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Istoria naturala a dragonilor

de Marie Brennan

Data aparitiei 25 oct. 2017

Titlu original A Natural History of Dragons

Colectia Nautilus

ISBN 978-606-43-0058-4

Cod bara 9786064300584

Autor Marie Brennan

Traducator Andreea Spataru

Format Paperback

Dimensiuni 130 x 200mm

Nr. pagini 400

Isabella Trent a reusit, in ciuda conventiilor epocii in care traia, sa scoata dragonii din ceata prejudecatilor mistice si sa-i transforme in obiectul unei stiinte moderne. In aceasta carte, Isabella insasi povesteste despre pionieratul care aproape i-a distrus credibilitatea si viitorul, despre momentele cand si-a pus in pericol viata din curiozitate stiintifica, despre faimoasa expeditie de pe muntele Vystrana, unde a facut primele descoperiri ce aveau sa schimbe lumea si, nu in ultimul rand, despre cum a gasit dragostea adevarata in ciuda multelor ei excentricitati.

„Scrisa in stilul unui memoir victorian, povestea curajoasei Isabella este colorata, dinamica si captivanta.“ - Kirkus Reviews

„Fascinanta la acest roman este imbinarea de teme fantasy cu detalii stiintifice si sociale incredibil de realiste. Cititi-o pentru aventurile cu dragoni, dar si pentru personajele care par la fel de reale ca Marie Curie.“ - Io9

„Downton Abbey, dar cu dragoni!“ - Tor.com

Fellside

de M.R. Carey

Data aparitiei 20 oct. 2017

Titlu original Fellside

Colectia Suspans

ISBN 978-606-43-0084-3

Cod bara 9786064300843

Autor M.R. Carey

Traducator Ruxandra Toma

Format Paperback

Dimensiuni 130 x 200mm

Nr. pagini 512

Fellside e o inchisoare de maxima securitate pentru femei, situata undeva in capatul mlastinos din Yorkshire.

Jess Moulson si-ar putea petrece tot restul vietii acolo, desi nu-si aminteste crima pentru care e condamnata. Nu stie cum a murit baietelul de care avea grija in seara care i-a schimbat viata, dar presa s-a grabit s-o numeasca „criminala de copii“.

Fellside este un loc unde pana si peretii soptesc. Iar cea mai puternica este chiar vocea baietelului omorat. Mintea lui Jess ii joaca feste sau chiar i se cere ajutorul dintr-o alta lume? 

M.R. Carey imbina un crime thriller intunecat cu o inedita poveste cu fantome, plina de intorsaturi de situatie si de momente care taie respiratia. 

„Original, plin de suspans si extrem de puternic.“ - Guardian

„O carte care te bantuie si iti frange inima.“ - Vogue

Festinul ciorilor (Saga Cantec de gheata si foc, partea a IV-a, ed. 2017)

de George R.R. Martin

Data aparitiei 23 oct. 2017

Titlu original A Feast for Crows

Colectia Nautilus

ISBN 978-606-758-929-0

Cod bara 9786067589290

Autor George R.R. Martin

Traducator Laura Bocancios, Silviu Genescu

Format Paperback

Dimensiuni 130 x 200 mm

Nr. pagini 848

Dupa lupte grele si tradari fatale, cele sapte puteri care isi disputau Westeros s-au nimicit una pe alta si au ajuns la un pact indoielnic. Odata cu moartea monstruosului rege Joffrey, regenta Cersei conduce din Debarcaderul Regelui. Infrangerea lui Robb Stark ii descurajeaza pe rebelii din Nord si familia lui se imprastie ca semintele pe un pamant neroditor in tot regatul. Nu mai exista decat putine pretentii legitime la Tronul de Fier, iar acestea sunt in mainile celor fie prea slabi sa le obtina, fie aflati pe meleaguri indepartate.

„George R.R. Martin este, de departe, cel mai bun autor de literatura fantasy. Festinul ciorilor e cel mai fericit prilej sa il consideram un «Tolkien al Americii». Martin se distinge si se impune ca principala forta care va modela evolutia genului fantasy prin refuzul sau de a adopta o viziune maniheista asupra lumii ca lupta intre cele doua principii eterne, Binele si Raul. Sunt barbati si femei care se lupta – pentru putere, pentru bani, pentru dragoste, pentru toate cele omenesti.“ - Lev Grossman, Time

Cum să-ți dresezi dragonul, de Cressida Cowell apare la Editura Nemi - Carti pentru copii începând cu această primăvară!

Cum să-ți dresezi dragonul, de Cressida Cowell apare la editura Nemi de carte pentru copiiîncepând cu această primăvară. Seria a început în 2003, iar ultima carte publicată e din 2015. Romanul care începe povestea lui Sughiț și a dragonului său știrb se recomandă copiilor de peste 7 ani.

Un adevărat fenomen de popularitate printre copii și părinți, deopotrivă, vândute în peste 7 milioane de exemplare în toată lumea, cărțile din serie au fost ecranizate în două filme artisticeși un serial de desene animate produs de DreamWorks. În 2019 o să apară al treilea film inspirat de ele.

Considerată deja un clasic al literaturii pentru copii, precum și o piatră de hotar din punct de vedere al imaginației și creativității, seria Cum să-ți dresezi dragonul are aventuri, un umor nebun, ilustrații comice, dar mai ales un mare potențial educativ.

Cressida Cowell este primul autor de cărți pentru copii care a primit premiul prestigioasei revistePhilosophy Now pentru Lupta împotriva Ignoranței, deoarece romanele din Cum să-ți dresezi dragonul le stimulează imaginația micilor cititori, dar totodată îi face să mediteze la teme etice, politice și sociale, iar materialele auxiliare sau activitățile care se pot inspira din carte sunt nenumărate.

SUGHIȚ STRAȘNICUL STAVRID AL III-LEA, formidabil luptător cu sabia și îmblânzitor de dragoni, a fost cel mai mare Erou Viking care a existat vreodată. Cum reușește el să treacă de Programul de Inițiere într-ale Dragonilor cu un dragon știrb și să se lupte cu Dragonus Maritimus Giganticus Maximus înainte ca acesta să devoreze toți vikingii de pe Insula Tontului? Copiii învață odată cu Sughiț cum devii un adevărat Erou.

„Plină de glume bune, desene amuzante și scene dramatice, e o carte absolut minunată.“ - Independent on Sunday

Cressida Cowell a crescut în Londra și pe o mică insulă, aproape nelocuită, de pe coasta de Vest a Scoţiei unde și-a petrecut timpul scriind povești, pescuind și căutând dragoni. Era convinsă că pe insulă trăiau cu adevărat dragoni și, de atunci, a rămas fascinată de ei. Acum locuieşte în Londra cu soţul ei, Simon, cu fiicele Maisie şi Clementine, şi cu două pisici, Lily şi Baloo.

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Review! Dragon Bound, Elder Races #1, by Thea Harrison

Half-human and half-Wyr, Pia Giovanni spent her life keeping a low profile among the Wyrkind and avoiding the continuing conflict between them and their Dark Fae enemies. But after being blackmailed into stealing a coin from the hoard of a dragon, Pia finds herself targeted by one of the most powerful—and passionate—of the Elder Races. 

As the most feared and respected of the Wyrkind, Dragos Cuelebre cannot believe someone had the audacity to steal from him, much less succeed. And when he catches the thief, Dragos spares her life, claiming her as his own to further explore the desire they've ignited in each other. 

Pia knows she must repay Dragos for her trespass, but refuses to become his slave—although she cannot deny wanting him, body and soul.

      My thoughts ...

Let me tell you from the beginning that I love dragon books. I devour every single novel on this theme that I can get my hands on. I have a few books/series that I like but Elder Races is my favourite.

Pia Giovanni has been blackmailed into stealing from Dragos Cuelebre’s hoard by her ex boyfriend and this is how she found herself on the run from one of the most powerful creatures in the world.

Dragos is the only dragon in existence and the most ancient creature. He’s the lord of the Wyr demesne and no one steals from him and lives to tell the tale.

No one except a beautiful woman who seems to get under his skin even when she’s not there.

Let me tell you a little bit about the world created by the talented Thea Harrison since this is the first installment in the series.

In the Elder Races books we come across a large variety of creatures such as dragons, elves, fae, djinns, vampires, gryphons, gargoyles, thunderbirds, harpies, and weres of any kind.

They live alongside humans and have a power structure of their own.

The United States, where most of the stories are based, are divided in seven demesnes superimposed over the human geographical map. 

In Dragon Bound we get to learn about the Wyr demesne based in New York and a little bit about the Elven demesne based in Charleston.

Anyway, Pia’s actions have a series of consequences that make this book a fun and enthralling read so much so that you won’t be able to put it down.

Dragos, for the first time in his life, is intrigued by someone and his reactions to Pia are hard to understand. He breaks all kinds of rules and he’s ready to face any danger if it means he’ll have her in his life.

Pia has been taught by her mother to always be careful, to trust no one and never get involved with anyone. The day she stole a penny from the dragon’s lair she’s broke all her mother’s rules and now he’s hell bent of learning the truth about what and who she is and he won’t take no for an answer. 

Together, they are combustible, funny as hell and a force to be recon with.

Some of the situations are downright hysterical and seeing Dragos struggling with his feelings will make you laugh out loud.

Here are some examples:

“I am cursed with a terminal case ofcuriosity,” he said. “I am jealous, selfish, acquisitive, territorial and possessive. I have a terrible temper,and I know I can be a cruel son of a bitch.” He cocked his head. “I used to eat people, you know.”
If he meant to shock her out of crying, he succeeded. A snort burst out of her. “That’s awful,” she said.
Her nose was clogged. “I mean it, that’s awful. It’s not funny. I’m not laughing.”

 “So, is that your long, scaly, reptilian tail, or are you just happy to see me?”
No, she did not just say that.
Did she? She cringed in mortification, screwed her eyes shut and waited to be splattered all over the beach.
Nothing happened, good or bad. Yet. Maybe if she kept her eyes closed it wouldn’t.
She whispered through shaking lips, “I didn’t mean to say that. Um, pay no attention to the lunatic inhabiting this body.”

 She leaned forward and staggered, as she confided in a whisper, “You’re the sexiest guy I’ve ever seen too. You know, your long, scaly, reptilian tail really is bigger than anybody else’s. Not that I’ve been with very many guys. Or was comparison shopping or anything.” She hiccuped and watched him worriedly as he guffawed. “Have I just gone over a conversational cliff?”
“Pretty much,” he said.

 And I could go on and on, and on. Trust me, this book is worth reading. Actually, the entire series is worth reading and Dragos and Pia will convince you of that.

Thea did an amazing job and created a fascinating world. One of the best series I’ve read.

Happy Reading!

  

Book Blitz! Teaser and Giveaway Dragon Craving by Livia Olteano

Release Date: Late November 2013

Genre: New Adult, Paranormal Romance

Series: Otherworlds Summons #2

Amazon / B&N

The world holds few secrets for Oracle Elana Anderson, or as her fans know her, Ela Deville. Successful author of paranormal romance, Ela, has a secret: not all her paranormal characters are quite that fictional. She hardly expected she’d trigger a chain of events that might bring about the end of the world via a pesky dragon. Rendered blind to visions of him, Ela’s only way to save her world is to keep the dragon close…very close.

Obitus, the only awake dragon in the Otherworlds, is determined to get back the magic that was stolen from him and secure his position for a good thousand years. Becoming Akai’s new guardian after getting rid of the current one is the best way to it. But that means getting Ela on his side. He’ll bargain and maneuver his way there if he has to, but ends up tormented by the desire to have her for real.

In a game of deals, half-truths and irresistible cravings, does one heart have to break in order for the other to save the world?

FIRST IN THE SERIES

Livia Olteano is a loud and proud coffee addict, lover of all things beautiful and incurable romantic.

She believes stories are the best kind of magic there is. And life would be horrible without magic. Her hobbies include losing herself in the minds and souls of characters, giving up countless nights of sleep to get to know said characters, and trying to introduce them to the world. Sometimes they appreciate her efforts. The process would probably go quicker if they'd bring her a cup of coffee now and then when stopping by. Characters--what can you do, right?

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