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What Is Art and Essays on Art
Originally published in 1930, this book contains the widely respected essay ‘What Is Art’, by the well-known Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any fan of his works. Many of these earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Read more
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Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt: The epic conclusion to the Seven Sisters series
THE INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
The final novel in the Seven Sisters series is here. Spanning a lifetime of love and loss, crossing borders and oceans, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt, co-authored by her son Harry Whittaker, draws Lucinda Riley’s saga to its stunning, unforgettable conclusion.
1928, Paris. A boy is found, moments from death, and taken in by a kindly family. Gentle, precocious, talented, he flourishes in his new home, and the family show him a life he hadn’t dreamed possible. But he refuses to speak a word about who he really is.
As he grows into a young man, falling in love and taking classes at the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris, he can almost forget the terrors of his past, or the promise he has vowed to keep. But across Europe an evil is rising, and no-one’s safety is certain. In his heart, he knows the time will come when he must flee once more.
2008, the Aegean. The seven sisters are gathered together for the first time, on board the Titan, to say a final goodbye to the enigmatic father they loved so dearly.
To the surprise of everyone, it is the missing sister who Pa Salt has chosen to entrust with the clue to their pasts. But for every truth revealed, another question emerges. The sisters must confront the idea that their adored father was someone they barely knew. And even more shockingly: that these long-buried secrets may still have consequences for them today.
In this epic conclusion to the Seven Sisters series, everything will be revealed.
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One-hit Wonder: ‘A compelling story packed with intriguing characters’ THE TIMES
An emotional, uplifting story about sisters, secrets, and second chances, from the author of THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS
‘I love all Lisa Jewell’s books, and this ticks all the boxes’ 5***** Reader Review
‘I loved every page’ 5***** Reader Review
‘Lisa Jewell at her best’ 5***** Reader Review
_________Bee Beahorn had it all – a successful music career, fabulous friends, and a glamorous celebrity lifestyle.
At least, that’s what her estranged sister, Ana, had always believed.
Their lives were worlds apart. Bea was beautiful, extravagant and full of life. Ana was awkward, shy, and destined to live in Bea’s shadow.
But when Bea is found dead in her flat, Ana realises that everything she knew about her sister had been a lie.
Ana is determined to find out the truth about her sister – and she might just find herself along the way . . .
_________‘A compelling story packed with intriguing characters’ The Times
‘A gripping read’ 5***** Reader Review
‘Written with intelligence, verve and wit . . . a triumph’ Hello
‘Beautifully written. I read it in a day’ 5***** Reader Review
‘Inventive and moving, with definite charms and a real sense of poignancy’ Sunday Times
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Then She Was Gone: the addictive, psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Family Upstairs
A missing girl. A buried secret. From the ten-million-copy bestselling author comes a brand new look for this compulsively twisty psychological thriller that will keep you hooked to the very last page.
‘A tense, clever page-turner that everyone will be talking about.’ Adele Parks
‘Dark and claustrophobic but also heartfelt and moving … packs a huge emotional punch that will leave you winded. I loved it.’ C. L. Taylor
‘Both utterly gripping and startlingly original. Prepare to be hooked.’ Sun
_____________Ellie was her mother’s golden girl.
She had her whole life ahead of her.
And then, in the blink of an eye, Ellie was gone.Ten years on, Laurel has never given up hope of finding Ellie. And then she meets a charming and charismatic stranger who sweeps her off her feet.
But what really takes her breath away is when she meets his nine-year-old daughter.
Because his daughter is the image of Ellie.
Now all those unanswered questions that have haunted Laurel come flooding back.
What really happened to Ellie? And who still has secrets to hide?
_____________OVER 180,000 5* RATINGS – this is why readers love this book:
‘Breathtaking. Compulsive. Suspenseful. Poetic.’
‘One of the top 5 thrillers I’ve ever read.’
‘I wanted the book never to end.’
‘Suspense filled… edge of my seat… I could not put this down!!’
‘This was my first Lisa Jewell book, and it will definitely not be my last.’
‘Dark, winding and haunting, I couldn’t put this one down.’Read more
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The Christmas Book Club: From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Snowed in for Christmas comes a heartwarming festive novel new for 2023 about friendship, love, and romance
THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!
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Could this Christmas be the start of a whole new chapter?
‘A heart-warming Christmas story of friendship, family and love – what a treat’
Lucy Diamond, author of The Best Days of Our Lives‘Uplifting and compelling’ My Weekly
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A long-lasting friendship
Every year, Erica, Claudia, and Anna reunite for their book club holiday. They’re bonded by years of friendship and a deep love of books, but there is still so much they keep from each other . . .A perfect Christmas escape
At the cosy Maple Sugar Inn, Hattie specialises in making her guests’ dreams come true, but this Christmas all she wants is to survive the festive season. Between running the inn and being a single mother, Hattie is close to breaking point.The start of a brand-new story…?
Over the course of an eventful week, Hattie sees that the friends are each carrying around unspoken truths, but nothing prepares her for how deeply her story will become entwined in theirs. Will this Christmas be the end of the book club’s story or the start of a whole new chapter?***
Read yourself happy with Sarah Morgan!
‘For me, Sarah Morgan really knows how to write the perfect Christmas book’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A book you can’t put down. Loved every minute of it’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A gorgeous, feel-good festive treat of a read’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A magical read that deserves at least a ten-star rating’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Great Alone: A story of love, heartbreak and survival from the bestselling author of The Four Winds
Set against the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, The Great Alone is a daring, beautiful, stay-up-all-night story about love and loss, from the bestselling author of The Four Winds, Kristin Hannah.
The New York Times number one bestseller.
A woman has to be tough as steel up here. You can’t count on anyone to save you and your children. You have to be willing to save yourselves.
Thirteen-year-old Leni is coming of age in a tumultuous time. Caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, she dares to hope that Alaska will lead to a better future for her family, and a place to belong. Her mother, Cora, will do anything and go anywhere for the man she loves, even if it means following him into the unknown.
As Leni grows up in the shadow of her parents’ increasingly volatile marriage, she meets Matthew. And Matthew – thoughtful, kind, brave – makes her believe in the possibility of a better life . . .
With her trademark combination of elegant prose and deeply drawn characters, Kristin Hannah celebrates the remarkable and enduring strength of women.
‘A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival, as epic as the Alaskan landscape it so vividly describes’ – Kate Morton, author of The House at Riverton
‘A masterclass’ – Karen Swan, author of The Spanish Promise.
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The Christmas Love Letters: a snow-dusted, heartwarming new Christmas romance to cosy up with on cold winter nights!
‘The Queen of Christmas feelgood novels’ The Independent
Dive into the gorgeous new Christmas novel from Sunday Times bestseller, Sue Moorcroft – the perfect companion for a cold winter’s night!
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A secret romance was just the start of the story…
Tucked into a crook of the Norfolk coast lies Nelson’s Bar – an idyllic village where time seems to stand still. Maddy Cracey has called this beautiful spot home all her life, as had her husband Adey – until an epic row sent him storming out into a blizzard, with no sign of him since that fateful night.
Six years on, and Maddy’s life in the village has settled into a gentle pattern with her young daughter and Great Aunt Ruthie. However, when handsome stranger Raff turns up with a handful of long-forgotten love letters, their quiet life is upended as family secrets from the past are unearthed.
As Raff and Maddy get to know each other, they grow closer and a love story of their own seems inevitable. But when Maddy receives a mysterious message, she can’t help but wonder whether her own past is as distant as she’d thought it was…
The festive new novel about love, family and the power of words from Sunday Times bestseller Sue Moorcroft, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Phillipa Ashley.
Readers are obsessed with Sue Moorcroft!
‘Love this author, loved the characters, all set in a snowy landscape – what more could you ask for?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Festive, feel-good and heartwarming from beginning to end.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What is there not to like in this book? Christmas lights, an old house, snow and happiness. Absolutely love it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Every time I read a new book by Sue Moorcroft I think, this is the best book she has written!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow, wow, wow! I absolutely adored this book, it’s the perfect Christmas tale.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I didn’t want the story to end!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Countdown to Christmas: The most uplifting and feel-good Christmas romance book of 2023 from the bestselling author
The queen of feel-good Christmas fiction returns with a snowy adventure to Canada!
‘If you love a rugged hero, a heroine you can relate to, a warm romantic story and a bit of armchair travel, Countdown to Christmas is for you!’ Katie Fforde
‘It just wouldn’t be Christmas without Jo’s book in your stocking!’ Jill Mansell
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Chloe can’t wait for Christmas . . . to be over! Her son Ruben is staying with his dad and Chloe is planning to ignore the holidays altogether. Her only festive touch is her son’s advent calendar, to help count down the days till he’s home again.
But a surprise call changes everything. Chloe might be the unexpected owner of some land in Canada! Surely, it’s a scam. Or could it be just the escape she needs right now? Ruben’s latest note in the advent calendar tells her to ‘say yes!’
In a flash, Chloe’s new countdown to Christmas involves a log cabin in the middle of a snowy forest, a community that’s worried for its future, a gruff lumberjack who gives her butterflies and a lot of pancakes with maple syrup . . .
For a happy Christmas read full of romance and festive surprises, choose Jo Thomas.
Readers love Jo’s books:
‘Bursting with flavour, adventure and romance’ Ruth Jones
‘Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness’ Veronica Henry
‘Sparkling, romantic, magical – and delicious’ Milly Johnson
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The Seventh Son: From the Between the Covers TV Book Club
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘A genuinely thought-provoking piece of fiction’ THE TIMES
‘Extraordinary’ WILLIAM BOYD
‘Profoundly moving . . . a wonderful and life-affirming love story’ JAMES HOLLAND
‘His greatest novel yet’ ANTONY BEEVOR
‘Original and enthralling’ PETER JAMES
‘A beautifully written novel. On the one hand you have love, kindness, responsibility; on the other monstrous arrogance and indifference to consequences’ SCOTSMANA CHILD WILL BE BORN WHO WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING
When a young American academic Talissa Adam offers to carry another woman’s child, she has no idea of the life-changing consequences.
Behind the doors of the Parn Institute, a billionaire entrepreneur plans to stretch the boundaries of ethics as never before. Through a series of IVF treatments, which they hope to keep secret, they propose an experiment that will upend the human race as we know it.
Seth, the baby, is delivered to hopeful parents Mary and Alaric, but when his differences start to mark him out from his peers, he begins to attract unwanted attention.
The Seventh Son is a spectacular examination of what it is to be human. It asks the question: just because you can do something, does it mean you should? Sweeping between New York, London, and the Scottish Highlands, this is an extraordinary novel about unrequited love and unearned power.
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Christmas By Candlelight: A cosy, escapist festive treat by the bestselling Queen of Christmas
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!
‘There’s nothing quite like a Karen Swan novel to get you in the festive mood – Seasonal escapism at its best’ – Woman & Home
Snowed in for the holidays, old truths rise to the surface. Christmas by Candlelight is a cosy Christmas story from Karen Swan, bestselling author of The Stolen Hours.
It’s three days before Christmas and starting to snow when high-flier Libby and her new boyfriend reluctantly attend her university reunion.
Hosted by Archie Templeton – the heartbreaker of their group – at his grand family estate in Yorkshire, the night is a great success until they go to leave: the road is now blocked with snow.
At first, being snowed in together is fun. But as hours pass everyone grows restless.
Then the power goes out . . .
Hunkered down together by candlelight, they reminisce about old times – and tensions soon start to rise. Secrets from the past begin to unravel and Libby is confronted with a truth she has long tried to deny.
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The Covenant of Water: An Oprah’s Book Club Selection
AN OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB SELECTION
‘One of the best books I’ve read in my entire life. It’s epic. It’s transportive . . . It was unputdownable!’ Oprah Winfrey, OprahDaily.com
Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, The Covenant of Water follows a family in southern India that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning – and in Kerala, water is everywhere.
At the turn of the century a twelve-year-old girl, grieving the death of her father, is sent by boat to her wedding, where she will meet her forty-year-old husband for the first time. From this poignant beginning, the young girl and future matriarch – known as Big Ammachi – will witness unthinkable changes at home and at large over the span of her extraordinary life, full of the joys and trials of love and the struggles of hardship.
A shimmering evocation of a lost India and of the passage of time itself, The Covenant of Water is a hymn to progress in medicine and to human understanding, and a humbling testament to the hardships undergone by past generations for the sake of those alive today. Imbued with humour, deep emotion and the essence of life, it is one of the most masterful literary novels published in recent years.Read more
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Love Untold: The joyful Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy book club pick 2023
***The instant Sunday Times bestseller***
‘Love, mess, secrets; this story of four generations of women is shot through with Ruth Jones’s warmth and wisdom.’ JOJO MOYES
‘A hug in a book’ Prima
‘Her best book yet’ Woman & Home
‘Compassionate, wise and life-affirming’ The Observer
The funny, moving and uplifting new novel from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the Sunday Times bestsellers Never Greener and Us Three.
Grace is about to turn ninety and she doesn’t want parties or presents or fuss. She just wants a quiet celebration: her daily swim in the sea and a cup of tea with granddaughter Elin and great-granddaughter Beca. More than anything, she wants to heal the family rift that’s been breaking her heart for decades.
And to do that she must find her daughter, Alys – the only person who can help to put things right.
But thirty years is a long time.
And many words have been left unsaid.
So is it too late now to heal the pain of the past?
This is a story about mothers and daughters: the love inherent in that bond and the heartache that miscommunication can bring. More than anything, it’s about the importance of being true to oneself. Meet Grace, Alys, Elin and Beca – a family you’ll come to know, and to love.
PRAISE FOR RUTH JONES
‘Heartfelt, joyful, brave, utterly compelling’ RACHEL JOYCE
‘I adored it’ JOANNA CANNON
‘Joyful, life-affirming’ ADELE PARKS
‘Beautifully warm and totally absorbing. I cried and I laughed. I adored it’ JANE FALLONWHAT READERS ARE SAYING
*’Good grief. This is truly a novel that pulled on every last emotion.’
*’Warm-hearted, beautiful and heartbreaking.’
*’Ruth’s best book yet… entertaining and incredibly moving.’
*’A gorgeous, emotional read that I was completely immersed in.’
*’I’m absolutely gutted it’s over… loved every single page.’** Sunday Times bestseller July 2023 **
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All the Light We Cannot See: The Breathtaking World Wide Bestseller
WINNER OF THE 2015 PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR FICTIONA beautiful, stunningly ambitious novel about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II
Marie-Laure has been blind since the age of six. Her father builds a perfect miniature of their Paris neighbourhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. But when the Nazis invade, father and daughter flee with a dangerous secret.
Werner is a German orphan, destined to labour in the same mine that claimed his father’s life, until he discovers a knack for engineering. His talent wins him a place at a brutal military academy, but his way out of obscurity is built on suffering.
At the same time, far away in a walled city by the sea, an old man discovers new worlds without ever setting foot outside his home. But all around him, impending danger closes in.
Doerr’s combination of soaring imagination and meticulous observation is electric. As Europe is engulfed by war and lives collide unpredictably, ‘All The Light We Cannot See’ is a captivating and devastating elegy for innocence.
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This Christmas: The most romantic love story since The Holiday
Thousands of readers have fallen for This Christmas. . . Will you?
‘Think The Holiday but so much better. . .’
‘Grabs your heart, squeezes it and ultimately leaves you believing in life’
‘A warm cosy winter’s hug in a book!!’
____________Two strangers. One double-booked cottage. This Christmas will be one to remember. . .
Rose used to love Christmas – until the year everything changed. She hasn’t been home to visit her family for the holidays since.
Charlie is facing his first Christmas alone. It may be the most wonderful time of the year for some, but not for him. Not this year.
In search of comfort and seclusion, Rose escapes to a cottage in rural Donegal to hunker down for the festive season by herself.
But when Charlie opens the door to Seaview Cottage, the two strangers realise that their holiday rental has been double-booked.
They both expected to spend this Christmas alone. But their lives could be changed forever if they agree to spend it together. . .
The Top 10 Irish Times bestseller, perfect for fans of The Holiday and Love, Actually. Discover the perfect cozy Christmas romance book to curl up with this winter from the bestselling author!
____________Praise for Emma Heatherington:
‘A delicious page-turner that you’ll devour as quickly as a plate of mince pies. . .’ Woman & Home
‘A Christmas hug of a book, which I read in two sittings. Days later, I’m still thinking of Rose and Charlie!’ Fionnuala Kearney, Irish Times bestseller
‘Spot on perfect for fans of The Holiday and Love, Actually’ Claudia Carroll
‘Gripping’ Bella
‘A heart-warming romance’ Ulster Herald
‘A beautiful love story’ Woman’s Way
‘A gorgeous will they/won’t they love story, with depth and surprising twists’ The Sun
‘A lovely, heart-warming read!!’ Closer
‘A proper winter heart-warmer’ Heat
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At My Mother’s Knee…And Other Low Joints: Tales from Paul’s mischievous young years
THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER
‘Warmly funny, dry and mischievous . . . Genuine and brilliant.’ Daily Mail
Paul O’Grady is one of Britain’s very best loved entertainers. He is known and adored by millions, whether as the creator of the acid-tongued Blonde Bombsite, Lily Savage, the presenter of the fantastically successful, award-winning Paul O’Grady Show on Channel 4 or the massive hit ITV show, For the Love of Dogs.
Now, in his own unique voice, Paul O’Grady tells story of his early life in Irish Catholic Birkenhead that started him on the long and winding road from mischievous altar boy to national treasure. It is a brilliantly evoked, hilarious and often moving tale of gossip in the back yard, bragging in the corner shop and slanging matches on the front doorstep, populated by larger-than-life characters with hearts of gold and tongues as sharp as razors.
At My Mother’s Knee features an unforgettable cast of rogues, rascals, lovers, fighters, saints and sinners – and one iconic bus conductress. It’s a book which really does have something for everyone and which reminds us that, when all’s said and done, there’s a bit of savage in all of us…
Readers love At My Mother’s Knee:
‘I laughed, I cried, I couldn’t put it down and the characters really just jumped out of the page.’ *****
‘Candid, heart warming and also hilarious.’ *****
‘Wonderfully written, laugh out loud funny and poignant by turns.’ *****Read more
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The Rachel Incident: ‘If you’ve ever been young, you will love The Rachel Incident like I did’ (Gabrielle Zevin) – the international bestseller
The international bestseller: a hilarious, heartfelt story of all-consuming and unexpected love
‘If you’ve ever been young, you will love The Rachel Incident like I did’ – GABRIELLE ZEVIN, author of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
‘Funny, nostalgic, sexy’ MONICA HEISEY, author of Really Good, Actually
‘Easily 13/10 … Funny, lovely, romantic, drenched in nostalgia’ MARIAN KEYES
‘Hilarious, wise and wonderfully written’ GRAHAM NORTON
‘A stormer of a novel’ I NEWS
‘Sharply witty, warm-hearted and wise’ GUARDIAN
‘Deeply relatable and extremely funny’ OBSERVER
‘A headlong read about being young and hopelessly in lust’ SUNDAY TIMES
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The Rachel Incident is an all-consuming love story. But it’s not the one you’re expecting. It’s unconventional and messy. It’s young and foolish. It’s about losing and finding yourself. But it is always about love.
When Rachel falls in love with her married professor, Dr Byrne, her best friend James helps her devise a plan to seduce him. But what begins as a harmless crush soon pushes their friendship to its limits. Over the course of a year they will find their lives ever more entwined with the Byrnes’ and be faced with impossible choices and a lie that can’t be taken back…
‘A deliciously complicated and very real romance with some refreshing twists. O’Donoghue captures all the intensity of messy young love’ MAIL ON SUNDAY
‘A book full of love, and it is extremely easy to love reading it’ VOGUE
‘Perfectly captures the intensity and high and lows of first love, and it’s also very, very funny’ RED MAGAZINE
‘Chaos at its finest’ STYLIST
‘Books by Irish women writers are hot these days, and this novel is on fire’ PEOPLE MAGAZINE, Book of the Week
‘Filled with humour and heart … You’ll gobble up The Rachel Incident in one bite’ DAILY EXPRESS
___________________________________________________________Early readers are falling in love with The Rachel Incident:
‘Her best book yet – this is going to be huge’ READER REVIEW
‘A triumph of a novel’ READER REVIEW
‘Extremely witty, charming and humorous’ READER REVIEW
‘Perfection. I want to delete it from my brain so I can read it for the first time again’ READER REVIEW
‘Delightfully addictive’ READER REVIEW
‘Big-hearted, witty and expertly crafted’ – SLOANE CROSLEY, author of Cult Classic
‘Hilarious’ – ANNIE LORD, author of Notes on Heartbreak
‘Funny, poignant, heart-breaking’ – BARBARA TRAPIDO, author of Brother of the More Famous Jack
‘I really loved this book’ – EMER MCLYSAGHT, author of Oh My God What a Complete Aisling
‘Absorbing and funny and honest and horny’ LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES, author of Make You Mine This Christmas
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To Paradise: From the Author of A Little Life
The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller from the author of A Little Life.
To Paradise is a bold, brilliant novel spanning three centuries and three different versions of the elusive idea of utopia; driven by Hanya Yanagihara’s understanding of our desire to protect those we love – lovers, children, friends, family and even our fellow citizens – and the pain that ensues when we cannot.
In an alternate version of 1893 America, New York is part of the Free States, where people may live and love as they please (or so it seems).
In a 1993 Manhattan besieged by the AIDS epidemic, a young Hawaiian man lives with his much older, wealthier partner, hiding his troubled childhood and the fate of his father.
In 2093, in a world torn apart by plagues and governed by totalitarian rule, a powerful scientist’s damaged granddaughter tries to navigate life without him – and solve the mystery of her husband’s disappearance.
What unites these characters, and these Americas, are their reckonings with the qualities that make us human – fear, love, shame, loneliness – and the longing to find a place in an earthly paradise.
‘I’m not sure I’ve ever missed the world of a book as much’ – Observer
‘Not only rare . . . revolutionary’ – Michael Cunningham
‘Prepare to weep in public and be utterly transformed’ – StylistRead more
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Before You Say I Do
What happens if you fall for your bridesmaid?
Abby Porter has a high-flying job and the perfect fiancé in Marcus Montgomery.
But Abby’s world turns on its head when he hires a professional bridesmaid to help her in the run-up to the wedding. When Abby meets Jordan, she can hardly breathe.
Marcus is oblivious.
The wedding is weeks away.
Now, the only question is: will Abby make it to the altar?
Best-selling author Clare Lydon brings you a romance to top them all. Download this story of forbidden love and submerge yourself in lesbian romance today!
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Learned By Heart: From the award-winning author of Room
Shortlisted for the Atwood Gibson Prize.
The heartbreaking story of the love of two women – Anne Lister, the real-life inspiration behind Gentleman Jack, and her first love, Eliza Raine – from the bestselling author of Room and The Wonder.
‘Donoghue conjures a whole new world’ – The Observer
In 1805, at a boarding school in York, two fourteen-year-old girls first meet.
Eliza Raine, the orphan daughter of an Indian mother, keeps herself apart from the other girls, tired of being picked out for being different. Anne Lister, a gifted troublemaker, is determined to conquer the world, refusing to bow to society’s expectations of what a woman can do.
As they fall in love, the connection they forge will remain with them for the rest of their lives.
Full of passion and heartbreak, evocative and wholly unique, Learned by Heart is the beautiful historical novel from acclaimed author Emma Donoghue.
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To Have and To Hold (Brantley Walker: Off the Books Book 11)
From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Nicole Edwards comes the eleventh installment in her Brantley Walker: Off the Books series.
The moment everyone’s been waiting for!
Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are counting down until their wedding day. Only seven more days to go, with plenty to do, they are enjoying some downtime with friends and family while checking off the remaining boxes on JJ’s checklist.
While everyone is preparing for the big day, Atticus James returns to Coyote Ridge to find he has options. Not only does he get to choose which address he wants to call home, but there are two men looking to make him more than merely a roommate. The hardest part is figuring out which one to choose. Or whether he has to choose at all.
Provided everyone survives the bachelor party, makes it through the rehearsal dinner unscathed, and works through their wedding day jitters, they’re home-free.
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The Mercies: The Bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club Pick
The bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club pick
The Sunday Times Bestseller and BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick
‘Dark, dramatic and full of danger’ – Daily MailFor readers of Circe and The Handmaid’s Tale, Kiran Millwood Hargrave’s The Mercies is inspired by real historical events.
The storm comes in like a finger snap . . .
1617. The sea around the remote Norwegian island of Vardø is thrown into a vicious storm. A young woman, Maren, watches as the men of the island, out fishing, perish in an instant.Vardø is now a place of women . . .
Eighteen months later, a sinister figure arrives. Absalom Cornet has been summoned to bring the women of the island to heel. With him travels his young wife, Ursa. In her new home, and in Maren, Ursa encounters something she has never seen before: independent women. But where Ursa finds happiness, even love, Absalom sees only a place flooded with a terrible evil, one he must root out at all costs . . .A story about how suspicion can twist its way through a community, about a love that could prove as dangerous as it is powerful.
‘Gripping’ – Madeline Miller, author of Circe
‘Took my breath away’ – Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl With a Pearl Earring
‘A beautifully intimate story of friendship, love and hope’ – Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain
‘Something rare and beautiful’ – Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel
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Our Share of Night
Gaspar is in danger. Only six-years-old, he is frightened he may have inherited the same strange abilities as his father, Juan; a powerful medium who can open locked doors, commune with the dead, and possess the ancient forces of the Darkness.
Now father and son are in flight, hunted by the Order, a group of wealthy acolytes who seek to harness the Darkness, no matter the cost. Among them, Gaspar’s grandmother, whose twisted desires have already driven her to commit unspeakable acts.
Nothing will stop the Order, nothing is beyond them. Surrounded by horrors, can Gaspar and Juan break free?
Spanning the brutal years of Argentina’s military dictatorship and its turbulent aftermath, Our Share of Night is a haunting, thrilling novel of broken families, cursed land, inheritance, power, and the terrible sacrifices a father will make to help his son escape his destiny.
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Chakrasize Your Life: 7 Steps to Dancing Your Inner Wisdom
Prepare to be swept away on a journey as enchanting as Dirish’s own life. From the pristine beauty of Mauritius to the cosmopolitan bustle of London, his story is a testament to the colorful tapestry of his upbringing. Raised with the rhythms of South Asian culture, Dirish’s journey unfolds in a captivating symphony of art and enlightenment.
At the heart of “Chakrasize Your Life” lies a passion for personal growth that sparkles with wit and charm. Dirish’s quest to unlock the secrets of the chakras and harness the power of energy is as enthralling as it is enlightening. As a maestro of yoga, a virtuoso of dance, and a guide for meditation, he brings an irresistible flair to his teachings, inviting readers to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery.
But Dirish’s talents don’t stop there; his background in fashion and graphic design infuses his story with a unique artistic sensibility. He paints his path with the vivid colors of creativity and the precision of design, creating a narrative that is as visually captivating as it is spiritually enriching.
Yet, it’s Dirish’s poetic soul that truly shines through. His verses are a symphony of the heart, woven into the fabric of his life’s story. Through his words, he guides readers towards a deeper connection with their own gifts, inspiring them to embrace their true selves.
“Chakrasize Your Life” is a testament to the delightful confluence of art and enlightenment, a narrative that dances with the rhythm of life and the melody of self-discovery. As you turn the pages, you’ll find yourself not only charmed by Dirish’s wit and creativity but also inspired to embark on your own journey.
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The Dinner Lady Detectives: A charming British village cosy mystery
Murder is a dish best served ice cold…
Margery and Clementine are enjoying a peaceful middle-age together in the small, idyllic town of Dewstow, and eagerly awaiting retirement from their work on the front line serving meals to the students at Summerview secondary school.
Their calm life is shattered when their kitchen manager is found dead in the school’s walk-in freezer. The police are adamant that it’s an open-and-shut case of accidental death. Margery and Clementine are convinced there’s something far more nefarious going on, and they take it upon themselves to investigate.
As they inch closer to the truth, it becomes clear that someone will stop at nothing to keep the pair quiet. Will the perpetrator get their just-desserts before their time runs out?
A delightful, quintessentially British cosy mystery perfect for fans of SJ Bennett and Robert Thorogood.
Praise for The Dinner Lady Detectives
‘This cosy crime novel has some hilarious moments and is perfect to curl up with.’ Heat
‘A brilliant read! Bella
‘A brilliant whodunnit!’ Closer
‘The plot is great, the character cast is spot on, and the dialogue and humor is so quick, smart, and addictive. Margery and Clem play off one another brilliantly. I cannot wait to read the next book (please say there will be one!!!!!!) and highly recommend this gem.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a fun mystery. I would definitely call this a cozy mystery on the line of Murder, She Wrote! I love the dinner ladies and their interactions. I love the relationship between Clem and Margery.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The characters are beautifully written and I came to love them within the first few pages and was rooting for them all the way to the end. At times I wanted to stop reading because I just wanted the experience to go on for longer.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Had me hooked from the start right until the end. It was just a lovely cosy read that felt like coming home on a cold and dark night. I loved it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Rosewater: the debut novel from Liv Little
THE HOTTEST DEBUT NOVEL OF 2023
“Frank, sexy, and so tender. Little’s pen shines” Bolu Babalola, author of Love in Colour
“A beautifully rendered story about love’s possibilities and its limits. I laughed, I cried, couldn’t put it down” Monica Heisey, author of Really Good, Actually
“An effervescent and irresistible new voice” Coco Mellors, author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein
“A wonderfully fresh, zesty and sexy debut novelist who is putting black queer lives, loves and longings centre stage, where they belong” Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, Other
“Full of energy, wit and excitement, this is a book to watch” Stylist
“Bold debut novel . . . free-spirited . . . amazing” Cosmopolitan
“A paeon to a queer love affair that’s sexy, complex and romantic. Effortlessly capturing our uncertain zeitgeist” Evening Standard
Elsie is a sexy, funny, and fiercely independent woman living in South London. But, at just 28, she is also tired. Though she spends her days writing tender poetry in her journal, her nights are spent working long hours for minimum wage at a neighbourhood gay bar.
The difficulty of being estranged from her family, struggle of being continually rejected from jobs, and fear of never making money doing what she loves, is too great. But Elsie is determined to keep the faith, for a little longer at least. Things will surely turn around. They have to.
As she tries to breathe through the panic attacks, sleeping with her hot and spirited co-worker Bea isn’t exactly straightforward and offers Elsie just another place to hide.
As Elsie tries to reconnect with her best friend Juliet, her fragile world spirals out of control. Can Elsie steady herself and not fall through the cracks?
The must-read debut of 2023, Rosewater is an ideal gift for fans of Candice Carty-Williams, Sally Rooney and Mendez.
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Mr Loverman: From the Booker prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other
Treat a loved one to this joyful, big-hearted read from Booker Prize-winning novelist Bernardine Evaristo…
‘[Mr Loverman is] Brokeback Mountain with ackee and saltfish and old people’ Dawn French
WINNER OF THE JERWOOD FICTION UNCOVERED PRIZE 2014 and FERRO GRUMLEY AWARD FOR LGBT FICTION 2015
Barrington Jedidiah Walker is seventy-four and leads a double life. Born and bred in Antigua, he’s lived in Hackney since the sixties. A flamboyant, wise-cracking local character with a dapper taste in retro suits and a fondness for quoting Shakespeare, Barrington is a husband, father and grandfather – but he is also secretly homosexual, lovers with his great childhood friend, Morris.
His deeply religious and disappointed wife, Carmel, thinks he sleeps with other women. When their marriage goes into meltdown, Barrington wants to divorce Carmel and live with Morris, but after a lifetime of fear and deception, will he manage to break away?
Mr Loverman is a ground-breaking exploration of Britain’s older Caribbean community, which explodes cultural myths and fallacies and shows the extent of what can happen when people fear the consequences of being true to themselves.
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Chain Reaction (Brantley Walker: Off the Books Book 10)
From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Nicole Edwards comes the tenth installment in her Brantley Walker: Off the Books series.
During the two years since they created the Off the Books Task Force, Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis have had their share of difficult cases, but their next one hits close to home. Too close.
After Jessica James is taken in broad daylight in the center of town, the Off the Books Task Force joins forces with family and friends in Coyote Ridge to find her. When JJ turns up safe and sound, they realize finding her was only half the battle. A series of chain reactions have the task force working to clear one of their own while searching for the person responsible for JJ’s disappearance.
Some relationships are tested, while others grow stronger as the team works to stop the dominoes from falling.
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A Score To Settle: The Liverpool crime series everyone is talking about, 2023’s biggest thriller is available now! (Bad Blood, Book 8)
The brand new book in the bestselling Liverpool-set gangland crime series is OUT NOW
‘If you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will LOVE [Caz Finlay]’ Reader Review
Together they stand
When Grace Carter’s granddaughter goes missing, the family pulls out all the stops to find her. But with no ransom demand and no contact from the kidnappers, no one knows where to turn.
Together they fall
Then a sinister message directed at Grace informs the family that this isn’t business. This abduction is personal.
Together they will exact revenge
As the Carters try to work out who’s done the dirty on them, their list of rivals grows longer. But which of their enemies would go to such extreme lengths to tear the family apart? And Jake Conlon will stop at nothing to bring his daughter home safely, even if it means putting his own life at risk.
Have you discovered Caz Finlay? See what readers are saying about A Score to Settle
‘Caz Finlay has smashed it again. Another epic read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fast paced… highly recommended’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘One of my favourite series… excellent’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An exciting read with plenty of twists and turns. Go and binge the whole series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another brilliant book… Caz is so talented’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Gripping, gritty and everything you could want from this gangland series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A thrilling fast-paced read with great characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘My heart was in my mouth reading this book and revenge is on going in the worst possible way’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A pacy book that hooks you from the beginning to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another knockout’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘One hell of a series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Christmas Swap: A feel-good festive romance!
GET READY FOR THE SWOONIEST, MOST HEARTWARMING FESTIVE ROM-COM OF 2023!
——It’s the perfect Christmas love story.
Margot Murray is a newly single, high-flying businesswoman with no interest in a cutesy seasonal romance.
Ben Gibson is an unlucky-in-love sweetheart in need of a woman to bring home for the holidays.
Together, they make a pact: Margot gets a blissful week away from London in a picture-perfect manor, in exchange for posing as Ben’s girlfriend.
The story can only go one way. Margot is sure to fall in love for real.
And she does.
With Ben’s sister, Ellie.
What could possibly go wrong?
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I’m Your Guy (Hockey Guys: a series of MM stand-alone novels Book 2)
TOMMASO
The furniture district is my personal hell. I don’t know my ass from an ottoman. But when a hot designer comes to my rescue, I realize my problems are bigger than the house I’m trying to furnish.
A scorching kiss over fabric samples makes me question all my choices. But is it too late to change my entire life to get more of them?CARTER
I need this gig, but my cocky new client leaves out a couple crucial details:
He doesn’t mention that he’s a famous hockey player. And he doesn’t own up to the way he’s always trying to undress me with his dark, broody eyes.
The man throws out more mixed signals than a broken traffic light. I’ve never been more sexually frustrated in my entire life. I need to back away before I do something stupid, like lose my heart.
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An Unfortunate Christmas Murder: A charming and festive British cosy mystery (The Dinner Lady Detectives Book 2)
‘Tis the season for gold, frankincense and murder…
It’s winter in the small town of Dewstow, and Margery is preparing for her first Christmas as Summerview school’s kitchen manager. She’s supported by her wife, Clementine, and is trying to stay focused on the task at hand.
The pair are determined to stay out of the way of the Christmas concert planning that has gripped the rest of the staff. However, they are caught in the crossfire when the stage lights collapse at the first practice, killing Mrs Large, the music teacher.
Mrs Smith, the Head of Drama, is the prime suspect and is desperate for the Dinner Lady Detectives to clear her name. Mrs Smith is convinced that it’s sabotage by her rival, Mrs Blossom, the drama teacher at Ittonvale Secondary, but there’s evidence that points to her own misdeeds. Can Margery and Clementine trust their friend? And when things start to heat up in the kitchen, will they make it out in time?
A charming and festive British village mystery, perfect for fans of Robert Thorogood and Fiona Leitch.
Praise for The Dinner Lady Detectives
‘This cosy crime novel has some hilarious moments and is perfect to curl up with’ Heat
‘A brilliant read! Bella
‘A brilliant whodunnit!’ Closer
‘The plot is great, the character cast is spot on, and the dialogue and humor is so quick, smart, and addictive. Margery and Clem play off one another brilliantly. I cannot wait to read the next book (please say there will be one!!!!!!) and highly recommend this gem.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you are after a gentle and amusing read, this will not disappoint!’ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heaps of fun. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the absurdities and the chaos that surrounded Clementine and Margery.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Nanny Proposal
I’ve been in love with Dr. Grant Brighton for four long years.He’s tall. Gorgeous. Brilliant. An amazing single dad.
He’s also straight, uninterested in dating someone ten years younger than him, and, tragically, *my boss*.
If I’d known taking the nanny position would mean mangling my heart, I might never have accepted his offer, but I love the Brighton family so I’ve resigned myself to never living the fairytale…
At least until the Dean of Admissions at the girls’ dream school says only families with two parents need apply, and in desperation, Grant makes me a different offer: to be his on-paper *husband*.
With things heating up between us and my heart hanging in the balance, how can I convince Grant to make me the proposal I really want: to turn this marriage of convenience into a real-life happily-ever-after?
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All That’s Left in the World: A queer, dystopian romance about courage, hope and humanity
Jamie and Andrew are strangers, but they’re two of the last people left alive. They don’t know what they’ll find on their dangerous journey … but they may just find each other. A queer romance about courage, hope and humanity for fans of They Both Die at the End, The Hunger Games and Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda.
When the Superflu wipes out most of the population, Jamie finds himself completely alone in a cabin in the woods – until an injured stranger crosses his path.
Life is dangerous now and, armed with a gun, Jamie goes to pull the trigger. But there’s something about Andrew … something that stops Jamie in his tracks. Jamie takes him in, and as Andrew heals and they eventually step out into the strange new world, their relationship starts to feel like more than just friendship …
But trouble isn’t far behind. As the boys make a perilous journey south, they’ll come face to face with a world torn apart and society in ruins. And who, or what, will they find waiting for them at the end of it all?
“Tense, exciting, sometimes heartbreaking and always romantic, All That’s Left in the World explores what it means to hold onto hope and humanity when the worst case scenario becomes reality. With characters you’ll adore, and a fast-paced, mysterious plot that keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can devour them, this book is not to be missed.” – Sophie Gonzales, author of ONLY MOSTLY DEVASTATED
“Brown has somehow achieved a book that is romantic, hilarious, warm-hearted, hopeful, and page-turningly thrilling all at once. I was hooked from beginning to end.” – Dahlia Adler, author of COOL FOR THE SUMMER
“A timeless love story that could not be more appropriate for this moment, All That’s Left in the World is a thrilling, heartfelt, and beautifully written debut.” – Tom Ryan, author of I HOPE YOU’RE LISTENING
“Survival is core to the queer experience, and in All That’s Left In the World, Brown takes that to apocalyptic extremes with the story of Andrew and Jamie. This is quintessentially brave, dangerous-in-the-best-way queer storytelling!” – Adam Sass, author of SURRENDER YOUR SONS
“All That’s Left in the World is unfailingly riveting and hopeful. A timely exploration of survival, trauma, and love stitched together with sharp wit and bone-deep emotion. Erik J. Brown is an invigorating voice to watch out for.” – Julian Winters, award-winning author of RUNNING WITH LIONS
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Minor Disturbances at Grand Life Apartments: THE SUMMER READ YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
‘The most charming, utterly lovely story I’ve read in ages… this is one of my books of the year’ RED
‘This joyous novel is a feast for the senses, as well as the soul’ JOANNA NELL
A warm-hearted debut novel set in the beautiful coastal city of Chennai, for fans of Alexander McCall Smith, Joanna Nell and Graeme Simsion.
Grand Life Apartments is a middle-class apartment block surrounded by lush gardens in the coastal city of Chennai, India. It is the home of Kamala, a pious, soon-to-be retired dentist who spends her days counting down to the annual visits from her daughter who is studying in the UK. Her neighbour, Revathi, is a thirty-two-year-old engineer who is frequently reminded by her mother that she has reached her expiry date in the arranged marriage market. Jason, a British chef, has impulsively moved to India to escape his recent heartbreak in London.
The residents have their own complicated lives to navigate, but what they all have in common is their love of where they live, so when a developer threatens to demolish the apartments and build over the gardens, the community of Grand Life Apartments is brought even closer together to fight for their beautiful home…
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‘I loved this heartwarming read’ PRIMA
‘It’s utterly entrancing – so humane and funny, and so seeped in India that I could smell the cooking and breathe the exhaust fumes. I absolutely loved it from start to finish.’ DEBORAH MOGGACH
‘I was put in mind of Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City . . . a distinctive and evocative voice’ GRAEME SIMSION
‘Warm, gorgeous, tender, hopeful and human. I felt so HAPPY when I was reading it’ DAISY BUCHANAN
‘An enchanting hug of a book with characters that you’ll really root for’ NIKKI MAY
‘A super warm and lovely read … Should have a warning though: WILL MAKE YOU HUNGRY!’ KATE SAWYER
‘Hema Sukumar’s debut is an absolute joy. I loved being transported to the Grand Life Apartments and I was bewitched by the characters, colours and tastes of Chennai. Please can I move in forever?’ CLARE POOLEY
‘A gorgeous, beautifully-written story, full of wonderfully charming characters – and a loveable cat.’ NICK BRADLEY
‘Written with such warmth … full of life and love. Hema Sukumar’s lovely characters became like friends to me, and I adored spending time with them.’ SARA ADAMS
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The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot: The new and unforgettable Richard & Judy Book Club pick
– Goodreads Choice: Best Fiction 2021 shortlisted
– Author’s Club First Novel Award longlisted
– Voted Best Uplifting Book in the independent‘Emotional, involving, witty and sad. Everyone is going to love Lenni and Margot’
JILL MANSELL‘Lenni and Margot are two of the most wonderful, warm, witty and wise heroines I’ve ever met. Beautiful and glorious’ CLARE POOLEY, author of The Authenticity Project
Fiercely alive, disarmingly funny and brimming with tenderness, THE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF LENNI AND MARGOT unwraps the extraordinary gift of life, and revels in our infinite capacity for friendship and love when we need them most.
_______________________________________Life is short.
No-one knows that better than seventeen-year-old Lenni. But as she is about to learn, it’s not only what you make of life that matters, but who you share it with.
Dodging doctor’s orders, she joins an art class where she bumps into fellow patient Margot, a rebel-hearted eight-three-year-old from the next ward. Their bond is instant as they realize that together they have lived an astonishing one hundred years.
To celebrate their shared century, they decide to paint their life stories: of growing old and staying young, of giving joy, of receiving kindness, of losing love, of finding the person who is everything.
As their friendship deepens, it becomes vividly clear that life is not done with Lenni and Margot yet.
An extraordinary friendship. A lifetime of stories. Their last one begins here.
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VOTED BEST UPLIFTING BOOK OF 2021 BY THE INDEPENDENT‘Full of wisdom and kindness. It is just the kind of book I adore’ JOANNA CANNON
‘Such a delight! I fell head over heels for Lenni and Margot, their wit and vibrancy and marvellous outlooks on life. An utter joy’ ABBIE GREAVES
‘Charged with light and colour. Gloriously original and full of wisdom, humour, and hope. It made me think and care and laugh and cry. One of my all-time favourite books’ HAZEL PRIOR, author of Away with the Penguins
‘This is something special: moving, joyful and life-affirming’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Book of the Month
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Fellow Travelers: A Novel
NOW A SHOWTIME LIMITED SERIES STARRING MATT BOMER, JONATHAN BAILEY, AND ALLISON WILLIAMS • A searing historical novel set in 1950s Washington, D.C.—a world of dominated by personalities like Nixon, Lyndon Johnson, and Joe McCarthy—and infused with political drama, unexpected humor, and heartbreak. • From the acclaimed author of Watergate and Up With the Sun
“Crisp, buoyant prose.” —The New York Times Book ReviewIn a world of bare-knuckled ideology and secret dossiers, Timothy Laughlin, a recent college graduate and devout Catholic, is eager to join the crusade against Communism. An encounter with a handsome State Department official, Hawkins Fuller, leads to Tim’s first job and, after Fuller’s advances, his first love affair. As McCarthy mounts a desperate bid for power and internal investigations focus on “sexual subversives” in the government, Tim and Fuller find it ever more dangerous to navigate their double lives while moving between the diplomatic world of Foggy Bottom and NATO’s front line in Europe.
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A Breathless Place
When all hope is lost, can music be the ultimate lifeline?
Isabel ‘Izzy’ Adler used to dominate the world’s stages with her vocal acrobatics. But since she lost her voice ten years ago, Izzy’s been to hell—and hasn’t found her way back.
When journalist Leila Zadeh is brought in to finish her biography, Izzy’s dark plans for her life are challenged by the brilliant and gorgeous new woman in her life.
Will the instant attraction between them be enough to stop Izzy from playing out her final song?
Best-selling lesbian romance author Harper Bliss brings you a hopeful story about what it takes to choose life again—and the incredible power of artistic expression.
★★★★★ “There is so much hope and power in this story, it’s simply magnificent.”
★★★★★ “Beautifully written, powerful novel about the strength of your own voice.”
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Honeymoon for One: A wonderfully festive feel-good romance to cosy up by the fire to this winter
‘Snowy, sapphic enemies to lovers, shot through with British wit!’ Clare Lydon, author of It Started With a Kiss‘One of only a few 5 star reads this year. I loved everything about this book’ Reader review, 5 stars
A cancelled engagement. A non-refundable honeymoon. A Christmas Robin will never forget.
Robin Ellis has had a year she’d like to forget. She’s tired, overworked and most definitely not ready to spend the holidays with her rowdy family in Manchester. So when she discovers she forgot to cancel her honeymoon she sees this as the perfect opportunity to get away; it’s time to relax and embrace adventure!
The last thing she expects is to clash with standoffish ski instructor Neve. But despite their rocky start these two unlikely people can’t help but fall for each other under the starry Canadian skies.
They know that holiday romances don’t last, and Robin has had her heart broken one too many times before, but can they overcome the distance between them and find a happily ever after together?
A sparkling sapphic wintry holiday romance, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain and Jo Thomas.
Readers and authors absolutely love Honeymoon for One!
‘A wonderful festive sapphic romance – would go perfectly with blankets & hot chocolate (or mulled wine!)’ Reader review, 5 stars
‘All the hallmarks of a classic romcom read, with a gorgeously sapphic romance in the snow’ Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas
‘This is such an adorable rom-com story! A perfect holiday read!’ Reader review, 5 stars
‘This book was funny, sweet, romantic, and a little bit emotional. The perfect way to get those happy, seasonal feelings going’ Reader review, 5 stars
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A Power Unbound: A spicy, magical historical romp (The Last Binding Book 3)
Secrets! Magic! Enemies to . . . something more? Set in an alternative Edwardian England, A Power Unbound is the steamy, spellbinding conclusion to The Last Binding trilogy by Freya Marske.
‘Sublime prose, top-notch world-building, delightfully queer’ – TJ Klune, bestselling author of Under the Whispering Door, on A Marvellous Light
Jack Alston – Lord Hawthorn – would love a nice, safe, comfortable life. He renounced magic after the death of his twin sister. But with the threat of a dangerous ritual risking every magician in Britain, he’s drawn reluctantly back into that world.
Now Jack is living in a bizarre puzzle-box of a magical London townhouse, helping its owner Violet track down the final piece of the Last Contract before their enemies can do the same. And to make matters worse, they need the help of writer and thief Alan Ross. Cagey and argumentative, Alan is only in this for the money. He’s loud in his hatred of the aristocracy and their unearned power . . . and unfortunately, he happens to be everything that Jack wants in one gorgeous, infuriating package.
When a plot to seize unimaginable magic power comes to a head on Jack’s own family estate, Jack, Alan and their allies will become entangled in a night of champagne, secrets and bloody sacrifice – and the foundations of magic in Britain might be torn up by the roots before the end.
Filled with magic, murder and romance, A Power Unbound is the thrilling third book in The Last Binding trilogy by Freya Marske. Start the series with A Marvellous Light and A Restless Truth.
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Love Marriage: Don’t miss this heart-warming, funny and bestselling book club pick about what love really means
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK
AS HEARD ON RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME, READ BY MEERA SYAL
A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE TIMES, DAILY MAIL, RED MAGAZINE, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING‘Absolutely terrific’ JENNY COLGAN
‘An utterly unputdownable exploration of modern love’ STYLIST
‘Gloriously readable, acute, funny and sympathetic’ DAILY MAIL
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TWO CULTURES. TWO FAMILIES. TWO PEOPLE.Yasmin Ghorami has a lot to be grateful for: a loving family, a fledgling career in medicine, and a charming, handsome fiancée, fellow doctor Joe Sangster. But as the wedding day draws closer and Yasmin’s parents get to know Joe’s firebrand feminist mother, both families must confront the unravelling of long-held secrets, lies and betrayals.
As Yasmin dismantles her own assumptions about the people she holds most dear, she’s also forced to ask herself what she really wants in a relationship and what a ‘love marriage’ actually means.
‘A glorious tapestry of modern British family life’ METRO
‘A joy’ NAOISE DOLAN
‘I defy you to put this book down’ ADAM KAY
‘A surefire hit’ OBSERVER
‘Wildly entertaining … a bold and generous book’ FINANCIAL TIMES
‘Big-hearted, wry and tender’ HARPER’S BAZAAR
‘As engrossing and enjoyable as Brick Lane’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘Rich, sensitive and gloriously entertaining’ TASH AW, TLS
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