Narrative theme: death, grief, loss
Author Solutions Inc Deep Defenders
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Fantagraphics Books The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers High Times and
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Ginninderra Press Bring Us Home From Sorrow
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Drawn & Quarterly The Wrong Place
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Legend Press Ltd Petals and Stones: 'Well written, thoughtful and
Book SynopsisWhen Uma discovers her husband's infidelity just hours before his untimely death, the carefully woven threads of her life begin to unravel.Struggling to manage the grief of those around her, she escapes to a remote cottage by the coast where she swims in the winter sea, cooks the forgotten Keralan dishes of her childhood and begins the search for her husband's lover.It isn't long before Uma realises what she must do to pick up the tattered threads of her life. But will her choices jeopardise the only family she has left?Petals and Stones is the kind of book that makes you want to sneak away from real life so that you can return to its characters and their lives A beautifully written debut' Virginia MacgregorWhat an engaging read this tale of grief, love, family and friendship. Petals and Stones explores the ties which bind us together and the choices we make that can tear us apart. Very atmospheric and beautifully written. Loved it from start to finish' June Taylor''Well written, thoughtful and very enjoyable'' Katie Fforde''Petals and Stones traces the devastating impact of the discovery of infidelity immediately before a partner's death, so that grief is contaminated by anger and betrayal. Joanne Burn's writing explores with care and precision the nuances of love deferred for the best of intentions, the tides within family and friendship dynamics and the corrosive lies we tell ourselves. Beautiful and redemptive'' Liz FlanaganLyrical, perceptive, and thought-provoking' Christine PoulsonPetals and Stones is the kind of book that makes you want to sneak away from real life so that you can return to its characters and their lives I loved the powerful and unexpected love story at the heart of the novel, which had me hoping and longing and cheering and sometimes crying a little too. A beautifully written debut' Virginia Macgregor''A meditative, carefully crafted debut... Simple, meaningful prose that gripped and moved me from start to finish'' J.M. Monaco
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Boldwood Books Ltd A Savage Feud: A BRAND NEW gritty, page-turning gangland thriller from Heather Atkinson for 2024
Book SynopsisIn Glasgow’s Haghill, the Savage sisters strike fear into the hearts of their enemies the Alexanders.Firmly ensconced in the criminal underworld, Carly and Jane Savage, along with girl gang the Unbeatable Bitches, their uncle Eddie and their cousins Dean and Harry, are finally making good money, running dubious errands for the notorious Tallan brothers.Rod and Neil Tallan wield almighty power over their patch, and their reputation for ruthless revenge on traitors is legendary. The Savage sisters feel invincible until trouble arrives in the form of Jack Alexander. Recently released from notorious hellhole prison, nicknamed Monster Mansion, he’s dangerous, ambitious, and broodingly handsome. Could he persuade the Tallans that the Alexanders are more useful than the Savages?But as the Alexanders know to their cost, you should never underestimate the Savages, and when their family are under threat, there’s no one more dangerous than a Savage sister…Bestseller Heather Atkinson’s Savage family series is perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane.'Once again, Heather Atkinson hits the mark with this fast paced edge of your seat gangland thriller. Full of unforgettable characters and feisty, strong women that you love to hate. Gritty and raw with unexpected twists and turns. Heather is certainly a bright star in the world of gangland writing...Read it, you won't be disappointed.' Jacqui RoseReaders are loving the Savage Sisters:‘The sisters are a force to be reckoned with, strong, feisty women, will they sort the rivals out or will there be even more bloodshed? Fast paced, loved the storyline and characters, I could not put this down, I was hooked, definitely a 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me.’‘Gritty, authentic, and action-packed… I didn't realise how addictive this story would be. As each chapter flew by, I was loathe to put the book aside. The more I read, the more I needed to know. Savage Sisters lays a perfect starting block for the series. I am looking forward to the next book and finding out more about the other characters, too.’‘This book for me was everything I have grown to love about Heather's and can't wait for the next instalment of this great book. Once again, hail the crime queen of Glasgow!’‘Heather Atkinson never fails to deliver. I can't wait for the next instalment, it's definitely gritty and I love the new characters.’‘Was fast paced & a definite page turner, already invested in the characters & can't wait to see what happens next, brilliant set up by Heather as per normal.’‘A superb story line that has you gripped from the start and spits you back out at the end, I expected nothing less from Heather Atkinson. If you have not read any of this authors work then please do so. If you love a good gangland crime thriller then you won't go wrong with this authors works. I can't wait to read more of this series.’
£20.69
Boldwood Books Ltd The Toxic Friend: A brilliant psychological thriller from J.A. Baker
Book SynopsisA brilliant psychological thriller by bestselling author J.A. Baker...After spending her childhood in care, Eva is desperate to find her birth parents and to get some closure on her difficult past. And so she finishes her relationship with boyfriend Gareth, leaves her home in London, and heads to Whitby in search of the family she has never known.But Eva’s close friend, Celia is worried. Eva has stopped answering her calls and when Celia travels to London to speak to her she realises Eva has moved without telling anyone. Both women have been badly damaged by their childhoods, and Celia makes the decision to follow Eva to Whitby, concerned that Eva is unravelling....Gareth, furious that Eva ended things the way she did also decides to go in search of his missing girlfriend. But it is the start of a lethal situation.But who exactly is Eva and why is Celia so concerned about her friend?Some relationships are toxic. Others are deadly.**Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Valerie Keogh and K.L. Slater.What people are saying about J.A. Baker...**'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on.’ Bestselling author Valerie Keogh'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!' Bestselling author Diana Wilkinson'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!' Bestselling author L.H. Stacey'A twisty, creepy story, expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!' Bestselling author Amanda JamesPlease note this book was previously published as Finding Eva
£23.27
Boldwood Books Ltd Army Girls: Reporting For Duty: An emotional wartime saga from Fenella J Miller for 2024
Book SynopsisA BRAND NEW series by bestselling author Fenella J. Miller - Meet the Army Girls!Army Girls - reporting for duty!When duty calls, East End girl Minnie Wolton isn’t afraid to do her bit. She’s excited to be joining the ATS girls and although she knows life at the barracks will be tough, she’s not one to quit! She just hopes the other girls are all good sorts…With her husband away fighting, Eileen Ruffel is glad of the break from her unhappy marriage. She just wants to make a success of the ATS girls and maybe find happiness too.Along with the other girls, Minnie and Eileen strike up a firm friendship. The training is hard, but they are determined to prove they are the best new recruits.But when a young girl is attacked on base, the girls have to pull together like never before to find the culprits….before they strike again.Praise for Fenella J. Miller:'Yet again, Fenella Miller has thrilled me with another of her historical stories. She brings alive a variety of emotions and weaves in facts relating to the era, all of which keep me reading into the small hours.' Glynis Peters– Bestselling author of The Secret Orphan.'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another place.' Lizzie Lane'Engaging characters and setting which whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A fabulous series!' Jean Fullerton
£23.27
Boldwood Books Ltd Army Girls: Reporting For Duty: An emotional wartime saga from Fenella J Miller for 2024
Book SynopsisA BRAND NEW series by bestselling author Fenella J. Miller - Meet the Army Girls!Army Girls - reporting for duty!When duty calls, East End girl Minnie Wolton isn’t afraid to do her bit. She’s excited to be joining the ATS girls and although she knows life at the barracks will be tough, she’s not one to quit! She just hopes the other girls are all good sorts…With her husband away fighting, Eileen Ruffel is glad of the break from her unhappy marriage. She just wants to make a success of the ATS girls and maybe find happiness too.Along with the other girls, Minnie and Eileen strike up a firm friendship. The training is hard, but they are determined to prove they are the best new recruits.But when a young girl is attacked on base, the girls have to pull together like never before to find the culprits….before they strike again.Praise for Fenella J. Miller:'Yet again, Fenella Miller has thrilled me with another of her historical stories. She brings alive a variety of emotions and weaves in facts relating to the era, all of which keep me reading into the small hours.' Glynis Peters– Bestselling author of The Secret Orphan.'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another place.' Lizzie Lane'Engaging characters and setting which whisks you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A fabulous series!' Jean Fullerton
£9.99
Boldwood Books Ltd The Tuscan Orphan: A BRAND NEW epic, emotional historical novel from Siobhan Daiko for 2024
Book SynopsisHeartbreaking and immersive, this powerful story of the strength of the human spirit will delight fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy and Rhys Bowen1944 - When an air raid strikes the hospital she’s been working in, Carrie’s life irrevocably changes. But as a nurse in the middle of wartime, she has no time to grieve, as she has too many people relying on her.For resistance fighter, Vito, nothing is more important than seeking vengeance for the atrocities his fellow comrades have suffered. But when he liberates a convent, finding a group of Jewish children in hiding, he suddenly has even more to fight for.Little Mimi is injured, scared and alone. Together Carrie and Vito vow to find her parents, a loving home. But under the shadow of war, is it wise to make promises you’re not sure you can keep?Praise for Siobhan Daiko'A beautiful story with a compelling historical storyline that you won’t want to put down’ Ann Bennett’I was completely absorbed by … all the characters and intrigue’ Angela Petch
£23.27
HarperCollins Publishers The Trafficked
Book SynopsisDETECTIVE JOHNNY MANN IS BACK Missing children. An evil racket. A race against time … Summoned to meet his boss, rebellious Detective Johnny Mann expects to be told that he is being demoted. Instead he is ordered to lead the investigation into the kidnapping of Amy Tang - the illegitimate daughter of a major player in the skin trade, CK Leung. Mann is reluctant to help - he has crossed paths with CK before- but he has no choice. Nine-year-old Amy is the third child to be kidnapped and held for a vast sum of money, but while the other two children were released after the vast ransom was paid, Amy is still being held captive. Mann's investigation takes him to London, where he teams up with DC Becky Stamp. Within days of his arrival, an arson attack kills twelve women and children. The charred bodies of the victims are found chained to their beds - their injuries rendering them identifiable… What is the link between the kidnapping of Amy in Hong Kong and the deaths of these women and children and can Mann discover the truth before it's too late. Prepare to be terrorised all over again with this disturbingly addictive thriller from the writer hailed as the female James Patterson.Trade Review‘A gritty and atmospheric read.’Closer magazine ‘A fast-moving thriller.’East Anglian Daily Times
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers City of Lies
Book SynopsisA fast-paced thriller from Alafair Burke, where no-one in Manhattan is safe. And no-one is innocent. In New York City nights are dangerous. Days are numbered. When New York University student Megan Gunther is brutally murdered, NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher and partner J.J. Rogan discover that Megan has been on the receiving end of some sinister online threats. Is her death the result of a campus feud that got out of hand or could there be a twisted cyber fanatic at work? And when a link is revealed between Megan and a murdered real-estate agent, Ellie comes to wonder if there was something else behind the student’s death. Ellie learns that the dead woman shared a secret connection to a celebrity mogul whose bodyguard was mysteriously killed a few months earlier. When Megan's roommate disappears, the hunt for the killer is really on… With fans including everyone from Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben, and Lee Child to Tess Gerritsen, Lisa Gardner and Kathy Reichs, Alafair Burke gives us another nail-biting thriller to keep us on the edge of our seats.Trade ReviewPraise for City of Fear: ‘[Ellie Hatcher] is warm, funny and engaging, and City of Fear is efficient and briskly paced’ Laura Wilson, THE GUARDIAN Praise for Alafair Burke: ‘These are characters I’d follow forever.’ Tess Gerritsen ‘Alafair Burke just keeps getting better and better.’ Harlan Coben ‘She’s got what it takes and will be sticking around.’ Michael Connelly ‘Suspenseful and entertaining.’ Kathy Reichs ‘Alafair Burke delivers a first-rate thriller.’ Lisa Gardner ‘Terrific.’ Laura Lippman ‘Burke’s brisk and ultimately suspenseful narrative offers wily and intricate plotting and sharply etched major and minor characters.’ Kirkus Reviews ‘Burke leaves her principle characters little time to sleep; her readers will relate.’ Publishers Weekly ‘Alafair Burke is a wonderful writer with the kind of skill and confidence I admire. I’m a big fan.’ Sue Grafton ‘Alafair Burke has been on the front lines in the courtroom and on the streets, and brings her world alive.’ Linda Fairstein Praise for City of Lies: ‘Entertaining, full of suspense and really enjoyable. A great read.’ Closer Magazine
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HarperCollins Publishers If Looks Could Kill
Book SynopsisGet ready to embark on the ride of your life with this thrill-fuelled thriller, for fans of Karin Slaughter and Karen Rose. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? The victims are found face-down in the murky waters of Cherokee Pointe, Tennessee. The murders all share the same characteristics: the victims are found naked except for a black, satin ribbon tied around they're necks – and they're all redheads. Meanwhile, Reve Sorrell has come to Cherokee Pointe seeking answers about her connection to bad girl Jazzy Talbot. With their stunning looks, the two redheads are mirror images of each other – but raised in very different worlds. As the serial killer leaves another chilling calling card, Reve turns to Sheriff Jacob Butler to help her unravel the deadly secrets of her past. But one person will do anything to stop her – and they are closer than she could ever imagine…Trade Review"Not for the faint of heart! Shocking and terrifying, it will chill you to the bone." Tess Gerritsen “A good, tense read.”Yorkshire Evening Post ‘This gripping crime novel … [is] not for the faint-hearted … you’ll be guessing until the very end.’Closer Magazine
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Dead Lucky (DCI Michael Lambert crime series, Book 2)
Book SynopsisA fast-paced crime-thriller, full of chilling twists, turns and grisly surprises, Matt Brolly’s Dead Lucky will have you gripped from beginning to end! DCI Michael Lambert is back… When a woman is murdered, the twisted killer forcing her husband to watch her slow and painful death, DCI Michael Lambert knows that his next case might be his toughest yet. And when a second set of killings are discovered, with exactly the same MO, the race is on the find the lethal sociopath before he strikes again. But Lambert never expected to receive an anonymous call from the killer. This time, it’s personal: if Lambert doesn’t find the murderer soon, his own loved ones will be next… The gripping second novel in a thrilling new crime series by Matt Brolly. Perfect for fans of Tony Parsons, Lee Child and Angela Marsons. Praise for Dead Lucky: ‘One of my books of the year… I was blown away by Mr Brolly's plotting and gripping writing style.’ – Elaine (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer) ‘An extraordinary fast-paced, tense thriller, taking the reader on an suspense filled journey with so many twist and turns it is a stupendous, emotional roller coaster ride!’ – SplashesIntoBooks ‘I was Dead Impressed with the fast paced plot; Dead Curious about who The Watcher was; Dead Impressed the author managed to fool me; Dead Surprised when the killer was revealed and felt the ending was…well…Dead Perfect!’ – CrimeBookJunkie ‘A must read for all lovers of crime books’ – CrimeBookLover ‘Fantastic stuff. A must read for any lovers of crime. Matt Brolly has a cracking series on his hands. ‘ – NorthernCrime ‘A very engrossing police procedural that held my interest and kept me at the edge of my seat.’ – Relax and Read Reviews
£12.34
iBooks MacbethThe Graphic Novel LIB
£21.80
Bowker (My Identifiers) On The Plus Side
£11.82
World Dharma Publications Conversation with a Dictator
£32.09
Wonder Mill Cosmos The Science Adventures of Tom Huck
£17.09
Wonder Mill Cosmos The Science Adventures of Tom Huck
£25.49
Curtis Publishing Company There is a Bomb in my Vagina
£31.28
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Malcolm And Charlotte
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Dustystains Incranator
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp El Diario de Don Eurípides
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Paige Parker We Come Here to Starve
£14.24
Beech and Brick Publishing The Reindeer Rundown with Donner and Blitzen
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MEHMET AL GÜNER Stories 9
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Davis Shyaka Musirikare Its All Risky
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MEHMET AL GÜNER Stories 8
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Independently Published 101 La ley de Murphy para niños y adolescentes
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Independently Published Wonderful Friends
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Buster Keatons The Blacksmith
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Independently Published Buster Keatons The Balloonatic
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I-XXI Films Somewhere...
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Buster Keatons Day Dreams
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp A Family Defined
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Lovecrafts Polaris
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Yen Press The ThreeBody Problem Vol. 2 comic The Comic
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Fantagraphics Books Peanuts Every Sunday 19521955
£29.74
HarperCollins Publishers Sacrifice Book 2 Detective Mark Heckenburg
Book SynopsisInnocent people are dying. Who will be next? Find out in the second Detective Mark Heck' Heckenburg from #1 ebook bestseller Paul Finch.A vicious serial killer is holding the country to ransom, publicly and gruesomely murdering his victims.When a man is burnt alive on a bonfire, it seems like a tragic Guy Fawkes Night accident. But with the discovery of a young couple on Valentine's Day each with an arrow through the heart something more sinister becomes clear. A calendar killer' is on the loose.Detective Mark Heck' Heckenburg is up against it. With a rising body count and the public's eyes on him, Heck must find the killer before he executes more victims.Because this killer has a plan. And nothing will stop him completing it.A heart-stopping and grisly thriller that will enthral fans of Stuart MacBride and Katia Lief.Trade Review“Edge-of-the-seat reading…Heck is formidable – a British Alex Cross.” THE SUN “Wonderfully dark and peppered with grim humour. Finch is a born storyteller and writes with the authentic voice of the ex-copper he is.” PETER JAMES "An ingenious and original plot. Compulsive reading.” RACHEL ABBOTT “A deliciously twisted and fiendish set of murders and a great pairing of detectives.” STAV SHEREZ “Avon’s big star…part edge-of-the-seat, part hide-behind-the-sofa! An excellent series.” THE BOOKSELLER “An explosive thriller that will leave you completely hooked on Heck.” WE LOVE THIS BOOK
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HarperCollins Publishers The End of Men The pulsepounding debut thriller
Book SynopsisA FIERCELY INTELLIGENT PAGE-TURNER' PAULA HAWKINSWRITTEN PRE-COVID GRIPPING, SCARY AND PERSUASIVE' IAN RANKINTHE STUFF THAT CLASSICS ARE MADE OF' A.J. FINNGRIPPING AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN. WHAT A DEBUT!' SARAH PEARSE, author of The SanatoriumBRILLIANT, PRESCIENT, UNPUTDOWNABLE' JENNY COLGANAN ENGROSSING DEBUT'STYLISTHUGE IN SCOPEAS TENSE AS THE TAUTEST THRILLER'REDTHE MOST BUZZED-ABOUT FICTION FOR 2021'SUNDAY TIMES STYLEAN UNFLINCHINGLY PACY MUST-READ'GRAZIAAN UNFORGETTABLE DEBUT'PRIMA________________________________________________________A RACE AGAINST TIMEThe year is 2025. Mankind is under threat.A FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVESMen are dying, but women remain safe. As the sickness spreads to every corner of the globe, people fight to protect the men they love against all odds.A DISASTER LIKE NO OTHERCan they find a cure before it's too late? Will this be the story of the end of the world or its salvation?Compelling and devastating,The End of Menis the pulse-pounding thriller everyone is taTrade Review‘The stuff that classics are made of’ A.J. FINN ‘A fiercely intelligent page-turner, at once thoughtful and highly emotive’ PAULA HAWKINS ‘Gripping, scary and persuasive’ IAN RANKIN ‘Gripping…a beautifully written page-turner’ SARAH PEARSE, AUTHOR OF THE SANATORIUM ‘A powerful book that has made me feel a little bit better about the world we are living in right now’ BRYONY GORDON ‘I ripped through this. It’s pacey, devastating, prescient, compelling and confronting…a sure-fire hit, and rightly so’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS ‘It is scary how prescient and relevant this is…compelling and heart-breaking. A remarkable achievement’ ABI DARÉ ‘Brilliant, prescient and unputdownable’ JENNY COLGAN ‘A tour de force – a feminist reimagining of society’ GILLIAN MCALLISTER ‘One of the best books I’ve ever read’ ANSTEY HARRIS ‘Moving, thought-provoking and terrifyingly prescient. I talked of nothing else for days!’ TAMMY COHEN ‘Pacy, emotive, thought-provoking and ultimately a reminder of the strength of love and human connection’ C.D. MAJOR 'A remarkably prescient, whip-smart, and strangely hopeful novel' CHARLOTTE PHILBY ‘Gripping, moving and scarily prescient. Couldn’t put it down’ CHARLOTTE NORTHEDGE ‘Topical, timely, imaginative and ultimately hopeful’ KATIE KHAN 'An incredible achievement' JESSICA MOOR ‘Expect big things from The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird. Sold in a six-figure deal, there is also a major film in the pipeline’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Chillingly prescient’ SUNDAY TIMES SCOTLAND ‘THE MOST BUZZED-ABOUT FICTION FOR 2021’ SUNDAY TIMES STYLE ‘HUGE IN SCOPE…AS TENSE AS THE TAUTEST THRILLER’ RED ‘AN UNFLINCHINGLY PACY MUST-READ’ GRAZIA ‘AN UNFORGETTABLE DEBUT’ PRIMA
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Day
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‘In Day, 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
£13.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc To Kill a Mockingbird A Graphic Novel
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Brave New World A Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisBrilliant. . . . This rip-roaring graphic retelling of the Aldous Huxley classic brings to mind Fritz Lang, Spielberg and vintage comics. . . . This is a book that will keep your bedside light burning long into the night. —The GuardianAvailable for the first time as a graphic novel, “one of the most prophetic dystopian works of the twentieth century” (Wall Street Journal), Aldous Huxley’s revered classic, adapted and illustrated by Fred Fordham, the artist behind the graphic novel adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird.In Aldous Huxley’s darkly satiric yet chillingly prescient imagining of a “utopian” future, humans are genetically bred, socially indoctrinated, and pharmaceutically anesthetized to passively uphold an authoritarian ruling order—all at the cost of their freedom, full humanity, and perhaps also their souls. Originally published in 1932, Brave New World has enthralled and terrified millions of readers for decades and now it has been reborn for a new age.In Brave New World: A Graphic Novel Fred Fordham’s aesthetically reimagined adaptation brings Huxley’s powerful work to life. Fordham has captured the surreal imagery and otherworldly backdrop of the story through brilliantly rendered illustrations. His singular artistic vision and impeccable attention to detail depicts the work as never before, introducing it to a new generation of readers in a fresh and compelling way.Huxley’s enduring classic is a reflection and a warning of the age in which it was written yet remains frighteningly relevant today.
£18.74
Vintage Publishing A Single Man
Book SynopsisIn this brilliantly perceptive novel, a middle aged professor living in California is alienated from his students by differences in age and nationality, and from the rest of society by his homosexuality. Isherwood explores the depths of the human soul and its ability to triumph over loneliness, alienation and loss.Trade ReviewHis key postwar work. A quarter-century ahead of its time in its portrayal of a quotidian homosexual life, it inspired a generation of gay writers in Britain and the US * Independent *This mix of humour and stoicism in the face of pent-up grief is essential Isherwood * Guardian *His own highly personal form of fiction [is one] in which simple sentences strike a note of great intimacy with the reader as if to a close personal friend, and a sense of total honesty is sought. This style, witty, observant, nostalgic, exact, was Isherwood's great contribution to modern literature * Financial Times *He had dazzling talents as a writer. His literary production was pre-eminent for its wit, humour, charm of style and narrative skill... A Single Man can be almost considered as his masterpiece -- John Lehmann * Guardian *Very sad and yet at times wildly funny -- The Daily Telegraph
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Penguin Books Ltd Wake
Book Synopsis''A must-read graphic history. . . an inspired and inspiring defence of heroic women whose struggles could be fuel for a more just future'' Guardian''Not only a riveting tale of Black women''s leadership of slave revolts but an equally dramatic story of the engaged scholarship that enabled its discovery'' Angela Y. DavisWomen warriors planned and led slave revolts on slave ships during the passage across the Atlantic. They fought their enslavers throughout the Americas. And then they were erased from history.In Wake Rebecca Hall, a historian, a granddaughter of slaves, and a woman haunted by the legacy of slavery, tells their story. With in-depth archival research and a measured use of historical imagination, she constructs the likely pasts of women rebels who fought for freedom on slave ships bound to America, as well as the stories of women who led slave revolts in Colonial New York. Beneath both is Hall''s own tale: of a life lTrade ReviewA must-read graphic history. . . an inspired and inspiring defence of heroic women whose struggles could be fuel for a more just future -- Rosemary Bray McNatt * Guardian *Stunning. . . With its remarkable blend of passion and fact, action and reflection, Wake sets a new standard for illustrating history * NPR *Powerful.... Wake is operating in the wake of slavery, and in a state of being awake to the past, a process Hall frames as both devastating and grounding * New York Times Book Review *Hall and Martinez deserve tremendous credit for their work in making this research accessible. . . a superb accomplishment on every level * Popmatters *Not only a riveting tale of Black women's leadership of slave revolts but an equally dramatic story of the engaged scholarship that enabled its discovery -- Angela DavisAn urgent, brilliant work of historical excavation * Kirkus *Wake is a revelation. Rebecca Hall's sparse and perfectly chosen prose intersects with Hugo Martinez's beautiful woodcut-styled illustrations that uses the power of visual narratives that hearkens back to graphic masters like Lynd Ward and Frans Masereel. Hall's writing cleverly flows between the reality of her research on black women-led slave revolts and speculative ideas that uncover the spectrum of human experience and resilience -- John Jennings, Eisner Award-winning illustrator of Octavia Butler's Kindred and Parable of the Sower graphic novelsA lot of Black history is uncelebrated narratives, but even within that history there are narratives that are especially overlooked; these tend to be the stories of Black women. Rebecca Hall's diligent research and intelligent storytelling has flipped that script to celebrate the brave enslaved Black women who fought and died for their freedom with dignity. Hugo Martinez's expressive art brings these women to vivid life on the page -- Joel Christian Gill, author of Strange FruitHall and Martínez connect the past and the present in a moving and exciting narrative that brings to light the history of slavery in the United States. Showing how enslaved women resisted slavery, even though their participation in rebellions remain largely absent from written records, Wake will be a crucial tool to introduce students to the problematic nature of slavery primary sources. -- Ana Lucia Araujo, Professor of History, Howard UniversityIn this beautiful and moving graphic novel, historian Rebecca Hall unearths a history so often overlooked: the significant role Black women played in leading slave revolts. Through Hugo Martinez's vivid graphics, combined with Hall's brilliant insights and powerful storytelling, Wake transports the reader to a moment in time when a group of Black women set out to overturn the institution of slavery in British North America. Their courageous story, told with remarkable skill and elegance, offers hope and inspiration for us all. -- Keisha N. Blain, author of Set the World on FireIn Wake, Rebecca Hall and Hugo Martinez use the graphic medium to stunning effect. More than just a history, Wake is a meaningful engagement with a living past. Read this book slowly. Savor the visual metaphors. Let them take you back in time while Hall's narration pins you to the uncomfortable present. Make your reading a shared journey with friends or classmates who can help you uncover the deep meanings and cope with the emotions it raises. This book will haunt you the way that the legacies of slavery haunt this country. -- Trevor Getz, author of Abina and the Important MenRebecca Hall makes accessible the historians' craft in the service of telling the powerful stories of women-led slave revolts. Mincing no words, Hall captures the fierceness of Black women's resistance. Infusing the text with her personal story and a sharp historical imagination, Hall never waivers in giving life to this history. She brings into the present stories that must be read and passed on. -- Rose M. Brewer, Professor, University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesWake's text is spare, informed, tuned to vibrating feeling and thought about historical and contemporary Black women's agency and actions in resistance and rebellion. As powerful as the text, are the astonishing graphics. Reading, I was drawn into frame after frame of graphic action and evocative description. These drawings brought me to tears, recognition, fury, gratitude, solidarity. -- Donna Haraway, Professor Emerita in the History of Consciousness Department and Feminist Studies Department, UCSCKnowing differently is key to the movement as we newly reckon with what has been memorialized in our past. We are lucky to be in Rebecca Hall's wake as we look again toward the future, with fresh eyes from visualizing a deeper relationship to the revolutionary black feminist spirit that brought us here. -- Gina Dent, Associate Professor in Feminist Studies, UC Santa Cruz
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