Títulos en Escritores

In his memoir Waypoints, Heughan digs into his Scottish heritage by hiking the West Highland Way, and along the journey he recounts the life and career events that have shaped him and his personal values. We spoke to Sam Heughan about the joys and trials of West Highland Way, his journey towards processing the absence of his dad, and how the creation of his Outlander family came at just the point he needed in his career.

An old pond; a frog jumps in: the sound of water — Basho This comprehensive introduction to Japan's best-loved haiku poets is the perfect book for anyone wanting to learn about haiku. Compiled and with commentary by renowned author and translator William Scott Wilson, the book features 26 poets and 550 haiku, exquisitely translated. Wilson takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the works of the major Japanese poets from the fifteenth century up to the present.

Max Brooks, the New York Times best-selling author of The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z, talks to Audible about his latest release, Minecraft: The Island. As a true fan of the world of Minecraft, Brooks discusses his creative journey and the highlights of writing this highly inventive take on a classic and hugely celebrated game.

Los monstruos existen y se pasean entre nosotros, quizá seamos nosotros mismos. Este es el punto de partida de la nueva obra de Sergio del Molino, un viaje que esta vez nos enseña a mirar hacia el territorio más común y a la vez el más individual: la piel humana. Una grave psoriasis, que llena el cuerpo de costras y hace imposible mostrar la desnudez, le sirve al narrador para analizar la vida de diversos personajes conocidos que han sufrido las consecuencias de la mala piel.

Jorge Luis Borges (1899—1986) is one of the most influential literary figures of the twentieth century. His short stories, poems, essays, and translations explore Argentine mythology, mysticism, philosophical ideas, and myriad other topics. This Very Short Introduction gives an engaging...

THE BELOVED #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER—FROM THE AUTHOR OF HANG THE MOON The extraordinary, one-of-a-kind, “nothing short of spectacular” (Entertainment Weekly) memoir from one of the world’s most gifted storytellers. The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption...

En su época, sus obras, entre las que destaca la inolvidable “Casa de muñecas”, sumieron en el escándalo a la rígida sociedad victoriana de la época al cuestionar el modelo de familia imperante y la organización de una sociedad donde el hombre parecía dueño de todo.

Questo libro nasce dal desiderio dell’autore di condividere, con sincerità e senza filtri, il percorso che lo ha portato a diventare la persona che è oggi. Non è il racconto di imprese straordinarie, ma di scelte, cadute, cambiamenti e piccoli momenti che hanno segnato il suo cammino...

Dacia Maraini che è stata una delle amiche più vicine a Pier Paolo Pasolini, in queste pagine intesse un dialogo intimo e sincero capace di prolungare e ravvivare un affetto profondo, nutrito di stima, esperienze artistiche e cinematografiche, idee e viaggi. Maraini costruisce questa confessione delicata come una corrispondenza senza tempo, in cui tutto è presente e vivo. Una voce necessaria per capire oggi chi è stato davvero uno degli uomini che hanno fatto la storia della cultura del Novecento.

O livro "Tratados da Terra e Gente do Brasil", de Fernão Cardim, é sem dúvida um dos grandes clássicos da literatura colonial brasileira. O autor, viajante, tem um olhar arguto sobre aquilo que vê, e bem transfere sua visão para estas páginas de redação pitoresca, das quais foram aqui selecionados os textos "Do modo que este gentio tem acerca de matar e comer carne humana" e "Das cerimônias que se fazem ao novo cavaleiro".

En este audiolibro, Laura Freixas echa la mirada atrás para saldar cuentas con la eterna dicotomía de la vida de escritora: la literatura o la vida. Extraído de sus recuerdos del inicio de su carrera, mientras intentaba compaginar su primera publicación con su vida en pareja y su familia, la novela supone una radiografía detallada de los pensamientos de cualquier autora en eterna lucha por serlo.

Audible exclusive. 'For me writing was a way of making sense of the world.' John Connolly joins us in the studios to discuss books, authors and the lure of writing. John Connolly is an Irish writer who is best known for his series of novels starring private detective Charlie Parker.

International best-selling author Tad Williams talks to Audible about the newly published addition to his celebrated Osten Ard series, The Witchwood Crown. Delving into one of the most highly anticipated audiobooks of the year, Tad talks to us about his life as an author, his plans for the next few volumes of the fantasy saga and the various inspirations from which he draws when writing.

Best-selling author Leigh Bardugo joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss her latest release.

Escritos entre 1944 e 1962, situados entre o ensaio e a autobiografia, os onze relatos de As pequenas virtudes são um marco da escrita memorialística do século XX.Sem idealizações nem sentimentalismos, As pequenas virtudes é fruto de uma prosa límpida, aliada ao vigor típico dos...

El estudio definitivo sobre el intelectual más influyente del siglo XX La literatura de George Orwell se ha convertido en un fenómeno de masas mundial. Hay pocas estanterías en las que falten sus dos clásicos intemporales: la parábola de la revolución bolchevique Rebelión en la granja y...

Pascale Hugues folgt in ihrem neuen Hörbuch den Spuren ihrer Mutter, die viel zu früh starb. Yvette wird im elsässischen Colmar geboren, 1929, im Jahr der Großen Depression. Yvettes Leben ist stets zwischen zwei Polen, ein Spiegel ihrer Krankheit. Bipolar. Pascale Hugues erfuhr als Kind nicht, warum ihre fürsorgliche Mutter wochenlang verschwand. Jetzt begibt sie sich auf die Suche. Sie zeichnet das Bild einer Zeit, in der psychische Krankheiten ein Tabu sind, die man hinter schützenden Lügen verbirgt.

'Brave, beautifully written and shrewdly researched . . . this is a riveting read by a writer at the top of her game.' The Times 'Seldom have I read such an enthralling biography.' Literary Review 'An exemplary Life, about a strange English writer of rare gifts and peculiar greatness.'...

A fascinating, first of its kind exploration of Stephen King and his most iconic early books, based on groundbreaking research and interviews with King - all conducted by the first scholar to be given extended access to his private archives. After Caroline Bicks was named the University of...

La Batalla por el Templo es un viaje a la vida de Jacobo Grinberg narrado por él mismo, desde su infancia y juventud, pasando por la enfermedad de su madre —misma que lo motivó a dedicarse al estudio del cerebro y la conciencia—, hasta su vínculo con su esposa, Lizette, y su hija, Estusha. Así como sus momentos más formativos y clave a lo largo de su trayectoria laboral, sus largos años de trabajo a lado de chamanes como Pachita, cabalistas en Israel y demás sabios de tradiciones antiguas, que lo llevaron a ser el extraordinario hombre que fue.