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THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, now a major Sky TV series. Reasons to read The Black Bird Oracle and the ALL SOULS series: 'Haunting in every way. A story thick with family secrets, human heartache, and the kind of deep magic only Harkness can conjure. You will be enchanted' LEIGH BARDUGO 'Harkness's lush prose makes a fantastical world real enough to touch' JODI PICOULT 'Rich, thrilling . . . A captivating and romantic ripping yarn' E. L. JAMES 'Intelligent and off-the-wall . . . irresistible to Twilight fans' SUNDAY TIMES 'A bubbling cauldron of illicit desire . . . an assured saga that blends romance with fantasy' DAILY MAIL ' Rich in arcane detail, fans will relish this exotic cauldron of romantic fantasy' SUNDAY MIRROR ____________________________________ The first shadows fall on a Friday afternoon when a single, dying raven delivers an invitation to the witch, Diana Bishop. It calls her home to the hallowed ground of Ravenswood, to a place and a family she has never known. And when Diana and her husband Matthew Clairmont learn that their seven-year-old twins must have their magical powers tested, Diana decides to forge a new future for her family, hoping to find answers at the Proctor ancestral home. There, Diana becomes her great aunt Gwyneth's pupil in Higher Magic. And as Diana walks an unknown path, she must journey to some of the darkest places within her family history - and herself - if she is to unlock greater power. An instant Sunday Times bestseller, The Black Bird Oracle returns to the world of All Souls, sweeping readers back to the Salem Panic to shine a light on the intertwined legacy of the Bishop and Proctor families. ____________________________________ Readers love The Black Bird Oracle: 'The Black Bird Oracle gives us everything we've come to expect and love from Deborah Harkness's All Souls series. More magic, more lore, more politicking and discovery' Reader Review ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I cannot put into words how much I LOVED this book' Reader Review ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'What a BOOK. Exactly what I needed in prep for witchy season' Reader Review ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ____________________________________ Read the ALL SOULS series in full: Book 1 : A Discovery of Witches Book 2: Shadow of Night Book 3: The Book of Life Book 4: Time's Convert Book 5: The Black Bird Oracle

This is what happened. I saw it, and it is a true tale. So begins the story of Merlin, born the illegitmate son of a Welsh princess in fifth century Britain, a world ravaged by war. Small and neglected, with his mother unwilling to reveal his father's identity, Merlin must disguise his intelligence - and hide his occasional ability to know things before they happen - in order to keep himself safe. One beautiful afternoon, while exploring the countryside near his home, Merlin stumbles across a cave filled with books and papers and hiding a room lined with crystals. It is the home of Galapas, who becomes Merlin's tutor and friend, and who teaches Merlin to understand the world around him... and to harness the power of the crystal cave to see the future. Merlin will rise to power and enter history - and legend - as advisor to King Arthur. But all stories must begin somewhere. And this is his. 'A deft, colourful recreation of Merlin's life' The Sunday Times

'Think One Day written by (and starring) Virginia Woolf . . . Lyrical and captivating' - The Observer 'Radiant, absorbing, sensual' - Joanna Quinn, author of The Whalebone Theatre 'Beautiful' - Sophie Elmhirst, author of Maurice and Maralyn From Megan Hunter, author of The End We Start From - now a major film starring Jodie Comer - and taking inspiration from the influential Bloomsbury Group, Days of Light is a sweeping, gorgeous story for fans of Mothering Sunday and The Hours. Easter Sunday, 1938. Ivy is nineteen and ready for her life to finally begin. In the idyllic Sussex countryside, her sprawling, bohemian family and their friends gather for lunch, awaiting the arrival of a longed-for guest. It is a single, enchanted afternoon that ends in tragedy. Days later, at a funeral, Ivy is kissed by the man she will marry, and grieves with the woman who will become the love of her life. And this is only the beginning . . . Chronicling six pivotal days across six decades, Days of Light moves through the Second World War and the twentieth century on a radiant journey through a life lived in pursuit of love and in search of an answer. 'Wonderful, luminous' - Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 'The characters stay with you in the best way' - Sarah Moss, author of Summerwater 'Sublime. Wielding tremendous emotional power, it is a novel that is both raw and reverent' - Hannah Kent, author of Burial Rites

Experience the magic of The Wood at Midwinter, a captivating Christmas short story written and read by Susanna Clarke, internationally bestselling author of Piranesi and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Immerse yourself in this haunting tale, accompanied by exquisite music composed by Rusty Bradshaw.Nominated for Best Audiobook: Fiction at The Speakies (The British Audio Awards)**Named a book to look out for in 2024 by the Sunday Times, Guardian and BBC**'A church is a sort of wood. A wood is a sort of church. They're the same thing really.'Nineteen-year-old Merowdis Scott is an unusual girl. She can talk to animals and trees – and she is only ever happy when she is walking in the woods.One snowy afternoon, out with her dogs and Apple the pig, Merowdis encounters a blackbird and a fox. As darkness falls, a strange figure enters in their midst – and the path of her life is changed forever.'Like Hilary Mantel, Clarke has made the very notion of genre seem quaint' Guardian'A miraculous and luminous feat of storytelling' Madeline Miller

Inklusive 400 Songs: All Blues, Au Privave, Body and Soul, Dolphin Dance, Falling in Love with Love, Giant, How High the Moon, My Funny Valentine, Stella by Starlight, There Is No Greater Love, Wave und viele mehr. Inhalt: (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons (Old Man From) The Old Country 500 Miles High 502 Blues A Child Is Born A Fine Romance A Man And A Woman (Un Homme Et Une Femme) A Night In Tunisia A String Of Pearls A Sunday Kind Of Love African Flower (Petite Fleur Africaine) Afro Blue Afternoon In Paris Agua De Beber (Water To Drink) Airegin Alfie Alice In Wonderland All Blues All By Myself All Of Me All Of You All The Things You Are Alright, Okay, You Win Always Ana Maria Angel Eyes Anthropology Apple Honey April In Paris April Joy Arise, Her Eyes Armageddon Au Privave Autumn In New York Autumn Leaves Beautiful Love Beauty And The Beast Bessie's Blues Bewitched Big Nick Black Coffee Black Diamond Black Narcissus Black Nile Black Orpheus Blue Bossa Blue In Green Blue Monk

'A gripping and satisfyingly scary' (Sunday Telegraph) bumper collection of RIVETING, DARK STORIES from the No. 1 bestselling master of the form. Just after sunset, as darkness grips the imagination, is the time when you feel the unexpected creep into the every day. As familiar journeys take a different turn, ordinary objects assume extraordinary powers. A blind intruder visits a dying man - and saves his life, with a kiss. A woman receives a phone call from her husband. Her late husband. In the emotional aftermath of her baby's sudden death, Emily starts running. And running. Her curiosity leads her right into the hands of a murderer . . . and soon her legs are her only hope for survival. Enter a world of masterful suspense, dark comedy and thrilling twists which will keep you riveted from the first page. Enter the world of No. 1 bestseller Stephen King. Stories include: -Willa -The Gingerbread Girl -Harvey's Dream -Rest Stop -Stationary Bike -The Things They Left Behind -Graduation Afternoon -N. -The Cat from Hell -The New York Times at Special Bargain Rates -Mute -Ayana -A Very Tight Place

'Inspector Morse would appear to have a rival' - Scotland on Sunday 'A perfect accompaniment to a sunny afternoon, a hammock and a glass of Pimms' - Guardian 'An undiluted pleasure' - Scotsman _______________ Sidney Chambers, the Vicar of Grantchester, is a thirty-two year old bachelor. Sidney is an unconventional clergyman and can go where the police cannot. Together with his roguish friend Inspector Geordie Keating, Sidney inquires into the suspect suicide of a Cambridge solicitor, a scandalous jewellery theft at a New Year's Eve dinner party, the unexplained death of a well-known jazz promoter and a shocking art forgery, the disclosure of which puts a close friend in danger. Sidney discovers that being a detective, like being a clergyman, means that you are never off duty... _______________ 'A charmingly effective tale of detection ... a satisfyingly old-fashioned read' - The Times 'No detective since Father Brown has been more engaging than Canon Sidney Chambers' - Salley Vickers 'The coziest of cozy murder mysteries' - New York Times Book Review 'Full of witty phrases to delight the reader' - Peggy Woodford, Church Times 'Gentle criminal entertainment with a pleasantly old-fashioned feel to it' - Andrew Taylor, Spectator

If you can dream it, you can make it come true... Libby Quinn is sick and tired of being sensible After years of slogging her guts out for nothing at a PR company, she finds herself redundant and about to plough every last penny of her savings into refurbishing a ramshackle shop and making her dream of owning her own bookshop become a reality. She hopes opening 'Once Upon A Book' on Ivy Lane will be the perfect tribute to her beloved grandfather who instilled a love of reading and books in her from an early age. When her love life and friendships become even more complicated - will Libby have the courage to follow her dreams? Or has she bitten off more than she can chew? A gorgeous new romantic comedy about taking chances and realising your dreams, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Christie Barlow and Mhairi McFarlane. What readers are saying about The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn: 'Uplifting and full of hope, this story is one you can immerse yourself in for a good few hours and come out if it feeling better about the world.' 'This brought a smile to my face in these difficult times, feel good read, great characters and good storyline.' 'I absolutely loved it, truly one of the best books I have read.' 'This is a light, cheerful, quick read.' 'A fun and heartwarming book.' 'This is a gorgeous, uplifting, heart warming read that made a sunny Sunday afternoon all the better.' 'This truly is a beautiful story and easy to give five stars. It reminded me why I love to read, why escaping into the pages of a good book is just what the mind needs every now and again, and of course with a happy ending, I finished this story with a smile and a tear.' 'It was an uplifting, enjoyable read.' 'I loved this book' 'Funny, witty, romantic, uplifting, fabulously fun, great cast of characters and a good storyline. I really enjoyed this one.' 'The perfect antidote to all the doom and gloom that's on the news at the moment' 'The story put a smile on my face & was a beautiful uplifting read.' 'A fun story, and one I found hard to put down. Highly recommend this one, and look forward to reading more by this author.' 'This is more than just romantic fiction it's like a trip down memory lane where you can remember your own childhood.' 'Loved every minute spent with Libby Quinn' 'The plot was so good you didn't want the book to end!' 'Great lighthearted read, each chapters titled after classic books, which is a nice touch. Libby goes on a rollercoaster ride, in her personal life, whilst endeavoring to make their dream reality.' 'What a gorgeous book! I really liked the story and it touched my heart in so many ways.'

ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS BOOKS AND WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE _______________________________ 'Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice' Gabriel García Márquez's great masterpiece is the story of seven generations of the Buendía family and of Macondo, the town they built. Though little more than a settlement surrounded by mountains, Macondo has its wars and disasters, even its wonders and its miracles. A microcosm of Columbian life, its secrets lie hidden, encoded in a book, and only Aureliano Buendía can fathom its mysteries and reveal its shrouded destiny. Blending political reality with magic realism, fantasy and comic invention, One Hundred Years of Solitude is one of the most daringly original works of the twentieth century. _______________________________ 'As steamy, dense and sensual as the jungle that surrounds the surreal town of Macondo!' Oprah, Featured in Oprah's Book Club 'Should be required reading for the entire human race' The New York Times 'The book that sort of saved my life' Emma Thompson 'No lover of fiction can fail to respond to the grace of Márquez's writing' Sunday Telegraph

Nothing could be more relaxing or sedate than a quiet game of bowls on a pristine bowling green bathed in the sunshine of an English summer's afternoon in the Cotswolds - unless there's a dead body lying on the grass. Agatha Raisin becomes embroiled in a turmoil of jealousy and lies when the tranquility of her local bowls club explodes into a storm of accusation and intrigue - and murder. Her private life is no less turbulent when a past suitor reappears just as her ex-husband seems intent on rekindling their romance, and her close friend, Bill Wong, is in danger of losing the woman he loves. Events take an even darker turn when Agatha realises that, in pursuing the bowling green killer, she is putting her own life in danger... Praise for M,C.Beaton 'Every new Agatha Raisin escapade is a total joy' Ashley Jensen 'No wonder she's been crowned Queen of Cosy Crime' Mail on Sunday 'A Beaton novel is like The Archers on speed' Daily Mail 'The detective novels of M C Beaton have reached cult status' The Times

'Think One Day written by (and starring) Virginia Woolf . . . Lyrical and captivating' - The Observer 'Radiant, absorbing, sensual' - Joanna Quinn, author of The Whalebone Theatre 'Beautiful' - Sophie Elmhirst, author of Maurice and Maralyn From Megan Hunter, author of The End We Start From - now a major film starring Jodie Comer - and taking inspiration from the influential Bloomsbury Group, Days of Light is a sweeping, gorgeous story for fans of Mothering Sunday and The Hours. Easter Sunday, 1938. Ivy is nineteen and ready for her life to finally begin. In the idyllic Sussex countryside, her sprawling, bohemian family and their friends gather for lunch, awaiting the arrival of a longed-for guest. It is a single, enchanted afternoon that ends in tragedy. Days later, at a funeral, Ivy is kissed by the man she will marry, and grieves with the woman who will become the love of her life. And this is only the beginning . . . Chronicling six pivotal days across six decades, Days of Light moves through the Second World War and the twentieth century on a radiant journey through a life lived in pursuit of love and in search of an answer. 'Wonderful, luminous' - Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 'The characters stay with you in the best way' - Sarah Moss, author of Summerwater 'Sublime. Wielding tremendous emotional power, it is a novel that is both raw and reverent' - Hannah Kent, author of Burial Rites

'Scott Turow is master of the legal thriller' – The GuardianFull of suspicion and half-truths, The Burden of Proof is Scott Turow's second Kindle County legal thriller. His first Kindle County thriller, Presumed Innocent, is now a major TV series from Apple TV+ starring Jake Gyllenhaal.One afternoon in late March, Sandy Stern, a brilliant, quixotic defence lawyer, returns home to find his wife Clara dead in the garage. They had been married for thirty-one years.Her suicide note leaves him just four words: 'Can you forgive me?' But on 6 March, Clara had expected to live . . .Praise for Scott Turow:'Head-and-shoulders above others in the legal thriller genre he created' – The Observer'A brilliant chronicler of contemporary America' – The Sunday Times'Turow does legal thrillers better than anyone else' – Irish Independent'Worthy to be ranked with Dashiell Hammet or Raymond Chandler' – The New York Times'No one writes better mystery suspense novels than Scott Turow' – Los Angeles Times

"My story starts and ends at railway stations, though of course I can't know this yet as I clamber off the boat-train at Victoria that warm May afternoon…" Growing up in a strict religious family in the 1920s, Annie Lang is witness to disturbing events that no one will explain. Only the family dog may know the answers. Six years on, student Annie returns from France to find her beloved brother in a mental hospital and her ally, the Sunday school teacher, vanished without trace. With the help of her childhood diary, and sister Beatrice, Annie turns detective to unearth the truth. Her journey leads to a discovery so disturbing that she believes it will ruin all their lives, unless they can atone for the past. Ros Franey beautifully captures that point when a child can sense, and indeed dissent against, secrets that adults think they are too young to grasp. Impulsive, brave and lovable, Annie Lang is formidable when she takes matters into her own hands.

Inhalt: (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons (Old Man From) The Old Country 500 Miles High 502 Blues A Child Is Born A Fine Romance A Man And A Woman (Un Homme Et Une Femme) A Night In Tunisia A String Of Pearls A Sunday Kind Of Love African Flower (Petite Fleur Africaine) Afro Blue Afternoon In Paris Agua De Beber (Water To Drink) Airegin Alfie Alice In Wonderland All Blues All By Myself All Of Me All Of You All The Things You Are Alright, Okay, You Win Always Ana Maria Angel Eyes Anthropology Apple Honey April In Paris April Joy Arise, Her Eyes Armageddon Au Privave Autumn In New York Autumn Leaves Beautiful Love Beauty And The Beast Bessie's Blues Bewitched Big Nick Black Coffee Black Diamond Black Narcissus Black Nile Black Orpheus Blue Bossa Blue In Green Blue Monk Blue Train (Blue Trane) Blues For Alice Bluesette Body And Soul Boplicity (Be Bop Lives) Bright Size Life Broad Way Blues Broadway But Beautiful Butterfly Byrd Like Call Me Call Me Irresponsible Can't Help Lovin' Dat

ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS BOOKS AND WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE _______________________________ 'Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice' Gabriel García Márquez's great masterpiece is the story of seven generations of the Buendía family and of Macondo, the town they built. Though little more than a settlement surrounded by mountains, Macondo has its wars and disasters, even its wonders and its miracles. A microcosm of Columbian life, its secrets lie hidden, encoded in a book, and only Aureliano Buendía can fathom its mysteries and reveal its shrouded destiny. Blending political reality with magic realism, fantasy and comic invention, One Hundred Years of Solitude is one of the most daringly original works of the twentieth century. _______________________________ 'As steamy, dense and sensual as the jungle that surrounds the surreal town of Macondo!' Oprah, Featured in Oprah's Book Club 'Should be required reading for the entire human race' The New York Times 'The book that sort of saved my life' Emma Thompson 'No lover of fiction can fail to respond to the grace of Márquez's writing' Sunday Telegraph

The Sunday Times bestselling novel from the author of HAMNET and THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT *Over 260,000 copies sold* Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award 'O'Farrell writes with lyrical precision about sex, fear and sibling rivalry... graceful and hypnotic' Observer 'You care passionately about her characters . . . wildly enjoyable' The Times _____ On a cold London afternoon Stella encounters a man she has not seen for many years, whose face she instantly recognises - or thinks she does. At exactly the same moment, in Hong Kong, Jake is realising that the crowd around him, celebrating Chinese New Year, is about to turn dangerous. They know nothing of each other's existence, but both flee their lives: Jake in search of a place so remote it doesn't appear on any map, and Stella for a destination in Scotland, the significance of which only her sister, Nina, will understand. Gripping, insightful and deft, The Distance Between Us is a haunting story of the way families shape our lives. _____ 'Masterly and multi-layered. Terrific' Cressida Connolly, Daily Telegraph 'A compulsively readable tale of star-crossed lovers and secretive siblings' Elle 'Spooky and tender, with a dizzying twist' Daily Mail

From the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop! In a quiet village in Ireland, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything... One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems and Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens her very way of life. In New York in the present day, Sarah Harper boards a plane bound for the West Coast of Ireland. But once there, she finds she has unearthed dark secrets - secrets that tread the line between the everyday and the otherworldly, the seen and the unseen. With a taste for the magical in everyday life, Evie Woods's latest novel is full of ordinary characters with extraordinary tales to tell. Praise for The Story Collector: ' An engaging story about unsettled grief...the possibility that magic and the fairies are real is dangled tantalisingly before the reader , but not in a way that might make a sceptic roll their eyes' Historical Novel Society 'Woods weaves a great tale of past, present and that timeless other realm, making for a very satisfying read ' Sunday Independent Readers have fallen in love with The Story Collector: 'I highly recommend this book if you enjoy historical fiction and want to learn more about Ireland and its folklore history surrounding the faeries.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Romantic and magical , an adventure to be enjoyed.' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Painted beautifully.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A bewitching story which I will treasure.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A mystical treasure that echoes with the fairy world power of Ireland. A mesmerising tale told in two timelines where the past unfolds and ripples like a wave into the future.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is the perfect book to read on a winter afternoon in front of the fire.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A delightful tale of love and loss and magical stories.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Previously published as The Story Collector by Evie Gaughan.

A quiet afternoon with a fresh coffee and a view of the misty Highlands. Cozy Fuzzy Hygge Scotland features 51 single-sided illustrations of Scottish life and scenery. You can color Highland cows in hand-knit sweaters, puffins at dinner parties, and rustic stone cottages. The designs are simple and bold, making it easy to finish a page in one sitting. Inside the book:51 unique illustrations of Scottish traditions, festivals, and animals. Thick, premium paper (8.5" x 8.5") to help prevent ink from bleeding through. Single-sided printing so you can use markers or pencils without ruining the next page. Bold, high-contrast lines that are easy to see and follow. A simple way to unplug Put your phone in the other room and focus on something tactile. These pages are designed to be relaxing rather than a chore. You can enjoy the small details of a village festival or a cozy street food stall without worrying about tiny, complicated patterns. Great results for everyone The thick lines make it easy to stay inside the lines and create a clean, finished look. You do not need any art experience to make these pages look polished. Whether you have ten minutes or an hour, the simple designs ensure you feel a sense of accomplishment every time. Your new Sunday morning ritual Picture yourself on the couch while the house is quiet. This book is a great companion for a podcast or a rainy afternoon. Instead of scrolling through a screen, you can focus on a friendly red squirrel eating porridge in a cozy kitchen. Practical details The square format is easy to handle and the paper works well with colored pencils, crayons, or markers. If you use alcohol markers, placing a scrap sheet of paper behind the page is recommended. These illustrations are perfect for anyone who loves Scotland or wants a straightforward way to de-stress. Add to cart and start coloring these cozy Scottish scenes tonight.

Bernard Mandeville loves trains. Every Sunday, the elderly and frail Bernard, in perfect attire, purchases a ticket on the Great Cotswold's Steam Railway, takes a seat in First-Class and revels in a journey from the past. But on one particular Sunday, in the midst of that short trip, the impossible happens. Bernard vanishes without a trace... The family reaches out to Sarah and Jack who must make their own remarkable journey on the rails...to track down the vanished gentleman! Set in the sleepy English village of Cherringham, the detective series brings together an unlikely sleuthing duo: English web designer Sarah and American ex-cop Jack. Thrilling and deadly - but with a spot of tea - it's like Rosamunde Pilcher meets Inspector Barnaby. Each of the self-contained episodes is a quick listen for the morning commute, while waiting for the doctor, or when curling up with a hot cuppa. For fans of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series, Lilian Jackson Braun's The Cat Who series, Caroline Graham's Midsomer Murders, and the American TV series Murder She Wrote, starring Angela Lansbury. Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid 90's, creating content and working on projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and - most recently - the successful crime fiction series Cherringham. The narrator of the audiobook, Neil Dudgeon, has been in many British television programmes including the roles of 'DCI John Barnaby' in 'Midsomer Murders' and 'Jim Riley' in 'The Life of Riley'. He is also known for his film roles in 'The Nativity', 'Sorted' and 'Son of Rambow'. In 2012 Dudgeon starred as 'Norman Birkett' on BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play series written by Caroline and David Stafford.

ORDER the brand-new unputdownable thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Shari Lapena: GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER ------- THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'The most addictive book I've read in ages... Just brilliant .' LISA JEWELL ' Fast paced, tightly-plotted and with twists so well executed they floored me . Loved every word!' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'Genius. I loved it .' ANDREA MARA ------- Welcome to Stanhope - a safe neighbourhood. A place for families. William Wooler is a family man, on the surface. But he's been having an affair, an affair that ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road. So, when he returns to his house, devastated and angry, to find his difficult nine-year-old daughter Avery unexpectedly home from school, William loses his temper. Hours later, Avery's family declares her missing. Suddenly Stanhope doesn't feel so safe. And William isn't the only one on his street who's hiding a lie. As witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true, Avery's neighbours become increasingly unhinged. Who took Avery Wooler? Nothing will prepare you for the truth... ------- Praise for Everyone Here is Lying: 'Shari Lapena is the queen of the "just one more chapter" read. A chilling exploration of the worst-case repercussions and extensive fallout of a brief affair.' SARAH VAUGHAN, author of Anatomy of a Scandal 'A taut , clever, chilling ride of manipulation and family secrets . . . Prepare to be consumed!' ASHLEY AUDRAIN, author of The Whispers 'I inhaled Everyone Here Is Lying. The pace never flags, the twists are fiendishly clever , and the writing is as perfect as can be .' LIZ NUGENT, author of Strange Sally Diamond 'Shari Lapena is a modern master of the psychological thriller , and all of her considerable talents are at work in Everyone Here Is Lying.' STEVE CAVANAGH, author of Fifty Fifty 'You simply can't put it down' ROBERT GOLD, author of Twelve Secrets 'I defy you to put it down until you know what happened to Avery Wooler.' GILLY MACMILLAN, author of The Fall 'Shari Lapena is an expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections ' Literary Review 'A fast-paced read with jaw-dropping twists ' The i ------- Readers love Everyone Here is Lying: ***** This book was a revelation ***** A well written story that is totally unforgettable ***** Couldn't wait for the next chapter - never saw the twist!!! ***** Gripped from the first few lines ***** As always, Shari Lapena doesnt disappoint. Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller, April 2024 Not a Happy Family, Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, Spring 2023 Shari Lapena's books have sold over 2 million copies across all formats [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER 2023 ' As great a contribution to the noble British genre of detective fiction as any writer for decades' Stephen Fry 'This moody, atmospheric novel is full of surprises' Sunday Times (Crime Book of the Month) Ryan Wilkins grew up on a trailer park, a member of what many people would call the criminal classes. As a young Detective Inspector, he's lost none of his disgust with privileged elites. But he notices things; they stick to his eyes. His professional partner, DI Ray Wilkins, of affluent Nigerian-London heritage, is an impeccably groomed, smooth-talking graduate of Balliol College, Oxford. You wouldn't think they would get on. They don't. But when a young woman is found strangled at Barnabas Hall, they're forced to. Rich Oxford is not Ryan's natural habitat. St Barnabas's irascible Provost does not appreciate his forceful line of questioning. But what was the dead woman doing in the Provost's study? As tensions rise, things aren't going well. Ray is in despair. Ryan is in disciplinary measures. A Killing in November introduces an unlikely duo from different sides of the tracks in Oxford in a deftly plotted murder story full of dangerous turns, troubled pasts and unconventional detective work. READ THE NEXT DI RYAN WILKINS MYSTERY, THE BROKEN AFTERNOON NOW!

128,000 letters. Over 20,000 cows. Can you find them all?Welcome to the word search that tests just how much you really like cows. From the first page to the last, the cows multiply, starting with a single 'COW' on page one, two on page two, and so forth, leading up to a staggering 200 cows on page 200. In total, over 20,000 cows are hidden within this legendairy puzzle challenge. Part unclimbable mountain, part mindful word search, this book offers a unique way to blend cognitive exercise with relaxation. Craving a serene but stimulating getaway from life's chaos? 20,000 Cows provides just the right balance of calm and complexity. 200 Pages of Puzzles: Each page increases the cows you need to find, making each puzzle progressively more challenging. Fun for All Ages: Perfect for kids, adults, and seniors looking to enhance their pattern recognition and concentration skills. Unleash your Cow-petitive Side: Compete with friends and family to see who can spot the most cows. It's an un-bull-ievably addictive way to spend an afternoon!Soothing Moo-indful Fun: Dip into the book when you need time alone from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether it's for a lazy Sunday, a family game night, or a quirky gift for that puzzle lover in your life, this book promises hours of entertainment.

The new novel by the author of One Day, now a major Netflix seriesA highlight for 2024 for the Sunday Times, Guardian, Independent, New Statesman, i, Observer, Grazia, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Irish Times, Sunday Independent, Prima, Good Housekeeping, Daily Record'Tender, wise and joyful. I inhaled it'JOJO MOYES, author of Me Before You'Gorgeously witty and joyful, kind and sad: a book you do not want to be away from'KATHERINE RUNDELL, author of Super-Infinite'The genius who gave us One Day has written another classic and funny love story'MATT HAIG, author of The Midnight Library'I loved it'BONNIE GARMUS, author of Lessons in Chemistry'I don't know how he does it, but he does and he's the only person who can.'ELIZABETH DAY, author of Friendaholic'Magnificent'MARIAN KEYES, author of Again, Rachel'A beautiful book'TRACY CHEVALIER, author of Girl with a Pearl Earring'Nicholls' funniest, warmest and most addictive novel yet. Perfect'CLARE CHAMBERS, author of Small Pleasures'Packed with delicious observations, profound truths and moving encounters'SATHNAM SANGHERA, author of Empireland'Full of hope about people and love'MONICA HEISEY, author of Really Good, Actually'A love story but never predictable'KATHERINE HEINY, author of Games and Rituals'A gorgeous, grown-up love story . . . Honest, raw, yet profoundly hopeful. A future classic'DAISY BUCHANAN, author of Insatiable'In a career of standout books, You Are Here takes its place at the top'CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin at the EndSometimes you need to get lost to find your wayMarnie is stuck. Stuck working alone in her London flat, stuck battling the long afternoons and a life that increasingly feels like it's passing her by.Michael is coming undone. Reeling from his wife's departure, increasingly reclusive, taking himself on long, solitary walks across the moors and fells. When a persistent mutual friend and some very English weather conspire to bring them together, Marnie and Michael suddenly find themselves alone.

The Sunday Times bestselling novel from the author of HAMNET and THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT *Over 260,000 copies sold* Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award 'O'Farrell writes with lyrical precision about sex, fear and sibling rivalry... graceful and hypnotic' Observer 'You care passionately about her characters . . . wildly enjoyable' The Times _____ On a cold London afternoon Stella encounters a man she has not seen for many years, whose face she instantly recognises - or thinks she does. At exactly the same moment, in Hong Kong, Jake is realising that the crowd around him, celebrating Chinese New Year, is about to turn dangerous. They know nothing of each other's existence, but both flee their lives: Jake in search of a place so remote it doesn't appear on any map, and Stella for a destination in Scotland, the significance of which only her sister, Nina, will understand. Gripping, insightful and deft, The Distance Between Us is a haunting story of the way families shape our lives. _____ 'Masterly and multi-layered. Terrific' Cressida Connolly, Daily Telegraph 'A compulsively readable tale of star-crossed lovers and secretive siblings' Elle 'Spooky and tender, with a dizzying twist' Daily Mail _____ What readers are saying; 'Addictive - you simply must know what happens next' 'I was totally absorbed by all the characters and cared passionately about them' 'If in doubt... read this book! I absolutely adored it!!'

The gripping new crime thriller from Karin Slaughter - the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of We Are All Guilty Here. 'Her books grip you from the first page and refuse to let go' Freida McFadden *** Welcome to North Falls-a small town with big secrets. The house at 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other in the quiet, residential street. But rumours are rife about the Vickery family - a couple in the midst of a volatile separation and a daughter with secrets of her own. Then one afternoon gunshots ring out. Allison Vickery is found murdered in her own kitchen, her teenage daughter bleeding and left for dead. Her husband suspiciously absent. Everyone in North Falls thinks they know what happened. Gossip and rumours spread like wildfire. But the truth is far more shocking than anyone could ever have imagined. Secrets are everywhere in this small town. Everyone is hiding something. It's up to Detective Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth, but the deeper she looks the darker it gets... A gripping and twisty thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Andrea Mara and Shari Lapena *** Readers are obsessed with The Secrets We Hide 'Karin Slaughter is so good at writing small town life in all its darkness ... gossip, loyalties and old resentments shaping every interaction' 5 star reader review 'With themes of coercive control, abuse, corruption, motherhood, and devastating family secrets, this novel becomes far more than a conventional crime thriller' 5 star reader review 'A story of family, mothers and daughters, and the lengths that mothers will go to, to protect and forgive their children' 5 star reader review Praise for the North Falls series: 'A powerful and gripping read' Shari Lapena 'An astonishing novel' Andrea Mara 'Karin Slaughter is always a must read' Harlan Coben 'Explosive from the very start' Cara Hunter 'This is a huge novel with an even bigger heart' Jane Casey 'Brilliantly fresh and compelling - Karin Slaughter is on cracking form' Peter James 'A dark, shocking and visceral story ... Absolutely brilliant' Janice Hallett Karin Slaughter's book We Are All Guilty Here was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-06-23.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING, BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE 2025 'Stunning, deeply felt and profoundly intelligent' Guardian It's autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep and abiding friendship with the acclaimed writer, Lucy Barton, who lives nearby in a house next to the sea. Together, Lucy and Bob talk about their lives, their hopes and regrets, and what might have been. Lucy, meanwhile, befriends one of Crosby's longest inhabitants, Olive Kitteridge, now living in a retirement community on the edge of town. They spend afternoons together in Olive's apartment, telling each other stories. Stories about people they have known - "unrecorded lives," Olive calls them - reanimating them, and, in the process, imbuing their lives with meaning. Brimming with empathy and pathos, TELL ME EVERYTHING is Elizabeth Strout operating at the height of her powers, illuminating the ways in which our relationships keep us afloat. As Lucy says, "Love comes in so many different forms, but it is always love." *** 'A superbly gifted storyteller and a craftswoman in a league of her own' Hilary Mantel 'A terrific writer' Zadie Smith 'Strout's ability to reveal the wonder in unrecorded lives continues to astonish' Telegraph OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK: 'A beautiful read reminding us that there is extraordinary love in ordinary actions' Oprah Winfrey Elizabeth Strout, Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, 2022

From the Costa Award-winning author Hilary McKay, comes a moving World War II story of family and friendship on opposite sides of a devastating conflict. The Swallows' Flight is the stunning companion novel to The Skylarks' War.'It's not necessary to have read The Skylarks' War (though many beloved characters make reappearances) to be instantly and joyfully lost in this evocative, moving novel, showing McKay at the very top of her game.' – Imogen Russell-Williams, The Guardian'Funny, poignant, wise and emotional. Full of achingly real characters (and also an excellent dog) . . . I eked out the final pages, not wanting it to end.' – Fiona Noble, The BooksellerErik and Hans are German boys. Ruby and Kate are English girls. They grow up in worlds that would never meet, until war tumbles their lives together.Then one September afternoon there are choices to be made.How is courage lost, and found?Who is really the enemy?And what does friendship truly mean, in the middle of a war?Meanwhile Rupert and Clarry work secretly for peace – and a brighter future for them all . . .'. . . a resounding success. . . McKay refuses to dumb down the history, writing with such clarity and understanding that you can't fail to be caught up in the cares of her loveable cast.' – Alex O'Connell, The Times Book of the Week'McKay is a glutinously atmospheric writer, and this dense, action-packed saga – written during lockdown – is every bit as satisfying as its predecessor.' Emily Bearn, The Telegraph'Separately and together, The Skylarks' War and The Swallows' Flight are pinnacles of children's literature.' –Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times Book of the Week'Meticulously researched, intelligent, warm and witty — this is McKay at her peerless peak.' Sally Morris, The Daily Mail

Jack's a retired ex-cop from New York, seeking the simple life in Cherringham. Sarah's a Web designer who's moved back to the village find herself. But their lives are anything but quiet as the two team up to solve Cherringham's criminal mysteries. This compilation contains episodes 28 - 30.A DINNER TO DIE FORWhen a new restaurant with a starred American chef opens in Cherringham, it seems the Spotted Pig has a worthy rival. But a series of disturbing incidents turns that rivalry into something dangerous - perhaps even fatal. Jack and Sarah get involved and soon discover dark secrets about the new chef Anna ... Can they uncover what is really happening before both restaurants go belly-up?THE DROWNED MANAccidents happen to Charley Clutterbuck. Always just scraping by, living on his ramshackle boat, not above the dodgy deal here and there ... So when his body is found floating down river, accidental drowning seems the logical conclusion. But Charley's pal Ray thinks it's murder. And when Jack and Sarah get involved ... they find themselves facing an unexpected danger as they uncover the strange truth.THE GENTLEMAN VANISHESBernard Mandeville loves trains. Every Sunday, the elderly and frail Bernard, in perfect attire, purchases a ticket on the Great Cotswold's Steam Railway, takes a seat in First-Class and revels in a journey from the past. But on one particular Sunday, in the midst of that short trip, the impossible happens. Bernard vanishes without a trace ... The family reaches out to Sarah and Jack who must make their own remarkable journey on the rails ... to track down the vanished gentleman!Co-authors Neil Richards (based in the UK) and Matthew Costello (based in the US), have been writing together since the mid 90's, creating content and working on projects for the BBC, Disney Channel, Sony, ABC, Eidos, and Nintendo to name but a few. Their transatlantic collaboration has underpinned scores of TV drama scripts, computer games, radio shows, and - most recently - the successful crime fiction series Cherringham.The narrator of the audiobook, Neil Dudgeon, has been in many British television programmes including the roles of 'DCI John Barnaby' in 'Midsomer Murders' and 'Jim Riley' in 'The Life of Riley'. He is also known for his film roles in 'The Nativity', 'Sorted' and 'Son of Rambow'. In 2012 Dudgeon starred as 'Norman Birkett' on BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play series written by Caroline and David Stafford.

The gripping new crime thriller from Karin Slaughter - the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of We Are All Guilty Here. 'Her books grip you from the first page and refuse to let go' Freida McFadden *** Welcome to North Falls-a small town with big secrets. The house at 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other in the quiet, residential street. But rumours are rife about the Vickery family - a couple in the midst of a volatile separation and a daughter with secrets of her own. Then one afternoon gunshots ring out. Allison Vickery is found murdered in her own kitchen, her teenage daughter bleeding and left for dead. Her husband suspiciously absent. Everyone in North Falls thinks they know what happened. Gossip and rumours spread like wildfire. But the truth is far more shocking than anyone could ever have imagined. Secrets are everywhere in this small town. Everyone is hiding something. It's up to Detective Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth, but the deeper she looks the darker it gets... A gripping and twisty thriller, perfect or fans of Lisa Jewell, Andrea Mara and Shari Lapena *** Readers are obsessed with The Secrets We Hide 'Karin Slaughter is so good at writing small town life in all its darkness ... gossip, loyalties and old resentments shaping every interaction' 5 star reader review 'With themes of coercive control, abuse, corruption, motherhood, and devastating family secrets, this novel becomes far more than a conventional crime thriller' 5 star reader review 'A story of family, mothers and daughters, and the lengths that mothers will go to, to protect and forgive their children' 5 star reader review Praise for the North Falls series: 'A powerful and gripping read' Shari Lapena 'An astonishing novel' Andrea Mara 'Karin Slaughter is always a must read' Harlan Coben 'Explosive from the very start' Cara Hunter 'This is a huge novel with an even bigger heart' Jane Casey 'Brilliantly fresh and compelling - Karin Slaughter is on cracking form' Peter James 'A dark, shocking and visceral story ... Absolutely brilliant' Janice Hallett Karin Slaughter's book We Are All Guilty Here was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-06-23.