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Swan Huntley

    Swan Huntley erforscht die Komplexität menschlicher Beziehungen und unsere ständige Suche nach Verbindung. Ihre Arbeit zeichnet sich durch scharfen psychologischen Einblick und einen lyrischen Stil aus, der den Leser in das Innenleben ihrer Charaktere zieht. In ihren Erzählungen befasst sie sich oft mit Themen wie Verlust, Identität und der Suche nach Sinn in der modernen Welt. Huntley fängt meisterhaft die Zerbrechlichkeit der menschlichen Erfahrung und die Schönheit ein, die in ihrer Anerkennung liegt.

    The Bad Day Book
    I Want You More
    We Could Be Beautiful
    Getting Clean with Stevie Green
    The Divine Proportion
    The Bad Mood Book
    • The Bad Mood Book

      • 160 Seiten
      • 6 Lesestunden
      3,9(22)Abgeben

      Exploring the complexities of being in a bad mood, this book invites readers to embrace their feelings rather than dismiss them. It encourages self-reflection by posing questions about the origins and significance of one's emotional state. With a humorous and unconventional approach, it offers a space for those feeling grumpy or sad to delve deeper into their emotions, suggesting that it's okay to take time before seeking a remedy. The book acknowledges the struggle of even engaging with it, providing a comforting presence for readers in need.

      The Bad Mood Book
    • Explores the aesthetic, emotional, artistic and philosophical significance of geometric figures, scientific patterns and mathematical formulas

      The Divine Proportion
    • Getting Clean with Stevie Green

      • 304 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden
      3,5(646)Abgeben

      Tired of binge drinking and one-nighters, Stevie Green gets sober and starts a decluttering business back home in La Jolla, California, where she connects with her estranged sister and rekindles a romance with her high school sweetheart.

      Getting Clean with Stevie Green
    • Catherine West has spent her entire life surrounded by beautiful things. And yet, despite all this, she still feels empty. After two broken engagements and boyfriends who wanted only her money, she is worried that she'll never have a family of her own. Then at an art opening Catherine meets William Stockton, a handsome banker who shares her impeccable taste and whose parents once moved in the same circles as Catherine's. But as William and Catherine grow closer, she begins to encounter strange signs. Her mother, now suffering lapses in memory, seems to hate William on sight. Is William lying about his past? And if so, is Catherine willing to sacrifice their beautiful life in order to find the truth?

      We Could Be Beautiful
    • I Want You More

      • 288 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden

      Struggling with her father's death, Zara Pines reluctantly takes a ghostwriting job for celebrity chef Jane Bailey, who invites her to spend the summer at her East Hampton home. As they work on Jane's book, Zara becomes increasingly influenced by Jane, adopting her style and mannerisms. This growing attachment leads to a blurred identity between the two women, revealing the complexities of fame and the hidden aspects of Jane's life beyond the spotlight.

      I Want You More
    • The Bad Day Book is the ultimate antidote for those tough days when positivity feels forced. It encourages readers to embrace their feelings with unconventional suggestions like punching pages, crying, or even throwing the book. Perfect for anyone needing a cathartic release without the usual self-care clichés.

      The Bad Day Book
    • An addictive fictional saga in which a jilted wife goes to the mat to save her marriage and her morale. - O Magazine , 10 Titles to Pick Up Now A dazzling story of manipulation, unexpected connections, and answering your heart's true desires, The Goddesses is one of the boldest reading experiences of 2017 (oh, and you'll finish the book with major Hawaii wanderlust). - Brit+Co. , 7 Thrilling Summer Reads with Fierce Female Leads An engrossing portrait of female friendship, Huntley's sophomore novel explores the risks and rewards of finding an unexpected soul mate. Huntley lets the idyllic Hawaiian setting wash over the reader, the volcanoes and starry skies the perfect background for Nancy's self-discovery. Readers who enjoyed Camille Pagán's Life and Other Near-Death Experiences and the works of Meg Wolitzer will savor the slow burn of this expressive and electric novel. - Stephanie Turza, Booklist (Starred Review) As in her first book, Huntley is a keen social observer, empathetic and biting at once... [A] gripping psychological portrait of a woman at a personal crossroads. A haunting story of betrayal and forgiveness that packs an unexpectedly emotional punch. -Kirkus If Swan Huntley's 2016 bestselling suspenser, We Could Be Beautiful, grabbed you and wouldn't let you go, hold on to The Goddesses, about a woman who has just moved to Hawaii with her family an develops a friendship with a yoga instructor that gets close-and then way too close-for comfort. -Lisa Shea, Elle An engaging account of a middle-aged woman's journey for an identity apart from her family... Readers will be pulled along by the quick-moving story. - Publishers Weekly A woman tries to start over in Kona, Hawaii, with the help of a mysterious yoga teacher. - Time Magazine Hoping to push the reset button on her troubled marriage, Nancy heads to Hawaii with her family. It's idyllic -- until her yoga instructor turns out to be more malevolent than she seems. - People

      The Goddesses
    • Goddesses

      • 250 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden

      The Descendants meets Single White Female in this lush and compelling novel about a woman who moves to Hawaii, only to find herself drawn into a dangerous and mysterious friendship, from the author of We Could Be Beautiful. When Nancy and her family arrive in Kona, Hawaii, they are desperate for a fresh start. Nancy's marriage is in shambles, and she and her husband sleep in separate bedrooms. Their twin sons have been acting out, exhibiting risky behavior. But Hawaii is a refreshing paradise: they plant an orange tree in the yard; they share a bed once again; and Nancy resolves to make a happy life for herself. It's then that she takes a yoga class and is stricken by the charismatic teacher, Ana. Soon, they are spending all their time together, driving around the island, sharing dinners, and relaxing in Ana's hot tub. During all this time spent with Ana, Nancy starts neglecting her family, skipping dinners, and leaving her children to their own devices. But she doesn't care. She feels understood in a way she's never experienced, and she knows that she will do anything Ana asks of her. A seductive story of friendship and manipulation set against the idyllic tropical lull of the Big Island, The Goddesses is a stunning psychological portrait by one of fiction's most exciting new voices.

      Goddesses
    • An interactive book to help you get your head out of the clouds and back on your shoulders. Where are you right now? Are you here? Or are you sort of somewhere else? You’re Grounded is an exploration of what it means to be connected to the present moment. Sometimes your head can be in a completely different place than your body. Whether you’re checking Instagram or reliving an embarrassing scene from the past, chances are that you’re often missing what is happening right in front of you. This guide will help you figure out why you keep floating away from yourself and how to reconnect.

      You'Re Grounded