Matthew Quick Libri

Pat Peoples è convinto che la sua vita sia un film prodotto da Dio. La sua missione: diventare fisicamente tonico ed emotivamente stabile. L'inevitabile happy end: il ricongiungimento con la moglie Nikki. Questo ha elaborato Pat durante il periodo nel 'postaccio', la clinica psichiatrica dove ha trascorso un tempo che non ricorda, ma che deve essere stato piuttosto lungo... Infatti, ora che è tornato a casa, molte cose sembrano cambiate: i suoi vecchi amici sono tutti sposati, gli Eagles di Philadelphia hanno un nuovo stadio ma, soprattutto, nessuno gli parla più di Nikki, e anche le foto del loro matrimonio sono scomparse dal salotto. Dov'è finita Nikki? Come poterla contattare, chiedere scusa per le cose terribili che le ha detto l'ultima volta che l'ha vista? E come riempire quel buco nero tra la litigata con lei e il ricovero nel postaccio? E, in particolare, qual è la verità? Quella che ti fa soffrire fino a diventare pazzo, o quella di un adorabile ex depresso affetto da amnesie ma colmo di coraggiosa positività? Pat guarda il suo mondo con sguardo incantato, cogliendone solo il bello, e anche se tutto è confuso, trabocca di squinternato ottimismo, fino all'imprevedibile finale.

Nanette è un'atleta, figlia e studentessa modello da sempre. Ma quando il suo amato insegnante di letteratura le consegna una copia di un misterioso e ormai introvabile romanzo cult, sente che quello è il suo libro, che le sta parlando. Quella storia e l'incontro con il suo autore fanno cambiare tutto, e grazie a loro Nanette conoscerà Lex, giovane e tormentato poeta, di cui si innamorerà. Presto però si troverà di fronte a scelte decisive e scoprirà quale prezzo può avere prendere in mano la propria vita e imparare a dire basta…

A Vietnam veteran embarks on a gripping quest to confront his wartime nemesis in this timely novel from a bestselling author. The story delves into themes of vengeance, trauma, and the lasting impacts of war, showcasing the veteran's complex character as he navigates his past and seeks resolution. This narrative promises to engage readers with its emotional depth and exploration of the consequences of conflict.

You can lose yourself in repetition--quiet your thoughts; I learned the value of this at a very young age. Basketball has always been an escape for Finley. He lives in broken-down Bellmont, a town ruled by the Irish mob, drugs, violence, and racially charged rivalries. At home, his dad works nights, and Finley is left to take care of his disabled grandfather alone. He's always dreamed of getting out someday, but until he can, putting on that number 21 jersey makes everything seem okay. Russ has just moved to the neighborhood, and the life of this teen basketball phenom has been turned upside down by tragedy. Cut off from everyone he knows, he won't pick up a basketball, but answers only to the name Boy21--taken from his former jersey number. As their final year of high school brings these two boys together, a unique friendship may turn out to be the answer they both need.

Amber Appleton has a lot to be thankful for. OR Amber Appleton has never had it easy. Both are true. On the one hand, she's got the best friends a seventeen year old could ask for and a loyal dog, Bobby Big Boy. On the other, her mum frequently has too much to drink, Amber's never quite sure where her next meal will come from and ever since her mum's latest boyfriend kicked them out, Amber and her mum have been living in the back of a school bus. Amber has always found it easy to be upbeat, to find the light in the darkest of situations. Until, that is, an unimaginable tragedy occurs. Forced to rethink her way of life, can Amber remain a rock star of hope? This is the story of a very special teenager, whose faith and hope is tested to the limit.

The incredible new novel from the author of Oscar-nominated THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. For fans of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME and THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER.

The latest masterpiece from Matthew Quick, the New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook.

"Lucas Goodgame lives in Majestic, Pennsylvania, a quaint suburb that has been torn apart by a recent tragedy. Everyone in Majestic sees Lucas as a hero--everyone, that is, except Lucas himself. Insisting that his deceased wife, Darcy, visits him every night in the form of an angel, Lucas spends his time writing letters to his former Jungian analyst, Karl. It is only when Eli, an eighteen-year-old young man whom the community has ostracized, begins camping out in Lucas's backyard that an unlikely alliance takes shape and the two embark on a journey to heal their neighbors and, most importantly, themselves"--

Bartholomew, at thirty-nine and recently orphaned, struggles with independence after his mother's death. He writes letters to his mother's idol, Richard Gere, seeking guidance while exploring themes of philosophy, friendship, alien abduction, and the complexities of women.

Amber Appleton woont samen met haar moeder in de schoolbus waarmee haar moeder overdag de kost verdient. Gelukkig is Amber een superster als het op optimisme aankomt. Maar haar optimisme wordt zwaar op de proef gesteld als een afschuwelijke gebeurtenis haar hele bestaan op losse schroeven zet. In Sorta Like a Rockstar trekt een bonte stoet aan vrolijke personages voorbij. Het is een inspirerend, hartverwarmend verhaal van hoop en plezier – ondanks de keiharde realiteit. Het is dan ook niet verwonderlijk dat Netflix deze prachtige Young-Adult-roman verfilmt!