fame love

Die zweifache Grammy-Preisträgerin, die US-amerikanische Singer-Songwriterin, Sängerin, Gitarristin und Pianistin Rickie Lee Jones prägte einen neuartigen und oft kopierten Stil des Song-Arrangements. Schon auf frühen Album spielte sie bereits mit Größen wie Dr. John, Randy Newman oder Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers). Auf "Kicks" präsentiert die charismatische Ex-Partnerin von Tom Waits Coverversionen von Liedern aus dem sog. "American Songbook", in diesem Falle Klassiker aus den Dekaden der 50er-70er der Genres Pop, Rock und Jazz. 1. "Bad Company? (Bad Company, 1974) 2. "My Fathers Gun? (Elton John, 1970) 3. "Lonely People? (America, 1974) 4. "Houston? (Sanford Clark, 1964; made famous by Dean Martin, 1965) 5. "You're Nobody ?Til Somebody Loves You? (Russ Morgan, 1944; made famous by Dean Martin, 1960/1964) 6. "Nagasaki? (Ipana Troubadours, 1928; most famous by Benny Goodman Quartet, 1952) 7. "Mack The Knife? (Louis Armstrong, 1956; made famous by Bobby Darin, 1958) 8. "Quicksilver Girl? (Steve Miller Band, 1968) 9. "End Of The World? (Skeeter Davis, 1962) 10. "Cry? as The Threepenny Opera) that became a jazz standard, to "Bad Company" the eponymous theme song for the British rock band written in 1974. The arrangement and instrumentation, by producer Michael Napolitano (Ani DiFranco), provides a fresh and modern sonic infusion on every song. Rickie Lee Jones skyrocketed to fame in 1979 when as a barely known artist she appeared on Saturday Night Live. Performing her biggest hit "Chuck E's In Love? in her trademark red beret, Time Magazine instantly dubbed her "the Duchess of Coolsville.? Since then she has gone on to win two Grammy Awards, appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone twice, and included in VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll.

"Mastering the art of makeovers, Jugyeong Lim navigates high school and then college, while her self-esteem, romantic life, and career are constantly in flux... Jugyeong Lim has been treated unfairly by her family and bullied by her enemies due to being perceived as ugly. She learns how to use makeup by binge-watching online video tutorials. As she slowly masters the art of makeovers, her dramatic transformation leads to overwhelming popularity and fame. In volume six, Jugyeong persuades Seojun to help her by posing for some product promos, and suddenly he begins to get modeling jobs. Jugyeong is really excited for him, but she's even happier when the two of them begin dating. She starts to think she has finally found a boyfriend and true love. But when Seojun reunites with some old friends, and begins keeping secrets from Jugyeong, she can't help wondering if their relationship might be doomed before it's even begun. This volume collects episodes 64-79 of the hit romantic WEBTOON comic True Beauty."--Publisher.

Penniless virgins. Reckless dukes. Flappers. Airmen. Suffragettes. Barbara Cartland made them fall in love. She wrote 723 books without touching a typewriter: instead, she reclined on her sofa with a Pekinese on her lap - and romantic fiction billowed out of her. This dazzling biography reveals the woman behind the powder and mascara - a clever, socially precarious writer navigating a twentieth-century world of war-damaged men, class conflict and sexual peril. After 49 proposals, she chose the wrong one. What followed was a life stranger than any of her novels. From country house weekends to Fleet Street offices, from Mayfair bedrooms to the divorce court, Matthew Sweet traces Cartland's extraordinary journey through a century of upheaval. Here are terrorist plots, psychic seances, suppressed scandals, plagiarism battles in the cutthroat world of romance publishing - and a surprising turn as a campaigner for Romany rights. Drawing on unprecedented access to Cartland's vast archives and firsthand accounts from those who knew her, Sweet delivers a wonderfully entertaining study of class, fame, scandal and self-aggrandisement. Part satire, part biography, part social history, The Great Dictator reveals how a literary legend was made.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Join Kiki, the beloved young witch, and her clever cat Jiji in the enchanting sequel to the modern classic that inspired the Hayao Miyazaki film Kiki's Delivery Service! This new translation continues Kiki’s adventures in English for the very first time! This deluxe edition features a gorgeous new hardcase design, sprayed edges, printed endpapers, and a lush color-washed jacket. It has been a year since Kiki started her new life as an honest-to-goodness witch, and the—not quite so—little courier has become a real celebrity. But fame comes with its own set of challenges. As Kiki faces increasingly perilous tasks, her friendships with Jiji and Tombo are put to the test. Doubts creep in, leading her to question her purpose. Determined to overcome her fears, Kiki must summon all her courage and perhaps even explore a new kind of magic. Will she find the strength to navigate her evolving world? Kiki and the New Magic, beautifully illustrated by Yuta Onoda, is a captivating tale of bravery, friendship, and self-discovery. Perfect for fans of the Studio Ghibli film and anyone who loves a magical adventure. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!

From the bestselling author of the award-winning HBO sensation BIG LITTLE LIES comes a captivating story of family, love, and the secrets that refuse to stay in the past . . . One abandoned baby. Two sisters with a secret. A last chance to rewrite the past. NOW ON BBC ONE AND iPLAYER ______________ 70 years ago, the Munro family disappeared without a trace, leaving behind their newborn baby. When sisters Rose and Connie Doughty found her, they took her in and raised her as their own. Since then, the unsolved 'Munro Baby Mystery' has brought fame and fortune to their small island. But years later, after her sister's death and the arrival of newcomer Sophie Honeywell, Rose begins to wonder if she and Connie made the right decision all those years ago. How much longer can she cover up the lie that has sustained their community for generations? And what other secrets are hiding on the island? ______________ Praise for Liane Moriarty: 'One of the few writers I'll drop anything for' Jojo Moyes 'Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly' Sunday Express 'Riveting drama packed with suspense and secrets' Woman & Home 'So well written that it pulls you in from the first page' Reese Witherspoon

Fictional popstars and their fans — in tales of love and dangerous obsession — inspired by 2000’s icons. Collins created two fictional music groups exclusively for this publication. Collins pulls themes of identity and mental health through this compellingly realistic but narrative fiction. This book is a cinematic journey of the performers as seen through the eyes of their fans and stalkers, images of performances, rescues, and confrontations, interspersed with letters, conversations, and diary entries. The five chapters follow Ashley, a solo star, and Siren8, a teen idol group designed for bubblegum appeal. Ashley, once a quiet artistic student, is discovered at a school performance and pushed into pop stardom. She starts sincere and gentle, but fame twists her identity. Manipulated, isolated, and disassociated, she becomes a ghostlike figure to those who knew her before disappearing under mysterious circumstances. Siren8 contrasts with Ashley’s “dreamy-girl-next-door” image. They tour with Ashley before an unexplained falling-out. Vuyu, Ashley’s quiet, protective best friend, knew the real Ashley and reappears in anonymous forums to correct misinformation. Momo, a hardcore Ashley fan and obsessive researcher who created a viral timeline thread that’s a monument to Ashley’s erasure. B, a loner at Ashley’s school, fixates on Ashley as a symbol of truth. She writes dozens of letters, convinced she’s protecting Ashley, an obsession that slowly turns violent.

'Liz Nugent is a force to be reckoned with ' Lisa Jewell 'Brilliantly observed family life and a plot that is part rollercoaster, part maze. Loved it!' Graham Norton 'MAGNIFICENT. Her best yet, and that's really saying something' Marian Keyes ______________ Three brothers are at the funeral. One lies in the coffin. Will, Brian and Luke grow up competing for their mother's unequal love. As men, the competition continues - for status, money, fame, women . . . They each betray each other, over and over, until one of them is dead. But which brother killed him? ______________ 'Dark, beautiful, devastating - pure genius' Lucy Foley 'A sizzling thriller' Heat 'A dark jewel of a novel - finely observed, swift and exciting' AJ Finn '[An] incredible achievement . . . Genius' Sebastian Barry 'Liz Nugent has a gift for filling us with a terrible fascination for truly horrible people' Val McDermid ' Her best book yet ' Irish Times 'Creepy, compelling and totally addictive' Erin Kelly ' An uncanny ability to get under the skin of characters . . . nobody is a mere cliché in Nugent's clear, propulsive writing ' Sunday Times ' A whodunit and a Greek tragedy all in one . . . absolutely riveting ' Irish Independent

The Sunday Times no. 3 bestselling novel from author of HAMNET and THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT *Over 330,000 copies sold* Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award 'A complex, riveting novel of love and hope that grips at the heart' The Sunday Times _____ A reclusive former film star living in the wilds of Ireland, Claudette Wells thinks nothing of firing a gun if strangers get too close to her house. Why is she so fiercely protective of her family, and what made her walk out on her career at the height of her fame? Her husband Daniel, reeling from a discovery about a woman he last saw twenty years ago, is about to make an exit of his own. It is a journey that will send him off-course, far from home. Will his love for Claudette be enough to bring him back? This Must Be The Place crosses continents and time zones, creating a portrait of an extraordinary marriage, the forces that hold it together and the pressures that drive it apart. ______ 'Moving and hilarious. I loved it' Rachel Joyce 'A tour de force. Dazzling' Observer 'A conjuror's sleight of hand... deft and compelling' Guardian 'Magnificent... perceptive, profound and page-turning in equal measures' Cathy Rentzenbrink _____ What readers are saying; 'One of the few books in my adult life I've read more than once... cannot recommend enough' 'Perfect to lose yourself in' 'A wonderful novel which held me captivated and in awe'

'I inhaled this novel. Utterly believable, immersive and heartfelt. I loved it' JENNIE GODFREY 'Hattie's writing on early-20s friendships and their enmeshed intensity, was so convincing. I enjoyed it so much' MARIAN KEYES 'A timeless tragedy, a story of the intricacies and illusions of true love' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Beautifully crafted, with aftershocks of conscience' JODI PICOULT 'Sharp, compelling, and thought provoking. The perfect book club pick for 2025' LOUISE O'NEILL *Don't miss the intoxicating and compulsive debut novel from Hattie Williams - pre-order BITTER SWEET now!* 'In my life, there are things that have happened to me, and things that I have done, that have proven to be moments that have a clear before and an after. One of those moments, perhaps in some ways the biggest, was the day that I met Richard Aveling for the first time.' Charlie is twenty-three, single and the new publicity assistant at the independent London publishing house Winden & Shane. Richard Aveling is fifty-six, married and the author that has defined his generation. Charlie has long idolised the charming, illustrious writer, who also represents a link to her late mother, who loved his work. But as they embark on an illicit and all-consuming affair, Charlie is forced to hide the relationship from everyone she cares about. And when the success of Richard's latest book launches him to a new level of fame where all anonymity is lost, she realises she might just be in too deep... A thought-provoking exploration of a relationship founded in power, control and silence, Bitter Sweet is perfect for book clubs and will appeal to fans of Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason and Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors. ** More praise for BITTER SWEET by Hattie Williams** 'Brutal but tender, entertaining, compelling and completely believable' LAUREN BRAVO 'An instant classic of a debut: honest, winning, breakable' AJ FINN 'Raw and beautiful and true' ABIGAIL DEAN 'Fresh, unflinching and reminds us how dangerous love can be' ARAMINTA HALL 'Thrilling, compulsive and utterly addictive' KIRSTY CAPES 'As intoxicating as the relationship she portrays, a book that keeps you obsessively within its pages' KATE WESTON 'A brilliantly assured debut which deftly charts the pain of young love' SJ WATSON 'Smart and intense, a thrilling new voice' AJ WEST 'Beautiful and tender, addicitve and heartbreaking' CJ COOKE 'An addictive, relatable story of obsessive love' JULIA RAESIDE

Introducing The Puck Stops Here, a hilarious and spicy sports romance set in the hockey world! JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE MEETS THE HATING GAMETropes: Revenge pact Hockey romance Forbidden romance Celebrity romance Reputation redemption Karma comes to play... When journalist Astrid Sinclair meets her kindred spirits at a snowed-in airport, she knows she's found her ride-or-die circle-women with a lot to love and an ex they'd sooner hate. But hating's no fun, karma is! So they hatch a plan to go after one another's ex... Astrid's target? NHL superstar Aiden Carter-the man who traded his childhood sweetheart for the bright lights of fame, tearing her new BFF's heart in two. Astrid's plan? For the punishment to fit the crime! Armed with killer heels, sexy specs, and an all access press pass, Astrid infiltrates the New York Titans as a journalist writing an exclusive exposé on Aiden and his twin brother, Blake. She's got the charm, the wit, and all the right moves to get under Aiden's skin. But there's a snag-brooding, maddeningly irresistible Blake keeps getting in her way. Astrid is here to break a heart, not lose her own. But when sparks fly with the wrong twin, she's playing a dangerously different game...

'She's experienced wealth, cultural alienation, homelessness, brushes with fame, prison, rehab, record deals, a million blown second chances, a dozen broken hearts and one bloody-knuckled ultimate spiritual redemption. She even died once in the process, and may very well have had sex with your wife back in the eighties...' Elizabeth GilbertWhen she was seven, Rayya Elias and her upper-class family fled the political conflict in their native Syria, settling in a suburb of Detroit. Bullied in school and caught between the world of her traditional family and her tough American classmates, she rebelled early. Rayya moved to New York City to become a musician and kept herself afloat with an uncommon talent for cutting hair. Eventually though, Elias's affairs with lovers of both sexes went awry, her (more than) occasional drug use turned to addiction and she found herself living on the streets - between visits to jail.Told with a keen sense of humour and a lack of self-pity in even the most harrowing situations, Harley Loco is a memoir about jumping in head-first, no questions asked. It's a book about living in the moment no matter what that might bring, and about pursuing, not always by choice, a life of extremes - highs and lows, pain and passion - until ultimately arriving at a place of contentment and peace.

The former wife of basketball legend Dennis Rodman tells all about their tumultuous relationship. By the age of 20, Anicka Bakes was earning her living as a model in the fashion capitals of the world— Milan, New York, Paris, and Tokyo. Beautiful and wealthy, but still innocent in the ways of the heart, Anicka met a sensitive and talented athlete on the rise named Dennis Rodman, and the two fell in love. In their seven years together, their daughter Alexis was born, Anicka suffered a car accident that ended her modeling career, and the couple married. But in Worse than He Says He Is, Anicka relates that the two also engaged in many vicious private—and some very public—fights. You'll hear Anicka's story about the young man from the ghettos of Dallas who became one of the world's greatest professional athletes, master showmen, and outrageous cultural icons. Anicka reveals that as the money and fame poured in, Dennis was exposed as immature, manipulative, dishonest, and abusive to both his wife and child. This memoir recounts that instead of living in a happy family with a loving man, Anicka went through seven years of living hell.

Bloomsbury presents Bourbon Creams and Tattered Dreams by Mary Gibson, read by Sarah EdwardsFrom America to Bermondsey, a story of hope, heartbreak and hardship, by the bestselling author of Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts.London, 1930.He promised her the earth. She found herself in hell.Handsome Frank Rossi took Matty Gilbie away from her working class roots in Bermondsey, East London and promised her fame and fortune. In America, the Cockney Canary would become a movie star. As his wife, she would be half of a power couple, fêted and adored by all. But the Wall Street Crash of 1929 puts paid to all that, and as Frank becomes more violent and unstable, Matty flees in the dead of night.Once home in Bermondsey, she goes into hiding and starts desperately looking for work. But only Peak Freans, the hated biscuit factory, is hiring staff. Then, as a secret from her past comes back to haunt her, Matty learns that Frank is on the move, determined to find her and get her back.PRAISE FOR BOURBON CREAMS AND TATTERED DREAMS:'This book should not be missed. I cannot recommend it highly enough' Mrs H, Amazon reviewer.'I LOVED this book. So much detail that I felt I was there. Great characters and so emotional' Oriette, Amazon reviewer.'Amazing, heartfelt and moving' 23reviewstreet.'This book is filled with love, laughter and hope, and while the characters do have their share of misfortunes and tragedies, what comes across in Gibson's writing is something that is sadly missing in today's modern, fast paced world – Community' Andrea Pryke, Amazon reviewer.'The fascinating history combined with a story about real people with real problems and a lovely romantic ending made me fall in love with this book. I highly recommend this heartwarming story, it has a lot of charm and character' Suze Alexander, Amazon reviewer.

Candi Staton (* 13. März 1940 als Canzetta Maria Staton in Hanceville, Alabama) ist eine US-amerikanische Soul- und Gospel-Sängerin. Ihren größten Erfolg feierte sie in der zweiten Hälfte der 1970er Jahre, als sie ihren Stil für einige Jahre zur Disco-Musik hin veränderte und mit Young Hearts Run Free einen internationalen Hit landete. Candi Staton wuchs in einem christlichen Internat in Nashville auf, wo sie im Jewel Gospel Trio sang. Anregung und Vorbilder fand sie bei regelmäßigen Tourneen mit Soulstars wie Aretha Franklin und Mahalia Jackson. 1970 erschien bei dem Plattenlabel Fame Statons Debütalbum I'm Just a Prisoner. In den folgenden Jahren stieg sie zu einer der erfolgreichsten Sängerinnen des Southern Soul auf. Mit ihrer Version des Tammy-Wynette-Hits Stand by Your Man (1970) gelang ihr ebenso ein Hit wie mit I'd Rather Be an Old Man's Sweetheart (Than a Young Man's Fool) (1969), Sweet Feeling (1970) und He Called Me Baby (1971). Alle Titel erreichten die Top-10 der amerikanischen R&B-Charts. Auch eine Coverversion des Elvis-Presley-Klassikers In the Ghetto (1972) sorgte für Aufmerksamkeit. Zwei Mal wurde sie in jenen Jahren für den Grammy nominiert, 1970 und 1972, jeweils für die beste weibliche R&B-Gesangsleistung. 1974 wechselte Staton von Fame zu Warner, dort gelang ihr mit As Long as He Takes Care of Home noch im gleichen Jahr ein weiterer Top-10-Hit in den R&B-Charts. Ab 1974 wandte sich Staton der Pop- und Disco-Musik zu und landete 1976 mit dem von Dave Crawford geschriebenen und produzierten Titel Young Hearts Run Free ihren größten Hit. Unter anderem stand sie damit auf Platz 2 in Großbritannien und in den Top 20 der USA. In den R&B-Charts erreichte sie sogar Platz 1. Bis 1982 blieb sie dem Disco-Genre mehr oder weniger treu, Songs wie Run to Me, Destiny (1976), Victim (1978), When You Wake Up Tomorrow (1979) und Looking for Love (1980) waren ihre weiteren Hits in den amerikanischen Disco-Charts. Eine Coverversion des Bee-Gees-Hits Nights on Broadway war ihr zweiter und letzter Top-10-Hit in den britischen Charts. Dort gelang ihr 1982 mit einem weiteren Cover, Elvis Presleys Suspicious Minds, immerhin noch einmal ein Top-40-Hit.[4] Danach besann sie sich wieder auf ihre Wurzeln, sang Gospel und engagierte sich in christlichen TV-Sendungen. Es erschienen darüber hinaus zahlreiche Alben mit christlicher Musik, die ihr zwei weitere Grammy-Nominierungen in den Jahren 1983 (Make Me an Instrument) und 1986 (Sing a Song) einbrachten. Diesmal jedoch in der Kategorie Beste Soul-Gospel-Performance.

The Virgin Suicides meets The Florida Project in this wildly original debut-a coming-of-age story about the crucible of girlhood, from a writer of rare and startling talent.We would not be born out of sweetness, we were born out of rage, we felt it in our bones.In Falls Landing, Florida-a place built of theme parks, swampy lakes, and scorched bougainvillea flowers-something sinister lurks in the deep. A gang of thirteen-year-old girls obsessively orbit around the local preacher's daughter, Sammy. She is mesmerizing, older, and in love with Eddie. But suddenly, Sammy goes missing. Where is she? Watching from a distance, they edge ever closer to discovering a dark secret about their fame-hungry town and the cruel cost of a ticket out. What they uncover will continue to haunt them for the rest of their lives.Through a darkly beautiful and brutally compelling lens, Dizz Tate captures the violence, horrors, and manic joys of girlhood. Brutes is a novel about the seemingly unbreakable bonds in the 'we' of young friendship, and the moment it is broken forever.

Bloomsbury presents Diva by Daisy Goodwin, read by Lorelei King, Josephine Goddard and Daisy Goodwin.In the glittering and ruthlessly competitive world of opera, Maria Callas is known simply as la divina: the divine one. With her glorious voice, instinctive flair for the dramatic and striking beauty, she's the toast of the grandest opera houses in the world. Yet her fame has been hard won: raised in Nazi-occupied Greece by a mother who mercilessly exploited her, Maria learned early in life how to protect herself.When she meets the fabulously rich shipping magnate, Aristotle Onassis, her isolation melts away. For the first time in her life, she believes she's found a man who sees the woman rather than the legendary soprano. Desperately in love, Onassis introduces her to a life of unbelievable luxury, mixing with celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.And then, suddenly, it's over. The international press announce that Onassis will marry the most famous woman in the world, former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, leaving Maria to pick up the pieces.In this remarkable novel, Daisy Goodwin brings to life a woman whose extraordinary talent, unremitting drive and natural chic made her a legend. But it was only in confronting the heartbreak of losing the man she loved that Maria Callas found her true voice.

Bloomsbury presents Spiral by Bal Khabra, read by Aaron Shedlock and Nia Serge.He's on edge while she's en pointe in this fake-dating sports romance from the author of the smash hit Collide.If you loved The Striker by Ana Huang, you'll love this...'Fake-dating goodness filled with delicious tension' Lana Ferguson, author of The NannyElias Westbrook, a newly drafted hockey player for the Toronto Thunder, is facing the challenges of fame and media scrutiny. The tabloids are reporting on his every move, including which woman he was last seen with, but all he wants to do is escape the spotlight.Enter from stage left Sage Beaumont, an aspiring ballerina whose lack of popularity online has put her at a major disadvantage for securing the roles she dreams of. When Sage finds herself with the chance to change her luck by fake-dating Elias, she takes her shot.Soon enough, the flimsy rules they set in place fall away. But before things can spiral out of control, Sage and Elias will have to decide if they're willing to take the leap together or if they'll have to call it quits.'Bal Khabra is a master of swoon, and lovable characters. I dare you to try and read one of her novels in more than one sitting — they're simply unputdownable.' Hannah Bonam-Young, author of Out on a LimbReaders love Spiral...'I absolutely adored this book' *****'Intoxicating' *****'Perfect, it was just perfect' *****'Everyone should have an Elias' *****'I was gripped from the first page until the last' *****'I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!' *****'A five star read' *****'The banter and chemistry was everything in this book' *****Spiral is the second book in the Off the Ice series.Collide, the first, is out now. And the third, Revolve, will be out in October, you can pre-order it now.

It all starts with sex under a desk. Heart of Fame Book 7. After yet another month without a lead singer, the band Synergy is on the verge of calling it quits. Which drives Jaxon Campbell, keyboardist and perpetual player, to do something dangerous-hit up a woman with contacts-and curves-in all the right places. Trouble is, the last time he saw her, he kind of broke her heart. And stole her cherished, autographed AC/DC album. Natalie Thorton, Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, knows everyone who's anyone in Australia's music industry. She's driven and utterly professional and doesn't have room in her schedule for relationships. When Jaxon strides into her office, all of Natalie's suppressed sexual urges-the ones born in Jax's arms-surge to the surface. He wants something from her? Well, she wants something from him. Orgasms. Lots of them. How can Jax say no? He's never forgotten her, and it's not like they're going to fall in love. But just who's playing who? And whose heart is going to fall first? Warning: Contains a sexual challenge involving sex in public places, sex in private places, sex in moving cars, sex against windows and sex in the company of an oblivious federal politician. So basically, we're talking about getting laid. A lot.

Bloomsbury presents The Ghost Theatre by Mat Osman, read by Ellie Kendrick.** NOW WITH BONUS MATERIAL EXCLUSIVE TO THIS EDITION **BOOK OF THE YEAR – EVENING STANDARD, THE OBSERVER and THE TIMES'Fiction that's larger than life and twice as much fun' Guardian'Rich and evocating; the kind of story you get lost in' Independent'Osman brings the underworld of Elizabethan London to life' Sandra Newman, author of JuliaOn a rooftop in Elizabethan London two worlds collide. Shay is a messenger-girl and trainer of hawks who sees the future in the patterns of birds. Nonesuch is the dark star of the city's fabled child theatre scene, as famous as royalty yet lowly as a beggar.Together they create The Ghost Theatre: a troupe staging magical plays in London's hidden corners. As their hallucinatory performances incite rebellion among the city's outcasts, the pair's relationship sparks and burns against a backdrop of the plague and a London in flames. Their growing fame sweeps them up into the black web of the Elizabethan court, where Shay and Nonesuch discover that if they fly too high, a fall is sure to come…Fantastical and captivating, The Ghost Theatre charts the rise and dramatic destruction of a dream born from love and torn apart by betrayal.'Wildly inventive and full of fantastical elements jostling alongside gritty realism' The Times'Rich and evocative with shades of Angela Carter' Ever Dundas'A story of rebellion and magic, of mysticism and broken love in the streets and theatres and rooftops of Elizabethan London. Beautifully written, delicate and sad. I'm still haunted by it' Mariana EnriquezReaders LOVE The Ghost Theatre'An incredible novel that completely transported me''Mat Osman is a magical writer''One of those books you find yourself thinking about long after the final page''A captivating and brilliant novel''Mesmerising… I didn't want it to end''A magical flight across Elizabethan England''An enthralling read from beginning to end'

This audiobook includes Graham Coxon in conversation with Matt Everitt, recorded at a live event in Brighton in October 2022.Among the noise and clamour of the Britpop era, Blur co-founder Graham Coxon managed to carve out a niche to become one of the most innovative and respected guitarists of his generation - but it wasn't always easy.Graham grew up as an Army kid, moving frequently in his early years from West Germany to Derbyshire and Winchester before settling in Colchester, Essex. A shy child, he had a thing for eating soil and drawing intense visions; his anxiety was tempered by painting and a growing love of music.These twin passions grew into obsessions, and as he honed his artistic skill at school, Goldsmiths and beyond, his band with school friend Damon Albarn, fellow student Alex James, and a drummer called Dave Rowntree began to get noticed.But there are things they don't tell you before you get famous. There are monsters out there. And some may even be lurking inside yourself.Verse, Chorus, Monster! is an intimate, honest reflection on music, fame, addiction and art by one of Britain's most iconic musicians.

Bloomsbury presents The Two of Us written and read by Sheila Hancock.When John Thaw, star of The Sweeney and Inspector Morse, died from cancer in 2002, a nation lost one of its finest actors and Sheila Hancock lost a beloved husband. In this unique double biography she chronicles their lives – personal and professional, together and apart.John Thaw was born in Manchester, the son of a lorry driver. When he arrived at RADA on a scholarship he felt an outsider. In fact his timing was perfect: it was the sixties and television was beginning to make its mark. With his roles in Z-Cars and The Sweeney, fame came quickly. But it was John's role as Morse that made him an icon. In 1974 he married Sheila Hancock, with whom he shared a working-class background and a RADA education. Sheila was already the star of the TV series The Rag Trade and went on to become the first woman artistic director at the RSC. Theirs was a sometimes turbulent, always passionate relationship, and in this remarkable book Sheila describes their love – weathering overwork and the pressures of celebrity, drink and cancer – with honesty and piercing intelligence, and evokes two lives lived to the utmost.

The last thing Jack Spencer wants to be is a fishing guide for rich tourists. But with a sister in need of help and nothing but a rusty fishing boat to his name, he takes a job at The Wild Eagle Lodge, Alaska's newest luxury resort. When a scandal rocks his career, movie star Damian Marshall feels like the whole world is watching his every move. That is, until he meets a gruff fishing guide who doesn't seem to know who he is. Desperate for escape, Damian grabs at the chance for anonymity with both hands. Away from the pressure of studios and the media, Damian and Jack grow closer. But as sparks fly and scandal follows Damian north, Jack will need to decide if he can love a man he hardly knows, or if this brush with fame is too hot to handle. Up North is a 77k contemporary MM romance novel. It features a movie star on the run, a fishing guide who has never been anywhere, and bears of all sorts. HEA guaranteed.

"Emmanuelle Snow pulls at your heartstrings in the best ways. She writes complex characters with complex emotions and relatable stories." (Goodreads) "Emmanuelle writes such strong woman." (Goodreads) We were never supposed to fall in love. Not when I was living under his roof. Not when he was my boss. Not when his daughters had already worked their way into my heart and his tour was threatening to change everything. But loving Sam Stevens stopped feeling impossible a long time ago. Now it feels inevitable. Somewhere between the stolen moments, the late-night confessions, and the life we built in the spaces neither of us expected, he became so much more than the man I was supposed to keep my distance from. He became the person I turn to first. The one I ache for. The one I can't imagine walking away from without taking pieces of myself with me. The problem is, love doesn't erase the past. Sam is still carrying the damage of everything he's lost. I'm still trying to trust that what we have is strong enough to survive the realities waiting for us beyond the safety of home. Fame, family, old wounds, and the life neither of us can put on pause forever are all closing in at once. And if we want a future together, we'll have to fight for it. Because loving each other was the easy part. Holding on to it when everything is at stake might be the hardest thing we've ever done. Rising Star is the emotional conclusion to Sam and Madison's story (and book two in the Lonesome Heart duet), and a heartfelt romance about family, healing, and choosing love when it asks you to risk everything.

Stolen Moments is the first book in The Stolen Romance series trilogy. An insta-lust, male-male, forced proximity, strangers-to-lovers, spicy romance with all of the drama, all of the feels, and ends on a nail-biting cliff-hanger... Loosely inspired by atrue story!The book comes complete with its own original songs, which can be heard in the audiobook version of Stolen Moments, or found by searching Alexander Morgan on your preferred music platform (Spotify, Apple, YouTube etc). Book SynopsisAlexander Morgan stands at the pinnacle of pop superstardom-desired by millions, envied by all. But behind the dazzling lights and deafening applause lies a man haunted by secrets. To the world, he's flawless, untouchable. In truth, he's barely holding on. Christopher Foster, back in London for his sister's wedding, has his own ghosts to bury. He never expected to collide with Alexander's turbulent orbit-nor to stir something in the superstar that refuses to stay hidden. As sparks fly and old wounds reopen, the carefully constructed world Alexander lives in begins to fracture under the weight of a passion too fierce to deny. With the world clamouring for a piece of Alexander, the stolen moments he shares with Christopher become his only escape from the suffocating grip of fame. But in a world where image is everything and the spotlight never fades, can something real survive?Or will one exposed truth destroy them both?

On Desolation Island, with the known world out of reach, uneasy alliances are sometimes forged... Captain Bligh, of Bounty fame, is now governor of New South Wales and facing mutiny anew, having lost the support of local settlers. Jack Aubrey is commissioned to come to his rescue. With a beautiful but dangerous spy on board, along with an unwelcome hold full of convicts, and war with America brewing, can Captain Jack Aubrey reach Australia in one piece? Outmanned and outgunned in a thrilling chase through an Antarctic storm, the crew of HMS Leopard discover they have become the quarry not the hunter. 'What is so gripping about O'Brian's novels is the completeness with which he invents a world which is our own and not our own . . . O'Brian is a brilliant observer.' A. S. BYATT, Evening Standard 'I fell in love with his writing straightaway. It wasn't primarily the Nelson and Napoleonic period, more the human relationships . . . It's about friendship, camaraderie. Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin always remind me a bit of Mick and me.' KEITH RICHARDS

'A spellbinding exploration of obsessive love, so addictive I read it in a single day' CLARE LESLIE HALL 'I inhaled this novel. Utterly believable, immersive and heartfelt. I loved it' JENNIE GODFREY 'Wonderful. A masterpiece. I adored it' SOPHIE COUSENS 'A timeless tragedy, a story of the intricacies and illusions of true love' CHRIS WHITAKER 'I didn't want this book to end. 10/10' VOGUE WILLIAMS *Don't miss the intoxicating and compulsive debut novel from Hattie Williams - everyone's talking about it!* 'In my life, there are things that have happened to me, and things that I have done, that have proven to be moments that have a clear before and an after. One of those moments, perhaps in some ways the biggest, was the day that I met Richard Aveling for the first time.' Charlie is twenty-three, single and the new publicity assistant at the independent London publishing house Winden & Shane. Richard Aveling is fifty-six, married and the author that has defined his generation. Charlie has long idolised the charming, illustrious writer, who also represents a link to her late mother, who loved his work. But as they embark on an illicit and all-consuming affair, Charlie is forced to hide the relationship from everyone she cares about. And when the success of Richard's latest book launches him to a new level of fame where all anonymity is lost, she realises she might just be in too deep... A thought-provoking exploration of a relationship founded in power, control and silence, Bitter Sweet is perfect for book clubs and will appeal to fans of Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason and Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors. ** More praise for BITTER SWEET by Hattie Williams** 'Hattie's writing on early-20s friendships and their enmeshed intensity, was so convincing. I enjoyed it so much' MARIAN KEYES 'Beautifully crafted, with aftershocks of conscience' JODI PICOULT 'This juicy novel is a gem. An age-old plot told in a fresh way - the characterisation is perfect' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'Intoxicating and propulsive. I inhaled it' NUSSAIBAH YOUNIS 'Sharp, compelling, and thought provoking. The perfect book club pick for 2025' LOUISE O'NEILL 'Brutal but tender, entertaining, compelling and completely believable' LAUREN BRAVO 'An instant classic of a debut: honest, winning, breakable' AJ FINN 'Raw and beautiful and true' ABIGAIL DEAN 'Fresh, unflinching and reminds us how dangerous love can be' ARAMINTA HALL 'Thrilling, compulsive and utterly addictive' KIRSTY CAPES 'As intoxicating as the relationship she portrays, a book that keeps you obsessively within its pages' KATE WESTON 'A brilliantly assured debut which deftly charts the pain of young love' SJ WATSON 'A tender assured novel, thrilling and alive and brittle and broken all at the same time' NIKESH SHUKLA 'Smart and intense, a thrilling new voice' AJ WEST 'Beautiful and tender, addicitve and heartbreaking' CJ COOKE 'An addictive, relatable story of obsessive love' JULIA RAESIDE

This outrageously charming and infuriatingly adorable enemies-to-lovers coffee shop romance is perfect for fans of YA books by Jenny Han and Better Than the Movies. Meet River Langston-Lee. In the past 24 hours, he's dumped his girlfriend, walked out of his SATs, and quit his job at his parents' cafe in spectacularly disastrous fashion-even for him. Somehow, he manages to talk his way into a gig at a failing Korean cafe, Bingsu for Two, which is his lucky break until he meets short, grumpy, and goth: Sarang Cho. She's his new no-BS co-worker who's as determined to make River's life hell as she is to save her family's cafe. After River accidentally uploads a video of his chaotic co-workers to his popular fandom account, they strike viral fame. The kicker? Their new fans ship River and Sarang big-time. In order to keep the Internet's attention-and the cafe's new paying customers-River and Sarang must pretend that the tension between them is definitely of the romantic variety, not the considering the best way to kill you and hide your body variety. But when Bingsu for Two's newfound success catches the attention of River's ex and his parents' cafe around the corner, he faces a choice: keep letting others control his life or stand up for the place that's become home. And a green-haired girl who's not as heartless as he originally thought . . . Bingsu for Two delivers a swoon-worthy romance that'll make you crave a Korean cafe adventure of your own. Fans of young adult romance books and books for teen girls will love this addictive debut that dishes up a serving of humor, heart, and hope.

'Huang's Immaculate Conception is unlike anything else I've read this year... a heartfelt love letter to art, and a superb work of fiction' New York Times An achingly tender and twisted portrait of companionship that captures the tenuous line between love and possession. Mathilde is a dizzyingly talented, tortured artist and Enka, struggling to create art that feels original, is immediately drawn to her. The two strike up a close friendship, but when Mathilde's fame reaches new heights, her work becoming more and more extreme, Enka becomes desperate to keep her close no matter the cost. Enka falls in love with a billionaire whose family's company is funding new technology purported to enhance empathy, and which could allow someone else to inhabit Mathilde's mind and absorb the trauma infecting her brain. But as their codependency deepens, the boundaries between Mathilde and Enka begin to blur, setting in motion a haunting series of events that will forever change their lives. Blisteringly smart, thought-provoking, and eerily timely, Immaculate Conception deftly navigates big questions of art, technology, authorship, and what makes us human. Its answers will haunt you long after you turn the final page. Praise for Immaculate Conception 'Huang's brilliant, imaginative, and ambitious novel gripped me from beginning to end. I loved every moment of it' Monika Kim, author of The Eyes Are the Best Part 'Huang, the real-life genius holding the palette, deftly weaves competition, longing, fantastical technology, and gobsmacking imagery into an unforgettable tale... utterly gripping: an immersive, transformative read' Sierra Greer, author of Annie Bot 'Immaculate Conception radiates with imagination. A thrilling tale about art's awesome power, about profound friendship, and how both destroy as well as build. Surprising at every turn, Ling Ling Huang has created an unforgettable novel' Gerardo Smano Crdova, author of Monstrillo 'Huang's latest is a hit' Elle

They're faking it for the cameras. But what if the sparks are real? Graydon St. John doesn't do dramäor public appearances. The brooding defensive end for football team the San Francisco Foghorns prefers silence, solitude, and avoiding headlines. But when a league-wide PR scandal forces him into a media stunt at the city zoo, he's suddenly face-to-face with squawking birds, nosy fans, and the zookeeper who seems to hate his guts on sight. Maple Baker loves her flamingos. Loud, pink, messy? Sure. But they're hers. And the last thing she needs is a grumpy football player stomping into her sanctuary with a bad attitude and a bigger ego. Unfortunately, they've been paired for the zoo's new public outreach program, and the cameras are already rolling. The banter is sharp. The tension is electric. And the more they pretend to play nice for the press, the more their fake flirtation starts to feel like something dangerously real. But when family secrets, viral fame, and a PR romance gone off-script threaten everything Maple's worked for, Graydon must decide if he's willing to fight for love¿or let it slip away to protect her. From New York Times bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a sizzling sports romance full of flamingo feathers, slow-burn heat, and one grump-meets-sunshine love story that's anything but fake. Everyone is OBSESSED with Just for the Cameras: ' OMG ... Dying! ... SWOOOOON! ... I loved it through and through... PHENOMENAL! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Holy cow ladies and gentlemen! I think I have a new favorite! Graydon! I mean HELLO!... OH MY GOD YALL! ... talk about a book I want to read again and again. ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Wow just wow! ... I don't know what Miss Meghan puts in these books but keep it coming PLEASE.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' OMG ... LOVE! ... This is how you do grumpy/sunshine, enemies to lovers, and banter! Chefs kiss! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Perfection ... omg ... I was laughing, emotional and cackling... the ending ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ perfect in every way .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Absolutely OBSESSED ... I was literally squealing over how cute this book was.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Aaahhhhhhh!!!! I cannot express just how much I loved this one!! ... absolute perfection .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' All the feels! ... A must-read ... Kept me giggling and cheesin' for more!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely LOVED this book... Everything about this book was perfect ... Meghan Quinn is the absolute queen of rom coms.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The definitive portrait of Kate Middleton, the beloved and private Princess of Wales, tracing her stunning rise from working-class roots to queen-in-waiting, from #1 New York Times bestselling royal biographer Christopher Andersen. Kate is one of the most photographed, most talked about, most written about women in the world—heiress to Princess Diana's glamour and mystique, both wife of one future monarch and mother of another. But as the daughter of an airline attendant who grew up in public housing, Kate was not destined for this fate. She had to fight for it—and for the love of the future king. In this illuminating portrait, master biographer Christopher Andersen chronicles Kate's life, beginning with her humble upbringing; her off-again, on-again love story with William that catapulted her to global fame; and the 2011 "Wedding of the Century." Throughout their marriage, Kate has proven that she is more than just a prince's wife—she is a leader in humanitarian work, the devoted mother of three children in the media spotlight, an unparalleled fashion icon, and the universally adored face of Britain's monarchy. Yet her story is more complex than the public knows. With startling new details from his inside sources, Andersen reveals the full picture: including Kate's fight to repair William and Harry's rift, the disintegration of her relationship with Meghan, her work to refute charges of racism leveled at the monarchy, and her bravery in the face of cancer—her diagnosis and treatment, and the bizarre theories that swirled around her public disappearance. Kate! is an against-all-odds romance, a glittering fairy tale, and a heart-tugging family drama within the modern monarchy—but most of all, an inspiring saga of one woman's grace and grit in the face of adversity.