Carrie Soto Is Back

“Riveting, heart-wrenching, and full of Old Hollywood glamour.” —BuzzFeed<BR> <BR> “This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama.” —PopSugar<BR> <BR> In this entrancing novel, a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.<BR><BR>Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?<BR> <BR>Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.<BR> <BR>Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.<BR> <BR>“Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth.

*** Gewinner des Lovelybooks Community Award in der Kategorie Unterhaltung *** Die einstige Hollywood-Filmikone Evelyn Hugo ist endlich bereit auszupacken und die Wahrheit über ihr schillerndes Leben und ihre skandalösen sieben Ehen zu erzählen. Sie fragt die Lokaljournalistin Monique Grant als Ghostwriterin an. Monique ist darüber mehr als erstaunt, schließlich hat sie seit Jahren keinen großen Artikel mehr geschrieben. Könnte das ihre Chance sein?In ihrem luxuriösen Apartment über den Dächern Manhattans beginnt Evelyn Monique ihre Geschichte zu erzählen: vom Aufstieg in der Männerwelt Hollywoods, den goldenen Jahren der Filmbranche und einer geheimen großen Liebe, deren Scheitern der Preis für ihren Erfolg war. Als sich die Geschichte dem Ende nähert, begreift Monique schließlich, auf welch schmerzhafte Weise ihr Leben mit dem des Hollywoodstars verbunden ist ...'Dieser hinreißende Roman erweckt die Marilyn Monroe und Elizabeth Taylor in uns allen.' Kirkus Review

***THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER***<BR><BR>'The read of the summer' SUNDAY TIMES<BR>'A richly drawn page-turner' OBSERVER<BR>'Beautifully written, immersive' THE TIMES<BR>'Our favourite TJR novel yet' COSMOPOLITAN<BR>'I absolutely adored this' BRYONY GORDON<BR><BR>READERS ARE SAYING...<BR>'So emotional by the end that I could hardly speak' - Reader Review, 5*****<BR>'Melted my heart by the end' - Reader Review, 5*****<BR>'Taylor Jenkins Reid is the master of a really great love story' - Reader Review, 5*****<BR>'Taylor Jenkins Reid's best book yet' - Reader Review, 5*****<BR><BR>An epic novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits.<BR><BR>In the summer of 1980, Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston's Johnson Space Centre, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates. As the new astronauts prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined and begins to question everything she believes about her place in the observable universe. Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, everything changes in an instant.<BR><BR>Atmosphere is a soaring story about the transformative power of love - this time among the stars.<BR><BR>'Is there a popular fiction writer alive who conveys falling in love better than Taylor Jenkins Reid?' <BR>DAILY MAIL<BR><BR>'Thrilling ... heartbreaking ... uplifting. ... I loved it' <BR>KRISTIN HANNAH, author of The Women<BR><BR>'NASA? Space missions? The 80s? This is a collection of all the things I love. ... Thrilling' <BR>ANDY WEIR, author of Project Hail Mary and The Martian<BR><BR>'Packs a hefty emotional punch' <BR>MAIL ON SUNDAY<BR><BR>'Breathtaking' <BR>HEAT<BR><BR>'Unputdownable'<BR>GRAZIA

From the acclaimed author of Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo comes a breathtaking novel about a young woman whose fate hinges on the choice she makes after bumping into an old flame; in alternating chapters, we see two possible scenarios unfold—with stunningly different results<BR><BR> At the age of twenty-nine, Hannah Martin still has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She has lived in six different cities and held countless jobs since graduating college. On the heels of leaving another city, Hannah moves back to her hometown of Los Angeles and takes up residence with her best friend Gabby. Shortly after, Hannah goes out to a bar one night with Gabby and meets up with her high school boyfriend, Ethan.<BR><BR> Just after midnight, Gabby asks Hannah if she’s ready to go. A moment later, Ethan offers to give her a ride later if she wants to stay. Hannah hesitates. What happens if she leaves with Gabby? What happens if she leaves with Ethan?<BR><BR> In concurrent story lines, Hannah lives out the effects of each decision. Quickly, these parallel universes develop into radically different stories with large-scale consequences for Hannah, as well as the people around her. As the two alternate realities run their course, Maybe in Another Life raises questions about fate and true love: Is anything meant to be? Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Hannah believes there is. And, in both worlds, she’s found him.<BR>  

Los siete maridos de Evelyn Hugo, de Taylor Jenkins Reid, llega a Stefano Books con una nueva edición revisada y, además, podrás leer en exclusiva el primer capítulo del nuevo libro de la autora, Atmosphere: Una historia de amor. ¿ESTÁS LISTO PARA PERDERTE ENTRE LAS PÁGINASáDE UNA DE LAS NOVELAS MÁS IMPORTANTESáDE LA LITERATURA CONTEMPORÁNEA, QUE YA HAáCAUTIVADO A MÁS DE 500.000 LECTORES HISPANOS?Evelyn Hugo, la mítica estrella de Hollywood, tuvo siete maridos...ápero un solo gran amor.'¿Quién fue el amor de la vida de Evelyn?'.Esa es la gran pregunta. Ese es el gancho de este libro.Siete maridos.¿A cuál quiso más?¿Cuál fue su verdadero amor?Eso es lo que quiero saber, como periodista y como lectora.El libro no empezará por ahí, pero quizás ella y yoásí debamos comenzar por ahí.Quiero saber, de todos esos matrimonios, cuál fue el másáimportante.

From the bestselling author of MALIBU RISING, DAISY JONES & THE SIX and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO<BR><BR>'It made me cry twice, and when I finished reading, I had to sit for a minute with the hole it left in my chest . . . just order it'<BR>EMILY HENRY<BR><BR>'A crowd-pleaser. Taylor Jenkins Reid captures all the sweat, rivalry and glamour of elite sport' <BR>THE TIMES<BR><BR>'Jenkins Reid has written yet another page turner . . . [it] will have you hooked' <BR>INDEPENDENT<BR><BR>Carrie Soto is the greatest player the world has ever seen.<BR><BR>But six years after her last match, she watches a young British tennis player steal her world record - and Carrie knows she has to go back and reclaim her rightful place at the top. Even if the world doesn't believe in her. Even if it almost breaks her.<BR><BR>This is a story about the cost of greatness and the burden of fame.<BR><BR>The fight for a place in history is about to begin . . .<BR><BR>'It artfully combines the heady glamour of elite sport with questions about what happens when we find ourselves winning professionally, but losing personally' <BR>STYLIST<BR><BR>'One of my favourite authors ever . . . I don't think I've ever felt so strongly about an author'<BR>FEARNE COTTON<BR><BR>'A portrait of female ambition in all its raw and divine glory, Carrie Soto will stay with you long after the last page is turned'<BR>ERIN KELLY<BR><BR><BR>Taylor Jenkins-Reid, Sunday Times bestseller, April 2023

Manchmal reichen neun Tage, um ein Leben für immer zu verändernElsie weiß: Ben ist ihre große Liebe, und so sagt sie Ja, als er nur ein halbes Jahr nach der ersten Begegnung um ihre Hand anhält. Doch neun Tage nach der Hochzeit kommt Ben bei einem Unfall ums Leben. Erschüttert von ihrem Verlust steht Elsie im Krankenhaus Bens Mutter Susan gegenüber - die bisher nichts von ihrer Schwiegertochter wusste. Was mit einem Zusammentreffen voller Ablehnung beginnt, wird die beiden ungleichen Frauen für immer verändern.Das romantische Debüt des Weltstars ist unter dem Titel Neun Tage und ein Jahr bei Dianaerschienen. 

Von der internationalen Bestseller-Autorin von Daisy Jones & The Six undDie Sieben Männer der Evelyn HugoZwei Leben, zwei Lieben, eine Entscheidung. Was wäre wenn? Als Hannah in einer Bar in Los Angeles auf ihre Jugendliebe trifft, weiß sie noch nicht, dass die Entscheidung, die sie an diesem Abend trifft, ihr ganzes Leben verändern wird. Was, wenn sie die Nacht mit Ethan verbringen würde? Ist er derjenige, der für sie bestimmt ist? Oder sollte Hannahs Leben eigentlich ganz anders aussehen: mit Henry an ihrer Seite, der ihr nach einem schweren Unfall zeigt, worauf es wirklich ankommt? Hannah befindet sich plötzlich gleichzeitig in zwei unterschiedlichen Leben - aber wo wartet ihr Happy End?'Für alle, die auf der Suche nach der perfekten Strandlektüre sind ...Maybe in Another Life von Taylor Jenkins Reid.' - The Purist'Unterhaltsam und unvorhersehbar; Reid liefert ein überzeugendes Argument für das Glück in jedem Leben.' -  Kirkus (starred review)Diese romantische Liebesgeschichte ist unter dem Titel Das Glück und wir dazwischen bei Dianaerschienen. 

***THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER***<BR><BR>'Tipped as the read of the summer' SUNDAY TIMES<BR>'A richly drawn page-turner' OBSERVER<BR>'Quite possibly our favourite TJR novel yet' COSMOPOLITAN<BR>'I absolutely adored this' BRYONY GORDON<BR>'A breathtaking, quietly staggering tale of female empowerment, desire, and our place in the universe' HEAT<BR>'Unputdownable' GRAZIA<BR><BR>READERS ARE SAYING...<BR>'So emotional by the end that I could hardly speak' - Reader Review, 5*****<BR>'Melted my heart by the end' - Reader Review, 5*****<BR>'Taylor Jenkins Reid is the master of a really great love story' - Reader Review, 5*****<BR>'Taylor Jenkins Reid's best book yet' - Reader Review, 5*****<BR><BR>An epic novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits.<BR><BR>In the summer of 1980, astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston's Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond; mission specialists John Griffin and Lydia Danes; warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer. As the new astronauts prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined and begins to question everything she believes about her place in the observable universe.<BR><BR>Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, everything changes in an instant.<BR><BR>Atmosphere is Taylor Jenkins Reid at her best: transporting readers to iconic times and places, creating complex protagonists, and telling a passionate and soaring story about the transformative power of love - this time among the stars.<BR><BR>'Is there a popular fiction writer alive who conveys falling in love better than Taylor Jenkins Reid?' <BR>DAILY MAIL<BR><BR>'Packs a hefty emotional punch' <BR>MAIL ON SUNDAY<BR><BR>'Thrilling ... heartbreaking ... uplifting. Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel Atmosphere is the fast-paced, emotionally-charged story of one ambitious young woman, finding both her voice and her passion ... I loved it' <BR>KRISTIN HANNAH, author of The Women<BR><BR>'NASA? Space missions? The 80s? This is a collection of all the things I love. Great story, excellent research and accuracy, and a thrilling conclusion.' <BR>ANDY WEIR, author of Project Hail Mary and The Martian