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A celebrated international author, listed among the "21 top writers for the 21st century" ("The Observer," U.K.) As David Imaz, on the threshold of adulthood, divides his time between his uncle Juan's ranch and his life in the village, where he reluctantly practices the accordion, a tradition that h... More

First English translation of a 1952 Spanish masterpiece by an award-winning translator, this Spanish classic evokes the childhood transition to adolescence. .,."Aunt Josefina's fat white legs under the water; a child standing on a grown-up's shoulders and plunging into the waves; eating lunch on the... More

By the author of the international bestseller "The Alchemist" come short notes on accepting failure, embracing life, and rising to one's own destiny."Warrior of the Light: A Manual" is an inspirational companion to "The Alchemist," an international bestseller that has beguiled millions of readers ar... More

This gripping and daring novel by the author of the bestselling "The Alchemist" sensitively explores the sacred nature of sex and love. "Sensual . . . for-adults-only fairytale."--"Washington Post.""Eleven Minutes" is the story of Maria, a young girl from a Brazilian village, whose first innocent br... More

The author of the international bestsellers "The Alchemist" and "Eleven Minutes" offers a new tale about one man's journey to capture a lost love, making surprising discoveries about his marriage and himself along the way.The narrator of "The Zahir" is a bestselling novelist who lives in Paris and e... More

Veronika seems to have it all--youth, beauty, a good job, and loving family. But one morning she wakes up and tries to kill herself. The attempt fails, but leaves her damaged with only a few days to live. In her final days she embarks on a transforming self-discovery.Twenty-four-year-old Veronika se... More

The stunning new novel from the author of "The Alchemist" chronicles the life of Athena, as told by the many people who had known her well or hardly at all. Like Coelhos previous novels, this is the kind of story that can transform the way readers think about love and sacrifice.How do we find the co... More

Available in English for the first time, "Brida" is the highly anticipated, thought-provoking follow-up to Coelho's acclaimed novel "The Alchemist."This is the story of Brida, a young Irish girl, and her quest for knowledge. She has long been interested in various aspects of magic but is searching f... More

The spellbinding new novel from one of the world's best-loved authors, Paulo Coelho, recounting the story of Brida, and her pursuit of wisdom.This is the story of Brida, a young Irish girl, and her quest for knowledge. She has long been interested in various aspects of magic, but is searching for so... More

The story is set during the Cannes International Film Festival and the entire action plays out over 24 hours. Igor is a wealthy Russian businessman. His wife Ewa left him two years ago and Igor has never really come to terms with their break up, especially as Ewa is now remarried to a famous fashion... More