This charming and witty prequel to Cranford is a neglected Gaskell classic with all the period detail, distinctively drawn characters, and a well-knitted plot associated with her worksEnjoying the com
From the beloved gardener and romantic novelist comes a tale that moves between the present day and the 19th century with a story of love, betrayal, intrigue, and murder "History is boring; and what d
How?parents of bright and challenging children between 8 and 12 can?identify and?handle areas of concern, and prepare for the challenges of the teen years?When?parents find themselves answering yes to
Grey's Anatomy and Scrubs for bookish types?a charming and funny memoir of a young doctor's life?A?uniquely funny, insightful, and touching take on medicine and those who practice and receive it, this
A fascinating collection of some of the finest examples of Dickens' wit, humor, and comedy, containing wry reflections and razor-sharp remarks on such subjects as childhood and family, women and love,
Four students are involved in a tragedy that rips their friendship apart. What happens when they are reunited 25 years later?Cameron Spark’s life is falling apart. He is separated from his wife, and a
A comparison between impoverished communities in UK and India explores the meaning of poverty today, questioning whether it's specific only to moneyWhat does poverty mean today? Writer Matthew Small s
A big story about a small boy who sees the world a little differentlyMilo curled his thumb and forefinger together to make a small hole and held his fingers up to Al's eyes. "Look through her
Learn trivia, pick up fun facts, and read interesting stories while doing your business—perfect for fans ofUncle John's Bathroom ReaderAt home or in the office, the bathroom is one of those few places
In 1938, 18-year-old Phyllis Ellsworth packs her bags, says goodbye to her anxious parents, and sets off from her quiet seaside home for the Hackney Hospital in London's bustling East End, where she i
Four essays about a young writer learning that the road to success is paved with failure, psychic gurus, and blood-sucking parasitesLiam Pieper's made some poor life choices, but he's (usually) meant
A sweeping, three generational family saga—and at the center is a house ripe with hidden secretsOrtolans, a magnificent stately home that holds a mysterious grip on all those who live in it, hides a s
A haunting and often shocking debut, Hush is the story of what happens when we find we cannot speak, even to those we love mostLily Emmett prefers to stay silent. Having suffered from selective mutism
When 64-year-old Grace Wellbeck thinks she sees the ghost of her first husband, she fears for her sanity and worries that she’s having another breakdown. Long-buried memories come back thick and fast:
Is there an energy crisis on the horizon and what can we do to the keep the world moving?Energy is probably the defining topic of our age. Uncertainty over the long-term availability of some hydrocarb
A sweeping historical tale of family, passion and love in revolutionary FranceUntil her father died, Adela Carstairs had lived in a secure and loving home. Then happiness was shattered when her mother
This second book in the DC Nina Foster series, a taut and gripping police procedural crime novelWhen Nina returns to work after recovering from a near-fatal injury, she's supposed to be keeping her he
A cleverly woven tale about the emotional effects on two families of their respective vaccination decisionsOne-year-old Iris is deaf. Her parents, Ben and Maggie, are devastated. So are their close fr
Carter has been kidnapped, and though his father is a pacifist, he's about to choose the path of violence to reclaim his son—and together, they will have their vengeanceJacob Carnehan has settled down
In a sealed Labyrinth, a young woman must find a way to control her magic and escape her prison in this remarkable debut fantasyMagic caused the war. Magic is forbidden. Magic will save us. It was sai
Vicky Pattison always had big dreams, but four years ago she was working in a call center in Newcastle and those dreams looked like they might never come true. Could a new reality series,Geordie Shore
An epic, deeply moving wartime novel focusing on a woman determined to find out who she truly isGeorgia Driffield is passionate, willful, resourceful, and intelligent, but often foolhardy, as she grow
A compelling historical tale of love and tragedy, and one woman's fight for her childClementine Foster is young, unbelievably innocent, and wildly in love with a man who doesn't even know of her exist
Fight the mental flab and exercise your mind with these brain training workouts that will leave your brain fit and memory sharpDoes simple mental arithmetic exhaust you? Do you struggle to remember im
Set in 1950s London amid the gritty and violent world of boxing, this beautiful and brutal debut is the story of one man’s struggle to overcome the mistakes and tragedies of his pastJack Munday has be
A lighthearted and genuinely fascinating, fully illustrated guide to remarkable facts about Scotland, the "best small country in the world"Did you know Morris dancing was just as pop
In the gritty fantasy world of the Empire, life on the edges is hard—and the men must be harder in order to surviveIn the contested and unexplored territories at the edge of the Empire, a boat is maki
Help Buzzy teach his friend Oscar all about different shapesOscar doesn't know his shapes until Buzzy and Mary Lou come to the rescue! The perfect gift for a young child or an addition to the classroo
Ten million people worldwide use Tinder—here's what happens when their chats go wrong, as featured onBuzzfeedOnline dating was supposed to make life easier, to help us bypass cheesy chat-up lines and
From the author of the novels The Radleys and The Humans comes a slim, useful guide to human behavior for visitors to the planet.Do youA) Know a human?B) Love a human?C) Have trouble dealing with huma
A sensitively written tale of a young girl coping with loss and changeWhen 11-year-old Indigo and her older brother Robin arrive in South Africa to stay with their father, they find a luxury lifestyle
Romance is in the air and secrets are about to be uncovered—it's going to be a night to remember at the Christmas partyLouise Young is a devoted single mother whose only priority is providing for her
The newest passionate, thrilling erotic novel from the author of Haven of ObedienceGrace has won the man of her dreams—and her fantasies. Brooding, sensual, wealthy, and handsome, their days and night
The importance of intimacy between a mother and her baby and how this can impact a child's ability to develop relationships early in lifeFor more than 20 years, Naomi Stadlen has listened to hundreds
What’s brown and sticky? A stick. Remember the jokes you told in the playground? The ones you annoyed your parents with for hours and hours? The ones you secretly still find hilarious? This book conta
The second in a thrilling series of historical mysteries based on unsolved Tudor crime, and starring London goldsmith Thomas Treviot The real crime: Hans Holbein, King Henry VIII's portrait painter, d
Following on Templar Prophecy, another adventure for John Hart—Guardian of the Lance May 2013: A bomb goes off near a roadside cafe in As Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Veteran photojournalist John Hart and his
A romantic, smart, and wickedly entertaining novel about father figures, second chances, and what it means to tell the truth Liam has it all. In front of him glitters an exciting career and a life w
Sometimes love is closer to home than you thinkSingle mom and all-round superwoman Sally Freeman wants a better life for herself and her son Charlie so she sets about improving things for them. Just a
A novel of new beginnings, love, and finding one's placeIn the dead of night, Ayesha takes her daughter, Sabina, and slips quietly from her home, leaving behind a life of full of pain. Boarding a trai
