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Shame - WINNER OF THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE
'My father tried to kill my mother one Sunday in June,in the early afternoon.' Thus begins Shame , the probingstory of the twelve-year-old girl who will become AnnieErnaux, and the...
A Very Easy Death
A Very Easy Death has long been considered one of Simone de Beauvoir's masterpieces. The profoundly moving, day-by-day recounting of her mother's death 'shows the power of compassion when it...
I Will Come Back for You: The undercover Jewish commando who helped defeat the Nazis
'Extraordinary ... one of the most moving and uplifting stories of the war' Keith Lowe 'A remarkable book' - The Telegraph A gripping account of hidden identity, military courage, and...
I'll Never Call Him Dad Again: By the daughter of Gisele Pelicot: Turning our family trauma of Chemical Submission into a collective fight
The trial of Dominique Pelicot, which began on 2 September 2024, has captured the world's attention. Behind the haunting details of Pelicot's unthinkable crimes are a mother and daughter who...
Forged in Fire: An Australian commando's story of life and death on the frontline
'Prepare to be riveted by this extraordinary account from one of Australia's elite warriors. His firsthand experiences vividly recounted offer an unparalleled glimpse into the courage, strategy, and sacrifice required...
Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an all-night runner
'[Karnazes'] spirited memoir . . . can help mere mortals who want to push past their perceived limits or simply jump-start their sedentary lives.' - Chicago Tribune In this updated...
Drugs, Guns & Lies: My life as an undercover cop
'Banks has told his story in a raw and honest autobiography. It is the best true crime book published in Australia in a decade.' -John Silvester, Crime Reporter for The...
My Roman Year: From the multi-million copy bestselling author of Call Me By Your Name
**AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW** FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR 'There is a warmth and a humanity in Aciman's prose that enraptures with its slow, easy embrace.' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Aciman's evocation...
Waging Peace: Reflections on Peace and War From an Unconventional Woman
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Fifty Miles Wide: Cycling Through Israel and Palestine
BY THE AUTHOR OF INTERSTATE, WINNER OF THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR"Sayarer's thoughtful, meditative travelogue feels very important . . . [An] exploration of how people persevere...
The Little Book of Palmistry: Predict your future in the lines of your
Predict your future, reveal your past and understand your personality, talents and secrets with the art of chiromancy.Palmistry is not just about the lines on the hands, but the hand...
In Search of Perfumes: A lifetime journey to the sources of nature's
'[An] immersive debut... with detailed accounts of his trips and vivid descriptions of the scents ... [Roques'] rich travelogue will transport readers' Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)In Search of Perfumes is...
No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality
'The book is great: moving but also properly funny.' Hadley Freeman, The Guardian'A memoir with an unusual sense of purpose. . . pithy, highly readable' The TimesThe entire world knows...
Little Book of Seoul Style: The Fashion Story of the Iconic City
Fashion rules supreme in Korea with Seoul fast gaining its reputation as East Asia's leading style capital. From hanbok to hallyu, understated to experimental, and streetwear to high-end couture, Little...
The Little Book of London Style: The fashion story of the iconic city
From street style to high fashion, London has been a hub of fashion creativity and innovation for centuries. Mary Quant. Vivienne Westwood. Alexander McQueen. Martine Rose. The list of designers...
Coconut: A Black girl fostered by a white family in the 1960s and her
'Why am I not white like everybody else?' Nan came and sat on the edge of my bed. 'What do you mean?' A tender finger brushed against my cheek. 'Well,...
The Shanghai Free Taxi: Journeys with the Hustlers and Rebels of the
As any traveller knows, the best and most honest conversations take place during car rides. So when journalist Frank Langfitt wanted to learn more about the real China, he started...
Where Did I Go Right?: Memoirs of a Working Class Voter
***'Brave and vividly evoked, should haunt Kier Starmer et al.' - The Telegraph'Where Did I Go Right? is sharp, considered, insightful, and helped me make sense of "the other side"....
Confessions of a Bookseller: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Irreverently funny ... kept me giggling all week.' - Scotland on Sunday"Do you have a list of your books, or do I just have to stare at...
My Animals, and Other Animals: A memoir of sorts
In his first memoir, beloved comedian and national treasure Bill Bailey shares stories of his life - and the animals he's met along the way.Bill Bailey has always had dogs,...
Cat Lady Chronicles
Cat Lady Chronicles is the heartwarming true story of an art-book editor who finds her unexpected calling as a Cat Lady. Author Diane Lovejoy shares her private joy in rescuing...
Unmasked: Crime Scenes, Cold Cases and My Hunt for the Golden State
From the detective who helped catch the Golden State Killer, a memoir about investigating America's toughest cold cases, and the rewards - and toll - of a life spent solving...
By Your Side: My Life Loving Barbara Windsor
'I'm so glad you had the life you did, Barbara. I'm sorry you can't remember, but my God, what a life! You haven't wasted a minute of it...'In December 2020,...
Slug: The Sunday Times Bestseller
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'An intoxicating mixture of poetry and prose, Slug is a taboo-busting delight' SCOTSMAN 'One of the best poets we have' MATT HAIG 'She writes with honesty, conviction,...
Process: The powerful instant Sunday Times bestseller
The chart-topping singer/songwriter's powerful story, told for the first time, in her own words.Lucy Spraggan shot to fame on the 2012 series of X Factor. Since then, she has gone...
Now What?: On a Mission to Fix Broken Britain
Politics: The three vowels and five consonants which control our world.'But what has politics got to do with me?' I hear you ask. Well, quite a lot really. Whether you...
Memoirs and Reflections
Evgeny Kissin's musicality, the depth and poetic quality of his interpretations, and his extraordinary virtuosity have earned him the veneration and admiration deserved only by one of the most gifted...
In Bohemia: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Kindness
The day her fiance died suddenly of a heart attack, Katie Swenson retreated to "Bohemia," the third-floor loft that the couple had renovated in their home in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and...
Wishful Thinking: How I Lost My Faith and Why I Want to Find It
Donna Freitas wants to believe. Raised Catholic, she sang songs about Jesus as a child and lived in a house where nuns and priests were regular guests, yet she found...
Labor of Love
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Self Contained: Scenes from a single life
'Fabulous. Made me well up twice. Honest, vulnerable and all those great things.' - Eva WisemanThere is a piece of cod-wisdom regularly dispensed to single women: romance will arrive when...
Outside, the Sky is Blue: The story of a family told with searing
OUTSIDE, THE SKY IS BLUE is a beautifully drawn, heart-breaking yet also joyful memoir of growing up, of living with mental ill health and cancer, and of working out what...
The Uptown Local: a memoir of Joy, Death, and Joan Didion
'A persuasive case for the argument that writers should write about writers' FINANCIAL TIMES'A beautifully written and deeply moving memoir' DANA SPIOTTAAs an aspiring novelist in his early twenties, Cory...
Love Language of the South: A Celebration of the Food, the
Experience love the southern way with television host, blogger, and cookbook veteran Stacy Lyn Harris as she shares her family's most treasured memories and recipes.Stacy grew up watching her grandmother...
Did I Ever Tell You?: The most moving memoir of 2024
'[A] heartfelt memoir' New York Times'Compelling and heartbreaking' Ann NapolitanoA deeply moving memoir of a young daughter, her dying mother - and the trail of letters and gifts she left...
Enough
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Cassidy Hutchinson's desk was mere steps from the most controversial president in recent American history. Now, she provides a riveting account of her extraordinary experiences...
How Did You Get This Number
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The Moth: Occasional Magic: 50 True Stories of Defying the Impossible
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The Daughterhood: The good, the bad and the guilty of mother-daughter
When Natasha Fennell's mother was diagnosed with a progressive illness, she wasn't ready to do deal with the inevitability of what this would bring. Sitting outside the hospital after visiting...
Take Nothing for Granted: Tales from an Unexpected Life
Famous for his portrayal of the iconic hardman Grant Mitchell and as the presenter of various documentaries exploring the most dangerous people and places on the planet, BAFTA-winning actor Ross...
The Chain: The Relationships That Break Us, the Women Who Rebuild Us
'Jaw-dropping . . . Read then pass it on' STYLIST, Book of the Month'I was utterly floored by The Chain. It has the pace of a thriller and the weight...
If I Could Hold You Again: A true story about the devastating
A long-distance call while on holidays brought news of the most devastating kind for Collette Wolfe and her husband Anthony. Their daughter Leanne had died, having taken her own life....
Sex Bomb: a 'hilarious, raw and poignant' memoir
For fans of Everything I Know About Love, Wrong Knickers and The Right Sort of Girl this is the incredibly honest and brilliantly raunchy memoir you don't want to miss.'Honest....
The Unseen Body: A Doctor's Journey Through the Hidden Wonders of
In his beautifully written prose, Dr Jonathan Reisman - physician, adventure traveller and naturalist - allows readers to navigate their insides like an explorer discovering a new world.Through his offbeat...
The Fixed Stars
From a bestselling memoirist, a thoughtful and provocative story of changing identity, complex sexuality, and enduring family relationships At age 36, while serving on a jury, author Molly Wizenberg found...
Spinning Plates: SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR talks Music, Men and Motherhood
AS HEARD ON HIT FILM SALTBURN.'She's an honest and a very warm writer... it's a really warm read this. It might just touch a lot of readers.' - MAGIC RADIO'Honest...
Five Quarters: Recipes and Notes from a Kitchen in Rome
This is a black and white reissue edition of Five Quarters, previously published as a full-colour cookbook in 2015. This edition contains no photography. WINNER of the Andre Simon Food...
I Came All This Way to Meet You: Writing Myself Home (SIGNED)
As the bookish daughter of a travelling salesman, Jami Attenberg was drawn to the road. Her wanderlust led her to drive solo across America, and eventually on travels around the...