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Book SynopsisOVER HALF A MILLION COPIES OF APPLE TREE YARD SOLDPsychologically acute. Terrific.' Daily MailA page-turning read. Kept me reading well past bedtime!' VAL McDERMID Pacey and propulsive.' GuardianA rare combination of elegance and unbelievable tension . . . Utterly brilliant.' Joanna CannonGripping.' Marie ClaireThe latest from the Number One Sunday Times Bestselling author Louise DoughtyBird is a woman on the run. One minute, she's in a meeting in her office in Birmingham the next, she's walking out on her job, her home, her life. It's a day she thought might come, one she's prepared for. But nothing could prepare her for what will happen next. As Bird tries to work out who exactly is on her trail, she must also decide who if anyone she can trust. Is her greatest fear that she will be hunted down, or that she will never be found?Readers are gripped by A Bird in Winter:***** ''Bird is a character who will stay with me for a long time.''''***** As good as Apple Tree Yard, it was impossible to put this book down.''***** ''Cleverly plotted and full of thought provoking situations and twists.''***** ''If you like strong female leads that aren''t perfect, then you will devour this.''***** ''A beautiful, intricately plotted, and intriguing narrative.''

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Book SynopsisShoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don’t need to be tall to fly!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?Karasuno’s training camp kicks off with a bang, and the moment they’ve all been waiting for finally arrives—the revival of the long-standing rivalry between the Cats and the Crows! Karasuno’s practice games against Nekoma reveal all the cracks in their teamwork, and they’d better patch things up if they’re to stand a chance in the Inter-High qualifiers. Team Karasuno realizes that their chances are even slimmer when they see who they’re up against in their block: Aoba Johsai and the Iron Wall of Date Tech!

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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 SynopsisThirty years after the gods reduced Tokyo to rubble, survivors set out to answer a seemingly impossible question—how do you kill a god?Japan has been invaded by gods—and they’ve left nothing but death and destruction in their wake. With entire cities now classified as uninhabitable danger zones, researcher Sachiyuki Tokinaga is determined to find a way to take down the gods and save humanity. When chance leads him to high schooler Waka Kamikura, the two may just end up changing the fate of the world forever.Desperate for answers about her friend’s disappearance, Waka breaches the Tokyo danger zone in search of clues. Instead, she finds Tokinaga, a researcher with the Anti-God Scientific Research Institute. While Waka tries to decide if she should trust Tokinaga, he quickly realizes Waka is hiding a dangerous secret of her own—one that may just be the key to killing off the gods once and for all.

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Book SynopsisIn Her Light is breakout poet Christi Steyn’s second collection of poetry, exploring the all-encompassing journey back to the truest version of the self.Christi Steyn has made a name for herself across social media as a poet who speaks right to the heart, allowing readers to connect and feel seen; In Her Light is a beautiful example of this talent and skill at work. Her second collection of poems—and the follow-up to 2022’s What the Moon Gave Her—takes readers struggling with mental health by the hand, helping them to find their own inspiration and beauty within themselves.   Encouraging and honest, In Her Light is a beautiful evolution of Christi Steyn’s talent as a writer and a conduit of hope.

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Book Synopsis'Baldacci is the master' Jeffery ArcherAs darkness falls, evil comes to light...Memory man FBI agent, Amos Decker, returns in this action-packed thriller to investigate the mysterious and brutal murder of a federal judge and her bodyguard at her home in an exclusive, gated community in Florida from international bestselling author David Baldacci.Things are changing for Decker. He’s in crisis following the suicide of a close friend and receipt of a letter concerning a personal issue which could change his life forever. Together with the prospect of working with a new partner, Frederica White, Amos knows that this case will take all of his special skills to solve.Judge Julia Cummins seemingly had no enemies, and there was no forced entry to her property. Close friends and neighbours in the community apparently heard nothing, and Cummins’ distraught ex-husband, Barry, and teenage son, Tyler, both have strong alibis. Decker must first find the answer to why the judge felt the need for a bodyguard, and the meaning behind the strange calling card left by the killer.Someone has decided it’s payback time.***********KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI.‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ Daily Mail‘Baldacci is still peerless’ Sunday Times‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ Lisa Gardner, author of FIND HER‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ Lisa Scottoline‘A master storyteller.’ Associated Press‘Baldacci cuts everyone’s grass – Grisham’s, Ludlum’s, even Patricia Cornwell’s – and more than gets away with it’ PeopleTrade ReviewSinewy, and written with Baldacci’s consummate skill, this is a thriller from the top drawer -- Daily Mail on Walk the WireDavid Baldacci is one of the all-time best thriller authors -- Lisa GardnerA riveting brain-teaser as well as serving up vivid action scenes -- Sunday Times on Daylight

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Book SynopsisSweet but awkward college student Asumi never got over her childhood crush on her old friend Mai. She’s mortified by the memory of their first kiss, which couldn’t have gone worse. When she discovers that Mai may be working at a nearby brothel, she sees her chance for redemption. There’s only one catch: none of the girls on the brothel’s website use their real names. Goaded along by a more experienced friend, Asumi begins a journey of exploring her sexuality, trying new fetishes, and getting comfortable in her own skin as she sleeps with the brothel’s women one at a time in her search for Mai. Is it possible Mai is searching for her out there, too? And when they finally reunite, will Asumi be experienced and confident this time?

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Book SynopsisAwesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region''s Gym battles. For Casey, it''s a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it''s an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Even with Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta helping them in the fight against the Gigantic Pokémon Eternatus, Henry, Casey, and their friends lose the battle and must retreat. When Eternatus disappears, it takes Henry, the Rusted Sword, and the Rusted Shield along for the ride!Can the team find and save Henry?!

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Book SynopsisMeet James Bond, the world's most famous spy, in these landmark 70th anniversary reissues of Ian Fleming's classic series. When SPECTRE hijacks two A-bombs, a frantic global search for the weapons ensues, and M's hunch that the plane containing the bombs will make a clean drop into the ocean sends Bond to the Bahamas to investigate.

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Book SynopsisFrom the outside, He Yu seems to have everything going for him: he’s handsome, rich, and smart. But beneath his perfect facade, he’s hiding a dark secret - one that makes him a slumbering threat to the people around him. After spending years abroad, he enrolls in film school to pursue the girl of his dreams, Xie Xue... but that forces him to deal with her overprotective older brother, the man He Yu hoped he’d never see again. Xie Qingcheng, an icy man of subdued emotion, was once He Yu’s doctor, and is the only person who knows He Yu’s terrible secret. He Yu swears not to let his past with this man get in the way of his feelings for Xie Xue, but he soon finds himself drawn into a tangled web of intrigue and violence that involves both of the Xie siblings. As a sprawling conspiracy sucks in He Yu, he must confront his own grudges and face new truths - including his own feelings for Xie Qingcheng, which warp into a fixation much darker than what he feels for the man’s sister. This urban fantasy from China built around the desire between two men (danmei) is the newest novel series by the author of the hit The Husky and His White Cat Shizun. The Seven Seas English-language edition will include exclusive, all-new covers and interior illustrations.

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Book SynopsisStruggling to deal with the trauma of her Catholic upbringing, Noelle, travels to the Isle of Bute. She meets a man who claims to be a vampire, and a relationship blooms between them based solely on confession. Noelle becomes hounded by memories of her past.

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of Hide and Fall comes the third book in the Detective Harriet Foster thriller series, a taut tale of renegade justice with a heart-stopping finale. Hardwicke House, home to Belverton College's exclusive Minotaur Society, is no stranger to tragedy. And when a body turns up in the field next to the mansion, the scene looks chillingly familiar. Chicago PD sends hard-nosed Detective Harriet Harri Foster to investigate. The victim is Brice Collier, a wealthy Belverton student, whose billionaire father, Sebastian, owns Hardwicke and ranks as a major school benefactor. Sebastian also has ties to the mansion's notorious past, when thirty years ago, hazing led to a student's death in the very same field. Could the deaths be connected? With no suspects or leads, Harri and her partner, Detective Vera Li, will have to dig deep to find answers. No charges were ever filed in the first case, and this time, Harri's determined the killer must pay. But still grieving

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? A small-town sweetheart and an emotionally unavailable bad boy try to find some common ground in this chemistry-filled romance from the author of The Cheat Sheet and When in Rome.A POPSUGAR AND CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEARAnnie Walker is on a quest to find her perfect match?someone who complements her happy, quiet life running the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky. But finding her dream man may be harder than Annie imagined. Everyone knows everyone in her hometown, and the dating prospects are getting fewer by the day. After she overhears her latest date say she is ?so unbelievably boring,? Annie starts to think the problem might be her. Is it too late to become flirtatious and fun like the leading ladies in her favorite romance movies? Maybe she only needs a little practice . . . and Annie has the perfect person in mind to be her tutor: Will Griffin.Will?the sexy , tattooed, and absolutely gorgeous bodyguard?is temporarily back in Rome, providing security for Amelia Rose as excitement builds for her upcoming marriage to Noah Walker, Annie?s brother. He has one personal objective while on the job: stay away from Annie Walker and any other possible attachments to this sleepy town. But no sooner than he gets settled, Will finds himself tasked with helping Annie find the love of her life by becoming the next leading lady of Rome, Kentucky. Will wants no part in changing the sweet and lovely Annie. He knows for a fact that some stuffy, straitlaced guy won?t make her happy, but he doesn?t have the heart to say no.Amid steamy practice dates and strictly ?educational? tutoring lessons, Annie discovers there are more layers to Will?s usual stoic attitude. As the lines of their friendship become dangerously blurred, Annie reconsiders her dream guy. Maybe her love life doesn?t need to be perfect?it just needs to be real.Look for all of Sarah Adams?s When in Rome books:WHEN IN ROME ?PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT ?BEG, BORROW, OR STEAL (Coming Soon!)

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Book SynopsisPresenting the greatest, most popular, most beloved, and did we say popular, superhero of all time: Booster Gold! Or so he hopes to be thought of one day.

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Book Synopsis** SOON TO BE A MAJOR HBO SERIES STARRING JODIE COMER **A YOU MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR''A startlingly funny sex comedy with dark undertones that's high on quirk and scabrous wit.'' Sunday Times, ''Books of the Year''By turns funny, eccentric and raunchy.' Grazia''Made me laugh and think too much (the right amount?) about sex and death and honesty.'' MONICA HEISEY Offbeat, unhinged and brilliant.' Stylist''Utterly addictive. . . I laughed so hard it ached.' GILLIAN ANDERSON''Juicy, salacious and compelling. Trauma shouldn''t be this fun.'' SARA PASCOEGreta liked knowing people''s secrets. That wasn''t a problem. Until she met Big Swiss.Big Swiss. That's Greta's nickname for her she is tall, and she is from Switzerland. Well that's how Greta imagines her; they haven't actually met in person. Nor has Greta actually ever been to Switzerland.What Greta doesn't know is that she's about to bump into Big Swiss in the local dog park. A new and not entirely honest relationship is going to be born.A relationship that will transform both of their lives . . .Readers are obsessed with Big Swiss:''Thing thing is a riot.'' ''Slightly deranged, endlessly entertaining, and weirdly touching.'' ''Kooky, funny, and very gripping.'' ''Beagin really understands the human condition.'' ''From the dark, dry comedy to the conversations surrounding sexuality, trauma and the complexities of our relationships to one another, this book had it ALL.'' ''I absolutely adored this!'' ''Bonkers but brilliant. I was hooked from the get go.''''Darkly funny, wildly eccentric and impossibly great.'' ''I loved this book all the way through, couldn't put it down.'' ''I devoured this book.'' ''Wonderful, witty, thought-provoking.'' ''Got me out of a reading slump and heartbroken it's over.''

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Book Synopsis''The ultimate escapist read!'' VERONICA HENRY on To Italy, with Love ''Deliciously romantic'' ERICA JAMES on P.S. Come to Italy Wish you were here?When Belle''s quiet, idyllic life on the coast starts to crumble, it''s a stranger - thousands of miles away in Italy - who provides a shoulder to cry on. And so, when Enrico sends her a beautiful gift with a note signed off ''P.S. Come to Italy!'' she decides to follow her heart.Arriving at Enrico''s palazzo in beautiful Puglia, it''s clear that his life couldn''t be more different than the one Belle''s left behind. Yet despite his flashy cars and his glamorous, warring family, she starts to realise that perhaps Enrico needs her just as much as she needed him.Belle''s holiday of a lifetime was never about falling in love - but under the sun-kissed olive trees, anything can happen...Trade ReviewI've read Nicky's latest novel and am now wishing I could stay in a lovely trullo, especially if it comes with a handsome Italian man to cook for me! The book was deliciously romantic, a bellissimo escape! * Erica James *A captivating tale of loss and love. I adored it. * Jules Wake *

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Book SynopsisA darkly humorous, surprising and poignant novel about a guy who works in Hell who must collect one more soul to earn his freedom.Peyote Trip has a pretty good gig in the deals department on the fifth floor of Hell. Sure, none of the pens work and the coffee machine has been out of order for a century, but Pey has a plan—and all he needs is one last member of the Harrison family to sell their soul.When the Harrisons retreat to the family lake house for the summer, with their daughter Mickey’s precocious new friend in tow, the opportunity Pey has waited a millennium for might finally be in his grasp. And with the help of his charismatic coworker Calamity, he sets a plan in motion.But things aren’t always as they seem, on Earth or in Hell. And as old secrets and new dangers scrape away at the Harrisons’ shiny surface, revealing the darkness beneath, everyone must face the consequences of their choices.Trade Review“Lux’s take is fresh and complex, with deep character development and a plot that will keep readers guessing.”—Booklist“Darkly comic.”—The New York Times“Devilish comedy is afoot.”—USA Today“A delightful ride.”—The Washington Post“Looking for a fun Halloween-y book that feels like a mash-up between The Good Place, Succession, and The Office?”—CrimeReads“Lux brilliantly combines satire, suspense, and pathos in her remarkably assured debut.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

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Book SynopsisA must-read for booklovers. Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in HavanaA heartwarming story about a mother and daughter in wartime England and thepower of books that bring themtogether, by the bestselling author ofThe Last Bookshop in London. In Nottingham, England,widow Emma Taylor finds herself in desperate need of a job. She and her beloved daughter Olivia have always managed just fine on their own, but with the legal restrictions prohibiting widows with children from most employment opportunities, she's left with only one option: persuading the manageress at Boots' Booklover's Library to take a chance on her with a job. When the threat of war in England becomes a reality, Olivia must be evacuated to the countryside. In the wake of being separated from her daughter, Emma seeks solace in the unlikely friendships she forms with her neighbors and coworkers, and a renewed sense of purpose through the recommendations she provides to the library's quirky r

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Book SynopsisOut running an errand, Valeria Cossati gives in to a sudden impulse - she buys a shiny black notebook. She starts keeping a diary in secret, recording her concerns about her daughter, the constant churn of the domestic routine and her fears that her husband will discover her new habit. With each entry Valeria plunges deeper into her interior life, uncovering profound dissatisfaction and restlessness. As she finds her own voice, the roles that have come to define her-as wife, as mother, as daughter-begin to break apart. Forbidden Notebook is a rediscovered jewel of Italian literature, published here in a new translation by the celebrated Ann Goldstein and with a foreword by Jhumpa Lahiri. A captivating feminist classic, it is an intimate, haunting story of domestic discontent in postwar Rome, and of one woman's awakening to her true thoughts and desires.

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Book SynopsisGenius inventor Skunky has just designed a brand-new creation . . . a robot called Metal Eve! She needs to learn everything there is to know about life, so it's probably not the best idea that she's surrounded by Bunny, Monkey, Weenie, Pig and the gang. The only thing she's going to learn from them is that life in the Woods is very, very silly indeed! Laughs will be aplenty in the hit comic book sensation!Trade ReviewClever and original, it's also satisfyingly silly * Sunday Times' Children's Book of the Week (Bunny vs Monkey: Bunny Bonanza) *Perfect for fans of Dog Man * Jamie Littler *The funniest thing around * Comicon *One of the best children's comics of all time * Starburst Magazine *Wonderfully wacky, witty and wild! * Laura Ellen Anderson *Jamie Smart is a comics genius * Philip Reeve *Inventive, original and completely wacky * BookTrust *Shortlisted for The British Book Awards & The Week Jr Awards 2023 * Praise for Bunny vs Monkey *

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Book SynopsisJames Joyce’s astonishing masterpiece, Ulysses, tells of the diverse events which befall Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus in Dublin on 16 June 1904, during which Bloom’s voluptuous wife, Molly, commits adultery. Initially deemed obscene in England and the USA, this richly-allusive novel, revolutionary in its Modernistic experimentalism, was hailed as a work of genius by W. B. Yeats, T. S. Eliot and Ernest Hemingway. Scandalously frank, wittily erudite, mercurially eloquent, resourcefully comic and generously humane, Ulysses offers the reader a life-changing experience.

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Book SynopsisA forbidden, secret affair proves that all''s fair in love and science - from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. Rue Siebert might not have it all, but she has enough: a few friends she can always count on; the financial stability she yearned for as a kid; and a successful career as a biotech engineer at Kline, one of the most promising start-ups in the field of food science. Her world is stable, pleasant, and hard-fought. Until a hostile takeover and its offensively attractive front man threatens to bring it all crumbling down. Eli Killgore and his business partners want Kline, period. Eli has his own reasons for pushing this deal through - and he''s a man who gets what he wants. With one burning exception: Rue. The woman he can''t stop thinking about. The woman who''s off-limits to him. Torn between loyalty and an undeniable attraction, Rue and Eli throw caution out the lab and the boardroom windows. Their affair is secret, no-strings-attached, and has a built-in deadline: the day one of their companies will prevail. But the heart is risky business - one that plays for keeps.Real readers are so in love with Not in Love:''Ali Hazelwood''s spiciest book so far...also one of the funniest. The dual pov was really fun! Loved this book!'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Ali never, ever misses! Another incredible book with characters you simply cannot resist falling for...And the spice. Just wow. Absolute perfection!'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''WOW...Intelligent, beautiful, profound in a gentle way, and entertaining from the get-go...I can''t help but think about it days later, I''m obsessed. One of the easiest five stars I have ever given.'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''ALI FINALLY DID DUAL POV!!!...The spice was also *chefs kiss* but there was a good mix of storyline and plot as well...100% recommended to any romance readers out there!'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I loved this book so much!...I couldn''t drag myself away...An absolutely gorgeous romance, and one I will be rereading and enjoying all over again'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''ATTENTION: I HAVE A NEW FAVOURITE ALI HAZELWOOD BOOK. Not only is this Ali''s spiciest book yet, but it''s so full of heart and growth...Oh and did I mention it''s dual POV?'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Eli and Rue got me GOOD. They were everything to me. But what I loved the most about this story is how fun, fast paced and sexy it was...Perfect, just perfect!'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Ali Hazelwood is a literal mastermind...intriguing, emotional and so good...The tension, chemistry and spice was incredible. Ali truly knocked it out of the park!'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Stem-romance, smut and enemies-to-lovers all in one! Phenomenal'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The spice was SPICING. I was literally gasping for air...dual pov was such a game changer... Top Tier Ali Hazelwood and a MUST READ'' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐*Ali Hazelwood''s Not in Love was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 15 June 2024.

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Book SynopsisThere's a mysterious new cat, Taro, in Peaches's neighbourhood, and Peaches wants to be her friend!​ Pocket Peaches is an adorable, colourful graphic novel that is a perfect cosy tale with heartwarming laugh-out-loud moments. Peaches and her pals Mango and Pogi all live in a cosy town called Pocketon. When a new cat, Taro, moves in, Peaches is on a mission to befriend her. The only thing is, Taro loves all things spooky and Peaches does not. Can Peaches find a way to become friends despite their differences? Join Peaches and pals as they navigate friendships, debate over the perfect amount of frosting, and learn the value of being yourself. This full-colour graphic novel is great for young readers beginning their graphic novel journey and graphic novel enthusiasts alike. It also features a Dyslexia-friendly font.

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Book SynopsisWhen a shiny idol is a sad mess in real life, can his number one fan help him stay upbeat? High schooler Utage Kinoshita works part-time as a housekeeper so that she can afford her fangirl obsession with Tamon Fukuhara, her favourite member of boy band F/ACE. When work serendipitously sends her to the home of her idol, she discovers that the real Tamon couldn’t be more different from his wild and sexy onstage persona! Tamon is an insecure mess in real life, and what’s worse, he’s threatening to quit! Utage refuses to let anyone stand in Tamon’s way—least of all himself. What’s a fangirl to do but roll up her sleeves and support her favourite singer with everything she’s got?

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Book SynopsisBASED ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL ? Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after?but this is no fairytale. The first volume of the official webcomic based on the hit webnovel by Suji Kim.?One of those series that''s hard to put down.??Anime News Network, in praise of Under the Oak Tree (The Novel)When stuttering Lady Maximilian is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father?s schemes, her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin. Riftan leaves for war the morning after their disastrous wedding night, and it?s three years before Maxi sees him again.Now, the husband she barely knows is a war hero. And when he comes home to claim her, Maxi will need to master her own bewildering desire?and Riftan?s?before she can hope to become the true mistress of their enormous castle estate. That task will demand courage from Maxi, even as she struggles to find her own voice.This volume collects episodes 1-24 of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webcomic on MANTA.

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Book SynopsisUnsparing and tender' Colm Tóibín, author of BrooklynA brilliant novel from our most brilliant of writers' Colum McCann, author of ApeirogonA quietly stunning achievement' Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousAs the world changes around them, a family weathers the storms of growing up, growing older, falling in and out of love, losing the things that are most precious and learning to go on.April 5th, 2019: In a cozy brownstone in Brooklyn, the veneer of domestic bliss is beginning to crack. Dan and Isabel, troubled husband and wife, are both a little bit in love with Isabel's younger brother, Robbie. Robbie, wayward soul of the family, who still lives in the attic loft; Robbie, who, trying to get over his most recent boyfriend, has created a glamorous avatar online; Robbie, who now has to move out of the house and whose departure threatens to break the family apart. And then there is Nathan, age ten, taking his first uncertain steps toward independence, while Violet, five, does her best not to notice the growing rift between her parents.April 5th, 2020: As the world goes into lockdown the brownstone is feeling more like a prison. Violet is terrified of leaving the windows open, obsessed with keeping her family safe. Isabel and Dan circle each other warily, communicating mostly in veiled jabs and frustrated sighs. And beloved Robbie is stranded in Iceland, alone in a mountain cabin with nothing but his thoughts and his secret Instagram life for company.April 5th, 2021: Emerging from the worst of the crisis, the family comes together to reckon with a new, very different reality with what they've learned, what they've lost, and how they might go on.From the brilliant mind of Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cunningham, Day is a searing, exquisitely crafted meditation on love and loss, and the struggles and limitations of family life how to live together and apart, and maybe even escape the marriage plot entirely.Cunningham is one of our great American writers, and here is another masterpiece Read it and be changed' Andrew Sean Greer, author of LessTrade Review‘Michael Cunningham displays his great gift for creating memorable characters, for noticing the world in all its oddness and beauty, for writing about love and loss in tones that are both unsparing and tender. In this book, he also sharply and brilliantly captures contemporary New York’ Colm Tóibín, author of Brooklyn ‘Day is a novel about the collisions of love within our days. Michael Cunningham crafts a glorious sentence and at the same time he tells an achingly compelling story that speaks precisely to the times we live in. And it all flows so damn gorgeously that at times you just want to suspend the sacred day itself and hold it close, never let it, or the characters, go. A brilliant novel from our most brilliant of writers’ Colum McCann, author of Apeirogon ‘Cunningham, the perennial master of rendering the quotidian with a profound and deeply considered eye for human frailty, returns with a book that exemplifies the hallmarks of his style: lush, erudite, voracious in its seeking, and, like a true poet, remakes the world in his descriptions, freshened with care, compassion, and tinged with radiant heat of grief. What a quietly stunning achievement’ Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous ‘Cunningham is one of our great American writers, and here is another masterpiece. Day shows all his extraordinary gifts of epic sweep and intricate detail, lyrical language and plain hard words, memory and imagination, love and hope and loss. It does what only great books can do. Read it and be changed’ Andrew Sean Greer, author of Less ‘Few writers capture the crazy contradictions of modern life with as much clarity and wisdom as Michael Cunningham.Dayglows with beauty and energy; its characters slip off the page and into your life’ Tash Aw, author of We, the Survivors

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Book SynopsisPRE-ORDER THE WEST WIND, THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE FOUR WINDS SERIES, COMING AUTUMN 2024! An absolute MUST-READ for romantasy fans who love the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas! The North Wind is an addictive, sexy and enchanting enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone.    Wren of Edgewood is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, it's Wren’s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter, but if the legends are to be believed, their home may not be safe for much longer.   For three hundred years, the land surrounding Edgewood has been encased in ice as the Shade, a magical barrier that protects the townsfolk from the Deadlands beyond, weakens. Only one thing can stop the Shade’s fall: the blood of a mortal woman bound in wedlock to the North Wind, a dangerous immortal whose heart is sa

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Book SynopsisAgatha Christie's ingenious murder mystery, now presented as a sumptuous special edition hardback.Beautiful Caroline Crale was convicted of poisoning her husband, yet there were five other suspects: Philip Blake (the stockbroker) who went to market; Meredith Blake (the amateur herbalist) who stayed at home; Elsa Greer (the three-time divorcee) who had roast beef; Cecilia Williams (the devoted governess) who had none; and Angela Warren (the disfigured sister) who cried wee wee wee' all the way home.It is sixteen years later, but Hercule Poirot just can't get that nursery rhyme out of his mindTrade Review‘Despite only five suspects, Mrs Christie as usual puts a ring through the reader’s nose and leads him to one of her smashing last-minute showdowns.’Observer ‘The answer to the riddle is brilliant.’Times Literary Supplement ‘A brilliant piece of detective fiction, in which character plays an important part.’Daily Telegraph ‘Straightforward bamboozling from start to finish.’New Statesman ‘As usual, Mrs Christie hoaxes us with a double twist at the denouement, and provides excellent entertainment.’Punch ‘Agatha Christie never fails us, and her Five Little Pigs presents a very pretty problem for the ingenious reader.’ Manchester Guardian

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Book SynopsisHumanity’s greatest heroes battle the gods for the survival of the human race!Once every millennium, the gods assemble to decide if humanity is worthy of its continued existence or if it should be destroyed! When the verdict is destruction, the final battle between the gods and mortal heroes will decide the survival or extinction of the human race—a battle known as Ragnarok!Humanity’s most notorious murderer, Jack the Ripper, has proved to be an unexpectedly clever and difficult opponent for the heroic Heracles. Their battle through the dark streets of 19th-century London takes more than a few surprising turns, until Jack actually manages to sever Heracles’s arm! The watching crowd is stunned and outraged—how can this be? Heracles realizes he really needs to pull out all the stops to win, but Brunhilde’s twisted champion has more tricks up his sleeves…

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Book SynopsisThis third volume of the new ongoing comic series is perfect for fans of Robert E. Howard and his immortal creation, Conan the Barbarian.

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Book SynopsisA bright and sparkling new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics.In this exciting new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics, 10-year-old Phoebe Howell and her magical unicorn best friend, Marigold, enjoy a series of fantastical adventures. Phoebe goes back in time to meet her father as a kid and makes some surprising discoveries. Marigold reveals that she sometimes puts the world on mute, a power that Phoebe quickly learns is easy to overuse. And at the Unicorn Award Ceremony, the pair launch a campaign to get Marigold the highest honor. It's all part of the unique bond within one of the most memorable friendships in recent comics history. 

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Book SynopsisThe audacity of this magical author duo to sneak in and steal Christmas in the sexiest way possible the charming holiday romp you absolutely need in your life!' TESSA BAILEYThe holiday romcom of my dreams! Sexy, progressive, hilarious, and full of good cheer' HELEN HOANGWhen Bee Hobbes takes the lead in a squeaky-clean romantic Christmas movie, there are only three rules:1. Don't get involved with anyone on set.2. Don't tell anyone what you do for a living.3. Definitely don't get involved with anyone on set.3b. Seriously.Now, she's filming in Christmas Notch, a small town with Christmas trees and festive tunes all year round.But Bee's got a secret identity to hide, and it's not family-friendly. And her co-star, Nolan Shaw, an ex-boyband member infamous for his own x-rated antics, not only knows it, but is secretly her biggest fan.When things start to heat up on set, Bee and Nolan must keep this steamy affair under wraps, or risk ruining everything . . ._________________'Funny and saucy, this certainly puts the X-rated into Xmas'Heat'A merry little masterpiece . . . this is a read for those who want a winter romcom but with some X-rated antics'MetroThe holiday rom-com of your dreams!'CosmopolitanLooking for a little bit of spice from your Christmas romance? . . . A refreshingly entertaining and sexy read, which also features some great plus-size representation' PopsugarFor something a little spicy this Christmas, try this holiday romcom' YoursWith plenty of cheeky charm and a cast of superbly nuanced characters, this brilliantly executed rom-com both cleverly skewers and unabashedly celebrates the appeal of squeaky-clean holiday romances, while also championing body positivity in life and love'BooklistTrade Review‘Witty and entertaining from first page to last, A Merry Little Meet Cute will delight readers looking for a fresh, funny, fat- and sex-positive romcom . . . This book is a joy to read’ OLIVIA DADE, bestselling author of Ship Wrecked ‘A diamond-tier rom-com filled with laugh-out-loud hilarity, and sizzling spice . . . This is what a holiday romance should be!’ NISHA SHARMA, author of Dating Dr. Dil

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Book SynopsisA twisty and ingenious classic Japanese murder mystery from the author of The Decagon House Murders Every year, a small group of acquaintances pay a visit to the remote, castle-like Mill House, home to the reclusive Fujinuma Kiichi, son of a famous artist, who has lived his life behind a rubber mask ever since a disfiguring car accident. This year, however, the visit is disrupted by gruesome murder, a baffling disappearance and the theft of a priceless painting. The brilliant Kiyoshi Shimada arrives on the scene, but as he investigates the seemingly impossible events of that evening, death strikes again, and again... Can Shimada get to the truth before the killer gets to him? And can you solve the mystery of the Mill House Murders before he does?Trade Review“A psychological-mystical thriller built on tropes from cozier crime fiction. Agatha Christie-type stopwatch sequences and John Dickson Carr-style locked-room conundrums coexist with Poe-like Gothic sequences full of severed limbs and charred flesh… No one can accuse Mr. Ayatsuji of not sustaining the eerie mood of his strange story until its very last sentence.” --The Wall Street Journal“If you enjoyed Yukito Ayatsuji's ingenious The Decagon House Murders – and how could you not? – you will love this quasi-Christie locked-room mystery.” --The Times and Sunday Times Crime Club“Another ingenious puzzle... John Dickson Carr would be proud to come up with as clever a locked room mystery as this... exceptional fun and superbly plotted.” --Paul Burke, Crime Time FM“From the first page you know you're in the hands of a master. The atmosphere, the setting, the characters... it is flawless.” --Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants                   “The dénouement was fiendishly clever... An engaging, entertaining mystery with a puzzle fit for the most ardent of armchair detectives.” --NB Magazine                 “A great classic, Japanese locked room mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie!... I thought I had the mystery solved but lo and behold, the unraveling was completely unexpected and I loved it.” --readamongstthecrime“This chilly, elegant tribute to the locked-room mysteries of the golden age of crime writing offers a challenge in clue spotting to readers who enjoy pitting their wits against an author’s.” --Literary Review "Just as clever and delightful as the locked room mystery that got Ayatsuji on our radar last year... [The characters have] their agendas, complex backstories, and shifting allegiances, and by the end of the novel, I fear many of them shall be dead…"--Crime Reads

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Book SynopsisDI Clare Mackay is about to face a test of her loyalty…When a report comes in that a van containing two prison officers and a convicted jewel thief is missing, the police in St Andrews work quickly to locate the vehicle. Their efforts prove in vain when no trace is found and they realise the wives of both officers also appear to have left the area. Is this a case of corrupt guards springing a felon, or innocent people caught in the crossfire?DI Clare Mackay leads the team but has to do without her right hand man; DS Chris West is a cousin to one of the missing prison officers and must not be involved in the case. With a new sergeant at her side plus a previously unencountered DCI, Clare’s people skills are pushed to the limit. Especially once she realises her boss is keeping her on the sidelines. Just what is it that Clare doesn’t know? And if she has to choose between keeping secrets from a friend, or letting slip something that could see a culprit go free, which path will she take?A compelling addition to the bestselling series by a much-loved Scottish crime author, perfect for fans of Caro Ramsay, Lin Anderson and Alex Gray.Praise for Old Bones Lie‘This is an absolute cracker of a book. An authentic, twisty and compelling detective novel written by a new star of Tartan Noir.’ Neil Lancaster, author of The Blood Tide‘Old Bones Lie is a fine example of the police procedural. Tightly plotted, cogently told with an ensemble of characters following the clues and navigating various twists like the professionals they are to reach a solution that is neither pat nor unbelievable. A hugely enjoyable read indeed.’ Douglas Skelton, author of An Honourable Thief‘A combination of razor-sharp plotting, wholly believable characters and rock-solid writing – another excellent instalment to the DI Clare Mackay series.’ Alison Belsham, author of Death in Kabul‘Old Bones Lie is Marion Todd at her very best - forensically intriguing and a bloody good read... literally.’ Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives‘It’s impossible to escape Marion’s grip on you in this captivating, compelling hunt for lost souls, buried truth and a heartless killer.’ Morgan Cry, author of Six Wounds‘Brilliant storytelling, tense and riveting with the reassuring presence of the wonderful DI Clare Mackay, I loved Old Bones Lie!’ G.R. Halliday, author of Dark Waters‘Marion Todd has excelled herself this time! 5 stars.’ Andrew James Greig, author of Whirligig‘Gripping and complex. This is Marion Todd’s best yet. Her writing deepens and matures with each new book.’ Allan Martin, author of the Inspector Angus Blue novels‘Another brilliant instalment to the DI Clare Mackay series. I couldn't stop reading. Plenty of twists and turns along the way, and just when you think you have it figured - you don't!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Marion Todd is one of my favourite authors and this book in the DI Mackay series doesn’t disappoint with twists and turns from start to finish. Great read, couldn’t put it down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘The story starts with a bang and carries the reader with both great writing and a very good story. For me, Marion Todd is now sitting comfortably alongside Caro Ramsay as the two best crime writers in Scotland today.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Old Bones Lie starts at a really fast pace and remains unrelenting as the story unfolds…The depth of research is plain to see, but the skill is in the storytelling, and I honestly believe that this is her best yet… ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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