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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2022: ENTERTAINMENT A MAIL ON SUNDAYS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 Alan Rickman remains one of the most beloved actors of all time across almost every genre, from his breakout role as Die Hard's villainous Hans Gruber to his heart-wrenching run as Professor Severus Snape, and beyond. His air of dignity, his sonorous voice and the knowing wit he brought to each role continue to captivate new audiences today. But Rickman's artistry wasn't confined to just his performances. Rickman's writing details the extraordinary and the ordinary in a way that is anecdotal, indiscreet, witty, gossipy and utterly candid. He takes us behind the scenes on films and plays ranging from Sense & Sensibility, the Harry Potter series, Private Lives, My Name Is Rachel Corrie and many more. The diaries run from 1993 to his death in 2016 and offer insight into both a public and private life. Here is Rickman the consummate professional actor, but also the friend, the traveller, the fan, the director, the enthusiast: in short, the real Alan Rickman. Here is a life fully lived, all detailed in intimate and characteristically plain-spoken prose. Reading the diaries is like listening to Rickman chatting to a close friend. Madly, Deeply also includes a foreword by Emma Thompson and a selection of Rickman's early diaries, dating from 1974 to 1982, when his acting life first began.

Bloomsbury presents Remind Me to Hate You Later by Lizzy Mason, read by Emma Love, Leah Dubbin-Steckel and Rachel Noe Nishizawa.A story about the pressures of social media, the lengths influencers will go to for fame, and the grief of losing a loved one to suicide, perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Gayle Forman.Seventeen-year-old Jules grew up in her mother's spotlight. A "parenting influencer," Britt shares details of her daughter's life—pictures, intimate stories, insecurities, all—to a point that becomes unbearable to Jules.And suddenly she's gone.Natalie has only barely begun to grieve her best friend Jules's death when Britt announces her plans to publish a memoir that will dissect Jules's life and death. But Nat knows the truth behind Britt's "perfect" Instagram feed—Jules hated the pressure, the inauthenticity, the persona. There's so much more to Jules than Britt and her followers could ever know. As Nat connects with Jules's boyfriend, Carter, and their shared grief and guilt bonds them, she becomes determined to expose Britt, to understand what really happened, and who is to blame.In a world that feels distorted by celebrity and the manipulations of social media and public opinion, Natalie and Carter need something real to hold onto. Remind Me to Hate You Later is a moving account of grief, depression, complex relationships, love, and the search for truth.

Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry.A wealthy developer has turned up in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry with the aim of building a luxury golf course. It will mean buying up nearby farmland, and the locals are bitterly divided over the scheme. Then one of the leading opponents is found dead in a murder staged to look like an accident. The Bunburry police are on the case, but so is self-made millionaire and amateur sleuth Alfie McAlister, backed by his elderly friends Liz and Marge, fellow members of the Bunburry Triangle.As they all uncover other longstanding mysteries and secrets, police officer Emma Hollis enlists Alfie's help. But Alfie decides to delve further than he was asked. Has his meddling jeopardised the discovery of who the murderer is?Nathaniel Parker, born in 1962, graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company. His television career began in 1988 when he played Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon in the LWT mini-series "Piece of Cake". He is also the lead in the BBC series "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries", based on the novels by Elizabeth George. Nathaniel Parker has an extensive list of audio books to his credit, ranging from the classics of Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy to more modern writings and children's books.

Bloomsbury presents Very Nice by Marcy Dermansky, read by Johnathan McClain, Cassandra Campbell, Vikas Adam, January LaVoy and Emily Lawrence.'A vicious little novel, smart, efficient, mean, full of terrible people behaving terribly. Absolutely delightful' ROXANE GAY'Very Nice is so sexy and reads so smooth that I was utterly addicted' MARIA SEMPLE, AUTHOR OF WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE'Everything you need in your new favourite summer novel' KEVIN KWAN, AUTHOR OF CRAZY RICH ASIANS'Smart, sexy and funny ... Very Nice is her best yet' EMMA STRAUB, AUTHOR OF MODERN LOVERSRachel Klein never meant to kiss her creative writing professor, but with his long eyelashes, silky hair and the sad, beautiful life he laid bare on Twitter, she does, and the kiss is very nice.Zahid Azzam never planned to become a houseguest in his student's sprawling Connecticut home, but with the sparkling swimming pool, the endless supply of strawberries and Rachel's beautiful mother, he does, and the home is very nice.Becca Klein never thought she'd have a love affair so soon after her husband leaves her for a younger woman, but when her daughter's professor walks into her home, bringing with him a poodle named Princess, she does, and the affair turns out to be... a very bad idea.An ingenious blend of sex, secrets and betrayal, Very Nice is a sharp, compulsive take on modern life from one of America's most exciting novelists.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'A stellar collection of prompts and invitations that will enrich any journal' KATHERINE MAY 'This book is not only beautiful, but exceedingly helpful. I recommend it to every dreamer' ELIZABETH GILBERT 'Galvanising and comforting. An instant classic' EMMA GANNON A guide to the healing power of journalling and a meditation on the central questions of life, featuring creative contributions from Salman Rushdie, Esther Perel, Alain de Botton, Hanif Kureishi, Jia Tolentino, Elizabeth Gilbert, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, Lena Dunham and more. Suleika has kept a journal her whole life. Journalling has marked her greatest triumphs and buoyed her in her toughest moments. It has carried her as she fell in love, travelled across the United States, experienced illness, heartbreak and the deepest oceans of uncertainty. And she is not alone. For so many, journalling is a process of discovery - sometimes vulnerable, sometimes terrifying, always transformative. Featuring writing prompts, essays and wisdom from one hundred contributors and serving as a companion during challenging times, The Book of Alchemy explores themes such as fear , love , beginnings , memory , the body and purpose . In doing so, the book offers encouragement, direction and gives readers the tools to engage with discomfort, to ask questions, to peel back the layers and uncover their truest selves. 'An extraordinary collection of wisdom' ADAM GRANT This book is a gift' HANIF ABDURRAQIB 'Brilliant. Gentle. Encouraging' KATE BOWLER

A warm, immersive way to learn Norwegian through story. Treasures: Bilingual Norwegian-English Stories for Kids is the fourth book in a unique 52-story reading system designed for young learners who want to acquire Norwegian naturally through stories, not memorisation or grammar drills. Continue Emma and Jonas's journey through their Norwegian neighbourhood, where familiar places become the beginning of new adventures. The writing blends clear, simple language with authentic Norwegian storytelling traditions, creating stories that feel like real children's literature rather than language lessons. This book continues a carefully structured progressive reading method designed to build fluency through repetition, context, and emotional engagement. Each book contains four interconnected stories that gradually increase in difficulty. Vocabulary is carefully controlled and recycled across the series, allowing young readers to build confidence naturally, one story at a time. At this A1-A2 Foundations level: Present tense remains dominant Sentences are short, clear, and easy to follow Core everyday vocabulary is repeated and reinforced Only a small number of new words are introduced in each story English translation support is included for comprehension and accessibility Rather than teaching Norwegian through grammar explanations, this method helps children absorb the language naturally through narrative immersion, developing reading fluency almost without noticing they are learning. Perfect for young beginners who want to discover Norwegian through adventures, friendship, nature, family traditions, and the quiet magic found in ordinary moments.

With more than 2 million copies in print, the Clifton Chronicles has taken #1 worldwide bestselling author Jeffrey Archer to a whole new level. And the saga continues. . . Bestselling novelist Harry Clifton's on a mission to free a fellow author who's imprisoned in Siberia-even if doing so puts Harry's own life, and life's work, in danger. Meanwhile, his wife Emma, chairman of Barrington Shipping, is facing the repercussions of an IRA bombing on the Buckingham. Some board members feel she should resign. Others will stop at nothing to ensure the Clifton family's fall from grace. In London, Harry and Emma's son, Sebastian, is quickly making a name for himself at Farthing's Bank. He's also just proposed to a beautiful young American, Samantha. But the despicable Adrian Sloane is only interested in one thing: Sebastian's ruin. "BEGINS WITH A BANG...[ENDS] WITH A turbo-charged cliffhanger."-Kirkus Reviews Sir Giles Barrington, now a minister of the Crown, looks set for even higher office-until a diplomatic failure in Berlin threatens his prospects. Once again it appears that Giles's political career is thrown off balance by none other than his old adversary, Major Alex Fisher. But who will win the election this time? And at what cost? "ARCHER PLOTS WITH SKILL, AND keeps you turning the pages." -The Boston Globe This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.

The groundbreaking Harlem Renaissance novel about prejudice within the black community Emma Lou Morgan s skin is black. So black that it s a source of shame to her not only among the largely white community of her hometown of Boise, Idaho, but also among her lighter-skinned family and friends. Seeking a community where she will be accepted, she leaves home at age eighteen, traveling first to Los Angeles and then to New York City, where in the Harlem of the 1920s she finds a vibrant scene of nightclubs and dance halls and parties and love affairs . . . and, still, rejection by her own race. One of the most widely read and controversial works of the Harlem Renaissance, and the first novel to openly address prejudice among black Americans and the issue of colorism, The Blacker the Berry . . . is a book of undiminished power about the invidious role of skin color in American society. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,800 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.

Born on December 12, 1821, in Rouen, France, Gustave Flaubert is considered one of the greatest novelists of the nineteenth century and a central figure of literary realism. The son of a respected surgeon, he grew up in a cultivated bourgeois environment that later nourished his sharp and often critical portrayal of provincial life. Flaubert began studying law in Paris but abandoned his studies after suffering from epileptic seizures. He then devoted himself entirely to literature, pursuing an ideal of stylistic perfection. He believed in the absolute precision of language and famously searched for le mot juste—the exact word—sometimes spending days refining a single sentence. His masterpiece, Madame Bovary (1857), tells the tragic story of Emma Bovary, a woman whose romantic dreams clash with the dullness of provincial reality. The novel caused a scandal and led to a public trial for immorality, from which Flaubert was eventually acquitted. Today, it is regarded as a cornerstone of modern fiction for its psychological depth and objective narrative style. Among his other major works are Sentimental Education (1869) and Salammbô (1862), which reveal both his realism and his fascination with historical settings. A close mentor to younger writers such as Guy de Maupassant, Flaubert profoundly influenced generations of authors. He died on May 8, 1880, in Croisset. His rigorous approach to writing and his pursuit of artistic excellence left a lasting mark on world literature.

'A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters you'll love.' Matt Dunn Welcome to the idyllic country retreat of Christmas Steepleton, and let Jane Lovering whisk you away with the most heart-warming, romantic and comforting read of the year.Leaving London and her ex-husband Luc behind, Katie and her 14-year-old daughter Poppy move into their very own, very ramshackle cottage near the village of Christmas Steepleton on the Dorset coast. Harvest Cottage has been unloved for many years, so the job of bringing it back to life is a slow and expensive one. So, with funds running low, Katie jumps at the chance when a film company asks to use the cottage as a location. But even as things are looking up, as harvest time passes and autumn chill starts to bite, the prospect of a cold winter in the country is daunting.Some light relief comes from new friend Gabriel, so different from Katie's exuberant but arrogant ex Luc. Will their friendship blossom into something more romantic, or will the reality of a tough country winter send her and Poppy scurrying back to the comforts of town? Let Jane Lovering spirit you away to the perfect country escape, far away from the bustle of the city. Just right for fans of Emma Burstall, Fern Britton and Kate Forster.

'The Sparrow is one of my favourite science fiction novels and it destroyed me in the best way when I read it. It is so beautifully written and the construction of the narrative is masterful' Emma Newman, author of Planetfall THE ACCLAIMED GENRE-DEFINING WINNER OF THE 1998 ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD Set in the 21st century - a number of decades from now - The Sparrow is the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and talented linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who - in response to a remarkable radio signal from the depths of space - leads a scientific mission to make first contact with an extra-terrestrial culture. In the true tradition of Jesuit adventurers before him, Sandoz and his companions are prepared to endure isolation, suffering - even death - but nothing can prepare them for the civilisation they encounter. Or for the tragic misunderstanding that brings the mission to a devastating end. Once considered a living saint, Sandoz returns alone to Earth horrifically maimed, both physically and spiritually, the mission's sole survivor - only to be blamed for the mission's failure and accused of heinous crimes. Written in clean, effortless prose and peopled with memorable characters who never lose their humanity or humour, The Sparrow is a powerful, haunting fiction - a tragic but ultimately triumphant novel about the nature of faith, of love and what it means to be 'human' and widely considered to be a classic of the genre.

'A big hit of dopamine' EMILY GIFFIN *The instant New York Times bestseller!* **** She's rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own? Emma has big dreams, though she hasn't let herself think about them in years. Until her big break comes along: the chance to re-write a screenplay with her hero, Charlie-freaking-Yates! Even better: it's a rom-com - Emma's dream come true. Charlie is a Hollywood legend. He's also, as it turns out, kind of a jerk. He's written the worst rom-com Emma's ever read - and it turns out Charlie doesn't believe in love at all... But Emma's not going down without a fight. To help Charlie write the perfect rom-com, she needs to make him understand true romance. But the more she tries to teach him about love, the more real it all starts to seem . . . **** PRAISE FOR THE ROM-COMMERS: 'Center, the prolific author of many romances understands what it takes to create a winning romantic comedy... A winning romance that deftly balances heft and humour' KIRKUS 'Winsome and charming, Center's latest is that perfect blend of romance and overcoming life challenges that her readers treasure' BOOKLIST (starred review) 'a delightful, hilarious love story that fans of Emily Henry will be eager to dive into this summer' BOOKTRIB 'Grumpy Boy and Sunshine Girl is one of the best tropes!' BETCHES

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A stellar collection of prompts and invitations that will enrich any journal' KATHERINE MAY'This book is not only beautiful, but exceedingly helpful. I recommend it to every dreamer' ELIZABETH GILBERT'Galvanising and comforting. An instant classic' EMMA GANNONA guide to the healing power of journalling and a meditation on the central questions of life, featuring creative contributions from Salman Rushdie, Esther Perel, Alain de Botton, Hanif Kureishi, Jia Tolentino, Elizabeth Gilbert, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, Lena Dunham and more. Suleika has kept a journal her whole life. Journalling has marked her greatest triumphs and buoyed her in her toughest moments. It has carried her as she fell in love, travelled across the United States, experienced illness, heartbreak and the deepest oceans of uncertainty. And she is not alone. For so many, journalling is a process of discovery - sometimes vulnerable, sometimes terrifying, always transformative. Featuring writing prompts, essays and wisdom from one hundred contributors and serving as a companion during challenging times, The Book of Alchemy explores themes such as fear, love, beginnings, memory, the body and purpose. In doing so, the book offers encouragement, direction and gives readers the tools to engage with discomfort, to ask questions, to peel back the layers and uncover their truest selves. 'An extraordinary collection of wisdom' ADAM GRANTThis book is a gift' HANIF ABDURRAQIB'Brilliant. Gentle. Encouraging' KATE BOWLER

The #1 New York Times best-selling series To find a cure for Miss Peregrine, their beloved headmistress, Jacob Portman and his peculiar friends journey through a time loop to London, 1940 the peculiar capital of the world Having escaped Miss Peregrine s island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and the rest of the peculiar children are fleeing the malevolent wights following them. Miss Peregrine is the only one who can help, but as she is trapped in bird form, the children must take a time loop to World War II London in search of a cure. Along the way, the children encounter new allies and a menagerie of peculiar animals, but hideous surprises and betrayals lurk around every corner. And before Jacob can deliver the peculiar children to safety, he must make an important decision about his love for Emma Bloom. Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs, the second chapter of the beloved Peculiar Children series will enchant readers of all ages. I was blown away. . . . Hollow City is fantastic. A worthy follow-up, and as addictive a read as the first. Hypable A perfect blend of creepiness and thoughtfulness. PopMatters Ideal for fans of Neil Gaiman and Daniel Kraus, Hollow City blends fantasy and horror into a world that will engross readers and leave them eager for more. Shelf Awareness for Readers

Instant #1 New York Times bestseller and a Good Morning America Book Club Pick! This witty, slow-burn rom-com is the perfect beach read. Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other’s out, and they’ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It’s a bonkers idea ... and it just might work. Emma hadn't planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she and her best friend agree that dating Justin is too good of an opportunity to pass up, especially when they get to rent an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka. It's supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma's toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they're suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected—including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together? Named by Harper's Bazaar as one of the Top 10 Best Summer Romance Books of All Time!

The greatest tragic love story ever told - but this time, Catherine tells it herself. In Catherine , Essie Fox breathes new life into Wuthering Heights , transforming a gothic masterpiece into a haunting confession of obsession, madness and love that even death cannot end. 'A haunting work in its own right ... provides an extra dimension and new perspectives on one of literature's best-known tales of doomed love' Sunday Times 'An extraordinary work of imagination, and a love letter to a great classic ... her best book yet' M.L. Steadman 'Reverent and irreverent ... A must-read for anyone who visits Heathcliff and Cathy's Yorkshire Moors in their dreams' Erin Kelly 'Every bit as gripping as the classic, yet has added immediacy and emotion. Hugely moving' Sean Lusk ----- With a nature as wild as the moors she loves to roam, Catherine Earnshaw grows up alongside Heathcliff, a foundling her father rescued from the streets of Liverpool. Their fierce, untamed bond deepens as they grow - until Mr Earnshaw's death leaves Hindley, Catherine's brutal brother, in control and Heathcliff reduced to servitude. Desperate to protect him, Catherine turns to Edgar Linton, the handsome heir to Thrushcross Grange. She believes his wealth might free Heathcliff from cruelty - but her choice is fatally misunderstood, and their lives spiral into a storm of passion, jealousy and revenge. Now, eighteen years later, Catherine rises from her grave to tell her story - and seek redemption. Essie Fox's Catherine reimagines Wuthering Heights with beauty and intensity - a haunting, atmospheric retelling that brings new life to a timeless classic and lays bare the dark heart of an immortal love. ----- 'Beautifully written and imagined ... if you love Wuthering Heights, read Catherine' Historia magazine 'A dazzling feminist retelling of the greatest tragic love affair in fiction ... gothic, defiant and heartbreakingly human' Louisa Treger 'Exquisite' Liz Fenwick 'Passionate, vivid, utterly mesmerising ... satisfyingly familiar and yet sparking with wild gothic originality' Kate Griffin 'Haunting, authentic, exquisite ... a fresh and relevant story of obsession and revenge' Anna Mazzola 'A new level of understanding is brought by the change in perspective, and the joy, anguish, passion, obsession and destruction are not only witnessed but embodied. Essie Fox doesn't write from the heart, she writes from her soul ... stunning' Barbara Havelocke 'Wuthering Heights has been re-imagined by one of our most prominent Gothic novelists ... Read it by candlelight, surrounded by shadows, and let the deathly icy-cold fingers of its protagonist clasp you and send shivers down your spine' Dr Michael Stewart 'Beautiful! I loved being back in that world' Emma Carroll 'Expertly written, cleverly melding original text with reimagined interpretations ... a feminist retelling that retains the emotional truth of Emily Brontë's original. Essie Fox has lovingly and meticulously reconstructed the story to draw out its dark, twisted heart - wild, windswept and gloriously gothic' Katherine Clements 'Dark and poignant, it's a book to sink into on a cold winter's evening' Frances Quinn 'Essie Fox brings fresh passion and insight to one of the most compelling relationships in English literature ... With aching beauty and sadness, Catherine enchants and captivates' Dr Tim Rideout 'Death-tinged, dreamlike and darkly poetic, this rich reimagining of Catherine Earnshaw's inner world will send you rushing back to Emily's Bronte's novel and poetry to reconsider scenarios you thought you knew' Emma Liggins 'Darkly, wildly romantic' Kate Lord Brown 'Steadfast to the ori

Fall in love with a BRAND NEW heartbreaking read from the bestselling author of The One Before the One, perfect for fans of Dani Atkins and Cecelia Ahern 'My favourite read of the year, all the stars!' Josie Silver The perfect love story built on the biggest secret When two strangers find themselves locked in a cinema overnight, it could be the start of a perfect meet cute... but as Maggie is about to discover, real life is so much more complicated than fiction... Every Friday, Maggie attends the last showing at her local indie cinema. Then one night, bookseller Jack goes to the same screening. These two strangers are about to fall in love - there's just one complication: Jack knows nothing about Maggie. Maggie knows everything about Jack. Over a series of Fridays, Maggie and Jack get to know each other, but the closer they grow, the bigger the secrets that could tear them in two. Because Maggie has a unique gift: with just the lightest touch, she knows exactly what someone is thinking. That's how she knows how Jack's picture-perfect life has fallen apart. And that she isn't the total stranger he thinks she is. Will she risk everything to tell him the truth - or is true love something that only happens in the movies? Praise for Emma Cooper: 'A genius premise with a bit of time travel thrown in for good measure and the writing is to die for. All the stars.' Laura Pearson, bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont 'A masterpiece of pace and emotion. This story grips your heart and doesn't let go until the last page.' Sam Tonge 'I absolutely adored this beautiful book. A clever premise, wonderful characters and a story that had me hooked from the very first page!' Clare Swatman 'I completely lost myself in this poignant, witty and wise novel. A beautiful take on the idea of first and lost loves.' Holly Seddon 'I have devoured it, I have texted my children numerous times today to tell them I'm reading a fantastic book. I have gasped out loud a good few times.' Reader Review 'This was one of my favorite reads of 2024! I absolutely enjoyed every second.' Reader Review 'A true masterpiece in split-time storytelling. It's unique, heart-wrenching, and filled with suspense, making it an unforgettable read. Highly recommended for fans of emotional, character-driven stories that keep you on the edge of your seat!' Reader Review 'I absolutely loved this book, sat up reading it until dawn as I was so enraptured with the story and the characters, I couldn't bear to put it down.' Reader Review 'Wow what can I say another brilliant read from this fabulous author who has the capability to tear your heart into about a million pieces and put it back together again.' Reader Review 'I told my husband about this book! Let me tell you, I read 2 books a week and rarely tell him about what I'm reading but this book! Wow!' Reader Review 'Heartfelt read! Would definitely recommend.' Reader Review 'I started and finished it in one day! The writing was fantastic. Characters very relatable and I didn't see the twists coming! I honestly don't have a single bad thing to say!' Reader Review 'Wow, I loved this book! The mystery kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved how many twists and turns there were.' Reader Review

An electric contemporary reimagining of the myth of Persephone and Demeter set over the course of one summer on a lush private island, exploring who holds the power in a modern underworld. Camp counsellor Cory Ansel, eighteen and aimless, afraid to face her high-strung single mother in New York, is no longer sure where home is when the father of one of her campers offers an alternative. The CEO of a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, Rolo Picazo is middle-aged, divorced, magnetic. He is also intoxicated by Cory. When Rolo proffers a childcare job (and an NDA), Cory quiets an internal warning and allows herself to be ferried to his private island off the coast of Maine. Plied with luxury and opiates manufactured by his company, she continues to tell herself she's in charge. Her mother, Emer, head of a teetering agricultural NGO, senses otherwise. When her daughter seemingly disappears, Emer crosses land and sea to heed a cry for help she alone is convinced she hears. Alternating between the two women's perspectives, Fruit of the Dead incorporates its mythic inspiration with a light touch and devastating precision. The result is a lush and haunting story that explores love, attraction, control, obliteration and America's own late capitalist mythos. Advance praise for Fruit of the Dead 'A gripping literary thriller, Fruit of the Dead presents a coming-of-age tale that is so well-observed and intoxicating that the reader will lose track of time, but won't forget how they spent it. Egan and Cline fans: assemble.' Caoilinn Hughes, author of The Wild Laughter 'Ancient Greece meets Succession by way of Emma Cline, Fruit of the Dead is a deliciously dark examination of agency and power, and the savage complexity of the mother-daughter bond.' Ruth Gilligan, author of The Butchers 'Mesmerised and profoundly alarmed, I read this in one go; I've been haunted by it ever since. I've passionately loved Lyon's writing for years, and Fruit of the Dead further confirms what I've long suspected: I want to lunge to read anything she writes.' R. O. Kwon, author of The Incendiaries 'Irresistible and devastating. Lyon has spun an utterly absorbing, lush and terror-laced retelling of an ancient, archetypal tale - a young woman tempted and taken, a mother's feral grief - that is both timeless and crisply contemporary.' Melissa Febos, author of Girlhood

REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK Indie Next Pick "If you love immersive, magical stories with unforgettable settings and books that spark great conversations, I think you're really going to love this one."-Reese Witherspoon (August '26 Reese's Book Club Pick) "Ethereal...a story that reminds us sometimes the impossible is possible."-JODI PICOULT "A haunting, heart-stopping debut."-CHRISTINA BAKER KLINE "Part love story, part ode to nature, with a mystical, musical, mysterious quality."-NIKKI ERLICK For readers of Wild Dark Shore and The Time Traveler's Wife, a fierce, haunting story of one woman caught between her first love and a mysterious stranger who upends everything-and the two worlds that won't let her go. Annie MacLeod always knew she was different, growing up on a sailboat in the Pacific Northwest, navigating by stars and swimming with sea creatures alongside her parents and best friend Evan. But when a tsunami shatters her world, Annie is stranded on land and forced to confront how eccentric she is. In the wreckage, she rescues a wordless man named Walker, who emits a hum only she can hear. Their connection is instant, electric. Walker's touch gives Annie visions of the ocean's hidden world, a life she's never known but feels inexplicably drawn to. Yet even as she is pulled toward him, Evan-the steadfast love who has always been there-remains on dry land, offering the stability she may have to leave behind. Annie is torn between Evan's grounding presence and Walker's magnetic secrets. But then, Walker vanishes, along with the answers she needs about who she really is. Six years later, Annie has left the sea and buried the past-until Walker's otherworldly sound returns, pulling her back toward the ocean and the life she abandoned. The truth under the water is more ancient than she ever could have known, and Annie must confront a choice that will test her heart and determine her future. "Absolutely dazzling."-SARAH PENNER "Incandescent...I did not want to come up for air."-EMMA KNIGHT "Spellbinding!"-NITA PROSE

When a self-styled Angel of Death begins granting the dying a final act of mercy on the streets of Newcastle, DCI Jack Parker is forced to confront both a ruthless killer and his own advancing dementia. The gripping third instalment in Trevor Wood's addictive, gritty DCI Jack Parker series. 'Deeply unsettling and impossible to put down' Sean Watkin 'Gritty, timely, and relentlessly paced ... with a cliffhanger ending that leaves you wanting so much more' Nadine Matheson 'Fast pace, relatable characters and [a] twisty crime story ... A great addition to the series' Patricia Gibney 'Lives collide in a book full of wit, wisdom and heartbreak. A new breed of crime-writing' Sun __________ DCI Jack Parker is BACK... Death is stalking the streets of Newcastle. An anonymous killer is offering the terminally ill a dignified escape. Mercy to some. Murder to others. KILLER DCI Jack Parker doesn't want the case. He has a secret of his own - an early-onset dementia diagnosis he's desperate to conceal. But the signs are becoming impossible to ignore. As his mind begins to betray him, the city faces its own moral reckoning. OR While politicians debate a contentious new law and the self-styled Angel of Death selects another victim, Jack's world is shaken when the killings are traced to a carers' support group - one his wife, Helen, has been attending in secret. SAINT Yet his deepest fear is also his darkest temptation. Because when his disease becomes unbearable, Jack can't escape one haunting question: Could the Angel of Death be the saviour he's been waiting for? _______________ A gripping murder mystery that becomes more than just a puzzle to be solved' Frances Quinn 'This book has everything I want in a novel - moral ambiguity, sharp dialogue, authentic voices, and a whole lot of heart' Emma Christie 'A masterclass on how to write cutting-edge crime fiction' Tom Benjamin 'Hard-edged and poignant. Magnificent!' Victoria Dowd 'So timely and relevant ... highly recommended' Nikki Smith 'Brilliant and compelling ... I can't wait for the next one' Louise Fein 'A juicy theme for a series of police procedurals . . . exquisite' The Times 'A compulsive page-turner that's packed with heart and humour' Nicola Gill 'A masterpiece' Michael Wood 'Another stunning outing for DCI Jack Parker. Trevor Wood has created perhaps the most enthralling detective of our time. Brilliant.' Graham Bartlett 'Gripping, witty and a humdinger of a page-turner' Penny Batchelor 'Taut, tender and full of very human twists' William Shaw 'One of the best hooks for a novel I've seen this year' Robert Rutherford 'A super-smart and highly original police thriller' Doug Johnstone 'Told with Wood's signature directness, its serpentine twists keep the reader guessing' Daily Mail 'Once again, Trevor Wood delivers the perfect dose of grit, humour, brilliant characters, and a page-turning plot' Charlotte Levin

From Alexandra Potter, the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of So, I Met This Guy . . ., comes Who's That Girl – a heartwarming and hilarious romantic comedy that looks at life, love and what might happen if you could turn back time . . .Charlotte and Lottie have absolutely nothing in common – except they're the same person.Thirty-something Charlotte has a high-flying PR agency, a serious boyfriend and all the trappings of success – she's living the dream, so why is it so stressful?Twenty-one-year-old Lottie has just moved to London with dreams of becoming a writer. Carefree and single, she's having fun – and on the brink of making some big mistakes.So when a cosmic glitch brings Charlotte face to face with her younger self, she hatches a plan to teach her all the things she knows now: wear sunscreen, stay away from PVC trousers and Do Not Sleep With That Guy.But what she doesn't expect is Lottie has a few lessons of her own. And rewriting your past can seriously mess with your future . . .Praise for Alexandra Potter:'The new Bridget Jones for our times' - Daily Telegraph'Say hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're 20, 40 or 80' – Heat'Brilliant! Laughing out loud' – Emma Gannon'Funny but layered, light-hearted but surprisingly deep' – Red'A thrilling, witty, wonderful adventure with a grand splosh of self-discovery' - Milly Johnson'Warm, witty and wise . . . An absolute triumph!' – Mike Gayle

**The bold, brilliant and buzzy new novel from Dawn O'Porter - HONEYBEE - is available to buy now** *THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER and Richard & Judy book club pick* ______________________________________________________________ WHAT IF THE LIFE YOU'RE LIVING ... ISN'T THE ONE YOU WANT? Mia has made all the right choices. She's married, she has the nice house, the good career. But life isn't about fitting into a box. And there's another woman inside her who's just clawing to get out ... PRAISE FOR CAT LADY: 'Even speaking as a dog man, I thought Cat Lady was an absolute joy to read' Matt Haig 'My book of the year' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A reminder to live your life your way. Cat or no cat' Fearne Cotton 'Really gets the reader to think about what matters in life Unputdownable and completely wonderful!' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Witty, thought-provoking and hilarious, Cat Lady is a triumph' The Unmumsy Mum 'Dawn O'Porter challenges the stereotypes of the typical 'cat lady' with this beautiful and emotional read' Reader review¿¿¿¿¿ 'An ode to finding your people and a celebration of the small things that bring us together' Emma Gannon 'I absolutely adored this book!' Reader review¿¿¿¿¿ 'Funny, heart-wrenching and full of warmth' Sarah Morgan 'A beautifully written book that I'd recommend to anyone' Reader review¿¿¿¿¿ 'A lovely onion of a book, layered with humour and emotion' Daisy Haggard 'A joyous, touching, funny, sharp story - I cannot praise it enough. Purr-fection' Milly Johnson Dawn O'Porter's book 'Cat Lady' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 24-10-2022.

A BRAND NEW spicy upstairs/downstairs historical romance featuring the Queen's Deadly Damsels! Perfect for fans of Emma Orchard, Virginia Heath and India HoltonDare she risk her secrets? In the world of upstairs/downstairs, Housemaid Penny Smith anticipates her employer's needs and blends into the background making her the perfect spy for the prime minister against a suspected member of the Devil's Sons. There's only one problem. When she meets the guilty marquess, his actions don't match the evidence against him. Lord William Renquist defies her every expectation and sets her traitorous heart racing. Lord William Renquist, Marquess of Stoneway and secret spy to Queen Victoria, must infiltrate the Devil's Sons, tearing the brotherhood apart from the inside. His mission - to bring evil men to justice while atoning for the sins of his family, proving honour is stronger than tainted blood. There's only one problem. A canny maid who is always in the right place at the wrong time and who deliciously challenges his every order. Liam and Penny are unknowingly playing a dangerous game from opposite sides of justice. And at a masked ball, forbidden attraction burns into something far more complex as their secrets spin into daring confessions. This battle against their enemy will only be won if Penny and Liam can work together. But can a maid from downstairs ever trust an upstairs marquess? Praise for Darcy McGuire: A Lady's Lesson in Scandal is bar far the best historical romance we've seen this year and an absolute must-read for fans of the genre, especially those who are also partial to a crime thriller plotline that keeps you on your toes throughout. It's simply an amazing read you won't want to miss. Reader Review This is an exciting new chapter in McGuire's Deadly Damsels series, blending romance and mystery in equal measure. Reader Review 'A fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' Reader Review 'Masterfully blends intrigue, romance, and historical richness in a story that kept me glued to the pages late into the night.' Reader Review 'What a fantastic blend of historical romance and spy thriller!' Reader Review

Discover how artificial intelligence thinks and reasons, and how we can make the most of their super-human abilities, in the must read book from the prize-winning technology writer and author of The Dark Net and The People vs Tech. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A WATERSTONES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR '[An] essential read' Emma Saunders, BBC Culture Reporter Knowing how to speak to AI - and how not to - is a skill that everyone now needs. Hundreds of millions of people now talk to AI, such as ChatGPT, every day. They organise their finances and holidays, ask advice, seek therapy and find love - via machines. Almost overnight, chatbots are transforming society, politics and business. This is one of the biggest and fastest technological changes in history. However, most people still don't really understand how AI works, how to make the most of it - or what the dangers are. As some people use it to turbo-charge their productivity at work, others are falling into dangerous conspiracies, delusions and psychosis. In How to Talk to AI, award-winning technology writer Jamie Bartlett takes you inside the machine: showing how we can stay in control of our powerful new companions, even as they are changing the way we live, feel, and think. Written in his accessible style, How to Talk to AI is the essential and empowering guide to help you understand how to make the most of these incredible new technologies, without succumbing to new powers of manipulation and control. Praise for Jamie Bartlett: 'This book could not have come at a better moment' Sunday Times 'One of the world's leading experts on the digital revolution' David Patrikarakos, Literary Review 'Eye-opening ... Bartlett is an informal yet informed guide' Times Literary Supplement 'Confident and well-informed ' New Scientist 'A hell of an achievement... Buy it and read it. ' The Times 'Fascinating ... Jamie Bartlett is an expert guide' Independent 'Highly readable' Financial Times ' Smart, provoking reportage ... Required reading for anyone' Tom Chatfield, author of Wise Animals: How Technology Has Made Us What We Are

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas . . . right? The Devils series is a sexy blend of spice, romance and grumpy men. Prepare to laugh, swoon and cry . . . perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emma Chase. ___ Some people marry the enemy in Vegas . . . Keeley managed to get knocked up by him too. Keeley: Last January, I drunk-married my nemesis-hot, oversized geek Graham Tate. With no memory of how it came about, there was only one solution: run off before he woke up and pretend it didn't happen. It would have worked perfectly if I hadn't wound up pregnant. Graham is the opposite of everything I want in a man-practical, disciplined, frugal-but living with him until the baby arrives has me wondering if, perhaps, I've been wanting the wrong things all along. And if that drunk version of me last January might have been onto something. Graham: I never planned to have kids, and I certainly wouldn't have planned on one with Keeley Connolly-a woman who does not believe in savings accounts or personal safety and thinks Lucky Charms is a health food because of the non-marshmallow bits. A woman who also didn't think twice about marrying me in Vegas and ditching me hours later. I can't wait to put this behind me and return to my careful, chaos-free life in New York. But the more time I spend with Keeley, the more I'm remembering the things that led me to marry her in the first place...and wondering if I can live without them when this ends. Readers can't get enough of The Devil Gets His Due 'Elizabeth O'Roark writes witty banter and tension better than anyone, and this was no exception.' 'You're telling me I stayed up past 6 am reading this like a love sick fool?? Yes I am and yes I did and no I have no regrets. Graham and Keeley were perfection.' 'Easily a top 2022 read!' 'The chemistry, the swoon, the characters, the plot and the setting, everything was just perfection!'

From USA Today bestselling author Emma Scott comes the second in an emotional series of interconnected, coming-of-age YA romances. At Santa Cruz Central High School, they called them the misfits, the outcasts, the weirdos. But most of us knew them as the Lost Boys... Holden Parish survived his parents' horrific attempts to make him "the perfect son." After a year's stint in a Swiss sanitarium to recover, he has vowed to never let anything-or anyone-trap him again. Brilliant but broken, he seeks refuge behind alcohol, meaningless sex, and uses his wicked sense of humor to keep people away. He only has to ride out one year in the coastal town of Santa Cruz with his aunt and uncle before he inherits his billions and can make his escape. Disappear. Falling in love is not in the plans. River Whitmore. Star quarterback of the Central High football team, Prom King, Mr. Popular, ladies' man. He leads the perfect life...except it's all a lie. His father has River's future in the NFL all planned out, while River's dream is to run the family business in the town that he loves. But his mother's illness is tearing the family apart and River is becoming the glue that holds them together. How can he break his father's heart when it's already shattering?River's carefully-crafted façade explodes when he meets Holden Parish. A guy who dresses in coats and scarves year-round, drinks expensive vodka, and spends his free time breaking into houses for the fun of it. They're complete opposites. River seeks a quiet life, away from the spotlight. Holden would rather have dental surgery than settle down. Holden's demons and River's responsibilities threaten to keep them apart, while their undeniable attraction crashes them together again and again, growing into something deep and real no matter how they resist. Until one terrible night changes everything. *Please note, this book contains spoilers for The Girl in the Love Song.

'Sicily is the key to everything' Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The author of the classic book on Venice turns his sights to Sicily in this beautiful book full of maps and colour photographs. 'I discovered Sicily almost by mistake . . .We drove as far as Naples, then put the car on the night ferry to Palermo. There was a degree of excitement in the early hours when we passed Stromboli, emitting a rich glow every half-minute or so like an ogre puffing on an immense cigar; and a few hours later, in the early morning sunshine, we sailed into the Conca d'Oro, the Golden Shell, in which the city lies. Apart from the beauty of the setting, I remember being instantly struck by a change in atmosphere. The Strait of Messina is only a couple of miles across and the island is politically part of Italy; yet somehow one feels that one has entered a different world . . . This book is, among other things, an attempt to analyse why this should be.' The stepping stone between Europe and Africa, the gateway between the East and the West, at once a stronghold, clearing-house and observation post, Sicily has been invaded and fought over by Phoenicians and Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans, Goths and Byzantines, Arabs and Normans, Germans, Spaniards and the French for thousands of years. It has belonged to them all - and yet has properly been part of none. John Julius Norwich was inspired to become a writer by his first visit in 1961 and this book is the result of a fascination that has lasted over half a century. In tracing its dark story, he attempts to explain the enigma that lies at the heart of the Mediterranean's largest island. This vivid short history covers everything from erupting volcanoes to the assassination of Byzantine emperors, from Nelson's affair with Emma Hamilton to Garibaldi and the rise of the Mafia. Taking in the key buildings and towns, and packed with fascinating stories and unforgettable characters, Sicily is the book he was born to write.

She can control his image. She can't control her heart.It's been nine years since Amelia Anderson last spoke to her ex, renowned playboy and gorgeous popstar Jax Riva. Since then she's moved to London, landed a coveted job at a celebrity PR firm, and (semi) successfully avoided all mention of his band, Just4Summer. So when her boss's new client is none other than Jax himself, she knows her luck has officially run out.Tasked with helping Jax repair his public image, Amelia decides to set up a fake relationship with another client of hers, a nepo-baby actress who needs to get her name out there. Between chaperoning dinner dates and cheering from the sidelines of charity fun-runs, Amelia realises that a lot can change in nine years. Jax isn't the boy who broke her heart at nineteen anymore. And she doesn't love seeing another woman on his arm.In stolen moments, it's like they were never apart. But one wrong move could ruin both their reputations…PRAISE FOR CHLOE FORD:'An addictive, hilarious, rom-com adventure that I couldn't put down' - Donna Marchetti, author of Hate Mail'I absolutely devoured it' - Annabel Monaghan, New York Times bestselling author of Dolly all the Time'Bursting with sparkling wit and crackling tension' Catherine Walsh, bestselling author of Snowed In'From the laugh-out-loud moments to that classic rom-com movie feel, I loved every bit of this book' - Carlie Walker, author of The Takedown'This rom-com is a must-read!' - Lauren Ford, author of Liv Is Not A Loser'I fell for this novel from the first page. Definitely treat yourself to this one, you won't regret it!' - Emma Rae, author of Love Game'I cannot recommend it enough. Fun and thoughtful' - Catherine Balavage, author of Ember'Had me swooning, blushing, and laughing all at once... with undeniable banter, crackling chemistry, and hilarious but unfortunate mishaps' - Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall in Love

Bloomsbury presents Glad You Came by Chloe Ford, read by Mei Mei MacLeod'Glad You Came is sweet and totally spectacular... It's vibrant, funny, and whisks you away for a perfect summer escapist romance!' - Beth Reekles, bestselling author of The Kissing BoothShe's a runaway bride. He's a runaway popstar.After calling off her wedding at the very last minute, Sara does what any self-respecting woman would do: she goes on her honeymoon alone.But the fifteen-day luxury cruise around the Mediterranean implodes almost immediately when Sara misses the ship at its second stop. Stranded, sunburnt, and spectacularly unprepared, she's bracing for disaster… until she realises she's not alone.Gus – member of the world-famous pop sensation Just4Summer – has also been left behind. Desperate to avoid the headlines and savour one rare taste of anonymity, he teams up with Sara to chase the cruise across the Adriatic.Cue dodgy buses, missed connections, the storm of the century, and far too much proximity. As they stumble from city to city, the chemistry between them becomes impossible to ignore. But when real life comes calling, Sara must decide: is this just a summer romance… or the love story she never saw coming?***Praise for Chloe Ford:'An addictive, hilarious, rom-com adventure that I couldn't put down' - Donna Marchetti, author of Hate Mail'I absolutely devoured it'. - Annabel Monaghan, USA Today bestselling author of Summer Romance'Bursting with sparkling wit and crackling tension.' Catherine Walsh, bestselling author of Snowed In'From the laugh-out-loud moments to that classic rom-com movie feel, I loved every bit of this book.' - Carlie Walker, author of The Takedown'This rom-com is a must-read!' - Lauren Ford, author of Liv Is Not A Loser'I fell for this novel from the first page. Definitely treat yourself to this one, you won't regret it!' - Emma Rae, author of Love Game'I cannot recommend it enough. Fun and thoughtful.' - Catherine Balavage, author of Ember'Had me swooning, blushing, and laughing all at once... with undeniable banter, crackling chemistry, and hilarious but unfortunate mishaps.' - Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall in Love

Discover how artificial intelligence thinks and reasons, and how we can make the most of their super-human abilities, in the must read book from the prize-winning technology writer and author of The Dark Net and The People vs Tech. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A WATERSTONES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR '[An] essential read' Emma Saunders, BBC Culture Reporter Knowing how to speak to AI - and how not to - is a skill that everyone now needs. Hundreds of millions of people now talk to AI, such as ChatGPT, every day. They organise their finances and holidays, ask advice, seek therapy and find love - via machines. Almost overnight, chatbots are transforming society, politics and business. This is one of the biggest and fastest technological changes in history. However, most people still don't really understand how AI works, how to make the most of it - or what the dangers are. As some people use it to turbo-charge their productivity at work, others are falling into dangerous conspiracies, delusions and psychosis. In How to Talk to AI, award-winning technology writer Jamie Bartlett takes you inside the machine: showing how we can stay in control of our powerful new companions, even as they are changing the way we live, feel, and think. Written in his accessible style, How to Talk to AI is the essential and empowering guide to help you understand how to make the most of these incredible new technologies, without succumbing to new powers of manipulation and control. Praise for Jamie Bartlett: 'This book could not have come at a better moment' Sunday Times 'One of the world's leading experts on the digital revolution' David Patrikarakos, Literary Review 'Eye-opening ... Bartlett is an informal yet informed guide' Times Literary Supplement 'Confident and well-informed ' New Scientist 'A hell of an achievement... Buy it and read it. ' The Times 'Fascinating ... Jamie Bartlett is an expert guide' Independent 'Highly readable' Financial Times ' Smart, provoking reportage ... Required reading for anyone' Tom Chatfield, author of Wise Animals: How Technology Has Made Us What We Are