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Book SynopsisFrom master storyteller Stephen King comes an extraordinary new novel with intertwining storylines - one about a killer on a diabolical revenge mission, and another about a vigilante targeting a feminist celebrity speaker - featuring the beloved Holly Gibney and a dynamic new cast of characters.

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Book SynopsisThe brand-new thriller from the author of The Girl Beyond the Gate. Deep in the woods, you can hide more than secrets... Every day, in a remote cabin hidden deep in the woods in the Scottish Highlands, Mary wakes up before dawn to make breakfast from scratch.

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Book SynopsisFROM THE GLOBALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRINGBittersweet dazzling' GuardianDeeply pleasurable the ending made me cry' The TimesTold with a wealth of detail and narrative intensity' Penelope LivelyViolet is 38.The First World War took everything from her. Her brother, her fiancé and her future. She is now considered a surplus woman'.But Violet is also fiercely independent and determined. Escaping her suffocating mother, she moves to Winchester to start a new life a change that will require courage, resilience and acts of quiet rebellion. And when whispers of another world war surface, she must live with a secret that could change everythingTrade Review‘Bittersweet … dazzling’ Guardian ‘Tracy Chevalier shows once again her ability to illuminate ordinary lives and to pay attention to those most often ignored … movingly examines hidden depths beneath quiet exteriors’ Sunday Times ‘Writing with quiet but devastating empathy, Tracy Chevalier pinpoints Violet’s predicament as a single woman, her unexpected emotional crisis and her struggle to give her life depth and meaning. I loved it’ Daily Mail ‘A well-woven story of love … Chevalier has such a sure eye for details, whether she is describing the loveliness of the cathedral or the dismal interior of a 1930s boarding house. Reading this is deeply pleasurable’ The Times ‘I enjoyed A Single Thread enormously. Tracy Chevalier wonderfully evokes the social climate of the nineteen thirties – this is the intriguing story of a young woman facing the conventions and prejudices of the day, told with a wealth of detail and narrative intensity’ Penelope Lively ’Tracy Chevalier’s quietly moving story of a woman finding freedom in the 1930s is a gem’ Stylist ‘Evocative and beautifully written’ Sunday Express Magazine ‘I loved it. So compelling and warm and subtle, and very moving’ Bridget Collins, author of The Binding ‘Evocative, beautifully written’ Daily Mirror ‘Beautifully written … utterly immersive’ Red ‘Atmospheric … wonderful’ Good Housekeeping ‘I loved it! Enchanting and full of hope. Absolutely needed in this political climate’ Laura Purcell, author of The Silent Companions ‘A fierce and moving book about the great courage of a small life’ Sadie Jones ‘It’s a chance encounter that sets Violet on an unexpectedly rewarding path in this pleasant, leisurely paced novel’ i Paper ‘Absorbing, empathetic, poignant’ Daily Mail

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Book Synopsis''Delivers more than almost anything else within the science fiction genre, Ender''s Game is a contemporary classic'' - New York Times''An affecting novel full of surprises.'' - The New York Times Book Review on Ender''s GameTHE HUMAN RACE FACES ANNIHILATION An alien threat is on the horizon, ready to strike. And if humanity is to be defended, the government must create the greatest military commander in history.The brilliant young Ender Wiggin is their last hope. But first he must survive the rigours of a brutal military training program - to prove that he can be the leader of all leaders.A saviour for mankind must be produced, through whatever means possible. But are they creating a hero or a monster?Discover the bestselling, multiple award-winning classic - a groundbreaking tale of war, strategy and survival.Books by Orson Scott Card:Alvin Maker novelsSeventh SonRed ProphetPrentice AlvinAlvin JourneymanHeartfireThe Crystal CityEnder Wiggin SagaEnder''s GameSpeaker for the DeadXenocideChildren of the MindEnder in ExileHomecomingThe Memory of the EarthThe Call of the EarthThe Ships of the EarthEarthfallEarthbornFirst Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)Earth UnawareEarth AfireEarth AwakensTrade ReviewSome of the most hauntingly brilliant writing of the decade -- INTERZONEAchieves and delivers more than almost anything else within the science fiction genre, Ender's Game is a contemporary classic -- NEW YORK TIMESA gripping tale of adventure in space and a scathing indictment of the military mind -- LIBRARY JOURNALCard has taken the venerable SF concepts of a superhuman and interstellar war . . . and, with superb characterisation, pacing and language, combined them into a seamless story of compelling power -- BOOKLISTAlmost impossible to put down -- LOCUSAn incredible ending that knocks you sideways -- SUNDAY EXPRESSAn undeniable heavyweight . . . This book combines Card's quirky style with his hard ethical dilemmas and sharply drawn portraits. -- NEW YORK DAILY NEWS on ENDER'S GAMEThis is Card at the height of his very considerable powers--a major SF novel by any reasonable standard. -- BOOKLIST on ENDER'S GAMEAlmost impossible to put down * LOCUS *An incredible ending that knocks you sideways * SUNDAY EXPRESS *

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Book SynopsisAn irresistible new edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone created with ultra-talented designers MinaLima, the design magicians behind the gorgeous visual graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. J.K. Rowling’s complete and unabridged text is accompanied by MinaLima’s handsome colour illustrations on nearly every page, superb design, and eight exclusive interactive paper-engineered elements – including Harry’s Hogwarts letter, the magical entrance to Diagon Alley, a sumptuous feast in the Great Hall of Hogwarts and more. Designed and illustrated by the iconic house of MinaLima – best known for establishing the graphic design of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films – this is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans and a beautiful addition to any collector’s bookshelf, enticing readers of all ages to discover the Harry Potter novels all over again.

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Book SynopsisA princess desperate to win back the prince who broke her heart follows him to his kingdom''s prestigious military academy and in doing so, falls in love, saves the realm, and continues to look fabulous, in this romantic debut fantasy.Prince Domhnall and Princess Clía are a perfect royal match or so everyone says. Until Domhnall ruins everything by refusing to propose.Heartbroken but determined, Clía makes the perfect plan: Follow Domhnall to Caisleán Cósta, the military academy he's attending. Show she can protect her kingdom. Secure the betrothal. Sure, the castle has a brutal reputation. But how hard can dueling really be?Warrior Ronan promised himself he'd never lose his focus. He fought and sacrificed for his place at Caisleán Cósta, and he has no time for blonde princesses who waltz intro arenas like they're attending a ball. Even if she and her otter-like pet arewell, cute.He doesn't want to be intrigued by Clía. But her hunger to prove herself is something he understands. He tells himself there's no harm training her. Even if his heart does race around her. Even if Domhnall is his best friend.But as they say, love is a battlefield and unfortunately for them all, a very real war is looming on the horizon. It's a fight that will threaten all their kingdomsand test all their hearts.

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Book SynopsisAn experience like no other.From a writer like no other.The virgin rainforest seems a paradise to Englishman Simon Corbett. A last chance to salvage his career. A final refuge from a terrible secret. But the jungle is no Eden. It hides secrets of its own. It does not forgive. As Simon is drawn deeper into its haunted shadows, he learns to his horror that the past will not stay buried. For there are places in the forest where the line between the living and the dead is thinner than the skin of water. A terrifying supernatural tale from Sunday Times bestseller Michelle Paver, author of Dark Matter, Thin Air and Wakenhyrst.

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Book SynopsisFrom legendary storyteller Stephen King, comes this No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, now with a stunning new cover look for Summer 2024.WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE OF HAPPILY EVER AFTERCharlie Reade looks like a regular high school kid, great at baseball and football, a decent student.But when Charlie is seventeen, he meets a dog named Radar and her aging master, Howard Bowditch, a recluse in a big house at the top of a big hill, with a locked shed in the backyard. When Bowditch dies, he leaves Charlie a cassette tape telling a story no one would believe - inside the shed is a portal to another world.Stephen King goes into the deepest well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher - for their world or ours.Trade ReviewThere is a splendid climactic battle . . . King's delight in the world he has created is infectious and there's much to revel in here * Daily Telegraph *With ogres and castles, maidens and pots of gold, this is a fairy story through-and-through. Because it's Stephen King's, it's a Once-Upon-A-Time tale like no other * Daily Mail *Fairy Tale is a multiverse-traversing, genre-hopping intertextual mash-up, with plenty of Easter eggs for regular King devotees . . . allusions and homages abound . . . a page-turner driven by memorably strange encounters and well-rendered, often thrilling action * New York Times Book Review *Fairy Tale is vintage, timeless King, a transporting, terrifying treat born from multiple lockdowns which, in true King style, puts its finger right on that tender point which is the threshold between childhood and growing up * Guardian *The latest addictive thriller from King * The List *King's reputation precedes him, and his spellbinding new novel is magnificent and terrifying * Living North Magazine *The hailed King of masterful writing has pierced the page with mighty words once again, releasing a whopping fantasy novel, reminiscent of the haunting magnificence of those Brothers Grimms . . . Fairy Tale soars, allowing you to bask happily ever after in its unforgettable spell * Buzz Magazine *A blazing flash of creativity . . . King's best book in over a decade * Esquire *A really enjoyable and enthralling read, both exciting and enchanting, and yet another captivating tale from the pen of Stephen King * The Afterword *A fantasy gem . . . King tells this wonderfully fantastical tale with such effortless skill that the reader cannot help but fully invest in Charlie and all the characters, his evocation of late 20th-century small-town USA and its people pitch perfect, and his descriptions of the parallel world of Empis . . . vividly terrifying * Irish Independent *Some brilliantly written escapism . . . featuring a loyal dog, a grieving hero and childhood fears and dreams made real . . . King at his finest * Evening Standard *A spellbinding tale that bursts with imagination * Woman's Own *Stephen King is the world's greatest storyteller. Fairy Tale had me enchanted from page one. I remain in total awe at his genius * David Walliams *Magnificent . . . a doorstop chronicle of small-town America, and the battle between good and evil. Classic King, and clearly written with joy . . . He is one of the best writers on childhood and teenagers, which continues in Fairy Tale * Richard Osman, The Sunday Times *The master storyteller returns with a spellbinding story of mysterious houses, parallel worlds and reluctant heroes as an ordinary high school kid discovers a portal to a universe populated by classic fairy tale archetypes * Waterstones *If you've ever enjoyed classic King - coming-of-age stories grounded as much in suburban neighbourhoods as in supernatural fairylands - you will enjoy this * Literary Review *A dark, dazzlingly inventive fantasy novel * Daily Mirror, Best Books of 2022 *In her new leading role, Holly shines. She's tough, relentless, and compassionate while at the same time being vulnerable and prone to lapses of confidence. The story is the kind of thing King excels at, too - dark, mysterious, and deeply unsettling. This is the novel Holly deserves * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIESThe Foundation series is Isaac Asimov's iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire, the story of Hari Seldon's two Foundations is a lasting testament to an extraordinary imagination, one that shaped science fiction as we know it today.The First Foundation has been defeated, crushed by the formidable mental powers of the Mule. But whispers of the mysterious Second Foundation, the only hope of defeating the Mule, are beginning to spreadSurviving members of the First Foundation also fear the secret powers of the Second Foundation, vowing to find and destroy it. However, the location of the Second Foundation remains shrouded in mystery. Finding it will lead the Foundation to the opposite end of the Galaxy, where the fate of Seldon's two Foundations awaits.Trade Review‘One of the most staggering achievements in modern SF’The Times ‘Isaac Asimov was one of the great explainers of the age…It will never be known how many practicing scientists today, in how many countries, owe their initial inspiration to a book, article, or short story by Isaac Asimov’Carl Sagan ‘Asimov displayed one of the most dynamic imaginations in science fiction’Daily Telegraph ‘Asimov’s career was one of the most formidable in science fiction’The Times

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2025 ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD A TIMES BOOK OF THE MONTH A GUARDIAN SCI-FI BOOK OF THE MONTH A JIMMY FALLON SPRING FAVOURITE A HARPER'S BAZAAR 'BEST BOOK OF 2024' AUDIBLE BEST OF THE MONTH AMAZON 'BEST OF MARCH' PICK ESQUIRE'S 'BEST BOOKS OF 2024 (SO FAR)' A 'MOST ANTICIPATED NOVEL' FOR GOODREADS AND READER'S DIGEST She's human in every way that matters. Annie is the perfect girlfriend. She has dinner ready for Doug every night, wears the outfits he buys for her, and caters to his every sexual whim. Maybe her cleaning isn't always good enough, but she's trying really hard. She was designed that way, after all. Because Annie is a robot. But what happens when she starts to rebel against her stifled existence and imagine the impossible a life without Doug? Intense, compelling' GUARDIAN 'Barbie for girls who like Aphex Twin' SHEENA PATEL 'An exquisitely written, empathetic novel that asks what it really means to be human' RED A smart dive into big questions about identity, autonomy and power packs an impressive punch' THE TIMES, Book of the Month Slyly profound gripping' NEW YORK TIMES 'A Frankenstein for the digital age' ESQUIRE 'A compelling story of power, consent and control in the age of AI' GRAZIA

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Book SynopsisSunday Times bestseller and The Times #1 bestsellerA Between The Covers Book Club Pick 2023Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2019Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2019Winner of the 2019 LA Times Award for Best Crime ThrillerCapital Crime Debut Author of the Year 2019__________'A literary sensation'Guardian'A bombshell of a book... Sharp, explosive, hilarious' New York Times'Glittering and funny... A stiletto slipped between the ribs and through the left ventricle of the heart' Financial Times__________When Korede's dinner is interrupted one night by a distress call from her sister, Ayoola, she knows what's expected of her: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel and a strong stomach. This'll be the third boyfriend Ayoola's dispatched in, quote, self-defence and the third mess that her lethal little sibling has left Korede to clear away. She should probably go to the police for the good of the menfolk of Nigeria, but she loves her sister and, as they say, family always comes first. Until, that is, Ayoola starts dating the doctor where Korede works as a nurse. Korede's long been in love with him, and isn't prepared to see him wind up with a knife in his back: but to save one would mean sacrificing the other...Trade ReviewPulpy, peppery and sinister... This scorpion-tailed little thriller leaves a response, and a sting, you will remember. * New York Times *A literary sensation * Guardian *A sensational debut * Observer, Debut's of 2019 *Fiendishly talented * The Times *Hilarious, disturbing, and so much fun to read. * Elle, Books to watch in 2019 *Utterly addictive and a pure joy to read * Stylist *A bombshell of a book - sharp, explosive, hilarious * New York Times Book Review *Feverishly hot * Paula Hawkins, author of 'The Girl on the Train' *Lethally elegant -- Luke Jennings, author of Killing Eve: Codename VillanelleDelightfully naughty... The wittiest and most fun murder party you've ever been invited to. * Samantha Irby, Marie Claire *Disturbing, sly and delicious * Ayobami Adebayo, author of 'Stay with Me' *Riveting, brutally hilarious, ultra-dark novel... A delicious tale. * Nylon *An ideal book for the present moment * Washington Post *This book is amazing, and every woman should read it in public. While cackling. * Lit Hub, Book of the Year 2018 *A deliciously kitschy thriller... Murderously good fun * Tatler, Best Books of 2019 *You can't help flying through the pages * Buzzfeed, Book of the Year 2018 *Inventive and darkly comic * Daily Mail *A stiletto slipped between the ribs and through the left ventricle of the heart * Financial Times *Oyinkan Braithwaite is rewriting the slasher novel, and man, does it look good... A terrific and clever novel about sisterhood * Refinery29 *A gem: small, hard, sharp, and polished to perfection * Edgar Cantero, author of 'Meddling Kids' *Sly, risky, and filled with surprises * Idra Novey, author of 'Ways to Disappear' *Bursting with chutzpah and laced with deadpan wit * Liz Jensen, author of 'The Ninth Life of Louis Drax' *Blazing... Bitingly funny and brilliantly executed * Publishers Weekly, (starred review) *Dark, scathing, insidious, and wickedly funny * Crimereads *Deftly written... pointy and sleek * The i *A comically clever and exciting debut * The Skinny *A short, sharp and sinister sister act, told with plenty of mordant humour * Irish Independent *A darkly funny romp * Big Issue *That dark humour will stay with you long after you've put down the book * Scotsman *Leaves you torn between laughing, crying, and immediately going out and resisting the patriarchy * Vogue *[A] glittering noirish comedy. * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 'Enormously entertaining' THE TIMES 'As funny as it is moving' GUARDIAN 'A joy of a debut' DAVID MITCHELL 'Magnificent' BERNARDINE EVARISTO A stunning debut novel following five women from three generations of a once eminent Iranian family as their lives are turned upside down. The Valiat family are in crisis. Elizabeth, the regal matriarch, remained in Tehran despite the revolution and only has Niaz, her Islamic law-breaking granddaughter for company. In America, Elizabeth' s daughters, the flamboyantly high-flying Shirin and frustrated housewife Seema, are wondering if their new lives there are all they had hoped for. Lastly, there's the second granddaughter, Bita, a disillusioned law student trying to find deeper meaning by giving away her worldly belongings. When an annual vacation in Aspen goes wildly awry and Shirin ends up being bailed out of jail, gossip about the family spreads like wildfire. Soon, Shirin sets out to restore the family name to its former glory. But what does that mean in a country where the Valiats never mattered to anyone? And, will reputation be enough to make them a family again? The Persians is an irresistible portrait of a unique family in turmoil that explores timeless questions of love, money, art and fulfilment. Here is their past, their present and a possible new future for them all. A most anticipated novel of 2025 in Stylist, BBC and iNews. Funny, gutsy and confidently written an outstanding debut' DIANA EVANS, 2025 Women's Prize Judge 'I lapped up its wonderful characterisations, profound insights and vivacious prose' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'Mesmerising' MONICA ALI 'Darkly funny, richly satisfying' SARAH WINMAN 'Riotous will have you hooked' STYLIST A darkly funny read about mothers and daughters, love and loss and being true to yourself' RED 'As exuberant as it is sharp' iNEWS 'A sweeping and irreverent tale' BBC Gloriously engrossing' TASH AW Exuberant, comic, perceptive' AMINA CAIN 'A very brilliant, very special book' JESSICA STANLEY An unforgettable read' JOSIE FERGUSON

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Book SynopsisWelcome to New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller Brandon Sanderson''s first collection of short fiction.These wonderful works, originally published individually, have been collected for the first time and convey the true expanse of the Cosmere. Telling the exciting tales of adventure Sanderson fans have come to expect, Arcanum Unbounded include the Hugo Award-winning novella ''The Emperor''s Soul'', an excerpt from the graphic novel ''White Sand'', and the never-before-published Stormlight Archive novella ''Edgedancer''.The collection will include nine works in all:''Edgedancer'' (Stormlight Archive)''The Hope of Elantris'' (Elantris)''The Eleventh Metal'' (Mistborn)''The Emperor''s Soul'' (Elantris)''Allomancer Jak and the Pits of Eltania'' (excerpt; Mistborn)''White Sand'' (excerpt; Taldain)''Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell'' (Threnody) ''SixTrade Reviewanother brisk YA fantasy from Sanderson - inventive, action-stuffed and surprising until the end * SFX *This collection is required reading for Sanderson fans, offering plenty for new readers who are undeterred by learning too much. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn. * SCI FI NOW *Fans of Sanderson's other works will eagerly devour this collection, in which familiar characters return and familiar worlds are further explored. * KIRKUS REVIEWS *Full of action * THE SUN *as always, Brandon Sanderson creates a unique and interesting universe we get to explore alongside the protagonist...a fun, action packed ride for those of us who remain a child at heart. * Best Fantasy Books *The world of The Reckoners is suddenly presented in all its glory. It's an incredibly vibrant setting that showcases the entire breadth of Sanderson's talent. Expect to finish this one in single sitting. * Upcoming 4 Me *The stories are complex, fascinating, and filled to the brim with three-dimensional characters * Fantasy Book Review *Firefight is a visual, almost cinematic novel * Buzzy Mag *Firefight is a rollercoaster ride of action, entertainment, and humour * Smash Dragons *Firefight is filled with a spine-tingling adventure and heart-racing action that promises to satisfy fans both new and old * Fantasy Book Critic *Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn. * SCI FI NOW *A terrifically tall tale, packaging the superhero action into compelling, punchy chapters that keep you reading. It's a fast, feisty read with characters that are skillfully drawn, assassinations, gunfights, physics bending motorcycle chases and a world you can't wait to hear more about. * SFX *Full of action * THE SUN *

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Book SynopsisA dangerous gameA deadly outcomeTrade Review“The finest murder story of her career… Mrs Christie has never been more ingenious”Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Prize 2020. 'A thrilling and a magical book' Sally Gardner. Storm, shipwreck, survival. Chris Vick's novel delves deep into the might and majesty of the unpredictable ocean, the strength of an unlikely friendship between a British boy and a Berber girl and their will to survive against all the odds. A British boy narrowly survives the sinking of his yacht in a huge storm off the coast of Morocco. After days alone at sea in a tiny rowing boat Bill rescues a girl clinging for her life to a barrel. Aya, from the nomadic Berber tribe, was escaping to Europe when her migrant ship was destroyed in the same storm. Through endless days and star-spangled nights, they drift - mere specks on the vast, empty ocean - weakened by fear, hunger, and burned by the unforgiving sun. Aya tells Bill about The Arabian Nights, and Shahrazad, who told 1001 stories to save her life. As hope of rescue begins to fade, they find strength in these tales of magic, brave heroes, wily thieves, greedy sultans, and courageous girls. When they land on a desert island, they're surprised to be confronted by a stranger who is not what he seems... and back out on the waves once more in the dark deep, a shadow follows... 'Perfect for your 14-year-old, taking them on a sea voyage that transports them to a world of near death and the discovery of an unlikely friendship' Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird.Trade Review'A powerful, starkly told novel, which holds its tension to the end, and although simple in its essence, is as profound as the depths of the sea' Minerva Reads. 'A storm, a shipwreck and a story of survival in a contemporary, timely adventure tinged with legend and fable' Fiona Noble, The Bookseller. 'A thrilling and a magical book. I take my hat off to Chris. It is an absolute gem' Sally Gardner. 'Vick writes vividly about the privations and terrors of their precarious existence and his attention to practical detail brings their hardships into stark relief' 5* review, Books for Keeps. 'Moral dilemmas, spiritual guidance and human cruelty underpin this rollicking adventure of unlikely friends' Daily Mail. 'Perfect for your 14-year-old, taking them on a sea voyage that transports them to a world of near death and the discovery of an unlikely friendship' Jasbinder Bilan, Guardian.

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Book SynopsisCommissario Guido Brunetti returns with a gripping and powerful case about the murkiness of power and a test of loyalties'Perfectly crafted . . . this only proves what a truly great writer [Leon] has become' Mark Sanderson, The Times'One of the most subtle and exquisite detective series ever' Washington PostWhen two teenage gangs are arrested after clashing violently in one of Venice's campi, the son of a local hero is implicated. But when Commissario Guido Brunetti is asked by a wealthy foreigner to vet this man, Monforte, for a job, he discovers that Monforte might not be such a hero after all. This seeming contradiction, and a brutal attack on one of Brunetti's colleagues by a possible gang member, concentrate Brunetti's attentions. Soon, he discovers the sordid hypocrisy surrounding Monforte's past, culminating in a fiery meeting of two gangs and a final opportunity for redemption. A Refiner's Fire is Donna Leon at her very best: an elegant, sophisticated storyteller whose indelible characters become richer with each book, and who constantly interrogates the ambiguity between moral and legal justice.

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Book SynopsisFrom the publisher that brought you Game of Thrones Prince of Thorns is the first volume in a powerful new epic fantasy trilogy, original, absorbing and challenging.Before the thorns taught me their sharp lessons and bled weakness from me I had but one brother, and I loved him well. But those days are gone and what is left of them lies in my mother''s tomb. Now I have many brothers, quick with knife and sword, and as evil as you please. We ride this broken empire and loot its corpse. They say these are violent times, the end of days when the dead roam and monsters haunt the night. All that''s true enough, but there''s something worse out there, in the dark. Much worse.From being a privileged royal child, raised by a loving mother, Jorg Ancrath has become the Prince of Thorns, a charming, immoral boy leading a grim band of outlaws in a series of raids and atrocities. The world is in chaos: violence is rife, nightmares everywhere. Jorg has the ability to master the living and the dead, but there is still one thing that puts a chill in him. Returning to his father''s castle Jorg must confront horrors from his childhood and carve himself a future with all hands turned against him.Mark Lawrence''s debut novel tells a tale of blood and treachery, magic and brotherhood and paints a compelling and brutal, and sometimes beautiful, picture of an exceptional boy on his journey toward manhood and the throne.Trade Review‘An excellent writer.’ George R.R. Martin ‘Dark and relentless, Prince of Thorns will pull you under and drown you in story. A two in the morning page turner. Jaw-dropping’Robin Hobb ‘This is a lean, cold knife-thrust of a novel, a revenge fantasy anchored on the compelling voice and savage purpose of its titular Prince. There is never a safe moment in Lawrence’s debut’Robert Redick, author of The Red-Wolf Conspiracy 'Prince of Thorns got hold of me from page one and didn’t let go until I finished it on my second reading session on the second day. There’s humour here, gut-wrenching realism, high adventure, something that might be magic in the story, and certainly is in the telling of it. It was almost as if the shade of David Gemmell had returned, somewhat nastier for the experience. Thoroughly recommended. Thanks Mr Lawrence'Neal Asher 'Prince of Thorns is one of this year’s most anticipated fantasy debuts; and now I know why! It's incredible'civilian-reader.blogspot.com

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Book SynopsisBloodthirsty, treacherous and cunning, the Lannisters are in power on the Iron Throne in the name of the boy-king Tommen. But fear and deceit are in the air: their enemies are poised to strike. The Martells of Dorne seek vengeance for their dead, and the heir of King Balon of the Iron Isles is as black a pirate as ever raised a sail.Trade Review‘Colossal, staggering… Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome in his imaginary world … one of the greats of fantasy literature’SFX ‘This is one of those rare and effortless reads’ ROBIN HOBB ‘George R.R. Martin is one of our very best writers, and this is one of his very best books’ RAYMOND E. FEIST ‘Such a splendid tale. I read my eyes out – I couldn’t stop till I’d finished and it was dawn’ ANNE MCCAFFREY ‘George Martin is assuredly a new master craftsman in the guild of heroic fantasy’ KATHARINE KERR ‘Few created worlds are as imaginative and diverse’ JANNY WURTS

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Book SynopsisThe first ever graphic novel version of Animal Farm - a Times Book of the YearAnimal Farm is the story of what happens when the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master, and how their revolution goes horribly wrong. Now George Orwell''s dark, timeless fable has been turned into a graphic novel for the very first time, illustrated in full colour by the renowned Brazilian artist Odyr to bring us a whole new work of art.''This brightly coloured homage to Orwell''s timely allegory is heartbreaking and elegant. Odyr''s images of animals casting off their bonds and then living with the results of their revolution are painterly and evocative, both loose and illuminating'' The New York TimesTrade ReviewThis brightly coloured homage to George Orwell's timely allegory is heartbreaking and elegant. Odyr's images of animals casting off their bonds and then living with the results of their revolution are painterly and evocative, both loose and illuminating. * The New York Times *Odyr's rich brushstrokes do much to enhance the experience of Orwell's brand of satire * New York Journal of Books *Odyr's expressive watercolour palette strikes a visceral note that matches the intensity of Orwell's original text ... He skillfully evokes the mood of the countryside and the plot's shocking violence; the atmosphere and emotions are spot-on * Publisher's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisRead the award-winning, critically acclaimed, multi-million-copy-selling science-fiction phenomenon – soon to be a Netflix Original Series from the creators of Game of Thrones. Half a century after the Doomsday Battle, the uneasy balance of Dark Forest Deterrence keeps the Trisolaran invaders at bay. Earth enjoys unprecedented prosperity due to the infusion of Trisolaran knowledge and, with human science advancing and the Trisolarans adopting Earth culture, it seems that the two civilizations can co-exist peacefully as equals without the terrible threat of mutually assured annihilation. But peace has made humanity complacent. Cheng Xin, an aerospace engineer from the 21st century, awakens from hibernation in this new age. She brings knowledge of a long-forgotten program dating from the start of the Trisolar Crisis, and her presence may upset the delicate balance between two worlds. Will humanity reach for the stars or die in its cradle? Praise for The Three-Body Problem: 'Your next favourite sci-fi novel' Wired 'Immense' Barack Obama 'Unique' George R.R. Martin 'SF in the grand style' Guardian 'Mind-altering and immersive' Daily Mail Winner of the Hugo and Galaxy Awards for Best NovelTrade ReviewWildly imaginative, really interesting... The scope of it was immense -- Barack Obama, 44th President of the United StatesThe Three Body epic concludes with sweep and scope and majesty, worthy of Frederik Pohl or Poul Anderson, Scholar Wu or H.G. Wells. The universe is likely to be a rough neighborhood. See just how rough... and how life might still prevail -- David BrinA breakthrough book... a unique blend of scientific and philosophical speculation, politics and history, conspiracy theory and cosmology, where kings and emperors from both western and Chinese history mingle in a dreamlike game world, while cops and physicists deal with global conspiracies, murders, and alien invasions in the real world' -- George R.R. MartinThis is a series that I will always have on my book shelves because of the pleasure it gives to revisit it... Credit is also due to the translator, the extraordinary Ken Liu, for creating a read which enables all the high level concepts to weld with the ongoing epic story' * Strange Alliances *Complex and grandiose... this is a mind-altering and immersive experience' * Daily Mail *The grand scale continues in this third volume... There are many layers to this story, built up and woven together to form an extraordinarily grand tale of mankind's future. This volume brings the trilogy to a grand and satisfying conclusion' * SFCrowsnest *Cixin's trilogy is SF in the grand style, a galaxy-spanning, ideas-rich narrative of invasion and war between humanity and the alien 'Trisolarians' * Guardian *Even what doesn't happen is epic * London Review of Books *The narrative and conceptual momentum of the series takes off at a scale and velocity I couldn't possibly have imagined before reading. The Three-Body trilogy makes insignificance and unknowability and futility seem so spiritually exciting that I felt breathless. I'd join a book club that just discusses it every month for a year * New York Times. *

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Book SynopsisPenelope. Immortalised in legend and myth as the devoted wife of the glorious Odysseus, silently weaving and unpicking and weaving again as she waits for her husband's return.Now Penelope wanders the underworld, spinning a different kind of thread: her own side of the story - a tale of lust, greed and murder.The Myths series brings together some of the world's finest writers, each of whom has retold a myth in a contemporary and memorable way. Authors in the series include Karen Armstrong, Margaret Atwood, A.S. Byatt, David Grossman, Natsuo Kirino, Alexander McCall Smith, Philip Pullman, Ali Smith and Jeanette Winterson.Trade ReviewAtwood takes Penelope's part with tremendous verve . . . she explores the very nature of mythic story-telling -- MARY BEARD * * Guardian * *As potent as a curse * * Sunday Times * *Fabulous . . . Determinedly irreverent * * New York Times * *A witty desecration . . . Atwood plays with vigour and ingenuity * * Observer * *Pragmatic, clever, domestic, mournful, Penelope is a perfect Atwood heroine * * Spectator * *Half Dorothy Parker, half Desperate Housewives * * Independent * *Atwood and all authors named above are able to grasp the female experience perfectly in myths dominated by men, creating beautifully rounded and realistic characters from those created as ornaments and prizes by Homer * * The Courier * *Nothing short of genius * * Week * *

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Book Synopsis''A stunning novel.' GRAHAM NORTON''My god this is gorgeous. Wild, wise, wonderful.'' RUSSELL T. DAVIESUnforgettable.' CÓLM TOIBÍNWINNER OF THE CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE PORTICO PRIZENow featuring Andrew O''Hagan''s moving essay on the real-life friendship that inspired his beloved, award-winning novel.Everyone has a Tully Dawson: the friend who defines your life.In the summer of 1986, James and Tully ignite a friendship based on music, films and the rebel spirit. With school over, they rush towards a magical weekend of youthful excess in Manchester, played out against the greatest soundtrack ever recorded. And there a vow is made: to go at life differently.Thirty years on, the phone rings. Tully has news.Readers love Mayflies: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Intelligent, moving, and quick-moving. Leaves you smiling and crying at once.''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Exquisitely written and made me exhale with a big sigh and just sit still, thinking deeply, when I closed the book at the end.''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''An uplifting and life-affirming read.''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''This book will change your life and challenge your values. You''ll laugh, then weep til you''re weak like a baby.''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''An exquisite exploration of how life should be lived, right until the very last breath.''

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Book SynopsisFrom cult sensation Mariana Enriquez, author of the International Booker Prize-shortlisted The Dangers of Smoking in Bed "...one of the best novels of the 21st century" - Paul Tremblay "...a magnificent accomplishment and a genuine work of power" - Alan Moore His father could find what was lost. His father knew when someone was going to die. His father had talked to him about the dead who rode in on the wind. The dead travel fast. Gaspar is six years old when the Order first come for him. For years, they have exploited his father's ability to commune with the dead and the demonic, presiding over macabre rituals where the unwanted and the disappeared are tortured and executed, sacrificed to the Darkness. Now they want a successor. Nothing will stop the Order, nothing is beyond them. Surrounded by horrors, can Gaspar break free? Spanning the brutal decades of Argentina's military dictatorship and its aftermath, Our Share of Night is a haunting, thrilling novel of broken families, cursed inheritances, and the sacrifices a father will make to help his son escape his destiny.Trade ReviewA gorgeous, dazzling novel... Startlingly brilliant... An enchanting, shattering, once-in-a-lifetime reading experience. * New York Times *A masterpiece of supernatural horror... Our Share of Night is a literary achievement, gorgeous and exacting in its execution * Washington Post *With realism in its magic and magic in its realism, this is a magnificent accomplishment and a genuine work of power. -- Alan MooreA gothic horror epic... Has the makings of a cult read * The Times *Very dark, very powerful, very compelling... An extraordinary thing -- John LanchesterA novel so disquieting, so unsettling I could neither put it down, nor read it late at night. Enriquez's short stories had already made me a fan for life - her novel is going to haunt me for the rest of my life -- Kelly Link, author of White Cat, Black Dog and Get in Trouble, finalist for the Pulitzer PrizeDazzling... Towering, electric, wild - this novel is a masterpiece and a true original. -- Laura van den Berg, author of The Third HotelThrilling and engaging, it is a staggering accomplishment. Mariana Enriquez has written the novel that other novels will be compared to -- John LanganBinds together the terror of Stephen King with the history and aftermath of Argentina's military dictatorship which saw thousands "disappeared"... This horror is a must-read * Evening Standard *Compelling... unlike most Gothic fictions, this book is truly frightening -- Adam Thirlwell * London Review of Books *Epic and intimate, lyrical and brutal, horrifying and defiantly hopeful, and one of the best novels of the 21st century. I'm going to press this book into the hands of everyone I know -- Paul Tremblay, author of A Head Full of Ghosts and The Pallbearers ClubA hugely ambitious, inventive and compelling work of modern fantasy * Interzone *Macabre and unsettling, some of the imagery is so horrific that it is hard to keep reading, yet the story so captivating it is impossible to stop... Lest this all sound too horrific, there is profound and enduring love here as well * New Internationalist *This is a literary work of huge significance... [A] fully unfurled psychic map of a country, the claustrophobia and inescapable horror of a haunted house story told over the length and breadth of a nation * The List *Enriquez is a masterful world builder. And the one she creates here devastates. This engrossing mixture of supernatural horror and intimate storytelling will leave an indelible but instructive mark on readers -- Sergio de la Pava, author of A Naked SingularityThere is a high gothic flavour to this material, as well as lurid, brilliantly over-the-top moments of grotesquery, of high violence... It has teeth, claws and a beating heart difficult to resist for those hardy of stomach -- Stuart Evers * Spectator *This is a proper gothic door stopper * Times Literary Supplement *An old-fashioned flesh-creeper... it is done with absolute relish and evident delight... Entirely unique - a long serious novel which has all the delights of horror fiction * Literary Review *A bone-chilling behemoth of a book, and another treasure in Enriquez's trove * nb. Magazine *A singular, soul-rattling novel... Mariana Enriquez's terrifying, lush, blood-soaked epic masterfully uses the occult to depict unspeakable brutality, political oppression, and the tragedy of Argentina's disappeared to devastating effect, while powerfully exploring the lengths a parent will go to protect their child. I've never read anything like it and I'll never forget my time in Enriquez's mesmerizing world. -- Jessamine Chan, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good Mothers

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Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA genuine masterpiece, the first great American novel of the twenty-first century' ElleFunny, moving, generous, brutal and intelligent' GuardianA brilliantly perceptive and moving novel that announced Jonathan Franzen as one of our greatest living writers.The Lamberts Enid, Alfred and their three grown-up children are a troubled family living in a troubled age. After fifty years as a wife and mother, Enid is ready to have some fun, but her husband Alfred is losing his mind to Parkinson's. As his condition worsens, and the Lamberts are forced to face the long-buried secrets and failures that haunt them, Enid sets her heart on gathering everyone together for one last family Christmas.Compellingly readable, funny and above all generous spirited' Daily MailA novel of outstanding sympathy, wit, moral intelligence and pathos, a family saga told with stylistic brio and psychological and political insight' Financial TimesA big-hearted, panoramic AmericaTrade Review‘Jonathan Franzen has built a powerful novel out of the swarming consciousness of a marriage, a family, a whole culture’ Don DeLillo 'Impossible to dislike, an unpretentious page-turner' Zadie Smith 'Compelling. A pleasure from beginning to end. Franzen, in one leap, has put himself into the league of Updike and Roth' Evening Standard ‘A book which is funny, moving, generous, brutal and intelligent, and which poses the ultimate question: what life is for? And that is as much as anyone could ask' Guardian ‘Intelligent, compellingly readable, funny and above all generous spirited, it is a rare thing, a modern novel with both head and heart’ Daily Mail

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Book Synopsis''A great adventure, powerfully told'' (Philippa Gregory) A sumptuous tale of passion and danger in the medieval court, Anya Seton''s Katherine is an all-time classic.Katherine comes to the court of Edward III at the age of fifteen. The naïve convent-educated orphan of a penniless knight is dazzled by the jousts and the entertainments of court. Nevertheless, Katherine is beautiful, and she turns the head of the King''s favourite son, John of Gaunt. But he is married, and she is soon to be betrothed.A few years later their paths cross again and this time their passion for each other cannot be denied or suppressed. Katherine becomes the prince''s mistress, and discovers an extraordinary world of power, pleasure and passion.Trade ReviewA great adventure, powerfully told * Philippa Gregory *Miss Seton's enthusiasm for both character and period is infectious. Katherine emerges a glowing, vital figure * Daily Telegraph *Anya Seton takes us into other worlds, making us live for a few hours on a grand scale * Women's Journal *Perhaps the greatest gifts Anya Seton brings to her historical novels are the zest of her narrative, the life she breathes into the most insignificant characters, and the atmosphere of the era she evokes around them * Books and Bookmen *Brilliant historical construction * Evening News *Wonderful historical novels * Alison Weir *

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Book Synopsis''Heartstopping... doesn''t let up... you will urge them on, fists clenched'' The TimesAn extraordinary story of the lengths a mother will go to to save her son, AMERICAN DIRT has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. It''s time to read what you''ve been missing.Lydia Perez owns a bookshop in Acapulco, Mexico, and is married to a fearless journalist. Luca, their eight-year-old son, completes the picture. But it only takes a bullet to rip them apart.In a city in the grip of a drug cartel, friends become enemies overnight, and Lydia has no choice but to flee with Luca at her side. North for the border... whatever it takes to stay alive. The journey is dangerous - not only for them, but for those they encounter along the way. Who can be trusted? And what sacrifices is Lydia prepared to make?*An Instant New York Times #1 Bestseller 2020**An Instant Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller 2020**OveTrade ReviewDevastating and timely... its hard to imagine there will be a more urgent or politically relevant novel this year * Observer *This book is not simply the great American novel; it's the great novel of las Americas. It's the great world novel! This is the international story of our times. Masterful -- Sandra CisnerosHeartstopping... doesn't let up... you will urge them on, fists clenched * The Times *Stunning... remarkable... an account of love on the run that will never lose steam * Vogue *This might be the first book many people read this year... it might also be the best * Irish Times *Taut, tough, visceral, savage and exhilaratingly written * i-Paper *One hell of a novel about a good woman on the run with her beautiful boy... I defy anyone to read the first seven pages of this book and not finish itAMERICAN DIRT transported me through genuine fear and had me willing on every human being struggling to get to a better life. Written with masterly restraint, it is a roaring human triumphIt's been a long time since I turned pages as fast as I did with American Dirt. Its journey is a testament to the power of fear and hope and belief that there are more good people than bad.I devoured the novel in a dry-eyed adrenalin rush... profoundly moving * Washington Post *From its heart-stopping first sentence to its heart-shattering last, Cummins' story of immigrants is just what we need nowFrom the opening page your heart will be in your mouth You will never want to put this story down, Jeanine Cummins has written a novel of such moment, such danger and such compassion, it will change your view of the worldUrgent and unforgettable, AMERICAN DIRT leaps the borders of the page and demands attention, especially nowRiveting, timely, a dazzling accomplishment. Jeanine Cummins makes us all live and breathe the refugee story. If a book can change hearts and transform policies, this is the oneBoth a moral compass and a riveting read

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Book SynopsisHell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and newly crowned emperor Latrasil Valentine Tarium is no exception. Wronged by the man who swore to love her through thick and thin, Latil has no illusions of finding a saccharine romance when she ascends the throne. Noshe plans to cause her former lover the same agony she felt when he made another woman his empressand she'll do so by taking five consorts herself! From members of the creative team behind The Remarried Empress comes a riveting tale of a strong-willed ruler, her unprecedented harem, and the alluring men within!

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