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Collected here for the first time in a deluxe paperback volume are six of John Steinbeck's most widely read and beloved novels. From the tale of commitment, loneliness and hope in Of Mice and Men, to the tough yet charming portrait of people on the margins of society in Cannery Row, to The Pearl's examination of the fallacy of the American dream, Steinbeck stories of realism, that were imbued with energy and resilience.

The comprehensive guide to a deeply human tradition of memory, mourning, and consolation through poetry A Penguin Classic Elegy is among the world's oldest forms of literature. Born in Ancient Greece, practiced by the Romans, revitalized by the poets of the Renaissance, and continuing down to the present day, it speaks eloquently and affectingly of the experience of loss and the yearning for consolation. It gives shape and meaning to memories too painful to contemplate, and answers our desire to fix in words what would otherwise slip our grasp. In The Penguin Book of Elegy, Andrew Motion and Stephen Regan trace the history of this tradition, from its Classical roots in the work of Theocritus, Virgil, and Ovid down to modern compositions exploring personal tragedy and collective grief by such celebrated voices of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries as Dylan Thomas, Elizabeth Bishop, Terrance Hayes and Alice Oswald. The only comprehensive anthology of its kind in the English language, The Penguin Book of Elegy is a profound and moving compendium of the fundamentally human urges to remember and honor the dead, and to give comfort to those who survive them. Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

PRE-ORDER NOW! DETECTIVE WILLIAM WISTING IS BACK TO SOLVE A CHILLING NEW CASE IN THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER THAT BRINGS DANGER CLOSE TO HOME 'Characters, plot, execution, pacing, conclusion...all quality. And it kept me guessing all the way through' 5***** reader review --- Detective William Wisting has spent years solving the cases that others can't. But when his daughter, Line, unearths information about the little-known past of Adrian Stiller - head of the Cold Case Unit in Oslo - including the mysterious disappearance of Stiller's high school sweetheart, Wisting trusts Line to follow the trail. Wisting is looking forward to taking a step back. When his former boss dies, however, Wisting suspects foul play was involved. Particularly when a link to Stiller and another cold case emerges... As secrets come to light, new and old threads intertwine - and at the centre of it all stands Wisting, who alongside his daughter, must solve one last case. --- Why readers LOVE the Detective William Wisting series 'One word for this series. BRILLIANT' 5***** reader review 'Wisting goes from strength to strength...an excellent read' 5***** reader review 'The very best of everything I love abotu the genre...I gulped it down whole in one tasty, page-turning bite' 5***** reader review 'Quality writing and superb characterisation throughout, absorbing and riveting from the first to last page' 5***** reader review

PRE-ORDER NOW! DETECTIVE WILLIAM WISTING IS BACK TO SOLVE A CHILLING NEW CASE IN THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER THAT BRINGS DANGER CLOSE TO HOME 'Characters, plot, execution, pacing, conclusion...all quality. And it kept me guessing all the way through' 5***** reader review --- Detective William Wisting has spent years solving the cases that others can't. But when his daughter, Line, unearths information about the little-known past of Adrian Stiller - head of the Cold Case Unit in Oslo - including the mysterious disappearance of Stiller's high school sweetheart, Wisting trusts Line to follow the trail. Wisting is looking forward to taking a step back. When his former boss dies, however, Wisting suspects foul play was involved. Particularly when a link to Stiller and another cold case emerges... As secrets come to light, new and old threads intertwine - and at the centre of it all stands Wisting, who alongside his daughter, must solve one last case. --- Why readers LOVE the Detective William Wisting series 'One word for this series. BRILLIANT' 5***** reader review 'Wisting goes from strength to strength...an excellent read' 5***** reader review 'The very best of everything I love abotu the genre...I gulped it down whole in one tasty, page-turning bite' 5***** reader review 'Quality writing and superb characterisation throughout, absorbing and riveting from the first to last page' 5***** reader review

DISCOVER THE THIRD BOOK IN THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING JACKSON RAYS SERIES The lines between work and play get blurred in this super sexy, inclusive 'why choose' hockey romance from the TikTok sensation --- My name is Poppy St. James and I've just landed my dream job as the Director of Public Relations for the NHL's hottest new team, the Jacksonville Rays. But if I want to stay beyond my one-year contract, I'll have to prove myself. Easy. PR is in my blood. What's not so easy are the hockey players. They're a real handful - especially party boy defenseman Lukas Novikov. I don't care how well Lucas plays hockey. Off the ice, he's a PR nightmare. The players can all call me PR Barbie all they want, but I'm getting the job done. I am poised, powerful, and always professional . . . until the fateful night my phone rings. One little phone call from home that leads to one drunken mistake, and my carefully balanced life is knocked off-kilter. Now I'm staring down at a little blue plus sign and I have no strategy, no idea what's next. All I know is that nothing will ever be the same. Tropes/Themes: - Sports romance - Reverse Harem - LGBT - Spicy --- READERS ARE LOVING PUCKING SWEET 'I DEVOURED it in less than 24 hours!' 5 ***** Reader Review 'This was everything I'd hoped for and more. These characters have my heart! Their love story is beautiful and I fell for each of them' 5 ***** Reader Review 'This will be the easiest 5 star read I give for the whole year' 5 ***** Reader Review 'I love the way each spicy scene flowed organically with the story. It's never spice just for spice. Each encounter shows you more of their relationship, dynamic, and emotional development. It was beautifully done' 5 ***** Reader Review 'I absolutely loved it, I bawled my eyes out, laughed out loud, and at one point screamed at the pages' 5 ***** Reader Review Emily Rath, USA Today bestseller, July 2024

She captured him once on film. This time, he might just capture her heart... Don't miss summer 2025's hottest read! From the New York Times #1 bestselling author of Every Summer After, comes an unforgettable and sizzling romance ' Rich and sparkling ' Abby Jimenez 'Beautiful, emotional love stories set in breathtaking places' Paige Toon 'A dreamy read full of romance ' VIP Magazine -- I never anticipated Charlie Florek. But Charlie Florek changed my life. Good things happen at the lake. That's what Alice's Nan always says. And it's true. It's where Alice took that photo, the one that catapulted her career. But when Nan falls, Alice puts down her camera and heads back to Barry's Bay. No camera. No deadlines. Quiet... until he shows up. Charlie Florek. He was nineteen when she accidentally photographed him. Now he's back - taller, hotter, and somehow even more unforgettable. Sun-soaked days, slow-burning nights - and when Charlie looks at her like that, Alice starts to wonder if her heart's in danger. She's spent her life seeing others. But no one's ever truly seen her...until now. Return to the world of EVERY SUMMER AFTER, but this time it's Charlie's turn to fall in love... -- Named Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by: TODAY E! News Buzzfeed Us Weekly The New York Post SheReads, and more ' Crackling sexual tension ' THE TIMES ' This swoon-worthy romance is one for the beach bag ' WOMAN & HOME ' Radiant ' Emily Henry --- Readers LOVE One Golden Summer: 'This book was everything I wanted it to be and more! I'm calling it now. This is going to be the Summer romance read of 2025!' ***** Reader Review 'One Golden Summer is my favourite read this year. Hands down, the easiest 5 stars' ***** Reader Review 'This book is my absolute fav' ***** Reader Review 'I'm so grateful I got to read this beautiful story, it was just what I needed for a bit of escapism! Good things happen at the lake' ***** Reader Review 'This was stunning. I loved the whole thing. The characters are incredible' ***** Reader Review 'The must pick up Romance of 2025....... I absolutely fell in love and cannot recommend it enough' ***** Reader Review

**THE INSPIRATION FOR MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES DEPT. Q, STARRING MATTHEW GOODE!** THE PULSE-RACING FIRST DEPARTMENT Q THRILLER FROM THE NO. 1 INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR 'Six-star suspense! Superbly written' 5***** Reader Review 'Unputdownable. Keeps you hooked from start to end' 5***** Reader Review 'Taut, thrilling and nail-biting' 5***** Reader Review _______ She scratches at the walls until her fingers bleed. But there is no escape. She doesn't know how long she's been there. She vows not to go mad. She would rather die. Detective Carl Mørck has been taken off homicide to run a newly created department for unsolved crimes. His first case concerns politician Merete Lynggaard, who vanished five years ago. Everyone says she's dead. Everyone says it's a waste of time. He thinks they're right. But she isn't dead . . . yet. Can they save her in time? _______ PRAISE FOR THE DEPARTMENT Q SERIES: 'Gripping story-telling' Guardian 'Mesmerising writing' Independent 'Scandinavian crime novels don't get much darker' New York Times Book Review 'Everything you could possibly want from a thriller and much, much more' Kirkus

The ground-breaking work of the poet who paved the way for generations of women writers, in a new selection by her daugher and literary executor, Linda Gray Sexton When Anne Sexton took her own life in October 1974, she left behind a body of work which had already, in less than two decades of writing, won her the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, established her as one of the foremost voices of her generation, and shocked America by breaking multiple taboos of subject matter, from insanity, depression and addiction to menstruation, adultery and the figure of the witch. Sexton's name is legendary. Her poetry is read around the world, translated into over thirty languages, and in her own country remains a touchstone for poets and readers looking for rawness of perception, vitality of expression, confessional frankness and fiery passion. Yet, incredibly, there has been no new UK edition of her work for decades. In Mercies, readers are provided with a resonant new selection from the writings of this natural phenomenon of a poet.

Discover the delightfully heartwarming and life-affirming bestseller about one man's unlikely journey through love, perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine THE INTERNATIONAL MILLION COPY BESTSELLER 'I couldn't put this book down. It's one of the most quirky and endearing romances I've ever read. I laughed the whole way through' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Brilliant, important, good-hearted' GUARDIAN 'Original, clever and perfectly written' JILL MANSELL 'Superb. Endearing, charming and fascinating' THE TIMES 'Funny, charming and heart-warming. A gem of a novel' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'Adorable' MARIAN KEYES ________ Love isn't an exact science - but no one told Don Tillman. A thirty-nine-year-old geneticist, Don's never had a second date. So he devises the Wife Project, a scientific test to find the perfect partner. Enter Rosie - 'the world's most incompatible woman' - throwing Don's safe, ordered life into chaos. But what is this unsettling, alien emotion he's feeling? . . . If you loved The Rosie Project, find out what happens next in The Rosie Effect and The Rosie Result! ________ 'All three of the Rosie novels made me laugh out loud. Ultimately the story is about getting inside the mind and heart of someone a lot of people see as odd, and discovering that he isn't really that different from anybody else' BILL GATES 'Exuberantly life-affirming' SUNDAY TIMES 'A completely charming story that is as engaging as it is funny' INDEPENDENT 'Compulsively readable. A poignant universal story' OBSERVER 'Such a joy to read - I honestly can't think of many books that I've enjoyed more. The definition of a comfort book. It made me laugh out loud more than any book before' MARIE CLARE 'Full of quirky humour and touching tenderness. Imagine the love child of Eleanor Oliphant ad Bridget Jones and you have this book' CULTUREFLY 'Marvellous' JOHN BOYNE 'Charming and hilarious' LUXE 'Hilarious, unlikely and heartbreaking' EASY LIVING Join the thousands of readers who have fallen in love with Don and Rosie . . . 'T ouching and funny. There was not a page I turned where I was not rooting for the characters or smiling' 5* Reader Review 'Warm, wonderful and laugh out loud funny. Stays with you long after you have finished' 5* Reader Review 'Wonderful, touching, funny, very romantic. Glorious' 5* Reader Review 'Funny, poignant and original. The best romantic comedy I've read since Bridget Jones' 5* Reader Review 'Utterly, utterly brilliant! Captured my heart' 5* Reader Review 'A truly wonderful, warm-hearted story. Read it, you won't regret it!' 5* Reader Review 'If I could have given this book 6 stars, I would. Brilliant' 5* Reader Review

Teammate's Sister? A Red Flag. Falling for Her? A Full Throttle Disaster. Don't miss the next instalment in the electrifying Formula One series taking over TikTok! -- All is fair in love and racing. Charlotte Walker isn't sure of her plan after graduation, so she jumps at the chance to travel the world with her brother and his Formula 1 team. What's even better is being around Lucas Adler , AlphaVite Racing's star driver and tattooed Greek god come to life. He's been her crush for years and their sizzling chemistry is undeniable. Lucas knows his teammate's younger sister Charlotte is off-limits . He's learned the hard way that crossing lines can destroy relationships . But as constant companions on the road, the gorgeous Charlotte, with her charm and infectious energy , challenges him at every turn in ways no one ever has . As feelings grow , Charlotte and Lucas must decide if their happily ever after is a prize to be fought for at the finish line . . . Tropes: Best friend's sister Forbidden love Forced proximity F1 romance -- Readers are revving up for the Drive Me series! 'It's a masterpiece, and I don't use that term lightly, especially when it comes to romance novels' 5***** Reader Review 'You won't be disappointed. Can't wait to read the next few books!!' 5***** Reader Review 'Fast read you can't put down!' 5***** Reader Review 'Devoured it' 5***** Reader Review

THE LOVE STORY THAT WILL KEEP YOU AWAKE AT NIGHT 'A beautiful love story. I devoured it' JOJO MOYES 'Gave me One Day vibes' LIBBY PAGE 'Basically impossible to put down' BOBBY PALMER 'Deeply romantic' LAURA BARNETT ' Beautiful and very clever' FEARNE COTTON 'A perfect thing . . . I implore you to read it' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Stunning, tender and true' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING SUMMER READING 'Everyone should read this book ' SHEERLUXE INCLUDED IN THE INDEPENDENT'S 'BEST ROMANTIC SUMMER READS' ---- Will and Rosie meet as teenagers. They're opposites in every way . She overthinks everything; he is her twin brother's wild and unpredictable friend. But over secret walks home and late-night phone calls, they become closer - destined to be one another's great love story. Until, one day, tragedy strikes, and their future together is shattered. But as the years roll on, Will and Rosie can't help but find their way back to each other. Time and again, they come close to rekindling what might have been. What do you do when the one person you should forget is the one you just can't let go? ---- 'Basically impossible to put down' BOBBY PALMER 'Deeply romantic' LAURA BARNETT 'A passionate, page-turning debut' DAILY MAIL Readers love Talking at Night: 'This was giving me One Day vibes' ***** Reader Review 'This book changed my way of thinking about life; that's how good it was, how real it felt. It made me sit down, think about my own life for a second' ***** Reader Review 'The writing is so spare and achingly beautiful and reminded me a lot of Normal People by Sally Rooney'***** Reader Review 'Everything I wanted and more. THE YEARNING.. stunning' ***** Reader Review 'Made me believe in soulmates!' ***** Reader Review 'A wonderfully captivating, character-driven novel' ***** Reader Review 'You know how some books have you giggling and kicking your feet? this one has you fighting the urge to punch holes in the walls while screaming, thrashing, and gnawing at the bars of this story's enclosure' ***** Reader Review

'An indispensable work of reference' Times Literary Supplement The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory is firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex and varied field of literary criticism. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most comprehensive and accessible work of its kind, and is invaluable for students, teachers and general readers alike. - Gives definitions of technical terms (hamartia, iamb, zeugma) and critical jargon (aporia, binary opposition, intertextuality) - Explores literary movements (neoclassism, romanticism, vorticism) and schools of literary theory - Covers genres (elegy, fabliau, pastoral) and literary forms (haiku, ottava rima, sonnet)

The must-read ice hockey romance from the bestselling author, perfect for fans of Icebreaker, Right Move, Collide and Pucking Around They thought they'd forgotten their past, but will it come back to destroy them? ----- Aiden Slate may be the captain of the Redville Saints and NHL's hottest hockey hero, but he has a tarnished past that he's still running from. Desperate to get one area of his life under control, he seeks the help of a stranger. One night with Cassidy was supposed to be enough to turn things around and get his head back in the game. Instead, Cassidy made herself an integral part of his routine, helping him to control his compulsive nature. She's gotten under his skin, and he doesn't want to let her go. Unfortunately for Aiden, his past has caught up with him. He learns this the hard way when the truth about Cassidy is revealed. She isn't some random woman, but the girl he left behind when he was trying to escape his life. The girl who was always there for him. The one that made it possible for him to get away. Can they have a chance at love, or will the past and Cassidy's lies be enough to tear them apart again? Tropes - Ice hockey romance - Forced proximity - Shared Past - Second chance Readers are loving Sweet Collide 'That was so dang good. It was more emotional than I expected, but also funny and so sweet. The tension you feel as a reader just waiting for her secrets to spill was unbelievable' 5 ***** Reader Review 'A beautifully written story' 5 ***** Reader Review 'These two broken cuties, they just melt my heart' 5 ***** Reader Review ' This was WAY more than a hockey romance ! It was just a component of the story. The character growth, the acceptance, the family trauma, the full circle that occurs' 5 ***** Reader Review 'The drama was addicting !' 5 ***** Reader Review

'I love cowboy romance, but I loved this take even more' 5-STAR Reader Review 'I ate this book up in a day!' 5-STAR Reader Review ' This book will be one I think about forever. I was immediately obsessed' 5-STAR Reader Review *** She's Texas's toughest bull rider, and he's determined to win her heart. Dakota and Wyatt. Storm and sunshine. Growing up, they were as inseparable as a pair of cowboy boots. The best of friends - or so Dakota thought. Every summer, Wyatt would come home to his family's flower farm in Granite Falls, Texas, and they'd stargaze in the fields together, pinkies brushing, laughter rumbling with the cicadas . . . until one summer, he never returned. Dakota hasn't heard a peep from Wyatt in over three years, and during that time, a lot has changed. He's the hockey world's golden boy, and she's developed a reputation as "The Cowboy Killer," breaking both rodeo records and men's hearts. The last thing Dakota needs is a distraction from her bull-riding goals, but everything changes when her old friend waltzes back into town with an adorable baby on his hip. Wyatt's back to get the girl he's been obsessing over for years, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to get her back - two-stepping at the rodeo, jumping into Cibolo Creek, even rendezvousing in outdoor showers. All Dakota wants is to keep her distance and focus on training, but when she learns the truth behind why Wyatt left, she finds it hard to stay away. . . The scorching Texas sun might not be the only thing that burns them this summer. *** ' This book literally squeezed my heart and made me feel all the feels! Meredith Trapp hit it out of the park once again!' 5-STAR Reader Review 'If I could give this book more than 10 stars, I would' 5-STAR Reader Review

Spring 2024 Jimmy Fallon Book Club Winner DISCOVER THE THRILLER KEEPING EVERYONE AWAKE 'The most gripping thriller I have ever read' GILLIAN McALLISTER ' Like nothing I've read before. I wolfed it down in two sittings, it's amazing ' LISA JEWELL 'As tender as it is terrifying' ABIGAIL DEAL 'You won't be able to look away' SHARI LAPENA 'Heart-thumping and mesmerizing' ASHLEY AUDRAIN 'One of the best thrillers I've ever read' JENNIE GODFREY WASHINGTON POST FEBRUARY 2024 PICK TODAY SHOW 'Books we can't wait to read in 2024' ---- There was someone in the house. Home alone with her young children during a blizzard, a mother tucks her son back into bed in the middle of the night. Then she hears a noise - old houses are always making some kind of noise. But this sound is disturbingly familiar: it's the tread of footsteps, unusually heavy and slow, coming up the stairs... In that split second, she has three choices. Should she hide? Should she run? Or should she fight? ---- NIGHTWATCHING is the unmissable thriller of the year: 'Terrifying and unputdownable' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'Absolutely, breathtakingly superb' SOPHIE HANNAH 'A scalpel-sharp thriller' NIKKI SMITH 'I couldn't put it down' ALAFAIR BURKE 'Eerily atmospheric, pulse-pounding and unputdownable' SARAH PEKKANEN 'One of the most haunting, gripping novels I've read in a long time' KATIE GUTIERREZ 'I am trying to think of a book that has grabbed me by the throat more quickly' LINWOOD BARCLAY

The simmering, sun-soaked romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune - soon to be a major Netflix series ' Crackling sexual tension ' The Times 'This swoon-worthy romance is one for the beach bag ' WOMAN & HOME 'Radiant' Emily Henry This summer they'll keep their promise. This summer they won't give into temptation. This summer will be different. The first time Lucy and Felix met she was on vacation on Prince Edward Island. And a tour of the beaches wasn't the only thing he showed her. But when she discovered his true identity as her best friend, Bridget's brother, their electric night should have become a distant memory... Each year with Lucy and Bridget's return for a summer escape, she promises herself she won't end up in Felix's arms, but it's easier said than done. Not this year though. This year it will be different. With Bridget facing the biggest crisis of her life, Lucy must join her for one last trip to the island. But Felix's sparkling eyes and flirty quips have been replaced with something new, something more and Lucy's beginning to wonder just how safe her heart truly is. 'What a dreamy and sexy summer novel. Carley Fortune knows how to tug at your heart' Kiley Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Such a Fun Age 'A deep and shimmering story of friendship, sex, and - most of all - love. Be prepared to cry, swoon, ache and cheer. Stunning' Jennifer Niven, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places 'Clear your calendar and buckle up - this one will leave you breathless' Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of This Time Next Summer Readers love The Summer Will Be Different: 'Such a perfect summer romance that you can really fall in love with' ***** Reader Review 'This book has definitely put me in the summer feelings' ***** Reader Review 'This is hands down my favourite Carley Fortune book!' ***** Reader Review 'The chemistry was electric. I fell in love with the characters and the story' ***** Reader Review 'If you enjoyed of Every Summer After and Meet Me at the Lake, I'm certain you'll love this one just as much, if not more' ***** Reader Review

THE THRILLING NOVEL FROM THE WORLDWIDE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK ' Liane Moriarty is a genuine GENIUS. Here One Moment is off the scale brilliant ' Marian Keyes ' A master story teller . . . brilliant and satisfying ' Bella Mackie ' You will devour this doorstop of a book ' The Times, Book of the Month - On a plane bound for Sydney the unassuming woman from seat 4D walks down the aisle making unsettling predictions about the passengers. And six strangers find their lives unexpectedly crossing. Each tries to put the experience behind them. But, just weeks later, they can't any longer. Because not believing a prediction is easy, Until it comes true . . . - PRAISE FOR HERE ONE MOMENT 'Easily my favourite Liane Moriarty book so far . . . it is just perfection!' ***** Reader Review 'Funny, frightening, heartbreaking and life-affirming . . . I adored it' Chris Whitaker 'A genre-defying gem' Woman & Home 'A real page-turner. . . Gripping, well-executed, with fascinating characters' Grazia 'Keeps you guessing right to its satisfying conclusion' Heat 'An absolute masterclass. I treasure every word Liane writes, because she has such a rare and deep understanding of people and human behaviour' Joanna Cannon 'Brilliant, thought-provoking' Fabulous 'A tense read that asks many questions about what we want to know about the ends of our lives' Prima 'We drop everything for a Liane Moriarty read!' Bella 'A compulsive plotline, intriguing characters, great writing, surprises, humour and tragedy. It'll stay with me' John Boyne 'A riveting story so wild you don't know how she'll land it, and then she does, on a dime' Anne Lamott 'An absolute masterclass in storytelling. I treasure every word Liane writes, because she has such a rare and deep understanding of people and human behaviour' Joanna Cannon 'A gem of a book, unique and compelling' ***** Reader Review PRAISE FOR LIANE MORIARTY 'One of the few writers I'll drop anything for' Jojo Moyes 'An engrossing mashup of family drama and psychological suspense that offers a mystery. Complex and satisfying. Perfect holiday reading' Guardian 'Keeps you guessing until the very end' Reese Witherspoon 'Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly' Sunday Express 'Had me utterly hooked' Daily Mail

DISCOVER THE ZEITGEISTY TIME TRAVEL DEBUT WITH A TWIST 'Funny and sharp' GRAZIA 'I want to travel back so I can read it again for the first time!' Casey Scieszka, author of The Fountain ' So much fun!' Holly Gramazio, author of The Husbands EVER WANTED TO TRAVEL INTO THE PAST? WELL NOW YOU CAN! * *exclusions and exorbitant fees apply. Ash is a failed actress who is done trying to 'make' something of her life when she scrolls past an ad for Retro. The algorithm thinks she can afford recreational time travel? Then she sees the caption: Come away with us! We're hiring. Time Travel Agents, the guides who lead ultra-wealthy explorers on trips to the past on the 'Retro Metro', must blend seamlessly into any historical period. Ash is a perfect fit. She's an actress after all. Or at least she used to be. So begins Ash's life at Retro, chaperoning rich tourists through history's most Instagrammable eras. She wrangles bachelorette parties chasing hunky cowboys in the Old West, throws ''20s for your twenties' birthday bashes at speakeasies, and rolls her eyes at Wall Street men trying their luck in the Gold Rush. For the first time in years, Ash's life feels enviable. She barely notices the strange glitches in her memory or the way her present-day relationships are starting to slip. But as the trips intensify and her present begins to fray, Ash confronts an unsettling question: Was diving into the past ever really an escape, or just another way to lose herself? *** 'A magnetic read-equal parts charming, melancholy, and strange-perfect for those with sharp tongues but yearning hearts.' Emily Hunt Kivel, author of Dwelling 'Shrewd, witty and original' Aisling Rawle, author of The Compound 'Retro provides a whip smart critique of influencer culture and the ultrawealthy, while being utterly readable and compelling' Tasha Coryell, author of Love Letters to a Serial Killer

Cleaning up his penthouse was easy - pretending to date her boss? That's a whole other mess. The addictive, fake dating romance from TikTok sensation Lynn Painter ' If you are craving some COM with your ROM-look no further! This one was SO MUCH FUN! ' 5* Reader Review ' I absolutely LOVED Lynn Painter's writing in this one! ' 5* Reader Review ' I was actually giggling at my kindle the whole time, this was SO FUN! ' 5* Reader Review -- Abi is a professional cleaner , so it's ironic when she's forced to move out because of an infestation in her building. Thanks, Apartment 2B! Declan is a busy man , working his way up at Hathaway Holdings. Which is why he's never met the woman who cleans his penthouse every week . Abi needs a place to stay , and Declan is out of town , so the solution seems simple and, crucially, free . When Declan's parents tell him they met his girlfriend at his apartment, he's surprised to say the least. But it is nice to have them off his back about being single for a change. . . Declan finds out who Abi really is, and decides to makes her a proposition : pretend to date him, and he'll provide everything she needs . What could go wrong? It's business, not pleasure. Right? Tropes: Fake Dating Forced Proximity Opposites Attract Different Worlds Rags to Riches

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! The Ice Age is very cool for two kids in bathing suits! Jack and Annie nearly freeze when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the time of cave people and woolly mammoths. But nothing can stop them from having another wild adventure not even a saber-toothed tiger! Did you know that there s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

An updated edition of Thoreau's most widely read works Self-described as "a mystic, a transcendentalist, and a natural philosopher to boot," Henry David Thoreau dedicated his life to preserving his freedom as a man and as an artist. Nature was the fountainhead of his inspiration and his refuge from what he considered the follies of society. Heedless of his friends' advice to live in a more orthodox manner, he determinedly pursued his own inner bent-that of a poet-philosopher-in prose and verse. Edited by noted Thoreau scholar Jeffrey S. Cramer, this edition promises to be the new standard for those interested in discovering the great thinker's influential ideas about everything from environmentalism to limited government. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK BOOK AWARDS WINNER The must-read book of your 20s: a celebration of our female friendships, of our messy years, and of growing up together. Glittering with wit, heart, and humour, it's a book to share with every woman you've ever been lucky enough to call a friend. 'Nearly everything I know about love, I've learnt from my long-term friendships with women. I know that love can be loud and jubilant. It can be dancing in the swampy mud and the pouring rain at a festival and shouting "YOU ARE AMAZING" over the band. It's laughing until you wheeze. It's walking along the street together on a Saturday night and feeling an entire city is yours. I also know that love is a pretty quiet thing. It's lying on the sofa together drinking coffee, talking about where you're going to go that morning to drink more coffee. It's folding down pages of books you think they'd find interesting. I know that love happens under the splendour of fireworks and sunsets, but also happens when you're lying on blow-up airbeds in a childhood bedroom, sitting in A&E or in the queue for a passport.' ***** WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: 'A book every girl in her 20s needs to read' 'I'll never stop recommending this book' 'This is my comfort book! I LOOOOVE THIS BOOK TO MY CORE' 'I wish I could read it for the first time again'

Italo Calvino's enchanting stories about the evolution of the universe, with characters that are fashioned from mathematical formulae and cellular structures, The Complete Cosmicomics is translated by Martin McLaughlin, Tim Parks and William Weaver in Penguin Modern Classics. 'Naturally, we were all there, - dld Qfwfq said, - where else could we have been? Nobody knew then that there could be space. Or time either: what use did we have for time, packed in there like sardines?' The Cosmicomics tell the story of the history of the universe, from the big bang, through millennia and across galaxies. It is witnessed through the eyes of 'cosmic know-it-all' Qfwfq, an exuberant, chameleon-like figure, who takes the shape of a dinosaur, a mollusc, a steamer captain and a moon milk gatherer, among others. This is the first complete edition in English of Italo Calvino's funny, whimsical and delightful stories, which blend scientific fact, flights of fancy, parody and wordplay to show the strangeness and the wonders of the world. Italo Calvino (1923-1985), one of Italy's finest postwar writers, has delighted readers around the world with his deceptively simple, fable-like stories. Calvino was born in Cuba and raised in San Remo, Italy; he fought for the Italian Resistance from 1943-45. Among his other works published in Penguin Modern Classics are Italian Folktales, Hermit in Paris, Into the War, The Path to the Spiders' Nests, Numbers in the Dark, Six Memos for the Next Millennium and Why Read the Classics? If you liked The Complete Cosmicomics, you might enjoy Jorge Luis Borges' Fictions, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'The complete and definitive collection ... a masterpiece' Gilbert Adair, Evening Standard 'Dazzling ... a book of revelation' Tim Adams, Observer 'If you have never read Cosmicomics, you have before you the most joyful reading experience of your life' Salman Rushdie 'A landmark in fiction, the work of a master' Ursula K Le Guin, Guardian

The simmering, sun-soaked romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune - soon to be a major Netflix series ' Crackling sexual tension ' The Times 'This swoon-worthy romance is one for the beach bag ' WOMAN & HOME 'Radiant' Emily Henry This summer they'll keep their promise. This summer they won't give into temptation. This summer will be different. The first time Lucy and Felix met she was on vacation on Prince Edward Island. And a tour of the beaches wasn't the only thing he showed her. But when she discovered his true identity as her best friend, Bridget's brother, their electric night should have become a distant memory... Each year with Lucy and Bridget's return for a summer escape, she promises herself she won't end up in Felix's arms, but it's easier said than done. Not this year though. This year it will be different. With Bridget facing the biggest crisis of her life, Lucy must join her for one last trip to the island. But Felix's sparkling eyes and flirty quips have been replaced with something new, something more and Lucy's beginning to wonder just how safe her heart truly is. 'What a dreamy and sexy summer novel. Carley Fortune knows how to tug at your heart' Kiley Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Such a Fun Age 'A deep and shimmering story of friendship, sex, and - most of all - love. Be prepared to cry, swoon, ache and cheer. Stunning' Jennifer Niven, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places 'Clear your calendar and buckle up - this one will leave you breathless' Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of This Time Next Summer Readers love The Summer Will Be Different: 'Such a perfect summer romance that you can really fall in love with' ***** Reader Review 'This book has definitely put me in the summer feelings' ***** Reader Review 'This is hands down my favourite Carley Fortune book!' ***** Reader Review 'The chemistry was electric. I fell in love with the characters and the story' ***** Reader Review 'If you enjoyed of Every Summer After and Meet Me at the Lake, I'm certain you'll love this one just as much, if not more' ***** Reader Review

'Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?' One of America's best loved poets, Mary Oliver is also among nature's most brilliant and devoted observers, whose words ask us to live with our eyes open wider. This luminous selection brings together her best-known works from across her career. 'Oliver's poems are ... as genuine, moving, and implausible as the first caressing breeze of spring' New York Times Book Review 'Mary Oliver's poetry is fine and deep; it reads like a blessing' Stanley Kunitz 'Just a few seemingly simple phrases perfectly express what we need to know just then, in that moment' Oprah Winfrey 'It doesn't feel like you have to take a seminar in order to understand Mary Oliver's poetry. She's speaking directly to you as a human being' Ruth Franklin, The New Yorker

Curl up with the irresistibly funny and uplifting Sunday Times bestseller from the No. 1 bestseller and Queen of the Castle, Giovanna Fletcher THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A fun read with a big dose of girl power' SUN ________ When the love of your life says you're not The One . . . what next? After celebrating a decade together, everyone thinks Lizzy and Ian are about to get engaged. Including Lizzy. That is, until a romantic escape to Dubai leaves Lizzy with no ring, no fiancé and no future. Lizzy is heartbroken - but through the tears, she sees an opportunity . . . To find out what she's been missing while playing Ian's 'better half'. To rediscover the girl she was before. And, in the meantime, to have a little fun . . . ________ 'Her funniest, freshest and best yet' Heat 'Engaging, witty and heartbreaking' i 'A must-read' Closer

Ladybird Reader s is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. · Beautifully illustrated books , carefully written by language learning experts · Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills · Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) · Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests · A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources Scuderia Ferrari: Famous Races, a Level 5 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A2 Flyers tests and KET exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of adverbs and pronouns. Scuderia Ferrari is one of the great names in motor racing. Find out all about their most famous races and victories. Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

The essential poems of the inspirational thirteenth-century Persian philosopher, scholar and mystic The founder of the order of the Whirling Dervishes, Rumi was also a poet of transcendental power. His verse speaks with the universal voice of the human soul and brims with exuberant energy and passion. Rich in natural imagery, from flowers to birds and rivers to stars, the poems have an elemental force that has remained undiminished through the centuries. Their themes - tolerance, goodness, the experience of God, charity and awareness through love - still resonate with millions of readers around the world. Translated by Coleman Barks with John Moyne

The son of a pagan father and a Christian mother, Saint Augustine spent his early years torn between conflicting faiths and world views. His Confessions, written when he was in his forties, recount how, slowly and painfully, he came to turn away from his youthful ideas and licentious lifestyle, to become instead a staunch advocate of Christianity and one of its most influential thinkers. A remarkably honest and revealing spiritual autobiography, the Confessions also address fundamental issues of Christian doctrine, and many of the prayers and meditations it includes are still an integral part of the practice of Christianity today. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

'A must-buy for anyone looking to bring more joy into their homes' Rukmini Iyer 'I would follow India Knight anywhere, both in and out of the home and anywhere else for that matter' Lucinda Chambers In this joyous and practical book, inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores and celebrates the essence of what makes a home. Whether grand or modest, urban or rural, shared or solo, her mission is to make you sigh with contentment the moment you're through your front door. Going from the hallway to the bedroom, via the bathroom, the kitchen, the sitting room and all the spaces in between, India shares everything she knows about how to create and find joy in every room. Along the way she imparts wisdom, life lessons, tips and stories gathered from the things and people that have shaped her. So, step over the threshold and come on in. 'Quite honestly the happiest thing I've read in a long time' Laetitia Maklouf