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**《孤注一擲：川普的最後對決》** 🔥 **川普時代最犀利、最具話題性的紀實作家** —— Michael Wolff 重磅回歸！ 🚨 **2024美國大選：體制擊敗川普，還是川普擊潰體制？** 從國會暴動後的失勢，到驚天逆襲，川普的第三次總統選戰震撼全美！共和黨震驚、建制派誓言阻止，而川普則誓言復仇。 Wolff 憑藉長達十年的獨家內幕消息，深入川普陣營，帶來最直接、最震撼的第一手報導！ 📖 **《烈焰與怒火》系列終章，揭露川普的最後一戰！**"Michael Wolff... the shrewdest and most colourful chronicler of the Trump years," Sunday TimesAll or Nothing is the final chapter in Wolff's Fire and Fury series. With extraordinary behind-the-scenes access, it follows every turn of Donald Trump's third presidential campaign.In disgrace after the January 6 attack on the Capitol and sent into exile, Trump immediately sputters back to life. To the shock of the Republican Party leadership, the Trump base has not abandoned him. Hardly a year on, he is as strong as any challenger has ever been.The American establishment is stunned by his comeback and determined to stop it and hold him accountable for his abuses of law and power. Equally, he has vowed retribution on anyone who tries to

'CLAIRE NORTH BRINGS A POWERFUL, FRESH AND UNFLINCHING VOICE TO ANCIENT MYTH' Jennifer Saint, author of Sunday Times bestseller AriadneFollowing the critically acclaimed Ithaca and House of Odysseus comes the final novel in Claire North's Songs of Penelope trilogy - an exquisite, gripping tale that breathes life into ancient myth. This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. Many years ago, Odysseus sailed to war and never returned.For twenty years his wife Penelope and the women of Ithaca have guarded the isle against suitors and rival kings. But peace cannot be kept forever, and the balance of power is about to break . .. A beggar has arrived at the Palace. Salt-crusted and ocean-battered, he is scorned by the suitors - but Penelope recognises in him something terrible: her husband, Odysseus, returned at last.Yet this Odysseus is no hero. By returning to the island in disguise, he is not merely plotting his revenge against the sui

A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream. A junior at Stanford and a student athlete who specializes in platform diving, Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and on recovering from the injury that almost ended her career.She has no time for relationships - at least, that's what she tells herself. Swim captain, world champion, all-around aquatics golden boy Lukas Blomqvist thrives on discipline. It's how he wins gold medals and breaks records: complete focus with every stroke.On the surface, Lukas and Scarlett have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips out, and everything changes. So they start an arrangement.And as the pressure leading to the Olympics heats up, so does their relationship. It was supposed to be just a temporary, mutually satisfying fl

The re-dipping of dishes was a small matter, but the emotional texture of married life is made up of small matters. This one had become invested with a fatal quality. Imogen, the beautiful and much younger wife of distinguished barrister Evelyn Gresham, is facing the greatest challenge of her married life.Their neighbour Blanche Silcox, competent, middle-aged and tweedy - the very opposite of Imogen - seems to be vying for Evelyn's attention. And to Imogen's increasing disbelief, she may be succeeding. With exquisite elegance and irony, The Tortoise and the Hare reveals that in affairs of the heart, the race is not always won by the swift - or the fair.INTRODUCED BY HILARY MANTEL 'The perfection of its tone and prose is matched by an anguished wit' AMANDA CRAIG, GUARDIAN 'Wonderfully sinister, so enchantingly written and so sad. Everyone should read it' JILLY COOPER 'A subtle and beautiful book . .. Very few authors combine her acute psychological insight with her grace and style' HILA

薇兒特在戰火中成長，也在選擇中堅定。隨著敵人逼近，她必須離開保護她的城牆，尋找新的力量與真相。這趟旅程，充滿未知與危險，但也是她守護所愛之人的唯一希望。《第四翼》《鐵焰》後的全新篇章，Rebecca Yarros以細膩筆觸，描繪出在黑暗中尋找光亮的勇氣與信念。DON’T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN’T STOP TALKING ABOUT:Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK?After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust.Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves – her dragons, her family, her home, and him.Even if it means keeping

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024‘A haunting story of conflict with hope at its heart’ Daily Mail‘A tour de force – breathtaking in both its scope and intensity’ TAYARI JONES‘Shatteringly particular and audaciously universal’ ALICE RANDALL‘Excellent… Phillips has brought a little more of this foundational American episode into the light’ GUARDIANIn the wake of the Civil War, twelve-year-old ConaLee and her mother Eliza, who hasn’t spoken in more than a year, arrive at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia. Delivered to the hospital by a war veteran known to ConaLee as Papa, mother and daughter are soon swept up in the life of the facility and its characters: the night watchman who lost his eye in battle, the child called Weed, the fearsome woman who runs the kitchen, and the remarkable doctor at the head of the institution. There, far from family and the mountain home they knew, ConaLee and Eliza try to reclaim their lives, and uncover identities lost, hidden

‘A manifesto for working women’ THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE‘A new practical guide and empowering manifesto for those ready to break free from burnout and redefine what it means to thrive. This book will be your blueprint for leveraging your strengths, boosting your productivity and achieving lasting success on your own terms.’ VANITY FAIRBusyness has become a status symbol, colloquially used to intimate success. The ‘more is more’ philosophy still prevails, running us into the dirt and out of natural energy. We jostle for our position balancing work, family life, fertility, misogyny and mental health, and we have been told that working late, over-caffeinating, being the first in and last out, sacrificing our personal lives, and eating on the go, are conducive to succeeding long-term. But instead, we are burnt-out and less motivated than ever. That’s where SMARTER steps in.SMARTER reframes the idea of over-productivity equalling success, and will ultimately show that those who work smarter,

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB JULY PICKA deeply satisfying and enjoyable novel about family, secrets, ghosts and homecoming'Entrancing ... filled with mystery' Reese Witherspoon, Reese's Book Club July Picks'I could not put this book down' Ann Napolitano, author of Hello Beautiful'Compulsively readable ... funny, heartbreaking' Oprah DailyOn a secluded cliff overlooking the ocean sits a Victorian house that contains a century's worth of secrets.By the time Jane Flanagan discovers the house as a teenager, it has long been abandoned - yet there are still clothes in the closets, marbles rolling across the floors, and dishes in the cupboards. The place is an irresistible mystery to Jane, and becomes a hideaway for her, a place to escape her troubled, volatile mother. Twenty years later, now a Harvard archivist, she returns home to Maine following a terrible mistake that threatens both her career and her marriage.Jane is horrified to find the Victorian is now barely recognizable. The new owner, Genev

DISCOVER THE DU MAURIER DARK ROMANCE COLLECTION'Rebecca has woven its way into the fabric of our culture with all the troubling power of myth or dream. A stunning book' SARAH WATERS'It's the book every writer wishes they'd written' CLARE MACKINTOSH'The greatest psychological thriller of all time' ERIN KELLY***He did not belong to me at all, he belonged to Rebecca. .. Everyone knows that Maxim de Winter was obsessed with his glamorous wife - and devastated by her tragic death. So when he proposes to a shy, anxious young woman after a whirlwind meeting in the South of France, no one is more surprised than the new bride herself.But when they reach Manderley, his beautiful, isolated Cornish mansion, the second Mrs de Winter begins to realise that every inch of her new home - and everyone in it - still belongs to Rebecca. 'The perfect story by the perfect storyteller' JOANNA CANNON'One of my all-time favourites' ERIN MORGENSTERN'She's so deviant. So fascinating' EMERALD FENNELL'Will chill y

‘A literary giant’ TAYARI JONES2025 Pulitzer Prize FinalistsA richly imaginative and moving new novel from the Pulitzer finalist and acclaimed author of CorregidoraA cook and tractor repairman, Buddy was known as Budweiser to his army pals because he’s a wise guy. But underneath that surface, he’s a man on a quest: looking for religion, looking for meaning, looking for love.Returning from the Second World War not to a hero’s welcome, but to the discrimination of the Jim Crow laws, Buddy stumbles across the Unicorn Woman, a carnival sideshow with a horn growing from her forehead, whose strange beauty he can’t forget.As he drifts across the South, from Kentucky to Memphis, Buddy encounters a dazzling array of almost mythic characters: circus barkers, topiary trimmers, landladies who provide shelter and plenty of advice for their all-Black clientele, proto feminists and bigots – dreaming all the while of the unforgettable Unicorn Woman herself.With her inimitable eye for beauty, tragedy a

No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros, sends readers on a nine-month cruise where everyone has to keep their head – and hearts – above water.__________________________________________He only wants one girls heart,And it’s the one he’s already broken.He’s Landon Rhodes. The snowboarding Renegade they call Nova.Sinfully gorgeous. Four-time X Games medallist. Full-time heartbreaker. They say a girl broke him once, and that’s why he’s so reckless, so careless with his conquests.But I’m that girl.They can call me his curse all they want. He and I both know the truth . . . He’s the one who destroyed me, and I’m not the sucker who’s going to let that happen again.

No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros, sends readers on a nine-month cruise where everyone has to keep their head – and hearts – above water.__________________________________________She’s the girl who obeys every rule,And he’s the guy who loves to break them.He’s Paxton Wilder.Twenty-two years old, tattooed, smoking hot, and the leader of the Renegades. The world is his playground, and for the next nine months, I’m stuck as his tutor in the Study at Sea program.I want to hate him, to kick his arrogant ego right off this boat. But from the second we touch, my stomach does a full-on bungee jump, and I know he is as addictive as he is dangerous.If I can’t get him to take academics seriously, I’ll lose my scholarship . . . if I don’t lose my heart first.

No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros, sends readers on a nine-month cruise where everyone has to keep their head – and hearts – above water.__________________________________________She’s the only woman he wants,And the only one he can never touch again.She’s Penna Carstairs. AKA, Rebel.Named FMX-treme Magazine’s sexiest female athlete of the year – there’s no rule in extreme sports she hasn’t broken, no gender barrier she hasn’t demolished.She’s the mysterious stranger I met in a bar, the one I spent one insane, incredible night with. And now I’m screwed. Or rather . . . not screwed.Because the woman I can’t get out of my head is the one woman I can never touch again. I’m Dr. Cruz Delgado – the youngest professor on campus.And Penelope Carstairs just walked into my class.

WELCOME TO NIGHT CITY. THE CITY OF DREAMS. IF IT HASN'T CHANGED YOU YET, IT WILL .. . AND IF IT DOESN'T KILL YOU, YOU MIGHT COME OUT THE OTHER SIDE AS A LIVING LEGEND.In neon-drenched Night City, a ragtag group of strangers have just pulled off a heist, robbing a convoy transporting a mysterious container belonging to Militech. The only thing the group has in common is that they were blackmailed into participating in the heist - and they have no idea just how far their mysterious employer's reach goes, or the purpose of the artifact they stole. This newly formed gang - composed of a veteran turned renegade, a sleeper agent for Militech, a computer nerd, a therapist, a ripperdoc, and a techie - must learn how to overcome their differences and work together, lest their secrets be unveiled before they can pull off the next deadly heist.Set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077, one of the bestselling video games of recent years, this electrifying novel from acclaimed Polish SF writer Rafal Kosik

A forbidden, secret affair proves that all's fair in love and science - from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. Rue Siebert might not have it all, but she has enough: a few friends she can always count on; the financial stability she yearned for as a kid; and a successful career as a biotech engineer at Kline, one of the most promising start-ups in the field of food science. Her world is stable, pleasant, and hard-fought.Until a hostile takeover and its offensively attractive front man threatens to bring it all crumbling down. Eli Killgore and his business partners want Kline, period. Eli has his own reasons for pushing this deal through - and he's a man who gets what he wants.With one burning exception: Rue. The woman he can't stop thinking about. The woman who's off-limits to him.Torn between loyalty and an undeniable attraction, Rue and Eli throw caution out the lab and the boardroom windows. Their affair is secret, no-strings-attached, and has a built

Before Xaden Riorson, there were the four Fly Boys: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.Be careful what you wish for . . .Grayson Masters is focused on graduating and the last thing he needs is his gorgeous new roommate distracting him. And though her smart mouth is irresistibly irritating, he can’t seem to deny their off-the-charts chemistry.Samantha Fitzgerald has no business digging for Grayson’s secrets while she’s hiding her own, but that doesn’t stop her from trying to tear down his walls. But, she’s not prepared for the truth: another woman laid claim to Grayson’s heart long ago.Falling in love is something neither of them can afford, and when that line is crossed, they’ll learn that sometimes it’s the answered prayers that will put you through hell . . .

Before Xaden Riorson, there was Josh Walker: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.Three knocks can change everything.Twenty years as an army brat and Ember Howard knew . . . the soldiers at the door meant her dad was never coming home. What she didn’t know was how she would find the strength to care for her crumbling family while her mum fell apart.Then, hockey star Josh Walker enters her life.He has a way of erasing the pain with a single look, a single touch. As much as she wants to turn off her feelings and endure the heartache on her own, she can’t deny their intense attraction.But when Josh’s secret shatters their world, Ember must decide if he’s worth the risk that comes with loving a man who could strip her bare.

Before Xaden Riorson, there was Josh Walker: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.Josh and Ember’s rollercoaster love story from Full Measures continues . . .Josh Walker is loyal, reckless and every girl’s dream. But he only has eyes for December Howard, the girl he’s craved since his high school days.Ember never wanted the Army life, but loving Josh means accepting whatever the army dictates-even when that means saying goodbye as Josh heads to Afghanistan as a medevac pilot.Filling their last days together with love and plans for their future doesn’t temper Ember’s fears, and if there’s one thing she’s learned from her father’s death, it’s that there are some obstacles even love can’t conquer . . .

Before Xaden Riorson, there was the four Flyboys: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.They’re flying through dangerous territory and one wrong move could make them crash and burn . . .Since her sister’s death, Paisley Donovan, who shares her sister’s heart condition, has been treated like delicate glass by her parents. But nothing will stop her from completing her Bucket List – even if it kills her.And it almost does until Jagger Bateman pulls her from the ocean.Jagger is enrolled in the country’s toughest flight school. Wickedly hot, reckless, and perfect for a girl looking to live life to the fullest. Except Paisley is the commanding general’s daughter, and her boyfriend is his biggest rival.Paisley must decide just how much to risk for a guy who makes her heart pound a little too hard.

Before Xaden Riorson, there were the four Fly Boys: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing.There are some wounds time can’t heal, and some fears too consuming to conquer . . .Jackson Montgomery’s life revolves around his daughter and job. He’s no stranger to saving a damsel in distress, and though his gorgeous new neighbour is clearly in distress, she’s no damsel.Morgan Bartley is stubborn as hell with walls a mile thick, and the dog tags hanging from her rearview mirror give him a pretty good clue as to why. It doesn’t matter that their attraction is undeniable―she swore she’d never fall for another pilot, let alone a military man.She’s a barely breathing heartbreak on the edge of recovery.He’s a crash waiting to happen.Together they could have it all . . . if they can endure the coming storm.

黑洞、恐龍、粒子爆炸……你是否總覺得有些精彩的科學知識與自己擦身而過？本書作者班・米勒原本是劍橋大學物理博士，卻誤打誤撞成了喜劇演員。如今他用最簡單有趣的方式，帶你了解那些看似艱澀、其實妙趣橫生的科學故事。THE EXPLOSIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBlack holes.Dinosaurs.Exploding particles.Ever had the feeling that you are missing out on some truly mind-blowing science but never had the time to do something about it?Ben Miller was working on his Physics PhD at Cambridge when he accidentally became a very successful comedian. But first love runs deep, and he has returned to his roots to share his favourite bits of science in the simplest way possible. What does the behaviour of molecules have to do with baking a Victoria Sponge for Gordon Ramsay? You'll have to read this book to find out.Boring, complicated science - be gone! This is the stuff that you really need to know. Not just because it matters, but because it will quite simply amaze and delight you.'Books like these should act as gateway drugs for the incurably curious' Observer'Miller has a gift for making complex ideas seem comprehens

Dearest Gentle Reader, you are cordially invited to colour in all of your favourite scenes and characters from the Emmy-nominated global phenomenon from Shondaland and Netflix.. Featuring more than 75 original intricately-drawn illustrations on thick paper stock, this coloring book offers you a way to explore the Regency era world of Bridgerton: from the budding romances of the Bridgerton children, to the Queen''s diamond season, to the mysterious Lady Whistledown, and, of course all, the wonderful costuming and tasty treats that have everyone talking at the ton.This first official tie-in colouring book to the Bridgerton series includes more than 75 original illustrations of familiar scenes and characters from the first two seasons from the original show.

It''s time to entertain, Bridgerton-style.Entertain like a queen with these forty recipes for Bridgerton-style food and drink in the first official cookbook from this hugely popular Shondaland series on Netflix. Whether it''s a sumptuous lawn party, a high tea, or a boozy late-night salon, this gorgeous cookbook delivers recipes for finger food, cocktails, and entertaining ideas that help you recreate the high society of Bridgerton in your own home.Host the perfect pique-nique, complete with the Duke''s favorite Gooseberry Hand Pies and a rousing game of Pall Mall (played the Bridgerton way, of course). Create grazing boards with recipes like Roasted Pork Belly Skewers and Beet-Dyed Deviled Eggs that are perfect for a stylish watching party. Evoke the delightful decadence of Lady Danbury''s Den of Iniquity with Sausage-Stuffed Mushroom Caps, an espresso martini, and an old-fashioned game of chance. These forty recipes have been developed with a modern audience in mind, offering mocktai

''No one does funny, emotional, life-affirming love stories quite like Abby Jimenez. She just keeps outdoing herself'' EMILY HENRY''Funny and poignant, relatable and aspirational, heart-tugging and satisfying. It is, in a word, perfect'' CHRISTINA LAUREN''Abby Jimenez''s words . . . sprinkle humour and warmth all over my life'' ALI HAZELWOOD''The sort of emotionally resonant love story I adore - I was captivated from the very first page'' PAIGE TOON.........................To find their soulmates, all they need is four dates, a kiss and a breakup . . .Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it''s now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They''ll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other''s out, and they''ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It''s a bonkers idea . . . and it just might work. Emma h

'CLAIRE NORTH BRINGS A POWERFUL, FRESH AND UNFLINCHING VOICE TO ANCIENT MYTH' Jennifer Saint, author of Sunday Times bestseller AriadneFrom the author of the critically acclaimed Ithaca - A Sunday Times Historical Fiction Book of the Year - comes an exquisite and gripping new tale that breathes life into ancient myth. This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. On the isle of Ithaca, Queen Penelope maintains a delicate balance of power.Many years ago, her husband, Odysseus, sailed to war with Troy and never came home. In his absence, Penelope uses all her cunning to keep the peace - but this is shattered by the arrival of Orestes, king of Mycenae, and his sister Elektra. Orestes's hands are stained with his mother's blood.Not so long ago, the son of Agamemnon took Queen Clytemnestra's life on Ithaca's sands. Now, racked with guilt, he is slowly losing his mind. Penelope knows destruction will follow in his wake as surely as the Fur

DON’T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN’T STOP TALKING ABOUT:‘Pure escapism – think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades‘ The Sun‘We weren’t expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we’re not alone’ Sunday Times Style‘This book contains an addictive, drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility’ Glamour‘Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter’ Mail on Sunday__________________________________________FRIENDS. ENEMIES. LOVERS . . .EVERYONE HAS AN AGENDAViolet Sorrengail expected to live a quiet life surrounded by books, until she was forced onto the world’s deadliest training ground. Now she must fight to join the army’s elite: dragon riders. But dragons don’t choose fragile riders, they incinerate them, and when your body breaks as easily as Violet’s does – death is only a heartbeat away.EVERY NIGHT COULD BE YOUR LASTMany cadets would kill Violet to better their own chances of success; the rest would kill her just because of her

For fans of Thinking, Fast and Slow and The Power of Habit, a groundbreaking new study of how disrupting our well-worn routines, both good and bad, can rejuvenate our days and reset our brains to allow us to live happier and more fulfilling lives.Have you ever noticed that what is thrilling on Monday tends to become boring on Friday? Even exciting relationships, stimulating jobs, and breathtaking works of art lose their sparkle after a while. People stop noticing what is most wonderful in their own lives. They also stop noticing what is terrible.They get used to dirty air. They stay in abusive relationships. People grow to accept authoritarianism and take foolish risks.They become unconcerned by their own misconduct, blind to inequality, and are more liable to believe misinformation than ever before.But what if we could find a way to see everything anew? What if you could regain sensitivity, not only to the great things in your life, but also to the terrible things you stopped noticing

A dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is an outcast - again. Her days of living in anonymity among the Humans are over: she has been called upon to uphold an historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres, and sees little choice but to surrender herself in the exchange - again .. . Weres are ruthless and unpredictable, and their Alpha, Lowe Moreland, is no exception.He rules his pack with absolute authority, but not without justice. And, unlike the Vampyre Council, not without feeling. It's clear from the way he tracks Misery's every movement that he doesn't trust her.If only he knew how right he was . . .Because Misery has her own reasons to agree to this marriage of convenience, re

A brilliant, prize-winning novel, set during the American Civil War and seen through the eyes of ConaLee, a teenage girl in the divided state of Virginia, whose father is away fighting for the Union.THE 2024 PULITZER PRIZE WINNER IN FICTION'Breathtaking in both its scope and intensity' TAYARI JONES'Shatteringly particular and audaciously universal' ALICE RANDALLA mesmerising story about a mother and daughter seeking refuge in a mental asylum in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War.In 1874, in the wake of the war, trauma haunts civilians and veterans, renegades and wanderers, freedmen and runaways. Twelve-year-old ConaLee and her mother, Eliza, who hasn't spoken in more than a year, arrive at the Trans-Allegh­eny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia, delivered to the hospital's entrance by a war vet­eran who has forced himself into their lives. There, far from family, a beloved neighbour, and the mountain home they knew, they try to reclaim their lives.The twin horrors of war and r

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER''Ill-fated love and toxic family power struggles provide emotional drive for this big dynastic saga'' JAKE ARNOTT, GUARDIAN ''Huge, epic, immersive and absorbing . . . certain to be a book of the year'' LEE CHILD, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORThis is the age of vice, where pleasure and power are everything, and the family ties that bind can also killNew Delhi, 3 a.m. A speeding Mercedes jumps the kerb, and in the blink of an eye five people are dead. It''s a rich man''s car, but when the dust settles there is no rich man at all, just a shell-shocked servant who cannot explain the strange series of events that led to this crime. Nor can he foresee the dark drama that is about to unfold.Deftly shifting through time and perspective in contemporary India, Age of Vice is an epic, action-packed story propelled by the seductive wealth, startling corruption, and bloodthirsty violence of the Wadia family-loved by some, loathed by others, feared by all.In

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In this clever and swoonworthy new novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life's moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart. Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory's focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on.That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious 'Kingkiller' Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess. Nolan's loss to an unknown rookie shocks everyone. What's even more confusing? His desire to cross pawns again.What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over.But Mallory's victory opens the door to sorely needed cash-prizes and despite everything, she can't help feeling drawn to the enigmatic strategist... A

Wrap up warm and retreat to the wintry countryside with farmer and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, as he recounts his Christmas memories tending to an assorted cast of animals, and celebrates the farmers who make our celebrations possible. Adam Henson has spent his whole life on Bemborough farm - over 50 winters and Christmases. During that time, the troughs have frozen over, snow has fallen so thickly riding shire horses out to the fields has been the only option, puppies have been found under the Christmas tree - and crises out in the world have almost brought the farm to a close...Christmas for a farmer takes a different shape to everyone else's, because the animals always have to come first. So settle down - ideally by a fireside and with a cup of something hot - to hear the tales that have defined festivity for the Henson family, and the turbulent times that have ensured Christmas is now more important than ever for Adam and his loved ones. Heart-warming and full of Christmas s

FROM THE CREATORS OF THE HAUNTING SEASON COMES A DAZZLING COLLECTION OF NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN GHOSTLY TALES. 'Terrific - every bit as good as an MR James collection' ROSIE ANDREWS, author of THE LEVIATHANFeaturing new and original stories from:Bridget Collins, author of The BindingImogen Hermes Gowar, author of The Mermaid and Mrs HancockKiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The MerciesAndrew Michael Hurley, author of The LoneyJess Kidd, author of Things in JarsNatasha Pulley, author of The Watchmaker of Filigree StreetElizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll FactoryLaura Purcell, author of The Silent CompanionsSusan Stokes-Chapman, author of PandoraLaura Shepherd-Robinson, author of The Square of SevensStuart Turton, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Catriona Ward, author of The Last House on Needless StreetThe tradition of a haunted tale at Christmas has flourished across the centuries. These twelve stories - authored by some of today's most loved and lauded writers of historical

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'This sly, exhilarating novel takes on slut-shaming . . .and manages to be hilarious in the process' People'It's brilliant and hilarious . . .It has a heart. And a spine. It's exactly what we need more of right now.' Chicago Tribune'A smart, intersectional feminist tour de force' Washington TimesThis is the story of five women .. . Meet Rachel Grossman.She'll stop at nothing to protect her daughter, Aviva, even if it ends up costing her everything. Meet Jane Young. She's disrupting a quiet life with her daughter, Ruby, to seek political office for the first time.Meet Ruby Young. She thinks her mom has a secret. She's right.Meet Embeth Levin. She has made a career of cleaning up her congressman husband's messes. Meet Aviva Grossman.The Internet won't let her or anyone else forget her past transgressions. This is the story of five women...and the scandal that binds them together. From Gabrielle Zevin, the bestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, comes another story wit

'A darkly gorgeous fantasy that sparkles with snow and magic, this book wholly enchanted me' Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesEnter the world of the hidden folk - and discover the most whimsical, enchanting and heart-warming tale you'll read this year, featuring the intrepid Emily Wilde. . .Emily Wilde is good at many things: she is the foremost expert on the study of faeries; she is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world's first encylopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people So when she arrives in the hardscrabble village of Hrafnsvik, Emily has no intention of befriending the gruff townsfolk. Nor does she care to spend time with another new arrival: her dashing and insufferably handsome academic rival Wendell Bambleby But as Emily gets closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones - the most elusive of all faeries - she also finds herself on the trail of another mystery: who is Wendell Bambl

BY THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW'Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both' Washington PostA.J. Fikry, the grumpy owner of Island Books, is going through a hard time: his bookshop is failing, he has lost his beloved wife, and his prized possession - a rare first edition book has been stolen. Over time, he has given up on people, and even the books in his store, instead of offering solace, are yet another reminder of a world that is changing too rapidly.But one day A.J. finds two-year-old Maya sitting on the bookshop floor, with a note attached to her asking the owner to look after her. His life - and Maya's - is changed forever.Gabrielle Zevin's enchanting novel is a love letter to the world of books - an irresistible affirmation of why we read, and why we love. Readers say:'A lovely uplifting book' five star reader review'Devoured in a day. So much heart and control.Love it' five star r

An exciting new novel from a major voice in American literature - exploring artists in exile, dangerous relationships and the demands of creativity.A FINALIST FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD'A fascinating meditation on Black female creativity from the author of Corregidora and Palmares . . . Vivid characters shimmer through the pages' Suzi Feay, GUARDIAN'I am living on the white-washed island of Ibiza with my friend Catherine Shuger, a sculptor who has been declared legally insane, and her husband, Ernest. Standing on the terrace, sheltered in the smell of oranges and eucalyptus, washed in sunlight, you'd swear this was a paradise. But to tell the truth the place is full of dangers. You see, Catherine sometimes tries to kill her husband. It has been this way for years . . . My name's Amanda Wordlaw. Wonderful name for a writer, isn't it? . . . I guess I'm sort of a choice companion for the Shugers - professional watcher and listener that I am. It's like they need someone else to witne

An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Keeping 13, the second book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'The chemistry, the love, everything about this book was so good it gave me all the feels .. . Beautiful book, beautiful words.Chloe Walsh you're my home'? ? ? ? ?'Chloe Walsh has surpassed herself again, from the get-go you will be hooked, you will be sad, angry, elated, hysterical and you will absolutely love it!'? ? ? ? ?'This was absolutely EVERYTHING. I find it difficult to even put into words just how much this book made me laugh, cry and swoon'? ? ? ? ?'There aren't enough stars for this book. It has everything, I laughed, I cried, I fumed and I despaired ..