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Book SynopsisIf it had not rained on a certain May morning, Valancy Stirling's whole life would have been entirely different. . . One day, Valancy Stirling, a quiet, shy old maid, decides to stop listening to her nosy, small-minded relatives and start doing exactly as she pleases. Over the next year, Valancy's choices will transform her life, outrage her family, confuse the entire town of Deerwoodand bring her into close contact with the mischievous, mysterious, violet-eyed Barney Snaith. This is a heartwarming romance with a bold, contemporary messagea life spent appeasing other people is a wasted onefrom the beloved author of the Anne of Green Gables series.

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Book SynopsisNEW EDITION: Get a taste of the super-sexy TikTok sensation with these dazzling new editions unmissable for long-time Dark Olympus fans and Greek mythology alike.Books 1-7 are now available with gorgeously reimagined covers and a connected design on the full set.A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Apollo and Cassandra, from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.There''s nowhere more dangerous than Olympus...and no one more captivating than its golden god: Apollo. Keeper of secrets, master of his shining realm...and the only man I am powerless to deny.As a disgraced member of a fallen house, Cassandra Gataki has seen firsthand what comes from trusting the venomous Thirteen. But when the maddeningly gorgeous and kind Apollo asks her to go undercover as his plus one at a week-long party hosted by a dangerous new power player...Cassandra reluctantly agrees to have his back.On one

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Book SynopsisSierra Simone is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling former library employee (who spent too much time reading romance novels at the information desk). Her notable works include Priest, American Queen, and Misadventures of a Curvy Girl, and her books have been featured in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, and Buzzfeed. Sierra lives with her husband and family in Kansas City.

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Book SynopsisLucy Score is an instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance. She grew up in a literary family who insisted that the dinner table was for reading and earned a degree in journalism. Her books have been translated into thirty languages and her international bestseller Things We Never Got Over has been optioned for television.She writes full-time from the Pennsylvania home she and Mr. Lucy share with their opinionated cat, Cleo. When not spending hours crafting unforgettable characters, Lucy can be found reading books other people wrote, snacking, and sometimes even working out.

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Book SynopsisFor readers of Expectationand Daisy Jones and the Six, a breakout novel from Emily Gould about music, ambition, sacrifice, and howcompromises and rebellion shape women's destiniesTrade Review'A story of the challenges women face trying to nurture both their children and their own creativity. Generous and truthful – painfully so on occasion – it captures something of the elusive buoyancy of those "perfect tunes".' Observer 'I felt like I was inhaling the pages... really smart and exceptionally good.' Curtis Sittenfeld, author of Rodham '... we meet Laura at flashpoints throughout the next few years, when she’s swapped Marshall amps for motherhood and finds her youthful dreams are incompatible with the reality of raising her daughter alone. I’m a sucker for a New York novel and a rock ‘n’ roll novel so Perfect Tunes hit my sweet spot and will also appeal to anyone who loved Daisy Jones & The Six.' Sarra Manning, Red August best books 'What did you dream of being when you were younger? And if you got the opportunity to fulfil that dream now, would you take it? ... Wise and tender, this novel will make you think about how you can reclaim your own forgotten dreams.' Hush, 6 new books to curl up with this autumn 'Gould poignantly and carefully explores what happens when plans go awry, expectations and priorities shift, and people adapt in their pursuit of love, meaning and fulfilment.' Buzzfeed 'Her writing is observant and unfussy, and she has a knack for addressing serious subjects, such as the hardships of parenting and the darkness of depression, while keeping things light… The pleasure of this book is in Gould’s astute details about everything from a hangover (which made Laura’s head feel like a “black banana”) to relationships.' Washington Post ‘Perfect Tunes has many of those big before-and-after moments and many of those rippling after-effects; it shows the ways in which we are all, always, having to reimagine the story of our lives… Gould's insights into what makes up the sometimes barely perceptible beats of our lives are sensitive and spot-on — as is her perfect description of what it's like to have sex in a too-close-to-the-ceiling loft bed.’ Refinery29 ‘A heartfelt exploration of the mother-daughter relationship and what it means to let go of the life you once wanted for yourself.’ Bustle ‘The internet’s foremost chronicler of the millennial condition… looks back on the 21st century and draws a line through the decades-long series of little choices that make us who we are.’ Harper’s Bazaar ‘Fans of Daisy Jones & the Six will appreciate Emily Gould’s Perfect Tunes – a story about one mother’s journey to pursue her singing dreams and her daughter’s quest to find the answers she’s desperately searching for 15 years later.’ Marie Claire ‘This exploration of music, motherhood, identity, and the dividing line between love and lust feels like a time capsule of post-9/11 New York, and its time jump to present-day Brooklyn will feel familiar to many readers struggling to keep families intact under less-than-ideal circumstances.’ Vogue ‘It's as much a meditation on what it means to grow up as it is an ode to motherhood and love in its purest form.’ InStyle 'Perfect Tunes is an intoxicating blend of music, love, and family from one of the essential writers of the internet generation. From the obsessive spark of first love to the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, Emily Gould captures life’s ups, downs, and in-betweens with wisdom and wry humour, giving us one of the great New York coming-of-age stories.' Stephanie Danler, author of Sweetbitter 'Perfect Tunes is mind-blowing. I have yet to read any text longer than like one page by Emily Gould in which she doesn't articulate something I often thought, or felt, but never previously articulated or acknowledged. She is brilliant and fearless... full of unspeakable insights, or at least I thought they were unspeakable, but there they are.' Elif Batuman, author of The Possessed 'Perfect Tunes is a zippy and profound story of love, loss, heredity and parenthood. I gulped it down, as will all mothers, New Yorkers, music fans, and lovers of quick-moving novels that are both funny and deep. I loved every page.' Emma Straub, author of The Vacationers 'The author of Friendship returns with a second novel about the intricacies of relationships between women, this time centred on a mother and daughter searching for answers across the mysterious gulf of the mother's past... Brimming with gemlike insight and humour, Perfect Tunes is a moving investigation of love, loss and parenthood.' Esquire 'A subtle and complex meditation on motherhood and how it can throw all of our choices, and their costs, into sharp relief... pitch-perfect observations about life, youth and infatuation that sear with emotional accuracy.' Los Angeles Review 'Perfectly illustrates the message of how we can never truly escape our passion in life... a poignant read that showcases the love one woman has for motherhood and music that is sure to pull at both guitar and heartstrings.' Gotham magazine

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Book SynopsisA mix of Wodehousian farce and whodunit that is sure to appeal to Downton Abbey fans, Lady Georgie - 35th in line to the throne, flat broke and struggling to survive in the Great Depression - is embroiled in a mystery.Trade ReviewBrilliant...Part love story, part social commentary, part fun and part downright terrifying. And completely riveting...This book is perfectIt's the perfect fix between seasons for Downton Abbey addictsA feisty new heroine to delight a legion of Anglophile readersWhimsical...Bowen successfully melds a whodunit with comedy as few contemporary writers can - Publishers Weekly[A] charming, delightfully fresh series...fans of historical cozies who like Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher series will snap this up - Library Journal

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Book SynopsisOnce again, the plumbing at Tawcester Towers is causing consternation for the Dowager Duchess, so - unusually for her - she gives her blessing for Blotto to take part in the ''Great Road Race'' in his beloved Lagonda ... so long as he wins. The first prize of 10,000 pre-War sovereigns will help towards repairing the leaky ancestral home.Blotto elects to take chauffeur Corky Froggett as his spare mechanic, while Twinks is despatched by her mother to the Highlands, to paint water colours and bag herself a wealthy husband. But, on the morning of the race''s start, enfeebled by food poisoning, Blotto and Corky are forced to employ an extra mechanic on their team - a slender, blonde and rather attractive young American... named Ronald.So Blotto and his team are pitted against Europe''s finest, in a race which takes them through France, across the Alps, to a finish line at the Colosseum in Rome. Among the competitors are Florian Carré-Dagneau, indulged son of the race sponsorTrade ReviewPraise for Simon Brett:Few crime writers are so enchantingly gifted * Sunday Times *Murder most enjoyable... An author who never takes himself that seriously, and for whom any fictional murder can frequently form part of the entertainment industry -- Colin DexterA new Simon Brett is an event for mystery fans -- P. D. JamesSimon Brett is one of British crime's most assured craftsmen, with idiosyncratic characters proving winning creations... A feast of red herrings, broadly drawn characters, and gentle thrills and spills litter the witty plot. Crime writing just like in the good old days, and perfect entertainment * Guardian *A hilarious and old-fashioned whodunit romp in the mold of P. G. Wodehouse and Agatha Christie, with just a tiny dollop of John Buchan thrown in for good measure. Highly entertaining * New York Times *Simon Brett writes stunning detective stories. I would recommend them to anyone -- Jilly CooperSimon Brett has a deft hand with parody, playfulness and punch lines * Read Me Deadly *

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Book SynopsisA Poetry Book Society Recommendation Shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best First Collection Shortlisted for the T. S. Eliot Prize for Poetry''Fizzing with insistent energy . . . full of crystalline images and metaphors . . . Frears is excellent on sexual politics, the end of girlhood'' Guardian Ella Frears''s debut is a collection of wry, vivid poems whose power lies in their intimacy. They are as insistent as they are circumspect, drawing close to the reader''s ear and bringing them into confidence. The engine of Shine, Darling is one of strength, of fortitude in confronting and surviving the world, of a lifted-chin audacity - ''There was pain,'' the speaker allows, ''but it was not new pain.'' Frears''s work is world-weathered rather than world-weary, delighted by service stations, fucking on bins in Cornwall, in constant communion with the moon. It lives for the power-play of people, of the pull

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Book SynopsisAfter Alice by Gregory Maguire, the bestselling author of WICKED, is a wonderful retelling of what happened next after Alice disappeared down the rabbit hole. An entertaining spin on Lewis Caroll''s classic tale of Alice in Wonderland, this novel will delight fans of Angela Carter. When Alice fell down the rabbit-hole, she found Wonderland as rife with inconsistent rules and abrasive egos as the world she left behind. But how did Victorian Oxford react to Alice''s disappearance?Gregory Maguire turns his imagination to the question of underworlds, undergrounds, underpinnings -and understandings old and new, offering an inventive spin on Carroll''s enduring tale. Ada, a friend mentioned briefly in Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland, sets out to visit Alice but, arriving a moment too late, tumbles down the rabbit-hole herself. Ada brings to Wonderland her own imperfect apprehension of cause and effect as she embarks on an odyssey to fiTrade ReviewThoughtful and disconcertingly memorable... This is a feast for the mind, and readers will ruminate on it long after turning the last page * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *Maguire effortlessly leaps between the absurd illusions of Wonderland and the building suspense of the search for the children in antique Oxford... [He] closes in on some big, haunting ideas himself, about the loss of loved ones and religious faith, about cultural and romantic subjugations, and about the evolutionary value of imagination... [A] harvest of delightfully stated observations, [confronting] weighty themes with a light touch and exquisite, lovely language. [Maguire's] playful vocabulary may be ­Carroll-esque, but his keen wit is closer to Monty Python, with a fine, unforced sense of play... his erudition is a joy, his sense of fun infectious * New York Times Book Review *A refreshing look at such a well-known and loved classic * WordsOfaPaige *

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Book SynopsisThe Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick''Every once in a while, I read a book that opens my eyes in a way I never expected'' Reese Witherspoon (Reese''s Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick)''It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me think'' Liane Moriarty, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Little LiesThis is how a family keeps a secret...and how that secret ends up keeping them.This is how a family lives happily ever after...until happily ever after becomes complicated.This is how children change...and then change the world.This is Claude. He''s five years old, the youngest of five brothers, and loves peanut butter sandwiches. He also loves wearing a dress, and dreams of being a princess.When he grows up, Claude says, he wants to be a girl.Rosie and Penn want Claude to be whoever Claude wTrade ReviewI was lucky enough to receive an advance reading copy of this very special book about a family with a secret. It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me think. -- Liane Moriarty, bestselling author of THE HUSBAND'S SECRET and TRUE LITTLE LIESAn astonishing balance of humour, complexity, and above all, kindness -- Ruth Ozeki, bestselling author of A TALE FOR THE TIME BEINGHuge heart, humour and compassion. A sparkling tale about the power of secrets, loyalty and love, this novel is wonderfully engaging, gorgeously written and has characters that will captivate you * Sunday Mirror *Heart-warming and funny... I found this both unputdownable and enlightening. I'm so glad I've read it - I know so much more about life now -- Katie FfordeA lively and fascinating story of a thoroughly modern family and the giant, multifaceted love that binds them. THIS IS HOW IT ALWAYS IS sparkles with wit and wisdom -- Maria Semple, bestselling author of WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTEAn intelligent, life-affirming, emotionally charged story. This is a very relevant read for today's world - it'll make you laugh and cry * Prima *Wonderful, magical * Red *Thought-provoking and topical * Woman & Home *Written with wry humour and compassion, this is a personal story of parenting, love and understanding * Sunday Express *A touching novel * Good Housekeeping *This wise and often funny novel is a compassionate lesson in discovering and welcoming what makes each of us unique * Redbook *With emotional acuity, admirable bravery, utter compassion, and complete understanding, [Frankel has] created a family attempting to forge a path through one of life's most mystifying challenges: how to define what it is that makes your child who he or she is: unique, beloved, and whole. This is a novel everyone should read. It's brilliant. It's bold. And it's time -- Elizabeth George, bestselling author of A BANQUET OF CONSEQUENCESA beautiful, thought-provoking novel that will make you think differently about the world -- Adele ParksA beguiling tale of a sprawling, loving, ever-changing, unconventional and yet completely typical modern family... Wonderfully moving -- Garth Stein, author of THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAINA fresh new voice * Glamour *Deeply satisfying...An intimate family story...Day-to-day parenting dilemmas are where Frankel shines * New York Times Book Review *Sharp and surprising. This is a wonderfully contradictory story - heartwarming and generous, yet written with a wry sensibility * Publishers Weekly *This big-hearted novel about a family with a transgender child is in the lead for the most sensitively and sincerely told story of 2017... Frankel's portrayal of even the most open-hearted parents' doubts and fears around a child's gender identity elevates this novel * People, 'Book of the Week' *A tender, endearingly human piece of work * Straits Times *A heart-warming and bittersweet story of identity and family * Irish Country Magazine *Brave, complicated, occasionally horrifying and frequently very funny...Frankel is a first-rate storyteller * Seattle Times *

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Book Synopsis*GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLERS OF 2020**LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE WINNER 2020*''BLACKTOP WASTELAND may be the book of the year.'' MICHAEL CONNELLY''Sensationally good'' LEE CHILD''I loved BLACKTOP WASTELAND'' STEPHEN KING''Stunning. Can''t remember the last time I read such a powerful crime novel'' MARK BILLINGHAMBug Montage: honest mechanic, loving family man. He''s no longer the criminal he was - the sharpest wheelman east of the Mississippi.But when his respectable life crumbles, a shady associate comes calling with a one-time job promising a huge payout. Inexorably drawn to the driver''s seat - and haunted by the ghost of his outlaw father - Bug is yanked back into a savage world of bullets and betrayal.Like Breaking Bad in a high-speed collision with Drive, this dazzling novel holds up a cracked mirror to the American Dream - and tells the story of one man pushed to hisTrade ReviewSensationally good-new, fresh, real, authentic, twisty, with characters and dilemmas that will break your heart. More than recommended. -- LEE CHILDI loved Blacktop Wasteland. -- STEPHEN KINGBlacktop Wasteland is an urgent, timely, pitch-perfect jolt of American noir. S. A. Cosby is a welcome, refreshing new voice in crime literature. -- DENNIS LEHANEA complex and moving take on radical tension and self-destructive masculinity, with blistering action sequences and car chases that fairly roar off the page, this is undoubtedly one of the summer's standout reads. * THE GUARDIAN *Every once in a while a writer comes along with an incredible voice. Think Elmore Leonard, or Chester Himes. With Blacktop Wasteland, add S. A. Cosby to that list. Trust me, this guy is gonna be a big name someday. -- STEVE CAVANAGHThe action sequences are superb, the dialogue wouldn't shame Elmore Leonard, and Bug's experiences recall Walter Mosley at his most powerful...fantastic. * SUNDAY TIMES *An exciting slice of American noir... Executed with such relentless power and heart. * MAIL ON SUNDAY *A spectacular debut. * DAILY MAIL *A delicious slice of country gothic wrapped in smart, hard, contemporary neo noir. -- ADRIAN MCKINTYDiamonds and fast cars, trailer park dreams and late night illegal street racing, S. A. Cosby reinvents the American crime novel...Blacktop Wasteland thrums and races - it's an intoxicating thrill of a ride. -- WALTER MOSLEYEvery now and then, a novelist shows up with a confidence and a swagger that makes it silly to compare him to anyone else. S. A. Cosby, the man behind the wheel of Blacktop Wasteland, writes the way his main character drives - with precision and fearlessness, in complete command of the road ahead. The book will leave you breathless, but also desperate to know where Cosby will take us next. -- LAURA LIPPMANHard-boiled crime fiction at its very finest. Propulsive, haunting, and richly imagined. -- LOU BERNEYBlacktop Wasteland will let the world at large in on what the crime fiction underworld already knows: S. A. Cosby is a major, original talent. Searing, twisted and jaggedly human, this Southern noir heist novel leaves scars. -- JORDAN HARPERIt's fitting Blacktop Wasteland opens with a drag race. This is the literary equivalent of a muscle car-sleek, a little dangerous, and when it kicks into gear, you hold on for dear life. Lucky for you, Cosby is an expert wheelman. -- ROB HARTPowerful, gritty, and lyrical, S. A. Cosby's Blacktop Wasteland is the unflinching portrayal of a man who's deeply aware he needs to make a better life for himself and his family, but can't ? or won't. Cosby is a mesmerizing new voice in crime fiction you won't soon forget. This is literary noir at its finest. -- JENNIFER HILLIERFast-paced, thrilling noir with beautifully drawn characters that really live and breathe. A fantastic novel. -- MASON CROSSA roaring, full-throttle thriller. * NEW YORK TIMES *Blacktop Wasteland is an effective neo-noir that skilfully ratchets up the tension as it rumbles towards its inevitable conclusion. * IRISH TIMES *A stunning and thought provoking novel. This story rips through the pages with a rare energy. * NB MAGAZINE *

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Book SynopsisWoman. Wife. Smuggler. Spy . . .TV SERIES IN DEVELOPMENT STARRING ELIZABETH DEBICKI (TENET, THE CROWN) AS NANCY WAKEA thrilling and heart-wrenching novel inspired by the astonishing real life story of Nancy Wake. Perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring''s MY NAME IS EVA, Kate Quinn''s THE ALICE NETWORK and Imogen Kealey''s LIBERATION, soon to be a blockbuster movie. ''Lawhon breathes new life into Nancy Wake''s extraordinary story. Rich and thoroughly researched, an exciting, well-written account of wartime valour and the protagonist''s qualities shine through'' The Times''This is the next book I won''t be able to stop talking about...so, so good!'' 5 stars (Goodreads reviewer)''Readers will be transfixed by this story of a woman who should be a household name'' Library Journal''A gripping thrille

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Book Synopsis*THE INSTANT SATURDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER**A PANDORA SYKES/FANE BOOK CLUB PICK**AS FEATURED ON BBC R4 OPEN BOOK***Pre-order Bobby Palmer''s spellbinding new novel, SMALL HOURS, now**''A tender story of love, grief and the transformative power of friendship'' GUARDIAN''Truly one of the most beautiful stories you''ll ever read'' JOANNA CANNON''Unique and tender'' PANDORA SYKES ''An arresting debut novel about grief, but in the most wonderfully oblique way'' REVEREND RICHARD COLESHeartbreaking and heart-stealing, this modern-day fable is an unforgettable novel about sorrow, joy, friendship and love.It is early. A young man stands on a bridge and lets out a heart-wrenching scream. From deep in the woods, something screams back. It sounds improbable. But this is how Isaac meets the egg. The two are unlikely companions. But their chance encounter will transforTrade ReviewTruly one of the most beautiful stories you'll ever read -- Joanna CannonI laughed, I cried, I sat quietly and thought about what I'd read . . . a future classic -- Clare MackintoshI read it in one breath . . . true and tragic and funny and hopeful and big - big enough somehow to contain all of our stories and all of our lives inside it -- Joanna GlenThis book is just magic -- Kate SawyerA mad, sad, funny debut -- Patrick GaleA tender, funny and surprising meditation on grief and hope . . . like nothing I've ever read before * Stylist *Heart-wrenching yet oddly soothing, this is utterly beautiful * PRIMA 'Book of the Month' *Sublime -- Bryony GordonAn extraordinary story . . . brimming with magic and - perhaps most importantly - hope * Glamour *A mesmerising debut, capturing everything that's funny and sad about real life -- David WhitehouseA mesmerising debut, capturing everything that's funny and sad about real life * Sunday Independent *Truly one of the most beautiful stories you'll ever read -- Joanna CannonThis novel will be everywhere. A mad, sad, funny debut -- Patrick GaleI laughed, I cried, I sat quietly and thought about what I'd read . . . a future classic -- Clare MackintoshIt's rare a book makes such an impact on me -- Ruth HoganThis book is just magic -- Kate SawyerA strange, funny, adventurous novel which will stay with me for a long time -- Mark WatsonI read it in one breath. Then I couldn't quite work out what had happened to me, but whatever it was, it was true and tragic and funny and hopeful and big - big enough somehow to contain all of our stories and all of our lives inside it -- Joanna GlenAn extraordinary story . . . brimming with magic and - perhaps most importantly - hope * Glamour *A mesmerising debut, capturing everything that's funny and sad about real life -- David WhitehouseA bold, beautiful undertaking -- Poorna BellFunny, sad, surreal, life-affirming . . . I too would like an egg -- Kasim AliBizarre, beautiful and like nothing else I've ever read -- Annie LordOne of the most inventive, funny and moving things you'll ever read -- Richard RoperVery moving and clever and the writing is beautiful . . . Although it starts with a death and darkness, it's a story of hope and embracing newness -- Justin Myers, the GuylinerA beautiful book . . . joyful, splendidly odd and ultimately profound -- Lizzie Pook

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Book SynopsisTHE NO. 1 EBOOK BESTSELLERA witty, heartwarming story of love, life and second chances set in the idyllic Cotswolds, from the glorious Jill Mansell.''I completely adored it . . . Brimming with warmth, heart and jolly good fun'' Cathy Bramley''An absolute joy from start to finish'' Veronica Henry''Jill knocks it right out of the park with this fabulous story of love and friendship'' Milly JohnsonOne minute Lou is happily employed, with a perfect flat. The next, her home and job have gone. Suddenly she has to start over.The last thing Lou wants is to move to a tiny Cotswolds village. She certainly doesn''t intend to work for curmudgeonly eighty-year-old Edgar Allsopp. But Edgar is about to make her the kind of promise nobody could ignore. In return, she secretly vows to help him fall in love with life again.Foxwell is also home to Remy, whose charm and charisma are proving hard toTrade ReviewI completely adored it. Jill's characters leap off the page from the get go and you can't help liking even the less pleasant ones. Lovely Edgar and Captain Oates. The story was, as Jill's always are, brimming with warmth, heart and jolly good fun * Cathy Bramley *Rich with wonderful characters, overflowing with heart-warming romance, this is Jill at her very best * Milly Johnson *The absolute definition of "reading for pleasure", it will bring hours of happiness * Veronica Henry *Wonderful characters and full of wit and wisdom. I loved this book! * Katie Fforde *This heartwarming new read from the queen of the feelgood romcom is the perfect thing to curl up with on a wet afternoon * Good Housekeeping *This charming story proves just why Jill Mansell is often hailed as the 'queen of feelgood fiction . . . You'll struggle to leave this enchanting little village in the Cotswolds * Woman's Weekly *With an irresistible setting, this delivers all the feels - and then some * Heat *Gorgeously drawn characters . . . a perfectly witty, wise and uplifting read * Platinum *A real ray of sunshine and - exactly what's needed right now - Jill's books should be on prescription! * Phillipa Ashley *Joyous, uplifting and funny. Just the escape I need. Totally life affirming! Jill at her best! * Jo Thomas *Promise Me is an absolute treat, packed with Jill Mansell's trademark wonderful characters. Her storytelling drew me in from page 1 and held me to the very end * Sue Moorcroft *With this emotional, heartwarming and romantic read, Jill Mansell again proves she deserves her crown as queen of feelgood fiction * Daily Record *

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Book Synopsis*LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023**WINNER OF THE AUTHORS'' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2024**SHORTLISTED FOR THE SOCIETY OF AUTHORS ADCI LITERARY AWARD*''Delicate and strong... I loved it'' Maggie O''Farrell''''Darkly vivacious... mesmerising'' Guardian''Immaculate'' Financial Times''A triumph'' Daily TelegraphFor readers who loved Sorrow and Bliss or Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - an unforgettable story of a mother and daughter whose lives are upended when a charming new couple move in next door.Sunday Forrester lives with her sixteen-year-old daughter, Dolly, in the house she grew up in. She does things more carefully than most people. On quiet days, she must eat only white foods. Her etiquette handbook guides her through confusing social situations, and to escape, she turns to her treasury of Sicilian folklore. The one thing very much out of her control Trade ReviewA novel both delicate and strong, illuminating the disturbing and the extraordinary to be found in the every day. Sunday is a beguiling and beguiled narrator, and her story an examination of the disjunction between humans' private and public selves. I loved it -- Maggie O'FarrellLloyd Barlow makes her wary, vigilant, poetic voice the star in a mesmerising debut * Guardian *Lloyd-Barlow's prose sings... a beautiful, bittersweet debut * Daily Telegraph *What a glorious, unforgettable character Vita is. And I loved Sunday's voice too, so unique, right from the off. It showed me things about autism that will stay with me. A genuinely valuable book, but more importantly I enjoyed being inside its world -- Melissa Harrison, author of All Among the BarleyA memorably authentic, at times painfully affecting, portrait of a singular woman navigating life's challenges and still finding her way to happiness on her own terms * Daily Mail *Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow's is a distinct and poetic new voice. This novel about the complex desires behind our closest relationships is undercut with the darkness of Sicilian folklore: the fisherman who promises away his child; the lover who is a wolf; a caged magpie; burning fields -- Clare Pollard, poet and author of DelphiFunny, lyrical, deft and devastating. Full of longing and love -- Amy Sackville, author of Painter to the KingAt once sharply perceptive and lyrically written, All The Little Bird-Hearts is an emotional and though-provoking exploration of autism * CultureFly *Moving, funny and lyrical * iPaper *Expect to be moved * Sainsburys Magazine *Scintillating... a tense and subtly nuanced look at an intense friendship between two women -- Elizabeth Morris * Crib Notes *A mesmerising story, impeccably written: I couldn't put it down -- Anstey Harris, author of WHEN I FIRST HELD YOUIf you would like your heart smashed into tiny pieces in the most beautiful way possible, then here you go -- Jen Campbell

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Book SynopsisA book of short stories featuring Dorothy L Sayers'' classic character Lord Peter Wimsey, introduced by thriller writer Christopher Fowler - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. ''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphLord Peter Wimsey - expert on subjects as diverse as crosswords and cats - displays his detective genius in some of the cleverest mysteries ever devised.One solution requires expertise in fine wines; another calls on his knowledge of fine art. Lord Peter has the knack of being on the spot at just the right time to spot a thief or blackmail a blackmailer. Or even prevent a murder... Whatever the occasion, the aristocratic detective uses his razor-sharp mind and unerring instincts to unmask the guilty and go to the aid of their victims. ''She brought to the detecTrade ReviewI admire her novels . . . she has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail - Ruth RendellShe combined literary prose with powerful suspense, and it takes a rare talent to achieve that. A truly great storyteller. - Minette WaltersD. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers. - Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisThe world was nearly destroyed, but now knows hope again. At the end of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Ineluki the Storm King, an undead spirit of horrifying, demonic power, came within moments of stopping Time itself and obliterating humankind.He was defeated by a coalition of mortal men and women joined by his own deathless descendants, the Sithi. In the wake of the Storm King''s fall, Ineluki''s loyal minions, the Norns, retreat north to Nakkiga, an ancient citadel which holds a priceless artefact known as The Heart of What Was Lost.They are pursued by the army of Duke Isgrimnur who is determined to wipe out the Norns for all time. The two armies will soon clash in a battle so strange and deadly, so wracked with dark enchantment, that it threatens to destroy not just one side but quite possibly all.Trade ReviewWithout Tad Williams there would be no Game of Thrones. * Guardian *Fans of Tad Williams will delight in this new addition to his work - new readers could not have a better introduction. * Daily Mail *This is gritty, gripping fantasy with heart and guts, and we can't wait to read more. * Sci Fi Now *

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Book SynopsisThe thrilling finale to the #1 Sunday Times bestselling Nocturna trilogy! ''An exhilarating adventure''Margaret Rogerson, author of Sorcery of ThornsThe balance between light and dark magic has been destroyed and chaos has been unleashed. With war looming, Finn and Alfie must band together one last time to save their world.To stop the magical imbalance, they must find the stone relics of Sombra''s body before the god can regain his full strength. But the laws of magic no longer apply, and with their magic - and even the laws of time itself - drastically changing at every turn, Finn and Alfie struggle to fulfil their prophecy before darkness reigns.Will they restore balance to their world, or will its light be gone forever?

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Book SynopsisPinkie Brown, a neurotic teenage gangster wielding a razor blade and a bottle of sulfuric acid, commits a brutal murder – but it does not go unnoticed. Rose, a naive young waitress at a rundown cafe, has the unwitting power to destroy his crucial alibi, and Ida Arnold, a woman bursting with easy certainties about what is right and wrong, has made it her mission to bring about justice and redemption. Set among the seaside amusements and dilapidated boarding houses of Brighton’s pre-war underworld, Brighton Rock by Graham Greene is both a gritty thriller and a study of a soul in torment. A classic of modern literature, it maps out the strange border between piety and savagery. This beautiful Macmillan Collector’s Library edition of Brighton Rock features an introduction by the poet, biographer and editor, Professor Richard Greene. Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector’s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector’s Library are books to love and treasure.

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Book SynopsisLife in pre-revolutionary Cuba is not easy and James Wormold, a failing vacuum cleaner salesman, is struggling to fund the increasingly lavish lifestyle of his manipulative sixteen year-old daughter, Milly. So when an enigmatic Englishman offers him an extra income in return for a little spying, he is sorely tempted . . . But when the fake reports he’s been sending to London start to come true, Havana suddenly becomes a very dangerous place indeed. Both a brilliant Cold War thriller and hilarious work of satire, Our Man in Havana is Graham Greene’s classic tale of an accidental spy, and a truly gripping read. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector’s Library is a series of beautifully bound gift editions of much loved classic titles.

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Book SynopsisGrass for His Pillow is the second novel in Lian Hearn's astonishingly beautiful series inspired by feudal Japan, Tales of the Otori.In the ancient Oriental lands of the Otori, amidst a time of violent war, famine and treacherous alliances, the fate of the young lovers Otori Takeo and Shirakawa Kaede hangs in the balance . . . Takeo, heir to the great Otori clan, has pledged his life to the secret Tribe. His supernatural skills of virtual invisibility and acute hearing make him their most deadly assassin. But he must deny the solemn oath of vengeance he made, his adopted birthright of wealth, land and power – and his love for Kaede. If he does not devote himself entirely to the brutal ways of the Tribe, they will kill him. Whichever path he chooses, it will lead to hardship and sacrifice in the bitter winter of the high mountains, and test him to the limits of his being. Kaede, heiress to vast lands, is now the valuable pawn of ruthless warlords. She must use her intelligence, beauty and cunning to assert her place in a world of all-powerful men – who must never suspect the dangerous secret she hides.Trade ReviewA thrilling tale of love, violence, loyalty and betrayal. * Guardian *The plot is gripping and the writing is beautiful, packed with authentic, atmospheric detail. * Daily Mail *The writing is extraordinary . . . Virtually pitch perfect. * Evening Standard *An enthralling and original work of fantasy. * The Times *The beauty, savagery and strangeness of Hearn's gripping tale is heightened by her exquisite, crystalline prose. The second instalment in the Tales of the Otori is, astonishingly, even better than Across the Nightingale Floor. * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisRichard Osmond won the Seamus Heaney Prize for his widely praised first collection, Useful Verses. His second, Rock, Paper, Scissors, presents an extraordinary, collaged response to the poet’s direct experience of the terrorist attack in London on June 3rd, 2017.Osmond has written a powerful and challenging collection of original poems representing the complex, fragmentary nature of traumatic experience. Interleaved with these are translated excerpts of two very different texts: the Qur’an and the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf. Osmond’s translations from the Qur’an, in contrast to the stereotype of the Qur’an as a monolithic book full of judgement and proscription, focus on its vivid lyricism and the surprisingly riddling nature of its philosophy. Meanwhile, the visceral and frightening excerpts from Beowulf echo with unnervingly modern resonances.Rock, Paper, Scissors takes a bold look at the problems of interpretation of texts and of events: in taking every opportunity to keep the complexity of his difficult subject intact, and in his refusal to simplify some of the most urgent questions of the age, Osmond has written a book of compelling importance.Praise for Useful Verses:‘A wonderfully original collection, which relishes and renews everything that poetry can do with language’ EDNA LONGLEYTrade Review[Richard Osmond] has made a remarkably intelligent, moving and even-handed cycle of poems out of [a] close brush with death in Rock, Paper, Scissors which manages to sew together firsthand reportage, menacing translations from Beowulf, and quotations from the and quotations from the Koran. Not to be missed. * The Tablet *

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Book SynopsisFrom the top-ten bestselling author of Beneath a Frosty Moon, Rita Bradshaw, comes One Snowy Night, a sweeping family saga set between the two world wars in the north-east of England.It’s 1922 and the Depression is just beginning to rear its head in Britain, but Ruby Morgan is about to marry her childhood sweetheart and nothing can mar her happiness. Or so she thinks. An unimaginable betrayal by those she loves causes her to flee her home and family one snowy night. Crushed and heartbroken, Ruby vows that despite the odds stacked against her she will not only survive, but one day will show the ones she left behind that she’s succeeded in making something of herself. Brave words, but the reality is far from easy. Dangers Ruby could never have foreseen and more tragedy threaten her new life, and love always seems just out of reach. Can a happy ending ever be hers?Trade ReviewRaw passion and power on every page * Northern Echo *Gritty and touching * Newcastle Evening Chronicle *

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Book Synopsis_______________ 'Surreal and unsettling' - Observer Cultural Highlight ‘Wise, comical and exceptionally relatable’ - Zeba Talkhani ‘Quietly hilarious and deeply attuned to the uncanny rhythms and deadpan absurdity of the daily grind’ - Sharlene Teo _______________ A woman walks into an employment agency and requests a job that requires no reading, no writing – and ideally, very little thinking. She is sent to an office building where she is tasked with watching the hidden-camera feed of an author suspected of storing contraband goods. But observing someone for hours on end isn't so easy. How will she stay awake? When can she take delivery of her favourite brand of tea? And, perhaps more importantly – how did she find herself in this situation in the first place? As she moves from job to job, writing bus adverts for shops that mysteriously disappear, and composing advice for rice cracker wrappers that generate thousands of devoted followers, it becomes increasingly apparent that she’s not searching for the easiest job at all, but something altogether more meaningful... _______________ ‘An irreverent but thoughtful voice, with light echoes of Haruki Murakami ... the book is uncannily timely ... a novel as smart as is quietly funny' - Financial Times 'Polly Barton’s translation skilfully captures the protagonist’s dejected, anxious voice and her deadpan humour ... imaginative and unusual' - Times Literary SupplementTrade ReviewTsumura’s portrait of the daily grind is spot-on, her observations wryly tender. Polly Barton’s translation captures the deadpan absurdity and subtle surrealism in this inventive Japanese novel -- Madeleine Feeny * Mail on Sunday *Ultimately, it is through the winding process of self-repair that we get to share in the character’s journey of self-understanding in this altogether human novel * Irish Times, Best New Translated Novels 2020 *‘An irreverent but thoughtful voice, with light echoes of Haruki Murakami ... the book is uncannily timely ... a novel as smart as is quietly funny * Financial Times *Polly Barton’s translation skilfully captures the protagonist’s dejected, anxious voice and her deadpan humour ... imaginative and unusual * Times Literary Supplement *I have never read such relatable writing about the small stresses of working and how they can feel like disasters at the time. She captures the small apocalypse of an admired colleague leaving, or the sense of powerlessness when a higher-up interferes * i paper *Surreal, wickedly funny … it feels pretty timely, as we consider the workplace and the purpose of work in our lives at a time of cultural and societal upheaval ... We move through absurdist tableaux and moments of deadpan, existential drama, but it’s Tsumura’s incisive eye on the small, everyday office stresses so many will find deeply relatable that kept me captivated. The neo-liberal work-life fantasy is obliterated so beautifully * Dazed *Bringing to mind aspects of the terrific Convenience Store Woman, a surreal exploration of finding meaning in life * i paper *Surreal and unsettling * Observer *Translated in a droll and understated style by Polly Barton, part of the novel’s appeal lies in the narrator’s distinct worldview and her deadpan humor that allows the surreal, metaphysical connections in the novel to bubble beneath the surface of her seemingly dull, day-to-day existence * Japan Times *A fascinating, immersive novel about a young Japanese woman moving from one mundane job to another, searching for employment that doesn’t require her to think too much. But she soon finds out that no matter how simple her set tasks, there are intrigue, magic and the unexpected to each one. Fans of My Year Of Rest And Relaxation will adore this exquisitely deadpan book, adeptly translated by Polly Barton * Red *A surreal employment odyssey ... Recommended for anyone missing time in the office * Monocle *A brilliant riposte ... don't get mad, get even – and then get even better * Saga *A wise, comical and exceptionally relatable novel on finding meaning and purpose in our work lives -- Zeba Talkhani, author of My Past is a Foreign CountryQuietly hilarious and deeply attuned to the uncanny rhythms and deadpan absurdity of the daily grind, Kikuko Tsumara's postmodern existential workplace saga both skewers and celebrates our deeply human need to function in society and keep surviving in an oftentimes senseless-seeming world -- Sharlene Teo, author of PontiRead it before you burn out * Asahi Shimbun Weekly AERA *The fantastical flavour of this book is one of its charms … This is a masterpiece of a book about the working world -- Kentaro Tomoda * Bunshun Toshokan *Spending time in the author’s unique world, which seems so bizarre and random but is in fact artfully designed, I found myself healed and restored -- Kazufumi Watanabe * Asahi Shimbun *Delightful and disturbing in equal measure ... Mesmeric, funny, wry, delightful – this is a novel to help the millennials find their own paths through the world they’ve inherited * Lunate *Tsumura’s novel is a pleasing, quietly enjoyable slice of fiction with a message for those who give themselves entirely to work, no matter how rewarding it may be * A Life In Books *Completely different to anything I’ve read before ... there is an almost dreamlike feeling to the story * Life With All the Books *

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Book SynopsisRiotously original ... A triumph' NEW YORK TIMESA journey unlike any you''ve read before' NANA KWAME ADJEI-BRENYAHHer most profound book yet ... Surreal, hysterical and beguiling in every sense' GLAMOURThe most profound book yet from the visionary author of Milk Fed and The Pisces, a darkly funny novel about grief that becomes a desert survival story.A woman arrives alone at a Best Western seeking respite from an emptiness that plagues her. She has fled to the California high desert to escape a cloud of sorrow for both her father in the ICU and a husband whose illness is worsening. What the motel provides, however, is not peace but a path, thanks to a receptionist who recommends a nearby hike.Out on the sun-scorched trail, the woman encounters a towering cactus whose size and shape mean it should not exist in California. Yet the cactus is there, with a gash th

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Book SynopsisDyslexia-Friendly Edition of the Number One Sunday Times Bestseller

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Book SynopsisDyslexia-Friendly Edition of the winner of the 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction.

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Book SynopsisOffering indispensable inspiration for wedding readings, this gorgeous compilation of writing on love and marriage is also the perfect gift for couples and wedding guests alike.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful hardbacks make perfect gifts for book lovers, or wonderful additions to your own collection. This edition is edited by Becky Brown.This elegant anthology is filled with readings to light up every kind of wedding ceremony. There are poems about falling in love, joyful prose celebrating marriage and wise words about commitment from some of our greatest writers and poets, such as Elizabeth Barrett Browning, E. E. Cummings and Katherine Mansfield. It is a book brimming with inspiration to solve the age-old dilemma: choosing what to read at weddings and marriage celebrations.

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times Top Five BestsellerA BBC Two Between the Covers Book Club Pick'A wonderfully inventive novel' — The Times and Sunday Times, Best Historical Fiction of 2023Laura Shepherd-Robinson's The Square of Sevens is an epic and sweeping novel set in Georgian high society, a dazzling story offering up mystery, intrigue, heartbreak, and audacious twists.This is your story, Red. You must tell it well . . .A girl known only as Red, the daughter of a Cornish fortune-teller, travels with her father making a living predicting fortunes using the ancient method: the Square of Sevens. When her father suddenly dies, Red becomes the ward of a gentleman scholar.Now raised as a lady amidst the Georgian splendour of Bath, her fortune-telling is a delight to high society. But she cannot ignore the questions that gnaw at her soul: who was her mother? How did she die? And who are the mysterious enemies her father was always terrified would find him?The pursuit of these mysteries takes her from Cornwall and Bath to London and Devon, from the rough ribaldry of the Bartholomew Fair to the grand houses of two of the most powerful families in England. And while Red's quest brings her the possibility of great reward, it also leads her into grave danger . . .'A masterpiece' — Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal'A sweeping Dickensian tour de force of a novel' — Susan Stokes-Chapman, bestselling author of Pandora'I doubt I’ll read a better book this year' — Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the EndTrade Review[A] wonderfully inventive novel set in 18th-century England. As the heroine and narrator Red seeks the truth about her origins and possible connection to the wealthy De Lacy family, the reader’s expectations are constantly confounded with one twist in her tale after another -- The Times and Sunday Times, Best Historical Fiction of 2023This rich, complex and haunting Dickensian epic is a triumph of the Gothic genre . . . a masterpiece -- Janice Hallett, betselling author of The AppealA sweeping Dickensian tour de force of a novel . . . cementing the author’s place as the queen of modern Georgian literature -- Susan Stokes-Chapman, bestselling author of PandoraA sprawling, exquisite, outright triumph . . . I doubt I’ll read a better book this year -- Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin At the EndWith its twists and turns and revelations of those lies that bind and truths that rend asunder, this story is a deep pleasure to read * Sunday Times *This is an intricately plotted, epic book that delivers twist after twist in its 560 pages. A big, satisfying and clever read * The Times *A big, complex mystery: rich in memorable, scheming characters and vivid historical detail, full of daring twists. I was so immersed in its world. I didn't want it to end -- S. J. Parris, bestselling author of the Giordano Bruno seriesThis is a fabulously evocative novel, with a heroine who proves the most wonderful company, and a finely spun mystery which keeps you turning the pages. The Square of Sevens invites you into a magical world which you won't want to leave -- Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den trilogyA fabulous historical novel that races along like a galloping pony -- Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The Ashes of LondonIn The Square of Sevens, Laura Shepherd-Robinson excels at recreating the past - in this case, Georgian England - in an authentic way. She invites us to join fortune teller Red on an epic journey to unravel the secrets of her past and we cannot rest until we have answers. Dazzling -- Fiona Cummins, author of When I Was Ten What a magnificent rollercoaster ride of a book . . . I am in awe -- James Oswald, bestselling author of the Inspector McLean seriesThis is a book to relish, not rush through. Rich in historical detail, it’s immersive, authoritative and Dickensian in scope. Fundamentally though it’s a damn good story, brilliantly told. I loved it -- Harriet Tyce, bestselling author of Blood Orange and It Ends At MidnightMeticulously researched and beautifully written, this is one of the most intriguing books I have ever read -- Liz Nugent, bestselling author of Strange Sally DiamondSuspenseful and intricately planned, The Square of Sevens is a work where every page seems to hold the promise of a new thrilling secret. More than a mystery, it is a book that radiates a deep love of storytelling and the magic of a well-told tale -- Katherine J. Chen, author of JoanLaura Shepherd-Robinson is riding high in the historical crime stakes; this is a sprawling epic novel set in Georgian high society, with its lively fortune-telling heroine Red unearthing her own lethal legacy * Financial Times *The Square of Sevens shows a novelist approaching the peak of her powers. It's ingeniously plotted, panoramic and deeply satisfying. . . filled with period colour, clever twists and turns, and the best set of characters this side of Dickens. It will keep you guessing until the final pages. * Daily Express *This has all the charm and intricate plotting that we expect from Laura’s books – it is exquisitely, meticulously plotted and you’ll want to curl up and absorb it all in as few readings as possible. For me, it’s reminiscent of Sarah Waters – praise that is richly deserved. * Belfast Telegraph *'[A] clever story...its characters flit between London's slums and palatial estates where misdirection and conspiracies abound' * Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times Top Ten BestsellerFrom the author of Writers & Lovers, Euphoria is Lily King’s gripping novel inspired by the true story of a woman who changed the way we understand our world.‘Pretty much perfect’ – Curtis Sittenfeld, author of RodhamIn 1933 three young, gifted anthropologists are thrown together in the jungle of New Guinea. They are Nell Stone, fascinating, magnetic and famous for her controversial work; her intelligent but aggressive husband Fen, who is uneasy with her success; and Andrew Bankson, who stumbles into the lives of this strange couple and becomes totally enthralled by Nell. Within months the trio are producing their best ever work, but soon a firestorm of fierce love and jealousy begins to burn out of control, threatening their bonds, their careers and, ultimately, their lives . . .‘Lily King is one of our great literary treasures’ – Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles‘Dazzling’ – Emma Donoghue, author of Room‘Taut, witty, fiercely intelligent . . . a love triangle in extremis’ – The New York TimesTrade ReviewPretty much perfect. It's a novel about a Margaret Mead-like character in New Guinea in the 30s, and it's so smart and rich and alive. -- Curtis Sittenfeld, author of American Wife, Best Books of 2014This dazzling novel bites like a tropical insect, and makes anthropology seem more exciting than any other profession -- Emma Donogue, author of RoomA brilliant reimagining of Mead's pioneering exploits . . . the artfulness of her characterisation is so adept that her prose has the force of truth. * Daily Telegraph *Jaw-droppingly, heart-stoppingly beautiful -- Paula McLain, author of The Paris WifeA taut, witty, fiercely intelligent tale of competing egos and desires in a landscape of exotic menace . . . Exquisite * New York Times *Dramatic, insightful and absorbing . . . she captures the amber of one man's exquisite longing for a woman who changed the way we look at ourselves * Washington Post *Persuasive and evocative . . . Finely crafted . . . it shows a talented writer unwilling to settle for what she already does well and eager to give herself new challenges; her ambition is laudable * Los Angeles Times *From Conrad to Kingsolver, the misdeeds of Westerners have inspired their own literary subgenre, and in King's insightful, romantic addition, the work of novelist and anthropologist find resonant parallel: In the beauty and cruelty of others, we discover our own * Vogue *Thrilling . . . intense, seductive, sexual, and intellectual . . . It's grit-in-your-teeth sensuous * San Francisco Chronicle *Euphoria is simply one of the finest novels I've read in years -- Andre Dubus III, author of House of Sand and FogI have come to expect Lily King's nuanced explorations of the human heart, but in this novel she pulled me in to the exotic world of a woman anthropologist working with undiscovered tribes in 1930s New Guinea and I was totally captivated -- Karl Marlantes, author of MatterhornDazzling . . . in King's expert hands the three protagonists soon become richly rendered characters, each with her or his own suspenseful narrative . . . an exhilarating novel * Boston Globe *This impeccably researched story illuminates the state of the world as clearly as the passion of its characters . . . a thrilling read that, at its end, does indeed feel like 'the briefest, purest euphoria'' * Publishers Weekly *A small gem, disturbing and haunting * Kirkus *Atmospheric and sensual, with startling images throughout, Euphoria is an intellectually stimulating tour de force -- Jane Ciabattari, author of Stealing the FireAdventure and romance, danger and knowledge, desire and desolation . . . exquisitely braided, they form the core of Euphoria . . . I'm left breathless, excited, ready to wander and explore, a little afraid, enamored, enlightened -- Bill Roorbach, author of Life Among GiantsMasterful . . . A great novelist is like an anthropologist, examining what humans do by habit and custom . . . This is a riveting and provocative novel, absolutely first-rate * Seattle Times *Fresh, brilliantly structured, and fully imagined -- Andrea Barrett, author of Archangel and Ship FeverEuphoria is a brilliantly written book and entirely fascinating from start to finish -- Alice Greenway, author of The Bird SkinnerKing's novel turns an episode in the life of Margaret Mead into a taut tale of competing egos and desires in a landscape of exotic menace -- Notable Books of 2014 * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisJennifer Ryan lives in Ireland with her husband and two children. Originally from Kent and then London, Jennifer worked as a nonfiction book editor before she took up writing herself. She now writes historical fiction inspired by her grandmother's tales of the war in Britain. Her work has featured in Literary Hub, Moms Don't Have Time to Write, The Daily Mail, The Irish Times, The Express, BBC Online, YOU Magazine, The Simple Things Magazine, and Good Reading Magazine.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Dayton Literary Peace PrizeShortlisted for the Prix Femina 2022Shortlisted for the Prix Médicis 2022'An impressively realistic novel of German soldiers on the Eastern Front' Antony Beevor'Starritt's daring work challenges us to lay bare our histories, to seek answers from the past, and to be open to perspectives starkly different from our own' New York TimesWhen a young British man asks his German grandfather what it was like to fight on the wrong side of the war, the question is initially met with irritation and silence. But after the old man's death, a long letter to his grandson is found among his things. That letter is this book. In it, he relates the experiences of an unlikely few days on the Eastern Front - at a moment when he knows not only that Germany is going to lose the war, but that it deserves to. He writes about his everyday experience amid horror, confusion and great bravery, and he asks himself what responsibility he bears for the circumstances he found himself in. As he tries to find an answer he can live with, we hear from his grandson what kind of man he became in the seventy years after the war.We Germans is a fundamentally human novel that grapples with the most profound of questions about guilt, shame and responsibility - questions that remain as live today as they have always been.Trade ReviewAn impressively realistic novel of German soldiers on the eastern front, raising the fundamental questions of individual and collective guilt * Antony Beevor *A remarkable and audacious novel that is harrowingly real and, at the same time, asks the most searching questions about men at war * William Boyd *This may be only his second novel, but Alexander Starritt is already showing striking signs of ambition ... a visceral examination of guilt, collective and individual, centred on a small group of bedraggled German soldiers on the eastern front . . . individual episodes are vividly done, and the book has a gritty realism. Its arguments about the equivocal nature of guilt on the battlefield can be arresting * The Times *Daringly, in what is only his second novel, Alexander Starritt climbs into the skin of one of the most appalling archetypes of the 20th century: a Nazi soldier as he marauds across eastern Europe during the second world war * Financial Times *A stirring work that reads like a developing photograph, the lines slowly clarifying, the light steadily emerging from the dark . . . an unflinching reckoning with guilt, accountability and shame and a tender portrayal of the weight of memory carried through the generations * TLS *[A] thoughtful, unsettling chronicle . . . a fascinatingly enigmatic addition to the literature of Germany's coming to terms with the past * Publishers Weekly *Starritt's prose is riveting. It unspools like a roll of film-raw, visceral, and propulsive, rich with sensory detail and unsparing in its depictions of cruelty . . . We Germans feels eerily timely . . . Starritt's daring work challenges us to lay bare our histories, to seek answers from the past, and to be open to perspectives starkly different from our own * New York Times *Tackles issues such as collective guilt and Germany's silent suffering after the war with sensitivity and nuance * Herald *

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Book Synopsis'As with every Rosamunde Pilcher story - long or short - I began to read and couldn't stop' - Lucinda RileyA spellbinding collection of fifteen stories from multi-million copy, internationally bestselling modern classic author Rosamunde Pilcher, with an introduction by Sunday Times bestselling author Lucinda Riley.In The Holiday, a wife surprises her husband of twenty-five years with a trip full of Mediterranean sunshine, red rocks and blue seas in an effort to rekindle the romance they had before children.Skelmerton takes the reader to the bright spring sunshine and sparkling waves of a Northumbrian village where old flames meet again.In A Place Like Home, a lonely young woman goes to recuperate in the Scottish countryside after a brief illness. The fruit orchards and fresh sea air offer much needed respite - but not as much as the handsome, mysterious farmer . . .Each of the fifteen stories is a perfect slice of romance written with warmth and passion, featuring some wonderfully memorable, smart and feisty female characters that will transport the reader to another time and place.Praise for A PLACE LIKE HOME:'A PLACE LIKE HOME is a wonderful treat for fans of Rosamunde Pilcher's writing. Each story resonates with the echoes of a voice that is at once familiar and beloved. Reading this collection of love stories does indeed feel just like returning to a place like home.' - Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of The Dressmaker's Gift'An antidote to challenging times, this set of stories from a much-loved author has a comforting, nostalgic feel - cosy and reassuring - with Rosamunde Pilcher's signature insight into domestic hopes and yearnings, taking us into a gentler world.' - Sarah Maine, bestselling author of Beyond the Wild River'Reading this anthology of short stories was like being wrapped in a cashmere shawl and travelling back to the recent past where people drank sherry before dinner and seemed to have more time. Highly recommended reading that will lift you during this difficult period we are experiencing. Find a saggy, chintz armchair, a log fire and a glass of sherry and indulge . . .' - Angela Petch, bestselling author of The Tuscan SecretFurther praise for Rosamunde Pilcher:'Her genius is to create characters you really care about' Daily Express'Rosamunde Pilcher's warm spell is charming and utterly convincing' Daily Mail'Pilcher's storytelling skills are serene and beguiling' The Times'Pilcher's strength is knowing what she can do well and writing about what she knows. She has a way of tapping into the emotional life of her readers and making them care about characters not unlike themselves' Daily Telegraph'Britain's most under-rated novelist' Sunday Times'This warm-hearted family saga, beautifully written and expertly paced, is just assatisfying now as when it was first published more than 30 years ago.' Daily MailTrade ReviewAs with every Rosamunde Pilcher story - long or short - I began to read and couldn't stop * Lucinda Riley, bestselling author of the Seven Sisters series *A PLACE LIKE HOME is a wonderful treat for fans of Rosamunde Pilcher's writing. Each story resonates with the echoes of a voice that is at once familiar and beloved. Reading this collection of love stories does indeed feel just like returning to a place like home. * Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of The Dressmaker's Gift *'Reading this anthology of short stories was like being wrapped in a cashmere shawl and travelling back to the recent past where people drank sherry before dinner and seemed to have more time. Highly recommended reading that will lift you during this difficult period we are experiencing. Find a saggy, chintz armchair, a log fire and a glass of sherry and indulge . . .' * Angela Petch, bestselling author of The Tuscan Secret *An antidote to challenging times, this set of stories from a much-loved author has a comforting nostalgic feel - cosy and reassuring - with Rosamunde Pilcher's signature insight into domestic hopes and yearnings, taking us into a gentler world. * Sarah Maine, bestselling author of Beyond the Wild River *How lyrical it is, yet how deeply the stories touched me. I've often found it difficult to concentrate on a long novel but these stories are perfect for the times, exquisite little gems of romantic escapism taking me completely away to another time and place. * Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of A PERFECT CORNISH ESCAPE *I absolutely adored A PLACE LIKE HOME. It took me back to a different time and place of pure, simple delight. It's so deliciously retro and I mean that with oodles of compliments. You can feel the warmth of the Aga, the smell of a new bottle of scent, the fragrant sip of a glass of Sherry. It's such a balm. I feel so lucky to have this collection sitting on my shelf to dip in and out of. It's a keeper. * Lorna Cook, bestselling author of THE FORGOTTEN VILLAGE *We need stories like these right now! I love the way Rosamunde Pilcher gets so cleverly to the heart of the matter in her stories; she is truly the Queen of Emotion. Reading her stories took me back in time to when I read the superb The Shell Seekers. She has always combined love and landscape in an inspirational way. * Rosanna Ley, author of FROM VENICE WITH LOVE *I loved every word. I honestly wasn't sure what decade I was reading in, and it didn't matter - the characters, their emotions, their hopes and loves felt completely timeless and so entirely compelling. Each story drew me immediately into its world: Scotland, the Mediterranean, a misty beach on horseback . . . I was immersed. I have to make a special mention of 'Skelmerton' - I felt like it could so easily have become an entire novel, yet worked so beautifully in this form - but there wasn't a single tale I didn't relish. And no surprise - it was Rosamunde Pilcher writing, after all. What an incredible storyteller. * Jenny Ashcroft, author of Under the Golden Sun *Wonderfully comforting and uplifting. If you love Harriet Evans or Lucinda Riley's books, you're sure to love Rosamunde Pilcher too. * Sarra Manning, Red Magazine *This collection of romantic short stories are the absolute sticky-toffee-pudding of the genre. A glowing preponderance of happy endings leaves you feeling like the blissful, newly proposed-to Sally who thinks she has sailed "into harbour after a long, lonely journey". Aah. * Daily Mail *With her lyrical turns of phrase and uncanny eye for detail, Pilcher will whisk you away on a whistle-stop tour of glittering Mediterranean islands, brooding Scottish highlands and leafy Cotswold villages . . . Pilcher's prose is reassuringly gentle and unexpectedly profound. * Buzz Magazine *Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher will love this collection of her most enduring short stories. Her characters are believable, memorable and unmistakeably British. * Woman's Way *reading this book was like slipping into a warm bath - instant comfort, joy and relaxation. I promised myself I would read only one story, but one turned into two and before I knew it, I had devoured them all. Short stories require the particular, and very tricky, skills of delivering immediate immersion and reader connection and none of us should be surprised by Rosamunde's mastery of this - her evocative phrasing, finely-drawn characters and acute sense of place offer escape into a bygone world of quiet elegance and gentle romance. I didn't want to reach the last page, and when I did, stepping back into my own world felt strangely hard-edged and jarring. * Karen Swan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Greek Escape *A rare treat from one of the best storytellers of our time. * Woman's Way *Of course, love wins out, most of the time, in these charming stories that are surprisingly comforting to read, like literary gravity blankets * TheGloss.ie *The queen of comfort reads ... the literary version of wrapping up in a cosy blanket. * That's Life! *

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Book SynopsisTHE FEEL-GOOD NOVEL FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, RADIO 2 BROADCASTER AND PRESENTER OF BBC2'S BETWEEN THE COVERS

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Book Synopsis'Billed as Agatha Christie meets Beatrix Potter . . . Sometimes you just need an entertaining, escapist read to while away the hours, and Juneau Black (the pen name of authors Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel) certainly delivers all the small-town cosy crime vibes, with the animal quirkiness of Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr Fox . . . a perfect long weekend binge-read' Culture FlyA MURDER TO SOLVE. A REPORTER ON THE CASE. CAN YOU SPOT THE SECRETS IN SHADY HOLLOW?In the woodland community of Shady Hollow, you'll discover a secret. Moose and mice, owls and bears live side by side in civilized harmony. Shady Hollow has a coffee shop and a bookshop, a haberdasher and a bank. All is well . . . until the town's querulous toad shows up dead. It's something this village haven't seen before: a murder.Vera Vixen is new in town. She has a nose for news and catches the scent of a story, one that leads her to dark places. As she stirs up the still waters, the fox exposes more than one mystery, and the folks in Shady Hollow learn that some of their neighbours are lying, while others are downright dangerous. It will take all of Vera's cunning and quickness to come out alive.Entertaining and perceptive, Shady Hollow is fast-paced and witty, with characters that jump off the page and a hugely satisfying mystery to solve. Once you've met the residents of Shady Hollow, you won't easily forget them.'It sounds daft - it is daft - but it's also lots of fun' The People's Friend MagazineTrade ReviewIt sounds daft - it is daft - but it's also lots of fun * The People’s Friend Magazine *Billed as Agatha Christie meets Beatrix Potter . . . Sometimes you just need an entertaining, escapist read to while away the hours, and Juneau Black (the pen name of authors Jocelyn Cole and Sharon Nagel) certainly delivers all the small-town cosy crime vibes, with the animal quirkiness of Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr Fox . . . a perfect long weekend binge-read * Culture Fly *

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