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La semeuse de vents: 1, La respiration du ciel (VLB Imaginaire)
Par Mélodie Joseph. 2023
Au cœur des marécages de la Tourmente, terre sauvage dévastée par un brouillard nocif, Neige découvre une fillette, qu'il baptise…
Olive. L'enfant ne sait pas qui elle est ni d'où elle vient, mais elle n'est pas native des brumes toxiques où Neige l'a trouvée, et n'aurait pas dû y survivre. Dans l'orphelinat des îles du ciel où son protecteur l'a abandonnée, Olive tente de rapiécer sa mémoire morcelée. En même temps qu'émergent ses souvenirs, un pouvoir inquiétant s'éveille en elleLa série Sisterhood: 4, Pris au piège
Par Fern Michaels. 2017
Depuis des années, Paula Woodley subit la violence physique et psychologique que lui inflige son mari. Ce célèbre conseiller à…
la sécurité nationale de la Maison-Blanche croit impossible de se faire prendre au piège. Même s'il bénéficie d'un accès privilégié à un service de renseignements tout-puissant, il n'a jamais entendu parler du Sisterhood. Pourtant, il est sur le point d'être convoqué à une rencontre avec ce cercle secret... et ce sont ses membres qui établiront l'ordre du jourEntre deux soupirs
Par Jessyca David. 2023
Pour nous faire patienter jusqu'à la conclusion de la trilogie de La note brisée et d'Une octave trop haut, on…
se replonge dans ces deux tomes et on les revisite cette fois-ci du point de vue de Liam et de Syd. Dans ce recueil de courtes histoires, on découvre de quelle façon les garçons ont vécu les évènements marquants qui ont chamboulé la vie - et le cœur - d'EmmaCœurs de papier: roman
Par Gabrielle English. 2023
Emma Petterson, auteure et illustratrice jeunesse à l'imagination débordante, peine pourtant à se mettre à l'écriture de son nouveau projet.…
Lorsqu'on lui offre d'aller travailler à New York comme apprentie dans une équipe de scénaristes, Emma quitte avec optimisme sa ville pour se lancer dans cette nouvelle aventure et chatouiller le destinFuis-le si tu m'aimes: un triangle amoureux déchirant
Par Sylvie G.. 2022
Bailey entretient depuis de nombreuses années une grande amitié avec Vincent, un aspirant pharmacien brillant et inhibé. Leur relation est…
mise à rude épreuve quand la jeune universitaire s'éprend de Sean, un étudiant en médecine fort séduisant. Jaloux, Vincent tente alors d'avouer à Bailey qu'il est amoureux d'elle et met tout en œuvre pour discréditer Sean, qu'il considère comme un bad boy manipulateur. Au fil des événements qui fragilisent sa nouvelle liaison amoureuse, Bailey s'inquiète des changements qu'elle observe chez son meilleur ami. Pourquoi réagit-il autant ? Pourrait-il avoir raison au sujet de Sean ?Les pendules à l'heure
Par Pierre-Luc Fontaine. 2022
Rémy et Julie forment un couple depuis près de 15 ans. Ils connaissent un bonheur relatif, mais depuis maintenant cinq…
ans, leur fille Emma semble être le dernier pont qui les unit. C'est qu'au fil du temps, le couple s'est oublié. Rémy a plongé tête première dans son projet d'horlogerie, devenu de moins en moins rentable. Entre les deux amoureux, la complicité des beaux jours a lentement cédé la place à l'amertume, et Rémy peine à se sortir de la spirale de mensonges dans laquelle il s'est lui-même empêtré. Un jour, en route vers son commerce, Rémy s'évanouit en pleine rue. À son réveil, il ne porte plus les mêmes vêtementsSelections include stories from prolific authors such as Robert Silverberg, John Kessel, and Stephen Baxter, as well as newer writers.…
In "Immersion" the scientists go to Africa to study the great apes and become one with them; in "The Flowers of Aulit Prison," shared reality for a native is shattered by a Terran. Includes twenty-eight stories. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sexTwenty-one selections published between 1993 and 1998 in the magazine known as F&SF. Ranging from speculative science fiction to fairy…
tales, from alternate histories to supernatural horror tales, they include award winners by Esther Friesner, Maureen McHugh, Bruce Holland Rogers, Ursula Le Guin, and Elizabeth Hand. 1999Nominees for the 1990 Nebula Awards. Winners are "The Hemingway Hoax" by Joe Haldeman, "Tower of Babylon" by Ted Chiang,…
and "Bears Discover Fire" by Terry Bisson. Nonfiction entries include tributes to Donald A. Wollheim and Lester del Rey, the Rhysling Award poetry winners, and reviews of the science fiction movies of 1990. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sexMost stories struggle with the question, "Is science good or bad?" "Even the Queen," by Connie Willis, addresses the issue…
of medical intervention. "Lennon Spex," by Paul Di Filippo, fea- tures magic eyeglasses that allow one to see the connection between tendrils growing from people's heads and what the tendrils represent. Some strong language and some descriptions of sexThirteen stories published between 1958 and 1991 by contemporary science fiction authors. Includes "The Miracle Workers" by Jack Vance, "The…
Longest Voyage" by Poul Anderson, "On the Storm Planet" by Cordwainer Smith, "The Star Pit" by Samuel R. Delany, and "Souls" by Joanna Russ. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sexYoda: Dark rendezvous (Star Wars Legends)
Par Sean Stewart. 2024
A gripping Clone Wars–era adventure featuring a showdown between Grand Master Yoda and his former apprentice, the sinister Count Dooku.…
The savage Clone Wars have forced the Republic to the edge of collapse. During the height of the battle, one Jedi Knight escapes the carnage to deliver a message to Yoda on Coruscant. It appears that Dooku wants peace and demands a rendezvous. Chances are slim that the treacherous Count is sincere but, with a million lives at stake, Yoda has no choice. The meeting will take place on Vjun, a planet steeped in evil. The challenge could not be more difficult. Can Yoda win back his once promising pupil from the dark side or will Count Dooku unleash his sinister forces against his former mentor? Either way, Yoda is sure of one thing: this battle will be one of the fiercest he’ll ever faceMy fair brady
Par Brian D Kennedy. 2024
My Fair Lady meets the classic teen film She's All That in this charming and swoony new rom-com from Brian…
D. Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country. Perfect for fans of What If It's Us and She Gets the Girl. Wade Westmore is used to being in the spotlight. So when he's passed over for the lead in the spring musical, it comes as a major blow—especially when the role goes to his ex-boyfriend, Reese, who dumped him for being too self-involved. Shy sophomore Elijah Brady is used to being overlooked. Forget not knowing his name—most of his classmates don't even know he exists. So when he joins the stage crew for the musical, he seems destined to blend into the scenery. When the two have a disastrous backstage run-in, Elijah proposes an arrangement that could solve both boys' problems: If Wade teaches Elijah how to be popular, Wade can prove that he cares about more than just himself. Seeing a chance to win Reese back, Wade dives headfirst into helping Elijah become the new and improved "Brady." Soon their plan puts Brady center stage—and he's a surprising smash hit. So why is Wade suddenly less worried about winning over his ex and more worried about losing Elijah?The courtship of princess leia (Star Wars Legends)
Par Dave Wolverton. 2024
Before the marriage of Princess Leia Organa and Han Solo, another suitor threatened to derail their star-crossed romance. . .…
. Seeking rich, powerful allies to bring into the Rebel Alliance and a new home planet for the refugees from her native Alderaan, Princess Leia considers a proposal that could tip the balance of power against the evil Empire. The Hapes Consortium of 63 worlds is ruled by the Queen Mother, who wants Leia to marry her son, the dashing and wealthy Prince Isolder. Han Solo has always dreamed of marrying Leia himself, and now he makes a desperate, final gamble to win her back. Tricking Leia into accompanying him, Han flees with her to the beautiful and untamed planet Dathomir, where he hopes to win her heart. Fearing the imperious queen’s reaction to Han’s rash move, Luke Skywalker forms an unlikely alliance with Prince Isolder to track down the runaways. Soon Isolder, Luke, and Artoo will be at the center of an adventure leading to an awesome treasure, a group of Force-trained "witches," and a showdown with an invincible foeFive things
Par Violet Paine. 2024
After two years of living in the shadows, I force myself to leave my protective bubble and move to college.…
When I get there, though, and come face to face with the casualty of the greatest mistake of my life, I have to wonder whether I've made the right decision. But then, as time moves on, I learn how to breathe again, and that's not something I'm willing to give up on. Maverick may be determined to push me away—something I deserve—but all I want is to hold on to my freedom, and him, tighter. Will we find happiness with each other again, or are we destined to a lifetime of hurting one another? Five Things is a standalone college contemporary romance, which contains heavier themes and situations that some may find triggeringThe getaway list: A novel
Par Emma Lord. 2024
Inescapably romantic and brimming with New York Times bestselling author Emma Lord's signature cheer, The Getaway List is an uplifting…
and romantic listen that will settle into your heart and never leave. The day of her high school graduation, Riley realizes two things: One, that she has spent the last four years trying so hard to be a Good Kid for her mom that she has no idea who she really is anymore, and two, she has no idea what she wants because of it. The solution? Pack her bags and move to New York for the summer, where her childhood best friend Tom and co-creator of The Getaway List — a list of all the adventures they've wanted to do together since he moved away — will hopefully help her get in touch with her old adventurous self, and pave the road to a new future. Riley isn't sure what to expect from Tom, who has been distant since his famous mom's scriptwriting career pulled him away. But when Riley arrives in the city, their reconnection is as effortless as it was when they were young?except with one, unexpected complication that will pull Riley's feelings in a direction she didn't know they could take. As she, Tom, and their newfound friends work their way through the delightfully chaotic items on The Getaway List, Riley learns that sometimes the biggest adventure is not one you take, but one you feel in your heart. A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday BooksInto the sunken city
Par Dinesh Thiru. 2024
"Steal-your-breath adventure." — Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles Perfect for fans of Fable…
and House of Salt and Sorrows, this spectacular YA fantasy adventure debut is like nothing else, featuring a unique twist on Treasure Island, a magnetic second chance romance, and a thrilling heist where the reward is great—but the risks are even greater. In the slowly sinking city of Coconino, Arizona, the days are long, the money is tight, and the rain never stops. For Jin Haldar, this life is nothing new—ever since her father died in a diving accident, she's barely made ends meet for her and her younger sister, Thara. Enter Bhili: a drifter who offers Jin and Thara the score of a lifetime—a massive stash of gold hidden in the sunken ruins of Las Vegas. Jin knows it's too dangerous. She stopped diving after her father's accident. But when her sister decides to go, Jin's left with only one choice: to go with her. A ragtag crew is assembled—including Jin's annoyingly hot ex-boyfriend. From there, a high-stakes heist ensues that's beyond even Jin's wildest fears. Crumbling ruins, sea beasts, corsairs, and a mysterious figure named João Silva all lie in wait. To survive, Jin will have to do what she promised herself she'd never do again: diveThe amish quiltmaker's unlikely match (Amish Quiltmaker #4)
Par Jennifer Beckstrand. 2024
Filled with her trademark humor and relatable characters, award-winning author Jennifer Beckstrand's blends quilting, matchmaking, and a close-knit Colorado community…
in her newest Amish Quiltmaker novel, as independent-minded quilter Esther Kiem sets her sights on an unusual match between the shyest Yoder sister and a professional baseball player . . . Perfect for fans of Charlotte Hubbard, Wanda Brunstetter, and Linda Byler. Though Mary Yoder longs to marry someday, she finds caring for her community's injured and sick is much easier than courting. But when Englischer Clay Markham crashes his car nearby, Mary's nursing shows her his hidden wounds are more painful than his injuries. Though she's irresistibly drawn to his kind nature, can she risk letting him into her heart? On the run from his troubled past, ex-pro baseball player Clay can't believe the quiet sanctuary he's found under Mary's care. Her gentle faith and knowledge are somehow giving him hope he can change his life-and offer her the love she truly deserves. But when his secrets catch up with him, can he and Mary find the courage to face the truth, set things to rights . . . and make way for a future together?The lady thief of belgravia: An unforgettable page-turner set in victorian london
Par Allison Grey. 2024
A notorious thief joins up with Belgravia's most eligible gentleman to steal for Queen and country... London, 1879. Della Rose…
scans the crowds until she finds her target. A well-dressed gentleman with a fine gold watch. Stealing it will be easy. Everyone knows she has the quickest hands in the notorious Seven Dials. The gentleman's name is Cole Winthrop and he's been watching her for a while, waiting to see whether the scandalous things people say about her are true. Because if they are, he needs her help. Something was stolen from him long ago. And only a thief can get it back. But to do so, Della must first learn how to walk, talk, ride and flirt like a lady. Only then will she be welcomed into Cole's glamorous world of lavish balls and high tea – and catch the eye of the villainous Duke of Salisbury, so she can crack his safe and steal its mysterious contents. When Cole finally trusts her enough to reveal his greatest secret, Della understands that completing the job is about more than earning the money to start a new life. The safety of the entire country rests on her shoulders. And this thief won't let a small matter of falling in love get in her way... With irresistible charm, sparkling romance and an unforgettable heroine, The Lady Thief of Belgravia will delight fans of Evie Dunmore, Minerva Spencer and Julia Quinn's BridgertonMilitant: 2, Nouvel ordre
Par Dïana Bélice. 2023
2042. Le sort de l'humanité est en jeu. Le véritable objectif de Paul Montès est révélé au grand jour. Et…
c'est bien pire que tout ce qu'aurait pu imaginer Mathis. Alors que le jeune militant prend conscience que son ennemi ne reculera devant rien, il perd tranquillement pied. La bataille qu'il doit mener pèse lourd sur ses épaules. Malgré la pression, réussira-t-il à garder la tête froide ? À vaincre une fois pour toutes ses adversaires ? À sauver la planète Terre ? Et si l'alliance avec Tokhe n'était pas suffisante pour y arriver ?