Books by Lemony Snicket

Portrait of Lemony Snicket

Lemony Snicket, the mysterious pen name of Daniel Handler, is best known for creating the darkly humorous and cleverly tragic series A Series of Unfortunate Events. His distinctive voice blends gothic wit, absurd misfortune, and moral reflection, drawing readers into a world where curiosity and calamity are never far apart. Each tale is laced with wordplay and melancholy, appealing to children and adults alike who relish a story that delights in the unexpected.

Beyond his most famous series, Snicket's work continues to explore themes of secrecy, loss, and the unreliable nature of storytelling. His books invite readers to question what they are told and to find meaning in life's misadventures. Elegant, eccentric, and full of dry humour, Lemony Snicket remains one of contemporary literature's most singular and intriguing voices.

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  • Poison for Breakfast

    WW Norton & Co Poison for Breakfast

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisWashington Post Bestseller A new stand-alone adventure—appropriate for all ages—by Lemony Snicket, one of the twenty-first century’s most beloved authors.Trade Review"This little book feels like opening a window to let in air and light.... Filled with curious information and powerful feelings.... Humorous, sad, meditative and rapturous." -- Imogen Russell Williams - The Guardian"Lemony Snicket’s Poison for Breakfast will certainly be a hit with his fans because the author’s style is quite unique . . . . I enjoy the distinctive structure, odd tidbits, and repetition . . . . settle in for a fun read." -- Ronna Mandel - Goodreads"A charismatic voyage into the topic of bewilderment, with detours reflecting on death. . . Watch out for the surprising conclusion! This just may be [Snicket’s] finest hour." -- Jeanne Fredriksen - Booklist"Full of Snicket’s trademark clever whimsy... it is the sort of pleasant bewilderment that comes from letting your mind wander down unfamiliar paths... Steadfast fans of Lemony Snicket will surely be pleased with this new entry into his canon." -- Sarah Reid - School Library Journal"We are all bewildered, Snicket says.... Despite this novel being written before COVID-19, this message resonates deeply in our present world. Feeling lost in a constant state. However, Snicket urges us to stay hopeful. For those of you who, like me, grew up reading A Series of Unfortunate Events, this is the perfect book for you.... A wild, philosophical ride." -- Abby Petree - The Young Folks"Fans of Snicket’s voice will adore the book.... A love letter to the concept and inherent power of literature.... Full of the classic wordplay, snark, and insight that long-time fans will be hoping for." -- Michael Cook - Geek Vibes Nation"[Snicket] returns with a delightfully quirky philosophical novel... [H]e reminisces about, among other things... the craft of writing... [Visiting] a library... sets the stage for a surprising conclusion. Snicket laces the narrative with his trademark word definitions... This will delight fans of Snicket’s singular storytelling." -- Publishers Weekly"Daniel Handler has crafted a perfect gem of a true philosophical treatise hidden in a Snicket mystery. I loved every savory bit of it." -- Jon Scieszka

    7 in stock

    £13.82

  • Nagel & Kimche Gift zum Frühstück

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £18.00

  • Tusquets Editores El hospital hostil

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £18.72

  • A Series Of Unfortunate Events The Miserable Mill

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Series Of Unfortunate Events The Miserable Mill

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.30

  • The Wide Window

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Wide Window

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £19.46

  • Series of Unfortunate Events 5 The Austere

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Series of Unfortunate Events 5 The Austere

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESAs the three Baudelaire orphans warily approach their new home Prufrock Preparatory School, they can''t help but notice the enormous stone arch bearing the school''s motto Memento Mori or Remember you will die.This is not a cheerful greeting and certainly marks an inauspicious beginning to a very bleak story just as we have come to expect from Lemony Snicket''s A Series of Unfortunate Events, the deliciously morbid set of books that began with The Bad Beginning and only got worse.

    10 in stock

    £19.46

  • The Vile Village

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Vile Village

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESDear Reader,You have undoubtedly picked up this book by mistake, so please put it down. Nobody in their right mind would read this particular book about the lives of Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire on purpose, because each dismal moment of their stay in the village of V.F.D. has been faithfully and dreadfully recorded in these pages.I can think of no single reason why anyone would want to open a book containing such unpleasant matters as migrating crows, an angry mob, a newspaper headline, the arrest of innocent people, the Deluxe Cell, and some very strange hats. It is my solemn and sacred occupation to research each detail of the Baudelaire children''s lives and write them all down, but you may prefer to do some other solemn and sacred thing, such as reading another book instead.With all due respect,Lemony Snicket

    10 in stock

    £19.49

  • A Series of Unfortunate Events 13 CD The End

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Series of Unfortunate Events 13 CD The End

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESLike an off-key violin concert, the Roman Empire, or food poisoning, all things must come to an end. Thankfully, this includes A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. The thirteenth and final installment in the groundbreaking series will answer readers'' most burning questions: Will Count Olaf prevail? Will the Baudelaires survive? Will the series end happily? If there''s nothing out there, what was that noise? Then again, why trouble yourself with unfortunate resolutions? Avoid the thirteenth and final book of Lemony Snicket''s international bestselling series and you''ll never have to know what happens.

    10 in stock

    £19.49

  • The Bad Beginning

    Harper Children's Audio The Bad Beginning

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisNOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESViolet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy bed, a deadly serpent, a large brass reading lamp, a long knife, and a terrible odor. In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy.

    10 in stock

    £12.71

  • The Wide Window 03 A Series of Unfortunate Events

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Wide Window 03 A Series of Unfortunate Events

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £13.29

  • The Vile Village 07 A Series of Unfortunate

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Vile Village 07 A Series of Unfortunate

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £13.29

  • The Hostile Hospital

    HarperCollins Publishers The Hostile Hospital

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisOn the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three Baudelaire orphans find themselves in the Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close pursuit.

    10 in stock

    £14.44

  • The Slippery Slope

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Slippery Slope

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £13.29

  • Swarm of Bees

    Little, Brown & Company Swarm of Bees

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.19

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