Latvian Books

Vizma Belsevica is my Grandmother, and I must admit that as a child 'Bille' bothered me a bit - often, when I asked my Grandmother about the time when she was little, I would get an unusually firm and blunt: 'Read Bille'.

Well, why should I read if the storyteller is sitting opposite? Now, when some time has passed, I am happy and grateful for this book. It is not only about the girl Billi, but also about countless Riga boys and girls and their parents, ordinary working people, who struggled through life in Riga in the 1930s as if they were teachers. It is described here colorfully, aptly and at times harshly

Arthur Conan Doyle's latest collection of stories, 'The Empty House,' takes the reader into the exciting world of Sherlock Holmes' detective adventures, where the brilliant investigator and his trusted assistant, Dr. Watson, solve various, often seemingly incomprehensible crimes.

The collection of stories includes all the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson that have been translated into Latvian so far

The main story is about how a young girl starts filming a TV series, suddenly becomes famous and

A little ingenuity, a little technology, careful planning and a little luck - Basil Wislethwaite's annual Victorian-style haunted dinners have always attracted a large crowd, generating a good income for the owners of The Bell Hotel in Cheringham and a generous fee for Basil himself.

However, this time everything almost ends in tragedy and the guests are overcome with concern, could the hotel's infamous ghost Freddy be to blame?

Former investigator Jack and his best friend Sarah are convinced - no matter how mysterious the circumstances of the accident, the culprit is definitely not connected to the spirit world. If they can figure out who wants to harm the hotel, they will also have the villain in hand!

The New York Times bestselling author returns with an unforgettable novel about friendship and forgiveness, and tells the story of the shocking events at a pre-wedding party on the fabulous beach of Cape Cod. Six years have passed since a serious argument broke up the friendship of Daphne Berg and Drew Cavanaugh. Daphne Berg is shocked when Drew Cavanaugh returns to her life as beautiful and successful as ever, and wants something.

For many years, Daphne has not exchanged a word with her ex-girlfriend, but suddenly Drew wants Daphne to be her bridesmaid at her wedding planned for the summer, which will undoubtedly attract huge public attention. Drew has always been everything she could dream of. But she never knew how to value friendship, only using others to achieve her goals.

But Daphne is no longer the despised girl she was in school, and Drew has to pray for a long time and try to prove that she has changed too. In the end, Daphne can't resist this siren song. She agrees to Drew's proposal, thus becoming involved in previously unpredictable and very dangerous events

Good people do bad things too. For some, it is limited only to remorse, but for others - to an article of the criminal law. In a thicket of forest near the borders of Upmale, the body of a wealthy man is found, once again shaking up the peaceful life of the town. Moreover, a rather unusual weapon was used for the murder.

The investigation of the crime is entrusted to local policeman Jekabs Sils, who, preoccupied with the worries of his personal life, gladly hides behind overtime. Soon, his old friend and colleague Karlis Grava also comes to help. The investigation will soon lead to ruined lives, hidden machinations of influential people and secrets kept by the townspeople, as well as test the limits of the endurance of the novel's characters again and again.

In order to find the culprit, Jekabs will be forced to balance on the edge of the law. And at rush hour, it is easy to lose control

Of the three brothers, it was Ethan who inherited his father's passion for the Maryland coast. After his father's death, he is determined to make the family boatbuilding business a success. But life is not only about achievements, but also about serious challenges.

Young Seth, who has only recently joined the Quinn family, needs Ethan more than ever. And there is a woman Ethan has always loved and who has never seemed to be available. To fulfill his long-held dreams, Ethan must come to terms with his past and find the courage to open his heart before it is too late.

Sometimes it is the most unexpected turns that open the door to what the heart has been silently waiting for all his life

More than anything, Lucy craves the love and support of her mother-in-law, Diana, but from the very first meeting she encounters cold reticence.

Disagreements and misunderstandings between the two women grow until a conflict breaks out, as a result of which Diana even ends up in the hospital. Ten years after Lucy enters the Goodwin family, tragedy strikes - Diana dies under mysterious circumstances.

Although initially considered a suicide, the evidence suggests otherwise. Who would want Diana dead? When the investigation reveals years of secrets, resentment and mutual conflicts, the shadow of suspicion falls on all family members, including Lucy.

Will she really be found guilty? Will she be able to continue living, having learned who her mother-in-law really was?

While celebrating her 45th birthday at a local gastropub, radio host Alix Summers meets an inconspicuous woman named Josie Feira, who is also celebrating her 45th birthday. They are twin birthday girls. A short time later, Alix and Josie meet again - this time at Alix's children's school. Josie has listened to several of Alix's radio broadcasts and thinks she could offer Alix an interesting story.

She confesses that she is facing a big life change. Alix agrees to meet for a test interview. Josie's life, as it turns out, has been strange and complicated, and although Alix's inner voice warns her, she cannot resist the temptation to delve deeper into it.

Gradually, Alix begins to think that Josie is hiding some very dark secrets, but before she knows it, Josie has already infiltrated her life and even her house. Soon, Alix begins to wonder: who is Josie Feira really? And what exactly has she done?

If you thought your wedding day was stressful, wait until you hear about Millie's... This should be the happiest day of my life. I'm engaged to the man of my dreams, and in just a few hours we'll be declared husband and wife. Until death do us part.

Despite what I've been through in the past, this day is everything I've ever dreamed of. But there's just one small problem: someone doesn't want me to live long enough to say 'I do.' And if I'm not careful, that wish might come true