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1. 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. |
2. Agrippa - Robert Harris
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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 – coming August 2026. '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 |
3. Sharp Force - Patricia Cornwell
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SCARPETTA, A BRAND NEW ORIGINAL SERIES, IS NOW ON PRIME VIDEO NO ONE IS SAFE FROM THE SERIAL KILLER. NOT EVEN SCARPETTA... In the early hours of the morning, chief medical examiner Dr Kay Scarpetta receives a chilling call. The Phantom Slasher has struck again. The serial killer has terrorized Northern Virginia for months. His pattern is to stalk with a sophisticated technology that enables him to invade his victims' homes and watch their every move. They wake up to a ghost-like hologram before being murdered in their beds. Scarpetta is summoned to Mercy Island, the site of a notorious psychiatric hospital where two people have been brutalized, one of them from Scarpetta's past. It soon becomes apparent that she could be next . . . DON'T MISS TRUE CRIME , PATRICIA CORNWELL'S JAW-DROPPING MEMOIR - AVAILABLE NOW 'In Sharp Force Cornwell is at the very top of her game and Scarpetta is as finely wrought as ever. The research is impeccable as always . . . You are in the hands of a master storyteller. Sit back and prepare to be thrilled' DAVID BALDACCI 'Compelling, grisly and dark, another incredible thriller' THE SUN 'This is vintage Cornwell' THE FINANCIAL TIMES 'Masterfully plotted and utterly addictive' WOMAN'S OWN |
4. 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 |
5. The Name Game - Beth O'Leary
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'An absolute perfect holiday read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I could not put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The perfect summer read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Isle of Ormer: population 500, soon to be 501. Charlie Jones has landed on the island to embark on her brand new life. As the manager at Ormer's only farm shop, this job will be her perfect next chapter. Good riddance to the mainland, this is it - fresh air, and a clean slate. Except there is one small issue . . . Charlie Jones has also just arrived on the Isle of Ormer, to embark on his brand new life. His job at the farm shop feels like fate, and could not have come at a better moment. On Ormer, Charlie has promised himself he'll escape old friends, bad habits and heartbreak. This second chance is the best thing that could have happened to Charlie . . . and Charlie. That is, until they are introduced . . . The Name Game is the brand new love story from the multi-million copy bestselling author of The Flatshare and Swept Away , about second chances, new beginnings and about love finding us in the most secluded of places. **THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** 'So gorgeously life-affirming and heart-warming' PAIGE TOON 'Fiendishly gripping and searingly romantic' ROSIE WALSH 'O'Leary at her surprising and heart-stopping best' GILLIAN McALLISTER 'A fabulous , playful , twisty ride' CAROLINE HULSE ' One in a million!' CHELSEA CURTO 'Playful, twisty and achingly raw' ANNABEL MONAGHAN EVERYONE LOVES BETH O'LEARY'S NOVELS 'Beth O'Leary crafts novels with such wit, heart and truth' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'That rare, one-in-a-million talent' EMILY HENRY A Sunday Times bestseller w/c 13/04/2026 |
6. The Missing Family - Tim Weaver
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IT WAS THE PERFECT DAY OUT . . . UNTIL THEY NEVER CAME BACK. *Also available now: THE LOST WOMEN, the latest edge-of-your-seat thriller from master of the missing persons mystery, Tim Weaver* --- 'Fiendishly serpentine and utterly compulsive' Louise Candlish A beautiful summer day. A remote Dartmoor lake. The Fowler family takes a boat out. Mother Sarah stays on shore. She looks away for one minute. When she turns back the boat is empty . . . Her family has vanished. The police draw a blank. Yet missing persons investigator David Raker knows something isn’t right. He promises answers. But his questions might put him in the path of a killer . . . -- READERS CAN'T PUT IT DOWN: ‘So cleverly plotted’ ***** Reader review ‘A fabulous high octane thriller full of secrets and with a shocking climax’ ***** Reader review ‘One of the best books I have ever read’ ***** Reader review ‘There aren't enough superlatives to describe how good it is’ ***** Reader review ‘Kept me guessing right up to its perfectly executed final chapter’ ***** Reader review ‘Fiendishly well plotted’ ***** Reader review ‘Fiendishly serpentine and utterly compulsive’ Louise Candlish ‘These books are unputdownable. If you haven't yet met Raker, you're in for a treat’ Mick Herron PRAISE FOR TIM WEAVER 'Impossibly clever. Impossible to put down' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Corkscrew twists. Impossible to read without breaking into a sweat' THE TIMES 'The master of clever, unpredictable plots' CLAIRE DOUGLAS Tim Weaver, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024 |
7. Homecoming - Kate Morton
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‘If you haven’t read Kate Morton before, do yourself a favour’ – Graham Norton ‘Lush, rich, beautiful . . . Homecoming is Kate Morton at her very best’ – Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of The Women Discover this breathtaking mystery of love, lies and a cold case come back to life, from the multi-million-copy bestseller, Kate Morton. Adelaide Hills, 1959. At the end of a scorching hot day, in the grounds of a grand country house, a local man makes a terrible discovery. Police are called, and the small town of Tambilla becomes embroiled in one of the most mystifying murder investigations in the history of Australia. London, 2018. Jess is a journalist in search of a story. Having lived and worked in London for nearly two decades, a phone call summons her back to Sydney, where her beloved grandmother, Nora, has suffered a fall and is seriously ill in hospital. Seeking comfort in her past, Jess discovers a true crime book at Nora’s house chronicling a long-buried police case: the Turner Family Tragedy of 1959. And within its pages she finds a shocking personal connection to this notorious event – a crime that has never truly been solved . . . ‘Captivating . . . a sweeping yet intimate tale’ – Mail on Sunday Readers love Homecoming by Kate Morton . . . ‘Will leave you glued to the very last page’ ‘Plenty of turns to keep you guessing’ 'A thrilling mystery' ‘Heartbreaking, beautifully written and superbly constructed’ 'One of the finest storytellers of her generation' |
8. A Death in Glasgow - Eva Macrae
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Discover the page-turning new mystery thriller from Scottish crime author, Eva Macrae, and digital bestseller. Perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Happy Valley , and Vigil. 'Outstanding and enthralling' Angela Marsons 'Raw, authentic and utterly gripping' Caroline Mitchell 'A dazzlingly good thriller' Marion Todd ------------------------------------------- She bought a return ticket. She never came back… When Holly Campbell’s body is found on the train tracks at Glasgow Central, police quickly rule it a suicide. She’d had a troubled past. She’d tried before. But Sergeant May Mackay can’t let one detail go. If Holly never wanted to come home, why did she buy a return ticket? Driven by her own haunting loss and a promise to Holly’s grieving mother, May is determined to solve the mystery. But the deeper she digs, the more sinister the truth becomes. Someone is hiding a terrible secret. And they’ll do whatever it takes to keep it buried. Even if it means silencing May for good… ------------------------------------------- READERS LOVE A DEATH IN GLASGOW... ***** ' Shocking and twisty .' ***** 'Fast-paced and gripping... phenomenal twist at the end. Highly recommend!' ***** 'Quite simply superb. I enjoyed it so much... I read it in one sitting .' ***** 'I absolutely loved this ! It really was jaw-dropping and left me speechless... A definite five-star read .' ***** 'The novel is rich in atmosphere , breath-taking and tense . Plenty of action to keep me gripped.' ------------------------------------------- MORE PRAISE FOR A DEATH IN GLASGOW 'A great police procedural written with wit, honesty and bite' Daily Mail 'Taut, tense, vibrant and beautifully written.' Ruth Mancini 'Macrae has created a brilliantly Weegie cast of conflicted, tormented characters who have real emotional depth and coupled it to a plot with the pace of a runaway train. Once you're on board there's no way off.' Callum McSorley 'Chillingly authentic with a protagonist to root for... I absolutely loved it.' Claire Wilson 'Absorbing, gritty and real… this book was right up my street. Sergeant May Mackay was a breath of fresh air in the crime thriller arena. I can’t wait to read more about her.’ Mel Sherratt 'Raw, authentic and utterly gripping. Eva Macrae drags you into Glasgow’s shadows and doesn’t let you out. Sergeant May Mackay is a force to be reckoned with.' Caroline Mitchell "Richly authentic with a protagonist to root for, A Death in Glasgow is a dazzlingly good thriller, dripping with heart and hope. One of the best books I’ve read this year." - Marion Todd “I had a little reading time and I chose to spend some of it with A Death in Glasgow which I absolutely loved. I read the book in one sitting and was captivated from the first line. Outstanding and enthralling.” Angela Marsons ‘Rich in atmosphere, with complex characters , this compelling procedural will have you gripped’. Woman's Own 'A pacy, accomplished crime thriller' Saga 'Dark, gritty, and compulsively readable [...] A standout thriller, perfect for fans of Happy Valley ' Dead Good |
9. Nothing But The Truth - The Secret Barrister
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The Sunday Times bestseller Full of hilarious and shocking stories, The Secret Barrister's memoir Nothing But The Truth tracks their transformation from hang 'em and flog 'em austerity-supporter to celebrated, campaigning, bestselling author. 'Masterful, compassionate and hilarious' – Adam Rutherford, bestselling author of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived In an entertaining diary that takes us behind the scenes of their middling ambition, Nothing But The Truth charts the progress down the winding path towards practising at the Bar. By way of the painfully archaic traditions of the Inns of Court, where every meal mandates a glass of port and a toast to the monarch, and the Hunger Games-style contest for pupillage – which most don't survive – here is the brilliant reality of being a frustrated junior barrister. With a keen eye for the absurd and an obsessive fondness for social media, The Secret Barrister reveals the uncomfortable truths and darkest secrets about life in our criminal courts. ‘Words tumble out with extraordinary fluency . . . entertaining and instructive’ – The Times ‘Written with compassion, wit and intelligence’ – TLS ‘Excellent . . . a cringe-inducing account of one barrister's travails' – The Telegraph The Secret Barrister's first novel, The Cut Throat Trial , is available now. Nothing But The Truth was a Sunday Times besteller w/c 28.05.23 |
10. 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. |
11. When I Kill You - B A Paris
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Get hooked by this brand-new, addictive thriller full of jaw-dropping twists and dark secrets. 'A rollercoaster ride that I couldn’t put down … I still needed to look over my shoulder even after checking that I’d locked all of my windows and doors' FIVE STAR Reader Review 'Wow. A five-star, edge-of-your-seat masterpiece … I was left stunned' FIVE STAR Reader Review 'Suspenseful, jaw-dropping … I devoured this book in one sitting' FIVE STAR Reader Review * * * * * Who is watching Nell Masters? Nell Masters is certain she’s being watched. Every day she feels a prickling unease on her morning commute, silent phone calls echo in her office, and an extravagant bouquet arrives at her doorstep – no card, no clue. But Nell has reason to look over her shoulder. Because Nell has a secret… Fourteen years ago, Nell witnessed a young woman get into a stranger’s car. When that woman was later found murdered, Nell became obsessed with finding the killer – a fixation that led her down a dangerous path. But has the hunter become the hunted? Or is there something even more deadly at play? Bestselling author B A Paris returns with a blistering thriller about secrets, identity and the shadows that haunt us, perfect for fans of The Family Friend and His and Hers. * * * * * Praise for B A Paris: 'A mesmeric, tense and twisting nightmare. Suffocating, controlled and hugely entertaining' Chris Whitaker ‘The challenge is to separate dangerous reality from paranoia in this unsettling, pulse-racing tale’ Louise Candlish 'Expertly plotted and compellingly told … I raced through it' Harriet Tyce 'A rollercoaster ride, with plenty of twists' Observer 'B A Paris is a mistress at weaving family with fear, suspense and subterfuge' Jane Corry ‘A powerful, beautifully crafted story that ratchets up the tension with every page and packs a huge emotional punch’ T. M. Logan 'Packed with tension and nail-bitingly real, I couldn't put it down!' Lauren North 'B A Paris is a master storyteller, and WHEN I KILL YOU is a nerve-jangling rollercoaster of a thriller: pacey, twisty and propulsive' J P Delaney * * * * * Readers give WHEN I KILL YOU five stars! 'Dark, twisty and psychologically sharp, this was a real page-turner' 'A tense, gripping thriller that’s easy to get into and hard to put down' 'Kept me up all night … I couldn't put it down' 'A totally unpredictable rollercoaster' 'I was hooked from the start and couldn't function until I got to the end!' 'Full of twists and so well-written … B A Paris is a fabulous author but this is one of the best' 'Creepy, suspenseful, addictive' About the author B A PARIS is the New York Times and Sunday Times international bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors, The Breakdown, Bring Me Back, The Dilemma, The Therapist, The Prisoner, and The Guest. Having lived in France for many years, she and her husband now live in the UK. |
12. The Olive Tree - Lucinda Riley
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The Olive Tree is a sun-soaked story of family secrets and an unforgettable summer in Cyprus, from Lucinda Riley, international bestselling author of the Seven Sisters series. A magical house. A momentous summer . . . As a young woman, Helena spent a magical holiday at Pandora, a beautiful house in Cyprus – and fell in love for the first time. Now, twenty-four years later and following the loss of her godfather, she has inherited Pandora. And, though it is a crumbling shadow of its former self, Helena returns with her family to spend the summer there. When, by chance, Helena meets her childhood sweetheart, her past threatens to collide with her present. She knows that the idyllic beauty of Pandora masks a web of secrets that she has kept from her husband and thirteen-year-old son. And that, once its secrets have been revealed, their lives will never be the same . . . 'It will whisk you away to the glorious sunshine of Cyprus' – Daily Express This title has been published outside the UK under the title Helena's Secret. |
13. Boleyn Traitor - Philippa Gregory
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Winner of the Fiction Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2026 She rose as a favourite. Will she fall as a traitor? In the dazzling, dangerous world of the Tudor Court, nothing is more powerful than a secret – or more deadly. Jane Boleyn has mastered many masks: loving wife, devoted sister, and obedient spy. But as the king's rule advances into tyranny, Jane must decide: keep playing her part, or use the only power she really has – her voice. Philippa Gregory brings the Boleyn traitor into the light in an explosive story of one woman’s survival in the treacherous heart of the Tudor court. Preorder Philippa Gregory's gripping new novel ROYAL WITCH now – out October 2026. ‘Beautifully written, meticulously researched … utterly compelling and unputdownable’ SANTA MONTEFIORE A stunning tour de force: compelling, thrilling, mesmerising, completely engrossing’ BARBARA ERSKINE ‘An enthralling historical thriller and a mirror on contemporary politics … rich and compelling’ C J COOKE ‘A propulsive, emotional, thrill ride through the Tudor court’ LUCY CLARKE 'A thrilling story about ambition, power struggles … and dark side of the Tudor court' ADELE PARKS ‘A vivid recreation of a court in which sex and politics are intertwined and deadly' The Times '[A] tense portrait of survival under a king whose love can mean death’ i paper 'As perilous as it is thrilling’ Mail on Sunday 'Gregory masterfully explores Jane’s guilt, ambition and survival … you can feel the power, danger and allure of the Tudor dynasty on every page' Woman & Home ‘An immersive visit to the Court of Henry VIII with its magnificence and machinations, its pageantry and plotting' Saga 'Gregory’s research is impeccable, but she wears it lightly when transporting you to the Tudor court in all its pomp, glory [and] drama' High Life ‘Written with the world of modern politics in mind, where decisions and policy can spin on a whim, and bursting with […] intrigue, subterfuge, and authentic period detail’ Northern Echo 'Richly atmospheric, Gregory’s novel delivers a riveting portrait of Jane and drama of the cunning stakes involved in trying to survive Henry’s reign' Booklist Book 10 in the Tudor and Plantagenet Novels series Boleyn Traitor won Fiction Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2026 |
14. Seven Summers - Paige Toon
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‘Genuinely unputdownable’ MILLY JOHNSON ‘Simply beautiful’ GIOVANNA FLETCHER ‘Heart-wrenching and heart-warming’ BETH O'LEARY ______________________________ TWO EPIC LOVE STORIES. ONE IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE. Six summers ago Liv and Finn meet working in a bar on the rugged Cornish coastline, their futures full of promise. When a night of passion ends in devastating tragedy they are bound together inextricably. But Finn's life is in LA with his band, and Liv's is in Cornwall with her family - so they make a promise. Finn will return every year, and if they are single they will spend the summer together. This summer Liv crosses paths with Tom - a mysterious new arrival in her hometown. As the wildflowers and heather come into bloom, they find themselves falling for one another. For the first time Liv can imagine a world where her heart isn't broken every year. Now Liv must make an impossible choice. And when she discovers the shocking reason that Tom has left home, she'll need to trust her heart even more . . . ______________________________ Praise for Seven Summers : 'Romantic and sweeping, raw and real. This book has even more of Paige’s magic than usual’ Lucy Vine 'Paige Toon breaks your heart then stitches it back together with expert hands' Carley Fortune ‘Poignant, passionate and powerful, this unforgettable story will sweep you away on a giant wave of emotion’ Milly Johnson ‘Epic, emotional, uplifting! Perfect Paige!’ Heidi Swain ‘An epic love story that will keep you guessing until the very last page’ Lucy Diamond ‘Happiness and heartbreak, desperate dilemmas and delicious descriptions of the Cornish coast. I had no idea how this book was going to end. It’s going to be huge!’ Jill Mansell 'Heart-warming and heart-breaking [...] I dare you to put this book down' Jo Watson ‘You can smell the sea and feel the blissful ache of the characters’ hearts with the turn of every page. Magical’ Catherine Isaac 'She reaches into your heart and pulls it right out. Seven Summers is the ultimate love story' Annabel Monaghan 'Heart-wrenching, but heartening' Woman ‘An emotional rollercoaster like no other, Seven Summers undid me!’ Zoë Folbigg 'Paige Toon's romances are always powerful and poignant and never fail to leave me clutching her book to my chest' Mia Sheridan ‘ Seven Summers warms your heart, shatters it in pieces, then puts it back together again and again’ Abby Jimenez ‘Paige Toon has spun a deeply layered story of hope and heartache that swept me away. I loved it’ K.A. Tucker Paige Toon, Sunday Times bestselling author, April 2023 |
15. Nash Falls - David Baldacci
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‘Baldacci is the master’ – Jeffrey Archer Nash Falls is the start of a pulse-pounding original series from the international number one bestselling author of The 6.20 Man . Walter Nash is a mild-mannered, happy and successful businessman with a loving family. He has never lifted a weight or fired a gun in anger, and he has no special physical or investigatory skills. The dark world is not a place he knows – until the FBI comes calling on the very day of his estranged Vietnam veteran father’s funeral. They tell him that the company he works for is actually a criminal organization. And they need his help in a risky endeavour to bring it all down. In doing so, Nash’s perfect world is destroyed. And in seeking justice and revenge, Nash must become someone else: a man of violence and physicality who must find traction and purpose in the same dark world that invaded and crushed everything near and dear to him. Can Walter Nash reinvent himself into a weapon of righteousness and justice? The odds are not with him. But bet against Walter Nash at your peril . . . Be sure not to miss the next instalment in this electrifying series, Hope Rises . . . KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. ‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail ‘Baldacci is still peerless’ – The 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 |
16. Love Song - Elle Kennedy
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*The limited deluxe edition includes inside printing artwork* Featuring the love story of the next generation of the beloved and iconic Off-Campus couples from The Deal and The Mistake - coming to TV on Amazon Prime in May... New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns with her signature heat and humor for a Briar universe standalone romance - where one unforgettable summer changes everything. Join us at the Logan family lake house in Tahoe... After a brutal breakup, college junior Blake Logan escapes to her family's lake house in Tahoe, determined to shut out the world. Her plan is simple: no men, no drama. Until Wyatt Graham shows up. Four years older and far too good at getting under her skin, Wyatt is the living embodiment of a "bad idea," and the guy who shattered her pride when she confessed her crush at sixteen. With his music career stalled, Wyatt has come to Tahoe for inspiration. The last thing he expects is to find it with Blake. He's spent years keeping his distance, convinced he's all wrong for her, but she's no longer the innocent girl he once knew. She's confident, captivating, and impossible to ignore. And the slow-burning tension between them? It's catching fire fast. They both know this can't last, but one reckless kiss turns into another, and soon they're tangled in something that feels dangerously like more. Just as they finally give in to the pull, tragedy tears them apart, leaving their hearts in pieces. But forgetting that one, nearly perfect summer? Not a chance. And when fate brings them together again, Blake and Wyatt must decide if this is a second chance...or the final verse. |
17. The Secret of Secrets - Dan Brown
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*Soon to be a Netflix series starring Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall* THE INSTANT NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & THE MILLION-COPY SELLING, RACE-AGAINST-TIME THRILLER TAKING OVER THE WORLD 'What a plot!' 'Read it in 48 hours' 'Completely addictive' 'Impossible to put down' 'Simply fantastic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ _________ Accompanying celebrated academic, Katherine Solomon, to a lecture she’s been invited to give in Prague, Robert Langdon’s world spirals out of control when she disappears without trace from their hotel room. Far from home and out of his comfort zone, Langdon must pit his wits against forces unknown to recover the woman he loves. But Prague is an old and dangerous place, steeped in folklore and mystery. Little can Langdon know that he is being stalked by a spectre from that dark past. He must use all of his arcane knowledge to navigate a shadow city hiding in plain sight, a city which has successfully kept its secrets for centuries and will not readily give them up... Dan Brown returns with his first novel in more than eight years - guaranteed to have you at the edge of your seat. This time, Robert Langdon is up against a deadly conspiracy that will test him to the limits - and take him to the edge of losing everything. ___________ Readers can't get enough of THE SECRET OF SECRETS: 'Astonishing .' 'As I close The Secret of Secrets , it is with my head spinning … This is a page-turner until one closes the book .' ' Loved it … I have been waiting for this book for 8 years! Dan Brown, please don't make me wait 8 more.' 'One of my favourite books of 2025 and a must-read!' 'I knew this book would meet my expectations, what I didn't know was they would surpass them beyond my wildest imagination! His best yet! ' ' Very addictive and exciting.' ' Jaw-dropping , mind-bending, and one of Brown’s most ambitious yet. If you love thrillers that make you think and race your pulse, this is one to add to the shelf. It is exciting, provocative, and deeply satisfying .' 'Dan Brown delivers another thrilling masterpiece! Fast-paced, intelligent, and packed with twists , this novel blends mythology, science, and suspense like only he can. Langdon’s race through Prague, London, and New York is both heart-pounding and thought-provoking . A must-read for fans of smart, gripping thrillers!' ' I inhaled this nearly 700 pages book and couldn’t wait to get to the end, because you KNOW there’s a plot twist!' |
18. The Rolling Stones - Bob Spitz
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A GROUNDBREAKING RECKONING WITH THE WORLD'S GREATEST ROCK 'N' ROLL BAND FROM THE AWARD-WINNING, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CLASSIC HISTORIES OF THE BEATLES AND LED ZEPPELIN. AN OBSERVER BEST BIOGRAPHY OF 2026 A NEW YORK TIMES MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 'Epic' THE TIMES ' Electrifying' OBSERVER 'The definitive (and debauched) history of the band' TELEGRAPH ‘Colourful and authoritative … both forensic and poetic' NEW YORK TIMES ‘Magisterial... For anyone who loves or even likes the Stones, it’s indispensable’ LOS ANGELES TIMES ‘You won’t look at the Stones the same way again' WALL STREET JOURNAL ‘A treasure trove for Stones fans’ KIRKUS (starred review) ‘Terrific . . . A work of music history to savor’ BOOKLIST LADIES AND GENTLEMEN … THE ROLLING STONES What left is there to say about the Stones? A hell of a lot, it turns out . . . You think you know the story? Think again. Shorn of dulling layers of myth and received wisdom, an irresistible, clear-eyed portrait emerges of a band who, after sixty years, continue to break new ground and command our attention. And at the heart of it all is the remarkable, unique, fractious, codependent, alchemical bond between Mick and Keith, the Glimmer Twins. There’s been debauchery, decadence and death along the way. Not everyone survived the journey, but the band was always greater than the sum of its parts, laying down a trail of classic albums and landmark live performances in its wake. Drawing on decades of music industry experience and five years of dedicated research, critically acclaimed biographer Bob Spitz brings a fresh eye to the epic story of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world. In 2026 they remain in a league of their own. The Rolling Stones shows why. ‘Colourful and authoritative … fond, voluble and diligent to a fault … Spitz is both forensic and poetic … celebratory and bittersweet’ NEW YORK TIMES ‘A magisterial work … he excels at presenting the Stones in glorious technicolour. . . Hundreds of books have been written about the Rolling Stones, but few sparkle quite like Spitz’s. For anyone who loves or even likes the Stones, it’s indispensable’ LOS ANGELES TIMES ‘You won’t look at the Stones the same way again” WALL STREET JOURNAL ‘A terrific biography . . . A must for every fan of the Stones and rock and roll, a work of music history to savor’ BOOKLIST PRAISE FOR BOB SPITZ ‘A treasure trove for Stones fans’ Kirkus ‘Riveting ... startlingly well-reported and consistently engaging’ Boston Globe ‘Irresistible … a captivating picture that hasn't been seen before’ New York Times ‘Spitz researches like a historian and writes like a novelist’ Christian Science Monitor ‘No other book captures it so well, understands so well...’ Greil Marcus ‘Spitz delivers inside details and analysis with his well-known gift for storytelling’ People ‘No biographer has dug as deeply or with such verve. . . Energetic and engaging’ Washington Post |
19. The House of Hidden Letters - Izzy Broom
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A SWEEPING AND EVOCATIVE NOVEL SET ON A TINY GREEK ISLAND. . . The perfect summer read, for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop and Karen Swan. ‘Whisk away to Greece… the perfect escapist read.’ Veronica Henry 'Gripping and emotional' Milly Johnson 'Absolutely loved it' Cathy Bramley _________________________________ For sale: Greek cottage. Price: One Euro. Skye doesn’t make impulsive decisions. But when she sees a derelict Greek cottage for sale by lottery, she enters with dreams of a fresh start. However, her heart sinks as she pushes open the tattered blue door weeks later. Can this wreck ever be her home? Then Skye finds a bundle of letters hidden in the fireplace, their faded pages drawing her in with a story of long-forgotten love, tragedy, and unbelievable bravery. But all the while, Skye’s own past is circling. No matter how far she goes, fate is never far behind… ____ PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN LETTERS . . . 'Izzy Broom is the master of "one more chapter" - we read this in one sitting , and started searching for flights as soon as we finished ' Heat magazine ' A joy from start to finish .' Alex Michaelides ‘Atmospheric, romantic and mysterious .’ Cesca Major ‘ Absolutely loved it !’ Cathy Bramley 'A gorgeous, sun-soaked treat.' Sarah Morgan ' Gorgeous ... the perfect holiday read ... Loved it.' Liz Fenwick ' Rich and intoxicating ... Brimming with authentic Greek heart and soul ' Louise Candlish ' Pure and blissful escapism .' Lucy Clarke ' Dazzling. ' Vaseem Khan ' Completely captivating and utterly enchanting ...' Daisy Buchanan 'Gripping and emotional... Enjoy !' Milly Johnson ‘ Absorbing, beautiful and devastating. I loved every page. ’ Chris Whitaker ________________ Readers love The House of Hidden Letters . . . 'A perfect holiday read!' 'Richly woven, atmospheric, and heartwarming . . . an unforgettable reading experience.' 'So engaging from start to finish!' 'A beautifully written five-star read.' 'Moving, uplifting, and completely transporting . . . you’ll be hooked!' |
20. A Time To Kill - John Grisham
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THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER John Grisham's first and most shocking novel, adapted as a film starring Samuel L. Jackson and Matthew McConaughey When Carl Lee Hailey guns down the violent racists who raped his ten-year-old daughter, the people of the small town of Clanton, Mississippi see it as justice done, and call for his acquittal. But when extremists outside Clanton - including the KKK - hear that a black man has killed two white men, they invade the town, determined to destroy anything and anyone that opposes their sense of justice. A national media circus descends on Clanton. As tensions mount, Hailey hires the inexperienced Jake Brigance to defend him. It's the kind of case that could make a young lawyer's career. But it's also the kind of case that could get a young lawyer killed. The original, epoch-defining Jake Brigance novel. Brigance returns in Sycamore Row and A Time For Mercy. ______________________________ PRAISE FOR JOHN GRISHAM . . . 'A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos' Irish Independent 'John Grisham is the master of legal fiction' Jodi Picoult 'The best thriller writer alive' Ken Follett 'John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers' Telegraph 'Grisham is a superb, instinctive storyteller' The Times 'Grisham's storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own' Daily Record 'Masterful - when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they're not just alive, they're pulsating' Mirror 'A giant of the thriller genre' TimeOut |
21. 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. |
22. Strange Buildings - Uketsu
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The addictive mystery taking the world by storm, from the author of The Times Bestseller Strange Pictures Eleven strange buildings. One terrible secret. A lonely hut in the woods. A hidden chamber. A mysterious shrine. A home in flames. A nightmarish prison... Each of the buildings in this book tells a chilling story. Each one is part of a puzzle. Look closely... and you'll see that everything is connected. All leading to a revelation so horrifying you won't want to believe it. Millions of readers have become addicted to solving Uketsu's dark mysteries. Strange Buildings is the strangest, and darkest, so far. |
23. 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 |
24. The Hallmarked Man - Robert Galbraith
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'A triumph of storytelling' Guardian THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, SEPTEMBER 2025 A dismembered corpse is discovered in the vault of a silver shop. The police initially believe it to be that of a convicted armed robber - but not everyone agrees with that theory. One of them is Decima Mullins, who calls on the help of private detective Cormoran Strike as she's certain the body in the silver vault was that of her boyfriend - the father of her newborn baby - who suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. The more Strike and his business partner Robin Ellacott delve into the case, the more labyrinthine it gets. The silver shop is no ordinary one: it's located beside Freemasons' Hall and specialises in Masonic silverware. And in addition to the armed robber and Decima's boyfriend, it becomes clear that there are other missing men who could fit the profile of the body in the vault. As the case becomes ever more complicated and dangerous, Strike faces another quandary. Robin seems increasingly committed to her boyfriend, policeman Ryan Murphy, but the impulse to declare his own feelings for her is becoming stronger than ever. A gripping, wonderfully complex novel which takes Strike and Robin's story to a new level, The Hallmarked Man is an unmissable read for any fan of this unique series. PRAISE FOR THE CORMORAN STRIKE SERIES 'A superlative piece of crime fiction' Sunday Times 'The work of a master storyteller' Daily Telegraph 'A scrupulous plotter and master of misdirection, Galbraith keeps the pages turning . . . Strike and Ellacott remain one of crime's most engaging duos' Guardian 'No one can deny [Robert Galbraith, pseudonym of] J. K. Rowling's formidable talents as a crime writer' Daily Mail 'Strike is a compelling creation . . . this is terrifically entertaining stuff' Irish Times |
25. The Correspondent - Virginia Evans
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WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2026 #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 'A warm, funny gem of a novel' LAURA HACKETT, THE TIMES 'Masterful . . . I was delighted and moved' NEW YORK TIMES 'I can't praise it enough. It's an absolute triumph' CLARE CHAMBERS 'What a novel! Tender, dry, sharp...devastating, but still feel good.' PANDORA SYKES 'Tremendous' FREDRIK BACKMAN 'Shows us what a glorious thing growing older can be' FLORENCE KNAPP 'The year's breakout novel no one saw coming' WALL STREET JOURNAL – Sybil Van Antwerp is seventy-three, slowly losing her sight and always writing letters . . . To her children. Her favourite authors. Her ex-sister-in-law. The journalist poking into her past. Her doctor. Suitors. Kindly neighbours. The infuriating gardening club. All receive Sybil’s witty, wise correspondence, rich with everyday concerns. But there is one letter that she has never sent. It concerns the darkest period of her life. To post it, Sybil must find forgiveness within herself. The hardest letter to write is the one you’d never dare to send. |
26. When the Cranes Fly South - Lisa Ridzén & Alice Menzies
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THE PHENOMENAL SUNDAY TIMES WORD-OF-MOUTH BESTSELLER. A profoundly moving and life-affirming novel about the multitude of stories contained within a life, and the big things for which we have no words. ‘So heartbreaking and funny and beautiful and wise… an extraordinary book’ RICHARD OSMAN 'You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll want to buy twenty copies and give them to everyone you love’ FREDRIK BACKMAN ‘The most moving book I’ve ever read.’ JACQUELINE WILSON Shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize & Waterstones Book of the Month ______ Bo is determined to live his own life in his own way. But his son has other ideas... Bo lives a quiet existence in his small rural village in the north of Sweden. He is elderly and his days are punctuated by visits from his care team and his son. Fortunately, he still has his rich memories, phone calls with his best friend, and his beloved dog Sixten for company. Only now his son is insisting the dog must be taken away. The very same son that Bo is wanting to mend his relationship with before his time is up. The threat of losing Sixten stirs up a whirlwind of emotions and makes Bo determined to resist and find his voice... 'A novel anyone will take to heart ' Patrick Gale, Guardian 'A magical reading experience ; among the most moving things I’ve ever read' No.1 internationally bestselling author Camilla Läckberg ____ Readers love When the Cranes Fly South : 'What makes this novel truly remarkable is the way it explores universal themes.. .readers will find themselves deeply connected to [Bo's] journey of emotional reckoning' ‘It is impossible not to be moved by this book’ 'This is not just a story about a man and his dog; it's a story of family, of relationships tested by time and distance, and the effort to find peace within the limits of one's existence ' 'A story that will connect to all of us in some way' 'Not only touches the heart but also invites deep reflection on what it means to truly live and love ' * Covers may vary |
27. Gabriel's Moon - William Boyd
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In his most exhilarating novel yet, William Boyd transports you to the vibrant streets of sixties London, as an accidental spy is drawn into the shadows of espionage and obsession . . . ‘William Boyd once again brings to the spy novel his particular storytelling genius . . . brilliant fun’ MICK HERRON ‘Wonderfully ambiguous with notions of twisted reality and uncertain memory’ ANN CLEEVES ‘A wonderfully intricate novel of espionage and elegant skulduggery’ JOHN BANVILLE AN ACCIDENTAL SPY. A WEB OF BETRAYALS. A MYSTERY THAT WILL TAKE YOU AROUND THE WORLD . . . Gabriel Dax is a young man haunted by the memories of a tragedy: every night, when sleep finally comes, he dreams about his childhood home in flames. His days are spent on the move as an acclaimed travel writer, capturing changing landscapes in the grip of the Cold War. When he’s offered the chance to interview a political figure, his ambition leads him unwittingly into the shadows of espionage. As Gabriel’s reluctant initiation takes hold, he is drawn deeper into duplicity. Falling under the spell of Faith Green, an enigmatic and ruthless MI6 handler, he becomes ‘her spy’, unable to resist her demands. But amid the peril, paranoia and passion consuming Gabriel’s new covert life, it will be the revelations closer to home that change the rest of his story . . . ------ ‘Engaging, intelligent and deeply satisfying. I rate him one of our greatest living novelists’ PETER JAMES ‘I enjoyed it hugely. Boyd is one of my favourite authors – he never disappoints’ KATE ATKINSON ‘Beautifully crafted and pleasingly unpredictable, the work of a man who knows what he is doing and makes it look effortless’ JAMES RUNCIE ‘Simply the best realistic storyteller of his generation’ SEBASTIAN FAULKS ‘There are few reading pleasures as great as giving in to a William Boyd novel’ SUNDAY TIMES |
28. All Grown Up - Daisy Buchanan
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‘What a gorgeous book!’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Funny, tender and relatable’ JENNIE GODFREY ‘A warm hug of a novel’ CLAIRE DAVERLEY *****A Grazia Book Club Pick***** ***** One of Glamour's 11 Books For Your Book Club Era ***** _________________ After thirty long years, Louisa’s daughters can finally look after themselves … or so she thinks. Because suddenly, they’re back – apparently for good. Meg’s second-guessing her marriage. Jo’s career hangs in the balance. Amy has inexplicably quit university. None of them empty the dishwasher. Louisa knows it’s time for some life lessons. She adores her girls, but if she’s ever going to get her (sex) life back, they’ll have to grow up – and go. But maybe they’re not the only ones with lessons to learn… And Louisa might just discover that her daughters have something to teach her about being an adult too. _________________ PRAISE FOR ALL GROWN UP . . . 'A triumph! Funny, moving, a family-based drama at its best' Heat 'A joy!' That's Life 'Uplifting . . . Witty and wise' Mail on Sunday 'A witty retelling of a much-loved classic' Grazia magazine 'Funny, warm, a real joy of a read.' Closer magazine 'What a gorgeous book! Such a charming, warm, optimistic read. Just beautiful.' Marian Keyes 'Funny, tender & relatable at every level... quite simply, wonderful' Jennie Godfrey ' Wonderful, complex, bruising, rewarding ... I snaffled it like cake on a rainy day, and enjoyed every morsel!' Amanda Prowse ' An absolute delight - impossibly funny, astute, candid and moving... brilliant .' Rosie Walsh ' Riotously funny, achingly tender ... a book to treat yourself to.' Julia Raeside 'A warm hug of a novel that is going to make thousands of people both happy and tearful (in the best way)' Claire Daverley ' Truly fresh, wildly funny and completely charming ... I adored it .' Lauren Bravo ' Funny, moving, and wonderfully tender ... a joyful reminder that growing up never really ends.' Louise O'Neill ‘What a beautifully-observed, funny and relatable novel.’ Sophia Money-Coutts ‘Gorgeous from the first page to the last..’ Georgina Moore ‘Lots of books are described as comforting but this book brought me genuine, genuine comfort' Caroline Corcoran |
29. 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 |
30. Big Little Truths - Liane Moriarty
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The new novel from #1 international bestseller Liane Moriarty, and the sequel to the worldwide phenomenon and inspiration for the award-winning TV series, Big Little Lies . . . A Reese's Book Club Pick **** 'A writer of real acuity and insight' New York Times 'As addictively quaffable as a holiday spritz' The Times 'A deliciously addictive drama that is equal parts juicy, gripping, and impossible to put down.' Freida McFadden, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author 'A hilarious and painfully accurate portrayal of mid-life chaos' Heat, Book of the Week ‘Warm, funny, shocking and twisting. Written with such skill and heart, reading Big Little Truths felt like catching up with old friends. I adored it.’ Chris Whitaker, Sunday Times bestselling author of All the Colours of the Dark ‘I love how Moriarty draws upon real life headlines for her story, while keeping us close to the universal concerns of women’ Red ‘It’s both a thriller and a romcom – and it was worth the wait’ Daily Telegraph **** What’s worse than a big little lie? An even bigger little truth . . . Ten years ago, at the Pirriwee Primary school gates, the friendships of Celeste, Jane and Madeline were forged in the fires of young motherhood, the big little lies we all tell to hide our deepest fears and secrets – and the event that changed everything. Now mothers to hormonal teens, these frazzled friends are starting to worry about the strangers occupying their kids’ bedrooms. Or they would, if they weren’t so distracted by their own problems. Because: Madeline’s landmark birthday is about to land a bombshell. Jane’s rock-solid marriage is suddenly crumbling. And Celeste’s mother-in-law is asking awkward questions about the past. Not to mention the mystery of who sent the school principal a freshly severed finger. So many difficult little truths. Such a pity then that not a one of them can see the biggest ugliest truth hiding in their midst . . . |
31. A Summer Country Escape - Julie Caplin
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'Her books make my heart sing each and every time…another wonderful book that I just wanted to crawl right into and stay there' ★★★★★ You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone… Bets Fowler has always been perfectly fine living her life firmly within the borders of her tiny village. But when her ex, Jack, returns and is suddenly everywhere she goes, she realises just how small the parameters of her existence have become, and starts to step outside her comfort zone. Jack Ashcroft has always sought out a bigger life than he thought Wilsgrave could afford, but when a knockback sends him home, and back into Bets’ orbit, he comes to see that the world he once inhabited has a lot more to offer than he ever realised, and that leaving might have been the biggest mistake he ever made. Now, as Bets and Jack find themselves thrown together at every turn, the exes see what was and what could be in an entirely new light… Readers ADORE this book: 'Julieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! This book. This author. Just wow…Julie is a favourite author of mine. And her books make my heart sing each and every time…another wonderful book that I just wanted to crawl right into and stay there' ★★★★★ 'Her books bring me joy, make me smile, and make life and our current world just that bit more manageable…Escaping into the worlds she creates feels like a comfort and balm for any book reader's soul' ★★★★★ 'I knew I would absolutely love this book…achingly romantic and had me wrapped up in a bubble of happiness in no time' ★★★★★ 'I always look forward to a new Julie Caplin book, and was not disappointed' ★★★★★ 'I was taken in right from the beginning and it kept my attention right through to the end… a rollercoaster of emotions' ★★★★★ 'I loved this book and it really did seem to have it all…A definite 5 out of 5'★★★★★ 'Oh my a great read…Could not put it down…A perfect holiday read. You will love it' ★★★★★ 'A perfect summer read filled with heartache, fun and animals'★★★★★ About the author Julie Caplin is the international bestselling author of the Romantic Escapes series. Her books have hit the top of the bestseller charts in Germany, Italy, Iceland, Holland, the UK and the Czech Republic and have sold over a million copies worldwide. Her uplifting romantic comedies are set in gorgeous destinations across the globe, providing her readers with the ultimate escape. Julie also writes romantic and historical fiction as Jules Wake. |
32. Why We Think What We Think - Turi Munthe
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' Lively [and] fascinating ' Julian Baggini, Financial Times 'This book is always fascinating but frequently mind-blowing' Marina Hyde, Guardian columnist and co-host of The Rest Is Entertainment 'Beguiling and compelling’ Spectator 'Fizzing with insights and ideas... I loved it ' Jenny Kleeman, author of The Price of Life An eye-opening journey through the secret forces shaping our opinions, this book reveals why we think what we think – and why disagreement matters Our opinions – whether we believe in God or in ghosts, our views on sex or animal rights or immigration, our basic sense of what’s good or fair – are shaped by a breathtaking web of hidden forces. The age-old idea that our views are forged by reason and evidence alone is wrong: we are influenced by everything from the quirks of distant history, through the geology of where we grew up, to the lines of our genetic code. This astounding book takes us through culture, biology, geography, history, psychology and much more to uncover the hidden DNA of our opinions. It reveals: why the descendants of rice farmers have different values to the descendants of grain farmershow our physical appearance shapes the way we see the world – and why conventionally attractive people tend to support the free marketwhy liberals think pineapple should go on pizza, and why conservatives prefer smooth peanut butter to crunchywhy hot and humid countries favour authoritarian leaders, and drought-prone ones prefer authoritarian gods Packed with extraordinary stories and counterintuitive discoveries, Why We Think What We Think asks a fundamental question of ourselves. If we are predisposed to our beliefs, how can we escape the bounds of our own perspective? The answer lies in disagreement. Argument is how we reason, how we think our way to a better world. To thrive, as individuals and societies, we need the other side. |
33. Yesteryear - Caro Claire Burke
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THE MULTIMILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THIS BOOK’ – BELLA MACKIE 'NIGHTMARISH, SHOCKING, BRILLIANT’ – STYLIST 'MADDENING, MESMERISING, INGENIOUS’ – NEW YORK TIMES 'INTELLIGENT, INCISIVE, INSANELY READABLE’ – JENNIE GODFREY '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 ‘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. |
34. The Heron's Cry - Ann Cleeves
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The number one Sunday Times bestselling series featuring Detective Matthew Venn, from author and creator of the iconic Vera and Shetland crime series, Ann Cleeves. Now a major ITV series, The Long Call . ‘Matthew Venn is a keeper . . . stunning’ – David Baldacci North Devon is enjoying a rare hot summer with tourists flocking to its coast-line. Detective Matthew Venn is called out to a rural crime scene at the home of a group of artists. What he finds is an elaborately staged murder – Dr Nigel Yeo has been fatally stabbed. His daughter, Eve, is a glassblower, and the murder weapon is a shard of one of her broken vases. Dr Yeo seems an unlikely murder victim. He’s a good man, a public servant, beloved by his daughter. Matthew is unnerved though to find that Eve is a close friend of Jonathan, his husband. Then another body is found – killed in a similar way. Matthew finds himself treading carefully through the lies that fester at the heart of his community and a case that is dangerously close to home . . . The Heron’s Cry is the second novel in Ann Cleeves’ Two Rivers series following her Sunday Times bestseller, The Long Call. Praise for The Long Call : ‘Had me hooked . . . a promising beginning to another fine chapter in the Ann Cleeves’ story’ – The Times ‘A triumph that cements Cleeves’ status as one of Britain’s best crime writers ’ – Daily Express ‘Clever, compassionate and atmospheric . . . I am already a Matthew Venn fan’ – Elly Griffiths, award-winning author of The Crossing Places ‘Cleeves combines a flair for evoking sense of place with a thoughtful, complex plot’ – Mail on Sunday ‘A traditional mystery of the best sort’ – The Guardian |
35. All the Colours of the Dark - Chris Whitaker
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OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Two childhood best friends. Torn apart by tragedy. Reunited by their search for the truth. Even if finding it means losing each other forever... A SWEEPING COMING-OF-AGE TALE, AN EPIC LOVE STORY AND A SEARING THRILLER - ALL UNFOLDING ON A VAST CANVAS ***** The Sunday Times Bestseller The New York Times Bestseller The British Book Awards Nominee The BBC Between The Covers Book Club Selection 'A tour de force' GUARDIAN 'An absolutely must-read' GILLIAN FLYNN 'A wonderful book' RICHARD OSMAN 'Entirely shattering' BONNIE GARMUS 'Luminous and heartbreaking' OBSERVER 'A brilliant work of art' JODI PICOULT ***** 'Two people are less lost than one...' There is a moment when childhood ends. For Joseph 'Patch' Macauley and Saint Brown, it comes late one summer as Patch is abducted from their hometown. Devastated, Saint devotes her days to finding her best friend. Held in total darkness, Patch is hopeless and alone - until he feels a hand in his. Though he never sees the girl, they fall in love. When he escapes, he's left with only her voice and name - and promises to spend the rest of his life searching for her. As Saint's heart breaks for the boy she lost - and the man he becomes - she will shadow his journey, to uncover the truth behind who took him. Over a lifetime driven by obsession, Patch and Saint must sacrifice everything for redemption, justice, and, ultimately, love - even if that means losing each other forever... ***** 'It's as good as everyone says. I have absolutely no doubt it's the book of the year' JENNIE GODFREY 'I've never read anything quite like it. This book will stay with you for a very long time' LUCY FOLEY 'My book of the decade' DAWN O'PORTER 'I absolutely loved it' SARA COX 'Kept me frantically turning the pages' KRISTIN HANNAH 'Breathtaking' RUTH JONES 'Amazing. Haunting. Unforgettable' PATRICIA CORNWELL 'A book to lose yourself in ... A huge achievement' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Epic in every sense of the word - and some of the best characters I've ever passed my time with' ABIGAIL DEAN 'A masterpiece' ANDREA MARA 'The sort of book that only comes along once in a decade' ABIR MUKHERJEE 'The best thriller I've ever read' i NEWS 'One of the best books I've ever read' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON |
36. The Sea Sisters - Louise Douglas
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The BRAND NEW atmospheric page-turner from MILLION COPY #1 BESTSELLER Louise Douglas ✨ Must-read for fans of Lucinda Riley, Eve Chase and Evie Woods 📚 ‘Louise Douglas’ writing envelops you in swirling mist and unseen menace.’ Victoria Scott ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Twenty-five years ago, two-year-old Evie Albert disappeared without a trace from the Brittany seaside town of Morranez. So, when a stranger called Nicole Stevenson walks into the offices of Touissants Detective Agency declaring herself the missing girl, Mila Shepherd and her colleague Carter Jackson are suspicious. They are inclined to agree with Nicole’s sisters Imogen and Charlotte, that for whatever reason, Nicole is a fantasist looking for attention. But as Mila and Carter reopen the case of the missing toddler, a twisting tale of misdirection, a secret society and a forgotten mother slowly unfolds. Is it possible that Nicole really is Evie and how does the case link with the mysterious death of Mila’s sister Sophie and her husband Charlie? Someone is desperate to protect the truth and as Nicole’s health falters and leads vanish into thin air, Mila faces a dilemma – risk everything or walk away from the case before it’s too late. Louise Douglas is back in the Breton town of Morranez with a masterclass in page-turning plotting and unforgettable characters. A MILLION READERS LOVE LOUISE DOUGLAS! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully crafted and compelling mystery, I was completely hooked. Definitely a five star read!' Clare Marchant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved this book. The characters draw you in and the plot is so clever, you won't be able to put it down. Louise Douglas is such a talented writer, I can't wait for her next book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant combination of mystery, psychology, and family drama and you can't help but be invested in the characters. Can't recommend enough.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A must-read!! Some of my all-time favourite books have been these. The perfect form of escapism!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Is anything as it seems. You can feel the fear pulsating throughout the novel. Great characters, great plot. Skilfully written it leaves the reader wanting more. Recommended.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is the first mystery that I have read that really kept me guessing. Usually, I get some idea of how the story is going to pan out or who is the villain but not here, great writing.’ Praise for Louise Douglas: ‘This atmospheric Victorian mystery pulls you in from the first page right through until the cracking conclusion. A brilliant read!’ Rachel Burton on The Emerald Shawl 'I loved The Lost Notebook so much! From the opening lines, I was drawn in to a gripping story, beautifully written and so cleverly orchestrated…I held my breath at the denouement and as for the climax of the book - just wow. Highly recommended.' Judy Leigh 'Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book.' Milly Johnson 'A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down… a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read.' Kim Nash on The Scarlet Dress 'Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick… unputdownable.’ Nicola Cornick on The Scarlet Dress |
37. In Nigeria - Michael Palin
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With his eightieth birthday looming, it crossed Michael Palin’s mind that now might be the time to hang up his boots, to lounge about at home, to take things easy. Then the opportunity to visit Africa’s most populous nation arose. A few weeks later, he was at Lagos airport, camera crew in tow. The journal he kept during his trip offers a fascinatingly kaleidoscopic view of a country where some 500 languages are spoken and which contains within its borders everything from tropical rainforests to grasslands to desert plains. At one moment he is in vibrant but chaotic Lagos, the next in the seemingly deserted streets of Nigeria’s hyper-modern capital, Abuja, the next in the polluted oil fields of the Niger Delta. He is welcomed as an honoured guest by a powerful emir and harangued by a passerby in Benin City. He hears the testimony of a kidnap victim of the terrorist group Boko Haram and experiences the collective spiritual ecstasy of one of Nigeria’s mega churches. And throughout his trip, he experiences at first hand the contradictions of a country that has so much natural wealth and human talent and yet simultaneously grapples with corruption, religious strife and deep inequality. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs taken on the trip, and brimming with wry humour and fascinating insights, this is a vivid and varied portrait of a complex country. |
38. Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros
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The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! '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. 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. THE DEADLY SECOND YEAR AT BASGIATH AWAITS INCLUDES A BRAND-NEW BONUS CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW! - MILLIONS OF READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN THE EMPYREAN SERIES FIVE STARS. '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 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun ' 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 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist '2024 is the Year of the Dragon . . . Dive into a fantasy narrative featuring these mythical, winged creatures' Pop Sugar '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 |
39. Delusional - James Patterson
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HE WILL DO ANYTHING TO SAVE HIS FAMILY, AND THE CITY HE LOVES... New York's greatest detective returns in the new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author, James Patterson. In New York City, someone has planted a series of deadly bombs. In New Jersey, the National Guard is looted for explosives. In Montana, arson and murder rocks a quiet town. Two enigmatic brothers keep turning up in the wrong places. They insist they’re trying to make the world a better place. But with lives hanging in the balance, Detective Michael Bennett is called to investigate. Can he solve the case before their delusions lead to a nationwide disaster? _____________________________________ READERS LOVE Michael Bennett ... ***** 'An addictive series!' ***** 'Exciting read!' ***** 'My favourite James Patterson series!' ***** 'Another stellar edition in the Michael Bennett series' ***** 'Fast-paced and action packed!' _____________________________________ PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY '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 knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN |
40. Return of the Spider - James Patterson
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'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBEN Patterson is 'one of the best storytellers of our time' JIMMY "MR BEAST" DONALDSON Discover the next book in the globally bestselling Alex Cross series... now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. ________________ Alex Cross thought serial killer Gary Soneji was dead and buried. But when a hidden cabin reveals a stash of gruesome trophies and diaries, Cross realises the Spider's evil influence has spread wider than he ever thought possible. The chilling truth soon becomes clear: Cross imprisoned the wrong man. As he studies the clues, Cross becomes enmeshed in a web of evil designed to ensnare him all along. Now he must retrace the steps of a long-ago investigation and face…the Return of the Spider. ________________ PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES 'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints' USA TODAY 'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD 'Alex Cross ... only gets better and better' LISA SCOTTOLINE 'I wrote, " Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name." A household name, indeed' NELSON DEMILLE '[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' DOUGLAS PRESTON AND LINCOLN CHILD |
41. London Falling - Patrick Radden Keefe
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES No.1 BESTSELLER 'A defining book of our time' - The Times 'The master of the non-fiction narrative' - The Sunday Times 'A masterpiece' - The Observer 'Compulsive' - The Guardian 'Exquisite . . . a masterpiece' Financial Times 'Breathtaking' - Jon Ronson 'Completely engrossing' - Louis Theroux 'Phenomenal' - Emily Maitlis 'More addictive than any box set' - Sathnam Sanghera A book of the summer in The Times, The Guardian , The Independent , The Irish Times , The New York Times , Financial Times and The Atlantic From the Baillie Gifford Prize-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing comes a riveting story of wealth, violence and deceit at the heart of a glittering city. In 2019, a London teenager, Zac Brettler, fell to his death from a luxury apartment building on the banks of the Thames. On a desperate quest to understand how their son had died, his grieving parents made a terrible discovery: Zac had been leading a fantasy life, posing as the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. Patrick Radden Keefe follows Zac’s parents on a dark journey to find out what brought him to the balcony that night – and how a teenager’s life of make-believe drew him into the city’s terrifying underworld. |
42. Ballistic - Frank Gardner
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THE NEW LUKE CARLTON THRILLER. 'Another corker . . . Gardner is a worthy successor to the late, great Frederick Forsyth . . . absolutely stirring stuff. 9/10' EXPRESS ‘Gardner’s up-to-the-minute thrillers combine authentic tradecraft, geopolitical insight and page-turning suspense.’ CHARLES CUMMING MI6 operative Luke Carlton returns in his most exciting and unnervingly up-to-the-minute mission yet . . . this is the new edge-of-your-seat spy thriller from the bestselling author. In the dying light of an Arctic afternoon a monstrous black shape slips beneath the waters of Murmansk bay. Murmansk in the Arctic Circle is where Russia's fleet of nuclear-powered submarines is based - and the Novorossiya is one of their navy's most advanced - and dangerous - vessels . . . Acting on information received from a high-ranking mole deep inside Russia's FSB, Britain's security services are convinced that the submarine is about to deploy a terrifying, game-changing device. As Europe goes into a state of high alert, MI6 operative Luke Carlton is sent into the hot zone that is the Finnish-Russian border. His mission to secure the safe extraction of this valuable MI6 asset and the intel he has in his possession - because it seems the West could be staring Armageddon in the face. It's then that things start to go devastatingly wrong . . . Breathlessly exciting, brilliantly authentic and unnervingly prescient, Ballistic is the new Luke Carlton thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author and journalist who has his finger on the pulse of 21st century geo-politics and knows where the dangerous flashpoints are likely to be . . . Praise for Frank Gardner's other Luke Carlton thrillers: ‘Tensions rise to boiling point . . . Gardner cuts to the molten core of a modern flashpoint in an electric thriller.’ SUN ‘Fast, taught, tense, accurate. A terrific read.’ FREDERICK FORSYTH ‘Thriller-writing of the highest order . . . Gardner steadily ratchets up the tension, peppering the narrative with nuggets of expertise.’ FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Full of tomorrow’s headlines . . . this is intelligent, high-voltage storytelling of the very highest order.’ TONY PARSONS ‘Confirms Frank Gardner’s place among the pantheon of distinguished reporters who have become excellent thriller writers, including Gerald Seymour and Frederick Forsyth . . . utterly authentic.’ DAILY MAIL ‘Combines insider knowledge with heart-in-mouth excitement.’ i- NEWSPAPER ‘Everything is impressive in this masterly account . . . exhilarating (if alarming) topicality.’ SUNDAY TIMES |
43. It Could Have Been Her - Lisa Jewell
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THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A missing woman, a dysfunctional family and dark, dark secrets ... Prepare to be hooked by the new thriller for 2026 from Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of None of This Is True and Don't Let Him In. 'A deliciously twisted gem of a thriller and her best yet' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'A true masterpiece' ANDREA MARA 'Superbly written, entertaining and twisty' LIZ NUGENT 'Dark, intense, brilliant' SHARI LAPENA ___________ It was the night she almost died. Newly divorced and feeling a little lost, Jane Trevally agrees to accompany a man she doesn't know to his house in the darkest corner of Hampstead Heath. She's offered a drink. She steps inside. And then she hears a scream. Jane runs. Twenty five years later, Jane finds herself outside the same house, this time to return a dog who's been found near her home. A dog whose owner has just been reported missing. A fleeting glimpse of a haunted looking woman through the window sends Jane on a mission to uncover the house's secrets - secrets more terrifying than she could have ever imagined. And she can't stop thinking: It could have been her . . . ___________ Praise for It Could Have Been Her : 'Lisa Jewell is a STONE COLD GENIUS !' MARIAN KEYES ' Deliciously dark, devilishly addictive and beautifully written' ALICE FEENEY 'A master of suspense ' RILEY SAGER 'Lisa Jewell books are a must-read for me' JOJO MOYES ' Utterly brilliant ' MARK EDWARDS ‘Lisa Jewell is on top-form ' RUTH WARE 'Lisa is a rare gem of a writer' GILLIAN McALLISTER 'A master of her craft ’ MICHELLE McDONAGH ' Superb storytelling ' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT 'An absolute page-turner ' INDIA KNIGHT Readers love It Could Have Been Her ! 'It’s by far Jewell’s creepiest and most unsettling book ' 5-star reader review 'An absolute masterpiece ' 5-star reader review 'Such a dark and delicious mystery!' 5-star reader review ' Shook me to my core ' 5-star reader review 'I devoured this addictive page turner !' 5-star reader review |
44. 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 |
45. Marple: Twelve New Stories - Agatha Christie, Naomi Alderman, Leigh Bardugo, Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse & Ruth Ware
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A brand new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Crime’s legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors. This collection of twelve original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie’s Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery. · Naomi Alderman · Leigh Bardugo · Alyssa Cole · Lucy Foley · Elly Griffiths · Natalie Haynes · Jean Kwok · Val McDermid · Karen M. McManus · Dreda Say Mitchell · Kate Mosse · Ruth Ware Miss Marple was first introduced to readers in a story Christie wrote for The Royal Magazine in 1927 and made her first appearance in a full-length novel in 1930’s The Murder at the Vicarage. It has been 45 years since Agatha Christie’s last Marple novel, Sleeping Murder, was published posthumously in 1976, and this collection of ingenious new stories by twelve Christie devotees will be a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains the most famous fictional female detective of all time. Reviews 'Each author captures Christie — and Marple — perfectly, while also displaying just a bit of her own unique touch’ – The Washington Post ‘Without a doubt, the greatest mystery writer of all time’ – Ragnar Jonasson ‘A hundred years after her first novel, and we are all still standing in her shadow’ – Andrew Taylor ‘Agatha Christie is the gateway drug to crime fiction both for readers and for writers’ – Val McDermid ‘She gives us an insight into human nature that few, if any, have surpassed’ – Susan Lewis ‘Dame Agatha has sold more books than all besides Shakespeare and the Bible’ – David Baldacci ‘All crime fiction writers around the globe owe Agatha Christie a massive debt’ – Peter James ‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’ – Tana French About the author Agatha Christie is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in English with another billion in over 100 foreign languages. She is the most widely published author of all time and in any language, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 20 plays, and six novels written under the name of Mary Westmacott. |
46. The Ascended - Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox
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⚔ ✨ THE INSTANT VIRAL SENSATION! An all-consuming, epic romantasy – perfect for fans of Dire Bound, Phantasma AND ACOTAR ✨ ⚔ This gorgeous standard edition of The Ascended includes a foiled jacket, illustrated endpapers and a special hardcover case design. REVENGE CALLS HER. DUTY BINDS HIM In a world where divine power bleeds into the mortal realm, Thais Morvaren has mastered the art of deception. Secretly, she hides her ability to forge weapons from starlight . But, when Thais’ powers are exposed , she finds herself forced into the deadly Trials of Ascension -where those with divine powers are given a choice: ascend. . .or die trying. Trapped in a competition she never wanted to enter, she transforms her fear into purpose: to kill Olinthar, King of the Gods . Only the trials bind her to a mentor: Xül. A dark prince with blood-soaked hands, a sharp tongue, and dangerous secrets of his own. He might be sinfully hot, but Thais cannot let herself be drawn into the heat that pulses between them. Because, to take down a god, she must become one, even if it costs her everything . . . --------------------------------------------------- Readers are OBSESSED! 'The yearning , the tension ? To DIE for!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ '6 agonizing, beautiful, tortuous stars of absolute perfection .' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The ending... oh, God , the ending ....' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I've been sitting in stunned silence since finishing this book!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' INFINITY stars' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I have CHILLS !! Literally left my jaw on the FLOOR' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The plot? Amazing . The romance? PERFECT . The character development and relationships? Done to absolute perfection !' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This was I NCREDIBLE !!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' Listen , I'm going to need you to RUN DONT WALK!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
47. Tell No One - Harlan Coben
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David Beck has just received an email from his dead wife... The shocking thriller which made No.1 bestselling author and Netflix creator of Fool Me Once Harlan Coben a household name. Eight years ago David Beck was knocked unconscious and left for dead, and his wife Elizabeth was kidnapped and murdered. Dr Beck re-lived the horror of what happened that day every day of his life. Then one afternoon, he receives an anonymous email telling him to log on to a certain website. The screen opens on to a web cam - and it is Elizabeth's image he sees. As Beck tries to find out if Elizabeth is truly alive, and what really happened the night she disappeared, the FBI are trying to pin Elizabeth's murder on him. And everyone he turns to seems to end up dead... |
48. Sea of Tranquility - Emily St. John Mandel
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From Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony of the moon three hundred years later. The Sunday Times bestseller, Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel is a story of parallel worlds and possibilities that plays with the very line along which time should run. 'A cunning time-travel narrative . . . unputdownable' - The Guardian Best Books of the Year 'So wise, so graceful, so rich' - Naomi Alderman, author of The Power Lives separated by time and space have collided, and an exiled Englishman, a writer trapped far from home, and a girl destined to die too young, have each glimpsed a world that is not their own. Travelling through the centuries, between colonies on the moon and an ever-changing Earth, together their lives will solve a mystery that will make you question everything you thought you knew to be true. From the award-winning author of Station Eleven. A Best Book of the Year - The Guardian , Oprah Daily, Barack Obama 'Brilliant and fiercely original' - The Observer 'One of her finest novels' - The New York Times 'Transcendent' - The Wall Street Journal **Exit Party , the seventh novel from global bestselling author Emily St. John Mandel, is available to pre-order now** |
49. Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL A BARACK OBAMA READING PICK NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING RYAN GOSLING A lone astronaut. An impossible mission. An ally he never imagined. 'The most enjoyable hard SF I have read in years' GUARDIAN 'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON 'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN 'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read ' TIM PEAKE, astronaut ________________________________________ Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery-and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone. Or does he? An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could imagine it, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian -- while taking us to places it never dreamed of going. ________________________________________ 'One of the most original, compelling, and fun voyages I've ever taken.' ERNEST CLINE, author of Ready Player One and Ready Player Two 'Undisputedly the best book I've read in a very, very long time. Mark my words: Project Hail Mary is destined to become a classic.' BLAKE CROUCH 'Andy Weir's brilliant Project Hail Mary ...is one of those stirring sci-fi novels about every government on Earth banding together, through science, to save civilisation from collapse. I loved it.' THE TIMES 'A suspenseful portrait of human ingenuity and resilience [that] builds to an unexpectedly moving ending. A winner.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Weir returns with gusto . . . his writing flows naturally, and his characters and dialogue crackle with energy. With this novel, he takes his place as a genuine star in the mainstream SF world.' BOOKLIST |
50. Educated - Tara Westover
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THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER A BETWEEN THE COVERS PICK Selected as a book of the year by AMAZON, THE TIMES , SUNDAY TIMES , GUARDIAN , NEW YORK TIMES, ECONOMIST, NEW STATESMAN, VOGUE, IRISH TIMES, IRISH EXAMINER and RED MAGAZINE ' One of the best books I have ever read . . . unbelievably moving' Elizabeth Day 'An extraordinary story, beautifully told' Louise O'Neill 'A memoir to stand alongside the classics . . . compelling and joyous' Sunday Times Tara Westover grew up preparing for the end of the world. She was never put in school, never taken to the doctor. She did not even have a birth certificate until she was nine years old. At sixteen, to escape her father's radicalism and a violent older brother, Tara left home. What followed was a struggle for self-invention, a journey that gets to the heart of what an education is and what it offers: the perspective to see one's life through new eyes, and the will to change it. 'It will make your heart soar' Guardian 'Jaw-dropping and inspiring, everyone should read this book' Stylist 'Absolutely superb . . . so gripping I could hardly breathe' Sophie Hannah |
51. 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' |
52. Sometimes I Lie - Alice Feeney
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'Feeney is psycho thriller royalty' Daily Mail 'A diabolically twisted thriller that will left me speechless' FIVE STAR Reader Review 'Mind-bending and engrossing! With so many great twists and turns, you have no idea who you can trust' FIVE STAR Reader Review * * * * * My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me. I’m in a comaMy husband doesn’t love me any moreSometimes I lie Unnerving, twisted and utterly compelling, you won’t be able to put this thriller down. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden. * * * * * Praise for Sometimes I Lie: 'One of my favourite thriller writers' Harlan Coben 'I'm a huge Feeney fan' Chris Whitaker 'A phenomenal storyteller' Clare Leslie Hall 'One of the best psychological thriller writers' The Sun ‘A gripping debut with a brilliant twist, I loved it’ B A Paris ‘A bold and original voice – I loved this book’ Clare Mackintosh ‘A tightly written thriller with an ending that demands you go straight back to the beginning’ Metro ‘Satisfyingly serpentine, and with a terrific double twist in the tale, it leaves you longing for more’ Daily Mail * * * * * Readers are gripped by Sometimes I Lie! Five star reviews: 'What a mind-bending and engrossing read! With so many great twists and turns, you have no idea who you can trust' 'This book is one of the best twisty-turny psychological thrillers I've ever read. Pure genius' 'What a gripping and exciting debut! A terrifying, dark and twisty thrill ride!' Reviews ‘A gripping debut with a brilliant twist, I loved it’ B A Paris ‘Boldly plotted, tightly knotted – a provocative true-or-false thriller that deepens and darkens to its ink-black finale. Marvellous’ A. J. Finn ‘A bold and original voice – I loved this book’ Clare Mackintosh ‘Expect perfectly imbedded twists and sharply drawn characters. A brilliant thriller’ Ali Land ‘A tightly written thriller with an ending that demands you go straight back to the beginning’ Metro ‘Satisfyingly serpentine, and with a terrific double twist in the tale, it leaves you longing for more’ Daily Mail ‘Intriguing, original and addictive, I can’t wait to see what the author does after this blinding debut’ The Sun ‘Clever and utterly compelling’ The Sun on Sunday’s FABULOUS Magazine ‘Clever, compelling and masterfully plotted’ Daily Express ‘Sometimes I Lie is a rare book, combining helter skelter twists with razor sharp sentences. Make sure you read it in a well lit room, Alice Feeney’s imagination is a very dark place indeed’ Dan Dalton, BuzzFeed ‘An utterly compelling, twisted, shocking psychological thriller that made me gasp out loud’ Sophie Raworth, BBC Presenter |
53. A Court of Wings and Ruin - 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 third 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 has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's manoeuvrings and the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit – and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords and hunt for allies in unexpected places. And her heart will face the ultimate test as she and her mate are forced to question whether they can truly trust each other. Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. |
54. Smallie - Eden McKenzie-Goddard
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'Gorgeous and heartwrenching' CALEB AZUMAH NELSON, bestselling author of Small Worlds and Open Water 'What an electrifying and important debut. Every word is knife sharp, every emotion nuanced and every twist brilliantly turned . . . Should be at the top of everyone's 2026 Must Read list' RACHEL JOYCE, author of The Handmade God Smallie adj. |smal·lie| Definition: Caribbean (informal). Describing or relating a person from a small island; a small islander. In 1961, nineteen-year-old Lucinda Brown travels to England in search of her son’s father, Clarence Braithwaite, who left Barbados to join the British army. But aboard the ship to Southampton she meets a man named Raldo who offers her a glimpse of a new life, a freer life. Bound by the memory of her son waiting at home, she chooses Clarence – realizing too late that war has made a stranger out of him. Nearly fifty years later, Lucinda receives a letter from the Home Office that threatens to tear her world apart. Her children rally together to prove her legal arrival, and to do so they must track down an elusive man from her past, a man she wanted to love but instead lost, a man who now holds the key to her family’s future. Raldo . . . An exhilarating and expansive tale of a family thrown into collision with the Windrush scandal, Smallie shows just how easily the past can spill into our lives, even when – especially when – we think we’ve closed the door on it. *** ' Tender, lyrical and strikingly assured, Smallie moves with a propulsive energy, structured around cliffhangers and withheld revelations. In its mosaic of Caribbean immigrant life in London, it echoes the emotional reach of Andrea Levy’s Small Island . It feels like a novel that will come to sit among the defining literary accounts of this shameful period of British history’ GUARDIAN 'An important novel that rises to the challenge of accountability and modern justice. McKenzie-Goddard writes with a commanding style, both measured and flamboyant' DIANA EVANS, author of the Women's Prize for Ficion shortlisted novel Ordinary People ‘A sharp, tender debut that traverses generations of one family’ YOMI SODE, award-winning author of Manorism ' Smallie . . . is both historical retrospective of the West Indian experience in Britain during the so-called ‘Windrush’ era, as well as heartwarming exploration of love of self, family, community and country. It is a brilliant and deeply moving debut' CHERIE JONES, author of How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House |
55. Claws Out! - Bella Mackie
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'Such wicked fun. A darkly delicious mystery and sharply observed satire in one wildly entertaining package. Bella Mackie has outdone herself' LUCY FOLEY 'Bella Mackie's books are salacious, gripping and very funny' JOE LYCETT Meet Diana Leyland. Widowed three times, but let's not blame the woman now… Diana’s on the hunt and has the perfect new target. Finally, the type of wealth she’s always dreamed of. A five-storey house in Hampstead, unfettered access to London’s liberal elite and a bloated bank account. If she can ensnare David Farrand, then she really will have clawed her way to the top. The only snag? David’s daughter, Cat. Diana might have got her claws into David, but Cat is sharpening her own. Entitled, suspicious and used to getting her own way, she’s been digging into Diana’s past. And it turns out Diana’s last three marriages have one thing in common: the silly old fools are all six feet under. To lose one husband is unlucky. To lose two is careless. But three? Three must be murder. 'Ingeniously plotted… deliciously spiky' SUNDAY TIMES 'Bella Mackie’s books are a sharp magnificence; witty, biting and delicious' KATHERINE RUNDELL 'A gleefully black-hearted satire of well-heeled North London life' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Incisive social satire and expert pacing will keep you laughing' GUARDIAN Reviews PRAISE FOR BELLA MACKIE: ‘Few can compete with Bella Mackie’ GUARDIAN ‘Lethally witty' NIGELLA LAWSON ‘Very funny’ JOE LYCETT ‘Taut, pacy, seamless… a huge pleasure to read’ MARIAN KEYES WHAT READERS LOVE ABOUT BELLA MACKIE: ‘Just when you think you're a step ahead, she pulls something out of the bag’ FIVE STARS ‘Caustic sarcasm… delivered with elegance’ FIVE STARS ‘Mackie’s writing is sharp and funny’ FIVE STARS ‘Her sarcasm knows no bounds and I love it’ FIVE STARS ‘Sparky, slick, wildly compulsive’ FIVE STARS ‘Macabre, flippant, and darkly hilarious’ FIVE STARS ‘Her irreverent, withering put-downs and sharply observed comments’ FIVE STARS About the author BELLA MACKIE is the author of three Sunday Times bestsellers – her runaway debut novel How to Kill Your Family, her second novel What a Way to Go and her nonfiction Jog On. Her books have sold over two million copies. She has written for the Guardian, Vogue and Vice. In 2023 Bella judged the Women’s Prize for Fiction and her work has twice been shortlisted for the British Book Awards. |
56. 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 |
57. Kitchen Confidential - Anthony Bourdain
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The classic bestseller from the star of Parts Unknown and No Reservations: 25th Anniversary edition, with a new introduction by Irvine Welsh. THE MAN BEHIND THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, TONY, STARRING DOMINIC SESSA & EMILIA JONES. 'More gripping than a Stephen King novel' Sunday Times 'Bawdy, bolshie and bursting with energy' Daily Mail 'Nothing will be as sustaining and classic as this book' A. A. Gill After twenty-five years of sex, drugs, bad behaviour and haute cuisine, chef and novelist Anthony Bourdain decided to tell all – and he meant all. From his first oyster in the Gironde as a child, to his lowly position as a dishwasher in a honky-tonk fish restaurant in Provincetown; from the kitchen of the Rainbow Room atop the Rockefeller Center to drug dealers in the East Village, from Tokyo to Paris and back to New York again, Bourdain's tales of the kitchen are as passionate as they are unpredictable, as shocking as they are funny. In the twenty-five years since it was first published, Kitchen Confidential has become a modern classic for its uncensored, razor-sharp insight into the restaurant kitchen at boiling point. 'Rarely has a book been seized upon by a profession as the true gospel in such a manner' Jay Rayner 'Extraordinary … written with a clarity and a clear-eyed wit to put the professional food-writing fraternity to shame' Observer |
58. Our Perfect Storm - Carley Fortune
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**THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** 'A dream of a love story ’ ROSIE WALSH ' Charged with chemistry and rippling with atmosphere’ HOLLY MILLER 'Full of laughter and yearning' HOLLY GRAMAZIO Two best friends. Seven days in paradise. One last chance to fall in love, or fall apart... Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight. They’ve always clashed and come back together—it’s what they do. Until now. On the eve of her wedding, Frankie doesn’t know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man. As she loses hope, in walks George. For one glorious evening, Frankie’s life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note behind. Crushed and confused, Frankie only wants to wallow. But George has a different idea. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino. Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good. PRAISE FOR CARLEY FORTUNE: ' Funny and sexy , this promises to be the escapist novel of the summer' HEAT 'A dreamy read full of romance ' VIP Magazine 'With summery weather, stunning sunsets and boat trips, it's impossible not to feel the holiday spirit while reading this book' Mirror ' Swoon-worthy , sun-drenched. . . Beautifully described scenery and a heart-fluttering friends-to-lovers story make this one of 2025’s best romances .' Culturefly |
59. The Silent Patient - Alex Michaelides
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- THE RECORD-BREAKING, MULTIMILLION COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION - Discover the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that everyone is talking about - as seen on TikTok. Soon to be a major film. Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago. When she shot her husband in the head five times. Since then she hasn't spoken a single word. It's time to find out why. READERS LOVE THE SILENT PATIENT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything you need from a psychological thriller with a killer twist that is impossible to see coming!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fiendishly clever ... believe the hype .' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Grabs your afternoon from the start and never lets go ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fantastic thriller with an incredible plot twist that I really didn't see coming . I highly recommend.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OMG, my heart is still pounding from the final chapters of this amazing thriller.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' I'm honestly speechless , best book I have read for a very long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The twists when they come, wow oh wow !' CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED 'The perfect thriller' AJ FINN 'Terrific' - THE TIMES Crime Book of the Month 'Smart, sophisticated suspense' - LEE CHILD 'Compelling' - OBSERVER 'Absolutely brilliant' - STEPHEN FRY 'A totally original psychological mystery' - DAVID BALDACCI 'One of the best thrillers I've read this year' - CARA HUNTER 'The pace and finesse of a master' - BBC CULTURE |
60. The Winter Job - Antti Tuomainen
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A desperate father's Christmas promise sparks a wild Finnish road trip involving an antique sofa, unexpected passengers and danger … A darkly humorous and warmly touching suspense novel about friendship, love and death, The Winter Job flies at 120 kilometres an hour straight into the darkest heart of a Finnish winter night. ***WINNER OF THE CWA CRIME IN TRANSLATION DAGGER*** `Another wonderfully lean slice of European noir by one of its finest exponents. As darkly fun as any Coen brothers' offering´ Vaseem Khan `The king of the humorous crime caper´ Abir Mukherjee `With echoes of writers such as Christopher Brookmyre and Carl Hiassen, this is delicious stuff, expertly juggling dark humour and quirky characterisation against the backdrop of a frigid northern landscape´ Financial Times `A quirky, murderous road trip … Imagine blending a Donald Westlake comic mishap caper with some famous Nordic levity, and you might have something like The Winter Job ´ Irish Times The NEW standalone darkly funny, poignant and uber-tense thriller from `The funniest writer in Europe´ ( The Times ) Fargo meets Carl Hiassen and Fredrik Backman … via the Coen Brothers ____ Sofas, secrets and a snowbound road to trouble… Helsinki, 1982. Recently divorced postal worker Ilmari Nieminen has promised his daughter a piano for Christmas, but with six days to go – and no money – he's desperate. A last-minute job offers a solution: transport a valuable antique sofa to Kilpisjärvi, the northernmost town in Finland. With the sofa secured in the back of his van, Ilmari stops at a gas station, and an old friend turns up, offering to fix his faulty wipers, on the condition that he tags along. Soon after, a persistent Saab 96 appears in the rearview mirror. And then a bright-yellow Lada. That's when Ilmari realises that he is transporting something truly special. And that's when Ilmari realises he might be in serious trouble… A darkly funny and unexpectedly moving thriller about friendship, love and death – The Winter Job tears through the frozen landscape of northern Finland in a beat-up van with bad steering, worse timing, and everything to lose… ____ `A madcap chase through a bleak winter landscape … damn hilarious and Tuomainen's dark humour is displayed at its best in what must surely be the best road movie of the year´ CrimeTime `This suspenseful tale of a desperate father's journey across the frozen landscape is filled with Tuomainen's trademark dark wit and unexpected thrills. Another winner´ Culturefly `It may seem hard to find good comic crime-writers, but clearly we haven't been looking in Finland´ Telegraph `Are you ready for the latest dose of dark humour, clever plotting, great characterisation and touching insights into the human soul? … A joy to read´ Nordic Lighthouse `Humour drier than a desert snake's belly´ Ian Moore `You don't expect to laugh when you're reading about terrible crimes, but that's what you'll do when you pick up one of Tuomainen's decidedly quirky thrillers´ New York Times `Laconic, thrilling and warmly human´ Christopher Brookmyre `Right up there with the best´ Times Literary Supplement `Finland's greatest export´ M.J. Arlidge |
61. The Night Stairs - Erin Kelly
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Twenty-four years ago, a girl died on the night stairs at St Cordula’s Catholic boarding school. Only three people know what really happened that night. And keeping the secret could prove deadly. ‘I raced through it’ CLARE MACKINTOSH ‘Utterly compulsive’ RUTH WARE ‘Had me hooked from page one’ JENNIE GODFREY ‘Relentlessly gripping’ LUCY CLARKE St Cordula’s has survived for centuries on tradition, discipline and silence. Now Deputy Head Fiona Fox is preparing to make a controversial change that could save the school from ruin. But some traditions are dangerous to break. Legend says St Cordula’s will remain safe as long as the words ‘GOD FORGIVE ME’, scrawled on a chapel wall by a fifteenth-century nun before her death, are preserved. The last time they faded, in 2002, a mysterious outbreak of vertigo swept through the school. One girl died. Fiona knows her death wasn’t an accident. Now the vertigo is back. Could unmasking the truth about what happened that night be more dangerous than if it had stayed buried? **PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE TRAITORS , CLARE MACKINTOSH AND CLARE MCGOWAN** |
62. The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison
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Read the searing first novel from the celebrated author of Beloved , which immerses us in the tragic, torn lives of a poor black family in post-Depression 1940s Ohio. Unloved, unseen, Pecola prays each night for blue eyes. In this way she dreams of becoming beautiful, of becoming someone – like her white schoolfellows – worthy of care and attention. Immersing us in the tragic, torn lives of a poor black family in post-Depression Ohio, Toni Morrison’s indelible debut reveals the nightmare at the heart of Pecola’s yearning, and the tragedy of its fulfilment. **AS FEATURED IN ZENDAYA'S ESSENTIAL SUMMER READING LIST** **AS FEATURED IN OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB** 'She revealed the sins of her nation, while profoundly elevating its canon. She suffused the telling of blackness with beauty, whilst steering us away from the perils of the white gaze. That's why she told her stories. And why we will never, ever stop reading them' Afua Hirsch 'Discovering a writer like Toni Morrison is rarest of pleasures' Washington Post 'When she arrived, with her first novel, The Bluest Eye , she immediately re-ordered the American literary landscape' Ben Okri Winner of the PEN/Saul Bellow award for achievement in American fiction |
63. 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. |
64. Lost Lambs - Madeline Cash
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‘IT’S FUNNY, FAST AND INTOXICATING. BELIEVE THE HYPE’ DUA LIPA DUA’S SERVICE95 BOOK CLUB PICK FOR AUGUST ‘I LOVED IT, I RACED THROUGH IT. IT'S JUST FANTASTIC WRITING’ SARAH JESSICA PARKER ‘EXTREMELY SMART, IMPOSSIBLY FUNNY, AND JUST PLAIN FUN TO READ’ CARO CLAIRE BURKE, AUTHOR OF YESTERYEAR ‘A VOICE LIKE NO OTHER’ LENA DUNHAM Think your family is dysfunctional? Meet the Flynns. For the three Flynn daughters, it’s been disastrous since their parents opened up their marriage. Abigail, the eldest, is dating an ex-soldier several years her senior nicknamed ‘War Crimes Wes’. Louise, the middle child, maintains a secret correspondence with an online terrorist. And the brilliant youngest, Harper, is being sent to a wilderness reform camp due to her insistence that someone – or something – is monitoring the town’s citizens. Casting a shadow across their lives is Paul Alabaster, a nefarious local billionaire. Rumours of corruption circulate, but no one dares dig too deep. No one except Harper, whose obsession with Alabaster’s machinations sends the family hurtling into a criminal conspiracy – one that may just, finally, bring them closer together. SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2026 The instant Sunday Times bestseller 'I LAUGHED SO HARD I SLIPPED A DISC' BILLIE PIPER 'ECCENTRIC, FUNNY, DEEPLY HUMAN... I LOVED EVERY PAGE' EMMA ROBERTS ‘THE MOST WILDLY ORIGINAL BOOK OF THE YEAR’ HARPER’S BAZAAR ‘THE DEBUT NOVEL FOR 2026 THAT HAS UNDOUBTEDLY BEEN THE MOST SHOUTED ABOUT’ THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE ‘A DARKLY FUNNY FAMILY SAGA’ BUSTLE ‘AN INSTANT CLASSIC’ SHORTLIST Readers love LOST LAMBS ‘What a ROMP!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘The hype is real!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Hilarious, weird, original and addictive!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘If Wes Anderson wrote Little Women .’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘I’m shouting it from every rooftop: THIS IS THE BOOK OF THE YEAR!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Perhaps the funniest book I’ve ever read.’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
65. Clytemnestra - Costanza Casati
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FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BABYLONIA Mother. Monarch. Murderer. Magnificent . . . meet Clytemnestra, the ancient world's most wronged woman . . . 'Vivid with fury, passion and strength, this is a fabulous myth retelling' Jennifer Saint 'A blaze of a novel, fiery and furious - and alight with murderous revenge' Daily Mail ---- She is born to a king but marries a tyrant. She watches helplessly as he sacrifices her child to the gods. She bides her time. She plots revenge. She knows how to play this game. If power will not be given to her, then she will take it for herself. She is Clytemnestra. ---- *Costanza Casati's new Sunday Times bestselling novel BABYLONIA is out now. Discover the captivating tale of the Assyrian empire's only female ruler, Semiramis, and her rise to power.* 'A passionate picture of a fiercely patriarchal society and her heroine's refusal to be bound by its rules' Sunday Times 'A powerhouse of a novel. Clytemnestra's rage, heartbreak and determination radiate off the page' Elodie Harper 'A thrilling tale of power and prophecies, and the fierce Queen who fought back at those who wronged her' Cosmopolitan |
66. The Reset - Rose Ferguson
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If your body feels off, your energy’s gone and nothing seems to work anymore, this book is for you. The Reset by nutritionist Rose Ferguson is the ultimate guide for anyone who’s hit that “ugh” moment. When your body feels off, your energy’s tanked, and nothing seems to work anymore. This book is your four-week roadmap to feeling like you again, energised, clear-headed, and in control. Rose breaks down the science behind why your body’s been out of sync (spoiler: it’s not just “getting older”) and offers simple, realistic steps to turn things around. Think of it as pressing the reset button on your metabolism, hormones and overall well-being, without crash diets or joyless routines. What’s inside? The Problem – Why are you feeling this way? Rose explains the culprits such as chronic inflammation, hormonal chaos and stress overload, in a way that’s clear, practical and easy to follow.The Reset – This is where the magic happens. Over four weeks, you’ll focus on five game-changing pillars: eating well, getting quality sleep, moving your body, soaking up daylight and managing stress. Each week brings simple steps, delicious recipes and everyday tweaks that add up to big results.The Life – Once you’ve reset, Rose shows you how to keep the good vibes going with delicious recipes to cook at home, workouts that will boost your energy, tips for balance, handling setbacks, and building a way of living that actually lasts, because perfection was never the point. With relatable stories, practical advice and a big dose of encouragement, The Reset isn’t just another health book. It’s your chance to clear the fog, reboot your energy and finally feel good in your own skin. Reviews ‘I've always admired Rose's ability to make wellness feel approachable rather than intimidating. The Reset offers clear, actionable advice grounded in genuine expertise. It's perfect for those looking to make positive changes that feel both realistic and sustainable’ – Victoria Beckham 'A clear, empowering guide to restoring health from the inside out. The Reset brings functional medicine into everyday life, exactly where it belongs' – Dr Jeffrey Bland ‘Rose cuts through the noise with science, warmth and hard-won clinical wisdom. Read this book’ – Dr Federica Amati 'Rosemary is one of the most respected voices in wellness. This book offers practical, inspiring guidance on cultivating wellbeing through nourishment and intentional living. Wise, thoughtful and deeply encouraging' – Edward Enninful 'Forget having to jump on a plane for a wellness retreat. Rose has mastered the art of the reset, a science-led, beautifully practical guide for anyone who loves wellness but doesn’t want it to feel like misery. Clear, calm and empowering’ – Emily English 'Rose combines exceptional clinical experience and knowledge with genuine empathy. She understands that lasting health isn't about perfection or restriction but about making sustainable changes that work in real life. The Reset is both reassuring and empowering’ – Dr Naomi Potter 'True radiance starts from within and nobody understands that better than Rose Ferguson. The Reset is an inspiring, empowering guide to restoring balance, boosting vitality and feeling your absolute best. Full of wisdom and practical tools, it's the perfect companion for anyone ready to glow from the inside out’ – Charlotte Tilbury |
67. The Four Winds - Kristin Hannah
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'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' – Delia Owens , author of Where the Crawdads Sing 'A story of love, family, unbreakable bonds, bravery and hope' – Christy Lefteri , author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo The Four Winds, an instant New York Times number one bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, is a deeply moving story about the strength and resilience of women and the bond between mother and daughter, by the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Nightingale , Kristin Hannah. 'A warrior believes in an end she can’t see and fights for it. A warrior never gives up. A warrior fights for those weaker than herself. It sounds like motherhood to me' Texas, 1934. Elsa Martinelli had finally found the life she’d yearned for. A family, a home and a livelihood on a farm on the Great Plains. But when drought threatens all she and her community hold dear, Elsa’s world is shattered to the winds. Fearful of the future, when Elsa wakes to find her husband has fled, she is forced to make the most agonizing decision of her life. Fight for the land she loves or take her beloved children, Loreda and Ant, west to California in search of a better life. Will it be the land of milk and honey? Or will their experience challenge every ounce of strength they possess? From the overriding love of a mother for her child, the value of female friendship and the ability to love again – against all odds – Elsa’s incredible journey is a story of survival, hope and what we do for the ones we love. 'A classic storyteller, The Four Winds sees her at the top of her game' – Matt Haig , author of The Midnight Library **** What readers love about The Four Winds : ‘Everyone should read this book. This is the new American classic’ ‘It will break your heart and bring you to tears. It will also be one of the best books you read all year!’ ‘This is historical fiction at its best: compelling, compassionate, enraging and courageous. I absolutely loved this book!’ ‘Gripping and captivating . . . heartbreaking and inspiring’ ‘We fall in love with a warrior who finds her power and strength, surrounded by love. Beautiful’ ‘BRAVO to the author, this is her best work yet’ |
68. Every Summer After - Carley Fortune
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NOW THE PRIME ORIGINAL SERIES EVERY YEAR AFTER 'Radiant' EMILY HENRY 'Beautiful, emotional love stories set in breathtaking places' PAIGE TOON 'A perfect summery blend of sexy romance and second chances ' ASHLEY POSTON ' Gripped me from page one ' ELENA ARMAS 'A quintessential summer novel ' BUZZFEED Six summers to fall in love. One moment to fall apart. A weekend to get it right. They say you can never go home again, and for Persephone Fraser that has felt too true for the last decade, ever since she made the biggest mistake of her life. Instead of glittering summers on the lakeshore of her childhood, she spends them in a stylish apartment in the city, going out with friends, and keeping everyone a safe distance from her heart. Until the day she gets a call that sends her racing back to Barry's Bay and into the orbit of Sam Florek - the man she never thought she'd have to live without. For six summers, through hazy afternoons on the water and warm summer nights working in his family restaurant and curling up together with books, Percy and Sam had been inseparable. And slowly that friendship turned into something breathtakingly more, before it fell spectacularly apart. When Percy returns to the lake, their connection is as undeniable as it had always been. Percy must confront the decisions she's made and the years she's spent punishing herself for them, in order to determine, once and for all, whether their love might be bigger than the biggest mistakes of their past. Told over the course of six years and one weekend, Every Summer After is a big, sweeping nostalgic story of love and the people and choices that mark us forever. ' The magic and romance of summer is palpable ' POPSUGAR ' Your next must-read beach-read ' ASHLEY AUDRAIN ' A sweet story about second chances, and how the future we imagine for ourselves is never quite what it turns out to be ' JODI PICOULT ' Perfect for those who covet steamy summer dock days and second-chance love stories. I devoured it!' KARMA BROWN |
69. The Dentist - Tim Sullivan
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Don't miss THE TAILOR, the brand new mystery in the million-copy-bestselling George Cross series - OUT NOW. Good detectives notice details. Great detectives connect them. When a weather-beaten body is found on Clifton Downs, the police are quick to dismiss it as a quarrel among the unhoused community. DS George Cross knows how it feels to be overlooked. Unwilling to do the same to others, he sets out to find out what really happened to the dead man. As George learns about a life that slowly unravelled, his investigation leads him to a decades-old murder. The question is how are the two deaths linked – and who killed each victim? If anyone can find the answers, it's George Cross – a man who has always felt like an outsider himself. Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Dentist is part of the million-copy-selling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order, by the 2026 winner of the Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award. ALSO IN THIS MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING SERIES #1 THE DENTIST #2 THE CYCLIST #3 THE PATIENT #4 THE POLITICIAN #5 THE MONK #6 THE TEACHER #7 THE BOOKSELLER #8 THE TAILOR CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIES THE LOST BOYS THE EX-WIFE THE HUNTER THE BASKET CASE Why readers love George Cross... 'A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.' Elly Griffiths 'In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any I've ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivan's tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers.' Liz Nugent 'The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery' The Times 'A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget' Daily Mail 'A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum' Woman 'An excellent, excellent read' Reader Review |
70. The Housewife - Valerie Keogh
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FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WIVES AND THE NURSE! Don't miss this pulse-pounding psychological thriller from Valerie Keogh 🩸 Must-read for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell! 💥 This perfect house on a quiet street was supposed to be my sanctuary, a place to recover. But everything changed the moment I saw that woman in the charity shop. She triggered something dark, buried deep within my memory… Now I’ve started forgetting small things, like locking the front door. And bigger things, like remembering to pick my little girl up from nursery. I feel terrified every time I pass through a particular spot in our living room. And sometimes, when I’m alone, I’m sure I can hear a baby crying… I think the woman knows what happened to me. But if I can’t trust myself to believe she’s real, who else will believe me? One of the most gripping and heart-pounding psychological thrillers you’ll ever read! You won’t be able to put this jaw-dropping thriller down until it’s finished. Please Note: This book was previously published as The Housewife Praise for Valerie Keogh: ‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots’ Jenny O'Brien 'A wonderful book, I can’t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it’s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Anita Waller 'Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.' Keri Beevis 'I was blown away with this book!' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'A rollercoaster of a story!' ★★★★★ Reader Review |
71. Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros
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DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'This book contains an addictive, drug-like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday _ FRIENDS. ENEMIES. LOVERS . . . EVERYONE HAS AN AGENDA Violet Sorrengail 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. EVERY NIGHT COULD BE YOUR LAST 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 _ OVER TWO MILLION READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN FOUR T H WING FIVE S T ARS. ARE YOU READY T O ENTER T HE WORLD OF BASGIA T H WAR COLLEGE? 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun ' 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 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist '2024 is the Year of the Dragon . . . Dive into a fantasy narrative featuring these mythical, winged creatures' Pop Sugar '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 *Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing paperback was an instant number-one bestseller in the first week of April 2024. |
72. Eyes on You - Adele Parks
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Get HOOKED on the brand-new cat-and-mouse thriller from the Number One international bestselling author Adele Parks! 'Nobody creates – and unravels – a dysfunctional relationship quite like Adele Parks – I was hooked from the very first line' Louise Candlish ‘Dances an exquisite line between a gripping psychological thriller and an intriguing family drama –terrifying, thrilling and touching. An absolute cracker of a book’ Louise Minchin 'A completely propulsive, race-to-the-finish read’ Amy Jordan ‘A rollercoaster journey into the psychology of trauma then takes you on a dark and wild ride out that doesn’t let up for a second’ Janice Hallett * * * * * Be afraid. Someone’s watching. At fifteen, Amy witnessed her father brutally murder his secret lover. Her testimony sealed her father’s fate. With him in prison, Amy and her mother must rebuild their lives in the shadow of a notorious crime. Years later, Oliver Harrington walks into the restaurant where Amy works. Just like Amy, Oliver has a past he’d rather forget. Amy is drawn to him at a profound level; they feel a connection, an understanding… This seems a lot like love, but does it hide something darker – an obsession that could lead Amy into a web of deception and violence she thought she’d escaped? As the truth looms ever closer, Amy must confront a harsh reality: where there is love, there is often betrayal. Prepare to be gripped by the brand-new, wickedly addictive thriller from Number One bestseller Adele Parks, perfect for fans of The Housemaid * * * * * Readers LOVE Eyes on You: 'I could not put this delightfully dark thriller down – superb!' FIVE STAR Reader Review 'Entangled with obsession, deception and long buried secrets … Gripping' FIVE STAR Reader Review 'Enticing, dark and addictive! I inhaled this within a few sittings' FIVE STAR Reader Review 'Fantastic. Had me hooked from the first chapter' FIVE STAR Reader Review * * * * * Praise for Eyes on You: 'A gripping story of grief, obsession, isolation and revenge, EYES ON YOU is a seductive, all-consuming read that will leave readers both spellbound and stunned. Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time!' Mary Kubica ‘Packed with suspense, emotional depth and plenty of twists, this is another compelling page-turner from one of Britain's favourite thriller writers’ Delia, AUGUST BOOKS OF THE MONTH 'Written in first person, it evokes the pain women feel trapped by memories and suspicions of men … Not for the faint-hearted' Daily Mail 'Full of secrets and obsession, this brilliant thriller never lets up' Crime Monthly 'A clever, emotionally charged psychological thriller with a heart-stopping, tense finale' Woman 'Eyes On You is sure to add to bestseller Adele Parks’ impressive list of achievements' Irish News 'We drop everything for a new Adele Parks novel!' That's Life! Monthly Selected as a ‘best read’ in Woman&Home Included in best thrillers of the month in The Times |
73. Shield of Sparrows - Devney Perry
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The paperback edition with stunning new bonus artwork of Devney Perry’s #1 New York Times bestselling book, SHIELD OF SPARROWS. A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND. 🔥 THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 🔥 OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE SERIES The ultimate slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros 🖤 🗡 -- The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel. I’ve spent my life kneeling to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king. I was never meant to rule. Never meant to fight. And I was never supposed to be the daughter who sealed an ancient treaty with her own blood. But that changed the fateful day I stepped into my father’s throne room. The day a legendary monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day a prince ruined my life. Now I’m crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises me as much as I despise him bound to a future I didn’t choose and a husband I barely know. Everyone wants me to be something I’m not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I refused the role chosen for me? What if I made my own rules? What if there’s power in being underestimated? And what if for the first time I reached for it? -- Tropes: Enemies to LoversMagic, Myths and MonstersSlow-BurnForced ProximityArranged MarriageHidden IdentityHigh Stakes Now a Feature Film in Development with Amazon MGM Studios! –- Critics are RAVING about Shield of Sparrows ‘The best fantasy romance I’ve read in years . This story is unlike anything I’ve read before’ — Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author ‘A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance . I burned through this epic romantasy’ — K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series ‘Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it’s that addictive!’ — CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author ‘ This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait’ — Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED with Shield of Sparrows ‘Shield of Sparrows is a must read !’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘My favourite book of the year . Maybe even my favourite romantasy EVER ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘My favourite book of 2025 so far, the romantasy I’ve been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ I freaking LOVED this book ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘It’s my new favourite read this year’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ This book was F*CKING AMAZING ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘The ending of this book truly shook me’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘Devney Perry’s foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favourite characters!’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked and I devoured this story like my life depended on it’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review |
74. The Impossible Fortune - Richard Osman
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THE UNMISSABLE NEW MYSTERY IN THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING, RECORD-BREAKING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES ‘Irresistible’ LEE CHILD ‘Funny, clever, compelling’ HARLAN COBEN ‘The rightful king of crime’ i PAPER ---------------------------- A wedding. A code. A murder. Time is ticking . . . It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal. But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who fears for their life, the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code and will stop at nothing to get it. Plunged back into their most explosive investigation yet, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time? Praise for Richard Osman and the Thursday Murder Club series ‘So smart and funny. Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN ‘Osman just gets better’ SHARI LAPENA ‘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 'Underestimate him at your own peril' INDEPENDENT 'Richard Osman seems incapable of missing' THE TIMES |
75. The Nightingale - Kristin Hannah
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The bestselling Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick 'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' – Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing Soon to be a major motion picture, The Nightingale is a multi-million copy bestseller across the world. It is a heart-breakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the endurance of women. ' I always thought it was what I wanted: to be loved and admired. Now I think perhaps I’d like to be known' This story is about what it was like to be a woman during World War II when women’s stories were all too often forgotten or overlooked . . . Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac are two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals and passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path towards survival, love and freedom in war-torn France. Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime. ‘A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival’ - Kate Morton ‘Movingly written and plotted with the heartless skill of a Greek tragedy, you’ll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob’ - Daily Mail ‘I loved The Nightingale . . . great characters, great plots, great emotions, who could ask for more in a novel?’ - Isabel Allende, bestselling author of The House of the Spirits ‘A gripping tale of family, love, grief and forgiveness’ - Sunday Express The Nightingale has sold more than 4 million copies globally, TIME, February 2021 |
76. The Frozen River - Ariel Lawhon
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THE UNMISSABLE BESTSELLER INSPIRED BY THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF MIDWIFE MARTHA BALLARD Inspired by the life of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into history. For fans of OUTLANDER and WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING 'These markings of ink and paper will one day be the only proof that I have existed in this world. That I lived and breathed' Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town's most respected gentlemen—one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own. Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie. Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon's newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day. Brimming with courage, mystery, and heart, The Frozen River is the perfect curl-up-and-dive-in read for anyone who loves unforgettable heroines and atmospheric winter drama. 'Thrilling' Irish Times 'Lawhon works storytelling magic with a real-life heroine' People Magazine 'The narrator of Ariel Lawhon's The Frozen River is another stalwart heroine' The New York Times 'Historical fiction at its best!' 5 Star Reader Review Readers love Ariel Lawhon 'The HYPE IS REAL ... I was absolutely drawn into Martha's world, the harshness of the life, the struggle of women to have a voice, the mystery created. I loved this book so much! It's in my books of the year' 'I give this book ALL THE STARS … One of the BEST HISTORICAL FICTION THRILLER BOOKS that I've read' 'Extremely ABSORBING and enjoyable read' ' RIVETING ... I would thoroughly recommend it to any historical fiction lovers, or those who enjoy stories based around strong women' 'This story is so POWERFUL , and it's astonishing how relevant Martha's FIGHT FOR JUSTICE still feels today ... If you're looking for a rich, layered story about justice, resilience, and a woman who refused to be silenced, The Frozen River is A MUST-READ ' 'Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction with STRONG FEMALE LEADS , intricate plotting, and a BEATING HEART OF JUSTICE . A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN , quietly fierce book that will stay with you long after the final page' 'Its SECRETS kept me UTTERLY HOOKED ' |
77. The Poison Daughter - Sheila Masterson
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💜 ☠ True enemies to lovers. Murder as a love language. Blistering romance. The intoxicating global fantasy romance bestseller you won’t be able to resist. 💜 ☠ ‘I'd rather be tortured by your presence than agonized by your absence.’ Every person Harlow Carrenwell kisses dies, and that’s the way she likes it. Her first husband is in the ground. Her new betrothed is next. But Harlow has a secret. When she’s not acting as her parents’ assassin, she moonlights as a vigilante hunting abusive men in their walled city. Until one night Harlow kisses a mark and he doesn’t die. Worse, he is her new betrothed, Henry Havenwood, and now he knows about her double life. Instead of exposing her, he does something far more dangerous – he whisks her away to marry him in his wild mountain fort. Cursed with a husband she can’t kill and trapped in a fort surrounded by vampire-infested woods, Harlow must do the impossible. . . Make the man who knows she’s a killer fall in love with her anyway. TROPES: Dark romantasy Who did this to you Touch her and die True enemies-to-lovers Forced proximity Marriage of convenience Female vigilante Vampires READERS ARE UTTERLY INTOXICATED… ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Gah I loved this so much . . . The banter and tension had me SCREAMING …’ ‘You will not put this book down. The twists, the reveals, the heart-shattering moments hit so hard and land SO perfectly. I was sobbing.’ ‘ So beautifully written , I think I highlighted the entire book. The characters... the pure, raw layers of their emotions . I felt it all.’ ‘ Downright addictive and made me forget I was reading .’ ‘This was all-around fantastic. I literally cried like 4 times, and the banter was TOP TIER . . . I simply couldn’t stop reading this damn book.’ ‘This book is thoroughly layered , intricately woven and heavily addictive . Do not miss it.’ ‘ There are not enough stars to give this book .’ |
78. Gone Tomorrow - Lee Child
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Featuring Jack Reacher, hero of the new blockbuster movie starring Tom Cruise, as he faces his most implacable enemy yet. Suicide bombers are easy to spot. They give out all kinds of tell-tale signs.There are twelve things to look for.No one who has worked in law enforcement will ever forget them. New York City.The subway, two o'clock in the morning. Jack Reacher studies his fellow passengers.Four are OK.The fifth isn't. The train brakes for Grand Central Station. Will Reacher intervene, and save lives? Or is he wrong?Will his intervention cost lives - including his own? |
79. Queen of Shadows - 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. 'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME From the #1 bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Queen of Shadows is the fourth book in the epic, bestselling fantasy series where no one will escape the queen's wrath. No masters. No limits. No regrets. Aelin Galathynius takes her place as queen in the fourth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen - and that heart beats for vengeance. The Throne of Glass series includes: The Assassin's Blade Throne of Glass Crown of Midnight Heir of Fire Queen of Shadows Empire of Storms Tower of Dawn Kingdom of Ash |
80. Girl, Woman, Other - Bernardine Evaristo
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THE SUNDAY TIMES 1# BESTSELLER & BOOKER PRIZE WINNER RECIPIENT OF THE WOMEN’S PRIZE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD *One of Goodreads Most Popular Books of the Past Decade* This is Britain as you've never read it. This is Britain as it has never been told. From Newcastle to Cornwall, from the birth of the twentieth century to the teens of the twenty-first, Girl, Woman, Other follows a cast of twelve characters on their personal journeys through this country and the last hundred years. They're each looking for something - a shared past, an unexpected future, a place to call home, somewhere to fit in, a lover, a missed mother, a lost father, even just a touch of hope . . . 'The most absorbing book I read all year' Roxane Gay '[Bernardine Evaristo] is one of the very best that we have' Nikesh Shukla 'Beautifully interwoven stories of identity, race, womanhood, and the realities of modern Britain. The characters are so vivid, the writing is beautiful and it brims with humanity' Nicola Sturgeon 'A choral love song to black womanhood in modern Great Britain' Elle 'Bernardine Evaristo can take any story from any time and turn it into something vibrating with life' Ali Smith 'Exceptional. You have to order it right now' Stylist |
81. 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 |
82. Kisscut - Karin Slaughter
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'One of the boldest thriller writers working today' TESS GERRITSEN 'Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled. . .' MICHAEL CONNELLY ________________________________________ The second book in Karin Slaughter's #1 bestselling GRANT COUNTY series. When a teenage quarrel in the small town of Heartsdale explodes into a deadly shoot-out, Sara Linton - paediatrician and medical examiner - finds herself entangled in a horrific tragedy. What seems at first to be an individual catastrophe has wider implications when the autopsy reveals evidence of long-term abuse and ritualistic self-mutilation. Sara and police chief Jeffrey Tolliver start to investigate, but the children surrounding the victim close ranks. The families turn their backs. Then a young girl is abducted, and it soon becomes clear that the first death is linked to an even more brutal crime. And unless Sara and Jeffrey can uncover the deadly secrets the children hide, it is going to happen again. _________________________________________ Crime and thriller masters know there's nothing better than a little Slaughter: 'I'd follow her anywhere' GILLIAN FLYNN 'Passion, intensity, and humanity' LEE CHILD 'A writer of extraordinary talents' KATHY REICHS 'Fiction doesn't get any better than this' JEFFERY DEAVER 'A great writer at the peak of her powers' PETER JAMES 'Raw, powerful and utterly gripping' KATHRYN STOCKETT 'With heart and skill Karin Slaughter keeps you hooked from the first page until the last' CAMILLA LACKBERG 'Amongst the world's greatest and finest crime writers' YRSA SIGURÐARDÓTTIR |
83. The Last Place You Look - Nikki Smith
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From the author of The Beach Party comes a glamorous and gripping summer thriller, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Lucy Clarke's The Hike. 'A treat of a thriller, where dangerous marital games play out in an impeccably evoked safari setting' Louise Candlish, bestselling author of Our House 'Totally unpredictable . . . the perfect summer read' Claire Douglas, bestselling author of The Family Friend LEO THOUGHT HE KNEW HIS WIFE. UNTIL SHE DISAPPEARED. Leo Kennedy has it all: money, looks, the perfect marriage and luxury homes in the UK and South Africa. But when his wife Addison goes missing, his immaculate life detonates. 48 hours later, Leo arrives at their safari lodge to retrace her steps. Only there's no sign of Addison. Instead, Leo is met with a scene of blood and chaos, and on the wall a missing poster, with his face, his name and his details. His wife may be missing, but someone wants Leo gone too . . . PRAISE FOR THE LAST PLACE YOU LOOK ‘Secrets, lies and betrayal turn deadly in this page-turning summer thriller’ T.M. Logan, bestselling author of The Weekend 'An absolute page turner! I couldn’t put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A one-sitting read with incredible pace, a wondrously clever plot and a perfect ending' Andrea Mara, bestselling author of All Her Fault ' I'm still reeling from the finale' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Beautifully written and packed with nerve-shredding suspense' Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of All of Us Are Broken ' A fast-paced rollercoaster of a mystery that keeps you guessing' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Utterly gripping . . . the perfect atmospheric summer thriller' Ellery Lloyd, bestselling author of The Club 'A must read for all of those who like a story that holds your focus until the very end' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Move over Harlan Coban, Nikki Smith is coming for your crown' Jo Callaghan, bestselling author of In the Blink of an Eye |
84. A Court of Frost and Starlight - 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. A Court of Frost and Starlight is an unmissable companion tale to 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 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 ****** In this companion tale to the bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series, Feyre, Rhys and their friends are working to rebuild the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin. But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated – scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court. Sarah J. Maas's books have sold more than seventy-five million copies and are published in forty languages. 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 |
85. Second Chances - Roisin Meaney
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It's never too late for second chances... For the first time in her life, Lydia is taking a great big leap of faith. She's moving to a small town on the West Coast of Ireland to overhaul a large, long-abandoned residence named Chance House with her new husband. Then tragedy strikes, and Lydia is reminded why she doesn't take chances. Suddenly she's facing a very different prospect: a half-finished ramshackle estate, an overgrown garden, dwindling funds, no-one to turn to - and everywhere she looks, reminders of the love she's lost. Starting over feels impossible. Staying put feels harder still. But when the local community rallies around her and Lydia is unexpectedly reminded of the power of new beginnings, she realises she might just owe it to herself and them to take a second chance on Chance House... From the Irish bestseller comes a brand-new, heart-breaking yet hopeful read about the importance of community and the power of starting over - perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Bramley and Jill Mansell. ✨ Real readers loved taking a chance on Second Chances : ✨ ' Gorgeous book...Such depth and empathic writing . Every character true and relatable ' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved seeing Lydia grow and progress through the book with the help of a mighty and strong community in the village...The poignancy and sentimentality through the book was just beautiful and real . Loved the surprise twist ...I would highly recommend this book!' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this gorgeous exploration of loss, healing and the power of community...it [has] relatable characters and emotional depth . A perfect balance of heartbreak and hope , a soothing balm in times of turmoil' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Meaney has a wonderfully warm and immersive writing style...a hopeful and reflective read' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another utterly fantastic book by one of my favourite Irish authors ...The way Roisin Meaney writes is just fabulous and I feel that I'm there in the story myself. An amazing read !' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I adored this book: the village life, everybody mucking in to help (oh, Greta!)... one of her best yet ' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Absolutely loved Second Chances ... I read it in a single day and couldn't put it down . Lydia is such a warm, relatable main character , and the story is comforting and engaging throughout. I'm a huge fan of this author and will definitely be recommending this book to others' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
86. Odyssey - Stephen Fry
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WHEN GODS TURN VENGEFUL, ONLY THE BRAVE CAN DEFY FATE AND FIND THEIR WAY HOME Discover Stephen Fry's epic re-telling of the Odyssey for the 21st century ' Relatable and full of humour ' GUARDIAN ' Fry breathes contemporary relevance into these ancient tales' OBSERVER -- After the fall of Troy, wily Odysseus, King of Ithaca, sails for home and his steadfast queen Penelope. However, the angry gods curse him to wander the seas for ten long years. Tormented by giants and monsters, tempted by witches and goddesses, Odysseus battles to draw ever closer to home. Awaiting him is Penelope, defying reports of his death. But this queen endures her own tormentors – an army of young suitors eager to claim her hand and the throne . . . -- ' Odyssey completes his Greek Myths series in marvellous fashion. . . Fry, a born storyteller, succeeds again in making the ancient stories accessible' IRISH INDEPENDENT Praise for Stephen Fry's Greek Myths series: 'Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' The Times 'Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail 'A head-spinning marathon of legends' Guardian 'A rollicking good read' Independent 'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024 |
87. Pinch of Nom ALL IN ONE - Kay Allinson & Kate Allinson
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All the flavour, all the ease, all the enjoyment – All in One . 100 delicious, fully calorie-counted recipes that can be made in one pot, one pan or one roasting tray from the UK’s fastest-selling food writers and chefs, Pinch of Nom. Enjoy satisfying, flavour-packed and slimming-friendly meals without the hassle or washing up. Pinch of Nom: All in One includes low-effort high-reward fakeaways such as Chicken Tikka and Rice One-Pot, hearty bakes including Cheesy Butternut Bacon Orzo, and mouthwatering sweet treats like Slow Cooker Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding. Pinch of Nom’s food feels so indulgent that you’d never guess how straightforward it is to make – thanks to foolproof recipes, flexible cooking methods and easy-to-find ingredients. All recipes triple testedPrep and cook times, calorie and carb countsPhotograph for every recipe30 new slow cooker recipes (with hob or oven options), plus air fryer instructions Big on taste and small on fuss, All in One has your mealtimes sorted. |
88. People We Meet On Vacation - Emily Henry
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** NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX RELEASE STARRING EMILY BADER AND TOM BLYTH! ** ------ 'One of my favourite authors' Colleen Hoover, It Ends With Us 'A gorgeous romance' Beth O'Leary, The No-Show 'Loveable characters, hilarious wit and steamy sexual chemistry' Laura Jane Williams, Our Stop *Also known as You and Me on Vacation * ------ Two friends. Ten trips. Their last chance to fall in love... 12 YEARS AGO: Poppy and Alex meet. They hate each other, and are pretty confident they'll never speak again. 11 YEARS AGO: They're forced to share a ride home from college and by the end of it a friendship is formed. And a pact: every year, one vacation together. 10 YEARS AGO: Alex discovers his fear of flying on the way to Vancouver. Poppy holds his hand the whole way. 7 YEARS AGO: They get far too drunk and narrowly avoid getting matching tattoos in New Orleans. 2 YEARS AGO: It all goes wrong. THIS YEAR: Poppy asks Alex to join her on one last trip. A trip that will determine the rest of their lives. People We Meet on Vacation is a New York Times bestselling love story for fans of When Harry Met Sally, One Day and Casey McQuiston. Get ready to travel the world, snort with laughter and - most of all - lose your heart to Poppy and Alex. ------ 'Our generation's answer to Nora Ephron' Sophie Cousens, This Time Next Year 'So warm and funny' Paige Toon, The Minute I Saw You 'The hottest book of the summer - the pages simply sizzle!' Josie Silver, One Night on the Island 'Emily Henry is my newest automatic-buy author . . . a heartfelt, funny, tender escape that you wish could last forever' Jodi Picoult, Wish You Were Here 'A compulsively readable book full of sparkling wit, dazzling prose and a romance that grabbed me by the heart and wouldn't let me go' Abby Jiminez, Part of Your World 'Funny, and seriously sizzling' BEST 'If whipcrack banter and sexual tension is your catnip, you'll adore this book' Sally Thorne, The Hating Game 'What an absolute flipping triumph of a novel!!! I LOVED it ' Emma Cooper, It Was Always You Emily Henry, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024 |
89. The Mistake - 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 Grace and Logan... 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 Mistake now for the perfect second chance romance! Also available as a Deluxe HB He's a player in more ways than one . . . College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants. For this hockey star, life is a parade of parties and hook-ups, but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm, he hides growing despair about the dead-end road he'll be forced to walk after graduation. A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs, but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away, Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that he's worth a second chance. Now he's going to need to up his game . . . After a less than stellar freshman year, Grace is back at Briar University, older, wiser, and so over the arrogant hockey player she nearly handed her V-card to. She's not a charity case, and she's not the quiet butterfly she was when they first hooked up. If Logan expects her to roll over and beg like all his other puck bunnies, he can think again. He wants her back? He'll have to work for it. This time around, she'll be the one in the driver's seat . . . and she plans on driving him wild. *** 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: 🏒 Second chance romance 🏒Hockey romance 🏒Bad Boy x Good Girl 🏒College romance 🏒He falls first |
90. The Cauldron - Simon Sebag Montefiore
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'Vivid and monumental . . . Could not be a more essential primer' SUNDAY TIMES , Book of the Week 'Both zips along and bulges with detail . . . A blockbuster narrative' TELEGRAPH 'Gripping, dazzingly written . . . A masterpiece - no other word will do' MATTHEW D'ANCONA, former editor of the SPECTATOR THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE MAKING OF TODAY'S MIDDLE EAST: A SPELLBINDING HISTORY FROM THE BESTSELLING, PRIZEWINNING HISTORIAN AND MASTER STORYTELLER How did an elderly cleric overthrow the Shah of Iran and change the world? Why did Bin Laden attack the USA - and why did the USA destroy Saddam? How did one extraordinary prince create Saudi Arabia? How did an Ottoman general create Türkiye? How did Britain and France carve up the Middle East - and why did the Kurds never get their own state? Can there ever be peace between Israel and Palestine? The Middle East has forever been the source of religions, prize of empires, spark-wheel of conflicts, well of radicalism and epicentre of our tumultuous world. No other region has such a hold on our imagination nor such a propensity to unleash mayhem. Yet few know its real history; fewer still understand its variety and cosmopolitanism, its complexity and interconnectedness. In The Cauldron , Simon Sebag Montefiore delivers a fresh and unique history of the entire region in all its diversity, from 1900 up to the present day. Taking the reader on a spectacular journey from the Ottoman sultanate to the Trump presidency, from Morocco to Iran, this is a dazzling panorama of faith and fanaticism, creativity and tolerance, dictatorship and democracy brought to life by an extraordinary cast of kings, warriors, poets, terrorists and peacemakers. This is the essential story of how the Middle East of 1900 became the Middle East of today - and tomorrow. 'An essential read' HUSSEIN AGHA, Palestinian negotiator with Israel over half a century 'A must-have guide' EUGENE ROGAN, author of The Arabs 'Captivating and monumental' EHUD OLMERT, former Prime Minister of Israel 'Masterful . . . history at its best' GENERAL DAVID PETRAEUS, former Director of the CIA |
91. The Goal - 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 Tuck and Sabrina... 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 Goal now for the perfect forced proximity romance! She's good at achieving her goals . . . College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cut-throat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change. But the game just got a whole lot more complicated . . . Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist . . . *** 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 🏒He falls first 🏒One night stand 🏒Accidental pregnancy 🏒Grumpy x Sunshine |
92. The Things We Never Say - Elizabeth Strout
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LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2026 AND AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BARACK OBAMA 2026 SUMMER READING LIST PICK The stunning new novel about love, loneliness and new beginnings from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of My Name is Lucy Barton, Elizabeth Strout. 'Strout is brilliant at uncovering what goes on beneath the surface of ordinary life’ THE TIMES 'Emotionally stunning, devastatingly wise . . . her best novel yet' RACHEL JOYCE '‘Elizabeth Strout writes extraordinary fiction about ordinary people' TELEGRAPH ‘A moving, tender and wise novel . . . This might be Elizabeth Strout’s best yet’ CLARE CHAMBERS 'A devastating look at the dangerous cracks in family life and in the contemporary world at large. Strout’s prose is brilliantly understated and all the more powerful for that' BOOKER PRIZE JUDGES 2026 Artie Dam is a man with a secret. He spends his days teaching history to high schoolers, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbours, and, on weekends, takes his sailboat out on the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. He is, by all appearances, present and alive. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation. He looks out at a world gone mad—at himself and the people around him—and turns a question over and over in his mind: how is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us? And then, one day, Artie learns that life has been keeping a secret from him, one that threatens to upend his entire world. Once he learns it, he is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider the relationships he holds most dear—and to make peace with the mysteries at the heart of our existence. With exquisite prose and profound insight, Elizabeth Strout captures the way grief reverberates through decades, the comfort found in deep friendships and the freedom that comes when we break free of our secrets. The Things We Never Say is a stunning new novel from one of our most acclaimed observers of the human heart. *** PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH STROUT: 'A terrific writer' ZADIE SMITH 'A superbly gifted storyteller' HILARY MANTEL 'Elizabeth Strout is one of my very favourite writers' ANN PATCHETT 'She gets better with each book' MAGGIE O'FARRELL |
93. Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros
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DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE BREATHTAKING FOLLOW-UP TO FOURTH WING AND IRON FLAME The third book in the record-breaking Empyrean series from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. 'Incredible storytelling on every page' THE SUN ' 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? -- PRAISE FOR THE EMPYREAN SERIES 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades ' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'This book contains an addictive, drug-like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist '2024 is the Year of the Dragon . . . Dive into a fantasy narrative featuring these mythical, winged creatures' Pop Sugar '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 |
94. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin
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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE BESTSELLING PHENOMENON THIS SUMMER ‘Exhilarating, timely and emotive’ GUARDIAN 'I devoured it. So enjoyable' ZADIE SMITH ‘Love, friendship and betrayal…gorgeous’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ------------------------------------ This is the story of Sam and Sadie. It's not a romance, but it is about love. When Sam catches sight of Sadie at a crowded train station one morning he is catapulted straight back to childhood, and the hours they spent immersed in playing games. Their spark is instantly reignited and sets off a creative collaboration that will make them superstars. It is the 90s, and anything is possible. What comes next is a decades-long tale of friendship and rivalry, fame and art, betrayal and tragedy, perfect worlds and imperfect ones. And, above all, our need to connect: to be loved and to love. --------------------------------------- 'I'm LOVING it' ZOE SUGG 'One of the best books I've ever read' JOHN GREEN ‘Extraordinary… made me sob' JOJO MOYES 'Magnificent... Such wisdom and tenderness' RUSSELL T. DAVIES ‘I couldn’t put it down’ GERI HALLIWELL ‘Beautiful and heartbreaking’ THE TIMES 'An exquisite love-letter to life' TAYARI JONES 'Anyone who reads Tomorrow can't stop talking about it' STYLIST ‘I loved it’ CELESTE NG ‘Exhilarating’ PSYCHOLOGIES 'This BLEW me away' PANDORA SYKES 'The go-to for your next hit of nineties nostalgia' EVENING STANDARD ‘Terrific...Zevin is a great writer’ BILL GATES ‘Tremendous… A literary blockbuster destined to be filed in the Great American Novel category’ INDEPENDENT A New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller from 30.07.2023 - 24.9.23 Note: There is a chance the book cover you receive may differ from the cover displayed here. |
95. Little Wonder - Sophie Chen Keller
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AN OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK 2026 Discover the beautiful and uplifting novel about a musical prodigy and his mother forced to spend years searching for each other, the perfect holiday read for fans of Delia Owens’s Where the Crawdad’s Sing , Kristen Hannah and Clare Leslie Hall. 'I was riveted … A novel to remember' Oprah Winfrey ‘A tender, heartfelt novel about love, loss, and the enduring power of a mother’s love’ Kristin Hannah, #1 bestselling author of The Women --- Song is a nobody — just a food delivery worker from a village in Northeastern China—but her son, River, is a little wonder. At the age of three, he toddled to a piano and tapped out his favourite song. At five, he mastered Liszt's three Liebesträume ; at eight, he blazed through the complete set of Chopin's études. And at every step, through loss, illness and poverty, Song has been there to light his way—until finally, at the age of eleven, River is invited to study with a preeminent teacher in Beijing. But in the chaos of Beijing Railway Station on the busiest day of the year, Song faces every mother's nightmare: she loses her grip on River’s little hand and is unable to find him after a desperate, harrowing search. Over the next days, weeks, and eventually, years, Song and River fight to forge a path back to each other as they carve out new lives that carry them farther apart. An evocative exploration of a mother’s love and a son’s yearning, Little Wonder takes us on an extraordinary journey through a modern Beijing that pulses with the music of humanity and its impossible—and impossibly brave—hopes. As every musician knows: You start in one key. You wander to other keys, strange and distant places. But in the end, you always come back home. Praise for Little Wonder: ‘Keep something handy to dry your eyes’ Charmaine Wilkerson, bestselling author of Black Cake 'Extraordinary ... A wonderful story' Amanda Peters, bestselling author of The Berry Pickers 'Exquisite ... A book to be savoured' Susie Yang, bestselling author of White Ivy 'Beautiful, heartfelt and deeply moving' Jean Kwok, bestselling author of The Leftover Women ‘There are some books that are just very special, and this is that book. I couldn’t put it down!’ 5* Reader Review ‘A book that touches the heart and stays with you long after the final page' 5* Reader Review ‘This is a thoughtful, moving, and beautifully crafted novel…a must read!’ 5* Reader Review |
96. Tangled Webs - Callie Coles
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'The perfect read for lazy days on the beach or by the pool - or when you're hiding indoors from this summer's heatwave' Sunday Express 'One of the most anticipated book launches of the year' You Magazine --- When Sage Deverill flees her abusive marriage, she takes her young son to the only place that has ever felt like home: her grandparents’ manor house in Newmarket, the beating heart of the racing world. Surrounded by ivy-clad walls, the kindness of her family and the thunder of hooves on the heath, Sage reconnects with the place, people and creatures she loves most. Riding beneath the wide Suffolk skies, Sage encounters Rafe Dunbarton – an ambitious, intriguing trainer with a gentle soul. What begins as friendship soon becomes an irresistible pull between two people who never expected to find each other. But just as Sage rediscovers her freedom, her ex-husband returns in a tangle of destruction . . . A heartrending romance about courage, healing and hope, and the first book in Callie Coles’s ‘Spinning Silks’ trilogy. --- Readers have fallen in love with Tangled Webs : ‘Romantic, atmospheric and full of emotional depth. Tangled Webs is a gorgeous escape’ ‘Absolutely enchanting. I can’t put it down’ ‘Beautifully written . . . filled me with a deep sense of nostalgia’ ‘The author’s talent for bringing characters to life makes them leap off the page’ ‘Captivated me form start to finish. I can’t wait for the next in the series’ |
97. The Dog Stars: The hope-filled story of a world changed by global catastrophe - Peter Heller
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Soon to be a major film, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin. 'A love-letter to things of beauty' GILLIAN FLYNN 'Magical and life-affirming' GUARDIAN 'A perfectly pitched post-apocalyptic tale' MARIE CLAIRE Hig, bereaved and traumatised after global disaster, has three things to live for - his dog Jasper, his aggressive but helpful neighbour, and his Cessna aeroplane. He's just about surviving, so long as he only takes his beloved plane for short journeys, and saves his remaining fuel. But, just once, he picks up a message from another pilot, and eventually the temptation to find out who else is still alive becomes irresistible. So he takes his plane over the horizon, knowing that he won't have enough fuel to get back. What follows is scarier and more life-affirming than he could have imagined. And his story, THE DOG STARS, is a book unlike any you have ever read. Shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2013. |
98. The Widow - John Grisham
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'A classic, compulsive, taut and thrilling novel from one of the great storytellers of our time. No one does it better' CHRIS WHITAKER SHE NEEDS A LAWYER. HE NEEDS A PAYDAY. Lawyer Simon Latch is struggling with debt, gambling issues and an impending divorce. But when Eleanor Barnett, an 85-year-old widow, visits his office to secure a new will, it seems his luck has finally changed: she claims she's sitting on a $20 million fortune and no one else knows about it. Once he's hooked the richest client of his career, Simon works quietly to keep her wealth under the radar. But it's a terrible mistake. Hidden secrets have a way of being found out, and when Eleanor is hospitalised after a car accident, Simon realises that nothing is as it seems. As events spiral out of control, he finds himself on trial for a crime he swears he didn't commit: murder. The Widow is classic Grisham courtroom drama combined with a confounding murder mystery that will enthral his legion of fans. 💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER💥 'Grisham has two great qualities: he knows his stuff and is a born storyteller' DAILY MAIL |
99. A Killer in Paradise - Tom Hindle
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THE GRIPPING NEW MURDER MYSTERY FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR. ‘The perfect crime novel’ Janice Hallett ‘Tremendously engaging.’ Vaseem Khan The trip of their dreams is about to end in murder. When five old friends are invited to join Abigail Blythe at the launch of her luxury hotel in the Costa Rican rainforest, they jump at the chance to spend a week in paradise. None of them have heard from Abigail since the summer they went backpacking in Central America as students – a trip that ended in disaster for one member of the group. . . Ten years may have passed, but old rivalries are never far from the surface. So when a body is discovered during the hotel’s launch event, it soon becomes clear that one among them must be responsible. Someone is desperate to keep an old secret hidden – whatever the cost . . . _______________________________________________ PRAISE FOR A KILLER IN PARADISE . . . ‘Tom Hindle is brilliant’ The Sunday Times 'Filled with secrets and twists. This one will keep you guessing until the end!' Kelly Mullen 'The master of the murder mystery. . .' Anita Frank 'Endlessly compulsive – with depths as hidden and sinister as the rain forest itself.’ J M Hall ‘A subtropical tour-de-force… Hidden motivations and underhand shenanigans abound in this twisting, double bluffing classic mystery.’ David Goodman 'Hindle surprises and astonishes the way only magicians and the best crime writers can. A dazzler.' Benjamin Stevenson 'Twisty' Crime Monthly 'Classy murder mystery in a glorious setting.' Daily Express 'Killer twist . . .' Irish Independent 'Toms books are always new and different, and this is no different.' Belfast Telegraph PRAISE FOR TOM HINDLE . . . 'Tom Hindle is one of our most exciting voices in crime fiction, with work that’s consistently punchy, intriguing, original and delightful' Janice Hallett 'Brilliantly clever' Lucy Foley 'Heir to Christie' Daily Mail 'Clever, classy and captivating' Chris Whitaker ' Twisty and gripping . . . Hindle just gets better with every book' Woman's Weekly 'Jolly entertainment' Crime Time |
100. The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood
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** THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER ** Discover the dystopian novel that started a phenomenon. Offred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford – her assigned name, Offred, means ‘of Fred’. She has only one function: to breed. If Offred refuses to enter into sexual servitude to repopulate a devastated world, she will be hanged. Yet even a repressive state cannot eradicate hope and desire. As she recalls her pre-revolution life in flashbacks, Offred must navigate through the terrifying landscape of torture and persecution in the present day, and between two men upon which her future hangs. 'A fantastic, chilling story. And so powerfully feminist' Bernadine Evaristo ‘As relevant today as it was when Atwood wrote it’ Guardian |
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