21st Century History

' Breaking Point is raw, compelling, and ground-breaking; Coffey puts the life of working mothers under a microscope. To say I loved it is an understatement, I expect it will...

'Breathlessly gripping' - International bestselling author Lucy Foley , author of The Guest List Seven guests. Seven secrets. One killer. Do you dare to SLEEP? All Anna wants is to...

Led by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston, a star-studded collection of writers come together to create a dazzlingly original, multi-voiced novel 'Compelling' Marie Claire * 'Immensely enjoyable' Observer * 'Fascinating'...

A chronicle of the daily life of Bondi vet Chris Brown. Chris is a country boy who grew up with a menagerie of pets and now, along with his failed...

The instant Sunday Times bestseller.'An intriguing, complex and hugely enjoyable small-town whodunnit' Janice Hallett, The Examiner 'Funny yet poignant, cosy yet complex, familiar yet unique, I loved this' Jennie Godfrey,...

*The unforgettable new novel from the bestselling author of Olive * Funny, fierce and life-affirming, TABLE FOR ONE is a love letter to you . If in doubt, date yourself....

Blending the journalistic rigor of Masha Gessen with the call to action of We Should All Be Feminists, a searing denunciation of Putin's Russia, revealing how modern Russia's history of...

Winner of the Book of the Year at The Isle of Wight Book Awards 'As immersive and compelling as the girls themselves. You will get lost in their lives, and...

' Delightful ... a heartwarming escape' 'Will have even the biggest cynic rooting for these two' 'I devoured every page ' 💖 It's not supposed to be her love story......

Don't miss the latest utterly emotional thriller, brimming with family drama from Sunday Times bestseller Susan Lewis! What happened to her was unforgivable. But what she did was worse... A...

The US is the source of just about all the technologies that define modern life: personal computers, operating systems, smartphones, e-commerce, web browsers, email, search engines, social networks, electric cars...

'A tense and twisty thriller that had me gnawing my fingernails one minute and laughing out loud the next.' Marion Todd A CASE GONE COLD Six years ago, Beata Dabrowski...

"I absolutely LOVED this book. So excited to find such a great author that I can add to my automatic buy list." - NetGalley Reviewer , City meets small town...

From the mystique of the glamorous Kennedys to the tumult that surrounded Bill and Hillary Clinton during the president's impeachment to the historic tenure of Barack and Michelle Obama, each...

'Terrific' STEPHEN KING Evil has a one track mind... Celebrated children's author and illustrator Annie Blunt has had a dreadful year. Her husband was killed in a tragic accident, then...

'Satisfyingly intriguing' Faith Martin 'J.M. Hall has mastered the warmth of a perfect modern cosy crime with all the twists and turns that go with it. I really enjoyed it!'...

'A twisty tale of family complexities and high-risk secrets from an author who rarely disappoints' Daily Mail , Ones to Watch 'The answer is everyone! So many secrets and lies...

The definitive account of Barack Obama's life before he became the 44th president of the United States - the formative years, confluence of forces, and influential figures who helped shaped...

An elegant and easy to use guide for architecture fans and for everyone who is curious about architecture in Belgium. Starting from the top 10 lists of renowned Belgian architects,...

Seeing a total solar eclipse ('totality' - when the sun is fully obscured by the moon) is a bucket-list event, generating a sense of wonder and even an 'end-of-the-world' sensation....

She thinks it was murder. But if she can't trust herself, can anyone else? Nancy North and her boyfriend Felix are making the move across London to Harlesden. A new...

WITH A FOREWORD FROM MARGARET ATWOOD 'This book would always have been important evidence that the Ukraine people were suffering criminal attack. Written by a poet, it is also a...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'A rigorous and thoughtful study of what has happened on battlefields over the past eight decades' THE TIMES 'A hugely important book ... elegantly written and persuasively...

*ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE DEATH OF US , ABIGAIL DEAN'S STUNNING NEW NOVEL NOW!* *The breathtaking new novel from the bestselling author of Girl A * A Times thriller...

From the author of the top ten bestseller The Junior Officers' Reading Club. When Patrick Hennessey returned home from Afghanistan, battle-worn, exhilarated, unsure if he'd see anything like it in...

It is impossible to think of Russia today without thinking of Vladimir Putin. More than any other major national leader, he personifies his country in the eyes of the outside...

'I'm sure you [will be] as shocked and bewildered by what you've learnt, as I was.' 'Afterword', Louisa Hope, Lindt Cafe hostage On 15 December 2014, just ten days before...

Based on extensive research and first-hand interviews, this true crime novel offers unprecedented insight into the 2022 Idaho murders and the subsequent trial. On 13th November 2022 in the small...

A new non-fiction title uncovering the life of golf superstar, Tiger Woods, featuring original interviews and reporting. What makes Tiger tick? How did Tiger Woods become the greatest of all...

In humiliating circumstances, Indonesia's first democratically elected president, Abdurrahman Wahid, was forced from office in July 2001 after less that two years in the job. Wahid, almost blind and still...

Stolen, beaten, deprived of his liberty and used as child labour, Bill Simon's was not a normal childhood. He was told his mother didn't want him that he was 'the...

The need to understand this global giant has never been more pressing: China is constantly in the news, yet conflicting impressions abound. Within one generation, China has transformed from an...

'Sensational new book' - MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Bombshell book' - THE SUN 'Tell-all book' - MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Explosive new book' - DAILY MAIL AN UNFLINCHING EXPOSE OF MOHAMED AL-FAYED'S...

'Gripping and moving. A literary triumph' Nicola Sturgeon 'A humane and searching story' Ian Rankin 'Kirstin Innes is aiming high, writing for readers in the early days of a better...

'The best book about the Windsors for decades' Petronella Wyatt The intimate biography of one of the most misunderstood women in British royal history. His charisma and glamour ensured him...

In The Future is History Masha Gessen follows the lives of four Russians, born as the Soviet Union crumbled, at what promised to be the dawn of democracy. Each came...

'A book that feels like summer ... with moments of sharp clarity that puncture the constant sense of aching and longing that define the feel of much of the story.'...

A stunning new story of hope, humanity and high-seas adventure for children and adults everywhere from Sir Michael Morpurgo, the nation's favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestselling author of WAR...

The finest book on Britains most popular rock n roll bandRead on ... Its all true Noel Gallagher Featuring an exclusive interview with Noel Gallagher ahead of the Oasis Live...

Meaningful and moving - the classic million-copy bestselling love story from Cecelia Ahern. Some people wait their whole lives to find their soul mates. But not Holly and Gerry. Childhood...

The second book in a hilarious series featuring Tanz, the accidental medium who, with the help of the dead, has become an unwilling crime-solver.

Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Central Intelligence Agency relied on women even as it attempted to channel their talents and keep them down. Women sent cables,...

The much anticipated publication of John le Carre's last complete novel now in paperback Julian Lawndsley has renounced his high-flying job in the City for a simpler life running a...

A laugh-out-loud romance from the author of the bestselling YOU HAD ME AT HELLO When Edie is caught in a compromising position at her colleagues' wedding, all the blame falls...

Three sisters are inspired by a father who has done everything he can to give them the life he never had. But when tragedy strikes, can they come together to...

' Windswept is a wonderful work, prose painted in bold, bright strokes like a Scottish Colourist's canvas' ROBERT MACFARLANE 'An instant classic of British nature-writing' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH A few years...

BROADCAST WARS is an explosive look at a tumultuous period (2003-2011) in Australian television as the Nine and Seven networks traded blows, new technologies emerged and old personalities and management...