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'Halle Butler is a first-rate satirist of the horror show being sold to us as Modern Femininity. She is Thomas Bernhard in a bad mood, wearing ill-fitting tights, scrutinizing old...

A spellbinding look at the history of the world through the stories of twelve carpets Beautiful, sensuous, and enigmatic, great carpets follow power. Emperors, shahs, sultans and samurai crave them...

'Absolutely gut-wrenching and gorgeously written. This book sucked me in instantly' 'I love the way the relationship between Cleo and Billie developed. I fell in love with them, with their...

'Every bit as gripping as it is horrifying' Ian Rankin 'So striking... like seeing our last few years through a distorted fever-dream' Lucy Caldwell 'A bleeding, sweating story' Guardian 'A...

'Superb and timely' KATE MOSSE 'Impressive, important, deeply moving' SARAH WATERS 'Brilliant' ANTHONY HOROWITZ What role could music play in a death camp? What was the effect on those women...

'Absorbing and delightful' Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times 'For anyone who likes good storytelling ... it is like being reunited with old friends' Sunday Express Every table at Quentins restaurant in...

The first Myron Bolitar thriller from the Number 1. bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix show Fool Me Once. Talent agent Myron Bolitar is poised on the edge...

A forbidden love. An impossible decision. A family changed forever... 1954 . Bea Bell has lived in Grenada her whole life... until she meets handsome surveyor Patrick Anderson. The two...

'A memorable portrayal of a family and damaged relationships. Richly rewarding, stand-out fiction' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'Every word has the touch of a genius' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH 'Expect to see this on...

'Fascinating, poignant and beautifully written. A story of love and the sorrow of war' CAROL MCGRATH 'An enthralling insight into the Wars of the Roses seen through the eyes of...

' Best book I have read this year ' Reader Review, ' Prepare for sleepless nights ' Reader Review, ' WOW ' Reader Review, ' I need to have a...

Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn't commit - and became a notorious tabloid story in the process. Though...

Old flames reignite in Sunrise Cove in this charming enemies-to-lovers, second-chance, small-town, forced-proximity love story about family, friendships, and true love from New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis. 'Jill...

'A very insightful book, with tips and ideas useful for all parents' - Manon Lagreve Long before they can speak, our babies are brilliant communicators. They tell us - with...

History loves a villain. Across the entire span of human civilisation, certain people and groups have been identified as being responsible for the ills of the world, and have remained...

A first year university student and the werewolf that bit her begin a deadly will-they-won't-they chase, in this paranormal enemies-to-lovers romance. The perfect treat to sink your teeth into, for...

Explore an A-Z of everything you need to know about the iconic films of Wes Anderson, from Asteroid City to Steve Zissou and everything in between. With hundreds of entries...

A New Yorker best book of 2023 'Joyous and lyrical, Snow Road Station is an ode to the North, in fact an ode to life itself, and all its possibilities'...

For fans of Scarlett St. Clair, Harley Laroux, and Emily McIntire, New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti explores the forbidden and the taboo in this modern dark romance twist...

From the internationally acclaimed author of Hitler's Private Library , a dramatic recounting of the six critical months before Adolf Hitler assumed power, when the Nazi leader teetered between triumph...

The stunning final book in the classic Emma Grady trilogy by Sunday Times bestselling author Josephine Cox. Twenty-two years ago Emma Grady was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to transportation to...

'Alison Weir has this astonishing ability to make history come alive and jump right off the pages' 'Thomas's story is incredible' 'A gripping tale of power and downfall, passion and...

HER HUSBAND IS A SERIAL KILLER. BUT DID SHE KNOW? 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me.' LEE CHILD 'T op notch thrills and courtroom drama' SHARI LAPENA 'Steve...

'Makes your palms sweat and your blood run cold; the terrific trial scenes out-Grisham John Grisham' THE TIMES 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me.' LEE CHILD 'Top notch...

'A bold, sumptuous portrait of a great artist and the women who inspired, frustrated, loved, and loathed him' Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author --- Paris, 1923. The city...

'Michael Sheridan is one of the best informed and wisest writers on China' - Chris Patten, last governor of Hong Kong The Red Emperor presents an eye-opening portrait of Xi...

'A well-written and fascinating narrative about love and loss, courage and betrayal, the past and secrets, art and reproductions' Reader review, 'This is certainly a wow of a read ....

The eighth Campbell and Carter mystery from much-loved crime writer Ann Granger is sure to appeal to fans of her Mitchell and Markby mysteries, as well as to fans of...

'Bryony Gordon is a terrific, compassionate writer' Elizabeth Day In the hotly anticipated follow-up to her SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*, MAD GIRL, Bryony Gordon shares her experiences of binge eating disorder...

An Observer top ten best new novelist for 2024 Longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize An LRB Book of the Week 'The most talked about debut of 2024' Stylist...

'This novel is genius . . . strange and superb . . . radiant and exhilarating' THE TELEGRAPH 'A magnificent attempt to help us understand the mixture of optimism, self-defense,...

'Jodi Taylor is quite simply the Queen of Time' C. K. MCDONNELL From the million-copy bestselling author of THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'S. A ghost train, lost in Time, hurtles...

THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER 'A glitzy, glamorous rollercoaster of a romance - hugely entertaining and so satisfying . . . Sheila O'Flanagan at her sparkling best' Veronica Henry The irresistible,...

From the bestselling author of Isaac and the Egg ... 'I devoured this... my very favourite reading topic: dysfunctional families and the many ways in which they can both fracture...

'Superb ... entertaining ... Phillips traverses this sprawling terrain with energy and charm' Telegraph 'Exceptionally funny from cover to cover, it is not only an entertaining read but also deeply...

Julie Abe's Our Cursed Love is a magical, uplifting story about the magic of true love and the choices we make. Perfect for fans of You've Reached Sam. Destiny, magic,...

Johnny West has lived in this area for the past decade and speaks fluent Arabic, and so has the skills and ability to talk to everyone from security guards to...

From an exciting new voice in literary fiction, a transfixing story about an expatriate in southern China and his burgeoning relationship with a seamstress intent on inspiring dramatic political change....

In HEROES OF THE SKIES, Michael Ashcroft relays the stories our most courageous airmen. From those who flew when aeroplanes were in their flimsy infancy during the First World War,...

A wardrobe of Dior gowns, a secret kept for sixty-five years, and the three women bound forever by war... from the New York Times bestselling author of THE FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHER....

'No one does suspense better' STEPHEN KING The massive number-one bestseller from the author of heart-stopping psychological thrillers When She Was Good , The Secrets She Keeps and The Other...

Uncovering the hidden love triangle between novelist Elizabeth Bowen and the author's grandparents - the critically acclaimed biography with never-before-seen letters detailing the affair. For readers who were swept up...

This collection of occasional writing 'reveals a consistency, a subtlety, a creativeness springing from tradition . . . For David Jones every sentence is wrought with artistry; and as compared...

We thought connecting the world would bring lasting peace. Instead, it is driving us apart. In the three decades since the end of the Cold War, global leaders have been...

'Pithy, admirable ... a most refreshing resume' The Times Literary Supplement India has had many histories. To pilgrims from ancient China, India was the birthplace of the Buddha; to Alexander...

A dragon queen, a vengeful sea witch, and a mythical titan converge on the underwater city of Tiankawi in this sequel to the no. 1 Sunday Times bestselling epic fantasy,...

'Thrilling, inventive, and fierce - a tale of malevolent empire and those who stand against it. Not to be missed' Max Gladstone There is no escaping the Empire. Even in...

'A tale to savour and devour, one that gleams like starlight and cuts like a sword' Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals , on A Feather So Black On a...