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Learn over 200 words with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends! As your little one is learning to speak, introduce them to the colourful, iconic world of Eric Carle. From food and clothes to animals and feelings, this is the perfect way for little ones to learn the words they need to navigate their busy worlds. With the bright and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle and clear font, this book makes learning lots of fun! There is even a spread at the end so little readers can try to remember all the words they have read.

John Gribbin is one of today's greatest writers of popular science and the author of bestselling books, including In Search of Schr¿dinger's Cat, Stardust and Deep Simplicity. He is famous to his many fans for making complex ideas simple, and says that his aim in his writing - much of it done with his wife, Mary Gribbin - is to share with his readers his sense of wonder at the strangeness of the universe. John Gribbin trained as an astrophysicist at Cambridge University and is currently Visiting Fellow in Astronomy at the University of Sussex.

‘I’ve got it! Come on! There’s not a moment to lose!’ This beautiful edition of Fantastic Mr Fox, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive material from the Roald Dahl Museum and is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . . The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, aimed at newly independent young readers.

The deliciously dark new suspense novel from the international bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'I couldn't stop reading! Absolutely a triumph!' Freida McFadden 'What a read! A brilliantly dark and tangled web that every reader will be completely ensnared by' Graham Norton 'A terrifyingly incisive exploration of how one snowball can turn into an unstoppable dark avalanche, how one unthinking crime can send out ripples of destruction across families, continents, and decades - and the sting in the tail is fantastic.' Tana French --- If my sister hadn't been beautiful, none of it would have happened. Ruby Cooper and her sister, Erin, live an idyllic life in their close-knit church community in Boston. But when Ruby is sixteen, she is involved in an incident that causes her family's world to implode. Across decades, the fallout leaves a wake of destruction behind Ruby in Dublin and Erin in Boston. Not that Ruby wants to think about the past. But it can't stay a secret forever. --- 'An utterly gripping story about how one incident reverberates across time, damaging and destroying lives. I read it as if in a fever' Shari Lapena 'Liz Nugent at the top of her game ... a proper work of art - nuanced, messy and complicated, just like real-life.' Irish Independent 'Absolutely gripping. Another utterly compelling, dark and unsettling piece of work that's going to give me a book hangover for weeks.' John Marrs 'Utterly compelling and brilliantly imagined ... all the way to the last dark twist.' Anthony Horowitz 'Once again, the incomparable Liz Nugent invites us into the darkest parts of the human psyche. I'm certain her legions of fans will agree: Ruby is her most unforgettable creation yet' Catherine Ryan Howard 'Jaw dropping ... a masterpiece' Publishers Weekly 'Only Liz Nugent can create characters like these ... this is a maestro at work. Another sensational read - clear your diary and prepare to be hooked!' Sam Blake 'Dark, fearless and compelling - unforgettable work from an outstanding and brilliant crime writer.' Jane Casey 'An absolute belter of a book. Liz Nugent at her dark and twisty best.' Louise Kennedy 'Twisted and brilliantly observed' Irish Examiner Culture Magazine 'Addictive and awe-inspiring, from the first page to the last.' Diane Jeffrey 'Essential reading' Crime Time 'Unputdownable, acid-sharp, and emotionally brutal - Liz Nugent at her most compulsive.' Dearbhla McTiernan 'An intense and gripping novel about a lie that destroys lives and unravels a family over decades. Liz Nugent gets deep into the heads of her characters and lays bare their most human impulses, no matter how dark. A must-read author at the top of her game' Gilly Macmillan 'Only Liz Nugent could have written this book ... an unflinching, darkly funny, sometimes disconcerting and always gripping story' Sinéad Crowley 'A novel that you will want to avoid life in order to read' Belfast Telegraph 'Liz Nugent is fearless in the places she will go to uncover our basest, darkest impulses. Utterly compelling.' Tammy Cohen 'Unputdownable' Kathryn Thomas, Q102 'I bloody loved it. Sublime ... dark and hooky.' Louise Swanson 'Another triumphant addition to her impressive catalogue' Irish Examiner 'Layered, gripping, darker than dark (a LN trademark), and psychologically complex. Beautifully real, flawed, human characters. SUPERB.' Will Dean 'Nugent is one of my favourite all-time writers, and her latest is not just a crime novel, it's a study in humanity. Deserves to be massive' Gillian McAllister 'Lands blow after emotional blow ... a novel that insists upon being read in breathless gulps' Heat 'Terrific' Brendan O'Connor, RTÉ Radio 1 'Quietly dazzling ... beautifully written and structured, and full of emotional intelligence ... deserves to be talked about' The Mature Times 'One of Ireland's most gifted writers' Irish Examiner 'Ruby Cooper is captivating and infuriating and tragic . . . brilliant storytelling' Michael Rob

Saved! meets Casey McQuiston in this wry, heartfelt tale of a teen who's taking her church camp by storm-one deadly sin at a time. Riley quietly left church a year ago when she realized there was no place for a bi girl in her congregation. But it wasn't until the pastor shunned her older sister for getting an abortion that she really wanted to burn it all down. It's just her luck, then, that she's sent to the principal's office for slapping a girl talking smack about her sister-and in order to avoid suspension, she has to spend spring break at church camp. The only saving grace is that she'll be there with her best friend, Julia. Even if Julia's dad is the pastor. And he's in charge of camp. But Riley won't let a technicality like "repenting" get in the way of her true mission. Instead of spending the week embracing the seven heavenly virtues, she decides to commit all seven deadly sins. If she can show the other campers that sometimes being a little bad is for the greater good, she could start a righteous revolution! What could possibly go wrong? Aside from falling for the pastor's daughter . . .

Alice Forester can't believe it--she has to take swimming lessons at school! Everyone else in her class is excited and thinks she's strange for not feeling the same way. Problem is, Alice is afraid of the water. But after Alice meets the cuddly grey and white kitten Flame, she's ready to face her fears.

YOUR NEXT ROMANTASY OBSESSION IS HERE! "ROMANCE, BANTER, AND ALL THE YEARNING? I'M OBSESSED." - REBECCA YARROS, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Throne of Glass meets Shield of Sparrows in the new epic fantasy from international bestselling author Geneva Lee. DON'T MISS THE STUNNING SPRAYED EDGE SPECIAL EDITION, while supplies last! Actual edition received may vary. -- THE STARS CHOSE HER. BUT THE KINGDOM WANTS HER DEAD. Arden Icaros was never meant to matter, but the stars had other plans. . . When Arden's magic inheritance ceremony ends in catastrophe, half the realm believes she is a harbinger of war. And they want her dead. Noble houses demand her execution. Assassins hunt her across the kingdom. And her only hope lies with the most feared man in the kingdom. Bishop Marius. Bishop is ruthless, terrifying, and fiercely loyal to the crown. He should kill her. Instead, he hides her. But the longer Arden remains under Bishop's protection, the more dangerous he becomes. Because Arden knows the Bishop is hiding secrets powerful enough to topple kingdoms. As war brews an obsession begins to grow. One that could destroy them both . . . -- P raise for Harbinger: "Harbinger is everything I crave in an epic romantasy . . .an unputdownable story that's written in the Stars ." - Nisha J. Tuli, NYT bestselling author " Stunning . Just stunning-the world, the magic, the romance. This will be your new addiction from the first page." - Abigail Owen, #1 NYT bestselling author " Deliciously dangerous and savagely sexy " - Rachel Howzell Hall, NYT bestselling author "An original and fascinating take on Romantasy. Bishop and Arden are truly written in the stars !" - Tracy Wolff, #1 NYT bestselling author " Fast-paced and action packed , it grabbed me from the first page and didn't let go. I devoured this and am eagerly awaiting the next book. This is an absolute must read!" - Alexis Calder, Amazon bestselling author "Geneva Lee always writes my newest favourite escape . She never fails to craft rich worlds packed with characters you love and desperately miss the second you finish the last page." - Molly Lee, NYT bestselling author ''Arden Icaros joins the ranks of Violet Sorrengail and Feyre Archeron as romantasy's newest tough female protagonist. An ardent slow burn that will leave readers yearning for more.'' - Kirkus

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “It is one of the best narrative histories I’ve read.” —The Wall Street Journal A New York Times Notable Book of 2025 One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2025 Named a BEST BOOK OF 2025 by The Washington Post, TIME, The Economist, Air Mail, Bloomberg, Fast Company, Katie Couric Media, and History From the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail, “the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis;” (The Atlantic) comes a riveting narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history—one with ripple effects that still shape our society today. In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded—one of visionaries and fraudsters, titans and dreamers, euphoria and ruin. With unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents, New York Times bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naïveté in an endless boom led to disaster. The dizzying highs and brutal lows of this era eerily mirror today’s world—where markets soar, political tensions mount, and the fight over financial influence plays out once again. This is not just a story about money. 1929 is a tale of power, psychology, and the seductive illusion that this time is different. It’s about disregarded alarm bells, financiers who fell from grace, and skeptics who saw the crash coming—only to be dismissed until it was too late. Hailed as a landmark book, Too Big to Fail reimagined how financial crises are told. Now, with 1929, Sorkin delivers an immersive, electrifying account of the most pivotal market collapse of all time—with lessons that remain as urgent as ever. More than just a history, 1929 is a crucial blueprint for understanding the cycles of speculation, the forces that drive financial upheaval, and the warning signs we ignore at our peril.

YOUR NEXT ROMANTASY OBSESSION IS HERE! "ROMANCE, BANTER, AND ALL THE YEARNING? I'M OBSESSED." - REBECCA YARROS, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Throne of Glass meets Shield of Sparrows in the new epic fantasy from international bestselling author Geneva Lee. DON'T MISS THE STUNNING SPRAYED EDGE SPECIAL EDITION, while supplies last! Actual edition received may vary. -- THE STARS CHOSE HER. BUT THE KINGDOM WANTS HER DEAD. Arden Icaros was never meant to matter, but the stars had other plans. . . When Arden's magic inheritance ceremony ends in catastrophe, half the realm believes she is a harbinger of war. And they want her dead. Noble houses demand her execution. Assassins hunt her across the kingdom. And her only hope lies with the most feared man in the kingdom. Bishop Marius. Bishop is ruthless, terrifying, and fiercely loyal to the crown. He should kill her. Instead, he hides her. But the longer Arden remains under Bishop's protection, the more dangerous he becomes. Because Arden knows the Bishop is hiding secrets powerful enough to topple kingdoms. As war brews an obsession begins to grow. One that could destroy them both . . . -- P raise for Harbinger: "Harbinger is everything I crave in an epic romantasy . . .an unputdownable story that's written in the Stars ." - Nisha J. Tuli, NYT bestselling author " Stunning . Just stunning-the world, the magic, the romance. This will be your new addiction from the first page." - Abigail Owen, #1 NYT bestselling author " Deliciously dangerous and savagely sexy " - Rachel Howzell Hall, NYT bestselling author "An original and fascinating take on Romantasy. Bishop and Arden are truly written in the stars !" - Tracy Wolff, #1 NYT bestselling author " Fast-paced and action packed , it grabbed me from the first page and didn't let go. I devoured this and am eagerly awaiting the next book. This is an absolute must read!" - Alexis Calder, Amazon bestselling author "Geneva Lee always writes my newest favourite escape . She never fails to craft rich worlds packed with characters you love and desperately miss the second you finish the last page." - Molly Lee, NYT bestselling author ''Arden Icaros joins the ranks of Violet Sorrengail and Feyre Archeron as romantasy's newest tough female protagonist. An ardent slow burn that will leave readers yearning for more.'' - Kirkus

Joseph Conrad's enduring portrait of the ugliness of colonialism. Nominated as one of America s best-loved novels by PBS s The Great American Read Heart of Darkness is the thrilling tale of Marlow, a seaman and wanderer recounting his physical and psychological journey in search of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz. Traveling upriver into the heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic, wraith-like figure. Marlow's discovery of how Kurtz has gained his position of power over the local people involves him in a radical questioning, not only of his own nature and values, but of those that underpin Western civilization itself. This edition also includes Conrad s Congo Diary, a glossary, and an introduction discussing the author s experiences of Africa, critical responses, and the novel s symbolic complexities. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

'Outstanding, a sheer pleasure to read. Dunmore is a remarkable storyteller' Daily Mail ***From the author of Inside the Wave, the Costa Book of the Year 2017*** Finland, 1902, and the Russian Empire enforces a brutal policy to destroy Finland's freedom and force its people into submission. Eeva, orphaned daughter of a failed revolutionary, also battles to find her independence and identity. Destitute when her father dies, she is sent away to a country orphanage, and then employed as servant to a widowed doctor, Thomas Eklund. Slowly, Thomas falls in love with Eeva . . . but she has committed herself long ago to a boy from her childhood, Lauri, who is now caught up in Helsinki's turmoil of resistance to Russian rule. Set in dangerous, unfamiliar times which strangely echo our own, the story reveals how terrorism lies hidden within ordinary life, as rulers struggle to hold on to power. House of Orphans is a rich, brilliant story of love, history and change. 'Part love story, part tragedy . . . Dunmore on dazzling form. Everyone should read her work' Independent on Sunday 'Every character is richly drawn and makes for compelling reading ... top-quality fiction' Daily Express 'Richly ambitious . . . there isn't a dull page. A remarkable achievement' Scotsman 'Vivid and exciting' Observer

*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* 'One of the master storytellers of our time' - Dr Gabor Maté, author of The Myth of Normal From 'one of the greatest storytellers we have' (Robert Bly), an urgent invitation to allow the oldest stories - and the Greatest Story - to reshape our own. There's an old Irish belief that if you aren't wrapped in a cloak of story you will be unprepared for what the world will hurl at you. You remain adolescent at just the moment a culture worth its salt requires you to become a real, grown, human being. In Liturgies of the Wild, acclaimed mythographer, storyteller and Christian thinker Martin Shaw argues that we live in a myth-impoverished age, cut off from the deep wells of story and meaning that once prepared us for life's challenges. Drawing on the 'ancient technologies' of myths and initiatory rites, Shaw invites readers to rediscover the ancient stories that shape the human soul - and to encounter Christ as the ultimate, transforming story providing a road to wholeness, maturity and connection. Within these pages, Shaw: Teaches us to read a myth the way it wants to be read; Provides vivid retellings of tales powerful enough to carry you through life's travails; Shows you how to gather and reshape your own thrown-away stories. Most vividly, Shaw shares his own spiritual journey and how these ancient technologies led him - unexpectedly - to Christ, 'the True Myth,' by way of a thirty-year journey and a 101-night vigil in a Dartmoor forest. Blending nimble storytelling in the tradition of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien with scholarly depth, Liturgies of the Wild s a thrilling counsel of resistance and delight in the face of many modern monsters, providing a transformative journey into story, spirit and self-discovery. Ebury Vine: The Home Of Christian Living. Drawing on the deep roots of Christianity to cultivate curious minds and inspire faith-informed growth.

Be swept away with this breathtaking and beautifully written wartime romance set deep in the French Alps, f rom the bestselling author behind Channel 5's Carol Drinkwater's Secret Provence 'A moving story of love and friendship' KATE MOSSE 'Each sentence shimmers' MY WEEKLY 'A virtual hug of a tale' JOANNE HARRIS 'Exciting, evocative' DAILY MAIL 'Emotional and moving' FIONA VALPY 'A beautiful book' WOMAN & HOME, Historical Novels of the Year ________ France, 1943. Forced to flee war ravaged Poland, seventeen-year-old Sara and her parents find refuge in a dilapidated house in the French Alps. On first glance it seems the perfect hideaway. But soon the Nazis close in, casting a shadow over Sara's blissful summer and her blossoming romance with handsome local villager Alain. Eventually the family must make a harrowing choice, one that could drive them apart forever and risk several lives. Will they make it through the summer? Will the family find each other again? And can Sara hold onto the love she has found with Alain? ________ 'Romantic, evocative, and pulse racingly dramatic' WENDY HOLDEN ' A moving story of love, friendship and bravery that simply races along' WOMAN'S WEEKLY 'A terrific story . . . skilfully written and heart-rending' MIRIAM MARGOLYES 'So evocative of the south of France - you can almost smell the maquis . . . Engrossing' Reader Review 'Sara's story is both moving and inspiring' Sheila O'Flanagan, bestselling author of The Women Who Ran Away 'Great storyline, great characters. A thoroughly enjoyable read' Reader Review 'I enjoyed it very much . . . it's her best' Elizabeth Buchan, author of The Museum of Broken Promises 'A wonderful, enjoyable novel with courage and survival at its heart' Elizabeth Chadwick, author of The Wild Hunt series 'One not to be missed ... tells a part of history that should never be forgotten' Shirley Dickson, author of The Lost Children Praise for Carol Drinkwater: 'I was hooked from the start' Dinah Jefferies 'Carol Drinkwater's writing is like taking an amazing holiday in book form' Jenny Colgan 'Beautifully woven and compelling' Rowan Coleman 'Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets - I loved this' Santa Montefiore

Features a charming cartoon penguin wearing , happily perched atop a tall stack of diverse books, holding a book that declares 'READING RULES!'. A delightful design for book lovers and avid readers. Ideal for students, teachers, librarians, and anyone who enjoys learning, stories, and adventure. Celebrate literacy, knowledge, and the joy of reading with this unique penguin design. Doppelwandig isoliert: hält Getränke heiß oder kalt Edelstahl, BPA-frei Auslaufsicherer Deckel mit transparentem Schieberegler

Features a charming cartoon penguin wearing , happily perched atop a tall stack of diverse books, holding a book that declares 'READING RULES!'. A delightful design for book lovers and avid readers. Ideal for students, teachers, librarians, and anyone who enjoys learning, stories, and adventure. Celebrate literacy, knowledge, and the joy of reading with this unique penguin design. Doppelwandig isoliert: hält Getränke heiß oder kalt Edelstahl, BPA-frei Auslaufsicherer Deckel mit transparentem Schieberegler

A nineteenth-century novel about a bisexual, biracial vampire, written by a forgotten legend of Victorian horror A Penguin Classic Published the same year as Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Florence Marryat’s The Blood of the Vampire introduced readers to one of the most revolutionary protagonists of her time: the biracial, bisexual, feminist psychic vampire Harriet Brandt. Feeding off life force rather than blood, Harriet is a charming, caring young woman in search of love who is accused of killing those who get too close. Harriet’s ostracization mirrors that of the author, Florence Marryat, whose thrilling plots about women eschewing the norms of Victorian womanhood were widely read during her time but reviled by critics and overlooked for more than a century. Recontextualizing Marryat’s place at the vanguard of Victorian horror, The Blood of the Vampire is a timeless critique of gender norms, racism, and medical discrimination—a fresh, century-old spin on the expanding canon of vampire fiction. Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

'The voice of the sea is seductive; never ceasing, whispering, clamoring, murmuring, inviting the soul to wander for a spell in abysses of solitude' When 'The Awakening' was first published in 1899, charges of sordidness and immorality seemed to consign it into obscurity and irreparably damage its author's reputation. But a century after her death, it is widely regarded as Kate Chopin's great achievement. Through careful, subtle changes of style, Chopin shows the transformation of Edna Pontellier, a young wife and mother, who - with tragic consequences - refuses to be caged by married and domestic life, and claims for herself moral and erotic freedom. The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

As a member of the renowned Flying Doctors Service, Dr. Anne Spoerry treated hundreds of thousands of people across rural Kenya over the span of fifty years, earning herself the cherished nickname Mama Daktari Mother Doctor. Yet few knew that what drove her from post-World War II Europe to Africa was a past marked by rebellion, submission, and personal decisions that earned her another nickname this one sinister while working as a doctor in a Nazi concentration camp. In Full Flight explores the question of whether it is possible to rewrite one s past by doing good in the present, and takes readers on an extraordinary journey into a dramatic life punctuated by both courage and weakness and driven by a powerful need to atone.

'Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.' Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he inwardly rebels against the totalitarian world he lives in, which demands absolute obedience and controls him through the all-seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, symbolic head of the Party. In his longing for truth and liberty, Smith begins a secret love affair with a fellow-worker Julia, but soon discovers the true price of freedom is betrayal. The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

Louisa May Alcott's iconic novel-the beloved portrait of a nineteenth-century New England family in wartime The classic story of the March family, Little Women has been adored for generations. Now in a vibrant new deluxe edition with an introduction by Jane Smiley and a cover by Julie Doucet, the novel follows the lives of four sisters-tomboyish Jo, beautiful Meg, fragile Beth, and romantic Amy-as they come of age while their father is fighting in the Civil War. Since 1868, readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over the family's tragedy, and dreamed of traveling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. In this simple, enthralling tale, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women.

Ein außergewöhnlicher, zutiefst humaner Blick auf das moderne Afghanistan 1969 eröffnet, symbolisierte das Intercontinental in Kabul einst den Traum eines sich modernisierenden Landes. 50 Jahre später thront das legendäre Hotel noch immer auf einem Hügel unweit der afghanischen Hauptstadt. Es hat die sowjetische Besatzung, mehrere Staatsstreiche, einen Bürgerkrieg, die US-Invasion und den Aufstieg, Fall und Wiederaufstieg der Taliban überstanden. BBC-Chefkorrespondentin Lyse Doucet checkt seit 1988 im »Interconti« ein. Sie erzählt von der Köchin Abida, dem Restaurantleiter Mohammed Aqa, vom Empfangschef Sadeq und der Kellnerin Malalai: von den bewegenden Leben jener, deren Schicksale untrennbar mit diesem besonderen Ort verbunden sind. Das Ergebnis ist eine facettenreiche und zutiefst humane Geschichte des modernen Afghanistans - und ein eindringlicher Appell, dieses Land und seine Menschen nicht zu vergessen. ***Auf der Shortlist des Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 *** »Erstaunlich schön, subtil und einfach unvergesslich.« Elif Shafak »Ein Must-read« Sunday Times »Doucets Erzählung ist voller Wärme, Witz und einem liebevollen Blick für die menschlichen Geschichten, die das Hotel nicht nur zu einem Denkmal der Tragödie, sondern auch der Liebe und Widerstandsfähigkeit machen.« Financial Times

Step into snowy Iceland with the final nail-biting instalment in the critically acclaimed Hidden Iceland series - FROM THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR A TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR - NOW A MAJOR CHANNEL 4 DRAMA ' Is this the best crime writer in the world today? I f you're looking for a mystery to get lost in during lockdown . . .' The Times 'A world-class crime writer . . . One of the most astonishing plots of modern crime fiction' Sunday Times 'It is nothing less than a landmark in modern crime fiction' The Times -- 1987. An isolated farm house in the east of Iceland. The snowstorm should have shut everybody out. But it didn't. The couple should never have let him in. But they did. An unexpected guest, a liar, a killer. Not all will survive the night. And Detective Hulda will be haunted forever . . . -- 'This is Icelandic noir of the highest order, with Jonasson's atmospheric sense of place, and his heroine's unerring humanity shining from every page' Daily Mail 'Triumphant conclusion. Chilling, creepy, perceptive, almost unbearably tense' Ian Rankin ' This is such a tense, gripping read' Anthony Horowitz 'Brilliantly effective. Each book enraptures us' The Times Literary Supplement Praise for Ragnar Jónasson 'Superb . . . chilling . . . one of the great tragic heroines of contemporary detective fiction' Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month 'A classic crime story seen through a uniquely Icelandic lens. First rate and highly recommended' Lee Child ' Chilling - a must-read' Peter James 'A stunningly atmospheric story. Pitch-perfect, beautifully paced. Ragnar Jónasson is at the top of his game, and a master of the genre' Will Dean 'Darkly claustrophobic . . . Perfect mid-winter reading' Ann Cleeves

From the bestselling author of The Prison Healer trilogy comes a brand-new YA fantasy, perfect for fans of Lauren Roberts and Leigh Bardugo. 'This year's must-read YA fantasy' - Rebecca Yarros, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing NEVER BARGAIN WITH A REAPER. The city of Aravell is in peril, plagued by a deadly blackmist that kills all it touches and reapers who roam the streets, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. Seventeen-year-old reaper hunter Viridia Solace has made it her life's mission to capture their leader-the man who murdered her parents-but the notorious Reaper Priest has eluded the best hunters on Elverdine Isle for years. Until now. When the Priest's right-hand man, Reeve Ashton, is captured, he offers Viri a chance to avenge her parents . . . for a price. She knows better than to bargain with a reaper, especially this one, but his offer is too good to resist. Only, trusting Reeve comes with a heavy cost, and soon Viri risks losing everything . . . including her heart. --------------------------------------------------------------- 'Lynette Noni crafts a dark, magical world full of high stakes and unforgettable characters that I never want to leave. Her incredible world-building and gripping storytelling make Shadow Reaper this year's must-read YA fantasy. ' - Rebecca Yarros, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing 'No one does fantasy like Lynette Noni. She never fails to thoroughly enthrall me, and Shadow Reaper is no exception. Prepare to be obsessed!' - Lauren Roberts, #1 international bestselling author of Powerless 'Lynette Noni is a marvelous and inventive storyteller, whose books are absolutely impossible to put down.' - Sarah J. Maas, international bestselling author A Court of Thorns and Roses

"Téa Mutonji writes sharply about the subtle ruptures endemic to formative friendships." —Raven Leilani, bestselling author of Luster "Sexy, infuriating, and unbelievably fun to read . . . This is a writer who can read someone to filth in just one line." —Katie Yee, author of Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar A bold debut from an exhilarating, multi-award-winning young writer, following two lifelong friends who suddenly find themselves in an emotional deadlock when one abruptly proposes to break up after years of subtle betrayals. Best friends of over twenty years, Tania and Margot are preparing to host their monthly Sunday Loaf dinner party, when Tania tells Margot this isn’t working for her anymore—they’ve been entangled for too long, she wants to "unknow" her. But how do you extricate yourself from someone whose family owns the apartment you live in, who has taken you in as their own, even claims you as their "person”? As Tania attempts to live her life loudly on the outskirts of Margot’s bubble, Margot’s past betrayals become increasingly clear. But she means well, doesn’t she? They had felt like sisters from the start. Or had Tania just been blind to Margot’s antics? Set in the framework of a tense will-they-won’t-they break-up, Tania and Margot get entangled in a rigorous revision of history, their once delicate dance intensifying toward a frantic finale that neither person sees coming. A taut, piercing exploration of race and privilege, codependency, and the ways in which world-defining friendships can be both beautifully and excruciatingly life altering, My Person is an addicting, astutely observed novel from an astonishing new talent.

An evocative and unique fantasy romance from the international Number One bestselling author of the Crossfire series . . . An infamous beauty. A daring warrior. T wo hearts are about to collide . . . For five years, Sapphire has been the King of Sari's most treasured concubine. Independent at last, she refuses to put herself in anyone's control again. But now another's scheming has led her into the path of proud, arrogant Wulfric, Crown Prince of the rival kingdom of D'Ashier, a man who is dangerous to her in every way. The daughter of Wulfric's fiercest opponent, Sapphire is a prized warrior in her own right and highly skilled in the sensual arts - Wulfric's perfect match. A lasting union is unthinkable, but the bargain they strike - to spend one night together, and then part - proves impossible in the face of a desire powerful enough to bring two countries to the brink of war, and two hearts to the point of surrender. . . Praise for Sylvia Day: 'A hundred degrees hotter than anything you've read before' Reveal 'Move over Danielle Steel and Jackie Collins, this is the dawn of a new Day' Amuse

An erotic masterpiece of twentieth century fiction - a tale of sensual obsession and bloodlust in eighteenth century Paris 'An astonishing tour de force both in concept and execution' Guardian In eighteenth-century France there lived a man who was one of the most gifted and abominable personages in an era that knew no lack of gifted and abominable personages. His name was Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, and if his name has been forgotten today. It is certainly not because Grenouille fell short of those more famous blackguards when it came to arrogance, misanthropy, immorality, or, more succinctly, wickedness, but because his gifts and his sole ambition were restricted to a domain that leaves no traces in history: to the fleeting realm of scent . . . 'A fantastic tale of murder and twisted eroticism controlled by a disgusted loathing of humanity . .. Clever, stylish, absorbing and well worth reading' Literary Review 'A meditation on the nature of death, desire and decay . . . A remarkable début' Peter Ackroyd, The New York Times Book Review 'Unlike anything else one has read. A phenomenon . . . [It] will remain unique in contemporary literature' Figaro 'An ingenious and totally absorbing fantasy' Daily Telegraph 'Witty, stylish and ferociously absorbing' Observer

You might already consider yourself a stellar conversationalist, but could you be even better? This book will help enrich your life, one conversation at a time. 'Reading TALK is like having a conversation with the world's best conversationalist' Angela Duckworth _________ Conversation is at the heart of our relationships and decision-making - but the science behind our everyday interactions, and how to improve them, is little known. In Talk, Harvard Professor Alison Wood Brooks provides fascinating insights into the power of effective communication. She gives you the tools that her MBA students say transform their lives, bringing together psychology, linguistics, sociology and neuroscience in her original framework: T - Topics - including the surprising impact of preparing topics before a conversation A - Asking - why we need to do more (and why we do less than we think) L - Levity - how to find the fun in conversations with anyone K - Kindness - how to be a better listener and not simply pretend to be one! Through her own original research, Brooks shows readers how small changes in how we communicate can make a big difference to our relationships, our careers and our lives.