WINNER OF THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2021 LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI CHILDREN'S & YA BOOK PRIZE 2022 A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The fourth novel from the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, author of Solitaire and the graphic novel series Heartstopper - now a major Netflix series. It was all sinking in. I'd never had a crush on anyone.No boys, no girls, not a single person I had ever met. What did that mean? Georgia has never been in love, never kissed anyone, never even had a crush -...
'Another genteel but compelling murder mystery in a glorious setting that deserves a huge readership' A devastating accident An isolated hotel A murdered guest… When Miss Atalanta Ashford learns that her dear friend Raoul Lemont has had a serious accident, she rushes to his remote hotel in the Alps only to discover he has no memory of her – or his life before. Atalanta is determined to stay undercover while she helps Raoul recover. But when another resident is found dead, sh...
The second book in the all-new Golden Court romantasy trilogy. A secret song. A hidden fortress.A world on the brink of war. Royal guard Sadie Rauxtide has been grappling with how she’ll fit into the Golden Court, after the long, tyrannical reign of the evil sorceress has finally ended. But all thoughts of peace are lost when rival Wolf king Nero kidnaps the new Queen’s friend and mentor, Ora.Sadie along with Navin and Maez are tasked with discovering Nero’s secrets. Yet Navi...
From Rhonda Byrne, author of the global phenomenon The Secret and the New York Times Bestseller The Greatest Secret, comes Countdown to Riches — the book that can lead anyone to financial freedom. Financial struggle is caused by one thing—our thoughts. To have a rich life, you have to use your mind, the very thing that has previously kept money from you.You must free yourself once and for all of a scarcity mindset, which unfortunately plagues the majority of people. When your...
WINSTON CHURCHILL called it ‘the worst journey in the world’. But was even this telling quote, describing the nightmarish torment experienced while transporting military aid to northern Russia during World War Two, an understatement?As this book’s title implies, Battle of the Arctic tells a unique story. For much of the conflict was complicated by terrific storms, snow, ice, fog, whales and Arctic mirages, so that what is chronicled at times sounds like a cross between the ni...
From holy cup comes holy light; The faithful hands sets world aright. And in the Seven Martyrs' sight, Mere man shall end this endless night.Gabriel de Leon has lost his family, his faith, and his last hope of ending the endless night - the Holy Grail, Dior. With no desire left but vengeance, he and a band of loyal brothers journey into the war-torn heart of the Augustin Empire to claim the life of the Forever King.Unbeknownst to the Last Silversaint, the Grail still lives - ...
* New novel THE LIFE IMPOSSIBLE available in paperback now * THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON READERS' MOST LOVED BOOK OF 2021WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION'BEAUTIFUL' Jodi Picoult, 'UPLIFTING' i, 'BRILLIANT' Daily Mail, 'AMAZING' Joanna Cannon, 'ABSORBING' New York Times, 'THOUGHT-PROVOKING' IndependentNora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transport...
The girl who has everything…Including a bullet in the head A cruise down the Nile on a river steamer sounds like the perfect way to get away from it all – a luxurious retreat, miles from civilization. But the warm and tranquil Egyptian evening is thick with hot passions and cold malice. When everyone on board has a motive, Hercule Poirot must abandon the mysteries of ancient Egypt and focus on altogether deadlier matters
One of the greatest ever writers for children’ – Garth Nix ‘A true original’ – Katherine Rundell ‘Truly magical … Guaranteed to leave you gasping’ The Bookseller ‘She is the best writer of magical fantasy for children’ Evening Standard In this beloved modern classic, young Sophie Hatter from the land of Ingary catches the unwelcome attention of the Witch of the Waste and is put under a spell… Deciding she has nothing more to lose, Sophie makes her way to the moving castle tha...
Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands ...
This definitive paperback edition features nine illustrations and two maps drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien, and a preface by Christopher Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End.But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey ‘there and back again’. They have...
The first ever magical, festive, paranormal romance and instant Sunday Times bestseller from B.K. Borison, bestselling author of First-Time Caller! Perfect for cozy season!?***He's the Ghost of Christmas Past. But she's not exactly Scrooge...The perfect romance' LAURIE GILMORE'Good Spirits is an absolute knockout' HANNAH GRACE'Like snuggling with a golden, shimmering sunset' TESSA BAILEY***Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday season exactly like every other; haunting ...
Ten years after the publication of Annihilation, the surprise fourth volume in Jeff VanderMeer’s blockbuster Southern Reach Trilogy.When the Southern Reach Trilogy was first published a decade ago, it was an instant sensation, celebrated in a front-page New York Times story before publication, hailed by Stephen King and many others. Each volume climbed the bestsellers list; awards were won; the books made the rare transition from paperback original to hardcover; the movie ada...
New Year's Eve, 1932.Hercule Poirot and his good friend Inspector Edward Catchpool arrive on the Greek island of Lamperos for a little holiday…or is it?Catchpool suspects Poirot has a different reason for being there — one he won't reveal. As the clock ticks towards the New Year and a festive guessing game takes a sinister turn, can Poirot stop a murderer who is determined to strike before midnight?...
Award-winning journalist Julia Ioffe tells the story of modern Russia through the history of its women, from revolution to utopia to autocracy.In 1990, seven-year-old Julia Ioffe and her family fled the Soviet Union. Nearly twenty years later, Ioffe returned to Moscow-only to discover just how much Russian society had changed while she had been living in America. The Soviet women she had known growing up-doctors, engineers, scientists-had seemingly been replaced with women de...
From number one king of comedy David Walliams comes his first Christmas caper - packed full of hilarious toy-shop action! The perfect Christmas gift for kids of all ages Hilarious seasonal adventure from king of comedy David Walliams A fun, funny and heartwarming story for the whole family It's the night of Christmas Eve. In the most famous toy shop in the world, a robbery is underway. The shop's Santa and his son are locked inside with the baddies. Can our heroes stop them u...
A beautiful second volume of Shakespeare retellings, from the master storyteller. Featuring re-tellings of a further eight of Shakespeare’s plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo’s warm, accessible and inimitable style, this is the much-anticipated follow up to Michael Morpurgo's highly-acclaimed Tales from Shakespeare, with a brand new collection of re-tellings with stunning artwork from eight different illustrators. This wonderful collection offers a new gener...
*Special Collector's Edition available to the first UK print run only! Revealing a beautiful full-colour board design with foil detailing beneath the dust jacket. Available while stocks last.*She ?survives four queens. Will she fall to a tyrant?Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor court.Where nothing is more powerful than a secret - or more deadly.As the Boleyns rise, Jane rises with them. But the king's love is a fickle thing. And when the royal gaze turns elsew...
Embark on a voyage through a chronological history of anime that explores both the marquee cinematic touchstones and enduring series that have shaped the medium. The Anime Archives celebrates it all, from the Studio Ghibli films that fans queued for at the cinema to the eagerly anticipated Dragon Ball Z episodes, and Demon Slayer’s enormous cultural footprint. No icon will be left out.Discover more about the creators – and creative processes – that gave life to these worlds t...
Four stunning tales of friendship, adventure and the magic of the natural world from multi-award-winning author Hannah Gold, illustrated by Levi Pinfold. Perfect for readers aged 8+.THE LAST BEARWinner of the 2022 Blue Peter Book Award Winner of the 2022 Waterstones Children's Book Prize Shortlisted for Children's Fiction Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2022 Shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2022'This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar be...
