Non-Secondhand Books

SHORTLISTED FOR AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 'Extraordinary . . . entertaining and inspiring.' Daily Express 'Neil's book has given me a new-found appreciation of...

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...

'Breathtaking... dark academia at its most compelling' ERIN KELLY 'A very clever dark campus novel... really packs a punch' DAILY MAIL 'An extraordinary story of female power, rage and oppression'...

Burnout can take a heavy toll on your health, job satisfaction, productivity, motivation and can even lead to debilitating self-doubt. But what if there was a better way to engage...

*A SUNDAY TIMES PICK OF THE MONTH* 'Agatha Christie, with a thrilling modern twist' DAILY MAIL 'Pacy and tense - I loved it!' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Superb ... A riveting read'...

The dazzling romance from the writer of YA sensation THE KISSING BOOTH. A heart-warming and hilarious modern love story, perfect for fans of THE SPANISH LOVE DECEPTION and THE LOVE...

'If you're looking to ease yourself back into normality after lockdown, Born to be Mild should be top of your reading list' Mail Online A funny, life-affirming memoir from the...

Edwina Spinner has lived in the same house for over fifty years. It used to be a busy, crowded family home but now Edwina lives alone and it has grown...

'Maiga Doocy's voice is nothing short of masterful . . . I would gladly take an arrow for either Leo or Grimm' Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart...

'A FAST-PACED, PAGE-TURNING RIDE. HUGELY ENTERTAINING' John Gwynne The magic has returned . . . and so have the monsters. Devin Eveson is a Soulkeeper, traveling through remote villages as...

'Enthralling' TIME '[Has] the feel of something sacred and discovered' Elle 'An inspiring story of people who show a way forward with their perseverance, bravery and love' New York Times...

'An inspiring guide to developing your personal brand, achieving your career goals and shaping the future of work' Red 'Everything every career woman needs to know and yet is rarely...

'A treasure-trove of inspiration . . . [ Beyond the Footpath ] shows us how to make the most of the calm beauty of the natural world that surrounds us,...

The Danes may have their hygge and the Norwegians their back to the land culture, but the Swedes have 'lagom': an even-keeled approach to a life of balance. Dr Bertil...

Twenty-five years after the publication of his groundbreaking first book, Malcolm Gladwell returns with a brand new volume that reframes the lessons of The Tipping Point in a startling and...

A rare book on economics that is actually written in English. Trenchant, clear and comes complete with solutions. Essential reading for the coming election. -- Simon Jenkins A lively review...

Barbed, witty, revealing and entertaining, Too Famous could be an instant classic. Bestselling author of Fire and Fury , Siege and Landslide and chronicler of the Trump White House Michael...

*A TIME MAGAZINE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2024 * *AN OPRAH DAILY MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2024* *AN OBSERVER 2024 PICK* *A GUARDIAN 2024 PICK* 'One of those rare novels...

'A stunning debut. Weaving together a cast of loveable rogues, a richly detailed historical setting, and a cinematic thrill ride of a story, Medici Heist knocked us flat!' The Duffer...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks! In book six,...

When Billy Reilly vanished, his parents embarked on a desperate search for answers. Was their son's disappearance connected to his mysterious work for the FBI, or was it a personal...

For fans of Shannon Hale and Gail Carson Levine, comes an enchanting fairy tale retelling of the Japanese Cinderella, set in the magical world of Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch. Once...

A dazzling and sweeping new novel from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Emily Henry! When Margaret Ives, the famously reclusive heiress, invites eternal optimist Alice Scott to the balmy Little...

MAKE YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION THE ONE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING No matter who you're talking to, The Next Conversation gives you immediately actionable strategies and phrases that will forever change how...

For advice you can trust, look no further than Marco Polo. The New York Marco Polo Handbook offers expert advice and is aimed at travellers looking for in-depth coverage of...

'Terrific! Set in modern Paris, this literary thriller invigoratingly combines questions of identity, shenanigans in the art world, love and murder' MICHELE ROBERTS 'A breathtaking book confirming Claire Berest's inexhaustible...

A stunning classic horror story - perfect for fans of Mary Shelley! '[A] wonderful twisted gothic novel ... [an] evocation of a weird and wonderful world with compulsive characters and...

When the body of a Bushman is discovered near the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the death is written off as an accident. But all is not as it seems. An...

Faced with the violent death of his own father, even Assistant Superintendent David 'Kubu' Bengu, Botswana CID's keenest mind, is baffled. Who would kill such a frail old man? The...

Kate may have defeated her boyfriend's nemesis, showing off her sword skills in the process, but Vincent is sure that she will be at risk as long as they stay...

Maya Delaney is a skin-walker - a supernatural who can Shift into the shape of a cougar. But just as she learns this extraordinary truth about herself, she also discovers...

A series of meticulous investigations gradually uncovers the multi-faceted nature of a country and people who are even more extraordinary than they seem. Our journey encompasses religion, ritual, martial arts,...

The woman warrior who is armed with wit and courage will be among the first to celebrate victory' says Maya Angelou, bestselling author of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD...

Against all his expectations, Dr Siri Paiboun has rather enjoyed his first five months in office. Now, as hot-season nights close in, Siri is spirited away from Laos' steamy capital...

Compassion can be viewed as the foundation for emotional healing, and can be used when we're struggling with feelings of inadequacy, despair, confusion, and other forms of stress. Mindful compassion...

Writing fiction is different to editing fiction. Each activity requires a separate frame of mind. Writing is creative thinking, editing is critical thinking. When writing, all you worry about is...

By the end of the fifteenth century, the beauty and creativity of Italy is matched only by its brutality and corruption. When Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia buys his way into the...

THE DOOR is Margaret Atwood s first book of poetry since the 1995 MORNING IN THE BURNED HOUSE. Its lucid yet urgent poems range in tone from lyric to ironic...

Expansive, sun-drenched spaces, unobstructed views to the outdoors and easy-going comfort - coastal design captures the spirit and escapism of seaside living. Illustrated with breathtaking interiors and inspirational showpiece homes,...

"A vibrant, often hilarious emotional and physical journey. And let's be honest, who hasn't wanted to drift away on a narrowboat?" - Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants All...

"A vibrant, often hilarious emotional and physical journey. And let's be honest, who hasn't wanted to drift away on a narrowboat?" - Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants All...

Winner of the Crime Fest HRF Keating Award'Not merely the conclusive homage to a compulsively fascinating character, but an insightful study into the biographical process itself' Nicholas Shakespeare'Now that he...

British architecture between the wars is most famous for the rise of modernism - the flat roofs, clean lines and concrete of the Isokon flats in Hampstead and the Penguin...

'Will help you not only find your path, but create it.' Jennifer Pastiloff, bestselling author of On Being Human 'A vital read if you are a leader seeking to elevate...

A magnificent coming-of-age story about freedom and desire by the acclaimed author of I Will Never See the World Again . Winner of the Prix Femina Etranger. Istanbul is changing,...

Are you feeling burnt out and lacking motivation? Are you overthinking and overanalyzing? Do you feel you're stuck in a rut and not reaching your full potential? The doctor will...

'Stimulating, intelligent and enjoyable discussions of the most important issues of our day.' STEVEN PINKER 'From entrepreneurs to athletes, and world leaders to entertainers, this is a fascinating collection of...

'Ingenious. Caputo picks out a fascinating path and leads readers along it with the confidence of a practised pilot' Felipe FernA!ndez-Armesto, author of 1492'Accessible and entertaining, as well as deeply...