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"A thrilling murder mystery that kept me turning the pages. Well worth a read." Bestselling author T.A. Williams.A failing hotel...With its reputation in tatters, Alexi Ellis is determined to save her beloved Hopgood Hall from any more bad press. A writing course for wannabe journalsits shouldn't cause too many issues and will hopefully take the heat off Hopgood Hall....A shocking death...But disaster strikes when one of the group is found dead in a local pub. What's worse Alexi was the last person to see the victim alive, which makes her suspect number one.A case too close to home?Alexi is sure she is being set up, but who would go to such deadly lengths? With her reputation and liberty on the line, this is a case Alexi, Jack and Cosmo can't afford to leave unsolved!Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Frances Evesham and Emma Davies.Readers love the Hopgood Hall series!'If you want to dip your toe into the cosy crime genre then this is the book for you! It is incredible. I loved every word and Cosmo the cat is just hilarious' Reader Review'A Date To Die For would make a fabulous early evening television series. I really enjoyed it and look forward to much more from E V Hunter' Reader Review'The author certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be one heck of a story' Reader Review

For fans of We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange and All Adults Here by Emma Straub, Cat Shook's debut novel If We're Being Honest is the snappy, smart, heartwarming story of the Williams family, and the sweltering summer that rewrote their history. When Gerry, the beloved Williams patriarch, dies suddenly, his grandchildren flock from across the country to the family home in Eulalia, Georgia. But when Gerry's best friend steps up to the microphone to deliver his eulogy, the funeral turns out unlike anyone expected. The cousins, left reeling and confused, cope with their fresh grief and various private dramas. Delia, recently heartbroken, refuses to shut up about her ex. Her sister Alice, usually confident, flusters when she spots her high school sweetheart, hiding a secret that will change both of their lives. Outspoken, affable Grant is preening in the afterglow of his recent appearance on The Bachelorette and looking to reignite an old flame with the least available person in town. Meanwhile, his younger brother Red, unsure of himself and easily embarrassed, desperately searches for a place in the boisterous family. The cousins' eccentric parents are in tow, too, and equally lost-in love and in life. Watching over them all is Ellen, Gerry's sweet and proper widow, who does her best to keep her composure in front of the leering small town. Clever and completely original, If We're Being Honest reminds you that while no one can break your heart like your family can, there's really no one better to put you back together.

The bestselling debut novel for fans of PACHINKO and HOMEGOING 'A rich, sweeping novel' EMMA NANAMI STRENNER 'Spellbinding' KARISSA CHEN 'A fierce and mythic family saga' SILVIA PARK Honey in the Wound follows a mysteriously gifted lineage of Korean women as they are displaced across Asia by Japanese imperialism. At this novel's heart is Young-Ja, whose family is killed by Japanese soldiers. Her magical gift - the ability to infuse her cooking with her feelings: love, peace, delight - shifts into something far more powerful as her sorrow and anger seep into her confections. When her talent is noticed by a Korean resistance fighter, she is taken to Manchuria and becomes enmeshed in a network of spies at a teahouse favoured by Japanese officials. Haunted at every turn by the spectre of Japanese soldiers, Young-Ja must learn to persevere, even against the brutality of the Imperial Army. Spanning the 20th century, with spellbinding intergenerational sweep and atmospheric magical realism, Honey in the Wound explores the ways colonialism forces one family to transform and ultimately survive. ***SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE *** WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: 'This novel swept me off my feet' 'I will NEVER forget it' 'One of the most powerful reads I've ever stumbled upon' 'It will bring out every emotion you have' 'A breathtaking debut, rich, emotional, and steeped in myth and history' 'What Jiyoung Han has done here is nothing short of a multi-generational feminist epic'

A sharp, funny and achingly tender story of obsession and loneliness from the award-winning, bestselling author of Sorrow and Bliss 'So smart, so funny, so moving. I absolutely loved it' BONNIE GARMUS 'Heartbreaking, hilarious, and deeply hopeful. Mason is a dazzling talent' ANN PATCHETT 'Mason is brilliant ... A witty story of infatuation set in the literary world' GUARDIAN _____ Sophie Pattison is a lovely person - warm, kind, relentlessly positive. She's cherished by her brother Laurie, adored by her best friend Emma and valued by her colleagues. Sometimes, it's true, one day in her life can feel like the entire month of January. It's also true she can go an entire day without speaking. But she's fine really. She spends her time alone reading, finding comfort in the pages of the books she devours. Until one day she stumbles upon an author she hasn't read in years. Her books, interviews and podcasts soon become a lifeline; every word is a solace, company she hasn't felt in so long. It's almost like love. A lot like love. And Sophie would love to meet the author, although she never will obviously. In a way, thank goodness, because that would change everything. Sophie's entire life. Wouldn't it? Hilariously candid and raw, Sophie, Standing There is a bittersweet story of love, loneliness and finding connection in the most unlikely of places. _____ 'Heartwarming, tender and so funny ... Wonderful' GILLIAN ANDERSON 'I love Meg Mason's brain and the strange, wonderful, funny stories she gives us' ANN NAPOLITANO

"A witty, romantic, deeply insightful debut." -Emma Lord, author of Tweet Cute In this sparkling and romantic YA debut, a reserved Bangladeshi-American teenager has twenty-eight days to make the biggest decision of her life after agreeing to fake date her school's resident bad boy. How do you make one month last a lifetime? Karina Ahmed has a plan. Keep her head down, get through high school without a fuss, and follow her parents' rules-even if it means sacrificing her dreams. When her parents go abroad to Bangladesh for four weeks, Karina expects some peace and quiet. Instead, one simple lie unravels everything. Karina is my girlfriend. Tutoring the school's resident bad boy was already crossing a line. Pretending to date him? Out of the question. But Ace Clyde does everything right-he brings her coffee in the mornings, impresses her friends without trying, and even promises to buy her a dozen books (a week) if she goes along with his fake-dating facade. Though Karina agrees, she can't help but start counting down the days until her parents come back. T-minus twenty-eight days until everything returns to normal-but what if Karina no longer wants it to? "I. Love. This. Book." -Mark Oshiro, award-winning author of Anger Is a Gift and Each of Us a Desert "A must-have addition to any YA bookshelf." -Sabina Khan, author of Zara Hossain Is Here and The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali "Hand to fans of Netflix hit Never Have I Ever." -Booklist

Bloomsbury presents How to Live Like a Stoic: A Handbook for Happiness by Tom Hodgkinson, read by Tom Hodgkinson and Murray Lachlan Young.'The inestimable Tom Hodgkinson once again contributes to our collective calm with this perfectly judged collection of philosophy.' Emma Thompson'A great guide to philosophy and big ideas... it made me laugh out loud. It's such a cheerful book, I read it in one go (well... two) and emerged refreshed and nourished.' Dominic West'He knows that play is one of the best teachers, and this treatise on Stoicism is illuminating, engaging, informative and highly accessible' Irvine WelshThere's more to Stoicism than shrugging your shoulders and getting on with it, as Tom Hodgkinson discovers in this witty and enlightening book.Stoicism is an enduring and ancient philosophy that can help you with everything from love and politics to money and spirituality. The Stoics were celebrated by the Romans, they influenced Christianity and even Shakespeare admired them. Today, both therapists and politicians will profess adherence to the Stoic creed. The "serenity prayer" is a Stoic statement. The Beatles' "Let it Be" is a Stoic song.Tom Hodgkinson, author of bestselling How to Be Idle, goes back to the original philosophical texts and looks at the greatest Stoics in history – including Seneca, Cicero, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius and St Augustine – to see if they can help us find fulfilment. He discovers that Stoicism is much stranger and more radical than you'd think.With witty reflections on everything from ethics, grammar, rhetoric, education, friendship and the importance of occasionally letting your hair down, Tom Hodgkinson shares his genuinely funny and brilliant guide to the Stoic life.

"For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?" Famed for its witty, spirited heroine, unforgettable cast of characters, and hugely entertaining remarks on the triumphs and pitfalls of social convention, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is one of the most beloved novels in all of English literature. With the arrival of eligible young men in their neighbourhood, the lives of Mr and Mrs Bennet and their five daughters are turned inside out and upside down. When the spirited Elizabeth meets the proud and enigmatic Mr. Darcy, their first impressions ignite a battle of sharp words, wounded pride, and unexpected attraction. A tour de force of wit, sparkling dialogue, and keen social insight, Pride and Prejudice has charmed readers for over two centures and continues to remind us that the heart often sees more clearly than the eye. Jane Austen (1775–1817) is one of the most enduring voices in English literature, celebrated for her sharp wit, keen social insight, and unforgettable portrayals of love, class, and character. From Pride and Prejudice to Emma and Mansfield Park, Austen's novels blend humour, romance, and a clear‑eyed understanding of human nature in plots that often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Though she published anonymously during her lifetime, Austen's novels have rarely been out of print and have become cornerstones of English Literature. Her sharp observations of class, courtship, and character continue to resonate with audiences worldwide and have inspired countless adaptations across film, television, and theatre.

Bloomsbury presents Dirtbag, Massachusetts written and read by Isaac Fitzgerald.* THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ** WINNER OF THE 2022 NEW ENGLAND BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION *'A heart on the sleeve, demons in check, eyes unblinking, unbearably sad, laugh-out-loud funny revelation' MARLON JAMESIsaac Fitzgerald has lived many lives. He's been an altar boy, a bartender, a fat kid, a smuggler, a biker, a prince of New England. But before all that, he was a bomb that exploded his parents' lives – or so he was told. In Dirtbag, Massachusetts, Fitzgerald, with warmth and humour, recounts his ongoing search for forgiveness, a more far-reaching vision of masculinity, and a more expansive definition of family and self.Fitzgerald's memoir-in-essays begins with a childhood that moves at breakneck speed from safety to violence, recounting an extraordinary pilgrimage through trauma to self-understanding and, ultimately, acceptance. From growing up in a Boston homeless shelter to bartending in San Francisco, from smuggling medical supplies into Burma to his lifelong struggle to make peace with his body, Fitzgerald strives to take control of his own story: one that aims to put aside anger, isolation and entitlement to embrace the idea that one can be generous to oneself by being generous to others.Gritty and clear-eyed, loud-hearted and beautiful, Dirtbag, Massachusetts is a rollicking book that might also be a lifeline.'I felt more alive after reading these essays' ALEXANDER CHEE'Isaac Fitzgerald will make you feel absolutely everything' ROXANE GAY'This book will be a key in the lock of many hearts and minds' EMMA STRAUB

'Joyful, heartwarming and utterly charming' JUDY MURRAY 'Charming, poignant and as comforting as a tin of royal shortbread. Delightful' VERONICA HENRY Three strangers. Ten miles. One life-changing day... Suzie is 69 and has been keeping a secret for most of her life. She'd do anything to have her beloved Colin with her today, of all days, but she's hoping that the long walk ahead will be a first chapter in a new life without him. Tim is 42 and is joining the queue out of a sense of duty. It's for his mum, who adored the Queen, but she can't be there. He's lived his whole life by the book, putting facts before feelings, trying to fit in but always sticking out. Perhaps he can change that today, by becoming part of history? Abbie is 19, desperately hungover and isn't sure how she ended up in the queue at all. Her 'big move' to London hasn't exactly gone to plan - surrounded by millions of people, she's never felt more lonely, and her dreams feel further away than ever. Yet today, she feels closer to her queue family than she does her real one. As the unlikely trio wind along the Thames, edging ever closer to Westminster and the Queen, it becomes clear that when they finally leave the queue their worlds will never be the same again... More praise for The Queue 'A love letter to London!' GEORGINA MOORE 'A sharp, joyous, soulful book. Alan Bennett but sexy and modern and female' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH 'A gorgeous story' FABULOUS magazine

Combe Island off the Cornish coast has a bloodstained history of piracy and cruelty but now, privately owned, it offers respite to over-stressed men and women in positions of high authority who require privacy and guaranteed security. But the peace of Combe is violated when one of the distinguished visitors is bizarrely murdered.Adam Dalgliesh is called in to solve the mystery quickly and discreetly, but at a difficult time for him and his depleted team. Dalgliesh is uncertain about his future with Emma Lavenham, the woman he loves, Detective Inspector Kate Miskin has her own emotional problems and the ambitious Anglo-Indian Sergeant Francis Benton-Smith is worried about working under Kate. Hardly have the team begun to unravel the complicated motives of the suspects that there is a second brutal killing and the whole investigation is jeopardised when Dalgliesh is faced with a danger more insidious and as potentially fatal as murder.This eagerly awaited successor to The Murder Room displays the qualities which aficionados have come to expect of P D James: sensitive characterisation, an exciting and superbly structured plot and vivid evocation of place. The Lighthouse is a subtle and powerful work of contemporary fiction.

'Wonderful characters, great banter, and a sizzling slow-burn romance' Sandy BarkerTwo rivals. One street. A whole lot of mistletoe.In desperate need of distraction from the end of her marriage, Nisa Ansari enters her town's Christmas house-decorating competition, ready to drown her sorrows in twinkle lights and plastic reindeer.Her neighbour, the introverted and newly single Kerr Murdoch, decorates his house every year in memory of his mother. Winning the competition would just be a cheerful bonus.But when the neighbours' displays end up nearly identical, Nisa declares war – her wrath definitely about the decorations, and not at all related to her ex leaving her for Kerr's ex.Nisa is determined to win. But as the holiday approaches, and she finds herself highly distracted by her rival's charms, she faces a new challenge: cling to a comforting rivalry, or risk opening her heart to a second chance at love.Rival neighbours butt heads in a fierce competition for first place in their neighbourhood's Christmas house-decorating competition in this high-spirited, dual POV, holiday romcom, perfect for fans of B.K. Borison, Lindsey Kelk and Catherine Walsh.'Zoe Allison is the queen of sweet-yet-sizzling' Emma Jackson

Bloomsbury presents The Best of Adrian Tchaikovsky, read by Emma Newman, Rod Hallet, Gabrielle Nellis-Pain, Mel Hudson, Al Barclay, Sophie Aldred, Laurence Bouvard, John Pirhalla, Nathan Osgood, William Hope, Ben Allen, John Scalzi and Adrian Tchaikovsky.37 stories; the ultimate collection of Tchaikovsky's short(er) fiction.Delve within...Hungry ants that want to reconstruct the world in their own image. Occult investigations into private clubs. A philosopher's attachment to his beloved pet. A new definition of battlefield archaeology.What the homunculi do when the wizard's away. A trans-dimensional theatre troupe. Murder by flower-arrangement. The infectious consequences of a fairytale wedding.A magician conjures Sherlock Holmes. What happens when the mining robots mine, but not for you. The ultimate polycule. What is the groppler and why does it gropple?Spanning the full spectrum of science fiction and fantasy to the deliciously strange, this collection stretches Tchaikovsky's prolific career, accompanied by a foreword from author of Old Man's War, John Scalzi.***'No one has an an imagination like Adrian Tchaikovsky.' Jim Al-Khalili, presenter of BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific'I swear the man is some kind of genius.' Peter Watts, author of Blindsight'This is superior stuff.' Financial Times

A Booktok favorite for its aesthetic on bookshelves, experience Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice in this exclusive collector's edition featuring a delicate laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping and ribbon marker. This beautiful book is an ideal gift for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. In Jane Austen's most popular novel, Elizabeth Bennet and eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy clash instantly. She finds him arrogant, conceited, and indifferent, disliking him even more when she discovers he has interfered in the relationship between his friend Bingley and Elizabeth's older sister Jane. In this classic comedy of misdirected manners, Jane Austen shows readers how first impressions can't always be trusted. This Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen Edition is a beautiful and unique special edition, perfect for book collectors, Jane Austen lovers, and fans of classic literature. Whether you're buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features a beautiful hardcover with a one-of-a-kind, high-end laser-cut jacket; decorative interior pages featuring quotes distributed throughout; and a ribbon marker. The Harper Muse: Jane Austen collection includes all her beloved works: Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Persuasion

From USA Today bestselling author Emma Scott comes an emotional and angsty coming-of-age YA romance set in the same universe as Little Pieces of Light. They were supposed to be rivals. They weren't supposed to fall in love. Harper Bennett has fought for every inch of her life: for her dreams, her brother, and the roof over their heads. The Novus Science Prize is her ticket to a brilliant future, and she won't let anything stand in her way. Especially not Orion Mercer. Golden boy. Heir to one of Castle Hill's elite Big Five families. Orion is all effortless charm, endless jokes, and a future already written within a billion-dollar chemical empire. But Orion isn't what Harper expected. Behind the polished confidence is a secret battle he's been fighting alone and a musical talent no one saw coming. Harper sees through his mask, while Orion sees her not as charity or competition, but as the only honest thing in a world built on winning. Late nights in the lab give way to shared music and unspoken truths, and their rivalry softens into something deeper. Then a party ends in tragedy, a trusted mentor makes a dangerous offer, and when the truth explodes on awards night, Harper and Orion must decide who they are without the prize...and whether love is worth risking everything. The Castle Hill Academy series continues with Everything We Couldn't Say: a rich, angsty young adult romance with equal servings of sweetness, humour and emotional rawness. Tropes Coming of Age Marriage of Convenience Young Adult Romance

Narrated by the Olivier Award-winning Alex JenningsSuspenseful and mesmerizing, This Was a Man is the seventh and final novel in international bestseller Jeffrey Archer's the Clifton Chronicles – an epic and poignant conclusion. Harry Clifton is set to write his magnum opus, and as he reflects on his days, the lives of his family continue to unfold, unravel and intertwine in ways no one could have imagined.Harry's wife Emma completes her ten years as Chairman of the Bristol Royal Infirmary when she receives a surprise call from Margaret Thatcher.In Whitehall, Giles Barrington discovers the truth about his wife, but is she a pawn in a larger game? Sebastian Clifton finds himself in a new role after an unexpected resignation and his talented daughter, Jessica, goes to art school but gets into trouble. Can her aunt help?Lady Virginia is about to flee the country to avoid her creditors when the death of a duchess gives her another opportunity to clear her debts and finally trump the two families.The epic saga that has charted the lives, loves and adventures of the Clifton and Barrington families reaches its stunning conclusion in this, the final heart-stopping volume from the master storyteller, Jeffrey Archer.

THE FIRST MODERN LESBIAN 'The details of Anne's love affairs and flirtations are there, free from suppression or euphemism' GUARDIAN 'Engaging, revealing, at times simply astonishing' SARAH WATERS 'The Lister diaries are the Dead Sea Scrolls of lesbian history; they changed everything' EMMA DONOGHUE Anne Lister (1791-1840) was one of the most remarkable women of her time. Fearless and uncompromising, she was determined to live life on her own terms, both financially and sexually. She wrote extensive diaries in 'crypthand', which allowed her to record her life in intimate, and sometimes explicit, detail. When they were decoded by Helena Whitbread, lesbian history was changed for ever. This is the second volume of her diaries. No Priest But Love begins in 1824. After an ill-fated love affair with a married woman, Anne Lister embarks on a journey alone to post-revolutionary Paris, a city alive with political intrigue. Here, she becomes romantically involved with a young widow, a relationship at odds with her social ambitions. Anne's efforts, firstly to extricate herself from this new 'scrape' and then to make a choice between the two women in her life, provides an absorbing sexual and social drama.

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Tom Hanks, Emma Watson and John Boyega THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - a dark, thrilling and unputdownable novel about our obsession with the internet 'Prepare to be addicted' Daily Mail 'A gripping and highly unsettling read' Sunday Times 'The Circle is 'Brave New World' for our brave new world... Fast, witty and troubling' Washington Post When Mae is hired to work for the Circle, the world's most powerful internet company, she feels she's been given the opportunity of a lifetime. Run out of a sprawling California campus, the Circle links users' personal emails, social media, and finances with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of transparency. Mae can't believe her great fortune to work for them - even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public ... 'An elegantly told, compulsively readable parable for the 21st Century' Vanity Fair 'Immensely readable and very timely' Metro 'Prescient, important and enjoyable . . . a deft modern synthesis of Swiftian wit with Orwellian prognostication' Guardian

A fresh, irresistible rom-com from Emma Lord, Tweet Cute is about the chances we take, the paths life can lead us on, and how love can be found in the opposite place you expected.Meet Pepper, swim team captain, chronic overachiever, and all-around perfectionist and secretly running Big League Burger's massive social media account.Enter Jack, class clown and constant thorn in Pepper's side. When he isn't trying to duck out of his obscenely popular twin's shadow, he's busy working in his family's deli and when Big League Burger steals his grandma's iconic grilled cheese recipe, he'll do whatever it takes to take them down, one tweet at a time.All's fair in love and cheese – that is, until Pepper and Jack's spat turns into a viral war. Little do they know, while they're publicly duelling it out, they're also falling for each other on an anonymous chat app. As their relationship deepens and their online shenanigans escalate, even these two rivals can't ignore they were destined for the most unexpected, awkward, all-the-feels romance . . .'Gossip Girl meets Mean Girls mixed with To All The Boys I've Loved Before with a touch of You've Got Mail. It's basically impossible not to like.' — Hypable

Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favourite couples from her #1 New York Times bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles - one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide! Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary , seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world - or destroy it. Will and Tessa , honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy , observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp. These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare's expansive Shadowhunters series. Don't miss a chance to reunite with: Anna and Ari Emma and Julian Kieran, Mark, and Cristina James and Cordelia Thomas and Alastair Sebastian and the Seelie Queen Jocelyn and Luke A love letter to every Shadowhunter fan, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series.

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favorite couples from her Shadowhunter Chronicles-one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide! Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world-or destroy it. Will and Tessa, honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp. These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare's expansive Shadowhunters series. Don't miss a chance to reunite with: Anna and Ari Emma and Julian Kieran, Mark, and Cristina James and Cordelia Thomas and Alastair Sebastian and the Seelie Queen Jocelyn and Luke A love letter to every fan of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series!

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favorite couples from her Shadowhunter Chronicles one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide! Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary , seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world or destroy it. Will and Tessa , honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy , observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp. These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare s expansive Shadowhunters series. Don t miss a chance to reunite with: Anna and Ari Emma and Julian Kieran, Mark, and Cristina James and Cordelia Thomas and Alastair Sebastian and the Seelie Queen Jocelyn and Luke A love letter to every fan of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series!

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favorite couples from her Shadowhunter Chronicles—one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide! Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary , seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world—or destroy it. Will and Tessa , honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy , observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp. These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare’s expansive Shadowhunters series. Don’t miss a chance to reunite with: Anna and Ari Emma and Julian Kieran, Mark, and Cristina James and Cordelia Thomas and Alastair Sebastian and the Seelie Queen Jocelyn and Luke A love letter to every fan of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series!

Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favorite couples from her #1 New York Times bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles—one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide! Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary , seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world—or destroy it. Will and Tessa , honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy , observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp. These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare’s expansive Shadowhunters series. Don’t miss a chance to reunite with: Anna and Ari Emma and Julian Kieran, Mark, and Cristina James and Cordelia Thomas and Alastair Sebastian and the Seelie Queen Jocelyn and Luke A love letter to every fan of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series!

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Tom Hanks, Emma Watson and John Boyega THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - a dark, thrilling and unputdownable novel about our obsession with the internet 'Prepare to be addicted' Daily Mail 'A gripping and highly unsettling read' Sunday Times 'The Circle is 'Brave New World' for our brave new world... Fast, witty and troubling' Washington Post When Mae is hired to work for the Circle, the world's most powerful internet company, she feels she's been given the opportunity of a lifetime. Run out of a sprawling California campus, the Circle links users' personal emails, social media, and finances with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of transparency. Mae can't believe her great fortune to work for them - even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public ... 'An elegantly told, compulsively readable parable for the 21st Century' Vanity Fair 'Immensely readable and very timely' Metro 'Prescient, important and enjoyable . . . a deft modern synthesis of Swiftian wit with Orwellian prognostication' Guardian

NATIONAL BESTSELLER “Sophie; Standing There by Meg Mason is our October Reese's Book Club pick! A funny and tender story about loneliness, connection, and finding your way back to yourself.” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club October ’26 Pick) “The great pleasure of this novel, aside from its depiction of Sophie coming into her own, is its celebration of reading and writers.” —Wall Street Journal A TOP TEN LIBRARY READS PICK AN INDIE NEXT PICK A MARIE CLAIRE, FORBES, WOMAN'S WORLD, SHE READS, AND GOODREADS MOST ANTICIPATED READ The “brilliant” (Ann Patchett) and much beloved author of the critically acclaimed Sorrow and Bliss returns with a tender and hilarious novel about heartbreak and the journey from isolation and loneliness toward love. Sophie Pattison loves books. And as well as a dream job at a local book festival, she has a husband she adores; a lifelong best friend, Emma; and a brother she’s always been close to. Which makes you wonder why since Christmas Sophie has been living alone, estranged from Emma, avoiding her brother, and about to be fired. Now it feels like the only thing she has left is reading. When Sophie rediscovers an author she first read in her twenties, the words on the page reach her in a new way—becoming both solace and company. Sophie devours every one of the author's novels and begins to dream of meeting her, but knows they never will. But what if they did? What if, by then, the author feels like a friend? What if, for Sophie, it feels almost like love? In this much anticipated novel, Meg Mason captures the heartache and dark humor of our relationships in all their complexity, with a story about the power of connection and an ode to the inexplicable nature of the human heart. “So smart, so funny, so moving. I absolutely loved it.” — Bonnie Garmus, New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry

Bloomsbury presents, A Beautiful Way to Die by Eleni Kyriacou, read by Emma Gregory.Don't miss the new novel from Eleni Kyriacou, author of BBC Between the Covers pick The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou.'Gripping and compelling... so beautifully imagined.' LAURA MARSHALL'Deeply atmospheric... From movie star glamour to the rotten core of fame, I couldn't put this down.' LOUISE HAREPLAY THEIR GAMEHollywood, 1953. Young actress Ginny Watkins is turning heads. Even the legendary – and married – actor Max Whitman can't resist the allure of the hottest new starlet. He promises Ginny the world, in return for the right favour.DO WHAT THEY SAYLondon, 1954. Stella Hope, once the most famous actress in Hollywood, has been ousted to Ealing Studios after her divorce from the powerful Max. Just as she accepts her fate, she receives a letter, blackmailing her for a mistake she made many years ago.OR THEY'LL BURY YOUTwo women on either side of stardom find themselves in the orbit of the same beguiling man. And one night, in the shadows of a glamorous Oscars afterparty, their lives are changed forever…A Beautiful Way to Die delves into the decadence and depravity of the early film industry from Hollywood to London. Perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, and films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Babylon.'Evocative, tense, seductive.' TAMMY COHEN'Dark and gripping... Eleni's compelling story may be set in the past but it is just as relevant today.' NIKKI SMITH'I was utterly gripped.' LESLEY KARA'Both dazzling and devastating.' CLARE WHITFIELD'Shocking, moving, furious and ultimately hopeful.' NICOLA RAYNER'Beneath the glitz and glamour of 1950's Hollywood, lay a dark underbelly, which Kyriacou exposes with panache in this intricately plotted mystery.' LOUISE FEIN'Outstanding... A compelling thriller with a beautiful twist to die for.' TREVOR WOOD'A gorgeously dark slice of Hollywood noir.' LOUISE MUMFORD'A pacy, addictive noir thriller.' GILL PAULPraise for Eleni Kyriacou:'Impressive... worthy of Sarah Waters' THE TIMES'Enthralling and wholly original' CLARE MACKINTOSH'Immersive, gripping, authentic' ERIN KELLY'Hugely powerful' EMMA CHRISTIE'Compelling' GUARDIAN

Fans of Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane will be hooked by Fearless Girl. When everything changes, you have to come out fighting. It's been three years since Anna Davis's ex-boyfriend Freddie Tyler was sent to prison, now he's back on the streets of London and about to find out that everything has changed. As Freddie enters his West End club for the first time in years, he finds Anna sitting behind his desk, confidently leading his team of men. Anna used to hate the world he lived in, but she has now become a big part of it. And she's not about to give up running the family business easily. Anna shows a toughness Freddie has never witnessed in her before when she tells him about her new enterprise, smuggling stolen diamonds through London's Hatton Garden. And alarm bells start ringing when Freddie meets Anna's new partner. Cold and ruthless, Roman Gains isn't someone Freddie trusts around the club and particularly not around Anna. Whilst tensions flare between Anna and Freddie, a new Russian firm enters their world, determined to bring the Tylers down. And when they take out one of his best men, Freddie has to take drastic action to wrestle control from Anna. But she has other ideas. And when Roman becomes Anna's closest ally, Freddie finally reaches breaking point. Could this be the fall of the Tyler empire and the last time Freddie and Anna are on the same side? What readers are saying about Fearless Girl: 'WOW. What an addictive book this was. To say this book had me gripped is an understatement. Emma Tallon writes a BRILLIANT story that has you wanting more. If I could, I would give this book more than 5 stars.' Goodreads reviewer 'I'm still bouncing up and down. I just want to shout it from the rooftops how totally marvellous this book is.' B for Book Review 'Emma Tallon has once again proved she is up there with the best when it comes to this genre. A five star masterpiece!' Goodreads reviewer.

'Engaging, hilarious, and an utter pleasure to read' ALI HAZELWOOD Two best friends who haven't spoken in ten years pretend to date after break-ups with their respective exes go viral, in this delightfully fun and deeply emotional new novel from New York Times bestselling author Emma Lord. Two viral break-ups. One fake relationship. Five sparkling, heart-pounding dates. June and Levi were best friends as teenagers - until the day they weren't. Now June is struggling to make rent on her beachside tea shop, Levi is living a New York cliché as a disillusioned hedge fund manager and failed novelist, and they've barely spoken in years. But, after they both experience public, humiliating break-ups that spread like wildfire online, a photo of them together has the internet convinced they're a couple. With so many people rooting for them, they decide to put aside their rocky past and make a pact to fuel the fire by pretending to date. After all, that will help June's shop stay open and make Levi's ex realize what a mistake she made. All they have to do is convince the world they're in love, one swoon-worthy photo opp at a time. Then they can happily go their separate ways with no regrets . . . right? Why you'll love The Break-Up Pact . . . ! 'Like your favourite Taylor Swift song on repeat - romantic, heart-breaking, and utterly enchanting' ASHLEY POSTON 'A breezy, beachy read filled with lovable characters and a simmering slow burn' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON 'This estranged-childhood-friends-to-fake-dating-to-lovers story is as delicious and warm as one of June's specialty scones' SARAH ADLER 'Effervescent and poignant. I absolutely loved this book!' JESSICA JOYCE 'Combines fun, clever dialogue with the trifecta of romance - sweet, sexy, & sentimental - an excellent read' SOPHIE SULLIVAN 'A funny yet sentimental story' JAYNE DENKER 'Drenched in small-town beachside charm, The Break-Up Pact is both a banter-filled fake dating romp and a poignant meditation on what it takes to shake off the expectations, hurt, and mistakes of the past' AVA WILDER

AS SEEN ON BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB Montgomery, Alabama. 1973. Fresh out of nursing school, Civil Townsend has big plans to make a difference in her community. She wants to help women make their own choices for their lives and bodies. But when her first week on the job takes her down a dusty country road to a tumbledown cabin and into the heart of the Williams family, Civil learns there is more to her new role than she bargained for. Neither of the two young sisters has even kissed a boy, but they are poor and Black, and for those handling their welfare benefits, that's reason enough to have them on birth control. When Civil discovers a terrible injustice, she must choose between carrying out instructions or following her heart and decides to risk everything to stand up for what is right. Inspired by true events and a shocking chapter of recent history, Take My Hand is a novel that will open your eyes and break your heart. An unforgettable story about love and courage, it is also a timely and uplifting reminder that one person can change the world. 'Shot through with spirit and hope, it's one hell of a book' STYLIST 'Magnificent . . . I cheered out loud!' BONNIE GARMUS, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY 'Unforgettable' CELESTE NG, author of LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE 'Deeply moving . . . impossible to put down' AJ PEARCE, author of DEAR MRS BIRD 'A wonderful novel. Moving, powerful and completely absorbing' CATHY RENTZENBRINK, author of THE LAST ACT OF LOVE 'An unforgettable book whose characters will stay with me forever' EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS 'Extraordinary . . . I could not put it down' EMILY ITAMI, author of FAULT LINES 'Utterly gripping . . . storytelling at its finest' GLAMOUR 'A jewel of a book . . . truly extraordinary' WASHINGTON POST 'Extraordinary and powerful . . . a must-read' PRIMA 'Superb . . . Absolutely brilliant' NIHAL ARTHANAYAKE 'As with all great historical fiction, Take My Hand speaks to the now' IRISH TIMES 'One of those books that you can't stop yourself reading even though your heart is breaking' DAMIAN BARR

'One of my favourite reads this year' 'Ahh this was such a fun and cute little grumpy x sunshine romcom' 'This is a five-star read that you could wish upon like a star' 'This book will make you grin and laugh' The second in Emma Jackson's magical Biddicote witches series! Two witches. One life-changing spell. Be careful what you witch for. . . Becca Ashworth's family is in trouble and with their magical legacy under threat, it puts their small village of Biddicote at risk too. So going against the witching tenets to summon an ancestor for help seems like a small price to pay to fix the problem...at first. Connor Lynch is the Witches Council's secret weapon and he's just been deployed to find out exactly what the Ashworths are up to. But how he ends up posing as Becca's fake husband at a magical inn in Cornwall as they hunt down a magical artefact is just as perplexing as the cheerful witch herself. When their attraction for each other grows, Becca and Connor question everything they have been taught - and soon the missing artefact isn't the only thing they are searching for. As love collides with duty, it's clear that sometimes you need to be careful what you witch for... YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE EMMA JACKSON: 'What a gorgeous, fun and sexy romance! I loved every word. Emma's stories just keep getting better. More please!' CARRIE ELKS 'I love this series! The world-building is so charming and the love story sparkles with chemistry' LEONIE MACK 'A cosy, magical treat of a book that charmed my socks off!' M.A. KUZNIAR 'It has everything I love in a romantasy. I absolutely adored it' CARRIE ELKS 'Fun, sweet and sexy' SARAH HAWLEY 'A magical rollercoaster which will charm the hex out of the hardest of hearts' JESSICA THORNE 'As effervescent as an Aperol Spritz' LUNA MCNAMARA 'As warm and gently soothing as a magicked cup of tea - this is the perfect witchy comfort read' LAURA WOOD Quotes: "...but if Becca were the princess, he couldn't see a knight getting a chance to save her from a dragon. She'd have tamed it and taken up riding before a sword could even be pulled from the scabbard," *** "You know what they say. Act in haste, repent at leisure." "That's meant to be a cautionary saying, not an aspirational quote." Tropes: 🌚 Opposites attract 🌚 Slow burn 🌚 Fake dating 🌚 Forced proximity 🌚 Grumpy/Sunshine 🌚 Healthy romance 🌚 Magical mission 🌚 Secret identity 🌚 Tragic hero Spice: