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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

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A mesmerising, surreal novel - Murakami's most celebrated and influential masterpiece *PRE-ORDER HARUKI MURAKAMI'S NEW NOVEL, THE CITY AND ITS UNCERTAIN WALLS, NOW* Toru Okada's cat has disappeared. His wife...
A Wild Sheep Chase

A Wild Sheep Chase

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Leave reality behind and enter Murakami's fictional universe where nothing is ever as it seems *PRE-ORDER HARUKI MURAKAMI'S NEW NOVEL, THE CITY AND ITS UNCERTAIN WALLS, NOW* A marvelous hybrid...
The Sea, The Sea

The Sea, The Sea

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The Booker Prize-winning masterpiece from one of the twentieth century's most important and entertaining writers. Charles Arrowby has determined to spend the rest of his days in hermit-like contemplation. He...
The End of the Affair

The End of the Affair

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'One of the most true and moving novels of my time, in anybody's language' William Faulkner WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MONICA ALI The love affair between Maurice Bendrix and Sarah,...
Our Man In Havana

Our Man In Havana

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Bright, photographic, evocative new covers for Greene's backlist, to celebrate one of the keystone writers of the Vintage Classics list Discover Graham Greene's blackly comic and timely espionage thriller, set...
Kairos: Winner of the International Booker Prize

Kairos: Winner of the International Booker Prize

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Berlin. 11 July 1986. They meet by chance on a bus. She is a young student, he is older and married. Theirs is an intense and sudden attraction, fuelled by...
Foster: by the Booker-shortlisted author of Small Things Like These

Foster: by the Booker-shortlisted author of Small Things Like These

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A stunning new hardback edition of Claire Keegan's classic and beloved novella Foster. WINNER OF THE DAVY BYRNES IRISH WRITING AWARD 'A real jewel.' Irish Independent 'A small miracle.' Sunday...
Intermezzo: The global #1 bestseller from the author of Normal People

Intermezzo: The global #1 bestseller from the author of Normal People

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From the author of the multimillion-copy bestseller Normal People, an exquisitely moving story about grief, love and family. Aside from the fact that they are brothers, Peter and Ivan Koubek...
The Fire

The Fire

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In her perceptive and affecting new novel, Daniela Krien explores a marriage where everything hangs in the balance. "Quietly devastating" HANNAH BECKERMANN, Observer"A stylish, subtle read" Woman & Home BOOK...
Macbeth: 'Shakespeare's darkest tale reimagined by the king of Nordic noir' Mail on Sunday

Macbeth: 'Shakespeare's darkest tale reimagined by the king of Nordic noir' Mail on Sunday

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Bad Habit

Bad Habit

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'I urge you to read Bad Habit' PEDRO ALMODOVAR'Had me hooked from the first page ... Savour every word' DUA LIPA'The book that everyone is reading' NEW YORK TIMES'Sublime' EDOUARD...
A Death in Cornwall: The thrilling next novel from the bestselling author of THE COLLECTOR & PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN WOMAN, for fans of David Baldacci and Lee Child

A Death in Cornwall: The thrilling next novel from the bestselling

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A brutal murder, a missing masterpiece, a mystery only Gabriel Allon can solve . . .The #1 internationally bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another stunning thriller in this action-packed tale...
Knock Knock: An addictive and unmissable thriller with a KILLER twist!

Knock Knock: An addictive and unmissable thriller with a KILLER twist!

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' Blew my mind! One of the best psychological thrillers I have ever read!'' Wow! Jaw-dropping'' All expectations were exceeded . . . will have you creeping up to the...
Love Among the Ruins

Love Among the Ruins

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'You read her, laughing, and want to do your best to protect her characters from any reality but their own' New York TimesIt's the summer of 1947, and peacetime has...
The Mother Fault

The Mother Fault

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The breakout novel called 'a triumph' by Jane Harper, The Mother Fault is the riveting tale of one woman taking on the world to save her own. 'A triumph of...
Becoming Ted: The joyful and uplifting novel from the author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle

Becoming Ted: The joyful and uplifting novel from the author of The

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'Full of warmth, humour and courage and I absolutely loved it!' RUTH HOGANA charming, joyful and surprising story about love, friendship and learning to be true to yourself, Becoming Ted...
Over My Dead Body: 'I couldn't put this fabulous, first class, five star read down.' JANICE HALLETT

Over My Dead Body: 'I couldn't put this fabulous, first class, five

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Dr Miriam Price has been murdered. And she's absolutely furious about it...'Laugh-out-loud hilarious, moving and life affirming. How can one book be so many things? I couldn't put this fabulous,...
Don't Look Back: An addictive destination thriller from the author of The Trial

Don't Look Back: An addictive destination thriller from the author of

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Your dream island. The love of your life. A secret that changes everything . . .'I loved it' TIM WEAVER'A griptastic thriller' LIZ NUGENT'Jo Spain at her brilliant best' ANDREA...
Psyche and Eros: The spellbinding and hotly-anticipated Greek mythology retelling that everyone's talking about!

Psyche and Eros: The spellbinding and hotly-anticipated Greek

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'A riotous adventure, populated by a cast of vivid, glittering characters' JENNIFER SAINT'An enthralling tale of adventure, romance, and star-crossed lovers' SUE LYNN TANNTHE GOD OF LOVE HAS FINALLY MET...
Shanghailanders: Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2025

Shanghailanders: Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2025

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"I think love is when you think you need someonefor your survival. Survival, defined broadly.""The way you think, sometimes . . .""The way I think, what?""It . . . surprises...
Retreat to the Lakeside Cottage: Escape with this perfect feel-good and uplifting story of love, life and laughter!

Retreat to the Lakeside Cottage: Escape with this perfect feel- [...]

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'A warm, funny, uplifting writer!' KATIE FFORDEIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter..............................Welcome to the...
Moral Injuries: The gripping new novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author

Moral Injuries: The gripping new novel from the No. 1 Sunday [...]

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From the Sunday Times bestselling and award-winning author Christie Watson, comes a heart-pounding new psychological drama of secrets, lies, morals and medicine.'Unique and compelling' ELIZABETH DAY 'True literary perfection' EMMA...
Sylvia's Second Act: The hilarious, heartwarming and utterly feel-good read for 2024!

Sylvia's Second Act: The hilarious, heartwarming and utterly [...]

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'Hilarious, heartwarming and delightfully refreshing' CAROL KIRKWOOD'I loved this joyous romp about starting afresh late in life' DAILY MAIL'Will put a twinkle in your eye and a spring in your...
The Lifeline: The big-hearted and life-affirming read about the power of friendship

The Lifeline: The big-hearted and life-affirming read about the [...]

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'I loved this book - could not put it down'     'A joy to read... I really did love every page of this book'     'An easy five...
A Promise of Ankles

A Promise of Ankles

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Book 14 in the delightful 44 Scotland Street series, by worldwide bestselling author Alexander McCall SmithAt the bottom of a sharply descending street - in the topographical sense - in...
Mind Games

Mind Games

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A brand new thriller from multi-million copy bestselling author Nora RobertsSometimes a gift can feel more like a curse'If you're after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she's your woman'...
Pedro Paramo: Now on Netflix

Pedro Paramo: Now on Netflix

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With an Introduction by Gabriel Garca MrquezA new translation by Douglas J. WeatherfordIn this stunning masterpiece of the surreal, Juan Preciado sets out on a strange quest, bound by a...
Invitation to Italy

Invitation to Italy

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Abi is distraught when her ex-husband Alex takes their twelve-year-old daughter, Chloe to spend the summer with his glamorous fiancee Marisa and her parents at their home on the beautiful...
State Secrets (Bob Skinner series, Book 28): A terrible act in the heart of Westminster. A tough-talking cop faces his most challenging investigation...

State Secrets (Bob Skinner series, Book 28): A terrible act in the heart of Westminster. A tough-talking cop faces his most challenging investigation...

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Quintin Jardine's twenty-eighth Bob Skinner mystery sees the Edinburgh sleuth plunged into a gripping new case.     Former Chief Constable Bob Skinner is long out of the police force...
Mr. Murder

Mr. Murder

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A Diamond from Tiffany's

A Diamond from Tiffany's

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IT'S THE MOST MAGICAL TIME OF THE YEAR It's been two years since Ethan Greene and Gary Knowles collided one fateful evening outside Tiffany & Co on Fifth Avenue. A...
High Time: High stakes and high jinx in the world of art and finance

High Time: High stakes and high jinx in the world of art and finance

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'The perfect summer read: mischievous and delicious. I devoured it in one go.' Miranda Cowley Heller, author of The Paper Palace Chosen by The Irish Times and Tatler as a...
One Blood

One Blood

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Behind every strong woman are the women who raised her.'A powerful family saga' OBSERVER'Heartbreaking, hopeful, and resilient... a masterpiece' TARA M. STRINGFELLOW, author of Memphis Some are bound by the...
The Best Friend

The Best Friend

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'The most complex of bonds is explored in this startlingly original and finely drawn portrait of female friendship, with all its uplifting and destructive intensity'   ELLERY LLOYD    ...
Home Sweet Home: The most hilarious book about messy sisters you'll read this year!

Home Sweet Home: The most hilarious book about messy sisters you'll read this year!

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Heartwarming, uplifting and hilarious, Home Sweet Home is a story about sisterhood, misunderstandings and the painful truth of growing up. Perfect for fans of Emma Gannon, Olivia Beirne and Helly...
The Unexpected Love Story of Lexie Byrne (aged 39 1/2)

The Unexpected Love Story of Lexie Byrne (aged 39 1/2)

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An irresistible love story . . . delivered with sparkle and wit (in a too-tight red dress!)Meet Lexie Byrne. The big 4-0 is looming, but she's perfectly content without a...
Principles of Emotion

Principles of Emotion

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Author: Sara ReadFormat: Paperback, 129mm x 200mm, 237g, 304 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd, Australia, 2024Lessons in Chemistry meets advanced mathematics in a heartwarming, STEMinist novel about a female...
The Good Servant

The Good Servant

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Author: Fern BrittonFormat: Paperback, 129mm x 198mm, 320g, 496 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, 2023 From the No.1 bestselling author of Daughters of Cornwall comes an extraordinary tale of family...
The Dictionary of Animal Languages

The Dictionary of Animal Languages

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Author: Heidi SopinkaFormat: Paperback, 129mm x 198mm, 320 pagesPublished: Scribe Publications, United Kingdom, 2019We grant men a right to solitude. Why can't we do the same for women? Ivory Frame...
Hidden Fires

Hidden Fires

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Author: Sairish HussainFormat: Paperback, 153mm x 234mm, 270g, 384 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, 2024How can you live in the present when you're trying to bury the past? 'A sweeping...
The Recovery Agent: A New Adventure Begins

The Recovery Agent: A New Adventure Begins

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Author: Janet Evanovich Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 336 Number One New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich returns with the launch of a blockbuster new series that blends wild...
The Prophet and the Idiot

The Prophet and the Idiot

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Author: Jonas Jonasson Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 448 The brand-new, hilarious, feel-good adventure from the internationally bestselling author of The Hundred Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window...
Accidental Heroes

Accidental Heroes

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A Day at the Beach Hut: Stories and Recipes Inspired by Seaside Life

A Day at the Beach Hut: Stories and Recipes Inspired by Seaside Life

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The Knights of Atlantis (Wilde/Chase 17)

The Knights of Atlantis (Wilde/Chase 17)

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Author: Andy McDermottFormat: Hardback, 164mm x 238mm, 764g, 512 pagesPublished: Headline Publishing Group, United Kingdom, 2023AN ADRENALINE-CHARGED NEW WILDE & CHASE ADVENTURE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHORArchaeologist Nina Wilde and...
The Broken Afternoon

The Broken Afternoon

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Author: Simon MasonFormat: Hardback, 162mm x 234mm, 560g, 352 pagesPublished: Quercus Publishing, United Kingdom, 2023'Move over Morse. Simon Mason Oxford crime novel breathes fresh life into the police procedural' Val...
I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning

I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning

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Author: Keiran GoddardFormat: Hardback, 140mm x 218mm, 380g, 256 pagesPublished: Little, Brown Book Group, United Kingdom, 2024Five friends. Five lives. Countless hopes. Patrick, Shiv, Rian, Oli and Conor grew up...
The Favourite: A razor-sharp suspense novel that will stay with you long after the final page

The Favourite: A razor-sharp suspense novel that will stay with you long after the final page

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Author: Rosemary Hennigan Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 288 'WOW! If this isn't a book to brag about I don't know what is... I started The Favourite late last night....