Contemporary lifestyle fiction
HarperCollins Publishers Really Good Actually
Book SynopsisTHE NO. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe Times Popular Fiction Book of the YearA heartbreaker of a book' THE TIMES''Alarmingly relatable'' MARIAN KEYESHilarious and profound' DOLLY ALDERTONThe hottest debut novel of 2023 from Schitt's Creek and Smothered screenwriter and an Observer debut author of the year, Monica Heisey.Maggie's marriage has ended just 608 days after it started, but she's fine she's doing really good, actually. Sure, she's alone for the first time and can't afford her rent and her obscure PhD is going nowhere but at the age of twenty-nine, Maggie is determined to embrace her new status as a Surprisingly Young Divorcée.As Maggie throws herself headlong into the chaos of her first year of divorce, she soon finds herself questioning everything, including: Why do we still get married? Did I fail before I even got started? And how many 4am delivery burgers do I need to eat until I am happy?Really Good, Actually is an irresistible debut novel about the uncertainties of modernTrade Review‘Heisey’s adroit control of her narrative and wickedly funny turns of phrase mean Maggie can become monstrous as she flails from one disastrous choice to the next, but remains heartbreakingly relatable’ The Times ‘A smart and funny coming-of-divorce novel … with a likeable heroine to root for… full of millennial witticisms and reliably regular deadpan turns’ Guardian ‘Wise and funny … Heisey … announces herself not only as a comic literary voice who articulates the absurdity of finding yourself alone, again, but also as a deft satirist of the many ridiculous trappings of modern life’ Dazed ‘The book’s insistence on friendship being just as, if not more, important than romantic love is itself beautifully rendered… this book will be a balm’ i Newspaper ‘Wry, modern, self-deprecating’ Independent ‘Sharp and fast, the funniest book I’ve read in a long time’ Raven Leilani, author of Luster ‘You will fall in love with this protagonist and you will fall in love with Monica Heisey's writing. I couldn't put it down’ Dolly Alderton, author of All I Know About Love ‘An absolute effing delight … wildly funny and almost alarmingly relatable’ Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel ‘I absolutely loved it … Hilarious, heartwarming, wise’ Paula Hawkins, author of Slow Fire Burning 'A rare and delicious treat. Monica Heisey is a genius' Nina Stibbe, author of Reasons to be Cheerful ‘Monica Heisey is one of the most exciting new voices in fiction’ Kirsty Capes, author of Careless ‘Heisey makes me laugh hard and often’ Rob Delaney ‘A smart, funny and warm debut with such a strong voice’ Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of Everyone Is Still Alive
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Sourcebooks, Inc Fairy Tale Retellings Volume I
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Orion Publishing Co The World of King Arthur
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Penguin Books Ltd The Silence of the Girls
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA searing twist on The Iliad... Amid the recent slew of rewritings of the great Greek myths and classics, Barker's stands out for its forcefulness of purpose and earthy compassion... Chilling, powerful, audacious * The Times *A stunning return to form * Observer *Angry, thoughtful, sad, deeply humane and compulsively readable, The Silence of the Girls shows that 36 years after her first novel was published, Barker is a writer at the peak of her powers * Irish Times *Its magnificent final section can't help but make you reflect on the cultural underpinnings of misogyny, the women throughout history who have been told by men to forget their trauma... You are in the hands of a writer at the height of her powers * Evening Standard *An assured triumph * Sunday Times *An important, powerful, memorable book that invites us to look differently not only at The Iliad but at our own ways of telling stories about the past and the present, and at how anger and hatred play out in our societies * Guardian *She gives a voice to the voiceless...The Silence of the Girls is a book that will be read in generations to come * Daily Telegraph *An impressive feat of literary revisionism that should be on the Man Booker longlist... This is a story about the very real cost of wars waged by men... Barker makes us re-think history * Independent *Giving voice to the voiceless, this is a gripping feat of imagination that succeeds in being relevant today * Woman and Home *The most important novel based on The Iliad so far this century * Edith Hall *The magic of Barker's book is that the resonance of giving silenced women a voice at the centre of the story is just as relevant today * Grazia *[Pat Barker] is one of our finest modern chroniclers of war...this magisterial novel is both a timely exploration of power, misogyny and violence and an elegant counternarrative to one of literature's founding conflicts * The Guardian *
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Boldwood Books Ltd Time to Take a Chance: An emotional,
Book SynopsisThere’s an inner strength buried somewhere inside of you, Lizzie. When you find it, it will change your life forever. I wish with all my heart that I was going to be here to see it, but of course here lies the irony: it’s only when I’ve gone that you’ll discover it.Just four days ahead of her wedding, Lizzie Lavender receives a letter her mother wrote for her, a year ago, just before she died.Shocked into realising life is passing her by, she runs away, heading for the West Country, where she plans to clear her head and reconsider her options.Fate, however has its own ideas and Lizzie has no idea that a tiny village, two guardian angels and a host of new friends are exactly what she needs. And then there's Tom – who she can’t help but feel she's met before...As she rediscovers the magic in life, will she at last take a chance to find the happiness that has so far eluded her?Previously published as This is Your LifePraise for Debbie Howells:‘A warm, uplifting story’ Clare Swatman‘A powerful, emotional, and life-affirming story of love and hope’ Rachael Lucas‘The writing was INCREDIBLE! I’ve never highlighted so many sections of a book before, but there were just so many beautifully written passages that I knew I indeed to save to come back to' Shan treatyoshelves‘I do not think any other book touched me so much’ itsallaboutbooksandmacarons'I really loved this book. It's one I'll never forget’ coffee.break.book.reviews'That was absolutely beautiful' mrsbookburnee
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Scholastic Medusa Gorgons Bad Hair Day
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Unbound Bardskull
Book SynopsisBardskull is the record of three journeys made by Martin Shaw, the celebrated storyteller and interpreter of myth, in the year before he turned fifty. It is unlike anything he has written before. This is not a book about myth or narrative: rather, it is a sequence of incantations, a series of battles.Each of the three journeys sees Shaw walk alone into a Dartmoor forest and wait. What arrive are stories - fragments of myth that he has carried within him for decades: the deep history of Dartmoor itself; the lives of distant family members; Arthurian legend; and tales from India, Persia, Lapland, the Caucasus and Siberia. But these stories and their tellers don’t arrive as the bearers of solace or easy wisdom. As with all quests, Shaw is entering a domain of traps and tests.Bardskull can be read as a fable, as memoir, as auto-fiction or as an attempt to undomesticate myth. It is a magnificent, unclassifiable work of the imagination.
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Headline Publishing Group Wicked
Book Synopsis**Pre-order Elphie, the spellbinding prequel to Wicked, now**The global bestseller that inspired the hit musical phenomenon.Now a major movie and record-breaking box office sensation.**Book 1 in a new collector''s edition of the WICKED YEARS quartet, with stunning ''vintage'' variant cover artwork**In this classic tale of good and evil, what if we weren''t told the whole story?Long before Dorothy follows the yellow brick road and triumphs over the Wicked Witch of the West, a little girl with emerald-green skin is born in the land of Oz.Elphaba grows up to be smart and prickly, a lonely outsider with an extraordinary talent for magic. Arriving at university, she dares to believe she might finally fit in.But Oz isn''t the haven she''d dreamed of. Some of its citizens are in grave danger, and Elphaba is determined to protect them from the Wizard''s power.And when the world declares her a wicked witch, Elphaba takes matters into her own hands...Fall under the WICKED spell this year.''This is storytelling at its best''''For any fan of the musical, this book is a MUST''''If you love fantasy you''ll be blown away by this book'' ''One of my absolute favourite books!''
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Titan Books Ltd Lessons in Magic and Disaster
Book SynopsisFrom the Hugo, Nebula, Sturgeon, Lambda Literary, Crawford and Locus Award-winning author ofAll the Birds in the Skycomes a heartfelt and intimately drawn portrait of a young trans woman witch who teaches her mother magic, following the death of her wife.
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Little, Brown Book Group The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul
Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING NOVEL. A TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD IN THE UK.''If you love The Kite Runner you''ll love The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul'' Look magazineIn a little coffee shop in one of the most dangerous places on earth, five very different women come together . . .SUNNY, the proud proprietor, who needs an ingenious plan - and fast - to keep her café and customers safe.YAZMINA, a young pregnant woman stolen from her remote village and now abandoned on Kabul''s violent streets.CANDACE, a wealthy American who has finally left her husband for her Afghan lover, the enigmatic Wakil.ISABEL, a determined journalist with a secret that might keep her from the biggest story of her life.And HALAJAN, the sixty-year-old den mother, whose long-hidden love affair breaks all the rules.As these five women discover there is more to each other than meets the eye, they form a unique bond that will change their lives forever. Because even in a place rife with conflict, love, friendship and hope will always survive . . .The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul is the heart-warming and life-affirming fiction sensation that captured the hearts of readers across the globe. The final chapter in Sunny and friends'' heart-wrenching and uplifting story is available now. Order Farewell to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul to find out what happens next... Trade ReviewIf you like The Kite Runner, you'll love The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul. This compelling story of a cafe in the heart of Afghanistan, and the men and women who meet there, is full of heart and intelligence * Look Magazine *An eye-opening and uplifting tale about sisterhood and survival * Grazia *This compelling tale features the stories of five women in Afghanistan and how living surrounded by conflict and danger affects their lives * Bella *A heartwarming tale about female friendships * Cosmopolitan *A brilliant story of strength and appreciation of difference that restores belief in humanity * Daily Telegraph *A unique insight into the women of this volatile, fascinating place * East Anglian Daily Times *Captivating and addictive. A perfect book-club read * Take a Break *A heart-warming tale * Good Book Guide *
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Penguin Books Ltd High Fidelity
Book SynopsisContemporary fiction. Which of us wouldn't savour the chance at the end of a job or an entire career to have printed and published to all our former colleagues, without fear of reprisal, our considered opinion of the whole shooting match? A chance, once and for all, to be brutally honest? To put the record straight? To settle a few scores along the way? It happens sometimes at drunken leaving-dos or in rogue emails sent too late on a Friday night, but in the diplomatic service it has been a formal almost ceremonious tradition for centuries. Up till 2006, a British ambassador quitting his post abroad or retiring for good would write a valedictory despatch circulated widely across government, from other far-flung members of the service to the Prime Minister himself. This was the parting shot, the opportunity to offer a personal view of the country he was leaving, the alcoholic intake of its population, the appalling behaviour of the vice-president's wife, the state of the capital's drainTrade ReviewFast, fun, and remarkably deft: a sharp-edged portrait that manages at once to be vicious, generous, and utterly good-natured * Kirkus Reviews *
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Penguin Books Ltd Babylonia
Book SynopsisPRE-ORDER THE CAPTIVATING TALE THAT CHARTS THE CONTROVERSIAL LIFE AND RISE TO POWER OF SEMIRAMIS, THE ONLY FEMALE RULER OF THE ASSYRIAN EMPIRE, NOW IN PAPERBACKA stirring, addictive and intoxicating tale. . . Casati's Babylonia has cemented her as one of the most skilled and exciting writers of historical fiction' BEA FITZGERALD, author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN'An astounding achievement, one of the most vivid, powerful works of historical fiction I have ever read. . . I was utterly swept up in the world of this novel' ELODIE HARPER, author of THE WOLF DEN----There are whispers of her fame, in the land long since turned to dust. The Queen who rose from nothing and changed everything . . . Ancient Assyria, 9th century BC. An orphan is raised on the outskirts of a brutal empire. Heir to a tragic prophecy, Semiramis dreams of wielding power and escaping her destiny. Far away, a reluctant prince walks the corridors of his gilded palace in a city built by the gods. Ninus would rather s
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Penguin Books Ltd The World is Full of Foolish Men
Book Synopsis''The pleasure is twice as sweetWhen you cheat a cheat.''An illustrated collection of fables from one of France''s most vital writers.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics'' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
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Vintage Publishing 1Q84
Book SynopsisThe year is 1Q84.This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. In this world, the fates of two people, Tengo and Aomame, are closely intertwined. They are each, in their own way, doing something very dangerous. And in this world, there seems no way to save them both.Trade ReviewMurakami's magnum opus * Japan Times *1Q84 has a range and sophistication that surpasses anything else in his oeuvre. It is his most achieved novel; an epic in which form and content are neatly aligned... So like Murakami himself, I'll borrow from Orwell: 1Q84 is quite simply doubleplusgood * Independent on Sunday *1Q84 reads like a cross between Stieg Larsson and Roberto Bolano... In its bones, this novel is a thriller * Daily Telegraph *Eerie, suspenseful and packed full of gorgeous ordinary details and provocative extraordinary events, Murakami takes weighty themes and delivers a compulsive tale that is funny, fresh and intensely surreal. Unmissable. * Marie Claire *It is a work of maddening brilliance and gripping originality, deceptively casual in style, but vibrating with wit, intellect and ambition * The Times *
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Guppy Publishing Ltd Fairytale Fiasco Hansel and Gretel
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Orion Publishing Co Daisy Haites
Book SynopsisAll 20-year-old Daisy Haites has ever wanted is a normal life, but as the heiress to London''s most notorious criminal empire, it''s just not on the cards for her.Raised by her older brother Julian since their parents were murdered, Daisy has never been able to escape the watchful gaze of her gang-lord brother. But Julian''s line of work means that Daisy''s life is... complicated.And things don''t become any easier when she falls hard for the beautiful and emotionally unavailable Christian Hemmes, who also happens to be one of the few men in London who doesn''t answer to Julian.Christian''s life is no walk in the park either, since he''s in love with his best friend''s girlfriend, Magnolia Parks.He''s happy enough to use Daisy to throw off the scent of his true affections - until she starts to infiltrate those too.As their romance blossoms into something neither were anticipating, Daisy, Christian, and Julian
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Norse Mythology
Book SynopsisTHE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF NETFLIX HIT THE SANDMANWith the deftest of touches, the characters are once again brought to life' JOANNE HARRISThe halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell their stories' OBSERVERThe great Norse myths, which have inspired so much of modern fiction, are dazzlingly retold by Neil Gaiman. Tales of dwarfs and frost giants, of treasure and magic, and of Asgard, home to the gods: Odin the all-father, highest and oldest of the Aesir; his mighty son Thor, whose hammer Mjollnir makes the mountain giants tremble; Loki, wily and handsome, reliably unreliable in his lusts; and Freya, more beautiful than the sun or the moon, who spurns those who seek to control her. From the dawn of the world to the twilight of the gods, this is a thrilling, vivid retelling of the Norse myths from the award-winning, bestselling Neil Gaiman.<Trade ReviewBrilliant … Somehow he brings us close to this world of mountains and cataracts, monsters and elves * Sunday Times Book of the Week *It’s virtually impossible to read more than ten words by Neil Gaiman and not wish he would tell you the rest of the story … The halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell their stories to a new audience. Hopefully this collection will be just the beginning * Natalie Haynes, Observer *There have been countless retellings of the Norse myths, but few that give them the everyday immediacy of Neil Gaiman’s wry, punchy phrasing and delivery. You feel that bumbling Thor, wise Odin, fabulous Freya and the wily Loki are part of him * The Times *Gaiman retells the Norse sagas in his own lucid, laid-back style, teasing out the humour and absurdity inherent in the source material … An honest retelling that betrays an abiding personal passion for the exploits of dim-witted Thor, mercurial Loki, bombastic Odin and the rest * Financial Times *Beautifully told and a lot of fun * Mail on Sunday *A bold undertaking … An excellent introduction to the stories that wield such great cultural significance * Economist *Gaiman’s voice is engaging; often quirkily humorous … The author’s affection for the characters shines out from every page, and the narrative, always crisp and direct, combines an adult’s insight with a childlike sense of wonder at the magic of it all * Joanne Harris, Spectator *Gaiman’s characteristically limpid, quick-running prose keeps the dramatic impetus of the medieval texts … His telling of the tales is for children and adults alike, and this is both right and wise, it being the property of genuine myth on many levels * Ursula K. Le Guin, Guardian *It’s the perfect moment to become acquainted with Gaiman’s eerie, fantastical writing. In his latest book, he recasts the Nordic sagas as gripping human dramas, putting flesh and blood on the slippery Loki, the hard-charging Odin and others * Irish Independent *His work draws you in and eats you up with new worlds and ideas * Metro *The ideal person to present these stories for a contemporary audience. He approaches the stories with a lightness of touch … There’s humour throughout **** * SFX *See long-dead Nordic legends brought vividly to life in this latest [book] from the master of the dark fairytale * National Geographic *
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Baker Publishing Group With Every Memory
Book SynopsisAfter a tragic accident robs her of the last nine years of memories, Lori Mendenhall comes home to a family completely different than she remembers. As her memory returns and past secrets resurface, it will take all of them to repair what's been broken and find a new future together.
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Andrews UK Limited Tolly Grimpens Tales of Grot and Horror
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Andrews UK Limited The Troll Trotters
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Boldwood Books Ltd Summer Hates Christmas: A feel-good
Book SynopsisAn enemies to lovers, grumpy sunshine, rom com from bestselling author Rachel Dove.Perfect for fans of Netflix hits, I Hate Christmas and Best.Christmas.Ever!It's the most wonderful time of the year...isn't it?Summer Hastings HATES Christmas. She loves sunshine, the beach and sending people off to their dream destinations – even if she doesn’t get to see the world for herself. For Summer, Christmas sucks!So, when handsome and charming Noel Pritchett moves his pop-up Christmas shop into the store next to hers, Summer wishes she worked anywhere but next door to Mr Christmas.But Noel loves Christmas and his enthusiasm for the festive season is infectious. If only he could break through the anti-Christmas armour Summer has surrounded herself with, he’s sure he could convince her that it really is the most wonderful time of the year!Please note: this is a re-issue of Summer Hates Christmas by Rachel DoveReaders LOVE Rachel Dove!'Another wonderful, emotional read from the fantastic Rachel Dove. I couldn't put it down.' Bestselling author Portia MacIntoshLeft me begging for more!… Fun and enjoyable read. Highly recommend!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this romantic book!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Read in one sitting. Really enjoyable read. Totally recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book had me gripped from the start… A great page turner that has you guessing and waiting to see just what happens.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I expected a cute summer type rom-com, but what Rachel Dove gave us is a thousand times better… A book that touched on those very real and heavy emotions, without rushing through them to get to the happily ever after.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A heartwarming single-parent romance book… Andrew Brody is the perfect gentle giant… Had me smiling throughout the whole read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Scholastic The Thirteenth Vampire
Book SynopsisFrom Alice Hemming, the bestselling author of The Dark Unicorn series,comes a brand-new story filled with vampires and a mysteryonly one girl can solve.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Staycation
Book SynopsisDeliciously escapist fiction from the bestselling author of the Cornish Cream Tea series.A gorgeous, sweep-you-off-your-feet slice of escapism' RED magazineUnashamedly romantic, funny and touching' MY WEEKLYA sunny burst of escapist romance' THE SUNTravel agent, Hester Monday, has been keeping a secret Thanks to her fear of flying, she hasn't been on a plane in years. Now Hester wants to make a good impression on her newest client, Jake Oakenfield, who was heroically injured saving an old lady, and is now laid up in a luxury hotel.For Jake, unable to return to New York, binge watching Netflix just won't do. He wants Hester to invent the ultimate escape and re-create her most magical holidays abroad from the confines of his hotel room.As their perfect mini-breaks around the globe take on a life of their own, Hester wonders if her world of make-believe is all starting to feel just a little too realEveryone loves The Staycation:Gorgeously romantic, escapist fiction' SOPHIE COUSENSUpliftinTrade Review More Love for THE STAYCATION: ‘Warm, witty and utterly romantic. A brilliant read’ – Bella Osborne ‘Funny, sexy, tender and downright heartbreaking. I am going to look forward to making it my go-to comfort read’ – Jane Casey ‘Sweet, sexy and sizzzzzzzling, it was a pure joy to read’ – Lisa Hall ‘A total hands-down treat. The Staycation is quite simply a book you’ll want to cancel plans and stay in with’ – Pernille Hughes ‘The Staycation is sexy, sweet and simmering with sunshine’ – Lynsey James ‘Utter perfection. The Staycation is a total gem of a book’ – Katy Collins ‘Gorgeously romantic, escapist fiction’ – Sophie Cousens It had me glued to the pages’ – Holly Martin ‘As hot & steamy as a freshly made hot chocolate, and as sweet & comforting as the whipped cream & sprinkles that go on top’ – Helen Fields ‘Breathlessly romantic, it sparkles with wit’ – Miranda Dickinson ‘Bursting with her trademark warmth and wit’ – Kirsty Greenwood ‘Tugs at all the strings’ – Jules Wake Praise for Cressida McLaughlin: ‘One of our favourite women’s fiction stars’ – Heat ‘A warm and wonderful read’ – Woman’s Own ‘As sweet as a cream scone and just as moreish’ – Cathy Bramley ‘Cressida's characters are wonderful. A delicious summer treat!’ – Sarah Morgan ‘Evocative and gorgeous’ – Phillipa Ashley ‘Bursting with characters you’ll adore’ – Miranda Dickinson ‘I just LOVED this story. All the characters are wonderful’ – Isabelle Broom ‘Real heart and soul’ – Sarra Manning ‘The perfect escape’ – Rachael Lucas ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ – Heidi Swain ‘A little slice of a Cornish cream tea but without the calories’ -Bella Osborne 'A lovely warm gem’ – Alex Brown ‘McLaughlin writes so warmly and vividly, the rest of the world melts away!’ – Kirsty Greenwood ‘Drew me in and I didn’t want to leave!’ – Zara Stoneley
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Vintage Publishing The Complete Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisJacob Grimm (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859) were born in Hanau, Germany. They published the first of their many collections of fairy tales in 1812. The story that they wandered about Germany collecting their tales from the lips of peasants is a fairy tale itself. In fact, they invited educated middle class women into their home to tell them the stories they had heard from their servants. The point of their collection of folklore was to study the German language and they also did important work on the German dictionary. The stories were revised to be more appropriate for children in 1819 and were published under the title Children's and Household Tales. By the beginning of the twentieth century Children's and Household Tales was second only to the Bible in the German bestseller lists.Trade ReviewIt is hardly too much to say that these tales rank next to the Bible in importance -- W.H. AudenThe stories, and the figures themselves, have immense vitality, partly because no punches are pulled, and also because no emotion is unrepresented -- Margaret AtwoodEveryone should possess and know Grimm's Fairy Tales - one of the great books of the world -- Richard Adams * New York Times Book Review *Clearly the text of choice for any reader...Zipes' edition deserves to become the standard translation -- German QuarterlyThe Brother's Grimm were responsible for these fairytales that informed my life and made it as interesting, or as confused, or as wondrous as it is...they scared the shit out of me when I was a kid and they also gave me some of the most pleasure in life -- Terry Gilliam
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Penguin Books Ltd The Prose Edda
Book SynopsisThe most renowned of all works of Scandinavian literature and our most extensive source of Norse mythologyWritten in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda tells ancient stories of the Norse creation epic and recounts the battles that follow as gods, giants, dwarves and elves struggle for survival. In prose interspersed with powerful verse, the Edda shows the gods'' tragic realization that the future holds one final cataclysmic battle, Ragnarok, when the world will be destroyed. These tales have proved to be among the most influential of all myths and legends, inspiring works such as Wagner''s Ring Cycle and Tolkien''s The Lord of the Rings.Translated with an Introduction and notes by JESSE BYOCK
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Boldwood Books Ltd The Impossible Search for the Perfect Man: A
Book SynopsisImagine for a moment, your husband leaves you. Then through a bizarre twist of events, you find yourself working with the girl he’s left you for – and even worse, she's pregnant...All Louisa wants is the impossible. To find a straightforward man, who isn’t remotely messed up. Now there’s a thought... But does such a man even exist?All she knows is that she doesn’t need any more complications in her life. She has enough to deal with, with one best friend with a very strange horoscope habit, and the other dealing with a screwed-up husband. Not to mention dealing with her own ex-husband and his pregnant new girlfriend, who seems to need Louisa to give them relationship counselling!She resolves that maybe a life of helping other people find their happy-ever-afters is enough for her. But then handsome vet Marcus walks into her life. And everything changes…Set in the Hampshire countryside against a background of horses, dogs and vets, this is a story about friendship, love, and finding the impossible, just when you least expect it!
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Arcturus Publishing Viking Myths Legends
Book SynopsisRasmus B. Anderson was an author and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the late 19th century. A founder of the Department of Scandinavian Studies, he was descended from Norwegian immigrants. He also served as the US Ambassador to Denmark from 1885 to 1889.George Stephens was an English philologist and archaeologist, who worked in Scandinavia and lectured in English at the University of Copenhagen. He was a prolific writer and known for his expertise in interpreting runic inscriptions.
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Headline Publishing Group The Cheat Sheet
Book SynopsisIs it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Friends-to-lovers TikTok sensation, The Cheat Sheet, is the rom-com that has readers laughing and rooting for these lovable best friends from the first page! ''Falling for my best friend - tick! Fake dating - tick! So stinking cute I want to throw glitter over it - tick!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This book is amazing! I''m calling it as one of my top 5 books to the year, and yes, I know it''s only February'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''I just adored this story . . . I''m ready to eat up anything that Sarah Adams writes'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''A perfect mix of hilarious banter, comical situations, and sweet romance'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''This romance is brilliant! It is fast paced, laugh out loud and so cute!'' ⭐ ⭐ n
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Image Comics The Seasons Volume 2
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Legend Press Ltd Lilith
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Happiest Ever After
Book SynopsisLife can be an adventure story, if you write it yourself! ‘Milly Johnson always delivers an absolutely cracking read’ Katie Fforde The new romantic, heartwarming, feelgood novel from the much-loved Sunday Times bestselling author, Milly Johnson. 'Gloriously funny, witty, wise and wonderful, this book is a total joy!’ Alexandra Potter ‘A delicious warm hug of a book’ Jill Mansell ‘Guaranteed to put a spring in your step – I loved it’ Jo Thomas 'Gorgeous, heartwarming and moving, The Happiest Ever After is so original and brilliantly written in the typically funny and clever Johnson style' Lucy Vine 'An escapist, uplifting read full of heart' Libby Page ‘Funny and brilliant and gorgeously warm, Milly Johnson always, always delivers’ Paige Toon '
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Scholastic Greek Myths Folktales and Legends
Book SynopsisA classic collection of ancient Greek folktales, myths and legendsre-told for younger readers. This book includes familiar favouritesas well as less well-known folktales and mythology.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Long Game
Book SynopsisThe unmissable romance from Elena Armas, bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception and The American Roommate Experiment. A disgraced soccer exec reluctantly enlists the help of a retired soccer star in coaching a children’s team in this small-town love story in the vein of Ted Lasso and It Happened One Summer. Adalyn Reyes has something to prove. After years of working at her father’s football club she wants to make a name for herself. But not for the wrong reasons. When an embarrassing video of Adalyn goes viral, her father sends her to a small town to turn around their struggling soccer team. She arrives armed with plans to kick them into shape only to find a group of nine-year-old girls. One person is there to help: Cameron Caldani, a goalkeeping legend who is also inexplicably in town. After an unfortunate incident involving a rooster, the two find themselves on opposing sides.
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Penguin Books Ltd The Penguin Book of Norse Myths
Book Synopsis''Burning ice, biting flame; that is how life began''The extraordinary Scandinavian myth cycle is one of the most enduring, exciting, dramatic and compelling of the world''s great stories. The Penguin Book of the Norse Myths compellingly retells these stories for the modern reader, taking us from the creation of the world through the building of Asgard''s Wall to the final end in Ragnarok. You''ll discover how Thor got his hammer and how Odin lost his eye, the terrible price of binding the wolf Fenrir and why Loki the trickster can never be trusted. The Norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance. In this gripping book Kevin Crossley-Holland brings alive the passion, cruelty and heroism of these unforgettable stories.Trade ReviewStately or bucolic, heroic or comic, romantic or gross, horrific or gentle, deeply ironic or deeply moving, the myths here retold yield up their mood and substance * The Times Literary Supplement *A collection of dramatic, moving, intricately structured stories ... a scholarly survey and compendium of Norse mythology ... a sustained poem distinguished by the icy precision of its language * The Times Educational Supplement *
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HarperCollins Publishers My Oxford Year
Book Synopsis She could never have guessed what the year would hold… Trade Review"My Oxford Year is an achingly beautiful debut." Robinne Lee, author of The Idea of You "My Oxford Year is a pure delight with unpredictable depths. Julia Whelan has crafted a story that is as fun and charming as it is powerful and wise. Ella Durran is a breath of fresh air and her story will stay with you long after you're done." Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo "My Oxford Year is a funny, tender, heart-breaking coming-of-age adventure." Allison Winn Scotch, New York Times bestselling author "Full of humor and romance, MY OXFORD YEAR has it all–I loved it!"Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author.
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Hodder & Stoughton Starter for Ten
Book Synopsis ⭐ Now in paperback: David Nicholls''s new novel You Are Here ⭐ Starter for Ten: a comedy about love, class, growing up and the all-important difference between knowledge and wisdom''Painfully funny''ELLE''Hugely entertaining''DAILY MAIL''Wincingly good''TIME OUTIt''s 1985 and Brian Jackson has arrived at university with a burning ambition - to make it onto TV''s foremost general knowledge quiz. But no sooner has he embarked on ''The Challenge'' than he finds himself falling hopelessly in love with his teammate, the beautiful and charismatic would-be actress Alice Harbinson.When Alice fails to fall for his slightly over-eager charms, Brian comes up with a foolproof plan to capture her heart once and for all: he''s going to win the game, at any cost. Because - after all - everyone knows that what a woman really wants from a man is a comprehensive grasp of general knowledge . . .ONE OF BRITAIN''S MOST ACCLAIMED WRITERS''One of the most astute chroniclers of England as it is now''FINANCIAL TIMES''An uncanny ability to make us laugh out loud, but also care passionately about his characters''DAILY TELEGRAPH''Nicholls writes with such tender precision about love''THE TIMES''No one else writes novels that are both relatable and revelatory in the way he does''EVENING STANDARD''Genuinely brilliant''NEW STATESMANTrade ReviewClever and well-written . . . Nicholls' portrayal of student affectations is accurate and funny * Independent *Brilliant . . . we would recommend it to anyone -- Richard Madeley and Judy FinniganA funny, touching novel reminiscent of the classic film Gregory's Girl with an authentic 1980s backdrop * Sunday Mirror *Hugely entertaining * Daily Mail *Nicholls delineates the whole university experience . . . But he does the serious bits well, too, and the fatherless teenager pulling himself up by his bootstraps, hopelessly out of his depth, is warmly evoked * Guardian *A bittersweet coming-of-age tale . . . A fine, funny book * Heat *I laughed a lot -- Jeremy PaxmanWincingly good . . . spry, affecting * Time Out *Hilarious . . . you won't be able to put it down * OK *Painfully funny * Elle *I feel for Starter for Ten as I do for the pick'n'mix counter: nostalgic, giddy, happy, sick and then devastated when there is none left. I could not put this book down. I love it. Literally -- Alan CummingWarm and funny . . . hilarious * Daily Mirror *Highly engaging * Irish Independent *Wonderful . . . Nicholls recreates all the cringingly embarrassing moments students endure on the university bandwagon - the wild parties, tentative friendships and romantic interludes - with superb powers of characterisation. It's a fun-filled trip down memory lane for all students, with more than a touch of pathos * Hello *Hugely (and deservedly) hyped . . . Achingly funny * She *I laughed out loud, I cringed in recognition, and more than once I paused in admiration at an observation so wry, so on the money, I wondered why it had never occurred to me before -- Mike Bullen, creator of COLD FEETFor conjuring up all those cringeworthy moments of youth, this read is unrivalled * Glamour *Relentlessly delightful -- Mil Millington, author of THINGS MY GIRLFRIEND AND I HAVE ARGUED ABOUTAbsolutely fabulous . . . brilliantly funny -- Jenny Colgan, author of DO YOU REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME?Toe-curlingly embarrassing and cleverly observed . . . it'll have you wincing and laughing simultaneously. Fabulous * Company *Wonderfully written . . . This is a lovely look back at a time when you were young enough to think that anything could happen * Word *Starter for Ten is the debut of the year; a recommendation repeated by all who come in contact with it . . . Trust us, you'll love it * Arena *What a delight . . . David Nicholls is enormously talented, he has an exquisite eye for details, humour and the ridiculous -- Anna Maxted, author of GETTING OVER ITI absolutely loved Starter for Ten -- Emily Barr, author of THE ONE MEMORY OF FLORA BANKSMoving, wickedly observed, warm, uplifting and above all blindingly funny, Starter for Ten hits the spot time after time. Read this book * Jack *Brilliant . . . made me blush with remembered agonies [of university life] -- Critics' choice * Northern Echo *This funny tale . . . will have you laughing out loud * Herald *
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Penguin Books Ltd Clytemnestra
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewStrong and immersive. Well-worth plucking from the pile of chiton-lit * The Times *Vivid with fury, passion and strength, this is a fabulous myth retelling. A powerful, thought-provoking portrayal of a fascinating and complicated woman framed in beautiful prose. I loved it -- JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of ARIADNE and ELEKTRAWow! What a powerhouse of a novel. Savage, passionate and absolutely spellbinding. The recreation of Sparta is astonishing - you feel you are with Clytemnestra, completely immersed in the brutal world she inhabits with her siblings, whose complex relationships are drawn with skill and tenderness. Clytemnestra's rage, heartbreak and determination radiate off the page. I was utterly gripped -- Elodie Harper, bestselling author of THE WOLF DEN & THE HOUSE WITH THE GOLDEN DOORA blaze of a novel, fiery and furious - and alight with murderous revenge. Like Madeline Miller and Jennifer Saint, Casati offers the female perspective on the old, patriarchal tropes of the Greek myths * Daily Mail *Rivals House of the Dragon in conspiracies and feminine brutality. Here is a complex and courageous woman, all flesh and blood, simmering with passion. Facing the grimmest of betrayals, Clytemnestra's ruthless desire for revenge powers a thrilling plot. This is an electrifying read that shocks and fascinates in equal measure -- LIZ FREMANTLE, the critically acclaimed author of QUEEN'S GAMBITA heroine of fierce spirit caught in a world ruled by men, finding a way through with a sharp, unquenchable courage. With the fire and spark of Madeline Miller and the depths of Mary Renault, Clytemnestra will keep you reading well into the small hours, and your dreams will be of worlds where women reach for the gods -- MANDA SCOTTA passionate picture of a fiercely patriarchal society and her heroine's refusal to be bound by itsrules * Sunday Times *Clytemnestra, whose name has come to epitomise female wickedness, has found a worthy advocate in Costanza Casati and this fascinating Greek myth retelling . . . Casati brings the blood-soaked world of Greek mythology fully alive in this powerful novel * Woman & Home *Costanza Casati renders a singularly vibrant Ancient Greece, absolutely alive with emotion and suspense. Casati reveals a Clytemnestra we've never met before: fiercely intelligent, passionate, and loving - and willing to do anything to avenge the ones she loves -- Naomi Krupitsky, New York Times bestselling author of THE FAMILYA swift-paced telling of the story of Clytemnestra, the fierce but loving princess of often-brutal Sparta . . . The easy-to-follow storytelling and well-rounded characters in the novel really draw in the reader * i *Ablaze with moments of deep tenderness and visceral ferocity, Casati's Clytemnestra gives the phrase 'fight like a girl' its rightfully heroic and empowering meaning! Beautifully told in a style that pays nimble homage to classic Greek mythology, Clytemnestra is a rich and compelling read, and even more so for every woman who has ever had to fight to reclaim her power. A must-read! -- Buki Papillon, author of AN ORDINARY WONDERBold and elegant, this novel deconstructs Clytemnestra's infamy and then, with tremendous empathy and wisdom, reconstructs her into an enthrallingly complex figure filled with passion and spirit. This fiery tale of revenge and desire really is the stuff of legend -- Sarah Priscus, author of the critically-acclaimed GROUPIESPowerful and sympathetic, Clytemnestra shines a light on Helen of Troy's overshadowed sister. Crafted with page-turning suspense, Casati spins a mesmerizing story of an ambitious warrior queen who must use all her skill to protect herself and those she loves from men who view women not as equals, but as pawns to be sacrificed upon the altars of lust, greed, and fame. An ancient and intriguing tale made fresh for today's 21st century battles -- Liz Michalski, author of DARLING GIRL: A NOVEL OF PETER PANA thrilling reimagining of an infamous Greek figure * RED *A thrilling tale of power and prophecies, and the fierce Queen who fought back at those who wronged her * COSMOPOLITAN, 'The best books to look forward to in 2023' *If magical mythological books call your name, Clytemnestra is the one for you * Glamour UK *Swift-paced, straightforward storytelling, richly imagined characters. Timeless * Scotsman *Savage, passionate and absolutely spellbinding. Clytemnestra's rage, her heartbreak and her determination radiate off the page -- ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of THE WOLF DEN and THE HOUSE WITH THE GOLDEN DOOR
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Union Square & Co. Chinese Myths and Folk Tales
Book SynopsisThis collection of Chinese myths and folk tales draws on the rich folklore of Chinese culture.
£31.50
Orion Publishing Co Daisy Haites The Great Undoing
Book SynopsisIt''s the great undoing of my heart as I know it.Daisy Haites thought she''d left everything about her old life in the past: the crime, her family and the man she loves. But when her safety is threatened once again, she finds herself back under the watchful eyes of her gang-lord brother Julian and her ex-boyfriend Christian, both desperate to keep her safe.Everything gets more complicated when beautiful, broken-hearted socialite Magnolia Parks enters the scene and Julian finds himself entangled with her. Because for Julian, falling in love isn''t just unwelcome - it could be deadly for everyone involved . . .READERS LOVE THE MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE ''Magnolia and BJ have embedded themselves into my DNA.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''This book gave drama, love triangles, toxicity, chaos and I ate up every single moment.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐
£8.54
Abrams Eden of Witches Volume 6
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£9.49
Transworld Publishers Ltd The Authenticity Project: The bestselling
Book SynopsisNow includes an exclusive extract of Clare Pooley's new and brilliantly uplifting novel The People On Platform 5 - available nowTreat yourself to the warm, poignant and uplifting Radio 2 Book Club pick, loved by hundreds of thousands of readers... 'The first book which has made me laugh in a long time' 'A charming, funny and uplifting story''Full of optimism ... I defy anyone not to pick it up and be both transported and delighted''This book helped to lift my spirits' 'Well-written, great characters , a charming tale, and packed with feel-good factor' ------------ Six strangers with one thing in common: their lives aren't always what they make them out to be. What would happen if they told the truth instead? Julian Jessop is tired of hiding the deep loneliness he feels. So he begins The Authenticity Project - a small green notebook containing the truth about his life. Leaving the notebook on a table in his friendly neighbourhood café, Julian never expects Monica, the owner, to track him down after finding it. Or that she'll be inspired to write down her own story. Little do they realise that such small acts of honesty hold the power to impact all those who discover the notebook and change their lives completely. --------------Praise for The Authenticity Project: 'A warm and endearing tale about truth, friendship and the power of connection' Mike Gayle'Original, engaging and unforgettable' Sarah Morgan'A joyous, funny read that leaves you all warm inside' Beth Morrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of Saving MissyTrade ReviewThe feel-good story...that we all need to read right now * Woman & Home *A reminder of the importance of friendships * Good Housekeeping *Poignant and uplifting * Daily Mail *'The Authenticity Project is a rich roast of great characters, even better relationships, wonderful entanglements, and a few surprises along the way. If Monica's Cafe were a real place, I'd stop by every day.' * Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of This Is How It Always Is *It's a heartwarming, laughter-and-tears story about the value of friendships and the importance of reaching out to each other. * Mail Online *
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Boldwood Books Ltd It All Started With You: A heartbreaking,
Book SynopsisA totally brilliant, escapist and uplifting read that will break your heart and put it back together again, perfect for fans of Cathy Kelly, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber.I always thought I was going to be a girl who did something. I was going to run my own business and find fame and fortune! Fall in love…But here I am. Still waiting for it all to happen, sitting on the floor, surrounded by lilies and roses, trying to do my best friend’s wedding flowers because – in her words – ‘how hard can it be, Frankie?’. The answer is actually ‘very hard’ but it’s not the only thing that’s tough right now. My boyfriend won’t commit, I barely have a job, and once again I have the hangover from hell…What I don’t know is that life’s about to throw me a curveball. A new friend I will make with a beautiful, sad-eyed little boy who is so very tragically ill. I still don’t know about that heartbreak.Even so, in this moment, I know that it’s time for some changes. Maybe it’s time to make my dreams come true? To try to become a marathon-running, healthy-living, wildly-in-love florist-to-the-stars!Because I’m beginning to realise that you only get one chance at life. I don’t yet know how you change everything, all at once, but what I do know is it all starts with me…Previously published as Wildflowers by Debbie Howells.
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Penguin Books Ltd Odyssey
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Penguin Books Ltd High Fidelity
Book SynopsisNick Hornby''s internationally bestselling first novel, available as a Penguin Essential for the first time.Do you know your desert-island, all-time, top five most memorable split-ups?Rob does. He keeps a list, in fact. But Laura isn''t on it - even though she''s just become his latest ex. He''s got his life back, you see. He can just do what he wants when he wants: like listen to whatever music he likes, look up the girls that are on his list, and generally behave as if Laura never mattered. But Rob finds he can''t move on. He''s stuck in a really deep groove - and it''s called Laura. Soon, he''s asking himself some big questions: about love, about life - and about why we choose to share ours with the people we do.A million-copy bestseller, and adapted into a 2000 film starring John Cusack, High Fidelity explores the world of break-ups, make-ups and what it is to be in love. This astutely observed and wickedly funny book will be enjoyed by readers of David Nicholls and William Boyd, and by generations of readers to come.''It will give enormous pleasure at the same time as expanding in a small but worthwhile way, the range of English literature'' Independent on Sunday''Leaves you believing not only in the redemptive power of music but above all the redemptive power of love. Funny and wise, sweet and true'' Independent''A triumphant first novel. True to life, very funny and moving'' Financial TimesTrade ReviewLeaves you believing not only in the redemptive power of music but above all the redemptive power of love * Indepedent *A triumphant first novel. True to life and moving * Financial Times *Extremely cleverly observed * Mail on Sunday *An instant classic * Guardian *Fast, fun, and remarkably deft: a sharp-edged portrait that manages at once to be vicious, generous, and utterly good-natured * Kirkus Reviews *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Dawnlands
Book SynopsisThe new historical novel from Philippa Gregory, the Number One bestselling author of Tidelands and Dark Tides. In a divided country, power and loyalty conquer all . . . Ned Ferryman, inspired by news of a rebellion against the Stuart kings, returns from America with his Pokanoket servant to join the uprising against roman catholic, King James. As Ned swears loyalty to the charismatic Duke of Monmouth, he discovers a new and unexpected love. Meanwhile, Queen Mary summons her friend Livia to a terrified court. Recklessly, Livia drags her son Matthew and his foster mothers Alinor and Alys into a plot to save the queen from Monmouth’s invasion, and Matthew is rewarded with the Manor of Foulmire: on the tidelands where Ned, Alinor and Alys had once scraped a poor living. Suddenly, Alinor is lady of the manor, as Ned marches into the last battle between the royalists and commoners, hoping for a new dawn Trade ReviewPraise for Dawnlands: ‘This sprawling, epic addition to the series will delight Gregory’s many fans' The Times ‘Fast-paced, gripping and meticulously researched, the latest novel from Philippa Gregory is historical fiction at its best…Few authors bring history to life like Philippa Gregory and her vivid descriptions of 17th century life give readers a ringside seat at the action' Daily Express 'Spellbinding’ Woman’s Own ‘I love falling into a Philippa Gregory novel, her vibrant take on historical events always brings past eras alive…This has drama aplenty with the fear of execution for treason, deportation, and imposter Princes, the rewards and dangers presented are colossal and exciting. This epic story follows a family from one end of the old empire to another, as they try to find a place in a new world' Adele Parks, Platinum Magazine Praise for Tidelands and Dark Tides: 'Gregory is an experienced storyteller and doesn’t let you down. Tidelands is a gripping and intelligent portrait of a woman fighting to survive in a hostile world' The Times ‘The first in a planned series . . . The author crafts her material with effortless ease. Her grasp of social mores is brilliant, the love story rings true and the research is, as ever, of the highest calibre' Elizabeth Buchan, Daily Mail ‘Vivid and beguiling – Philippa Gregory at her best’ Woman & Home 'A compelling novel that shines a light on the struggles of seventeeth-century women' Daily Mirror 'The novel's power lies in Gregory's evocative portrayal of the tidelands and the everyday lives of those who are bound to them' Sunday Express 'Philippa Gregory returns with an English Civil War novel that excels in everything she does best. Historical events are written with breathless immediacy, keeping the reader enthralled even if they know the outcome. She pays close attention to the plight of women in the past, so often unchanged despite men's wars, and gives them a voice . . . Fans will not be disappointed' Alys Key, The i 'Shines a light on the struggles of seventeenth-century women . . . If this novel is the first sign of what's to come then readers are in for a treat' Emma Lee-Potter, Daily Express
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Canelo The Crew: An unputdownable and escapist
Book SynopsisAll kinds of secrets get lost at sea...Ella loves the nomadic lifestyle of working on a luxury superyacht. She can leave her past behind and over the years she's found a new family to return to every summer – the crew of the Ananke.Now she's returning to work on the Ananke following a tragedy the previous summer, when one of the deckhands died in an accident. Newcomer Ashley was confident, capable and beloved by everyone.But everything Ashley told them was a lie. And if nobody knows who you really are, then can someone get away with your murder? As the Ananke sets sail again, it becomes clear that nothing about last summer was as it seemed...A tense and unputdownable thriller perfect for fans of Below Deck, Catherine Cooper and Cameron Ward.Praise for The Crew 'With all the upstairs-downstairs glamour and resentments of a super yacht, and absolute must-read for Below Deck fans. Loved it' Catherine Cooper'Fantastic and so gripping' Cass Green‘Sun, sea and secrets aplenty in this thrilling novel set in the world of luxury sailing. There’s a darkness that intensified with every page and a richness to the characters that makes The Crew utterly compelling’ Marion Todd‘Below Deck meets GW Shaw in this superb psychological thriller. The Crew is a brilliantly twisted tale of secrets and revenge, set in the weird and wonderful world of the super yachting community. With its great cast of characters and a truly shocking twist, this will keep you reading late into the night’ Sheila Bugler‘The thriller of the year. Great plot and a twist I didn’t see coming. Highly recommend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Could not put it down. This was like Below Deck but with a mysterious criminal side, and I’m here for it! I absolutely loved this book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I was addicted from the prologue. It ebbs and flows very nicely between past and present and has a very very good ending. An idyllic Greek setting makes it the perfect five-star holiday read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘What a book! Wow! This book had a bit of everything … suspense, intrigue, action, murder, revenge and some crazy twists and turns. The storyline was so interesting and had me glued to my Kindle!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I could not put this fantastic thriller down … definitely one of my favourites this year.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Packed full of intrigue and full of complicated characters – twisty, clever and SOOO good! The setting is incredible … It's a pacy book that will keep you absolutely hooked … you will not see the final twist coming!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘If you love thrillers and Below Deck, this is for you! Very fast-paced and I loved the ending. I will not be able to stop thinking about this book for a while!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I COULDN’T PUT IT DOWN! ADVICE: don’t start reading it in the evening if you want to sleep!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
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Watkins Media The Book of Forgotten Witches
Book SynopsisA beautifully presented hardcover collection of folklore and stories of legendary and historical witches from all over the world, with over 80 stunning, spooky illustrations. The perfect gift for the witchy people in your life.
£17.09
Penguin Books Ltd THE COURSE OF LOVE
Book SynopsisSUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER From one of our great thinkers on modern life and the human condition - an unforgettable story of love and marriage from the author of bestselling novel Essays in Love as well as The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists and The School of Life'The Course of Love probes the very heart of marriage, its shifts and squalls, its great adventure, with such forensic tenderness. I laughed a lot, too' Deborah MoggachModern love is never easy. Society is obsessed with stories of romance, but what comes after happily ever after? This is a love story with a difference. From dating to marriage, from having kids to having affairs, it follows the progress of a single ordinary relationship: tender, messy, hilarious, painful, and entirely un-Romantic. It is a love story for the modern world, chronicling the daily intimacies, the blazing rows, the endless tiny gestures thatTrade ReviewPublisher's description. Rabih and Kirsten meet, fall in love, get married. Think this is the end of the story? It's only the beginning. With his trademark warmth and wit, Alain de Botton explores modern relationships with a novel that asks what it truly means to love and to be loved. * Penguin *He's completely on the money with the minutiae of marital life and every note rings uncomfortably true. The story is told with great wit and affection... de Botton knows his stuff and the book builds into a truly wonderful and positive analysis of a successful lifelong partnership. It should be compulsory reading for anyone contemplating tying the knot. * Daily Mail *Engaging, meticulous, acutely perceptive... There's a refreshing honesty in what De Botton has to say * Guardian *One passage was so spot-on that I read it aloud to my husband... De Botton appreciates, as few writers do, the miracle and subtlety of the so-called ordinary * The Times *Well-observed and imbued with a tenderness that feels authentic and uncynical... It may even save some marriages. * Evening Standard *[A] worldly wise romance * Mail on Sunday *A complete delight -- Amy Bloom, author of 'Lucky us'
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