'Harding writes like an angel' Sunday Times Talking to Strangers, from the No.1 bestselling author of Staring at Lakes, Hanging with the Elephant and On Tuesdays I'm a Buddhist is a book about love, about the stories we share with others, and the stories we leave behind us. Too much wine and a casual browse of an airline website - this is how Michael Harding found himself in a strange flat in Bucharest in early January, which set the tone for the rest of that year. After an intense stint in a high-profile production of The Field, Harding returned to the tranquil hills above Lough Allen and started to plan some dramatic changes to his little cottage. Surely an extension would give him a renewed sense of purpose in life as he approached old age. But as the walls of his home crumbled, so too did his mental health, and he fell, once again, into depression -- that great darkness where life feels like nothing more than a waste of time. And yet, it is in that great darkness that we discover what really makes us human. 'Michael Harding is no ordinary man or memoirist ... a book that champions the kindness (or at least company) of strangers as essential for that elusive state known as happiness' RTÉ Guide

It all started with the gunshot… a gunshot that changed lives. Not one… not two… but seven lives! Goonj was running from the ghosts of her past when she meets a mysterious man, Aarav. He gives her hope and makes her see the beauty of life. The only problem is that he reminds her of her past… a past she thought she had buried and left behind. Will Goonj be able to make peace with her life? Will Aarav be able to help her? Can she trust him or will he turn out to be a disaster? Unravel the mystery of these entangled lives that threaten to choke them out of breath!

Ursula Archer’s and Arno Strobel’s internationally bestselling Strangers is a shocking thriller and mind-bending must-read. It explores what happens when mysterious foul play causes a woman not to recognize or remember her fiancé, but forces the couple to trust each other and fight the odds. Trust or die. Imagine you’re home alone. Suddenly a man stands before you. He claims to be your fiancé. But you have no idea who he is. And nothing in your home suggests that someone lives with you. He’s talking to you, but nothing makes sense. You’re afraid. And you feel the irresistible urge to attack. Take a knife. Are you crazy? Imagine you come home and your fiancée doesn’t recognize you. She thinks you’re a burglar. Worse, a rapist. You just want to protect her, but she defends herself against your perceived threat and barricades herself behind a door. She claims she’s never seen you before. She obviously thinks you’re crazy. Are you? A woman. A man. The more they try to understand the situation, the more confusing it becomes. Soon they must realize that they are in deadly danger. And there’s only one chance for survival: they must trust each other.

Hartley White has her life figured out. Her days are spent with either her two best friends or with her nose in a book. Everything changes when the boy across the street is assigned to be Hartley’s partner in English class. Jason Carter keeps to himself because of the rumors circulating about his family. Gossip spreads fast in a small town, whether it’s true or not. One thing that is true, however, is his strong infatuation with Hartley. After having an intimate dream about Jason, Hartley finds herself more curious about this neighborhood stranger. Their relationship develops rapidly, testing the limits of themselves and the people around them. When unexpected tragedy strikes, their love faces another challenge. In a situation rife with secrets, Hartley struggles to make sense of the truth while Jason fights his own battles. Ten days is all it took for Jason and Hartley to fall for one another, but how well do they really know each other?

This is the story of a very strange boy and his arcane adventures. Through a series of freak coincidences and odd happenings in his otherwise "normal" life, young Stranger finds out that he is from a family of wizards. Magic has been real and under his nose his entire life. With this he is plunged headlong into a fantastic new world full of demons, battles, and wizardry. Stranger's world is flipped upside down when he finds out that not only do gods exist, but that two separate pantheons work together as one. 

However, not all of these gods are upstanding, peaceful immortals. Some seek the destruction of the planet and others seek to conquer it. With his new magical power, will he fulfill the prophecies of the gods? Will he seal away the evil immortals of this age?

STRANGER THINGS HAVE HAPPENED… Rescuing a stranded mother and baby from a ragingblizzard hadn't been a part of Lance White Eagle Steele'splans. He'd wanted to be home in Montana forChristmas Eve, but he couldn't abandon Marcy Griffin.His plans hadn't included getting snowed in with her,either…or tasting those fiery kisses. She was all wrongfor him, so why did she feel so right in his arms?Marcy wasn't sure what tothink of Lance, except that hewas generous, charming andabsolutely mouthwateringlysexy. And entirely off-limits—she didn't need anotherman controlling her life. Herheart and body had otherideas, however. Could thisspark of passion betweenstrangers ignite into somethingmuch more?

Elections are decided on front porches and phone calls across the country, one voter at a time. The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers is a comprehensive guidebook that helps volunteers connect one-on-one with voters – our most powerful tool for winning elections. These conversations can also spark unexpected moments of empathy and even kinship with our fellow Americans. After 2016, volunteer Elizabeth Chur realized it’s up to ordinary citizens to protect our democracy. She started learning Spanish, began phone banking, and canvassed in California’s Central Valley, home to some of the nation’s most contested swing districts. By talking with over 1,000 people, she discovered how to forge meaningful connections with the hardest-to-reach voters, including: · Young people · Latinos · People who say, “I don’t vote.” Filled with uplifting stories and practical tips, this inspiring book helps you earn people’s trust – and their votes. It demonstrates how taking positive action builds community and creates hope. Whether you’re a first-time volunteer or seasoned activist, The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers shows you how to engage more effectively with voters and win elections.

When recently widowed Kerry travels to St Ives, her main reason for visiting is to take the same boat trip that took her late husband’s life in a horrific accident. Accompanied by her fiercely protective teenage son, Dan, Kerry sees the boat trip as the start of her healing process. But when Kerry meets Italian widower, Gian, this chance encounter releases a cascade of emotions that make her question her immediate choices and her future; not only for herself but also for Dan. Hers is a story of hope, of digging deep, of finding the strength and resolve to overcome one of the most difficult events in her life – of losing her best friend and soul mate. She discovers that, during her holiday, her coping mechanism is helping Gian, who has his own battles to face.

"Combining with a mathematical rigor the beauty of the word with the geometric arrangement of the verse, the young author of poetry succeeds in bringing back to us, in time and space, the joy of times intertwined with the years of childhood." Nicolae RADU