Contemporary fiction titles are those which focus on the present or near past. Stories rooted in the current cultural, social, and political landscape which feature characters we can all recognise.
Contemporary Fiction Books
Clash Books Letters to the Purple Satin Killer
Book SynopsisJonas Williker is considered one of the most sadistic serial murderers of the modern era. This epistolary novel explores the aftermath of his arrest and the psychological trauma of those who lived through it.The Pennsylvania native brutalized his way into the zeitgeist during the early part of the new millennium, leaving a trail of corpses across five states before his eventual arrest. All told, Williker was responsible for the rape and murder of 23 women, and is suspected in the deaths of dozens more. His calling card—a torn piece of fabric found on or inside the bodies of his victims—helped popularize his now ubiquitous nickname.The Purple Satin Killer. In the years following his arrest, Jonas Williker received hundreds of letters in prison. Collected here, these letters offer a unique glimpse into a depraved mind through a human lens, including contributions from family, the bereaved, and self-professed “fans.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Witch of Maracoor
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Headline Publishing Group Over My Dead Body
Book Synopsis''Laugh-out-loud hilarious, moving and life affirming. How can one book be so many things? I couldn''t put this fabulous, first class, five star read down.'' JANICE HALLETT''Thoroughly wicked, compulsively page-turning, and funny as hell.'' S J BENNETTHello? Can you hear me? Probably not. I''m Dr Miriam Price . . . and I''m dead.The local police, who couldn''t investigate their own nostrils, think I drank myself into an early grave. The nerve! I was murdered. I was just too plastered to know whodunnit, that''s all.Unless I prove to my inquest this week that my death was no ''misadventure'', I''m condemned to 50 years in Limbo. I have to find my killer - but I can''t communicate with any living human. Well, there''s one, but she barely qualifies . . . Winnie - my neighbour and nemesis. It seems the dying can interact with the dead, which is helpful news for me, if not stellar for Winnie. Oh well. She''ll live. Maybe.Suspects? How long have you got? My saintly husband, who''d reached his limit? My best friend, who was anything but? My secret lover, or his wife? My disgruntled colleague? The mother who wrongly holds me responsible for her child''s death? Professor Plum? Your guess is as good as mine.So Winnie - slap on your deerstalker and strap on your granny pants. Let''s catch a killer! Assuming we don''t kill each other first . . .''A triumph...there are also moving moments amid the hilarity'' DAILY MIRROR''Splendidly offbeat whodunnit....Evans knows how to make an unlikely plot seem entirely believable'' DAILY EXPRESS''Sometimes a book comes along that reminds you why you fell in love with reading. Imaginative, witty and original...an absolute joy!'' WOMAN & HOME
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Book SynopsisIn the boiling heat of summer, a broken remote control for an air conditioner threatens life as we know it in this reality-bending, time-slipping sequel to The Tatami Galaxy. During a scorching August in Kyoto, our protagonist and his worst friend, Ozu, are locked in a glaring contest in a four-and-a-half-tatami-mat room. Ozu has spilled Coke on the air conditioner’s remote control—the only AC in Shimogamo Yusuisuiso, their famously shabby sweatbox of an apartment building. Vengeful and despairing, our protagonist discusses countermeasures with his secret crush, the reliably blunt Akashi, when Tamura, a strange young man with a bad haircut, appears.Tamura claims to be a time traveler from 25 years in the future, and shows off the time machine he uses to travel. Our protagonist has a brilliant idea: the sweetest revenge would be to go back one day in time and retrieve the functioning remote control. His simple fix is complicated by Ozu and several others who are also eager to take a ride back in time. But in attempting to alter the past, our protagonist foresees the world''s extinction. Even more troublingly, Akashi mentions she’s bringing someone to the upcoming bonfire . . . and it''s not him. Only one thing remains certain: it''s going to be a very long month.Obliteration? Salvation? Coca-Cola? Castella cake? What does the time machine hold for our (not quite) heroes? It all depends on which one gets there first.Translated from the Japanese by Emily Balistrieri
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Image Comics Edenwood Volume 1
Book SynopsisSwords and Sorcery meets horror and sci-fi warfare in this epic tale of human spirit and survival against the greatest odds is not to be missed! Teenager Rion Astor gets lost looking for his girlfriend in a magical land called Edenwood - a multi-dimensional realm where an eons-long war between witches and demons has staged its final battleground. Rion becomes a legendary demon killer and soon finds himself thrust into the role of a hero who will ultimately lead a team of demon killers to save humanity from the demon kings. From New York Times best selling writer and artist, Tony S Daniel, writer of Batman, Detective Comics and Deathstroke. Collects issues #1 - 5
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Instrumentalist
Book SynopsisAn absorbing story of musical rivalry and ambition' SUNDAY TIMES, Best historical fictionEnthralling, passionate, vivid. The Instrumentalist is a marvel' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVEHistorical fiction as it should be written' MAIL ON SUNDAYA captivating narrative as tightly tuned as a thriller'' DAILY TELEGRAPHA compassionate coming-of-age tale Constable understands the power music has to sustain us' OBSERVER_________________________________________Anna Maria may have no name, no fortune, no family. But she has her ambition, and her talent.Her best hope lies in her teacher, Antonio Vivaldi. Soon she is his star pupil.But as Anna Maria's star rises, not everyone is happy. Because Anna Maria's shining light is threatening to eclipse that of her mentorShe will leave her mark, whatever it takes. And her story will be heard.________________________________________
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Little, Brown Book Group The Last Reich
Book SynopsisA heinous, co-ordinated plot to attack a series of prominent synagogues, located across five different continents, is scheduled to take place on Yom Kippur - the Jewish Day of Atonement. For that one day of the year, celebrated prayer houses will be packed to the rafters with Jewish worshippers and the results could prove to be devastating. The mastermind behind the attacks is a direct blood descendant of Adolf Hitler - his grandson, former Republican presidential candidate, John Franklin. Artfully manipulating a number of fanatical, Neo-Nazi para-military groups across the globe, Franklin is looking to fulfil his grandfather''s legacy and land a major blow against Jews located across the world.But in reality, the attacks are nothing more than an ingenious smokescreen for a far more sinister plot, which if successful, could severely unbalance geo-politics in the Middle East, sparking a global war between the Superpowers.Chief Inspector Nicholas Vargas of The Buenos A
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HarperCollins Publishers Murder at Maple Grange
Book Synopsis''Perfect cozy mystery.'' Reader review ?????''An interesting story by an excellent writerI look forward to more.'' Reader review ?????Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the residents of Merrywell. But when a murder investigation unfolds on its grounds, Violet Brewster must dust off her sleuthing skills once again!Violet Brewster has just finished a project at local retirement village Maple Grange, when she learns that one of the residents, Phyllis Gibson, has passed away suddenly.Violet is surprised that Phyllis left her a beautiful jewellery box in her will. When she goes to collect it, Maureen Bond, Phyllis's best friend, tells Violet that Phyllis had become paranoid during her last days, and was convinced that someone was trying to kill her.When Maureen is pushed off her balcony, it becomes clear that something ominous is happening at Maple Grange. Violet is certain that the clues lie within the jewellery box. As the dangerous occurrences continue, can Violet unlock it
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HarperCollins Publishers The Wedding Date Disaster
Book SynopsisGemma thought she had The One until she met her Plus One''This book has possibly one of the very best anticipatory kisses I have ever read!'' ?????Gemma Evans goes from being on the brink of everything she's ever dreamed of, to the brink of a nervous breakdown when she's passed over for a promotion and forced to watch her work nemesis, Ben McDonald, become the new Chief Editor at Peacock Press.To add insult to injury, she's got to attend a family wedding in Italy and her date can't make it. No way is Gemma showing up alone so she asks a friend to help her secure a date'. But Gemma's blind date turns out to be her worst nightmareFind your favourite tropes in The Wedding Date Disaster! Enemies-to-lovers Fake dating Destination romance Workplace Family dramas Self-awarenessThe must-read holiday romance for fans of Book Lovers, The Spanish Love Deception, The Love Hypothesis and hit movie Anyone But YouWhy readers LOVE The Wedding Date Disaster:''An absolute delight from start to finish a must-read for fans of romantic comedies and heartfelt love stories.'' ?????''This book was absolutely adorable on every level While this is my first Kate Mathieson read, this certainly will not be my last.'' ?????''The chemistry between Gemma and Ben is electric from the start, and the fake dating trope is executed to perfection.'' ?????''There's nothing I love more than a fake dating, enemies-to-lovers story, and The Wedding Date Disaster hit every note perfectly.'' ?????''The Spanish Love Deception crossed with The Hating Game. This book had it all.'' ?????''The Wedding Date Disaster is a standout in the romantic comedy genre.'' ?????
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HarperCollins Publishers The Woodsmoke Womens Book of Spells
Book SynopsisFor fans of Practical Magic and The Unmaking of June Farrow There is an old tale that weaves through the mountain town of Woodsmoke.It whispers of a stranger who appears as the snow falls, only to disappear in spring.Leaving behind a broken heartCarrie Morgan expects trouble when she returns to Woodsmoke after ten years.What she does not predict is the beautiful stranger who walks into her life with the first frost and with whom Carrie begins to fall in love.Bound to her family's book of spells and a deep magic that flows from the mountains, Carrie's family warn that her new love is a curse who will disappear when the frost thaws.If Carrie is to embrace the power a Morgan woman carries, she must trade something in return.But is lifting a curse worth any price?READERS LOVE THIS MAGICAL BOOKIt was beautiful, it was evocative, it was fascinating' NetGalley reviewer,?????''This book was so masterfully done'' NetGalley reviewer,?????Spooky and melancholy to start with, and then full of tens
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HarperCollins Publishers The Snow Angel
Book SynopsisDon't miss the new heartwarming festive novel from No.1 Sunday Times best-selling author Dilly Court!As snow falls outside Abbotsford vicarage on Christmas Eve, Rose Northwood finds a child lying destitute in the manger of the town''s nativity display.Reminded of her younger brother, who died at Christmastime, she is determined to nurse the young boy back to health.But the child has lost his memory and can''t recall where he came fromWill Rose discover the boy''s true identity, and reunite him with his lost family this winter?Escape into the world of Dilly Court this winter, with the latest utterly unforgettable fireside read!Readers LOVE Dilly Court!Love the author, loved the book. Family saga at its best' ?????''Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix'' ?????''There were some characters that make an appearance from previous booksanother fabulous read'' ?????Can't put it down!! It's a 5 ?read! Have all her books to dateJust keep em comin'!'A wonderful book by my favourite author Dilly Court, I absolutely adore her style of writing and the rich and warm characters that are interwoven into the story' ?????I''m a huge Dilly Court fan, and I''ve yet to read a book of hers that disappoints' ?????Really enjoyed it and read it right through on this windy and wet Sunday' ?????Heart-warming historical drama, full of ups and downs and full of lively and interesting characters' ?????Another great read from Dilly Court, I was unable to put it down' ?????
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HarperCollins Publishers The Battle Drum
Book SynopsisMurder. Secrets. Sacrifice. Anoor is the first blue-blooded ruler of the Wardens' Empire. When she is accused of a murder she didn't commit, she must solve the mystery to save her reign.Her beloved, Sylah, braves new lands to find a solution for the hurricane that threatens to destroy her home. But should she sacrifice her old life to raise her sword once more?The spy, Hassa, finds herself on a trail of crimes in the city. Her search uncovers the true extent of the empire's atrocities.The three women find their answers but at what cost to their world?BOOK TWO IN THE ENDING FIRE TRILOGYEpic, gripping, and searing' Sue Lynn Tan
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Headline Publishing Group All Rhodes Lead Here
Book SynopsisIf you loved From Lukov with Love - the sensational TikTok hit that is captivating readers all over the world - then you don''t want to miss any of Mariana''s unique romances! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree!''Everything Mariana writes is pure gold, and I credit her for my undying love of some of my favorite tropes: slow-burn, enemies to lovers, and grumpy/sunshine...Mariana is an absolute rockstar and a true gift to romance readers everywhere!'' - Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis''When I need a guaranteed five-star, slow burn romance, I pick up Mariana Zapata every time.'' - #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Tessa Bailey''An absolute binge-compelling, subtle, sweet and unforgettable-Zapata brings the heady, dizzy rush of the slow fall into love to the pages of The Wall of Winnipeg and Me. Winnipeg is so much more than a slow burn, a sports
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Orion Publishing Co Family Business
Book SynopsisJUST ANOTHER DEAD-END JOB. DEATH. IT'S A DIRTY BUSINESS. When Diya Burman's best friend Angie dies, it feels like her own life is falling apart. Wanting a fresh start, she joins Slough & Sons - a family firm that cleans up after the recently deceased. Old love letters. Porcelain dolls. Broken trinkets. Clearing away the remnants of other people's lives, Diya begins to see things. Horrible things. Things that get harder and harder to write off as merely her grieving imagination. All is not as it seems with the Slough family. Why won't they speak about their own recent loss? And who is the strange man that keeps turning up at their jobs? If Diya's not careful, she might just end up getting buried under the family tree. . . People can't look away from Family Business: 'Great horror novel that gets scarier by the page!' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Trade ReviewA very readable, very powerful novel which drew me in and didn't let go until the terrifying end * Damp Pebbles *A triumph, thriving on relatable fears, hyper-realistic dirty homes, and understandable grief. This novel has the momentum of a train with no breaks * The Fantasy Hive *A great Halloween read I found difficult to put down. A realistic setting, with likeable characters and some genuinely icky and creepy moments along the way * SFF World *Family Business is a story about keeping secrets and remembering loved ones, told in a plain, unfussy style whose groundedness makes the book's unfolding sense of dread all the more tangible * Financial Times *I can't put into words just how cleverly written Family Business is. It completely blew me away * FanFiAddict *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Healing Season of Pottery
Book SynopsisA heart warming and irresistible novel about the rejuvenating power of pottery, for fans of Before The Coffee Gets Cold and What You Are Looking For Is In The Library.She rubbed the spoiled clay with her fingertips. Like a wound as it heals, the traces faded, and had soon vanished completely, as if they'd never been there at all.Burnt out by her newswriting job, Jungmin abruptly quits; she's worked tirelessly for years and she needs to make a change.Now, after months of hibernation, it's time to put her life back together. Venturing out into the streets near Seoul, she stumbles upon the Soyo pottery workshop. Drawn in by its light and warmth, and the smell of clay and coffee, Jungmin feels something unfurl within herHere, everyone has a story to share, and as the seasons change, Jungmin returns to herself. Pot by pot, plate by plate, Jungmin discovers that as her hands become busier, her mind becomes calmer, and her heart opens up like never before.From a rising talent, this is an uplifting story of new friends and old practices, of finding community, and of what happens when you finally slow down in this fast-paced world.
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Zaffre The Mirror Man: The most chilling must-read
Book SynopsisIF YOU SEE HIS REFLECTIONIT'S ALREADY TOO LATE . . .Five years ago, Jenny Lind was abducted on her way home from school.Now her lifeless body is found hanging in a playground. But there is no evidence and only one witness - a man who cannot remember what he saw.With Detective Joona Linna and the police scrambling to find a lead, another girl goes missing. And as they close in on the killer, they discover that the Mirror Man's crimes are more shocking than they ever could have imagined . . .From the 17 million copy global bestseller Lars Kepler comes the darkest, most chilling crime thriller of the year - perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo, Ragnar Jonasson, and Alex North's The Whisper Man.Praise for The Mirror Man:'Chilling, nerve-shredding, clever, and impossibly dark' - CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of We Begin at the End'As dark and chilling as a Swedish winter' - GREGG HURWITZ'Picture Hannibal Lecter sitting down to channel Stieg Larsson' - BRAD THOR
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Orion Publishing Co Maiden Mother Crone
Book SynopsisTurn the page, and step into a stunning, evocative world where nature, magic and fate are inextricably linked, and one wrong - or right - step can take you from the modern world into one filled with both danger and wonder.This beautiful volume contains the award-winning novellas A Pocketful of Crows, The Blue Salt Road and Orfeia. Fully illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins, with a brand new introduction by the author and three original short stories, this is a landmark collection which gloriously reimagines traditional British folktales into a timely, relevant and powerful new stories.''Perfect reading for a chilly autumn evening'' thesenovelthoughts''Stunning and original modern fairytales'' calturnerreviews''Thought-provoking and evocative'' Tor.com
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Pan Macmillan Heads You Win
Book SynopsisJeffrey Archer, whose novels and short stories include the Clifton Chronicles, Kane and Abel and Cat O' Nine Tales, is one of the world's favourite storytellers and has topped the bestseller lists around the world in a career spanning four decades. His work has been sold in more than 100 countries and in fifty-one languages. He is the only author ever to have been a number one bestseller in fiction, short stories and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries).Jeffrey is also an art collector and amateur auctioneer, and has raised more than 50m for different charities over the years. A member of the House of Lords for over a quarter of a century, the author is married to Dame Mary Archer, and they have two sons, two granddaughters and three grandsons.Trade ReviewThe master storyteller returns with a nail-biter every bit as good as Kane and Abel – utterly enthralling -- Joanna LumleyA page-turner with a memorable twist that made me shout out loud * Daily Mail *Leave it to Jeffrey Archer to spin a continent-straddling, decade-spanning, fate driven yarn that weaves its way from St Petersburg to London and New York, saving its final twist for the very last page -- The Mail on SundayArcher certainly knows how to spin a yarn. You will tear through his latest book in no time. It is a fabulous read * The Sun *Brilliantly conceived . . . the writing and characterizations are superb . . . A splendid novel, featuring one of Archer's most elegantly told stories -- Booklist starred reviewArcher draws us in with intrigue and great characters * Daily Mirror *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Shadows of London
Book SynopsisOver 1 Million Andrew Taylor Novels Sold!A Times Historical Crime Novel of the yearAn absolute delight in a series that goes from strength to strength' S. G. McLean, prize-winning author of the Seeker series?This is Taylor at his unassailable best' Financial TimesLondon 1671The damage caused by the Great Fire still overshadows the capital.The disfigured body of a man is unearthed in the ruins of the old almshouse, forcing architect Cat Hakesby to stop restoration work. It is clear he has been murdered, and Whitehall secretary James Marwood is ordered to investigate.When the man's identity is revealed, it's clear that there are larger forces at play, and Marwood comes under serious pressure to solve the case. But an old adversary is attempting to stop him.As Cat and Marwood follow the threads of corruption into the heart of government, the king himself is being distracted from affairs of state. A young, impoverished Frenchwoman has caught his eye a quiet affair that will have monumentaTrade Review'Another brilliantly realised historical mystery' A Waterstones Best Books of 2023: Crime and Thriller ‘Andrew Taylor has brought the sights, smells and sounds of the Great Fire and its aftermath brilliantly to life’ Daily Express ‘With a mixture of real and fictional characters, this tale of intrigue and power imbalance is well up to standard in a series that has set a benchmark for historical mystery fiction.’ Guardian ‘With their complex characters, clever plots, political intrigue and vivid depictions of London just after the Great Fire of 1666, Andrew Taylor’s books about troubled civil servant James Marwood and prickly architect Cat Lovett are historical crime fiction at its finest.’ Irish Times’ 25 Great Holiday Books ‘Some of the most enjoyable historical thrillers of recent years have been Andrew Taylor’s novels set in Restoration England … Taylor weaves together all the varying threads of his plot with his customary skill, but fans of the series will be sorry to learn that this is the last hurrah for Cat and Marwood’ Sunday Times ‘Another sophisticated 17th-century mystery abounding in page-turning twists and period detail’ Waterstones ‘Taylor’s storytelling brio is on full display.’ The Sunday Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month ‘Sheer brilliance … Truly, this is breathtaking. The combination of emotional literacy, with beautiful language and an utterly immersive sense of time and place is perfect.’ Manda Scott ‘Andrew Taylor offers us a completely convincing portrait of life in the city and at court in Restoration London … An absolute delight in a series that goes from strength to strength’ S. G. McLean, prize-winning author of the Seeker series ‘This is Taylor at his unassailable best.’ Financial Times
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HarperCollins Publishers The Fall of Númenor
Book SynopsisJ.R.R. Tolkien’s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume.Trade Review‘Physically beautiful and sometimes overwhelming in its power, this book is a grand compendium of all Tolkien said about the period when the foundations of The Lord of the Rings are laid’John Garth, THE GUARDIAN ‘It brings a Biblical grandeur to Tolkien’s fictional history’WINTER IS COMING ‘A trove of source material about one of Middle-earth’s most intriguing and central back stories. The book is beautifully illustrated by Alan Lee and nimbly edited by Brian Sibley’WASHINGTON POST ‘For those wishing to expand their understanding of Middle-earth and the incredible legend crafted by Tolkien, this is an essential piece to complete that puzzle’BOOK REPORTER ‘How, given little over half a century of work, did one man become the creative equivalent of a people?’THE GUARDIAN ‘Demanding to be compared with English mythologies… at times rises to the greatness of true myth’FINANCIAL TIMES ‘A creation of singular beauty… magnificent in its best moments’WASHINGTON POST ‘With this most recent volume, The Fall of Númenor, Sibley has beautifully and brilliantly done for Tolkien’s Second Age what Christopher Tolkien did for the First Age’NATIONAL REVIEW
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HarperCollins Publishers Mrs Sidhus Dead and Scone
Book SynopsisThe debut cosy culinary crime thriller from Suk Pannu, creator of BBC Radio 4's Mrs Sidhu Investigates and writer for Goodness, Gracious, Me and The Kumars at No. 42.Shortlisted for the 2024 McDermid AwardStuffed with warmth and wicked, cross-cultural observations, Dead and Scone is a dollop of cosy crime goodness' Vaseem Khan, author of The Malabar House seriesMrs Sidhu Slough''s answer to Miss Marple is a wonderful creation' S.J. Bennett, author of The Windsor KnotA tale of dark shenanigans in a quintessential English village' J.M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of MurderBake Off meets Face/Off. Devilish fun' Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl seriesThe perfect village. Mrs Sidhu, caterer and amateur sleuth, is delighted when she is offered a position as chef in a quiet corner of Berkshire. It's a far cry from her cramped kitchen, where she was used to making an endless parade of aubergine bhajis!The perfect fete. In no time, Mrs Sidhu starts throwing herself into local events lik
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Academic Studies Press Stone Dreams: A Novel-Requiem
Book SynopsisAmid ethnic violence, political corruption, and petty professional intrigue, an artist tries to live free of lies. Set during the last years of the Soviet Union, Stone Dreams tells the story of Azerbaijani actor Sadai Sadygly, who lands in a Baku hospital while trying to protect an elderly Armenian man from a gang of young Azerbaijanis. Something of a modern-day Don Quixote, Sadai has long battled the hatred and corruption he observes in contemporary Azerbaijani society. Wandering in and out of consciousness, he revisits his hometown, the ancient village of Aylis, where Christian Armenians and Muslim Azeris once lived peacefully together, and dreams of making a pilgrimage of atonement to Armenia. Stone Dreams is a searing, painful meditation on the ability of art and artists—of individual human beings—to make change in the world.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Intern
Book SynopsisThe brand new psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of It's Always The HusbandWe were drawn in from the first page' BellaA young Harvard law student falls under the spell of a charismatic judge in this timely and thrilling novel about class, ambition, family and murder.Madison Rivera lands the internship of a lifetime working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. But Madison has a secret that could destroy her career. Her troubled younger brother Danny has been arrested, and Conroy is the judge on his case.When Danny goes missing after accusing the judge of corruption, Madison's quest for answers brings her deep into the judge's glamorous world. Is Kathryn Conroy a mentor, a victim, or a criminal? Is she trying to help Madison or use her as a pawn? And why is somebody trying to kill her?As the two women circle each other in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, will they save each other, or will betrayal leave one of them dead?Praise for The Intern:Campbell keeps the twists comTrade Review Praise for Michele Campbell: ‘Fans of Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng will love the untangling of these seemingly perfect lives’i News ‘You’ll be desperate to know what went down at the lake’ The Sun ‘Gripping … a genuinely suspenseful thrill ride. It’s a whole lot of fun’Heat ‘A gripping page-tuner…will suit fans of Liane Moriarty’ Hello ‘The narrative powers through to a gripping conclusion’ Press Association ‘Skilful characterisation… shocking final twist’Booklist ‘Readers will… be drawn in to the novel’s intricate exploration of divided loyalties and the brittleness of trust’Publishers Weekly ‘After all the twists and turns, you’ll want to start this book all over again, it’s that good!’Woman’s Weekly ‘A cracking whodunit that will keep you guessing’ Woman’s Own ‘A page-turning whodunnit that will speak to anyone who's ever had a frenemy’Ruth Ware, bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin Ten ‘A gripping, tangled web of a novel—it pulls you in and doesn’t let you go. I loved it!’Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door ‘Skilful and addictive’ B A Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors ‘Utterly compelling… Twisted, shocking and sharply observed’ Samantha King ‘Rides its rising tide of terror to a finale that blanched my knuckles. An exceptionally suspenseful thriller’A J Finn
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Orion Publishing Co A Duet with the Siren Duke
Book SynopsisInspired by The Little Mermaid and the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, this standalone, fantasy romance is perfect for fans of Danielle L. Jensen, Sarah J. Maas, and Laura Thalassa.She sold her soul to a siren and now he''s come to collect.Victoria risks everything to leave a dangerous marriage. But when her escape goes awry, she finds herself caught in the strong embrace of a mysterious siren, forced to choose: temporary salvation or immediate death.And so, a cursed deal is struck.Five years later, Victoria is alive-and the world''s finest ship captain. But her debt to the siren is due. Taken to the magical and deadly Eversea, Victoria discovers she''s the sacrifice upon which all sirens pin their hopes. With this as leverage, she strikes a new bargain: the safety of her family for her life.As the sacrifice for the God of Death, she''s meant to give up everything that draws her to the world of the living. Yet all she can think abo
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Simon & Schuster Ltd BRAT
Book Synopsis‘Full of dark, deadpan humour, Brat is a raucous story of the messy, messed-up business of living, dying and having a family.’ Financial Times ‘A moving coming-of-age family story’ Observer 'Iconic', Radio 1I was in the waiting room. Then I was in the examination room. Gabriel’s skin is falling off. His dad is dead. He owes his editor a novel. His girlfriend won’t answer his calls. Tasked by his horribly well-adjusted brother with clearing out the family home for sale, Gabriel’s sanity quickly begins to unravel. His parents’ old manuscripts appear to change each time he reads them. A bizarre home video hints at long-buried secrets. And there’s a hideous man in the garden. Disquiet
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Holiday Escape
Book SynopsisPRE-ORDER HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, THE BRAND NEW FESTIVE TREAT FROM HEIDI SWAIN, COMING OCTOBER 2024.Her dream holiday is his everyday life. His dream holiday is her normal life. What happens when they collide? Ally and her dad, Geoff, run the family business, a creative retreat, from their home Hollyhock Cottage in picturesque Kittiwake Cove. They give their guests their dream break, but Ally hankers after glamourous city living, fancy restaurants and art galleries. Ally’s survival strategy is to escape out of season, take a break abroad and pretend to be the person she always imagined she would be. She meets Logan while she’s away and he turns out to be exactly the kind of distraction she’s looking for. With her spirits restored, Ally returns home, picks up the reins again and sets her sights on another successful season, but when Logan unexpectedly arrives on the scene, she soon realises
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Orion Publishing Co The Forever War
Book SynopsisOne of the very best must-read SF novels of all time.Trade Review'Military science fiction comes in many flavours, and Joe Haldeman's is every bit as satisfying as Heinlein's.' * SciFiNow *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Highland Girls at War
Book SynopsisCan the Highland girls prove everyone wrong? Don't miss this poignant and heartwarming WW2 novel for fans of Rosie Clarke, Dilly Court and Rosie Archer, from the author of A Wartime Secret.Scotland, 1942.The Lumberjills, the newest recruits in the Women's Timber Corps, arrive in the Scottish Highlands to a hostile reception from doubtful locals. The young women are determined to prove them wrong and serve their country but they're also all looking for something moreLady Persephone signed up to show everyone she's more than just a pretty face but it'll take more than some charm and her noble credentials to win handsome Sergeant Fraser over.Tall, strong Grace has led a lonely life working on a croft, with just her mother for company. All she wants is to find her place in the world even if that's a thousand miles from home.And Irene misses her husband terribly, so until he returns home from the frontline, she's distracting herself with war work. But one distraction too far leads to devTrade Review‘A lively, entertaining romance’ The Herald
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HarperCollins Publishers The Change
Book SynopsisThis was one of those books that just keeps giving I cannot explain how much I loved this book It's a thriller, it's about friendships, it's about finding your path, it's a murder mystery, it's just brilliant' Reader review, ?????STUNNING! Feminist writing at its absolute best. 10 stars' Reader review, ?????* * *Nessa: The SeekerJo: The ProtectorHarriett: The PunisherWith newfound powers the time has come to take matters into their own handsWidowed Nessa lives alone in her house near the ocean. In the quiet hours, she hears voices belonging to the dead who will only speak to her.On the cusp of fifty Harriett's marriage and career imploded, but her life is far from over in fact, she's undergone a stunning metamorphosis.Jo spent years at war with her body. The rage that arrived with menopause felt like the last straw until she discovers she's able to channel it.Guided by voices only Nessa can hear, the trio discover the abandoned body of a teenage girl. The police have written off the victim. But the women have not. Their own investigations lead to more bodies, and a world of wealth where the rules don't apply and the realisation that laws are designed to protect villains, not the vulnerable.Now three women will avenge the innocent and punish the guilty. IT'S TIME.* * *Praise for Kirsten Miller A perfect contradiction, existing in the shades of grey that real life is so often painted in A story that's as furious as it is tender' Emily Henry A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it with all my broken heart. Read it. You'll love it' Marian KeyesA proper smash-the-patriarchy read with tension and a compelling plot to boot Loved it' Harriet TyceA propulsive plot and characters that roar off the page, this is a novel that's unafraid to take on societal misogyny while being satirical and even funny at the same time' GuardianAn addictive, fast-paced crime novel like nothing you've ever read before' Red magazineTrade Review Praise for THE CHANGE ‘A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it with all my broken heart. Read it. You’ll love it’ Marian Keyes ‘I loved this wild mystery about a group of midlife women who have just about had enough. I couldn't put it down’ Erin Kelly ‘The Change is a proper smash-the-patriarchy read with tension and a compelling plot to boot. It gave me the same energy as Lessons in Chemistry, and I take my hat off to Harriett The Punisher and will be taking some life lessons from her. Loved it’ Harriet Tyce ‘Part crime thriller, part extended howl of pure rage, The Change takes a scalpel to the cancer of misogyny that infects every cell of western culture, with biting wit and a burning, righteous anger that never lets up. Powerful and original’ Tammy Cohen ‘A brilliant book. Thrilling, fast paced and original. I couldn’t stop reading’ Sarah Morgan ‘How brilliant to read about strong, fabulous women – this is a great book. The Change will inspire women to feel empowered at a time when they feel their strength is waning – could be a life-changer! Fresh and fabulous, teeming with amazing characters, unputdownable – stays with you long after the last page is turned’ Milly Johnson ‘With a propulsive plot and characters that roar off the page, this is a novel that’s unafraid to take on societal misogyny while being satirical and even funny at the same time’ Guardian ‘[A] bewitching and satisfying mystery and thriller . . . A compelling read’ The Independent ‘I loved this book, in particular its three powerful independent no-nonsense female protagonists . . . A feminist thriller for our times’ Nina Pottell, Prima ‘A revenge fantasy and feminist fist-pump – and a balm for trying times’ Grazia ‘An addictive, fast-paced crime novel like nothing you’ve ever read before’ Red magazine
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HarperCollins Publishers The House in the Olive Grove
Book SynopsisA glorious story that celebrates the power of love' Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANII adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect' Bestselling author LIZ FENWICKWill one week in Greece change their lives for ever?Chef Maria is running a successful cookery school in her home village of Petalidi, Greece but she is also running from the secrets of her past.Food journalist Kayla thought this was going to be just another work trip. But right before she leaves for Greece, she discovers that her whole life is built on a lie.Jewellery-maker Alessandra has always lived according to her own rules despite what it has cost her to do so. But she has just had some devastating news.As these three very different women come together at the house in the olive grove, unlikely friendships blossom and a season of self-discovery begins. Will the sumptuous flavours, sapphire waters and golden sands of Greece give each of them the answers they so desTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE ‘Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels. The House in the Olive Grove is a glorious story that celebrates the power of love’ – Adriana Trigiani ‘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect’ – Liz Fenwick ‘A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?’ – Nadia Marks ‘Exploring the power of friendship and love through delicious writing and Greek food, The House in the Olive Grove is evocative, compelling and moving. A glorious story.’ – Kate Frost ‘An enchanting treat of a book. Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell’s exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes. Five honey-smothered stars from me.’ – Jennie Keer ‘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight.’ – Tessa Harris ‘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes and the tantalising flavours from chef Maria’s kitchen will make your mouth water!’ – My Weekly ‘A gorgeous read and a real nod to the friendships women can form.’ – Best PRAISE FOR ONE LAST LETTER FROM GREECE: ‘A compelling and tender story, beautifully told by an exciting new voice’ – Santa Montefiore ‘Emma Cowell tells an emotional, gripping tale about family secrets, love and loss’ – Adriana Trigiani ‘Emma’s written a beauty’ – Peter Andre ‘An emotional rollercoaster. I fell in love with Theo and with Methoni which sounds so beautiful. Such an emotive tale of love and loss’ – Rosanna Ley
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HarperCollins Publishers Magpie The Sunday Times bestselling psychological
Book Synopsis''Completely, terrifyingly BRILLIANT'Marian Keyes, author ofGrown UpsI didn't want it to end'Lisa Taddeo, author ofThree Women andAnimalMagnificent: I read it in one sitting'Kate Mosse, author of TheCity of TearsWhen Marisa meets Jake, everything falls into place. But then their new lodger Kate arrives.Something isn't right about her. It's the way she looks at Jake, keeps her toothbrush right next to theirs and constantly asks questions about the baby they are trying for. Or maybe it's all in Marisa's head. That's what Jake thinks. And she trusts him, doesn't she?But Marisa knows something is wrong, and she is determined to find out why, even if it costs her everything.''A very elegant, tense, literary thriller''Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a ScandalUtterly engrossing, a thick sense of dread unfurling from every page'Refinery29I literally couldn't put this down'Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie LangtonA compelling, twisting read'Matt Haig, author of The MidnightTrade Review'I raced through Magpie. A very elegant, tense, literary thriller full of misdirection, unreliable witnesses, motherhood, madness, rage, and the most heart-breaking account of infertility I've read'SARAH VAUGHAN, AUTHOR OF ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL ‘A dark, sleek, ever-tightening spiral …Completely, terrifyingly BRILLIANT’MARIAN KEYES, AUTHOR OF GROWN UPS ‘Elizabeth Day has written that rare book I always go hunting for, something that will keep me breathless with suspense but also buoyant with good energy. It is both sinister and comforting, outrageous but grounded, with a head-spinning plot twist…Magpie is a book that needed to exist in the world. It is the book that was missing’ LISA TADDEO, AUTHOR OF THREE WOMEN AND ANIMAL ‘Magpie is a clever, suspenseful read with a brilliant central pivot and a keen eye for relationships, including the toxic ones. A compelling, twisting read’MATT HAIG, author of The Midnight Library and The Comfort Book ‘Superbly taut and well-written, noirish with a big and beating heart’JESSIE BURTON, AUTHOR OF THE MINIATURIST AND THE CONFESSION ‘An absorbing exploration of infertility and mental illness combined with the pace and plot of a heart-racing thriller … I literally couldn’t put this down. Sublime’SARA COLLINS, AUTHOR OF THE CONFESSIONS OF FRANNIE LANGTON ‘The most mind-blowing book of the year’JOANNA CANNON, AUTHOR OF THE TROUBLE WITH GOATS AND SHEEP AND THREE THINGS ABOUT ELSIE ‘Magpie is tightly plotted, crackling with an uneasy tension, and has an ingenious twist you won’t see coming. Stylish, sinister, and clever, this is a sublime thriller’LOUISE O’NEILL, AUTHOR OF AFTER THE SILENCE ‘Magnificent. Clever, beautifully-crafted, gripping, warm: I read it in one sitting’KATE MOSSE, AUTHOR OF THE CITY OF TEARS
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Little, Brown & Company I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became
Book SynopsisYuuya Tenjou successfully repelled the attack by Yuti, a girl who transformed into a devil. With her defeat, the tragic truth behind her anger and dark emotions was revealed. Moved by her plight, Yuuya takes mercy on her...and now they''re living together?! He thinks he might be able to help Yuti by using his own body to seal the demonic power that has taken root inside of her. Will the unrivaled young man from another world transform into an unrivaled, sinister devil?!
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Idol: The must read, addictive and compulsive
Book Synopsis'Totally addictive' JUNO DAWSON'Completely riveting' FABULOUS'Glamorous, surprising' MARIAN KEYES'Utterly gripping. Unsettling' LUCY FOLEY'An absolute page turner' CECILIA AHERN******Samantha Miller is everything her fans want to be. Her three million followers hang on her every word - she's an oracle, telling them how to be their best, true selves.To promote her new number-one bestseller, she's written an essay about her sexual awakening as a teenager with her best friend, Lisa. She's never told a soul, now she's telling the world.But Lisa's memory of that night is far darker.It's Sam's word against Lisa's - so whose 'truth' is really a lie?******'Darkly delicious' ELIZABETH DAY'Compulsive, brilliant' ABIGAIL DEAN'Utterly compelling' HOLLY BOURNE'Clever and beautifully crafted' OBSERVERTrade ReviewAn absolute page turner; addictive and refreshingly twisted. * Cecelia Ahern *By turns utterly gripping and unsettling, this gorgeously written novel is a fascinating look at the ills of influencer culture. A book for our times. * Lucy Foley *IDOL is darkly delicious and asks important questions of fame, influence, self-help and what it really means when we click "follow". Louise O'Neill is one of those rare authors whose writing grips you from the first page, but who also makes you think. I will read anything she writes. * Elizabeth Day *Louise O'Neill steps into areas that lesser writers are daunted by. She is a pioneer. * Marian Keyes *O'Neill continues to push at the murk around contemporary taboos, shining a compassionate and compelling light on what drives our appearance-obsessed society, marking us all as complicit. IDOL is a gripping, shocking read I could not put down. * Kiran Millwood Hargrave *
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Pan Macmillan Dance Move
Book Synopsis'One of the greats' - Lucy Caldwell, author of Intimacies'Comic brilliance' - Sinéad Gleeson, author of Constellations'Ingenious' - The Irish Times'Daring, funny, heartbreaking' - ObserverFollowing the prize-winning Sweet Home, Wendy Erskine's Belfast is once again illuminated. Meet Drew Lord Haig, called on to sing an obscure hit from his youth at a paramilitary event. Meet Max as he recalls an eventful journey to a Christian film festival. And Mrs Dallesandro who dreams of being a teenager again as she sits in a tanning salon on her wedding anniversary. In these stories, Erskine's characters' wishes and hopes often fall short of their grasp. Brilliantly drawn, Dance Move is about the hugeness of life as seen through glimpses of the everyday.'A masterpiece' - David Keenan, author of Monument Maker'Wendy Erskine's debut, Sweet Home, was pitch perfect . . . Dance Move is equally brilliant' - The Daily Mail'Erskine's stories open slight, but they contain more than it seems possible for short stories to contain' - Keith Ridgway, author of Hawthorn & Child'She isn’t just one of the leading writers of short fiction at work today but one of the leading writers, period.' - Matt Rowland Hill, author of Original SinsAs Read on BBC Radio 4Shortlisted for the Edge Hill PrizeShortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards Short Story of the YearThe Irish Times Books of the Year 2022Trade ReviewComic brilliance -- Sinéad Gleeson * Guardian *Erskine is less interested in dispensing wisdom than in evoking the ambient pathos of ordinary lives. The understated yet distinctive sensibility first showcased in her 2018 debut collection, Sweet Home, is well honed in this impressive follow-up. * FT *Wendy Erskine has the rarest and most precious of a fiction writer’s gifts: the ability to unveil all the passion, pathos, comedy and beauty just beneath the surface of the most seemingly ordinary lives. She isn’t just one of the leading writers of short fiction at work today but one of the leading writers, period. -- Matt Rowland Hill, author of Original SinsWendy Erskine is the greatest short story writer of her generation. Dance Move is a masterpiece. -- David KeenanNo one writes the bare-knuckle crossroads of sex and class like Wendy Erskine! -- Joanna WalshThe stories are never sentimental, nor do they strain credulity. What grounds them is Erskine’s distinctive style: she is a great noticer, with an eye for microscopic detail, and pays close attention to the syntax and cadences of ordinary conversation. . . She is also extremely funny. * Spectator *A spectacular feat in the short story form . . . Erskine’s Dance Move has such a beautiful deftness of touch that in writing the intricacies and intimacies between people in their most vulnerable moments, there is a tenderness felt by the reader which surpasses words.' * Caught By The River *The people that inhabit Wendy Erskine’s stories are not merely ‘characters’, but instead are living, breathing entities whose lives, you feel, continue beyond the page. Few writers achieve this depth of human understanding so succinctly, and to read Dance Move is to step into their shadowed worlds. It also cements her status as simply one of the very best short story writers around. -- Benjamin MyersDance Move is a triumph, each story so perfectly formed, each character vividly set and startling. I could not put this book down and loved every page. Wendy Erskine is a profound and ingenious story teller, a magnificent writer of the highest calibre. -- Salena GoddenErskine's stories open slight, but they contain more than it seems possible for short stories to contain. Their warmth and depth - even in their depictions of lives that are cold, or shallow, or hopelessly adrift - is testament not only to Erskine's unparalleled skill as a writer of short stories, but also to her humanity. Her characters are astonishingly alive. They rise off the pages of Dance Move and they lodge in the heart, and stay there. -- Keith RidgwayThere are few short story writers I look forward to reading as much as Wendy Erskine. Humane, funny, surprising, profound; in Dance Move she does it all. -- Chris PowerDaring, funny, heartbreaking . . . not to be missed * Observer *So funny and so moving. Erskine's writing is like gentle razor blades, carving blissfully through to the real. -- Ruby CowlingDance Move is the most consummate book of short stories I know. -- Tom Conaghan * Irish Times *No one is writing better stories than Wendy Erskine. -- John MitchinsonI wondered if Dance Move . . . could possibly surpass Erskine’s debut Sweet Home. It does. -- Matt Rowland Hill, author of Original Sins: A MemoirWendy Erskine is like Vermeer, I think. In the same way that supposedly ordinary people and places are illuminated by Vermeer in a way that is technically flawless, but also imbued with something extra that can’t be extracted from the whole. I do think it is genius really, in the both of them. -- Ben Pester, author of Am I In The Right Place?Wendy Erskine’s debut, Sweet Home, was pitch perfect . . . Dance Move is equally brilliant; set in Belfast and brimful of well drawn, compelling characters, these spare, spacious stories pack an emotional punch * Daily Mail *Erskine’s pitch is close to perfect, and as a chronicler of the human condition, she has the most penetrating gaze. * iNews *If there’s a sharper, brighter, truer, funnier, more compelling, more intensely and rewardingly attentive storyteller around I’d like to know who. -- David HaydenExhilarating . . . a vivacious sweep of characters . . . the turn of events ingenious . . . * Irish Times *A remarkable revelation of the everyday extraordinary. Erskine has shown us how the banal can also be epic in its compassion and understated raw beauty. This is a book that carries with it a quiet joy, a reminder of the intensity of life, even at its most quotidian. * Totally Dublin *Superb * Hot Press *Storytelling that is both compelling and original . . . Dance Move is the work of a writer of immense skill * Sunday Independent *A propulsive and unmissable collection of tales full of piercing details and observations. * nb. Magazine *
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HarperCollins Publishers All for You
Book SynopsisA galloping pulse-pounder' HeatYou'll be left open-mouthed by the turn of events' Woman's WeeklyA compelling page-turner' BellaMEET THE WALSH FAMILYLucy: Loving mother. Devoted wife. And falling to pieces.Aidan: Dedicated father. Faithful husband. And in too deep.Connor: Hardworking son. Loyal friend. But can never tell the truth.Everyone in this family is hiding something, but one secret will turn out to be the deadliest of all . . .Can this family ever recover when the truth finally comes out?Readers are GRIPPED by All For YouThis book keeps you on your toes! It is an excellent psychological thriller, with the tension building up throughout . . . A well-deserved 5 stars from me' NetGalley reviewer,?????Compelling and chilling. Louise is at the top of her game when it comes to writing a unputdownable psychological thriller' NetGalley reviewer,?????Louise Jensen has done it again . . . The writing had the sheer talent of wanting me keep reading one more chapter deep into the night' NetTrade Review Praise for All For You ‘A galloping pulse-pounder’ Heat ‘[A] gripping thriller . . . with perfectly observed emotions and red herrings that will boggle the mind’ Woman & Home ‘A full-blown, brilliantly plotted and written novel, with a clarity and originality that is wonderfully unique’ On magazine ‘A compelling page-turner’ Bella ‘You’ll be left open-mouthed by the turn of events’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A masterful slow-burner of a psychological thriller’ Choice ‘Emotionally gripping story’ Woman Praise for Louise Jensen: ‘A clever, addictive thriller about family, loss and lies. Packed full of secrets and twists, it will keep you guessing until the final page’ Alice Feeney, bestselling author of Sometimes I Lie ‘A very good study of vulnerability, and how our best intentions can often lead us astray’ Guardian ‘With great skill, Jensen slowly unveils the well-hidden aspects of all three characters and propels the book to a moving and convincing conclusion’ Daily Mail ‘A fast paced, suspenseful thriller with unforeseen clever twists and turns to keep the reader captivated until the very last page’ Candis ‘Twisting, turning, breathless ride to the end’ Woman & Home ‘Twisted and suspenseful, each layer of deception is peeled back for maximum dramatic impact’ Woman’s Weekly ‘This gripping psychological thriller slowly lures you in, then keeps you guessing about who’s good – and who really isn’t – all the way to the end’ Heat ‘Enchanted by danger’ Woman
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HarperCollins Publishers The List The instant Sunday Times bestselling
Book SynopsisThe instant Top 5 Sunday Times bestseller''The Book Of The Summer' VOGUE''A page-turning read about the dark side of social media''STYLISTTopical, heartfelt, provocative' BERNARDINE EVARISTOImpossible to put down' PAULA HAWKINSA page-turner that you can't second guess' THE TIMESFans of Yellowface will love The List' RED MAGAZINEONLINE RUMOURS. REAL LIFE TROUBLE.Ola Olajide, a high-profile journalist at Womxxxn magazine, is marrying the love of her life in one month''s time. She and her fiancé Michael seem to have it all.That is, until one morning when they both wake up to the same message:Oh my god, have you seen The List?'It began as a list of anonymous allegations about abusive men. Now it''s been published online. Ola made her name breaking exactly this type of story. But today, Michael''s name is on there.Will the truth behind The List change everything for both of them?An Evening Standard and The Times book of the year.*SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES*Explosive Every book club shoulTrade Review‘A page-turning read about the dark side of social media’ Stylist ‘A total page-turner on the underbelly of life online’ BBC Woman’s Hour ‘One of the hottest books of the year… Topical and vital’ Marie Claire ‘The Book Of The Summer… Sure to inspire frenzied debate’ Vogue 'Blistering… a love story for our times’ Harper's Bazaar ‘Impossible to put down. The hype is real’ Independent ‘Fun and thought-provoking… A book that's just right for our times’ Harpers Bazaar ‘Punchy, topical and hugely thought-provoking’ Glamour ‘The hottest book of the summer… an incredible commentary on the internet’ BBC Radio London ‘A gripping social nightmare’ Observer ‘One of the most anticipated books of the summer’ Guardian ‘A compulsive read’ Heat Magazine ‘Topical, heartfelt, provocative’ Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, Other ‘The perfect summer read’ Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train ‘An enthralling, razor-sharp, witty page-turner’ Bolu Babalola, author of Honey & Spice ‘Phenomenal’ Abi Daré, author of The Girl with the Louding Voice ‘Utterly compelling, immersive and addictive’ Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton 'Full of sharp wit and exacting observation’ Diana Evans, author of Ordinary People ‘A biting, chilling, prescient page-turner’ Deborah Frances-White, author of The Guilty Feminist ‘Whip-smart and thought-provoking’ Ruth Ware, author of The It Girl ‘Addictive… will set off a million debates’ Annie Lord, author of Notes on Heartbreak ‘Unputdownable’ Nels Abbey, author of Think Like a White Man ‘Explosive … Every book club should read this’ Symeon Brown
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HarperCollins Publishers Her Majestys Royal Coven The magical SUNDAY TIMES
Book SynopsisTHE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Juno Dawson is at the top of her game in this vibrant and meticulous take on witchcraft. Her characteristic wit and grit shine through''Samantha ShannonHidden among us is a secret government department of witches known as Her Majesty's Royal Coven.They protect crown and country from magical forces and otherworldly evil, but their greatest enemy will come from withinThere are whisperings of a prophecy that will bring the coven to its knees, and four best friends are about to be caught at the centre.Life as a modern witch was never simple but now it's about to get apocalyptic.Prepare to be bewitched by Juno Dawson's first adult series. A story of ancient prophecies and modern dating, of sacred sisterhood and demonic frenemies.Trade Review‘Dawson has created your new obsession. HMRC is full of her trademark heart and humour, with a delicious slick of darkness. I fell in love with her coven – and I need the next instalment now!’Kiran Millwood Hargrave ‘HMRC is such a joy to read – the world building is incredible, the writing sophisticated, and the exploration of gender and identity is done with nuance and care. Utterly compelling’Louise O’Neill ‘I absolutely DEVOURED this and adored every word. It’s a game changer. Trust me when I tell you, there will not be a better read all year’ Lindsey Kelk ‘It's genuinely thrilling and hair-raising. Juno is a magician’ Russell T Davies PRAISE FOR JUNO DAWSON: ‘Beautiful, moving and witty’Cecelia Ahern ‘Compulsively readable and touching – I loved it’Marian Keyes
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Expectation: The most razor-sharp and
Book SynopsisTHE MUST-READ SUMMER 2020 RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK'If you wished Normal People had tackled female friendship, try Expectation' GRAZIA'Profoundly intelligent and humane. Deserves to feature on many a prize shortlist' GUARDIAN'A brilliant exploration of friendship, feminism and thwarted ambition' PANDORA SYKES______________________What happened to the women we were supposed to become?Hannah, Cate and Lissa are young, vibrant and inseparable. Living on the edge of a common in East London, their shared world is ablaze with art and activism, romance and revelry - and the promise of everything to come. They are electric. They are the best of friends.Ten years on, they are not where they hoped to be. Amidst flailing careers and faltering marriages, each hungers for what the others have. And each wrestles with the same question: what does it take to lead a meaningful life? The most razor-sharp and heartbreaking novel of the year, EXPECTATION is a novel about finding your way: as a mother, a daughter, a wife, a rebel. ___________________'Thoughtful, beautifully written, honest. A sensual book. I URGE YOU TO READ IT' MARIAN KEYES'Beautiful, sharp, moving. I urge you to read it'' ELIZABETH DAY'A brilliant exploration of friendship, feminism and thwarted ambition' PANDORA SYKES'I loved it ... 10 out of 10' BRYONY GORDON'Will resonate with approximately 99% of women' RED MAGAZINE summer pick'One of the most intensely readable novels this year' METRO'One of our most gifted contemporary writers' WATERSTONES'SO GOOD. A 'What they did next' story of characters from a Sally Rooney novel' SARAH FRANKLIN'The story of 3 college friends, if you're a fan of Sally Rooney, you'll love EXPECTATION' IRISH EXAMINER'A must-read' FABULOUS MAGAZINE'A generation-defining book on motherhood, ambition and sex. Like NORMAL PEOPLE with female friendship under the microscope.' ERIN KELLY'Few novels leave me so genuinely breathless with their brilliance' HANNAH BECKERMAN'Sublime' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, Book of the Year'A marvellously tangy London novel' DAILY MAIL'A grown-up, honest take on female camaraderie. Packed with talking points' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Hugely absorbing, massively enjoyable' LISSA EVANS'Totally unputdownable, immersive, sharp, FAB' HARRIET EVANS'Beautifully observed study of female friendship and a moving account of the collision between aspiration and reality' DAILY MAIL MUST-READ'Fantastically well-realised portrait of female friendship's joys and pains from an exciting new voice in British fiction' DAILY TELEGRAPHTrade ReviewProfoundly intelligent and humane. Deserves to feature on many a prize shortlist * Guardian *A brilliant exploration of friendship, feminism and thwarted ambition * Pandora Sykes *One of the most intensely readable novels I've encountered this year * METRO *I loved it . . . 10 out of 10! * BRYONY GORDON *Will resonate with approximately 99 % of all women * RED magazine summer pick *Thoughtful, beautifully written, honest. A sensual book. I URGE YOU TO READ IT * MARIAN KEYES *Brilliant portrayal of long-term female friendships . . . I was gripped. * Prima *A Sally Rooney-esque evocative examination of female friendship * BEST SUMMER READS, i-newspaper *The real joy of this novel – while exploring just what second wave feminism has done for this generation of women (“you’ve had everything… we changed the world for you. For our daughters. And what have you done with it?”) – is in it’s writing; the dialogue and the honesty behind these characters who are doing their best, who are trying to live up to the fictional counterparts that they themselves have created… It’s the perfect summer reading * STYLIST MAGAZINE *Absolutely encapsulates what it means to be a young woman today, and beyond * Grazia Magazine *Hope’s writing is sublime and her characters so well fleshed out they will feel like friends at the end * Good Housekeeping Book of the Year *BEST BOOKS FOR JULY: Expectation has defied all my expectations and completely redefined the friendship novel. Each of the characters resonated with me and I’m in awe of the way Anna Hope captures what it means to be a woman, right here, right now, with all the precision of a surgeon’s knife. * Red Magazine Book of the Year *EDITOR'S CHOICE: I enjoyed this contemporary novel about the gulf between the expectation of how life will turn out and the reality... [it] taps into the current conversation about finding fulfilment and living a meaningful life. -- Alice O'Keeffe * The Bookseller *Jaw-droppingly good * SARRA MANNING *Anna Hope has a way of getting inside difficult and painful moments, turning them inside out. I felt I knew these women as my own friends. Taut, electric, complex, funny. * RACHEL JOYCE bestselling author of THE UNEXPECTED PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY *Few novels leave me genuinely breathless with their brilliance. EXPECTATION is one of them. This book is beautiful. I am in AWE * HANNAH BECKERMAN *Succulent, tender and honest, EXPECTATION is about the relationships between women: love, loss, triumph and betrayal. It was one of those books that knowingly flirted, then seduced me and then utterly ravished me * TOR UDALL *A generation-defining book, honest and relatable on motherhood, ambition and sex. Like NORMAL PEOPLE with female friendship under the microscope * ERIN KELLY, bestselling author of HE SAID/SHE SAID *I loved it. Raw, honest, unputdownable. * TAMMY COHEN *I tore through EXPECTATION at the weekend. Exceptional gorgeously written and reads like a love letter to London. I highly recommend it * STACEY HALLS, bestselling author of THE FAMILIARS *I absolutely loved this. What really appealed to me was the depiction of the parents, about legacy and about what the mother's generation leaves for the one that comes after * ANNE YOUNGSON *An intimate and touching portrayal of female friendship that shows it's okay to just be * NINA POTTELL *So fresh, human, kind and relatable * JENNY COLGAN *Such a dark, relatable, elegant take on how time alters female friendships: how we become THESE people and our friends become THOSE people. Anyway, I loved it. You probably will, too * LIZA KLAUSSMANN, author of Tigers in Red Weather *A must-read. Will make you want to hug the women in you life * FABULOUS MAGAZINE Book of the Year *A deftly crafted hymn to the comfort and frustration of female friendship from one of our most gifted contemporary writers * WATERSTONES *Sensual and evocative, deeply attuned to both the inner lives of the protagonists * CULTUREFLY *The prose is beautiful, the characters achingly real, their flawed decisions enraging and yet somehow still relatable. This wonderful book will resonate with every woman who reads it * LOUISE O'NEILL *A quietly political story that suggests historic battles have left women with new impossible burdens of expectation. A marvellously tangy London novel * DAILY MAIL *Hope beautifully examines how female friendship, its issues entirely relatable, ebbs and flows over time in this wise and engaging read * SUNDAY EXPRESS *
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Milkweed Editions The Seed Keeper: A Novel
Book SynopsisA haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakhóta family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most.Rosalie Iron Wing has grown up in the woods with her father, Ray, a former science teacher who tells her stories of plants, of the stars, of the origins of the Dakhóta people. Until, one morning, Ray doesn’t return from checking his traps. Told she has no family, Rosalie is sent to live with a foster family in nearby Mankato—where the reserved, bookish teenager meets rebellious Gaby Makespeace, in a friendship that transcends the damaged legacies they’ve inherited.On a winter’s day many years later, Rosalie returns to her childhood home. A widow and mother, she has spent the previous two decades on her white husband’s farm, finding solace in her garden even as the farm is threatened first by drought and then by a predatory chemical company. Now, grieving, Rosalie begins to confront the past, on a search for family, identity, and a community where she can finally belong. In the process, she learns what it means to be descended from women with souls of iron—women who have protected their families, their traditions, and a precious cache of seeds through generations of hardship and loss, through war and the insidious trauma of boarding schools.Weaving together the voices of four indelible women, The Seed Keeper is a beautifully told story of reawakening, of remembering our original relationship to the seeds and, through them, to our ancestors.Honors for The Seed Keeper: Winner of the 2022 Minnesota Book Award in Fiction A BuzzFeed "Best Book of Spring 2021" A Literary Hub “Most Anticipated Book of 2021” A Bustle “Most Anticipated Debut Novel of 2021” A Book Riot “Best Book of 2021” A Bon Appetit “Best Summer 2021 Read” A Thrillist “Best New Book of 2021” A Ms. Magazine “Best Book of 2021” A Books Are Magic “Most Anticipated Book of 2021” Named a “Most Anticipated Book of 2021” by The Millions A Minneapolis Star Tribune “Book to Look Forward to in 2021” A Daily Beast “Best Summer 2021 Read” Trade ReviewPraise for The Seed Keeper “With compelling characters and images that linger long after the final page is turned, The Seed Keeper invokes the strength that women, land, and plants have shared with one another through the generations.”—Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants "In chapters that shift among the perspectives of four Dakhóta women—including Rosalie's great-aunt, who grew plants because the seeds in her pocket were 'all that's left of my family'—Wilson tracks Rosalie's attempts to understand her family and her roots, and considers how memory cultivates a sense of connection to the land." —New Yorker "[A] moving and monumental debut novel . . . Wilson opens her book with the poem, 'The Seeds Speak,' in which the seeds declare, 'We hold time in this space, we hold a thread to / infinity that reaches to the stars.' This novel illuminates that expansiveness with elegance and gravity." —Minneapolis Star Tribune"[Wilson's] writing is almost like a lullaby, guiding you gently across the tale. There is poetry in the words, a love for nature you can feel seeping through each page." —Book Riot, "Best Books of 2021" "[The Seed Keeper] is a gorgeous and moving work of fiction with memorable characters that will stay in your heart and body for a long time." —BuzzFeed, "Brilliant Books That Explore Our Relationship with Nature" "Spend a long afternoon with this beautiful, immersive novel. It traces Rosalie Iron Wing's family history through four generations of women who have loved, lost, and fought to retain their Dakota culture and the seeds that sustain them." —Bon Appetit Magazine, "Best Summer 2021 Reads" "Like watching a garden grow from seed to harvest, this novel quietly unfolds to tell the story of several generations of Dakhóta women and the land that connects them." —The Daily Beast, "Best Summer Reads of 2021" "[The Seed Keeper] tells the story of Rosalie Iron Wing, a Dakota woman who, after surviving the foster care system to make a life of her own in the world, must confront the harsh realities—climate change, capitalism—of contemporary farming life. In looking to her past for answers Rosalie finds unexpected communion with her ancestors, the women—strong, resilient, proud—who made her who she is." —Literary Hub, "Most Anticipated Books of 2021" "Told through the voices of four remarkable women, this is a book about preservation . . . This beautiful generational saga challenges conventional American history, asking us to reckon with the traumas brought upon Native Americans." —Observer, "Can't-Miss Books of Spring 2021" "A powerful story recounting the attempted genocide of Indigenous people in America—and how they continue to survive." —Alma, "Best New Books of Spring 2021"“It’s a moving multi-generational story about the destruction of Native American families, communities and lands—but also about reconnection, hope and the natural world . . . Wilson offers a different kind of idealism: one where community, family and the seeds can create the future we're seeking.”—TODAY Show Online "The Seed Keeper is a deeply empathetic portrayal of a character grappling with a vibrant heritage complicated by pain, loss, and dysfunction. Ultimately, Rosalie comes to terms with who she is, understanding that for her, survival itself is a remarkable feat." —Sierra Magazine "[Wilson] expertly weaves history and fiction to show how colonialism has long been a driver of environmental destruction. But the novel is also celebratory, a powerful and compelling ode to the resilience and wisdom of Indigenous cultures." —Literary Hub, "Recommended Climate Readings for March 2021" "A stunning, lyrical story . . . And though this book pulls no punches in its condemnation of white settlers and colonizers and their continued abuse of the land, it is also heartfelt and hopeful, carrying a steadfast belief in the strength of family, will, and growth." —BuzzFeed, "Best Books of Spring 2021" "Through its examination of the protagonist's life in the foster care system, The Seed Keeper confronts the legacy of American Indian genocide and sets Diane Wilson apart as a rising star." —Bustle, "Most Anticipated Books of 2021" "In elegant prose, Wilson tells a story of one woman's reflections on her life, loss, family, and the seeds she knows are her ancestors and an imperative legacy she must protect at all costs." —Ms. Magazine, "Most Anticipated Reads of 2021" "Wilson offers finely wrought descriptions of the natural world, as the voice of the seeds provides connective threads to the stories of her people. This powerful work achieves a deep resonance often lacking from activist novels, and makes a powerful statement along the way." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review[The Seed Keeper] is a simultaneously heartbreaking and hopeful story that weaves the voices of four women on the weft of history and storytelling.—Walker Art Magazine "Uprooted from their land, the seeds Dakhóta women carried with them were not just a source of sustenance, but their link to the past and hope for the future, a symbol of their profound bond with the Earth. They provide a powerful symbol for Rosalie's rediscovery of her lost family and the ways of 'the old ones.' A thoughtful, moving meditation on connections to the past and the land that humans abandon at their peril." —Kirkus Reviews "In [Wilson's] first novel, the writing sings in compact, careful sentences, lending a timelessness to the narrative and making it clear that this compelling story is not just about these characters but also about culture, landscape and how we can—and often cannot—understand each other. Haunting and beautiful, the seeds and words of this novel will find their way into your world, however far from the Dakhóta lands that might be." —BookPage "Through the voices of . . . women from past and present, Wilson deepens the reader's understanding of what loss of language and culture has done to Indigenous people. In depicting the way Rosalie's ancestor Marie Blackbird and other women sew seeds into their clothing as the war breaks out, Wilson shows these women's relationship to and reverence for the land: a sharp contrast to 'a country that destroys its soil,' using methods of modern agriculture and its effects upon waterways. A thought-provoking and engaging read." —Booklist (starred review) "After her father doesn't return from checking his traps near their home, Rosalie Iron Wing, a Dakota girl who's grown up surrounded by the woods and stories of plants, is sent to live with a foster family. Decades later, widowed and grieving, she returns to her childhood home to confront the past and find identity and community—and a cache of seeds, passed down from one generation of women to the next." —The Millions, "Most Anticipated: The Great First-Half 2021 Book Preview "Told through the voices of strong, albeit fractured, women across generations, The Seed Keeper is a novel about legacies, generational trauma, and the inescapable call of one's roots . . . With a focus on women who carry the scars of the past alongside hope for the future, The Seed Keeper is a profound novel about resilience and rebirth." —Foreword Reviews "[Diane Wilson] has lured us in with her upcoming novel about generations of Dakota women tasked with preserving their culture's traditions, namely a cache of seeds, against nasty and unscrupulous threats from the modern world." —Thrillist "Direct and beautiful . . . A compelling read." —High Country News “Wisdom, humor, truth, marriage, history, child-rearing, environmental advocacy, overcoming obstacles, tears: [The Seed Keeper] has it all, told in a compelling and poignant way."—The Circle: Native American News & Arts “As seeds are a gift from one generation to another, the song and the word of the seeds return to us, reminding us of our covenant, and also of the promise of love and rebirth. Always, I remember the Zapatista proverb ‘They thought they buried us, they forgot that we were seeds.’ That we are, and Diane Wilson’s narrative of intergenerational loss and rebirth fills my heart with gratitude.”—Winona LaDuke, author of Recovering the Sacred: The Power of Naming and Claiming “A gracefully told story of continuity through seeds saved and nurtured by Dakhóta women, The Seed Keeper is lush and sustaining—a read that feeds heart and spirit in the same way as do the gardens that are their legacy.”—Linda LeGarde Grover, author of Onigamiising: Seasons of an Ojibwe Year “In her remarkable first novel, Diane Wilson braids history and fiction, offering a heartbreaking yet hopeful story of the Dakhóta women who protected their family seeds for future generations. The Seed Keeper is both a prayer and a powerful invitation for all of us to fall back in love with the earth.”—Carolyn Holbrook, author of Tell Me Your Names and I Will Testify "A moving, resonant song of remembrance, lineage, womanhood, kinship, loss, and land." —Books Are Magic, "Most Anticipated Books of 2021 "One of my most anticipated books for 2021! Told from multiple women from several generations of a Dakota family, Wilson explores community heritage, personal discovery, and the deep-seated strength carried on through our lineages against a backdrop of science and nature and connections to the land through cultivating plants. I love a multigenerational family saga, and books about nature, and learning more about indigenous experiences, so this is a win on every level. Plus, this cover! Stunning." —Colleen Callery, Books Are Magic "The Seed Keeper is the story of multiple generations of a Dakhóta family. It is about time, about loss, about land, about love. It is about the stars, the soil, the voices of our ancestors that are never still within us. It is about the potency of seeds, and the history and stories they carry; the future they promise if cherished and cared for. It is about coming home. The story is told by four indelible women's voices: Rosalie Iron Wing, Marie Blackbird, Darlene Kills Deer, and Gaby Makespeace. Together they act as a chorus for the Dakhóta nation from 1862 to 2002. Diane Wilson, a Dakhóta, created these voices that will burrow into you." —James Bohnen, Arcadia Books "It's happened again. I abandoned life as usual for two days to become fast friends with this debut novel by Diane Wilson. I held tight to the story and beautiful, descriptive writing that took me deep into the forests, the gardens, and the rooms where the characters confronted their stories and their struggles. It was the characters, though, that made this book one I can't stop thinking about a week later. Four women, each beautiful and strong in her own way. Marie Blackbird is forced to flee her home with her family in 1862 as European soldiers advance . . . Darlene Kills Deer, Marie's granddaughter, loses her three siblings in 1920 when they're taken to a boarding school to assimilate . . . Rosalie Iron Wing, Darlene's grandniece, grew up with her father, learning the ways of the Dakota and learning to garden. After the sudden death of her father, she's thrust into the foster care system . . . While in the foster care system, Rosalie meets Gaby Makespeace. Gaby is adrift, but she eventually turns her life around and takes on a corrupt chemical/genetically-modified seed company and its irreversible negative impact on the environment. These four women are connected by their stories of struggle and suppression and resilience and triumph and hope. They're connected by seeds, which Native American culture sees 'as relatives, as living beings deserving of loving care.' This novel is exquisite." —Rachael Johnson, Valley Bookseller "I found so many moments in The Seed Keeper that left me stunned into listening deeper into the silence around me. Diane Wilson's characters' memories are shared here through the Earth—as a seed sower and protector, she hears the voices of her people and the land that was with them throughout time. There is so much pain, love, and growth in the stories she shares. The ups and downs of family and friends and love. The wise words, the human mistakes, the messiness and beauty of it all. We get to see her find the missing pieces, solve some of the mysteries, and view certain experiences that changed with the light of outside influences. Wilson weaves us through each of these narratives while also breathing life into the trees and the gardens and the abundant land that strengthened these connections, taking breath from words long-ago spoken and pulling them into the howl of the wind outside a family home. Hard-hitting but satisfying, heart-breaking but uplifting, The Seed Keeper reminds us of the real fabric of family and finds beauty within its imperfections." —Anna Kongs, Helen Fowler Library "Drawing on her own extensive knowledge of the Dakota people, Diane Wilson draws us back toward our past, to a time when people understood the value of the land and its bounty; when the seed keepers were allowed to practice their mystery. I loved this lilting, lovely, reminiscence of a time gone by and a time captured anew. I think you will love it, too." —Linda Bond, Auntie's Bookstore "A haunting and compelling story of resilience and rebirth . . . [A book] to sit with long after the last page." —Suzanne Krohn, Love in Panels "The Seed Keeper shimmers like the horizon in the summer heat—depending on how you look at it, it is a stunning historical novel, a paean to the land and the plants that people it, a prayer to Dakota women wading through generational trauma. It is all of these things, and so much more. Wilson deftly weaves together multiple voices to bring the original relationship of reciprocity between people and Earth into the present day. This is a clarion call to think about seeds as much more than commodities: Seeds are stories; seeds are possibilities; seeds are past and future generations. Powerful and compelling, The Seed Keeper will be treasured by readers who enjoy Robin Wall Kimmerer's lyricism, Barbara Kingsolver's activist bent, and Louise Erdrich's historical fiction." —Hannah DeCamp, Avid Bookshop Praise for Beloved Child “Both profoundly radical and deeply moving . . . In Beloved Child, Wilson moves powerfully into wider focus. . . . Wilson has written a heartfelt love story filled with pain and trauma, but also redemption. She writes simply and beautifully, getting close to her subjects by listening intently and with palpable curiosity. . . . Beloved Child is inspirational and deeply empowering.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune “Beloved Child is an exercise in healing and revealing; it is history, biography, psychology, and anthropology, and it succeeds on all fronts. . . . Not just a very good book, it is a necessary book.”—First Nations Drum “I am humbled by the absolute beauty of Beloved Child. I have witnessed sacred places that speak to my soul and instantly bring tears, yet I cannot articulate that truth as Wilson has within these pages. This book gives us tools to listen to our hearts.”—Ramona Kitto Stately, Indian Education Program Specialist, Osseo (Minnesota) Area Schools Praise for Spirit Car “With graceful, clear-eyed prose, Wilson writes her way home. Spirit Car is a generous honor song, raised in celebration of ancestors history too often forgets.”—Susan Power, author of The Grass Dancer and Roofwalker “This is a moving and poignant tale about the anguish of colonialism and the insidious way it has worked to separate Indigenous Peoples from our roots. Yet within this devastating account also emerges a powerful and uplifting story about returning home.”—Waziyatawin Angela Wilson, author of Remember This! Dakota Decolonization and the Eli Taylor Narratives “Wilson had to convince her relatives to tell these moving stories, and now she is determined that they not be forgotten, for ‘we are the sum of those who have come before us.’”—Booklist “This moving narrative recounts Wilson’s attempt to trace her Dakota heritage, sparked by her usually reticent mother’s story of having been left for two years at a mission boarding school on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Though her own family stories have been forgotten or repressed, Wilson relies on carefully researched historical accounts and her own imagination to depict how her Native American ancestors survived the Dakota War of 1862. . . . Wilson convincingly asserts that ‘our daily lives are only the tip of the mountain that rises above hundreds of years of generations whose experience, acknowledged or not, has everything to do with the people we become.’”—Publishers Weekly
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Kodansha America, Inc Attack on Titan 33
Book SynopsisThe blockbuster action manga that inspired the epic anime stampedes towards its climax! The saga of humanity and the predatory Titans edges closer to its thrilling conclusions. The mysteries of the Titans are being revealed...who will escape death at the hands of giants and human beings? Story Locale: The post-apocalyptic future Series Overview: Humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming humanity. For the past century, what's left of mankind has hidden in a giant, three-walled city. Now, a young boy consumed with rage displays a strange ability: The power to transform into a Titan! Is this the lucky break humanity needs to survive?
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HarperCollins Publishers Ice Station Zebra
Book SynopsisA classic thriller from the bestselling master of action and suspense.The atomic submarine Dolphin has impossible orders: to sail beneath the ice floes of the Arctic Ocean, and somehow locate and rescue the men of weather-station Zebra, gutted by fire and drifting with the ice-pack somewhere north of the Arctic Circle.But the orders do not say what the Dolphin will find if she succeeds that the fire at Ice Station Zebra was sabotage, and that one of the survivors is a killer.Trade Review'A thoroughly professional cliff-hanger' Sunday Telegraph ‘Tense, terrifying, moves at a breathless pace’ Daily Express
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Little, Brown Book Group The Sentence
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2022PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE NIGHT WATCHMAN-----------------------------------------------------In this stunning and timely novel, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich creates a wickedly funny ghost story, a tale of passion, of a complex marriage and of a woman''s relentless errors.Louise Erdrich''s latest novel, The Sentence, asks what we owe to the living, the dead, to the reader and to the book. A small independent bookstore in Minneapolis is haunted from November 2019 to November 2020 by the store''s most annoying customer. Flora dies on All Souls'' Day, but she simply won''t leave the store. Tookie, who has landed a job selling books after years of incarceration that she survived by reading ''with murderous attention,'' must solve the mystery of this haunting while at the same time trying to understand all that oTrade ReviewLouise Erdrich is the rarest kind of writer, as compassionate as she is sharp-sighted -- Anne TylerA novel that reckons with ghosts - of both specific people but also the shadows resulting from America's violent, dark habits * Kirkus (starred review) *Scintillating . . . More than a gripping ghost story, The Sentence offers profound insights into the effects of the global pandemic and the collateral damage of systemic racism. It adds up to one of Erdrich's most . . . illuminating works to date * Publishers Weekly (Starred review) *Erdrich is one of the greatest living American writers * Guardian *The poet laureate of the contemporary Native American experience * Mail on Sunday *No one can break your heart and fill it with light all in the same book - sometimes in the same paragraph - quite like Louise Erdrich * Tampa Bay Times *'Strange, enchanting and funny: a work about motherhood, doom, regret and the magic - dark, benevolent and every shade in between - of words on paper' * The New York Times *'The story is, perhaps above all, about the peace available to us in books like this' * The New Yorker *'[Tookie's] journey, captured in Erdrich's expert prose, is a cathartic and comforting story that book lovers will gobble up' * Real Simple *'Erdrich writes with conviction' * TLS *[A[ powerful, endearing novel . . . [The Sentence] resolves in small moments of personal redemption and familial love, allowing for hope amid tragedy -- Erica Wagner * Guardian *'Promises to be both funny and profound' * Daily Mail *'As the owner of a store herself, Erdrich knows whereof she writes, and her off-beat ghost story is in part a love letter to books and the shops that sell them. It also captures with compelling fidelity a year of personal and national dread and anguish - yet still pulls off a happy ending' * Daily Mail *'Erdrich's exploration of racial appropriation, and her treatment of such forgery as the stuff of horror, is fascinating. Tookie feels the ghost of Flora breathing in her ear - "let me in" - and at one point, trying to claw her way inside Tookie's body' * Independent *'Literature lovers will savour the conversations between booksellers and their customers...Erdrich depicts white privilege while at the same time confirming identity politics is never straightforward' * Literary Review *'A delight, a thought-provoking work of art' * The Independent *The real and the supernatural lock eyes in the deeply layered, immersive novel * Irish Times *Masterfully written... tackle[s] [a] serious subject matter but also deliver[s] witty writing that makes you laugh out loud * Guardian *Words still offer solace in this richly layered novel by Erdrich * Daily Mail Must Reads *[A] powerful, endearing novel -- Erica Wagner * Guardian *
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HarperCollins Publishers Why Mummy Drinks The Sunday Times Number One
Book SynopsisThe smash hit Sunday Times bestseller.Tuesday 8th SeptemberFirst day back at school. I am going to 100% nail being a school mummy this year. I can totally do this. Yes, this year is definitely going to be much better I am absolutely not going to shout at the children, let them stuff their faces with crisps or goggle away on the iPad. And I most certainly will not slump on the sofa at the end of the day, glugging wine and muttering FML' repeatedly.Unfortunately I have not yet actually managed to buy the bento boxes for their lunches or book jiu jitsu lessons, and I will have to learn to like green tea, as it is foul, and I have not yet mastered French plaits, but I am quietly confident that these are mere details in my grand master planIt is Mummy's 39th birthday. She is staring down the barrel of a future of people asking if she wants to come to their advanced yoga classes, and polite book clubs where everyone claims to be tiddly after a glass of Pinot Grigio and says things like OoohTrade Review“God, she’s funny” – Jilly Cooper “Honest and very funny – it’s a tale that mums will identify with” – The Sun “Sim’s latest offering is a hilarious follow-up to her bestselling debut… you’d be forgiven for thinking the blogger behind Peter and Jane couldn’t pull it off twice – but she has” – The Sunday Post
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Pan Macmillan Young Mungo: The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller
Book SynopsisThe number one Sunday Times bestseller'A touching, tender tale of boy meets boy in the bleak tenements of Glasgow . . . Superb' – The Times ‘Best Summer Reading’'Love and hope across the religious divide in a fervent, gritty and emotionally engrossing novel' –The Guardian 'Best Reads For Summer'‘Writing of transcendent beauty’ – The Financial Times ‘Best Summer Books’The extraordinary, powerful second novel from the Booker prizewinning author of Shuggie Bain, Young Mungo is both a vivid portrayal of working-class life and the deeply moving story of the dangerous first love of two young men: Mungo and James.Born under different stars, Protestant Mungo and Catholic James live in a hyper-masculine world. They are caught between two of Glasgow’s housing estates where young working-class men divide themselves along sectarian lines, and fight territorial battles for the sake of reputation. They should be sworn enemies if they’re to be seen as men at all, and yet they become best friends as they find a sanctuary in the doocot that James has built for his prize racing pigeons. As they begin to fall in love, they dream of escaping the grey city, and Mungo must work hard to hide his true self from all those around him, especially from his elder brother Hamish, a local gang leader with a brutal reputation to uphold.But the threat of discovery is constant and the punishment unspeakable. When Mungo’s mother sends him on a fishing trip to a loch in Western Scotland, with two strange men behind whose drunken banter lie murky pasts, he needs to summon all his inner strength and courage to get back to a place of safety, a place where he and James might still have a future.Imbuing the everyday world of its characters with rich lyricism, Douglas Stuart’s Young Mungo is a gripping and revealing story about the meaning of masculinity, the push and pull of family, the violence faced by so many queer people, and the dangers of loving someone too much.Trade ReviewPrepare your hearts, for Douglas Stuart is back. After the extraordinary success of Shuggie Bain, his second novel, Young Mungo, is another beautiful and moving book, a gay Romeo and Juliet set in the brutal world of Glasgow’s housing estates. * Observer *I wasn't sure Young Mungo could live up to Shuggie Bain, but it surpasses it. Deeply harrowing but gently infused with hope & love. And so exquisitely written. It's a joy to watch, in real time, as Douglas Stuart takes his place as one of the greats of Scottish literature. -- Nicola SturgeonFew novels are as gutsy and gut-wrenching as Young Mungo in its depiction of a teenage boy who finds love amid family dysfunction, community conflict and the truly terrible predations of adults. Vividly realised and emotionally intense, this scorching novel is an urgent addition to the new canon of unsung stories. -- Bernardine EvaristoSome novels can be admired, others enjoyed. But it is a rare thing to find a story so engrossing, bittersweet and beautiful that you do not so much read it, as experience it. It is this quality Young Mungo possesses - an intense, lovely, brutal thing. Stuart is a masterful storyteller. -- Kiran Millwood HargraveI can honestly say that the second novel from the author of Shuggie Bain... surpassed my (high) expectations. Stuart makes you care deeply about all of his characters but none more than Mungo, Mo-Maw's beloved, "the softest, sweetest boy she had ever known". * Bookseller, 'Fiction Book of the Month' *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The North Water
Book SynopsisNOW A MAJOR BBC TV SERIES STARRING COLIN FARRELL, JACK O'CONNELL AND STEPHEN GRAHAMA ship sets sail with a killer on board . . . 1859. A man joins a whaling ship bound for the Arctic Circle. Having left the British Army with his reputation in tatters, Patrick Sumner has little option but to accept the position of ship's surgeon on this ill-fated voyage. But when, deep into the journey, a cabin boy is discovered brutally killed, Sumner finds himself forced to act. Soon he will face an evil even greater than he had encountered at the siege of Delhi, in the shape of Henry Drax: harpooner, murderer, monster . . . 'A tour de force' Hilary Mantel'Riveting and darkly brilliant' Colm Tóibín 'One of my favourite books ever' Richard Osman
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HarperCollins Publishers The Cabin in the Woods
Book Synopsis*The USA Today bestseller*An edge-of-your-seat, page-flipping, stay-up-all-night, heart-racing suspense thriller!' Real ReviewerHoly mother of! This book was SO good. I devoured itYou NEED to read this!' Real ReviewerHoly cr*p! This is good! Riveting, excitingkept me guessing. Loved it!' Real ReviewerIn a cabin in a wood,A woman by the window stood.Glancing out, she thought she heardFootsteps, whistling, something stirred.Hiding here, she fears the night,For what's done in the dark will come to light.She must run fast to escape her lieOr she'll be the next to dieThe unmissable new thriller from the USA Today bestselling master of edge-of-your-seat reading and screenwriter of Netflix Original movie, The Weekend Away.Readers are gripped by The Cabin in the Woods:Buckle up because you are in for a ride! Every time I thought the ending was close, there was another twist that I didn't see coming I felt like my heart was going to stop or burst out of my chest!' NetGalley Reviewer, ?????This Trade Review PRAISE FOR SARAH ALDERSON: This is an exhilarating ride where nothing is what it seems… Good luck getting anything else done until you've turned the final page. (Heat) Fast-moving and beautifully told, it is hard to put down. (Daily Mail) Cleverly plotted, well written book kept me engaged to the last page. (Rachel Abbott, author of Come A Little Closer) Captivating writing with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you on your toes… Absolutely loved it! (SJI Holliday, author of The Lingering) A brilliant psychological read. (Woman)
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John Murray Press Madame Burova: the new novel from the author of
Book Synopsis'The 'Queen of Uplit' returns brilliantly to form with this gloriously good-natured novel.' DAILY MAIL 'Supremely upliftng ...an absolute gem' - MIKE GAYLE 'Stunning, immersive and absolutely wonderful' - ANNIE LYONS 'Woke up early to finish this breathtakingly beautiful story ... absolutely wonderful' - CELIA ANDERSON 'Blooming with wonderful, vibrant and charismatic characters' PRIMAMadame Burova - Tarot Reader, Palmist and Clairvoyant is retiring and leaving her booth on the Brighton seafront after fifty years.Imelda Burova has spent a lifetime keeping other people's secrets and her silence has come at a price. She has seen the lovers and the liars, the angels and the devils, the dreamers and the fools. Her cards had unmasked them all and her cards never lied. But Madame Burova is weary of other people's lives, their ghosts from the past and other people's secrets, she needs rest and a little piece of life for herself. Before that, however, she has to fulfill a promise made a long time ago. She holds two brown envelopes in her hand, and she has to deliver them.In London, it is time for another woman to make a fresh start. Billie has lost her university job, her marriage, and her place in the world when she discovers something that leaves her very identity in question. Determined to find answers, she must follow a trail which might just lead right to Madame Burova's door.In a story spanning over fifty years, Ruth Hogan conjures a magical world of 1970s holiday camps and seaside entertainers, eccentrics, heroes and villains, the lost and the found. Young people, with their lives before them, make choices which echo down the years. And a wall of death rider is part of a love story which will last through time.Trade Review*Praise for Madame Burova*Ruth Hogan is the queen of uplifting fiction and Madame Burova reminds us why. Each character is lovingly crafted, their stories beautifully and heartbreakingly woven into something magical. The writing crackles with humour and warmth whilst not being afraid to tackle the harsh realities of racism in the 1970s. It's the kind of story you want to devour greedily but then feel bereft that you won't get to spend more time with Imelda, Cillian, Billie, Treasure, and all the other glorious characters. I can't imagine a better book in which to lose yourself at the moment. Stunning, immersive and absolutely wonderful. -- Annie LyonsWoke up early to finish this breathtakingly beautiful story. Ruth Hogan's Madame Burova is absolutely wonderful. -- Celia AndersonA triumph! It's moving and entertaining and packed with surprises... When I look into my crystal ball I predict it's going to be a MASSIVE hit! * Matt Cain, author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle *Packed full of twists, turns and a wonderfully drawn cast of characters you won't forget, Madame Burova is a supremely uplifting tale of secrets, love and identity all written with Hogan's trademark warmth and humour. An absolute gem. * Mike Gayle *This is a novel that fascinates throughout its length. It's a novel that holds mysticism, accidental and deliberate secrets, and unrequited and lost love within Ruth Hogan's very able grasp. She has woven together many strands of storylines within a juxtaposition of time frames that she's fitted exquisitely together. She has created characters from different cultures and stations in society and melded them to form a very satisfying read. The Madame Burova of the title is an especially vivid portrayal of a woman who, because of her Romany roots and fortune-telling gifts, will always stand slightly outside the conventional normality of everyday life. It's mainly through her viewpoint that this story is told and it's told with humour and sadness and an understanding of the human condition. * Kit Fielding *Hogan loves offbeat and marginalised characters and so it's a typically kooky cast of seafront regulars: 1970s entertainers, Romany cardreaders and various rescue dogs who help Billie crack the mystery of her past. The 'Queen of Uplit' returns brilliantly to form with this gloriously good-natured novel. * Daily Mail *I loved discovering Brighton through the eyes of Billie and Imelda in Madame Burova. Ruth Hogan's beautiful characters stay with me and remind me of the importance of families - those we're born with and those dear friends who are our chosen family. An uplifting, shimmering novel. * Janet Skeslien Charles, author of The Paris Library *Blooming with wonderful, vibrant and charismatic characters. * Prima *Hogan doesn't hold back with her raw portrayal of the 1970s society arguably full of discrimination. She creates authenticity by learning how to read the tarot cards herself, taking heed from a real life medium. Clever plotting, characters that speak from the heart and an inquisitive subject make this the perfect staycation read. Ultimately a love story from the queen of up lit. Grab a deckchair and read away... * My Weekly *This is a delightful, uplifting and charming novel, full of wisdom and fun. Fans of Ruth's previous novels...will love it. * Daily Record **Praise for The Keeper of Lost Things*A joyful novel filled with warmth and wisdom. * The Daily Mail *A charming story of fresh starts and self-discovery that warms the cockles. * Woman & Home *Psychological realism, whimsy and magic are a winning combination in this quirky, exquisitely crafted novel... It's a charming read, perfect for the holidays: you will want to share it when you get home. * The Lady *Hogan's touching, funny and romantic debut is that rare and precious thing: a real story with brilliant characters. * Daily Mail *This mystical and spiritual tale is a joyous read that will broaden your imagination and warm your heart. * OK! *
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Hodder & Stoughton Love Story
Book Synopsis''An era-defining romance'' - Daily MailOver 21 million copies sold Translated into 33 languages worldwide The inspiration for the number-one box office hit film, which was named one of the 100 most romantic films of all time by the American Film Institute. Meet Oliver Barrett IV, a rich jock from a stuffy WASP family on his way to a Harvard degree and a career in law, and Jenny Cavilleri, a wisecracking working-class beauty studying music at Radcliffe. Oliver and Jenny - kindred spirits from different worlds ? talk, question, answer and fall for each other so deeply that no one, themselves included, can understand it. So instead of trying to understand it, they embrace it. Until something happens that will turn their new, perfect world upside down. This is their story: a story of two young people and a love so uncompromising it will bring joy to your heat and tears to your eyes. Further praise for LOVE STORY:''Iconic . . . tissues at the ready!'' - My Weekly''Beautifully written, profoundly moving'' - Sunday Express''A lump forms in the throat and starts growing until it feels like a football coming up sideways. You either fight it or let it out'' - New York Times''We loved it and we think you''ll love it too'' - Sun''Incredible . . . A poignant novel of nostalgia and romance'' - Washington PostTrade ReviewIconic . . . Tissues at the ready! * My Weekly *Beautifully written . . . profoundly moving * Sunday Express *A lump forms in the throat and starts growing until it feels like a football coming up sideways. You either fight it or let it out. * New York Times *We loved it and we think you'll love it too * Sun *Incredible . . . A poignant novel of nostalgia and romance. * Washington Post *Funny, touching, and infused with wonder, as all love stories should be. * San Francisco Examiner *
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