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'Seldom is a book as funny, important and timely ... I was laughing out loud at the same time as my blood was running cold' JOHN CLEESE 'Viciously funny... an exhilarating satire' THE TIMESWhat if calling someone stupid was illegal?

This collection features thought-provoking essays from a bestselling author known for their insightful exploration of complex themes. With a blend of personal reflection and broader societal commentary, the work delves into various aspects of life, relationships, and human experiences. The author's distinctive voice and keen observations offer readers a compelling and engaging perspective on contemporary issues, making this collection a notable addition to their literary repertoire.

This striking collection of essays from a prize-winning, New York Times bestselling author showcases the sharp talent of Lionel Shriver, known for her willingness to embrace “under-expressed, unpopular or downright dangerous” viewpoints. The anthology features thirty-five curated pieces drawn from her columns, essays, and op-eds in prominent publications like the Spectator, the Guardian, and the New York Times, alongside unpublished works. In this collection, Shriver’s iconoclastic and personal voice shines as she offers her skeptical and contrarian opinions on a diverse array of topics, including religion, politics, illness, family, gender, immigration, and consumerism. She critiques the concept of language “crimes” and challenges arbitrary limitations on speech that threaten artistic expression and intellectual freedom. Each essay reflects sentiments that have drawn controversy and even threats of “cancellation.” Shriver also provides insights into her novels and the complexities of artistic success. By revisiting and expanding upon earlier pieces, she invites readers—especially those with “enlightened” progressive views—to engage with challenging ideas, often leading to unexpected agreements. This collection is a timely synthesis of Shriver's expansive work, revealing her as a provocative and assured writer.

Set in 2029, the narrative unfolds during a bloodless world war that devastates American savings as the dollar's value collapses, giving way to the bancor, a new global currency. In a drastic response, the president announces a default on loans, leading to rampant money printing and soaring inflation that erodes the remaining wealth of savers. The story explores the economic turmoil and its impact on families, highlighting themes of financial instability and the consequences of government decisions.

Edgar Kellogg, a discontented corporate lawyer, seeks a thrilling change by becoming a foreign correspondent in a small Portuguese town grappling with a burgeoning terrorist movement. He sees the opportunity to step into the shoes of Barrington Saddler, a missing reporter whose larger-than-life persona inspires Edgar. As he navigates this new world, he confronts the complexities of journalism and the dangers of his new environment, all while striving to embody the adventurous spirit he admires.

The story centers on Pandora's shocking reunion with her brother Edison at an Iowa airport, where she struggles to recognize him due to his dramatic weight gain. Over the past four years, Edison has transformed from a slim, fashionable jazz pianist into someone unrecognizable, prompting Pandora to uncover the circumstances behind his drastic change. This exploration delves into themes of family dynamics, personal struggles, and the impact of life's challenges on identity.

When her father dies, Kay Wilkinson can't cry. Over ten years, Alzheimer's had steadily eroded this erudite man. Surely one's own father passing should never come as such a relief? Both healthy and vital medical professionals in their early fifties, Kay and her husband Cyril have seen too many of their elderly NHS patients in similar states of decay. Determined to die with dignity, Cyril makes a modest proposal: they should agree to commit suicide together once they've both turned eighty. When their deal is sealed in 1991, the spouses are blithely looking forward to another three decades together. But then they turn eighty. By turns hilarious and touching, playful and grave, Should We Stay or Should We Go portrays twelve parallel universes, each exploring a possible future for Kay and Cyril, from a purgatorial Cuckoo's-Nest-style retirement home to the discovery of a cure for ageing, from cryogenic preservation to the unexpected pleasures of dementia. Weaving in a host of contemporary issues - Brexit, mass migration, the coronavirus - Lionel Shriver has pulled off a rollicking page-turner in which we never have to mourn deceased characters, because they'll be alive and kicking in the very next chapter.

Douze nouvelles caustiques et cruelles dans lesquelles une artiste rejetée par son meilleur ami entreprend de lui reprendre un cadeau qu'elle lui a offert ; un couple décide de chasser son fils de 30 ans qui devient une vedette des réseaux sociaux en mettant en scène cette expulsion ; une femme s'évertue à posséder une maison prétendument hantée. Premier recueil.

From the Orange Prize-winning author of We Need to Talk About Kevin 'Enjoyably abrasive... a compelling read... sardonic and elegant' Evening Standard 'Scabrously funny... few authors can be as entertainingly problematic as Shriver' Guardian

Was, wenn die alten Freunde nicht zur neuen Partnerin passen? Weston liebt Paige, doch als es ans Heiraten geht, verlangt sie von ihm ein Opfer. Er soll sich von seiner langjährigen Freundin – und Ex-Flamme – Jillian lossagen, die Paige schon immer etwas zu einnehmend, zu schillernd, kurz: zu gefährlich fand. Weston setzt sich zur Wehr. Aber beweist das nicht, dass Paige mit ihrer Forderung ins Schwarze trifft? Lionel Shrivers entwaffnender Beziehungsroman über Eifersucht, Vereinnahmung und Vertrauen greift eine Geschichte auf, die so alt ist wie die Liebe selbst. Die Orange-Prize-Autorin seziert brutal ehrlich und doch humorvoll, wie eine Verwerfung, die eben noch beherrschbar schien, sich unversehens in eine zwischenmenschliche Katastrophe verwandelt. Eine grandios zugespitzte Dreiecksgeschichte, die jedem aus der Seele spricht! »Ein kurzes, brutales Juwel von einem Roman.« Evening Standard »Diese Frau kann einfach keinen Satz schreiben, der nicht intelligent wäre ... Lionel Shriver hat den Blick eines John Updike oder einer Patricia Highsmith.« The Time