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Number One bestselling author Sophie Kinsella returns with an irresistible new standalone in which opposites most certainly attract...Our heroine is exhausted, burned out and has been sent off by her mum to do some R&R, off-season, in the picturesque Devon holiday resort they always went to as a family. The first day, she is practically the only guest at the hotel and has the beach to herself. But then another professional turns up. He is also burned out, has also come back to his childhood holiday haunt, and, like her, has rented one of the hotel's decrepit beach huts for use during the day. Neither is pleased to have company and they insist on being placed at opposite ends of the row of empty huts. However, they can't avoid each other - even when they're the only two people on the beach - and disagree on their methods of overcoming burnout. (Her- wild swimming / yoga / manifesting/secretly stuffing her face with chocolates. Him- drinking whisky.) They ignore/spar with each other - until one day a message appears on the sand overnight. It reads- 'To the couple on the beach- thank you.' The following night another message appears- 'To the couple on the beach- thank you'. And a date. It dawns on them that they are the 'couple'. But who is thanking them and why? They are drawn together to find out.

CONTRIBUTORS: Sophie Kinsella EAN: 9781787636552 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: WEIGHT: 700 g HEIGHT: 234 cm

PUBLISHED BY: Transworld Publishers Ltd DATE PUBLISHED: 2023-10-12 CITY: GENRE: WIDTH: 153 cm SPINE:

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'Uplifting and full of laugh-out-loud moments! Loved it!', 'Delightful. Charming, relatable, and laugh-out-loud funny, I loved getting to know Sasha, Finn and the gang. I'm sad I've finished it!', 'Such a hilarious, joyous, life-affirming book; I never wanted it to end', 'I devoured The Burnout in one greedy gulp. Funny, sad, relatable, and so brilliantly done. Sophie Kinsella is the queen of romantic comedy' , 'Joyous and surprisingly moving fun. Reading fiction like this is like watching someone make a perfect Pavlova. I'm sure Sophie's millions of fans will, like me, sigh with relief and pleasure'

Full of witty dialogue, hilarious scenes, and heartwarming moments

“Sometimes you need to get away from it all, to see things from a different perspective. And sometimes you need to get away from yourself, to find out who you really are.”

Looking for an entertaining, humorous read that will make you giggle and feel good? Then you need to check out “The Burnout” by Sophie Kinsella. This book is about Sasha and Finn, two stressed-out professionals who end up at a rundown beach resort.

They both need a break from their crazy lives, but they get more than they bargained for when they find mysterious messages on the sand. Who is writing them? And why do they seem to be addressed to them? As they try to figure out who’s behind them, they also discover new things about themselves and each other. They realise that they have more in common than they thought and that they can help each other overcome their fears and insecurities. Along the way, they face hilarious situations, quirky characters, and unexpected sparks. Will they find the answers they are looking for? And will they find love in the process?

“The Burnout” is not just a fun and entertaining read, but also a thoughtful and insightful one. It tackles the serious issue of burnout with humour and compassion, and it shows how two people can help each other heal and grow. It also celebrates the power of love, friendship, and self-care, as well as the beauty of nature and simplicity. The book is full of witty dialogue, hilarious scenes, and heartwarming moments. It also has some valuable lessons and tips on how to cope with burnout and find balance in life. “The Burnout” is a perfect read for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by work, life, or love and who needs a reminder that there is more to life than emails, deadlines, and meetings. It may even make you think about your own work-life balance.

“Burnout is not a badge of honour. It’s a sign that something needs to change. And the only person who can change it is you.”

This was the second book by Sophie Kinsella that I read, and I liked it way more than her previous book, “The Party Crasher.” It was so funny and charming, and I couldn’t put it down. It was the best book to read during the holidays and the perfect way to start the new year.

Here are some reasons why you should read this book:

A feel-good, easy read
It is laugh-out-loud funny
Shamelessly romantic
Delightful characters (Cassidy is a gem!)
Remind yourself of the importance of self-care (with or without a kale smoothie in hand)

Sophie Kinsella is an internationally bestselling writer. She is the author of many number one bestsellers, including the hugely popular Shopaholic series. She has also written seven bestselling novels as Madeleine Wickham and several books for children. She lives in the UK with her husband and family.Visit her website at www.sophiekinsella.co.uk and find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SophieKinsellaOfficial. You can also follow her on Twitter @KinsellaSophie and Instagram @sophiekinsellawriter.

Format: Paperback / softback

CONTRIBUTORS: Sophie Kinsella EAN: 9781787636552 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: WEIGHT: 700 g HEIGHT: 234 cm

PUBLISHED BY: Transworld Publishers Ltd DATE PUBLISHED: 2023-10-12 CITY: GENRE: WIDTH: 153 cm SPINE:

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Full of witty dialogue, hilarious scenes, and heartwarming moments

“Sometimes you need to get away from it all, to see things from a different perspective. And sometimes you need to get away from yourself, to find out who you really are.”

“Burnout is not a badge of honour. It’s a sign that something needs to change. And the only person who can change it is you.”

Here are some reasons why you should read this book:

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Lani en Elliot balanseer nie en die vonke spat uit die staanspoor

Elliot tree totaal buite karakter op toe hy langs die hoofpad stop om ’n ryloper op te laai. Hy neem haar boonop na sy ouerhuis toe en vind aanhoudend redes om haar binne sy sfeer te hou. Mens sou dit liefde met die eerste opslag wou noem, maar gewilde skrywer, Madelie Human, noem dit Kortpadliefde.
Moenie verwag dat alles glad gaan verloop nie. “Hy en Lani is beslis nie die twee kante van ’n wiskundige vergelyking nie. Hulle balanseer nie. Kyk maar net hoe die vonke tussen hulle van die eerste oomblik af gespat het.” (p.50)
Moet verder nie verwag dat dit die standaard romanse is nie. Daar is baie diepgaande kwessies wat oopgeskryf word, soos ouer-kind verhoudings, beroepsbedrewendheid, soeke na sosiale aansien, selfs ’n cougar wat skaamteloos die mooi verhouding tussen Lani en Elliot verontagsaam. Dwelmsmokkelary, verdagmaking en vooroordeel is dinge wat negatief inwerk op die ontwikkelende verhouding, maar gelukkig gee die skrywer dit in kleinerige porsies deur aan die leser.
Kortpadliefde is die nuutste in ’n lang lys van suksesvolle Romanzas deur Madelie Human, wat uitgegee is deur Lapa.

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As ’n gesoute leser van romanses, mag jy dalk dink dat jy ’n goeie idee het oor romantiese liefde. Lees jy egter René van Zyl se nuutste Romanza, Sigeunerliefde, gaan jy ’n nuwe definisie raaklees wat die skrywer gaan leen het uit die opera, Carmen. “Liefde is ’n sigeuner se kind wat hom nie aan wette steur nie en nie gedwing kan word om lief te hê nie.” (p.182)
Karmen se verhaal het my skoon nostalgies gehad. Ek het self die voorreg gehad om Spanje te besoek en goeie herinneringe het kom aanklop: Flamenco-dansers, Gaudi, die Sagrada Familia-basilika, metrotreinritte deur Barcelona, sangria by ‘n kafee, stap met La Rambla langs. Jy hoef egter nie te vrees dat dit gaan lees soos ’n reisbrosjure nie. Die agtergrond is presies dit, die verhoog waarop ’n hartroerende verhaal afspeel van ’n jong vrou wat geteister word deur verwyte, gemis van haar ouers en veroordeling deur haar ouma.
Die straatmusikant wat haar hart kom steel, leer haar ook dat sy nie mag het oor lewe en dood nie. Sy moet die skuldlas laat vaar wat haar dryf om soos ’n sigeuner rond te swerf en nêrens rus te vind nie.
Die skrywer gee subtiele wenke oor sekere elemente van die storie, net genoeg om nie die oomblik te bederf wanneer die kloutjie en die oortjie mekaar vind nie. Hierdie is ’n heel oorspronklike storielyn wat ek geweldig baie geniet het, selfs ’n traan afgevee het.

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Highly recommended for children with skin ailments. A wonderful story.

For people that enjoy political satire

This is one of the best books I've ever read.
At first, it seems like a simple story about farm animals who rebel against their owner in search of a better life. However, as the story progresses it becomes clear that Orwell is making a much deeper point about politics, corruption and power.
What I found most interesting was how the pigs slowly become just as bad as the humans they replaced. Napoleon’s rise to power feels frustrating to watch, especially because the other animals trust him so easily. Characters like Boxer are particularly memorable because they show how loyalty and hard work can be taken advantage of by those in authority.
Although Animal Farm is based on historical events, its message still feels relevant today. The book highlights how propaganda, misinformation, and blind trust in leaders can allow people to gain and abuse power. Orwell presents these ideas in a way that is easy to understand without making the story feel like a history lesson.
Overall, I really enjoyed Animal Farm. Its simple writing style makes it accessible, but the themes are complex and thought-provoking. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys books that make you think about society and human nature or just people that really enjoy political satire.

Twee pragtige verhale van verlies en oorwinning

Met die pragtige Helene de Kock Inspirasie-omnibus in my hand, het ek vrymoedigheid geneem om by die skrywer aan te klop met ’n paar vrae, wat sy goedgunstiglik beantwoord het.
Ek wou in die eerste plek weet of sy sulke romans wat vir herpublikasie oorweeg word, moet redigeer. Haar antwoord was baie duidelik en goed gemotiveer: sy skaaf nooit aan heruitgawes nie omdat dit goed is dat lesers ’n boek binne sy tydvak lees. “Al beweeg die karakters teen die tydsgees in”, het sy gesê.
Verder wou ek weet of sy, as skrywer, insae het in die keuse van boeke vir ‘n omnibus, waarop sy positief geantwoord het dat sy wel insae het en dit moet goedkeur.
Die produk van hierdie proses is die kombinasie van Kruispad vir Kara, oorspronklik uitgegee in 2018, en Engel op die drumpel, uitgegee in 1999. Daar is nogal heelwat raakpunte tussen hierdie twee romans in die geestelike fiksie genre. Die hoofkarakters in albei is studente aan Tukkies en albei is pratige meisies wat die aandag trek van mansstudente wat sosiale en akademiese aansien geniet. Jannes Conradie en Hein Leroux deel egter ’n swakte: hulle is nie ouens wat erns maak met verhoudings nie.
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Die Inspirasie-omnibus is uitgegee deur Lux Verbi, die geestelike druknaam van Jonathan Ball Uitgewers. Jy sal dit oral in goeie boekwinkels kan opspoor.

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