MINIKRITIKA | David Levithan: Six Earlier Days (Every Day #0,5)

In Every Day, New York Times bestselling author David Levithan presented readers with his most ambitious novel to date: Every morning, A wakes up in a different body and leads a different life. A must never get too attached, must never be noticed, must never interfere. The novel Every Day starts on Day 5994 of A’s life. In this digital-only collection Six Earlier Days, Levithan gives readers a glimpse at a handful of the other 5993 stories yet to be told that inform how A navigates the complexities of a life lived anew each day. In Every Day, readers discover if you can truly love someone who is destined to change every day. In Six Earlier Days, readers will discover a little bit more about how A became that someone. Fans of Levithan’s books such as Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist, co-written with Rachel Cohn, and Will Grayson, Will Grayson, co-written with John Green, will not want to miss A’s adventures in Every Day and Six Earlier Days.

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MINIKRITIKA | J. K. Rowling: The Prequel (Harry Potter #0,5)

The Harry Potter Prequel is an 800-word story written by J. K. Rowling, and was published online on June 11th, 2008. Set three years before the birth of Harry Potter, the story recounts an adventure had by Sirius Black and James Potter. J.K. Rowling announced on May 28, 2008 that she was writing a prequel story for English PEN, the writers' association, and the Dyslexia Society. The story, handwritten on a card, would then be auctioned off alongside similar cards from other authors on June 11th, 2008, with the proceeds going to charity. A book of facsimiles was published in August 2008, allowing fans to own and read the story. As of 2009 the story is no longer officially available online. The story was one of three Harry Potter writing projects undertaken by Rowling after the publication of the final book, along with The Tales of Beedle the Bard and a yet-to-be-published Harry Potter Encyclopedia project.

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Ransom Riggs: A különlegesek regéi (Vándorsólyom kisasszony különleges gyermekei #0,5)

Az amerikai Ransom Riggs a Vándorsólyom kisasszony különleges gyermekei című könyvvel tűnt fel (2011). E regény világszerte óriási sikert aratott – nagyszerű film is készült belőle –, majd további két sikerregénnyel (Üresek városa, Lelkek könyvtára) trilógiává bővült. Riggs legújabb, gyönyörű, művészi grafikákkal illusztrált könyvében azokat a regéket írja meg, amelyek a trilógiában szereplő „különlegesek” eredetét és legősibb történeteit beszélik el. A „különlegesekről” szóló szokatlan mesék minden darabja egy-egy meglepetés: sosem az történtik, amire számítunk, a szereplők furák, a fordulatok kiszámíthatatlanok, az atmoszféra pedig különös. Minden történet egy másik világ, de megegyeznek abban, hogy különlegesek.

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Jodi Picoult - Where there's smoke (Leaving Time #0,4)

Bestselling author Jodi Picoult is a masterful storyteller, who “writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships” (The Boston Globe). Now, in this original short story, available exclusively as an eBook, Picoult introduces Serenity Jones, one of the fascinating characters from her eagerly awaited new novel, Leaving Time.

Even as a child, Serenity Jones knew she possessed unusual psychic gifts. Now, decades later, she’s an acclaimed medium and host of her own widely viewed TV show, where she delivers messages to the living from loved ones who have passed. Lately, though, her efforts to boost ratings and garner fame have compromised her clairvoyant instincts. When Serenity books a young war widow to appear as a guest, the episode quickly unravels, stirring up a troubling controversy. And as she tries to undo the damage—to both her reputation and her show—Serenity finds that pride comes at a high price.

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James Dashner - Halálparancs (Útvesztő #0,5)

Az Útvesztő-trilógia előzményeinek története.

Mielőtt megalakult a VESZETT, mielőtt létrejött a Tisztás, mielőtt Thomas belépett az Útvesztőbe, napkitörések sora érte a Földet, és szörnyű betegséggel fertőzte meg az emberiséget. A bolygó lakóinak nagy része odaveszett. Aki megbetegedett, annak lassanként elborult az elméje, és előbb-utóbb tomboló véglénnyé vált. Mark és Trina a túlélők kis csoportjához tartozik. Mindennap az életben maradásért küzdenek, az élelmükért, a nyugalmukért. A természet lassan mintha már az újjáéledés jeleit mutatná a napkitörések után, amikor egy napon különös légi jármű – egy Berg – jelenik meg az erdő fölött. A Bergről a kitörés vírusával fertőzött lövedékekkel kezdik lőni a csoportot. 

Ismét menekülniük kell – de vajon ki az ellenség? Fertőzöttek és immúnisok egyaránt veszélyben vannak. Vajon az emberiség teljes kiirtása a cél? Ki akarja a pusztulásukat? Létezik kiút ebből a borzalomból?

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Alex Flinn - Beastly: Lindy's Diary (Kendra Krónikák #1,5)

See the #1 New York Times bestselling story Beastly through Lindy's eyes! This is her diary, kept while living in captivity with the beast. Lindy's Diary captures all the romance and edgy mystery of the original!

Diary,

I am locked away . . . with no one to confide in but you . . . and him. His fur, those claws—they caught me off guard at first, but now I'm noticing something else about him—something deeper. It's the look in his eye. It tells me he's got a secret to keep. That's okay—I've got one, too. I think I'm falling in love with him…

Lindy

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Lauren DeStefano - The Seeds of Wither (Vegyészkert-trilógia #1,5)

Step into the Chemical Garden with an all-new eBook sampler!

Discover the world author Lauren DeStefano created in Wither, a riveting dystopian thriller. In the not-so-distant future, fallout from genetic engineering causes all females to die at age twenty, and all males to die at twenty-five. Kidnapped from her home and torn from her twin brother Rowan, sixteen-year-old Rhine is forced into a polygamous marriage and taken to live in her husband’s mansion. She has everything she wants—except for freedom. But her plans to escape and return home are complicated by a devious father-in-law, as well as Rhine’s growing attraction to Gabriel, a servant who works on the estate. Read the first 100 pages of Wither and be captivated by Rhine’s journey.

This eBook sampler includes an EXCLUSIVE, never-before-published short story by Lauren DeStefano! “The First Bride” reveals the events leading up to Wither, from the point of view of the bride that came before Rhine.

Delve even deeper into Wither with a map of the wives’ floor, the Wither book trailer, and a video that takes you behind the scenes of the Fever cover shoot.

You'll also get a sneak peak of Fever, the second book in the Chemical Garden trilogy, before it goes on sale 2/21/12!*

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Veronica Roth - The Transfer (Divergent #0,1)

More Four! Fans of the Divergent series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by „The Transfer,” the first of four new short stories told from Four’s perspective. Each brief story explores the world of the Divergent series through the eyes of the mysterious but charismatic Tobias Eaton, revealing previously unknown facets of his personality, backstory, and relationships.(*)

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