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On a cold January day, J. Mendelssohn awakens in his Upper East Side apartment, frail and dependent on his carer. As he waits for the heating to kick in, the clacking pipes evoke memories of his childhood in Lithuania and Dublin, his esteemed career as a judge, and his late wife, Eileen. He later meets his son Elliot for lunch, but when Elliot leaves mid-meal, Mendelssohn finds himself dining alone as heavy snow falls outside. Shortly after leaving the restaurant, he suffers a brutal attack. Detectives investigate the incident, sifting through surveillance footage of Mendelssohn's movements, akin to a poet searching for the perfect word that will illuminate the entire narrative. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives, employing lyrical and hypnotic prose. This groundbreaking novella resonates deeply, complemented by three powerful stories set in Afghanistan, Galway, and London. It serves as a tribute to humanity's quest for meaning and grace, showcasing a writer at the peak of his craft, who can envision vastness even within the smallest details of life.

The circus arrives without warning. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Against the grey sky the towering tents are striped black and white. A sign hanging upon iron gates reads: Opens at Nightfall Closes at Dawn As dusk shifts to twilight, tiny lights begin to flicker all over the tents, as though the whole circus is covered in fireflies. When the tents are aglow, sparkling against the night sky, the sign lights up: Le Cirque des R�ves The Circus of Dreams The gates shudder and unlock, seemingly by their own volition. They swing outward, inviting the crowd inside. Now the circus is open Now you may enter BACKSTORY: Read an interview with Erin Morgenstern about how she invented her circus

Meet Chet, the wise and lovable canine narrator who partners with Bernie, a struggling private investigator. Though Chet flunked police school, he embodies the spirit of a detective. In their first adventure, they investigate the disappearance of Madison, a gifted teenage girl who may have been kidnapped but has definitely entangled herself with unsavory characters. After failing to return home from school, her frantic mother prompts Bernie to take the case, driven by a cash flow issue that Chet doesn’t fully grasp. When Madison reappears unharmed with a suspicious story, Bernie and Chet are on high alert. After she vanishes again within a week, they dive into a full investigation. Lacking a ransom demand, they question whether it's truly a kidnapping, but something feels off. Their search leads them through the desert to biker bars and other intriguing locales, with Chet’s keen nose guiding them. Both Chet and Bernie contribute their unique skills to the perilous hunt, facing danger as they uncover clues. Despite the challenges posed by the bad guys, this resourceful duo delivers an engaging adventure. Chet’s doggy charm and hardboiled perspective shine through, showcasing his loyalty to Bernie, who grapples with human complexities like divorce and custody, making him relatable in his flawed humanity.

Angoissée par la rentrée dans son nouveau collège, Oksa Pollock déclenche un soir des phénomènes étranges : explosions, début d'incendie... Elle vient de se découvrir des dons surnaturels ! Dragomira, sa grand-mère, lui avoue alors le secret de ses origines : les Pollock viennent d'Edifia, un monde invisible. Et Oksa est leur Inespérée, leur seul espoir d'y retourner. Oksa ne sera plus jamais la même. Et elle devra concilier sa vie de lycéenne ordinaire avec l'accomplissement de son extraordinaire destin.