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I will have poetry in my life. And adventure. And love. Love above all . Promising young playwright Will Shakespeare is tormented by writer's block until he finds his muse...

'His is 'close-up' poetry - close up to thought, to the world, to the emotions. Few writers at work today, in verse or fiction, can give the sense of rich,...

When Owen Underwood's family move to Barrow, it's because there's nowhere safer in the Valleys - and safety is very important. Especially when the threat of tornadoes, and giant bears,...

Kimberly Clark was born to the sound of cackling witches in 1984. Having moved to London to follow her heart's dream, the sweet-but-slow Stevie, she soon tires of him and...

Gunter Grass's international fame as a novelist has tended to obscure his achievements in poetry, but his first book was a collection of poems and he has returned faithfully to...

At a time of renewed interest in Empire, this stimulating volume explores the complex relationship between the Bible and the colonial enterprise, and examines some overlooked aspects of this relationship....

Set in a run-down hotel, similar to Wes Andersen's Grand Budapest Hotel, this story is told from the perspective of hotel owner's son, Gabriel. Despite the state of the hotel,...

Experience at first hand the spectacular, brutal life and savage death of the most iconic figure of ancient Rome.This manual will take the reader from the first faltering steps over...

The comprehensive collection of poetry by the world-renowned writer Explore the transcendent world of unity and ultimate beauty in Edgar Allan Poe's verse in this complete poetry collection. Although best...

'A thrilling standalone adventure that James S.A. Corey fans will relish' Publishers Weekly (starred review) A search for a missing person uncovers a galaxy-spanning conspiracy in this thrilling standalone space...

'A searingly brilliant fantasy. This is magical school with teeth . . . an unmissable read' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'Fans of Naomi Novik's Scholomance series won't...

'A searingly brilliant fantasy. This is magical school with teeth . . . an unmissable read' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'Fans of Naomi Novik's Scholomance series won't...

'Playfully unique, delightfully steamy, utterly romantic, and overall unmissable!' Ali Hazelwood From the author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy comes a new heart warming fantasy rom-com with an...

'Playfully unique, delightfully steamy, utterly romantic, and overall unmissable!' Ali Hazelwood From the author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy comes a new heart warming fantasy rom-com with an...

On board the train to Malma Station are a married couple in crisis, a single dad and his young daughter, and a woman searching for the answer to a mystery...

' Visceral and unpredictable, Silverback is doing what novels do best . . . Told with real intelligence, skill and compassion, this is a seriously impressive novel ' COLIN WALSH...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: a powerful and hugely-entertaining novel that summons 1970s New York in all its seedy glory. 'Glorious' New York Times Book Review 'The compelling energy of...

A brand-new collection from the award-winning poet, the companion piece to the Sunday Times bestselling Slug 'Funny, so smart and refreshingly honest ' SARAH MILLICAN 'Hollie McNish's words always sweep...

'A profound book about the intrication of literature and life, about the modest, miraculous ways art helps us to live' Garth Greenwell 'I can think of few writers capable of...

**Winner of the 2024 MATHRUBHUMI BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD and the 2024 RAMNATH GOENKA SAHITYA SAMAAN AWAWRD FOR BEST DEBUT FICTION / Shortlisted for the 2023 ATTA GALATTA PRIZE...

Sir Trevor McDonald is one of Britain's most celebrated broadcasters and his devotion for cricket is almost as well-known as his legendary professional achievements. In this inspirational memoir, On Cricket...

One of bell hooks' foundational works introduced to the UK for the first time. 'With the emotion of poetry, the narrative of a novel, and the truth of experience, bell...

'Compelling, funny, intelligent . . . Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line is a remarkable piece of work.' Kerry Hudson, Observer 'Utterly essential queer reading.' Lucy Rose, author of...

Longlisted for the 2025 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN FICTION * TIME 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 * THE NEW YORK TIMES Editors' Choice * PEOPLE 10 Best Debut...

'White, one of Britain's boldest journalists, has produced a warm, witty, delightful memoir which deserves to be widely read. ' Sathnam Sanghera, author of Empireland 'A fascinating read written by...

The #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK 'A must-read memoir that you'll want to share with all the women in your life' MICHELLE OBAMA 'A work...

'A gift I didn't know I needed' Leone Ross ' Jamaica Road exudes love . . . with a wisdom and warmth that jumps off the page' Vanessa Chan South...

A collection of diamond-sharp stories from an award-winning writer, for fans of Eliza Clark's She's Always Hungry and Carmen Maria Machado's Her Body and Other Parties . What happens when...

TATE BOOK OF THE MONTH 2023 A timely critique of consumer culture which captures this image-obsessed moment in history, perfect for fans of Zadie Smith's Feel Free and Jia Tolentino's...

NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S CHOICE AND BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2018 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOKS OF 2018 CHICAGO REVIEW OF BOOKS 'MOST ANTICIPATED FICTION BOOKS OF 2018' '(A) beautiful book,...

'If you've ever considered changing your relationship with alcohol or thought "could drinking less be better?", grab a copy of Bad Drunk . It's a must-read' Dr Martha Deiros Collado,...

'Ignites the pages with explosive chemistry' KENNEDY RYAN 'Had me turning pages into the night' KATE CLAYBORN A PR relationship between a pop superstar and a pro-athlete bad boy turns...

'Sparkles with wit and clever plotting' Publishers Weekly 'Sexy . . . clever, fun' Kirkus Reviews The disappearance of a mysterious informant leads two people desperate for answers to an...

A woman discovers that not all monsters are her enemy - the opposite, in fact - in this new paranormal romance by Lana Ferguson, author of The Fake Mate ....

A forbidden friends-to-lovers romance, from the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok sensation Archer's Voice .................... The light of love has always found its way into even the...

The Gurkha Mindset distils the wisdom and experiences of a seasoned Gurkha soldier into ten powerful lessons for life and leadership. Drawing from over two decades of service in the...

We think of time as scarce and finite. We say we 'don't have enough time', that 'time is against us', and that 'time waits for no one'. But what if...

Welcome back to Briar U! Discover the next generation in this icy-hot spin-off series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! College senior Charlotte Kingston is living two lives...

IT'S TIME TO REDEFINE MIDDLE AGE MAKE THE MIDPOINT THE START OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE! Inspired by the hit podcast, The Mid-Point Plan is your midlife survival kit....

'A rigorous account of the science of energy balance' THE TELEGRAPH We all know someone who seems to eat very little yet cannot avoid weight gain, or someone who eats...

A gripping and heart-warming new saga of love, betrayal and secrets from Lynne Francis, author of A Maid's Ruin , perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin Kent,...

'Hoyt's writing is almost too good to be true' Lisa Kleypas New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Hoyt delivers a breathtaking historical romance filled with drama and intrigue - perfect...

Two single parents and three adorable kids are about to have a summer they'll never forget in this sexy, heartwarming new novel in the New York Times bestselling DIRTY DEEDS...

Take a moment to consider how many outcomes in your life may have been affected by poor communication skills. Could you have gotten a job you really wanted? Saved a...

'A heart-pounding and joyous romantic adventure that swept me away.' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author Who is Catalia Fisa? With the help of pivotal figures from her past,...

The latest book in Alexander McCall Smith's entertaining and hilarious Professor von Igelfeld series Professor Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld is not just any German professor - he is the author of...

In 2020, after three and a half years of bitter negotiations, Britain left the European Union. For some it was a day of freedom, for others a tragedy which would...

'An immersive, glamorous, sexy and gripping modern love story to gulp down hungrily and quickly' SUNDAY TIMES 'This sexy, summer romance slips down as easily as oysters and champagne' DAILY...