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A Curse Unbroken 
(Magic and Moonlight Vol.1)

Magical, romantic, captivating: modern-day witches – an on-trend theme

Can she help him break the dark blood-curse?Gemma Stone is a modern-day witch who uses social media to teach people how to harness the power of nature in their everyday lives. One day she meets the attractive and mysterious Darren. He needs help to break the forbidden blood-curse he is under. The ...

Being Quiet for Beginners

Important themes for young and old: listening and being considerate; being brave and growing as a person

Illustrated by Pina GertenbachIt’s early morning on the savannah. Hannibal the little elephant trumpets loudly and wakes up all the other  animals. But he’s too busy to notice them all glaring at him – Hannibal is off to take a bath! He takes a run up, jumps into the pool and gives everyone a ...

The Big Christmas Party at the Zoo

Book 5 of the popular series featuring picture book favourite Hugo Hedgehog

Illustrations by Günther JakobsChristmas is just around the corner, and the zoo animals want to do Secret Santa. Hugo Peppermint Hedgehog, zookeeper Mr Zealous and the others wonder: what is the perfect present? Hugo decides to give the giraffe his bow tie. The giraffe wants to look at herself in ...

Here’s to Friendship!

A heartwarming picture book featuring two friends whom readers are sure to take to their hearts!

Illustrations by Frank DaenenThe squirrel has never seen such a strange sight! “Are you a stone?” he asks the tortoise, as he dances around on her back. No answer! “Are you a giant nut – or perhaps a hemisphere?” he pesters her. The tortoise withdraws into her shell, disgruntled. But soon afterward...

Flora and Cloud. The Best Stories Begin With Being Brave  

An empathetic picture book about feelings, emotions and an extraordinary friendship

Illustrations by Carola SieverdingFlora is furious! And also a bit sad... but even she isn’t quite sure why. Understanding feelings is not easy – until Cloud appears. When Flora laughs, Cloud is a happy little cloud. When Flora is sad, Cloud rains, and when Flora is angry, Cloud becomes a ...

Tomorrow, I’ll Make Better Mistakes

A humorous novel full of situational comedy about prejudices and the power of being humane

In the middle of a storm-induced traffic jam, Elli, a single mother, and her five-year-old daughter, Paula, set off in a rusty VW Passat for the Allgäu region, where they will celebrate the eightieth birthday of Elli’s great-aunt. Forced to do so by her mother, Elli picks up her grouchy great-uncle...

A Loving Thing

A major story of self-discovery

Three months ago, I was sure I couldn’t get pregnant. Then I was sure the abortion had worked and I was alone in my body again. On both counts, I was wrong.Lio has just turned 30 and is pregnant. Her boyfriend Max is the only person who has always stood by her no matter what, despite her quirks. ...

The Smartest Man in the World

What’s the meaning of life - if it doesn’t lie in work?

Jens Leunich owns only as much as he can fit into two suitcases – in addition to a bank account with sufficient millions to spend his entire life in the world’s luxury hotels. Apart from that, he does . . . nothing. Absolutely nothing. Because doing nothing, he has realized, is the best way to save...

Whatever You Do, Do Not Shake This Book!

Watch out – or you might just find yourself shaking with laughter!

What a motley crew! So many different animals, and each of them is a different colour. The piglet is pink, the frog is green, the squirrel is red... Yes, that all seems about right. But what if we shake them up a bit? Of course we shouldn’t – but shall we try it anyway? Uh oh! Now the animals are ...

The Two Of Us Encourage Each Other

Learning to be brave with Rabbit and Hedgehog

Illustrated By Joëlle Tourlonias When the pine cone goes flying into the trees while they’re playing, Rabbit immediately races off after it. But suddenly he feels uneasy. Is there something lurking in the bushes? His friends can’t see anything untoward, but Rabbit can’t sleep that night. The ...

The Phantom Footballers - Team Spirit Forever (Vol.1)

The new football series from bestselling author Sonja Kaiblinger

Illustrated by Anton Riedel The Phantom Footballers used to be famous. There are all kinds of legends about their stadium, which is supposedly full of strange goings-on. When Jan joins the team he sees no sign that the team are getting any help from the spirit world – the Phantom Footballers ...

The Phantom Footballers - The Final (Vol.3)

Johnny can hardly believe it: the Phantom Footballers have made it to the final of the junior championship!At last the squad have started to work together and are playing as a team – and without any supernatural assistance. But then coach Krupp presents the team with a new secret weapon: a walking ...

Colourful Leaves and the Smell of Biscuits

20 Stories to Snuggle Up With

Illustrations by Iris HardtWhat could be nicer than snuggling up indoors with the children and reading to them when it's raining, snowing or storming? The stories in this book make it especially cosy. There is something for everyone on the themes of autumn, winter and Christmas. For example, ...

The Secret Dragon School: Solve the Mystery of the Twin Flames

Illustrations by Pascal NöldnerHenry, Lucy and Arthur receive a mysterious letter from Tippy Parrot. Her friend Lady Ellenborough and her grandchildren Alba and Drust need help solving a mystery: strange blue marks have appeared on the children's hands, reminding Tippy of the old prophecy of the ...

The Secret Dragon School

Vol.1 Illustrated By Pascal Nöldner The dragon was in a bad mood, as he had to admit that the boy radiated everything that distinguishes a good rider: tenacity, a bravery bordering on daredevilry, and a determination with the potential to turn into stubbornness. The dragon let out a sigh....

Like Glitter And Unicorn Dust

On-trend themes: unicorns, friendship and magic

My Best Friend with the Big Secret Illustrated By Simona Ceccarelli Nine-year-old Merle is very excited when Luhna moves in next door – she’s always wanted a best friend. Little does Merle know that not only is Luhna super-cool, feisty and obsessed with candyfloss – she’s also a unicorn! ...

Sweet Dreams, Hugo Hedgehog!

With Hugo Hedgehog, falling asleep is easy peasy!

With Lots of Handy Bedtime Tips Illustrated By Günther Jakobs The moon has long since risen, but Hugo Hedgehog is still wide awake. Even the sheep he tries to count are sleepier than he is. So it’s a good thing his animal friends from the zoo have plenty of handy tips to help Hugo (and ...

Blankenese - Two Families. 
Light and Shadow (Vol.1) 

When a moment connects two families forever

This multi-generational saga recounts the story of a sailor's family and a ship owner's family. It spans World War 1, the 1920s, the 1930s, the Nazi era, the 1950s, post-war reconstruction, and the 1960s, and extends through the years of the liberation movements. In each generation, readers follow ...

The Moon Man. Blood On The Ice

Hunting a serial killer in Greenland’s icy desert

Danish police profiler Jens Lerby hates the cold, but in spite of that he’s dispatched to Greenland to help solve a mysterious and gruesome murder. In an Inuit community, a man has been stabbed by something like walrus teeth. Rumor quickly spreads among the Inuit that the murder was committed by an...

Rosen’s Fashion Studio. 
Dreaming of New Times (Vol.2) 

A great new nostalgic novel by the SPIEGEL bestselling author

The year is 1832. It’s springtime in Kassel, and the Rosen studio is bustling with activity. After returning to the shop in Marktgasse, Elise has her hands full. A new apprentice is meant to relieve the pressure on her and the other milliners. Charlotte, Elise’s mother, is at first not overly ...

Bunburry - Foul Play (Episode 16)

Welcome to Bunburry!

In the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry, Alfie McAlister’s personal life is in turmoil. He’s finally admitted to himself that he’s fallen for Constable Emma Hollis. But while one moment, Emma was kissing him, now she’s ignoring him. And to make matters worse, with grumpy Sergeant Wilson ...

A Little Piece Of Africa. 
The Departure (Vol.1) 

A strong woman, a fascinating country, and a love that seems impossible

On a safari to Kenya in 1910, young Ivory falls in love with the land and its wildlife – and with a big-game hunter named Adrian Edgecumbe. While Ivory hopes he will give up his gory business for her, Adrian remains an adventurer through and through. Soon after the wedding, Ivy suspects that she is...

My Journey Through Asia

Rita Berman's colouring books have become an enduring trend

Rita Berman’s colouring book whisks us away on a journey through the visual richness of Asia: we set off on the Trans-Siberian Railway, stopping to see the cherry blossom trees of Japan, then travel on past beautiful beaches, carpets of tropical flowers and the Great Wall of China to magical India...

Fragile Heart (Scarlet Luck Vol.2)

Rosie and Adam’s story continues: the next instalment in the SPIEGEL Bestseller LONELY HEART series!

Only a breath away... It’s been three months since Adam broke off all contact with Rosie. The words of his goodbye letter are still running through her head, and she’s still as heartbroken as she was the day it happened. She misses their deep conversations, and how close she felt to him even ...

Westwell - Bright & Dark (Vol.2)

A forbidden love in the world of New York high society

“I had to forget Helena, I knew that. But I also knew it was completely impossible.”Helena misses Jess with every fibre of her being. Two months ago she had to make the hardest decision of her life and split up with him, and even the thought of him still breaks her heart. The only thing that keeps ...

A Night Of Promises And Blood

When vampires go to college: romantic, mysterious and sexy

When Winnie moves to New York with her sister Sasha, she has only one goal: to track down their father and find out why he suddenly disappeared from their lives fourteen years ago. But finding the courage to confront her own past is easier said than done, especially since Winnie is having to keep ...

Whitestone Hospital – Drowning Souls (Vol.2)

New Adult meets Grey's Anatomy

Sierra Harris had to work incredibly hard to complete her medical degree. Which makes her all the more determined, when she starts work as a junior doctor at Whitestone Hospital, to prove that she’s capable of more than her exam results would suggest. She's completely focused on the job and doesn’t...

Love, You – A Book For You

A must-have guide for the LGBTQIA+ community

Who am I? Who am I attracted to? What does coming out mean? How will other people react? And do I really need to know all this? These are questions many people ask themselves at some point in their lives. This book aims to help readers accept themselves the way they are. It features food for though...

Dunbridge Academy – Anytime (Vol.3)

Lies, intrigue, friendships and love – welcome to Dunbridge Academy

In just one night, Olive Henderson’s life is turned upside down. She is injured in a devastating fire at the school, and has to repeat the year. Also new in her year and determined to hate everything about DUNBRIDGE ACADEMY is Colin Fantino. A New Yorker who was thrown out of his old school for ...

Dangerous Belief

Esoterics – how dangerous are they really?

The Radical World of Esoteric Thought In these times of upheaval and change, many people are seeking support and direction in esoteric world views. They are turning to horoscopes to tell them what their future holds. Spiritual healers are becoming their leaders. The esoteric market is booming...

And the Bear Shouts Hooray! Colours Are For Everyone!

A colourful picture book about friendship, secret wishes and colours that are for everyone!

Illustrations by by Pina GertenbachToday is Bear’s birthday – the perfect reason to get dressed up! And what could be better than a lovely pink dress? Nothing, thinks the big strong bear – and in no time at all he’s bright pink from his nose to his tail. He looks wonderful! But when the proud ...

A Little Spider Named Yucky - Adventures in the Mountains (Vol.10)

Featuring lots of exciting information about the mountains and the animals that live there – learning about nature is fun!

Illustrations by Martina MatosYucky the little spider packs her rucksack. She and her best friend Sneezy are off to the mountains. And they learn all kinds of things there! For example, they discover marmots that communicate with each other by whistling, and they meet a zebra spider that knows all ...

The Rumble Jungle Fart Parade

A very funny book about bodily noises – rhyming and rhythmical

Illustrations by Nikolai RengerIt’s a hard life for Achoo the little toucan – his nose feels tickly all the time, and he’s constantly sneezing whether he likes it or not. Achoo! He keeps accidentally spitting out tasty titbits and annoying the other toucans – until finally they send him away. But ...

The Christmas Elves’ Workshop

A sweet interactive story to help while away the time till Christmas Day!

Illustrations by Nadine ReitzThe little elf is very anxious. It’s Christmas, and there’s still so much to do! He could really use some help. He has to stir the cookie dough and lay out the cookies on a baking tray, stroke Rudi the reindeer, and get hold of a Christmas tree. And what is he going to ...

The Christmas Twelf

Who needs an elf when you can have a twelf!

Illustrations by Caroline Opheys Alfie, Pippa and Bobby’s parents are off digging up dinosaur bones somewhere in the world, and have left their children in the care of Aunt Gunilla. Gunilla hates children, and she also hates Christmas – she’s decided to cancel it this year. But she’s no match ...

Anni’s Wild Animal Adventure – Off to the Jungle!

Illustrations by Phine WolffThe summer holidays are about to start, and ten-year-old Anni ought to be happy: her parents are taking her away with them on a big trip for the first time! They’re off to the Brazilian jungle, where her parents are going to shoot a wildlife documentary. But Anni is ...

Wilma Walnut – Winter and Christmas at the Little Tree Hotel

Illustrations by Nora Paehl Huge snowflakes are dancing around Wilma Walnut’s Tree Hotel, which is always particularly cosy in winter – it’s Wilma’s favourite time of year! All the guests are greeted with freshly made ginger tea and a crackling log fire. Together they put up Christmas ...

Ivy and the Magic of the Poison Garden

Illustrations by Alexandra HelmThirteen-year-old Ivy is far from happy when she learns she is to move to the English country estate of her eccentric grandfather. Richard Carlton doesn’t talk much, and all he thinks about is his enchanted garden. He even forbids Ivy from entering part of it: the ...

Seen From the Moon, None of This Matters

If Sally’s life was a film, she definitely wouldn‘t be the main character. She’d be the sidekick – the daughter who never causes trouble, the sister who avoids conflict, the friend who keeps her opinions to herself. Sally doesn’t like this role, but she plays it all the same. Until Leni, who is a ...

The Ink Hunters: Solve the Mystery of the Magical Library

Illustrations by Zapf The school holidays have just begun, and when Ivy receives a letter in code she has no idea she’s about to have the adventure of her life! The puzzle leads her to Frederick Skull, a snobby eleven-year-old and ‘ink hunter’: using magic pens, he tracks down characters who ...

In Case We Trust 
(Gold, Bright & Partners Vol.1)

New Adult meets Suits

After completing her law degree, Gracie finally wants to show her family that she can stand on her own two feet. The coveted job at Gold, Bright & Partners, one of the most successful law firms in Boston, is her chance. But the competition for the position among the young lawyers is harder than...

Women of Fortune 
- The Taste of Freedom (Vol.1)

The saga of 3 exiled women during the Second World War

Three best friends – Luise, a political anti-Nazi activist, Maria, a Jewish woman whose destiny is uncertain and Anni who loves a man who is a member of the Gestapo – each of them living in Nazi Germany, each of them in great danger. An unforgivable mistake destroys their friendship. Now almost 85 ...

The Secret of the Mona Lisa

Why does the Mona Lisa smile?

Bestselling author Beate Rygiert tells an opulent and exciting story about the origin of the world‘s most famous painting.Florence, 1494: Lisa Gherardina and Giuliano from the powerful Medici dynasty are secretly a couple. When the Medici family are driven out of town, young Lisa’s father forces ...

On & Off

For Mindfully Using Social Media

Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp – with all the many messages, posts and videos we soon feel overwhelmed. And social media platforms, intended to be fun and create connections, soon have the opposite effect: we fear missing out if we are not “on”, compare ourselves to others and neglect the offline w...

Whitestone Hospital - High Hopes (Vol.1)

New Adult meets Grey's Anatomy

Laura Collins is young, pretty, intelligent – and deeply unhappy. Her boyfriend has broken up with her and her phone has fallen down the toilet. But then she gets The Letter. She’s done it. She’s going to be working as a junior doctor in one of the most renowned hospitals in the country. At ...

Westwell - Heavy & Light (Vol.1)

A forbidden love in the world of New York high society

Two years after the death of her sister, Helena Weston returns to New York with a head full of painful memories and a plan. Here, where she used to live, everything reminds her of sister Valerie, who died of an overdose along with her boyfriend Adam.  Helena had never wanted to come back to ...

Dunbridge Academy - Anywhere (Vol.1)

Lies, intrigue, friendships and love – welcome to DUNBRIDGE ACADEMY  

When she’s accepted for a year abroad at DUNBRIDGE ACADEMY in Scotland, Emma’s greatest wish is to find her father. Once she arrives at the Edinburgh boarding school, she begins her search for him. Getting distracted by new friendships is the last thing she needs – but head boy Henry dooms her plan...

Fallen Princess

The magical opener to the EVERFALL ACADEMY series by  #1 SPIEGEL bestselling author Mona Kasten 

As bewitching as deadly...When seventeen-year-old Zoey King predicts the death of another pupil, her life is turned completely upside down. For instead of inheriting the gift of healing from her renowned mother as hoped, she is a banshee who possesses death magic. Shocked by this realisation, she ...

Coldhart - Strong & Weak (Vol.1)

The new epic trilogy by Lena Kiefer 

Elijah Coldwell has his life under control: university, work, sport, everything is strictly organised. It’s how he manages the anxiety that has haunted him since he was abducted as a child. Falling in love is just not an option for him; the risk of being as vulnerable as back then is too great. But...

The Endling

A book like a best friend

Auguste is a snail researcher who has completely withdrawn from life. Her apartment has begun to look more and more like a cabinet of curiosities. Her sole companion is a snail, but no ordinary one: it’s an endling, that is, the last individual of its species. When Auguste's pen pal, her last ...

Hold Me - New England School of Ballet (Vol.1)

On their way to the top they can’t allow anything to distract them, but their hearts have other ideas … 

Zoe’s greatest dream comes true when she’s unexpectedly offered a place at the New England School of Ballet. But life at the famous ballet school is different from how she’d imagined, and when she’s assigned a dance partner, Jase, on her very first day, she finds it somewhat overwhelming. Because ...

My Journey Through Europe

Rita Berman's colouring books have become an enduring trend 

Illustrator Rita Berman has gained a large fan following with her colouring books MY WALK THROUGH THE SEASONS. In MY JOURNEY THROUGH EUROPE, she’s whisking her fans away to dream destinations all over Europe: the most romantic corners of Paris, the crooked lanes of Italian villages and the beauty ...

My Journey Through Africa

Your next travel adventure: Discover Africa!

After Europe and Asia, Rita Berman takes the colouring community to Africa. From the pyramids in Egypt, through the shimmering heat of the Sahara Desert, up Kilimanjaro and to the bazaar in Morocco. Exotic plants, wild animals and historic buildings – Africa has so much nature and culture to see. ...

The Sugar Baroness - Martha's Secret (Vol.1)

Three sisters, a powerful family, and a risky business 

Bavaria in 1908. Martha Schinder has inherited her temperament and aversion to authority from her father, the smuggler king of the Bavarian Forest. Obsessed with providing a better life for his family, he and his three daughters traffic large amounts of coveted saccharin, a competitor to expensive ...

The Windsor File

The Windsors‘ last secrets revealed 

The year is 1939. The young Scotsman Ajax McDoggle has no sooner left Oxford College when he gets the opportunity to become valet to Edward VIII. The English king had abdicated the throne and was enjoying life on the continent with his bourgeois wife. Ajax can hardly believe his luck. Not only does...

I Promise You I Won't Die

A family caught between hope and desperation 

Diagnosis: autoimmune hepatitis – and when you are just in your early thirties too. The world shattered for Hendrik and Denise Verst in 2015. At some point the medication stopped working and the patchwork family of four (at the time) were faced with an uncertain future. Would Hendrik get a new ...

The Perfect Fit (Vol.1)

Falling in love wasn’t part of the fake-dating plan...

Ellie Cox can’t believe her luck when she gets a job as a stylist working for ROAN in Milan. It was always her dream to belong to a team of permanent stylists working for a megastar. The only thing is, the manager of the team is not keen on the new addition. Caleb’s heart of stone can’t be softened...

One of Six - Betrayal (Vol.1)

Thrilling and romantic New Adult suspense from LYX 

When young student Luca Murphy gets the chance to participate in the selection process for the position as social media manager at a luxury ski resort, she doesn’t hesitate for a second. At the remote hotel, she meets the other applicants. She immediately feels a connection with charming Devan. ...

One of Six - Confidence (Vol.2)

Final volume of the "One of Six" dilogy 

The days of fear are over. The six college students had to face their darkest fears in the remote luxury ski resort in Eagle Creek and they learned to work together. For it was only by working together that they could escape the mysterious stranger, who blackmailed and threatened them. All of that ...

Flying High and Reaching For the Stars (Vol.1)

They fought to fulfill their dreams and achieve the impossible

It is the end of the 19th century in Scotland. Three female cousins from the aristocratic clan of the Hards are striving for higher goals. While Ailis wants to investigate the stars, Donella dreams of balloon flight, and Haily aspires to stardom on the stage. In Scotland‘s first school for girls, ...

Save Me (Maxton Hall Vol.1)

They come from different worlds. And yet, they are meant for each other.

Money, glamour, luxury, power – Ruby Bell couldn’t be less interested in these things, if she tried. After being awarded a scholarship for one of England’s most prestigious and expensive private schools – Maxton Hall College – her main objective is to be invisible and attract as little attention a...

Time of the Guilty

Innocent of murder until proven guilty?

November 2022. When Detective Chief Inspector Anne Paulsen threatens seventy-two-year-old Volker März with a gun, she has only one goal: to make him confess. Almost forty years ago, he allegedly raped and brutally murdered seventeen-year-old Nina Larsen. Even though the evidence from the crime ...

Delicate Dream (Evergreen Empire Vol.1)

A New Adult series that takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster through the world of British high society

Odell has always known that one day he and his siblings would take over his family’s perfume empire. But when his father is killed in an accident, Odell has to step up to the plate as CEO much sooner than he‘d expected. To prove he is capable of running the million-pound company, he first has to ...

Tainted Dreams (Kingsbay Secrets Vol.1)

Sexy, glamorous and dangerous – New Adult suspense from LYX

Young bodyguard Charlotte Blossom gets a job offer she can’t refuse – working as a bodyguard to the eldest son of the influential Newton family. The attractive Gideon Newton is not at all keen on his parents’ security measures, and doesn’t want Charlie following him around. But during a trip on his...

Sister Time. Cherry Tree Summer (Vol.2)

Three sisters. A labour of love. A surprising visit

It’s summer at Lake Constance, and the cherries are ripe and red. Keen chef Romy has fulfilled a lifelong dream by setting up her own catering company, and now she has a lucrative baking competition coming up. But as a single mum to Vincent and Luna, she just doesn’t have enough hours in the day – ...

Sister Time. Grape Festival (Vol.3)

Three sisters. A big gamble. A second chance

It’s autumn at Lake Constance, and the juicy grapes in the vineyards promise an excellent vintage. As an experienced winemaker, Veronika knows she should be giving her full attention to the precious gifts of nature. But her marriage is in crisis, and her teenage daughter Rosalie is pushing her to ...

ROW ZERO
Violence and Abuse of Power in the Music Industry

A groundbreaking book on the systematic abuse of power

For decades, young women in the music industry have been exploited and exposed to discrimination. Whether fans, groupies, female journalists and employees, or the singers themselves, the myth of sex, drugs, and rock 'n’ roll, the abundance of money, and the extreme power imbalance have set the ...

Café Engel - The Golden Years (Vol.5)

The new volume in the bestselling saga about a traditional café!

Wiesbaden in 1965. Under Hilde's management, Café Engel is in its heyday. There’s an urgent need for new staff, but when Hilde hires an Italian waiter, Giuseppe, her parents have a hard time with the "Southerner's" mentality. In addition, there’s turbulence in the marriage of Hilde’s brother Willi...

Café Engel - A New Era (Vol.1)

Drawing on colorful characters and loving details to throw its setting into sharp relief, Café Engel - A New Era tells the thrilling history of a coffeehouse dynasty amidst the changes of the 20th century.   

Wiesbaden, 1945. The Second World War has come to an end, and Café Engel - once a gathering place for sparkling personalities - has miraculously been spared. Else Koch and her daughter, Hilde, must rely on themselves during these troubled times because Heinz, Hilde‘s father, has been reported as m...

Café Engel - Fateful Years (Vol.2)

An impressive family saga about the fate of a coffeehouse dynasty in the 20th century 

The CAFÉ ENGEL series tells the thrilling story of a tradition-steeped café in the spa district of Wiesbaden, from the post-war years through the 1950s to the economic miracle of the 1960s. The café becomes the setting for a stirring family saga full of secrets and passions. Simultaneously, it ...

Café Engel - Daughters of Hope (Vol.3)

The CAFÉ ENGEL series tells the thrilling story of a tradition-steeped café in the spa district of Wiesbaden, from the post-war years through the 1950s to the economic miracle of the 1960s. The café becomes the setting for a stirring family saga full of secrets and passions. Simultaneously, it ...

Café Engel - A Breath of Fresh Air (Vol.4)

Wiesbaden in 1960. Hilde Koch has lovingly modernized her family's café and is completely devoted to running it. But now, completely out of the blue, her brother Wilhelm challenges her for the management position. Although his wife Karin is enjoying great success as an actress, his lifelong dream ...

The End of Yesterday Is the Beginning of Tomorrow

An old Victorian tenement building in London becomes the setting for a great love story that begins in the turbulent 70s and finds its happy ending in the present day

London, 1974: Pippa St George, a seventeen-year-old girl of London´s upper class, goes to a gig with a friend in a dark, dirty corner of the city. There she meets Oz, the lead singer of a punk band that stands for everything her parents despise. Against all the odds, in defiance of convention and l...

Infinity Falling - Mess Me Up (Vol.1)

The new series from the author of the bestselling DUNBRIDGE ACADEMY!

Only when she’s taking on the role of a different person does 20-year-old actor Aven Amenta truly feel like herself. But since a stalker invaded Aven’s private life, all she wants to do is hide away. So when she has to move to Vancouver to film the blockbuster INFINITY FALLING, it suits her just ...

The World in an Eggshell 
How Biodiversity Will Save Us, and Why We Need Birds

A plea for biodiversity and a call to action

Why do palm trees become smaller when the toucans disappear? What do seabirds have to do with coral reefs? Why is biodiversity necessary for human life (and survival)?With the help of short, entertaining factual stories and superb full-page illustrations, this book explores and attempts to provide ...

The Cuddlies - All for One (Vol.2)

The secret life of soft toys

The six Cuddlies have found a comfortable home. They all agree that life is sweet in Villa Good-for-Nothing! But when Starlet goes missing on an expedition and is carried away by a group of kindergarten children, the Cuddlies are beside themselves with worry. The friends ask their neighbour Mrs ...

A Kiss on the Snout, Please!

Illustrations by Nadine ReitzThe forest is peaceful and deserted. Oh my goodness – where have all the animals gone? Be as quiet as a mouse and you’ll be able to spot them – even the baby wild boar! He’s hiding in the undergrowth and can’t find his way home. Can you help him get back to his family? ...

Infinity Falling - Change My Mind (Vol.2)

The success continues…

It is not only on the set of the blockbuster INFINITY FALLING that agents Holly Triano and Ruben Belton are at each other’s throats. They also quarrel on any other occasion that they attend with their protégés, Aven Amenta and Hayes Chamberlain. Ultimately, they are bitter rivals in a world in ...

Infinity Falling - Bring Me Home (Vol.3)

The final book in the new SPIEGEL Bestseller series by Sarah Sprinz

Megan Sutton can’t wait to get on set and start filming INFINITY FALLING. But the negative headlines in the press put a dampener on her happiness – as does the fact that she’s never even kissed anyone before, and now she has to be intimate with her co-star on camera. The fact that her co-star also ...

The Secret Dragon School – Fireshadow’s First Rider

Jeremias has always thought dragons were nasty, fire-breathing monsters that people had better steer clear of. Nevertheless, he takes on a risky dare: to climb up to the fiery nest of a dangerous Devil’s Scab dragon and steal a gold coin as proof. All because he wants to be accepted into the Murray...

Monstrously Cute (Book 1) 

The new series from bestselling author Sonja Kaiblinger

When science nerd Ludwig ends up in a dustbin again thanks to class bully Egon, he realises that this time he is not alone – there’s something in the bin with him! And this something is not only hairy and ugly but has big googly eyes, a little round tummy and sharp front teeth. It also has a ...

A Spark of Time – Rendezvous on the Titanic

The first book in a new urban fantasy duology with addictive potential

Lilly deGray and her father run an antique shop. They’re renowned for their ability to unearth objects from the past, even things believed to have been lost forever. But nobody knows that they actually do this by travelling through time. When a married couple come to see them in search of a necklac...

Move On - New England School of Ballet (Vol.4)

Discipline, dreams and hidden feelings –the grand finale of the NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET

Four years have passed, since Gabriel broke Skye’s heart and left the city. Never in a million years did she think she would see him again, let alone as a supporting actor on the set of the series being filmed at the New England School of Ballet. She desperately tries to ignore Gabe but he doesn’t ...

Stay Here - New England School of Ballet (Vol.2)

Discipline, dreams and hidden feelings – this is the NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET 

Since her parents’ death, Rayne has completely lost her way. Hoping it will make her feel closer to her mother, she goes to live with her grandmother in Boston and enrolls at the New England School of Ballet. But making a fresh start is harder than she’d thought. Until she meets Easton, that is. ...

Shine Bright - New England School of Ballet (Vol.3)

Discipline, dreams and hidden feelings –  this is the NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET 

Lia’s life looks absolutely perfect on the surface: she’s rich, beautiful and the most talented dancer at the NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET. But her perfectionism comes at a price, and soon dancing is the only thing that she can still control. At least that is what she believed until the first day ...

Do Not Wake Him Up!

Pssst! We’re planning a surprise party for Bear!

It’s Bear’s birthday. But shhh... don’t wake him! Because Penguin, Racoon, Frog and all his clumsy friends are planning a wonderful surprise party! Shake the book to help the animals with the tangled paper chain. Can you find the switch to turn on the fairy lights? Quick – tip the book to stop the ...

No Fibbing at the Zoo!

Everyone knows that’s not true!

Illustrations by Günther JakobsWhat’s wrong with the zookeeper today? For some reason he just won’t stop fibbing – he’s saying zebras have round spots. Everyone knows that’s not true! Zebras aren’t spotty, they’re… yes, stripy, that’s right! Together with Hugo Hedgehog, put the zookeeper’s fibs ...

In Case We Dare 
(Gold, Bright & Partners Vol.2)

Their love is forbidden – because he’s her boss

Laurel is making a fresh start in Boston – she wants to leave the past behind her and concentrate entirely on her career. She launches herself eagerly into her work as a lawyer at GOLD, BRIGHT & PARTNERS. But her resolve is sorely tested when she meets Aaron Bates, the junior partner at the law...

Trusting Yourself 
- Be True to Yourself and Stand Up For Yourself

The first non-fiction book from SPIEGEL Bestseller author Anabelle Stehl

In a world full of competition and apparent perfection, it can be difficult for young women in particular to believe in themselves, be true to themselves, and resist the temptation to constantly compare themselves to others. This book will show you how to find the strength to walk your own path, ...

Dunbridge Academy - Anyone (Vol.2)

Lies, intrigue, friendships and love – welcome to DUNBRIDGE ACADEMY

Charles Sinclair is Victoria Belhaven-Wynford’s best friend. Ever since Year 5, he’s been the person Tori can talk to about anything. Except the stomach aches she keeps having since she started dating her crush Valentine. Subconsciously, Tori senses that it’s Sinclair and not Valentine she’s in ...

Whitestone Hospital - Tough Choices (Vol.3)

The SPIEGEL Bestseller series continues!

Maisie Jones wears a different pair of glasses every day. She loves good crime novels and her job as a junior doctor at WHITESTONE HOSPITAL, which she is determined not to lose. Nothing will get in the way of her ambition, not her asthma and certainly not Grant Masterson, the nurse who smiles every...

Whitestone Hospital - Saved Dreams (Vol.4)

Can she risk her heart again?

Jane Miller has found her way back to life. The job as assistant doctor at Whitestone Hospital gives her more strength than she had ever thought possible, until she meets Consultant Abby Clark and then is transferred to the gynaecology department. Abby has an effect on her. But the worst of it is: ...

The Half-Life of Happiness

Can happiness last for more than just a moment?

Paris in 2019. There is actually nothing standing in the way of Mylène’s happiness. But then a shocking revelation turns her whole world upside down. Mylène asks herself: is happiness even possible if you don’t know who you are?The German Democratic Republic, near the border, in 1987. Johanna, who ...

Westwell - Hot & Cold (Vol.3)

A forbidden love in the world of New York high society

“I love you, Helena. I probably shouldn’t tell you because it’ll only make everything worse, but I can’t help it.”Helena can’t believe it: just when it seemed like happiness with Jess was finally within reach, it’s been snatched away again. At last, the couple had decided to defy all the people ...

Lonely Heart (Scarlet Luck Vol.1)

The ultimate star in the New-Adult genre is back!

Rosie Hart is over the moon: her favourite band “Scarlet Luck” has agreed to come and do an interview on her indie web radio show. Just the thought of being in the same room as Logan, Thorn, Hunt and Beast is giving her butterflies. Not only has Rosie been following the band for seven years, but ...

Starting Something New (Vol.1)

Fame, scandals, forbidden feelings – welcome to START ENTERTAINMENT!

Daphne Valenti’s first day as an in-house lawyer at START ENTERTAINMENT does not go according to plan. Not only is she treated unfairly by her new boss: she’s also expected to shelve her legal cases in order to babysit Aspen Knox. The attractive actor has had enough of being typecast as the ‘hot ...

Like a Pearl in the Sea

Set in the magnificent Maldives, the "pearls of the ocean"

The Maldives in the 16th century. Young Buraki is meant to succeed her father on the throne. She is clever, adept at government affairs, and admired for her swordsmanship. She has chosen a future husband whom she loves, but she soon learns that trust is a favor she can’t bestow on everyone.Shaina ...

Café Alba - A Dream of Nuts and Chocolate (Vol.1)

A young woman. A delicious recipe. The magic of Piedmont

Alba in Piedmont, 1946. Sixteen-year-old Francesca’s heart beats faster as she arrives in the city. A winemaker’s daughter, she has come to work as a housemaid for the Milani family who run the famous Café Alba. She enjoys her work, and feels herself magically drawn to the bakery with its sweet ...

The First Journey of the Orient Express

All aboard for the 1st journey of the legendary Orient Express

Paris in 1883. For Georges Nagelmackers, everything is at stake when his latest venture, the Orient Express, departs on its maiden journey across the hostile states of Europe. The luxuriously appointed train is meant to be a symbol of peace. The passengers include 24 diplomats whose mission is to ...

The Song of the Bee

A touching novel about second chances and the courage to let go and start fresh

Marga is a woman in her early forties. She has been the “soul” of the household for hotel operator Paul Alprecht for ten years. When Paul’s fiancée meets a tragic death, Marga spontaneously writes him a comforting although anonymous e-mail. After all, years ago she also lost a loved one. The ...

Rebel Sisters. The Pilot

A story of family secrets set against the breathtaking backdrop of Ireland 

Cork, Ireland. Young Sarah doesn’t really enjoy her job at a souvenir shop, so when an American called Helen offers her a lucrative position – helping the old lady research her Irish roots – Sarah jumps at the chance. The wreckage of a plane has recently been discovered in the Texan desert, and H...

Women of Fortune 
- The Power of Books (Vol.2)

The new book in a series about three exiled women after the Second World War 

Germany, 1939: Conditions in Germany are becoming intolerable, and Maria and her family, who are Jewish, make the decision to flee at the last minute. But by now it is almost impossible to leave the country safely, and the family are forced to leave by a dangerous route.Brazil, 2023: Sandra runs a ...

Rosewood Villa (Vol.1)

A feelgood saga from the ‘sun lounge of Switzerland’

Elisa travels to Ticino to help her sick grandfather. But Niklas, a stubborn and eccentric man, doesn’t make it easy for his granddaughter. Luckily the beauty of the surrounding area helps her feel at home. Here at the foot of the Alps, on the shores of deep blue lakes lined with palm trees, she ...

The Promise of Rosewood Villa (Vol.2)

It’s never too late to live your dreams

Elisa and Danilo are together. But Fabio still has strong feelings for Elisa. When he hears about a long-guarded family secret, he makes a decision that rocks the business to its core. Once her grandfather has revealed the secret, many things start to make sense to Elisa.She starts helping Danilo ...

Sitting in the Thicket, Crying

A touching debut novel about mothers and daughters

When her mother falls ill with cancer, and her 16-year-old son wants to attend school in England for a year, Valerie finds herself wedged between two existential conflicts. While she would like to break free from the dysfunctional relationship with her mother, she is not permitted to do so; she has...

The Colour of Snowflakes

16-year-old Letitia’s parents have big plans for her: they want her to have a career in figure skating. When the pressure gets too much for Letti, she gives it all up and goes to work at the local children’s hospital instead. There, one of her jobs is to get everyone in the Christmas spirit and ...

Like Melodies in the Wind

Friends-to-lovers romance with a boarding school setting, royal vibes and lots of music. 

Toni and Lukas have loved each other for a long time. Everyone at Castle Mare, their elite boarding school on the North Sea coast, knows that. But they are from two different worlds, making it impossible for them to be together. Lukas is a member of the Danish royal family, whereas Toni’s difficult...

Luna & Sunny - When the Sun's Magic Shines (Vol.2)

Astrology, ancient legends and magic 

Illustrations by Alexandra HelmBy joining forces, moon magician Luna and sun magician Sunny have faced down a dark threat – but the danger still hasn’t passed. Luna’s moonstone is broken, and half of it has fallen into their enemy’s hands. Now he can use the magic of the thirteenth constellation ...

The Secret Dragon School 
- The Handbook for Dragonriders

Illustrations by Pascal NöldnerWith this DIY book, the legendary dragon school of Seven Fires opens its doors and lets new dragonriders into its secrets! Mistress Leonella shows the bravest of readers how to brew potions and elixirs, and Master Duncan is glad to pass on his knowledge about how to ...

Stolen Crown - The Magic of the Dark Twin

In a world where twins are condemned to death, Avi secretly shares her life with her sister Ana. When Ana becomes seriously ill, Avi desperately tries to scrape together the money for her treatment. But then Prince Nevan, the most dangerous man in the kingdom, buys her at an auction and makes her ...

Petronella Applesauce - Haunted Castles and Witchy Wolds (Vol.11)

Illustrations by SaBine BüchnerAutumn has arrived – but this year Petronella has no time to help with the apple harvest. She’s flying off to the Witchy Wolds to take part in a big gathering for all the witches who have been awarded the Golden Witch’s Plait. What an honour! And Lea and Luis are off ...

Hold On to Me

A sweet cardboard picture book for the little ones to join in

Illustrations by Nadine ReitzThe little otter has accidentally let go of his mum's hand in his sleep. Quick - tickle his feet so that he wakes up and doesn't drift off too far! Accompany him on his journey back to his mum, dive with him for tasty mussels and help him to tap the surface. There's ...

Hilde Helps the Easter Bunny

A colourful, hands-on book for little ones aged 2 and over

Illustrations by Nadine ReitzWhat's going on here? It's Easter and the Easter Bunny is asleep? Fortunately, Hilde the Hen is getting to work: colouring and hiding eggs, weaving the Easter plait and picking flowers for the Easter table. There's so much to do! Will you help her? Clear language ...

A Little Spider Named Yucky 
- Through the Year With the Little Spider

A lovely cardboard picture book with rhymes and riddles on every page 

Illustrations by Martina MatosCome with the little spider through the year and discover the twelve months in funny rhymes. Whether it's the snowman in February or flowers in March, strawberries in June or apples in September, colourful leaves in October or candlelight in December – the little ...

Together We're Super-Strong! A Picture Book About Siblings

Siblings – sometimes they’re arch-enemies, other times they’re inseparable!

Illustrations by Pina GertenbachHumph. Who said it was fun to have a sibling? The two little mouse siblings fight over which of them gets to be in charge, and which of them gets to sleep in Mummy’s bed. They both dream of being an only child! But when they’re ambushed by the cunning fox, the ...

The Two of Us Are Inseparable

Dear Rabbit, I can’t wait! Love from Hedgehog

Illustrated by Joëlle TourloniasOne day, Rabbit gets an invitation to a big family party. Because there are going to be lots of rabbits there doing lots of rabbity things, Hedgehog decides not to go. But the two friends miss each other already, so they decide to write each other letters. Rabbit ...

I'll Show You What Happiness Is, Big Bear!

Nobody in the mountains is happier than Little Bear

Illustrations by Barbara ScholzLittle Bear lives happily, modestly and contentedly in the mountains. He plays his games, discovers new things every day, and sometimes even rolls down the hill for joy! But Big Bear doesn’t approve – he thinks Little Bear needs to start behaving like a proper bear, ...

Petronella Applesauce 
– Alas, Oh Woe, Where Did the Stocking Go?

The first picture book featuring Petronella the apple witch!

Illustrations by SaBine BüchnerPetronella has just washed a magic stocking for her grandma. But when she goes to take it off the washing line the next day, it’s gone! Alas, oh woe, where did the stocking go? The apple witch immediately sets out in search of it. But although she looks everywhere – ...

Shona Shellheart – Seahorses and Glittery Scales

Dive into Shona’s sparkling underwater world

Illustrations by Larisa LauberWhat’s taking so long? Shona Shellheart can’t wait for her pastel-coloured scales to turn glittery. She’s nearly six, and all the other children at the underwater kindergarten already have their glittery scales. She’s the only one without them. “It doesn’t matter,” ...

Come With Rosi the Mole On a Dream Journey

Mindfulness and relaxation for children

Illustrations by Petra BergmannOne warm spring morning, Rosi the mole decides to go in search of a new home. Hers is too small now – she keeps bumping into things and she can’t snuggle up comfortably anymore. So she puts her snout in the air and off she goes. Children accompany the little mole on ...

Goodbye, Kindergarten! I’m Starting School Soon

Hooray, school is starting soon!

Illustrations by Jutta BerendThe ‘big kids’ at Helter-Skelter Kindergarten will soon be saying goodbye! But there’s lots to fit in before then – like the outing to a police station, where Elif and Linus get to sit in a real police car, and the sleepover party at kindergarten where the children play...

A Carrot Thief in the Stables
– A Farmyard Mystery For Junior Detectives

Listen and help solve the mystery!

Illustrations by Sandy ThißenUproar in the farmyard! One sunny morning, all the animals’ treats have disappeared. Lilli, who has the magical gi of being able to talk to the animals, is surprised to see that the buckets are missing. Has Grandpa simply forgotten the carrots, apples and mealworms? Or...

The Agency for Magical Creatures: 
Solve the Mystery of the Sea Monster

One mysterious letter, 25 puzzles, 100% thrilling!

Illustrations by Josephine WolffPippa and Ben can’t believe it when a mysterious letter comes through the door: the Agency for Magical Creatures needs their help! In a Mayan temple, an ancient sea creature with shimmering butterfly wings has been discovered, and is at risk of falling into the 1 ...

Holly Holmes: Solve the Case of the Red Triangle

An interactive magical mystery for genius detectives! 

Illustrations by Helge VogtThe magical detective agency run by Holly Holmes and Dr Watson the cuddly toy pig has a new case: a series of mysterious break-ins has rocked the beautiful little seaside town of Marville. But it seems nothing has been stolen from any of the crime scenes. Instead, the ...

Stardust Academy – Guardians of the Stars

A special kind of school 

Illustrations by Viktoria GavrilenkoAaron doesn’t really like the summer camp he gets sent to every year. But this time, something strange happens: the twelve-year-old looks up at the night sky to see the stars in one area moving as if they’re dancing. Soon afterwards, his life changes forever. The...

Alma and the Map of Time

Join Alma on an adventure through time

Illustrations by Max MeinzoldAlma is on her way to her grandma’s house when a woman called Mrs Newton sits down next to her on the train. The strangest thing about her is not the countless watches and alarm clocks she is wearing, but the fact that she claims Alma can travel through time. And not ...

My Autumn of Kisses, Chaos and Graffiti (Vol.2)

Charly is so excited: Sina, her old friend from kindergarten, is coming to stay with Charly’s family for a while and is also going to attend Charly’s school. But when Sina finally arrives, Charly hardly recognises her. The girl she used to get on so well with is now rebellious and dismissive. Still...

The Guardians of the Magical Wood 
– Find the Secret Crystals!

You decide how the adventure plays out!

Illustrations by Philipp AchWanted: the boldest and most courageous adventurers! For the big oak tree is sick, and its magic is fading from the forest. Only the element crystals can restore the magical balance. But they are scattered all over the country, and someone has to go on a dangerous quest...

Like Colours in the Rain (Vol.3)

Powerful emotions from SPIEGEL Bestseller author Alicia Zett

Girlfriends Caro and Sam are a power couple at boarding school Castle Mare. They’ve set up the Queer & Friends Club together, and they both play for the football team. Caro wishes she could stay at the school forever – but she’s about to go into her final year. She’s afraid of losing her friend...

Could It Be Love?

A moving love story told by an own voices author

Seventeen-year-old Bonnie has fallen in love lots of times, and she often wonders how her life would have panned out if she’d got together with her crushes. But sadly she can’t even bring herself to try and strike up a conversation with them – she’s far too shy. She finds it easier to create a ...

The Dreams We Chase 
– Emerald Bay (Vol.3)

Between university and the ocean – the romantic finale of the trilogy!

Lexi has done it! At last she’s able to move from the Australian outback to Emerald Bay to study marine biology. But then she runs into Jake Mills, the son of a leading marine researcher – and Lexi’s worst nightmare. The two of them couldn’t be more different: Lexi has known that ever since she met...

Tickly Grass and Daisies – Five-Minute Stories for Spring

Spring has sprung!

Illustrations by Heike VogelThe days are getting lighter and warmer, the flowers are starting to bloom, and the Easter Bunny will soon be here: it’s spring! And that’s what the stories in this book are all about. We meet flowers in search of the sun, visit the dragons’ spring festival, and even ...

The Return of War
Why We Must Learn to Deal With War Again

Those who want peace should talk about war

The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are a symptom of a turning point that has been decades in the making. Increasingly, military confrontation is once again being viewed as a legitimate means of continuing politics. Using this aspect as a point of departure, while also factoring in previous ...

Imperiled Israel
A Country in a State of Emergency

Escalation in the Near East. Israel in the fire of terror

Israel is at war. The terrorist attack by the radical Islamic Hamas poses the greatest catastrophe for Israel in recent decades and represents the provisional, tragic climax of a long-running conflict. The cruel attacks cost the lives of more than a thousand civilians. At one stroke, the war has ...

Sister Time. Apple Blossom Days (Vol.1)

Three sisters. A family party. A momentous revelation

It’s spring at Lake Constance, and the apple trees are in bloom. Lotte’s 70th birthday party is coming up, and her daughters Carolin, Romy and Veronika are among the guests. Nature photographer Carolin, who moved to New Zealand after completing her biology degree, hasn’t been back in years. Now ...

My Button, A Universe

A book about the power of wishes, for dreamers big and small 

Illustrations by Marielle Rusche‘Dear Universe, I am a mermaid.’ Little Tilli sends this wish out into the universe after she and her friends Otti Otter and Isaiah find a magic button in the woods. The button can grant wishes – you just have to use the right words. And so we accompany Tilli to...

Liver, Lungs, Lovesickness

Perfectly ORGANised – how everything in the body is connected

Why do we enjoy music? How does the energy from muesli get into our muscles? And why can we never remember if we definitely switched the iron off? We take our bodies for granted – but we often don’t know how they actually ‘function’. Matthias Schuberth looks at everyday situations at universit...