Contemporary lifestyle fiction

Book SynopsisIt was supposed to be a holiday of a lifetime…But when Jen’s boyfriend David suddenly cancels their romantic Paris trip, needing to urgently travel to Athens for work, it’s best friend Bonnie who suggests they surprise him.Having already booked the time off from her events company – Christmas Every Day – Jen decides an impromptu and romantic gesture might be just what their relationship needs.Arriving in Greece and finding David is not there, Jen has a lot of questions. And when she gets her answers she has a choice – should she go home or should she stay awhile?With the help of Astro, the handsome yet Christmas-hating waiter from the local bar, she sets about a little Greek Christmas research. But what starts as a ‘business trip’ soon turns into something more…Praise for Mandy Baggot:'Mandy Baggot at her best - equal measures heart, humour and romance. A must read.' Sandy Barker, author of A Sunrise Over Bali'Mandy Baggot is the queen of sexy, fun, Greek-set stories.’ Isabelle Broom'A delightful escapist romance packed with sunshine, second chances and an utterly charming cast of characters.' Nina Kaye'A sizzling summer read full of romance, drama and Greek sun! ... Mandy Baggot just gets better and better!' Katie Ginger'This book is so cute. I love Eve and Gianni so much. I recommend this book to people who want a good summer holiday romance read' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'What a truly stunning read this book is and Mandy never fails to disappoint. Heart warming and beautifully written' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'This gorgeous summer read has everything you need to cast your cares aside and simply bask in the warmth of the Greek sun, warm characters and totally absorbing storyline. Love it!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'What a bountiful banquet this book is!' NetGalley Reviewer'Beautifully written, this lovely story made me smile, laugh, and left me with a lovely, warm glow.' NetGalley Reviewer'A delightful read from start to end; one that left me smiling long after I finished the last chapter.' NetGalley Reviewer'This book is heart-warming and hilarious. I would give it six stars if I could! NetGalley Reviewer'Tempting, tantalising and tasty. This book was a one-sitting read for me.' NetGalley Reviewer

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Book SynopsisA moving story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog - NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING NAOMI WATTS AND BILL MURRAYONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST 100 BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURYWINNER OF THE 2018 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD''A true delight: I genuinely fear I won''t read a better novel this year'' FINANCIAL TIMES''Loved this. A funny, moving examination of love, grief, and the uniqueness of dogs'' GRAHAM NORTON''Delicious'' SUNDAY TIMES 100 BEST SUMMER READS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When a woman unexpectedly loses her lifelong best friend and mentor, she finds herself burdened with the unwanted dog he has left behind. Her own battle against grief is intensified by the mute suffering of the dog, a huge Great Dane, and by the threat of eviction: dogs are prohibited in her apartment building.Isolated from the rest of the world, increasingly obsessed with the dog''s care, determined to read its mind and fathom its heart, she comes dangerously close to unravelling. But while troubles abound, rich and surprising rewards lie in store for both of them.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------''Very, very clever. Mature. Entertaining. Eminently readable and re-readable. Absolutely delightful'' IRISH TIMES''I loved it . . . It''s one of my favourite books and it moved me'' WHOOPI GOLDBERG''A perfect novel . . . It''s my favorite kind of masterpiece - one you can put into anyone''s hand'' EMMA STRAUBA New York Times Notable Book of 2018 * A Financial Times 2018 Best Book: Critics Pick * A Buzzfeed Best Book of 2018 * A Bustle Best Fiction Book of 2018 * An NPR Best Book of 2018Trade ReviewA true delight: I genuinely fear I won't read a better novel this year * Financial Times *A beautiful book . . . crammed with a world of insight into death, grief, art, and love * Wall Street Journal *Very very clever. Mature. Entertaining. Eminently readable and re-readable. In short, absolutely delightful. * Irish Times *Delicious ... An intensely pleasurable read because it is so accessible, capacious and clever * Sunday Times *A pitch-perfect novel ... Wry and moving, The Friend is a love story, a mania story and a recovery story * Vanity Fair *Loved this. A funny, moving examination of love, grief, and the uniqueness of dogs * Graham Norton *A sneaky gut punch of a novel . . . a consummate example of the human-animal tale * Harper's Magazine *The book is an intimate, beautiful thing, deceptively slight at around 200 pages, but humming with insight . . . [an] artfully discursive meditation on friendship, love, death, solitude, canine companionship and the life of an aging writer in New York .. peppered with wry observations * The Economist *I loved it . . . It's one of my favourite books and it moved me * Whoopi Goldberg, The View *A poignant reflection on loss and companionship * Marie Claire *Often as funny as it is thoughtful, The Friend is an elegant meditation on grief, friendship, healing, and the bonds between humans and dogs * Buzzfeed *An elegant and darkly humorous meditation on grief and companionship, it's a great read - whether or not you're obsessed with canines * Shondaland.com *Charming ... the comedy here writes itself... The snap of her sentences sometimes puts me in mind of Rachel Cusk * New York Times *The contemplation of writing and the loss of integrity in our literary life form the heart of the novel . . . Nunez's prose itself comforts us. Her confident and direct style uplifts - the music in her sentences, her deep and varied intelligence. She addresses important ideas unpretentiously and offers wisdom for any aspiring writer who, as the narrator fears, may never know this dear, intelligent friend - or this world that is dying. But is it dying? Perhaps. But with The Friend, Nunez provides evidence that, for now, it survives * New York Times Book Review *In crystalline prose, Nunez creates an impressively controlled portrait of the 'exhaustion of mourning' * New Yorker *Astonishingly fresh and tinged with sadness . . . a highly entertaining, uplifting book exploring the magical bond between humans and canines. A must-read for dog-lovers. -- Rebecca Wallersteiner * The Lady *She has a wry compassion, and an eye for the kind of detail only grown-ups can catch. The books feel lived-in rather than hard-earned, the voice is smart and kind -- Anne Enright * The Times *

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Book SynopsisThe Arab world''s greatest folk stories re-imagined by the acclaimed Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh''Magical ... bursting with jinnis and mischief'' Donna Tartt''One of the finest writers of her generation'' Financial TimesOne Thousand and One Nights are the never-ending stories told by Shahrazad under sentence of death to King Shahrayar. Maddened by the discovery of his wife''s orgies, King Shahrayar vows to marry a virgin every night and kill her in the morning. To survive, his newest wife Shahrazad spins a web of tales each night, leaving the King in suspense when morning comes, prolonging her life for another day.Gathered from India, Persia and across the great Arab empire, these mesmerising stories tell of the real and the supernatural, love and marriage, power and punishment, wealth and poverty, and the endless trials and uncertainties of fate. Retold by Hanan al-Shaykh, One Thousand and One Nights are revealed in an intoxicatinTrade ReviewMagical ... bursting with jinnis and mischief * Donna Tartt, The Times *A treat and a trap for story lovers ... al-Shaykh has rendered nineteen little masterpieces into a wondrously warm, ribald and hilarious concoction, reminding us of how bang up to date these stories can be * Hanif Kureishi, Guardian *A treasure box of stories ... [they] link and loop and ensnare their readers * Daniel Hahn, Independent *What a woman!!! What a storyteller!!! * Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis *One of the finest writers of her generation * Financial Times *A book for grown-ups interested in rediscovering the One Thousand and One Nights in all its bawdy, violent glory. It is captivating * Daily Mail *Charming ... Al-Shaykh brings her tales to life with a wonderful earthy immediacy, informal and intimate ... Al-Shaykh’s variations and narrative choices concentrate and focus the stories on the erotic passions and struggles of women and men ... [Shaharazad’s] is the speech of freedom, of what is marvelous, unforeseeable, and possible * New York Review of Books *

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Book SynopsisWhat if the knight destined to unite Britain was not King Arthur,buta woman? An epic Arthurian fantasy reimagining for fans ofLeighBardugoand Sarah J. Maas.?

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Book SynopsisThe brand new page-turner from the bestselling author of The Life You Left Behind.'When the world says “give up”, hope whispers, “try it one more time”.’Callie’s always been the least ambitious of her sisters but also the happiest, until fate snaps her fiancé away before they can say I do.One year later, she is still putting her life back together, but she might be ready for more. With so much life left to live, she has to find a way to be happy.Nathan knows not everyone gets a second chance at life and he’s not going to waste his. He’s left the city behind, moved to Cornwall and is starting over. When he meets a beautiful woman at the beach it feels like fate, but her heart belongs to someone else. Could Callie and Nathan be just what each other needs?

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Book SynopsisOdysseus survives a storm and shipwreck, the cave of the Cyclops and the isle of Circe, the lure of the Sirens' song and a trip to the Underworld, only to find his most difficult challenge at home, where treacherous suitors seek to steal his kingdom and his loyal wife, Penelope.

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Book SynopsisThe summer of '77 was supposed to be the best of Summer Wilde's life. But those plans never had a chance when a teenage prank went awry. Now thirty-something, after her music career crumbles, she returns to the place where everything changed and must face a reckoning with her past and the friends she lost to gain the closure she needs to move forward.

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Book SynopsisFrom the trickster tale of Anansi the spider, to the story of howthe leopard got his spots; from the tale of the king who wantedto the moon, to Aunt Misery's magical starfruit tree. This book includestraditional favourites and classic folktales and mythology.

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Book Synopsis''One of the best opening lines of any novel'' Guardian ''It was the day my grandmother exploded. I sat in the crematorium, listening to my Uncle Hamish quietly snoring in harmony to Bach''s Mass in B Minor, and I reflected that it always seemed to be death that drew me back to Gallanach.''Prentice McHoan has returned to the bosom of his complex but enduring Scottish family. Full of questions about the McHoan past, present and future, he is also deeply preoccupied: mainly with death, sex, drink, God and illegal substances...Praise for Iain Banks:''The most imaginative novelist of his generation'' The Times''His verve and talent will always be recognised, and his work will always find and enthral new readers'' Ken MacLeod, Guardian''His work was mordant, surreal, and fiercely intelligent'' Neil Gaiman''An exceptional wordsmith'' ScotsmanTrade ReviewHis masterpiece... it's got a beating heart, and you want to keep reading * Daily Express *One of the best opening lines of any novel... a warm, witty and ultimately very poignant book * Guardian *Menacing, dark and very funny * Telegraph *Banks keeps death in its place, under the boot of wit which knows that the most significant romance can blossom whilst your youngest brother is up to the elbow in Sugar Smacks looking for the plastic toy * Observer *What makes Banks a significant novelist is the love and effort that go into his works, and his acute sense of the ways in which people can suffer... this is Banks's finest novel * Independent on Sunday *Riveting... exhilarating... its pace, development, intensity and, above all, its hip and sexy humour never allow it to flag. Banks reinforces his credentials as one of the most able, energetic and stimulating writers in the UK * Time Out *The tense horror of the book...is done with considerable imaginative subtlety and a fine touch....This is as fine and ambitious a novel as any from a Scottish writer since the 1960s. It is also unquestionable Bank's best work to date * New Statesman *Banks has woven a warm and funny story, rich with characters and adventures. An utterly enchanting piece of fiction... it marks a return to his brilliant best * New Woman *Tight with detail and closer observation and creates a strong sense of a particular period of growing up * Independent *Magnificent... a poignant, very funny study of life growing up in Bank's native Scotland. At times as wonderfully light and colourful as its setting the west coast of Scotland and as darkly comic as The Wasp Factory * For Him *This substantial novel indicates a restless author very firmly in the driver's seat, back on what appears to be a Scottish route with intriguing potential destinations * Scotsman *Prentice is a most engaging narrator, self-deprecating, funny and hopelessly self-deceiving * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisWilliam Butler Yeats (1865-1939) was a poet, writer, and one of the mainstays of the British and Irish literary scenes. In 1923 he became the first Irishman awarded the Nobel Prize. He spent two terms serving as a senator in Ireland and, as an Irish nationalist, he spent a brief time in the Irish Republican Brotherhood. He distanced himself from the movement before the Easter Rising of 1916, choosing instead to focus on his literary pursuits.

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Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERSometimes the best surprises reveal the most shocking secrets.After three decades of marriage, Brenda Jones has decided to leave her husband, just as soon as they both return from a mystery trip with their daughter Zara. But she has no idea that Zara is flying them to Las Vegas to renew their vows.Zara Jones has recreated almost every detail of her parent’s original wedding - now her only challenge is tracking down the two friends who were pictured with her mum and dad back in 1993.Aiden Gregg is dealing with his own relationship woes when he receives an unexpected message from a complete stranger. WIth the help of Facebook, Zara has tracked him down and is asking if his parents are the other couple in the old photo? And if so, could he bring them to Vegas for a surprise reunion?What Zara and Aiden don’t know is that thirty years ago, One Moment In Time changed everything.Will rewinding the clock right the wrongs of the past? Or are they all counting down to a rendezvous with disaster?Praise for Shari Low'This book had me on the edge of my seat, whilst trying to pull me off by the heart strings. I devoured it!- - Laura Carter‘I’d forgotten how enjoyable it is to read a Shari Low book ...funny, warm and insightful.’ - Dorothy Koomson'Great fun from start to finish.' - Jenny Colgan'There are only two words for Shari Low: utterly brilliant' - Carmen Reid'A thrilling page turner that grabs your attention from the off. Highly recommended' - The Sun'Totally captivating' - Closer Magazine

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Book SynopsisPre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan’s new novel Beach House Summer now – coming May 2022! Praise for Sarah Morgan: ‘A complete joy. It’s a glorious, summery read full of warmth, humour and poignancy, against the perfect romantic backdrop’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘Another charming read from author Sarah Morgan’ HELLO! * * * Meet Molly New York’s most famous agony aunt, she considers herself an expert at relationships…as long as they’re other people’s. The only love of her life is her Dalmatian, Valentine. Meet Daniel A cynical divorce lawyer, he’s hardwired to think relationships are a bad idea. If you don’t get involved, no-one can get hurt. But then he finds himself borrowing a dog to meet the gorgeous woman he sees running in Central Park every morning… Molly and Daniel think they know everything there is to know about relationships…until they meet each other that is… * * * Readers have fallen in love with NEW YORK, ACTUALLY ‘A new book from Sarah Morgan is always a treat and New York, Actually is a wonderfully romantic, emotional and sexy tale from this gifted author’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One to curl up with and makes you believe in happy ever after. Highly recommend’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘As usual a story by Sarah Morgan doesn't fail to give you a warm fuzzy feeling’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Truly loved this romantic love story. Couldn't put the book down’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trade Review‘Smart and funny and a little bit naughty – but also warm and wise. If you’re feeling out of sorts it will restore your faith in the power of love and friendship – and owning a dog! It’s everything a romantic novel should be – an absolute delight.’ – Veronica Henry ‘Sarah’s a master at creating the moments when the reader seriously doubts the hero and heroine are really going to get together… until phew, they do. Bliss!’ – Sue Moorcraft 'Wonderfully romantic and sumptuously atmospheric.’-Alex Brown, author of The Secret Orchard Cottage ‘The perfect book to curl up with’ – Heat ‘Lovers of romance will relish this tale of friendship, fun and flirting set in beautiful New York.’-My Weekly ‘Morgan excels in balancing the sweet and sexy to create the perfect blend.’-Booklist 'A gorgeously sparkly romance about letting go and learning to love again.- Julia Williams, bestselling author of Coming Home for Christmas 'Morgan is a magician with words'– RT Book Reviews ‘Morgan’s novel delivers the classic sweep-you-off-your-feet romantic experience.’ – Publisher’s Weekly ‘Perfect chick-lit’ – BEST magazine ‘Her dynamic prose like narrative is eloquent, the laugh-out-loud humor lightens the load and both her big-city and small-town settings are perfect’ – RT Book Reviews ‘I am fairly certain there will never be a Sarah Morgan book that I won’t love. This was no exception. My very favourite book of hers to date!’ – Erin’s Book Choice ‘A fun loving story with the sprinkling of magic I love in Sarah Morgan’s books.’ – Sarah Mackins ‘Fresh, romantic, complexity and heart! Sleepless in Manhattan is everything you want in romance!’ – Chicks that Read ‘Sleepless in Manhattan is Sarah Morgan at her best.’ – Rachel’s Random Reads

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Book Synopsis⭐ A REESE''S BOOK CLUB AND TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK ⭐''Hilarious, hot and heartfelt'' MEG CABOT''Gorgeously written and heart-meltingly romantic'' BETH O''LEARY''Romantic, sexy, fun, delicious and important'' MARIAN KEYES__________Sisters, beware the ''Wasteman of Whitewell'' . . .As host of radio show Brown Sugar, Kiki Banjo''s mission is to protect her listeners from heartbreak. Which puts Whitewell College''s newest student, handsome ''player'' Malakai Korede, at the top of her hitlist. But when Kiki''s dream summer internship in New York depends on finding a fresh angle for her radio show, she must make an unlikely bargain with Malakai himself - to put their simmering clashes aside to form a fake relationship, something sweet and spicy enough to win over the whole campus. However, close proximity to the notorious heartbreaker brings everything Kiki thought she knew about heTrade ReviewHoney & Spice is gorgeously written and heart-meltingly romantic. Kiki and Malakai have a rare, extraordinary, sizzling chemistry which has you rooting for their love story from the very first moment they cross paths. A triumph of a novel. * Beth O'Leary *Honey & Spice is unapologetically romantic and really sexy. I could not have loved it more. * Marian Keyes *Kiki compares her feelings for Malakai as like swallowing a star. That's a bit how I felt after reading this messy but joyful book. * The Times *This is a fast-paced commercial novel with a refreshing take on a well-worn concept. Someone should adapt it for the screen. * The Sunday Times *Sparkling and self-assured... Babalola really captures the heady infatuation of first love. * The i Paper *Charming and funny. * The Observer *Bolu is one of the laugh-out-loud funniest and sharpest of writers working today. I fell in love with Kiki and the whole line-up of loveable characters. It's smart, sexy, energetic and sums up the realness of being attracted to someone you didn't necessarily expect. I'm excited for everyone to read this book. * Emma Gannon *This book had me screaming from page one! Bolu understands desire better than anyone else and in Honey & Spice it prickles under every word. This book is so addictive it had me reading it even after I'd got off the bus. * Annie Lord *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the top 10 bestselling Cornish Midwives series!Midwife Izzy is devastated to learn that her beloved grandmother is dying. Abandoned as a baby by her own mother, her grandparents have been the only family Izzy has ever known and she wants to spend every last precious moment with them.New locum vicar, Noah, is a wonderful support – kind, considerate and always there for Izzy whenever she needs a shoulder to cry on. But secretly Noah is battling his own doubts about his faith – how can he offer Izzy comfort if he doesn’t truly believe his own words?When Izzy and Noah are brought together to support grieving parents, Noah reaches breaking point. He can't stay in Port Agnes and live a lie. But Izzy is adamant it’s the only place she can be….Will love find a way or will Izzy's hopes of a future be dashed?Praise for The Cornish Midwife Series:'Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.' Jessica Redland'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.' Helen J Rolfe“I absolutely love the Cornish Midwife series, especially being an aspiring midwife from Cornwall. Despite being fiction, these books never fail to motivate me to carry on studying when things get tough and really become The Cornish Midwife myself.” Tegan from Reading with Tegs (book blogger and trainee midwife)“I get so absorbed in the books from the Cornish Midwife series, I can’t put them down. The characters are like my colleagues, a tight group of people who love the job they do. The stories are truly captivating and make me feel like I am working alongside the characters, as the series mirrors my working life as a Midwifery Care Assistant so well.” Sandra Twyman, Midwifery Care Assistant and avid reader

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick 2023'Not since Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger has the rotten core of modern India been exposed in quite such blackly antic fashion as Parini Shroff manages here in this intermittently absurd, feminist revenge caper about a group of snarky, much-abused, predominantly Hindu wives...sheer gutsy verve.' The Times'A darkly funny revenge drama rooted in the reality of rural India . . . [A] vivid, unsentimental story that succeeds in being both satirical and moving.' Guardian'A radically feel-good story about the murder of no-good husbands by a cast of unsinkable women' - New York Times'Mordantly humoured, pacey feminist revenge thriller' - The Sunday Times__________________________________For Geeta, life as a widow is more peaceful than life as a wife...Until the other women in her village decide they want to be widows, too.Geeta is believed to have killed her vanished husband - a rumour she hasn't bothered trying to correct, because a reputation like that can keep a single woman safe in rural India. But when she's approached for help in ridding another wife of her abusive drunk of a husband, her reluctant agreement sets in motion a chain of events that will change the lives of all the women in the village....A darkly irreverent and fresh take on a feminist revenge thriller, perfect for readers of My Sister the Serial Killer, How To Kidnap The Rich and the Sharon Horgan series Bad Sisters.'Tender, unpredictable, brimming with laugh-out-loud moments' Téa Obreht, author of THE TIGER'S WIFE'Original, memorable, and endearing' Charmaine Wilkerson, author of BLACK CAKE'A rollicking mash-up of adventure story, thriller, dark revenge, and comedy' Cristina García, author of DREAMING IN CUBANTrade ReviewNot since Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger has the rotten core of modern India been exposed in quite such blackly antic fashion as Parini Shroff manages here in this intermittently absurd, feminist revenge caper about a group of snarky, much-abused, predominantly Hindu wives...sheer gutsy verve. -- Claire Allfree * The Times *Shroff's debut is a darkly funny revenge drama rooted in the reality of rural India . . . Shroff doesn't pull any punches in this vivid, unsentimental story that succeeds in being both satirical and moving. -- Laura Wilson * Guardian *A radically feel-good story about the murder of no-good husbands by a cast of unsinkable women -- Chandler Baker * New York Times *This funny, feel-good read is a rollicking ride rife with memorable characters involved in ill-fated hijinks. It also serves up commentary on class, power dynamics and the role of women in society, with a feminist history lesson to boot. -- Good Housekeeping * Good Housekeeping *Shroff cleverly considers how women might achieve autonomy within rural India's patriarchal society through shrewd, if complicated, female friendships. -- Washington Post * Washington Post *The Bandit Queens is an original, memorable, and endearing story. At times deeply serious, at times laugh-out-loud funny...a sobering but hopeful exploration of womanhood, social injustices, and second chances. -- Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of BLACK CAKEParini Shroff captures the complexity of female friendship with acuity, wit, and a certain kind of magic irreverence, turning on a dime from humor to horror, horror to heart, and then back again, exhilarating her reader until the very last line. Tender, unpredictable, brimming with laugh-out-loud moments, The Bandit Queens heralds a prodigious and sophisticated literary talent. -- Téa Obreht * Téa Obreht, Orange Prize-winning author of THE TIGER'S WIFE *Parini Shroff's splendid The Bandit Queens is a hilarious romp about serious things - as serious as a novel gets, and as funny, too, with characters who are dear and maddening and indelible and gorgeously drawn. Twisty, compulsive, bold, surprising, moving: it's a wonderful book. -- Elizabeth McCracken * Elizabeth McCracken *Parini Schroff's debut novel, The Bandit Queens, is a rollicking mash-up of adventure story, thriller, dark revenge, and comedy. Rooted in a rural village in India-and led by the pariah widow Geeta, who everyone believes to have killed her husband-a handful of women band together to take back their lives, and take down the patriarchy. An immensely enjoyable read! -- Cristina García, author of Dreaming in Cuban and The Lady Matador’s HotelAn extraordinary caper of a novel. I've never met a character like Geeta...it is dark - but also it's utterly compelling and funny. -- Louise Minchin * Louise Minchin, Women's Prize for Fiction 2023 Judge *This is the best book I've read in a while. THE BANDIT QUEENS is an original, memorable, and endearing story. At times deeply serious, at times laugh-out-loud funny, THE BANDIT QUEENS is a sobering but hopeful exploration of womanhood, social injustices, and second chances in an Indian village. -- Charmaine Wilkerson * Charmaine Wilkerson, author of BLACK CAKE *One of the most talked-about debut novels of the year lives up to the hype and then some. The story of Geetha, a tough-but-wounded young woman in a remote Indian village who, after her abusive husband disappears, gains a reputation as a black widow. These rumors prove somewhat beneficial to Geetha in her desire to be left alone...until other women start approaching her for help in disposing their own shitty husbands. Uproarious, tender, and at times quite harrowing, with razor-sharp dialogue and a truly magnificent cast of characters, The Bandit Queens is a darkly hilarious delight of a novel. -- Dan Sheehan, Book Marks Editor-in-Chief * LitHub *a dark yet uplifting story of village women who fight domestic violence and caste discrimination -- Susan Blumberg-Kason * Asian Review of Books *an audacious high-wire act of a novel that mingles the deadly serious with the highly comic, yet never loses its profound empathy for the women at its heart * Apple Books *Parini Shroff's colourful debut novel, The Bandit Queens, [is] an irreverent and unusual tale of struggle and sisterhood in rural India. -- Radio Times * Radio Times *This mordantly humoured, pacey revenge comedy succeeds in being both feelgood and gleefully nasty, tender and violent. -- Patricia Nicol * The Sunday Times *...a fast-paced, dark comedy of female friendship, revenge, murder and survival. * Mirror *

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Book SynopsisAn extraordinary collection of Japanese ghost stories, many in English for the first time!This spine-chilling anthology of 77 spooky stories from the Japanese collection Tales from Shinshu is compiled and edited by award-winning author Noboru Wada. It features traditional tales of yokai, ghosts, mountain witches, demons and apparitions frequently sighted in and around the mountainous Shinshu region in central Japan. The terrifying tales in this collection include:The Legend of the Snow Woman: A beautiful woman appears at Minokichi's door one night in a snowstorm. They marry and live happily, until one day her terrible secret is revealed. Kappa Taro: A legendary yokai terrifies villagers by luring them into a pond, where they drown. Can Suwa Yorito, famed for his strength, successfully challenge this terrifying demon?The Yamamba Witch's Daughter: Who would ever dream of marrying a mountain witch? Can the Yamamba's daughter find the love and happiness she seeks?These stories have been

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Book SynopsisA hilarious and totally relatable book about the adventures of a single mum, for fans of Catastrophe and Motherland. Readers of Why Mummy Drinks, Unmumsy Mum and The Single Mum's Wish List will love this debut novel from parenting blogger Slummy Single Mummy.'You'll end up warming to Frankie so much that you'll be wishing you could crack open a bottle of prosecco with her in real life!' MIKE GAYLE, bestselling author of The Man I Think I Know________________________________January 3rdJaffa Cakes - 7. Times I was forced to watch a small child do a dance involving a dusty piece of ribbon found under the sofa - 4. Inappropriate thoughts about Zac Efron - undisclosed. Single mum Frankie’s whole life revolves around her kids. But when your toddler has a more active social life, something has to change. Forget ‘me-time’, Frankie would settle for some adult conversation, and watching something other than the Disney channel. The local playgroup may be ruled by Instagram mums with perfect husbands but Frankie accidentally forms a splinter group of single parents. After all, Mummy really needs a playdate of her own. (Now pass the prosecco.)________________________________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING'As a mum of three I could totally relate to this novel on so many levels' - Titian'Hilarious - made me laugh out loud' - Dominique'Lots of funny anecdotes parents will recognise!' - Claire'With shades of Bridget Jones, Frankie stumbles through life as a single mum' - Ann'A very funny and realistic look at motherhood' - KatrinaTrade ReviewThis is both extremely funny and insightful. I loved every page -- KATIE FFORDEA funny, fresh, debut with some real laugh out loud moments and you'll end up warming to single Mum Frankie so much that you'll be wishing you could crack open a bottle of prosecco with her in real life! -- MIKE GAYLEA great-big glorious giggle from start to finish. I loved Jo Middleton's debut and can't wait for the next one -- CHRISSIE MANBY

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Book SynopsisCan a mother ever hand over her son to another woman?In this emotional and thought-provoking novel, multi-million copy bestselling author Joanna Trollope expertly weaves a study of familial relationships with a lightness of tone and real sense of compassion. Fans of Elizabeth Noble, Erica James and Amanda Prowse will love it!''Trollope writes about family life with wit, intelligence and verve'' - Guardian''Wonderfully observed and readable'' - THE TIMES''Infallibly elegant...Look more closely and something as grim as Greek tragedy is played out around the cosy family dining table'' - Daily Telegraph''I found it hard to put this book down'' -- ***** Reader review''A brilliant book'' -- ***** Reader review''Always an enjoyable read - Joanna Trollope is the mistress of family emotions'' -- ***** Reader review''I read it last week and have sTrade ReviewWe love Trollope's novels and await each new one with excitement * HEAT *Supremely sure of her material and purpose, compassionate but never sentimental * THE SUNDAY TIMES *Wonderfully observed and readable * THE TIMES *Infallibly elegant... All this lies beneath the sparkling, well groomed surface of a novel which could quite easily be read as a light diversion for an idle afternoon. But look more closely and something as grim as Greek tragedy is played out around the cosy family dinner table -- Jane Shilling * DAILY TELEGRAPH *As ever, Trollope writes about family life with wit, intelligence and verve * GUARDIAN *

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Book SynopsisSophie Kinsella is an internationally bestselling writer. She is the author of many number one bestsellers, including the hugely popular Shopaholic series. She has also written seven bestselling novels as Madeleine Wickham and several books for children. She lives in the UK with her husband and family.Visit her website at www.sophiekinsella.co.uk and find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SophieKinsellaOfficial. You can also follow her on Twitter @KinsellaSophie and Instagram @sophiekinsellawriter.Trade ReviewA deliciously sweet story of new horizons and burgeoning love, this is Kinsella escapism at its finest. * Good Housekeeping *A delightful comedy of errors from the funniest female writer around * Company *A top summer read * Sun *Witty role-swap comedy * Grazia *Hilariously chaotic * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisRichard Gordon Smith (1858-1918) was a celebrated English naturalist and travel writer who spent many years in Japan, recording the customs, culture and mythology. He was awarded the Fourth Order of the Rising Sun in Japan.

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Book SynopsisIt's almost time for the Year of the Ox! Ming and Miaow are busy helping their ox friend Xiao Nioh get ready to kick off the festivities with a dance performance to wow the crowds. But when Xiao Nioh's father Lord Chiyou makes clear his disapproval, the trio find themselves sent on a quest to save a village from a fearsome beast. Xiao Nioh is worried. He can't fight a monster - he's a dancer, not a warrior like his dad! Can the Guardians help their friend prove himself to his father without giving up his passion, or is the Year of the Ox ruined before it's even had a chance to start? A light-hearted and action-packed series, GUARDIANS OF THE NEW MOON is perfect for fans of YOMI AND THE FURY OF NINKI NANKA, TIGER WARRIOR, Laura Ellen Anderson and SPELLCASTERS.

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Book SynopsisTom's new anthology contains a wide pantheon of supernatural beings, from the dangerous Blue Men of the Minth and the jealous mermaid of Caithness to the gentle selkie folk who live between two worlds in stories harvested from the coastlines, lochs and islands of his native lead.' - Coast magazine Book of the MonthScotland has over 11,600 miles of coastline, so it's no surprise that the sea and shore have been inspiring folk tales for millennia.In Scottish Folk Tales of Coast and Sea, Orkney storyteller Tom Muir weaves tales from this lore-steeped shoreline, finding selkie folk, pirates and even the devil in the liminal space between land and sea. Learn how death was captured in a nut, how a mermaid wreaked her revenge and how whirlpools were created. Discover a land beneath the waves, the mysterious island of Tir-nan-Og and a chorus of demon cats but beware the most grotesque monster of them all, the hideous Nuckelavee.

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Book Synopsis'Elena Armas is the undisputed queen of slow burn, steam, deliciously swoony rom-coms.' Ali Hazelwood, bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis From the author of the Goodreads Choice Award winner The Spanish Love Deception, the eagerly anticipated follow-up featuring Rosie Graham and Lucas Martín, who are forced to share a New York apartment. Rosie Graham has a problem. A few, actually. She just quit her well paid job to focus on her secret career as a romance writer. She hasn’t told her family and now has terrible writer’s block. Then, the ceiling of her New York apartment literally crumbles on her. Luckily she has her best friend Lina’s spare key while she’s out of town. But Rosie doesn’t know that Lina has already lent her apartment to her cousin Lucas, who Rosie has been stalking—for lack of a better word—on Instagram for the last few months. Lucas seems intent on co

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Book Synopsis'Funny about death, real about anxiety, witty about the things that worry us the most' Emma Gannon, author of Olive 'So fundamentally kind that you can feel the warmth coming off each page' Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Starling DaysGilda cannot stop thinking about death. Desperate for relief from her anxious mind and alienated from her repressive family, she responds to a flyer for free therapy at a local church and finds herself abruptly hired to replace the deceased receptionist Grace. It's not the most obvious job - she's queer and an atheist for starters - and so in between trying to learn mass, hiding her new maybe-girlfriend and conducting an amateur investigation into Grace's death, Gilda must avoid revealing the truth of her mortifying existence.A blend of warmth, deadpan humour, and pitch-perfect observations about the human condition, Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead is a crackling exploration of what it takes to stay afloat in a world where your expiration - and the expiration of those you love - is the only certainty.Trade ReviewWhat an absolutely gorgeous book. Funny about death, real about anxiety, witty about the things that worry us the most, with the most endearing kind-hearted cast of characters. * Emma Gannon, author of Olive *Gilda's overwhelming questions about the nature of existence don't go away; transformed by love, they turn into wonder instead. * New York Times *Darkly humorous... Austin has crafted her oddball heroine so tenderly that you will her on to find a way out of the chaos. * The Times *The perfect blend of macabre and funny * Buzzfeed *As funny as the novel is, it's equally dark and intensely harrowing. This debut is profound for its honest portrayal of mental health in a chaotic modern world, giving space for humour and tenderness while reckoning with the absurdity of the human condition. * The Skinny *I know the title of this book makes it sound like a nihilistic nightmare but it promises to be darkly hilarious, which is exactly the sort of edgy comedy I'm searching for right now. * Refinery29 *Dark, edgy humor and starting to buzz * Library Journal, Spring/Summer Bests *Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead is a gentle book. This novel prompts the reader to sympathise with all those who are normally looked over or past. Emily Austin's narration is so fundamentally kind that you can feel the warmth coming off each page. * Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Starling Days *Brilliant. I adored this book. Gilda is a beautiful soul - I felt at times that I was reading about myself. A honest, unflinching look into anxiety. It's also funny, sharp and touching. I can't wait to see people fall in love with it. Will be a HIT * Ericka Waller, author of Dog Days *Winner of this summer's unofficial Best Book Title competition, this grim yet funny debut novel from Emily Austin features the adventures of a morbidly anxious young woman who, for reasons too weird to explain, begins impersonating a recently deceased old lady. Recommended for fans of Mostly Dead Things and Goodbye, Vitamin. * Goodreads, 'Summer Reading: The Hottest New Books of the Season' *Her characters are hilarious, relatable, exasperating, and endearing. For all readers of fiction. * Library Journal *At once hilarious and tender, quirky and dark, Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead is a hugely endearing and genuinely moving novel * Ruth Gilligan, author of The Butchers *Introducing the bumbling, anxious, helplessly kindhearted heroine we all need right now. Gilda might be an accidental Catholic, a lapsed lesbian, and an inept receptionist, but she's awfully good at helping us reckon-hilariously, tenderly-with our impending deaths. * Courtney Maum, author of I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You *Anxious death-obsessed lesbians unite! I cackled and cringed in recognition while following the exploits of Gilda, who is plagued by intrusive thoughts about death and the absurdity of the human condition. Emily Austin is a unique and wry writer, and her debut novel manages to be both hilarious and profound, a winning combination. * Celia Laskey, author of Under the Rainbow *For fans of Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Halle Butler, this is a darkly funny, surprisingly tender, and weirdly charming coming-of-age novel about a young woman with so much anxiety she'd rather lie than risk hurting anyone's feelings. A comedic masterpiece of conflict-avoidance, I absolutely loved this book. * LEIGH STEIN, author of Self Care *A luminous novel, whose humour, wisdom and tenderness shine through on every page.Emily Austin writes with a perfectly-gauged lightness of touch, deftly balancing perceptive musings on life and death with scenes that make you laugh out loud. Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead hits that sweet spot: a fun, page-turner of a novel that engages both heart and head. I was captivated by it. * SARAH HAYWOOD, New York Times bestselling author of The Cactus *Gilda is the anxious queer hero who I didn't know that I needed, a delightfully weird reminder that we will one day turn to dust and that yes, this is depressing, but it's also what makes life beautiful, why it's important to say what we mean, do what we want, love as best as our crooked hearts will allow us to while we still can. I will read whatever Austin puts in front of me until I'm six feet under. * JEAN KYOUNG FRAZIER, author of Pizza Girl *As a queer woman whose brain can be a terrifying place, I devoured this novel about a panic-ridden lesbian who hides her sexuality to work at a Catholic Church. While the narrator is anxious beyond measure, the prose is self-assured - brisk and effortless, moving through time and space with ease. At its core, the novel is about the fragility of human life, kept fresh with an intriguing mystery and subtle moments of tenderness. Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead is a dreary truth but a delightful read. * Anna Dorn, author of VAGABLONDE *We don't deserve an author as insightful and empathetic as Emily Austin. Through the inner dialogue of Gilda, our painfully human heroine, Austin connects us with the best and worst parts of being a person while reminding us that even our darkest moments can lead to extraordinary revelations. I missed Gilda as soon as I finished the last page, and am already counting down to Austin's next book. * ANNE T. DONAHUE, author of Nobody Cares *Everyone in this book will touch your heart. Austin's writing is spare yet exciting, each page sparkles with keen observation about the fleeting nature of life, yes, but also our profound ability to make lasting impact on those around us. I already can't wait to read what she writes next. * Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of The Editor *There's some strange magic at play here. A book about the anxiety of being someone else that possesses a genuine warmth and comfort? A book about death and depression that's laugh-out-loud funny? A book written in straightforward unadorned prose that nonetheless feels entirely distinctive? I don't know how Emily Austin does what she does, and honestly I don't care. I just want more. * Sean Adams, author of The Heap *Emily Austin's protagonist, Gilda - an atheist, animal-loving lesbian who has worried about death since childhood-spoke directly to the deepest, darkest parts of myself. Did I mention that she's also hilarious? This is not just a tender-hearted story, it swerves like a thriller, and I couldn't put it down. * SARA QUIN, band member of Tegan and Sara, co-author of New York Times bestseller High School *Gilda, Emily Austin's anxious and endearing hero, is a dream. It's impossible not to root for her as she navigates love, religion, mental health and everything in between. Too often our heroes are bigmouths who take up outsized space in the world. Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead redefines bravery....Turn to any page in this lovely debut and you'll meet a tsunami of joy * ANDREW DAVID MACDONALD, author of When We Were Vikings *

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Book SynopsisMeet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud chapter book series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Isadora Moon and the Kitty books. Izzy is perfecting her tickle machine for her INVENTION COMPETITION when she discovers teeny-tiny ogres are on the loose in her local park - and it's all her fault (she brought them back from Fairytale Land BY MISTAKE). Now Fairytale Land is in chaos! There are wolves chasing wizards and goblins are tormenting the poor fairies. Izzy must find the ogres with the help of her trusty friend, Henry the Unicorn, and bring them back to Fairytale Land. Can Izzy and Henry catch the ogres? And will she be back in time for her INVENTION COMPETITION?Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home:Izzy the Inventor and the Unexpected UnicornIzzy the Inventor and the Curse o

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Book Synopsis''Seriously, this book is like if Ali Hazelwood and Tessa Bailey had a smutty baby. I devoured every page'' RUBY DIXONA woman discovers the father of the child she is nannying may be her biggest (Only)Fan in this steamy contemporary romance by Lana Ferguson Suddenly unemployed Cassie has two options: get a new job (and fast) or fire up her long-untouched OnlyFans account. When she spots an ad for a live-in nanny position it seems like the solution to all her problems . . .But Aiden Reid, executive chef and DILF extraordinaire, is far from the stuffy single dad Cassie was imagining. With those hands and eyes that scream sex, such close proximity feels dangerous. With no other option, she takes the job and moves in with him and his adorably tenacious daughter, Sophie.Cassie soon discovers that Aiden is not a stranger at all - instead he''s someone who is very familiar with her - or at least, her body. Given that he doesn''t remembeTrade ReviewI need more books like The Nanny, stat. A smart, educated heroine (yes please!) meets a driven, career-focused single dad. Sparks fly . . . and fly, and fly. Seriously, this book is like if Ali Hazelwood and Tessa Bailey had a smutty baby. I devoured every page and was sad to see it end. This is the spice BookTok wants! Now I need Lana Ferguson to work faster, because I want to see everything she writes * Ruby Dixon, international bestselling author *The Nanny is sweet, beautifully sexy, and Aiden is the single Zaddy you want in your life. An amazing debut * Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author *Smart, fun, sexy, and sizzling with romantic tension, The Nanny is a mouth-wateringly delicious take on second chances with a healthy dash of steam. I can't wait for more from Lana Ferguson! * Sara Desai, author of The Singles Table *Ferguson makes the will-they-won't-they sing with complex emotional shading and a strong sense of inevitability to her protagonists' connection...Rosie Danan fans should snap this up * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *This steamy, romantic comedy puts a modern spin on traditional tropes, bringing the falling-for-the-nanny and secret-past storylines into the 21st century...Readers who enjoyed Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone's A Merry Little Meet Cute will adore this positive, upbeat, sex-filled romp * Library Journal *Everything about The Nanny is enjoyable: the plot, the pacing, the characters and especially Ferguson's wise and funny voice. It's also refreshing to see sex-positive characters who approach intimacy with maturity...If you're a fan of dirty talk and slow-burning chemistry, you'll love The Nanny * BookPage (starred review) *If you're looking for a heartfelt romance that knows how to bring the heat, look no further than The Nanny by Lana Ferguson! * The Bookish Libra *

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Book SynopsisTo Las Vegas . . . and beyond!Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) is on a major rescue mission! Hollywood was full of surprises, and now she's on a road trip to Las Vegas to help her friends and family.She's determined to get to the bottom of why her dad has mysteriously disappeared, help her best friend Suze and even bond with Alicia Bitch Long-legs (maybe...).As Becky discovers just how much her friends and family need help, she comes up with her biggest, boldest, most brilliant plan yet! So can she save the day just when they need her most?Becky is setting out to make things right in this laugh-out-loud, feel-good conclusion to her American adventure that began with SHOPAHOLIC TO THE STARS. Trade Review"Escapism that will make you giggle out loud" USA Today "Great fun...Kinsella had me laughing from page one." -- Fanny Blake Woman & Home "[Becky] is funny, chaotic, kind and - as usual - you'll be rooting for her from the off. The brilliantly plotted narrative whizzes along at a delicious pace, stuffed full of gags and sparkling dialogue." Daily Mail "Frothy, fast-paced fun." Glamour "Another delightful page-turner from the author of the best-selling Shopaholic series." Closer

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Book SynopsisTHE HILARIOUS AND BRILLIANT BESTSELLER FROM NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR SOPHIE KINSELLA'Sure to make you laugh out loud' Closer'Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page' Jenny Colgan****Katie Brenner has the perfect life: a flat in London, a glamorous job, and a super-cool Instagram feed.OK, so the truth is that she rents a tiny room with no space for a wardrobe, has a hideous commute to a lowly admin job, and the life she shares on Instagram isn't really hers.But one day her dreams are bound to come true, aren't they?Until her not-so-perfect life comes crashing down when her mega-successful boss Demeter gives her the sack. All Katie's hopes are shattered. She has to move home to Somerset, where she helps her dad with his new glamping business.Then Demeter and her family book in for a holiday, and Katie sees her chance. But should she get revenge on the woman who ruined her dreams - or try to get her job back? Does Demeter - the woman who has everything - actually have such an idyllic life herself? Maybe they have more in common than it seems.And what's wrong with not-so-perfect, anyway?Everybody loves Sophie Kinsella:'I almost cried with laughter' Daily Mail'Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page' Jenny Colgan'Properly mood-altering . . . funny, fast and farcical. I loved it' Jojo Moyes'A superb tale. Five stars!' HeatPRE-ORDER the hilarious and joyful new romcom from Sophie Kinsella: THE BURNOUTTrade ReviewSophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter. I loved it. * Jojo Moyes *Life doesn’t get much better than a free Sunday afternoon, some chocolate and stem ginger biccies and a new Sophie Kinsella novel and this standalone looks at what really goes on behind our perfect social media feeds * Sarra Manning, Red magazine *What an absolute treat - sheer joy from start to finish. * Lucy Diamond *Pesky boss, sexy man and plenty of laughs, and you’ve got rom-com excellence. This will be huge in 2017. * Heat *Sure to make you laugh out loud... this book can't fail to lift your mood. * Closer *

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Book Synopsis'Helen Fielding is one of the funniest writers in Britain' Nick Hornby Discover the most recent escapades of Britian's favourite singleton. 8.45 P.M. Realise there have been so many times in my life when have fantasised about going to a scan with Mark or Daniel: just not both at the same time.Before motherhood, before marriage, Bridget, with biological clock ticking very, very loudly, finds herself unexpectedly pregnant at the eleventh hour: a joyful pregnancy which is dominated, however, by a crucial but terribly awkward question - who is the father? Mark Darcy: honourable, decent, notable human rights lawyer? Or Daniel Cleaver: charming, witty, notable fuckwit?9.45 P.M. It's like they're two halves of the perfect man, who'll spend the rest of their lives each wanting to outdo the other one. And now it's all enacting itself in my stomach.In this gloriously funny, touching story of baby-deadline panic, maternal bliss, and social, professional, technological, culinary and childbirth chaos, Bridget Jones - global phenomenon and the world's favourite Singleton - is back with a bump.'Bridget Jones is as relevant and funny today as she has always been...' Evening StandardTrade ReviewA gloriously funny and touching story * Daily Express *Bridget Jones is as relevant and funny today as she has always been... Daniel [Cleaver] is not only alive and shagging, he also has the best lines… Again and again he comes up with smutty one-liners that steal the show * Evening Standard *Fielding’s narrative diverts from the screen version: notably that feckless Daniel Cleaver, the original “fuckwit” in Bridget’s life is, gratifyingly, very much alive and central to the plot of the novel. "VG" * Financial Times *It’s a real fun read. The jokes are great and you find yourself rooting for Bridget and praying she gets the outcome she deserves * The Sun *Before I read this book, I wondered whether there could possibly be anything left to tell. This book is absolutely necessary. At a time when the world seems especially dark and difficult, and sometimes stacked against women, Bridget Jones’s Baby is both a longed for slice of escapism and a real inspiration * The Pool *It’s very, very good… Fielding reminds us once again she’s queen of encapsulating the female experience… Short, pacy and perfect * Press Association *Helen Fielding is one of the funniest writers in Britain and Bridget Jones is a creation of comic genius -- Nick HornbyA brilliant comic creation -- Salman RushdieHow can a reader not love this woman? * New York Times Book Review *Bridget Jones is no mere fictional character, she's the Spirit of the Age * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisPacked with delightful tales of love affairs and broken hearts, misadventures and wise-cracking creatures, the everyday stories of Korea bring the warmth of the familiar with a twist of the unusual. Magistrates, woodmen and princes, moles, frogs and fairies abound in this delightful collection, organized by theme.

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Book Synopsis''[Amy is] always brilliant'' Ali Hazelwood''If The Proposal and While You Were Sleeping had a baby'' Sarah Adams''I can''t wait for readers to devour it'' B.K. Borison----In a last ditch attempt to rescue her brand from the brink of irrelevance, fashion influencer Melanie Karlsen finds herself in a rural fishing village on the east coast of Canada. The only thing scarier than nature itself? Burly fisherman Evan Whaler - who single-handedly disproves the theory that canadians are ''nice''.After a boating incident lands Evan in the hospital, Mel is mistaken for his fiancee by his welcoming yet quirky family. And, in exchange for Evan''s help with her social media content, Mel agrees to fake their engagement for just. one. week.But reeling in their budding feelings for each other proves more difficult than expected.Is Mel willing to sacrifice her picture-perfect life in the city for a chance at true love in the wild?-----Praise for Amy''s other swoon-worthy rom-coms...''Sparkles with Amy''s signature sweetness and steam'' Carley Fortune, Every Summer After''An outright, unmitigated delight'' Christina Lauren, The Unhoneymooners''Every rom-com reader''s dream'' Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, The Roughest Draft''The tension is chef''s kiss!'' Sarah Adams, When in Rome''A perfect mix of relatable characters, hilarious banter and steam'' Lily Chu, The Stand-InTrade ReviewA small town, a grumpy hero, a fake romance . . . Just gorgeous! -- Beth O'LearyUnapologetically romantic, wonderfully sexy, always brilliant -- Ali Hazelwood on Exes and O’sSparkles with Amy's signature sweetness and steam -- Carley Fortune on Exes and O's

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Book Synopsis'As close to perfect as romantic comedies get' Jenny Colgan'A joyful, hilarious and heart-warming tale of the challenges we face when we sign up to be part of someone else's life' Beth O'LearyThe irresistible standalone novel from No. 1 bestselling author Sophie Kinsella.I love you . . . but what if I can't love your life?Ava is sick of online dating. She's always trusted her own instincts over an algorithm, anyway, and she wants a break from it all. So when she signs up to a semi-silent, anonymous writing retreat in glorious Italy, love is the last thing on her mind.Until she meets a handsome stranger. . . All she knows is that he's funny, he's kind and - she soon learns - he's great in bed. He's equally smitten, and after a whirlwind, intoxicating affair, they pledge their love without even knowing each other's real names.But when they return home, reality hits. They're both driven mad by each other's weird quirks and annoying habits, from his eccentric, naked-sauna-loving family to her terribly behaved, shirt-shredding dog. As disaster follows disaster, it seems that while they love each other, they just can't love each other's lives. Can they overcome their differences to find one life, together?***** EVERYBODY LOVES SOPHIE KINSELLA: *****'Left me giddy with laughter. I loved it' JOJO MOYES'Life doesn't get much better than a new Sophie Kinsella novel' RED'Fast, furious and fabulous fun' WOMAN & HOMETrade ReviewSophie Kinsella is one of my favourite authors, and Love Your Life might just be her best book yet. It's a joyful, hilarious and heart-warming tale of the challenges we face when we sign up to be part of someone else's life. It made me laugh out loud and it made me cry happy tears - I adored it. * Beth O'Leary *As close to perfect as romantic comedies get. * Jenny Colgan *Kinsella is back with a relatable heroine, lots of laughs and a romance you'll be rooting for . . . A feel-good Christmas treat. * Woman & Home *As warm as the Italian sunshine and full of fun. A fabulous Italian appetiser, like a platter of antipasti, a stunning, satisfying mix of romance and real life; with characters that you will fall in love with, that will leave you smiling with joy. Like a glorious dinner party with friends, it left me feeling happy, warm and staying up far later than I should so as not to miss a thing. I loved it! It left me wanting more! * Jo Thomas *Pre-order this one right now, you won't regret it! * Good Housekeeping *

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Book Synopsis'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' – SHARI LOWA warm-hearted and gripping story of community, secrets and the family we choose that will captivate fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Bramley and Jessica Redland.As young women, Lise and Emma had the kind of friendship people dream about. While Lise's own family was distant and disengaged, Emma's was welcoming and warm, and for the first twenty-six years of their life, growing up together in a close-knit community, the duo were inseparable. But when they decide to spend one year living together in Paris, what starts as the adventure of a lifetime becomes a disaster that changes everything. And when Emma returns to Bath the following summer, Lise stays behind in France, their friendship in tatters.Now, sixteen years later, Lise has come back to their hometown, determined to put things right. But to do so, she'll have to face up to the truth about what happened in Paris. And with Emma refusing to talk to her, can she get close enough to share her secret?Join the readers and authors enchanted by Helen Rolfe’s heartwarming stories:‘I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft‘One to curl up with after a long hard day, and know you are just going to be treated to a cosy atmosphere, realistic characters that you will come to care for’ Rachel's Random Reads'Such a perfect gift of a book!' Reader Review‘Heritage Cove has this wonderful community spirit that I so want to be part of...the balance between the emotional moments, tough relatable topics against the light-hearted fun was done ever so well’ Love Books Actually'What a beautiful story filled with happiness, comedy and lovely characters' Reader Review‘I was gripped by the story from start to finish and the end of the book left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside’ Ginger Book Geek

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Book SynopsisShe's the most scapegoated heroine in Greek mythology, but there's never just one side to any story. This new framing uncovers the complexities of Helen of Troya woman tormented by the blame placed on her by others, and tortured by her own guilt.

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