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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘A compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there.’ Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI_A potent exploration of the power of blockchains to reshape the future of the internet – and how that affects us all – from technology entrepreneur and startup investor Chris Dixon. The internet of today is a far cry from its early promise of a decentralized, democratic network of innovation, connection and freedom. In the past decade, it has fallen almost entirely under the control of a very small group of companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook.In Read Write Own, tech visionary Chris Dixon argues that the dream of a creative, entrepreneurial internet doesn’t have to die and can, in fact, be saved with blockchain networks. He separates this movement, which aims to provide a solid foundation for everything from social networks to artificial intelligence to virtual worlds, from cryptocurrency speculation – a distinction he calls ‘the computer vs the

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A compelling vision of where the internet should go and how to get there.' Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI_A potent exploration of the power of blockchains to reshape the future of the internet - and how that affects us all - from technology entrepreneur and startup investor Chris Dixon.The internet of today is a far cry from its early promise of a decentralized, democratic network of innovation, connection and freedom. In the past decade, it has fallen almost entirely under the control of a very small group of companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook.In Read Write Own, tech visionary Chris Dixon argues that the dream of a creative, entrepreneurial internet doesn't have to die and can, in fact, be saved with blockchain networks. He separates this movement, which aims to provide a solid foundation for everything from social networks to artificial intelligence to virtual worlds, from cryptocurrency speculation - a distinction he calls 'the computer vs the

From New York Times Bestseller and BookTok sensation Rina Kent comes the first generation of the thrilling Legacy of Gods series.The kingdom isn’t supposed to fall.The truth screws you over before it sets you free.Masks drop.Secrets unravel.The princess’s chase for the past blinds her to the present.I’ll fight for Elsa.I’ll bring her back.I’ll protect her, even if it’s the last thing I do.We made a promise.She’s mine.The only question: is she ready for one final game?Readers cannot get enough of the Royal Elite series:'This book had me feeling so many things' *****reader review'I would recommend this book a thousand times!!!' *****reader review'Rina Kent's universe is consuming me' *****reader review'Can't stop thinking about this' *****reader review'A rollercoaster of a read' *****reader review'Beautifully heartbreaking' *****reader review

Return to the dynamic world of KPop Demon Hunters with this official coloring book!From hunters to demons to the fans they fight for—there’s a coloring page for everyone in this official KPop Demon Hunters coloring book! Style HUNTR/X for a savage demonic takedown with Rumi’s iconic yellow motorcycle jacket, Zoey’s teal top, and Mira’s magenta pigtails. Pull out baby blues and pastel pinks for Saja Boys' bubbly debut of "Soda Pop," and your richest reds and blacks for their riveting performance of "Your Idol." Use some golden metallics to finally seal the Honmoon. Or color things your way to bring your own vibrant imagination to the hit animated film!With 40 illustrations on thick paper and all the intricate details coloring fans crave, this coloring book is the perfect opportunity to spend more time with favorite characters and scenes from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.

A fiercely contested novel from one of Japan's best known writers for fans of healing fiction the likes of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and The Little Paris BookshopTHE BELOVED, HEARTWARMING JAPANESE BESTSELLER, PUBLISHED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ENGLISH.NOMINATED FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS JAPAN BOOKSELLERS' AWARD . ADAPTED INTO A MAJOR TV SERIES . 440,000 COPIES SOLD IN JAPANPraise for the original'For stationery lovers and lovers of Kamakura, this book is an irresistible treasure trove ... you can smell the scent of the ink emanating from the page.'KAORI NAKAHARA, SANKEI SHIMBUN'A sparkling tale ... woven together by characters who are charming, characters to love.'MICHIKO WATANABE, HANAKO MAGAZINEYou always told me that writing is life itself.After many years abroad, Hatoko reluctantly returns to Kamakura to take over the stationery store left to her by her late grandmother. As the custodian of the store, she also inherits the profession of public scribe, a role Hatoko trained for as a child

What if you met your soulmate one minute too late? A gorgeous, heartbreaking and uplifting novel of friendship and love.What if you met your soulmate one minute too late?Ten years ago, four strangers were thrown together in the same flat at university. This chance arrangement will change their lives forever.For Aurora, the first in her family to go to uni, it opens whole new worlds. For Ollie, arriving mere minutes after the others, it means years of pining for the one woman he can never have. Or risk losing the best friends he’s ever had.Through love, tragedy, and everything in between, the friends’ paths seem set. But when soulmates are kept apart, fate might just give a little helping hand…__________________________PRAISE FOR ELLE COOK'What a fabulous read... Kept me on tenterhooks until the perfectly written end!' Carrie Elks'I loved it... There are twists and turns that ensure you never want to put the story down. . . ' Emma Robinson'A total delight. Achingly romantic, full of sus

Heartfelt, hot and healing. The new standalone from the author of the Bergmann Brothers series. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry.‘Honest, vulnerable, and achingly romantic’ B.K. Borison, Sunday Times Bestseller_____A swoony friends to lovers summer romance. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry.Two best friends. One unexpected summer holiday. A plot twist they didn’t see coming. . .Bookseller Thea never thought she'd meet her best friend through her ex-husband. But that’s exactly how she ended up with Alex – a world renown chef and single dad who charms everyone he meets. They vowed that romance would never ruin their friendship, and two years later, they are inseparable.So much so, that when their exes invite them both on a “family” holiday – Alex’s daughter and Thea’s dog in tow – they reluctantly agree.Theirs didn't start as a love story. But as blistering beach days melt into slow golden evenings, Thea and Alex find themselves confronting feelings that might just lead them to the last pla

In the latest thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Private series, Jack Morgan chases a violent criminal to Dublin and is dragged into the city's dark underbelly.Discover the action-packed new thriller in the Private series, from the global bestselling author of the Alex Cross novels.A star-studded movie premier in L.A. descends into chaos when a shooter opens fire on the crowd.The culprit escapes and boards a plane to Dublin, Ireland.Jack Morgan, the head of the world’s largest private detective agency, is at the premiere and his partner Justine is badly wounded in the shooting.Following the gunman to Dublin, Jack soon realises that this is much bigger than a single shooter. What Jack thought was a random act of violence was actually a targeted attempt on his life.To ensure the safety of those he loves most, Jack must find the person who is so intent on his downfall ­– and eliminate them once and for all._______________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS'Great

Who is Nellie Thorne and why does she keep disappearing? Amateur sleuths Jane Pye and Simon Mash are on the case in this cosy crime mystery novel.Who is Nellie Thorne and why does she keep disappearing? Jane Pye and Simon Mash are on the case in this cosy crime mystery novel, perfect for fans of Janice Hallett and Robert Thorogood!'Fans of Richard Osman will love it!' Jonathan Ross‘A fun romp that sets off at a cracking pace, and never lets up’ Ian Moore'Compelling and intriguing' J. M. Hall'Absolutely delightful!' Janice Hallett----------Local schoolteacher Dev Hooper arrives home from work to find his girlfriend, Nellie Thorne, has vanished.But she's not the first Nellie Thorne to disappear. In fact, she's the fifth in fifty years.Enter Jane Pye and Simon Mash: a millennial couple who signed up for a private detective night class on a whim. When they're assigned Dev's case for their coursework, they quickly realise they’ve bitten off more than they can chew.Armed with just six weeks

《Consider Yourself Kissed》是一部寫給成年讀者的愛情小說，不只描繪「相愛的瞬間」，更誠實直視「相愛之後」的日常重量。女主角 Coralie 初到倫敦時孤單迷惘，遇見聰明幽默的 Adam，也走進他與女兒 Zora 組成的小家庭。十年過去，她擁有曾經嚮往的一切，卻隱隱覺得某種重要的東西正在流失——也許那是她自己。故事橫跨英國動盪的十年間，從政壇更迭、脫歐到疫情，在時代巨浪下，家庭與愛情的細微裂縫更顯真實。本書以溫柔筆觸揉合機智與諷刺，描寫愛的甜美與刺痛，也捕捉女性在關係與自我之間的拉鋸。這是一部既好笑又動人、既貼近日常又深刻真誠的小說，讀來讓人心有戚戚焉，也不禁重新思索：當我們得到愛，是否也仍保有自己？For readers of Meg Mason, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Miranda July,Consider Yourself Kissed is a grown-up novel about love — falling into it, and what happens afterwards.Discover the joyful, funny love story everyone is falling for — perfect for fans ofBridget Jones's Diary,One Day, andNormal People.A Natalie Portman’s Book Club Pick‘A must-read . . . like One Day and Normal People’ — The Times‘Funny, smart and memorable . . . a delightful novel’ — New York Times‘As warm as a David Nicholls novel’ — Stylist‘A brilliant book that hits all the right notes’ — Good Housekeeping, Book of the Month‘This book is perfection’ — Sunday Times Style‘A delightfully grounded romance and a treasu

NOW A #1 SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO STARRING ALDIS HODGEDetective Alex Cross's niece is missing. Cross fears the disappearance could be linked to a string of recent abductions and murders that are terrorising the US. Two killers, operating on opposite sides of the country, are collaborating and competing to commit increasingly horrific crimes.If he's to rescue his niece, Cross must hunt down these two brutal masterminds. All the while, countless lives hang in the balance. ----------------------------------------PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES'Alex Cross is a legend' Harlan Coben'A character for the ages' Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child'Alex Cross...only gets better and better' Lisa Scottoline'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' Lee Child

In this epic conclusion to Star Wars: The High Republic, the Jedi face a final confrontation against the Nihil and Marchion Ro.The Force is everything. A single life connected to all life. All things connected to all other things. This is what the Jedi believe, and this is why they fight. For life . . . and the light.For too long, the light has been threatened by Marchion Ro, a sinister despot who will stop at nothing in his quest for power. The conflict with Ro and his marauding Nihil forces has left scars across the galaxy and held the Republic hostage. Countless lives have been lost, beacons of hope have fallen, and the collective courage and resolve of the Republic have been tested like never before. Through it all the Jedi Order has endured, an unwavering candle against the encroaching darkness.But the Jedi have yet to solve the mystery of the Nameless creatures who feed on the Force. Ro has loosed them upon the galaxy, striking fear into the heart of even the most stalwart Jedi.

PREPARE TO BE HOOKED: The No. 1 Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestselling author is back with a brand-new spine tingling thriller.PREPARE TO BE HOOKED BY THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM SUNDAY TIMES AND MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER LISA JEWELL'Gripping. Shocking. Masterful.' FREIDA McFADDEN'A thrilling chilling work of genius.' CHRIS WHITAKER'Utterly absorbing, fiendishly clever and all-consuming' ANDREA MARA___________He’s the perfect man.He says he loves you.You think he might even be made for you.Before long he’s moved into your house – and into your heart.And then he leaves for days at a time. You don’t know where he’s gone or who he’s with.And you realise – if you looked back – you’d say to yourself:DON’T LET HIM IN.

An interactive guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones, based on the 25-million-copy #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits. Simple Exercises for Building the Life You Want The official companion to the #1 worldwide bestseller is the next step in your habits toolkit. Guided journal prompts will help you engage with your habits and the forces that impact them.Thought-provoking exercises allow you to implement the Atomic Habits theories and see your life transform. This workbook takes the reader from understanding habits to living them. James Clear's system helps good habits emerge naturally while unwanted habits fade away.What's included:Guided templates for easy habit tracking and habit stackingJournaling prompts to help you assess your physical and social environments, identify the forces at play, and strategize for greatest habit successStrategies for overcoming the habit plateau and sticking with your habits, even when the going gets roughPlans for adapting your habi

I accidentally witnessed a brutal murder.So to protect myself, I pretended I saw nothing.But my plan backfired. And now I’m the target of cold-blooded revenge.Jude Callahan isn’t just a hockey god—he’s a devil no one dares to cross.He’s also determined to make me pay for my moment of silence.Now, no matter how much I try to hide from him, Jude finds me.I thought he’d stop at the stalking.Or even better, kill me and finally end my misery.But Jude has other plans.He says I can’t die. That I must pay for my sins.And just like that, he drags me into his depraved world, kicking and screaming.

Find daily inspiration for every day of the year in a joyful collection of quotes and ideas from artists, brought together by the founder of The Great Women Artists.From the award-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Story of Art Without Men: see the world anew with artistic inspiration for every day of the year.The year ahead is a gift that has been given to you. What might you do with it?Gathered from interviews, personal conversations, books and talks, How to Live an Artful Life moves through the months of the year offering you thoughts, reflections and encouragements from artists such as Marina Abramovic, Nan Goldin, Lubaina Himid, Louise Bourgeois and many more.The year is full of the promise of work that has yet to be written, paintings that are yet to be painted, people who have yet to meet, talk, or fall in love. With this book in hand, pay attention, and see the world anew. Go out and find it, taste it, seize it, and live it – artfully.With a thought for every day o

In a legal thriller set in the heart of the Deep South, the world's bestselling thriller writer delivers a tension-packed stand-alone that will make you question who you can trust in a small town full of secrets.From the multi-million bestselling author comes a brand new look for this compulsive, Sunday Times bestselling legal thriller that will keep you hooked till the very last page..._________________A HARROWING MURDER SPLITS A TOWN IN TWORuby Bozarth, a newcomer to Rosedale, Mississippi, is also fresh to the Mississippi Bar – and she faces an impossible task defending a college football star accused of murder.The victim is a young woman from one of the town's oldest families, and Rosedale's upper crust are howling for blood.Then news breaks of a second murder, and lurid, intertwining investigations unfold.Ruby discovers that no one in Rosedale can be trusted, especially the twelve men and women on the jury.They may be hiding the biggest secret of all.

'A treat . . .a rediscovered classic for us all to enjoy' THE TIMES'The Agatha Christie of Japan' MURDER & MAYHEM'An undisputed classic' READER REVIEW'Full of unexpected twists . . .a perfect mystery for a chilly night' READER REVIEWA CLASSIC COSY MYSTERY FROM JAPAN'S QUEEN OF CRIMEWhen American student Jane Prescott is invited to spend the holidays with her classmate Chiyo, she jumps at the chance to see in the new year at a luxurious mansion at the foot of Mount Fuji. Chiyo belongs to one of Japan's wealthiest families, the heiress to a pharmaceutical empire headed up by Yohei 'Grandpa' Wada. With the whole Wada family gathered and snow falling outside, the festivities are in full swing.That is, until Chiyo bursts into the room - covered in blood, holding a knife, and screaming that she has stabbed her grandfather to death. Stunned, the family closes ranks to protect one of its own - but Jane alone has more questions than answers. Could her sweet, timid friend really be capable o

Most family reunions end in tears. This one will end in murder…Get ready for a claustrophobic, roller-coaster ride in 2025.MOST FAMILY REUNIONS END IN TEARS. THIS ONE WILL END IN MURDER.Lucy Foley meetsSuccessionin this atmospheric new murder mystery that will keep you hooked right until the last page . . .‘Insanely readable…I absolutely lovedThe Inheritance!’ LISA JEWELL'Original, compelling, andutterly unputdownable.' ANDREA MARA‘Apacy, page-turningthriller' SARAH PEARSE_____________On a private island off the west coast of Scotland, the Agarwals gather for a much-awaited family reunion.Raj,the patriarch and business tycoon, who has six weeks to decide how to split his petrochemicals empire between his three children.Shalini,the fragile mother, who longs to see her family healed.Myra, the eldest daughter and golden child, who, unbeknownst to the family, is on the brink of bankruptcy.Aseem,the son and supposed heir, who must choose between his wife and his family.Aisha,the fun-loving

''Donna Leon''s deft and descriptive words do for Venice what Canaletto did for this serenest of cities with his brushes and paint palette and bring it to life in all its reach and colourful gaiety...[An] intriguing tense thriller. The ending is to die for.'' Daily ExpressA New York Times BestsellerA National Indie Bestseller__________________________________In Death at La Fenice, Donna Leon''s first novel in the Commissario Brunetti series, readers were introduced to the glamorous and cut-throat world of opera and to one of Italy''s finest living sopranos, Flavia Petrelli - then a suspect in the poisoning of a renowned German conductor. Now, many years after Brunetti cleared her name, Flavia has returned to the illustrious La Fenice to sing the lead in Tosca.As an opera superstar, Flavia is well acquainted with attention from adoring fans and aspiring singers. But when one anonymous admirer inundates her with bouquets of yellow roses - on stage, in her dressing room and even inside he

The battle for the control of RJR Nabisco in the Autumn of 1988, which became the largest and most dramatic corporate takeover in American history, sent shock-waves through the international business world and became a symbol of the greed, excess and egotism of the eighties.Barbarians at the Gate recounts this two-month battle with breathtaking pace and flair, and transports back to the Wall Street empire before it crumbled, through the boardroom doors, into the midnight meetings, the betrayals, the deal makers and publicity flaks, into a world where - as Nabisco CEO Ross Johnson put it - ''a few million dollars are lost in the sands of time''.Twenty years on, the world is once again recovering from a period of financial extravagance and irresponsibility. This revised edition brings the ultimate business thriller up to date for a new generation of readers.

I'm in your house. I'm your friend. You can trust me.A voice-driven, read-in-one-night suspense thriller coming to you in 2025.'This smart, original, twisty story had me gripped from the first to the last page. I just had to keep reading!' Liane Moriarty'Readers will find themselves racing through the final, jaw-dropping pages, desperate to gather every last clue of this astonishing web of lies' Katy Hays'Utterly gripping and unputdownable' Amy Tintera'Get ready for a rollercoaster of twists' Liv Constantine_________Sloane Caraway is a liar.They are harmless lies, she tells herself, to make her own life a bit more interesting.So when she sees a child in tears in a playground one afternoon, she tells the girl's (very attractive) dad she's a nurse and helps him pull a bee sting from his daughter's foot.With this lie and chance encounter, Sloane becomes the nanny for Jay and Violet Lockhart who have everything: a beautiful brownstone house, a daughter in private nursery school, and long s

Discover the standalone dark arranged marriage romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation.Ever since Eli King broke Ava Nash’s teenage heart, the pair have hated one another. That is, until Ava wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of the last two years and Eli holding her hand. According to him, they’re married.Eli is obsessed with Ava, and now, with her memory in pieces, he’s determined to make her his for good.As Ava navigates this twisted new reality, she must unravel how she ended up tied to her sworn enemy.What she doesn’t realise is that there’s no escape from this marriage. Eli will stop at nothing to claim what’s his.This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.

Patterson’s greatest crime-solving team since the Women’s Murder Club is the Bird Sisters. Rhonda and Barbara 'Baby' Bird are half-sisters - and full partners in their Los Angeles detective agency. They agree on nothing.Rhonda, a former attorney, takes a by-the-book approach to solving crimes, while teenage Baby relies on her street smarts. But when they take a controversial case of a loner whose popular wife has gone missing, they’re accused of being PIs who can’t tell a client from a killer. The Bird sisters share a late father, but not much else…except their willingness to fight.Fight the system. Fight for the underdog. Fight for the truth.If they can stop fighting each other long enough to work together.

Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after – but this is no fairytale. The first volume of Suji Kim's hit webnovel, now available in English print for the first time. Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear her stutter will tarnish their noble name.When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a low-born knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged. Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned a war hero.To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumours that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, that longing becomes a desire that bewilde

A new novel from the Booker-shortlisted authorA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024THE POWERFUL NEW NOVEL FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AND BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF THE OVERSTORY AND BEWILDERMENT'Is there anything Richard Powers cannot write? The world here is complete, seductive, and promising. The writing feels like the ocean. Vast, mysterious, deep and alive' PERCIVAL EVERETT'An extraordinarily immersive journey through lives linked in mysterious ways - gripping, alarming and uplifting' EMMA DONOGHUERafi and Todd are two polar opposites at an elite high school where they bond over a three-thousand-year-old board game. It sets them up for life: Rafi will get lost in literature, while Todd’s work will lead to a startling AI breakthrough.Elsewhere, Evie Beaulieu sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool in Montreal strapped to one of the world’s first aqualungs; Ina Aroita grows up in naval bases across the Pacific with art as her only home.All of these peo

'A well-researched and fascinating book that is also great fun. A must for anyone who aspires to polish up their manners.' Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting 'William Hanson is doing for etiquette what Hyacinth Bucket did for candlelight suppers. This book sparkles like the cut glass of a crystal decanter.This isn't just a set of rules on how to act posh, this is a guide to treating one another with respect. Now more than ever, who wouldn’t want to learn about that?' Tom Allen, comedian 'An etiquette genius with a stunning eye for detail - he's the only person who knows more about buffet suppers than I do.' Camilla Long_____________________________________________________________________What is the correct way to queue at the bar? And why exactly do the English say sorry so much? No one makes such a fuss about manners quite as much as the UK, yet in a fast-changing world, no one can seem to agree on precisely what the ‘done thing’ is, either. William Hanson, world-leading etiqu

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2022FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR‘Extraordinary’ New York Times‘Remarkable’ Observer‘Heartfelt’ GuardianTheo Byrne is a promising young scientist who has found a way to search for life on other planets dozens of light years away. He is also the widowed father of a most unusual nine-year-old. His son Robin is funny, loving and filled with plans.He thinks and feels deeply, adores animals and can spend hours painting elaborate pictures. But after a violent outburst from Robin at school, the strength of their close bond will be tested to its limits... What can a father do, when those around him refuse to understand his rare and troubled child? And how can he reveal to his boy the truth about our beautiful, bewildered world?

'A gripping read' SUNDAY TIMESINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 DAGGER FOR CRIME FICTION IN TRANSLATIONPRIZE WINNER OF FRANCE'S FIRST NOVEL AWARD'Riveting' OBSERVER'Totally addictive' ALICE SLATER'I couldn't put it down' JOHN BOYNEFrom the outside, she has an enviable life: a successful career, stunning looks, a beautiful house in the suburbs, two healthy children, and most importantly, an ideal husband. After fifteen years together, she is still besotted with him. But she's never quite sure that her passion is reciprocated.Determined to keep their relationship perfect, she meticulously prepares for every encounter they have, always taking care to make her actions seem effortless. She watches him attentively, charting every mistake and punishing him accordingly to help him improve. And she tests him - setting traps to make sure that he still loves her just as much as he did when they first met.Until one day she realizes she may have gone too far . . .With the surprise of

The first book in the 'Shadows & Crowns' series, with over 4.4M views on TikTok.The old gods are growing restless...Mercenary Casia Greythorne cares about two things: completing her latest job and earning enough coin for the expensive medicine that's keeping her mentor alive.So when the king commands her to investigate a strange plague devastating the empire, she can't resist the massive reward he offers - even if it does mean working with the arrogant and infuriating Captain Elander.But as the death toll rises and strange monsters wreak havoc across the realms, Cas and Elander find themselves up against meddling gods and very old magic.Because an ancient evil is stirring in the shadows.And their empire will not survive its full unleashing.The first book in the thrilling Shadows & Crowns series - perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass and Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows!

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN OBAMA'S 2022 SUMMER READING PICKA BETWEEN THE COVERS NOVEMBER 2022 PICK'Will resonate with fans of Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere' ELLE'Destined to be a feminist classic - kept me up at night' PANDORA SYKES'The Handmaid's Tale for the Squid Game generation' TELEGRAPHFrida Liu had fed and changed her toddler Harriet. She had a work deadline - an article to finish, a job hanging by a thread, a file she'd left in the office. She would go get it.Harriet would be fine. But then the neighbours heard her crying. Soon, the state will decide that Frida is not fit to care for her daughter.That she must be re-trained. That bad mothers everywhere will be re-educated. Will their mistakes cost them everything?The School for Good Mothers is an explosive and thrilling novel about love, perfectionism and parenthood.A riveting, thought-provoking read' DAILY MAIL'A remarkable, propulsive novel' VOGUE'A portrait of our fanatical culture of judgement against women, and

Bono - artist, activist and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2 - has written his autobiography: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he's lived, the challenges he's faced and the friends and family who have shaped and sustained him. 'When I started to write this book I was hoping to draw in detail what I'd previously only sketched in songs. The people, places, and possibilities in my life.Surrender is a word freighted with meaning for me. Growing up in Ireland in the seventies with my fists up (musically speaking), it was not a natural concept. A word I only circled until I gathered my thoughts for the book.I am still grappling with this most humbling of commands. In the band, in my marriage, in my faith, in my life as an activist. Surrender is the story of one pilgrim's lack of progress ...With a fair amount of fun along the way.' - BonoAs one of the music world's most iconic artists and the cofounder of organizations ONE and (

'The series that has shadowed Brunetti for three decades is an epic achievement' The TimesChosen as Star Pick in the Sunday Times Crime ClubChosen as a 'Best New Crime Novel' in the Sunday Times______

__________________________________''A remarkable novel, elegant, wise, and beautifully constructed.'' Roddy DoyleTommy Mays, Titan Records'' biggest act, is verging on a mid-life crisis; learning the hard way that a life of fame and fortune comes at a price. But things are looking up for his support band, The Burn, which could be a career-changer for Theo, Titan''s young A&R executive. Meanwhile, secretary Cynthia has her eyes on Titan''s latest rising star, singer-songwriter Lenore Lamont. But with a billboard in Times Square, is Lenore starting to feel the pressure?Set in the sleek offices, high-tech recording studios and hip downtown clubs of New York, The Words of Every Song depicts the realities of making it in an industry where glamour and fame can often conceal the harsh realities for those hoping to hit the big-time.

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER FROM THE 45th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES' I like thinking big. I always have. To me it's very simple: If you're going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.' – Donald J.TrumpHere is Trump in action – how he runs his business and how he runs his life – as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and changes the face of the New York City skyline. But even a maverick plays by the rules, and Trump has formulated eleven guidelines for success. He isolates the common elements in his greatest deals; he shatters myths; he names names, spells out the zeros, and fully reveals the deal-maker's art.And throughout, Trump talks – really talks – about how he does it. Trump: The Art of the Deal is an unguarded look at the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur and an unprecedented education in the practice of deal-making. It's the most streetwise business book there is – and the ultimate read for anyone interested i

THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE.The current financial crisis has only one parallel: the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and subsequent Great Depression of the 1930s, which crippled the future of an entire generation and set the stage for the horrors of the Second World War. Yet the economic meltdown could have been avoided, had it not been for the decisions taken by a small number of central bankers.In Lords of Finance, we meet these men, the four bankers who truly broke the world: the enigmatic Norman Montaguof the bank of England, Benjamin Strong of the NY Federal Reserve, the arrogant yet brilliant Hjalmar Schacht of the Reichsbanlk and the xenophobic Emile Moreau of the Banque de France. Their names were lost to history, their lives and actions forgotten, until now. Liaquat Ahamed tells their story in vivid and gripping detail, in a timely and arresting reminder that individuals - their ambitions, limitations and human nature - lie at the very heart of global catastrophe.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERGrand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up against a threat to the Empire in this thrilling novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. "I have sensed a disturbance in the Force."Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by Emperor Palpatine. On Batuu, at the edges of the Unknown Regions, a threat to the Empire is taking root-its existence little more than a glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable.But it is troubling enough to the Imperial leader to warrant investigation by his most powerful agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Darth Vader and brilliant strategist Grand Admiral Thrawn. Fierce rivals for the emperor's favor, and outspoken adversaries on Imperial affairs-including the Death Star project-the formidable pair seem unlikely partners for such a crucial mission. But the Emperor knows it's not the first time Vader and Thrawn have joined forces.And there's more behind his royal command than either man suspects. In what see

Nessheim's search for Osaka takes him to a Mob-run gambling club, through the dense streets of LA's Little Tokyo, from the seamy San Pedro docks to the hill-top ranch of a Communist sympathiser. As