Most Popular Books by Judy Blundell

This National Book Award winner set during the aftermath of WWII is now available in paperback!When Evie''s father returned home from World War II, the family fell back into its normal life pretty quickly. But Joe Spooner brought more back with him than just good war stories. When movie-star handsome Peter Coleridge, a young ex-GI who served in Joe''s company in postwar Austria, shows up, Evie is suddenly caught in a complicated web of lies that she only slowly recognizes. She finds herself falling for Peter, ignoring the secrets that surround him . . . until a tragedy occurs that shatters her family and breaks her life in two.

“A mesmerizing, head-spinning—and sometimes madcap-hilarious—take of have and have-nots.”—People (Book of the Week) NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE AND KIRKUS REVIEWS • “In the smart, breezy, sweet spot between Meg Wolitzer and Elin Hilderbrand.”—Entertainment Weekly No matter what the world throws her way, at least Ruthie Beamish has the house. Located by the sea in a quiet Long Island village, the house is her nest egg—the retirement account shared with her ex-husband, Mike, and the college fund for their teenage daughter, Jem. The catch? To afford the house, Ruthie must let it go during the best part of the year. It’s Memorial Day weekend and the start of what Jem calls “the summer bummer”: the family’s annual exodus to make way for renters. This year, the Hamptons set has arrived. Adeline Clay is elegant and connected—and will never need to worry about money. Before long, she demonstrates an uncanny ability to help herself to Ruthie’s life. Is Adeline just being her fabulous self, or is she out to take what she wants? When an eccentric billionaire, his wayward daughter, a coterie of social climbers, and Ruthie’s old flame are thrown into the mix, the entire town finds itself on the verge of tumultuous change. But as Ruthie loses her grasp on her job, her home, and her family, she discovers a new talent for pushing back. By the end of one unhinged, unforgettable summer, nothing will be the same—least of all Ruthie. Praise for The High Season “Blundell knows the territory. . . . Her account of Ruthie’s coming to grips with a career, a daughter and a community in flux is as touching as it is convincing.”—The Wall Street Journal “A huge page-turner . . . so compelling . . . a classic beach read, but very smart, very intelligently written.”—Us Weekly, Emily Giffin’s Summer Reading Recommendations “An acid-laced domestic drama set during one golden summer on the moneyed, beachy North Fork of Long Island.”—The New York Times “Judy Blundell wields words like an oyster knife in this shimmering story of art, money, and celebrity.”—Helen Simonson, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Before the War “A wry, often hilarious story of a woman trying to keep it together when everything is going so, so wrong.”—Real Simple

From National Book Award winner Judy Blundell, the tale of a sixteen-year-old girl caught in a mix of love, mystery, Broadway glamour, and Mob retribution in 1950 New York.When Kit Corrigan arrives in New York City, she doesn''t have much. She''s fled from her family in Providence, Rhode Island, and she''s broken off her tempestuous relationship with a boy named Billy, who''s enlisted in the army. The city doesn''t exactly welcome her with open arms. She gets a bit part as a chorus girl in a Broadway show, but she knows that''s not going to last very long. She needs help--and then it comes, from an unexpected source.

From National Book Award-winning author Judy Blundell, a thrilling account of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. When Minnie Bonner''s father disappears after losing the Bonners'' Philadelphia tavern, the wealthy gentleman Edward Sump, led by his avaricious wife, offers Minnie a chance to work as a lady''s maid to support her family. The Sumps have grand plans, grander than the city of Philadelphia can offer, however, and decide to move to San Francisco -- the greatest city in the west. But when a powerful earthquake strikes, Minnie finds herself the sole survivor among them. After the dust settles, Minnie discovers a bag belonging to the Sumps filled with cash and papers that could drastically change her fortune. With no one else to claim it, Minnie has turned into an heiress overnight. Wealth comes at a price, though, and she is soon wrapped up in a deception that leads her down a dangerous path. As the aftermath of the earthquake ravages the city, Minnie continues to maintain her new identity. That is, until a mysterious but familiar stranger appears.

A pair of supernatural mysteries from National Book Award winner Judy Blundell. Gracie has premonitions. They''ve haunted her since before her mother''s death, and she can''t get rid of them. She doesn''t know how to deal with them and she doesn''t want to--they''ve never led to anything good. She never knows whether she''s seeing the past, the present, or the future--it just comes to her. But Gracie is forced to try to use her premonitions. Her best friend, Emily, disappears, and the premonitions lead to the only clues to where she might be--and how she might be saved. Gracie''s long-absent father returns, and his history seems mysteriously linked to the disappearance of a

1950. Quand Kit Corrigan, 17 ans, débarque à New York, elle est seule en ville. Elle a quitté Providence, sa famille, et rompu avec Billy, son petit ami qui s''est engagé en Corée. New York ne l''accueille pas les bras ouverts et Kit obtient un second rôle dans un spectacle à Broadway pour vivre chichement. Le destin vient à son secours par le plus improbable des êtres. Le sulfureux père de Billy, Nate Benedict, avocat véreux, lui offre une chance inespérée : devenir danseuse au Lido et vivre dans un appartement agréable. En échange de quelque chose qui se révélera trop lourd à porter pour Kit... « La romance noire d''une jeune fille de 17 ans prise dans les filets de l''amour, du mystère, du glamour de Broadway dans le NY des années 50. » Goodreads « Un complot méticuleusement mis en scène, dévoilé avec une écriture d''une élégance rare. » Los Angeles Times « Judy Blundell emmène ses lecteurs dans l''esprit et le coeur d''une adolescente qui a soif de vérité mais qui est effrayée par ce qu''elle pourrait découvrir. » Washington Post À partir de 13 ans

Ik vroeg me af of ik hem moest vertellen dat Billy en ik die avond ruzie hadden gehad. Dat de ruzie zo heftig en gemeen was geweest dat ik me de exacte woorden niet herinnerde, maar wel dat ze scherp waren als glas en dat mijn hart zo''n pijn deed en ik zo bang was, dat ik in de bosjes had staan overgeven. Nate zag misschien een toekomst voor ons, maar het enige wat ik zag was een verleden dat ik wilde vergeten. Kit Corrigan is zeventien als ze het vertrouwde Rhode Island achter zich laat om haar geluk te gaan beproeven op Broadway. De vader van haar ex-vriendje Billy heeft altijd goede banden gehad met haar familie en zorgt voor een appartement, een baan en kleren. Daar staat natuurlijk iets tegenover en voor Kit goed en wel beseft waar ze in verzeild is geraakt, is er geen ontsnappen meer aan...

Illustrates situations that babies will find familiar, with a mirror on each page.

"Yo también había visto cosas. De hecho, lo había visto todo: la manera como él se quitaba el sombrero, la manera como él le encendía el cigarrillo, la manera como ella se alejaba mientras su pañuelo ondeaba entre sus manos..." Algunas verdades nunca deberían ser reveladas Novela ganadora del USA National Book award 2008

Sommaren håller på att ta slut och femtonåriga Evies styvfar är äntligen hemma efter att ha stridit i andra världskriget. Familjen har med ens gott om pengar och livet leker. Men allt är inte så idylliskt som det verkar. Den filmstjärnesnygge Peter Coleridge, som tjänstgjort tillsammans med styvfadern i kriget, dyker plötsligt upp och Evie faller för hans charm. Trots att hon anar att han bär på mörka hemligheter. Sakta men säkert börjar Evie förstå att allt hon har trott på är lögn och hon tvingas välja mellan sin familj och mannen hon älskar. Hon måste förråda någon av dem. ”It’s a stylish, addictive brew.” Publishers Weekly

Eind jaren veertig, twintigste eeuw. Een 15-jarig meisje moet aan het eind van een onverwachte vakantie in Florida met haar stiefvader en moeder kiezen tussen gevoel en verstand.

Ferus Olin, former Jedi apprentice must choose between the way of the Jedi or the dark side. The fate of the galaxy depends on his choice.

Dirk Pitt er tilbake. Han er en eventyrer, barsk, fantastisk og handlekraftig. Når han er i nærheten er faren aldri langt unna. Nå jakter Dirk Pitt på Qin Shan, en intelligent og pengegrisk kineser som har tjent seg rik på menneskesmugling. Jakten drar ham med i kappløpet for å finne et skip som sank i 1949. Skipet ble brukt under Chiang Kai-sheks flukt fra Kina, og det var fylt med verdigjenstander. Ettersom historien nærmer seg slutten, står Dirk Pitt overfor sitt livs farligste motstandere. Dette er den niende romanen om Dirk Pitt på norsk, av i alt 15.

Historien om hemmeligheten til verdens mektigste familie starter med bestemor Grace Cahills død. Hun etterlater arvingene to valg: enten å motta 1 million dollar eller et spor. Den første i familien Cahill som samler sammen de 39 sporene som er gjemt rundt om i verden vil oppdage hva som er hemmeligheten bak familiens makt, en belønning som ikke kan måles i penger. Hovedpersonene er de to foreldreløse barnebarn til Grace, 14 år gamle Amy og hennes 11 år gamle bror, Dan. Sammen med boka følger det noen spillkort med koder til et nettspill, disse er ikke viktige for handlingen i boka. Spenning for mellom-/ungdomstrinnet.