and Cryptid Club<BR><BR>A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR<BR><BR>In the grand scheme of the worlds at large, Callie thinks she’s nothing special. Sure, she’s friends with the ghost of a radish and her dad owns a magical antique shop—but she’s spent her life in the human world. Her dad won’t let her join him on his collection trips in the magical realm “for her own protection,” so she’s only caught glimpses of that world through the gates of the town where her father’s store is.<BR><BR>On her seventeenth birthday, Callie goes home with her friend Declan to find her home in disarray and her dad missing. Signs of a struggle point to the portal to the magical realm and when there are signs, you follow them. Now it’s up to Callie, Declan, and Radish to band together and bring him home. As they face creatures good and bad, and all sorts of adventure, Callie and Declan may just find out that they are both special in their own ways after all.<BR><BR>The first season of mayhem, magic, vegetables, and adventure from Katie Cook’s beloved Webtoon, Nothing Special, is collected in this gorgeous graphic novel, which also features exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Can love blossom in times of trouble?Life-long friends Louisa, Jeannie and Kate are following in the footsteps of their families, working at the Clarks shoe factory.But when Britain declares war on Germany, the Somerset village of Street is shaken to its core. The Clarks factory is at the heart of life in the village, but the Clark family are Quakers and pacifists. Before long, there are fierce debates amongst the workers and tensions between those who oppose the war and those who believe the village men should go to fight.Each of the girls must decide her own position but as brothers and sweethearts leave for France, Louisa is relieved that her beloved Mattie, a Quaker, won't be signing up. But she'll soon find that they face fierce opposition at home as well as across the Channel.Will the girls' friendship be enough to keep them together, as everything around them falls apart?A heartwarming and gripping new saga series perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Rosie Clarke.

As the war reaches London, they'll band together...War strikes close to home for chief librarian Cordelia when her flat is bombed, and her beloved Robert is called up and sent abroad. Fortunately, her colleagues Mavis and Jane can help see her through hard times.The three friends find purpose in making the Silvertown library a friendly sanctuary for their deprived and devastated community. But sinister forces, from callous bureaucrats to crafty criminals, still lurk among the stacks. Worse, Jane's soldier husband is injured and suffers both physically and mentally.With so many struggles Cordelia and her friends might need more than books to survive war's shadow. Can they find light in the darkness?A captivating tale of resilience and determination, perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Elaine Roberts and Lesley Eames.'a compelling story of friendships and the hardships of war, with excellent sketches of the East End. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.' Rosie Clarke'I was hooked from page one. Rich in historical detail and with characters you feel you know... Highly recommended!' Lynette Rees'A brilliant read - the sort of book you can immerse yourself in completely ... You couldn't read the story without it reaching your heart, or without wanting to know what will become of these women' Fran Smith

She's no damsel in distress, and he's certainly not wearing shining armour. But one knight can change everything...¿Daisy Hastings has always thought she was born in the wrong era. So when she bags a summer job at the Tower of London helping to run their Knight school, it feels like a step in the right direction.Theodore 'Teddy' Fairfax is a loose cannon. A disgraced distant relative of the royal family, he's tall, dark and now (begrudgingly) helping with the Tower of London's summer programme - and there's nowhere he'd like to be less.When Teddy's oath to be an obstruction almost gets Daisy fired, she declares war. But as the two cross swords, they start to discover they both need a little rescuing...And that maybe, just maybe, love can bloom, even on a battlefield...Readers are falling hard for Love at First Knight!'I LOVED this book!' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿'I was in love from page one.' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿'So cute!' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿'I finished the book in a single sitting. Couldn't put it down!' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿'This helped heal my own nerdy anxious heart. I'll cherish this read forever.' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿'There was so much to love about it; if this book was made into a movie, I'd watch it.' NetGalley review ¿¿¿¿¿

The BRAND NEW instalment in the uplifting and utterly enchanting Ever After Street series from Jaimie AdmansA picture-perfect town, a place where dreams come true. Welcome to Ever After Street...There's always time for tea... unless you've lost your teapot...Cleo Jordan has only ever wished to open her own teashop in memory of her lovely gran. So when she's offered a prime spot on Ever After Street, she knows her dream is about to come true!Stepping into The Wonderland Teapot is like falling down the rabbit hole - magical! But there's a catch: Cleo has completely lost her love of baking! It seems her dream is over before it's begun.Until she meets her very own Mad Hatter. Magician Bram brings an energy to the teashop that lifts everyone, and slowly, Cleo gets back to doing what she loves best.But when things start going wrong at the teashop, Cleo wonders if the culprit sabotaging her dream is someone closer than she thinks?If Cleo wants her wish to work, she has to learn to trust again before she loses her head and heart completely...although it might already be far too late for that...Perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Kat French and Caroline Roberts!What people are saying about Jaimie Admans!'This is Jaimie at her warm and whimsical best, a magical story to sweep you off your feet!' Bestselling author Tilly Tennant'This beautiful story is perfect for those who need a sprinkle of fairy dust in their lives. Heartwarming, joyful, with some true laugh out loud parts. I can't wait for more in the series.' Bestselling author, Rebecca Raisin'A sparkling and enchanting romance sprinkled with love, laughter and a little bit of magic.' Bestselling author Holly Martin.

Have you ever gone just a little too far? Lexie Banks has.Yep. She just had mind-blowing sex with her stepbrother. In her defense, she was on the rebound, and it's more of a my-dad-happened-to-marry-a-woman-with-a-super-hot-son situation. But still, he's been her best friend and confidant for the better part of the last few years . . . and is so off limits. It's a good thing she's leaving in two days for a year abroad in Rome.But even thousands of miles away, Lexie can't seem to escape trouble. Raised Catholic, she goes to confession in hopes of alleviating some of her guilt . . . and maybe not burning in hell. Instead, she stumbles out of the confessional and right into Alessandro Moretti, a young and very easy-on-the-eyes deacon . . . only eight months away from becoming a priest. Lexie and Alessandro grow closer, and when Alessandro's signals start changing despite his vow of celibacy, she doesn't know what to think. She's torn between falling in love with the man she shouldn't want and the man she can't have. And she isn't sure how she can live with herself either way.

. . . doch bleib ich Dir auf ewig treu! Ein Art-Therapie BlogWege, Sackgassen und Lösungenim Labyrinth der PsychotherapieErzählungen aus dem Therapieraum Klarstellung - DisclaimerBitte beachten Sie, dass sowohl die folgenden Sätzewie auch sämtliche im Buch dargestellten Methoden therapeutische Werkzeuge sind. Die sinnvolle und sichere Anwendung können Sie dem Text entnehmen.Diese Ansätze sind als Ergänzung der bestehenden psychotherapeutischen Verfahren gedacht. Sie ersetzen jedoch keine therapeutische Ausbildung und keine medizinische oder psychotherapeutische Behandlung oder Beratung.Dennoch können die folgenden Sätze Veränderungen in Ihrem Leben bewirken. Bedenken Sie gut, ob Sie sie auch nutzen wollen. Sie tun dies in eigener Verantwortung und auf eigenes Risiko. Jede Haftung des Verlags oder der Autoren ist ausgeschlossen.Sie sind denoch bereit dafür? Also gut.Hier sind die Sätze:'Liebe Mama, das ist zwar nicht neu,doch bleib' ich Dir auf ewig treu?'Und:'Lieber Papa, das ist zwar nicht neu,doch bleib' ich Dir auf ewig treu?'Aber wer will den sowas? Näheres finden Sie im Text.

From the million-copy #1 New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After and Meet Me at the Lake, Carley Fortune returns with a glorious and tantalising new escape Every summer forces Felix and Lucy to be together but they shouldn't be. Can they resist temptation? 'Crackling sexual tension' The Times 'This swoon-worthy romance is one for the beach bag' WOMAN & HOME 'Radiant' Emily Henry ---- This summer they'll keep their promise. This summer they won't give into temptation. This summer will be different. The first time Lucy and Felix met she was on vacation on Prince Edward Island. And a tour of the beaches wasn't the only thing he showed her. But when she discovered his true identity as her best friend, Bridget's brother, their electric night should have become a distant memory... Each year with Lucy and Bridget's return for a summer escape, she promises herself she won't end up in Felix's arms, but it's easier said than done. Not this year though. This year it will be different. With Bridget facing the biggest crisis of her life, Lucy must join her for one last trip to the island. But Felix's sparkling eyes and flirty quips have been replaced with something new, something more and Lucy's beginning to wonder just how safe her heart truly is. Tropes/themes: 1. Forced proximity 2. Summer romance 3. Best Friend's brother 4. Off limits relationship 5. Friends to lovers ---- 'What a dreamy and sexy summer novel. Carley Fortune knows how to tug at your heart' Kiley Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Such a Fun Age and Come and Get It 'A deep and shimmering story of friendship, sex, and - most of all - love. Be prepared to cry, swoon, ache and cheer. Stunning' Jennifer Niven, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places 'Clear your calendar and buckle up - this one will leave you breathless' Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of This Time Next Summer 'Carley Fortune is the master of the love story' Annabel Monaghan Readers love The Summer Will Be Different: 'Such a perfect summer romance that you can really fall in love with' ***** Reader Review 'This book has definitely put me in the summer feelings' ***** Reader Review 'This is hands down my favourite Carley Fortune book!' ***** Reader Review 'The chemistry was electric. I fell in love with the characters and the story' ***** Reader Review 'If you enjoyed of Every Summer After and Meet Me at the Lake, I'm certain you'll love this one just as much, if not more' ***** Reader Review Carley Fortune, Number One New York Times bestseller, May 2023

“Stitched together with love, this is a story just waiting for your favorite reading chair. With her signature style and skill, Susan Wiggs delivers an intricate patchwork of old wounds and new beginnings, romance and the healing power of friendship, wrapped in a lovely little community that’s hiding a few secrets of its own.”   — Lisa Wingate, New York Times Bestselling author of Before We Were YoursThe #1 New York Times bestselling author brings us her most ambitious and provocative work yet—a searing and timely novel that explores the most volatile issue of our time—domestic violence. At the break of dawn, Caroline Shelby rolls into Oysterville, Washington, a tiny hamlet at the edge of the raging Pacific.She’s come home.Home to a place she thought she’d left forever, home of her heart and memories, but not her future. Ten years ago, Caroline launched a career in the glamorous fashion world of Manhattan. But her success in New York imploded on a wave of scandal and tragedy, forcing her to flee to the only safe place she knows.And in the backseat of Caroline’s car are two children who were orphaned in a single chilling moment—five-year-old Addie and six-year-old Flick. She’s now their legal guardian—a role she’s not sure she’s ready for. But the Oysterville she left behind has changed. Her siblings have their own complicated lives and her aging parents are hoping to pass on their thriving seafood restaurant to the next generation. And there’s Will Jensen, a decorated Navy SEAL who’s also returned home after being wounded overseas. Will and Caroline were forever friends as children, with the promise of something more . . . until he fell in love with Sierra, Caroline’s best friend and the most beautiful girl in town. With her modeling jobs drying up, Sierra, too, is on the cusp of reinventing herself.Caroline returns to her favorite place: the sewing shop owned by Mrs. Lindy Bloom, the woman who inspired her and taught her to sew. There she discovers that even in an idyllic beach town, there are women living with the deepest of secrets. Thus begins the Oysterville Sewing Circle—where women can join forces to support each other through the troubles they keep hidden. Yet just as Caroline regains her creativity and fighting spirit, and the children begin to heal from their loss, an unexpected challenge tests her courage and her heart. This time, though, Caroline is not going to run away. She’s going to stand and fight for everything—and everyone—she loves.

Follow Callie, Declan, Lasser, and Radish as they embark on a new adventure in the second installment of the hit Webtoon series Nothing Special, featuring new, exclusive behind-the-scenes material from the inimitable Katie Cook.<BR><BR>“Smart, sweet, and totally original, Nothing Special is sure to captivate.” —Sarah Andersen, New York Times bestselling author of Fangs, Sarah’s Scribbles, and Cryptid Club<BR><BR>After defeating her neurotic wood nymph mother, all Callie wants to do is help her dad with his magical antique shop, tease Lasser about his newfound romance novel addiction, and—most important—spend time with her boyfriend, Declan. But when Declan’s injured fairy wing starts shooting sparks and causes him to collapse in pain, Callie decides to take matters into her own hands and find a way to heal him. <BR><BR>She knows where to start, at least—with her dad’s boring friend, Professor Larkspur, who in addition to serving the grossest cup of tea in history, is a fairy himself and incredibly knowledgeable about his kind. Armed with new information, Callie, Declan, Lasser, and Radish set out to find a fairy healer. But what starts as a simple four-day journey to visit a particular enclave of fairies ends up becoming a much more profound exploration of not only what Declan is, but exactly who he is to the fairies….<BR><BR>The second installment of Katie Cook’s Nothing Special collects the first 25 chapters of Season 2 of the webcomic and features exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

A loving and humorous coming-of-age tale of being raised by The Movie Queen.Everly Knight never caught on to the New Math or many other school subjects during her family's frequent moves. She was, however, up to date on Elizabeth Taylor's romances, classic horror film monsters, and the lack of realistic women on the big screen. She reasoned her father, Frank Knight, must have been a real knight-in-shining-armor to win her mother Rose's prudent heart the moment he strolled past her jewelry counter at their mutual retail employer. In time they would marry and be promoted-Frank touring the southeast as part of his regional credit management roadshow, and Rose raising their growing family on faith and film. Well, mostly Hollywood gossip magazines and new theatrical releases, but it was a miracle, Everly would attest, that a lady with a cab full of kids and purse full of coins could afford their weekly box office fix.

Hamed Abboud, der 2012 Syrien verlassen musste und Ende 2014 in Österreich ankam, ist als Geschichtenerzähler ein Kulturenverbinder und Brückenbauer par excellence. In seinem neuen, auf Deutsch verfassten Buch berichtet er von seinem Aufwachsen in der syrischen Provinzstadt Deir al-Zor, wo sein Vater als Mathematiklehrer und als Inhaber einer Bäckerei tätig war. Aus erinnerten Episoden webt er einen zauberhaften Geschichtenteppich, der das Leben der Familie Abboud wie kleine Filmszenen vor unseren Augen aufscheinen lässt.Im Mittelpunkt des erzählerischen Mosaiks steht der umsichtige Vater, der mit besonderem Humor die Geschicke der Bäckerei und der Familie zu verbinden weiß. Entscheidende Fäden hält freilich die Mutter in der Hand, die als 'Ausbildungskreuzritterin' die Zimmerwände mit Lehrstoff bekritzelt, um den schulischen Erfolg ihrer Kinder zu beflügeln, und so die Wohnung zu einem 'Matura-Trainingslager' macht.Wir erfahren aber auch, wie Sohn Hamed trotz all ihrer Versuche, ihn in die Bahn einer vernünftigen Berufsausbildung zu lenken, sich zum Schriftsteller entwickelt - und wie er letztlich sogar seine Mutter damit überzeugt.

An aspiring nurse's coming-of-age tale, and the two men who would help sculpt it. A burgeoning career is intersected by a junior baseball star, and an outdoorsy paramedic.Strong female personalities help shape her worldview. Michelle Winters struggles to find her place in it, and the relationship she longs for.

Jonesing for a drive-in theater and a hotrod El Camino?It's the dawn of the 1970s and everything is changing. The war in Vietnam is winding down. So is the Apollo Space Program. The tiny northwestern city of Spokane is about to host a World's Fair. But the Watergate Hearings and the re-entry of Skylab and the eruption of Mount Saint Helens are coming...as are killer bees and Ronald Reagan.Enter 'The Kid,' a panic-prone, hyper-imaginative boy whose life changes drastically when his father brings home an astronaut-white El Camino. As the car's deep-seated rumbling becomes a catalyst for the Kid's curiosity, his ailing, over-protective mother finds herself fending off questions she doesn't want to answer. But her attempt to redirect him on his birthday only arms him with the tool he needs to penetrate deeper-a pair of novelty X-Ray Specs-and as the Camino muscles them through a decade of economic and cultural turmoil, the Kid comes to believe he can see through metal, clothing, skin-to the center of the universe itself, where he imagines something monstrous growing, spreading, reaching across time and space to threaten his very world.Using the iconography of 20th century trash Americana-drive-in monster movies, cancelled TV shows, vintage comic books-Spitzer has written an unconventional memoir which recalls J.M. Coetzee's Boyhood and Youth. More than a literal character, 'The Kid' is both the child and the adult. By eschewing the technique of traditional autobiography, Spitzer creates a spherical narrative in which the past lives on in an eternal present while retrospection penetrates the edges. X-Ray Rider is not so much a memoir as it is a retro prequel to a postmodern life-a cinematized "reboot" of what Stephen King calls the "fogged out landscape" of youth.Want to go for a ride?