Jonny Geller

Love Marriage by Monica Ali is a witty and insightful novel about a young woman navigating love, family, and culture as the daughter of Indian immigrants in London. Yasmin is engaged to a charming, upper-class man whose feminist mother approves of their match, but their cultural differences prove challenging. When secrets are revealed and relationships are tested, Yasmin must face transformation and find her true self. This multi-layered story delves into the complexities of human relationships and the power of upheaval to bring about growth.

Discover an intimate and candid memoir written by artist and activist Bono, the lead singer of Irish rock band U2. Surrender is a reflection on Bono's remarkable life, from his early days growing up in Dublin to the founding of ONE and (RED), his more than twenty years of activism, and the challenges he has faced along the way. With humor, candor, and self-reflection, Bono shares his story of family, friends, and faith that have sustained him. Each of the forty chapters is named after a U2 song, and Bono's original drawings appear throughout the book.

Discover the story of how two married scientists founded BioNTech and developed the world's first approved COVID-19 vaccine. They faced skepticism from the scientific community, political interference, and the pressure to provide billions of doses to countries around the world in record time. Written by a Financial Times correspondent and with contributions from the scientists themselves, The Vaccine explores the scientific, economic, and personal background of this medical breakthrough. It explains the science behind messenger RNA and the importance of vaccine safety and efficacy in ending the pandemic.

Examine the meaning and importance of having a home in today's world, from offering privacy and sanctuary to breaking cycles of poverty. Hashi Mohamed draws on his personal history and career as a planning barrister to explore the various aspects of housing insecurity, from Right-to-Buy to Grenfell, slums and evictions to the Bank of Mum and Dad. A Home of One's Own is a deeply personal study of the affordable housing crisis facing major cities around the world, with a focus on removing barriers, improving equality, and creating more places to call home.

1930-е годы. Дочь бедной вдовы, юная кореянка Сонджа счастлива - она любима и ждет ребенка. Правда, когда выясняется, что ее избранник женат и готов взять девушку лишь в содержанки, Сонджа от отчаяния принимает предложение молодого пастора и уезжает с ним в Японию. Она надеется на лучшее, но готова ко всему... Так начинается сага о нескольких поколениях эмигрантов рассказ о чести, национальном достоинстве и о том, чем человек готов пожертвовать ради семьи. Роман, написанный американкой корейского происхождения Мин Чжин Ли, сразу же приобрел популярность и попал в список десяти лучших книг 2017 года по версии журнала The New York Times.

Discover seven major global problems we must address in order to build a better world in the aftermath of Covid-19, according to this superb new book by former UK prime minister Gordon Brown. From global health to climate change, nuclear proliferation, and global tax havens, each problem requires an urgent global solution. But despite the challenges we face, Brown offers an optimistic pathway to regeneration and a new era of global order. A compelling and timely read for policy makers and concerned citizens alike.

Discover the gripping story of Rudolf Vrba, the first Jew to escape Auschwitz and share the death camp's horrors with the world. In part thrilling adventure, part exploration of the Holocaust's darkest secrets, author Jonathan Freedland uncovers the tale of a brilliant and courageous man who risked everything to save lives. Alongside fellow escapee Fred Wetzler, Vrba's journey was a fight for truth and justice, and their report helped spur Allied action. This book explores the life of a man whose legacy deserves to be as widely known as that of Anne Frank and Oskar Schindler.

Новый роман Ханьи Янагихары, автора мировых бестселлеров "Маленькая жизнь" и "Люди среди деревьев", — это и неординарный интеллектуальный вызов, и меткое попадание в каждое сердце. В альтернативной версии Америки 1893 года, когда отпрыск влиятельной семьи соглашается на достойный брак по договору, его внезапно настигает страсть, грозящая разрушить привычную жизнь. В 1993 году молодой гаваец прячет от близких свое знатное происхождение и сложные отношения с отцом. В 2093 году внучка большого ученого нащупывает собственный путь в мире эпидемий и тотального контроля. Их судьбы сплетаются в сложную симфонию, странным эхом перекликаясь через столетия и проходя вечные человеческие испытания: одиночество, любовь, стыд, болезнь, предательство, добро и зло — все эти неуловимые вещи, то и дело норовящие обернуться своей противоположностью.

A literary thriller set on a remote Greek island, The Magus follows Nicholas Urfe, a young Englishman who befriends a local millionaire. But what starts out as a friendship soon turns into a dangerous game, with reality and fantasy intentionally blurred. Full of suspense and eroticism, this novel is an international bestseller and has cemented John Fowles's reputation as a top-tier writer.

"Varying Degrees of Success" is a captivating autobiography that spans six decades of the life of a prolific British writer. In this final memoir of a trilogy, the author, David Lodge, delves into the challenges and triumphs of being a professional creative writer in various genres, including prose fiction, literary criticism, and screenplays. Lodge's honesty and humor shine through as he shares his highs and lows, successes, and disappointments. This book offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the often-elusive world of a major novelist.