Narrative theme: love / relationships

Book SynopsisNev Bourne is a hotshot programmer for the latest and greatest tech invention out there: SavePoint, the brain implant that rewinds the seconds of all our most embarrassing moments. She’s been working non-stop on the next rollout, even blowing off her boyfriend, her best friend and her family to make SavePoint 2.0. But when she hits go on the test-run, she wakes up the next day only to discover it's yesterday. She's falling backwards in time, one day at a time.As things spiral out of control, a long-lost friend from college reappears in her life claiming they know how to save her. Airin is charming and mysterious, and somehow knows Nev intimately well. Desperate and intrigued, Nev takes a leap of faith. A friendship born of fear slowly becomes a bond of deepest trust, and possibly love. With time running out, and the whole world of SavePoint users at stake, Nev must learn what it will take to set things right, and what it will cost.Trade Review“Fascinating and compelling.”—Booklist“The authors infuse this plausible near future with clever science and heartwarming explorations of love and second chances. At the heart of this brilliant sci-fi conundrum is a deeply human story.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

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Book Synopsis'Loot held me spellbound from the first page...an expertly-plotted, deeply affecting novel ' Maggie O’FarrellAn epic tale of plundered treasure, savage empire, lasting love and a young man's dream to make his mark on the world.Meet Abbas. Woodcarver, toy maker, dreamer. Abbas is seventeen when he is whisked away to Tipu Sultan's glorious palace in Mysore. Apprenticed to the clockmaker Monsieur Du Leze, he is ordered to create an ingenious musical tiger to delight Tipu's sons.In the eccentric Du Leze, Abbas finds an unexpected friend who encourages his skill and hunger for learning, and through whom he also meets the unforgettable Jehanne, who has questions and ambitions of her own.But when British soldiers attack and loot Mysore, Abbas's world is turned upside down and his prized tiger is shipped off to a country estate in England. In order to carve out his place in the world, he must follow.A hero's quest, a love story, an exuberant heist novel that traces the bloody legacy of colonialism across the world, Loot is a dazzling, wildly inventive and irresistible feat of storytelling from a writer at the height of her powers.'A cinematic novel of empire, colonialism and romance...Through transporting prose, and with wit and charm, Loot asks who gets written out of history and why' Guardian''Immersive and beautifully written...a clever and absorbing novel about empire and belonging’ Sunday Times'A thrilling, absorbing and immersive tale of artistry, adventure and romance' Claire Fuller'A wild, dazzling eighteenth-century romp across continents with profound things to say about invention and self-reinvention, class and fate, and the deeply human hunger to create family.' Lauren Groff'Elegantly crafted and beautifully written... exciting... Highly recommended' Mail on SundayTrade Review[An] epic sweep of a novel, which travels from India to Europe in the company of a fascinating range of characters...Niftily constructed, the novel packs in doomed romance, the horrors of colonialism and palace plots * Daily Mail *Strongly recommending this exquisitely crafted and rich historical story to everyone I know . . . Tania James has created such a visceral, powerful story that it felt like I was in a time travelling machine -- Nikita GillAddictively absorbing * New York Times Book Review *A real-life object of fascination — an 18th-century automaton depicting a tiger biting into an Englishman’s neck — is the basis for this novel...lush with the sights, sounds and smells of India, France and England, and always laced with Dickensian wit * Washington Post, *Ten Best Books of the Year* *Loot held me spellbound from the first page. This is an expertly-plotted, deeply affecting novel about war, displacement, emigration, and an elusive mechanical tiger. -- Maggie O’FarrellA novel of wonder and terror and beauty - I was completely captivated by it. -- Kamila ShamsieElegantly crafted and beautifully written, James’s exciting adventure story considers the legacy of colonial oppression and the ownership of plundering historical artifacts. Highly recommended * Mail on Sunday *Richly researched and full of heart, LOOT is a beautifully crafted novel, artfully realised and deeply compelling. Abbas and Jehanne (and Rum!) are captivating characters who positively leap from the pages, and I felt bereft when their story came to an end. I just loved it. -- Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of PandoraJames's ravishing prose and trademark blend of lyricism and suspense animate this ingenious caper meets politically acute coming-of-age story * Oprah Daily *I read Loot in a single sitting; it is a wild, dazzling eighteenth-century romp across continents with profound things to say about invention and self-reinvention, class and fate, and the deeply human hunger to create family as both bulwark against loneliness and constant source of light and warmth. -- Lauren Groff

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Book SynopsisDiscover twenty-five remarkable new voices in these award-winning stories published by Unbound in collaboration with Creatd, the parent company of digital storytelling platform Vocal. Based in the US and open to content creators and podcasters of every kind, Vocal has over 700,000 users all over the world.The stories have been chosen from over 13,000 entries submitted to the Vocal+ Fiction Awards and are by writers from round the globe who have risen to the top on the Vocal platform. Winners have been selected by well-known writer, critic and former Times literary editor Erica Wagner.Compelling narrative, vivid language, tales of family, of hope, of terror, of the worlds that await us. These stories showcase the diversity, ingenuity and imagination of Vocal’s unique voices.

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Book Synopsis'A funny and touching insight into music, autism and motherhood' Dawn French'A truthful book that dives headfirst into the realities of motherhood that will make you laugh out loud and touch your heart in equal measure' Izzy Judd________________________________Your family doesn't fit the mould. So what?Since giving birth to her second child, Lucy's life is totally unrecognisable: the romance in her marriage is officially dead and so is the career it took her years to build.Instead of playing the cello behind superstars at packed-out arenas, Lucy now spends most days mopping up broccoli vomit whilst listening to her four-year-old recite facts about the gallbladder. Something needs to change.With a little help from her friends, Lucy comes up with a plan to get her life on track, claw back her career and help her extraordinary son to find his place in an ordinary world.Trade ReviewA funny and touching insight into music, autism and motherhood * Dawn French *A truthful book that dives headfirst into the realities of motherhood that will make you laugh out loud and touch your heart in equal measure * Izzy Judd *A relatable yet original read you won't be able to put down ... will make you laugh out loud. Simply brilliant! * Vicki Broadbent (The Honest Mum) *Honest, heartfelt and frankly bloody hilarious * Rowan Coleman *Will make you snort with laughter, wince in recognition and then punch you in the heart - often all in one page * Laura Vaughan *

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Book Synopsis'Prepare to ugly cry and snort laugh with abandon' - Heat'An emotional read with an OMG ending' - Jill MansellOne moment in time can change everything...The day Scarlett dies should have been one of the most important of her life. It doesn't feel fair that she'll never have the chance to fulfil her dreams - all because she stopped to help a stranger. And now, she's still ... here - wherever here is - watching the ripple effect of her death on those she loved the most.Evie cannot contemplate her life without Scarlett, and she certainly cannot forgive Nate, the man she blames for her best friend's death. But Nate keeps popping up when she least expects him to, catapulting Evie's life in directions she'd never let herself imagine possible. If you could go back, knowing everything that happens after, everything that happens because of one choice you made, would you change the course of history or would you do it all again?'A gorgeous love story with a twist' Veronica Henry'An unexpected ending that leaves you reeling' - Good HousekeepingTrade ReviewA thought-provoking and moving novel about loss, love, and the unique and life-affirming power of friendship. Poignant yet unwaveringly hopeful, One Moment is a fresh look at how grief can not only break us, but put us back together again. An unmissable debut. * Holly Miller *'Completely involving. An emotional read about love and trust, with an OMG ending -- Jill MansellA beautiful, bittersweet examination of friendship, love and grief, prepare to ugly cry and snort laugh with abandon * Heat *Wonderful * Marie Claire *This heart-wrenching tale is beautifully written * Sun *A beautifully written novel that captures the joy of a lifelong friendship and the horror of grief. Fans of JoJo Moyes will devour Becky Hunter's stunning tale * Sunday Express *A joy from start to finish -- Sheila O'Flanagan. No. 1 bestselling authorThis emotional read about friendship, love and loss is touching and relatable with an unexpected ending that leaves you reeling * Good Housekeeping *Full of heart and humour and the characters are all so well written * Prima *One Moment is so many things. A gorgeous love story with a twist, a tender portrait of the kind of friendship that transcends everything, and an exploration of the important things in life. It will make you question who you are, and what you want, and how to make the most of every opportunity and every relationship you have. Intimate, thoughtful, beautiful and deeply moving. Becky Hunter will steal your heart! -- Veronica HenryI adored this emotional debut from Becky Hunter. It's such a gorgeous tale of love and friendship, beautifully written and with characters you really believe in. * Georgina Moore, author of The Garnett Girls *An exquisitely written novel about grief, hope and the power of love. I loved every word. -- Cathy Bramley, Sunday Times bestselling authorBeautiful, hopeful, deeply emotional, incredibly wise and wonderfully romantic. One of those books I feel stronger for reading -- Cressida McLaughlinFantastic. Incredibly moving and very thoughtfully written -- Harriet TyceThis stunning debut explores grief, love and friendship in a beautiful and original way - a powerful read full of both moving and joyful moments * My Weekly *A story of friendship, loss and how one moment can change your whole life. A gorgeous debut. * Woman *Sharp, funny, tear-jerking, so assured and well observed. What a debut! -- Elizabeth BuchanA compelling read * Bella *A beautiful story about love and loss * Best *A warm and thoughtful novel that skewers friendship, loss and negotiating grief in a touching and relatable way. I was completely caught up in Evie and Scarlet's stories. -- Fanny BlakeA page-turner to grip you * Chat *Deeply moving ... truly packs an emotional punch. Heatwarming, witty and brilliantly written. * Press and Journal *A poignant, uplifting and life-affirming tale of friendship, love, grief and learning to let go. It'll have you welling up one moment and smiling the next. And by the end, your heart will feel a little fuller. * CultureFly *A hugely accomplished debut about dying, grief and loss, but also learning to live again. It's about love in all its forms, and, despite its subject matter, it manages to be uplifting and life-affirming. It's a story that will stay with me for a long time. -- Claire FrostSo moving and uplifting - I have no doubt that readers will fall in love -- Emylia HallAn engaging story about love, true friendship and sacrifice * Candis *A touching tale focusing on friendship, grief, and hope * That's Life *

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Book SynopsisWidowed after a long marriage, Dorelia MacCraith swaps the family home for a house with a tower, and there, raised above the run of daily life, sets out to rewrite the stories of old women poorly treated by literature. Throughout this winding story, Dorelia and the elderly artist Elizabeth Bunting are sustained by a friendship that reaches back to their years at art school, and bonded by the secrets of a six-month period when they painted together in France. The loneliness of not belonging, of being cut adrift by grief, betrayal, or old age, binds these twelve connected stories into a dazzling composite novel. Within its complex crossings and connections, young and old inhabit separate yet overlapping firmaments; grown children, though loved and loving, cannot imagine their parents’ young lives. For most, the past is not past, but exerts a magnetic pull, while future happiness hinges on retreat, or escape.Trade Review"A perfect mosaic of women's lives and rooms lit by sinuous, perceptive writing." --Susan Wyndham, former Sydney Morning Herald Literary Editor "Stories of tenderness and compassion, with a keen eye for the telling detail. Rich in sentiment but always free of sentimentality, refusing easy judgements and neat endings, what ultimately endures is the power of female friendship and the desire to create beauty through the making of art, and in the spaces of everyday life." --Susan Midalia, author, Everyday Madness

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Book SynopsisFling Diction is a book about the vulnerability of desire; these poems explore different styles of relationships, including queer love, polyamory, familial drama, dog and human companionship, and longing in isolation. The characters find and lose each other in rural and urban settings; their experiences are intensified by the sensuality and ferocity of nature. This book is a record of the speaker’s blunders, embraces, and revelations as she seeks knowledge of the elusive other.

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Book SynopsisFilled with warmth, wit and wisdom, ‘The Future Homemakers of America’ takes us to the heart of female friendship. A novel fans of ‘Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood’ will not be able to resist.Trade Review'She has wit and insight to match Nick Hornby, and the entertainment value of Helen Fielding, as well as depth. Her novel traces the lives of Peggy and five female friends – one British – from the 1950s to the present, against a background of landmark events. It amounts to a picture of the way women's lives have changed, without ever sacrificing the particular to the generalisation.' Nicolette Jones, Independent ‘Superlative. The writing sparkles from first to last’ David Robson, Sunday Telegraph ‘This novel crackles with energy and snappy American dialogue. Laurie Graham conjures up five tough, funny, mouthy women, thrown together at an American airbase in Norfolk. Kath, a typical Brit with a chilly exterior and warm heart, is drawn into their generous circle. Graham has pulled off an absolute triumph; the voice of her sassy narrator, the redoubtable Peggy, never falters as she unfolds 40 years of friendship.’ Georgia Metcalfe, Daily Mail ‘A wonderfully moving comedy.’ Alex Clark, Red 'The Future Homemakers of America is a warm, life-affirming novel that offers its readers pure pleasure.' Katie Owen, The Times 'This is an absorbing, funny, lively and sometimes moving story.' Sunday Times ‘Laugh-out-loud funny; intelligent; moving; has more delicious roll-off-the-tongue one-liners than Seinfeld. One of those books you buy six copies of to send to all your old friends.’ Julie Morrice, Scotsman

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Book SynopsisFrom the Booker short-listed author of The Essence of theThing. Madeleine St John’s new novel is a poignant, perceptive and deliciously funny portrait of modern life and an elegant anatomy of love. Her most beguiling novel to date.

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Book SynopsisThe powerful story of Cecily Neville, torn between both sides in the War of the Roses, from the best-selling author of The Agincourt Bride.Trade ReviewPraise for Joanna Hickson: ‘Thoroughly engrossing’ The Lady A gripping and emotional story’ Woman ‘A bewitching first novel…alive with historical detail’ Good Housekeeping 'An enthralling blend of fact and fiction, drama and danger, passion and politics’ Lancashire Evening Post

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Book SynopsisWill their wedding night be a one-night stand or a merger for keeps?

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Book SynopsisThe USA Today bestseller A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story A triumph.' DINAH JEFFERIESA Russian grand duchess and an English journalist. Linked by one of the world's greatest mysteriesLove. Guilt. Heartbreak.1914Russia is on the brink of collapse, and the Romanov family faces a terrifyingly uncertain future. Grand Duchess Tatiana has fallen in love with cavalry officer Dmitri, but events take a catastrophic turn, placing their romance and their lives in danger . . .2016Kitty Fisher escapes to her great-grandfather's remote cabin in America, after a devastating revelation makes her flee London. There, on the shores of Lake Akanabee, she discovers the spectacular jewelled pendant that will lead her to a long-buried family secret . . .Haunting, moving and beautifully written, The Secret Wife effortlessly crosses centuries, as past merges with present in an unforgettable story of love, loss and resilience.Perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Dinah Jefferies.Trade Review‘Meticulously researched and evocatively written, this sweeping story will keep a tight hold on your heartstrings until the final page’ Iona Grey ‘A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story: the heartbreak genuine, the research brilliant. I love the way the present narrative throws light on the past story so that the transitions are smooth. A triumph.’ Dinah Jefferies ‘A marvellous story: gripping, romantic and evocative of a turbulent and fascinating time’ Lulu Taylor ‘This was just magical. At the last line, tears rolled down my cheeks. Highly recommended.’ Louise Beech 'A heart-warming affirmation of the tenacity of human love' Liz Trenow 'Gill Paul has crafted a beautiful book. The passages set in Russia in 1914 are so richly described and researched that I felt as if I was living in the pages myself. I adored it.' Amanda Jennings ‘This is an intriguing and involving book that explores a really fascinating period in time in a clever and highly enjoyable way. I was hooked into both timelines from the start.’Joanna Courtney, author of The Chosen Queen and The Constant Queen ‘A beautiful and moving story, beautifully and movingly told. I read it in just two sittings . . . I enjoyed every page’ John Julius Norwich ‘Gill Paul has clearly done her research in this absorbing story that cleverly blends imagination with historical fact. The closeted and ultimately doomed Romanov family have always fascinated, especially the four grand duchesses, and the older strand of this dual narrative story is told by one of the girls' secret loves. Tragic, touching and authentic-feeling.’ Kate Riordan ‘A marvellous moving adventure, full of vivid colour and atmospheric detail. If you loved POLDARK you’ll love this!’ Lulu Taylor ‘Like VANITY FAIR crossed with POLDARK… Stunning epic’ Claudia Carroll ‘A terrific adventure story, full of romance and atmospheric detail – a great escapist read’ Liz Trenow

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Book SynopsisGuilt can eat away at you, but love can cut like a knife…Trade Review“Dark, gritty and wholly mesmerizing, I Found You is a haunting and compelling read you will not easily forget!” – Bookish Jottings “So interesting, so versatile, so exhilarating… It kept me up all night.” – Goodreads “A fabulous book. Definitely not like any other romance…” – Goodreads “It’s a romance, but so very, very different to the norm.” – Jeannie Zelos Book Reviews

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Book SynopsisHitting the right spot!Trade Review‘Fantastic and educational! I learned quite a bit!’ – NetGalley Reader ‘Informative without being crude … I feel like a lot of girls would definitely benefit from reading this.’ – NetGalley Reader ‘A very I interesting study on women's sexual health and healing.’ – Goodreads Reviewer ‘Comforting encouragement via the author.’ – NetGalley Reader ‘A very informative and detailed book … A good read for both men and women.‘ NetGalley Reader ‘This book definitely educated me on various methods I'd never heard of’ – Goodreads Reviewer

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Book SynopsisThe gripping and emotional novel from the million-copy bestselling author of PS, I Love You*Preorder Cecelia''s next gripping novel INTO THE STORM now*She knows your secrets. Now discover hersYou've never met anyone like Alice. She sees the best in people. And the worst. She always seems to know exactly what everyone around her is feeling: a thousand different emotions. Every. Single. Day.In amongst all that noise, she's lost herself.But there's one person she can't read. And that's the person who could change her life.Is she ready to let him in?-Everyone loves In a Thousand Different WaysAhern makes Alice's plight touchingly convincing [her] pain is raw on the page' The TimesAn extraordinary and truly original story a must read this month' PrimaStunning' Irish IndependentBeautiful, moving and unexpected, In a Thousand Different ways is an unforgettable story. This is Cecelia Ahern at her very best' Louise O'NeillUtterly wonderful Cecelia Ahern is a master storyteller at the absolutTrade Review More reviews for In a Thousand Different Ways: ‘I can’t remember the last time I felt so invested in a character’s future; I was willing Alice on, with every page. This is such a poignant, quirky and satisfying story about taking charge of one’s life – and (like Alice’s pot plants) thriving, despite the odds’ Susan Fletcher ‘So original and compelling and heartbreaking, but also heartwarming . . . Alice is right up my street . . . that gorgeous blend of strength and vulnerability’ Ciara Geraghty ‘Highly original, fresh and exciting’ Hazel Gaynor ‘I loved this novel . . . a rich tapestry, full of characters seeking love and acceptance on their life’s journey’ Patricia Scanlan ‘Such a beautiful, tender and moving story’ Sinead Moriarty Acclaim for Cecelia Ahern: ‘It’s time to recognise Cecelia Ahern as one of our finest writers’ John Boyne, bestselling author of All The Broken Places ‘Sharp, clever, witty: a joy to read’ Donal Ryan, bestselling author of The Queen of Dirt Island ‘Witty, playful, entertaining but also thought-provoking, salutary and empowering’ Daily Mail ‘Impressive, timely and entertaining ’ Observer ‘Confidential, sympathetic and witty’ The Times ‘Funny, magical, her most powerful, most feminist work yet’ Irish Sunday Independent ‘Intriguing, substantial and impactful…The quiet call to arms that women never knew they needed’ Irish Independent ‘Inventive and ingenious, with a doffing of the cap to Angela Carter and Margaret Atwood’ Stylist ‘Wonderful, inspiring …the kind of book everyone should have on their shelf’ Libby Page, bestselling author of The Lido ‘An illuminating and touching story about memory, childhood and secrets’ Woman & Home ‘Beautiful and unexpected … both thought-provoking and life-affirming’ Sunday Express

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Book SynopsisDon’t miss this page-turning love story about two strangers learning to read between each others’ lines. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry’s Beach Reads!Trade Review‘The queen of French romance’ Voici ‘The rising star of French fiction’ Maxi ‘Emily Blaine is a past master in the portrayal of the vagaries of the heart’ AuFeminin ‘Emily Blaine brings together two characters who appear to be opposites but who come together through the magic of words and romance’ Lire

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Book SynopsisAn engaging portrait of an indomitable woman at the heart of Golden Age Hollywood' Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Manhattan Girls????? I was hooked from the first page it had what I was looking for in the Golden Age of Hollywood' NetGalley reviewer????? Really reminded me of City of Girls, the lifestyle, the glamour but also the tenderness Wonderful!' NetGalley reviewerFor fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and City of Girls.You're young and beautiful. The world is your oyster it's up to you to find your pearl'When Maybelle Crabtree, a God-fearing farm girl from Kentucky, has a chance encounter with a charismatic stranger, her life changes forever. With an invitation to join the infamous Alla Nazimova and her Sewing Circle, Maybelle's eyes are opened to a life of decadence and glamour.Able to freely discover her own sexuality, Maybelle embraces all that Hollywood has to offer in the hedonist roaring twenties.But both Maybelle and Alla have secrets that threaten to bring tTrade Review‘A vibrant tribute to a mesmerising screen icon of the 1920s. Lamond skilfully reimagines the way Alla Nazimove’s traumatic past gives her the courage to turn heartbreak into art’ Louisa Treger, author of Madwoman ‘Evocative and titillating, this beautifully written tale of Alla Nazimova, one of Hollywood’s brightest stars of the 1920s, and her circle of talented, rule-breaking women, swept me away’ USA Today bestselling author, Adrienne Chinn ‘A tragic yet beautiful story. Equal parts glitz, glamour, and closed-door secrets, this fabulous book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction’ USA Today bestselling author, Andie Newton ‘A sweeping tale of self-discovery and forbidden desires… captivating’ Anita Frank, author of The Return ‘Dazzling, delicious and definitely one you won’t forget’ Louise Swanson, author of End of Story ‘A great insight into a forgotten star who did it her way at a less accepting time’ Historical Novel Society

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Book SynopsisThen fate intervenes, throwing these incompatible siblings together in this sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking novel of sisterhood, grown-ups who need to grow up, and the realization that no one in a family is invisible.Trade Review?"Both hilarious and deeply moving, Confessions of the Other Sister had everything I want in a book; a fast moving plot, some sunny armchair travel, and a ride on an emotional roller coaster. This might be Beth’s best book yet!" — Jen Lancaster, New York Times bestselling author "Heartwarming and fun, The Cookbook Club celebrates food and female friendship with a side of sweet romance that affirms the simple joy of being with people you care about. This is the book I didn’t know I needed.” — Amy E. Reichert, author of The Optimist’s Guide to Letting Go and The Coincidence of Coconut Cake “Beth Harbsion shines brighter than ever in Confessions of the Other Sister, taking us on an emotional and heartfelt journey with a large dose of her signature humor and charm." — Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, author of How to Save a Life “Filled with heartfelt charm and delicious cooking details… A sweet tale about the true power of great friends and great food.” — Woman’s World on The Cookbook Club "Harbison (Every Time You Go Away, 2018) charts the group's highs and lows with kindness, warmth, and humor, channeling Mary Simses, Samantha Ve´rant, and Roselle Lim. A warm, nourishing read." — Booklist on The Cookbook Club "Harbison’s latest (after Every Time You Go Away) makes for a story as inviting as the titular club. Blending women’s with culinary fiction it is sure to please the author’s many fans, as well as readers of Darien Gee and Barbara O’Neal." — Library Journal on The Cookbook Club “Harbison (Every Time You Go Away) cooks up a delectable novel about a woman who finds a way to renew her life….[This] pleasant tale shines a light on her characters’ successes and failures.” — Publishers Weekly on The Cookbook Club

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“If you’ve ever wanted to slip into a picture by Slim Aarons, renowned photographer of elites on continuous vacations, now is your chance. McCoy’s gorgeous novel takes place on the Caribbean island of Mustique in the 1970s, a getaway for Princess Margaret.” — Washington Post, a Noteworthy Book pick for May "Historical fiction lovers will luxuriate in a trip to Mustique Island, Sarah McCoy’s latest novel about a 1970s enclave, and a mother and her daughters who find their new beginnings there. McCoy’s created a big-hearted, enchanting gem." — Laura Dave, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me "I am utterly charmed by the characters, the writing, the sunshine, and the way Sarah McCoy seamlessly blends fact and fiction. Mustique Island is an immersive delight and a welcome ray of light." — Jane Green, New York Times bestselling author of Sister Stardust “Glamorous, scandalous, and wholly immersive in a way that will keep you turning pages long after the sun has set, Mustique Island is a captivating story of mothers and daughters told with adventurous spirit and heart. Toss this in your beach bag and your summer reading is set.” — Steven Rowley, bestselling author of The Guncle "Though sun-drenched and frequently frothy, McCoy’s...underlying tale of women-in-crisis who claw their way back to strength carries sobering messages about the importance of family loyalty and resiliency." — Booklist "Readers will embrace Sarah McCoy's heartfelt, thoughtful story of mothers and daughters, desire and identity amid the circus life of Mustique Island that asks the questions: what do we owe one another, and what do we owe ourselves?" — Therese Anne Fowler, bestselling author of A Good Neighborhood "As soon as I opened this gorgeous novel and sailed with Willie May to the picture-perfect island of Mustique, I was entranced. A moving exploration of the bonds of love and motherhood, Mustique Island is my new favorite Sarah McCoy novel...and the best book I've read this year. Pair this novel with a Pink Lady cocktail--made with roselle hibiscus, ginger, and cloves--for a blissful, literary escape." — Amanda Ward, New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters

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Book SynopsisAN INDIE NEXT PICK!From the #1 bestselling author in Japan comes a celebration of books, cats, and the people who love them, infused with the heartwarming spirit of The Guest Cat and The Travelling Cat Chronicles.Bookish high school student Rintaro Natsuki is about to close the secondhand bookstore he inherited from his beloved bookworm grandfather. Then, a talking cat appears with an unusual request. The feline asks for—or rather, demands—the teenager’s help in saving books with him. The world is full of lonely books left unread and unloved, and the cat and Rintaro must liberate them from their neglectful owners. Their mission sends this odd couple on an amazing journey, where they enter different mazes to set books free. Through their travels, the cat and Rintaro meet a man who leaves his books to perish on a bookshelf, an unwitting book torturer who cuts the pages of books into snippets to help people speed read, and a publishing drone who only wants to create bestsellers. Their adventures culminate in one final, unforgettable challenge—the last maze that awaits leads Rintaro down a realm only the bravest dare enter . . . An enthralling tale of books, first love, fantasy, and an unusual friendship with a talking cat, The Cat Who Saved Books is a story for those for whom books are so much more than words on paper. Translated from the Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai. Cats, books, young love, and adventure: catnip for a variety of readers! -Kirkus

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Book SynopsisAn aspirational story of friendship, fortitude and the joy of Christmas . . . As the Autumn of 1941 dawns, and female conscription looms, three women arrive at the Bell Works Factory in Hucknall to work on the Spitfire production line. Lily, Edna and Jeannie. . . Lily soon realises her real dream is to pilot the planes; Edna longs to be reunited with her evacuee daughter while facing a much bigger problem; and Jeannie fears the worst after weeks of no news from her fiancé. Despite all the heartache, with a bit of Christmas cheer and ''can do'' attitude, The Engine Girls will pull together and do all they can to ensure Britain''s safe for the New Year!Trade ReviewWell done Daisy for creating characters that are real women in the best sense. Funny, scheming, loyal and witty, but about all, hardworking and proud. An absolute joy to read * Kate Thompson, bestselling author of, Secrets of the Home Front Girls *A cracking story with truly endearing characters * Annie Murray, bestselling author of, Now The War Is Over *This is her best yet. I devoured it in one sitting - it's a real page turner that will delight and tug at the heart strings of readers everywhere. Wonderful! * Fiona Ford, author of, The Liberty Girls *

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Book SynopsisChristmas Baby with Her Ultra-Rich BossBy Michelle SmartHer Christmas baby revelationIce hotel manager Lena Weir's job means the world to her. So succumbing to temptation for one earth-shattering night with her super-rich boss Konstantinos Siopis was recklessbut oh-so-irresistible. Only their passion has left her carrying a most unprofessional consequenceand as Christmas draws closer a glimpse of her undisguised bump will reveal her shocking truth: she's expecting the hotelier's heir!Twelve Nights in the Prince's BedBy Clare ConnellyUnwrapped by the future King!When photos of a forbidden tryst between Poppy Henderson and her best friend's brother Prince Adrastos are sold to the press, they must convince the world that they are together! Being Adrastos''s fake girlfriend for Christmas means Poppy must lie to the only family she's ever known, but saying no would mean saying goodbye to the man she's always felt a burning desire for

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Book SynopsisAn unforgettable tripNot Just the Boss''s Plaything by Caitlin CrewsFrom the moment Alicia tripped and fell into Nikolai's arms in a trendy nightclub, her iron-clad control started to slip. Their night of passion was strictly a one-off, so Alicia's horrified to walk into the boardroom on Monday morning to find a familiar pair of eyes staring back at her. Nikolai finds his sleek composure ruffled on seeing Alicia. But business and pleasure are not two things he's ever mixeduntil now!Bridesmaid Says, ''I Do!'' by Barbara HannayBridesmaid's to-do list: smile and pretend to love your hideous dress, be patient as your best friend turns into Bridezilla, and do not fall for the groom! Thrilled to be Bella's bridesmaid, Zoe throws herself into her duties. But meeting the groom himself, stop-and-stare-sexy farmer Kent, ruins everything What happens when you find the man of your dreams and he belongs to someone else?Just One More Night by Caitlin CrewsFree spirit Indiana has never forgotten the

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR ‘The most successful novelist on Planet Earth’ – Washington Post

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2023 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Long-listed for the 2023 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in FictionA New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceA Slate Top Ten Book of the YearA TIME Best Fiction Book of 2022Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, NPR, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Los Angeles Review of Books, Financial Times, San Francisco Chronicle, LitHub, Buzzfeed, and more.A magnificent, beguiling tale winding from the postwar rural provinces to Paris, from an English boarding school to the quiet Pennsylvania home where a woman can live without her past, The Book of Goose is a story of disturbing intimacy and obsession, of exploitation and strength of will, by the celebrated author Yiyun Li.Fabienne is dead. Her childhood best friend, Agnès, receives the news in America,

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Book SynopsisThe Days Run Away Like Wild Horses is a book of poems written by Charles Bukowski for Jane, his first love. These poems explore a more emotional side to Charles Bukowski.

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Book SynopsisWar All the Time is a selection of poetry from the early 1980s. Charles Bukowski shows that he is still as pure as ever but he has evolved into a slightly happier man that has found some fame and love. These poems show how he grapples with his past and future colliding.

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Book Synopsis A BEST BOOK OF 2024 IN STYLIST, DAILY MAIL, THE I, IRISH TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES AND RED A GUARDIAN SUMMER READING PICK ''One of the best books you will read all year'' ELIZABETH DAY''Brilliant. What a writer'' NIGELLA LAWSON ''Incredibly funny'' CAITLIN MORAN''Wonderful'' GILLIAN ANDERSON''This year''s Sorrow and Bliss. Hilarious and heartbreaking'' DAILY MAIL''The book of the summer'' IN STYLEHera is in her mid-twenties, which seems young to everyone except people in their mid-twenties. Since leaving school, she has been trying to kick and scream into existence a life she cares about, but with little success so far. Until she meets Arthur. He works with her, he is older than her, he is also married. But in her soulless office - the large cold room she feels destined to spend her Trade ReviewBrilliant. Riveting. Sharp. Funny. Dark. I want to give Green Dot all the adjectives but will content myself with saying it is one of the best books you will read all year -- Elizabeth Day, author of MAGPIEThe intensity of Annie Ernaux's Simple Passion written with the lightness of Bridget Jones's Diary and the irreverence of Fleabag -- Johanna Thomas-Corr * THE SUNDAY TIMES *So droll, bawdy, sexy, hilarious and good fun, everything you read thereafter seems dull in comparison -- Anna Bonet * THE I PAPER *I wolfed Green Dot down over two nights. An incredibly funny book about a woman having an affair that's a really bad idea. Every sentence sparkles -- Caitlin MoranIf you liked Fleabag you will love Green Dot -- Pandora SykesWhat a treat. It's positively indecent that a book this funny should also be so moving and wise and well-observed. Everything I read after finishing it felt a bit anaemic in comparison. Every sentence is a joy -- Rebecca Wait, author of I'M SORRY YOU FEEL THAT WAYOne of the most buzzed-about books for 2024 is Green Dot and it's a gulp of a read thanks to Gray's fizzing protagonist, Hera . . . Hera's longing, hope and pop culture references (everything from The Wire to Rupi Kaur and British pub opening times are used for proper laughs) make it one of the most entertaining reads we've had in a long time -- Francesca Brown * STYLIST Unmissable Fiction for 2024 *This book! What a gutting, funny, smart, smart, smart book it is, one that I absolutely inhaled while almost constantly emotionally bracing myself. Madeleine Gray is a hilarious, humane, and highly perceptive writer -- Claire Lombardo, author of THE MOST FUN WE EVER HADHilarious and heartbreaking, Green Dot might just be the debut of the year. It's the type of book you can devour in no time -- Anna Bonet * THE I PAPER, What To Read in 2024 *As funny as it is bleak, Green Dot is a compulsive read that grapples with the quest for meaning and happiness in our fractured world. Madeleine Gray's luminous debut echoes the canon of literature centred around affairs whilst achieving something completely fresh and asking questions that will stay with readers in the same way her protagonist Hera's voice is sure to do -- Kate Sawyer, author of THE STRANDINGJust brilliant. Hilarious and sexy but so wise about the human heart, too. Witty as Fleabag, psychologically insightful as Sally Rooney - everyone will be talking about Green Dot -- Lucie Whitehouse, author of LAST WITNESSExcruciatingly brilliant. I snorted with laughter and winced in recognition. So painfully, sharply true - this is without a doubt the best book about an affair I've read, and I'm including Graham Greene in that -- Emma Hughes, author of NO SUCH THING IS PERFECTThis year's Sorrow And Bliss . . . a hilarious and heartbreaking story about a young woman's affair with an older colleague -- Sara Lawrence * DAILY MAIL Best Fiction of 2024 *The hype around Australian author Madeleine Gray is hard to ignore, with writers from Caitlin Moran to Elizabeth Day earmarking this brilliantly funny and observant debut as a must-read -- Sarra Manning * RED MAGAZINE, Dazzling Debuts for 2024 *Madeleine Gray's brilliantly sharp Green Dot wrenchingly captures what so many of us yearn for: to be loved in the eyes of another for who we are . . . a book so hilariously real and devastating, you'll never stop hoping (or reading) -- Jennifer McShane * IMAGE MAGAZINE *Is there anything more deeply cursed than being a woman in your 20s? Novelists have been mining this period of life for years, but few get it as well as Madeleine Gray . . . Staggeringly good and wickedly funny * The Saturday Paper *Madeleine Gray takes a scalpel to millennial malaise, office romance, and infidelity, and the result is a brainy, gutsy, nervy - and hilarious - wonder of a novel -- Meg Howrey, author of THEY'RE GOING TO LOVE YOUA gripping read that's smart, funny and highly relatable -- Libby Page, author of THE LIDOI am obsessed with this book. I am obsessed with Hera, with her dad, her friends, her dog. I am obsessed with how funny she is, and how hopeful and dark and tender and bleak the world is through her eyes. Green Dot is a book about love, and how stupid and funny and absolutely beautiful life can be -- Laura McPhee-Browne, author of LITTLE PLUMFresh and funny * IRISH TIMES, 2024 Preview *Green Dot is sentence by sentence perfection. Razor sharp, hilarious, clever, and devastatingly honest, this is going to the book everyone will be talking about in 2024 -- Louise O’Neill, author of IDOLA novel everyone will be talking about . . . Messy 20-something love from a witty new voice * GRAZIA, Best Novels of 2024 *A hilarious novel about falling in love with someone you really shouldn't . . . I raced through it with increasing delight . . . Sharp and wise -- Sara Lawrence * DAILY MAIL *Full of incredibly sharp sentences and darkly comic moments -- Clare Thorp * BBC CULTURE *Green Dot is for anyone who has fallen for the wrong person, remained in a relationship that is hurting them, witnessed a close friend going through that, or has simply made mistakes . . . It is so droll, bawdy, sexy, hilarious and good fun, everything you read thereafter seems dull in comparison * the i paper *Wildly funny . . . Fans of Fleabag will adore Green Dot -- Sarra Manning * RED MAGAZINE *Darkly funny . . . Gray's writing is witty and sharp and 24-year-old Hera is a character you'll root for -- Jo Finney * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *Funny, whip-smart, and unbearably realistic, Gray nails the angst of being young, directionless, and desperate for an emotional anchor. You'll tear through the pages, judging Hera's decisions, and wi11ing her to recognise her value, before realising you've had green dot moments of your own. Genius -- Kay Ribeiro * HEAT MAGAZINE, Book of the Week *Full of sharply penned scenes that fans of Fleabag will love . . . In Green Dot there are no outright villains, nor is anyone 100% angelic - and it's that skill in layered characterisation that will have you riveted until the final page -- Amanda Willard * PRESS ASSOCIATION *An acutely witty debut . . . Green Dot's potency lies in its narrator's distinctive voice, ruthless self-scrutiny and droll observations on the absurdities of young adult life . . . Gray brilliantly satirises the indignities of office life on the bottom rung . . . Although ironic and flippant, Green Dot avoids nihilism, and is ultimately about the search for meaning through love -- Madeleine Feeny * GUARDIAN *If you're a fan of Fleabag you will love this * COSMOPOLITAN *One of the must-reads of 2024 . . . swaggering, laugh-out-loud and moving -- Francesca Brown * STYLIST MAGAZINE *A sure-fire bestseller. . . deeply moving but hilarious * HELLO! MAGAZINE *Gray paints Hera with strokes of authenticity that make it almost impossible not to connect with her. She captures that tricky period between university and the start of grown-up life perfectly . . . I inhaled this book in one weekend -- Lorraine Courtney * SUNDAY INDEPENDENT *Green Dot is an irresistible story about the skin-crawlingly bad decisions many of us make in the name of love. Scorchingly smart and readable -- Edel Coffey * IRISH TIMES THE GLOSS MAGAZINE *A droll coming-of-age story that explores what we're really looking for when we fall for the wrong person -- Hephzibah Anderson * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Impressive . . . As the story unfolds, what begins as a laugh-out-loud observation of office politics, slowly gives way to a deeply poignant and, at times, heartbreakingly detailed journey of messy self-discovery. The layered characterisation that will have you riveted * DAILY MIRROR *Like a Gen Z Bridget Jones... A sparky, snarky, sassy debut novel. * Erica Davies *

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful, giftable collection celebrates and explores both the beauty and the anguish of love through classic poems, stories, and letters from some of literature’s most beloved writers.Because it defines human existence, love is one of art’s favorite subjects. Timeless Love: Poems, Stories, and Letters celebrates the mysterious nature of love and passion by bringing together classic works written by beloved authors through the ages.Including stories, poems, and letters from Shakespeare, Elizabeth Barret Browning, John Keats, Edith Wharton, and many more, this collection explores how each love is singular—yet love itself is universal.The Timeless Love softcover edition offers:Poems from William Shakespeare, John Keats, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, William Wordsworth, Robert Burns, Christina Rossetti, Mary Weston Fordham, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Alice Dunbar-Nelson.<

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Book SynopsisA former chef and her husband try to escape painful memories in a small town—but you can’t hide from the world forever . . .“Deeply affecting.” —Vanessa Carnevale, author of My Life for Yours After a life-shattering tragedy, Amy and Matt have resettled in the little community of Blackwood. They want to start fresh, but despite their efforts, shadows still hang over them: Amy struggles with panic attacks, depression, and anger, while Matt feels growing resentment at having to walk on eggshells around his wife. Amy finds a soothing distraction in the Around the World Supper Club—a social group she’s created that brings them together with neighbors each month—while Matt’s quiet desperation grows. When the past finally catches up with them, their newfound sanctuary—and their marriage—is threatened again. Can they survive yet more turmoil? Rich with unexpected characters and extraordinary insight, Wherever You Go is a powerful and ultimately uplifting tale of heartbreaking loss, recovery, and redemption. “Raw and powerful.” —The Book Muse “Monique Mulligan takes us on an emotional rollercoaster in this deeply moving exploration of a marriage in distress. Have tissues ready!” —Lisa Ireland, author of Feels Like HomeTrade Review“A love of food is at the heart of this debut novel.” —The West Australian “A deeply affecting, beautifully written and sensitively told story that tugs at the heartstrings. Readers will love the evocative descriptions of food peppered throughout.” —Vanessa Carnevale, author “Unfolding with clear-eyed, soulful understanding and with deep respect for her characters, Mulligan’s debut is a novel for those who crave stories about real people grappling with real life. A tender tale crafted with love and steeped in the healing togetherness that comes from sharing great food.” —Kim Kelly, author “Monique Mulligan has such a beautiful way of putting words together. She never fails to give me shivers.” —Lily Malone, author “Monique Mulligan takes us on an emotional rollercoaster in this deeply moving exploration of a marriage in distress. Have tissues ready!” —Lisa Ireland, author “Wherever You Go is a tender, evocative tale.” —The Quiet Carriage “This debut novel is beautiful in its execution, raw and powerful.” —The Book Muse “A beautiful story weaving in and out of life’s realities and all the emotions that go with it, with a wonderful smattering of mouth-watering food dishes.” —Kelly van Nelson, author

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Book Synopsis** SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023 ** CHOSEN AS A BEST BOOK OF 2022 BY THE GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, DAILY MAIL, FINANCIAL TIMES AND IRISH TIMES ** ‘A profound novel about friendship. I loved it to pieces’ - Madeline Miller 'A shining tour de force' - Ali Smith, Guardian Summer Reading 'An intimate study of the ties that bind us' - Stylist _______________ A dazzling new novel of friendship, identity and the unknowability of other people - from the international bestselling author of Home Fire, winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction Sometimes it was as though the forty years of friendship between them was just a lesson in the unknowability of other people… Maryam and Zahra. In 1988 Karachi, two fourteen-year-old girls are a decade into their friendship, sharing in-jokes, secrets and a love for George Michael. As Pakistan’s dictatorship falls and a woman comes to power, the world suddenly seems full of possibilities. Elated by the change in the air, they make a snap decision at a party. That night, everything goes wrong, and the two girls are powerless to change the outcome. Zahra and Maryam. In present-day London, two influential women remain bound together by loyalties, disloyalties, and the memory of that night, which echoes through the present in unexpected ways. Now both have power; and both have very different ideas of how to wield it… Their friendship has always felt unbreakable; can it be undone by one decision? _______________ 'A new Kamila Shamsie novel is always worth celebrating, but Best of Friends is something else: an epic story that explores the ties of childhood friendship, the possibility of escape, the way the political world intrudes into the personal, all through the lens of two sharply drawn protagonists' - Observer, Books of the Year 2022Trade ReviewA defining novel for our times … An intimate study of the ties that bind us * Stylist *A shining tour de force about a long friendship’s respects, disrespects, loyalties and moralities. Shamsie never compromises. This novel is of a rare quality, and even more evidence of her ability to write fiction that’s simultaneously vividly alive to its time and so good and true that it’s as if it has always been with us. -- ALI SMITH * GUARDIAN, Summer Books 2022 *I loved Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie– witty and painful, and so sharp on the problem of love and politics -- Katherine Rundell * Guardian *An adolescent coming-of-age novel and paean to female friendship … particularly excellent on the particularities of adult friendship forged in childhood * Independent *A moving exploration of friendship and identity across ideological divides * GRAZIA *A new Kamila Shamsie novel is always worth celebrating, but Best of Friends is something else: an epic story that explores the ties of childhood friendship, the possibility of escape, the way the political world intrudes into the personal, all through the lens of two sharply drawn protagonists * OBSERVER, BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2022 *The spirit of Elena Ferrante haunts this tale of a friendship forged in Karachi * SUNDAY TIMES *A profound novel about friendship. I loved it to pieces -- MADELINE MILLERIt is a rare writer who can examine with such insight and tenderness the forces that bind us to certain moments in life, and do it in language that is both precise and exquisite, expansive and attuned to the tiniest emotional detail. Kamila Shamsie has done it again in this magnificent, profoundly moving novel. Best of Friends is compulsive reading, and a reminder that in the end, the strongest force is always love -- MAAZA MENGISTEA powerful story about friendship * RED *A compelling exploration of private and public lives in free fall in 1980s Karachi * IRISH TIMES, Books of the year *The human heart can harbour deeply hidden contradictions. Here Kamila Shamsie brilliantly unearths the darker emotions that can live beneath the surface of a friendship - virtue laced with venality and love poisoned with the sugared toxins of envy and even hate. A disturbing and carefully crafted novel of rich psychological insight -- BARONESS HELENA KENNEDY QCFriendship and power collide in Best of Friends * GUARDIAN, BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2022 *A gripping portrayal of female connection * FINANCIAL TIMES, Books of the year *A twisting story brilliantly told * EVENING STANDARD, Autumn highlights *A haunting novel which asks big questions about justice, class, and the borders of our moral selves, all wrapped around the deliciously absorbing story of a childhood friendship that endures - fun, complicated, the kind of friendship that feels elemental -- MEGHA MAJUMDAR, author of A BURNINGSophisticated and poignant … A moving portrait of two lifelong friends * KIRKUS REVIEWS *A beautiful, enchanting story about friendship * INDEPENDENT *A story of power, identity and friendship … Told in lyrical prose, Best of Friends is a compelling tale by one of today’s greatest writers * MONOCLE *I devoured this novel. Both a stinging indictment of corruption and prejudice in modern Britain and a nuanced portrait of friendship * The Bookseller *‘Best of Friends has much the same premise as Ferrante’s Neapolitan quartet: a friendship charted from girlhood to middle age, taking in education, puberty, sex, ideological conflicts, personal rivalries, intimate secrets …’ * Guardian *Cleverly captures the competitive nature of even the closest friendships … a beautifully crafted novel with excellent characterisation, skilfully interweaving the personal and the political throughout * Daily Mirror *The relationship between Maryam and Zahra captures the passion, intimacy and depth of longstanding female friendships as well as the hidden currents that sometimes take decades to rise to the surface. The realities of life under dictatorship in 1980's Pakistan is highlighted against the privileges and concerns of the upper class. This is a magnificent and important novel by a writer in full mastery of her powers * Nadifa Mohamed, author of the Booker shortlisted The Fortune Men *Wonderfully realised. Shamsie captures the fizz and fissure of teenage friendship, the rivalry and trust, the secrets shared and hidden. … Shamsie’s observations about social media are clever and incisive, as are those about Pakistani and English social mores * Art Review *PRAISE FOR HOME FIRE: The book for our times -- Judges of the Women's Prize 2017Home Fire has lit a light that'll never go out -- Ali SmithHer prose is propulsive and unfailingly elegant, and her eye for detail is acute ... A brave and brilliant novel * Sunday Times *Managed to do all the things I want novels to do - tell me something about the world, give me a tiny glimpse into the otherness of others, and, most of all, give me that ache of longing as I turned the last page and realised I would never meet these characters again -- Tahmima Anam * Observer *Shamsie's writing resonates on the human, political and lyrical plane but its topicality, tight plot and vivid characterisation also suggest a film script in the making * New Statesman, Books of the Year *Elegant and evocative ... A powerful exploration of the clash between society, family and faith in the modern world, tipping its hat to the same dilemma in the ancient one * Guardian *Builds to one of the most memorable final scenes I've read in a novel this century ... There is high, high music in the air at the end of Home Fire * New York Times *Utterly contemporary and deeply original too -- Arifa Akbar * Evening Standard *One of the best novels of the year ... magnificent ... Insistently intelligent without becoming didactic ... conveyed in prose of stunning suppleness and economy ... Home Fire is everything literary fiction should be - an exciting, beautiful, profound novel of lasting value that deserves laurels * Spectator *

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Book SynopsisThis is a collection of 175 previously unpublished works by Bukowski. It contains yarns about his childhood in the Depression and his early literary passions, his apprentice days as a hard-drinking, starving poetic aspirant, and his later years when he looks back at fate with defiance.

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