The inimitable Amelie Notomb became famous for her brilliant short novels, which she has been releasing annually for more than thirty years. Translated in forty countries from the USA to Japan, they brought her many prestigious prizes, including the Grand Prix of the French Academy and one of the main literary awards in Europe — the Strega Prize. Two of her novels are included in this book, and both of them are about love.Thirst is the story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, told on his behalf. In his last hours, he remembers happy days with Mary Magdalene, thinks about his Father, about the sufferings and joys of the body and, most importantly, about love. Amelie Nothomb calls Thirst the book of her life, and Christ her absolute hero.The novel was shortlisted for the Goncourt Prize, and the authoritative magazine Lire included it in the list of the "100 best books of the year".“The Book of Sisters" is a novel with “surprises”, which Amelie Notomb usually hides in her books. Tristan has been growing up in an emotional vacuum since birth, until her sister is born. Parents who are madly in love with each other do not let anyone into their love fortress, not even their own children. Growing up and becoming a woman, Tristan is forced to overcome the trauma she received in early childhood.