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Canary Street Press Nine Month Contract
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£15.19
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Adachi and Shimamura Light Novel Vol. 99.9
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£12.59
HarperCollins Toward Eternity UK
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£9.49
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Classroom of the Elite Year 2 Light Novel Vol. 11
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£13.49
Yen Press Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Vol. 4 light novel
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£12.59
Yen Press Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Vol.
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£12.80
Yen Press BottomTier Character Tomozaki Vol. 11 Light Novel
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£12.80
Penguin Putnam Inc Save You
£12.50
Yen Press The Theater of Haruhi Suzumiya light novel
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£11.69
Yen Press Sword Art Online 28 Light Novel
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£11.69
Hanover Square Press Midnight in Soap Lake
£21.74
Daunt Books Dark Like Under
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£10.44
Soho Press The Stalker
Book SynopsisAn Untalented Mr. Ripley, a Dumb American Psycho: A young man combines boundless self-confidence with perpetual failure and ineptitude as he tries to manipulate his way into a better life, preying on women in New York City in the early ’90s.Robert Doughten Savile, aka “Doughty,” is the son of a once-wealthy, now hard-up family from Darien, Connecticut. Doughty lives in a perpetual cloud of delusion, convinced of his own genius and certain that the wealth and high status that he believes to be his birthright are just around the corner. While he has little capacity to accurately assess his own abilities or prospects, he cruises through life on the sheer force of his own sense of entitlement, dropping out of college and landing in the early ’90s in New York City, a place brimming with both prosperity and desperation.He cons his way from a bed at the YMCA into the posh Soho loft of a middle-aged book editor, while pursuing a young bartender, whom he also abuses and gaslights. He spins elaborate tales about his imaginary high-power job in real estate while, in reality, he passes his days watching George Carlin specials on VHS, smoking crack in Tompkins Square Park, and engaging in occasional sex work in the restrooms of Grand Central Station. His many failures, however, only serve to sharpen his one true gift: Doughty is a skilled predator, and the damage he inflicts on the women around him is real and remorseless.Fans of true crime podcasts about con men like Dirty John and Who the Hell Is Hamish? will revel in this novel and its portrait of the sociopath as a young loser. As shocking as it is illuminating, The Stalker confirms Paula Bomer as a contemporary master of the pitch-black comic novel.
£21.25
Penguin Books Ltd This Is a Love Story
£18.51
Simon & Schuster Elegy Southwest
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£20.99
Honford Star Tower
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£10.44
Bloomsbury USA BODY FRIEND
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£18.33
Bloomsbury USA Black Sunlight
Book SynopsisIn this dark and deeply radical novel, Dambudzo Marechera offers a visceral account of a photojournalist''s entanglement with a terrorist organisation.In an unnamed totalitarian state, the members of Black Sunlight a group of violent anarchists are the only ones fighting for change and justice. As their actions push the country further towards chaos, journalist Christian records it all through the lens of his camera.Christian''s life so far has been one of immense struggle and alienation. So when he becomes tangled in the Black Sunlight uprising, he is determined to remain a bystander and nothing more; to capture their actions without praise or condemnation.In evocative flashes of sex, violence, war, and myth, Christian''s story explodes in a labyrinthine plot, told through a chaotic stream-of-consciousness that mirrors the nation''s crumbling climate. Black Sunlight is a piercing insight into the darkness of the human psyche and a raw examina
£9.49
Church Publishing Inc Joan of Art
Book SynopsisIn an inspiring story about self-expression, quirky and artistic Joan harnesses the power of friendship and the bravery of her namesake, Joan of Arc, to embrace her creative nature.What do an ancient teenage warrior and a modern-day aspiring elementary school artist have in common? Nine-year-old Joan is about to find out. In this empowering tale of friendship and self-affirmation, a young girl dreams of being an artist, but struggles to find the courage to share her dreams with others. Joan is so afraid to be laughed at or misunderstood that her friends have never even seen her drawings! But when a school assignment unveils the remarkable accomplishments of her medieval namesake, Saint Joan of Arc, young Joan must grapple with what it means to be brave, even if that means finding the courage to be yourself.Lovingly rendered with lush illustrations and tender prose, readers young and old will be rooting for Joan to find her way. Exactly the kind of story that kids need, writes bestselling author Brian McLaren. This could be one of those precious few books that parents read to their kids for generations to come.
£14.24
Random House USA Inc Minas Matchbox
Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • A TIME BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • From the award-winning, psychologically astute author of The Memory Police, a hypnotic, introspective novel about an affluent Japanese family navigating buried secrets, and their young house guest who uncovers them.“A story of first enchantments and last gasps…Effervescent. —New York Times Book Review“Yoko Ogawa is a quiet wizard, casting her words like a spell, conjuring a world of curiosity and enchantment, secrets and loss. I read Mina’s Matchbox like a besotted child, enraptured, never wanting it to end.” —Ruth Ozeki, author of The Book of Form and EmptinessIn the spring of 1972, twelve-year-old Tomoko leaves her mother behind in Tokyo and boards a train alone for Ashiya, a coastal town in Japan, to stay with her aunt’s family. Tomoko’s aunt is an enigma and an o
£22.40
Seven Seas Entertainment The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary Light
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£13.49
Pan Macmillan Bookshops Bonedust
Book SynopsisTravis is a full-time audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to hundreds of stories. Before that, he spent decades designing and building video games like Torchlight, Rebel Galaxy, and Fate. Apparently, he now also writes books. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his very patient family and their small, nervous dog. He is the author of Legends & Lattes and Bookshops & Bonedust.Trade ReviewWhat I love about Travis Baldree is that set against an epic world of adventure, he writes about the small victories that make life worthwhile. Bookshops & Bonedust does this and it is glorious -- Ben Aaronovitch, author of Rivers of LondonIt's the rare prequel that beautifully adds depth, power, and love to the lore. This is a book for those who were once young and pulled between fighting the world with all they had . . . or curling up in a dusty bookshop with a good story -- J. R. Dawson, author of First Bright ThingWell, damn, he’s done it again. Bookshops & Bonedust is hilarious, heartwarming, and wholesome as heck. If you loved the first you’ll almost certainly love this perfectly executed prequel even more, as the stakes are higher and the scones are hotter still! -- Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the WyldAs enchanting a prequel as one could ever desire, Bookshops & Bonedust brings the same humor and heart as its predecessor, and has cemented Travis Baldree as an auto-read author for me. Books, baked goods, and necromancy - what more could you possibly want in a story? -- Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's HeartBookshops & Bonedust is the perfect follow up to Legends & Lattes; it's a pleasure to meet a Younger Viv and watch her grow slowly, stubbornly, into the orc we love so much. Some bittersweetness is inevitable, but Baldree reminds us that the past - even our mistakes - is the fertile soil where we plant the seeds of a beautiful future -- C. L. Clark, author of The UnbrokenMagical and full of heart, Bookshops & Bonedust is every bit as enchanting as its predecessor. Spending more time with Viv was a joy -- Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesBookshops & Bonedust will resonate with anyone who has ever conflated their worth with their productivity, who has ever worried about being left behind if they take a moment to breathe, who has ever allowed a book to save them from a bad day. Beautifully humane, it is a loving reminder that the best parts of life are what happens between the big moments -- Cassandra Khaw, author of Nothhing But Blackened TeethBookshops & Bonedust is a fabulist's love song to indie booksellers, but much more besides. As with Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree gives us a deeply satisfying fantasy without gore, wonder without dread, and joy for its own sake -- Christopher Buehlman, author of The Blacktongue Thief
£17.09
HarperCollins The Amethyst Kingdom
Book SynopsisIn the fifth and final novel in the Five Crowns of Okrith romantasy series from bestselling author A.K. Mulford, a young fae warrior is hellbent on winning the Eastern Court crown, but when her fated lover—and hated nemesis—Ersan enters the trials she struggles to balance the competition and the chance at love. The crown is calling her name, but can her head bear the weight when passion sets her heart racing?Carys Hilgaard has grown tremendously through her years; no longer is she the vapid, prejudicial fae who drowned herself in wine. At least, she wants to believe that’s true. Training has kept her balanced and open-minded—traits of a promising ruler. So, when the time comes for the Eastern Court trials to commence, her mind is set on one objective: win the crown and become the people’s queen. If she doesn’t, it puts the only family she has left—her halfling sister, Morgan, and her niece and two nephews—in danger.But the gods have different plans. Lord Ersan Almah, her ex-boyfriend and fated mate, has entered the competition, vying for the kingdom himself—and hoping it’s enough to cure his heart after losing Carys. To make matters worse, Adisa Monroe, a devious witch, searches for mind-controlling amethyst seeds and plans to attack the Eastern Court on the night of the full moon, jeopardizing the entire kingdom of Okrith.When incandescent hearts rekindle for a second chance at destined love, Carys must learn to let her lingering past go in order to protect her kingdom, the people she cares for, and fight for hope…if not, everything could collapse into ashes.
£14.24
Peepal Tree Press Ltd Look At You
Book SynopsisThis emotionally vivid novel unfolds through a series of interconnected stories, centered on the experiences of a young white narrator growing up in a divided family. The narrative shifts seamlessly between Trinidad and England, capturing the heroine's journey of self-discovery in a world fraught with contradictions, cruelty, and temptation.
£10.44
Park Row Books A Good Indian Girl
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£12.93
Penguin Putnam Inc The King of Infinite Space
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£13.18
Canterbury Classics Crime and Punishment
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£11.69
Random House USA Inc Twist
£14.25
Little, Brown & Company Monsterholic Vol. 1 Novel
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£12.38
HarperCollins All This and More
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£10.44
Yen Press The Irregular at Magic High School Vol. 25 Light
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£12.80
£12.59
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Adachi and Shimamura (Light Novel) Vol. 2
Book SynopsisAdachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favourite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they’re happy to share their days. When Adachi’s friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.
£10.79
Seven Seas Entertainment Reincarnated Into a Game as the Heros Friend
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£13.59
Zibby Books The Last Love Note
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£11.69
Yen Press High School DXD Vol. 16 Light Novel
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£12.80
HarperCollins Publishers The Diary of a Secret Tory MP Almost True Stories
Book Synopsis The long-awaited diary from Whitehall’s most scandalous MP… Trade Review‘Even funnier than the actions of the current Cabinet, and that's saying something. A landslide victory for modern satire.’ – Caitlin Moran ‘Scabrous, scurrilous, hilarious and frighteningly plausible . Political satire at its blistering, biting best.’ – James O’Brien ‘Hysterical, clever and a joy to read. I couldn’t stop thinking . . . ‘I bet that’s true.’’ – Chris Packham
£14.99
HarperCollins Publishers My Name Was Eden
Book SynopsisA compulsive, didn't-see-it-coming thriller' ABIGAIL DEAN, international bestselling author of Girl A One twin vanished. One twin reappeared.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers I Love You I Love You I Love You
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Virginia Lane is Not a Hero
Book Synopsis''Rosalind Stopps is a born storyteller with a gift of balancing the gritty and dark with humour a blooming marvellous page turner'' Reader review ?????Warm, wise and compelling' Daily Mail''This story is fantastic'' Reader review ?????A heart-warming tale of courage and friendship' The Sun''An outstanding read'' Reader review ?????This standout read is both dark and uplifting' Fabulous* * *Ever since her beloved Jed died, all Virginia wants is to be left alone. But the little girl who lives down the street is so sweet, that even in her grief-fuelled state Virginia's heart softens whenever she sees her.And that's why Virginia knows there's something wrong in the little girl's house. So when the mother asks Virginia to take her child far away, somewhere safe, Virginia says yes.The last thing Virginia would call herself is a hero. She's just doing what anyone else would do, right? But when she realises how much danger the child is in, she knows she needs to do everything she can to keep her safe Because sometimes it's the most ordinary people who do the most extraordinary things.* * *Perfect for fans of Jennie Godfrey, Rachel Joyce and Liz Nugent.
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Unraveling
Book SynopsisTorn between duty and desire my fate is in his hands.***It was dark, there were twists, it was hot!' ?????***Jocelyn Banks has always felt like an outsider having hustled for everything in her life since her childhood in rural Louisiana. But in ballet, Jocelyn has found the thing she craves most, control.But when her estranged mother dies, Jocelyn's world is instantly turned upside down. Her only way out securing a donor for her position at London's Royal National Ballet.Jocelyn can't afford to lose this, but something about her sponsor, the charismatic Alistair Cavendish sets a fire in her. What she feels when she's with him is raw and real. Swept into a world of lust and luxury, the lure of sex and power keep clawing at her.Can Jocelyn choose between desire and duty, or is she doomed to fall into an intoxicating spiral of self-sabotage?***Readers are INTOXICATED by Melanie Hamrick!Melanie Hamrick's debut novel treads similar obsessional ground to the film Black Swan in its steamy imaginings of backstage shenanigans at a ballet company' The TimesCompelling absolutely fascinating' Daily MailAddictive like Black Swan. Perfect for those who love spicy, explicit, forbidden romance'' ?????[An] erotic novel that pulses with Black Swan energy combining the artistry of The Red Shoes with the eroticism of Fifty Shades of Grey' Entertainment WeeklyRaw emotions, dirty reality of jealousy, pain and dance set in the harsh world of elite ballet' ?????
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Bell Witches
Book SynopsisThe new gothic fantasy sensation from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Lindsey Kelk. PRE-ORDER NOW!
£10.80
HarperCollins Publishers Compass and Blade
Book SynopsisGet ready to be swept away. An irresistible YA romantasy perfect for fans of Alexandra Christo, Sarah Underwood and Shelby MahurinA magical tale with a lot of heart' Alexandra Christo, author of To Kill a KingdomBrimming with wild magic, adventure and dreamy romance' Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin CrownsMira is a wrecker, one of the seven chosen to swim out and plunder the wrecked ships beyond the Isle of Rosevear. The waves sing to her soul, the call of the sea beckoning her into deeper waters. But Rosevear needs her, and she could never abandon her home. Until one evening when lightning splits the sky and the Watch descend, taking Mira's father away.Mira must set off on a journey to win back her father's freedom. She will encounter two strangers along the way enigmatic Seth and smouldering Elijah and learning who to trust will not be easy. When she discovers a dark family secret, buried deep in the ocean, Mira finds that securing her future and that of her island will come at a high price Greenlaw's immersive voice and skilful world-building shine' Adrienne Young, author of FableAn addictive blend of lyrical prose, shimmering magic and whip-sharp pacing' Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless GirlsThe second in the series, Shadow and Tide, is available for pre-order now.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Day of the Roaring
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Two People Can
Book SynopsisA lyrical and uplifting picture book story about the impact the departure of a dad has on a young boy called Shingai, written by award-winning Zimbabwean poet Blessing Musariri and beautifully illustrated by British artist Maisie Paradise Shearring.Shingai''s father has gone and Shingai and his mum are all alone and feeling lost. Shingai can't contain the whirlwind inside any more. He needs to let his feelings out.A stunning story, beautifully illustrated, about the complex range of emotions a child experiences when a parent leaves, told from the perspective of a young boy. An important book about overcoming sadness with hope, love and empathy, that will help children understand their feelings . . . and ultimately help them find a way forward.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Compass and Blade
Book SynopsisGet ready to be swept away. An irresistible YA romantasy perfect for fans of Alexandra Christo, Sarah Underwood and Shelby MahurinRomance. Betrayal. Magic. The YA romantasy debut of 2024.Mira is a wrecker, one of the seven chosen to swim out and plunder the wrecked ships beyond the Isle of Rosevear. The waves sing to her soul, the call of the sea beckoning her into deeper waters. But Rosevear needs her, and she could never abandon her home. Until one evening when lightning splits the sky and the Watch descend, taking Mira's father away.Mira must set off on a journey to win back her father's freedom. She will encounter two strangers along the way enigmatic Seth and smouldering Elijah and learning who to trust will not be easy. When she discovers a dark family secret, buried deep in the ocean, Mira finds that securing her future and that of her island will come at a high price A magical tale with a lot of heart' Alexandra Christo, author of To Kill a KingdomBrimming with wild magic, adventure and dreamy romance' Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin CrownsGreenlaw's immersive voice and skilful world-building shine' Adrienne Young, author of FableAn addictive blend of lyrical prose, shimmering magic and whip-sharp pacing' Laura Steven, author of The Society for Soulless GirlsThe second in the series, Shadow and Tide, is available for pre-order now.
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Aged to Perfection
Book Synopsis''Dating in your 60s? This is what you need to know'' The TelegraphAt sixty, Sophia Stone outdoes Bridget Jones in this deliciously daring romcom!Sophia is determined to grow old disgracefully and refuses to be invisible. She craves fiery passion and steamy romance, not targeted ads for funeral plans. After a heart-shattering breakup, she ditches love to date a new man each week for a year.As she flirts, fumbles and sips fizz through an array of encounters, from an opera buff in a cape to an orgasm whisperer, she discovers it''s never too late to rewrite your own love story, even if it''s not the one you expectedWhy readers have fallen in love with Sophia Stone:''Refreshing, witty, and thoroughly entertaining Aged to Perfection is a brilliant reminder that age is just a number, and there's no limit to living life to the fullest.''????''Sophia shows that a sex life and adventure can still be found in later life and that it's not slippers and knitting just because you reach a certain age a brilliant read.'' ?????''Sophia is 60 and single .Why shouldn''t she date a different man every week for a year? Laugh out loud moments, brilliant reading for the older woman or, indeed, women of any age.'' ?????''Absolutely brilliant, loved it. I will definitely be recommending.'' ????''I really enjoyed this novel Niloufar Lamakan has a strong writing style and I am excited for more.'' ?????''Loved this story fun and full of enjoyment.'' ????More praise for Aged to Perfection:''It's refreshing to see an older heroine portrayed with so much spirit, vulnerability and unapologetic glamour. This is the perfect book to take on holiday, or savour in the garden in the sun with a glass of sangria.'' Sixtyplusurfers''Bold, daring, and gloriously funny.'' Helen Lederer''A fabulous read! I LOVED IT!'' Amanda Prowse, International Bestselling Author''At last, a heroine who proves passion has no age limit!'' Kathleen Whyman, Bestselling Author''Sassy and audacious!'' Julietta Henderson, Richard and Judy Book Club author of The Funny Thing About Norman ForemanNiloufar Lamakan celebrates the pursuit of passion in later life. Sophia's adventures on the mature dating circuit are hilarious. I recommend Aged to Perfection to anyone who enjoys a rude belly laugh! Paterson Loarn, author of Up the Community Centre
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Roverandom
Book SynopsisBrand-new paperback edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy story about the adventures of a bewitched toy dog, written before The Hobbit.While on holiday in 1925, four-year-old Michael Tolkien lost his beloved toy dog on the beach at Filey in Yorkshire. To console him, his father, J.R.R. Tolkien, improvised a story about Rover, a real dog who is magically transformed into a toy and is forced to seek out the wizard who wronged him in order to be returned to normal.This charming tale, peopled by a sand-sorcerer and a terrible dragon, by the king of the sea and the Man-in-the-Moon, was Tolkien's first full-length children's book, written before The Hobbit. Now, nearly 100 years later, the adventures of Rover or, for reasons that become clear in the story, Roverandom' are published in this delightful new paperback edition. Rich in wit and wordplay, Roverandom is edited and introduced by Tolkien experts Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond, and includes Tolkien's own delightful illustrations.
£8.54
