Haven Kimmel Livres

From the internationally bestselling author of ‘The Solace of Leaving Early’, a funny, heartwrenching and unforgettable novel following the fortunes of a feisty young female pool hustler.

Kaline Klattermaster is a spirited young boy who values the significance of friendship, whether real or imagined. His adventures and vibrant personality resonate with readers, making him a relatable hero akin to Joey Pigza. The book combines engaging storytelling with illustrations, appealing to children's love for wild and adventurous characters.

A heart rending story of the lives of a few inhabitants of a small American town and the massive effect of one very violent death. Langston Braverman has just walked out on her PhD oral exams and returned home to Haddington, Indiana in a fragile emotional state. She retreats to her parents' attic, unsure what to do with the summer or the rest of her life, but with vague plans to write the great American novel. But it's hot, and she is distracted beyond capacity to think by the banality of this small-town home she has returned to, and plunged deep in the trauma of a self-imposed existential dilemma from which not even news of the death of her childhood best friend, Alice, can rouse her. A few houses down Plum Street, Amos Townsend, the local preacher, is suffering from a crippling crisis of faith, wondering how he can continue in the role of spiritual leader of this community. Traumatised by Alice's violent death, guilt-ridden over his inability to prevent it, he feels a responsibility for the welfare of Alice's two suddenly orphaned young girls, altered beyond recognition from the shock of having witnessed the bloody end to their parents' marriage. Langston's mother, meanwhile, has forced her into the role of carer, and the developing relationship between the damaged children, and these two slightly hopeless adults helps all four embark on a process of recovery and redemption that is heartbreakingly poignant and utterly convincing. 'The Solace of Leaving Early' is a remarkable novel - generous, warm-hearted, smart and ambitious. It is a novel of people and ideas, of family ties, and of how those ties endure for better or worse, of grief and love, of leaving home and returning, of the overwhelming secrets that rest quietly within us. It is so sweet and smart, it's a present.

Set against the backdrop of small-town Indiana, this bestselling memoir explores the author's formative years, capturing the essence of rural life and the challenges of growing up. Through personal anecdotes, the narrative delves into themes of identity, family dynamics, and the quest for belonging, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the author's experiences and reflections. The storytelling is both poignant and relatable, resonating with anyone who has navigated the complexities of adolescence in a close-knit community.

Cassie Claiborne navigates a tumultuous family life, grappling with her father's reckless behavior, her mother's emotional paralysis, and her sister Belle's delicate nature. Seeking solace, she discovers a refuge in the local pool hall, where the game offers her a sense of control and an escape from her chaotic surroundings. As she masters the art of pool, Cassie confronts her frustrations and emotions, ultimately finding a way to cope with the challenges of her family dynamics.

„Es war Mitte Dezember in Jonah, Indiana, einem Ort, wo das Schicksal vom Wetter entschieden werden kann, und über den Köpfen braute sich ein Sturm zusammen.“ In Jonah, einem Ort tief in der amerikanischen Provinz gelegen, scheint die Welt überschaubar und in Ordnung. Hazel Hunnicutt ist Inhaberin des „Gebrauchte-Welt-Zentrums“, einem riesigen Laden, vollgestopft mit Antiquitäten, bei ihr arbeiten Claudia und Rebekah. Claudia, in den Vierzigern und ungewöhnlich groß, lebt allein und fühlt sich einsam. Rebekah, knapp dreißig, ist schwanger von einem Mann, der ihr das Herz brach. Sie lebt immer noch bei ihrem Vater, der sie streng religiös erzogen hat. Ihre Mutter Ruth ist vor Jahren unter nie geklärten Umständen ums Leben gekommen. Als Rebekah von ihrem Vater verstoßen wird, kümmern sich Claudia und Hazel um sie. Für Hazel werden Erinnerungen wach an ihre Zeit als junge Frau, als eine verbotene Liebesgeschichte sie an den Rand des Abgrunds geführt hatte, eine Liebesgeschichte, die im prüden Amerika der 60er Jahre nicht denkbar war. Der Sturm zieht auf. Das lange zurückliegende Drama bringt den Stein ins Rollen. Unter der Oberfläche brodelt es: ein gestohlenes Baby, ein mysteriöser Todesfall, eine verbotene Liebe, Geheimnisse, Lügen und Bigotterie zählen zu den Geheimnissen des gar nicht so friedlichen Ortes. Ein wunderbar atmosphärisch dichter Roman über drei ungewöhnliche Frauen, über Freundschaft, Liebe und Zusammenhalt. Von der amerikanischen Bestseller-Autorin Haven Kimmel.