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THE No. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SENSATIONTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SENSATIONWINNER OF WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA CRIME FICTION IN TRANSLATION DAGGER AWARD 2025A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK‘A full-fat, Michelin-starred treat’ SUNDAY TIMES‘A cult phenomenon’ iNEWS‘Took the literary world by storm’ BBC‘A killer Japanese novel’ THE TIMES'I have been glued to Butter’ NIGEL SLATERThe cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story, and translated by Polly Barton.There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine.Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Centre convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, who she is said to have seduced with her delicious home cooking. The case has captured the nation’s imagination but Kajii refuses to sp

FINALIST FOR THE 2023 BOOKER PRIZE. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION.Finalist for the 2023 Pen/Faulkner Award, the DUBLIN Literary Award, the Southern Book Award, and the Gordon Burns Award. Nominated for the 2022 National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize, the 2023 Pen/Jean Stein Open Book Award, the 2023 Pen/Bingham Prize, the 2022 Story Prize, the Dublin Literary Prize, the 2023 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, the 2023 Brooklyn Library Prize, and the 2023 Aspen Words Literary Prize. National Bestseller. IndieNext Pick. One of The New York Times Book Review's 100 Notable Books of 2022."If I Survive You is a collection of connected short stories that reads like a novel, that reads like real life, that reads like fiction written at the highest level.” ―Ann PatchettA major debut, blazing with style and heart, that follows a Jamaican family striving for more in Miami, and introduces a generational storyteller.In the 1970s, To

A heartwarming, illustrated festive children’s story from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl - an instant New York Times bestseller ��A brand-new Christmas classic adventure about the magic of Santa Claus, set in North London and the North Pole – from the bestselling author of Artemis FowlA New York Times BestsellerIT ALL STARTED IN CHRISTMAS PAST …It’s been ten years since Santa Claus performed his Christmas duties, but when Juniper Lane discovers the mysterious Niko, who lives in her local London park surrounded by Christmas trees and reindeer that can fly, she steps into a Christmas story like no other.When Juniper’s mum goes missing and the park comes under threat from an ambitious park keeper, Juniper enlists Niko, who is surely Santa Claus, to help.As the countdown to Christmas begins, Juniper must find her mother, restore the festive spirit, bring to life the true magic of the season and learn to ride her very own reindeer.A brand-new festive classic, Juniper’s Christmas is

Delight in the world’s most authoritative atlas – a unique and timeless gift for all occasions. Now in its 16th edition, the world’s most authoritative atlas has been extensively updated. Detailing our world as it is today, it includes more than 200,000 place names.At 45 cm high, this impressive world atlas will become a treasured possession. In addition to 263 pages of continuous mapping, there are a further 223 pages of extensive indexing, alongside a preliminary section containing essays from trusted academics who discuss topics ranging from global population, to climate change, and the composition of our solar system, to the water in our oceans. It is a benchmark of cartographic excellence, trusted by governments, media and international organisations, as well as households around the world.Updates include: • New country names for Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and North Macedonia (previously the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) • More than 8000 place name changes with names c

Book 1 in the classic children’s fantasy adventure seriesThe Adventure Begins.A beautiful paperback edition of The Magician's Nephew, book one in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them. But then the lion Aslan's song weaves itself into the fabric of a new land, a land that will be known as Narnia. And in Narnia, all things are possible.The Magician's Nephew is the first book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to journey through the wardrobe and back to Narnia, read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the second book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Sex Education meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this darkly hilarious YA murder mystery by Comedy Women in Print Prize and Carnegie Medal nominated author, Kate Weston. Fiercely funny, feminist and FUN! I bloody loved it' M.A. KUZNIAR There's never a good time to find a dead body.But finding a dead body while you're trying to kiss your crush? Dead awkward. All Kerry wants to do is stay at home with her rom-coms and strict retainer schedule. Instead, her BFF Annie has roped her into going to their first sixth-form party to investigate who's cyberbullying Heather, the most popular girl in school.On the cusp of kissing her dreamy crush, Scott, Kerry discovers the body of Heather's second in command - suffocated with a menstrual cup. Within days, another student turns up dead, this time with a sanitary pad across the eyes. Now Annie and Kerry are officially on the case to stop the menstrual murderer .. . period.

INSTANTNEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK“Hard to put down, harder to forget.”—Stephen King, #1New York Timesbestselling authorWhite lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainlynotAsian American—in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from R.F. Kuang, the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofBabel.Authors June Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena’s a literary darling. June Hayward is literally nobody. Who wants stories about basic white girls, June thinks.So when June witnesses Athena’s death in a freak accident, she acts on impulse: she steals Athena’s just-finished masterpiece, an experimental novel about the unsung contributions of Chinese laborers during World War I.So what if June edits Athena’s novel and sends it to her agent as her own work? So what if she lets her new publisher rebrand her

The penultimate book in the bestselling bookwandering series for readers aged eight to twelve. As Tilly and Milo hurtle towards their final showdown with the Alchemist, the stakes are higher than ever – though there is always time for hot chocolate! Milo Bolt is ready to be the hero of his own story. With Uncle Horatio trapped in an enchanted sleep by the power-hungry Alchemist, he sets off with his new friend Alessia to find a cure and save them all.Their journey leads them to the magical treehouse – home of the Botanist, the Alchemist’s sworn enemy. Against the clock, they hunt for the cure: foraging in the Secret Garden, challenging Robin Hood and confronting the mighty Jabberwock. But the Alchemist will stop at nothing to unlock the powerful secrets of The Book of Books, and Tilly, Pages & Co.and the whole world of imagination are under threat as a battle for the fate of bookwandering is set in motion . . .

A super funny and exciting pirate adventure for readers 8+ by the author of the bestselling Land of Roar series. Perfect for fans of BBC’s Ghosts! SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK 30-10-22 Sid Jones loves hanging out in the graveyard with her best friend Zen – they are desperate to see a real-life ghost! But when Sid accidentally summons a 300-year-old pirate from the dead, it opens the door to the HALFWAY HOUSE – a magical inn FULL of lost souls from across the ages, all trapped there by a sinister landlord. There are more ghosts that Sid could ever have imagined – and they’re all sure Sid is there to save them! (Sid’s sure there’s been some kind of mistake.) But someone else is watching, and they’re not happy about Sid helping the ghosts … Another epic adventure series from the author of the Land of Roar, with magic, peril, pirates, lots of laughs and LOADS of ghosts!

The final volume in New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic heroic fantasy series, The Firemane Saga.War has swept across Marquensas. Ruthless raiders have massacred the inhabitants of Beran's Hill, including Gwen, the beloved wife of Declan Smith. Hollow of heart, his hopes burned to ashes, Declan swears to track down and destroy the raiders, an ambition shared by Baron Daylon Dumarch, whose family was massacred as they fled the capital. Meanwhile Hava, whose gift for piracy has seen her acquire the treasure ship Borzon's Black Wake and the swift Azhante sailing vessel, Queen of Storms, and won her the name of 'the Sea Demon', is closing in on the whereabouts of those who unleashed the murderous hordes. Her husband, Hatushaly, the last remaining member of the ruling family of Ithrace, the legendary Firemanes, seeks to control the magical powers he has inherited. He is able now to visualise and even travel among the filaments of energies that power all exist

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Master the art of building in Minecraft. Minecraft is a sandbox game where anything is possible! With over 600 blocks to choose from, getting started can feel overwhelming. This Creative Handbook will give you all the tools you need to become an expert builder.Whether it’s choosing your blocks or decorating your build, this book is packed with expert advice, top tips and advanced tricks to take your construction skills to the next level. Read how to plan builds, create colour palettes, use effective lighting and much more. This book also features advice from pro build teams and YouTubers, and includes step-by-step builds to complete in-game.With so much to explore, there’s sure to be something for ‘crafters of every level. Try our indispensable handbooks for your Minecraft journey:Minecraft Redstone Handbook 978 0008495992Minecraft Survival Handbook 978 0755503452Minecraft Combat Handbook 978 0755500420Minecraft Explorers Handboo

Short listed for Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2021The ideal gift to help kids learn brilliant new hobbies Get creative, get reusing and get crafting! The how-to book for kids who love crafts. It's easy to understand and tells them exactly what they need to know step-by-step. Easy-peasy tips on how to make cool stuff out of things that are usually thrown awaySpace to scribble and make the book their ownPacked with fun, eco-friendly activities guaranteed to them rummaging in the recycling bin! Written by award-winning social enterprise Wastebuster, who are on a mission to protect the planet by reducing waste.Kids can try lots of brilliant stuff with the fun YOU CAN series from Collins - including how to write stories, draw, grow food, take photos, stargaze, cook, craft and more - there's something for everyone! YOU CAN write awesome stories (9780008372651)YOU CAN draw brilliant pictures (9780008372668)YOU CAN have an outdoor adventure (9780008372675)YOU CAN take amazing photos (978

The Sunday Times bestseller 'A monumental, gripping book ... Outstanding' Sunday Times Wherever there is human judgement, there is noise. 'Noise may be the most important book I've read in more than a decade.A genuinely new idea so exceedingly important you will immediately put it into practice. A masterpiece' Angela Duckworth, author of Grit 'An absolutely brilliant investigation of a massive societal problem that has been hiding in plain sight' Steven Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics From the world-leaders in strategic thinking and the multi-million copy bestselling authors of Thinking Fast and Slow and Nudge, the next big book to change the way you think. Imagine that two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients - or that two judges in the same court give different sentences to people who have committed matching crimes.Now imagine that the same doctor and the same judge make different decisions depending on whether it is morning or afternoon, or Monda

The Sunday Times bestseller 'A monumental, gripping book ... Outstanding' Sunday Times Wherever there is human judgement, there is noise. 'Noise may be the most important book I've read in more than a decade.A genuinely new idea so exceedingly important you will immediately put it into practice. A masterpiece' Angela Duckworth, author of Grit 'An absolutely brilliant investigation of a massive societal problem that has been hiding in plain sight' Steven Levitt, co-author of Freakonomics From the world-leaders in strategic thinking and the multi-million copy bestselling authors of Thinking Fast and Slow and Nudge, the next big book to change the way you think. Imagine that two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients - or that two judges in the same court give different sentences to people who have committed matching crimes.Now imagine that the same doctor and the same judge make different decisions depending on whether it is morning or afternoon, or Monda

A new Summer 2025 fiction title from the brand-new series of Pokémon, perfect for fans aged 6, 7, 8, 9 and up!Join Dot on her first adventure with the Rising Volt Tacklers in this action-packed illustrated chapter book!Explore Paldea even further in this new adventure from the Pokémon Horizons TV series, meeting lots of new Pokémon and friends along the way!While Dot races to repair the Brave Olivine so the Rising Volt Tacklers can take to the skies once more, Liko and Roy continue their adventures in the Paldea region. But when Liko comes across a mysterious stranger, she loses something very important …

"THIS CREW RULES!” Join Rubble and his friendly Construction Crew family as they work together to build a very special project in Builder Cove. With a tool to find on every page and a shaped handle. This fun Tool Box is the perfect carry along book for every PAW Patrol fan.It is a beautiful day in Builder Cove. Rubble and his construction crew are busy planning a special surprise for one of the crew. Oh no! It looks like the crew have lost some of their tools.Can you help them find the tools they need to start the build? Construction crew to the rescue!

A favourite children’s picture book classic!Packed with things to spot on every page, this picture book classic is beautiful, fun and a favourite with children of all ages.Everyone is busy in Busytown – from train drivers to doctors, from mothers to sailors, in police stations and on fire engines. Follow lots of busy people working through their busy days!

A True Story Of Risk, Resilience and Survival

A healing guide to self-love and inner peace

An island of secrets. A runaway. And a promise...

A devastating true story of love, betrayal, and deceit.

★ 《紐約時報》暢銷作家Jennette McCurdy，萬眾矚目首部長篇小說！★ 席捲 2026 歐美文壇，最具爭議、最赤裸的「少女慾望」剖析。主角Waldo是一名17歲的少女。她飢渴、衝動、孤獨、充滿憤怒，卻也無比敏銳。她最渴望的目標，是她的寫作老師—柯基先生 (Mr. Korgy)。柯基先生是一個有妻小、有貸款、夢想早已萎縮、挺著小腹的中年男人。沃多不知道自己為何想要他。是因為他的熱情？人生經驗？還是因為他懂那些她不懂的書與電影？或者更單純：在所有人都無視她的世界裡，柯基先生是唯一「看見」她的人。如果你也曾在愛中迷失，如果你也曾為了被看見而付出昂貴代價，這本書寫給每一個受過傷、卻依然渴望著什麼的靈魂。From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I'm Glad My Mom Died comes a sad, funny, thrilling novel about sex, consumerism, class, desire, loneliness, the internet, rage, intimacy, power, and the (oftentimes misguided) lengths we'll go to in order to get what we want.Waldo is ravenous. Horny. Blunt. Naive. Wise. Impulsive. Lonely. Angry. Forceful. Hurting. Perceptive. Endlessly wanting. And the thing she wants most of all: Mr. Korgy, her creative writing teacher with the wife and the kid and the mortgage and the growing paunch. She doesn't know why she wants him. Is it his passion? His life experience? The fact that he knows books and films and things that she doesn't? Or is it

★ 《紐約時報》暢銷作家Jennette McCurdy，萬眾矚目首部長篇小說！★ 席捲 2026 歐美文壇，最具爭議、最赤裸的「少女慾望」剖析。主角Waldo是一名17歲的少女。她飢渴、衝動、孤獨、充滿憤怒，卻也無比敏銳。她最渴望的目標，是她的寫作老師—柯基先生 (Mr. Korgy)。柯基先生是一個有妻小、有貸款、夢想早已萎縮、挺著小腹的中年男人。沃多不知道自己為何想要他。是因為他的熱情？人生經驗？還是因為他懂那些她不懂的書與電影？或者更單純：在所有人都無視她的世界裡，柯基先生是唯一「看見」她的人。如果你也曾在愛中迷失，如果你也曾為了被看見而付出昂貴代價，這本書寫給每一個受過傷、卻依然渴望著什麼的靈魂。From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I'm Glad My Mom Died comes a sad, funny, thrilling novel about sex, consumerism, class, desire, loneliness, the internet, rage, intimacy, power, and the (oftentimes misguided) lengths we'll go to in order to get what we want.Waldo is ravenous. Horny. Blunt. Naive. Wise. Impulsive. Lonely. Angry. Forceful. Hurting. Perceptive. Endlessly wanting. And the thing she wants most of all: Mr. Korgy, her creative writing teacher with the wife and the kid and the mortgage and the growing paunch. She doesn't know why she wants him. Is it his passion? His life experience? The fact that he knows books and films and things that she doesn't? Or is it

★ 《紐約時報》暢銷作家Jennette McCurdy，萬眾矚目首部長篇小說！★ 席捲 2026 歐美文壇，最具爭議、最赤裸的「少女慾望」剖析。主角Waldo是一名17歲的少女。她飢渴、衝動、孤獨、充滿憤怒，卻也無比敏銳。她最渴望的目標，是她的寫作老師—柯基先生 (Mr. Korgy)。柯基先生是一個有妻小、有貸款、夢想早已萎縮、挺著小腹的中年男人。沃多不知道自己為何想要他。是因為他的熱情？人生經驗？還是因為他懂那些她不懂的書與電影？或者更單純：在所有人都無視她的世界裡，柯基先生是唯一「看見」她的人。如果你也曾在愛中迷失，如果你也曾為了被看見而付出昂貴代價，這本書寫給每一個受過傷、卻依然渴望著什麼的靈魂。From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I'm Glad My Mom Died comes a sad, funny, thrilling novel about sex, consumerism, class, desire, loneliness, the internet, rage, intimacy, power, and the (oftentimes misguided) lengths we'll go to in order to get what we want.Waldo is ravenous. Horny. Blunt. Naive. Wise. Impulsive. Lonely. Angry. Forceful. Hurting. Perceptive. Endlessly wanting. And the thing she wants most of all: Mr. Korgy, her creative writing teacher with the wife and the kid and the mortgage and the growing paunch. She doesn't know why she wants him. Is it his passion? His life experience? The fact that he knows books and films and things that she doesn't? Or is it

一個十四歲男孩，靠一本圖書館舊書，改變了他自己與整個村莊的命運——真人真事改編電影《風之子》的真實故事。當時馬拉威正面臨嚴重飢荒與貧困，William Kamkwamba 因家境無法繼續學業，只能務農維生。但他不願放棄夢想，從圖書館借書自學，一本關於風力發電的書啟發了他，用廢鐵、自行車零件與樹枝打造出屬於自己的風車。這個風車，點亮了家中燈泡，為村莊帶來希望與未來。這是一本關於勇氣、創造力與堅持的感人故事，見證知識如何照亮最黑暗的角落，鼓舞每一個渴望改變命運的靈魂。NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURED DIRECTED BY AND STARRING CHIWETEL EJIOFOR - AVAILABLE ON NETFLIXWhen William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old, his family told him that he must leave school and come home to work on the farm - they could no longer afford his fees. This is his story of how he found a way to make a difference, how he bought light to his family and village, and hope to his nation.Malawi is a country battling AIDS, drought and famine, and in 2002, a season of floods, followed by the most severe famine in fifty years, brought it to its knees. Like the majority of the population, William's family were farmers. They were totally reliant on the maize crop. By the end of 2001, after many lean and difficult years, there was no more crop. They were running

The most honest, outrageous and joyous running book you'll read…

The second book from acclaimed writer and journalist Joel Golby

The shocking and revealing autobiography of a true sporting genius.

The world is at war. And time is running out...

A super new illustrated book of stories for kids, the latest from the bestselling author of Super SleuthGET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN!When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN!KAPOW!Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND!BLAM!When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course!ROAR!Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!Illustrated in marvellous colour, this collection is super, it’s duper and most importantly – it’s wuper.

The funny new illustrated children’s picture book, full of dinosaurs, from number-one bestselling author David Walliams!A boisterously funny picture book for kids from David Walliams and Adam Stower, perfect for young dinosaur fans!One night, Spike creeps downstairs in his pyjamas to find that his granny has turned into a dinosaur – GRANNYSAURUS!There are dinosaurs BOOGYING in the living room. With Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus, it’s a DINO DISCO!Spike wants to stay up and party too! How will Grannysaurus ever get him back to bed? Perhaps her next guest, Tyrannosaurus Rex, can help?Children will love to dance their way to bedtime with this exciting story full of spectacular surprises!

The funniest official Beano children’s book this festive period – perfect for kids aged 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 – new for Christmas 2024!200 jokes to giggle, cackle and snort at this Christmas!Join the residents of Beanotown as they enter an epic festive comedy battle to find the best Christmas joke of all time.Each resident can only enter one joke, but they have LOADS of ideas. Can you help them decide which joke is funniest?Included are:Cool snowman jokes (duh)Rude(olf) reindeer jokes (a dozen duhs)Ho-ho-holarious Santa jokes (well, DUH!)And snow many more!Just try not to pee yourself with laughter – no one likes yellow snow!

from the winner of the 2022 Carnegie MedalThe importance and meaning of home is explored in this thought-provoking new novella from Carnegie Medal winning author Katya Balen.Juno’s furious about being sent to stay with her grandfather for the summer. She’ll miss all the fun she and her friends had planned for the holidays. She’ll also miss her mum, but it’s her mum’s fault for leaving anyway.Then Juno discovers a long-forgotten little family in her grandfather’s attic. As she works to carefully craft a new home for them, can she learn to forgive her mum and understand her reasons for going away?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

An illustrated character chapter book with puzzles for fans aged 6 and up!Solve the puzzles to find out where the story will take you next with this ultimate Pokémon adventure!Ash, Pikachu and friends head out on an adventure to discover an unusual Pokémon in the cold mountains of the Crown Tundra. Meanwhile Lillie searches for her lost father. Will they all succeed in their quests?Find out in this exciting chapter book, with a puzzling twist. At the end of each chapter, readers will have to complete an activity to tell them where to find the next part of the story.The perfect interactive gift for keen readers and Pokémon fans!

Two women.A wild Island.A truth buried deep in the past.Tartelin Brown is all alone in the world. So when she sees an advert for a job on a remote island, she knows she has nothing to lose.Her employer, Marianne Stourbridge, is a woman as strange and mysterious as the place she inhabits.Tasked with hunting butterflies for Marianne’s research, Tartelin quickly uncovers evidence of something even more intriguing – for Marianne has a remarkable past.Determined to piece together the story, Tartelin must first confront her own. But what she discovers on the island is more terrible and heart-breaking than she could ever have imagined.Atmospheric and deeply emotional, The Unravelling is the captivating novel from the author of The Illustrated Child.

Book one in the new OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+ - the Stonesword Saga Join Morgan, Ash, Harper, Po, Jodi and Theo as they return for another adventure in the world of Minecraft. Someone - or something - has turned the Evoker King to stone. Do the gang have what it takes to solve the mystery and return the Evoker King to normal? Theo's coding skills might just be what the gang need, but does he have what it takes to be a part of the team or will his meddling put a crack in the code that none of them will survive? For fans of the Minecraft game, Jumanji and Wreck it Ralph.

本書是《The Last Life of Lori Mills》的續集，講述11歲的蘿莉與摯友「鞋帶」被困在神秘的11月時間循環中。面對「星光之王」的威脅，兩人在這場顫慄科幻冒險中奮戰，並試圖揭開有關「鞋帶」的巨大秘密。A Spine-Tingling Horror Sci-Fi Thriller for GamersAn exciting, funny, eerie, and deeply moving one-of-a-kind adventure – the extraordinary follow up to The Last Life of Lori Mills.Eleven-year-old Lori is home alone for the FIRST TIME EVER in her life – yet she can’t shake the sensation that things feel too familiar for comfort. Like this isn’t the first time she’s been left alone. Like she has, in fact, experienced this exact same evening before.It’s not long before she pieces together the truth: that The Starlit King, a mysterious entity as old as galaxies, has trapped Lori and her BFF, Shoelace, inside of a stormy November evening. That, for reasons of his own, he is forcing them to live the evening over and over and over.If Lori and Shoelace are to escape, they’re going to have to fight like never before: yet deep down, Lori knows that escape isn’t enough. That maybe the rea

Netflix同名電影原著小說。取材自瑪麗蓮‧夢露傳奇而不朽的生命故事，描寫一名才華洋溢的年輕女孩，如何成為女演員，並進一步成為世人眼中的情人、巨星、繆思女神，卻又被這些紙醉金迷步步摧毀 …SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM A mesmerising novel of the most enduring cultural icon of the 20th century, Blonde is a deeply moving portrait of the woman who became Marilyn Monroe.Who was Norma Jeane Baker?In Blonde we are given an intimate, unsparing vision of the woman who became Marilyn Monroe: the child who visits the cinema with her mother; the orphan whose mother is declared mad; the woman who changes her name to become an actress; the fated celebrity, lover, comedienne, muse and icon.Joyce Carol Oates tells an epic American story of how a fragile, gifted young woman makes and remakes her identity, surviving against crushing odds, perpetually in conflict and intensely driven. Blonde is a brilliant and deeply moving portrait of a culture hypnotised by its own myths and the shattering reality of the personal effects it had on the woman who became Marilyn Monroe.

A little question (and a little brother) lead to a BIG bedtime adventure. Adorable sibling story from prize-winning author-illustrator, new for 2026.Two brothers share a room. One is asleep, but the other is WIDE awake. He has a burning question: why do we sleep in beds?Little brother Magnus can’t fall asleep. His bed is too big, too cold, too lumpy! He also has a very important question to ask his big brother Kasper: why do we sleep in beds? As the two brothers explore all the places they could sleep, and they gradually get more fantastical, we get to go on a bedtime adventure like no other.Two brothers share a room. One is asleep, but the other is WIDE awake, and ready for a bedtime adventure!When Magnus can’t fall asleep, big brother Kasper lets him climb into bed. But NO talking. Little brothers can’t help talking though, and one little question is going to lead them both on an adventure: why do we sleep in beds?

The Rising Volt Tacklers have arrived in the incredible Paldea region! Ready to tag along? Let's go! Liko and her friends are on a quest to find all of the Six Hero Pokémon. As they arrive in a sunny seaside town, the Rising Volt Tacklers are so excited to relax, shop and try the famous Wiglett sweet buns. But someone else has their eye on that tasty treat – Coral the Explorer! When Liko and Roy grab one of the last bun boxes, Coral challenges the Trainers to an epic battle. Who will win? The Pokémon Young Readers are the perfect starter books to help new readers grow in confidence, learn new vocabulary, develop reading comprehension skills with the Paldea Pokémon pals by their side. Based on the exciting episode ‘A Challenge from the Explorers', from Pokémon Horizons: The Series. Catch and collect our other exciting Pokémon Young Reader books, featuring characters from the new Horizons TV series: Level 1: Meet Sprigatito [9780008743130]Level 1: Meet Fuecoco [9780008743154]Level 1: Mee