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Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive.From the author of Holding the Reins comes a binge-worthy dark biker romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen. ‘The spice was top tier’ 5* Reader review‘The hottest fictional man I have ever read’ 5* Reader review‘Great tension and their chemistry is off the charts 5* Reader reviewRide faster than your angel can fly. Gabriel Wolfe, fallen dark angel and president of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, has lived a life shrouded in darkness.Haunted by a traumatic past, chaos is the only way he makes sense of the world. He craves it to feel stable. Whole.But everything changes when he meets Brinley Rose Beaumont. With her raven hair and molten eyes, she ignites a fire within him that he never knew existed. Wolfe's meticulously controlled world soon begins to unravel, and he finds himself drawn to Brinley with an intensity that borders on obsession.Now, Brinley is all he sees. And Wolfe will stop at nothing to make her his. Tropes:- Motorcycle Rom

Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller.A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii.But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying...Now it’s up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island – and the entire world._____'As thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park' Don Winslow'Heart-pounding storytelling at its finest' T.J. Newman'One of the most entertaining novels I've read in years' Adrian McKinty_____PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's m

Rafe is finally getting a taste of the cool life – but his problems are red-hot. Rafe Khatchadorian has never been cool. But all that changes when he becomes the guitarist in an awesome rock band and wrangles a part-time job at Hills Village's trendiest new coffee shop slash yoga studio.No more being at the bottom of middle school food chain – Rafe is finally going to be popular!He just has two teeny problems: the awesome rock band is led by none other than the school bully. And the band actually isn't awesome – they absolutely stink, and Rafe has to whip them into shape for the Best Band Competition. With Rafe's newfound coolness on the line, will he find a way to hit the stage in style, or is he doomed to dorkdom forever?

Rafe inherits a million dollars . . .and a million problems. Has he struck it rich, or will he strike out? When Rafe discovers that he's inherited a fortune, it's not all good news. Sure, he gets an all-expenses-paid trip to glamorous Beverly Hills .. . but he also has to go to school while he's in California.Blergh. And not just any school - St. Benedict's, the snobbiest of snobby establishments.You can bet your bottom dollar that Rafe doesn't exactly fit in. Toss in a ramshackle house Rafe's family has to live in before they can inherit the money and a group of bullies who make Miller the Killer look downright friendly, and this trip might be more trash than treasure. Rafe finds himself in the middle of a very big mess.Can he tidy his life up, or will he be sent packing?

NOW THE NO.1 DRAMA IN THE HISTORY OF APPLE TV+The much anticipated prequel to bestseller Wool that takes us back to the beginnings of the silo. In a future less than fifty years away, the world is still as we know it. Time continues to tick by.The truth is that it is ticking away. A powerful few know what lies ahead. They are preparing for it.They are trying to protect us. They are setting us on a path from which we can never return. A path that will lead to destruction; a path that will take us below ground.The history of the silo is about to be written. Our future is about to begin. ________________'We have been mesmerised with Hugh Howey's silo stories since we first laid eyes on book one in the trilogy...' Grazia Daily'An epic feat of imagination.You will live in this world.' Justin Cronin

NOW THE NO.1 DRAMA IN THE HISTORY OF AppleTV+, SILO. An epic story of survival at all odds and one of the most anticipated books of the year, soon to also be a major Apple TV series. 'Thrilling, thought-provoking and memorable ...one of dystopian fiction's masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World.' DAILY EXPRESS_____________In a ruined and hostile landscape, in a future few have been unlucky enough to survive, a community exists in a giant underground silo. Inside, men and women live an enclosed life full of rules and regulations, of secrets and lies. To live, you must follow the rules.But some don't. These are the dangerous ones; these are the people who dare to hope and dream, and who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple and deadly.They are allowed outside. Jules is one of these people. She may well be the last.

Sometimes middle school feels like a dangerous mission in the cold, unforgiving tundra. Sometimes it literally is. Will Rafe survive his most (frost)biting adventure yet?Things heat up at Hills Village Middle School when Rafe gets an invitation from Dr.Daria Deerwin to join a research study on polar bears. How many times in life do you get a chance to come face-to-face with a real polar bear in the wild? Rafe is ready to find out!Alaska is pinkie-freezing, hair-freezing, snot-freezing cold, but Rafe might be headed for a meltdown. He's spending every waking moment with Penelope, who he definitely has a crush on, and a polar bear Dr.Deerwin is tracking goes missing...with poachers on the tundra. It's up to Rafe, Penelope, and their new friends to save the day in Rafe's coolest adventure yet.

If you love Bridgerton, you''ll love Georgette Heyer!''The greatest writer who ever lived'' Antonia Fraser''A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers'' Independent''Heyer''s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen''s'' Joanne Harris''Utter, immersive escapism'' Sophie Kinsella__________________The charming Sophia Stanton-Lacy is a force to be reckoned with.When Sophy is sent to stay with her London relatives, she finds her cousins in quite the tangle.Cecilia is besotted with an attractive but feather-brained poet, Hubert has fallen foul of a money-lender, and the ruthlessly handsome Charles is engaged to a pedantic bluestocking who seems to bring out the worst in him...Fortunately, Sophy has arrived just in time to sort them all out - but Charles is eager to rid his family of her meddlesome ways. Has the Grand Sophy finally met her match?__________________Readers love The Grand Sophy . . .***** ''The smile never left

One of America’s iconic thriller heroes recruitshis lasting love, Margo Lane, and his great-great-granddaughter, Maddy Gomes, to join an international investigation.For over 150 years, Lamont Cranston, and his alter ego, The Shadow, has possessed an array of mental and physical powers: scientific skills, shape-shifting ability, and mind control.When a series of deadly natural disasters strike the planet, immediately set out to identify who’s responsible…A disgruntled graduate student? The power-hungry president of the Americas? Or could it be Shiwan Khan, the Shadow’s fiercest enemy?The Shadow’s latest adventure is also his, Maddy’s, and Margo’s most dangerous.Triumph or perish, they’ll rise or fall...together.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A proper literary belter' THE TIMES'Affectionate and endlessly entertaining' RICHARD OSMANA wildly ambitious story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film, and the humble comic book that inspired it all.Spanning eighty years and culminating in the opening of a film, we meet a cast of characters including a troubled soldier, a young boy with an artistic gift, an inspired and eccentric director, a pompous film star on the rise, a tireless production assistant and countless film crew members who together create Hollywood magic.Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece offers an insider's take on the momentous efforts it takes to make a film. At once a reflection on America's past and present, on the world of show business and the real world we all live in.

The much-anticipated final instalment of the Wool trilogy. 'The next Hunger Games.' The Sunday Times'Thrilling, thought-provoking and memorable ... one of dystopian fiction's masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World.' Daily Express________________In the aftermath of the uprising, the people of Silo 18 are coming to terms with a new order.Some embrace the change, others fear the unknown; none have control of their fate. The Silo is still in danger. There are those set on its destruction.Jules knows they must be stopped. The battle has been won. The war is just beginning.

THE TIE-IN EDITION FOR THE AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES STARRING SAM CLAFLIN, RILEY KEOUGH AND CAMILA MORRONEFrom the author of CARRIE SOTO IS BACK, THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO and the bestselling MALIBU RISING'I LOVE it . . .I can't remember the last time I read a book that was so fun' DOLLY ALDERTONEverybody knows Daisy Jones and the Six. Their sound defined an era. Their albums were on every turntable.They sold out arenas from coast to coast. Then, on 12 July 1979, Daisy Jones walked barefoot onto the stage at Chicago Stadium. And it all came crashing down.Everyone was there. Everyone remembers it differently. Nobody knew why they split.Until now . . .'The verdict: Daisy Jones steals the limelight' STYLIST'New obsession, incoming' TELEGRAPH'I didn't want this book to end' FEARNE COTTON'Utterly believable . . .fantastically enjoyable' THE TIMES'Pitch perfect' SUNDAY TIMES'Reads like an addictive Netflix documentary meets A Star Is Born - despite being utterly fictional. It's also a c

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.

I'm in your house. I'm your friend. You can trust me. A voice-driven, read-in-one-night suspense thriller now in paperback!I'm your friend. But can you trust me? A voice-driven, read-in-one-night suspense thriller narrated by a compulsive liar, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Lucy Foley, and Liane Moriarty.* A Good Morning America March book club pick ** Soon to be a HULU television series starring Lindsay Lohan, Kit Harrington and Shailene Woodley*'Utterly intriguing, the pages turned themselves' LIZ NUGENT‘This had me gripped from the first to the last page. I just had to keep reading!’ LIANE MORIARTY‘With its punchy, chatty writing style nothing will stop this from becoming a runaway bestseller’ Daily Mail

From the New York Times bestselling author comes an addictive new fantasy series set in a world where magic is fuelled by pleasure and pain.Two decades ago, the Bloodmoons ruthlessly murdered Saffron's parents, destroying her idyllic childhood. Hellbent on revenge, she lied her way into the elite Silvercloak Academy of detectives with a single goal: find a way to bring the Bloodmoons to justice.But on the eve of her graduation, her deception is expose, and she's given only one option: go undercover and tear the Bloodmoons down from the inside.Descending into a world where pleasure and pain are the most powerful currencies, Saff must commit some truly heinous deeds to keep her cover - and her life. Not only are there rival gangs and sinister smuggling rings to contend with, there's also her growing feelings for the kingpin's tortured son, and curious prophecy foretelling his death at Saff's hand.With each day testing her loyalties further, Saff's web of lies becomes harder to spin. And

The fifth book in the bestselling sizzling cowboy romance series. Perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lucy Score.Laurel Creek’s fire chief is good at putting out fires and keeping secrets, but the town sweetheart is determined to burn through his defenses in the blazing-hot finale to the Silver Pines Ranch series.He's the moth to her flame. Can they risk getting burned?The owner of a popular boutique, Olivia Sutton is the darling of Laurel Creek. While Olivia may be as sweet as the baked treats she loves to create, beneath her good girl exterior, she harbours a secret desire: a man who can take control.Enter Asher Reed, the town’s fire chief. Asher keeps everything in his life controlled. . . except when it comes to Olivia, the copper-haired beauty who has captured his attention in ways he can’t ignore.When a moment of weakness leads to two pink lines, Olivia and Asher agree to spend more time together, determined to be friends.But when Olivia realises the smouldering firefighter migh

‘Sparkling’ NEW YORK TIMES‘Magnetic’ IRA GLASS‘Fierce’ TIME When Catalina, a witty, vulnerable and beautiful Ecuadorian student, arrives at Harvard, she feels like one of the chosen. She is a miracle child who has escaped death in Latin America to be raised by undocumented grandparents and now studies at the most prestigious university in the world. She knows she has to play the part, but she also wants to have a good time in the process.And so begins her era of opulent parties, secret societies, desirable internships, flings with rich men and plenty of vodka sodas. But in her final year, undocumented immigrants become the target of political turmoil and Catalina’s life back in New York begins to unravel. As the clock ticks on the precarious future of her family, what will she sacrifice to save the people she loves the most?Catalina is a daring, glamorous and sharply observed campus novel about coming into your own and the endless possibilities of freedom, love and power.'She is a wort

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

For readers of BUTTER and CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN comes Junko Takase's Akutagawa Prize-winning novel about the pressures of modern life, and the pleasure of eating wellWINNER OF THE AKUTAGAWA PRIZE'So bracing, so strange and humane . . . I loved it.' SHARLENE TEO, author of PONTI‘Funny . . . All the people in this novel are alive.’ HIROMI KAWAKAMI, author of STRANGE WEATHER IN TOKYO‘Witty and sharp . . . I devoured it.’ NATALIE SUE, bestselling author of I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL'A slim but impactful novel that will make you laugh and think' DAZEDThe power dynamics of the office are never more obvious than when it comes to food: mandatory lunches with the boss, the colleague who tries to curry favour with home-baked goods, discovering the discarded remnants of someone else's late-night binge . . .In their Saitama office, Ashikawa is the kind of woman Nitani knows he will likely marry: sweet, obliging, and determined to wean him off his addiction to instant noodles. But he finds himsel

From the internationally bestselling author of the DCI Ryan MysteriesMurder and mystery collide with dark humour in this explosive, fast-paced thriller.“The only way to catch a killer is to think like one…”When a senior Metropolitan Police officer and a High Court judge die within days of each other, criminal profiler Doctor Alex Gregory senses a chilling pattern. To him, the deaths echo the most devastating failure of his career: the wrongful conviction of Carl Deere, once accused of being the infamous ‘Soho Killer’.Four years earlier, Deere was cleared of the murders and released from prison—his name legally erased, his face surgically altered, his identity reborn. Officially, he no longer exists.But the past is not so easily buried.As the body count rises and public scrutiny intensifies, Gregory begins to fear that someone is orchestrating revenge with meticulous precision. Is Deere, the once-innocent man destroyed by the system, now hunting those he blames? Or is someone else manip

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.

The gripping new mystery thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author behind the Netflix sensation and TV series Fool Me Once.* NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX TV SERIES NETFLIX, STARRING JAMES NESBITT, RUTH JONES AND MINNIE DRIVER*---YOUR DAUGHTER IS MISSING AND SHE'S MADE IT CLEAR SHE DOESN'T WANT TO BE FOUND.One day you see her, frightened and clearly in trouble.So you approach her, beg her to come home.She runs.And you do the only thing a parent can do. You follow.Because she’s your daughter, and you’ll do anything to protect her.EVEN IF IT MEAN RISKING YOUR LIFE TO SAVE HERS …_____Praise for Harlan Coben...'HARLAN COBEN never ever lets you down' LEE CHILD'HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN'HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN'HARLAN COBEN is unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN'HARLAN COBEN is a GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM

A lone astronaut.An impossible mission.An ally he never imagined.'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read' TIM PEAKE, astronautRyland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.His crewmates d

'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

A killer strikes on a luxury voyage to the North Pole. Tom Hindle's latest gripping locked-room mystery is perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz andKnives Out.‘A brilliantly clever puzzle box of a book full of Christie-esque twists, turns and thrills – with a gloriously realised setting’Lucy Foley'A trip into the arctic darkness you won't want to miss!'J M Hall'The setting is stunning and the mystery is entertaining.'The Guardian'Terrific... claustrophobic, surreal [and] dazzling'The Sunday Times__________________________________________A frozen wilderness.A killer in the skies.When aspiring travel writer Chloé Campbell is invited aboard a luxury airship flying to the North Pole, she thinks she’s bagged the opportunity of a lifetime.But she hasn’t had long to admire the dazzling icy views before a fellow passenger is found dead in their cabin.Trapped at the top of the world, the group agrees a tragic accident has occurred. But as the hours tick by, fear turns to doubt.It seems everyone’

From the bestselling author of the Brunetti crime series comes The Jewels of Paradise, a gripping tale of intrigue, music, history and greed and Donna Leon''s first stand-alone novel.Caterina Pellegrini is a young Venetian musicologist hired to find the rightful heir to an alleged treasure concealed by a once-famous, but now almost forgotten, baroque composer. Sworn to secrecy, Caterina can solve the mystery only by searching through the papers contained in two chests that have not been opened for centuries. As she delves into all quarters of his life, she is drawn into one of the most scandalous affairs of the baroque era. What dark secrets do these chests hold, and just whom can she trust?

''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

Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2014A magnificent and moving novel' LOS ANGELES TIMESSeventy-year-old avant-garde composer Peter Els opens the door one evening to find the police on his doorstep. His home microbiology lab - where he is conducting the latest experiment in his lifelong attempt to find musical patterns in surprising places - has aroused the suspicions of Homeland Security. Panicked by the raid, Els turns fugitive, earning him the moniker 'Bioterrorist Bach'.He hatches a daring plan to transform this disastrous collision with the security state into an unforgettable work of art that will reawaken its audience to the sounds all around it. A gripping escape narrative filled with lyrical wonder, Orfeo is both a portrait of a creative, obsessive man, and a reflection on finding melodies in everyday life.

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.

***SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER******USA TODAY BESTSELLER***THE BIGGEST DEBUT LAUNCH OF 2024‘Such a fresh and interesting voice. You'll cry and you won't be able to stop reading’MARIAN KEYES'Such a beautiful story about friendship, community and family and secrets and what’s going on underneath'ZOE BALL'Gripping and moving'GUARDIAN'To read it is to feel that little bit better about life'ELIZABETH DAY‘A touching paean to lost innocence and the comfort of friendships’THE TIMES'A beautiful mystery with heart'ROB RINDER'This is a heart-warming book'EMMA HEALEY'A gorgeous, page-turning book'I PAPER'A wonderful story'FEARNE COTTONYorkshire, 1979Maggie Thatcher is prime minister, drainpipe jeans are in, and Miv is convinced that her dad wants to move their family Down South.Because of the murders.Leaving Yorkshire and her best friend Sharon simply isn't an option, no matter the dangers lurking round their way; or the strangeness at home that started the day Miv's mum stopped talking.Perha

The award-winning romantic comedy manga – that's now also a hit anime series – with over a million copies in print in Japan!Can in-game friendship level-up to something more in real life? The second volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome high school boy and pro gamer, while playing an online RPG. In-game, he brushed her off, but in the real world, Yamada helped Akane escape an embarrassing encounter with her ex.When Akane’s guild master invites her to an in-person meet-up with other members of their guild – including Yamada – she eagerly accepts. But things get tense when she meets Runa, a player who didn’t want to include Akane – or any new members – in their guild activities.Meanwhile, Akane’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow but she’s conflicted about her emotions. Could Yamada like her too?Volume 2 includes Chapters 10-19.

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?

The first volume of the award-winning romantic comedy manga – that's now also a hit anime series – with over a million copies in print in Japan!Girl meets boy the old-fashioned way - in an online game. The first volume of the popular manga that inspired the anime series!College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together, but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings. There, she meets Yamada, an elite pro gamer so reclusive that Akane can’t decide if he’s awkward or alluring.When Akane encounters her ex at a gaming convention, she makes the snap decision to pretend Yamada is her boyfriend and soon the two of them are spending more time together in the game and in real life. The problem is, Yamada is only interested in the game. As Akane's feelings grow, will Yamada's focus stay on the game?Volume 1 includes Chapters 1-9.

'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

NOW THE NO.1 DRAMA IN THE HISTORY OF AppleTV+In a ruined and hostile landscape, in a future few have been unlucky enough to survive, a community exists in a giant underground silo.Inside, men and women live an enclosed life full of rules and regulations, of secrets and lies.To live, you must follow the rules. But some don't. These are the dangerous ones; these are the people who dare to hope and dream, and who infect others with their optimism.Their punishment is simple and deadly. They are allowed outside.Jules is one of these people. She may well be the last._____'The next Hunger Games' SUNDAY TIMES'Well written, tense, and immensely satisfying, Wool will be considered a classic for many years in the future.' WIRED'Howey's Wool is an epic feat of imagination. You will live in this world.' JUSTIN CRONIN'Wool is frightening, fascinating, and addictive. In one word, terrific.' KATHY REICHS'Thrilling, thought-provoking and memorable...one of dystopian fiction's masterpieces alongside the

The third instalment in the hilarious Jacky Ha-Ha series!Jacky Hart finally knows the thrill of having people laugh with her (not at her). She tries to put her comedy and theatre skills to use in her summer job-but the boardwalk crowds aren't exactly adoring. So Jacky jumps at the opportunity of a lifetime: an all-expense paid trip to theatre camp!When Jacky gets to Camp Footlights, she realises she's way out of her depth.The highly trained campers all seem to know everything about performing, and exactly how to command the spotlight. All Jacky wants is to prove she fits in, but the more she tries, the more she stands out-and not in a good way. With help from her new friends, can Jacky Ha-Ha earn her place in the spotlight...or will she flop?

The unforgettable story about a family with a secret at its core, from Top Ten bestseller Lisa Jewell, author of Ralph's Party, The Making of Us and Before I Met You.An unforgettable story about a family with a terrible secret. From the #1 bestselling author of Then She Was Gone, The Night She Disappeared and The Family Upstairs.____________When a tragedy breaks a family apart, what can bring it back together?The Birds seem to be the perfect family- mother, father, four children, a picture-book cottage in the country.But one Easter weekend, something happens - something so unexpected, so devastating, that no one can bring themselves to talk about it.The family shatters, seemingly for good.Until, years later, they are forced to return to the house they grew up in, and to confront what really broke the family apart . . .____________Readers can't get enough of The House We Grew Up In . . .***** 'I could NOT put it down!'***** 'What a fabulous, fabulous read. I honestly LOVED this book and

★《紐約時報》榜首作者 Ava Reid 震撼力作 ★★《最後生還者》的末世感 ×《飢餓遊戲》的殘酷競技 ★★ 全美各大書評媒體「星級推薦」，必讀反烏托邦神作 ★在這個被企業「Caerus」統治的未來，貧窮不僅是罪，更是致命的債務。為了償還巨額欠款，貧民的孩子被推入名為「羔羊競技場（The Lamb's Gauntlet）」的直播獵殺秀，而這也是權貴們最愛的血腥娛樂...故事中的兩個女孩，一場命定的追殺：伊內莎（Inesa）： 被親生母親背叛、送上祭壇的「羔羊」。她在廢墟中學會生存，卻沒想到自己正被最強大的武器盯上。梅莉諾（Melinoë）： 凱路斯的王牌「天使」暗殺者。她是被改造過的活武器，美麗、冰冷、從未失手，卻在這次任務中，聽見了內心崩裂的聲音。當獵人與獵物在輻射塵飛揚的荒原相遇，當直播螢幕前的萬千觀眾正屏息等待血光，她們卻在彼此眼中看見了這個腐敗世界不允許存在的東西－勇氣與愛。這不只是一部生存冒險，更是一場關於人性、性別與階級的史詩預言。2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksIndie Next PickCBC Hot off the Press PickCCBC Choices 2026NAIBA Book of the Year FinalistThe epic standalone dystopian romance from the Sunday Time bestselling author of A Study in Drowning and Lady Macbeth. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Last of Us‘Stunning . . . Among the dystopian greats.’ Chloe Gong‘Brilliant and devastating, Fable for the End of the World will arm you with the strongest tools we have: both anger and hope.’ Allison Saft‘Knife-edged and tender-hearted, I will be thinking of the final line for years to