Some satirical novels have major political & cultural significance. Think Animal Farm & Slaughterhouse 5. Others are just plain silly.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Little Bookshop of Lonely Hearts
Book SynopsisA delightful new series set in a quaint old bookshop, for fans of Julia Quinn and Jenny Colgan. Where happy ever after is only a page awayOnce upon a time in a crumbling London bookshop, Posy Morland spent her life lost in the pages of her favourite romantic novels.So when Bookend's eccentric owner, Lavinia, dies and leaves the shop to Posy, she must put down her books and join the real world. Because Posy hasn't just inherited an ailing business, but also the unwelcome attentions of Lavinia's grandson, Sebastian, AKA The Rudest Man In London.Posy has a cunning plan and six months to transform Bookends into the bookshop of her dreams if only Sebastian would leave her alone to get on with it. As Posy and her friends fight to save their beloved bookshop, Posy's drawn into a battle of wills with Sebastian, about whom she's started to have some rather feverish fantasiesLike her favourite romantic heroines, will she get her happy ever after too?Trade Review‘Completely hilarious and breathtakingly romantic’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘Sophisticated, romantic, compelling and absolutely charming. A brilliant new addition to the romantic comedy genre, I loved it’ Alex Brown ‘Get ready to fall in love … an instant heart-warmer’ RED ‘A delightful romcom’ PRIMA
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HarperCollins Publishers Beautiful Losers
Book SynopsisOne of the best-known experimental novels of the 1960s, this uninhibited tale centres on the hapless members of a love triangle, and their sexual obsession and shared fascination with a mythic saint.Revolving around four central and intrinsically flawed characters, Beautiful Losers' is the frank and humorous story of a nameless narrator, his wife Edith, their domineering friend and mentor F' and Catherine Tekakwitha, a mythic 17th-century Mohawk virgin saint. The complexities of this three-way love, pain and lust are sent spiralling by the death of Edith and F' at the novel's start, leading the damaged narrator to question the nature of love, sexuality and spirituality in a series of explicit flashbacks.The extraordinary and inimitable singer-songwriter's classic novel, this is Leonard Cohen's most critically acclaimed literary work, echoing the dark poetry and wry humour of his timeless songs of loss, love, sex and religion.Not just an extremely funny novel, but an incredibly original and explicit examination of friendship, sex and spirituality.Trade Review‘A fantasied eroticism which is wildly funny…An exciting book.’ Sunday Times ‘The literary counterpart of “Hair” on the stage and “Easy Rider” on the screen.’ Daily Telegraph ‘The most vivid, fascinating and brave modern novel I have read.’ Michael Ondaatje ‘Gorgeously written…one comes out of it having seen terrible and beautiful visions.’ New York Times ‘Brilliant, explosive, a fountain of talent…James Joyce is not dead…he lives under the name of Cohen…writing from the point of view of Henry Miller.’ Boston Herald ‘Fuses sexuality with spirituality…mystical and profane, poetic and obscene…an invitation to play Russian roulette with a phallic pistol.’ Kirkus Reviews ‘Cohen assaults the reader with words, images, pyrotechnics and love. It’s a raging, poetic, highly personal and eminently readable book.’ Toronto Star
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HarperCollins Publishers The Complete McAuslan
Book SynopsisGeorge MacDonald Fraser's hilarious stories of the most disastrous soldier in the British Army collected together for the first time in one volume.Private McAuslan, J., the Dirtiest Soldier in the Word (alias the Tartan Caliban, or the Highland Division's answer to the Pekin Man) first demonstrated his unfitness for service in The General Danced at Dawn. He continued his disorderly advance, losing, soiling or destroying his equipment, through the pages of McAuslan in the Rough. The final volume, The Sheikh and the Dustbin, pursues the career of the great incompetent as he shambles across North African and Scotland, swinging his right arm in time with his right leg and tripping over his untied laces.His admirers know him as court-martial defendant, ghost-catcher, star-crossed lover and golf caddie extraordinary. Whether map-reading his erratic way through the Sahara by night or confronting Arab rioters, McAuslan's talent for catastrophe is guaranteed. Now, for the first time, the inimiTrade Review‘Thanks to Fraser’s passion for history, his rare gift for rattling narrative and his infectious delight in robust, rollicking language, we can rejoice in a work of genius worthy of being ranked with P.G. Wodehouse – there can be no higher accolade’—Daily Telegraph ‘Written with the kind of unaffected vigour which has characterised the greatest British humorists, these stories do for the Scots what Flann O’Brien did for the Irish and P.G. Wodehouse for the English’—Daily Mail ‘The third McAuslan volume should certainly be among the first books you pack this or any other holiday season’—The Times ‘One takes leave of these characters with real and grateful regret’—Sunday Times ‘It’s a while since I enjoyed a book so much, and once I’d finished it, I felt like starting it all over again’—Glasgow Evening Times ‘It’s great fun and rings true: a Highland Fling of a book’—Eric Linklater, author of The Wind on the Moon ‘The greatest book about soldiers since Ian Hay wrote The First Hundred Thousand … MacDonald Fraser is magnificent’—Eric Hiscock, author of Around the World in Wanderer III ‘As well as providing a fine assortment of treats, George MacDonald Fraser is a marvellous reporter and a first-rate historical novelist’—Kingsley Amis, author of Lucky Jim
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Orion Publishing Co Redshirts
Book Synopsis''I can honestly say I can''t think of another book that ever made me laugh this much. Ever'' Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the WindEnsign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union since the year 2456. It''s a prestige posting, and Andrew is even more delighted when he''s assigned to the ship''s Xenobiology laboratory. Life couldn''t be better ... although there are a few strange things going on:(1) every Away Mission involves a lethal confrontation with alien forces(2) the ship''s captain, the chief science officer, and the handsome Lieutenant Kerensky always survive these encounters(3) at least one low-ranked crew member is, sadly, always killed. Suddenly it''s less surprising how much energy is expended below decks on avoiding, at all costs, being assigned an Away Mission. Andrew''s fate may have bee
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Orion Publishing Co Sourcery
Book SynopsisRincewind is back in another hilarious Discworld adventure, featuring Sir Terry Pratchett''s classic wit and satirical edge''One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest'' George R.R. MartinThere was an eighth son of an eighth son. He was, quite naturally, a wizard. And there it should have ended.However (for reasons we''d better not go into), he had seven sons. And then he had an eighth son... a wizard squared... a source of magic... a Sourcerer.Sourcery sees the return of Rincewind and the Luggage as the Discworld faces its greatest - and funniest - challenge yet.Readers love Sourcery:''I was so pleased to be back with Rincewind, and of course, The Luggage . . . I enjoyed every moment'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Takes on sword and sorcery fantasies, taking satirical swipes at pretty much all the big ones- Lord of the Trade Review'A sequence of unalloyed delight' - GUARDIAN'He is screamingly funny. He is wise. He has style' - DAILY TELEGRAPH'His spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' - MAIL ON SUNDAY'Pratchett has a subject and a style that is very much his own' - SUNDAY TIMES
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Little, Brown Book Group In Your Dreams: J.W. Wells & Co. Book 2
Book Synopsis'A definite must for all fans of comic fantasy' - ENIGMA'Wacky humour bubbles through the polished narrative ... Holt doesn't skimp on the flashes of brilliance' - SFXEver been offered a promotion that seems too good to be true? You know - the sort they'd be insane to be offering to someone like you. The kind where you snap their arm off to accept, then wonder why all your long-serving colleagues look secretly relieved, as if they're off some strange and unpleasant hook ...It's the kind of trick that deeply sinister companies like J.W. Wells & Co. pull all the time. Especially with employees who are too busy mooning over the office intern to think about what they're getting into. And it's why, right about now, Paul Carpenter is wishing he'd paid much less attention to the gorgeous Melze, and rather more to a little bit of job description small-print referring to 'pest' control ...Books by Tom Holt: Walled Orchard Series Goatsong The Walled Orchard J.W. Wells & Co. Series The Portable Door In Your Dreams Earth, Air, Fire and Custard You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps The Better Mousetrap May Contain Traces of Magic Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Sausages YouSpace Series Doughnut When It's A Jar The Outsorcerer's Apprentice The Good, the Bad and the Smug Novels Expecting Someone Taller Who's Afraid of Beowulf Flying Dutch Ye Gods! Overtime Here Comes the Sun Grailblazers Faust Among Equals Odds and Gods Djinn Rummy My Hero Paint your Dragon Open Sesame Wish you Were Here Alexander at World's End Only Human Snow White and the Seven Samurai Olympiad Valhalla Nothing But Blue Skies Falling SidewaysLittle PeopleSong for NeroMeadowlandBarkingBlonde BombshellThe Management Style of the Supreme BeingsAn Orc on the Wild SideTrade ReviewA definite must for all fans of comic fantasy * ENIGMA *Wacky humour bubbles through the polished narrative ... Holt doesn't skimp on the flashes of brilliance * SFX *
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Oneworld Publications The Sellout: WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2016
Book Synopsis A Book of the Decade, 2010-2020 (Independent) A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD SATIRE ABOUT RACE, CLASS AND INEQUALITY IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICA, BY A LITERARY GENIUS AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME Winner of the Man Booker Prize, 2016 In his trademark absurdist style, Paul Beatty will make you laugh and cry in this outrageous – and outrageously entertaining – indictment of our time. Born in Dickens on the southern outskirts of Los Angeles, the narrator of The Sellout spent his childhood as the subject in his father's racially charged psychological studies. He is told that this work will lead to a memoir that will solve their financial woes. But when his father is killed in a drive-by shooting, he discovers there never was a memoir. All that’s left is a bill for a drive-thru funeral. What’s more, Dickens has literally been wiped off the map to save California from further embarrassment. Fuelled by despair, the narrator sets out to right this wrong with the most outrageous action conceivable: reinstating slavery and segregating the local high school. The results will take him from Dickens to the Supreme Court, in the trial of the century. ‘Outrageous, hilarious and profound.’ Simon Schama, Financial Times ‘The longer you stare at Beatty’s pages, the smarter you’ll get.’ Guardian ‘The most badass first 100 pages of an American novel I’ve read.’ New York TimesTrade Review‘Outrageous, hilarious and profound… It takes a whole other level of sheer audacity to expose atrocious things through the play of wit.’ FT‘The most caustic and the most badass first 100 pages of an American novel I’ve read in at least a decade... The riffs don’t stop coming in this landmark and deeply aware comic novel.' New York Times‘A book of coruscating satire and the darkest humour whose bilious narrative voice leaves you at once enthralled and exhausted’. Observer, Best Books of 2016‘A hilarious, anger-fuelled cadenza that feels as if it were written in one manic burst’. Mark Haddon, Observer, Best Books of 2016‘Brilliant. Amazing. Like demented angels wrote it.’ Sarah Silverman‘A breathtakingly confrontational American race satire with a big laugh and a gasp on every page’. Peter Bradshaw, Guardian‘One of the few books of recent years that has made me choke with laughter’. Daily Mail, Best Books of 2016‘A compelling act of demonstrative rhetoric, a masterful show of verbal energy that questions just how far equality has come and where it hopes to go’. New Statesman‘It will make you laugh, but most of all it will make you think.’ The Sunday Times‘Beatty’s sharp humour challenges pieties from all sides…Intelligent…entertaining…exhilarating’. Daily Telegraph‘Bitterly funny and finely layered…[The Sellout] seems even more essential after the racially demarcated “whitelash” of Donald Trump’s victory.’ New Statesman, Books of the Year 2016'[An] outrageous, riff-strewn satire on race in America…[The Sellout] combines effervescent comedy and stinging critique, but its most arresting quality is the lively humanity of its characters.’ The New Yorker'Brutal and full of very dark humour, it tells us so much about the state of American race relations and, by extension, our attitude to colonialism and black history. Powerful stuff.' Kit de Waal‘Hilariously caustic.’ Rolling Stone‘There’s satire and then there’s satire, and without question Paul Beatty’s caustic third novel, The Sellout, definitely falls into the latter category…brutally honest and very funny’. Independent
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Penguin Putnam Inc White Noise
Book SynopsisThe National Book Award-winning classic from the author of Underworld and Libra, now a Netflix film starring Adam Driver, Don Cheadle, and Greta GerwigWhite Noise tells the story of Jack Gladney, his fourth wife, Babette, and four ultramodern offspring as they navigate the rocky passages of family life to the background babble of brand-name consumerism. When an industrial accident unleashes an airborne toxic event, a lethal black chemical cloud floats over their lives. The menacing cloud is a more urgent and visible version of the white noise engulfing the Gladneys—radio transmissions, sirens, microwaves, ultrasonic appliances, and TV murmurings—pulsing with life, yet suggesting something ominous.Part of the Penguin Orange Collection, a limited-run series of twelve influential and beloved American classics in a bold series design offering a modern take on the iconic Penguin paperbackWinner of the 2016 AIGA + Design Observer 50 Books 50 Covers competition
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Little, Brown Book Group In The Company of Cheerful Ladies The No 1 Ladies
Book SynopsisThe sixth book in the multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency seriesThe one where Mma Makutsi finds a dancing partner . . . Although Mma Ramotswe and Mr J. L. B. Matekoni have finally settled down, at the shared premises of the No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency and Speedy Motors, the staff - especially Mma Makutsi and Charlie the garage apprentice - are not mixing in a perfectly peaceful manner. But in the course of investigating her latest case, of a very unhappy young lady, Mma Ramotswe''s tiny white van comes into contact with a man on a bicycle who might be able to restore harmony. And Mma Makutsi does at last seem to have found someone special... ''A rare pleasure'' Daily Telegraph''Gentle, rich'' Sunday Times''A strong, independent and endearing model for contemporary women'' Boston Globe''A literary confection... there is no end to the pleasTrade ReviewA rare pleasure * Daily Telegraph *Forget the library - the body is in the mud hut. An African Miss Marple created by a Scottish lawyer . . . superb * Sunday Times *One of the most entrancing literary treats of many a year * Wall Street Journal *A strong, independent, and endearing model for contemporary women anywhere . . . A crowded fictional genre will have to make room for Precious Ramotswe. In the best sense possible, she's a heavyweight * Boston Globe *McCall Smith's style melts words into instant meaning and the music of all the novel's principal voices is a chorus you cannot resist * Scotsman *A literary confection... Fortunately, since texts aren't cakes, there is no end to the pleasure * New York Times Book Review *Enchanting... In the Company of Cheerful Ladies may be the most compelling of the lot * Daily News *Beguiling, lyrical... blessed with McCall Smith's richly detailed portraits of life in Africa and his flair for storytelling with an engaging cast of fully realized characters * Los Angeles Times *A rare pleasure * Daily Telegraph *Forget the library - the body is in the mud hut. An African Miss Marple created by a Scottish lawyer . . . superb * Sunday Times *One of the most entrancing literary treats of many a year * Wall Street Journal *A strong, independent, and endearing model for contemporary women anywhere . . . A crowded fictional genre will have to make room for Precious Ramotswe. In the best sense possible, she's a heavyweight * Boston Globe *
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Vintage Publishing Death and the Penguin: A BBC Two Between the
Book SynopsisA BBC Two Between the Covers Pick'A tragicomic masterpiece' Daily TelegraphAll that stands between one man and murder by the mafia is a penguin.Viktor is an aspiring writer in Ukraine with only Misha, his pet penguin, for company.Although Viktor would prefer to write short stories, he earns a living composing obituaries for a newspaper. He longs to see his work published, yet the subjects of his obituaries continue to cling to life.But when Viktor opens the newspaper to see his work in print for the first time, his pride swiftly turns to terror. Viktor and Misha have been drawn into a trap from which there appears to be no escape.'A striking portrait of post-Soviet isolation... In this bleak moral landscape Kurkov manages to find ample refuge for his dark humour' New York TimesTrade ReviewA tragicomic masterpiece * Daily Telegraph *The deadpan tone works perfectly and it will be a hard-hearted reader who is not touched by Viktor's relationship with his unusual pet * The Times *A black comedy of rare dinstinction and the penguin is an invention of genius * Spectator *A chilling black comedy * Guardian *A striking portrait of post-Soviet isolation... In this bleak moral landscape Kurkov manages to find ample refuge for his dark humour * New York Times *
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HarperCollins Publishers Vonnegut K Deadeye Dick
Book SynopsisRudy Waltz hasn't had it easy. After accidentally committing manslaughter at the age of twelve, the traumas life continued to throw at him seemed almost inconsequential.Trade Review‘The master at his quirky, provocative best.’ Cosmopolitan ‘Vonnegut is George Orwell, Dr. Caligari and Flash Gordon compounded into one writer … a zany but moral mad scientist.’ Time
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Orion Publishing Co Witches Abroad
Book SynopsisGranny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg are going on a trip to avert certain disaster. Terry Pratchett''s Discworld returns with another laugh-out-loud adventure dissecting everyone''s favourite fairy tales.It seemed an easy job... After all, how difficult could it be to make sure that a servant girl doesn''t marry a prince?But for the witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick, travelling to the distant city of Genua, things are never that simple...Servant girls have to marry the prince. That''s what life is all about. You can''t fight a Happy Ending.At least - up until now...Readers love Witches Abroad:''This book not only delivers silly fun and fast-paced action (including not one but TWO witches'' duels), but also contemplations on some very deep matters'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''[Pratchett] balances humour and poignancy so masterfullyTrade ReviewA sequence of unalloyed delight - GUARDIANHe is screamingly funny. He is wise. He has style - DAILY TELEGRAPHHis spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction - MAIL ON SUNDAYPratchett has a subject and a style that is very much his own - SUNDAY TIMESTo say that Terry Pratchett is popular is a bit like saying the Arctic Circle is a bit nippy - SUNDAY EXPRESS
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Pan Macmillan Diary of a Provincial Lady
Book SynopsisE. M. Delafield's largely autobiographical novel takes the form of a journal written by an upper-middle-class lady living in a Devonshire village. Written with humour, this charming novel is full of the peculiarities of daily life. The Provincial Lady of the title attempts to avoid disaster and prevent chaos from descending upon her household. But with a husband reluctant to do anything but doze behind The Times, mischievous children and trying servants, it's a challenge keeping up appearances on an inadequate income, particularly in front of the infuriating and haughty Lady Boxe. As witty and delightful today as when it was first published in 1930, Diary of a Provincial Lady is a brilliantly observed comic novel and an acknowledged classic. This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition features an introduction by author and journalist Christina Hardyment.Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift-editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.Trade ReviewI carry the Macmillan Collector's Library edition, which is tiny, in my handbag, to dip into when I'm stuck somewhere. It has never let me down. It is as fresh and sparkling as a champagne flute -- India Knight
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HarperCollins Publishers A Sunrise Over Bali
Book SynopsisThe adventure of a lifetime awaits blue seas, white sands and two months of freedom!A gorgeous escapist romance' Emma RobinsonRecommended for anyone who loves a good romcom and a spot of armchair travel' Fiona LeitchHome is where the heart is . . .When Jaelee Tan leaves her high-flying PR job in Miami for a sabbatical in Bali, the last thing she expects is for it to become permanent. But when her boss demands the trip be cut short, Jae does the only thing she can think of and quits on the spot.With two months in Bali, a new group of friends and the gorgeous scenery and beaches, Jae is determined to make the most of her new-found freedom. And when she locks eyes with hunky Scot, Alistair, Jae wonders if she'll lose her heart to more than just a Balinese sunrise.Escape to Bali in this uplifting novel full of friendship, laughter and romance, perfect for fans of Mandy Baggot, Julie Caplin and Holly Martin.Readers are falling in love with A Sunrise Over Bali:You just can't beat a Sandy BaTrade ReviewReaders absolutely love Sandy Barker’s Holiday Romance series ‘Warm, witty and wonderful’ Emma Robinson ‘An absolutely brilliant holiday read’ Katie Ginger ‘Deliciously romantic’ Lynne Shelby ‘An absolute delight’ Ella Hayes
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Little, Brown Book Group The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine
Book SynopsisTHE SIXTEENTH BOOK IN THE BELOVED NO. 1 LADIES'' DETECTIVE SERIESThe one with Mma Ramotswe''s summer holiday . . . Mma Ramotswe is taking a break, leaving important tasks in the capable hands of Mma Makutsi, co-director of the No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency. But Mma Ramotswe soon finds herself interfering in cases (secretly, or so she intends). While on ''holiday'', she delves into the past of a man whose reputation is brought into question, she is called upon to rescue a small boy - and discovers Violet Sephotho''s latest underhand business endeavour: the No. 1 Ladies'' Secretarial College. Meanwhile, Mma Makutsi hires a part-time science teacher as an assistant, and suspects that her authority is being undermined.Will Mma Ramotswe be caught out?Trade ReviewLike [Barbara] Pym, McCall Smith believes that the small stuff in life matters * Scotsman *
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Atlantic Books The Bandit Queens: Longlisted for the Women's
Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick 2023'Not since Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger has the rotten core of modern India been exposed in quite such blackly antic fashion as Parini Shroff manages here in this intermittently absurd, feminist revenge caper about a group of snarky, much-abused, predominantly Hindu wives...sheer gutsy verve.' The Times'A darkly funny revenge drama rooted in the reality of rural India . . . [A] vivid, unsentimental story that succeeds in being both satirical and moving.' Guardian'A radically feel-good story about the murder of no-good husbands by a cast of unsinkable women' - New York Times'Mordantly humoured, pacey feminist revenge thriller' - The Sunday Times__________________________________For Geeta, life as a widow is more peaceful than life as a wife...Until the other women in her village decide they want to be widows, too.Geeta is believed to have killed her vanished husband - a rumour she hasn't bothered trying to correct, because a reputation like that can keep a single woman safe in rural India. But when she's approached for help in ridding another wife of her abusive drunk of a husband, her reluctant agreement sets in motion a chain of events that will change the lives of all the women in the village....A darkly irreverent and fresh take on a feminist revenge thriller, perfect for readers of My Sister the Serial Killer, How To Kidnap The Rich and the Sharon Horgan series Bad Sisters.'Tender, unpredictable, brimming with laugh-out-loud moments' Téa Obreht, author of THE TIGER'S WIFE'Original, memorable, and endearing' Charmaine Wilkerson, author of BLACK CAKE'A rollicking mash-up of adventure story, thriller, dark revenge, and comedy' Cristina García, author of DREAMING IN CUBANTrade ReviewNot since Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger has the rotten core of modern India been exposed in quite such blackly antic fashion as Parini Shroff manages here in this intermittently absurd, feminist revenge caper about a group of snarky, much-abused, predominantly Hindu wives...sheer gutsy verve. -- Claire Allfree * The Times *Shroff's debut is a darkly funny revenge drama rooted in the reality of rural India . . . Shroff doesn't pull any punches in this vivid, unsentimental story that succeeds in being both satirical and moving. -- Laura Wilson * Guardian *A radically feel-good story about the murder of no-good husbands by a cast of unsinkable women -- Chandler Baker * New York Times *This funny, feel-good read is a rollicking ride rife with memorable characters involved in ill-fated hijinks. It also serves up commentary on class, power dynamics and the role of women in society, with a feminist history lesson to boot. -- Good Housekeeping * Good Housekeeping *Shroff cleverly considers how women might achieve autonomy within rural India's patriarchal society through shrewd, if complicated, female friendships. -- Washington Post * Washington Post *The Bandit Queens is an original, memorable, and endearing story. At times deeply serious, at times laugh-out-loud funny...a sobering but hopeful exploration of womanhood, social injustices, and second chances. -- Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of BLACK CAKEParini Shroff captures the complexity of female friendship with acuity, wit, and a certain kind of magic irreverence, turning on a dime from humor to horror, horror to heart, and then back again, exhilarating her reader until the very last line. Tender, unpredictable, brimming with laugh-out-loud moments, The Bandit Queens heralds a prodigious and sophisticated literary talent. -- Téa Obreht * Téa Obreht, Orange Prize-winning author of THE TIGER'S WIFE *Parini Shroff's splendid The Bandit Queens is a hilarious romp about serious things - as serious as a novel gets, and as funny, too, with characters who are dear and maddening and indelible and gorgeously drawn. Twisty, compulsive, bold, surprising, moving: it's a wonderful book. -- Elizabeth McCracken * Elizabeth McCracken *Parini Schroff's debut novel, The Bandit Queens, is a rollicking mash-up of adventure story, thriller, dark revenge, and comedy. Rooted in a rural village in India-and led by the pariah widow Geeta, who everyone believes to have killed her husband-a handful of women band together to take back their lives, and take down the patriarchy. An immensely enjoyable read! -- Cristina García, author of Dreaming in Cuban and The Lady Matador’s HotelAn extraordinary caper of a novel. I've never met a character like Geeta...it is dark - but also it's utterly compelling and funny. -- Louise Minchin * Louise Minchin, Women's Prize for Fiction 2023 Judge *This is the best book I've read in a while. THE BANDIT QUEENS is an original, memorable, and endearing story. At times deeply serious, at times laugh-out-loud funny, THE BANDIT QUEENS is a sobering but hopeful exploration of womanhood, social injustices, and second chances in an Indian village. -- Charmaine Wilkerson * Charmaine Wilkerson, author of BLACK CAKE *One of the most talked-about debut novels of the year lives up to the hype and then some. The story of Geetha, a tough-but-wounded young woman in a remote Indian village who, after her abusive husband disappears, gains a reputation as a black widow. These rumors prove somewhat beneficial to Geetha in her desire to be left alone...until other women start approaching her for help in disposing their own shitty husbands. Uproarious, tender, and at times quite harrowing, with razor-sharp dialogue and a truly magnificent cast of characters, The Bandit Queens is a darkly hilarious delight of a novel. -- Dan Sheehan, Book Marks Editor-in-Chief * LitHub *a dark yet uplifting story of village women who fight domestic violence and caste discrimination -- Susan Blumberg-Kason * Asian Review of Books *an audacious high-wire act of a novel that mingles the deadly serious with the highly comic, yet never loses its profound empathy for the women at its heart * Apple Books *Parini Shroff's colourful debut novel, The Bandit Queens, [is] an irreverent and unusual tale of struggle and sisterhood in rural India. -- Radio Times * Radio Times *This mordantly humoured, pacey revenge comedy succeeds in being both feelgood and gleefully nasty, tender and violent. -- Patricia Nicol * The Sunday Times *...a fast-paced, dark comedy of female friendship, revenge, murder and survival. * Mirror *
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St Martin's Press One Last Stop Collectors Edition
Book SynopsisThe special hardcover collector''s edition of Casey McQuiston''s beloved New York Times bestselling novel, featuring illustrated endpapers, bonus content, pink stained edges and more!For cynical twenty-three-year-old August, moving to New York City is supposed to prove her right: that things like magic and cinematic love stories don't exist, and the only smart way to go through life is alone. She can't imagine how waiting tables at a 24-hour pancake diner and moving in with too many weird roommates could possibly change that. And there's certainly no chance of her subway commute being anything more than a daily trudge through boredom and electrical failures.But then, there's this gorgeous girl on the train.Jane. Dazzling, charming, mysterious, impossible Jane. Jane with her rough edges and swoopy hair and soft smile, showing up in a leather jacket to save August's day when she needed it most. August's subway crush becomes the best part of her da
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Hodder & Stoughton Garth Marenghi’s TerrorTome: Dreamweaver,
Book SynopsisDare you crack open the TerrorTome? (Mind the spine)When horror writer Nick Steen gets sucked into a cursed typewriter by the terrifying Type-Face, Dark Lord of the Prolix, the hellish visions inside his head are unleashed for real. Forced to fight his escaping imagination - now leaking out of his own brain - Nick must defend the town of Stalkford from his own fictional horrors, including avascular-necrosis-obsessed serial killer Nelson Strain and Nick's dreaded throppleganger, the Dark Third. Can he and Roz, his frequently incorrect female editor, hunt down these incarnate denizens of Nick's rampaging imaginata before they destroy Stalkford, outer Stalkford and possibly slightly further?From the twisted genius of horror master Garth Marenghi - Frighternerman, Darkscribe, Doomsage (plus Man-Shee) - come three dark tales from his long-lost multi-volume epic: TerrorTome.Can a brain leak? (Yes, it can)-------------------------------------------'Reads like Garth's classic oeuvre of paperback horrors crossed with the X-Files, Faustian myth and bits of Manimal. Plus the cover is embossed with genuine foil at his insistence and at your expense'Ken Hodder, Head of Hodder'These three tales of terror by Garth Marenghi are... quality'Queen Fang, NosFor(at)um.com'A strong beginning, deepening intrigue and a knockout ending'How to Write MagazineTrade ReviewBeautifully bonkers, with a razor-sharp understanding of the genre, Garth Marenghi's prose is schlocky, corny, cliché-ridden and over-written. Full of dread and deliberately dreadful - in other words, addictive and quite perfect * SciFi Bulletin *The mercurial horror maestro and star of Darkplace delivers a trio of blood curdling tales from his long-lost opus in this side-splittingly spot-on parody of grisly supernatural blockbusters * Waterstones *Read if you dare, but know that not one bone in your body will remain unchilled * Financial Times *Books like TerrorTome - so dense with brilliant jokes that it cannot safely be read while drinking hot liquid - are rare indeed. It is clear that Holness loves horror; like the recent Ladybird books and BBC Two's Philomena Cunk, this is a parody that knows and respects its source material. The result is something very bad - and very, very good * The i *A delight, whether you're a devotee of the shlocky 1980s horror genre or not. TerrorTome is a pitch-perfect parody of terrible genre writing, with overblown, clichéd prose and heavily signposted metaphor * Chortle *A new Garth Marenghi novel is like a new album by ZZ Top or Status Quo: you know what you're going to get, but by heck you'll love it * Buzz *Horrormeister Garth Marenghi makes a triumphant comeback with three linked tales of shuddersome, mind-bending fear . . . Top-notch spoofy spookiness * Financial Times, Best Books of 2022 *
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Hodder & Stoughton London, With Love: The romantic and unforgettable
Book Synopsis'A VERY special book. GORGEOUS, real believable and BEAUTIFUL' - Marian Keyes London. Nine million people. Two hundred and seventy tube stations. Every day, thousands of chance encounters, first dates, goodbyes and happy ever afters. And for twenty years it's been where one man and one woman can never get their timing right. Jennifer and Nick meet as teenagers and over the next two decades, they fall in and out of love with each other. Sometimes they start kissing. Sometimes they're just friends. Sometimes they stop speaking, but they always find their way back to each other.But after all this time, are they destined to be together or have they finally reached the end of the line?All your favourite authors love SARRA MANNING!'Wonderful - romantic, sexy, moving and impossible to put down' - Louise O'Neill'Sexy, heartfelt, funny and fresh' - Laura Jane Williams'Epically romantic yet utterly relatable' - Holly Miller'Beautiful' - Lindsey KelkTrade ReviewThis is already one of my books of the year! . . . A VERY special book - a decades-long 'near miss' love story, it gave me One Day vibes. It's GORGEOUS, real, believable and BEAUTIFUL * Marian Keyes *Reading London, with Love reminded me why Sarra Manning is one of my favourite writers. It's wonderful - romantic, sexy, moving, and impossible to put down. * Louise O'Neill *Witty, well-paced and wonderfully entertaining, with a heroine you really root for * Daily Mail *A wonderful rom-com - such a glorious treat * Harriet Evans *Wonderful. An epic, enduring love story that is so funny, tender and warm. I loved everything about it. -- Cressida McLaughlinImmersive, razor sharp and full of tenderness. Manning explores love in many forms - not least her obvious affection for the city in which this romance unfolds. But it is her witty rendering of life in the 90s that I really fell for! I was transported! * Claire McGlasson *Sarra Manning's stunning, beautifully written book is not just a love letter to London, but a love letter to what really matters in life: each other. Funny, smart and gorgeously romantic, London, With Love is the perfect read to make you smile on the rainiest of days * Katy Birchall *A book to treasure - brilliantly crafted with characters that feel like lifelong friends. Beautiful, romantic, real, poignant, nostalgic and completely compelling. I love this book with all my heart. * Alex Brown *This is light, dark, sweet, sour, sexy, funny and so real . . . So knowing, so smart, but so generous, kind and inclusive * Daisy Buchanan *I loved it so much . . . it's funny, clever, gorgeously sexy and the characters are compelling. Never mind heartwarming, it's heart-boiling * Lucy Vine *London, With Love is just all kinds of glorious, one minute moving me to tears, the next making me snort with laughter. I'm going to be pressing it into the hands of all my friends and family * Jenny Ashcroft *Sarra Manning is the queen of London-set romance. London, With Love is the sort of book that sweeps you off your feet and wins your heart with laughter, tears and the whole cavalcade of city life. Utterly romantic, totally recognisable and with as much spirit as the city itself, this is an unforgettable love story * Jane Casey *Pure nostalgia - I laughed, I cried bittersweet tears and then I texted my mates to say you have to read this . . . * Penny Parkes *A pitch-perfect love story, brimming with tenderness, humour and great longing. I loved every single word of this beautiful, epic tale of missed connections and second chances * Rosie Walsh *I read it in one huge gulp, laughing and crying my way through . . . a really beautiful and honest love story, I loved it as a classic coming-of-age novel with a sparky and engaging heroine * Laura Wood *Brimful of longing, tenderness and the pain of missed chances, this book could soften the stoniest heart * Kate Riordan *I adored this fabulous and relatable story so, so much * Prima *Witty, well-paced and wonderfully entertaining, with a heroine you really root for * Daily Mail *We adored this beautiful, nostalgic, love story * Fabulous *The descriptions of London through the 1980s up to the present day - the neighbourhoods, the music, the clothes - are pitch perfect * Good Housekeeping *Reads like a love letter to London the backdrop to much of the story. With two compelling lead characters, it's romantic, moving and impossible to put down. If you loved David Nicholls' One Day, you'll adore this * Daily Mirror *Sarra Manning writes straight from the soul in this powerful, intimate and completely captivating love story * Woman’s Own *Those of us who remember paisley shirts, The Smiths and Doc Martens the first time around will love London With Love . . . warm and witty * The Gloss *A fabulous rom-com * Daily Mail *I adored this beautiful nostalgic love story * Yours Magazine *This is the on-again off-again love story of Jennifer and Nick, who first meet as teenagers in 80s north London and spend the next few decades never quite getting their timing right. London, With Love is a gorgeous read, heaped full of nostalgia and a romance to really root for * I News, The Best Books to Read This Valentine's *Perceptive, funny and entertaining, you can't go wrong with Sarra Manning's winning books. In her latest, it's an exploration of how sometimes finding the right person for you doesn't happen overnight - in fact, it could take 20 years. Weaving together major cultural and historical moments from 1986 onwards, Jen and Nick are drawn together, fall out and finally realise what they mean to each other, all set against the highs and lows of living in London (out now in hardback, out in paperback 3 August). * Stylist, Best Rom-Com Books for the Summer *Clever and nostalgic, with loveable characters, this is a rom-com with real heart and guts * Best *
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Pan Macmillan The Android's Dream
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestseller and Hugo Award-winner John Scalzi, The Android’s Dream is a wild-and-woolly caper novel of interstellar diplomacy.‘The Android’s Dream is just the right gene-splicing of fast action and furious comedy SF has been needing for ages’ – SFF180When a human kills an alien during diplomatic negotiations, the fall-out is astronomical. To prevent interstellar war, humanity must deliver an extremely rare sheep for the aliens’ coronation ceremony – or face enslavement. So Earth’s government turns to Harry Creek: ex-cop, war hero and hacker extraordinaire.It should be a straightforward mission, but there are others who covet the priceless animal. Ruthless mercenaries, a religious cult, and alien races eager to spark revolution. Harry’s mission will take him across the galaxy, as he tries to pull off the grand diplomatic coup of the century. There’ll only be one chance to save the life of the sheep – and ensure the future of humanity.Praise for John Scalzi:‘John Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today’ – Joe Hill‘Scalzi is one of the slickest writers that SF has ever produced’ – Wall Street JournalTrade ReviewWith plenty of alien gore to satisfy fans of military SF and inventive jabs at pretend patriotism and self-serving civil service, Scalzi delivers an effervescent but intelligent romp -- Publishers WeeklyThe Android’s Dream is just the right gene-splicing of fast action and furious comedy SF has been needing for ages -- SFF180Equal parts crime story, diplomatic drama, political intrigue and science fiction adventure . . . This is one of those books that makes science fiction fun -- SFSignalIt's a great read, and nothing to be sheepish about liking -- SFRevuRemarkably well-crafted entertainment . . . Highly, and enthusiastically, recommended -- SFSiteJohn Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today -- Joe Hill
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HarperCollins Publishers The Change
Book SynopsisThis was one of those books that just keeps giving I cannot explain how much I loved this book It's a thriller, it's about friendships, it's about finding your path, it's a murder mystery, it's just brilliant' Reader review, ?????STUNNING! Feminist writing at its absolute best. 10 stars' Reader review, ?????* * *Nessa: The SeekerJo: The ProtectorHarriett: The PunisherWith newfound powers the time has come to take matters into their own handsWidowed Nessa lives alone in her house near the ocean. In the quiet hours, she hears voices belonging to the dead who will only speak to her.On the cusp of fifty Harriett's marriage and career imploded, but her life is far from over in fact, she's undergone a stunning metamorphosis.Jo spent years at war with her body. The rage that arrived with menopause felt like the last straw until she discovers she's able to channel it.Guided by voices only Nessa can hear, the trio discover the abandoned body of a teenage girl. The police have written off the victim. But the women have not. Their own investigations lead to more bodies, and a world of wealth where the rules don't apply and the realisation that laws are designed to protect villains, not the vulnerable.Now three women will avenge the innocent and punish the guilty. IT'S TIME.* * *Praise for Kirsten Miller A perfect contradiction, existing in the shades of grey that real life is so often painted in A story that's as furious as it is tender' Emily Henry A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it with all my broken heart. Read it. You'll love it' Marian KeyesA proper smash-the-patriarchy read with tension and a compelling plot to boot Loved it' Harriet TyceA propulsive plot and characters that roar off the page, this is a novel that's unafraid to take on societal misogyny while being satirical and even funny at the same time' GuardianAn addictive, fast-paced crime novel like nothing you've ever read before' Red magazineTrade Review Praise for THE CHANGE ‘A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it with all my broken heart. Read it. You’ll love it’ Marian Keyes ‘I loved this wild mystery about a group of midlife women who have just about had enough. I couldn't put it down’ Erin Kelly ‘The Change is a proper smash-the-patriarchy read with tension and a compelling plot to boot. It gave me the same energy as Lessons in Chemistry, and I take my hat off to Harriett The Punisher and will be taking some life lessons from her. Loved it’ Harriet Tyce ‘Part crime thriller, part extended howl of pure rage, The Change takes a scalpel to the cancer of misogyny that infects every cell of western culture, with biting wit and a burning, righteous anger that never lets up. Powerful and original’ Tammy Cohen ‘A brilliant book. Thrilling, fast paced and original. I couldn’t stop reading’ Sarah Morgan ‘How brilliant to read about strong, fabulous women – this is a great book. The Change will inspire women to feel empowered at a time when they feel their strength is waning – could be a life-changer! Fresh and fabulous, teeming with amazing characters, unputdownable – stays with you long after the last page is turned’ Milly Johnson ‘With a propulsive plot and characters that roar off the page, this is a novel that’s unafraid to take on societal misogyny while being satirical and even funny at the same time’ Guardian ‘[A] bewitching and satisfying mystery and thriller . . . A compelling read’ The Independent ‘I loved this book, in particular its three powerful independent no-nonsense female protagonists . . . A feminist thriller for our times’ Nina Pottell, Prima ‘A revenge fantasy and feminist fist-pump – and a balm for trying times’ Grazia ‘An addictive, fast-paced crime novel like nothing you’ve ever read before’ Red magazine
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Penguin Putnam Inc A Witchs Guide to Fake Dating a Demon
Book SynopsisMariel Spark knows not to trust a demon, especially one that wants her soul, but what’s a witch to do when he won’t leave her side—and she kind of doesn’t want him to?Mariel Spark is prophesied to be the most powerful witch seen in centuries of the famed Spark family, but to the displeasure of her mother, she prefers baking to brewing potions and gardening to casting hexes. When a spell to summon flour goes very wrong, Mariel finds herself staring down a demon—one she inadvertently summoned for a soul bargain. Ozroth the Ruthless is a legend among demons. Powerful and merciless, he drives hard bargains to collect mortal souls. But his reputation has suffered ever since a bargain went awry—if he can strike a bargain with Mariel, he will earn back his deadly reputation. Ozroth can''t leave Mariel''s side until they complete a bargain, which she refuses to do (turns out some humans are attached to their souls).
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Vintage Publishing Dead Men's Trousers
Book Synopsis**A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**Mark Renton from Trainspotting is back – and he’s finally a success An international jet-setter, he now makes significant money managing DJs, but the constant travel, airport lounges, soulless hotel rooms and broken relationships have left him dissatisfied with his life. He’s then rocked by a chance encounter with Frank Begbie, from whom he’d been hiding for years after a terrible betrayal and the resulting debt. But the psychotic Begbie appears to have reinvented himself as a celebrated artist and – much to Mark’s astonishment – doesn’t seem interested in revenge. Sick Boy and Spud, who have agendas of their own, are intrigued to learn that their old friends are back in town, but when they enter the bleak world of organ-harvesting, things start to go so badly wrong. Lurching from crisis to crisis, the four men circle each other, driven by their personal histories and addictions, confused, angry – so desperate that even Hibs winning the Scottish Cup doesn’t really help. One of these four will not survive to the end of this book. Which one of them is wearing Dead Men’s Trousers?‘Welsh is on compulsively readable, searingly funny form’ The Times‘No one captures the competing affections and resentments that underpin lifelong friendships like Welsh’ EsquireTrade ReviewWelsh is on compulsively readable, searingly funny form in what has been billed as the final Trainspotting novel… What I really like about Welsh’s storytelling is that he makes these amoral misadventures so propulsive, so joyfully awful, that you have to go with the flow… this roués’ romp is about as much fun as you can have between two book covers. -- Dominic Maxwell * The Times *Dead Men’s Trousers is Welsh at his scabrous, foul-mouthed best as the Trainspotting crew ofRenton, Begbie, Sick Boy and Spud are reunited in a high-velocity tale of drug dealing,prostitution and the Hollywood art scene – with the odd compulsory organ donation casuallytossed in with sadistic aplomb. -- Stephen McGinty * Sunday Times *Some things never change. Violence lurks beneath the surface. Football still resonates. And, best of all, the Scots dialect retains its colloquial zing. Welsh fans are in for another witty, scabrous treat. -- Max Davidson * Mail on Sunday **Best New Fiction** *Irresistible... No one captures the competing affections and resentments that underpin lifelong friendships like Welsh, and the original lads – Sick Boy and Spud in particular – still bring out the best in him... keeping you gripped and choking on bursts of shocked laughter. * Esquire *A vignette-like study of modern masculinity… This final book in Welsh’s self-described “Harry Potter franchise” is as much character study as social commentary, and a sympathetic observation about how growing older doesn’t necessarily mean growing wiser. -- Zoë Apostolides * Financial Times *
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Little, Brown Book Group Growing Up Virago Modern Classics
Book Synopsis ''Charming, very funny indeed. Angela Thirkell is perhaps the most Pym-like of any twentieth-century author, after Pym herself'' Alexander McCall SmithIt is wartime in Barsetshire, and so much has changed. Belier''s Priory is now a hospital for wounded soldiers, and Sir Harry and Lady Waring have moved to the servants'' quarters, where they make the best of it - so much more practical than the large, draughty house! Soon, their niece Leslie, who has a hush-hush job with the navy, comes to recuperate: her nerves are frayed from overwork and a close call with a torpedo.When the Warings are then asked to house an intelligence officer and his wife, they reluctantly agree. They cannot know what a much-needed tonic Noel and Lydia Merton will prove to be. With the Priory being both the Waring residence and the army hospital, it becomes the hub of activity for all of Barsetshire.Trade ReviewYou read her, laughing, and want to do your best to protect her characters from any reality but their own * New York Times *The novels are a delight, with touches of E. F. Benson, E. M. Delafield and P. G. Wodehouse -- Christopher Fowler * Independent on Sunday *Charming, very funny indeed. Angela Thirkell is perhaps the most Pym-like of any twentieth-century author, after Pym herself -- Alexander McCall Smith
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Pan Macmillan Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up: The
Book SynopsisRead the hilarious rom-com that inspired the hit new sitcom Not Dead Yet starring Gina Rogriguez (Jane the Virgin), Hannah Simone (New Girl) and Lauren Ash (Superstore). As recommended on Davina McCall's Making the Cut podcast, and perfect for fans of Dolly Alderton, Ruth Jones and Marian Keyes.'The new Bridget Jones' – Celia Walden, Telegraph'Say hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're 20, 40 or 80' – HeatA novel for any woman who wonders how the hell she got here, and why life isn't quite how she imagined it was going to be. And who is desperately trying to figure it all out when everyone around them is making gluten-free brownies.Meet Nell. Her life is a mess.In a world of perfect Instagram lives, she feels like a disaster. But when she starts a secret podcast and forms an unlikely friendship with Cricket, an eighty-something widow, things begin to change. Because Nell is determined. This time next year things will be very different. But first, she has a confession . . .Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up by Alexandra Potter will make you laugh, and it might even make you cry. Above all, it will remind you that you're not on your own – we're all in this together.'Brilliant! Laughing out loud' – Emma Gannon, podcaster (Ctrl Alt Delete) and author of Olive'Funny but layered, light-hearted but surprisingly deep' – RedTrade ReviewA funny, feisty tale about the highs and the oh-so-lows of having to start over in your forties with a smart, sassy character at its heart who you'll be cheering on from start to finish. -- Mike Gayle, author of All The Lonely PeopleNell’s journey to mid-life happiness is hilarious, moving and filled with clear-eyed wisdom about what it means to be a woman of any age, proving that the best happy ever afters come when you fall in love with life. -- Lucy Dillon, author of After the Rain and A Hundred Pieces of MeI loved this book so much. It’s very funny and painfully true. Confessions of a Forty-Something F*ck Up is perfect comfort reading for anyone who thinks life isn’t working out as they want it to, whether they’re forty, fourteen or eighty-four. -- Chrissie Manby, author of Three Days in Florence and A Proper Family HolidaySay hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're twenty, forty or eighty * Heat *
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HarperCollins Publishers The Christmas Swap
Book SynopsisThis was truly the Christmas romance of my dreams 5 ?, Reader reviewWill all three women have their Christmas wishes come true?Christmas is coming and best friends Chloe, Jules, and Lucy are needing change so swapping homes for the holidays could be the perfect present for all of them!Australian Chloe spends her Christmas in a sleepy village in Oxfordshire, England. She is totally star-struck when she discovers who lives across the road.Lucy, who has jetted off to snowy Colorado for her dream-come-true white Christmas, is taken into the fold of Jules's loud and brash family, discovering more about herself in a few short days than she has in years.And Jules leaves the cold climes of Colorado to spend her Christmas on a beach with Chloe's friends in Melbourne, finding that time away is just what she needed.The only thing better than one Christmas romance is three, the perfect festive read for fans of Sarah Morgan, Holly Martin and Karen Swan.*Sandy's BRAND NEW Christmas romance, The ChriTrade Review“The Christmas Swap was GREAT! This was truly the Christmas romance of my dreams and I can't wait to read her other books.” “To say I really enjoyed this book may be an understatement!… I only found one drawback to this book, and that is it finished, so I'm hoping (well, more like begging) that this book turns into a series,” “This sweet holiday story had me totally hooked! If you’re looking for a fun, romantic, different take on a Christmas novel, you should absolutely pick this one up!” “I had so much fun reading this. It was super cheesy in the best way. I found myself grinning silly and trying to hide it while I read in public. ” “This story was everything I want in a holiday read” “What a delightful, heart-warming book! I absolutely adored reading this book that will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy! If you’re a fan of The Holiday, you’ll definitely like this one. Three Christmas swaps in one book, what a treat!” “There’s such a tremendous warmth about the whole book – the settings, the festive touches, the way the characters develop and discover themselves, that strong friendship, the perfect romances – and I entirely loved it. You really must add it to your Christmas reading list – you’re going to love it too.” “This is a great escapist read and was just what I needed… This is a great read if you are looking for a warm and cosy snuggle up on the sofa with some happy feel good vibes.” “A great festive story, or three, for putting you in a Christmas mood – very enjoyable.” “This book was great. An easy, uplifting, hopeful read in these crazy Covid times”
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Random House USA Inc Fleishman Is in Trouble
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ?NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST ??A masterpiece? (NPR) aboutmarriage, divorce, and the bewildering dynamics of ambitionNow an Emmy Award?nominated FX limited series on Hulu, starring Claire Danes, Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan, and Adam BrodyONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Entertainment Weekly, The New York Public LibraryONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, The Washington Post, USA Today Vanity Fair, Vogue,NPR, Chicago Tribune, GQ, Vox, Refinery29, Elle, The Guardian, Real Simple, Financial Times, Parade, Good Housekeeping, New Statesman, Marie Claire, Town & Country, Evening Standard, Thrillist, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, BookRiot, Shelf AwarenessToby Fleishman thought he knew what to expect when he and his wife of almost fifteen years separated: weekends and every other holiday with the kids, some residual bitterness, the occasional moment of tension in their co-parenting negotiations. He could not have predicted that one day, in the middle of his summer of sexual emancipation, Rachel would just drop their two children off at his place and simply not return. He had been working so hard to find equilibrium in his single life. The winds of his optimism, long dormant, had finally begun to pick up. Now this.As Toby tries to figure out where Rachel went, all while juggling his patients at the hospital, his never-ending parental duties, and his new app-assisted sexual popularity, his tidy narrative of the spurned husband with the too-ambitious wife is his sole consolation. But if Toby ever wants to truly understand what happened to Rachel and what happened to his marriage, he is going to have to consider that he might not have seen things all that clearly in the first place.A searing, utterly unvarnished debut, Fleishman Is in Trouble is an insightful, unsettling, often hilarious exploration of a culture trying to navigate the fault lines of an institution that has proven to be worthy of our great wariness and our great hope.Alma?s Best Jewish Novel of the Year ? Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle?s John Leonard Prize for Best First Book
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Penguin Books Ltd A Love Story for Bewildered Girls
Book Synopsis''An utterly gorgeous novel. It will forever hold my heart in its pages'' Pandora Sykes, co-host of The High-Low podcastGrace loves a woman. Annie loves a man. Violet isn''t quite sure. But you''ll love them all...Grace has what one might call a ''full and interesting life'' which is code for not married and has no kids. Her life is the envy of her straight friends, but all this time she has been waiting in secret for love to hit her so hard that she runs out of breath, like the way a wave in a rough sea bowls you over, slams you into the sand, and nearly drowns you.When Grace meets a beautiful woman at a party, she falls suddenly and desperately in love. At the same party, lawyer Annie meets the man of her dreams - the only man she''s ever met whose table manners are up to her mother''s standards. And across the city, Violet, who is afraid of almost everything, is making another discovery of her own: that for the first time in her life she''s falling in love with a woman.A Love Story for Bewildered Girls is a moving and exquisitely funny novel about love, sex and heartbreak.''Exquisitely tender, beautifully written, funny and sad'' Daisy Buchanan, author of How to Be a Grown-up ''Funny, honest, brilliant'' Nina Stibbe, bestselling author of Love, Nina''I absolutely loved this book by Emma Morgan which follows 3 women''s very different love lives... I inhaled it'' Emma Gannon, Sunday Times best-selling author and host of the podcast Ctrl-Alt-Delete''Funny, touching, uplifting, thoroughly modern'' Lauren Bravo, author of What Would the Spice Girls Do?''I was transfixed by this funny and moving story of three women navigating their way through the complexities of love, life and the search for personal fulfilment'' Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus, a Richard & Judy Book Club Pick ''A charming modern romance'' Glamour ''Beautifully written, Morgan''s novel is a seriously impressive debut'' Stylist''Emma Morgan is an author to look out for'' Julie Cohen, author of ''Louis & Louise''LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE 2020Trade ReviewAn utterly gorgeous novel. It will forever hold my heart in its pages. -- Pandora Sykes, host of The High-Low podcastExquisitely tender, beautifully written, funny and sad. . . a story about women rescuing themselves and each other. It made my heart swell -- Daisy Buchanan, author of 'How To Be A Grown Up'I absolutely loved this book by Emma Morgan which follows 3 women's very different love lives... I inhaled it -- Emma Gannon, host of the podcast Ctrl-Alt-DeleteFunny, honest, brilliant -- Nina Stibbe, bestselling author of 'Love, Nina'Funny, touching, uplifting, thoroughly modern -- Lauren Bravo, author of 'What Would the Spice Girls Do?'A funny exploration of love, friendship and female sexuality, I found this novel difficult to put down -- Clare Fisher, author of 'All The Good Things'A Love Story For Bewildered Girls is a triumph and I don't use that word lightly. When I finished it, I wanted to start it all over again. -- Geraldine Quigley, author of 'Music Love Drugs War'A debut novel about three women exploring the highs and lows of first love. . . It's so good to read a romcom with LGBT+ characters and that focuses on the strength of female friendship as well as romance. * Red *I was transfixed by this funny and moving story of three women navigating their way through the complexities of love, life and the search for personal fulfilment. I was rooting for them from the start, willing each of them on to find their own particular key to happiness, which isn't necessarily where you think it will be. This exquisite depiction of misplaced love, heartbreak and emerging self-knowledge feels utterly true-to-life. -- Sarah Haywood, author of 'The Cactus', a Richard & Judy Book Club PickFunny, sweet, wise, beautifully observed and just so full of heart. I absolutely loved it. Emma Morgan is clearly a very talented writer indeed. -- Christina Patterson, author of 'The Art of Not Falling Apart'A charming modern romance * Glamour *Beautifully written, Morgan's novel is a seriously impressive debut * Stylist *
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Little, Brown & Company My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected,
Book SynopsisA collection of never-before-published bonus materials detailing the exploits of the Service Club during the sports day after the cultural festival-and the Christmas party after volume 9!
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Penguin Books Ltd Supper Club
Book SynopsisWINNER of the GUARDIAN ''NOT THE BOOKER'' PRIZE 2019BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR - Vogue, TIME, Vulture, Woman and Home, and many more ''Subversive, radical, written with total glee and rollicking sense of unlimited possibility. Williams is one to watch'' StylistIf you feed a starving woman, what will she grow into?Twenty-nine year old Roberta has spent her whole life hungry. So she invents Supper Club: a secret society for women sick of bad men and bad sex. Fed up of being told to talk less, take less, be less, they gather after dark to feast and dance through the night. But as their bodies expand, so do their horizons, their desires - and their urge to break the rules.You look hungry. Join the club.''Superb... Hilariously funny and deeply moving'' Guardian Not the Booker Prize''Engrossing, ambitious, joyful as well as dark - which is so close to the bone and so necessary. I can''t wait to read her next book'' Emilie Pine, author of Notes to Self''Cool and knowing, jam-packed with cultural references, not to mention mouthwatering recipes'' Metro''Daring, funny, humane, delightful. She''s the real thing'' Sam Jordison, Guardian''For reading while eating in the bath and licking your lips. There''s no other book to read this month'' Lit Hub''Darkly delicious. A celebration of female power and friendship'' Sunday Mirror''Riotous, bold, wild and witty'' Sunday Express Trade ReviewA radical retake on the notion that women must starve themselves to meet society's demands... Written with total glee and rollocking sense of unlimited possibility, Lara Williams is one to watch * Stylist *Sophisticated, attentive, visceral, sensual.... Following in the footsteps of Elena Ferrante and Sally Rooney, Williams explores the shifting dynamics of female friendships * Times Literary Supplement *Exquisite. Wise and generous, subtle and superbly attentive... The food in this book eats you, imparting a depth of flavour that resurfaces stylishly when you least expect it * The New York Times *Cool and knowing, jam-packed with cultural references, not to mention mouthwatering recipes... Kicks back against the degradations and appetite-shaming strictures of a notionally feminist age * Metro *Supper Club is SO GREAT. Utterly perfect on loneliness, isolation, friendship, love, appetite, body image. It's about millennial women but I'm reading and nodding: 'Whole Mood'Powerful and original, insightful and moving... The voice feels akin to Sally Rooney's: colloquial, precise, at once uneasy about its place in the world and determined to stand up for itself... Williams suggests convincingly that cooking is as rigorous and complex as any art form * Guardian *Like Fight Club but with food... About rebellion and power and all the desires women have suppressed for so, so long * Bustle *Supper Club will speak to parts of you that you didn't know were yearning. A thought-provoking read that will make you hungry for more * Refinery29 *A smart, zeitgeisty, genuinely affecting coming-of-age-tale... Lara Williams is very much a talent in her own right * Daily Mail *For reading while eating in the bath and licking your lips... There's no other book to read this month * Lit Hub *Totally invigorating... With elements of Stephanie Danler's Sweetbitter, Ottessa Moshfegh's My Year of Rest and Relaxation and Phoebe Waller Bridge's Fleabag, Supper Club is a succulent, unapologetic celebration of female friendship, female rage, and female appetite * Pure Wow *[A] delicious first novel... Williams writes with warmth, wit, and wisdom, serving up distinctive characters and a delectably unusual story. Supper Club will satisfy your craving for terrific writing and leave you hungry for more from this talented writer * Kirkus (Starred Review) *A darkly funny coming-of-age story like no other... Supper Club is the ravenous read we all need * Read It Forward *A bacchanalian debut novel (that) will leaving you panting and ravenous * New York Magazine *Extremely well done... Williams's enthusiasm for good food is attractive, and she writes with a pleasingly fluent style * Evening Standard *Darkly delicious... A celebration of female power and friendship with wonderful food writing * Sunday Mirror *Engrossing, humorous and candid, this exploration of a woman on the verge of finding herself makes for an enthralling novel * Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW) *An homage to female rage and the bonds of friendship, Supper Club will entice readers like a gourmet feast and leave them just as satisfied * Library Journal *Williams explores the complex relationship many women have with their deepest desires * Time (Summer Reading Highlights) *A bacchanalian homage to women's rage and female friendshipYou'll want to feast on this book * Cosmopolitan *A love letter to those friends, both retained and lost, who have an irrevocable influence on who we are and how we understand ourselves. It's a powerful interrogation of the current status of women within western societies. But it is also a provocation to demand more, a challenge to hold each other to account, and an enticement to celebrate the vibrancy of women's lives with the raucous abandon they deserve. It's the counter fairy tale: biting the apple brought wisdom and confidence, not a loss of consciousness. No prince necessary * Women’s Review of Books *Rebellious and subversive... Williams excels at visceral descriptions of bodies and food alike * Mail on Sunday *A bold and fresh story about food, friendship and feminism...compelling reading. * i *Bold, wild and witty * The Sunday Express *A small utopia celebrating the intoxications of female friendship and standing as a private bulwark against patriarchy * TIME Magazine *
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Coffee House Press Reinhardt's Garden
Book SynopsisAt the turn of the twentieth century, as he composes a treatise on melancholy, Jacov Reinhardt sets off from his small Croatian village in search of his hero and unwitting mentor, Emiliano Gomez Carrasquilla, who is rumored to have disappeared into the South American jungle—“not lost, mind you, but retired.” Jacov’s narcissistic preoccupation with melancholy consumes him, and as he desperately recounts the myth of his journey to his trusted but ailing scribe, hope for an encounter with the lost philosopher who holds the key to Jacov’s obsession seems increasingly unlikely.From Croatia to Germany, Hungary to Russia, and finally to the Americas, Jacov and his companions grapple with the limits of art, colonialism, and escapism in this antic debut where dark satire and skewed history converge.Trade Review“Jacov Reinhardt and his faithful assistant roam South America in a quixotic search for the essence of melancholy—an enterprise that makes Werner Herzog’s Fitzcarraldo, their rough contemporary, come off as a levelheaded pragmatist. To follow Reinhardt, fueled by amounts of cocaine not even Sigmund Freud could have managed, is to walk into a fascinating literary maze that spans from Ulrich Schmidl’s chronicles to the decadent movements in turn-of-the-century Europe and Latin America. Melancholy has never felt more euphoric than in Mark Haber’s breathless paragraph-long novel.” —Hernan Diaz “Evokes Gertrude Stein, contemporary European and South American writers like Matthias Énard, Roberto Bolaño, and César Aira, with the Quixotic atmosphere of Werner Herzog films like Fitzcarraldo…A strange but lavishly imagined tale of a hard-to-describe feeling.” —Kirkus “An exhilarating fever dream about the search for the secret of melancholy. . . . Haber’s dizzying vision dextrously leads readers right into the melancholic heart of darkness.” —Publishers Weekly&ldsquo;Heart of Darkness viewed in a fun house mirror.<&rdsquo;&emdash;Library Journal “Haber, who has been called 'one of the most influential yet low-key of tastemakers in the book world,' is about to raise it up a level with the debut of his novel.” —The Millions“An enchanting story of satirical wit, dark humor, and luminous creativity. . . . an exhilarating grand adventure of passion, obsession and lunacy.”—The Literary Review“At times we can imagine Haber to be a Latin American writer. This subtle yet brilliant act of mimicry is perhaps the author’s intention all along.” —BOMB Magazine&ldsquo;The cynicism of Haber’s book is tempered with a sweetness that gives it a lovely balance. . . . an innovative piece of fiction.&rdsquo—Houston Chronicle“Hilarious and thrilling. . . . this novel may look like something new, but it reads like that timeless treat, a rollicking good yarn.” —Star Tribune“There is a strange, beautiful aesthetic in the spun thread of tightly, smoothly laminated prose. . . . to accomplish this art in narration, and Haber has, is masterful, touching on genius.” —Lone Star Literary Life“In prose as sure as a poison-laced dart, Mark Haber takes the reader on a delirious journey to the heart of melancholy.” —Sjón“There is a strange, beautiful aesthetic in the spun thread of tightly, smoothly laminated prose. . . . to accomplish this art in narration, and Haber has, is masterful, touching on genius.” —Fernando A. Flores “An adventurous journey into the country of melancholy. A fascinating dissection of human vulnerability.” —Guadalupe Nettel “Reinhardt’s Garden is one of those perfect books that looks small and exotic and melancholic from the outside but, once in, is immense and exultant in the best possible way. Think Amulet by Roberto Bolaño, think Nightwood by Djuna Barnes, think Train Dreams by Denis Johnson, think Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys, think Zama by Antonio Di Benedetto, think The Loser by Thomas Bernhard. Think.” —Rodrigo Fresán “It’s official: [Mark Haber]’s novel about melancholy is a laugh riot. Narrated by the devoted assistant of pseudo-intellectual Jacov Reinhardt, the reader follows along for their increasingly misbegotten, cocaine-fueled adventures across Europe and South America. Told in one long, feverish paragraph with sentences that surprise at nearly every turn, Reinhardt’s Garden is a gorgeous, joyful, tiny epic. I loved it, and more importantly it got me out of yet another reading rut. Preorder this bad boy from an indie bookstore or [Coffee House Press] please!” —Annie Metclaf, Magers and Quinn Booksellers PRAISE FOR MARK HABER “[Mark Haber’s] infinite, fast-paced energy is transparent in the way these stories are constructed. There is no room for awkward silence or meaningless descriptions; everything fits as in a well-told joke that builds on its own momentum. His prose maintains not only a rhythm that seems like a continued punch-line but when it finally arrives at a safe landing place it delivers a terrible reality: the absurdity of failure in his characters’ conditions of possibility tells us way more than what we expected. It is humbling and depressing, all at once.” —Bruno Ríos, Argonáutica
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S&s/ Marysue Rucci Books When Life Gives You Lululemons
Book Synopsis';The Devil Wears Prada's Emily Charlton gets the spin-off she deserves' (Cosmopolitan) in the months-long New York Times bestseller from Lauren Weisberger in which three women team up to bring a bad man down in the tony suburb of Greenwich, Connecticut.Welcome to Greenwich, Connecticut, where the lawns and the women are perfectly manicured, the Tito's and sodas are extra strong, and everyone has something to say about the infamous new neighbor. Let's be clear: Emily Charlton does not do the suburbs. After leaving Miranda Priestly, she's been working in Hollywood as an image consultant to the stars, but recently, Emily's lost a few clients. She's hopeless with social media. The new guard is nipping at her heels. She needs a big opportunity, and she needs it now. When Karolina Hartwell, a gorgeous former supermodel, is arrested, her fall from grace is merciless. Her senator-husband leaves her, her Beltway friends disappea
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Image Comics Pretty Violent, Volume 2
Book SynopsisGamma Rae’s one true love is already dead, and her best friend was demoted to being a glorified janitor after a series of what seemed like strategic crimes against humanity. Most people wouldn’t call this winning, but sometimes when you’re in the middle of a genocidal war that you started with the ugliest people in the city, you’ll take what you can get.Collects PRETTY VIOLENT #7-11
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HarperCollins Publishers Bluebeard
Book SynopsisFrom the author of Slaughterhouse 5.Trade Review‘Vonnegut is at his edifying best.’ The Philadelphia Inquirer ‘The quicksilver mind of Vonnegut is at it again … He displays all his talents satire, irony, ridicule, slapstick, and even a shaggy dog story of epic proportions.’ The Cincinnati Post ‘[Kurt Vonnegut is] a voice you can trust to keep poking holes in the social fabric.’ San Francisco Chronicle ‘It has the qualities of classic Bosch and Slaughterhouse Vonnegut … Bluebeard is uncommonly feisty.’ USA Today ‘Is Bluebeard good? Yes! … This is vintage Vonnegut-good wine from his best grapes.’ The Detroit News ‘A joyride … Vonnegut is more fascinated and puzzled than angered by the human stupidities and contradictions he discerns so keenly. So hop in his rumble seat. As you whiz along, what you observe may provide some new perspectives.’ Kansas City Star
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Little, Brown & Company The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisNow in their second year of high school, Amane and Mahiru are placed into the sameclass. Despite Mahiru’s efforts to bring them closer together at school, Amane isreluctant to bridge the gap because of his shyness towards everyone’s “angel.” As hewatches Mahiru’s friendliness erode the barriers between her and her classmates, oldwounds he once thought were healing begin to resurface...
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Razzmatazz
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Smart and funny and all sorts of raunchy in the best way. . . Dazzles, entertains and squeezes in more than a few laughs. . . Razzmatazz is another success for Christopher Moore.” — San Francisco Chronicle “Moore and his merry band of miscreants are firmly on the right side of history—and they will make you laugh until it hurts.” — BookPage (starred review) "There is literally a laugh on every page of this book (several, on some pages), and with its fast-paces, deliberately helter-skelter storyline, it sinks its hooks deeply and never lets go." — Booklist "A humorous romp. . . . Moore’s fans and those who like their noir with a side of slapstick and the supernatural will enjoy." — Publishers Weekly “Razzmatazz is marked with the same sort of coarse charm that permeates all of Moore’s books. . . . There’s chaos at play throughout—there’s a LOT going on—yet Moore handles it deftly, resulting in a book whose myriad fractured storylines ultimately come together in a delightfully droll denouement.” — The Maine Edge "Razzmatazz is Christopher Moore once again at his unique best. Bravo!" — Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star "Moore’s trademark humor is on full display with his cast of strangely lovable characters. This is Shakespeare with an edge and will not only appeal to Moore’s fans but garner new ones." — Library Journal (starred review) on Shakespeare for Squirrels “This book is so funny, so full of gloriously ludicrous characters and plausibility-defying goings-on that reading it in public should only be undertaken if you don’t mind making a spectacle of yourself. Because you will laugh. Out loud.” — Winnipeg Free Press “Buckle in for Shakespeare for Squirrels, an uproarious take on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream—transformed into a murder mystery. . . A funny, fast-paced, and wild read.” — Huffington Post "It takes a certain amount of guts and wild abandon to recast a Shakespeare comedy as a hard-boiled detective story, but if anyone can pull it off, it’s master satirist Moore, whose gift for funny business apparently knows no bounds. . . . A welcome return of a fan-favorite character in a romp of a tale that will delight not only mystery buffs but also fantasy fanatics, and, of course, Bard lovers." — Booklist (starred review) on Shakespeare for Squirrels “Christopher Moore gives us dizzy dames and shadowy gangsters in Noir. Sammy, Moore’s comic revision of Sam Spade, will take you on a silly-thrilly ride through late-1940s San Francisco, and you’ll be laughing all the way.” — Washington Post “[A] pedal-to-the-metal, exquisitely written comic romp through a neon-lit San Francisco that may never have actually existed, but that, in Moore’s supremely talented hands, sure feels like it could have.” — Booklist (starred review) on Noir
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Penguin Books Ltd Yinka Where is Your Huzband
Book SynopsisMeet Yinka. And Yinka''s mum. And Yinka''s aunties. Who are all asking . . . YINKA, WHERE IS YOUR HUZBAND? --------''Your bookself needs this . . . full of heart'' Jendella Benson, Hope and Glory''Love story? Nah, more of a self-love story!'' Reader *****Yinka wants to find love. Her problem? Her mum wants to find it for her.She also has too many aunties who frequently pray for her delivery from singledom. Plus there''s her preference for chicken and chips over traditional Nigerian food, and a bum she''s sure is far too small as a result. Oh, and the fact that she''s thirty-one and doesn''t believe in sex before marriage might be a bit of an obstacle too . . .So when her cousin gets engaged, Yinka commences ''Operation Find A Date for Rachel''s Wedding''. Armed with a totally flawless, incredibly specific plan, will Yinka find herself a huzband?What if the thing she really needs to find is herselfTrade ReviewWarm and fun and sweet, great on female friendships and extended families -- Marian KeyesSuch a warm, funny and relatable book -- Jendella BensonYou'll fall in love with Yinka in this witty and heartwarming romantic comedy * Red *
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Cornerstone If Only You
Book Synopsis'A stunning mix of hilarious tropes, swoony romance and lovable, relatable characters. A must read for every romance lover!' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love HypothesisBrace yourself for longing, laughter, and a swoony slow-burn in this brothers best friend sports romance about scoring the love of your life when you least expect to.ZiggyI'm the youngest player on the National Soccer team, the baby of my family, and thoroughly sick of being underestimated, so I've decided to take matters into my own hands . . .My brother's teammate and best friend Seb needs to save his reputation. I want to give mine an edge. So I propose a fake friendship with real benefits: spending time in the public eye, my good-girl image and his bad-boy notoriety rubbing off on each other. But will it be as easy as I think to keep him in the (fake) friend zone?SebastianMy hockey career and sponsorships are in jeopardy, so when Ziggy Bergman proposes a public "friendship" to rehab my image, it's an offer that even a self-respecting reprobate like myself can't refuse.It's simple: fake a friendship with Ziggy, fix my reputation, and get back to hockey - the one and only thing I love . . . until I find myself falling for the last person I should be: my best friend's sister.Praise for Chloe Liese:'I could curl up in Liese's writing for days, I love it so' Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient'Absolute romantic perfection' Christina Lauren, author of The Unhoneymooners
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HarperCollins Publishers Love Me Do
Book SynopsisPre order Lindsey''s brand new romcom LOVE STORY now!Greetings card copywriter Phoebe Chapman knows a good romantic line or two and it makes her a fantastic Cupid.So when she lands in the Hollywood Hills a place that proves film stars, golden beaches and secret waterfalls don't just exist in the movies she can't resist playing matchmaker for her handsome neighbour, carpenter Ren.But you can't hide from love in La La Land.And isn't there something a little bit hot about Ren, her own leading man next door?EVERYONE ADORES LOVE ME DOA total delight . . . captures all the sunny glamour of LA, but still so relatable and completely hilarious. You need this book in your suitcase this summer!' BETH O'LEARYMy favourite LIndsey book yet, and her funniest . . . I loved it' DAISY BUCHANANA new Lindsey book is the next best thing to going on holiday' MHAIRI McFARLANEA stunner of a summer read . . . Deliciously fun . . . Make sure this one's on your summer reading list' GLAMOURA vitamin D-infused delight' STYLISTLindsey Kelk never leaves Phoebe without a quip. It's all done with an engagingly light touch and plenty of jokes' TimesA gorgeously warm and funny rom-com. A delight' LOUISE O'NEILLDelicious escapism at its very best. An utterly unforgettable, spirit-lifting summer rom com that's full of soul, joy, laugh-out-loud moments and meaning. Flawless' HELLY ACTONFabulous, feel-good and funny. I loved it! The perfect rom com to pack in your suitcase this summer' ALEXANDRA POTTERFun, fizzy and utterly rom-com-tastic, Lindsey Kelk has knocked it out of the park yet again!' MIKE GAYLEHer books are my go-to comfort reads. Love Me Do transported me to California . . . I loved every minute' SOPHIE COUSENSFunny and summery and so, so delicious' SOPHIE IRWINBlissfully funny' The iTold with all of Kelk's trademark humour and warmth, Love Me Do is an essential holiday read' RedLindsey's books make the ideal summer read' Woman & HomeA funny, heartwarming romcom will whip you up into a feelgood frenzy, yearning for sunnier climes and a hot dalliance of your own' HeatA perfect summer read' CloserTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR LINDSEY KELK’S ROMCOMS: ‘So uplifting and wildly romantic’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Genuinely funny, engaging and sparkly’ JANE FALLON ‘The literary equivalent of opening a glass of wine with your best friend’ MHAIRI MCFARLANE ‘The kind of book you can’t put down, but also want to last forever’ EMILY HENRY ‘I’ll read anything Lindsey Kelk writes’ BETH O’LEARY ’As warm and satisfying as a hot chocolate on a winter’s day’ HEAT ‘We loved this feel-good book’ Bella ‘Funny and feel-good, this is another brilliant read from Lindsey Kelk’ Closer ‘We all need an escape at times, and who better to serve a delicious, escapist romance?’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Another perfect romantic comedy from Lindsey Kelk, who always gets the balance of rom and com exactly right’ Sarra Manning, RED ‘Swoops you up and fills your heart with such joy’ GIOVANNA FLETCHER ‘Sparkling and gorgeously romantic’ SARAH MORGAN ‘Touching, hugely romantic and properly laugh-out-loud funny’ SOPHIA MONEY-COUTTS ‘I laughed and cried with every chapter, I never wanted it to end’ LUCY VINE ‘Utterly brilliant: super smart, achingly funny and just impossible to put down’ ROSIE WALSH ‘The perfect balance between sparkly escapism and big-hearted realness’ SOPHIE RANALD ‘As warm as a hug but as funny as a night out with the girls’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS ‘Perfect, escapist fiction’ LIA LOUIS ‘You will not want to miss your invite to this ball’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN ‘Full of Lindsey’s trademark warmth and wit’ ALEX BROWN ‘Everything a perfect and iconic romcom should be’ CARMEL HARRINGTON ‘You cannot spell romcom without Lindsey Kelk’ LAUREN HO
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Bloom Books Where It All Began
Book Synopsis
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HarperCollins Publishers Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas
Book SynopsisI romped through Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas', and I absolutely adored it' Jilly CooperTis' the season to get trollied!Mummy has always loved Christmas. Sure, the kids turn into demons, the dinner gets burnt to a crisp and Aunt Louisa's general staggering inappropriateness sends Mummy reaching for the nearest maximum-strength festive tipple, but nevertheless, for her, Christmas is always special.This year, she wants nothing more than to perfectly fig up the pudding and sit by the fire reading aloud from A Christmas Carol to a rapt, rosy-cheeked audience. But, just like all Mummy's best-laid plans, this year's Festive Vision is in danger of being totally derailed by her chaotic family. There's not much chance of any action under the mistletoe, and the kids are just not playing ball.Can Mummy find her silver lining after all and bring the whole family together for one moment of harmony, so they can finally proclaim Verily You Are the Queen of Christmas'? Or should she get stuck into the festive spirits and just let it all go?Trade Review‘Such a great writer’ Jilly Cooper
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers The Cornish Wedding Murder
Book Synopsis ‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries
£9.49
Little, Brown & Company That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Vol. 17
Book SynopsisThis volume marks the first short-story collection in the Slime series, taking a deep dive into the epic tale’s fantasy world—and what its characters get up to when Rimuru isn’t bossing them around! Gard Mjöllmile, the most powerful human member of Tempest’s government, is up to some less-than-proper dealings in the Western Nations; Velgrynd gets involved with a familiar-looking planet as she traces the trail of her lover; Caligulio starts facing up to his past as he strives to rebuild the Empire; and Raine, Primal Demon and servant of the demon lord Guy Crimson, has a complaint or two about her toxic work environment. All that plus an extra tale you won’t want to miss in this stellar collection!
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HarperCollins Publishers Murder at the Book Festival
Book Synopsis''Wow, what a read! Great plot and characters. Everything you want in a mystery. This series gets better with every book'' NetGalley reviewer, ?????When a body is found at the Merrywell Book Festival, amateur sleuth Violet Brewster must leave no page unturned to solve the mysteryThe small and idyllic village of Merrywell is getting ready to host its first ever book festival, and Violet Brewster is delighted when she is asked to interview the star author.Leonie Stanwick, now a bestselling romance author, is the featured guest of the festival. She was born in Merrywell, but abruptly left when she was 18 years old and never came back.But the festival takes a dark turn when Leonie is found murdered; her return to the village had clearly shaken someone up. When a shocking secret about Leonie's past is revealed, Violet's suspicions must turn to her own neighbours. Who in the village was intent on making sure Leonie could never leave the village again?An utterly gripping and unputdownable Eng
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Penguin Books Ltd The Last Devil To Die
Book SynopsisTHE FOURTH NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN ----------The rightful king of crime' i News''Deeply moving... some of his best writing yet'' TelegraphShocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club.An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing.As the gang springs into action they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters and drug dealers, as well as heartache close to home.With the body count rising, the package still missing and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?----------''As charming and funny as always but SO MOVING'' Marian KeyesRichard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-sellingTrade ReviewI cried in public (well, on a plane). It’s beautiful - 12/10 -- Marian KeyesThe essence of June Whitfield, Joanna Lumley, Celia Imrie, Olivia Colman and Penelope Wilton * The Times *This moving, tightly plotted caper is [his] best book yet; moving and beautiful * i News *An essential refuge from the cares of real life * Telegraph *
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Headline Publishing Group The Second Chance Year
Book Synopsis''I could not put this one down. Just a truly fun and satisfying read from start to finish'' ANITA KELLY''[A]n adorable, swoony, beautifully written romance that I devoured in a day. Full of warmth, heart (and food), I was completely charmed by Sadie and Jacob and cried all the happy tears. I didn''t want it to end!'' CATHERINE WALSHOne disastrous year. One magical wish. One chance to change the past. In one fell swoop, Sadie Thatcher managed to lose her job, her apartment, and her boyfriend. So when a fortune teller offers her one wish, Sadie longs to redo her awful year. More than a little sceptical, she makes her wish, opens her eyes, and . . . nothing has changed. And then, in perhaps her worst move yet, she kisses her brother''s best friend, Jacob.When Sadie wakes up the next morning, she''s in her former apartment with her former boyfriend, and her former boss is expecting her at work. She realises it''s January 1 . . . of l
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Pan Macmillan Mixed Signals
Book SynopsisB.K. Borison is the author of cozy, contemporary romances featuring emotionally vulnerable characters and swoon-worthy settings. When she's not daydreaming about fictional characters doing fictional things, she's at home with her family, more than likely buying books she doesn't have room for. Lovelight Farms was her debut novel.Trade ReviewSweet and sexy. Everything you’d ever need in a romance. I’ll buy everything B.K Borison writes. - Hannah Grace, Sunday Times bestselling author of ICEBREAKER'Small town swoon' - Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times bestselling author of IT HAPPENED ONE SUMMER'A delicious dwindling-days-of-summer indulgence' - Chloe Liese, author of TWO WRONGS MAKE A RIGHT 'The Lovelight series is my happy place' - Sarah Adams, author of THE CHEAT SHEET
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