Contemporary lifestyle fiction
Wild Quail Publishing Dessert at The Beach House Hotel
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£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Hobbit A Graphic Novel Revised and Expanded
£28.00
HarperCollins Publishers The Murder After the Night Before
Book Synopsis 'A whip-smart whodunnit, this will keep you guessing' Red 'A fast-paced thriller with clever twists' Bella Trade Review‘Feminist, funny and timely, it’s everything I want in a novel and then some. An absolute must read.’ Amy Beashel, author of Spilt Milk ‘Totally addictive’ Hannah Tovey, author of The Education of Ivy Edwards ‘This brilliantly clever, twisty, and addictive murder mystery touches upon some dark issues, but all delivered with Katy Brent’s superb trademark wit. Loved it!’ Charlotte Levin, author of If I Can’t Have You 'The horrors of going viral on social media twinned with a twisty murder mystery – contemporary fiction at its best, I loved it!' Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple ‘Funny, touching, horrifying and surprising almost in equal measure with a brilliantly believable heroine… loved this book’ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet ‘A fast-paced and satisfying read’ Charlotte Bigland, author of It’s Not Me It’s You ‘The Hangover meets Fleabag in this ribald, twisted mystery’ PJ Ellis, author of Love & Other Scams ‘Once again, Katy Brent has shown her immense talent at writing dark humour with a thought-provoking core’ Sarah Clarke, author of A Mother Never Lies ‘A flawlessly plotted murder mystery. Devilishly brilliant. I loved it!’ Sarah Bonner, author of Her Perfect Twin 'A fierce, feminist, and timely story’ Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here 'A page-turner of a whodunnit. Loved it!’ Caroline Corcoran, author of Through the Wall
£9.49
Flame Tree Publishing Celtic Myths Legends
Book SynopsisCompanion volume to Celtic Ancient Origins, this beautiful edition features the myths of Ireland, and the Celtic peoples of Ancient Europe.A gorgeous Collector''s Edition. Populated by gods, High Kings, wilful Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and witches, Celtic myths and fairy tales are unsurpassed in their variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping Celtic tales, vividly told in classic stories, gathering together the legends and sagas of this ancient culture in a tribute to the heroism, romance and mystery of the Celtic people. Flame Tree Collector''s Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works of myth and history into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.
£10.44
Pan Macmillan White is for Witching
Book SynopsisHelen Oyeyemi was born in Nigeria in 1984 and moved to London when she was four. She is the author of the highly acclaimed novel The Icarus Girl, which she wrote while she was still at school, The Opposite House, Boy, Snow, Bird and the short story collection What is Not Yours is Not Yours.Trade ReviewSuperbly atmospheric. The dark tones of Poe in her haunting have the elasticity of Haruki Murakami’s surreal mental landscapes. * Independent *The kind of prose that creeps off the page, crawls up the spine and burrows deep into the reader’s paralysed mind. * Daily Mail *White is for Witching should establish Oyeyemi as an ambitious voice in modern macabre; master of the light, lyrical touch and dark, half-hinted suggestion. * The Times *Entrancing. * TLS *Helen Oyeyemi was a literary prodigy. Now, she is ready to make the transition from wunderkind to established author. Remarkable. * Daily Telegraph *
£10.44
Usborne Publishing Forgotten Fairy Tales of Family and Friendship
Book SynopsisMary Sebag-Montefiore (Author) Mary Sebag-Montefiore is a best-selling children's author, whose re-tellings of classics have been published all over the world. She is the author of over 25 books and has adapted everything from Dickens to 'War and Peace'. She has also published articles on children's books academically and in the national press, and for adults, has written 'Women Writers of Children's Classics'.Mary Sebag-Montefiore's retellings are perhaps the best - well-written and dramaticThe TelegraphSara Ugolotti (Illustrator) Sara is an award-winning children's book illustrator living and working in Reggio Emilia, Italy. She illustrators children's books, board games and puzzles. Sara loves art, nature and animals, especially dogs.
£11.69
Pan Macmillan One Good Thing: From the Author of Runaway
Book SynopsisOne Good Thing is the heartwarming, hilarious alternative love story, from the internationally bestselling author of Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up, Alexandra PotterIn life, nothing is certain. Just when you think you have it all figured out, something can happen to change the course of everything . . .Liv Brooks is still in shock. Newly-divorced and facing an uncertain future, she impulsively swaps her London Life for the sweeping hills of the Yorkshire Dales, determined to make a fresh start. But fresh starts are harder than they look and, feeling lost and lonely, she decides to adopt Harry, an old dog from the local shelter, to keep her company.But Liv soon discovers she isn’t the only one in need of a new beginning. On their daily walks around the village, they meet Valentine, an old man who suffers from loneliness who sits by the window and Stanley, a little boy who is scared of everyone, hides behind the garden gate and Maya, a teenager who is angry at everyone and everything. But slowly things start to change . . .Utterly relatable, hilarious and heart-breakingly honest, this is a novel about friendship, finding happiness and living the life unexpected. And how, when everything falls apart, all you need is one good thing to turn your life around – and make it worth living again.Praise for Alexandra Potter:'The new Bridget Jones' – Celia Walden, Telegraph'A funny, feisty tale' – Mike Gayle, author of Half a World Away'Pacy, absorbing, witty and tender' – Karen Swan, author of The Last SummerTrade ReviewThe new Bridget Jones for our Covid-ridden times -- Celia Walden, on Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up * Telegraph *Say hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're twenty, forty or eighty -- Heat on Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k UpFunny but layered, light-hearted but surprisingly deep, this is a perfect and inspiring new year read -- Red magazine on Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k UpFeistily funny . . . and so relatable -- Fabulous magazine on Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up * Sun on Sunday *A warm, very funny read -- Bella magazine on Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up
£8.88
Methuen Publishing Ltd Achilles
Book SynopsisBorn of the sea-nymph Thetis by the mortal King Peleus, hidden as a girl on Skiros until Odysseus discovers him, Achilles becomes the Greek's greatest warrior at Troy. This text retells the legend of Achilles.Trade Review'Elizabeth Cook's Achilles is a remarkable renewal of the tales of the ancient hero... A prose poem with the sensuous commitment of Christopher Logue, it also has something of the intellectuality, and indeed the layered allusiveness, of Thomas Mann'. Michael Silk, Times Literary Supplement 'Cook retells Achilles's story, making the reader feel that it exists in a present tense. She is not interested in polite distance: she gets close to the gods, makes them seem real - a feat in itself. Her writing is charged: every moment matters, each word counts, as if time were running out' The Observer
£10.44
Canelo The Christmas Season: An uplifting, funny and
Book SynopsisYou are cordially invited to your Happy Ever After...Emma Love is a matchmaker who believes in old fashioned courtship, over swiping left or right. She's inspired by Jane Austen, Bridgerton and a thousand and one perfect romance stories, where matches were made at elegant soirees and not by sliding into your intended's DMs.This year, Emma is inviting you to a very special social season, where a hopeful singleton might find their own Mr Darcy waiting under the mistletoe. At a series of glamorous, festive, and, most importantly, romantic events, Emma is making it her mission to find love for everyone this Christmas Season.How will she fare trying to find perfect matches for the Price twins, both too busy trying to outdo the other to ever look for love? Can she encourage the sexy Season rake, Theo, to change his ways? And what of Hope Lucas, who Emma has failed to match before, but who still has faith that Mr Right is out there?And with Emma so focused on finding everybody else’s happy ever after, is she at risk of letting her own perfect match slip away?Welcome to the Christmas Season.An uplifting, original and romantic read that fans of Lex Croucher and Lindsey Kelk will love.Readers are loving The Christmas Season:'A heartwarming, magical romance guaranteed to give you the warm and fuzzies.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Perfect for the upcoming holiday season. The cover is absolutely gorgeous...but the storyline is equally adorable.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'With an element of Bridgerton...this is a cute little romantic book about finding love but also finding yourself. Prefect winter read by the fire.' Reader review'The concept is fantastic. I love the idea of a modern Regency season where people are encouraged to let go of the instant gratification of online dating and seek meaningful connections.' Reader Review'A quick and cute read...I adore the concept of an old-fashioned season in modern times.' Reader Review'This was a super lightweight, very quick read...gave me Love Actually vibes.' Reader ReviewPraise for Ally Sinclair:'I loved it! Clever, romantic, funny and completely different!’ Katie Fforde'I adored this witty, joyous romp of a tale.' Liz Fenwick‘Such a good book. I liked the characters, I loved reading their stories as they unfurled.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'What a fun read!…Three very modern romances occur against a backdrop of Regency recreation.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Devoured this book…A modern-day must for lovers of Jane Austen. Cannot wait for the next book in the series. Highly recommend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I loved this book, the characters and the atmosphere. It was perfection.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'This was such a cute read! It takes readers back in time…Emma and Mr Knight were an irresistible combo.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I loved the way Ally Sinclair brought elements of Jane Austen and flair of Bridgerton into a funny romance. I loved it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
£8.54
The History Press Ltd Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland
Book SynopsisA new collection of botanical British folk tales about plants and wild flowers, journeying through the seasons of the yearTrade Review"A wonderful collection suitable for all ages and filled with pretty florals too." * The Independent *
£10.44
Octopus Publishing Group The Little Book of Faeries
Book SynopsisStep into the enchanting world of faeries, pixies, sprites and more with this beginner''s guide to the history and mythology of fae folkPeople have long been mesmerized by the magic and mystery of faeries. From the winged spirits of Persian mythology to Shakespeare''s forest-dwelling troublemakers, there''s something about these beguiling creatures that has captured our attention for centuries. Prepare yourself for a spellbinding adventure into the faerie realm with this essential introduction to all things fae. Just like the creatures themselves, this book is pocket-sized and full of magic, mirth and mischief. Inside you will discover:- The fascinating history and origins of faerie folklore- The different characteristics and classifications of faerie, including pixies, brownies, dwarfs and more- An overview of the legendary tales that shaped how faeries are viewed across different mythologies - A summary of faerie depictions in th
£7.59
Flame Tree Publishing Medusa
Book SynopsisFeaturing the full Flame Tree treatment, with new stories from open submissions alongside the classic stories and fascinating background, this gorgeous new book reveals the dark mysteries of the much-misunderstood, troubled and powerful Medusa, told through ancient and modern eyes, packed with the gods and heroes of ancient literature.
£16.00
The History Press Ltd Icelandic Folk Tales
Book SynopsisThe finest and most authentic collection of Icelandic folk tales to be published in the English language
£13.49
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HarperCollins Publishers Savage Beasts
Book SynopsisA beautiful and unique retelling of Medea. I loved it!' Sunday Times bestselling author Sophie IrwinAbsorbing and thoughtfulfull of page-turning drama and vibrantly drawn characters. Bold and illuminating' Claire Heywood, author of Daughters of SpartaA propulsive retelling inspired by the Greek myth of Medea Calcutta, 1757.Bengal is on the brink of war. The East India Company, led by the fearsome Sir Peter Chilcott, are advancing and nobody is safe. Meena, the Nawab's neglected and abused daughter, finds herself falling under the spell of James Chilcott, nephew of Sir Peter, who claims he wants to betray the company . . . for a price.Caught between friend and foe, Meena and James escape Calcutta, their hands stained in blood and pockets filled with gold. In Ceylon, they're cleansed of their sins by Meena's beloved aunt Kiran, before the young lovers set sail for the Dutch controlled Cape of Good Hope, with the promise of a new life.Yet past resentments and present betrayals begin to piTrade Review'Savage Beasts is a powerful, exquisitely crafted story with astutely drawn parallels to myth. It is as sharply clever as it is utterly gripping'Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen ‘Rani Selvarajah is a sublime storyteller. Savage Beasts is a searing excoriation of colonialism and a chilling interrogation of the compromises required by foreign women to survive brutal so-called civilised societies’Jennifer Hayashi Danns, author of Beneath the Burning Wave ‘Selvarajah skilfully explores the evils of colonialism and the particular demonisation and dehumanisation of foreign women as her fierce and tragic heroine hurtles towards the inevitable, and yet cleverly twisted, ending’Nikki Marmery, author of On Wilder Seas ‘Man oh man, I cannot wait to throw this book at everyone I know’ Pyae Moe Thet War, author of You’ve Changed, a Malala Bookclub Pick Readers love Savage Beasts: ‘Wow. So Medea is one of my all time favorite characters in Greek mythology. And I have been dying for someone to write a book worthy of her.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is nothing short of spectacular.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was a great concept for a Medea retelling.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really loved this story. The world building and the characters were excellent.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
£8.54
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Korean Myths
Book SynopsisA fascinating introduction to the world of Korean myth and legend.
£13.49
Pan Macmillan Maggsie McNaughton's Second Chance
Book Synopsis'Smart and funny' Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost ThingsThe first step was learning to read, but if she really wants to turn her life around, Maggsie is going to have to trust other people – and that might just be the hardest lesson she’s ever faced . . . Small and dyslexic, with a short fuse, bad teeth, a prison record and something to prove, Marguerite McNaughton – Maggsie – doesn't need anybody or anything, thank you very much. She's more than capable of looking after herself. She’s also about to discover that everyone needs someone, sometimes. Even her. The thing about trusting others, though, is that not everyone is trustworthy... It starts when a fellow inmate gives Maggsie reading lessons. Then she's offered a job in London as a kitchen assistant, together with supported accommodation and a colleague who seems determined to befriend Maggsie, no matter what.At first, Maggsie is convinced nothing will change. Especially her. But maybe this time can be different? Maybe Maggsie can be different – if she can just put her previous mistakes behind her and her trust in the right people. Maggsie McNaughton's Second Chance, by Frances Maynard, is an uplifting, heartwarming novel about the power of friendship and the written word, perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant, Three Things about Elsie and Elizabeth is Missing.Trade ReviewSmart and funny -- Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things and Queenie Malone's Paradise HotelGuaranteed to melt the hardest of hearts * Red Magazine *A joy from start to finish: quirky, real and moving, with unforgettable characters you’ll root for from the very beginning -- Katy Regan, author of Little Big LoveFinished Maggsie McNaughton's Second Chance and I feel bereft. A wonderful, uplifting read -- Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing GirlBig-hearted and charming -- James Hannah, author of The A to Z of You and Me, on The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira CarrWonderful -- Rosie Walsh, author of The Man Who Didn't Call, on The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr
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Flame Tree Publishing Polynesian Stories Legends
Book SynopsisBeautiful edition offering fresh stories and new cultures to a world saturated with Norse, Greek and Celtic mythology.The vast cultural area of Polynesia covers Easter Island, Hawaii, New Zealand and the many isles in between. The stories and legends of the region are based on the creation of land, fish, sea, valleys and the volcanic outcrops scattered across the long stretches of the Pacific.The traditional stories of the diverse peoples of Polynesia are brought together in this new collection: from Hawaii the Rainbow Maiden of Manoa undulates through the valleys and rainbow mists; the great hero Maui releases his fish hooks into the sea to raise islands to the surface; and Pele the Fire Goddess, who hurls fountains of molten rock into the air, creating vast flows of lava. From the Māori of New Zealand come the tales of Tiki and the Great Mother, from whom the gods descend, followed by humankind. Other stories feature Maui creating the ancestors, and Hina the moon goddess. In striving to explain the beauty and darkness of their lush ocean worlds, the ancient Polynesians have passed down a wealth of treasured stories which are cornerstones to the vibrant cultures and identities of living Polynesians today. A selection of these stories are now offered in this new anthology.Flame Tree Collector''s Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales, without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works of myth and history into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.
£10.44
Flame Tree Publishing Prophecies Oracles Myths Tales
Book SynopsisProphecies are a prominent feature of world mythology and folklore. This gripping collection gathers together a wide range of tales of prediction, spoken by oracles, seers and spirits or beheld in visions and dreams; from the Norse Norns weaving the future to the flood prophecy of the Chinese tale 'The Spirits of the Yellow River'.
£16.00
Flame Tree Publishing Faeries Nymphs Myths Tales
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£17.00
Penguin Books Ltd The Home Scar: From the Women’s Prize-longlisted
Book Synopsis"MacMahon writes with such beautiful simplicity, conjuring real and complex people straight off the page ... subtle and authentic" - Claire Fuller On opposite sides of the world, half-siblings Cassie and Christo have built their lives around work, intent on ignoring their painful past.When a dramatic storm in Galway hits the headlines, they're drawn back there to revisit a glorious childhood summer, the last before their mother died. But their journey uncovers memories of a far less happy summer - one that had tragic consequences.Confronted with the havoc their mother left in her wake, Cassie and Christo are forced to face their past and - ready or not - to deal with the messy tangle of parental love and neglect that shaped them.The Home Scar is a luminous and precise story about the inheritance of loss and the possibility of finally making peace with it._________"Her beautifully simple style belies psychological complexity ... and her tone is wryly accepting" - Big Issue "Quiet and bleakly beautiful ... like the siblings and Ireland, it will leave a permanent mark on those who venture into its depths" - Buzz "Picks at the wounds only a mother can inflict ... ambitious ... intricate" - Sunday Independent "An exceptional novel about a brother and sister returning to the west of Ireland and to a summer of their past." - Anne Griffin, Sunday Independent "A powerful story about legacy and loss and the possibility of reconciliation" - Irish Times Trade ReviewA powerful story about legacy and loss and the possibility of reconciliation * Irish Times *Her beautifully simple style belies psychological complexity . . . and her tone is wryly accepting * Big Issue *Quiet and bleakly beautiful . . . like the siblings and Ireland, it will leave a permanent mark on those who venture into its depths * Buzz *Picks at the wounds only a mother can inflict . . . ambitious . . . intricate * Sunday Independent *An exceptional novel about a brother and sister returning to the west of Ireland and to a summer of their past. -- Anne Griffin * Sunday Independent *
£12.59
Hodder & Stoughton A Forgery of Fate
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£17.00
Union Square & Co. The Odyssey
Book SynopsisThis ancient epic poem tells the story of Odysseus and his eventful voyage home after the Trojan War. This edition uses Alexander Pope's classic 1726 translation which perfectly captures the lyricism of this epic poem. Featured alongside the text are wonderful illustrations derived from John Flaxman's neoclassical designs, as well as a useful introduction and commentary by George Davidson which allows you to easily follow the action.
£7.99
Arcturus Publishing Persian Myths Legends
Book SynopsisWritten by Elizabeth D. Renninger, a librarian at the Bushwick branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, it made this unique set of legends available for a wide, modern audience.
£15.29
Headline Publishing Group It Was Always You
Book SynopsisWould you choose a different life if you had the chance?''Spellbinding from start to finish'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If you read nothing else this year - read this'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A beautiful, heart-warming and heart-breaking read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Cosy up with the unforgettable new novel from the author of The Songs of Us. If you love Cecilia Ahern and Holly Miller, you''ll adore this heart-warming novel.''Absolutely magical! So romantic and heartfelt'' JOSIE SILVEROn the last night in October 1999 the clocks went back, and Ella and Will''s love began.A teenage Ella sat around a bonfire drinking with her future husband and her oldest friend Cole.As Ella wandered away from the group, she found herself leaning against a derelict archway before passing out.The next day, Ella remembered fractured imTrade ReviewThis book had me hooked from the beginning . . . Equal parts funny, sad and poignant, and as a teen of the 1990s too, I absolutely loved the nostalgia. A complete triumph -- Clare SwatmanTHIS BOOK! My favourite Emma Cooper book to date. It's romantic, heart-breaking and a real page-turner. I had no idea what was going to happen and I loved every second. It's left me with a book hangover. I LOVED IT! -- Olivia BeirneA beautiful, moving, and heart wrenching book to give you all the feels. A real page-turning plot, but it's the characters who make it: Will, Ella and Cole are three brilliantly real characters who you can't help but want to spend time with, all the way to the heart stopping conclusion. -- Emily StoneAbsolutely magical! Emma always creates such wonderfully compelling characters, they jump off the page and into your heart. So romantic and heartfelt, I didn't want it to end -- Josie SilverPraise for Emma Cooper:A poignant story about love, loss and letting go. . . sensitively handled and beautifully written -- Holly MillerGorgeous, tender, spine-tingling storytelling - an absolute hear-rending joy -- Miranda DickinsonFans of authors Jojo Moyes and Lucy Dillon will love this touching read * Hello *Heartwarming and uplifting * Bella *An evocative, warm and character-driven read that is truly memorable * Woman & Home *A gorgeous heart-breaking rollercoaster of a love story that made me laugh and cry in equal measures -- Fiona Harper
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Pan Macmillan The Girl Who Reads on the Métro
Book SynopsisFor fans of The Little Paris Bookshop and The Elegance of the Hedgehog, The Girl Who Reads on the Métro is the French phenomenon by Christine Féret-Fleury, ready to charm book-lovers everywhere . . .When Juliette takes the métro to her loathed office job each morning, her only escape is in books – she avidly reads on her journey and imagines what her fellow commuters’ choices might say about them.Then she meets Soliman – the mysterious owner of the most enchanting bookshop Juliette has ever seen – and things will never be the same again. For Soliman believes in the power of books to change the course of a life, and he’s about to change Juliette’s forever . . .
£8.54
Transworld Publishers Ltd Call of the Penguins: From the No.1 bestselling
Book Synopsis'The perfect fireside read. Veronica McCreedy will capture your heart' TRISHA ASHLEY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation'This gorgeous book has everything! Mysteries, misunderstandings, arguments, reconciliations, kindness, love and lots of PENGUINS!'CLARE POOLEY, author of The Authenticity ProjectA delightfully feel-good novel from the author of the Richard & Judy Book Club pick Away With the Penguins. _____Veronica McCreedy can't resist the promise of adventure . . .Nine-year-old Daisy and nearly ninety-year-old Veronica make an unlikely pair of friends. Fiercely independent and impeccably dressed, Veronica has lived an incredible 87 years. Most of them alone, in her huge house by the sea. But with the arrival of brave and resilient Daisy into her life, Veronica finds she has a renewed thirst for adventure - and that they both share a passion for penguins!So when Veronica and Daisy are invited to travel to the other side of the world together and visit the penguins of the southern hemisphere, they both jump at the chance.Veronica had thought her days of new friendships, family and love were over, but perhaps it's never too late for one more adventure?_____Readers are falling in love with Call of the Penguins!***** 'A life-affirming, warm, comforting book to help you feel cosy'***** 'A cockle-warming joy from start to finish'***** 'Emotional, funny, and uplifting'***** 'This story really warmed my heart'***** 'A book to lift the spirits'***** 'Light hearted and absolutely delightful'The brand-new gorgeously feel-good novel from Hazel, Life and Otter Miracles, is available to pre-order now! Trade ReviewThis gorgeous book has everything! Mysteries, misunderstandings, arguments, reconciliations, kindness, love and lots of PENGUINS! * Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project *Just what the doctor ordered . . . Funny, wise, touching. I loved it. * TRACY REES, author of The Hourglass, a Richard & Judy Summer Read *The perfect fireside read. Veronica McCreedy will capture your heart. * Trisha Ashley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Christmas Invitation *So beautifully written by a born storyteller. * Lorraine Kelly *So many readers are set to fall in love with this charming story. * Prima *Call of the Penguins sparkles with wit, courage and kindness. This is a heart-warming journey into the highs and lows of human nature. I loved it! * Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane *A wonderful story, full of twists and turns. Outstanding. * Samantha Tonge, author of Summer Secrets at Streamside Cottage *This year's Eleanor Oliphant . . . Funny, bittersweet and wholly original. * Daily Express (on Away with the Penguins) *A glorious, life-affirming story. I read it in a day. * Clare Mackintosh (on Away with the Penguins) *A touching, uplifting tale. * Jo Whiley, Radio 2 Book Club (on Away with the Penguins) *A gorgeous read full of hope, with a cast of characters who will delight! * Helen Paris, author of LOST PROPERTY *The perfect pick-me-up for right now, a warm-hearted, humorous and emotional read. * Phaedra Patrick, author of The Library of Lost and Found *
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Flame Tree Publishing Welsh Folk Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisWales is rich in lore and myth and the myriad stories have been shared and reimagined through generations. From the legends of âPedws Ffowc and St Elianâs Wellâ to the âPwca of the Trwynâ, these stories are brimming with cunning folk, fae and faraway lands â enchanting readers and reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Wales.
£10.44
Reaktion Books The Perilous Deep
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£16.20
The History Press Ltd Scottish Folk Tales of Love
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£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Snow White and Other Grimms Fairy Tales MinaLima
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£22.50
Yale University Press Gilgamesh
Book SynopsisA poem for the ages, freshly and accessibly translated by an international rising star, bringing together scholarly precision and poetic graceTrade Review“Looks to be the last word on this Babylonian masterpiece.”—Michael Dirda, Washington Post“Lively, earthy, and scrupulous in its scholarship.”—Robert Macfarlane, New York Review of Books“Sophus Helle’s Gilgamesh is woven of earthly, muscular language that breathes an epic of gutsy dreams and ancient knowhow. In Helle’s rendition, this scholar truly translates rhythm and movement until Gilgamesh breathes anew.”—Yusef Komunyakaa, author of Everyday Mojo Songs of Earth“The translation is elegant and eloquent. The essays and elucidations are learned, lively, and hugely illuminating. Sophus Helle is a poet, a scholar, and, if truth be told, a genius.”—Marshall Brown, University of Washington“Helle’s new translation reminds us just what a miracle it is that Gilgamesh has survived, an emblem of mortality available only in fragments, yet speaking to our mortal loves and fears with undying force.”—Wai Chee Dimock, Yale University “A dazzling work of scholarship that manages complex topics with elegance and thoughtfulness.”—Louise Pryke, University of Sydney “A fresh and vital translation, alive to the music of the original, and accompanied by essays offering crucial background and insightful analysis, Helle’s Gilgamesh will bring the ancient poem to life for new audiences.”—Alexander Beecroft, University of South CarolinaPraise for the Danish edition: “One of those miracles that makes life worth living.”—Bjørn Bredal, Politiken “Both brilliantly clear and archaically dusky. . . . One dares predict that this new Danish translation of Gilgamesh will become a classic in our country.”—Erik Skyum-Nielsen, Information “There is every reason to have a go at this wonderful, lively, wild, and violent encounter with a fascinating early portrait of the human animal: grim, dumb, and yet so clever.”—Mikkel Bruun Zangenberg, Weekendavisen
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Us Three: The heart-warming and uplifting Sunday
Book Synopsis***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***'A touching celebration of the beauty and endurance of female friendship. There is nothing mightier. Fact.' DAWN FRENCHThe new novel from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the smash-hit, number one bestselling debut, Never Greener.Friends forever is a difficult promise to keep...Meet Lana, Judith and Catrin. Best friends since primary school when they swore an oath on a Curly Wurly wrapper that they would always be there for each other, come what may.After the trip of a lifetime, the three girls are closer than ever. But an unexpected turn of events shakes the foundation of their friendship to its core, leaving their future in doubt - there's simply too much to forgive, let alone forget. An innocent childhood promise they once made now seems impossible to keep . . .Packed with all the heart and empathy that made Ruth's name as a screenwriter and now author, Us Three is a funny, moving and uplifting novel about life's complications, the power of friendship and how it defines us all.Prepare to meet characters you'll feel you've known all your life - prepare to meet Us Three.*****Praise for Us Three:'A warm, smart, uplifting tale of true friendship.' BETH O'LEARY'This novel oozes warmth and honesty. A big-hearted book that provides a cast of characters you'll lose your heart to.' ADELE PARKS'I loved this brilliantly gripping depiction of the complexities of female friendship over the years. Love, betrayal, comedy and loss - Us Three has it all.' FIONA NEILL*****Readers love Us Three:'I love the way Ruth Jones writes. The relationship between the 3 friends is perfect and a wonderful book to read about friendship''I absolutely loved this so much. There were moments that made me cry and other moments that made me laugh.''Best book of the year so far. To sum it up I'd say "it was bloody lush"'****RUTH'S BRILLIANT NEW NOVEL LOVE UNTOLD IS OUT NOW****Trade ReviewJones's trademark warmth and humour suffuse the novel with comedy and pathos, making for a heart-warming, entertaining and, at times, deeply moving story * The Observer *A poignant novel about friendship and forgiveness . . . with fantastic characterisation, as you'd expect from the co-creator of Gavin & Stacey, it's an epic journey * Woman & Home *Us Three is a warm, smart, uplifting tale of true friendship. I loved Lana, Catrin and Judith - I was genuinely sad to leave them when I turned the final page. * Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of THE FLATSHARE *A touching celebration of the beauty and endurance of female friendship. There is nothing mightier. Fact. * Dawn French *This novel oozes warmth and honesty. A big-hearted book that provides a cast of characters you'll lose your heart to. * Adele Parks *
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HarperCollins Publishers The House in the Olive Grove
Book SynopsisA glorious story that celebrates the power of love' Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANII adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect' Bestselling author LIZ FENWICKWill one week in Greece change their lives for ever?Chef Maria is running a successful cookery school in her home village of Petalidi, Greece but she is also running from the secrets of her past.Food journalist Kayla thought this was going to be just another work trip. But right before she leaves for Greece, she discovers that her whole life is built on a lie.Jewellery-maker Alessandra has always lived according to her own rules despite what it has cost her to do so. But she has just had some devastating news.As these three very different women come together at the house in the olive grove, unlikely friendships blossom and a season of self-discovery begins. Will the sumptuous flavours, sapphire waters and golden sands of Greece give each of them the answers they so desTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE ‘Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels. The House in the Olive Grove is a glorious story that celebrates the power of love’ – Adriana Trigiani ‘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect’ – Liz Fenwick ‘A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?’ – Nadia Marks ‘Exploring the power of friendship and love through delicious writing and Greek food, The House in the Olive Grove is evocative, compelling and moving. A glorious story.’ – Kate Frost ‘An enchanting treat of a book. Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell’s exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes. Five honey-smothered stars from me.’ – Jennie Keer ‘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight.’ – Tessa Harris ‘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes and the tantalising flavours from chef Maria’s kitchen will make your mouth water!’ – My Weekly ‘A gorgeous read and a real nod to the friendships women can form.’ – Best PRAISE FOR ONE LAST LETTER FROM GREECE: ‘A compelling and tender story, beautifully told by an exciting new voice’ – Santa Montefiore ‘Emma Cowell tells an emotional, gripping tale about family secrets, love and loss’ – Adriana Trigiani ‘Emma’s written a beauty’ – Peter Andre ‘An emotional rollercoaster. I fell in love with Theo and with Methoni which sounds so beautiful. Such an emotive tale of love and loss’ – Rosanna Ley
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Blackstone Publishing One of Us Is Dead
Book SynopsisThe highly anticipated new thriller from the USA Today bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage.Opulence. Sex. Betrayal ... Sometimes friendship can be deadly.Meet the women of Buckhead-a place of expensive cars, huge houses, and competitive friendships.Shannon was once the queen bee of Buckhead. But she's been unceremoniously dumped by Bryce, her politician husband. When Bryce replaces her with a much younger woman, Shannon sets out to take revenge ...Crystal has stepped into Shannon's old shoes. A young, innocent Texan girl, she simply has no idea what she's up against ...Olivia has waited years to take Shannon's crown as the unofficial queen of Buckhead. Finally, her moment has come. But to take her rightful place, she will need to use every backstabbing, manipulative, underhand trick in the book ...Jenny owns Glow, the most exclusive salon in town. Jenny knows all her clients' secrets and darkest desires. But will she ever tell?Who amongst these women will be clever enough to survive Buckhead-and who will wind up dead? They say that friendships can be complex, but no one said it could ever be this deadly.Don't miss Jeneva Rose's sexy, shocking new thriller, You Shouldn't Have Come Here!
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Chelsea Green Publishing UK Smoke Hole
Book SynopsisA modern-day bard.'Madeline Miller,author ofCirceandThe Song of AchillesShaw has so much wisdom and knowledge about the old stories, it emanates from his pores.'John Densmore, The DoorsThrough feral tales and poetic exegesis, Martin Shaw makes you re-see the world, as a place of adventure and of initiation, as perfect home and as perfectly other. What a gift.'David Keenan, author ofXstabethI can still remember the first time I heard Martin Shaw tell a story. The tale that emerged was like a living thing, bounding around, throwing itself at us there listening. I had never heard anything like it before.'Paul Kingsnorth, Booker shortlisted author ofThe WakeToday, as we are confronted by not one, but many crossroads in our lives identity, technology, love, seduction, politics celebrated mythologist and wilderness guide Martin Shaw deliversSmoke Hole three ancient myths that serve as metaphors for our world today. Assailed by the seductive promises of social media and shadowed by a pandemic that brought loneliness to an all-time high, Martin argues that we are losing our sense of direction, our sense of self.He invites us to use these stories to help find a commons for the imagination, a place to breathe deeper, feel steadier and become acquainted with rapture.'Smoke Holeis a passionate call to arms and an invitation to use these stories to face the complexities of contemporary life, from fake news to parenthood, climate crises, addictive technology and more.Available now as a podcast! Subscribe toSmoke Hole Sessionsto hear amazing conversations between Martin Shaw and some of our most admired writers, actors, comedians, musicians and more, including Sir Mark Rylance and Tommy Tiernan (Derry Girls).
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Arcturus Publishing Indian Myths Legends
Book SynopsisDonald Alexander Mackenzie (24 July 1873 - 2 March 1936) was a Scottish journalist and folklorist. He was a prolific re-teller of myths and legends. Born in Cromarty, he started his journalism career in Glasgow, editing The North Star in Dingwall and the People's Journal in Dundee. From 1916 he was Edinburgh correspondent for the Glaswegian paper The Bulletin. His extensive bibliography included mythology from all over the world. He died in Edinburgh on 2 March 1936 and was buried in Cromarty.
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Vintage Publishing Checkout 19: ‘A book to shake the world anew’
Book SynopsisA New York Times 10 Best Books of 2022 Selection 'Extraordinary . . . radiant' Sunday Times'An existential tour-de-force' Eimear McBride'Elatingly risky' Guardian 'We read in order to come to life.'With fierce imagination, a woman revisits the moments that shape her life; from crushes on teachers to navigating relationships in a fast-paced world; from overhearing her grandmothers' peculiar stories to nurturing her own personal freedom and a boundless love of literature.Fusing fantasy with lived experience, Checkout 19 is a vivid and mesmerising journey through the small traumas and triumphs that define us - as readers, as writers, as human beings.* A 'Books of 2021' pick in the Guardian, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, Irish Times Culture and New Statesman *'This is her new book to shake the world anew' Sebastian Barry'Mesmerising, whip-smart, full of genius . . . It is also very funny' Elaine Feeney'Her voice is all her own' Anne EnrightTrade ReviewCheckout 19 beautifully explores the makings of a young woman writer. -- Stephanie Cross * Daily Mail, *Books to Look Out For 2021* *Mesmerising, whip-smart, full of genius and utterly singular, Checkout 19 is one of the most beautiful and political books I've read. Put simply, it's all about books. Bennett is a master at sweeping the caverns of life's minutiae with her uncanny observations and stunning prose, arriving at the most pressing things that haunt the human condition. It is also very funny (and very sad) and very very relatable. Just exquisite. -- Elaine FeeneyCheckout 19 is a beautiful, hurt, unsettled, funny, and moving book about meaning and reading and recalling, but most of all about coming to life. -- David HaydenReading Checkout 19 is not unlike coming back to life after a long and brutal winter. Highly original and deeply felt. I'm so glad Claire-Louise Bennett exists. A writer to fall in love with. -- Nicole FlatteryA deeply personal, completely singular book that somehow also spoke directly to my own private impressions and experiences. Extremely funny, extremely sharp, devastating, invigorating. -- Lisa OwensBrilliant, singular, feminist, ambitious - Claire-Louise Bennett is an extraordinary writer. -- Sinéad GleesonI fell into Checkout 19 and didn't want to climb back out. It is wonderful - I'm not sure why, and that makes it all the more wonderful. -- Roddy DoyleBennett is a leading exponent of a new modernism, but her voice is all her own. Her prose is profoundly surprising; she gets to places you didn't know were there. -- Anne EnrightReading Checkout 19 filled me with joy, it is so good! The writing is exceptional; rich, playful and at the same time full of presence and urgency. It is a book about literature, how reading both expands our world and takes us away from it, and it is also a book about life {when it is] at its most vulnerable, and these two merge into the question: how can we take back our own story? What is our own story? Bennett writes like no one else, she is in complete control of the language, skilfull and innovative in an almost joycean way. She is a rare talent, and Checkout 19 is a masterful novel. -- Karl Ove KnausgaardI'll remember this book for its disarmingly figurative language and its subtle observational humour...Bennett...traces one person's idiosyncratic, recursive artistic becoming - not just the reading, writing, and cigarette smoking but the relationships and experiences that unlock new ways of seeing. * Vulture, *Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2022* *This is the book - the one you've been looking for. It really is. It's full of desire, rage, mischief, opulence. This is the book. It's about what's important - about finding it, grasping it, losing it. This is the book. -- Toby LittOn the basis of just one book, the mysterious Pond, Claire-Louise Bennett established a devoted following pretty much worldwide. This is her new book to shake the world anew. -- Sebastian BarryCHECKOUT 19 has radically altered my idea of what is possible in a novel, while being continuously gripping, sometimes deeply moving and often very funny. There are long passages in here which feel touched by the hand of god, more channelled than written. -- Mark HaddonThere's no one in whose language and rhythms I'd rather immerse than Claire-Louise Bennett, as her character plumbs her own past and a personal history of literature, via classrooms and train stations, supermarket aisles and Viennese opera houses, pickled cucumber and cheese on toast. Witty, moving and propulsive, Checkout-19 makes a triumphant case for what novels - and reading - can do. * Francesca Wade *A profound and very funny book about growth and promise, and how not to kill them off; about women reading and writing and how they survive... thrilling. * London Review of Books *An extraordinary document about the richness of inner life... It is rare to feel the sensation of another mind as vividly as in this radiant book. -- Phil Baker * Sunday Times *Unconventional and imaginative... this is a book about memory, reading and writing that is intelligent and often absorbing. -- Fanny Blake * Daily Mail *Checkout 19 inches close to what it is to love... The novel is defiantly told through impulse - the impulse to write a certain character, to read a particular book, to say something or stay quiet - and in this way, a woman, and a writer, emerges. -- Rebecca Watson * Financial Times *Checkout 19 is a fresh take on the coming-of-age novel-one in which we don't already know how the story will end, or if it will have an 'ending' at all. Bennett manages to convince the reader that somewhere, her narrator continues to think and ponder and live and wrestle with being in a body, like the rest of us. * Lit Hub, *Most Anticipated Books of 2022* *A fantastically various novel consisting of seven sections in which we loosely follow a narrator...at different ages and in different places - through an intricate collage of ideas, sensations and emotions. -- Alex Clark * Guardian *
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Boldwood Books Ltd Healing Hearts at Bumblebee Barn: A feel-good novel from million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland, author of the Hedgehog Hollow series
Book SynopsisA feel-good novel from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland, guaranteed to leave a smile on your face.Welcome to Bumblebee Barn, home to wonderful animals, stunning views and spectacular sunsets - and resident young farmer, Barney.While Barney loves his life at Bumblebee Barn - a farm that has been in his family for generations - he's struggling to find someone to share it with. The early mornings quad biking through muddy fields and the long hours looking after the crops and animals are proving to be a deterrent to finding love.So when his sister, Fizz - desperate for Barney to find his soulmate - sees an advert for Love on the Farm, a new reality TV show to help farmers find love, he has nothing to lose by applying. After all, he isn't meeting anyone suitable down the traditional route and surely he won't be picked anyway...?Thrown into the chaos of reality TV, Barney could never have expected that his whole life would be turned upside down, with buried secrets to be uncovered and his heart on the line. With his family and friends rooting for him, could the magic of Bumblebee Barn heal his broken heart and help him find love on the farm?Join top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland for a story of love, family and second chances.'Redland takes you on a heart-warming ride that navigates broken hearts and painful secrets, but ultimately restores your faith in the power of love. I absolutely adored it.' Jenni KeerPraise for Jessica Redland:'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain'The Hedgehog Hollow series is a tonic I'd recommend for everyone. There is so much to make you smile in Jessica's stories and they are always uplifting reads, which will make you really glad you decided to pick up a copy.' Jo Bartlett‘An emotional, romantic and ultimately uplifting read. Jessica always touches my heart with her sensitive handling of difficult subjects. The gorgeous community she has built around Hedgehog Hollow is one I hope to visit again and again.’ Sarah Bennett'A beautifully written series that offers the ultimate in heartwarming escapism.' Samantha Tonge on the Hedgehog Hollow series'Hedgehog Hollow is a wonderful series that has found a special place all of its own deep in the hearts of readers, including mine.' Jennifer Bohnet'I fell in love with this story from page one.' Helen Rolfe on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café'A tender love story, full of sweet touches and beautiful characters.' Beth Moran on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café'A warm-hearted and beautiful book. Jessica Redland doesn’t shy away from the fact that life can be very difficult, but she reminds us that we all can find love, hope and joy again.' Sian O'Gorman on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café'Achingly poignant, yet full of hope.' Sandy Barker on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café'A heartwarming story of true friendship, love and romance set in the gorgeous backdrop of the Lakes. A cosy hug of a read that left me feeling warm inside.’ Julie Caplin on The Start of Something Wonderful'A heartwarming story set in a beautiful location... Love, friendship and the power of letting go are all covered in this gorgeous, beautifully written story.' Katie Ginger on The Start of Something Wonderful'An emotional but uplifting page turner. The Secret to Happiness is a beautiful story of friendship and love' Fay Keenan
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Boldwood Books Ltd The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens: The perfect festive, feel-good romance from Jaimie Admans
Book SynopsisThe perfect cosy and uplifting romance to curl up with this winter!In Mistletoe Gardens a legend exists: anyone who kisses underneath the mistletoe will be guaranteed another year of love…When local baker Essie Browne discovers that Mistletoe Gardens is to be demolished in January, she’s determined to save the place she loves so much. So Essie proposes building a life size gingerbread house to bring in the crowds…just how hard can it be?Well, quite hard actually. Essie can bake gingerbread blindfolded, but she hasn’t got a clue how to build an actual house with it! She needs help - and fast!Enter local builder, Joss Hallissey. Essie is convinced that with Joss’s help they can pull this off. There’s just one tiny problem: Joss hates Christmas, gingerbread, and… well, just about everything else too.Joss the Grinch makes it clear that her idea is ludicrous and pointless, but he reluctantly agrees to help with her plan.Will the gingerbread house be enough to save Mistletoe Gardens? Or will Essie's chance for a magical kiss under the mistletoe be lost forever?Perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Kat French and Caroline Roberts!Readers LOVE Jaimie Admans!‘This book really captured my heart and filled it with so much joy, I just couldn't put the book down. I can't wait to get stuck in to more of Jaimie's books.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Highly recommend this as a perfect escapist read, once I had started I couldn’t stop and read it in almost one sitting.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Thank you Jaimie for another amazing book.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Oh wow Jaimie Admans has done it again. I laughed, I cried whilst trying to work out the mysteries within the story.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this book! Clear your diary for an afternoon or two in the garden and get reading…’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Jaimie Admans books always manage to grab you from the first page, and this wonderful book is no exception. I was drawn in by the magical, otherworldly atmosphere of the story.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Transworld Publishers Ltd You, Again: The ultimate friends-to-lovers romcom
Book Synopsis'Fresh, witty, and utterly romantic, this is the deliciously offbeat modern reimagining of When Harry Met Sally I never knew I needed' Ali Hazelwood, The Love Hypothesis'An enemies-to-lovers, New York-set romcom inspired by When Harry Met Sally? Yes, please! There are not enough superlatives for how much I adored You, Again' Sarra Manning, Red Magazine, Top 10 Books of September 2023'This is a romance sung in perfect pitch! A spectacular debut!' Christina Lauren, The Unhoneymooners'Every character is as sexy as they are gloriously messy... a masterclass in banter' Rosie Danan, The Roommate ----Ari, a free-spirited struggling comedian, likes to keep things casual, and never sleeps over after hooking up. Josh, born-and-bred Manhattanite, has ambitious plans to take the culinary world by storm, to find The One and live happily-ever-after.After a confrontational first meeting (at the apartment of the woman they are both sleeping with), Ari and Josh never expect their paths to cross again, but years later, as they're both reeling from ego-bruising breakups, a chance encounter leads to a surprising connection: friendship. Turns out, spending time with your former nemesis can be fun when you're both too sad and miserable to hate each other.And as odd as it seems, they become friends-without-benefits, finding comfort in late night Netflix binges, swiping through each other's online dating profiles, and bickering endlessly on their phones across boroughs. It's better than romance. Until one night, the unspoken boundaries of their platonic relationship begin to blur...With sharp observations and sizzling chemistry, YOU, AGAIN explores the dynamics of co-ed friendship in this sparkling romantic comedy of modern love in all its forms.Trade Review'An enemies to lovers, New York-set romcom inspired by When Harry Met Sally? Yes, please! There are not enough superlatives for how much I adored the edgy, sexy but also unashamedly romantic You, Again' * Sarra Manning, Red Magazine, Top 10 Books for September 2023 *Fresh, witty, and utterly romantic, this is the deliciously offbeat modern reimagining of When Harry Met Sally I never knew I needed. Kate Goldbeck is an absolute star! * Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love Hypothesis *This is a romance sung in perfect pitch! A spectacular debut! * Christina Lauren, author of The Unhoneymooners *Equal parts a studied homage and decisively modern, Kate Goldbeck debuts with a masterclass in banter. This is a luxurious contemporary romance to savor. Every character is as sexy as they are gloriously messy. I'm officially a fan and can't wait to see what Kate does next! * Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate *You, Again is a knockout. Ari and Josh are my favorite type of couple- funny, flawed, and complicated, with prickly exteriors hiding tender hearts. I'll be first in line for anything Kate Goldbeck writes from now on. * Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake it in Hollywood *One of those special, singular books you wish you could read for the first time again and again. It's funny and sharp, crackling with wit and chemistry, a clever homage to all the best parts of romantic comedies while making them feel new... I can't wait to revisit it every year as an ultimate comfort reread, like watching a favorite Nora Ephron movie' * Alicia Thompson, author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers *You, Again reads like a modern rom-com classic in the making, and Kate Goldbeck is my newest auto-buy author - what a voice! I've never read anything like it. This book is raw and sexy and radically vulnerable, and I'm already desperately missing Ari and Josh. * Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk *The humor is sharp, the dialogue is equal parts poignant and fun, and the romance will make you giddy * Tarah DeWitt, author of Funny Feelings *Not your average romantic comedy. Ari and Josh's love story is raw, chaotic, unconventional, very funny and very sexy. An edgy, modern, slow-burn love story, with nipple piercings. * Georgia Clark, author of It Had To Be You *Kate Goldbeck is a genius. I laughed. I cried. I fell in love with her characters and her descriptions of New York and the food. Ari is complicated, messy and utterly believable. Josh is so more than just your typical grumpy suitor. This story has nuts and a big fat beating heart and I will be reading it over and over * Ericka Waller, author of Dog Days *A slow-burn homage to When Harry Met Sally. Readers who love [...] friends-to-lovers romances, will enjoy Goldbeck's tale of growing up, finding yourself, and stumbling into love along the way * Booklist *It's rare to find such a perfect balance of funny and emotional [...] Goldbeck is clearly a writer to watch, creating and building characters that feel like people you've known and loved [...] This debut romance ticks all the boxes of a must-read, with plenty of bite giving it edge * Kirkus *The course of enemies-to-friends-to-lovers never did run smooth, as Goldbeck proves in her affecting debut. The influence of When Harry Met Sally is clear, with Goldbeck updating the classic for the modern day. The result is witty, emotional, and deeply romantic * Publishers Weekly *This witty, emotionally intelligent story is set in New York and the sense of place is strong. I rooted for open, likeable Ari and grumpy, ambitious Josh from the start * Daily Mail *
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Piping Plover Press A Nantucket Affair: Large Print Edition
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Secretly Yours
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Tessa Bailey is the queen of rom-coms. Long may she reign!" — Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Merry Little Meet Cute "This sexy opposites-attract romantic comedy features witty banter, steamy dialogue, and well-developed characters... Readers will devour Bailey’s latest (after Hook, Line, and Sinker) in one sitting, then go back to again and again to pick up on its intricate subtleties. Highly recommended." — Library Journal (starred review) "With her latest addictively readable rom-com, the cheeky humor and full-blown sexiness that are organic elements in all of Bailey’s writing are in full, glorious bloom. The end result is a lushly sensual romance that brilliantly exploits the opposites-attract trope between a buttoned-up, by-the-book academic and a cheerfully chaotic Earth goddess-gardener for the maximum amount of love and laughter." — Booklist "Romance readers awaiting Tessa Bailey's next will savor her playful secret-admirer romance..." — Popsugar "A haughty professor and a spirited gardener face off in this raunchy and enchanting rom-com from bestseller Bailey... The witty banter and gripping tension will make this a treat for the author’s many fans." — Publishers Weekly “Tessa disarms you with a laugh, heats things up past boiling, and then puts a squeeze inside your heart. The tenderness, vulnerability and heat I am always guaranteed with a Tessa Bailey book are the reasons she is one of my all-time favorite authors.” — Sally Thorne “Her voice feels as fresh and contemporary as a Netflix rom-com... Bailey writes banter and rom-com scenarios with aplomb, but for those who like their romance on the spicier side, she’s also the Michelangelo of dirty talk. She wields filth like Da Vinci does a paintbrush, and there’s a lot to be said for an author who can fill such exchanges with all the requisite heat, enthusiastic consent, and yes, even humor, of such a scenario without veering into corny territory.” — Entertainment Weekly “Tessa Bailey writes pure magic... heartwarming romance, laugh-out-loud humor, and scorching hot chemistry.” — Alexis Daria “With her singular talent for writing romantic chemistry that is both sparkling sweet and explosively sexy, Tessa Bailey once again delivers... one of the genre’s very best.” — Kate Clayborn “Bailey is a master at articulating emotion through both narrative prose and dialogue... Every page in this fabulous novel is pure romance gold.” — BookPage (Starred Review) on Hook, Line, and Sinker “Bailey strikes rom-com gold in this outstanding tale... [She] is bound to earn new followers with love scenes hot enough to boil water and a hilariously naïve Schitt’s Creek-inspired protagonist who is clearly out of her depth.” — Booklist (starred review) on It Happened One Summer “A romantic comedy delight... It Happened One Summer will be your absolute jam.” — Christina Lauren
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HarperCollins Publishers The Virgin Suicides
Book Synopsis30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION, WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHORThe lyrical, timeless tale of the Lisbon sisters, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Middlesex and The Marriage Plot.The five Lisbon sisters beautiful, eccentric and, now, gone had always been a point of obsession for the entire neighbourhood.Although the boys that once loved them from afar have grown up, they remain determined to understand a tragedy that has defied explanation. The question persists why did all five of the Lisbon girls take their own lives?This mesmerising tale of sex and suicide that transforms and mythologises middle-American life announced the arrival of one of the greatest American novelists of the last thirty years.A flare from my own secret world, all the inchoate longings and obsessions of being a teenager somehow rendered into book form' Emma Cline, author of The GirlsTrade Review‘One of the finest novels in many years – a Catcher in the Rye for our time' Observer ‘Eccentric, amusing, moving … Eugenides’s assured mixture of heartfelt nostalgia and dark humour makes for a mesmerising read’ Independent ‘A flare from my own secret world, all the inchoate longings and obsessions of being a teenager somehow rendered into book form’ Emma Cline, author of The Girls 'Entire and unstoppable … a sparkling work' The Times ‘Eugenides is blessed with the storyteller's most magical gift, the ability to transform the mundane into the extraordinary’ New York Times ‘Uncannily evokes the wry voice of adolescence and a mixture of curiosity, lust, tenderness, morbidity, cynicism and naivety surrounding these bizarre events’ Wall Street Journal
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Oxford University Press Le Morte Darthur The Winchester Manuscript Oxford
Book SynopsisThe greatest English version of the stories of King Arthur, Le Morte Darthur was completed in 1469-70 by Sir Thomas Malory, `knight prisoner'. This generously annotated edition, in a new abridgement by Helen Cooper based on the Winchester manuscript, represents what Malory wrote more closely than the first version printed by William Caxton.
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Penguin Books Ltd The Christmas Swap
Book SynopsisGET COSY READING THE SWOONIEST, MOST HEARTWARMING WINTER ROM-COM OF 2024 . . .------It''s the perfect Christmas love story.Margot Murray is a newly single, high-flying businesswoman with no interest in a cutesy seasonal romance.Ben Gibson is an unlucky-in-love sweetheart in need of a woman to bring home for the holidays.Together, they make a pact: Margot gets a blissful week away from London in a picture-perfect manor, in exchange for posing as Ben''s girlfriend.The story can only go one way. Margot is sure to fall in love for real.And she does.With Ben''s sister, Ellie.What could possibly go wrong?Trade ReviewGloriously messy * DIVA *
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HarperCollins Publishers Eleven Lines to Somewhere An emotional and
Book SynopsisMake your connectionWhen Ryan spots a young woman on the tube on his commute, he can't take his eyes off her. Instantly attracted and intrigued, he's keen to find out more about his mysterious fellow passenger.The woman he thinks of as Millie spends all day travelling the Underground, unable to leave for reasons unbeknownst to Ryan. For some inexplicable reason, he just can't shake the feeling he wants to help her escape her endless commute.This is a story of love and loss from the author of The First Time Lauren Pailing Died, perfect for fans of Anna Hope's Expectation, David Nicholls's Sweet Sorrow and Kate Atkinson's Life After Life.Trade Review Praise for The First Time Lauren Pailing Died: ‘The most gorgeously romantic novel I have read in ages, the ending would move a heart of stone’ The Times ‘Stylish, alluring, utterly gripping’ Lisa Kelly, The Observer ‘Like nothing you have ever read before’ Red ‘A stylish time-slip story à la Sliding Doors’ Guardian ‘Alyson Rudd explores love and loss with nuance’ i newspaper ‘A page-turner of a debut’ Grazia
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Little, Brown Book Group The Golden Rule Longlisted for the Womens Prize
Book Synopsis''A highly enjoyable story about female resilience... with a twist that is all the more compelling for its unexpectedness'' Sunday Times''She''s such a skilful storyteller, who vividly dramatizes our lives with wit, wisdom and compassion'' Bernardine Evaristo''Amanda Craig anatomises the state of the nation with wit and empathy'' Jonathan Coe''An irresistible summer read'' Guardian''A typically sharp and hugely satisfying page-turner'' Daily MailWhen Hannah is invited into the first-class carriage of the London to Penzance train, she walks into a spider''s web. Now a poor young single mother, she once escaped Cornwall to go to university, but after marriage to Jake her dreams turned to bitter disillusion. Her husband has left her for a rich woman, and Hannah has survived by working as a cleaner. Jinni is equally angry, and in the course of their journey the two women agree to murdeTrade ReviewA highly enjoyable story about female resilience and finding fulfilment on your own terms, with a twist that is all the more compelling for its unexpectedness * Sunday Times *An irresistible summer read: a rollicking plot, a heroine who is more than a match for anything the author throws at her and meaty social issues * Guardian Book of the Day *The plot becomes so gripping - the sort of story where you want to pull the heroine out of the pages away from danger * The Times *A typically sharp and hugely satisfying page-turner about two women who decide to murder each other's husbands * Daily Mail *Such an interesting read! . . . A story of lies - and learning that people aren't always who they appear to be -- Nina Pottell * Prima *A pacy state-of-the-nation drama that tackles issues from domestic abuse to workplace harassment, gentrification to the gig economy * Mail on Sunday *Clever and compelling, The Golden Rule is a modern mash-up of Rebecca and Strangers on a Train * Red *The Golden Rule does what her novels do best, wrapping the reader in a tight, lean narrative, showing the strangeness that lies at the heart of normal-seeming lives * Observer *An acute and passionate observer of society in both town and country, and among rich and poor. She is harrowingly good at portraying the corrosive effects of poverty, particularly on vulnerable women with children to protect. Her prose is a delight...Best of all, Craig has the knack of creating interesting characters and of making one care about what lies in store for them. If you can do that, nothing else really matters -- Andrew Taylor * Spectator *Perceptive and wise, particularly on the ever-growing gap between the rich and the poor * Independent *She's such a skilful storyteller who vividly dramatises our lives with wit, wisdom and compassionStrangers on a Train meets #MeToo * Sunday Times *Craig's ninth novel is one of her best. A clever take on Beauty and the Beast and Patricia Highsmith's Strangers on a Train, it is also an astute commentary on life in Cornwall and the widening gap between the city rich and rural poor * The i *Addictive . . . a wide-ranging, incisive portrait of contemporary Britain * Independent *We reckon this cracker of a novel about the "haves" and the "have-nots" will whip you into a page-turning frenzy * Sunday Post *If you like your novels wide-ranging, ambitious, socially panoramic, and engaged in the most important issues of the day, Amanda Craig is the writer for you. For more than twenty years now she has been anatomising the state of the British nation with wit and empathyI just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed The Golden Rule - evening reading that I looked forward to for days. Such a strong narrative, constantly taking you by surprise, persuasive setting, Hannah a sympathetic central figure - and the clash between different lifestyles. Very much a novel of our times -- Penelope LivelyI really enjoyed The Golden Rule. I still love novels that have proper, well-constructed plots and Amanda Craig is a delicious storyteller -- Rose TremainA tight, lean thriller about two women who decide to murder each other's husbands. Dotted throughout are Craig's acute observations of society, in particular the corrosive effects of poverty. Yet this skilful storyteller is never preachy. We are swept along because of her knack of creating characters we care about. Only on closing the book do we realise we've not just been entertained but made to think too -- Rachel Kelly * The Tablet *
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