David M. Barnett

Daisy does nights and Nate does days, which causes no end of hilarity at the Manchester Museum of Social History. 'It should be Daisy on days and Nate on nights,' Marion on the reception says to her at least once a month, as though Daisy hasn't yet got the joke. Daisy is the night security guard at the Manchester Museum of Social History. She takes her job very seriously, protecting the museum from troublemakers and anyone who openly mocks the fact they have a dinosaur on display. Nate works the day shift, though he'd be more suited as a museum guide the way he chats with the visitors. Daisy doesn't approve: every one of them is a potential threat and befriending them could impair his judgement. Daisy and Nate don't have much to do with each other except for the five minutes when they're shifts overlap at handover. He passes the torch over to her - like a baton - always with a smirk on his face, and she asks him for a full report of the day, which he gives reluctantly. It's the only interaction they have... until strange things begin to happen at the museum. Daisy notices priceless objects are going missing but then reappearing, with no explanation (and nothing showing on the CCTV, which is why she doesn't trust technology). No one believes her except Nate, and he agrees to help her solve the mystery. They soon discover they have a lot more in common than they realised... and their investigations uncover more than just the truth. Could they have feelings for one another?

The Handover

CALLING MAJOR TOM is a funny, moving, uplifting tale of friendship and community that will leave you with a spring in your step. A MAN CALLED OVE meets THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY, by way of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Meet Thomas. Yesterday, he was the grumpiest man on the planet. Today, he is Britain's unlikeliest astronaut. He is all alone on a one way mission and couldn't be happier about it. No more nuisance calls about PPI insurance. No more tinny music blasted from young people's telephones. No more crossing the street to avoid neighbours who should really mind their own business. But beneath his cranky exterior lies a story and a sadness. So when the man the media have dubbed Major Tom accidentally calls the wrong number and is put through to the dysfunctional yet loveable Ormerod family, what begins is a heart-warming and comical tale of unexpected friendship. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you will cheer on all the curmudgeons in your life.

The feel-good novel of 2017

Calling Major Tom

An utterly charming and heart-warming love story and the perfect tonic for difficult times. Daisy is the night security guard at the Manchester Museum of Social History. She takes her job very seriously, protecting the museum from teenage troublemakers. Nate works the day shift, though he'd be more suited as a museum guide the way he chats with the visitors. Daisy doesn't approve: how does he find it so easy to talk to strangers? For five minutes each day their shifts overlap at handover. He passes the torch over to Daisy - always with a smile on his face, and she asks him for a full report of the day, which he gives reluctantly. It's the only interaction they have... until mysterious things begin to happen at the museum. They soon discover they have a lot more in common than they realised... and their investigations uncover more than just the truth. Could they have feelings for one another?

Die Geschichte einer unglaublichen Freundschaft!

Die gute Miss Gladys kann sich nicht mehr alles merken, aber dieser Telefonanruf ist unvergesslich: Der Astronaut Thomas Major ist am Apparat, gerade auf dem Weg zum Mars. Er hat sich natürlich verwählt und will am liebsten gleich wieder auflegen. Aber Miss Gladys und ihre Enkel brauchen seine Hilfe. Zögerlich und leise fluchend wird der Mann im All zum Helfer in der Not. Tausende von Kilometern entfernt, führt er die drei auf seine ganz eigene Art durch schwere Zeiten, denn Familie Ormerod droht ihr Zuhause zu verlieren. Miss Gladys und ihr Astronaut brauchen einen galaktisch guten Plan …

Miss Gladys und ihr Astronaut 

Handover

An utterly charming and heart-warming love story and the perfect tonic for difficult times. Daisy is the night security guard at the Manchester Museum of Social History. She takes her job very seriously, protecting the museum from teenage troublemakers. Nate works the day shift, though he'd be more suited as a museum guide the way he chats with the visitors. Daisy doesn't approve: how does he find it so easy to talk to strangers? For five minutes each day, their shifts overlap at handover. It's the only interaction they have...until mysterious things begin to happen at the museum. Daisy notices priceless objects going missing and then reappearing, with no explanation (and with nothing on the security footage!). No one believes her except Nate, and he agrees to help her investigate. They soon discover they have a lot more in common than they realized...and their investigation uncovers not only the truth, but new possibilities for their future.

A Novel

Same Time, Same Place

Miss Gladys und ihr Astronaut

'A moving love story' TRACY REES How do you find love . . . when you have the loneliest job in the world? This is the story of Gayle and Martin, who fall in love over the course of ten years- over a yearly visit to a tiny, isolated island off the Welsh coast. Gayle is a teacher and each year she brings her class to the island to see the local flora and fauna, from sea birds to playful seals. Martin, the island's caretaker and only human resident, lives in and maintains the lighthouse, which opens to the public for just this one day a year. Gayle is effervescent but feels trapped, while Martin is lonely and isolated. As their love slowly builds over time, they both yearn for the annual field trip where they can finally see each other... Until one year Gayle doesn't come back, and Martin has to leave his island hideaway to find her. A romantic, tender love story, perfect for fans of Mike Gayle and Rachel Joyce.

A feel-good summery romance with charming and loveable characters

There Is a Light That Never Goes Out

*FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CALLING MAJOR TOM* For elderly churchwarden Arthur Calderbank, there's no place like home. His home just so happens to be a graveyard. He keeps himself to himself, gets on with his job, and visits his wife everyday for a chat. When one day he finds someone else has been to see his wife - and has left flowers on her grave - he is determined to solve the mystery of who and why. He receives unlikely help from a group of teenage girls as he searches for answers, and soon learns that there is more to life than being surrounded by death. Set during the 90s, when we were all just common people believing things could only get better, this is an uplifting story about the power of a little kindness, friendship and community. For readers who enjoy Sue Townsend, Ruth Hogan and Joanna Cannon.

Things Can Only Get Better

Dvacetiletá Jenny nastupuje na univerzitu. Aby ušetřila, využije výhodné nabídky ubytování v domě s názvem Sunset Promenade. Její noví spolubydlící jsou ale o něco starší, než očekávala – jde totiž o soukromý pečovatelský dům. Nejprve se zdá, že rozepře mezi Jenny a ostatními obyvateli domu nebude možné překonat, ale poté, co Jenny uspořádá první filmovou noc, se ukáže, že mají společného více, než si myslí… Filmový klub osamělých srdcí úspěšného autora Davida M. Barnetta je milým příběhem, který dokazuje, že nezáleží na tom, jestli je člověk mladý nebo starý, důležité je někam patřit. David M. Barnett pokračuje v duchu svého bestselleru Major Tom & modrý anděl. Postavy románu jsou opět vesmírně osobité, tak trochu praštěné a zároveň velmi sympatické. A všichni dohromady poznávají úskalí mládí a strasti stáří. Kniha Filmový klub osamělých srdcí je povznášející příběh o komunitě a sounáležitosti a určitě vás pobaví, bez ohledu na věk.

Filmový klub osamělých srdcí

Todos conocemos a alguien como Thomas. El vecino gruñón que se queja de tu comportamiento incívico en las reuniones de la comunidad de vecinos. El señor que te chista si tiene que esperar un minuto detrás de ti en la cola del supermercado. El compañero que manda un mail con copia a toda la empresa si por error acabas el último rollo de papel higiénico… Thomas está perfectamente satisfecho yendo siempre por su cuenta, alejándose de los demás y de sus problemas. Pero bajo esa fachada gruñona se esconden una historia y una tristeza que a todos nos resultan dolorosamente familiares. Y está a punto de encontrar una familia que cambiara su manera de ver las cosas… Un hombre que había dado el mundo por perdido. Una familia que le enseñará a vivir. El hombre que se fue a Marte porque quería estar solo es una historia irresistible y reconfortante sobre sobre amistades improbables y segundas oportunidades, perfecta para los lectores de La tentación de ser felices, El insólito peregrinaje de Harold Fry y Un hombre llamado Ove. Te hará reír, llorar… y reconciliarte con todos los cascarrabias que han pasado por tu vida.

(Calling Major Tom - Spanish Edition)

El hombre que se fue a Marte porque quería estar solo

'The characters jump right off the page and into your heart.' Reader review From the bestselling author of CALLING MAJOR TOM comes a heartwarming comedy about unlikely friendships and community. Fans of The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes by Ruth Hogan, The Man I Think I Know by Mike Gayle, The Map of Us by Jules Preston, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, and Checking Out by Nick Spalding will love this. Nineteen-year-old Jennifer is regretting her hasty move into Sunset Promenade, an unusual retirement home taking in students to save money. Despite their differences in age, Jennifer and the older residents thrive and embark on a series of new adventures. But when Sunset Promenade is threatened with closure, cracks begin to show, and this quirky group of friends must work together to save their home. The Growing Pains of Jennifer Ebert, aged 19 going on 91 is a funny, warm and uplifting novel about the importance of friendship, the value of community, and how it's never too late to have the time of your life... 'I loved every word of this book and would advise people take an afternoon off, find a comfy spot and lose yourself for a few hours in the world of Sunset Promenade.' Reader review Readers are loving The Growing Pains of Jennifer Ebert 'Brilliant page turner' 'this is a lovely book' 'a really good read' 'a wonderful story' ******************* Previously published as The Lonely Hearts Cinema Club

The feel good, uplifting comedy

The Growing Pains of Jennifer Ebert, Aged 19 Going on 91

*FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CALLING MAJOR TOM* 'I loved it. Nostalgic without being saccharine, hopeful, real characters with edge. A brilliant book.' - Hayley Webster 'I adored it! Truly uplifting. Exactly what people want and need to read right now.' - Daisy Buchanan For elderly churchwarden Arthur Calderbank, there's no place like home. His home just so happens to be a graveyard. He keeps himself to himself, gets on with his job, and visits his wife everyday for a chat. When one day he finds someone else has been to see his wife - and has left flowers on her grave - he is determined to solve the mystery of who and why. He receives unlikely help from a group of teenage girls as he searches for answers, and soon learns that there is more to life than being surrounded by death. Set during the 90s, when we were all just common people believing things could only get better, this is an uplifting story about the power of a little kindness, friendship and community. For readers who enjoy Sue Townsend, Ruth Hogan and Joanna Cannon.

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