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  Dialogue with a Somnambulist -...

  Chloe Aridjis

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  Renowned internationally for her lyrically unsettling novels, PEN/Faulkner Award winner Chloe Aridjis now presents her first collection of shorter works, with an introduction by Tom McCarthy 
   
   
   
  Chloe Aridjis's stories and essays are known to transport readers into liminal, often dreamlike, realms. In this collection of works, we meet a woman guided only by a plastic bag drifting through the streets of Berlin who discovers a nonsense-named bar that is home to papier-mâché monsters and one glass-encased somnambulist. Floating through space, cosmonauts are confronted not only with wonder and astonishment, but tedium and solitude. And in Mexico City, stray dogs animate public spaces, "infusing them with a noble life force." In her pen portraits, Aridjis turns her eye to expats and outsiders, including artists and writers such as Leonora Carrington, Mavis Gallant, and Beatrice Hastings. 
   
   
   
  Exploring the complexity of exile and urban alienation, Dialogue with a Somnambulist showcases "the rare writer who reinvents herself in each book" (Garth Greenwell) and who is as imaginatively at home in the short form as in her longer fiction.

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  About Love - From their pens to...

  Anton Chekhov

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  Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was born on 29th January 1860 in Taganrog, on the south coast of Russia.  
  His family life was difficult; his father was strict and over-bearing but his mother was a passionate story-teller, a subject Chekhov warmed to. As he later said; ‘our talents we got from our father, but our soul from our mother’.  
  At school Chekhov was distinctly average. At 16 his father mis-managed his finances and was declared bankrupt. His family fled to Moscow. Chekhov remained and eked out a living by various means, including writing and selling short sketches to newspapers, to finish his schooling. That completed and with a scholarship to Moscow University obtained he rejoined his family. 
  He was able to help support them by selling satirical sketches and vignettes of Russian lifestyles and gradually obtained further commissions. In 1884, he qualified as a physician and, although it earned him little, he often treated the poor for free, he was fond of saying ‘Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my mistress.’ 
  His own health was now an issue as he began to cough up blood, a symptom of tuberculosis.  Despite this his writing success enabled him to move the family into more comfortable accommodation.  
  Chekhov wrote over 500 short stories which included many, many classics including ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Lady with a Dog’.  His collection ‘At Dusk’ won him the coveted Pushkin Prize when was only 26.  
  He was also a major playwright beginning with the huge success of ‘Ivanov’ in 1887.   
  In 1892 Chekhov bought a country estate north of Moscow. Here his medical skills and money helped the peasants tackle outbreaks of cholera and bouts of famine. He also built three schools, a fire station and a clinic.  It left him with less time for writing but the interactions with real people gained him detailed knowledge about the peasantry and their living conditions for his stories.  
  His most famous work, ‘The Seagull’ was received disastrously at its premiere in St Petersburg. It was later restaged in Moscow to highlight its psychological aspects and was a huge success. It led to ‘Uncle Vanya’, ‘The Three Sisters’ and ‘The Cherry Orchard’.  
  Chekhov suffered a major lung hemorrhage in 1897 while visiting Moscow. A formal diagnosis confirmed tuberculosis and the doctors ordered changes to his lifestyle.  
  Despite a dread of weddings the elusive literary bachelor quietly married the actress Olga Knipper, whom he had met at rehearsals for ‘The Seagull’, on 25th May 1901. 
  By May 1904 with his tuberculosis worsening and death imminent he set off for the German town of Badenweiler writing cheerful, witty letters to his family and assuring them his health was improving.  
  On 15th July 1904 Anton Chekhov died at Badenweiler.  He was 44.

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  War and Peace - Tolstoy’s Epic...

  Leo Tolstoy

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  What if you could experience the full scope of love, war, and the human spirit in one unforgettable story? 
  War and Peace: Tolstoy’s Epic Masterpiece of Love, Conflict, and Humanity brings you Leo Tolstoy’s timeless exploration of life’s greatest struggles and triumphs, carefully translated and adapted for today’s readers. 
  Set against the sweeping backdrop of Napoleonic-era Russia, War and Peace follows aristocrats, soldiers, and ordinary people as they navigate the chaos of war and the beauty of peace. Tolstoy’s unparalleled storytelling captures the essence of human nature—our desires, fears, and dreams—making this epic both intimate and universal.What You’ll Discover:A Story of Love and Humanity – Experience romance, heartbreak, and redemption in a time of turmoil.The Realities of War – Witness the chaos, sacrifice, and heroism through Tolstoy’s vivid prose.Life, Philosophy, and Meaning – Explore profound insights on happiness, purpose, and the human spirit.Accessible for Today’s Readers – Enjoy a clear, modernized translation that preserves the depth of the original text. 
  War and Peace is more than a novel—it’s a meditation on life, love, and resilience, as powerful today as when it was first written. 
  Step into a world of epic battles, deep friendships, and transformative love. 
  Get your copy today and embark on an unforgettable journey with Tolstoy’s masterpiece.

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  Finucane & Me - My Life with Marian

  John Clark

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  Marian Finucane was a trailblazing broadcaster, the first to champion women's issues on air, and respected for her fairness, empathy and doggedness. One of a small group of Irish people known simply by their first name, the nation mourned when she died suddenly, aged 69, in January 2020.
  But John Clarke, Marian's widower, doesn't use her moniker – instead, he calls her 'Finucane'. It highlights the gap between the woman so many felt they knew and the woman he loved – the real Marian – who was by turns curious, fiery, emotional, stubborn, charming and endlessly excited by life.
  When John and Marian first got together, they promised each other that they'd never be boring. What ensued was forty years of conversation and thousands of miles travelled. Finucane & Me is an unexpected love story: the story of two people who 'made a pact for madness'; the story of a never-ending search for meaning; the story of two people who lived life to its fullest.

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  Ask a Native New Yorker -...

  Jake Dobkin

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  Ask a Native New Yorker is Jake Dobkin's essential guide to the Big Apple's culture, people, and lifestyles. 
   
   
   
  As a third-generation New Yorker who was born, bred, and educated there, Jake Dobkin was such a fan of his hometown that he started Gothamist, a popular and acclaimed website with a focus on news, events, and culture in the city, and Ask a Native New Yorker became one of its most popular columns. This book version features all original writing and aims to help newbies evolve into real New Yorkers with humor and a command of the facts. 
   
   
   
  In forty-eight short essays and eleven sidebars, the book offers practical information about transportation, apartment hunting, and even cultivating relationships for anyone fresh to the Big Apple. Subjects include "Why is New York the greatest city in the world?," "Where should I live?," "Where do you find peace and quiet when you feel overwhelmed?," and "Who do I have to give up my subway seat to?" 
   
   
   
  Part philosophy, part anecdote collection, and part no-nonsense guide, Ask a Native New Yorker will become the default gift for transplants to New York, whether they're here for internships, college, or starting a new job.

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  Bleeding Truth - A Memoir

  Dr. Shahram Aazam

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  Bleeding Truth is a gripping and deeply human memoir that exposes the hidden realities of war, injustice, and survival. Told with raw honesty and emotional intensity, it follows the author’s journey from the unforgiving front lines to the long and painful struggles that follow injury, trauma, and betrayal. As both a veteran and a medical professional, the author brings a rare dual perspective—witnessing the brutality of conflict firsthand while also caring for those whose stories the world seldom hears. 
  The memoir reveals the moments of terror, courage, and impossible decisions that define life in war. But it also uncovers the quieter battles that continue long after the fighting stops: the physical wounds that refuse to heal, the psychological scars that return in silence, and the constant demand for strength when the world expects silence. Through this personal lens, Bleeding Truth confronts corruption, human rights violations, and the painful consequences of speaking out in a system built on fear. 
  Yet the heart of the story is not only suffering—it is resilience. It is the determination to rise after being broken, to speak after being threatened, and to find purpose after being silenced. The memoir honors the people who stood beside the author—family, friends, colleagues, and strangers who offered hope during the darkest moments. 
  Intense, honest, and unforgettable, Bleeding Truth invites readers into a world where courage is often the only weapon and truth becomes an act of defiance. It is a testament to the human spirit and a reminder that even in pain, one can find meaning, strength, and the will to fight for justice

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