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1. The One Day You Were My Husband - Rosie Walsh
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‘This love story is part thriller, part tearjerker - you'll never see the twists coming’ – Beth O’Leary, author of The Flatshare ‘A heart-wrenching love story and a mystery that shocks and surprises until the very end’ – Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country 'I pride myself on my ability to pick the twists but I was so delightfully blindsided by the curveballs of this highly satisfying thriller. Loved it!' Liane Moriarty **ALL first edition hardback copies feature beautiful sprayed edges – available while stock lasts** HE PROMISED HER A LIFETIME. HE GAVE HER FOUR HOURS. Twelve years ago , Carrie said 'I do' on a sun-drenched beach in Thailand. Four hours later, her world shattered when her husband, Johan, was snatched away in a violent abduction. He was never seen again. Today , Carrie is a working mum, navigating the beautiful chaos of raising premature twins and rebuilding her life with a man who truly loves her. She has finally found peace. The past is a closed book. Until she sees his face on a computer screen. Johan is alive. He has a new life. And he never tried to find her. Driven by a desperate need for answers, Carrie risks the stability of her marriage and the safety of her family to uncover the truth of what happened that day in Thailand. But as she peels back the layers of Johan’s double life, she is forced to face a devastating question: Is the truth worth the destruction of her second chance at happiness? ‘50% thriller, 50% tearjerker, 100% page-turner!’ – Adele Parks, Platinum magazine ‘A beautifully written, addictive romantic thriller that took my breath away’ – Daisy Buchanan, Daily Mail ‘Rosie Walsh at her best - we were gripped from the first chapter’ – Closer A love story with the pulse of a thriller, The One Day You Were My Husband is a 'gasp-inducing' journey through secrets, motherhood, and the high cost of a first love that refuses to stay buried. |
2. The Family Friend - Claire Douglas
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THE NAIL-BITING NEW THRILLER FROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A chilling story of legacy, memory and buried evil. I was absorbed from the first to last page' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints' LISA JEWELL 'Clever, humane, with gasp-out-loud twists . . . lingers in the mind long after the last page' EVE CHASE -------------------------- YOU INHERITED HER HOUSE. AND ALL ITS DARK SECRETS . . . When Imogen inherits a country house near Bath, she thinks it’s a mistake. She last saw its owner, reclusive artist Dorothea Roe, sixteen years ago, during a tragic summer which she’s never forgotten. But a chance discovery in the study leads Imogen to believe Dorothea left her a secret message. And when rumours begin to swirl that Dorothea was murdered, she suspects that the house might not be the life-changing gift she thought. Who would want to kill Dorothea? Could it be tangled up in Imogen’s own dark family history? And what if Imogen is now the one in danger? ----------------------------- 'One of the most reliable names in unputdownable suspense' i ' With The Family Friend, Claire Douglas has once again upped her already high game. A captivating and powerful story of the past and present coming together and dark secrets that won’t stay buried. Superb!' BA Paris 'A pacy gripping thriller that fans will lap up' Prima 'Dark and addictive... This thriller has got it all...you'll be hooked!' Best ' Another addictive read' My Weekly ' Suspense and intrigue all the way' Sun 'Gripping' iNews READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE FAMILY FRIEND 'This book had me absolutely gripped from the first chapter and I could just not put it down until I was finished' 5* READER REVIEW ' A dark, twisty and atmospheric story. Highly recommended' 5* READER REVIEW 'Another amazing book by Claire Douglas' 5* READER REVIEW 'Wow wow wow. I love Claire Douglas and this certainly did not disappoint' 5* READER REVIEW 'Ok readers, buckle up-because you will read this book in one sitting' 5* READER REVIEW |
3. The Heights - Ian Rankin
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'Ian Rankin is an all-time, solid-gold UK crime fiction great - read The Heights and find out why' LEE CHILD ***** MURDER COMES TO LONDON'S MOST LUXURIOUS HIGH-RISE: AND EVERY RESIDENT IS A SUSPECT. The Heights : a gleaming, high-end high-rise looming over Hyde Park. Newly built from steel and smoked glass, a billionaire's playground offering sumptuous suites for the global elite. But when a night concierge is found murdered in the lobby, the building's rarefied atmosphere is shattered, and the gilded lives within come under intense police scrutiny. In a world designed to keep prying eyes out, where the residents are not used to being held to account, born-and-bred Londoner Detective Gillian Gish must find a way past their power, wealth and unimaginable influence. The rules may be different at the top - but is anyone truly above the law? Or could it be that the higher you rise, the further you fall...? THE FIRST STANDALONE THRILLER IN TWO DECADES FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IAN RANKIN A brand-new full-length novel, expanded from the previously published short story The Rise. ***** PRAISE FOR THE HEIGHTS : 'Terrific' MICK HERRON, bestselling author of Slow Horses & The Slough House series 'Elegantly constructed and stylishly executed ... A deft, richly layered and tautly woven thriller with echoes of Dickens and Christie which kept me guessing right to the end. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' CHRIS CHIBNALL, creator of Broadchurch and author of Death At The White Hart 'A brilliantly constructed mystery ... Taut, atmospheric and populated by wonderfully drawn characters, it's a page-turner that never sacrifices intelligence for pace. Simply superb. The king is still very much at the very top of his game' ABIR MUKHERJEE, bestselling author of Hunted 'A high concept whodunnit from one of the legends of crime fiction' STEVE CAVANAGH, bestselling author of the Eddie Flynn thrillers ***** PRAISE FOR THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IAN RANKIN: 'Ian Rankin is a genius' LEE CHILD 'Great fiction, full stop' THE TIMES 'Whatever he writes, it will be worth reading ... Rankin has redefined the genre' GUARDIAN 'Rankin is a phenomenon' SPECTATOR 'Worthy of Agatha Christie at her best' SCOTSMAN 'The king of crime fiction' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'The arrival of a Rankin novel remains one of life's pleasures' EXPRESS ***** |
4. East of Eden - John Steinbeck
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NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES STARRING FLORENCE PUGH The magnum opus of a giant of American literature, East of Eden is an epic, unforgettable family saga of blood ties and betrayal 'There is only one book to a man' Steinbeck wrote of East of Eden . Set in the rich farmland of the Salinas Valley, California, this powerful, often brutal novel, follows the interwined destinies of two families - the Trasks and the Hamiltons - whose generations hopelessly re-enact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel. Here Steinbeck created some of his most memorable characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of indentity; the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love's absence. |
5. Verity - Colleen Hoover
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**Please note, cover design may vary** Colleen Hoover brought you the beautiful, unforgettable It Ends With Us . Now, discover her thriller with a twist that will leave you reeling . . . Verity is a global word-of-mouth hit, now adapted into a major film starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson. Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night their family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already-grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her . . . Before you start reading, ask yourself: are you ready to stay up all night? EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT VERITY 'One of the best thrillers I have ever read ' ***** ' Powerful , mind-blowing and emotional ' ***** 'The plot twists and that ending came out of nowhere' ***** 'There are no words. Bravo ' ***** ' Dark , creepy , and one hundred per cent original ' ***** ' I NEEDED to know how this was going to end' ***** 'Left me completely speechless ' ***** And if you love Verity , don't miss Colleen Hoover's thrilling new suspense - Too Late is out now. Verity was a No.1 Sunday Times paperback bestseller 11.10.26 |
6. The Sleeping and the Dead - Ann Cleeves
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The Sleeping and the Dead is a tense and twisting detective story from Ann Cleeves, creator of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope series. Northumberland detective Peter Porteous is called to Cranwell Lake, where a diving instructor has made a gruesome discovery. In the water lies a corpse – the body of a teenager who has clearly been dead for many years. After trawling through the missing persons files, Porteous comes to the conclusion that the corpse is Michael Grey, an enigmatic and secretive young man who was reported missing by his foster parents in 1972. The news report leaves prison officer Hannah Morton in shock. Michael had been her boyfriend, and she had been with him the night he disappeared. And now the discovery is bringing back dreaded, long-buried memories from her past . . . 'Cleeves again excels in her sense of place in this cleverly plotted psychological thriller' – The Times Ann Cleeves Classic Crime - engaging mysteries to savour, beloved characters to meet again. Praise for Ann Cleeves: 'Ann Cleeves is a stone cold genius' – Marian Keyes, author of My Favorite Mistake 'Everything Ann Cleeves writes is incredible' – Richard Osman, author of The Thursday Murder Club 'Ann Cleeves’s elegance as a wordsmith, the ingenuity of her plots, and the depth of her characters can be matched by few writers' – David Baldacci, author of The 6:20 Man |
7. Adam and Eve - Jeffrey Archer
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The instant Sunday Times #1 bestseller THE ULTIMATE TALE OF COURAGE AND SACRIFICE FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER November 11th, 1918. As the guns of the Great War fall silent, two babies draw their first breath. Eve is the daughter of an Earl. Adam, a shepherd's son. Yet from their first meeting they form an extraordinary bond that neither privilege nor prejudice can break. Then on a single September night in 1940, as Hitler prepares to invade the British Isles, their actions will change his mind. Determining not just their own futures but the fate of a nation. They will show extraordinary courage. They will make unimaginable sacrifices. And the story of what they did will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. From the broads of Norfolk to the beaches of Dunkirk, Adam & Eve is a breathtaking epic of courage, sacrifice, and love forged in Britain's darkest hour. ‘This book is 462 pages of master storytelling, yarn weaving and twist-turning that flies by. I shed a quiet tear when his swan-song of an epic came to an end’ Chris Evans 'An enthralling tale perfect for fans of history, romance and suspense' Kirkus 'There are few writers who can tell the kind of epic-scale stories that he seems to spin so effortlessly' Booklist 'This is an exhilarating send-off' Publishers Weekly 'If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win' Daily Telegraph ‘Archer is a master entertainer’ Time ‘Probably the greatest storyteller of our age’ Mail on Sunday 'Peerless master of the page turner' Daily Mail Reviews Praise for Jeffrey Archer: ‘Probably the greatest storyteller of our age’ Mail on Sunday 'Peerless master of the page turner' Daily Mail 'If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win' Daily Telegraph ‘Archer is a master entertainer’ Time About the author Jeffrey Archer, whose novels include the Clifton Chronicles, the William Warwick novels and Kane and Abel, has topped bestseller lists around the world, with sales of over 300 million copies. He is the only author ever to have been a #1 bestseller in fiction, short stories and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries). A member of the House of Lords for over a quarter of a century, the author is married to Dame Mary Archer, and they have two sons, two granddaughters and three grandsons. |
8. The Persian - David McCloskey
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'A superb and compelling espionage drama inside the Iran Israel shadow war by the top spy thrillerist of these wild turbulent times' Simon Sebag Montefiore 'A great spy writer' Tim Shipman What happens when a spy is forced to reckon with the consequences of his deception? Kamran Esfahani, a Persian Jewish dentist from Stockholm, dreams of starting afresh in California. To finance his new life, he agrees to spy for Mossad in Iran, working with a clandestine unit tasked with sowing chaos and sabotage inside the country. When he's captured by Iranian security forces, Kamran is compelled to confess his experiences as a spy, in a testimonial dealing not only with the security of nations, but also with revenge, deceit, and the power of love and forgiveness in a world of lies. Mixing suspense with strikingly cinematic action, David McCloskey takes readers deep into the shadow war between Iran and Israel, delivering propulsive storytelling and riveting tradecraft. THE FOURTH NOVEL FROM FORMER CIA OFFICER, THE REST IS CLASSIFIED PODCAST CO-HOST AND THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR***DAMASCUS STATION ('One of the best spy thrillers in years' THE TIMES) AND ***SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*** MOSCOW X FIFTH NOVEL LONDON STATION AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW READER REVIEWS 'A brilliant gripping read . This is one of his best books' ' An excellent read from the pen of one who has been there and done it all, especially in light of current events in the Middle East.' 'This is the best book I have read in years . A superb spy novel.' 'Couldn't put it down, this is an amazing book...This is a must read from a great writer !' |
9. The Stray Dogs - Ruth Hogan
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'Best book! So sad I've finished it and who doesn't love a happy ending!!' Reader review, 5 stars They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but Desmond and Leona are about to find out that it's never too late to start living your dreams in this uplifting fiction hug in a mug from beloved author Ruth Hogan. __________________________________________________________________________ Since his marriage ended, Desmond Leaks has been stuck in rut. But living alone does have some upsides - for one, there's no one to tell him that he's 'not allowed' chocolate spread on his toast. And for Leona Lennox , a fresh start might just mean she can finally open that rescue centre for abandoned dogs she's always dreamed of. That's if she can learn to let people in occasionally . . . Take this Desmond guy, he's so nice that he's offering to get his old band back together to play some fundraising gigs for the rescue centre. If only Leona could say yes , just this once . . . The Stray Dogs might actually be decent, right? _________________________________________________________________________ Lost dogs and lost people find unexpected happiness in this gorgeously uplifting story filled with Ruth Hogan's trademark wit and warmth, perfect for fans of Ruth Jones, Mike Gayle, Graham Norton and Beth Morrey. 'Ruth Hogan plus dogs equals feel-good fiction bliss! This heartwarming tale of lost dogs and new beginnings is Hogan absolutely at the top of her game. A must-read!' - Mike Gayle ____________________________________________________________________________ READERS LOVE THE STRAY DOGS! ' Oh Wow! What a wonderful, beautiful story, my new favourite by Ruth Hogan.' Reader review, 5 stars ' Just order it - you'll have no regrets - another beautiful story from a wonderful author.' Reader review, 5 stars ' The best book I've read this year , and now that it's over, I'm actually grieving.' Reader review, 5 stars 'Full of furbabies . . . I loved this book!' Reader review, 5 stars 'What an utterly beautiful book to get stuck into .' Reader review, 5 stars 'This beautiful story doesn't just steal your heart, it makes you fall in love! ' Reader review, 5 stars ' A love letter to (rescue) dogs . . . uplifting . . . I would have loved to spend more time with the dogs! ' Reader review, 5 stars 'It's easy to run out of superlatives for this delightful book . . . The tales of rescue , redemption, romance and reunion are just perfect! ' Reader review, 5 stars 'A charming , feel good read that leaves you all warm and fuzzy inside! ' Reader review, 5 stars 'While life has ups and downs having a dog by your side can make the journey better! ' Reader review, 5 stars ' Heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure. The best thing I can say is 'Just read it' .' Reader review, 5 stars 'I loved the characters and the dogs woven in made it such a beautiful story .' Reader review, 5 stars |
10. The Secret Thread - Eve Chase
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The page-turning and spellbinding new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of The Glass House and The Midnight Hour ! 'An intriguing mystery wrapped in the sumptuously glamorous life of a famous designer. I was enthralled till the very end' Jennie Godfrey ‘Spellbinding, evocative and beautifully written. Eve Chase’s best book yet!’ Claire Douglas 'A clever page-turner of a book, portraying a constellation of glittering characters. Sharply observed and sumptuous' Fiona Valpy 'A riveting, beautifully told mystery that absorbs from the very first page' Clare Leslie Hall 'Glorious and glamorous' Daily Mail *** Even the darkest secrets unravel in time . . . In the sultry summer of 1969, at a glittering party in the grounds of a Wiltshire manor house, two worlds collide: the Caswells, the wealthy, glamorous hosts, and the young Bramleys, who belong in the staff quarters. But the night ends in tragedy. For decades, no one dares talk about it. Fifty years later, in wintry London, Mimi Mott is preparing to auction the contents of her estate. A legendary interior designer, she is one of only two people alive who know what really happened. Now, she is finally ready to tell the story of that fateful summer. Jo O’Mara, Mimi's new assistant, must earn Mimi’s trust. But Jo comes with a secret of her own, and has to risk everything to unravel the truth - before the auctioneer’s hammer falls. *** 'A propulsive mystery, luminous writing, and characters who stayed with me. Her best yet' Sarah Vaughan 'Exquisite! Shimmering with allure' Evie Woods 'It glitters and winks and shines, never letting u p for a moment. Absolutely gorgeous' Veronica Henry 'I devoured it! Lyrical and beguiling' Karen Swan |
11. The Honourable Schoolboy - John le Carré
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In the second part of John le Carré's Karla Trilogy, the battle of wits between spymaster George Smiley and his Russian adversary takes on an even more dangerous dimension. George Smiley, now acting head of the Circus, must rebuild its shattered reputation after one of the biggest betrayals in its history. Using the talents of journalist and occasional spy Jerry Westerby, Smiley launches a risky operation uncovering a Russian money-laundering scheme in the Far East. His aim: revenge on Karla, head of Moscow Centre and the architect of all his troubles. 'Energy, compassion, rich and overwhelming sweep of character and action' The Times 'A remarkable sequel ... the achievement is in the characters, major and minor ... all burned on the brain of the reader' The New York Times THE SIXTH GEORGE SMILEY NOVEL |
12. We Chase Shadows - Richard Osman
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FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB COMES THE THRILLING NEW MYSTERY IN THE 'WE SOLVE MURDERS' SERIES - A GLOBE-TROTTING, PAGE-TURNING ADVENTURE 'Packed with clever twists' HARLAN COBEN 'Rip-roaringly entertaining' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'A superb sequel' TELEGRAPH --- At sunrise, high in the Italian hills, a body is found on the steps of a beautiful private villa. On the body is a threatening note, signed by a mystery man. As Amy, Rosie and Steve get the 'We Solve Murders' business up and running, they leap at the chance to take on their first proper case. So what if their new client seems to have his own reasons for avoiding the police? All they need to do is uncover who left the note, and then find them. Simple. But once they start digging, the suspects keep piling up. And as the trio chase a villain through the shadows, danger travels closer to home . . . Between Italy and Palm Springs, via Barcelona and Steve’s village pub, can the team catch an elusive killer who knows EXACTLY where to hide? --- PRAISE FOR RICHARD OSMAN 'Tricksy, funny and inventive' THE TIMES ‘Irresistible’ LEE CHILD ‘So smart and funny. Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN ‘I smiled a million times’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Warm, wise and witty’ VAL MCDERMID ‘Brilliantly suspenseful’ JEFFERY DEAVER 'The thing that shines through in Osman’s writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities . . . A delightful read' OBSERVER ‘Gripping and rather moving’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘The biggest new fiction author of the decade’ GUARDIAN |
13. Night Road - Kristin Hannah
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‘One of the greatest storytellers of our time’ – Delia Owens, bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing From the number one bestselling author of The Women, in Kristin Hannah’s Night Road , the consequence of one terrible night changes a group of young people’s lives forever. 'There was a beauty in chaos, a wildness that hinted at things gone wrong and mistakes overcome' Lexi and Mia are inseparable from the moment they start high school. Though different in so many ways – Lexi is an orphan and lives with her aunt on a trailer park, while Mia is a golden girl blessed with a loving family and a beautiful home – they nonetheless recognize something in each other, and Mia comes to rely heavily on Lexi’s steadfast friendship. The summer they graduate is a time they’ll never forget; a summer of love, best friends and shared confidences. But then one night changes them forever. As hearts are broken, loyalties challenged and hopes dashed, the time has come to leave childhood behind and learn to face a new future . . . Praise for Kristin Hannah: ‘Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph’ – Taylor Jenkins Reid, bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six ‘Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism’ – Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry ‘Moving and unforgettable’ – Christy Lefteri , bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo ‘A classic storyteller’ – Matt Haig , bestselling author of The Midnight Library ** PRE-ORDER THE FIRE, KRISTIN HANNAH'S NEW NOVEL, COMING MAY 2027 ** |
14. Kiss Me Like You Mean It - Laura Wood
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‘The yearning was one for the record books’ SARRA MANNING ‘A world of small-town charm and irresistible romance’ LIZ TOMFORDE ‘The ideal balance of sweet and sexy’ MARIAN KEYES ‘As heartfelt as a Taylor Swift song and as cosy as a pumpkin spiced latte’ ZOË FOLBIGG From the author of Under Your Spell comes a funny, cosy small-town romance about an accidental Vegas marriage, two people forced to fake a relationship and a town determined to play matchmaker. Perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore, Sarah Adams and Lynn Painter. What happens in Vegas, never stays in Vegas . . . Waking up in a Las Vegas hotel room with her brother’s best friend isn’t exactly rule-follower Ophelia ‘Lee’ Turner-Jones’ finest moment. She’s spent the past year trying to forget it ever happened, until a surprise email from a wedding chapel lands in her inbox. Now Lee has no choice but to track Nico down . . . and tell him they’re married. The last place she expects to find the man who has always lived on the wild side is a small Maine town full of lovable eccentrics. Breaking the news to him should be simple, but walking away proves impossible when she discovers that Nico needs a wife to save everything – and everyone – he holds dear. Agreeing to play the role of happily married couple is risky enough. Doing it with the man she’s secretly loved for years, while the whole town throws themselves into the charade, might just end in disaster. Still, Lee can't help but wonder if their fake relationship could finally be the start of something real. |
15. The Perfect Match - Dandy Smith
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From the bestselling author of The Wrong Daughter 'Omg the twist!!!' Reader review, 5 stars 'Wowsers... still has my head spinning!' Reader review, 5 stars 'This book was the wildest ride ever! Twisty! Unpredictable!' Reader review, 5 stars Your best friend or your boyfriend, who would you believe? Zara has always felt a little ordinary next to her spirited best friend Ivy . Even her dreams seem mundane: a boyfriend, marriage, children... Besides, who would pick her when they could choose lvy? So when Zara meets Henry and there's an instant spark, she can't believe her luck. A wealthy CEO who wants to settle down? He's perfect...until Ivy insists he's too good to be true. As Henry and Ivy repeatedly clash, doubts creep into Zara's mind. Could it be that Ivy just doesn't want to share her best friend with anyone else? Or does Henry have a hidden agenda? Zara is caught in the middle, constantly trying to prove who she loves more. Then someone winds up dead, and Zara realises there's more to this than jealousy... A totally gripping read with a killer twist you won't see coming. Fans of K.L Slater, Lisa Jewell and C.L Taylor will be hooked by Dandy Smith. Readers are gripped by The Perfect Match : ' I LOVE all of the twists and turns ... Kept me on my toes and made it so hard to put it down for even a brief moment... A must read! ' Reader review, 5 stars ' Clear your schedules before even looking at the first page as you will not be able to put this book down!!!! ' Reader review, 5 stars 'A gripping and twisting relationship based psychological thriller that kept me up till the early hours ... The ending is once again unexpected and unsettling leaving me wanting more!' Reader review, 5 stars ' Super gripping ... hard for me to put it down!' Reader review, 5 stars ' I loved the twists . Such an awesome book' Reader review, 5 stars |
16. Thud! - Terry Pratchett
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Discover the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett, the seventh book in the City Watch series, part of the Discworld novels. 'Consistently funny , consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX ‘ Entertaining , funny and thought provoking … I could not put it down ’ 5-star reader review 'For the enemy is not troll, nor is it dwarf, but it is the baleful, the malign, the cowardly, the vessels of hatred, those who do a bad thing and call it good ...' In the city of Ankh-Morpork, tension is rising between dwarf and troll communities. A dwarven fanatic has been stoking the flames of an old hatred born of the Battle of Koom Valley -an ancient war between the races that neither side has quite got over. When the dwarf is murdered, with a troll the only witness, Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch must solve the case before history repeats itself. With his beloved Watch crumbling around him and war drums sounding, Vimes must unravel every clue, outwit every assassin and brave any darkness to find the solution. But darkness is following him ... And at six o'clock every day he must go home to read a bedtime story to his son. There are some things you have to do. Thud! is the seventh book in the City Watch series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. Praise for the Discworld series: '[Pratchett’s] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday ‘Pratchett is a master storyteller ’ Guardian 'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George R.R. Martin 'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone ’ Daily Express ‘One of the most consistently funny writers around’ Ben Aaronovitch ‘ Masterful and brilliant ’ Fantasy & Science Fiction ‘Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own… he is a satirist of enormous talent ... incredibly funny ... compulsively readable' The Times ‘The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph ‘Nothing short of magical ’ Chicago Tribune 'Consistently funny , consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX ‘[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive , surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world… There's never been anything quite like it ’ Evening Standard |
17. Watch Them Disappear - Carla Kovach
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The house where she lives alone lies dark and empty, her bed still perfectly made. Her car waits in the carpark, her phone unanswered. Mindy Carson has vanished into thin air… When Ursula leaves work for the evening, she’s shocked to see her friend’s car still parked nearby. Happy-go-lucky dog groomer Mindy left for home ages ago. Something is desperately wrong. On the window is an unmistakable smear of blood. As police visit Mindy’s home on the outskirts of town, everything looks in order, until they notice the small red light in the corner of her bedroom. Then another, and another. There are cameras watching her every move… Unpacking Mindy’s life piece by piece, police start to wonder whether Ursula knows more than she’s letting on. Had she found out about her husband’s secret messages to Mindy? Who was the person behind the cameras, watching Mindy’s most private moments? And was the local teenager making Mindy’s life hell really the last person to see her? When the body of a young woman is found in a local park, police fear they are too late to save Mindy. And when another person is reported missing, it’s clear she isn’t the only one being watched. Does the killer have another victim in their sights? And can they catch them before another life disappears forever? Prepare to be absolutely hooked by the latest nail-biting thriller from bestselling author Carla Kovach. Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Angela Marsons and Karin Slaughter. What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘LOVED!!!!! My favorite… So amazing… OMG… Couldn’t put this down for the life of me. I started this when the sun came up and finished when the sun went down. It was just that good… I was speechless. I couldn’t say anything for a while. I had to sit there and take it all in. Wow, wow and more wow.’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘THE BEST BOOK… What a read. I could not put this book down, I was so absorbed… A real page-turner.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Must read!! Finished in two days. Absolutely brilliant. It has bestseller written all over it. What a book!… I had to remind myself to breathe.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OOOHHH I say that was one hell of a read. BRILLIANT.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping… I love this… Packs a punch and keeps me breathless from beginning to end… A must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my goodness… Eye-popping… Packed with mystery, suspense and nail-biting twists and turns… Hooked from beginning to end.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic and gripping… I was hooked from the prologue and devoured this in one sitting… Absolutely brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely fantastic… I’m hooked on this.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One hell of a rollercoaster… twists, turns, and full-throttle speed… It just kept going and going and then going some more. It never slowed down… absolutely loved.’ bookreviewcakemaker ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… Explosive straight out of the gate and was fast paced with twists and turns galore… Loved.’ read_with_lola ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this… I felt hooked instantly and did not want to put this book down!’ emmy_lou_b ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing… Kept me hooked till the last page and loved every bit of it.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved it and was hooked from the first chapter!… Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was on the edge of my seat as I couldn’t put this down… Gripping… Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love this… Amazing.’ bookloversanonuk |
18. Killing Moon - Jo Nesbø & Seán Kinsella
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**DETECTIVE HOLE IS NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES** THIS KILLER WILL GET INSIDE YOUR HEAD... 'A 100% buy-today-read-tonight delight' LEE CHILD When a body is found in the forest, the police make a horrifying discovery: her scalp has been removed and sewn back on. But they have no idea why. With a second woman reported missing, detectives fear their worst nightmare has come true. A serial killer is stalking the streets of Oslo. With time running out to find the woman, former detective Harry Hole is called in to think like a murderer thinks... and to track down this killer before they strike again. But Harry has ulterior motives for wanting to solve this case and, if he fails, there could be more than one life at risk. 'Nesbo deploys all the key ingredients of a cracking good thriller... effortless' Guardian 'The undisputed king of Scandinavian crime fiction' The Times ‘Unbearably tense’ Sunday Times * OVER 60 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE * *A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR* PRE-ORDER KILL SHOT - THE NEW HARRY HOLE THRILLER - NOW |
19. The French Illusion - John Grisham
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'One of the great storytellers of our time. No one does it better' CHRIS WHITAKER Bestselling author John Grisham delivers a new gripping, suspenseful page-turner about a Paris honeymoon gone horribly wrong - and the nightmare that follows. Paul and Chelsea Tanner are riding a euphoric high after their fairytale wedding. But when they fly to Paris for their honeymoon, they're very quickly brought back down to earth. While on a day trip to the idyllic French countryside, they are suddenly and brutally kidnapped. Both of their families are in shock: who would target them - and why? It quickly becomes clear that this is not the first crime of its kind. The search for answers soon stretches across borders, with the FBI, CIA and French intelligence working together to solve the puzzle. Struggling to find answers, a young lawyer is recruited to be the bait in an elaborate CIA operation. Propulsive and surprising, The French Illusion is an unmistakable Grisham thrill ride - gripping and impossible to put down. 💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER💥 Readers love The French Illusion : 'Gripping, clever and genuinely difficult to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'John Grisham is an ace storyteller and this one is probably his best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fantastic espionage thriller that combines an intriguing premise with plenty of tension' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was super fast paced and intriguing, an absolute page-turner!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Reading The French Illusion felt like watching a Bond movie' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
20. Starside - Alex Aster
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The stunning standard edition of Starside, with illustrated endpapers, a special hardcover case design and jacket effects. Enter the enchanting and deadly world of Starside, where swords have magic and power isn't inherited – it's claimed, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster. Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals – the descendants of the gods, living in a power-rich paradise. Stormside is where mortals fight for scraps of that magic. Every fifty years, the gates between them open, and fifty challengers are allowed to journey across Starside on a deadly quest for magic that can heal, grant wealth or extend life. Everyone has their reasons for entering, but Aris has only one: vengeance against the gods who killed her family. Winning one of the fifty spots on the quest won't be easy. An orphaned blacksmith's apprentice, Aris doesn't have the superior weapons of the heirs from the Great Houses. But the greatest swords, ones that contain power, are not inherited or bought – they are claimed, by both sides. And when Aris claims a great sword, it makes her not just a real competitor... but a target. Countless dangers await on Starside. With a blade most would kill to take, Aris can't trust anyone. Especially not Harlan Raker, the merciless and mysterious knight who betrayed her years ago – and who may now be the key to her survival. But Aris is hiding a secret tied to her family's death. And when it's revealed, not even the gods will be able to stop what's coming... Starside was an instant No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller w/e 4th April 2026. |
21. Last One Out - Jane Harper
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The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller ‘A book to get lost in’ – Ann Cleeves ‘Utterly brilliant. I could not put it down’ – Marian Keyes HER SON NEVER CAME BACK. SHE NEVER GAVE UP. Five years ago, Sam Crowley vanished on his twenty-first birthday. The only clues were his footprints in the dust of three abandoned houses. One set in. One set out. Now, his mother Ro returns to the dying town of Carralon Ridge. The community is a ghost of its former self, fractured by the encroaching mining operation and years of unspoken grief. Ro is looking for answers. But in a town where everyone is leaving, the few who remain are guarding closely held secrets. In this disappearing landscape, can Ro find the truth before the dust settles forever? ‘I was glued to it for days’ – Jennie Godfrey , author of The List of Suspicious Things ‘An exquisite lament for a lost son, a lost marriage and a lost town with a dark mystery at its heart’ – Daily Mail ‘The drama grows to a spectacular crescendo that will leave you gasping’ – Daily Express |
22. The Kill List - Frederick Forsyth
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The international bestselling political thriller from the author of The Day of the Jackal , now a Sky TV series with Eddie Redmayne 'Packs a punch... impossible to put down' Daily Mail 'The plot is as taut and lean as ever' Daily Express 'The master of the political thriller strikes again' Kirkus ______________________ THE KILL LIST The names of those men and women who would threaten the world's security - held above top secret at the highest level of the US government. THE PREACHER At the top of it, a radical Islamic cleric whose sermons inspire his followers to kill Western targets. As the bodies begin to pile up in America, Great Britain and across Europe, the message goes out: discover this man's identity, locate him and take him out. THE TRACKER Ex-US marine, now one of America's most effective terrorist hunters, with an impossible job. Aided only by a brilliant teenaged hacker, he must throw out the bait and see whether his deadly target can be drawn from his lair... Readers love The Kill List: ' Totally unputdownable! ***** Reader review ‘Frederick Forsyth books always hit the spot. One of the greats.’ ***** Reader review ‘[An] action-packed page-turner' ***** Reader review ‘Another great read from the master storyteller’ ***** Reader review ‘This book is up there with his best, meticulously researched, well- plotted...and the story doesn't lose impetus all the way through.’ ***** Reader review ***Don't miss Revenge of Odessa , the new book from Frederick Forsyth and Tony Kent*** |
23. Threshing Day - Rebecca Yarros
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Discover the beloved world of the record-breaking, multi-million-copy bestselling series where power always demands a price, secrets darken every hallway, and death is only ever a heartbeat away. 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian THIRTEEN UNFORGETTABLE STORIES. ONE LEGENDARY DAY. Welcome to Threshing Day, the brutal, high-stakes trial where would-be riders at Basgiath War College fight to earn the bond of a dragon or die trying. Amid ruthless competition and dragon fire, these thirteen cadets must survive a battlefield where desperate rivals will do anything to gain an advantage and dragons decide one's ultimate fate-and where a single choice can forge a rider...or destroy them. Xaden Riorson , the powerful leader. Rhiannon Matthias , the clever friend. Dain Aetos , the dutiful rule-follower. Liam Mairi , the kindhearted protector. Ridoc Gamlyn , the jokester. Sawyer Henrick , the underdog. Garrick Tavis , the dependable aide. Imogen Cardulo , the impulsive fighter. Bodhi Durran , the second-in-command. Mira Sorrengail , the fearless rider. Brennan Sorrengail , the brilliant tactician. Aaric Graycastle , the restless royal. Sloane Mairi , the determined sister. On Threshing Day, there's only one rule: don't die. This edition features fifteen beautiful original black-and-white illustrations by artist Joe Requeza. A deluxe hardback edition with coloured artwork and gilded edges is available. - The Empyrean series is best read in order: Fourth Wing Iron Flame Onyx Storm Though Threshing Day can be enjoyed as an introduction to the series, due to contained spoilers, it is best read after Onyx Storm. |
24. The Summer Hikaru Died, Chapter 50 - Mokumokuren, Ajani Oloye & Abigail Blackman
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With the hole collapsing behind them, Yoshiki and “Hikaru” rush back toward the mortal world—but the return journey won’t be easy. Both boys must come to terms with what they’re willing to give up...and what truly matters to them. |
25. I'll Believe in Anything - Jacob Tierney & Rachel Reid
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From Jacob Tierney, the creator of Heated Rivalry , in partnership with Brendan Brady and Accent Aigu, comes I'll Believe in Anything , an official and complete collection of annotated scripts for the biggest cultural sensation of the year, with all new exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Based on Rachel Reid's blockbuster Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry premiered on Crave and HBO in late 2025 and immediately took the world by storm. I'll Believe in Anything takes readers behind the curtain, showing how Tierney, his producing partner Brendan Brady, and the entire Accent Aigu team drew on a deep reverence for Reid's work, impeccable casting, clever sets and costume design, and thoughtful sex scene choreography to both rewrite the playbook for adapting romance novels to the screen and obliterate the long-held misconception that queer love stories have limited appeal. I'll Believe in Anything answers all the questions fans of this groundbreaking series have been asking. How did Tierney interweave Ilya and Shane's rivalry with Scott and Kip's love story to create the ultimate television moment? Where did the idea for that incredible Canadian Olympic fleece originate? And what does it look like for a full team, led by Tierney and Brady, to plan, choreograph, and film some of the best sex scenes in television history? Featuring annotations on scene directions, intimacy choreography, costume insights, and more, alongside Tierney's never-before-seen scripts, this book gives fans a brand-new way to come to the cottage! |
26. Better Than Revenge - EJ Blaise
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Your next favourite read is here! Dive into this hilarious, romantic and sexy college romance by bestselling author EJ Blaise! 'Fake dating has never been hotter... or more deliciously messy' Elena Armas ______________________________ Daniela Williams is furious. A nasty break up after being cheated on is a crappy way to start the year. What's worse? Her ex and his new girlfriend are on Daniela's swim team. If she wasn't so against showing she cares about anything, she'd drown him in the pool. This is what she gets for dating teammates. But Daniela never admits defeat in anything - both in and out of the pool. Enter Heath Belfort; a captivating and stupidly handsome local surfer. . . and her ex's biggest swimming rival. Heath smiles through her ex's jabs and beats him in every race. So, what better way to get revenge than to fake date the one person her ex hates most? Heath's up for the challenge . . . on one condition: Daniela agrees to tutor him so he can pass his history class. Private lessons and staged kisses are just fine with her, but can anyone make it out of a fake relationship unscathed? ______________________________ Romance authors can't get enough... 'Heath and Daniela will have you kicking your feet and giggling all the way through. Don't miss this one!' Becka Mack 'A witty and emotionally brilliant romance that hits all the right spots with fake-dating, a toxic ex, and a golden-retriever boyfriend. I couldn't put this one down!' Aamna Qureshi 'E J Blaise is an immensely talented author who knows how to captivate her readers with the perfect mix of hot, witty and emotion' Hannah Grace 'A tension-filled romance full of amazing banter and steamy moments!' E. Salvador ...and readers are obsessed ! 'I stayed up until almost 3am finishing this book because I couldn't put it down!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Off Campus meets Deep End' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I am in love with this book. Like head over heels, feral for it. Absolute perfection' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This was my first book from EJ Blaise, and honestly, it had everything I look for in a romance. I'm calling it now; this will be my romance book of the summer!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
27. A Curious Ending - Sally Page
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Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect armchair read! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart. An unexpected guest. One mystery to solve… All Lara wanted was a quiet life as a florist when she moved to North Dorset. But the death of her close friend Lady Porter changed everything. Lara suspects foul play – she just can’t prove it. That is, until The Hon. Abigail Rossmore arrives. An unexpected guest with an extraordinary story to tell, this maybe Lara’s only chance at justice. Together, can they uncover what really happened to Lady Porter, and will Lara rediscover herself along the way? Readers LOVE Sally Page! 'What a gem of a book!'★★★★★ 'I am in awe of Sally Page’s writing' ★★★★★ 'So refreshingly original' ★★★★★ 'You just have to read it' ★★★★★ 'A read cover-to-cover-in-one-sitting book that gives all the feels' ★★★★★ 'Wonderful, just wonderful'★★★★★ Reviews Praise for Sally Page: 'Heartwarming and witty… explores how creativity can spark new connections and fill your life with colour. Guaranteed to make you smile – and maybe follow your own secret dream' Jo Leevers ‘I didn't want to put it down and couldn't stop thinking about it… Utterly mesmerising. Tender and truly memorable. I adored it’ Heidi Swain ‘Beautifully written, thought provoking, uplifting… I loved everything about this book!’ Amanda Prowse 'Brimful of joy, hope and all the summer feels – I loved it!' Faith Hogan 'A cast of exceptionally lovable characters against an exquisite backdrop of sky and seabirds… colourful, thoughtful, uplifting and devilishly funny' Hazel Prior 'A wonderful, heartfelt book. Clever, emotional and creative. Sally Page always writes the ultimate feel-good stories' Phaedra Patrick 'I LOVE Sally Page's story-telling and her characters, who, quite frankly, could simply sit about a room for an entire novel and I'd still be entranced' Freya North 'A powerful reminder that we all have creativity within us, if we just give it a chance to breathe… a gorgeous gem of a story' Freya Sampson ‘I absolutely loved it! So different, clever, funny and charming’ Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde ‘Tender and moving’ Evie Woods ‘Absolutely spellbinding … a warm-hearted, thoughtful, funny and yet deeply poignant’ Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane |
28. Caller Unknown - Gillian McAllister
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They Took Her Daughter. Now She’ll Break Every Rule to Get Her Back. From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Famous Last Words and Wrong Place Wrong Time comes an unmissable new thriller - available in paperback now! A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK 'Unputdownable' FREIDA MCFADDEN 'The best of the best' LISA JEWELL 'Masterful' ANDREA MARA 'Tense, twisty, and an emotional gut punch' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'Absolutely superb' CLAIRE DOUGLAS -- Your last words to your teenage daughter were, ‘Sleep well’. By the next morning, she has vanished. Her bed not slept in, an unfamiliar phone in her place. Before you have time to catch your breath, it rings. CALLER UNKNOWN Someone has taken your daughter. They don’t tell you where. They don’t tell you why. Only that you must do what they say to ever see her again. Do not contact the police. If you do, they will kill her. You have a choice: do you risk contacting the authorities anyway? Or, do you take the law – and your daughter’s life – into your own hands? -- PRAISE FOR GILLIAN MCALLISTER ‘A first-class thriller’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘A writer at the top of her game’ CLAIRE DOUGLAS ' McAllister is an expert in taut, twisty thrillers' i PAPER ' A brilliant, brilliant book ' JODI PICOULT ' What an incredible, gripping, thrilling read' LISA JEWELL 'Utterly effing magnificent. I could NOT put it down! ' MARIAN KEYES 'I am totally in awe. This is one story I will not forget' HEIDI PERKS 'This is bravura novel-writing' IAN RANKIN |
29. The Last Letter - Rebecca Yarros
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One last letter. His dying wish. A promise that will change everything…The bestselling love story that has shattered a million hearts. Prepare to ugly cry over this devastating slow-burn romance that will shatter your heart and stitch it back together piece by piece. ‘An emotional masterpiece that will leave you utterly wrecked in the best possible way’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘I am not ok…this surpassed Fourth Wing as my favorite book’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This book ripped my heart out, to put it back together to rip it out one last time'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Beckett, If you're reading this, well, you know the last-letter drill. You made it. I didn't. I need one thing from you: get out of the army and get to Telluride. My little sister Ella's there, raising the twins alone. If I'm gone, that means I can't be there for her. I can't help them through this. But you can. So I'm begging you, as my best friend, go take care of my sister, my family. Please don't make her go through it alone. Ryan When Beckett follows his best friend’s dying wish and arrives in the small mountain town of Telluride, he expects grief, guilt, and the weight of a promise he’s not sure he can keep. What he doesn’t expect is Ella. Fiercely independent and determined to hold her family together, Ella is still reeling from loss after loss. But as Beckett slowly becomes part of her life, their shared grief begins to turn into something neither of them saw coming. But Ella knows that loving Beckett means risking heartbreak all over again…and this time she's not sure she'll survive. Perfect for readers who love: ✨Emotional romances that make you cry ✨Slow-burn love stories ✨Small-town romance ✨Military romance ✨Single parent romance ✨Found family ✨Dual POV ❤️🩹 The Last Letter is an epic slow-burn love story that will break your heart before putting it back together again. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Nicholas Sparks, and Abby Jimenez. ' I literally can’t even put into words how good thing book is. Did it break me? Yes. Was it an absolute masterpiece? Yes. 10/10 recommend .'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I just don't have the words to describe it other than to say it was heart-breaking perfection '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' You will feel EVERY emotion while reading this book and EVERYONE SHOULD READ IT , even if it will break your heart!!!!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' A week later am still not over this book…I am a broken woman. One of the most emotional rides I have been on' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'It's been nearly a month since I finished reading The Last Letter and I still tear up when I think about it . I'm forever changed by this story'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This book broke me, I couldn’t put it down until it was finished and it had me up at 1 am sobbing like a baby …Going to be thinking about this one for a while'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' I thought I was prepared, I expected the worst, but nothing could’ve braced me for that ending . It absolutely shattered me. This story is raw, beautifully written, and impossible to shake off'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' IM SORRY WHAT. I am wrecked. Literally not prepared in any way shape or form. NOT what I thought was gonna happen. So so good, deff recommend, but don’t read in public because you will ugly cry! Rebecca Yarros does it again'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Rebecca Yarros, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2024 |
30. Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros
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The beloved first book in the record-breaking, multi-million-copy bestselling Empyrean series. A major TV adaptation has now been greenlit at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society - don't be the last to discover the magic of this blockbuster world. 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' GUARDIAN 'This book contains an addictive, drug-like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' GLAMOUR 'The new publishing sensation' DAILY MAIL - FRIENDS. ENEMIES. LOVERS. EVERYONE HERE HAS AN AGENDA. AND EVERY NIGHT COULD BE YOUR LAST. Violet Sorrengail had expected to live a quiet life surrounded by books, until she was forced onto the world's deadliest training ground. Now she must fight to join the army's elite: dragon riders. But dragons don't choose fragile riders; they incinerate them, and when your body breaks as easily as Violet's does - death is only a heartbeat away. Many cadets would kill Violet to better their own chances of success; the rest would kill her just because of her last name . . . including the ruthless Xaden Riorson, her family's greatest enemy. With the odds stacked against her, Violet must use every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise, because once you enter Basgiath War College, there are only two ways out: GRADUATE OR DIE. - Millions of readers have already begun their Empyrean adventure. Now it's your turn to cross the parapet . . . pray to Malek that you survive. 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' Daily Mirror 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun 'Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' Independent 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are, and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: -FOURTH WING -IRON FLAME -ONYX STORM COMING SOON IN THE EMPYREAN WORLD: THRESHING DAY : Return to the world of Empyrean with thirteen stories starring your favourite Fourth Wing characters. Coming September 29th 2026. FOURTH WING, THE GRAPHIC NOVEL: VOLUME ONE: The first volume of a stunning graphic novel adapted by Rebecca Yarros. Coming April 6th 2027. FOURTH WING, TAROT DECK: 78 tarot cards with familiar characters, scenes, and symbols from the Empyrean series. Coming April 6th 2027. |
31. Kane and Abel - Jeffrey Archer
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They had only one thing in common . . . William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski, one the son of a Boston millionaire, the other a penniless Polish immigrant - two men born on the same day on opposite sides of the world, their paths destined to cross in the ruthless struggle to build a fortune. Kane and Abel is the marvellous story, spanning sixty years, of two powerful men linked by an all-consuming hatred, brought together by fate to save . . . and finally destroy . . . each other. Jeffrey Archer's international bestseller is followed by the enthralling sequel, The Prodigal Daughter . 'Archer has a gift for plot that can only be described as genius' Daily Telegraph 'Probably the greatest storyteller of our age' Mail on Sunday |
32. A Very British Midlife Crisis - Rob Temple
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'It made me laugh out loud!' Times Radio From the bestselling creator of Very British Problems comes a survival guide every middle-aged Brit has been waiting for... The midlife crisis is coming for you, whether you like it or not. Early symptoms include browsing bright orange convertibles you can't afford, starting a podcast nobody asked for, the overwhelming urge to get a tattoo that says 'no regrets' (despite having approximately forty years of regrets), and watching the London Marathon thinking, yeah, I could do that! From navigating the particular grief of realising your doctor looks younger than you to a passionate new interest in the weekly bin schedule, Very British Problems creator Rob Temple is here to guide you through every absurd impulse, bold reinvention and spectacular cringe of the midlife crisis. Readers love Rob Temple's books: 'What a joyous read' 'The MOST hilarious and the most British of books. Truly funny from cover to cover' 'You can open this book at pretty much any page and find something that will at least make you giggle, if not completely howl with laughter' 'Hilarious observational humour that no doubt resonates with British readers but also provides insight to those of us who only with they were British!' 'A great addition to my Very British Problems book collection. If you love the other books, get this one, you won't be disappointed!' |
33. This Little Piggy - Rob Ashman
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When a serial killer targets victims on the west coast of England, a detective must track him down while battling her own demons in this crime thriller. Kevin Palmer is a regular sort of guy until his life suddenly shatters before his eyes. His wife, his business, and his reputation are all taken from him in one fell swoop. Trying to fight back only lands himself in prison. But he's not done fighting yet. In the confines of his cell, Kevin concocts elaborate fantasies to wreak vengeance on those who've wronged him. When he is sent to work in an abattoir, the final piece of the jigsaw falls into place with chilling consequences. Then a cruel twist of fate changes everything.  Meanwhile, Det. Inspector Rosalind Kray of Blackpool, England, is just returning to work after a brutal attack. She is soon on the case of a sadistic serial killer. When she cracks the macabre pattern of murders, Kray has Palmer squarely in her sights. But can she stop him before he takes revenge on his final victim? |
34. Sophie, Standing There - Meg Mason
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A sharp, funny and achingly tender story of obsession and loneliness from the award-winning, bestselling author of Sorrow and Bliss 'So smart, so funny, so moving. I absolutely loved it' BONNIE GARMUS 'Heartbreaking, hilarious, and deeply hopeful. Mason is a dazzling talent' ANN PATCHETT 'Mason is brilliant ... A witty story of infatuation set in the literary world' GUARDIAN _____ Sophie Pattison is a lovely person – warm, kind, relentlessly positive. She's cherished by her brother Laurie, adored by her best friend Emma and valued by her colleagues. Sometimes, it's true, one day in her life can feel like the entire month of January. It's also true she can go an entire day without speaking. But she's fine really. She spends her time alone reading, finding comfort in the pages of the books she devours. Until one day she stumbles upon an author she hasn't read in years. Her books, interviews and podcasts soon become a lifeline; every word is a solace, company she hasn't felt in so long. It's almost like love. A lot like love. And Sophie would love to meet the author, although she never will obviously. In a way, thank goodness, because that would change everything. Sophie's entire life. Wouldn't it? Hilariously candid and raw, Sophie, Standing There is a bittersweet story of love, loneliness and finding connection in the most unlikely of places. _____ 'Heartwarming, tender and so funny ... Wonderful' GILLIAN ANDERSON 'I love Meg Mason's brain and the strange, wonderful, funny stories she gives us' ANN NAPOLITANO |
35. Everyone In This Bank Is A Thief - Benjamin Stevenson
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TEN HEISTS. TEN SUSPECTS. A MURDER MYSTERY ONLY ERNEST CUNNINGHAM CAN SOLVE... 'Who knew murder could be so joyous? Sharp and funny, with characters you'll want to cheer for and a mystery to savour. You'll love it' TOM HINDLE 'Benjamin Stevenson is a writer you don’t want to miss' 5***** reader review ---- My name is Ernest Cunningham. I’ve spent the last few years solving murders. But a bank heist is a new one, even for me. The doors are chained shut. No one’s coming in or out. Which means that when someone in the bank is murdered, hostages become suspects. THE BANK ROBBER THE MANAGER THE SECURITY GUARD THE TEENAGE GAMER THE FILM PRODUCER THE PRIEST THE RECEPTIONIST THE PATIENT THE CARER ME Turns out, more than one person planned to rob the bank today – and you can steal more from a bank than just money… Who is stealing what? Who is not only a thief, but also a killer? And can I crack the case, before time runs out? ---- Why readers LOVE Everyone In This Bank Is A Thief 'Stevenson continues to make me laugh out loud and the mystery is, as always, twisty and unexpected' 5***** reader review 'A brilliantly clever locked-room mystery that keeps you hooked from start to finish' 5***** reader review 'If you’re into clever, puzzle-like mysteries with a humorous twist, this one’s...s a fun ride, with enough twists to keep you guessing' 5***** reader review 'It was entertaining, funny, full of twists and turns, a Golden Age mystery, a locked room story, red herrings galore, and thrilling' 5***** reader review |
36. The Believers (1) - Witness Lee
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This book is intended as an aid to believers in developing a daily time of morning revival with the Lord in His word. At the same time, it provides a limited review of the semiannual training held June 29—July 4, 2026, in Anaheim, California, on “The Believers (1).” Through intimate contact with the Lord in His word, the believers can be constituted with life and truth and thereby equipped to prophesy in the meetings of the church unto the building up of the Body of Christ. |
37. Billion-Dollar Ransom - James Patterson
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From the world's bestselling thriller writer comes a gripping kidnapping plot with twists on every page. Patterson is 'one of the best storytellers of our time' - JIMMY "MR BEAST" DONALDSON 'Completely gripping' - 5-star reader review 'A fantastic book! I could not put this down.' - 5-star reader review 'The story explodes with action' - 5-star reader review 'Breathless, relentless and smart' - 5-star reader review ---------------------------------------- It would take a perfect plan to collect a billion-dollar ransom. So here’s the plan. Five innocent people. In different locations. All kidnapped at the same moment in time. Two children taken from a private school bus. A film producer and a movie star grabbed at a hideaway resort. A beautiful wife whisked off the streets of Beverly Hills. A billionaire wants his family back. The cash, gold, jewels, crypto are all ready. There’s only one problem: Stubborn and brilliant FBI agent Nicky Gordon also has a plan. And she doesn’t want to pay the kidnappers. Not a dime. ---------------------------------------- PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN |
38. By Any Other Name - Jodi Picoult
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**THE DAZZLING NEW NOVEL FROM JODI PICOULT, AND INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - HOLLOW BONES - IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW** They never met. But their lives are bound by a secret, a sacrifice, and a story that demands to be told… THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ' Her best one yet ' JOJO MOYES ' A timeless classic ' CHRIS WHITAKER ' [An] inspiring work of feminist literature ' ELLE ------ New York playwright Melina Green fights to have her voice heard in a man’s world - forced to hide behind a lie to get her work on stage. Centuries before, her ancestor Emilia Bassano, mistress to one of Elizabeth I’s nobles, faced the same silence. Her bold act of rebellion changed everything - but at a great cost. Two women, separated by time, united by defiance. Together, they challenge a world built to keep them quiet. PRAISE FOR BY ANY OTHER NAME 'Stunning. So interesting, clever, educational and moving. One of the best books I've read in recent times' GILLIAN McALLISTER ‘A likeable heroine and a fun, readable evocation of Elizabethan court life and theatre’ THE TIMES 'Had me absolutely captivated . . . I loved all the questions this novel raised about who gets to tell which stories and how complex that can become. Jodi Picoult is a genius' JENNIFER SAINT ‘A fun jaunt through Elizabethan London, full of literary easter eggs’ INDEPENDENT PRAISE FOR JODI PICOULT 'A writer the world needs to be reading right now' Independent 'It is hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes' Financial Times 'She is the master of her craft' Daily Telegraph 'There are writers who try and do what Picoult does, and then there's Picoult' Marie Claire |
39. An Infamous Army - Georgette Heyer
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If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' ANTONIA FRASER 'My generation's Julia Quinn' ADJOA ANDOH 'One of the wittiest, most insightful and rewarding prose writers imaginable' STEPHEN FRY ___________ 1815, and the British and French armies are massing ahead of one of the greatest battles of all time ... Occupied by the British, Brussels however is en fete. And Lady Barbara Childe, renowned for being as fashionable as she is beautiful, is at the centre of all that is fashionable and light-hearted. When she meets Charles Audley, the dashing aide de camp to the great Duke of Wellington, her sense of fun and mischief knows no bounds. But it is the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, and who knows whether they will ever meet again ... ___________ Reader's love An Infamous Army . . . ***** 'This was possibly Georgette Heyer's greatest book.' ***** 'A truly incredible novel.' ***** 'I love Georgette Heyer and so love all of her books. But this one is extra special.' ***** 'A powerful read!' ***** 'It is a good read for regency romance readers who would like a little more info on the battle that figures greatly in those novels.' |
40. Ugly Love - Colleen Hoover
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A heart-wrenching love story that proves attraction at first sight can be messy from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the global phenomenon VERITY , a major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson. ‘The reigning queen of BookTok’ GUARDIAN ‘One of the most influential voices of the last decade’ ELLE ‘One of the world's most successful writers’ DAILY MAIL When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she doesn't think it's love at first sight. They wouldn’t even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realise they have the perfect set-up. He doesn’t want love, she doesn’t have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her. Never ask about the past. Don’t expect a future. They think they can handle it, but realise almost immediately they can’t handle it at all. Hearts get infiltrated. Promises get broken. Rules get shattered. Love gets ugly. |
41. Absolute Power - David Baldacci
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Set at the heart of political power in Washington DC, Absolute Power is the book which launched David Baldacci’s career as a worldwide bestseller of thrilling fiction. As adapted to the screen, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. With an exclusive new introduction from the author. In a heavily guarded mansion in the Virginian countryside, professional burglar and break-in artist Luther Whitney is trapped behind a one-way mirror. What he witnesses destroys his faith not only in justice, but in all he holds dear. What follows is an unthinkable abuse of power and a criminal conspiracy, as a breathtaking cover-up is set in motion by those appointed to work for one of the most important people in the world – the President of the United States. ‘Accomplished and amazing – one of the hottest reads around’ – Daily Mail ‘Baldacci’s prose is fluent and amazing’ – The Times ‘A high-octane legal thriller. An almost Shakespearean study in the nature of evil – horror in its purest form’ – The Spectator ********** KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. 'Baldacci is the master' – Jeffrey Archer ‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail ‘Baldacci is still peerless’ – Sunday Times ‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ – Lisa Gardner ‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ – Lisa Scottoline ‘A master storyteller’ – Associated Press ‘Baldacci cuts everyone’s grass – Grisham’s, Ludlum’s, even Patricia Cornwell’s – and more than gets away with it’ – People |
42. Peck & Peck - Bonnie Garmus
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The number one bestselling author of global sensation LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY returns. ' Charming, uplifting, soulful, and original ' Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of The Women ' Laugh-out-loud funny. It is impossible not to be beguiled ' Guardian Peck & Peck is the irresistible story of a young man whose life is turned upside down when he is hired by the most prestigious, secretive and dysfunctional poetry journal in the world: the renowned Peck & Peck . . . It's 1982, New York City. Crime is on the rise, muggings are in the streets, and Batter Gray, recent college graduate with a skill that no one wants - an 'ear' for poetry - is worried about his future. While all his friends have real jobs, he's folding T-shirts at the Gap. As for love? No. Not unless you count Sallie Mae, the student loan tyrant. He hears from Sallie all the time. But when Batter gets a dream job at Peck & Peck, the most prestigious poetry quarterly in the world, his life moves into the literary fast lane. Soon Batter is knee-deep in the secret war between the two Editors in Chief, the famous Peck brothers - twins and enemies - as well as being privy to the private affairs of their thirty-nine editors, whose professed mission is the same: Find originality. Reward creativity. Burn the rest. And by 'burn', they mean incinerate. Because at Peck & Peck, 'good' isn't good enough, 'interesting' doesn't cut it, plagiarists aren't tolerated, and parolees run the mailroom. Still want to submit your poem? Go with God. Welcome to a dazzling and unforgettable novel from Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry . Original, brilliantly funny and peopled with unforgettable characters, Peck & Peck is both a passionate ode to the written word and a heartwarming exploration of all that makes us human. |
43. The SOLDIER: Steamy Military Romance - Juliette N Banks
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Shoulder tapped by Black Hawke Security to leave my Special Forces role as a Green Beret, I'm working one day when Trina Thomas walks into my life. Sexy, long limbs stride across the road with breathtaking confidence. I fall in love on the spot. She's not interested. But she will be. Trina has become a delicious challenge. When I learn the sassy stunner doesn't date men in uniform, I'm unfazed. The chemistry between us is scorching hot, so it's just a matter of time before she's moaning my name. When I'm pulled overseas on a black ops mission, and wounded, her barriers cracks. Before I can capitalize on that, she's taken from me and I must lean on my fellow paramilitary colleagues. Once she's back in my arms, I'm not letting her go. Will the shadows of her past keep us apart, or am I too late and he's destroyed her? THE SOLDIER is a steamy private security romance with spice and tons of suspense and action. If you love former military and special ops alphas who fall for sassy heroines, then you'll love the Black Hawke Security series. Each book can be read as a standalone and has a happy ever after. For readers who've enjoyed military romances by Susan Stoker, Anna Hackett, Cora Seton, Sybil Bartel and Rebecca Yarros. |
44. The Courage To Be Disliked - Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga
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THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE 15 MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Stop people-pleasing and achieve true happiness. 'I highly recommend it to everybody ... a really interesting book' Andrew Huberman, Huberman Lab Millions have already benefited from the wisdom dispensed in The Courage to Be Disliked , its simple yet profound advice showing us how to harness our inner power and find self-acceptance to become the person we would like to be. A philosopher and a student have a discussion. Their conversation reveals a profoundly liberating way of thinking: by developing the courage to change, set healthy boundaries and resist the impulse to please others, it is possible to find genuine and lasting happiness. Your life is not something that someone gives you, but something you choose yourself, and you are the one who decides how you live. |
45. The Love Hypothesis - Ali Hazelwood
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THE SUNDAY TIMES , NEW YORK TIMES AND TIKTOK SENSATION, AND SOON TO BE A PRIME ORIGINAL FILM STARRING LILI REINHART AND TOM BATEMAN! Read it before you see it with Ali Hazelwood's original swoony STEM romance novel - featuring a bonus chapter from Adam's perspective! A fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships - but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is dating and well on her way to a happily ever after was always going to take more than hand-wavy Jedi mind tricks: Scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting biologist, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor - and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when Stanford's reigning lab tyrant agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire, putting Olive's career on the Bunsen burner, Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support and even more unyielding...six-pack abs. Suddenly their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. And Olive discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope. |
46. Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros
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The action-packed second book in the record-breaking, multi-million-copy bestselling Empyrean series. A major TV adaptation has now been greenlit at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society - don't be the last to discover the magic of this blockbuster world. 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' GUARDIAN 'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-around sexiness are still sky-high' DAILY MAIL ' Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' GLAMOUR - SECRETS. SACRIFICE. SURVIVAL. THE DEADLY SECOND YEAR AT BASGIATH AWAITS. Against all odds, Violet Sorrengail made it through her first year at Basgiath War College, but now, the real training begins. The stakes are higher than ever, and a determination to survive won't be enough this time. When a powerful new enemy threatens everything she cares about, including the man she loves, Violet must do whatever it takes to keep their secrets safe. One wrong move could have horrifying consequences - and as the web of lies spun by those in charge starts to unravel, nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end. - Millions of readers have already begun their Empyrean adventure. Now it's your turn to face Basgiath's deadly second year . . . pray to Malek that you survive. 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail 'This book contains an addictive, drug-like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' Daily Mirror 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun 'Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' Independent 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are, and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: -FOURTH WING -IRON FLAME -ONYX STORM COMING SOON IN THE EMPYREAN WORLD: THRESHING DAY: Return to the world of Empyrean with thirteen stories starring your favourite Fourth Wing characters. Coming September 29th 2026. FOURTH WING, THE GRAPHIC NOVEL: VOLUME ONE: The first volume of a stunning graphic novel adapted by Rebecca Yarros. Coming April 6th 2027. FOURTH WING, TAROT DECK: 78 tarot cards with familiar characters, scenes, and symbols from the Empyrean series. Coming April 6th 2027. |
47. The City and Its Uncertain Walls - Haruki Murakami & Philip Gabriel
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What will you find in the city? READERS LOVE THE CITY AND ITS UNCERTAIN WALLS ‘Felt like stepping into a dream’ ‘I really loved getting lost in this book’ ‘Everyone on this planet should read Murakami at least once in their lifetime’ ‘Riveting and irresistible’ ‘It’s magical, it’s wise . . . deeply comforting’ A love story, a quest, an ode to books and to the libraries that house them, a breathtaking new novel about the boundaries between worlds and individuals, from the Sunday Times bestseller. When a young man’s girlfriend mysteriously vanishes, he sets his heart on finding the imaginary city where her true self lives. His search will lead him to take a job in a remote library with mysteries of its own. When he finally makes it to the walled city, a shadowless place of horned beasts and willow trees, he finds his beloved working in a different library – a dream library. But she has no memory of their life together in the other world and, as the lines between reality and fantasy start to blur, he must decide what he’s willing to lose. The ultimate treat for Murakami fans. PRAISE FOR THE CITY AND ITS UNCERTAIN WALLS ‘Quietly miraculous’ Telegraph ‘Bewitching’ Financial Times ‘Enveloping’ Independent |
48. Flawless - Elsie Silver
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The first book in the beloved small-town Chestnut Springs series from the no.1 Sunday Times bestselling author and Queen of Cowboy romance, Elsie Silver. ' No one really does it better than Elsie Silver' THE RADIO TIMES 'Elsie Silver is rapidly becoming one of my favourite romance authors' DAILY MAIL 🤠 "You wear the hat, you ride the cowboy." Rhett Eaton lives for three things: riding bulls, causing trouble, and doing exactly what he wants. But when an outburst threatens his career, his team brings in a professional babysitter. Enter Summer Hamilton, his agent's daughter. She has no interest in rodeos, cowboys, or babysitting overgrown man-children. Too bad she's stuck with Rhett for the entire season. He's arrogant. She's uptight. He thinks rules are made to be broken. She wrote the rulebook. But somewhere between the fake smiles, endless road trips, and the occasional hotel mix-up that leaves them sharing a bed, the line between enemies and something much more starts to blur. Summer says there are boundaries they shouldn't cross. That his reputation can't take any more hits and neither can her damaged heart. Rhett says he's going to steal it anyway. ⭐ READERS THINK ELSIE SILVER IS SIMPLY FLAWLESS 'Elsie Silver, Queen of Cowboy' THE TIMES 'Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!' ALI HAZELWOOD 'This book contains a hero to die for' TESSA BAILEY 'Heartwarming, sensual and thoroughly addicting' ANA HUANG ' Elsie Silver just hits the mark every time' READER REVIEW 'Each book is heart-wrenching in its own way' READER REVIEW 'The story is so well done that it turned me into a complete cowboy fangirl' READER REVIEW 'These books had me so sucked into the world that I barely looked up' READER REVIEW *Elsie Silver became an instant Sunday Times bestselling author on the 2nd week of April 2024. |
49. Life Out of Order - Audrey Niffenegger
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Two great loves. A world in chaos. And a life that never lands in order. 'Graceful... Satisfying... It takes on the biggest issues of our times without a flinch' BONNIE GARMUS 'Wonderfully enigmatic' TRACY CHEVALIER 'A marvel... Something I won't stop thinking about' CLAIRE DAVERLEY Alba DeTamble is a time traveler, slipping unpredictably through decades like her father before her. But the hardest thing she carries isn’t the burden of futures she can’t understand, or pasts she cannot change – it’s a secret: she is in love with two different people. Each of them offers a different life. Zach lives in the present and can’t follow her when she disappears. Oliver can travel through time, just like she can. As Alba careens from time to time, moving from the riot-torn Chicago streets of her present to the eerie, timeless Yellow House, and into the digital corridors of the Museum of Lost Souls and a flooded future London, she must face a question she can no longer avoid: how is it possible to love, and live a meaningful life, in an increasingly troubled, fractured world? Intimate and expansive, Life Out of Order is a kaleidoscopic story of love, resilience and hope when time is running out. |
50. My Husband's Wife - Alice Feeney
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Discover the bestselling book everyone is talking about from the author of His & Hers, now a #1 Netflix show! 'Non-stop thrills! The best Feeney book yet!’ – FREIDA MCFADDEN 'Everything you could possibly want a thriller to be’ – LISA JEWELL 'I loved My Husband's Wife ' – CHRIS WHITAKER 'Gripping. Brilliant' – DAILY MAIL Eden Fox, an artist on the brink of her big break, sets off for a run before her first exhibition. When she returns to the home she recently moved into – Spyglass, an enchanting old house in the pretty seaside village of Hope Falls – nothing is as it should be. Her key doesn’t fit. A woman, eerily similar to her, answers the door. And her husband insists that this stranger is his wife. One house. One husband. Two women. Someone is lying. Six months earlier, a reclusive Londoner named Birdy, reeling from a life-changing diagnosis, inherits Spyglass. This unexpected gift from a long-lost grandmother brings her to Hope Falls. But then Birdy stumbles upon a shadowy London clinic that claims to be able to predict a person’s date of death, including her own. Secrets start to unravel and, as the line between truth and lies blurs, Birdy feels compelled to right some old wrongs. My Husband’s Wife weaves a tangled web of deception, obsession and mystery that will keep you guessing until the last page. Prepare yourself for the ultimate mind-bending marriage thriller and step inside Spyglass – if you dare – to experience a story where nothing is as it seems. My Husband's Wife was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 27/01/26 |
51. Yesteryear - Caro Claire Burke
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THE MULTI-MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'NIGHTMARISH, SHOCKING, BRILLIANT’ – STYLIST 'MADDENING, MESMERISING, INGENIOUS’ – NEW YORK TIMES 'FUNNY, SHARP ENOUGH TO DRAW BLOOD’ – STEPHEN KING 'DERANGED, DARING, CLEVERLY WRITTEN’ – VOGUE 'My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive…' Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and her followers are sick with envy. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What her followers don’t know won’t hurt them. Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children—they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible. As darkly funny as it is shocking and gripping, Yesteryear is an electrifying examination of tradition, fame, faith and the grand performance of womanhood, from a thrilling new talent in fiction. NOW BEING ADAPTED INTO A MAJOR FILM STARRING ANNE HATHAWAY 'EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THIS BOOK’ BELLA MACKIE ‘WICKEDLY FUNNY, FRIGHTENINGLY PERCEPTIVE' ABIGAIL DEAN 'INVENTIVE, ADDICTIVE, A WILD RIDE' ASHLEY AUDRAIN 'SHOT THROUGH WITH HUMOUR, LACED WITH DARKNESS' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'THE STEPFORD WIVES MEETS THE HANDMAID'S TALE' HANNAH DEITCH About the author Caro Claire Burke received her Master’s in Fine Arts from the Bennington Writing Seminars. She is the co-host of Diabolical Lies, a politics and culture podcast. Yesteryear is her first novel. |
52. Saving 6 - Chloe Walsh
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RELIVE THE POWER AND PAIN OF FIRST LOVE AS YOU FALL FOR THE BOYS OF TOMMEN. He's a boy who's lost. She's a girl who might just be the home he's never had. Begin Joey and Aoife's epic and unforgettable love story in in Saving 6 , the third book in Chloe Walsh's internationally bestselling Boys of Tommen series. The reader reaction says it all: 'Absolute perfection. This book will ruin you' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' I have no words as to how heartbreakingly beautiful this book is and the talent of Chloe is unmeasured in my eyes ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' There's not enough stars to rate this book it is simply outstanding! ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ......................... The second born son in a broken marriage, Joey Lynch has spent a lifetime picking up the pieces of a family unravelling. When his older brother Darren skips town, twelve-year-old Joey finds himself thrown into the role of protector to his younger siblings and mother. Plagued by self-loathing, and furious with the world, he grapples with teenage life and his unwavering sense of duty to his family, while balancing precariously close to a life of addiction that threatens to swallow him whole. The only light in his sea of darkness is his boss's firecracker of a daughter who refuses to back down. A girl who just so happens to be his classmate. Aoife Molloy has never been backwards in coming forward. Her bubbly and self-assured nature has never led her astray. Until her first day of secondary school when she collides with a hot-headed boy who sparks a burning curiosity inside of her that only grows stronger by the day. Falling into a complicated friendship with her father's apprentice, Aoife works to unravel the secrets around Joey Lynch's life - while he desperately fights to keep her out. ......................... Joey and Aoife's story continues in Redeeming 6 . Want more of The Boys of Tommen? The series so far includes: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 Releasing 10 |
53. Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros
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The jaw-dropping third book in the record-breaking, multi-million-copy bestselling Empyrean series. A major TV adaptation has now been greenlit at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society - don't be the last to discover the magic of this blockbuster world. 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' GUARDIAN 'Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' INDEPENDENT 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' DAILY MIRROR - A STORM IS COMING . . . AND NOT EVERYONE CAN SURVIVE ITS WRATH. After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons and no more time for uncertainty - the battle has truly begun. With enemies closing in from all corners, they need an army. They need power. And they need to unravel the dark truth about what's really happening on the continent before it's too late. Violet must embark on her most dangerous mission yet and travel beyond the failing wards to seek allies who will stand with Navarre. The trip will push her to the very edge of her power, and the odds of dying are far greater than the hope of success. But Violet will risk everything to save her dragons, her family, and him . . . even if it means keeping a secret so big it could destroy them all. ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK? - Millions of readers have already begun their Empyrean adventure. Now it's your turn to brave the storm . . . pray to Malek that you survive. 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail 'This book contains an addictive, drug-like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are, and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: -FOURTH WING -IRON FLAME -ONYX STORM COMING SOON IN THE EMPYREAN WORLD: THRESHING DAY: Return to the world of Empyrean with thirteen stories starring your favourite Fourth Wing characters. Coming September 29th 2026. FOURTH WING, THE GRAPHIC NOVEL: VOLUME ONE: The first volume of a stunning graphic novel adapted by Rebecca Yarros. Coming April 6th 2027. FOURTH WING, TAROT DECK: 78 tarot cards with familiar characters, scenes, and symbols from the Empyrean series. Coming April 6th 2027. |
54. The Cornish Halloween Murder - Fiona Leitch
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A brand new cozy mystery to escape with this Halloween. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Rev Richard Coles. It’s (almost) Halloween in Penstowan, and strange things are afoot… When a developer buys the abandoned convent and cottage hospital of St Ann’s on the edge of town, locals are aghast at his plans to turn the site into apartments. And when menacing voodoo-like dolls are found hidden inside the walls, it looks like the building’s past inhabitants are against it, too. As the town prepares for the annual Bonfire Parade taking place on Halloween night, ex-police officer Jodie Parker finds herself in a world of witches and Wiccans, whispering voices and ghostly babies crying, as she tries to find out who’s behind the campaign to stop the development. Then one of the builders is found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Has a spectre from the convent’s past come back to take revenge on the living, or are Jodie and her husband, DCI Nathan Withers, looking for a killer of flesh and blood? See what readers are saying about The Cornish Halloween Murder ‘Absolutely perfect cosy season reading’ ★★★★★ ‘I cannot get enough of this’ ★★★★★ ‘Exactly what I wanted from a Halloween cozy’ ★★★★★ ‘I absolutely loved this’ ★★★★★ ‘I'm not ashamed to say I read the whole thing in one sitting – I was hooked and couldn't stop turning the pages’ ★★★★★ ‘The perfect cosy mystery to curl up with this Halloween… absolutely one to add to your autumn TBR!’ ★★★★★ ‘Page turner and grabbed me from page 1. Twists and turns kept me creeped out’ ★★★★★ ‘Witty and clever (as always) and made me laugh out loud’ ★★★★★ ‘Each book is like meeting up with old friends’ ★★★★★ ‘A delightful cosy’ ★★★★★ About the author Fiona Leitch is a novelist and screenwriter with a chequered past. She’s written for footballing and motoring magazines, childbirth videos and mail order catalogues; DJ’ed at illegal raves in London, been told off by a children's TV presenter during a studio debate; and was the Australasian face of a series of TV commercials for a cleaning product. All of which has given her a thorough grounding in the ridiculous, and helped her to write funny stuff. |
55. Agrippa - Robert Harris
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THE INTERNATIONAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 IN THE NEW YORK TIMES , BBC CULTURE, THE MIRROR AND RADIO TIMES The Sunday Times number one bestselling author returns to Ancient Rome in his latest thriller. 'A persuasive portrait of rivalry in Ancient Rome' SAM LEITH, GUARDIAN 'A fascinating study of how power corrupts' THE TIMES Julius Caesar is dead, and the lives of two teenaged boys are about to be changed forever. One is Caesar’s 17-year-old nephew, Octavius, whom he has made his heir. The other is Octavius’s closest friend, Agrippa. To claim Octavius’s inheritance, they must fight the giant figures of the Roman Empire – and, against all odds, they win. Octavius becomes the Emperor Augustus. For twenty years, they rule the world together. Now Agrippa is fifty. Ailing and alone, betrayed by his wife’s infidelity, he takes refuge in his house on the Bay of Naples and begins to write his memoirs. Yet to stir up the past can be dangerous. From his earliest meetings with Julius Caesar, through the epic conflict with Mark Antony and Cleopatra, the great naval battle of Actium and the endless wars to expand the empire, he describes how one man has dominated his life: the cunning, ruthless, unknowable Octavius. When it comes to power, does friendship exist at all? PRAISE FOR ROBERT HARRIS 'A master storyteller' OBSERVER 'The king of the page-turning thriller' i PAPER 'Harris's cleverness, judgment and eye for detail are second to none' SUNDAY TIMES 'Harris writes with a skill and ingenuity that few other novelists can match' FINANCIAL TIMES 'A master of historical fiction ' TLS Agrippa was a number one Sunday Times bestseller w/c 25.08.2026 |
56. Falling for You - Heidi Swain
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Can love blossom amongst the leaves? When Skylar Shawe moves to Nightingale Square in the heart of Norwich, she’s hoping for a fresh start and the chance to connect with the father she never knew. A break from the chaos of real life seems like the perfect way to catch her breath…until she meets Erik , the brooding but wildly handsome neighbour with a past he’s still trying to come to terms with. Once a rugby hero, Erik Svensson now faces life on unfamiliar terrain after suffering a career-ending injury. Unsure of the man he’s become, he’s determined to live a peaceful life while he finds himself again. What he doesn’t expect is to find himself drawn to the new girl in Nightingale Square. But sometimes, life – and love – has a way of sneaking up on you. As they navigate their new lives and their own troubles, they discover that healing isn’t just about moving on … it’s about letting someone in. And in each other, they might just find exactly what they didn’t know they were looking for... WHAT READERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT HEIDI SWAIN: ‘As always she has worked her absolute magic!’ ‘Heidi has a knack for transporting you directly into the heart of a setting so vivid you never want to leave’ ‘Heidi always writes books that leave me feeling uplifted and tingly with happiness’ PRAISE FOR WALKING ON SUNSHINE: 'A summer delight!' SARAH MORGAN 'A delightfully sunny read with added intrigue and secrets' BELLA OSBORNE 'A ray of reading sunshine!' LAURA KEMP 'A lovely, sweet, summery read' MILLY JOHNSON 'An absolutely gorgeous summer tale of love and secrets' RACHAEL LUCAS |
57. The Silence of the Girls - Pat Barker
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A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF THE 21ST CENTURY 'Chilling, powerful, audacious' The Times 'Magnificent. You are in the hands of a writer at the height of her powers' Evening Standard There was a woman at the heart of the Trojan War whose voice has been silent - until now. Discover the greatest Greek myth of all - retold by the witness that history forgot . . . Briseis was a queen until her city was destroyed. Now she is a slave to the man who butchered her husband and brothers. Trapped in a world defined by men, can she survive to become the author of her own story? PERFECT FOR FANS OF MADELINE MILLER'S CIRCE AND THE SONG OF ACHILLES. *Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and the Costa Novel Award* Pat Barker continues her extraordinary retelling of one of our greatest myths in The Women of Troy. |
58. A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas
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Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order A Court of Splintered Harmony for 27th October 26, and A Court of Forgotten Melody for 12th January 27. The first instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON and TikTok sensation, from multi-million and #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan – Time Harry Potter magic, Taylor Swift sass, Fifty Shades-level athleticism – The Sunday Times With bits of Buffy, Game of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy – Stylist Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Escapism in its purest form – Independent ****** Feyre is a huntress, but when she kills what she thinks is a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor, Tamlin, is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal Fae. And there's more to the Fae than the legends suggest. As Feyre adapts to her new home, her feelings for Tamlin begin to change. Icy hostility turns to fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But shadows are creeping in, and Tamlin has a dark secret that he cannot share. Fate brought Feyre to Tamlin for a reason, but saving him from the darkness that threatens his world will lead her down a path that she can never return from. Sarah J. Maas's books have sold more than seventy-five million copies and are published in forty languages. Enter the world of Sarah J. Maas and discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. The Court of Thorns and Roses series includes: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Mist and Fury A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Frost and Starlight A Court of Silver Flames A Court of Splintered Harmony A Court of Forgotten Melody ****** 5* reader reviews 'This is the first fantasy book I've ever read . . . I'm hooked. I'm addicted' 'I'm a standard romance girl but this swept me off my feet' 'Her writing is exquisite; her characters complex . . . and worlds all-consuming' 'This book has ignited my spark for reading again' |
59. Darling Girls - Sally Hepworth
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A thrilling page-turner about sisterhood, secrets, love and murder by Sally Hepworth, the New York Times bestselling author of Mad Mabel. It’s not just secrets buried at Wild Meadows. For as long as they can remember, Jessica, Norah and Alicia have been told how lucky they are. Rescued from their own family tragedies, they were raised by a loving foster mother on an idyllic Australian farming estate and given an elusive second chance for a happy family life. But the girls’ childhood wasn’t quite the fairy tale everyone thinks it was. And when a body is discovered under the home they grew up in, the three foster sisters find themselves thrust into the spotlight as key witnesses. It’s time for them to return home as adults. The only question is are they innocent victims or the prime suspects for murder? With darkly comic timing and insidiously twisting plots, Sally Hepworth’s novels are guaranteed to keep you turning the pages . . . Authors love Sally Hepworth: 'Completely compulsive' – Jane Harper, author of Exiles 'Women’s fiction at its finest' – Liane Moriarty, author of Big Little Lies 'Smart suspenseful, brimming with secrets' – Kate Morton, author of Homecoming 'Clever, chilling and beautifully crafted’ – Adele Parks, author of Just Between Us Reviewers love Sally Hepworth: 'Very sensitively told' – Daily Mail 'Compels from the first page' – Heat 'Stunningly clever' – People Readers love Sally Hepworth: 'I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down!' 'Twists and turns from start to finish!!' 'Suspenseful, and twisty, the most fantastically compulsive reading' 'I was gripped from start to finish and I literally couldn’t turn the pages fast enough' |
60. Before Your Memory Fades - Toshikazu Kawaguchi
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The third book in the multi-million-copy bestselling series about a cosy Japanese cafe that offers its visitors the chance to travel back in time. The heart-warming Before Your Memory Fades , by Toshikazu Kawaguchi and translated from Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time? On the hillside of Mount Hakodate in northern Japan, Cafe Donna Donna is fabled for its dazzling views of Hakodate port. But that’s not all. Cafe Donna Donna offers its customers the extraordinary experience of travelling through time. From the author of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and Tales from the Cafe comes another heartfelt story of lost souls hoping to take advantage of the cafe's time-travelling offer. Among some familiar faces, readers will also be introduced to: The daughter who begrudges her deceased parents for leaving her orphaned The comedian who aches for his beloved and their shared dreams The younger sister whose grief has become all-consuming The young man who realizes his love for his childhood friend too late . . . Featuring Kawaguchi's signature wistful storytelling, Before Your Memory Fades is full of heart and emotion. Catch up on the rest of the series set in the charming Tokyo cafe, with Before the coffee gets cold , Tales from the cafe , Before we say goodbye, Before we forget kindness and Before I knew I loved you. |
61. The Bestseller - Jenny Knightsby
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YOU TOLD HER YOUR DARKEST SECRETS. NOW MILLIONS WILL READ THEM . . . 'A gripping thriller that plumbs the dark depths of our closest relationships' CLAIRE MCGOWAN 'Brilliant and chilling . . . I tore through the pages' - SARAH EASTER COLLINS 'What a unique premise and so well executed. Tight plotting, and great characters. THE BESTSELLER is set to fly. I loved it!' - LOUISE SWANSON *** Therapist Helena Salve knows that client confidentiality is the number one unbreakable rule of her job. But the constant stories of coercive control and threat she hears from her client Belle about her dangerous husband have been wearing her down. One night over too many glasses of wine, she tells her best friend Tala everything that Belle has told her. The problem is, Tala is a down-on-her-luck novelist who is looking for an idea for her new thriller. Months later, Tala is excitedly telling Helena that her publisher is saying this is going to be her biggest book ever. The story is Belle's story. Not only is Helena's job on the line, but if Belle's husband is as dangerous as she says, her life is too... Why would Tala do this to Helena? She knows what's at stake. Your friends are meant to protect you... aren't they? Real Readers are captivated by Jenny Knightsby's debut: It really blew me off my chair, and I had to keep reading until the last page was turned! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved how messy and human the friendships felt, and the moral dilemmas really keep you hooked ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This one gave me tension, moral chaos and that slow creeping dread I live for in a psychological thriller. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jenny Knightsby, whatever you write next, I will read. Put The Bestseller on the top of your TBR list now! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
62. My Not So Perfect Life - Sophie Kinsella
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THE HILARIOUS AND BRILLIANT BESTSELLER FROM NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Sure to make you laugh out loud' Closer 'Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page' Jenny Colgan **** Katie Brenner has the perfect life: a flat in London, a glamorous job, and a super-cool Instagram feed. OK, so the truth is that she rents a tiny room with no space for a wardrobe, has a hideous commute to a lowly admin job, and the life she shares on Instagram isn't really hers. But one day her dreams are bound to come true, aren't they? Until her not-so-perfect life comes crashing down when her mega-successful boss Demeter gives her the sack. All Katie's hopes are shattered. She has to move home to Somerset, where she helps her dad with his new glamping business. Then Demeter and her family book in for a holiday, and Katie sees her chance. But should she get revenge on the woman who ruined her dreams - or try to get her job back? Does Demeter - the woman who has everything - actually have such an idyllic life herself? Maybe they have more in common than it seems. And what's wrong with not-so-perfect, anyway? Everybody loves Sophie Kinsella: 'I almost cried with laughter' Daily Mail 'Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page' Jenny Colgan 'Properly mood-altering . . . funny, fast and farcical. I loved it' Jojo Moyes 'A superb tale. Five stars!' Heat **Cover may vary** |
63. How To Be A Domestic Goddess - Nigella Lawson
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Discover the classic book of beloved baking recipes from bestseller Nigella Lawson, now a judge on the Great British Bake Off! ‘This is what baking is about: feeling good, wafting along in the warm, sweet-smelling air, unwinding … that's exactly what I mean when I talk about “comfort cooking”.’ The warm and witty baking bible by Nigella Lawson, ‘Queen of the Kitchen’ ( Observer ), this is the book that helped the world rediscover the joys of Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes, Tomato Tarts and Victoria Sponge, and kick-started the baking revolution. How To Be a Domestic Goddess is not about being a goddess, but about feeling like one. Here is the book that feeds our fantasies, understands our anxieties and puts cakes, pies, pastries, preserves, puddings, bread and biscuits back into our own kitchens. 'This is for those days or evenings when you want to usher a little something out of the kitchen that makes you thrill at the sheer pleasure you've conjured up.' Cakes : from a simple Victoria Sponge to beautiful Fairy Cakes Biscuits : classic Oatcakes, indulgent Jam-Doughnut Muffins and other treats Pies: sweet Double Apple Pie or savoury Pizza Rustica? Puddings : Gooseberry-Cream Crumble, Cherry Trifle and Irish Blue biscuits for cheese Chocolate : a Gooey Chocolate Stack to share, or Molten Chocolate Babycakes to devour yourself… Children : easy Butter Cut-Out Cookies, anyone? Christmas : Cake, Pudding, Boxing Day Egg-and-Bacon Pie ... and Mulled Wine Bread : proof that baking bread can be fuss-free, with recipes like Nigella’s own Brown Bread |
64. Timeline - Michael Crichton
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Sometimes, it seems like you can reach out and touch the past... An old man wearing a brown robe is found wandering disoriented in the Arizona desert. He is miles from any human habitation and has no memory of how he got to be there, or who he is. The only clue to his identity is the plan of a medieval monastery in his pocket. In France, Professor Edward Johnston and his students are studying the ruins of a medieval town. Suspicious of the knowledge of the site shown by their mysterious financier, he returns to the US to investigate. But in his absence, the students make a disturbing discovery in the ruins: the long-decayed remains of Johnston's glasses - and a message in modern English. The implications are staggering. The consequences are earth-shaking. And the distant past isn't so distant any more. ______________________ Increasingly considered an underappreciated classic that stands proudly alongside his more famous works like Jurassic Park and Westworld , Timeline confirms Michael Crichton as the king of the high-concept thriller, and a master storyteller to boot. |
65. The Stretch - Martina Cole
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'THE STUFF OF LEGEND' MIRROR 'THE QUEEN OF CRIME' WOMAN & HOME 'SHE'S A TOTAL ONE-OFF' GUARDIAN 'THERE REALLY IS ONLY ONE MARTINA COLE' CLOSER THE ICONIC QUEEN OF CRIME RETURNS . . . Don't miss the brand-new, explosive novel from the one and only Martina Cole, back writing solo and at the top of her game. Doing time runs in the family . . . Johnny Raglan's been sent down for life, and to him it's just another adventure. His mother Dolly has been through it all before, so she knows the score. And she takes it upon herself to show Johnny's wife Janey what it takes to survive. But Dolly can't control her other son Jimmy. He has taken over the family business, but when rumours start to spread that he isn't to be trusted all hell breaks loose. For if there's one thing the Raglans won't tolerate, it's disloyalty... |
66. Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus
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NOW INCLUDING AN EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT OF BONNIE GARMUS'S NEW NOVEL PECK & PECK OVER 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Meet Elizabeth Zott. Scientist. Trailblazer. Rule-breaker. The multi-award-winning international bestseller. _______ There is no such thing as an average woman. Especially not Elizabeth Zott. It's the early 1960s, and Elizabeth is a brilliant chemist working in a world that believes science is a man's job. At Hastings Research Institute, the only colleague who truly recognises her extraordinary mind is Calvin Evans, a brilliant, Nobel Prize-nominated chemist. But life has other plans. When Elizabeth becomes the reluctant star of America's most popular cooking show, Supper at Six , she refuses to tell women simply how to cook. Instead, she teaches them to question the rules, trust themselves and change their lives. As millions tune in, Elizabeth is no longer demonstrating recipes. She is challenging the status quo, one molecule at a time. Perfect for readers of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine , Remarkably Bright Creatures and The Wedding People - an unforgettable novel about love, resilience and the courage to rewrite the rules ________ A New York Times Top 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Reader's Pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Debut Novel Winner of the Books Are My Bag Reader's Choice Award British Book Awards Author of the Year Waterstones Author of the Year Readers love Lessons in Chemistry : ' Everyone needs to read this.' 'The best book I have read this year. Funny, warm and utterly unique .' 'Funny, honest and heart-wrenching . I was hooked until the very end.' **Cover may vary** |
67. It’s Not What You Think - Clare Mackintosh
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The instant No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller! ‘I always see the twists coming – but not this time’ LEE CHILD 'Madly twisty and super pacy and so so clever' LISA JEWELL 'So addictive it should come with a warning’ ALICE FEENEY –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- YOU THINK YOU KNOW THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE Nadeeka is certain Jamie is having an affair. She knows the tell-tale signs. She’s been here before. YOU THINK YOU KNOW WHO YOU CAN TRUST When Jamie claims to be at work late, she knows he’s lying. He’s with another woman, and she’s determined to catch him in the act. YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW THE STORY ENDS But when Nadeeka arrives home to confront him, Jamie can't explain himself. The house has become a crime scene… Jamie is dead. IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK **Don't miss Clare's next breathtaking thriller You Don't Know Me at All, available to pre-order now!** Praise for IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK: 'A nail-biter of a thriller' SHARI LAPENA ‘I finished it in a day unable to put it down … jaw-dropping twists’ CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'An extraordinarily clever plot, this was one of my favourite books of the year’ ANDREA MARA ‘Clare Mackintosh has done it again with another unguessable twist’ ERIN KELLY ‘The book everyone will be talking about … more twists and turns than an episode of Line of Duty’ C.L. TAYLOR 'the less you know about this book the better, so all we'll say is buckle up – the ride is wild' HEAT 'So clever and totally addictive' FABULOUS 'a clever thriller full of twists' ABIGAIL DEAN ‘The best twist I’ve read all year’ HOLLY SEDDON ‘Her best thriller yet … What a triumph' JILL MANSELL About the author Clare Mackintosh is a former police officer and a bestselling crime author. Her books have sold more than three million copies, been optioned for television and translated into forty languages. She appears regularly at literary festivals and bookshop events across the UK and beyond. |
68. Crypt - Alice Roberts
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THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER CHOSEN BY WATERSTONES AS ONE OF THEIR BEST HISTORY BOOKS OF 2024 'Compulsive . . . A wonderful display of how modern archaeology can bring hidden histories to life' Daily  Telegraph  'Gripping . . . I found it hard to put down' Evening  Standard 'Another really good book from archaeologist Alice Roberts . . . Helps you understand the facts on a technical level, but also makes you feel them in your bones' New Scientist  'Robert's reflections on Thomas Becket and Canterbury Cathedral are especially entertaining . . . Fascinating' Spectator  The new book by  Sunday Times  bestselling author of  Ancestors  and  Buried  - the final instalment in Professor Alice Roberts' acclaimed trilogy. We can unlock secrets from bones preserved for centuries in tombs, graves and crypts. The history of the Middle Ages is typically the story of the rich and powerful, there’s barely a written note for most people’s lives. Archaeology represents another way of interrogating our history. By using cutting-edge science to examine human remains and burials, it is possible to unearth details about how individuals lived and died that give us a new understanding of the past – one that is more intimate and inclusive than ever before.   The seven stories in Crypt are not comforting tales. We meet the patients at one of the earliest hospitals in England and the victims of the St Brice’s Day Massacre. We see a society struggling to make sense of disease, disability and death, as incurable epidemics sweep through medieval Europe. We learn of a protracted battle between Church and State that led to the murder of Thomas Becket and the destruction of the most famous tomb in England. And we come face to face with the archers who went down with Henry VIII’s favourite ship, the Mary Rose .   Beautifully written and expertly researched by Professor Alice Roberts, Crypt is packed with thrilling discoveries that will make you see the history of Britain afresh. |
69. The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet - Dr. Michael Mosley & Professor Roy Taylor
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From bestselling author Dr Michael Mosley. Struggling with low energy, blood sugar spikes or stubborn weight gain? The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet provides a simple, science-based plan to improve blood sugar management, prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes and promote better gut health through easy meals and practical lifestyle changes. Fully revised and updated by Professor Roy Taylor, bestselling author of Life Without Diabetes , Michael Mosley's 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet includes the latest cutting-edge scientific evidence and advice. This is a book not just for those at highest risk but for anyone who has struggled with their weight and wants to regain control of their health. |
70. The Deal - Elle Kennedy
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Original Series now on Prime Video Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Deal now for the perfect fake-dating romance! Also available as a Deluxe HB and a TV Tie-in edition She's about to make a deal with the college bad boy . . . Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she's carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush's attention, she'll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice . . . even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the hockey team in exchange for a pretend date . . . and it's going to be oh so good All Garrett Graham has ever wanted is to play professional hockey after graduation, but his plummeting GPA is threatening everything he's worked so hard for. If helping a sarcastic brunette make another guy jealous will help him secure his position on the team, he's all for it. But when one unexpected kiss leads to the wildest sex of both their lives, it doesn't take long for Garrett to realize that pretend isn't going to cut it. Now he just has to convince Hannah that the man she wants looks a lot like him . *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review |
71. A Court of Mist and Fury - Sarah J. Maas
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Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. The second instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court – but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people. Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms – and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future – and the future of a world cloven in two. Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself. |
72. The Names - Florence Knapp
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A once-in-a-generation debut from a major new talent, The Names is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2026 'I've just been blown away by the best debut novel in years . . . A genius idea for a book' Sunday Times 'Wildly original and emotionally profound' Observer 'An unadulterated success: moving, evocative and utterly convincing' The Times OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD It is 1987, and in the wake of a great storm, Cora sets out with her young daughter to register the birth of her son. Her husband expects her to follow tradition and call the baby after him - but is it right for her child to inherit his name from generations of domineering men? Her choice will shape the course of their lives. Seven years later, her son is Bear, a name chosen by his sister, hoping he will grow up to be brave and big-hearted. Or he is Julian, the name his mother set her heart on, keen for him to become his own person. Or he is Gordon, named after his father and raised in his cruel image - but is there still a chance to break the mould? Powerfully moving and full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE SUNDAY TIMES , GUARDIAN , INDEPENDENT , IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAY , COSMOPOLITAN AND MANY MORE | A READ WITH JENNA AND HAPPY PLACE BOOKCLUB PICK 'The viral literary hit' Grazia 'A beautiful, heartwrenching, utterly original novel' Miranda Cowley Heller 'One of those rare books that makes you glad to be alive' Stylist 'Magnificent . . . Read it. It's very special' Chris Whitaker 'Beautifully written, and wise and tender . . . An utter original' Jojo Moyes 'Exceptional . . . will stay with me for a very long time' Anita Rani, Woman's Hour 'Heart-shattering . . . a sucker punch of a novel' Pandora Sykes 'A modern classic' Jenna Bush Hager 'Heartbreaking and yet brimful of hope . . . Exceptional' Mail on Sunday 'Brilliant . . . one of those books that will make you irritable with anyone who interrupts you, but which you'll finish wanting to press into the hands of a friend' The Times 'Astonishing, unique and incredibly moving, The Names is a beautiful novel about the courage of a mother in the moment she names her child . . . I know it will stay with me for a long time' Jeanine Cummins |
73. A Game of Thrones - George R.R. Martin
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HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R. R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A GAME OF THRONES is the first volume in the series. Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun. As Warden of the north, Lord Eddard Stark counts it a curse when King Robert bestows on him the office of the Hand. His honour weighs him down at court where a true man does what he will, not what he must … and a dead enemy is a thing of beauty. The old gods have no power in the south, Stark’s family is split and there is treachery at court. Worse, the vengeance-mad heir of the deposed Dragon King has grown to maturity in exile in the Free Cities. He claims the Iron Throne. Reviews ‘Of those who work in the grand epic fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best’ Time Magazine ‘Colossal, staggering… Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome in his imaginary world … one of the greats of fantasy literature’ SFX ‘The sheer-mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads … Its ambition: to construct the Twelve Caesars of fantasy fiction, with characters so venomous they could eat the Borgias’ Guardian About the author George R.R. Martin is the author of fourteen novels, including five volumes of A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, several collections of short stories and numerous screen plays for television drama and feature films. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. |
74. Discontent - Beatriz Serrano & Mara Faye Lethem
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Life can’t go on like this – can it? A sexy and hilarious Spanish bestseller, where a young woman's office persona threatens to crack when she’s forced to attend her company’s annual retreat. 'Tremendously entertaining' Guardian 'A wild ride' Express 'An impressive new comic talent' Daily Telegraph 'Wry and incisive... very funny' New York Times On the surface, Marisa’s life looks enviable. She lives in a nice apartment in the heart of Madrid, her friendly neighbour and lover Pablo lives downstairs, and she’s risen quickly through the ranks at a successful advertising agency. And yet Marisa hates her job and everything about it. Over one hot summer she finds herself in danger of being exposed when she’s forced to deliver a talk on creativity at a horrendous team-building retreat. Surrounded by psychopathic bosses, flirty facilitators, and an excess of drugs, Marisa is pushed to the brink of a complete spiral. Discontent is a bold, biting novel about acting on our wilder impulses to reclaim our lives from work, for everyone who has ever wanted more : more time, more meaning, more connection. 'Serrano writes with a caustic flair for detail, with charm and utter hilarity. Absolutely brilliant' Danya Kukafka, author of Notes on an Execution ‘I adored our heroine... A razor-sharp debut’ Anna Dorn, author of Perfume and Pain ' A love song to the listless and lonely of the LinkedIn age' Ariel Courage, author of Bad Nature |
75. Into the Blue - Emma Brodie
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The Reese's Book Club Pick A New York Times and Amazon Top 10 Bestseller 'An achingly romantic, compulsively readable love story - with chemistry that burns up every page' TAYLOR JENKINS REID ' The truth is there's no such thing as a normal life. There's just the time you get and how you spend it.' In the summer of 2000, seventeen-year-old AJ dreams of being a writer far from her small town. Working in a video rental store, her life changes forever when Noah walks in. Noah is intense and enigmatic, the youngest in a family of great actors. Despite wildly different upbringings, the two forge a deep bond first as friends, then as acting partners, until the day Noah disappears without a word. Seven years later in New York City, AJ is shocked to find herself cast in the same intergalactic TV production as Noah, by then a well-known Hollywood heartthrob. As their on-screen characters grow closer every day, the lines between reality and acting begin to blur. Unable to stay away from each other, AJ and Noah are forced to confront the truth of what happened years ago - and the devastating secret that will send their lives careening apart, even as fate continues to draw them together. Blending explosive chemistry, devastating emotion and unforgettable characters, Into the Blue is an extraordinary novel that asks: What does it mean to diverge from the script to write your own story? Perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow . MORE PRAISE FOR INTO THE BLUE 'I devoured Into the Blue in two sittings, so swept up in the sheer romance of it, I could scarcely look up from the page' CLARE LESLIE HALL 'Smart and romantic, with fine observations about theater and life . . . The final act will stay with me' GABRIELLE ZEVIN 'Like nothing I've ever read before: both Gothic and geeky, hilarious and heart-wrenching, a masterclass in scorching sexual tension and a poignant meditation on the true meaning of intimacy. Into the Blue is my new obsession, and it will be yours, too' LAYNE FARGO 'At once joyful and heartbreaking... a compelling and powerful portrayal of the magic and devastation of true love. AJ and Noah's story burns with chemistry, and simmers with nostalgia and longing' HOLLY MILLER 'Expertly weaving an epic tale of star-crossed lovers for the modern era, Brodie reminds us what it's like to be wildly, desperately in love - and that, often despite our better judgment, there's no escaping the pull of a true soul mate. Into the Blue will have you transfixed . . . and reminiscing about that very first person who stole your heart' MIKKI BRAMMER 'A story that alternately burns with a fiery romance and crackles with whimsical nerdy delights' NIKKI ERLICK |
76. London Station - David McCloskey
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What if the CIA and MI6 began spying on each other? Artemis Procter returns in David McCloskey's electrifying new spy thriller. 'A rare combination of experience and talent' Mick Herron 'The best spy novel I have ever read' Antony Beevor What if the CIA and British intelligence began spying on each other? This is the question at the heart of David McCloskey's thrilling fifth novel. A new US Administration has taken office, installing a brash and unconventional CIA Director determined to disrupt the Agency and sceptical of its close relationship with their cousins across the Atlantic. Case officers, including newly installed London Chief of Station, Artemis Procter, must now navigate a tense environment as old friends become adversaries and no one knows who to trust. When agents run by both services begin dying, Procter and her team at London Station must decide whether loyalty to the Mission and their friends means disobeying the Agency they serve. Immersing readers in the technological revolution upending intelligence tradecraft, David McCloskey's brilliant new thriller depicts the nuts-and-bolts mechanics of how CIA and MI6 collaborate and explores what happens when politics threaten to destroy the 'Special Relationship' between America and Britain. |
77. The Score - Elle Kennedy
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Original Series now on Prime Video. Can't wait for Season 2 of Off Campus? Fall in love with Dean and Allie... Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Score now for the perfect friends with benefits romance! Also available in Deluxe HB He knows how to score, on and off the ice . . . Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn't have the first clue about what she's going to do after college. To make matters worse, she's nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won't include the king of one-night stands. It'll take more than flashy moves to win her over . . . Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls . . . he's a ladies man, all right, and he's yet to meet a woman who's immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world - and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It's not over until he says it's over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it's time to stop focusing on scoring . . . and shoot for love. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Tropes 🏒College hockey romance 🏒One night stand 🏒Secret dating 🏒Spicy romance 🏒Frenemies to lovers |
78. The Sense of an Ending - Julian Barnes
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A monumental novel capturing how one man comes to terms with the mutable past. 'A masterpiece... I would urge you to read - and re-read ' Daily Telegraph **Winner of the Man Booker Prize for Fiction** Tony Webster and his clique first met Adrian Finn at school. Sex-hungry and book-hungry, they would navigate the girl-less sixth form together, trading in affectations, in-jokes, rumour and wit. Maybe Adrian was a little more serious than the others, certainly more intelligent, but they all swore to stay friends for life. Now Tony is retired. He's had a career and a single marriage, a calm divorce. He's certainly never tried to hurt anybody. Memory, though, is imperfect. It can always throw up surprises, as a lawyer's letter is about to prove. |
79. A Town Called Solace - Mary Lawson
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As a seven-year-old girl watches for her missing sister, a stranger moves in next door and a neighbour’s old secret starts to resurface… In Solace, Northern Ontario, seven-year-old Clara waits at the window for her missing sister Rose. Next door, Mrs Orchard’s house stands empty, until stranger Liam Kane arrives to claim the home she has left him in her will. Clara sees Liam as an intruder. Liam, newly divorced and unemployed, has no idea why Mrs Orchard chose him. In hospital, Elizabeth Orchard looks back over the decades, to the child she once loved and the mistake that shaped two families. As the truth about Rose begins to emerge, all three of them must decide how much of the past can be repaired. Longlisted for the Booker Prize, A Town Called Solace is a tender, quietly suspenseful literary novel about a missing girl, small-town secrets, found family and the chance to change before it is too late. 'I've been telling everyone I know about Mary Lawson . . . Each of her novels is just a marvel' Anne Tyler 'Close to perfection' The Times 'Exquisitely poignant' Liane Moriarty ‘Will break your heart’ Graham Norton |
80. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Enhanced Edition) - J.K. Rowling
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A new era of Hogwarts begins. The HBO Original Series Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is coming this Christmas to HBO Max. --------- Harry Potter lives hidden away in the cupboard under the stairs at Number Four, Privet Drive. When letters start arriving for him, they are swiftly confiscated by his cruel aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry’s eleventh birthday, a great giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin! ------------ Why start the Harry Potter series? • It's an award-winning classic beloved by countless children and adults • Its message of belonging and the power of friendship resonates with everyone • Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are some of the most memorable figures of modern fiction • It has introduced generations of readers to a lifelong love of book |
81. The Ossians - Doug Johnstone
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A last-chance winter road trip for a Scottish band spirals into wild chaos – seagull massacres, bomb tests, and darkly funny rock'n'roll madness on the edge. A raw, darkly funny novel by one of Scotland's finest authors – newly reissued! ANNIVERSARY EDITION INTRODUCTION BY VAL MCDERMID ____ Connor is twenty-four, brilliant, broken, and out of control. He's the swaggering frontman of The Ossians, a Scottish indie band on the brink of signing a major record deal. Desperate to make their mark, they head off on a two-week winter tour across the cities and hinterlands of Scotland – a last-ditch attempt to find fame, purpose, and themselves. But the tour soon spirals into a surreal, chaotic odyssey. From seedy bars and snowbound towns to a final, defining Glasgow gig, the band hurtles through a whirlwind of seagull massacres, botched drug deals, a mysterious stalker, radioactive beaches, bomb-testing ranges, epileptic fits, riotous Russian submariners, deadly storms, epiphanies, regular beatings and random shootings. Raw, darkly funny and wild with energy, The Ossians is a gloriously anarchic story of rock'n'roll obsession, national identity and self-destruction, and what it means to belong – in a band, in a country, in a life unravelling at speed. ___ |
82. Winter's Gifts - Ben Aaronovitch
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The brand new novella in the Sunday Times #1 bestselling Rivers of London series. **** THEY DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY ACROSS THE POND... When ex-FBI Agent Patrick Henderson calls in an 'X-Ray Sierra India' incident, the operator doesn't understand. He tells them to pass it up the chain till someone does. That person is FBI Special Agent Kimberley Reynolds. Arriving snowbound Northern Wisconsin, she finds that a tornado has flattened half the town - and there's no sign of Henderson. Things soon go from weird to worse, as neighbours report unsettling sightings, key evidence goes missing, and the snow keeps rising - cutting off the town, with no way in or out... As the clues lead to the coldest of cold cases - a cursed expedition into the frozen wilderness - Reynolds follows a trail from the start of the American nightmare, to the horror that still lives on today... **** PRAISE FOR BEN AARONOVITCH & THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING RIVERS OF LONDON SERIES: 'Highly entertaining' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Charming, witty, exciting' THE INDEPENDENT 'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters' NICK FROST 'Funny and wildly inventive' MAIL ON SUNDAY |
83. Slow Horses - Mick Herron
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*Now an award-winning Apple TV+ series starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Jack Lowden* 'The most exciting development in spy fiction since the Cold War' The Times Slough House is the outpost where disgraced spies are banished to see out the rest of their derailed careers. Known as the 'slow horses' these misfits have committed crimes of drugs and drunkenness, lechery and failure, politics and betrayal while on duty. In this drab and mildewed office these highly trained spies don't run ops, they push paper. Not one of them joined the Intelligence Service to be a slow horse and the one thing they have in common is they want to be back in the action. When a boy is kidnapped and held hostage, his beheading is scheduled for live broadcast on the net. And whatever the instructions of their masters at the Intelligence Service headquarters, the slow horses aren't going to just sit quiet and watch. 'Captivating' Christopher Brookmyre 'Wonderfully cynical' Bernard Cornwell |
84. (Mostly) Human Resources - Grace Viall
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'Creepy cryptids, a compelling slow burn romance, and corporate humour blend together perfectly in this excitingly unique debut... (Mostly) Human Resources is a must read' Mallory Marlowe, USA Today bestselling author of Love and Other Conspiracies 'Viall's debut is a tongue-in-cheek delight, pulling from multiple genres to create a tale that is both unsettling and cosy... Five creepy stars!' Brigitte Knightley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy Amongst mountains as old as time, the jackalopes and ghouls are the least of your worries… At Entity - the organisation responsible for managing the world's monsters - Alexys is perfectly happy honouring her late father's legacy from behind a desk, far from anything with teeth. But when she heads into the Appalachian Mountains for a routine review with her newly assigned Warden, Elliot, she finds… nothing. Elliot has vanished. And after his reports of sightings of a never-recorded creature, Alexys can't ignore the danger he might be in. Against all her instincts, she pushes deeper into the mountains to find him. Nic, Entity's ambitious (and irritatingly charismatic) Director of Research & Cataloguing, refuses to let the chance to investigate an undocumented monster pass him by. And if joining the search means annoying his favourite work-nemesis, he's already lacing his boots. But as Alexys and Nic descend into the ancient Appalachians, they begin to learn why some monsters stay unrecorded… and why no one should wander these mountains after dark. *** Readers LOVE (Mostly) Human Resources: 'With high stakes, creepy cryptids, a cute romance and a bespectacled love interest, (Mostly) Human Resources is an exceptionally fun read' - NetGalley reviewer, 5* It's like a treasure trove of monsters, mayhem and mystery. A sort of lovechild of Scooby Doo, Mallory Marlowe/Jo Segura, Ali Hazelwood and The Office - NetGalley reviewer, 5* I LOVED it! Alexys and Nic as the new Scully and Mulder? YES. Plus creepy Appalachian cryptids, a missing person, and a terrifying monster in the woods?! - NetGalley reviewer, 5* I'm not exaggerating when I say (Mostly) Human Resources is AWESOME. Easily one of my favourite reads of the year - NetGalley reviewer, 5* A missing persons case, romantic tension and super creepy scary critters of the Appalachian mountains tied this story up into a gorgeous cosy horror bow - NetGalley reviewer, 5* *** The first instalment of a new cosy and creepy series following the employees of Entity, where not every monster stays in the shadows – and survival is never guaranteed. (Mostly) Human Resources was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 3/8/26 |
85. A Court of Splintered Harmony - Sarah J. Maas
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Romance, danger and intrigue await you in the breathtaking sixth book in the #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. What was broken will be remade. Deep in the heart of the continent, Koschei the Deathless is stirring. Though he's been bound to a mountain lake for millennia, the insidious threat of his return now spreads across the Fae territories, attracting powerful allies hell-bent on reclaiming what was once theirs: the human lands. The Night Court will not stand idly by while innocents are attacked. But with Prythian still piecing itself together in the wake of the devastating Hybern War, the task of uniting is proving more difficult by the day. To make matters worse, those who rule and protect the Night Court are reeling from recent betrayals and revealed truths. The rifts dividing them seem insurmountable. But to defeat Koschei's creeping shadow, they must find a way back to each other and resurrect their former alliances. To survive, they must find a way to repair the splintered harmony all around them. The Court of Thorns and Roses series includes: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Mist and Fury A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Frost and Starlight A Court of Silver Flames A Court of Splintered Harmony A Court of Forgotten Melody |
86. The Ferryman's Rest Inn & Grogshop - Seana Kelly
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Meg, or Megaera, is one of the Furies you probably read about in Greek Mythology. She's also been sitting on one of Sam Quinn's stools in The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore & Bar since it opened, glaring into silence anyone who tries to strike up a conversation with her. Sam, being Sam, eventually broke through Meg's walls and a tentative friendship grew—not a warm one, certainly. Meg doesn't do warm. She has, though, in a crisis situation, shown up to fight alongside Sam. Until recently, that is. Sam's getting more and more concerned about Meg's strange absences and then she and Clive receive a text that turns their lives upside down. Meg tells Sam and Clive it's their turn to help her…in Greece…in the Underworld. Sam badgers her friend Stheno into coming with them. I mean, if you have to descend into Hades' realm, a Gorgon can be pretty handy. Keep your fingers crossed. Things are about to get downright mythological around here. |
87. Carrie - Stephen King
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Carrie is Stephen King's legendary debut. Carrie White is no ordinary girl. Carrie White has the gift of telekinesis. To be invited to Prom Night by Tommy Ross is a dream come true for Carrie - the first step towards social acceptance by her high school colleagues. But events will take a decidedly macabre turn on that horrifying and endless night as she is forced to exercise her terrible gift on the town that mocks and loathes her . . . |
88. A Deadly Episode - Anthony Horowitz
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The unputdownable new murder mystery in the Sunday Times bestselling detective series, from the award-winning author of Magpie Murders and Close to Death . ‘Easily the greatest of our crime writers ’ Sunday Times ' Nobody does this crime fiction better than Anthony Horowitz ’ Crime Time FM ‘An absolutely wonderful writer’ Richard Osman ____________ How do you investigate your own murder…? The good news is that The Word is Murder, the first book in the Hawthorne series, is being turned into a major feature film. The bad news is that the director is pretentious, the two stars hate each other, and the producer has run out of money. And things are about to get much worse. In the middle of shooting, the actor playing Hawthorne is stabbed – which leaves the real Hawthorne with no choice. He has to step in and investigate his own murder. Because the killer may not have got the right man. Was it Hawthorne himself who was meant to be the target? A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, A Deadly Episode is an intriguing page-turner that once again demonstrates why Anthony Horowitz is the reigning king of the modern whodunit. ____________ Praise for A Deadly Episode . . . ' Five-star entertainment ’ The Times ‘ Clever and playful , this is meta-mystery at its best .’ iPaper 'Another winner' Financial Times ' Perfect for Agatha Christie fans ' Hello! 'A brilliant writer' Sunday Independent ‘ Delightful ’ Wall Street Journal ' Full of humour , twists and red herrings' 5-star reader review 'A pacy and entertaining mystery that I loved from start to finish ' 5-star reader review 'A rollercoaster of red herrings ' 5-star reader review 'Exceedingly brilliant ' 5-star reader review 'The perfect whodunnit ' 5-star reader review |
89. No One Saw a Thing - Andrea Mara
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Discover the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller that will keep you hooked to the very end. *A NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* *A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOKCLUB PICK* *SHORTLISTED FOR CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR, IRISH INDEPENDENT * ' Impossible to put down '. Chris Whitaker 'Andrea Mara is a star .' Lee Child 'Probably the most suspenseful book I will read all year.' Liz Nugent Two children get on the train. Only one gets off... No one saw it happen. Your two little girls jump on the train ahead of you. As you try to join them, the doors slide shut and the train moves away, leaving you behind. Everyone is lying. It's only when you reach the next stop that you truly begin to panic. Because there aren't two children waiting for you on the platform. There's only one. Someone is to blame. Has your other daughter got lost? Been taken by a passing stranger? Or perhaps the culprit is closer to home than you think… Don't miss Andrea Mara's unputdownable new novel, Such a Nice Girl - available to pre-order now! Everyone is talking about No One Saw a Thing : 'I was hooked by the end of chapter one.' Jane Casey One of the most tense thrillers of the year so far.' John Marrs 'Twisting, frightening and impossible to put down .' Chris Whitaker 'I devoured it .' Fiona Cummins 'You will look hard to find a more searing opening 15 pages of a thriller this year.' Irish Independent 'This sharply observed novel manages to be at once an intricate puzzle and an involving race against time' The Sunday Times ' A roller coaster ride of a read where the twists are relentless right up until the very end. Brilliantly done!' * * * * * Reader review 'A fast-paced , gripping thriller that I devoured in one sitting ' * * * * * Reader review 'Wow! Best book I've read in 2023 so far. . .I'll absolutely be reading more of Andrea Mara's books because this was BRILLIANT!' * * * * * Reader review 'This is in my opinion Andrea Mara's best book so far . She just keeps getting better and better. There's so many twists that even the twists have twists !' * * * * * Reader review 'I lost sleep not wanting to put this book down. Lots of plot twists and enough turns to keep you on the edge of your seat . Would highly recommend!' * * * * * Reader review Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, February 2024 Richard and Judy Book Club pick, February 2024 Shortlisted for the Irish Independent Crime Novel of the Year, 2023 |
90. Tom Clancy Defense Protocol - Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson
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Pre-order the pulse-racing new Jack Ryan thriller, TOM CLANCY THE COLDEST WAR, now! __________ Jack Ryan returns in a blockbuster new novel of action, thrills and intrigue in the No.1 bestselling world created by master storyteller Tom Clancy. For decades, Taiwan has been a thorn in the side of the Chinese government. New Chinese President Li Jian Jun is done fooling around. He's devised a secret military operation to take the island. Only one man knows how to stop Li's bloody plan for reunification: Minister of Defense Qin Haiyu. Fearing for his life and the safety of his family, Qin covertly makes contact with the CIA in Beijing and signals his desire to defect to the West. To get Qin out, John Clark creates an international task force reminiscent of Rainbow Six and goes undercover in mainland China. Meanwhile, Lt. Commander Katie Ryan is deployed to the tip of the spear on the destroyer USS Jason Dunham to defend Taiwan. Threatened by an encircling Chinese armada, she's under pressure to find a flaw in the invaders' plan for her father to exploit. For his part, President Jack Ryan may have the power of the entire US military at his disposal, but what he really needs are Li's secret plans from Defense Minister Qin so he can stave off a war. Because America's Defense Protocol could lead to a game of mutual destruction that could cost the lives of thousands of young soldiers, sailors, special operators . . . and his daughter. __________ WHAT REAL READERS SAY ABOUT DEFENSE PROTOCOL ' I could not put this book down . It is an absolute thriller that is 100% worthy to carry on the Tom Clancy name ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This book is everything you want in a Jack Ryan thriller' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'It was fast paced , the plot kept me intrigued and had all the action that I look for when I go into this world' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'If you enjoy military thrillers or political fiction, you will love this book . This would be a great book for someone new to the Ryanverse ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Impossible to put down . . . Fast paced, action packed ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
91. Morning Star - Pierce Brown
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The Reaper has come. And he's brought hell with him. The unputdownable third book in the explosive global sensation from Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author Pierce Brown. Darrow would have lived in peace, but his enemies brought him war. The Golds demanded his obedience, hanged his wife, and enslaved his people. But Darrow is determined to fight back. Risking everything to breach Gold society, Darrow has battled to survive cutthroat rivalries, climbed the ranks, and waited patiently to unleash the revolution. Now the time has come. But Darrow and his comrades face powerful enemies without scruple or mercy, including some Darrow once considered friends. To win, Darrow will need to inspire those shackled in darkness to break their chains, unmake the world their cruel masters have built, and claim a destiny too long denied - and too glorious to surrender. READERS LOVE PIERCE BROWN 'Pierce Brown paints a vivid picture of future worlds and you are carried at pace through a thrilling story. A first class read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This entire trilogy has been an emotional rollercoaster, the highs are like nothing you've ever seen before but oh how the lows will rip you to pieces' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The twists and turns and shock throughout rivals that of even A Song of Ice and Fire . Utterly enthralling. A brilliant end to a brilliant series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Out-of-this-world amazing. So all I'm going to say for now is: READ THIS BOOK/SERIES, GUYS! Sci-fi/dystopian genre can't get better than this. Pierce Brown, I'm your fan for life!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This has been the best trilogy I have read in a while with so many twists that leave you with your heart in your mouth!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
92. The Pumpkin Spice Café - Laurie Gilmore
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The first book in the viral Dream Harbor series by #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore! 🍁🍁🍁🍁 When Jeanie’s aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job. Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor’s gossip at all costs. But Jeanie’s arrival disrupts Logan’s routine and he wants nothing to do with the irritatingly upbeat new girl, except that he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her. Will Jeanie’s happy-go-lucky attitude win over the grumpy-but-gorgeous Logan, or has this city girl found the one person in town who won’t fall for her charm, or her pumpkin spice lattes… The Pumpkin Spice Café is a cozy spicy romance novel with a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed! Tropes: Grumpy x SunshineSmall townFound familySpicy The Dream Harbor Series The Cinnamon Bun BookstoreThe Christmas Tree FarmThe Strawberry Patch Pancake HouseThe Gingerbread BakeryThe Daisy Chain Flower ShopThe Apple Pie Ice Cream Parlor (A Dream Harbor Novella – pre-order now) TikTok Made Me Buy It – Winner of the TikTok Shop Book of the Year 2024, Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller. As seen on Good Morning America! Readers have fallen for Dream Harbor, will you? 'AHHHHH I loved this so much!!!! It's like Gilmore Girls x Hallmark movie x romcom goodness all wrapped up into one delicious novel. The fall vibes in this book were IMMACULATE… I want to live in Dream Harbor' ★★★★★ 'This is everything I love! Cozy small town romance, fall vibes, coffee house vibes, and grumpy x sunshine trope that was done perfectly!’ ★★★★★ ‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ★★★★★ ‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ★★★★★ ‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ★★★★★ ‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate, the cast of people around Jeanie and Logan amazing, the story soooo heartwarming’ ★★★★★ 'Ooohh I adored this! Fall setting, small town, coffee shop, grumpy sunshine!’ ★★★★★ 'This book makes my heart happy!’ ★★★★★ 'As a lover of fall and small town romance, this book was the perfect kind of romance for me’ ★★★★★ 'This was a gorgeous cinnamon spiced huge mug of psl and cozy jumpers and autumn leaves sort of a book’ ★★★★★ ‘Gives off the same level of endorphins as taking a sip of an actual pumpkin spice latte… all the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice dash of spice’—People ‘With a name this cute and a cover this autumnal, how could I not cozy up with my blanket and relax with this adoring book?’—New York Post |
93. The Scandal of the Season - Michelle Kenney
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Calling all Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! Fall in love with your favourite new Regency series dedicated to every Heyer fan. Meet the Fairfax family… ‘Worthy of Georgette Heyer…the most wonderfully satisfying five star Regency Romp’ Julie Caplin |
94. The Haunting of Hill House - Shirley Jackson
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The best-known of Shirley Jackson's novels and a major inspiration for writers like Stephen King as well as the hit Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House is a chilling story of the power of fear 'Shirley Jackson's stories are among the most terrifying ever written' Donna Tartt Alone in the world, Eleanor is delighted to take up Dr Montague's invitation to spend a summer in the mysterious Hill House. Joining them are Theodora, an artistic 'sensitive', and Luke, heir to the house. But what begins as a light-hearted experiment is swiftly proven to be a trip into their darkest nightmares, and an investigation that one of their number may not survive. Twice filmed as The Hauntin g, and the inspiration for a 10-part Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House is a powerful work of slow-burning psychological horror. 'An amazing writer ... If you haven't read her you have missed out on something marvellous' Neil Gaiman 'As nearly perfect a haunted-house tale as I have ever read' Stephen King 'The world of Shirley Jackson is eerie and unforgettable' A. M. Homes 'Shirley Jackson is one of those highly idiosyncratic, inimitable writers...whose work exerts an enduring spell' Joyce Carol Oates |
95. Swan Song - Charles Spencer
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Beautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles. ‘Head-spinning, fascinating, truly touching, devastating. A portrait of Diana that is affectionate, sad, and lovely’ Guardian ‘Explosive, devastating, astonishing, extraordinary’ Daily Mail *** ' When asked, ‘What was it like, growing up with Diana?’, my first thought is always, But I don’t know what it was like not to grow up with her…’ In September 1997, Charles Spencer stood in Westminster Abbey before a watching world and shared his grief at losing his beloved sister, Diana. Now, nearly thirty years later, he tells the astonishing story of his life with Diana and the tragic week of her death. In childhood, Charles and Diana, the youngest Spencers, were inseparable – secretly calling one another Duch and Carlos. As each other’s closest confidantes, they roamed the family estate, endured extremely challenging boarding schools, survived terrifying nannies and helped each other through the agony of their parents’ divorce. Yet everything changed when Diana married the Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, and overnight became a global icon. Charles saw his older sister serve the world’s marginalized and relish being mother to her treasured sons. But, pursued by a barbaric press as her royal marriage crumbled, she was left desperately alone. Charles always tried to be there for Diana – until that black night in August, 1997. In Swan Song , Charles Spencer provides the most intimate, loving and honest portrait yet of his sister. *** 'Compelling, fascinating, a solemn act of brotherly devotion ’ The Times 'A poignant, honest portrayal . . . and one that will endure’ Daily Express 'Credible and candid and vitally it re-centres Diana, whom the Palace have been wiping from national memory for many years. I was moved to tears' Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, i ' A brotherly tribute to the People’s Princess, no holds barred . . . Full of love and vengeance' New York Times 'Charles Spencer was there for all this history, indelibly present in one of the most iconic tableaux of the late 20th century. After holding back for so long, his memoir finally tells us what it was like' Tina Brown, Fresh Hell Substack Praise for Charles Spencer’s writing: 'Top marks for its searing frankness, framed in wistfully beautiful prose’ The Times ‘Acutely observant, his turn of phrase is often delightful' Daily Telegraph ‘A moving, heartbreaking memoir’ Financial Times ‘A tour de force' Washington Post |
96. Chain Reaction - Lee Child & Andrew Child
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THE WORLD’S BESTSELLING HERO RETURNS Buckle up for the thrilling new adventure that sees Jack Reacher called in to investigate the brutal murder of a covert operative, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy where no one can be trusted… 'The latest Jack Reacher adventure is the best in a decade .' THE TIMES ‘A piece of pure thriller-writing gold.' LISA JEWELL, bestselling author of It Could Have Been Her ' Reacher is back !!!! ... this one was a classic .' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'The latest Jack Reacher book, #31 in the series, is the best so far .' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review Jack Reacher is a hard man to track down. And that’s just the way he likes it. But General Susan Turner, based deep inside the Pentagon, has the means, and the motive, to do so. She needs his help. A member of her team has been brutally murdered on covert duty. She can’t trust anyone she works with, not even her deputy. She needs someone from the outside. Someone who solves problems and disappears without a trace. Reacher heads to Summertown, Colorado. A town as remote and bizarre as it gets. One diner, one motel, five massive data centres, two giant solar farms humming away in the dust. Total population: four people. And one of them is watching him. But Reacher isn’t built to run. He’s built to finish things. General Turner knows: if they come for him, they'll regret it - all the way to the top of the chain. EARLY READERS ARE LOVING CHAIN REACTION : ‘Everything I love about Jack Reacher. Taut, tense, unputdownable.' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON, bestselling author of The Square of Sevens 'It's a straight shot. Reacher again shoots the light out of all competitors.' PETER JAMES, the UK no.1 bestselling author of Picture You Dead 'An addictive read! Thirty-one novels in, and there's no stopping Reacher.' MICK HERRON, bestselling author of Slow Horses 'Times change. Technology evolves. But Reacher stays Reacher ... it’s absolutely worth your time .' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fun fact: you can ABSOLUTELY start reading a book series at the 31st instalment.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I devoured this in a day and a half. Will I read more from the author(s)? Hell, yes .' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The team of Lee and Andrew Child have a winner on their hands .' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PRAISE FOR JACK REACHER: 'The coolest continuing series character' STEPHEN KING 'These books are absolutely addictive ' DAILY MIRROR 'Everyone's favourite rebel hero ' KARIN SLAUGHTER **REACHER SEASON 4 - OUT NOW ON PRIME VIDEO** |
97. A Far-flung Life - M L Stedman
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THE PHENOMENAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER By the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Light Between Oceans A breathtaking epic novel with an unforgettable cast, about resilience, family secrets and the enduring power of love. _______ ‘ Epic' New York Times 'Utterly absorbing' Irish Times Masterful’ Guardian ' Gripping ’ Daily Express ' Intoxicating’ Good Housekeeping ' Completely sweeps you away ’ BONNIE GARMUS, author of Lessons in Chemistry _________ Love is the only thing we should never forget The outback, 1958. On an ordinary day, on a lonely road, beneath an unending blue sky, husband and father Phil MacBride swerves too late. In seconds, his family's lives are shattered. Lorna, his wife , will bear what comes next with unflinching maternal love. Because some things are better left unknown. Matt, her youngest son , will carry the consequences of that day into adulthood, bound by loyalty, love and secrets that must be kept safe. Bonnie, a stranger who arrives years later, could offer Matt the chance of a better future. But would happiness come at the cost of an innocent life? A Far-flung Life is a sweeping, deeply moving novel about family, community, and the quiet heroism of those who guard our secrets. __________ READERS ADORE A FAR-FLUNG LIFE : ***** It not only has fantastic characters , but the land is brought vividly to life … E ngrossing ***** At times I laughed out loud , at times I cried. Unforgettable *****This didn’t feel so much like reading a book as it did watching a family , up close and personal *****Not enough stars for this one . Go read it ***** My book of the year – I will be surprised if another tops it. *****As heartbreaking as it is heart warming 'Epic, intimate and aching. I loved it’ MIRANDA COWLEY HELLER, author of The Paper Palace ' I have so much love for these characters' FLORENCE KNAPP, author of The Names ' A gorgeous feast of a novel' RACHEL JOYCE, author of The Homemade God 'My read of the year so far' DAILY MAIL ‘Truly a masterpiece. The kind of book you will remember for the rest of your life ’ JOANNA CANNON, author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep |
98. One Helluva Ride - Michael Douglas
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A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy. A gifted artist dismissed as just a "TV actor." A first-time film producer who stunned the world by winning an Oscar at 31. A maverick who changed Hollywood and became a global movie star. Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time. "I spent a significant portion of my career playing some version of the modern, flawed, American male. You'll see from these pages that it wasn't exactly a stretch for me." Beginning with his fractured childhood and a complex relationship with his superstar father, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas finally gives the full and uncensored account of a remarkable life. One Helluva Ride reveals incredible behind-the-scenes stories featuring a Who's Who of Hollywood, many of them never revealed before and some outrageously funny, with an unflinching honesty about his sometimes bad-boy life. Initially dismissed as just the handsome son of a legendary movie star, at age thirty-one he shook up Hollywood when he won his first Oscar for producing the five-time Academy Award-winning classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest . Told he would never be anything more than a "TV actor," he quit the hit series The Streets of San Francisco to become an international movie star, with a list of classic films that have grossed billions of dollars, winning a second Oscar for his riveting performance as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street . "I can't think about my life without thinking of my movies," Douglas says, and he recounts his career through twelve of his most iconic films, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest , The China Syndrome , Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile , Fatal Attraction, Wall Street, War of the Roses, Basic Instinct, Falling Down, The American President, Traffic and Behind the Candelabra . These movies not only captured the cultural zeitgeist but often defined it. Yet as Douglas's fame grew, so did his personal struggles. He recounts the full, unfiltered story of his turbulent first marriage; infidelity and affairs with some of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood; his own serious struggle with alcohol, drugs and rehab; the heartbreaking fight to save his son from an addiction that sent him to prison; and his against-all-odds battle with stage IV cancer. He saw Catherine Zeta Jones on a movie screen and instantly fell for her. Their incredible love story transformed his life and proved all the tabloids wrong, enduring after twenty-five years of marriage. Father, son, husband, actor, producer, brother and friend. This is the real, raw, deeply honest and vulnerable Michael Douglas you don't know-until now. |
99. Witchcraft for Wayward Girls - Grady Hendrix
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Chillingly addictive’ – Cosmopolitan ‘A perfect horror for our imperfect age’ – The New York Times ‘I did an evil thing to be put in here, and I’m going to have to do an evil thing to get out.’ In this twisted, unforgettable horror novel, a group of young girls turn to a dark, ancient magic. From Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House and The Final Girl Support Group. They call them wayward girls. Loose girls. Girls who grew up too fast. And they’re sent to the Wellwood House in St. Augustine, Florida, where unwed mothers are hidden by their families to have their babies in secret, give them up for adoption, and most important of all, to forget any of it ever happened. And where every moment of their waking day is strictly controlled by adults who claim they know what’s best for them. Fifteen-year-old Fern arrives at the home in the sweltering summer of 1970, pregnant, terrified and alone. There, she meets a dozen other girls in the same predicament. There's Rose, a hippie who insists she’s going to keep her baby and escape to a commune. Zinnia, a budding musician who plans to marry her baby’s father. And Holly, barely fourteen, mute and pregnant by no-one-knows-who. Then Fern meets a librarian who gives her an occult book about witchcraft, and power is in the hands of the girls for the first time in their lives. But power can destroy as easily as it creates, and it’s never given freely. There’s always a price to be paid . . . and it’s usually paid in blood. READERS LOVE WITCHCRAFT FOR WAYWARD GIRLS . . . ‘I was drawn in from the very first page’ ‘Gave me chills’ ‘Tackles female rage brilliantly’ ‘Disturbing but brilliant’ Witchcraft for Wayward Girls was a No. 5 Sunday Times bestseller the w/e 18th January 2025. |
100. The Party - Elizabeth Day
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NOW A MAJOR ITV SERIES 'TERRIFYING, HILARIOUS' PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE 'A SMART, IRRESISTABLE ROMP' NEW YORK TIMES A gripping story of betrayal, privilege and hypocrisy, set in the unassailable heart of the British establishment, from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of Magpie and One of Us, Elizabeth Day. Martin Gilmour and Ben Fitzmaurice have been best friends for 25 years, since their days together at Burtonbury School. They are an unlikely pair: the scholarship boy with the wrong accent and clothes, and the dazzlingly popular, wealthy young aristocrat. But Martin knows no one else can understand the bond they share – and no one else could have kept Ben’s secret for over two decades. At Ben’s 40th birthday party, the cream of the British establishment gathers in a haze of champagne, drugs and glamour. Amid the politicians, the celebrities, the old money and the newly rich, Martin once again feels that pang of not-quite belonging. His wife, Lucy, has her reservations too. There is something unnerving in the air. But Ben wouldn’t do anything to damage their friendship. Would he? ‘As unsettling as it is involving. You absolutely have to know how it turns out’ JOHN BOYNE Reviews ‘Think Brideshead Revisited meets The Talented Mr Ripley with a dash of The Riot Club. I couldn't put it down’ Louise O’Neill, author of Asking For It ‘An exhilarating and gripping psychological thriller about obsession, betrayal, jealousy and class distinctions. Elizabeth Day’s writing is impeccable, suspenseful and clever. I couldn’t put this down!’ Rosie Huntington-Whiteley ‘Superb – clever, gripping, psychologically acute’ Laura Barnett, author of The Versions of Us ‘What will probably be my book of the year … I loved it’ Sinead Crowley, Irish Independent 'Fast out of the traps, compelling and infinitely believable: but what really got me about The Party was the writing. Stunning' Susie Steiner, author of Missing, Presumed ‘A well-paced slow-burner of a literary thriller – think Donna Tartt’s The Secret History or Alan Hollinghurst’s The Line of Beauty… The Party is a gripping page-turner’ Observer ‘Devious, witty, thrilling' Refinery 29 ‘Skilfully constructed, suspenseful narrative … It’s a smart, wittily written riff on class, privilege and power’ Mail on Sunday ‘Echoes of The Secret History and The Talented Mr Ripley thrum through Elizabeth Day’s pacey fourth novel… jolly fun’ Sunday Times 'A sharp, stylish and witty as the perfect guest. Beware: you'll be up far too late’ Lucie Whitehouse, author of Before We Met ‘Elizabeth Day's latest novel is sinister and seductive and nothing short of breathtaking’ Francesca Seagal, author of The Innocents ‘This is a dark and compelling book of lifelong obsessions, jealousies and neuroses … I left this book wanting to read more of Day’s other work’ Guardian ‘I can’t recommend it highly enough’ Aine Toner, Women’s Way ‘The Party is a compelling read, but it’s a lot more than a page turner… We may have seen a hundred stories like this on the news, but Elizabeth Day’s perfectly pitched dialogue and vivid prose brings it all to life’ Catherine Chanter, author of The Well |
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