Nina George – författare

I succéromanen Den lilla bokhandeln i Paris spelade en mystisk bok med titeln Söderns ljus en avgörande roll. Istället för en traditionell uppföljare har Nina George valt att skriva just den boken. En berättelse om olika slags kärlek.

År 1968 startar Francis Meurienne ett mobilt bibliotek i en liten, blå bokbuss i Provence. Inledningsvis möter han misstänksamhet från lokalbefolkningen, mot litteraturen i allmänhet och dess oförutsägbara effekter i synnerhet. Hans ständiga följeslagare är Marie-Jeanne, en 13-årig flicka med en unik talang – hon kan bokstavligen se kärlek och känna vilka hjärtan som är gjorda för varandra. Men hur kan hon utnyttja denna talang och hur kan böckernas magi hjälpa henne?

The international bestseller, translated from the German by Simon Pare.On a beautifully restored barge on the Seine, Jean Perdu runs a bookshop; or rather a ''literary apothecary'', for this bookseller possesses a rare gift for sensing which books will soothe the troubled souls of his customers. The only person he is unable to cure, it seems, is himself. He has nursed a broken heart ever since the night, twenty-one years ago, when the love of his life fled Paris, leaving behind a handwritten letter that he has never dared read. His memories and his love have been gathering dust - until now. The arrival of an enigmatic new neighbour in his eccentric apartment building on Rue Montagnard inspires Jean to unlock his heart, unmoor the floating bookshop and set off for Provence, in search of the past and his beloved.

From the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop, an extraordinary novel about self-discovery and new beginnings. ''A life-affirming novel'' Sunday Express ''An enchanting, uplifting read'' Independent on The Little Paris BookshopMarianne Messmann longs to escape her loveless marriage. On a trip to Paris, she throws herself into the Seine, but is rescued by a passer-by. While recovering in hospital, Marianne sees a painting of a beautiful port town and decides to embark on a final adventure.Once in Brittany, she befriends a host of colourful characters who gather in a seaside bistro called Ar Mor. Among food, music and laughter, Marianne discovers a new version of herself - passionate, carefree and powerful. That is until her past comes calling . . .The Little Breton Bistro is a captivating love letter to second chances. ''A true gem for fiction lovers'' Good Housekeeping on The Little Paris Bookshop

Brought to you by Penguin.Read the heartwarming new novel from the international million-copy bestselling author of The Little Paris BookshopNothing says love like a book . . .In a little town in the south of France, a young orphan, Marie-Jeanne, discovers the extraordinary power of books to change lives.But as she looks around her, she sees so many unhappy and lonely people – and resolves to help them.Because a love of books is a love of life itself.Together with her foster father, Marie-Jeanne sets up a mobile library to travel to the many nearby mountain villages. Their books offer entertainment, guidance, comfort – and help bring lonely hearts together.And what about Marie-Jeanne? Books have taught her all about life – but can they bring her closer to her own true love?‘Exquisitely written, as always, she draws you in from the first page and immerses you in the lives of her delightful characters. You won’t want to put it down’ Patricia Scanlan©2023 Nina George (P)2023 Penguin Audio