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Book SynopsisOne woman learns the secrets of the five Jaeger brothers in the new romance from New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas.On the other side of town, in the dark glades, under the rain…Macon is the oldest. Thirty-one. Ex-Marine. I don?t think I?ve ever seen him smile.Army is twenty-eight. A single dad with the most beautiful green eyes. He has no idea who he is, if not a Jaeger brother.Iron will be in prison soon. You?d never think it to meet him. He?s a nice guy, actually. But he can?t stop reacting to everything.Dallas is the one I hate. Twenty-one, cruel, and selfish. He takes and then throws away whatever?s left.And Trace is mine. Or he was for about two seconds. No one can tame him for long. Not that I ever wanted to. It was fun, but now I need to go home. Back to my side of the tracks. Away from the swamps and these men. To my parents? big house. On my clean street. Where I?m never dirty or messy or hot. And I will. I?ll leave first thing tomorrow morning.I just want to crash on the couch tonight.Their house is dark and quiet, everyone else is asleep. Except for one. He sees me crying and comes at me from behind. I let him wrap his arms around my body and hold me tightly. His breath is on my neck, his fingers are in my hair, and he doesn?t stop there.I don?t think it was Trace.

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Book Synopsis. Shifting between three intertwining narratives, Mongrel reveals a tangled web of desire, isolation, belonging and ultimately, hope. 5 Star Reader Reviews: 'Utterly captivating'

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Book SynopsisIn the Blink of an Eye is a dazzling debut from an exciting new voice and asks us what we think it means to be human.Trade Review‘An absolute cracker of a thriller. Such an original concept and so brilliantly executed, but also a story to make you think, and one that throws up unexpected questions about life, grief, loss, and the human mind . . . If you love a police procedural, you’ll adore this. If you like a book to make you think a little more deeply, you will also love this. As someone who is a fan of both, I can’t recommend it enough’ Joanna Cannon ‘A fresh and intriguing detective double act – I fell hard for all-too-human Kat and her AI colleague Lock . . . a riveting cold case mystery told with compassion and verve’ Louise Candlish ‘This brilliant debut had me gripped the whole way through. A refreshing and different take on the police procedural genre’ Prima ‘Crime fiction is full of detectives who have been paired up with someone they don’t like. Few have to get used to a bossy hologram, which is what happens in Jo Callaghan’s entertaining and thought-provoking novel . . . Callaghan grounds her novel in real life, challenging her unusual team to investigate the unsolved disappearances of two students. The moral dilemmas created by artificial intelligence are brilliantly explored in this altogether very human novel’ Sunday Times 'It's so much more than a dystopian police procedural and asks questions about who we are and what it means to be human. Brilliant' Nikki Smith ‘Daring and original, heartbreaking and heart-stopping, this study of what it means to be human is destined to not only be a big success, but a classic crime novel of our times. Loved it’ Caz Frear ‘A standout debut with a unique and thrilling take on the detective novel. Engaging, exciting and superbly readable. I loved it’ Sarah Hilary ‘A truly original premise that is both compelling and filled with heart. Highly recommended’ Olivia Kiernan ‘Clever and compelling, it offers a new take on the police procedural while also examining what it means to be human and the personal cost of loss’ Brian McGilloway ‘Intuitive DCS Frank and logical AI Lock are the perfect pairing. Alongside some wonderfully surreal tech is an investigation grounded in the grittily real. Jo Callaghan explores what makes us human; our flaws and errors, our loves and losses and sometimes our refusal to stop asking questions. Even at its most terrifying, this is a story told with heart and soul’ Jess Kidd ‘Completely different and utterly brilliant’ Amanda Reynolds ‘SO good. A really clever twist on the police procedural that asks big questions about instinct, bias, and what it means to be human while also delivering a cracker of a plot. Loved it’ Phoebe Locke ‘It’s phenomenal . . . Perfect blend of police procedural and techno thriller and kept me guessing right to the end!’ Steph Broadribb ‘An incredible book. So original, gripping and wonderfully written. I raced through it’ Karen Hamilton ‘Everything I love in a police procedural but with an imaginative and fresh perspective. Clever and warm, it’s one of the best debuts I’ve read in years’ Jo Jakeman ‘Part futuristic high-concept crime thriller, part police-procedural, part treatise on what it is to be human; I am in awe of what Jo Callaghan has managed to pull off here. A compelling mystery set in a future that feels extremely close and relevant. Callaghan's knowledge of AI and its potential effect on the world is balanced perfectly by her nuanced insight into humanity and grief. I can't wait to see what's next for Kat and Lock. Roll on book two!’ Russ Thomas ‘A well written page turner, with a great premise and a big heart. I loved it’ Jo Browning Wroe ‘Gripping, fun, original and moving. A must for your reading pile’ David Fennell ‘Fabulous! A rare crime novel truly as much about character as it is about plot…cried at the ending…huge potential series exploring the human AI connection. Loved' Lindsay Galvin ‘I loved this book so much. In the Blink of an Eye is a page turner of a thriller, but it’s so much more than that. One that stays with you long after you turn the last page’ Frances Quinn 'Thrilling, thought-provoking and cinematic — a slam dunk for movie/TV adaptation' Alexandra Sokoloff, author of the Huntress Moon thrillers ‘A genuinely different take on the police procedural genre is hard to find, but Jo Callaghan has done it. DCS Kat Frank isn’t keen when she’s assigned an AI (Artificial Intelligence) as her partner as part of a pilot scheme, but she quickly finds their dynamic unearths fresh evidence in a case’ Good Housekeeping ‘The revelation of the full villainy involved in the two men’s disappearance is intriguing, but it is Kat – her personality, her relationship with her young son and her experience of loss – that really lifts this novel’ Literary Review ‘With well-drawn characters, believable emotions and an interesting premise, you can see this becoming a TV series. 7/10’ Independent 'One of the most original and modern police procedurals you’ll read . . . The results are astounding' Belfast Telegraph ‘Original and compelling’ Fabulous

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Book SynopsisFROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUBA cunning killer. A race around the world. An iconic new detective team is born.-----Solving murders. It''s a family business. Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers the pub quiz and afternoons at home with his cat Trouble. His days of adventure are over that's his daughter-in-law Amy's business now.Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul, which makes being a private security officer to billionaires the perfect job. She's currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D'Antonio alive. Then a dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending Steve an SOS...As a breakneck race around the world begins, can they stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy? -----PRAISE FOR RICHARD OSMANBrilliantly suspenseful' JEFFERY DEAVERDeplorably good' IAN RANKINFunny, clever, compelling' HARLAN COBENI smiled a million times' MARIAN KEYESWarm, wise and witty' VAL MCDERMIDOsman just gets better' SHARI LAPENA''This is a sitcom-meets-Bond, and a fine murder mystery' DAILY EXPRESSThe twistiest, turniest tale told with all of Richard Osman's trademark wit and warmth' RED''The entertainment value is sky-high'' i NEWS''Thursday Murder Club fans, you are in for a treat'' PRIMA''Much as with the earlier books, I read We Solve Murders in a few pleasured gulps'' SUNDAY TIMES''The thing that shines through in Osman's writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities ... a delightful read'' OBSERVERThe rightful king of crime' i

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Book SynopsisEnemies to lovers, found family and heart-breaking romance comes All This Twisted Glory, the highly anticipated third novel in the Persian inspired mythology This Woven Kingdom series As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found her peopleand she might've found her crown. Cyrus, the mercurial ruler of Tulan, has offered her his kingdom in a twisted exchange: one that would begin with their marriage and end with his murder.Cyrus's dark reputation precedes him; all the world knows of his blood-soaked past. Killing him should be easyand accepting his offer might be the only way to fulfill her destiny and save her people. But the more Alizeh learns of him, the more she questions whether the terrible stories about him are true.Ensnared by secrets, Cyrus has ached for Alizeh since she first appeared in his dreams many months ago. Now that he knows those visions were planted by the devil, he can hardly bear to look at hermuch less endure her company. But despite their bTrade Review Praise for This Woven Kingdom series ‘Mafi continues her stunning, spellbinding epic narrative of secrets, confusion, and burning desire in a volume that’s more about characterization than action but is still a fast, gripping read.’ – Kirkus on All This Twisted Glory “In a tale as exquisitely crafted as one of Alizeh’s own garments, Mafi weaves a spell of destiny and danger, forbidden love and courtly intrigue, magic and revolution.”—Cassandra Clare, #1 NYT bestselling author of The Last Hours "This story is so magical and transportive that I fully expected the book would know the moment I'd finished — within hours, no less — and promptly unravel into a pile of jewels and silks in my hands. Mafi's diamond-bright lyrical voice weaves a tale that is gilded in magic, laced with subterfuge, adorned with the brocade of a tortuous romance, and richly embroidered with Persian mythology. I cannot wait for more."—Roshani Chokshi, NYT bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves “This Woven Kingdom is an exquisite fantasy. Rich with clever prose, delicious twists, and breathtaking world building. Prepare to be destroyed—this one will wrench at your heart and make it pound, and in the end it will leave you entirely speechless.”—Stephanie Garber, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Caraval series ‘Richly textured, descriptive prose coupled with agonizing romance combine in this fantastical epic. Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.’ – Kirkus Reviews “In a heart-wrenching novel, Mafi complements rich worldbuilding with lushly descriptive, sensorial prose that inspires the novel’s mythological backdrop, against which plays out an emotional plot, and a tortured romance, layered with court intrigue.” – Publishers Weekly “Tahereh Mafi continues her reign as a master of YA fantasy” – PopSugar "[An] illustrious tale of magic, court intrigue, and romance. Captivating readers from the very first chapter" – Booklist

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Book SynopsisLyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree amongscholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaitsher will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clansreign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will haveimmeasurable consequences far beyond her own world...

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A young woman pretends to be someone she isn’t in this “spellbinding” (Vogue), “smoldering” (The Washington Post) novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Girls.“Under Cline’s command, every sentence as sharp as a scalpel, a woman toeing the line between welcome and unwelcome guest becomes a fully destabilizing force.”—The New York TimesA BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK • VULTURE’S INAUGURAL BEACH BOOK READS BOOK CLUB PICK • LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARD A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, Time, NPR, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Vogue, Glamour, Newsweek, Good Housekeeping, Slate, Time Out, Chicago Public Library, Electric Lit, Bookreporter“Alex drained her wineglass, then her water glass. The ocean looked calm, a black darker than the sky. A ripple of anxiety made her palms go damp. It seemed suddenly very tenuous to believe that anything would stay hidden, that she could successfully pass from one world to another.”Summer is coming to a close on the East End of Long Island, and Alex is no longer welcome.A misstep at a dinner party, and the older man she’s been staying with dismisses her with a ride to the train station and a ticket back to the city.With few resources and a waterlogged phone, but gifted with an ability to navigate the desires of others, Alex stays on Long Island and drifts like a ghost through the hedged lanes, gated driveways, and sun-blasted dunes of a rarefied world that is, at first, closed to her. Propelled by desperation and a mutable sense of morality, she spends the week leading up to Labor Day moving from one place to the next, a cipher leaving destruction in her wake.Taut, propulsive, and impossible to look away from, Emma Cline’s The Guest is a spellbinding literary achievement.

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Book SynopsisClever and astute a cracking read' The Belfast TelegraphOne by one, residents read the books and find their lives changed in unexpected ways' Hello Magazine* * *From the author of The Change, comes a novel about book banning and those brave enough to stand up against this censorship.IT'S TIME TO RISE UPIn Troy, Georgia, local woman Lula Dean has campaigned to cleanse the town's reading habits. All the disgusting', pornographic' and downright un-American' books have been removed from public spaces. Now, the townspeople are only allowed to read appropriate' books from Lula's personal lending library.But a small group refuse to be told what they can and cannot read and, unbeknownst to Lula, her personal collection is slowly restocked with banned books: literary classics, gay romances, Black history, spell books, and more.One by one, each person who borrows the books from Lula's library find their lives changed in unexpected ways. And as they begin to reveal their new selves, it's clear that a showdown is fast approaching one that will change the town of Troy forever * * *Praise for Kirsten Miller:Kirsten Miller has that rare ability to take a serious subject and make it very, very funny. I enjoyed this novel and you will too' JAMES PATTERSON A story that's as furious as it is tender' EMILY HENRY on The ChangeA roar of rage I loved it' MARIAN KEYESI couldn't put it down' ERIN KELLYBewitching and satisfying' THE INDEPENDENT

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Book SynopsisEnemies to lovers, found family and heart-breaking romance comes All This Twisted Glory, the highly anticipated third novel in the Persian inspired mythology This Woven Kingdom series As the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, Alizeh has finally found her peopleand she might've found her crown. Cyrus, the mercurial ruler of Tulan, has offered her his kingdom in a twisted exchange: one that would begin with their marriage and end with his murder.Cyrus's dark reputation precedes him; all the world knows of his blood-soaked past. Killing him should be easyand accepting his offer might be the only way to fulfill her destiny and save her people. But the more Alizeh learns of him, the more she questions whether the terrible stories about him are true.Ensnared by secrets, Cyrus has ached for Alizeh since she first appeared in his dreams many months ago. Now that he knows those visions were planted by the devil, he can hardly bear to look at hermuch less endure her company. But despite their best efforts to despise each other, Alizeh and Cyrus are drawn together over and over with an all-consuming thirst that threatens to destroy them both.Meanwhile, Prince Kamran has arrived in Tulan, ready to exact revengeLayered with exquisite tension and heart-stopping romance, All This Twisted Glory is the explosive third book in the captivating, bestselling This Woven Kingdom series.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZEExtraordinary.' ANN PATCHETT Tremendously compelling.' GUARDIANBruised and beautiful.' BEN MYERSTranscendent.' LA TIMESWilly Vlautin's most personal novel yet a poetic and deeply moving story about what it really takes to be a musician.Al Ward, an ageing musician, is living on old mining land in Nevada. One morning, a horse arrives outside his home, unable to feed itself or stay safe from coyotes. Six thousand feet up, thirty miles from the nearest town, and broken by alcoholism and anxiety, Al must decide what to do.A gorgeous journey of a novel, and an unforgettable character study of a lifelong songwriter, The Horse masterfully explores ideas of loneliness, creativity and resilience.Another classic from one of America''s greatest storytellers.'JONATHAN EVISONA terrific parable of art and aging.'JESS WALTER

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Book SynopsisBrave, hilarious and full of surprising twists, Madwoman is a story of violence, recovery, and Clove's refusal to be defined by her worst experiences.

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Book SynopsisThe 20th laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates bestseller,now in paperback - Tom wants to raise money for an extra specialtreat, but finds being helpful doesn't make everyone happy...

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Book SynopsisSet in the buried streets of Georgian London and the outrageous underworld of the molly houses, a carpenter hiding a double life, searches for a traitor who is betraying the secrets of the mollies. The devastatingly beautiful, brutal, raucous and tender historical thriller a Top Ten Sunday Times bestseller!**WINNER of the CWA Historical DAGGER 2025***Heartbreaking, beautiful, lyrical. I was captivated you won''t want to put it down' Catriona Ward Utterly thrilling' Elizabeth MacNeal An immersive, illuminating and exceptionally entertaining novel' Matt Cain Stunning and powerful You'll never forget Thomas True' Janice Hallett A clever mystery, a powerful love story affected me more than anything I've read in a long time' Gareth Brown**WINNER OF THE HWA DEBUT CROWN****THE TOP TEN Sunday Times BESTSELLER****SHORTLISTED for Booksellers Association Author of the Year**_________________ The only sin is betrayal It is the year 1715, and Thomas True has arrived on old London Bridge with a dangerous secret. One night, lost amongst the squalor of London''s hidden back streets, he finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld of the molly houses. Meanwhile, carpenter Gabriel Griffin struggles to hide his double life as Lotty, the molly''s stoic guard. When a young man is found murdered, he realises there is a rat amongst them, betraying their secrets to a pair of murderous Justices. Can Gabriel unmask the traitor before they hang? Can he save hapless Thomas from peril, and their own forbidden love? Set amidst the buried streets of Georgian London, The Betrayal of Thomas True is a brutal and devastating thriller, where love must overcome evil, and the only true sin is betrayal_______________________ Quite simply divine had me in all sorts of tears' Jennie GodfreyA vivid exploration of a largely forgotten aspect of London's past as compelling as West's debut' The Times A darkly thrilling romp that simmers with sinister menace and illicit temptation' Susan Stokes-Chapman An unforgettable combination of historical thriller, love story and heartbreaking tragedy' Heat Ingeniously plotted, vivid and memorable' Historical Novel Society Electric an unputdownable read' Attitude Magazine   An epic adventure of love in a time of danger' Hallie Rubenhold An exuberant, moving story' Rosie Andrews Vivid, impressive and utterly immersive I was weeping by the final pages. Masterful' D.V. Bishop A devastating story told with great power' Christopher Stephens You are instantly immersed in the perilous, hot, exciting, plot-swirling world of Mollies' Felice PicanoYou'll smile, you'll gasp, you'll cry' Essie Fox Hugely entertaining' Anna Mazzola Bursting with memorable characters and stunning imagery' Sean LuskBrilliantly researched and lavishly written' Emma Stonex Like a modern Fielding' Kate GriffinHypnotic. A hurtling tale of deception and self-discovery' James CahillVery, very good' Stephen FryThere has never been a book that made me cry until today' Suzie Edge Fierce, funny, and fabulous an important and deeply moving story' Jonathan Harvey A beautiful, dark love story set in the fetid streets of Georgian London unputdownable' Gareth Russell A beautifully told story that broke my heart and energised my soul' Tracy King The wit of Wilde still lives!' Gyles Brandreth A gripping epic tale a powerful new voice in historical fiction' Gill Paul A picaresque gay romp through 18th-century London, with a dark and troubling heart' Annie Garthwaite

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Book Synopsis*THE PERFECT UP-LIT SUMMER READ, RECOMMENDED BY THOUSANDS OF READERS*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & WINNER OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB*''One of the most charming novels either of us has read. Don''t lose it. Keep it'' Richard & JudyMeet the ''Keeper of Lost Things'' . . . Once a celebrated author of short stories now in his twilight years, Anthony Peardew has spent half his life collecting lost objects, trying to atone for a promise broken many years before.Realising he is running out of time, he leaves his house and all its lost treasures to his assistant Laura, the one person he can trust to fulfil his legacy and reunite the thousands of objects with their rightful owners.But the final wishes of the ''Keeper of Lost Things'' have unforeseen repercussions which trigger a most serendipitous series of encounters . . . ''Touching, funny and romantic'' Daily MailTrade ReviewCharming, quirky, heart-warming * Ruth Langsford *Charming, quirky, heart-warming * Ruth Langsford *This is the first book I read in 2017 - and if another as good comes along in the next 12 months, I'll eat my special gold reviewing spectacles... Wonderful stuff and the perfect cure for the New Year blues * Daily Mail *This is the first book I read in 2017 - and if another as good comes along in the next 12 months, I'll eat my special gold reviewing spectacles... Wonderful stuff and the perfect cure for the New Year blues * Daily Mail *Psychological realism, whimsy and magic are a winning combination in this quirky, exquisitely crafted novel... It's a charming read, perfect for the holidays: you will want to share it when you get home * The Lady *Psychological realism, whimsy and magic are a winning combination in this quirky, exquisitely crafted novel... It's a charming read, perfect for the holidays: you will want to share it when you get home * The Lady *A really beautiful, tender book. Heartbreaking in parts, but lovely. I got sucked in and read the whole thing in one afternoon, unable to tear myself away. I sobbed for a good hour afterwards! * The Londoner *A really beautiful, tender book. Heartbreaking in parts, but lovely. I got sucked in and read the whole thing in one afternoon, unable to tear myself away. I sobbed for a good hour afterwards! * The Londoner *When this book first appeared I said it was the perfect cure for the New Year blues. But it could apply just as well to any summer blues... This touching, funny and romantic debut is that rare and precious thing - a real story with brilliant characters * Daily Mail - Best Summer Books 2017 *When this book first appeared I said it was the perfect cure for the New Year blues. But it could apply just as well to any summer blues... This touching, funny and romantic debut is that rare and precious thing - a real story with brilliant characters * Daily Mail - Best Summer Books 2017 *The back stories, real or imagined, of lost-and- found objects form the centrepiece of this exquisite, absorbing novel, a potent cocktail of insightful psychological realism, whimsy and glittering magic, where hopes and new beginnings glint off the sharp edges of grief and loss. It grabs you right from its intriguing opening scene... Hogan's prose is considered, expressive and vivid, but never overwritten. Her characters reveal themselves gradually, much as the found objects acquire layers of meaning as we become acquainted with their provenance and history. A charming read that seems bound to become a book club favourite. * The Lady *The back stories, real or imagined, of lost-and- found objects form the centrepiece of this exquisite, absorbing novel, a potent cocktail of insightful psychological realism, whimsy and glittering magic, where hopes and new beginnings glint off the sharp edges of grief and loss. It grabs you right from its intriguing opening scene... Hogan's prose is considered, expressive and vivid, but never overwritten. Her characters reveal themselves gradually, much as the found objects acquire layers of meaning as we become acquainted with their provenance and history. A charming read that seems bound to become a book club favourite. * The Lady *A debut to watch for... I was hugely impressed by this flawlessly written, most humane novel. * Ronald Frame, Sunday Herald (Books of the Year) *A debut to watch for... I was hugely impressed by this flawlessly written, most humane novel. * Ronald Frame, Sunday Herald (Books of the Year) *A charming story of fresh starts and self-discovery that warms the cockles * Woman & Home *A charming story of fresh starts and self-discovery that warms the cockles * Woman & Home *A warm and heartfelt debut. * Prima *A warm and heartfelt debut. * Prima *A charming whimsical novel about holding on to what is precious * Red *A charming whimsical novel about holding on to what is precious * Red *This mystical and spiritual tale is a joyous read that will broaden your imagination and warm your heart * OK! *This mystical and spiritual tale is a joyous read that will broaden your imagination and warm your heart * OK! *It's charming, beautiful and full of heart * Fabulous Magazine *It's charming, beautiful and full of heart * Fabulous Magazine *One is beguiled by its old-fashioned sweetness * Mail on Sunday *One is beguiled by its old-fashioned sweetness * Mail on Sunday *Magical and moving * Heat *Magical and moving * Heat *A charming story, warmly and wittily written with wonderful characters * My Weekly *A charming story, warmly and wittily written with wonderful characters * My Weekly *A lovely read - quirky, fun and plenty of gallows humour * Bedfordshire on Sunday *A lovely read - quirky, fun and plenty of gallows humour * Bedfordshire on Sunday *From the attention-grabbing opening paragraph, to the joyful conclusion, Ruth Hogan has stirred together a charming fairy tale in which the people may be more lost than the things; and generosity and compassion may be the key to finding a way home. Also there are dogs. Delightful. * Helen Simonson, author of MAJOR PETTIGREW'S LAST STAND *From the attention-grabbing opening paragraph, to the joyful conclusion, Ruth Hogan has stirred together a charming fairy tale in which the people may be more lost than the things; and generosity and compassion may be the key to finding a way home. Also there are dogs. Delightful. * Helen Simonson, author of MAJOR PETTIGREW'S LAST STAND *A sometimes poignant, sometimes funny but always heartfelt page-turner, The Keeper of Lost Things turned out to be exactly the book I was looking for. * Chrissie Manby, author of A PROPER FAMILY HOLIDAY *A sometimes poignant, sometimes funny but always heartfelt page-turner, The Keeper of Lost Things turned out to be exactly the book I was looking for. * Chrissie Manby, author of A PROPER FAMILY HOLIDAY *Ruth Hogan captures perfectly and heartbreakingly the small moments on which a life can turn. We can all recognise something of ourselves in these pages. * Kirsty Wark, author of THE LEGACY OF ELIZABETH PRINGLE *Ruth Hogan captures perfectly and heartbreakingly the small moments on which a life can turn. We can all recognise something of ourselves in these pages. * Kirsty Wark, author of THE LEGACY OF ELIZABETH PRINGLE *A beautiful story of love, loss and the redemptive power of friendship * Catherine Hall, author of DAYS OF GRACE *A beautiful story of love, loss and the redemptive power of friendship * Catherine Hall, author of DAYS OF GRACE *Wonderful and heartwarming * Nina Pottell aka Matinee Girl *Wonderful and heartwarming * Nina Pottell aka Matinee Girl *The premise for this story is wonderful... The range of characters is handled beautifully, and they all feel like real individuals... It's a great bedtime read, though difficult to put down, so keep an eye on the clock!' * Bookbag *The premise for this story is wonderful... The range of characters is handled beautifully, and they all feel like real individuals... It's a great bedtime read, though difficult to put down, so keep an eye on the clock!' * Bookbag *Totally and completely gorgeous * Lovereading *Totally and completely gorgeous * Lovereading *Warm and quirky characters and the mystery of each lost item impel the reader forward. In the end, Hogan's first novel reveals how even discarded items have significance and seemingly random objects, people, and places are all interconnected. * Booklist *Warm and quirky characters and the mystery of each lost item impel the reader forward. In the end, Hogan's first novel reveals how even discarded items have significance and seemingly random objects, people, and places are all interconnected. * Booklist *Whimsical... characters have spunk and wit to spare, and [...] Hogan's writing has the soothing warmth of the cups of cocoa and tea her characters regularly dispense. Readers looking for some old-fashioned storytelling with a sprinkling of magic will find it here. * Kirkus *Whimsical... characters have spunk and wit to spare, and [...] Hogan's writing has the soothing warmth of the cups of cocoa and tea her characters regularly dispense. Readers looking for some old-fashioned storytelling with a sprinkling of magic will find it here. * Kirkus *Interlacing plots join this cozy, clever, contemporary English story, unveiling the layers of four lives brought together by the discovery of a biscuit tin full of human ashes found on a train... Hogan's debut pulls in readers with each crafty chapter. Memorable minor characters add to the plot in this excellent selection for discussion groups. * Library Journal *Interlacing plots join this cozy, clever, contemporary English story, unveiling the layers of four lives brought together by the discovery of a biscuit tin full of human ashes found on a train... Hogan's debut pulls in readers with each crafty chapter. Memorable minor characters add to the plot in this excellent selection for discussion groups. * Library Journal *In The Keeper of Lost Things, debut novelist Ruth Hogan ties together the lives of her characters and the objects they discover. It's a quiet but beautifully intricate novel that will remind readers that we are each other's points of connection. When life becomes confusing or sad, showing a bit of kindness and appreciation for each others' stories can lead to redemption * BookPage *In The Keeper of Lost Things, debut novelist Ruth Hogan ties together the lives of her characters and the objects they discover. It's a quiet but beautifully intricate novel that will remind readers that we are each other's points of connection. When life becomes confusing or sad, showing a bit of kindness and appreciation for each others' stories can lead to redemption * BookPage *A charming novel ... It covers love and loss, friendship and pain through beautifully written prose -- Carol SampsonA charming novel ... It covers love and loss, friendship and pain through beautifully written prose -- Carol SampsonExquisitely crafted ... A tale of grief and loss leavened with hope and new beginnings. * The Lady *Exquisitely crafted ... A tale of grief and loss leavened with hope and new beginnings. * The Lady *My absolute favourite book to read so far this year . . . It has love, mystery and true-to-life human hardship * Kokomo Tribune *My absolute favourite book to read so far this year . . . It has love, mystery and true-to-life human hardship * Kokomo Tribune *A hoarder's paradise turned into a great story with purpose and meaning * The Candid Bookclub *A hoarder's paradise turned into a great story with purpose and meaning * The Candid Bookclub *A wonderfully multilayered, descriptive story, The Keeper of Lost Things is full of sorrow and joy that weaves the life stories of its characters, exploring relationships, illness and loss * Manchester Weekly News *A wonderfully multilayered, descriptive story, The Keeper of Lost Things is full of sorrow and joy that weaves the life stories of its characters, exploring relationships, illness and loss * Manchester Weekly News *Clever, unusual and moving story of love and loss...It's a life-affirming read you will want to read -- Five Book Group Favourites * Sunday Post *Clever, unusual and moving story of love and loss...It's a life-affirming read you will want to read -- Five Book Group Favourites * Sunday Post *There's a reason that this book has been on the bestsellers list for weeks on end . . . charming * Marie Claire *There's a reason that this book has been on the bestsellers list for weeks on end . . . charming * Marie Claire *It's such a pure novel, filled with tiny moments of joy, emotion, sadness, excitement, fear . . . I couldn't put it down! * Upon My Desk *It's such a pure novel, filled with tiny moments of joy, emotion, sadness, excitement, fear . . . I couldn't put it down! * Upon My Desk *It was such a delicious book! There is no other way to describe it. I did not want it to end. -- Preeti Shenoy, author of THE RULE BREAKERSIt was such a delicious book! There is no other way to describe it. I did not want it to end. -- Preeti Shenoy, author of THE RULE BREAKERSI've recommended The Keeper of Lost Things to everyone. * Woman's Way, MY LIFE IN BOOKS *I've recommended The Keeper of Lost Things to everyone. * Woman's Way, MY LIFE IN BOOKS *Hogan's touching, funny and romantic debut is that rare and precious thing: a real story with brilliant characters * Daily Mail *Hogan's touching, funny and romantic debut is that rare and precious thing: a real story with brilliant characters * Daily Mail *This is the first book I read in 2017 - and if another as good comes along in the next 12 months, I'll eat my special gold reviewing spectacles... Wonderful stuff and the perfect cure for the New Year blues * Daily Mail *Psychological realism, whimsy and magic are a winning combination in this quirky, exquisitely crafted novel... It's a charming read, perfect for the holidays: you will want to share it when you get home * The Lady *A really beautiful, tender book. Heartbreaking in parts, but lovely. I got sucked in and read the whole thing in one afternoon, unable to tear myself away. I sobbed for a good hour afterwards! * The Londoner *When this book first appeared I said it was the perfect cure for the New Year blues. But it could apply just as well to any summer blues... This touching, funny and romantic debut is that rare and precious thing - a real story with brilliant characters * Daily Mail - Best Summer Books 2017 *The back stories, real or imagined, of lost-and- found objects form the centrepiece of this exquisite, absorbing novel, a potent cocktail of insightful psychological realism, whimsy and glittering magic, where hopes and new beginnings glint off the sharp edges of grief and loss. It grabs you right from its intriguing opening scene... Hogan's prose is considered, expressive and vivid, but never overwritten. Her characters reveal themselves gradually, much as the found objects acquire layers of meaning as we become acquainted with their provenance and history. A charming read that seems bound to become a book club favourite. * The Lady *A debut to watch for... I was hugely impressed by this flawlessly written, most humane novel. * Ronald Frame, Sunday Herald (Books of the Year) *A charming story of fresh starts and self-discovery that warms the cockles * Woman & Home *A warm and heartfelt debut. * Prima *A charming whimsical novel about holding on to what is precious * Red *This mystical and spiritual tale is a joyous read that will broaden your imagination and warm your heart * OK! *It's charming, beautiful and full of heart * Fabulous Magazine *One is beguiled by its old-fashioned sweetness * Mail on Sunday *Magical and moving * Heat *A charming story, warmly and wittily written with wonderful characters * My Weekly *A lovely read - quirky, fun and plenty of gallows humour * Bedfordshire on Sunday *From the attention-grabbing opening paragraph, to the joyful conclusion, Ruth Hogan has stirred together a charming fairy tale in which the people may be more lost than the things; and generosity and compassion may be the key to finding a way home. Also there are dogs. Delightful. * Helen Simonson, author of MAJOR PETTIGREW'S LAST STAND *A sometimes poignant, sometimes funny but always heartfelt page-turner, The Keeper of Lost Things turned out to be exactly the book I was looking for. * Chrissie Manby, author of A PROPER FAMILY HOLIDAY *Ruth Hogan captures perfectly and heartbreakingly the small moments on which a life can turn. We can all recognise something of ourselves in these pages. * Kirsty Wark, author of THE LEGACY OF ELIZABETH PRINGLE *A beautiful story of love, loss and the redemptive power of friendship * Catherine Hall, author of DAYS OF GRACE *Wonderful and heartwarming * Nina Pottell aka Matinee Girl *The premise for this story is wonderful... The range of characters is handled beautifully, and they all feel like real individuals... It's a great bedtime read, though difficult to put down, so keep an eye on the clock!' * Bookbag *Totally and completely gorgeous * Lovereading *Warm and quirky characters and the mystery of each lost item impel the reader forward. In the end, Hogan's first novel reveals how even discarded items have significance and seemingly random objects, people, and places are all interconnected. * Booklist *Whimsical... characters have spunk and wit to spare, and [...] Hogan's writing has the soothing warmth of the cups of cocoa and tea her characters regularly dispense. Readers looking for some old-fashioned storytelling with a sprinkling of magic will find it here. * Kirkus *Interlacing plots join this cozy, clever, contemporary English story, unveiling the layers of four lives brought together by the discovery of a biscuit tin full of human ashes found on a train... Hogan's debut pulls in readers with each crafty chapter. Memorable minor characters add to the plot in this excellent selection for discussion groups. * Library Journal *In The Keeper of Lost Things, debut novelist Ruth Hogan ties together the lives of her characters and the objects they discover. It's a quiet but beautifully intricate novel that will remind readers that we are each other's points of connection. When life becomes confusing or sad, showing a bit of kindness and appreciation for each others' stories can lead to redemption * BookPage *A charming novel ... It covers love and loss, friendship and pain through beautifully written prose -- Carol SampsonExquisitely crafted ... A tale of grief and loss leavened with hope and new beginnings. * The Lady *

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