Beside Myself - Tapa dura

"Fascinating . . . Ambitious and gritty; a modern take on the age-old question of fate versus free will." --"Kirkus Reviews"

"[A] psychological debut thriller that fans of S.J. Watson and Gillian Flynn will want to add to their to-read lists." --"Library Journal"

""The World Between Two Covers" is an exquisitely written book that manages to be both a compelling quest narrative and a moving exploration into the joys of reading. Ann Morgan is a wonderful writer--astute and accessible, lyrical and lush--and this is a book so compelling it's impossible to put down." --Molly Antopol, author of THE UN-AMERICANS, on THE WORLD BETWEEN TWO COVERS

"In her lively, debut book, journalist and blogger Morgan, regretting that she has been 'a literary xenophobe, ' recounts her project to spend a year reading one book, translated or written in English, from every country in the world . . . Morgan's intrepid literary project underscores the crucial importance of stretching the boundaries of one's aesthetic and intellectual worlds." --"Kirkus Reviews on THE WORLD BETWEEN TWO COVERS"

"As journalist Morgan relates in this introspective debut, she took it upon herself to learn more about international literature after looking at her shelves and realizing that her reading has been almost exclusively British and North American . . . The book's themes include the difficulties of getting published in other languages, the imperfection of translation, and the inequities of a global cultural tradition still dominated by Western imperialism . . . The reward for readers in this volume is a greater appreciation for global literature and the inspiration to reexamine one's own reading habits." --"Publishers Weekly on THE WORLD BETWEEN TWO COVERS"

Fascinating . . . Ambitious and gritty; a modern take on the age-old question of fate versus free will. "Kirkus Reviews"

""Beside Myself "will inevitably be compared for good reasons [to] "The Girl on the Train" (2015). Morgan's stunning debut is a thrilling and thought-provoking psychological drama." starred review, "Booklist"

"Morgan's debut psychological thriller is a stunning portrayal of what might happen when one's identity is stolen. The writing is succinct, spot on and moves at a rapid pace. Fans of Gillian Flynn's "Sharp Objects "will want to add "Beside Myself "to their reading list. Set aside time to read though, since you won't want to put this book down." "Shelf Awareness"

[A] psychological debut thriller that fans of S.J. Watson and Gillian Flynn will want to add to their to-read lists. "Library Journal"

"Intriguing . . . Riveting and suspenseful reading." "Publishers Weekly"

"Impressive . . . unsettling . . . particularly ingenious." "The Sunday Times"

"The World Between Two Covers" is an exquisitely written book that manages to be both a compelling quest narrative and a moving exploration into the joys of reading. Ann Morgan is a wonderful writer--astute and accessible, lyrical and lush--and this is a book so compelling it's impossible to put down. Molly Antopol, author of THE UN-AMERICANS, on THE WORLD BETWEEN TWO COVERS

In her lively, debut book, journalist and blogger Morgan, regretting that she has been 'a literary xenophobe, ' recounts her project to spend a year reading one book, translated or written in English, from every country in the world . . . Morgan's intrepid literary project underscores the crucial importance of stretching the boundaries of one's aesthetic and intellectual worlds. "Kirkus Reviews on THE WORLD BETWEEN TWO COVERS"

As journalist Morgan relates in this introspective debut, she took it upon herself to learn more about international literature after looking at her shelves and realizing that her reading has been almost exclusively British and North American . . . The book's themes include the difficulties of getting published in other languages, the imperfection of translation, and the inequities of a global cultural tradition still dominated by Western imperialism . . . The reward for readers in this volume is a greater appreciation for global literature and the inspiration to reexamine one's own reading habits. "Publishers Weekly on THE WORLD BETWEEN TWO COVERS""

"Disturbing, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful, this is a moving and accomplished piece of writing." "T""he Independent on Sunday"

""Beside Myself "will inevitably be compared for good reasons [to] "The Girl on the Train" (2015). Morgan's stunning debut is a thrilling and thought-provoking psychological drama." starred review, "Booklist"

"Impressive . . . unsettling . . . particularly ingenious." "The Sunday Times"

"Blisteringly clever." "The Independent"

"It s not often we find a new book the whole office agrees on, but Ann Morgan has written that very thing . . . An unsettling story of twin sisters and the nature of identity . . . as gripping and powerful as "Room."" "R""eader's Digest"

Fascinating . . . Ambitious and gritty; a modern take on the age-old question of fate versus free will. "Kirkus Reviews"

"A compelling read." "The Scotsman"

"Intriguing . . . Riveting and suspenseful reading." "Publishers Weekly"

"Morgan's debut psychological thriller is a stunning portrayal of what might happen when one's identity is stolen. The writing is succinct, spot on and moves at a rapid pace. Fans of Gillian Flynn's "Sharp Objects "will want to add "Beside Myself "to their reading list. Set aside time to read though, since you won't want to put this book down." "Shelf Awareness"

[A] psychological debut thriller that fans of S.J. Watson and Gillian Flynn will want to add to their to-read lists. "Library Journal"

"Beautifully written . . . A startling account of a damaged woman . . . Suspenseful and exquisitely structured."" " "Curled Up With a Good Book""

"Disturbing, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful, this is a moving and accomplished piece of writing." --The Independent on Sunday

"Beside Myself will inevitably be compared for good reasons [to] The Girl on the Train (2015). Morgan's stunning debut is a thrilling and thought-provoking psychological drama." --starred review, Booklist

"Impressive . . . unsettling . . . particularly ingenious." --The Sunday Times

"Blisteringly clever." --The Independent

"It's not often we find a new book the whole office agrees on, but Ann Morgan has written that very thing . . . An unsettling story of twin sisters and the nature of identity . . . as gripping and powerful as Room." --Reader's Digest

"Fascinating . . . Ambitious and gritty; a modern take on the age-old question of fate versus free will." --Kirkus Reviews

"A compelling read." --The Scotsman

"Intriguing . . . Riveting and suspenseful reading." --Publishers Weekly

"Morgan's debut psychological thriller is a stunning portrayal of what might happen when one's identity is stolen. The writing is succinct, spot on and moves at a rapid pace. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects will want to add Beside Myself to their reading list. Set aside time to read though, since you won't want to put this book down." --Shelf Awareness

"[A] psychological debut thriller that fans of S.J. Watson and Gillian Flynn will want to add to their to-read lists." --Library Journal

"Beautifully written . . . A startling account of a damaged woman . . . Suspenseful and exquisitely structured." --Curled Up With a Good Book

Six-year-old Helen and Ellie are identical twins, but Helen is smarter, more popular, and their mother's favorite. Ellie, on the other hand, requires special instruction at school, is friendless, and is punished at every turn.

Until they decide to swap places--just for fun, and just for one day--and Ellie refuses to switch back. Everything of Helen's, from her toys to her friends to her identity, now belongs to her sister. With those around her oblivious to her plight, the girl who used to be Helen loses her sense of self and withdraws into a spiral of behavioral problems, delinquency, and mental illness. In time, she's not even sure of her memory of the switch.

Twenty-five years later, she receives a call that threatens to pull her back into her sister's dangerous orbit. Will she take this chance to face her past?