Contemporary Fiction
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Sea of Tranquility: The instant Sunday Times bestseller from the author of Station Eleven
The instant Sunday Times bestseller, Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel investigates the idea of parallel worlds and possibilities, and plays with the very line along which time should run.
‘So wise, so graceful, so rich’ – Naomi Alderman, author of The Power
‘Ingenious’ – GuardianLives separated by time and space have collided, and an exiled Englishman, a writer trapped far from home, and a girl destined to die too young, have each glimpsed a world that is not their own. Travelling through the centuries, between colonies on the moon and an ever-changing Earth, together their lives will solve a mystery that will make you question everything you thought you knew to be true.
From the award-winning author of Station Eleven.
A Best Book of the Year – Guardian, Oprah Daily, Barack Obama
‘Brilliant and fiercely original’ – Observer
‘One of her finest novels’ – New York Times
‘Transcendent’ – Wall Street JournalRead more
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Fifty Shades Trilogy: Fifty Shades of Grey / Fifty Shades Darker / Fifty Shades Freed
All three books in the phenomenally bestselling Fifty Shades trilogy, now a series of major films.
Fifty Shades of Grey
When literature student Anastasia Steele interviews successful entrepreneur Christian Grey, she finds him very attractive and deeply intimidating. Unworldly and innocent, Ana is shocked to find she wants this man, and excited when she realises that Christian wants her too. As they embark on a passionate love affair, Ana discovers more about her own desires, as well as the dark secrets Christian keeps hidden away from public view…Fifty Shades Darker
Daunted by the dark secrets of the tormented young entrepreneur Christian Grey, Ana Steele has broken off their relationship. But when Christian proposes a new arrangement, she cannot resist. Soon she is learning more about the harrowing past of her damaged, driven and demanding lover than she ever thought possible…Fifty Shades Freed
Anastasia Steele always knew that loving Christian Grey would not be easy, and being together poses challenges neither of them had anticipated. But, finally together, they have love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of infinite possibilities. But just when it seems that they really do have it all, tragedy and fate combine to make Ana’s worst nightmares come true…Read more
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Gym and Slimline
A swanky new gym has opened in leafy south-west London. Four women bond over push-ups and Pilates and become firm friends.
Percy likes sorting out other people’s problems, but her own life is a shambles, with a terrible secret addiction. Can she kick it and win back the love of her husband?
Patrice, wealthy but damaged, wants another baby, but husband Jonty isn’t interested in sex. Is it her imagination, or is he getting too close to the husband of one of her new friends?
Carmen is living dangerously, determined to get pregnant by her cold, treacherous boyfriend. She doesn’t see what is under her nose until it’s nearly too late.
Suzanne adores her sexy second husband, but is she neglecting him for her job? And has she realised what is happening to her teenage daughter?
New best friends. Their friendship is about to be tested to the limit.
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