Astonishing the gods a novel

Astonishing the Gods

A modern fable with an ancient origin, about one man's search for visibility on an enchanted island.

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Astonishing Splashes of Colour

The debut novel that catapulted Clare Morrall on to the Booker shortlist, a compelling and affecting tale of a woman whose longing to have children an

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American Gods

The definitive American road novel with over a million copies sold.

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Small Gods

A beautiful gift-edition hardback of the classic Discworld novel.

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Windmills of the Gods

Sidney Sheldon’s eighth novel, repackaged to accompany his memoirs, â€The Other Side of Me’.

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Blood of the Gods

The enthralling second novel in the Ascension Cycle - a brilliant epic fantasy with a unique magic system and unforgettable, diverse characters

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Little Gods

An epic, heart-breaking novel opening on the night of the Tiananmen Square massacre, about the legacy of migration, with a tangled family mystery at i

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Little Gods

An epic, heart-breaking novel opening on the night of the Tiananmen Square massacre, about the legacy of migration, with a tangled family mystery at i

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Modern Gods

A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR A powerful, thought-provoking novel about two sisters who must reclaim themselves after their li

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God´s Fool : A Novel - Slouka Mark

Anotace: Born attached at the chest, Chang and Eng were considered a marvel, an act of God. By any standard, theirs is a history of epic variety and drama. Mark Slouka recounts their tumultuous story, from the docks of Vietnam to American fame, with intimacy and compassion.

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God´s Fool : A Novel - Mark Slouka

<p>Born attached at the chest, Chang and Eng were considered a marvel, an act of God. By any standard, theirs is a history of epic variety and drama. Mark Slouka recounts their tumultuous story, from the docks of Vietnam to American fame, with intimacy and compassion.</p>

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Emperor: The Blood of Gods

The epic new novel in Conn Iggulden’s bestselling EMPEROR series, featuring a new short story by the author.

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American Gods: The Moment of the Storm

The Moment of the Storm (Part 3): Now adapted as a graphic novel, the highly acclaimed epic from international bestseller Neil Gaiman.

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Death of the Gods. Julian the Apostate

The Death of the Gods. Julian the Apostate is a novel by Dmitry Merezhkovsky, first published in 1895 as the first instalment of "The Christ and Antichrist" trilogy. Exploring the theme of the 'two truths', those of Christianity and the Paganism, and devel

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Gods of Frequency

The Gods Of Frequency is a literary novel by Shane Johnstone, a working class Glaswegian writer and musician. It follows the relationship of two tradi

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Gods of Gotham

'This is a series for the ages, it's so spectacular. Really, really just amazing' Gillian Flynn: THE GODS OF GOTHAM, nominated for Edgar Best Novel, c

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American Gods: Shadows

Shadows (Part 1): Now adapted as a graphic novel, the highly acclaimed epic from international bestseller Neil Gaiman.

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American Gods: My Ainsel

My Ainsel (Part 2): Now adapted as a graphic novel, the highly acclaimed epic from international bestseller Neil Gaiman.

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River of Gods

A re-issue of the novel that secured McDonald's reputation as one of the most exciting voices in global SF.

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Oh My Gods!

Oh My Gods!, the first in a new graphic novel series, reads as if Raina Telgemeier and Rick Riordan teamed up to write a comic, and offers a fresh and

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American Gods - Neil Gaiman

Anotace: The extraordinary, highly acclaimed epic novel from storytelling genius Neil Gaiman.After three years in prison, Shadow has done his time. But as the time until his release ticks away, he can feel a storm brewing. Two days before he gets out, his wife Laura dies in a mysterious car crash, in adulterous circumstances. Dazed, Shadow travels home, only to encounter...

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American Gods - Neil Gaiman

Anotace: The highly acclaimed, epic novel from international bestseller Neil Gaiman. Now a major TV series. American Gods, the extraordinary, highly acclaimed epic novel from storytelling genius and international bestseller Neil Gaiman, comes vividly to life in a major new TV series on Amazon Prime Video starring Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning and Gillian And...

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Chronicles of the Hidden World: How I Became a Doctor for the Gods, Vol. 1 (light novel)

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Pure (The Second Covenant Novel)

The unforgettable second novel in the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. There is need. And then there is Fate...Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn't exactly awesome - especially when Alexandria's 'other half' is everywhere she goes. Seth's in her training room, outside her classes, an...

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Sentinel (The Fifth Covenant Novel)

The stunning conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Covenant series...As the mortal world slowly slips into chaos of the godly kind, Alexandria Andros must overcome a stunning defeat that has left her shaken and in doubt of their ability to end this war once and for all. And with all the obstacles between Alex and her happily-ever-after with the swoonworthy Aiden St...

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Apollyon (The Fourth Covenant Novel)

The spellbinding fourth novel in the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. This special paperback edition also includes the novella Elixir. Fate isn't something to mess with...and now, neither is Alex. Alex has always feared two things: losing herself in the Awakening and being placed on the Elixir. But love has always been s...

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Deity (The Third Covenant Novel)

Escape with the remarkable third novel of the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. Also includes the bonus novella Elixir. History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time. Alexandria isn't sure she's going to make it to her eighteenth birthday - to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to k...

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The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel (Heroes of Olympus Book 2) - Riordan Rick

Anotace: The bestselling Heroes of Olympus title by Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan - now in stunning graphic novel form!Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, has come face to face with two snake-haired ladies who refuse to die.But they`re the least of his problems. Because Percy finds himself at a camp for half-bloods, which doesn`t ring any bells for him. There`s just on...

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Half-Blood (The First Covenant Novel)

HALF-BLOOD is the unputdownable first book in the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. This special paperback edition also includes the prequel novella DAIMON. The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi - pure-bloods - have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals - well, ...

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The Children of Gods and Fighting Men - Lawless Shauna

Anotace: The first in a gripping new historical fantasy series that intertwines Irish mythology with real-life history, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men is the thrilling debut novel by Shauna Lawless. They think they`ve killed the last of us...981 AD. The Viking King of Dublin is dead. His young widow, Gormflaith, has ambitions for her son - and herself - but Irelan...

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Sentinel (The Fifth Covenant Novel) - Armentrout Jennifer L.

Anotace: The thrilling conclusion to the epic Covenant series from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout.As the mortal world slowly slips into chaos, Alexandria Andros must overcome a devastating defeat that has left her shaken and in doubt that the war against the gods will ever come to an end.There are many obstacles standing between Alex and her hap...

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Sentinel (The Fifth Covenant Novel) - Jennifer L. Armentrout

<p>The thrilling conclusion to the epic Covenant series from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout. As the mortal world slowly slips into chaos, Alexandria Andros must overcome a devastating defeat that has left her shaken and in doubt that the war against the gods will ever come to an end. There are many obstacles standing between Alex and her ha...

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Pure (The Second Covenant Novel) - Armentrout Jennifer L.

Anotace: The unforgettable second novel in the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. Includes a special bonus scene from Seth`s point of view.Enter the world of Covenant...For Alexandria, being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn`t exactly awesome - especially when her `other half` is everywher...

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Pure (The Second Covenant Novel) - Jennifer L. Armentrout

<p>The unforgettable second novel in the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. Includes a special bonus scene from Seth's point of view. Enter the world of Covenant... For Alexandria, being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn't exactly awesome - especially when her 'other half' is everywhe...

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Deity (The Third Covenant Novel) - Armentrout Jennifer L.

Anotace: Escape with the remarkable third novel of the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. Also includes the bonus novella Elixir.Enter the world of Covenant...Alexandria`s eighteenth birthday - and her Awakening - is approaching. If she even makes it. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her and, if that isn`t...

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Deity (The Third Covenant Novel) - Jennifer L. Armentrout

<p>Escape with the remarkable third novel of the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. Also includes the bonus novella Elixir. Enter the world of Covenant... Alexandria's eighteenth birthday - and her Awakening - is approaching. If she even makes it. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her and, if that isn'...

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Deity (The Third Covenant Novel) - Jennifer L. Armentrout

<p>Escape with the remarkable third novel of the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. Also includes the bonus novella Elixir. Enter the world of Covenant... Alexandria's eighteenth birthday - and her Awakening - is approaching. If she even makes it. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her and, if that isn'...

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Half-Blood (The First Covenant Novel) - Armentrout Jennifer L.

Anotace: HALF-BLOOD is the unputdownable first book in the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout.The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi - pure-bloods - have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals - well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained S...

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Half-Blood (The First Covenant Novel) - Jennifer L. Armentrout

<p>HALF-BLOOD is the unputdownable first book in the acclaimed Covenant series from #1 New York Times bestselling Jennifer L. Armentrout. The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi - pure-bloods - have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals - well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained ...

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The Throne of Fire: The Graphic Novel (The Kane Chronicles Book 2) - Rick Riordan

<p>Ever since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed on the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in big trouble.As descendants of the magical House of Life, they command certain powers. But now a terrifying enemy - Apophis, the giant snake of chaos - is rising. If Carter and Sadie don't destroy him, the world will end in five days' time. And ...

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American Gods Akční figurka Laura Moon 18 cm

From the hit Starz TV series based on Neil Gaiman's bestselling modern fantasy novel! Laura Moon returns from the grave as a 7-inch scale action figure. Based on her appearance after she is brought back to life by Mad Sweeney's lucky coin just in time to kill the mob trying to lynch her husband, Laura stands approximately 6 tall and features the likeness of Emily Browning...

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A Light in the Flame: A Flesh and Fire Novel - Armentrout Jennifer L.

Anotace: The truth about Sera`s plan is out, shattering the fragile trust forged between her and Nyktos. Surrounded by those distrustful of her, all Sera has is her duty. She will do anything to end Kolis, the false King of Gods, and his tyrannical rule of Iliseeum, thus stopping the threat he poses to the mortal realm.Nyktos has a plan, though, and as they work together...

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American Gods : TV Tie-in - Neil Gaiman

<p>American Gods, the extraordinary, highly acclaimed epic novel from storytelling genius and international bestseller Neil Gaiman, comes vividly to life in a major new TV series on Amazon Prime Video starring Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning and Gillian Anderson. 'Gaiman is a treasure-house of story and we are lucky to have him' Stephen King. If you are t...

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The Fire Keeper : A Storm Runner Novel, Book 2 - J.C. Cervantes

<p>Zane Obispo's new life on a beautiful secluded tropical island, complete with his family and closest friends, should be perfect. But he can't control his newfound fire skills yet (inherited from his father, the Maya god Hurakan); there's a painful rift between him and his dog ever since she became a hell hound; and he doesn't know what to do with his feelings for...

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Anansi Boys: A stunning new illustrated hardback edition of the internationally bestselling novel - Neil Gaiman

<p>A special hardback edition of Neil Gaiman's internationally bestselling novel with stunning new contemporary artwork by Monet Alyssa. **Highly anticipated television adaptation of Anansi Boys coming soon to Amazon Prime Video**'Neil could never have known that he was writing for a confused Jamaican kid who, without even knowing it, was still staggering from centu...

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The Lost Hero: The Graphic Novel (Heroes of Olympus Book 1) - Rick Riordan

<p>The number one, bestselling title in the spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan - now in a stunning graphic novel form!OLD ENEMIES AWAKEN AS CAMP HALF-BLOOD'S NEW ARRIVALS PREPARE FOR WAR When Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of the Greek God...

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The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel (Heroes of Olympus Book 2) - Rick Riordan

<p>The bestselling Heroes of Olympus title by Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan - now in stunning graphic novel form!Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, has come face to face with two snake-haired ladies who refuse to die.But they're the least of his problems. Because Percy finds himself at a camp for half-bloods, which doesn't ring any bells for him. There's just one...

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Godsbane

Follow along with a group of heroes as they seek out a weapon to destroy the gods in this epic Age of Sigmar novel.

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The Colour Of Magic: (Discworld Novel 1), 1. vydání - Terry Pratchett

<p>NAMED AS ONE OF THE BBC'S 100 MOST INSPIRING NOVELS'It was octarine, the colour of magic. It was alive and glowing and vibrant and it was the undisputed pigment of the imagination . . .'Somewhere between thought and reality exists the Discworld, a magical world not totally unlike our own. Except for the fact that it travels through space on the shoulders of four ...

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Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the City of Gold: A Pandava Novel Book 4 - Chokshi Roshani

Anotace: Aru Shah and her sisters--including one who also claims to be the Sleeper`s daughter--must find their mentors Hanuman and Urvashi in Lanka, the city of gold, before war breaks out between the devas and asuras.Aru has just made a wish on the tree of wishes, but she can`t remember what it was. She`s pretty sure she didn`t wish for a new sister, one who looks stran...

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Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the City of Gold: A Pandava Novel Book 4 - Roshani Chokshi

<p>Aru Shah and her sisters--including one who also claims to be the Sleeper's daughter--must find their mentors Hanuman and Urvashi in Lanka, the city of gold, before war breaks out between the devas and asuras. Aru has just made a wish on the tree of wishes, but she can't remember what it was. She's pretty sure she didn't wish for a new sister, one who looks stra...

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Loki: WICKED, VISCERAL, TRANSGRESSIVE: Norse gods as you´ve never seen them before - Melvin Burgess

<p>THE FIRST ADULT NOVEL BY THE CARNEGIE PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR OF JUNK'A spirited retelling... witty and insightful.' i PAPER'His prose is electrical, crackling with a mischievous charge.' BUZZ MAGAZINE'Told with wit [and] verve... it's a book that exerts a curious charm.' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Burgess recounts Loki's genius . . . with great gusto, pulling together many tal...

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A Room of One´s Own - Woolfová Virginia

Anotace: A Room of One`s Own is Virginia Woolf`s most powerful feminist essay, justifying the need for women to possess intellectual freedom and financial independence. Based on a lecture given at Girton College, Cambridge, the essay is one of the great feminist polemics, ranging in its themes from Jane Austen and Carlotte Bronte to the silent fate of Shakespeare`s gifte...

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William Faulkner Novels 1930-1935 (LOA #25): As I Lay Dying / Sanctuary / Light in August / Pylon - William Faulkner

<p>Between 1930 and 1935, William Faulkner came into full possession of the genius and creativity that made him one of America’s finest writers of the twentieth century. The four novels in this Library of America collection display an astonishing range of characters and treatments in his Depression-era fiction. As I Lay Dying (1930) is a combination of comedy, horr...

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The Penguin Book of Greek and Latin Lyric Verse - Childers Christopher

Anotace: Newly translated according to a scheme of staggering ambition, an anthology unlike any now availableComposed between the early-agricultural `song culture` of 800 BCE, when praise poems and dirges mingled in a world peopled with gods and monsters, and the time of Imperial Rome, the corpus of Greek and Latin lyric poetry is as densely rich in formal interrelation ...

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The Curse of Saints - Dramis Kate

Anotace: Debut novelist Kate Dramis brings you the viral, enemies to lovers, TikTok fantasy phenomenon that has left followers begging for more Has she been sent to save the realm or destroy it? As Spymaster to the Queen, Aya's blood oath ensures she protects those she fights alongside - including Will, the Queen's Enforcer and Aya's bitter rival. When ...

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The Women of Troy - Barkerová Pat

Anotace: Following her bestselling, critically acclaimed The Silence of the Girls, Pat Barker continues her extraordinary retelling of one of our greatest myths. 'Myth for a MeToo age. Pat Barker returns to Homer in this gory but unexpectedly uplifting novel' Sunday Times Troy has fallen. The Greeks have won their bitter war. They can return home as victors -...

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Dancing Lessons For The Advanced - Bohumil Hrabal

<p>Rake, drunkard, aesthete, gossip, raconteur extraordinaire: the narrator of Bohumil Hrabal's rambling, rambunctious masterpiece Dancing Lessons for the Advanced in Age is all these and more. Speaking to a group of sunbathing women who remind him of lovers past, this elderly roué tells the story of his life--or at least unburdens himself of a lifetime's worth of s...

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Thick and The Lean

From the acclaimed author of The Seep, comes a provocative and astonishing new novel where three women from a strange new world seek to break free of

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TOP DOLL: ´If you read one novel this year, let it be Top Doll´ Malika Booker - Woolf Karen McCarthy

<p>'Extraordinarily inventive, witty, moving and profound.' Bernardine Evaristo'If you read one novel this year, let it be Top Doll. This is innovative, exquisitely crafted storytelling at its finest.' Malika BookerWhen reclusive billionaire Huguette Clark dies age 104, she leaves behind a suite of New York apartments, a meticulously upkept California mansion, at le...

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