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Four modern classics by the great South African writer, J. M. Coetzee, re-released with stylish new covers and accompanied by introductions from some of Australia's brightest writing talents. There was...

How do you eradicate contempt, especially when that contempt is founded on nothing more substantial than differences in table manners, variations in the structure of the eyelid? Shall I tell...

The irony does not escape him: that the one who comes to teach learns the keenest of lessons, while those who come to learn learn nothing. J. M. Coetzee's Booker...

As Text continues the re-release of J. M. Coetzee's major works, this second instalment of four titles - with introductions from top emerging and established writers - will win over...

The bestselling dystopian classic that became a cultural phenomenon and inspired an award-winning TV series ** THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER ** Go back to where it all began...

Reissued to mark the 40th anniversary of Rushdie's masterpiece, this edition carries a new introduction written for the occasion WITH A NEW 40TH ANNIVERSARY INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR Born at...

'Compulsively readable' Daily Telegraph ** THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER ** Discover the dystopian novel that started a phenomenon. Offred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead. She...

Read and loved Brave New World? Now experience Aldous Huxley's utopia. Special 3D cover edition - every copy comes with 3D glasses. For over a hundred years the Pacific island...

With introductions by Carol Ann Duffy and Valentine Cunningham In this vivid portrait of one day in a woman's life, Clarissa Dalloway is preoccupied with the last-minute details of party...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024 A mesmerising reversal of the east-west immigrant narrative set against China's economic boom, River East, River West is a deeply moving exploration...

'Original, tender, thoughtful and true. Can't wait for people to read!' Reese Witherspoon'Part tender coming of age story, part electrifying tale of political awakening, part heartfelt love letter to Deaf...

A shipping container is mysteriously dumped in the Swedish port town of Norrtalje. Due to their ignorance of its ownership it isn't until a week has passed that the authorities...

'One of the nation's favourite saga writers' Lancashire Post     A powerful new saga from Jennie Felton in the grand tradition of Josephine Cox, Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and...

An incisive novel laying bare the contradictory societal response to gender, sex and redemption. Rinsing Mukami's Soul looks at revenge as a powerful tool for reclamation when young Mukami's carefully...

A SUNDAY TIMES HOTTEST READ OF 2025A TIME MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2025'Sparkles with wit and insight... A must-read' DOLLY ALDERTON'Extraordinary' DAILY MAIL'An irresistible comedy of manners' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Deliciously...

'I couldn't put it down. I'll never stop thinking about it' Ann Patchett'One hell of a novel about a good woman on the run with her beautiful boy' Stephen KingFEAR...

Thirty bold steps. One year. Is Nina ready? --------'Fresh, touching... So good!' JANE FALLON'Feelgood, uplifting storytelling at its best' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN'A treat!' LAUREN BRAVO--------Nina Mistry is at rock bottom. She's...

WINNER of the James Tait Black Prize 2021 and The Republic of Consciousness Prize 2021.As seen in Document Journal, Guardian and The White ReviewLush and frothy, incisive and witty, Shola...

A suicide. A shooting. And a reckoning, decades in the making. The must-read new Detective Kate Miles novel from 'a born storyteller' (Michael Robotham). Weeks from Christmas in the sweltering...

"The thing I love about Connie Briscoe now is the same thing I've always loved about Connie Briscoe-she writes highly commercial, pacey, character-driven stories. She was made for domestic suspense."...

'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 hilarious drama about family secrets, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty.'[A] gripping family tale... Stovell is a thoughtful, wise and witty writer' Daily Mail 'Funny, compelling and so on...

Delve into this debut fantasy and journey through the Spice Gates as Amir, a young man born with the ability to travel between the eight kingdoms, unravels the power that...

A storm lies ahead of her. Freedom lies beyond it ... 'Such a brilliant writer and this was another 5 star book for me' Reader Review 'Hugely immersive and emotional'...

The gripping and emotional novel from the million-copy bestselling author of PS, I Love You She knows your secrets. Now discover hers...You've never met anyone like Alice. She sees the...

The first essay collection from one of the most acclaimed writers of our time.'This trenchant, unrepentant collection reminds you that she's a brilliant writer... Order a copy in case she's...

"With pitch-perfect humor, endearing insights and wonderfully relatable characters, One Last Word is a smart and breezy read about taking hold of the life you want and refusing to let...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone who gave us A Merry Little Meet Cute comes a new festive romcom -...

A storm lies ahead of her. Freedom lies beyond it ... 'Such a brilliant writer and this was another 5 star book for me' Reader Review 'Hugely immersive and emotional'...

'Gripping . . . I simply couldn't put it down' EDEL COFFEY'Kept me guessing with each page I turned' PATRICIA GIBNEYAmy jumps at the opportunity when she's offered a nannying...

BY THE AUTHOR OF STANDING HEAVY - SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2023Following the death of his parents, Dabilly, a young white man, seeks a life of colonial adventure...

WINNER of the James Tait Black Prize 2021 and The Republic of Consciousness Prize 2021.As seen in Document Journal, Guardian and The White ReviewLush and frothy, incisive and witty, Shola...

The sensational debut novel about love, friendship and finding happiness in the most unexpected places. 'It's as fun as it is thoughtful: a tender and generous novel about finding your...

BY THE AUTHOR OF STANDING HEAVY - SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2023Following the death of his parents, Dabilly, a young white man, seeks a life of colonial adventure...

*THE BESTSELLING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK* From the award-winning author of An American Marriage comes this breathtaking tale of a sisterhood defined by a father's secret, perfect for...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone who gave us A Merry Little Meet Cute comes a new festive romcom -...

Fame is a deadly game... Even if you win, you lose.The dark, razor-sharp new thriller from the author of That Woman and Such a Good Mother. 'A whip-smart thriller about...

There's no thrill like breaking the rules... 'MISCHIEVOUS, MAGNETIC AND HEAPS OF FUN' EMMA GANNON'THE ROMCOM OF 2023' LIZZY DENT***Cat has a dangerously dwindling bank balance. She also has:*a month...

  Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience - classics which will...

'A sparkling bookish story about rules just begging to be broken' Abby Jimenez, bestselling author of The Friend Zone'A charming romcom about finding your own path and never being scared...

Fame is a deadly game... Even if you win, you lose.The dark, razor-sharp new thriller from the author of That Woman and Such a Good Mother. 'A whip-smart thriller about...

On the eve of a world war, a forbidden love will blossom in the garden of a stately home, where one young woman will make a choice that will change...

The instant Top 5 Sunday Times bestseller'The Book Of The Summer' VOGUE'A page-turning read about the dark side of social media' STYLIST'Topical, heartfelt, provocative' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'Impossible to put down'...

Readers will be captivated by this story of love, sacrifice, and destiny, where the past and present collide to rewrite the future. "The Lost Memories gathered me up and swept...

'Is this book as good [as Fleishman]? It's better' THE NEW YORK TIMES'Might be a masterpiece' HUGH LAURIE'The best book I've read this year' HARLAN COBEN'Very, very good' ELIZABETH DAY'The...

A shipping container is mysteriously dumped in the Swedish port town of Norrtalje. Due to their ignorance of its ownership it isn't until a week has passed that the authorities...

ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2021 | LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE 2022'A thrilling work' TA-NEHISI COATES'Lovely and lyrical . . . warm and wonderful' KILEY REIDA queen...

'A brilliant dissection of race, identity, masculinity and extremism' Monica AliDavid hates school, where he has been bullied, and has reached sixth form without any friends. Music is the only...