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If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you'll love this! Start your festive season with some gaming magic this Christmas with the official Minecraft Advent Calendar.Stuffed to the brim with fun things to do, this Minecraft advent calendar will keep you entertained throughout the entire holiday period.The 24 pockets include festive bite-size builds, jolly activity books, adorable baubles, hilarious jokes, fun challenges, how to draw mobs and more. The perfect advent calendar for any Minecraft fan! Try our indispensable handbooks for your Minecraft journey: Minecraft Beginner's Guide 978 0008615376 Minecraft Redstone Handbook 978 0008495992 Minecraft Survival Handbook 978 0755503452 Minecraft Creative Handbook 978 0755500413 Minecraft Combat Handbook 978 0755500420 Minecraft Explorers Handbook 9780008608507 Minecraft Legends Handbook 978 0008595012 Brilliant books full of inspiration: Minecraft Bite-Size Builds: 978 0755500406 Minecraft Amazing Bite-Size Builds: 978 00

The brand-new novel from the bestselling author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With it. Available to pre-order now! If a man hurt your best friend - like, really hurt her - what would you do? Key his car? Broadcast what a scumbag he is to everyone in his life? Hunt him down and chop him into little pieces? If you picked number 3, I think we could be friends. Because that is exactly what I intend to do.I've tracked this lowlife to LA and brought my little sister Antoinette along for the ride. It's like a girls' trip, only with more knives.It won't be the first time I've killed for revenge. But it will be the sweetest. Readers LOVE Katy Brent! 'In a world of toxic masculinity and misogyny, we all need a Kitty Collins' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A riot from start to finish... I'm hopeful that we haven't heard the last of our favourite serial killer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Full of dark humour, wit and misogynistic men getting their comeuppance, this is a bo

The bone-shaking new trilogy concludes - the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series Magical society is about to be torn in two. With an island of sorcerers ready to cut themselves off from the rest of the world, a terrorist group enjoying unprecedented public support, and a looming showdown between her sister and the Child of the Ancients, Valkyrie Cain only has time to focus on her most immediate dilemma: the daily fight to stay alive in a place where everyone wants to kill her.This, once again, is the end.

Have you got what it takes to keep Dennis and Walter from erasing each other from history? It's a week night and you have a sleepover round Dennis's house! It's going to be EPIC!... Is what you thought before Dennis pulled a prank that shut the school down and you were forced to go to work with his parents. BORING!... Is what you thought before you, Dennis, Gnasher and Walter got sucked into a time machine that sent you back in time to when their parents were your age! AWESOME!... Is what you thought before Dennis and Walter messed with the timeline and started disappearing.Can you make the right decisions and get history back on track before it's too late? Find out in this pick your own story, where YOU are the main character!

Everyone knows Gatsby.New money. Murky past. Huge online following. 'A clever, gender-flipped modern-day retelling of the classic' Grazia 'Stylish and beautifully written, with a case of the most decadently unhinged characters' JAMES GOODHAND 'Unputdownable' ROSIE MULLENDER Nic Carraway doesn't belong amongst the super-rich, but when she scores a cheap summer lease in Long Island, it-girl Jay Gatsby becomes her neighbour.Gatsby welcomes Nic to her opulent parties attended by the world's A-list. And in return, Nic helps Gatsby reconnect with an old flame: Nic's cousin, the ever-charming but now-married Danny Buchanan.But no one can be careless like the rich. As the summer heats up, Nic finds herself tangled in a web of longing and ambition, betrayal and deceit. In a world where everyone is lying - about and to themselves - can Nic finally tell the truth? For readers of The Paper Palace, this hot summer story genderflips and reimagines F Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.

The Dream Harbor box set includes the first four titles in Laurie Gilmore's internationally bestselling series. Get ready to fall in love with the book series everyone is talking about. Laurie Gilmore welcomes you to Dream Harbor with a book for every season... Box set includes: The Pumpkin Spice Cafe The Cinnamon Bun Book Store The Christmas Tree Farm The Strawberry Patch Pancake House Each book can be read as a standalone and is a spicy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed! The series also includes all your favorite tropes: Small Town Found Family Forced Proximity Grumpy x Sunshine One Bed Second Chance

The new gothic fantasy sensation from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Lindsey Kelk. PRE-ORDER NOW! 'Your new obsession' Cosmopolitan YOU'LL WANT TO BE ONE. UNTIL YOU KNOW THEIR SECRETS. After Emily's father tragically dies, she is forced to live with the only family she has left, an aunt and grandmother in the heart of Savannah, Georgia in a house as beautiful as it is mysterious.But all is not what it seems with the Bell family; they're hiding a magical secret.When Emily meets the alluring Wyn, she forms a connection that feels like it was always meant to be. As the spark between them grows more powerful, her life takes an exhilarating and terrifying turn; but every step closer to him, takes her a step further away from her family.Emily will find out that blood is always thicker than water... THERE'S NO BOND GREATER THAN MAGIC

Glamorous murder mystery from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet and The Cruise 'Intense and claustrophobic' HEAT 'Agatha Christie with glamour' SUNDAY TIMES Beneath the glamour dark secrets lurk. World famous singer Enola had it all - fame, fortune, and a breathtaking penthouse view. Then she vanished without a trace, leaving the band's careers in ruins.Fifteen years on, the remaining members are reuniting for a series of concerts in Las Vegas. But when mysterious accidents plague them, some start to wonder if Enola is back for revenge.What happened all those years ago - and who really knows the truth?____________________________________ Praise for Catherine Cooper: 'Intense and claustrophobic' Heat'Agatha Christie with glamour' Sunday Times'A well-plotted twisty read' Woman's Weekly

Escape to Mallorca with this cute, forced proximity romcom - the perfect beach read A totally gorgeous and escapist romcom. Fans of Beth O'Leary and Emily Henry will be totally hooked from the very first page. Readers loved Mimi's debut, Love on the Menu: 'A delicious rom com! In Love on the Menu, Deb pens a stirring story about serendipitous connections and chasing your dreams that readers are sure to enjoy' Kate Bromley, author of Talk Bookish to Me'This slow-burn rom com has the most delicious payoff! With hilarious and witty prose and characters who won't leave your brain, Love on the Menu is a vibrant, fresh take on modern love!' Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged'A really sweet and warm-hearted read' Niamh Hargan, author of Twelve Days in May'Love on the Menu is a delicious delight! A unique meet-cute that blossoms into a beautifully imagined, gorgeous love story. It's packed with wisdom, humour and brilliant characters and I adored every page' Miranda Dickinson, auth

How do we define patriotism in a diverse society?What divides us and what brings us together?Why do we feel uncomfortable celebrating our country's history?How to be a Patriot offers a new way of understanding our collective identity in a country wracked by division and brimming with markers of selfhood - faith, race, gender, age, sexuality.Sunder Katwala himself grew up with some questions to work through. As a half-Indian, Irish Catholic child of the NHS, the chequered history of post-imperial Britain seemed very personal to him, but he realised that with that background he could hardly be anything but British, and proud of it too.His timely and clear-eyed analysis seeks to navigate the many crises of this increasingly disunited kingdom: extremism and integration after 7/7; fear of immigration and the deep divides of Brexit; the resurgence of online racism; and the debate over our cultural heritage. Equipped with a nuanced understanding of the subject and a wealth of supporting data,

A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night. The badger has been doing what badgers do best. Digging. He's had a lovely day and, as usual when he's had a lovely day, he is filthy dirty.Percy the park keeper loves to help his animal friends, so when he sees how dirty the badger is, he prepares a special bath with warm soapy water. But just as it's ready, the badger is nowhere to be seen...Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

Dive into this book full of amazing Beano puzzles!Lord Snooty's Wi-Fi is down and he's at risk of becoming . . . BORED! To save him from such a terrible fate, he's set up a competition to find the best puzzle. And he wants YOU to help him decide the winner!Dennis, Gnasher and the rest of the Beanotown Gang have all knocked their heads together to come up with a series of fun and sometimes ridiculous activities.Which one will you enjoy most? Gnasher's sausage wordsearch, Bea's pongy nappy puzzle or Walter's spot the rule breakers challenge?

An unmissable new thriller from the master of the genreScott Mariani's pulse-pounding thrillers mix action, adventure, conspiracy and ancient secrets with modern mysteries and cutting edge tech - and at the heart of it all: a hero you'll never forget.To his many thousands of fans, ex-SAS officer Ben Hope stands tall as a warrior, a protector of the innocent, a defender of those in need, relentless in his pursuit of those who exploit others or prey on the weak.But Ben is also a man all too aware of his own flaws and weaknesses - a man who knows to become unstoppable, he needs the right team to put together in a crisis. With his network of mavericks, experts and daredevils, he's always ready to risk life and liberty for the right cause, wherever in the world that call might take him.

Welcome to a hen do where revenge is served colder than a frozen margarita... Cara Carmichael's bestie is finally getting hitched, and she's over the moon because it means one thing... Whoah, they're going to Ibiza! Mums on Tour: ditching kids, partners and better judgement for a long-weekend of sun, sea, and sex...y support pants. What could possibly go 'Pete Tong'?Lazy days, crazy nights and child-free hangovers sound like hedonistic heaven - but it turns out you can get into a hell of a lot of trouble on the party island where rules are meant to be broken.For Cara, it's a chance to forget about her messy divorce and explosive feud with a stardom-seeking sister and Pina-Colada pickled mother. Swapping emotional baggage for 10kg of hand luggage, she soon realises even on holiday, the darkness of your past has an alarming way of catching up with you. Shortlisted for Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction 2023. When a twist of fate causes feathers to fly - a dangerous oppo

'A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge's heart melt' Dame Jacqueline Wilson Funny festive middle grade about the world's most Christmassy family from the founder of Authorfy, perfect for 8+ readers and fans of Matt Haig, Ben Miller, Sibeal Pounder's Tinsel, and the Nativity! films Wish it could be Christmas every day? Well, for nine-year-old Holly Carroll and her family, it is! Living her merriest life in a house with year-round fairy lights and Christmas trees, a carol-singing toilet and a diva donkey who thinks he's a reindeer, home-schooled Holly tries to spread cheer wherever she goes.But when she goes to a new school with a singing Santa backpack and first day Christmas cards (during a heatwave in September!), she realises not everyone shares her enthusiasm for spreading cheer. In fact, when the neighbours try to remove the Carrolls from the street and Holly discovers a group of children that may not get a Christmas at all, her snowglobe world begins to c

Discover nature with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends! A fun-packed spring and summer activity book from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night.Learn all about spring and summer in this fun-filled nature activity book.Percy and his animal friends are here to guide you on an amazing discovery of plants, birds, animals, insects and more! Including wildlife facts and photos, nature-spotter guides and exciting creative projects - as well as more than four hundred stickers - this book is bursting with indoor and outdoor fun for all the family! Perfect for young nature lovers.Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

'SO MUCH TO LOVE!' - Total GirlCharlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up - if only she could decide what she wanted to be!Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins.In this bumper collection, go on four hilarious adventures with Lottie as she explores the worlds of movies, ballet, music and fashion!Emerging readers will fall in love with this adorable series from award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad, with super-cute illustrations by the talented Makoto Koji.

A funny, heart-warming romcom perfect for Hallmark movie fans 'This is romance with a capital R Sassy, sexy but undeniably sweet this is one wedding you really don't want to miss' USA Today besteslle

The official tie-in coloring book of the viral 4th book in the Dream Harbor series by #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore! 🍓✏️✏️✏️✏️ Welcome to the Strawberry Patch Pancake House... THIS COZY COLORING BOOK FEATURES: 🍓 37 hand-drawn romance and spring seasonal aesthetic designs🍓 Cozy, escapist coloring pages for stress release and relaxation🍓 Individually printed pages to prevent bleed-through🍓 Hours of entertainment🍓 The Pumpkin Spice Caf?/em> coloring book is also available with cozy fall scenes✏️✏️✏️✏️ The Pumpkin Spice Caf?was the winner of the TikTok Shop Book of the Year 2024 and is a Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller. It was also featured on Good Morning America! Laurie Gilmore's book 'The Strawberry Patch Pancake House' was a No.1 Sunday Times bes

ONE REMARKABLE WOMAN OVER 30 YEARS OF FOSTERING CARER TO MORE THAN 150 CHILDREN Tayo arrives at Cathy's with only the clothes he stands up in. He has been brought to her by the police, but he is calm, polite, and very well spoken, and not at all like the children she normally fosters. The social worker gives Cathy the forms which should contain Tayo's history, but apart from his name and age, it is blank. Tayo has no past.Tayo is an 'invisible' child, kidnapped from his loving father in Nigeria and brought illegally to the UK by his drink and drugs dependent prostitute mother, where he is put to work in a sweat shop in Central London. When he sustains an injury and is no longer earning, he is cast out.When Cathy takes Tayo to school he points out a dozen different addresses where he has stayed in the last six months, often being left alone. Tayo lies, and manipulates situations to his own advantage and Cathy has to be continually on guard. Tayo's social worker searches all computer d

If Maggie is living her best life, why doesn't she feel like she's in the right place?From the outside, Maggie Lemon has a perfect life. But she and her husband have been trying for a baby for five years and she's exhausted. She's seen countless fertility experts and followed dozens of diets and homeopathic recommendations, and even gave up her dream restaurant in London when doctors suggested the stress might be too much. And now her estranged aunt has died, leaving her hotel in Provence to Maggie.It's been years since Maggie visited Le Figuier. There's a lot of work to be done and she knows she should sell it. But when a disgraced Hollywood actor hiding out at the hotel lends a hand, the load feels a lot lighter. Is it just the chemistry with this handsome stranger, or is it starting to feel like Maggie might finally be in the right place?

All he wants is a quiet wife. But she wants something more . . . 1867, Liverpool. Wife to an errant husband, the art patron Frederick Leyland, Frances is losing her sense of self. So when Frederick announces they are moving into the crumbling Speke Hall, she throws herself into the all-consuming task of renovating their once-magnificent new home.But when one of Frederick's proteg廥 - the handsome, brooding American artist James Whistler - offers to help Frances decorate, she and the painter form an instant connection. And under the painter's gaze, Frances begins to see that like the house, there is neglected splendour within her, too. Inspired by the possibilities the artist arouses in her, she begins to wonder if love might still be in the picture for her, after all... Based on a true story, this is the heady, slow-burn tale of a woman reinventing herself, while embarking on a daring, forbidden love affair with James Whistler.

The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling phenomenon, VOX 'Shocking, emotive, urgent and original' Chris Whitaker 'A non-stop thrill ride' Jeffery Deaver 'Queen of the "what if" thriller. Unflinching, unguessable and unputdownable' Simon Lelic 'Thrilling, topical and timely ... I ripped through this in a few days' Louise Swanson 'Provocative, inventive and compulsively page-turning' David Koepp The one decision you can't take back Prosecutor, Justine Boucher has only asked for the death penalty once, in a brutal murder case.In doing so, she put her own life on the line. Because, if the convicted are later found innocent, the lawyer who requested the execution will be sentenced to death.Justine had no doubt that the man she sent to the chair was guilty. Until now. Presented with evidence that could prove his innocence, Justine must find out the truth before anyone else does. Her life depends on it.

"Brilliant!The Institution is a harrowing, nonstop story that will grab you from the first page and not let go. Helen Fields is a master of suspense. You'll consume it in one sitting." - New York Times bestselling sensation JEFFERY DEAVER They're locked up for your safety. Now, you're locked in with them. Dr Connie Woolwine has five days to catch a killer. On a locked ward in the world's highest-security prison hospital, a scream shatters the night. The next morning, a nurse's body is found and her daughter has been taken. A ransom must be paid, and the clock is ticking.Forensic profiler Dr Connie Woolwine is renowned for her ability to get inside the mind of a murderer. Now, she must go deep undercover among the most deranged and dangerous men on earth and use her unique skills to find the baby - before it's too late.But as the walls close in around her, can Connie get the killer before The Institution gets her?A claustrophobic, haunting crime thriller that will keep you up at night

A collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen of the most exciting and diverse authors in children's books today! Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series.Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way . . . This gorgeous wintery collection brings together thirteen bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll, Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook, Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson. With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate.Join them as part of the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries!Serena Patel was shortlisted for the Asian Writer Short Story Prize and

In the darkness of night, magic awaits... Nottingham, 1906 Marietta Stelle longs to be a ballerina but, as Christmas draws nearer, her dancing days are numbered - she must marry and take up her place in society in the New Year. But, when a mysterious toymaker, Dr Drosselmeier, purchases a neighbouring townhouse, it heralds the arrival of magic and wonder in Marietta's life.After Drosselmeier constructs an elaborate theatrical set for her final ballet performance on Christmas Eve, Marietta discovers it carries a magic all of its own - a magic darker than anyone could imagine. As the clock chimes midnight, Marietta finds herself transported from her family's ballroom to a frozen sugar palace, silent with secrets, in a forest of snow-topped fir trees. She must find a way to return home before she's trapped in Everwood's enchanting grip forever. In the darkness of night, magic awaits and you will never forget what you find here... Your favourite authors have fallen under the magical spell