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Covering his time as a drama student at RADA, the author writes about his student days in London in the 1950s, a time which coincided with significant moments in British theatre. Among the recollections are seeing Richard Burton in "King John" at the Old Vic, remembers Dame Sybil Thorndyke giving him elocution lessons and describing ballet lessons shared with fellow actor, Albert Finney.

A Richard and Judy Book Club pick. A mysterious whodunnit, Snow White Must Die by Nele Neuhaus is the huge international bestseller and the first book in the Bodenstein & Kirchoff crime series. ‘A must for mystery fans’ – The BooksellerOn a wet November day, Detectives Pia Kirchoff and Oliver von Bodenstein are summoned to the scene of a mysterious accident.A woman has fallen from a bridge onto the motorway below. It seems that she may have been pushed. The investigation leads them to a small town near Frankfurt, and the home of the victim, Rita Cramer.On a September evening eleven years earlier, two seventeen-year-old girls, Laura and Stefanie vanished without trace from this same village. In a trial based entirely on circumstantial evidence, Stefanie’s boyfriend, handsome and talented, Tobias Sartorius, was sentenced to ten years in prison. He has now returned to his home in an attempt to clear his name.Rita Cramer is his mother. When another young girl goes missing, the events o

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For fans of Kate Mosse, Philippa Gregory, and Diana Gabaldon comes this powerful tale of obsession and desire. York , 1577: Hawise Aske smiles at a stranger in the market, and sets in train a story of

The central novel from V.S. Naipaul’s Booker Prize-winning narrative of displacement, published for the first time in a stand-alone edition.‘In a Free State was conceived in 1969 as a sequence about displacement. There was to be a central novel, set in Africa, with shorter surrounding matter from other places. The shorter pieces from these varied places were intended to throw a universal light on the African material. But then, as the years passed and the world changed, and I felt myself less of an oddity as a writer, I grew to feel that the central novel was muffled and diminished by the surrounding material and I began to think that the novel should be published on its own. This is what, many years after its first publication, my publisher is doing in this edition.’ - V. S. Naipaul. In a Free State is set in Africa, in a place like Uganda or Rwanda, and its two main characters are English. They had once found liberation in Africa. But now Africa is going sour on them. The land is no

The Trouble with Poetry is the new collection from probably the most popular poet in the entire planet, and finds everyone''s favourite contemporary Pre-Socratic in as funny and wise (and sometimes joyfully silly) form as ever. Billy Collins''s tone is inimitable. Drawled and knowing, yet without a hint of world-weariness or cynicism, he fearlessly addresses the reader as friend and intimate -- and comrade, inviting them to square up to the various collective crises of the bald ape in the 21st century. Collins remains the only poet who can write about the next-to-nothing of our lives, the little boredoms, habits and frustrations of our daily and domestic existence, revealing their true importance and meaning -- and demonstrating that the same historical and cosmic forces bear upon them as upon the great events of the age.''Billy Collins is one of my favourite poets in the world'' Carol Ann Duffy''I''d follow this man''s mind anywhere'' Michael Donaghy''Billy Collins''s poems describe a

Winner of the Booker Prize in 1985, Keri Hulme's The Bone People is the story of Kerewin, a despairing part-Maori artist who is convinced that her solitary life is the only way to face the world. 'In this novel, New Zealand's people, its heritage and landscape are conjured up with uncanny poetry and perceptiveness' – Sunday TimesKerewin's cocoon is rudely blown away by the sudden arrival during a rainstorm of Simon, a mute six-year-old whose past seems to hold some terrible trauma. In his wake comes his foster-father Joe, a Maori factory worker with a nasty temper.The narrative unravels to reveal the truths that lie behind these three characters, and in so doing displays itself as a huge, ambitious work that tackles the clash between Maori and European characters in beautiful prose of a heartrending poignancy.

Celebrate twenty-five years of this magical tale by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, with this special anniversary edition of the story, featuring fun bonus extra material.Celebrate twenty-five years of the bestselling classic Room on the Broom with this anniversary edition, perfect for little ones at Halloween!Enjoy the much-loved story, a stunning special cover, and bonus content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.The witch and her cat, a dog, a bird and a frog all fly through the wind on her broomstick until . . . SNAP! It breaks in two. And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal friends had better think fast . . .Room on the Broom 25th Anniversary Edition features the classic rhyming story as well as a letter from the author, early sketches from the illustrator, a fun craft activity and the Room on the Broom song.'Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have come up with another gem . . . We loved it' - Independent

An adorably cosy animal book with felt flaps to lift and a surprise mirror ending.A cuddly and cosy animal book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending – perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who's Cosy? is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very cosy little person.Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the cosiest little person ever. They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap!Look out for more in the Soft Flaps series, including Who's Funny?, Who's Amazing? and Who's Adorable?

From the internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake is a twisted, biting standalone about wealthy moms and sorority girls practicing a hot new wellness trend: cannibalism.Success is an acquired taste . . .From the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Olivie Blake, this is a powerful and darkly fun novel about ambition, lust and eating your fill – as wealthy mums and sorority girls practice a sinister new wellness trend.Being accepted into The House would be Nina Kaur’s first step into a bright and shining future. As the most exclusive sorority on campus, its members are beautiful, high-achieving and respected. And Nina craves this security. Adjunct professor Dr Sloane Hartley is also struggling – with a return to work and new motherhood. Her clothes don’t fit right, her husband isn’t as present as he thinks and her dissatisfaction is increasingly paralyzing. So when Sloane is invited to join The House as their faculty advisor, she drinks in t

A smart, romantic dystopian debut with a love triangle at its heart – this is The Hunger Games meets romantasy.'Compulsively readable and vividly written – it kept me awake long past my bedtime! Ariel Sullivan is a writer to watch' – Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and RosesOne man could offer her the world. The other will help her destroy it . . .Born to an Elite family, Emeline has been marked as different from birth and by a society that judges all its citizens on their ability to conform.Emeline only has one role open to her: to become a mother. Offered a pro-creation contract with Collin, a member of the Illum ­­– the governing body of the Elite ­– Emeline finds herself increasingly torn between her growing complicated feelings for her proposed mate, and another man who lives on the margins of their society who challenges her ideals.When the marginalized rise up in rebellion, Emeline begins to question everything she has ever believed in.It’s tim

Discover the stunning third and final romantasy epic in Helen Scheuerer’s sensational Ashes of Thezmarr trilogy.Alchemist. Poisoner. Reluctant queen.From Helen Scheuerer, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Iron & Embers, discover Silver & Smoke, the blistering finale to the Ashes of Thezmarr trilogy. Perfect for fans of romantasy.Wren Embervale knows her duty demands a crown, even if it means a strategic betrothal to the influential Lord Darian Devereux. Their arranged marriage promises the formidable army she needs to wrestle her kingdom from the clutches of Silas, the tyrannical usurper.Yet Wren’s heart still belongs to Torj Elderbrock, her soul-bonded Warsword. Torn between a pragmatic alliance and the visceral pull of her connection with Torj, Wren must navigate a treacherous landscape of courtly intrigue and looming war.As Silas’s shadow alchemy tightens its grip on the midrealms and a creeping poison steals Torj’s strength, Wren’s carefully constructed facade begins t

Law Maker is the first billionaire romance book and instant international bestseller in the Aristocrats of London series by Susie Tate.Invisibility has been Clara’s go-to survival skill since childhood. She hides behind her thick glasses and heavy fringe, working as a teaching assistant at the exclusive Molton Prep, happy with her pupils and avoiding their posh parents.Her one secret indulgence? Watching the gorgeous but intimidating aristocrat Lord Rafe Sterling, tipped to be one of the UK’s youngest judges, sweep into school to collect his son. Her crush on him is ridiculous. A girl with a background like hers should avoid him at all costs . . .When Rafe finds out Miss Clara told his son his brain ‘works differently’, he bulldozes his way past the school rules to confront her, but is shocked by how much the shy, mousy woman affects him. He wants Clara very badly.But Clara is not who she says she is. Rafe pushes Clara away, not realising that her fear runs deeper than simple shyness,

Warm, cosy and uplifting fantasy romance, The Enchanted Greenhouse is the standalone sequel to The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst.Set in a cosy, heartwarming world brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes and heartwarming romance, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a story about giving second chances – to others and to yourself. From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst.‘Full of magic, wonder and gentle romance . . . The perfect comfort read’ – Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch QueenTerlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely.★ 溫柔療癒的奇幻戀愛故事，在魔法溫室中找回愛與自我★ 唱歌的花朵、會思考的植物，打造最夢幻的「療癒系奇幻世界」★ 《The Spellshop》暢銷作者Sarah Beth Durst全新力作當孤單讓她犯錯，命運卻給了她重來的機會。在一座充滿魔法與花香的島嶼，她與古怪園丁、奇幻生物攜手守護即將凋零的世界，也慢慢修補自己破碎的心。本書以溫柔筆觸描繪「第二次機會」的力量，是一段關於療癒、愛與重生的奇幻旅程。She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she is turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the Great Library of Alyssium.When, years later, Terlu wakes

‘One of the greatest storytellers of our time’ - Delia Owens, bestselling author of Where the Crawdads SingFrom the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Women and The Nightingale, Summer Island is a poignant, warm and tender novel about a mother and daughter: the complex ties that bind them, the past that separates them, and the healing that comes with forgiveness. Years ago, Nora Bridge walked out on her marriage and left her daughters behind. She has since become a famous radio talk-show host and newspaper columnist beloved for her moral advice, while her youngest daughter, Ruby, is a struggling comedian who uses her famous mother as fuel for her bitter, cynical humour.When the tabloids unearth a scandalous secret from Nora’s past, their estrangement suddenly becomes dramatic. After Nora is injured in an accident, a glossy magazine offers Ruby a fortune to write a tell-all about her mother and Ruby returns home under the pretext of taking care of the woman she hasn’t spoken to

Full of T. Kingfisher’s signature dark magic, charming characters and sweet romance, Hemlock & Silver is a stunning dark retelling of Snow White. From the New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author of Nettle & Bone and A Sorceress Comes to Call.AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher, Hemlock & Silver is a dark reimagining of Snow White steeped in poison, intrigue and treason of the most magical kind.‘A new favourite! Masterful storytelling with creepy magic and a fantastic cat!’ – Sarah Beth Durst, author of The SpellshopHealer Anja regularly drinks poison.Not to die, but to save – seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on.But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja’s unorthodox methods can save her.Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow – but noth

A spellbinding cosy fantasy novel from Lucy Jane Wood, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rewitched, about letting go of perfectionism and being your true magical self.Perfection is a spell. It’s time to break it.'The literary equivalent of the most delicious cinnamon bun’ – Beth O’Leary, author of The Flatshare‘Full of found family, baked goods, and characters you'll cheer for’ – Sarah Beth Durst, author of The SpellshopAndromeda Wildwood is practically perfect in every witch way. As the proud owner of Celestial Bakehouse, a bustling London bakery, Annie’s life is a haze of pink, magic and impossibly high standards. Annie devotes her powers to pleasing others, believing that perfection is a price worth paying, no matter the magical toll it takes.But Annie’s charmed existence is about to get delightfully messy . . .Annie is tasked by her coven with mentoring a troubled teenage witch, and she couldn’t be more different from fiery, stubborn Maeve. Or from Hal, the gruff but handsome

Enemy sorcerers in love risk their lives – and their freedom – in this epic and slow-burn romantic fantasy from Jennifer K. Lambert, pen name of celebrated romance author Jeffe Kennedy.Unstoppable war. Unspeakable sins. Impossible love.A cosy, slow-burn romantic fantasy of the star-crossed love between two powerful enemy sorcerers. Never the Roses is a spellbinding tale from Jennifer K. Lambert. Perfect for fans of The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec and Madeline Miller's Circe.‘An extraordinary novel! Full of unexpected love, magic, heartbreak and healing’ – Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The SpellshopThe Dread Sorceress Oneira has retired. She’s exhausted from fighting the endless wars of kings and queens, and has long accepted that her death is near. Alone at last but for a few uninvited companions – a near-mythical wolf, a goddess’s avatar and a feline that embodies magic itself – Oneira realizes that she’s bored. On a whim, or perhaps at the behest of

Honest, moving and of course very funny: award-winning comedian Suzi Ruffell tells the story of a life afflicted with anxiety, and asks the experts to answer some of life's big questions along the way. Perfect reading for fans ofStrong Female Characterby Fern Brady,How to Failby Elizabeth Day andNo Shameby Tom Allen.The instant Sunday Times bestseller.'A brave and vulnerable book by a very, very funny woman' – Joe Lycett'A brilliant representation of anxiety made hilarious' – Romesh Ranganathan'Only Suzi Ruffell can take anxiety & make it funny. Relatable, hilarious & educational to boot' – Aisling BeaDoes peaking in high school ruin you for life?Was Miley Cyrus right,isit all about the climb (when it comes to building a career?)And what – scientifically – is the best way to mend a broken heart?Comedian Suzi Ruffell is considering life's big questions.In this brutally honest, funny, and often moving memoir, Suzi winningly tells her life story, and asks a host of experts to answ

The cosy, bookish Tomes & Tea quartet comes to its delightful conclusion, as Reyna and Kianthe deal with rascally alchemists and troublesome tourists. FromSunday Times,USA Todayand Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne.The gloriously cosy conclusion to the bestselling Tomes & Tea sapphic fantasy quartet fromSunday Times,USA Todayand Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne. Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree and T. J. Klune.What price would you pay for a quiet cup of tea?Reyna wanted a relaxing cup of her favourite brew. Not to be kidnapped and dropped in a hidden cell. Though she’d faced worse before . . . hadn’t she?! Then she discovers her cell has been booby-trapped,andcontains a mysterious alchemical circle. What does a radical alchemist want with her? More importantly, how did they think they could get away with it?Kianthe and Reyna’s hometown is having problems too. Word of their bookshop, and its celebrity owners, has spread – and tourists are flooding into Tawney. As

An original romantasy series by New York Times bestselling author, Jeaniene Frost, it's Beauty and the Beast meets The Witcher in this dark fantastical retelling, except Beauty IS the Beast.New York Times bestselling author of The Night Huntress series, Jeaniene Frost, returns with a brand-new series! It’s Beauty and the Beast meets The Witcher, except Beauty IS the Beast, and he’s the Warden keeping mythical beings in check in our world and beyond.Raine Stone is living a nightmare. Ever since she survived the attack that killed her family, she's been hiding a terrible secret - and a Beast inside her.It feeds on violence and chaos, but she restrains its urges by playing vigilante on the city streets. Until one night, Raine uses the Beast’s energy to heal an elderly gentleman from a seemingly random attack and discovers a new world of danger - literally.Remington 'Remy' Byrne knows the wall between a realm of deadly mythic creatures and our own world is very fragile. After all, he’s the

A hugely original tour of Great Britain by acclaimed historian Graham Robb, taking a fresh look at the people, places and events which have – for better or worse – shaped a nation.'Robb has found a new format for writing history just as Craig Brown found a fresh way to write biography'– Alan Johnson'Rarely does history feel so beguiling'-The Observer'A treasure house of a book'-The SpectatorTaking you on a time-travelling adventure around the 'spindly, sea-wracked islands' we call home,The Discovery of Britainis history that's panoramic and intimate, poignant and shocking, seriously funny, and enlightening in the most surprising way.In the hands of the prize-winning author ofThe Discovery of France, and often from the unique vantage point of his bicycle, we encounter an entertaining cast of characters foreign and homegrown, drop in on places and events, and dwell on the successes and catastrophes across British history. From ancient settlements swallowed up by the sea and the creation

For Richer For Pooreris a touching family drama about unconditional love and the trials and joys of motherhood, from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.For Richer For Pooreris a compelling family drama about a woman who faces losing everything she has worked for and has to rebuild her world from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.Eugenia Ward spent decades building a high-end and hugely successful fashion business, only to see it decimated economically by Covid. As she wrestles with anxious days and sleepless nights, fighting to avoid financial disaster, Eugenia desperately needs new investors – and new ideas.Meanwhile, the demands of motherhood also lay claim to her time. A single parent for over a decade, Eugenia works hard to be a guiding light for her five adult children – but she often finds herself at a loss with their tumultuous lives, while they are oblivious to her financial woes.Wedding plans for her daughter Gloria are ballooning in expense, even as t

The profoundly moving novel from the international bestselling author ofThe House at Riverton, The forgotten GardenandThe Distant Hours, presented in a beautiful new edition.‘If you haven’t read Kate Morton before, do yourself a favour’ –Graham NortonKate Morton’s global bestselling novel,The Secret Keeper, is a spellbinding story of secrets, murder and enduring love.1961:On a sweltering summer’s day, while her family picnics by the stream on their Suffolk farm, sixteen-year-old Laurel hides out in her childhood tree house dreaming of a boy called Billy, a move to London and the bright future that awaits her. But before the idyllic afternoon is over, Laurel will have witnessed a shocking crime that changes everything.2011:Now a much-loved actress, Laurel finds herself overwhelmed by the long shadows of her past. Haunted by memories, and the mystery of what she saw that day, she returns to her family home and begins to piece together a secret history. A tale of three strangers from vast

A brilliantly original history of privacy with a simple and urgent argument: private life is a precious and sustaining resource that must be defended.‘Brilliantly original . . . Endlessly fascinating’– Alice Loxton, author ofEighteen‘An intricate cultural history . . . Thought-provoking’–The Sunday Times‘Lucid and elegant’–The DailyTelegraphFrom ancient times to our digital present,Strangers and Intimatestraces the dramatic emergence of private life, and argues that it is now in mortal danger.In this sweeping history, acclaimed cultural historian Tiffany Jenkins takes readers on an epic journey, from the strict separations of public and private in ancient Athens to the moral rigidity of the Victorian home, and from the feminists of the 1970s – who declared that ‘the personal is political’ – to the boundary-blurring demands of our digital age.Strangers and Intimatesis both a celebration of the private realm and a warning: as social media, surveillance and the expectations of constant op

The third and final sizzling romance in this brand-new gritty romance series from TikTok sensations the Ritchie sisters.Swindling the rich and fleeing to new cities is all con artist Phoebe Graves has ever known – until she started building real relationships in a small but wealthy Connecticut town. But she’s worried these new bonds won’t hold fast, as more than one enemy threatens those she loves most.And now more than ever, she has a reason to stay in one place. Among them is Rocky Tinrock, her best friend’s older brother, who’s been a partner to Phoebe during every daring and exhilarating con. And then of course there’s Hailey Tinrock, her best friend, whose precious secret they’ll do anything to protect . . .As Phoebe and her family team up with the Tinrock’s to fight for a chance at a home, they confront the demons of their pasts and must do the impossible . . . deceive the most cunning con artist they’ve ever known.

Thrilling space adventure from Neal Asher, sci-fi’s most explosive author. Captain Blite and Agent Cormac fight for the future as the plans of a twisted AI threaten the galaxy and time itself. The second entry in the thrilling Time's Shadow trilogy.

A sweeping yet intimate history - from the Bronze Age to the modern day - exploring where our inherited ideas of fatherhood have come from, how the role has changed over the centuries, and what it now means to be a dad.An ambitious history of masculinity and family, from the Bronze Age to the contemporary 'crisis of men',Fatherhooddares to offer a more caring and affirmative vision of the roles men play at home and in the world.‘Superbly intelligent . . . a rewardingSapiens-style big history’-The Sunday Times‘A lightness of touch that recalls Bill Bryson or Craig Brown at their non-fiction best’-The ObserverWhat is fatherhood, and where did it come from? How has the role of men in families and society changed across thousands of years? What does the history of fatherhood reveal about what it means to be a dad today?From the anxious philosophers of ancient Athens and Henry VIII’s obsessive quest for an heir, to Charles Darwin’s theories of human origins, Bob Dylan’s take down of ‘The Ma

The Queen's Coronationby Jennifer Ryan is an unforgettable tale of the friendship, courage and resilience of three women, set against the enthralling backdrop of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.By command of the queen, you are hereby directed to be present at. . .There’s a lot to get done ahead of the queen’s coronation – and even more so when your livelihood is at stake.Lucy Jones is Junior Wardrobe Assistant to the queen, but dreams of being a singer. Caroline Brimstone loves her role as the queen’s Assistant Dresser, but behind closed doors fights for a better life for herself and her daughter. Meanwhile, Miranda Miller, an undercover journalist in the Coronation Office’s planning committee, needs an inside scoop to keep her job – the only thing she has left.They are all running away from their own demons but, in order to succeed, they must shed their feelings of shame, trust themselves and reclaim their lives.As Queen Elizabeth II takes the throne, will these three women also be ab

Discover the secrets of how to manage discord, disagreements and ultimately get on with anyone in How to Agree to Disagree, from psychologist and leading conflict negotiator Gabrielle Rifkind.'Compassionate, pragmatic wisdom' – Alain de BottonAn empowering guide to managing conflict.As much as we may try to avoid it, disagreement is inevitable – from work to family life, friendships and even internal dilemmas. But how many of us actually know how to deal with conflict effectively? How can you stop a disagreement escalating to an argument? And how can we all learn to communicate better?World-leading conflict mediator and psychotherapist Gabrielle Rifkind is here to help you navigate the discords of daily life with her groundbreaking book How to Agree to Disagree.This book is a comprehensive, accessible and practical handbook, covering a wide range of different types of conflict. From finances to families, world issues to the workplace, Gabrielle is an encouraging guide through a modern

A wildly original debut set in Belfast: full of the pain, joy and bad decisions arising from young friendship, grief and bad house shares.The International Bestseller'Hilarious and gut-wrenching' - Alice Slater, author ofDeath of a Bookseller'Think Dolly Alderton, but with the sharp edges of Eliza Clark' -IndependentIn a crumbling Belfast houseshare, three women are living for the weekend, their wild friendship the core of their lives.Maggie: navigating the twin perils of therapy and a situationship with an unavailable woman.Harley: careening from club to club, hookup to hookup, in a blurry quest for meaning.Róise: about to turn thirty, her crush on her boss the only reason she still turns up to work.But the three of them used to be four. And now, one year on from a tragic accident, Maggie, Róise and Harley still can’t face up to any of it: to the death of their best friend, adulthood, the future, and to each other.'Compulsively readable and brilliant on friendship and grief. I raced t

米利安是一名高利貸者的女兒，為了拯救貧困的家，她硬起心腸代父討債，竟意外獲得了「將銀變成金」的名聲。這項謠言引來了極北之境的「星辰之王」，冷酷的冬之精靈。他給米利安一個不可能的任務：將精靈的銀幣變成黃金。若成功，她將成為冬之王后；若失敗，她將化為冰雕。與此同時，公爵之女伊琳娜正被父親當作換取權力的籌碼，準備嫁給年輕的沙皇，但她發現沙皇體內竟寄宿著吞噬火焰的惡魔……三位身份迥異的女孩，在這個永恆寒冬的邊緣，必須聯手編織一張足以欺騙神靈與惡魔的網，才能守護她們所愛的一切。'I couldn’t put it down' – Katherine Arden, author of the Winternight trilogyRumours have drawn unexpected attention – and now her life hangs in the balance. From the author of the award-winning Uprooted, Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver is a rich, original tale inspired by the folktale of Rumpelstiltskin.Will dark magic claim their home?Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father is too kind-hearted to collect his debts. They face poverty, until Miryem hardens her own heart and takes up his work in their village.Her success creates a rumour that she can turn silver into gold, attracting the fairy king of winter himself. He sets her an impossible challenge – and if she fails, she will die. Yet if she triumphs, it may mean a fate

Sing, read and listen along with this fabulous collection of illustrated songs, based on some of Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books!As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. A Hatful of Songs contains ten of her songs, based on Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books, including What the Ladybird Heard, Cave Baby, One Mole Digging a Hole, Tyrannosaurus Drip, There's an Owl in my Towel and more!This beautiful songbook treasury is illustrated throughout with the wonderful artwork of Lydia Monks, David Roberts, Nick Sharratt, Emily Gravett and Rebecca Cobb.Scan the QR code to enjoy all the songs performed by Julia herself. Which will be familiar to anyone who has heard them on TV or radio or enjoyed one of Julia's live performances.With a beautiful cover, a foreword by the author, and scores so anyone can perform these songs, this is the perfect gift for all fans of Julia Donaldson.

Dive into the fourth laugh-out-loud book in the Agents of S.U.I.T. series, featuring the weird and wacky coworkers of everyone's favourite sewer-sleuthing super-agents, Mango and Brash!Laugh yourself silly with the Agents of S.U.I.T. inSew Much Trouble- a hilarious InvestiGators adventure!If you like perfect puns, silly supervillains and special BBQ sauce, then this is the book for you! The fourth side-splitting book in the InvestiGators spin-off series, a full colour, laugh-out-loud graphic novel.'Fantastically funny!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey on InvestiGators.Someone has stolen the Notorious P.I.G. food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls’s special BBQ sauce! Badgers Bongo and Marsha are teamed with Cilantro the chameleon and Sven Septipus on a super-secret pilot programme and a not-so-secret reality TV competition,Sew You Think you Can Sew.Can the Agents discover the thief in time and save the day?Created by John Patrick Green with cowriter Christopher Hastings and art

An adorable undersea animal book with felt flaps to lift and a surprise mirror ending.An adorable undersea animal book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending - perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who's Adorable? is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very adorable little person.Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the most adorable little person ever – will it be little octopus, baby seahorse or tiny turtle? They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap!Look out for more in this series, including Who's Funny?, Who's Sleepy? and Who's Amazing?

From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofEmpire of PainandSay Nothingcomes a riveting story of wealth, violence and deceit at the heart of a glittering city.From the Baillie Gifford Prize-winning andSunday Timesbestselling author ofEmpire of PainandSay Nothingcomes a riveting story of wealth, violence and deceit at the heart of a glittering city.'Gripping, rigorous, smart . . . breathtaking' - Jon Ronson‘Patrick Radden Keefe [is] one of the top narrative nonfiction authors of his generation’ - TIME'A phenomenal book that will stay in your soul long after the last page . . .London Fallingcaptures how easily a life can go wrong in the shadows of a city bankrolled by billionaires' - Emily MaitlisIn 2019, a London teenager, Zac Brettler, fell to his death from a luxury apartment building on the banks of the Thames. On a desperate quest to understand how their son had died, his grieving parents made a terrible discovery: Zac had been leading a fantasy life, posing as the son of a wealthy

Nostalgic and heartwarming, The Menu of Happiness features more uplifting tales from Kyoto’s Kamogawa Food Detectives as they recreate favourite dishes from their customers’ pasts. Now a global bestselling series.The Menu of Happiness, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the third book in the delightful, bestselling Japanese sleuthing series for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. This is an interconnected series, which can be read separately, or binged all at once!Welcome to the Kamogawa Diner, where every meal is a mystery ready to be solved. This unique establishment is run by a father–daughter duo who offer more than just mouth-watering meals. They act as ‘food detectives’, delving into the past to produce nostalgia-infused dishes for their hungry clientele.Among the patrons is a once-renowned pianist whose promising career was marred by a self-inflicted injury. She longs to taste the yakisoba she shared with the only man she ever truly loved. The diner also welcomes a

From the Women’s Prize-shortlisted author of First Love and My Phantoms comes a novel of enduring friendships and small mercies from one of the most acclaimed writers of her generation.From the Women’s Prize-shortlisted author of First Love'This goes straight onto my list of favourite modern novels’ – The Times‘I love this book’ – Sarah Perry, award-winning author of The Essex Serpent‘Outstandingly brilliant’ – Claire-Louise Bennett, award-winning author of PondLaura Miller and Edmund Putnam have been friends for a long time. Theirs is a happy meeting of minds, with long evenings spent huddled in an ancient pub by the Thames, where they share office gossip, reflect on their teenage passions, and lament the state of the world.Recently, though, Putnam has been harder to reach: he has lost his father, and the magazine to which he has dedicated his life has been hijacked by an insufferable new editor, Simon ‘call me Shove’ Halfpenny.Laura has her own problems: with a prickly mother and a t

Multiple-time New York Times-bestselling sewer surfing supersleuths Mango & Brash are back in this laugh out loud joke book based on the mega smash-hit InvestiGators series.

Fireborn meets Greenwild in this enchanting magic adventure about a neurodivergent heroine, a mysterious school, and a world of magical creatures, inspired by Indian mythology and British folklore.Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for March 20262025 SLJ Best Middle Grade BooksEnter a world of enchanted books and monstrous secrets in Sangu Mandanna's magical fantasy. Vanya and the Wild Hunt is a gripping series opener filled with stunning illustrations by Kristina Kister. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, A. F. Steadman and Pari Thomson.'Vanya is my new favourite neurodivergent fantasy heroine! A wondrous magical world, curious secrets and monsters from myths makes an exciting new fantasy adventure. I adored it!' - Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Vivi Conway and the Sword of LegendEleven-year-old Vanya Vallen can talk to books. But more importantly, the books talk back.When her family is attacked by a monster she believed only existed in legends, Vanya discovers that her parents h