Contemporary lifestyle fiction

Book SynopsisA Dickensian tale of two young boys from opposite sides of the track who form a bond of brotherhood and friendship as they survive the streets of Lagos. Temilola is a kind-hearted boy from the upper echelons of Nigerian society who wakes up alone in the middle of Lagos and discovers that he has lost his memory. He soon finds that this is the least of his problems, as he must now attempt to survive the dangerous streets of Lagos. Vipaar, who has been making a living as a hawker of random necessities on the streets of Lagos, finds Temilola and, after a violent first encounter, reluctantly takes him under his wing. They form a strong bond as they strive to make a meagre living selling mobile phone chargers to passing motorists on the dangerous highways of Lagos. The boys navigate the ruthless underbelly of Lagos and learn just how far they will go to protect themselves and each other. When tragedy strikes, their bond is broken and they are forced to separate from each other. Will the two friends find each other again after they both face increasing brutality, pain and sorrow? Or will their destinies have diverged enough to tear them apart forever?

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Book SynopsisKayo is a young Tokyo housewife and mother. Outwardly, she is no different from other young mothers, but her secret sets her apart. She belongs to a kind of club, which involves luxury, beautiful clothes and accessories.The club makes it possible for Kayo to escape her tedious life, to become someone else and to embrace a dazzling new world. But it quickly becomes an obsession, a drug, the way to both paradise and hell. Can she find her way out of the dark underworld of debt, lies and prostitution? Or is she doomed to exchange one form of loneliness for another?A deeply absorbing novel about the "holes" that suddenly appear in women's lives, My Beautiful Shadow is a powerful cautionary tale about consumerism gone mad.

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Book SynopsisArchetypes are real. Muses are real. Writers are the channels of these spirits & if that sounds like witchcraft that's because it is. These stories gave me chills. Sylvia Plath & Lana Del Rey course through the veins of these dark, sexy, mind-bending, fantastical, romantic, & haunting tales. Authors from different genres came together in their love & passion for these muses.

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Book SynopsisOh how I love this book. I finished Edie Richter Is Not Alone in one sitting, then reread it immediately. Hilariously heartbreakingly honest on every page, Rebecca Handler's novel is that rare thing: a perfect book. Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of LessFunny, acerbic Edie Richter is moving with her husband from San Francisco to Perth, Australia. She leaves behind a sister and mother still mourning the recent death of her father. Before the move, Edie and her husband were content, if socially awkward?given her disinclination for small talk. In Perth, Edie finds herself in a remarkably isolated yet verdant corner of the world, but Edie has a secret: she committed an unthinkable act that she can barely admit to herself. In some ways, the landscape mirrors her own complicated inner life, and rather than escaping her past, Edie is increasingly forced to confront what she''s done. Everybody, from the wildlife to her new neighbors, is keen to engage, and Edie does her best to start fresh. But her relationship with her husband is fraying, and the beautiful memories of her father are heartbreaking, and impossible to stop. Something, in the end, has to give.Written in clean spare prose that is nevertheless brimming with the richness and wry humor of the protagonist''s observations and idiosyncrasies, Edie Richter is Not Alone is Rebecca Handler's debut novel. It is both deeply shocking and entirely quotidian: a story about a woman''s visceral confrontation with the fundamental meaning of humanity.

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Book SynopsisA whimsical journey that inspires young readers to uncover their extraordinary powers hidden within everyday items.Join Wooshi Witch on her quest to cultivate a spectacular garden. Despite years of trials and failed experiments, Wooshi is determined to find the secret to success. Unexpectedly, guidance arrives from an unlikely source humans. Through unwavering perseverance and a sprinkle of magic, she unlocks the extraordinary potential hidden within ordinary elements. This enchanting picture book features captivating illustrations by award-winning artist Gui Tuzi, written by internationally acclaimed author Yun Dai, and adapted by Helen H. Wu. With its blend of whimsy, resilience, and exploration of everyday wonders, this book inspires young readers to uncover their unique magical abilities within ordinary things.

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Book SynopsisLife of the Party will leave you with a hangover and a "VIP" stamp on your heart. Hacic crafts a Beat novel for the Instagram generation. This dark comedy dives into the underbelly of Milanese fashion and nightlife, through the eyes of Mia, a young expat. She came to Milan to escape her problems but only found more glamorous ones… Mia indulges in the highs and lows Milanese decadence can offer. Between fashion class and clubbing, her narcissistic boss and abusive boyfriend push her to face bleak reality. Life of the Party asks, can you lose your innocence if you were never innocent? Can you find control in chaos? And do you have a plus one for tonight’s party?Trade Review"Tea Hacic is an MDMA-fueled Oscar Wilde with fake eyelashes and this book is a Fear and Loathing for the late Berlusconi-era; a deep walk of shame that tiptoes between a bewildering Bildungsroman and a fever dream of social climbing and social embarrassment." OLIVER KUPPER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF AUTRE MAGAZINE "A recollection of youth as seen through the dichotomy of control vs desperation, Americana vs. Milanese, luxury vs poverty and uppers vs downers." BJ PANDA BEAR AT FLAUNT MAGAZINE "Tea recounts with brutal honesty the period in which Milan officially became the Italian city that everyone hates and envies." VICE Italy “Life of the Party” is a good goddamn time.” Columbia Journal “Reading Life of the Party is like drinking a coffee with Tea Hacic herself. Her light comes through the pages, her story becomes yours somehow. That’s the power of storytelling.” Vanity Teen“Clever debut novel of fashion and nightlife, readers are introduced to Mia, an expat newly moved to Milan. The drugs, nightclubs, and men blur together into a seemingly nonstop, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas-style fever dream as intense as it is dripping with style.”Publishers’ Weekly “Life of the Party is an unstoppable climax, made of strong but honest opinions that will make you question your past, present and your future...Tea gives us an unmatched depiction of some of the most meaningful contradictions that makes us who we are.” French Fries Magazine "The party seduced me, the darkness shocked me, and Mia’s wondrous naïveté uplifted me." FLAUNT Magazine “It’s as intoxicating as the best party you’ve ever been to…Hacic-Vlahovic has written one hell of a ride.” The Big Smoke

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Book SynopsisThirty is the story of a woman who is convinced that she is going to die at the age of thirty. Addressing those who will read it posthumously, she documents the last year of her life in a dark, obsessive diary. Other women are summoned into her downward spiral: spectral muses, heroines-ghosts, suicide writers; Nelly Arcan, Elizabeth Wurtzel, Marie-Sissi Labrèch, Sylvia Plath, Virginia Woolf, Michelle Tea, and Angelina Jolie. A raw exploration of female suffering, the narrator creates a universe where the ghosts of heroines exist and who, in turn, allow her to exist. The text embodies the capacity of literature to name and welcome both the personal introspection and social analysis of its theme. Through a prism of ideas, quotes, and poetry, Thirty assembles vignettes from popular culture and literature. The text flirts with anti-happiness rhetoric, mocks wellness culture, and cements itself in the tradition of Bad Girl' literature. In the end, Thirty emerges as a text that confronts both the pressure to be a good girl and the pressure to be happy. I wanted to buy into the promise of happiness, but I'm too poor While she resists these tropes, does she survive them?Originally published in French as Trente by Éditions du remue-ménage, Thirty is now available in English for the first time. Translated by Natalia Hero.

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Book SynopsisEl amor podría ser el proyecto más desafiante de su vida.Grace Hudson, la única mujer ingeniera de su departamento, ha optado por guardar las distancias con los hombres: su última conquista amorosa la dejó profundamente traumatizada, así que ahora su objetivo es centrarse en su carrera. Aunque no puede haber nada de malo en coquetear con un atractivo desconocido en la cafetería, ¿no?En su breve intercambio, Grace deslumbra a Dameon Locke, pero este está concentrado en su último proyecto urbanístico y en mantener su empresa a flote tras el abandono de su principal inversor.Cuando un promotor descontento la acusa de aceptar un soborno, Grace decide recurrir a Dameon. Con su carrera al borde del precipicio y su vida en peligro, ¿correrá el riesgo de hundirlo a él también?

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Book SynopsisFilled with light, satirical touches. Donald KeeneA modern classic, Botchan rivals Soseki's famous I Am a Cat in popularity in Japan. This is the funniest of Soseki's novels, a penetrating portrait of a young man's quest to survive the suffocating hypocrisy of everyone around him while remaining true to his beliefs. Reckless but unfailingly honest, Botchan is the youngest son in a middle-class Tokyo family. Following his graduation from college, he takes a job as a math teacher on the island of Shikoku, far from the city. Thrust into this alien small-town environment, Botchan encounters nothing but trouble from his students and fellow teachers. Among his tormentors are the pompous, two-faced vice-principal; his fawning sidekick—the art teacher; the spineless principal; and a pack of brawny, prankster students all of whom seem out to get him. Mayhem ensues, but in the end Botchan prevails through honesty and dogged determination. Recommended for readers ages 14 and up due to

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Book SynopsisMeet nine-year-old Shunya, an inquisitive soul who spends much of his time under his favourite peepul tree, wondering about the secrets of the universe, the purpose of life and the meaning of faith. His quest for answers takes an unexpected twist, when he is suddenly led on a whirlwind tour to meet the eleven doppelgangers of his dad! But little does Shunya know that his dad''s peculiar research project will unravel the most bewildering mystery of his life-the significance of his name, which means ''zero''!

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Book SynopsisA classic collection of tales to tell children of about four, featuring beloved characters and lively stories, by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Anne Fine amongst others, chosen by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare.Paddington Bear has a magical moment, the animals of Brambly Hedge are struggling at the dusty mill: Lara's godmother sorts out a noisy lion and Rapunzel is rescued from the towerThese classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift.

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Book SynopsisThese lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties are vividly retold by Leicestershire Guild of Storytelling. Their origins lost in the oral tradition, these thirty stories from Leicestershire and Rutland reflect the wisdom (and eccentricities) of the counties and its people.

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Book SynopsisOpening at the Hay Festival, and ending with the prospect of a spring wedding, Sue Gee''s novel is a lively story of tangled relationships and the sustaining powers of good books, loyal friends and conversation. Friends since university, with busy working lives behind them, Dido and Georgia have long been looking forward to carefree days of books and conversation, when each finds herself caught up in unexpected domestic drama. Dido, for the first time, has cause to question her marriage; widowed Georgia feels certain her husband will return to her. Meanwhile, an eccentric country cousin goes wildly off the rails, children are unhappy in love, and perfect health is all at once in question.Trade Review'as seductively readable as its title suggests...draws the reader in with its skilful portrayal of real-life situations' * The Times *

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Book Synopsis''Sunny, sexy and gloriously escapist. The perfect beach read'' ALEX BROWN''The perfect summer escape - hot, romantic and funny'' RACHAEL LUCASOne week. Two couples. A holiday they''ll never forget... Indi Drewe is turning thirty and is exactly where she wants to be: she''s on the cusp of a promotion, lives in her gorgeous London flat and is sure her perfect-on-paper boyfriend, Will, is about to propose... Only, on the night she''d hoped Will would present her with a sparkling diamond ring, she finds out that her younger sister Jade is getting married to a man she''s known only for a few weeks! Worried her sister is about to make a terrible mistake, she immediately flies out to visit her sister in Greece - and is shocked to discover she''s sharing her villa with a far-too-handsome (and perpetually shirtless) stranger, Mikhos. Indi and Mikhos might be each other''s worst nightmare, but

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Book SynopsisWhat if your new colleague is the one person who leaves you speechless?Harper Jenkins has a way with words. As Celebrity Editor at a glossy magazine, she knows exactly how to get tight-lipped Hollywood stars talking, landing her exclusive stories and a great reputation.There''s only one person who leaves her speechless - her arrogant colleague Ryan, who has been hired as the new Features Editor. Harper remembers Ryan from a decade ago, when they both interned together. Back then she had believed he was someone she could trust - but he betrayed her completely and they''ve never spoken since.Thrown together again in a busy newsroom, Harper and Ryan clash on everything - he can''t bear how chaotic and messy she is while she declares him uptight and infuriating. But as the tension between them builds, who will get to have the last word?READERS LOVE HARPER AND RYAN . . .''The Last Word is a witty, entertaining, sparkling and aTrade ReviewFull of the fun and flash of fast-paced journalism, Katy Birchall's latest is a swoony, sharp romance of hearts and headlines. We have only glowing words for The Last Word * Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of DO I KNOW YOU? *This enemies-to lovers romance from Birchall is the perfect office-love story, and readers will fall for Harper andRyan and their second-chance romance * The Library Journal *

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Book Synopsis''It''s no wonder Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon are fans of Jasmine Guillory - she writes the sexiest and smartest romances. This tale . . . ticks all the romcom boxes'' Red MagazineHave you discovered New York Times bestseller and Reese''s Book Club pick Jasmine Guillory yet? ''The queen of contemporary romance'' OprahMag.comPreorder the next sparkling romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory now! ...................................Nothing goes to your head as fast as a taste of love . . .Margot Noble needs some relief from the stress of running her family winery. Enter Luke: sexy, charming, and best of all in the too-small world of Napa, a stranger, promising to be the perfect one-night stand she''ll never have to see again. That is, until Luke walks in the next morning as their newesTrade ReviewWhat a charming, warm, sexy gem of a novel. I couldn't put The Wedding Date down. I love a good romance and this delivered from the first page to the last... One of the best books I've read in a while -- Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author of HungerJasmine Guillory is the queen of contemporary romance * Oprah.mag *With sharp banter, a well-rounded cast of characters, and plenty of swoony scenes, Jasmine Guillory defends her position as one of the most exciting rom-com writers out there * Buzzfeed *There is so much to relate to and throughout the novel, there is a sharp feminist edge. Loved this one, and you will too -- Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling authorThe Wedding Date brims with personality. It's funny, deeply honest, and above all, truly swoony - the kind of all-consuming romance where you hold your breath with delight as two wonderful people start to find each other, like the best possible version of real life. We can't wait to read more from Jasmine Guillory -- Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, bestselling authors of The Royal WeA rom-com queen * Refinery29 *A swoony rom-com brimming with humor and charm * Entertainment Weekly *No one writes rom-coms like Jasmine Guillory * PopSugar *With sharp banter, a well-rounded cast of characters, and plenty of swoony scenes, Jasmine Guillory defends her position as one of the most exciting rom-com writers out there * BuzzFeed *Guillory's debut is as enchanting as her characters-bright, bold, warm and wonderful. Even better, there's a proposal to rival any commercial that Madison Avenue can deliver * WashingtonPost.com *This novel reads like a truly contemporary contemporary romance in that the hero and heroine grapple with issues anyone dating today will relate to * NPR.com *A charming, warm, sexy gem of a novelGuillory's greatest gift as a writer is her ability to weave romance into the aspirations and minutiae of female existence, giving voice to their ambition, friendships, and fears against a happily-ever-after backdrop * Entertainment Weekly *Kudos to Guillory, whose lively dialogue is matched by her multifaceted characters * Essence Magazine *The novel is a light-hearted and quick read with fully drawn characters * Associated Press *A romance novel that will make you believe in happily ever afters * Nylon.com *

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Book Synopsis''Entertaining, in the best sense of the word, and a true page-turner'' Ann Napolitano''I read it in a single gulp'' Karen Joy Fowler''A smart and lively novel'' Jess Walter_________________________________________________''How differently the Geller sisters'' lives would have turned out had C. J. Reynolds not been released from prison that February. . .''Marti Geller is going to die soon, and she''s hoping to take her secrets with her.To do this, Marti has stipulated in her will that the family''s summer home on Mount Desert Island, Maine, must be sold as soon as possible. This request comes as a shock to her three daughters, a trio of strong-minded women who are each hiding a secret of their own.For the eldest daughter, Beck, the Maine cottage is essential to her secret wish to write a novel, and selling is the last thing she waTrade ReviewIt All Comes Down to This answered a need I didn't even know I had-to read a big-hearted novel about middle-aged women reckoning with their own heavy secrets, and each other. This novel is entertaining, in the best sense of the word, and a true page-turner. * Ann Napolitano *A compulsively readable, thoroughly enjoyable tale of three sisters, their histories, their problems, and their unravelling secrets. Contemporary, but with a delightfully Austenish tone. I read it in a single gulp. * Karen Joy Fowler *A smart and lively novel, one that had me turning its faster and faster, wondering if this indelible family could really untangle the deep lies that reveal an even deeper truth * Jess Walter *Fowler writes like a contemporary Edith Wharton, peeling back layers of class and custom to reveal the mysteries of love, longing, and fate. A stunning tale * Wiley Cash *

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Book Synopsis    'Compulsively readable! I was charmed by the flirtatious banter . . . Sometimes you want to Netflix and Chill and sometimes you want to Netflix and like, seriously, just chill. Clare and Logan excelled at both!' Alicia Thompson Two can play at this game . . . The smart and sexy new fake-dating rom-com from the author of the highly praised I Love You, I Hate You! 'Logan and Clare's chemistry and banter had me swooning and I was smiling the entire time I was reading!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'I loved this! . . . This book had cute lines, all the feels and just enough drama. 100% recommend' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'This is a fun and sexy read, perfect for a lazy afternoon with a bit of angst and a fantastic ending. Definitely worth picking up!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review

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'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' Emily HenryTwo sworn enemies. One failing hotel. Love is the last thing they need . . .Welcome to Forest Manor Hotel, where the staff and guests are one happy family. Except for Izzy and Lucas - bitter rivals banned from working the same shift, for everyone's sake. After struggling for years, the hotel may soon have to close its doors forever. But when Izzy returns a guest's lost wedding ring, the reward convinces management this might fix everything. With four rings still sitting in lost property, Izzy and Lucas are forced to work together to try to save the day. But as their rivalry becomes something much more complicated, Izzy and Lucas start to wonder if there's more at stake here than the hotel's future . . .Praise for The Wake-Up Call'Magical' Lindsey Kelk'Another wonderful read by Beth O'Leary' 5* reader review'Heart-warming, touching, sharp and sexy' Lia Louis'The best book ever' 5* reader review'Gorgeous, evocative' Carley Fortune'A perfect rom-com' 5* reader review'Bursts with Beth's signature heart, wit, and charm' Amy Lea'A warm, cosy love story' 5* reader review'This is not just a great rom com, this is a Beth O'Leary rom com' Gillian McAllister'Beautiful from start to finish' 5* reader review'An utterly delicious read' Louise O'Neill'I absolutely loved this' 5* reader review'Playful, warm, uplifting and so very satisfying' Caroline Hulse

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Book SynopsisLady Vesper Lyndhurst is beautiful, clever, and popular. Afforded every luxury as a duke's daughter, she fills her days with friends, intrigues, and a self-professed knack for matchmaking. She may have sworn off love for herself, but she is rather excellent at arranging it.Faced with an insolvent estate, the Duke of Greydon has no choice but to return to England in a final attempt to revive his family's fortunes. He's been gone for years, happy to have escaped his mother and the petty circles of the ton. To his dismay, not much has changed, including the beautiful and vexing heiress next door.But when an accident of fate traps the friends-turned-enemies in an attic together, the explosive attraction between them becomes impossible to ignore and even harder to resist. They are total opposites and their lives don't align in the slightest, but fate, the ultimate matchmaker, appears to have other plans . . .

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Book SynopsisSixteen-year-old Lizzy is trapped, caught between her passion for science and the teachings of her Seventh-day Adventist father and Mennonite mother. When her nurse father refuses to be vaccinated, he moves the family to a remote Adventist commune. Have the end times begun for the teenager, her drug addicted mother and her vulnerable younger brother?

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Book SynopsisAfter escaping a deadly bomb blast in the city's red light area, Jibon returns to the Jadavpur railway station having lost his memory. He is instantly recognised by those who live in and around the stationsquatters, rickshaw-drivers, beggars. liquor vendors, ragpickers. pickpocketsas the daring young man who rescued them many a time.

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Book SynopsisSheila O''Flangan''s wonderfully gripping, dramatic and touching novel YOURS, FAITHFULLY is essential reading for fans of Marian Keyes and Freya North.Iona Brannock has always been impatient. Not one to hang around, she married her gorgeous husband just months after meeting him and they have lived happily ever since. Now all she needs is a baby and her life will be perfect. Sally Harper has been blissfully married for almost twenty years. She has a beautiful daughter, a loving husband and a great job. Her life is complete. But a surprise pregnancy is about to change everything.Two women - strangers leading separate lives. But their two worlds are about to collide in the most shocking way...Trade Review'Bound to delight fans and guaranteed to put O'Flanagan on the bestsellers list - yet again' * Irish Independent Review *'An absorbing and upredictable drama' * Australian Women's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisFor fans of E. L. James and Sylvia Day. Before there was the fan fiction that became Fifty Shades of Grey, there was The Submissive, Tara Sue Me''s seductive and scandalous series that enthralled millions and inspired a genre... In the enticing continuation, the submissive and her dominant explore just how long they can make the pleasure last...It started with a hidden desire. Millionaire CEO Nathaniel West has always played by his own strict set of rules, ones he expects everyone to follow - especially the women he''s dominated in his bedroom. But his newest lover is breaking down all his boundaries and rewriting his rule book. Abby King never imagined that she would capture the heart of Nathaniel West, one of New York City''s most eligible bachelors - and its most desirable dominant. What began as a weekend arrangement of pleasure has become a passionate romance with a man who knows every inch of her body and her soul - yet remains an enigmatic Trade ReviewA sexy and inviting kick-off to a new erotic trilogy, The Submissive should not be missed * Romance Reviews Today *A blazing hot BSDM story between a billionaire and someone who's admired him from a far. I really enjoyed this smoking tale and recommend it to erotic romance readers... I learned a lot about BDSM via Abby and Nathaniel's relationship. I started to understand how things worked... I look forward to more books by this Tara Sue Me. The sex between Abby and Nathaniel will have readers burning up and wishing they are having the sex * Night Owl Reviews *Unbelievably fantastic!... Nathaniel is something special, and he has that... something "more" that makes him who he is and makes me love him more than all the others. Beneath all the cold and detached surface there is a sweet and loving man, and I adored how Abby managed to crack his armour a tiny bit at a time... I can't wait to continue this beautiful story * Mind Reader *By the end of the first chapter I was hooked on the story and relationship of Abigail and Nathaniel... The book is told in first person so we only get Abby's perspective of the relationship, but it's one that I found real and compelling... This is one of those books that I will read and re-read * The Book Reading Gals *I HIGHLY recommend The Submissive by Tara Sue Me. It's so worth it. This book crackles with sexual lightning right from the beginning... The Submissive has exceeded all my expectations. It has heart and the characters are majorly flawed in a beautiful way. They aren't perfect, but they may be perfect together. Step into Tara Sue Me's world of dominance and submission. It's erotic, thrilling, and will leave you panting for more * Martini Reviews *The sex scenes are smouldering hot... The Submissive is a must read if you loved Fifty Shades of Grey. The writing is clean and very entertaining. I can't wait to read The Dominant to hear Nathaniel's point of view * The Romance Reviews *Tara Sue Me's The Submissive was a story unlike anything I'd ever read, and it completely captivated me... It's an emotional, compelling story about two people who work to make their relationship exactly what they need it to be, and how they're BOTH stronger for it * Books Make Me Happy *This book is going to make you say "Fifty What of What?"...[Me] is so talented and captivating * Southern Fiction Review *Well written and certainly entertaining * Dear Author *For those Fifty Shades fans pining for a little more spice on their e-reader...the Guardian recommends Tara Sue Me's Submissive Trilogy, starring handsome CEO Nathaniel West, a man on the prowl for a new submissive, and the librarian Abby, who is yearning for something more * Los Angeles Times *A sexy and inviting kick-off to a new erotic trilogy, The Submissive should not be missed * Romance Reviews Today *Tautly written, with smart, three-dimensional characters and scorching love scenes...a fantastic love story -- Christina Lauren, author of Beautiful StrangerA blazing hot BSDM story between a billionaire and someone who's admired him from a far. I really enjoyed this smoking tale and recommend it to erotic romance readers... I learned a lot about BDSM via Abby and Nathaniel's relationship. I started to understand how things worked... I look forward to more books by this Tara Sue Me. The sex between Abby and Nathaniel will have readers burning up and wishing they are having the sex * Night Owl Reviews *Unbelievably fantastic!... Nathaniel is something special, and he has that... something "more" that makes him who he is and makes me love him more than all the others. Beneath all the cold and detached surface there is a sweet and loving man, and I adored how Abby managed to crack his armour a tiny bit at a time... I can't wait to continue this beautiful story * Mind Reader *By the end of the first chapter I was hooked on the story and relationship of Abigail and Nathaniel... The book is told in first person so we only get Abby's perspective of the relationship, but it's one that I found real and compelling... This is one of those books that I will read and re-read * The Book Reading Gals *I HIGHLY recommend The Submissive by Tara Sue Me. It's so worth it. This book crackles with sexual lightning right from the beginning... The Submissive has exceeded all my expectations. It has heart and the characters are majorly flawed in a beautiful way. They aren't perfect, but they may be perfect together. Step into Tara Sue Me's world of dominance and submission. It's erotic, thrilling, and will leave you panting for more * Martini Reviews *The sex scenes are smouldering hot... The Submissive is a must read if you loved Fifty Shades of Grey. The writing is clean and very entertaining. I can't wait to read The Dominant to hear Nathaniel's point of view * The Romance Reviews *Tara Sue Me's The Submissive was a story unlike anything I'd ever read, and it completely captivated me... It's an emotional, compelling story about two people who work to make their relationship exactly what they need it to be, and how they're BOTH stronger for it * Books Make Me Happy *This book is going to make you say "Fifty What of What?"...[Me] is so talented and captivating * Southern Fiction Review *Well written and certainly entertaining * Dear Author *For those Fifty Shades fans pining for a little more spice on their e-reader...the Guardian recommends Tara Sue Me's Submissive Trilogy, starring handsome CEO Nathaniel West, a man on the prowl for a new submissive, and the librarian Abby, who is yearning for something more * Los Angeles Times *Tautly written, with smart, three-dimensional characters and scorching love scenes...a fantastic love story * Christina Lauren, Author of Beautiful Stranger *

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Book SynopsisA touching romantic novel about a young woman whose time is running out - a Sunday Times bestseller. Not to be missed by readers of Lucy Diamond and Jenny Colgan.Jill Mansell''s enchanting new novel will drive readers to seize life with both hands and make the most of every minute...Hallie has a secret. She''s in love. He''s perfect for her in every way, but he''s seriously out of bounds. And her friends aren''t going to help her because what they do know is that Hallie doesn''t have long to live. Time is running out...Flo has a dilemma. She really likes Zander. But his scary sister won''t be even faintly amused if she thinks Zander and Flo are becoming friends - let alone anything more.Tasha has a problem. Her new boyfriend is the adventurous type. And she''s afraid one of his adventures will go badly wrong.THREE AMAZING THINGS ABOUT YOU begins as Hallie goes on a journey. A donor has been found and she''s about to be giTrade ReviewPraise for Jill Mansell'Bursting with humour, brimming with intrigue and full of characters you'll adore **** - HeatJill Mansell keeps on getting better every time... smart and grown-up chick lit at its very best - Good HousekeepingA warm, witty and romantic read that you won't be able to put down - Daily MailMansell is a deft spinner of love stories - Herald (Dublin)Leaves you with a warm and uplifting feeling - Woman's Way

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Book SynopsisLike a reaped grassblade on a meadow of macadam, its object lies."Trade ReviewThe author's short fiction has been rewarded with eight appearances in the annual O. Henry Prize Stories collection. The engaging What Goes without Saying collects 30 of her best tales, which first appeared in magazines ranging from Mademoiselle to the Kenyon Review. Washington Times Josephine Jacobsen gives us a startling word-by-word gift. Her characters-human and animal-know edginess and exhilaration. She is unfoolable. Her judgment is lyric, wise, and daring. She looks all around, her angle of vision invariably original, able to switch from the periscopic to the circumferential. National Book Awards 1995

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Book Synopsis From Sunday Times bestselling author, Nora Roberts, the final thrilling instalment in the epic Dragon Heart trilogy.''If you''re after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she''s your woman''The GuardianIt''s time for the final reckoning.... With Odran''s defeat at the Battle of the Dark Portal, his quest to rule over Talamh and Breen has stalled - for now. But the terrible battle and heart-breaking losses have taken their toll. It''s a time as painful as any Breen has ever known as she helps to treat the wounded, bring the dead home from blood-and ash-soaked battlegrounds and support her friends and family in their grief.With the enemy cast out and the portal sealed it is a time to recover but there is little time to rest. Soon the enemy''s witches begin to appear to Breen in her sleep, practicing black magick, sacrificing the innocent, and plotting brutal destruction

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Book SynopsisThe International BestsellerWithin the boroughs of London, nestled among its streets, hides another city, filled with magic.Magic and love. Love and magic. They destroy everything in the end 'Anna's Aunt has always warned her of the dangers of magic. Its twists. Its knots. Its deadly consequences.Now Anna counts down the days to the ceremony that will bind her magic forever.Until she meets Effie and Attis.They open her eyes to a London she never knew existed. A shop that sells memories. A secret library where the librarian feeds off words. A club where revellers lose themselves in a haze of spells.But as she is swept deeper into this world, Anna begins to wonder if her Aunt was right all along.Is her magic a gift or a curse?Trade Review‘An enthralling and original fantasy, woven inside a magical web of lies’Jay Kristoff, Sunday Times bestselling author of NEVERNIGHT and EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE ‘The magic both gleams and threatens. There are riddles and puzzles to be solved and there’s a library – trust me, it’s a good one. You’ll want to give this a try.’Sunday Times bestselling author Robin Hobb ‘In this beautiful coming-of-age book, Thomas tackles big issues, family secrets and heartbreak in a brilliantly imagined, yet authentic world.’Woman’s Weekly ‘There’s magic in every nook and cranny – as well as shops selling memories – in this fantastical novel that stalks the streets of London’s underbelly’METRO ‘A bewitching tale of magic, family secrets and twisted affections, of finding your true self in a world of treacherous mystery. Prepare to be charmed!’David Wragg, author of THE BLACK HAWKS ‘THREADNEEDLE had me spellbound – a luminous, captivating fantasy that left me longing to return to Thomas’s vividly imagined magical world. With teen witches, hidden libraries, secrets and lies, it’s a dream of a book, and I loved it.’Katie Lowe, author of THE FURIES ‘The first in a new fantasy trilogy, Anna's aunt has always warned her of the dangers of magic and now, aged 16, she is counting down the days to a ceremony that will bind her magic forever. That is, until her eyes are opened to a London she never knew existed one with a shop that sells memories, a secret underground library and nightclubs full of magic.’Woman Magazine ‘An enthralling and inventive story you’ll enjoy getting lost in’Woman & Home

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning creators Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran comes a stunning new graphic novel.An elderly widow buys what turns out to be the Holy Grail from a second-hand shop, setting her off on an epic adventure with a knight who brings her gifts of ancient relics in hope of winning the cup.From the Eisner and Bram Stoker-award winning team of Snow, Glass, Apples comes a delightfully humorous and charming new graphic novel adaptation.---''Like Ray Bradbury before him, [Neil Gaiman] writes lovely little horror stories, fairy tales and fantasies which are as familiar as they are fabulous, stories that are never quite what the reader expects...'' A.V. CLUB''A combination of a superb script, with Gaiman at his evocative, inventive best, and masterful artwork from Doran'' STARBURST on Snow, Glass, ApplesTrade ReviewThis sumptuous, adults-only comic book adaptation brings the acclaimed writer's short story to vivid life . . . [Doran] creates imagery and visuals that'll linger in your mind's eye long after you close the book . . .Snow, Glass, Apples is a combination of a superb script, with Gaiman at his evocative, inventive best, and masterful artwork from Doran. * Starburst *A must for any fan of American Gods or the work of Neil Gaiman... [sitting] alongside the TV series and the novel as another way to tackle and understand Gaiman's deep, rich narrative * Starburst *

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Book SynopsisWhen 21-year-old Oli sets sail from Australia she embarks on a trip that will open her eyes to life's possibilities. Some years later, fluent in the language of the ocean, she is the only female crew member on-board a yacht delivery to New Zealand. There, in the darkness below deck, she learns something new: at sea, no one can hear you scream.Below Deck is about the moments that haunt us, that fan out like ripples through the deep. It is a novel about the vagaries of consent, about who has the space to speak and who is believed.Trade Review#MeToo has clearly had a profound influence on this novel, and Hardcastle's delineation of the ambiguities and uncertainties that underpin consent is both cogent and moving. * The Australian *her prose is often consolingly gorgeous, combining Oli's synesthesia and innate empathy with the elements to mesmeric effect. * Daily Mail *vividly realised and richly detailed . . . Below Deck goes beyond colourful descriptions of people and places into the realm of total sensory experience for the characters and the reader. * Good Reading *Below Deck is a stunning literary novel. This is a poetic work that can be read aloud just as easily as it can be read in silence. * Australian Book Review *Lyrical, profound, and deeply moving Sophie Hardcastle's Below Deck will confront as well as soothe, and is the most tender, hopeful battle-cry of a book. -- Brooke Davis (author of LOST & FOUND)Hardcastle has captured the powerful words so many of us struggle to find, and I cannot imagine anyone could finish Below Deck unaffected. -- Bri Lee (bestselling author of EGGSHELL SKULL)Below Deck will leave you breathless. Sophie Hardcastle is a phenomenal, courageous talent. -- Clementine Ford (author of FIGHT LIKE A GIRL)A novel that speaks implicitly but never didactically to the trauma of the #MeToo age . . . an astonishing achievement -- Sir Jonathan BateThe free-flowing intensity of the wind and waves that drives her characters' lives, also powers Sophie Hardcastle's memorable prose. Her writing sweeps us through hemispheres and across oceans with astonishing and immersive force. This is a deeply moving story of a young woman growing up, and Hardcastle is an extraordinary talent. -- Elleke Boehmer (University of Oxford)How do we tell the story of ourselves when language fails us? With glorious colour, Sophie Hardcastle answers in her gutsy and vivid debut, Below Deck. Her synesthetic heroine, Olivia, experiences the world in pigments: a beloved friend is "velvet lilac", the number three is "uneasy green". Years after a fateful sailing voyage, the memory of a red encounter - deepest red - smoulders away. As timely as it is evocative, Below Deck's polychromatic depiction of trauma and its aftermath speaks to how women learn to inhabit their bodies and the world, and how those dark lessons can be triumphantly unlearned. -- Beejay Silcox, Australian literary criticTender, moving, frightening. This is an author unafraid to leave an absence for the unsaid; unafraid of silence. She never tells us too much but leaves space in our imagination for us to connect the dots and complete the story ourselves. -- Cass Moriarty (author of THE PROMISE SEED)This [Below Deck] is a masterpiece. Breathtaking, gripping, haunting and so beautifully crafted that I continually found myself re-reading pages and paragraphs just to relive their glory. Its author, Sophie Hardcastle, is not even 30. Frankly, her talent is frightening. -- Georgie Dent (author of BREAKING BADLY)Below Deck is an achievement of considerable power, not the least because of its ability to balance so many elements of the literary craft. The writing is poetic yet accessible - remarkably, it is a quick read. The story is harrowing yet human. The characters, even the minor ones, are alive on the page, yet are serving Hardcastle's higher purpose, which is very definitely a political one. Sophie Hardcastle has the ability to shift the perceptions of her readers, even - especially - her male ones. What a gift. * Canberra Times *Hardcastle's new novel, Below Deck, is about women, their bodies and the landscape; it is also about sexual violence and assault, trauma, and how survival can lie in reclaiming your own story. [...] Colours ripple through the novel's prose; shades give new dimensions to experiences. * Sydney Morning Herald *a novel humming with tension between beautiful prose and uncomfortable questions * New Zealand Herald *Such a captivating read that felt familiar and was also really powerful. You won't be able to put it down. * Mamamia.com.au *

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Book Synopsis'An ambiguous horror story about egg donorship and the black market, it keeps the reader equally balanced between frustration and fascination. ' Daily Mail'An intricate, textured slow-burner that paints a vivid picture of a post-Soviet state where gangsters rule and the exploitation of the female body is big business' GuardianHelsinki, 2016. Olenka sits on a bench, watching a family play in a dog park. A stranger sits down beside her. Olenka startles; she would recognize this other woman anywhere. After all, Olenka was the one who ruined her life. And this woman may be about to do the same to Olenka. Yet, for a fragile moment, here they are, together - looking at their own children being raised by other people.Moving seamlessly between modern-day Finland and Ukraine in the early days of its post-Soviet independence, Dog Park is a keenly observed, dark and propulsive novel set at the intersection of East and West, centered in a web of exploitation and the commodification of the female body. Oksanen brings fearless psychological acuity to this captivating story about a woman unable to escape the memory of her lost child, the ruthless powers that still hunt her, and the lies that could well end up saving her.Trade ReviewAn ambiguous horror story about egg donorship and the black market, it keeps the reader equally balanced between frustration and fascination. * Daily Mail *Following her incredibly popular Purge, Sofi Oksanen gives us another propulsive thriller about a woman unable to forget her lost child and the web of lies she's built around herself. A novelist and playwright, Oksanen is one of the most awarded literary authors in Scandinavia; now, we get to experience the phenomenon. * Lit Hub *Fans of slow-burning suspense will find much to enjoy * Publishers Weekly *With the volatile European fertility market as her backdrop, a rising Scandinavian star poses troubling questions about the double-edged sword of motherhood and the rancorous debates over women's bodies * Oprah, Best Translated Books of 2021 *A remarkably ambitious story... Oksanen has much to say about the price of parenthood and the cost for young women who, with few other options to escape poverty, become egg donors or surrogates. Owen F. Witesman's translation conveys the mounting tension as Oksanen layers in shadowy, overlapping plotlines. * New York Times *Stunning and furious * Mesta, Finland *Sharp, sociocritical... Passionate drama, murder and revenge make this a thriller-like novel with a high level of suspense. * Bergens Tidende, Norway *An intricate, textured slow-burner that paints a vivid picture of a post-Soviet state where gangsters rule and the exploitation of the female body is big business * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the neighborhood. Watch your husband, watch your friends, and watch your back. Cat Winthorpe has worked hard to get what she has: a gorgeous home; social standing; and William, her successful, handsome husband. Then a friendly new couple moves into the estate next door. While cautious, a good neighbor like Cat greets them with open arms and warm hospitality. Neena Ryder isn’t a fellow lady of leisure. A life coach with off-the-rack dresses, personal issues, and a husband who hasn’t delivered, she’s anxious to move up in the world. This beautiful new town is a step in the right direction. It’s also making Neena aware of what she doesn’t have. Namely, William. When Neena’s infatuation escalates into obsession, it’s just a matter of eliminating a few obstacles to get the life she wants. The life next door. As Neena’s secret fixation grows, so does her friendship with Cat. But beneath their cordial interactions is a wealth of temptations, secrets, and toxic jealousy. For both women, the desire for a perfect life can turn perfectly dangerous.Trade ReviewAn Amazon Best Book of the Month: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense “Deliciously, sublimely nasty: Mean Girls for grown-ups.” —Kirkus Reviews “Torre keeps the suspense high…Readers will be riveted from page one.” —Publishers Weekly “A chilling domestic thriller about power and deception, A. R. Torre’s latest novel, Every Last Secret, has all the elements to keep the reader enthralled, with just enough darkness to provide needed twists for a complex plot.” —Mystery & Suspense Magazine “Well thought out and with a superb flow from start to finish, Every Last Secret is perfect for fans of domestic thrillers.” —Seattle Book Review “A glamorous and seductive novel that will suck you in and knock you sideways. I love this story, these characters, and the raw emotion they generated in me. I devoured every word. Exceptional.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author “Raw and riveting. A clever ride that will make you question everyone and everything.” —Meredith Wild, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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Book SynopsisWINNER of the GUARDIAN ''NOT THE BOOKER'' PRIZE 2019BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR - Vogue, TIME, Vulture, Woman and Home, and many more ''Subversive, radical, written with total glee and rollicking sense of unlimited possibility. Williams is one to watch'' StylistIf you feed a starving woman, what will she grow into?Twenty-nine year old Roberta has spent her whole life hungry. So she invents Supper Club: a secret society for women sick of bad men and bad sex. Fed up of being told to talk less, take less, be less, they gather after dark to feast and dance through the night. But as their bodies expand, so do their horizons, their desires - and their urge to break the rules.You look hungry. Join the club.''Superb... Hilariously funny and deeply moving'' Guardian Not the Booker Prize''Engrossing, ambitious, joyful as well as dark - which is so close to the bone and so necessary. I can''t wait to read her next book'' Emilie Pine, author of Notes to Self''Cool and knowing, jam-packed with cultural references, not to mention mouthwatering recipes'' Metro''Daring, funny, humane, delightful. She''s the real thing'' Sam Jordison, Guardian''For reading while eating in the bath and licking your lips. There''s no other book to read this month'' Lit Hub''Darkly delicious. A celebration of female power and friendship'' Sunday Mirror''Riotous, bold, wild and witty'' Sunday Express Trade ReviewA radical retake on the notion that women must starve themselves to meet society's demands... Written with total glee and rollocking sense of unlimited possibility, Lara Williams is one to watch * Stylist *Sophisticated, attentive, visceral, sensual.... Following in the footsteps of Elena Ferrante and Sally Rooney, Williams explores the shifting dynamics of female friendships * Times Literary Supplement *Exquisite. Wise and generous, subtle and superbly attentive... The food in this book eats you, imparting a depth of flavour that resurfaces stylishly when you least expect it * The New York Times *Cool and knowing, jam-packed with cultural references, not to mention mouthwatering recipes... Kicks back against the degradations and appetite-shaming strictures of a notionally feminist age * Metro *Supper Club is SO GREAT. Utterly perfect on loneliness, isolation, friendship, love, appetite, body image. It's about millennial women but I'm reading and nodding: 'Whole Mood'Powerful and original, insightful and moving... The voice feels akin to Sally Rooney's: colloquial, precise, at once uneasy about its place in the world and determined to stand up for itself... Williams suggests convincingly that cooking is as rigorous and complex as any art form * Guardian *Like Fight Club but with food... About rebellion and power and all the desires women have suppressed for so, so long * Bustle *Supper Club will speak to parts of you that you didn't know were yearning. A thought-provoking read that will make you hungry for more * Refinery29 *A smart, zeitgeisty, genuinely affecting coming-of-age-tale... Lara Williams is very much a talent in her own right * Daily Mail *For reading while eating in the bath and licking your lips... There's no other book to read this month * Lit Hub *Totally invigorating... With elements of Stephanie Danler's Sweetbitter, Ottessa Moshfegh's My Year of Rest and Relaxation and Phoebe Waller Bridge's Fleabag, Supper Club is a succulent, unapologetic celebration of female friendship, female rage, and female appetite * Pure Wow *[A] delicious first novel... Williams writes with warmth, wit, and wisdom, serving up distinctive characters and a delectably unusual story. Supper Club will satisfy your craving for terrific writing and leave you hungry for more from this talented writer * Kirkus (Starred Review) *A darkly funny coming-of-age story like no other... Supper Club is the ravenous read we all need * Read It Forward *A bacchanalian debut novel (that) will leaving you panting and ravenous * New York Magazine *Extremely well done... Williams's enthusiasm for good food is attractive, and she writes with a pleasingly fluent style * Evening Standard *Darkly delicious... A celebration of female power and friendship with wonderful food writing * Sunday Mirror *Engrossing, humorous and candid, this exploration of a woman on the verge of finding herself makes for an enthralling novel * Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW) *An homage to female rage and the bonds of friendship, Supper Club will entice readers like a gourmet feast and leave them just as satisfied * Library Journal *Williams explores the complex relationship many women have with their deepest desires * Time (Summer Reading Highlights) *A bacchanalian homage to women's rage and female friendshipYou'll want to feast on this book * Cosmopolitan *A love letter to those friends, both retained and lost, who have an irrevocable influence on who we are and how we understand ourselves. It's a powerful interrogation of the current status of women within western societies. But it is also a provocation to demand more, a challenge to hold each other to account, and an enticement to celebrate the vibrancy of women's lives with the raucous abandon they deserve. It's the counter fairy tale: biting the apple brought wisdom and confidence, not a loss of consciousness. No prince necessary * Women’s Review of Books *Rebellious and subversive... Williams excels at visceral descriptions of bodies and food alike * Mail on Sunday *A bold and fresh story about food, friendship and feminism...compelling reading. * i *Bold, wild and witty * The Sunday Express *A small utopia celebrating the intoxications of female friendship and standing as a private bulwark against patriarchy * TIME Magazine *

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