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On a perfect Spring morning at Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth II will enjoy a cup of tea, carry out all her royal duties . . . and solve a murder. 'Like an episode of The Crown - but with a spicy dish of murder on the side' (DAILY MAIL) ______________________ The morning after a dinner party at Windsor Castle, eighty-nine-year-old Queen Elizabeth is shocked to discover that one of her guests has been found murdered in his room, with a rope around his neck. When the police begin to suspect her loyal servants, Her Majesty knows they are looking in the wrong place. For the Queen has been living an extraordinary double life ever since her coronation. Away from the public eye, she has a brilliant knack for solving crimes. With her household's happiness on the line, her secret must not get out. Can the Queen and her trusted secretary Rozie catch the killer, without getting caught themselves? Miss Marple meets The Crown in The Windsor Knot, the first book in the 'Her Majesty The Queen Investigates' mystery series by SJ Bennett - for fans of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Agatha Christie and M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin. ______________________ PRAISE FOR THE WINDSOR KNOT: ' Hilarious, affectionate, and so well observed . . . I loved it' - JOANNE HARRIS 'A total joy' - NINA STIBBE 'A highly original and delightfully charming crime series' - ADELE PARKS 'Possibly the most adorable crime novel out this year' - RUTH WARE 'Charming, cosy and respectful' - GUARDIAN 'Gently hilarious and utterly charming ' - AMANDA CRAIG

Peri, a wealthy Turkish housewife, is on her way to a dinner party at a seaside mansion in Istanbul when a beggar snatches her handbag. As she wrestles to get it back, a photograph falls to the ground - an old Polaroid of three young women and their university professor. A relic from a past - and a love - Peri had tried desperately to forget. The photograph takes Peri back to Oxford, where she was sent at eighteen, abroad for the first time: to her dazzling, rebellious professor and his life-changing course on God, to her home with her two best friends, Shirin and Mona, and their arguments about Islam and femininity and, finally, to the scandal that tore them all apart. Over one desperate night she tries to make sense of a past she has tried to forget - but can we ever escape who we once were?

Chicago hairstylist Bastian Russo has only three things to his name: a pair of $1,200 shears, a Boystown studio apartment, and a list of men's names written on his closet wall. His constant worry that he's not good enough and his chronic inability to trust are what leaves him heartbroken time and again. After he adds the latest name, he turns to his best friend, Andres Wood, for solace. But instead of treating Bastian to dinner, drinks, and the usual effortless banter, Andres makes an interesting suggestion: that Bastian should get over the breakup by dating ... Andres. Sure, Andres is successful and attractive, but he also knows everything there is to know about Bastian-including what an insecure pain in the ass he is. Meanwhile, everyone in Bastian's life, from his mother to his co-workers, thinks he's an idiot for not having dated Andres already. So, what could go wrong? Everything. Now Bastian has to sort out his inadequacy and trust issues to prove he's worthy of transitioning from Andres' best friend to his lover. Otherwise, it's a matter of time before one or both of them end up on Bastian's list of Boystown Heartbreakers.

An engrossing, unsettling summer read from the author of the global phenomenon The Girls 'Take it to the beach and savour every page' Rob Doyle, Observer 'Beach reading at its finest' Daily Mail The summer shimmers with wealth, privilege and promise on Long Island, but Alex is no longer welcome... Alex is a young woman teetering on the edge. Behind on her rent and with nothing to keep her in New York she agrees to spend August by the beach, in the lavish house of the older man she's been seeing. After one misstep at a dinner party she's dismissed with a ride to the station and a ticket back to the city. But Alex decides to stay on the island, charming her way into the lives of the dazzlingly wealthy set who live there and leaving a trail of destruction behind her. Just how long can she keep going before she's found out? 'The ideal mix of hazy summer glamour and simmering threat for compulsive beach reading' Megan Nolan

Step inside the world of Martha Stewart and discover her timeless approach to living well. The Martha Way: Essential Principles for Mastering Home and Living is a thoughtfully crafted guide to the foundational principles that shape a well-kept, inspired life. With her signature clarity and elegance, Martha distills decades of experience into elevated yet accessible solutions for the everyday, covering: Cooking: Tips to master the basics, cook seasonally, and keep a well-stocked kitchen. Entertaining: Host with elegance, whether for a dinner party or for weekend guests. Home Organizing: Martha's golden rules for a well-maintained, clutter-free home. Collecting: How to get started, what to look for, and how to best treasure your finds. Gardening: Sowing soil, timing blooms, composting, growing vegetables, and more. Drawing wisdom from her own life well lived, Martha breaks down each area of expertise into clear, actionable steps. Whether you're arranging your pantry, preparing a simple but impressive meal, hosting with intention, curating meaningful collections, or cultivating a lush garden, Martha shows you how to do it beautifully and with purpose. With her time-tested tips, and unique but ever practical insights, Martha helps you bring order, style, and joy to every corner of your life. More than just a book, this is a modern blueprint for a well-kept home and life. After all, there's only one way to master the art of everyday living-and it's the Martha Way.

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 'My generation's Julia Quinn' Adjoa Andoh 'Utterly delightful' Guardian 'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store' Harriet Evans ______________ Tragically left an orphan after her father's death, Kate Malvern is taken under the wing of her forbidding aunt Minerva and brought to the grand house of Staplewood, where Minerva rules the roost. Her uncle lives in one wing, while her handsome, moody cousin occupies another; guests are few and far between, and even family dinners are rigidly formal. But the sudden arrival of Cousin Philip throws Minerva's control over the household into doubt, and soon Kate begins to suspect the shocking reason for Minerva's generosity. She has no-one to confide in but Cousin Philip who - for reasons unknown - seems to have taken an unaccountable dislike to her... A rich and classic Regency Romance, Cousin Kate is replete with the sparkling humour, memorable characters and intricate plots that will delight Heyer fans the world over. ______________ Readers love Cousin Kate . . . ***** ' Great read with gothic flare !' ***** 'If you love a good romance, you can't go wrong with a Georgette Heyer novel.' ***** 'I truly enjoyed this and will read more Heyer novels with pleasure. ***** 'A delightful read from start to finish. ***** 'Second, in my opinion, only to Jane Austen.' ______________ More love for Heyer ... 'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE 'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' INDEPENDENT 'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN 'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL 'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS 'Georgette Heyer is unbeatable.' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

An INSTANT USA TODAY Bestseller! For fans of The Love of My Afterlife and The Seven Year Slip, Reese's Book Club LitUp Fellow Natalie Messier's heartfelt contemporary romance debut follows a woman who gets a second chance at a formative time in her adult life—this time to win the “one that got away.” Joey Vasquez's life is the definition of good on paper. At thirty-two, she's a lawyer on the cusp of making partner, she owns her house in Los Angeles, and she almost keeps pace with her doctor sister in her parents' eyes. When she reluctantly arrives at the very couple-y dinner party hosted by Elijah Aarons, the best friend she's secretly pined after for fourteen years, she's dismayed to find that the last person on earth she'd ever want to see again is also there: Alex Aquino. Your basic rich Silicon Beach bro asshole. The night couldn't possibly get worse—and then she dies. When Joey is given a second chance at life, she finds herself eighteen again, the year she first met both Elijah and Alex. Armed with memories from her first life, Joey is certain she's come back to finally convince the one man she ever loved to love her back—so why does she find herself strangely drawn to the man she thought she hated?

Spark meaningful conversations and create special memories with this unique deck of 100 cards featuring questions on hobbies, aspirations, fears, likes and dislikes, creativity, faith, and more in a beautiful keepsake box. In our frenetic, technology-focused culture, finding time for meaningful face-to-face interaction with loved ones can prove difficult. Fortunately, The Daily Question Conversation Card Set offers an easy quick-start guide for doing just that. Inspired by the popularity of the Daily Question series, this conversation card set is an invitation to new and exciting discussions around the table, in the car, or anywhere else you might take them. With one question on each beautifully designed card, this unique deck offers individuals and families a launching pad to topics in five categories--Family & Friends, Fun & Entertainment, Faith, Travel, and Then & Now: What is something you own that is really old and why do you hang on to it? When do you feel closest to God? What is the best advice you've ever gotten? What do you wish people knew about you? What is the hardest thing about being a person of faith in today's culture? Packaged in a handy box with category tabs for easy reference, these conversation cards are the ideal companion for family dinners, road trips, small groups, and book clubs. Whether the conversations are thought-provoking or just good for a laugh, all of the questions will encourage lasting memories.

From one of the 20th century’s most beloved storytellers, a moving evocation of the wonder found on the cusp of adolescence and a powerful depiction of small town American life “[Dandelion Wine] is Bradbury’s masterpiece, his fullest, most deeply felt and lyrical expression, touching on his usual themes of youth, old age and small-town life but stripped of their usual layer of sci-fi remove.” — Electric Literature “[Ray] Bradbury is an authentic original.”—Time The summer of 1928 was a vintage season for a growing boy. A summer of green apple trees, mowed lawns, and new sneakers. Of half-burnt firecrackers, of gathering dandelions, of Grandma's belly-busting dinner. It was a summer of sorrows and marvels and gold-fuzzed bees. A magical, timeless summer in the life of a twelve-year-old boy named Douglas Spaulding—remembered forever in moving, interconnected vignettes, by the incomparable Ray Bradbury.

'If My Big Fat Greek Wedding and The Hating Game had a baby, it would be Bad Boy Summer' JULIA BOGGIO 'I consumed it in one sitting. The voice was so bright and clear, the romance was exactly my catnip. I loved every minute of it!' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'The banter, the sparks, the slow-burn build-up...it's everything you want in an enemies-to-lovers romance' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Hot! Hot! Hot! I LOVED it!' HEIDI SWAIN Couple's therapist Nella Praxitelis knows all about love - in theory. In practice? Not so much. Especially after discovering her boyfriend's been cheating... just hours before he planned to propose. With her life in tatters, Nella moves back in with her Greek family, only for her little sister to announce she's getting married... in three weeks. And the best man? Mark Marino, the OG bad boy - tall, brooding, and the older brother of Nella's late first love. Also, he kinda hates her, but it's okay because the feeling's mutual. As maid of honour, Nella is forced to team up with Mark for dance lessons, formal dinners, and a chaotic stag-and-hen trip to Cyprus. But underneath the barbs, undeniable chemistry simmers, pushing Nella to confront a choice: risk her heart again or stick to dealing with other people's love lives. Perfect for fans of: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Enemies-to-lovers ¿¿¿¿ Forced proximity (holiday edition) ¿¿ Couple's therapist vs her own messy love life ¿¿¿¿ Family chaos ¿¿¿¿ Maid of Honour x Best Man ¿¿¿¿ Hot heart surgeon guaranteed to give you palpitations ¿¿¿¿¿ Escapist beach reads ¿¿¿¿¿ Spice Readers are falling hard for Bad Boy Summer: 'The perfect summer book! It is so fun and fabulous' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The perfect beach read - hot, gossipy, impossible to put down but also deeply thoughtful and genuinely moving. A delicious bit of escapism' LAURA WOOD 'I loved everything about Bad Boy Summer - the characters and their development, the pace, and the dry, quippy banter reminiscent of Mhairi McFarlane and Lindsey Kelk' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I laughed, swooned, gasped and welled up on my way to the wonderful, hold-your-breath romantic ending. Do not miss this gorgeous book' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN 'Who doesn't love an enemies-to-lovers romance, especially over a wedding setting? Too much fun' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A SIZZLING summer read with real heart' ANSTEY HARRIS 'If you're looking for the perfect summer getaway in a book, then this one is for you!' ¿¿¿¿¿

Faced with the choice of being married to a strange spirit or being made into dinner, Aoi decides to create a third option for herself! Aoi Tsubaki inherited her grandfather’s ability to see spirits—and his massive debt to them! Now she’s been kidnapped and taken to Kakuriyo, the spirit world, to make good on his bill. Her options: marry the head of the inn her grandfather trashed, or get eaten by demons. But Aoi isn’t the type to let spirits push her around, and she’s determined to redeem her grandfather’s IOU on her own terms! Aoi wants to work off her debt to the Tenjin-ya inn, but she only has one day to find a position and none of the managers are willing to hire a human! If she can just get someone to see past her family background, Aoi is certain she can prove her worth!

'If you're a fan of the TV series Succession, you'll love this gripping story.' Closer The Mordaunts aren't like most families . . . For one, their family home is Roxborough Hall - a magnificent, centuries-old mansion in the Norfolk countryside. For another, the house isn't passed down from parent to child - but rather to the family member deemed most worthy. Cecily Mordaunt is dead. On the evening of her funeral, her family will gather for dinner and each will be given a letter, revealing who is the next custodian of Roxborough Hall. The house is a burden, a millstone, a full-time job . . . but they all want it. And some are willing do anything to get it. One family. Eight letters. Who will get what they deserve? _________________________________ Everyone is talking about The Will! 'I loved this twisty, stylish study of contemporary posh types.' Daily Mail 'There are plenty of twists in this entertaining thriller and the tension builds brilliantly.' Good Housekeeping 'It's been dubbed Knives Out meets Gossip Girl, and that's a fair summation of this nifty little read.' Belfast Telegraph 'Rebecca Reid's addictive novel is brimming with scandal, black humour and palpable suspense.' Woman's Own 'If you were on the edge of your seat with crime novels from Adele Parks and Lisa Jewell, you'll need to add this book to your collection.' Chat Magazine 'An addictive novel full of suspense.' Bella Magazine 'The Will is that rare kind of book that draws you so deeply into its world, that you start believing the characters are your real life acquaintances, and wondering what they're up to. Perhaps that's why I raced through to find out. Rebecca's protagonists are complex, deliciously flawed, and utterly addictive.' Jemma Wayne

If you've picked up this book, the chances are you have some doubts about your Happiness 101 assignment sheet. True love; candlelit dinners; 2.1 children; joint bank accounts - The One? It might make you want to a run a mile - or you might just have a few big questions. Aromanticism is defined as experiencing little to no romantic attraction to others. Sam Rendle, onetime aromantic asexual, sometime aroaceflux, and present-day label unspecified, knows a thing or two about the aro spectrum - and she has some answers for you. You'll explore what aromanticism is, how aromantic people form relationships, how to know if you're aromantic and deal with internalised shame and societal stigma. With a history of aromantic representation, guidance on queerplatonic relationships, and testimony from your worldwide aro family - this is the affirmatory aro companion to have in your back pocket.

A conflicted villain and his unstoppable bride form the realm's most chaotic alliance in this riotously funny dark romantasy perfect for fans of Assistant to the Villain, but darker and spicier. “What's mine stays mine.” Step One: Kidnap someone cute. Step Two: Force her into marriage. Step Three: Try not to catch feelings. When Dark Lord Kazimir Blackrose kidnaps Lady Arabella for a forced marriage, he expects an obedient, trembling bride. What he gets is a knife to the throat and a furious woman with demands of her own. He may need her heroic bloodline to achieve ultimate dominion, but she's not about to make this easy for him. Arabella has already survived her father's tower prison and a lifetime of being treated like property. Getting abducted by the realm's most notorious villain is just another Tuesday. If she must be married to the infuriating (and infuriatingly attractive) Dark Lord, she'll do it on her terms: freedom within his fortress, hands strictly to himself, and complete honesty about his plans. But when those plans go awry, Kazimir faces his most terrifying challenge yet: he must date his own wife. Between magical training sessions, playing golf with the eyeballs of his enemies, and aphrodisiac dinners gone spectacularly wrong, his attempts at villainous seduction are failing at every turn. As Kazimir and Arabella navigate magical explosions and jealous exes, they discover a far more terrifying prospect than war or magical catastrophe: They might actually be falling for each other. This dark and sexy fantasy romance is perfect for readers who love: a morally gray antihero (who stays that way); a strong heroine who embraces her dark side (she doesn't need rescuing, thanks); the touch her and die trope; hilarious, wicked banter and sizzling spice; one bed/forced proximity; kidnapped bride/forced marriage; and dark humor.

Owing a debt to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Barbara Pym's An Unsuitable Attachment is an elegant and witty comedy of manners from an acclaimed author who Philip Larkin called 'the most underrated novelist of the century'. 'I'm a huge fan of Barbara Pym' - Richard Osman, author of The Thursday Murder Club 'The day comes in the life of every single man living alone when he must give a dinner party.' The parish of St Basil, on the fringes of North Kensington, is all of a flutter due to the arrival of Rupert Stonebird, a most eligible bachelor, in the neighbourhood. The local matchmakers are sure he will make a suitable husband for the vicar's wife's sister, Penny, or perhaps for local librarian Ianthe Broome? But Ianthe is in danger of forming a most unsuitable attachment to her new library assistant, John, a man of questionable background with not a penny to his name . . . 'Barbara Pym is one of my most favourite novelists. Few other writers have given me more laughter and more pleasure' - Jilly Cooper, author of The Rutshire Chronicles

Step inside the world of Martha Stewart and discover her timeless approach to living well. The Martha Way: Essential Principles for Mastering Home and Living is a thoughtfully crafted guide to the foundational principles that shape a well-kept, inspired life. With her signature clarity and elegance, Martha distills decades of experience into elevated yet accessible solutions for the everyday, covering: Cooking: Tips to master the basics, cook seasonally, and keep a well-stocked kitchen. Entertaining: Host with elegance, whether for a dinner party or for weekend guests. Home Organizing: Martha’s golden rules for a well-maintained, clutter-free home. Collecting: How to get started, what to look for, and how to best treasure your finds. Gardening: Sowing soil, timing blooms, composting, growing vegetables, and more. Drawing wisdom from her own life well lived, Martha breaks down each area of expertise into clear, actionable steps. Whether you’re arranging your pantry, preparing a simple but impressive meal, hosting with intention, curating meaningful collections, or cultivating a lush garden, Martha shows you how to do it beautifully and with purpose. With her time-tested tips, and unique but ever practical insights, Martha helps you bring order, style, and joy to every corner of your life. More than just a book, this is a modern blueprint for a well-kept home and life. After all, there’s only one way to master the art of everyday living—and it’s the Martha Way.

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The unmissable TikTok sensation! The perfect opposites attract, grumpy x sunshine romance to fall in love with this summer. ‘Fans of Abby Jimenez will love this bingeable, fresh, and deliciously spicy romance. ’ PAIGE TOON, Sunday Times bestselling author of Seven Summers ' Sweet and spicy . . . a fabulous addition to the romance genre ! ' ABBY JIMENEZ, New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer ' E qual parts playful and poignant, as satisfyingly spicy as it is sweet . I dare you not to fall in love with Lark and Callum' CHLOE LIESE, bestselling author of Two Wrongs Make a Right - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - He has to marry by his thirty-fifth birthday. She’s sworn off love… Painfully shy Callum Flannelly would rather dive into an open grave than take a stranger to dinner. But he can only inherit the family undertaking business under one condition: He must marry before his thirty-fith birthday. Texan animator Lark Thompson moved to Galway, Ireland, to restart her life and career, not be reminded of losing her husband by moving in next to a funeral home. But when she learns of Callum’s dilemma, Lark’s certain she can help him find The One, even if she’s sworn off love herself. Though as the dating project progresses and Lark spends more time with straight-laced, sarcastic Callum, he starts to crack the ice around her grieving heart. And the more joy that vivacious Lark brings to Callum’s grey existence, the less he can imagine letting her return to Texas. If they think they can ignore their connection, they’re dead wrong. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Readers have fallen for Morbidly Yours: 'Funny and emotional and steamy. I loved both protagonists equally . . . One of my fave romances this year' ' Loved the setting, the romance, the cinnamon roll hero ! Read this in one sitting' ' The most unique rom-com I have ever read . I thoroughly enjoyed it, the jokes were original and I laughed, cried, wanted to throw the book across the room. This gave me all the emotions '

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A conflicted villain and his unstoppable bride form the realm’s most chaotic alliance in this riotously funny dark romantasy perfect for fans of Assistant to the Villain, but darker and spicier. “What’s mine stays mine.” Step One: Kidnap someone cute. Step Two: Force her into marriage. Step Three: Try not to catch feelings. When Dark Lord Kazimir Blackrose kidnaps Lady Arabella for a forced marriage, he expects an obedient, trembling bride. What he gets is a knife to the throat and a furious woman with demands of her own. He may need her heroic bloodline to achieve ultimate dominion, but she’s not about to make this easy for him. Arabella has already survived her father’s tower prison and a lifetime of being treated like property. Getting abducted by the realm’s most notorious villain is just another Tuesday. If she must be married to the infuriating (and infuriatingly attractive) Dark Lord, she’ll do it on her terms: freedom within his fortress, hands strictly to himself, and complete honesty about his plans. But when those plans go awry, Kazimir faces his most terrifying challenge yet: he must date his own wife. Between magical training sessions, playing golf with the eyeballs of his enemies, and aphrodisiac dinners gone spectacularly wrong, his attempts at villainous seduction are failing at every turn. As Kazimir and Arabella navigate magical explosions and jealous exes, they discover a far more terrifying prospect than war or magical catastrophe: They might actually be falling for each other. This dark and sexy fantasy romance is perfect for readers who love: a morally gray antihero (who stays that way); a strong heroine who embraces her dark side (she doesn’t need rescuing, thanks); the touch her and die trope; hilarious, wicked banter and sizzling spice; one bed/forced proximity; kidnapped bride/forced marriage; and dark humor.

"'It is a shameful thing to win a war.' The reliably unorthodox Curzio Malaparte's own service as an Italian liaison officer with the Allies during the invasion of Italy was the basis for this searing and surreal novel, in which the contradictions inherent in any attempt to simultaneously conquer and liberate a people beset the triumphant but ingenuous American forces as they make their way up the peninsula. Malaparte's account begins in occupied Naples, where veterans of the disbanded and humiliated Italian army beg for work, and ceremonial dinners for high Allied officers or important politicians feature the last remaining sea creatures in the city's famous aquarium. He leads the American Fifth Army along the Via Appia Antica into Rome, where the celebrations of a vast, joy-maddened crowd are only temporarily interrupted when one well-wisher slips beneath the tread of a Sherman tank. As the Allied advance continues north to Florence and Milan, the civil war intensifies, provoking in the author equal abhorrence for killing fellow Italians and for the "heroes of tomorrow," those who will come out of hiding to shout "Long live liberty" as soon as the Germans are chased away. Like Celine, another anarchic satirist and disillusioned veteran of two world wars, Malaparte paints his compatriots as in a fun-house mirror that yet speaks the truth, creating terrifying, grotesque, and often darkly comic scenes that will not soon be forgotten. Unlike the French writer however, he does so in the characteristicallysophisticated, lush, yet unsentimental prose that was as responsible for his fame as was his surprising political trajectory. The Skin was condemned by the Roman Catholic Church, and placed on the Index Librorum Prohibitorum. "--

Outline is a novel in ten conversations. Spare and lucid, it follows a novelist teaching a course in creative writing over an oppressively hot summer in Athens. She leads her student in storytelling exercises. She meets other writers for dinner. She goes swimming in the Ionian Sea with her seatmate from the place. The people she encounters speak volubly about themselves, their fantasies, anxieties, pet theories, regrets, and longings. And through these disclosures, a portrait of the narrator is drawn by contrast, a portrait of a woman learning to face great a great loss.Outline is the first book in a short and yet epic cycle - a masterful trilogy which will be remembered as one of the most significant achievements of our times.'Outline succeeds powerfully. Among other things, it gets a great variety of human beings down on the page with both immediacy and depth; an elemental pleasure that makes the book as gripping to read as a thriller... A stellar accomplishment.' James Lasdun, Guardian

Outline is a novel in ten conversations. Spare and lucid, it follows a novelist teaching a course in creative writing over an oppressively hot summer in Athens. She leads her student in storytelling exercises. She meets other writers for dinner. She goes swimming in the Ionian Sea with her seatmate from the place. The people she encounters speak volubly about themselves, their fantasies, anxieties, pet theories, regrets, and longings. And through these disclosures, a portrait of the narrator is drawn by contrast, a portrait of a woman learning to face great a great loss.Outline is the first book in a short and yet epic cycle - a masterful trilogy which will be remembered as one of the most significant achievements of our times.'Outline succeeds powerfully. Among other things, it gets a great variety of human beings down on the page with both immediacy and depth; an elemental pleasure that makes the book as gripping to read as a thriller... A stellar accomplishment.' James Lasdun, Guardian

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Delicious recipes to help you eat more plants, supercharge your health and simplify mealtimes! Quick Wins is your guide to making healthy eating effortless - helping you cut down on ultra-processed foods, enjoy 30 or more different plants each week , and bring fresh, nourishing meals to your table without the stress. No chasing perfection. No complicated ingredients. Just real food, full of flavour, designed to fit your life. Inside, you'll find: - 8 flexible weekly meal plans with shopping lists for six dinners and two lunches - 75 simple, balanced recipes that make eating well feel easy - Adaptable ideas and batch-cook tips to save time and reduce waste Chapters include: One Pan, Easy Lunches, Fridge-Raid Suppers, A Little Longer, Batch Cook, Simple Snacks & Breakfasts, Meal Plans and Shopping Lists. Each section is crafted to make wholesome, satisfying cooking a natural part of your day. With clear meal plans, practical shopping lists and flexible recipes , Quick Wins helps you find balance, confidence, and joy in the kitchen. It's all goodness, no fuss - a fresh, achievable way to eat well every day.

The stars of the YouTube channel Cowboy Kent Rollins and the authors of the hit cookbook A Taste of Cowboy, Kent and Shannon Rollins, share more than 125 hearty recipes of comfort food for the family, with true chuck wagon stories. While real-life cowboy Kent Rollins and his wife Shannon sure have a busy life on the range, slinging hash, beating Bobby Flay on Food Network, and running their YouTube channel, Cowboy Kent Rollins, they never forget to take a moment to break bread and share around the dinner table. Kent and Shannon’s wisdom, warm generosity, and life-brightening humor are interwoven throughout Comfort Food the Cowboy Way, with stories and cowboy history, including tales from life on the range, growing up in a rural family, and the interesting characters they’ve met on the trail. The recipes included are equal parts hearty and scrumptious, from their classic Southern cooking and Western favorites to the more spice-forward Mexican-style dishes. There’s also backyard grilling and smoking, one-pot meals, and tips to add cowboy twists and authentic punched-up seasoning to all your cooking—and of course, all the recipes qualify as true comfort food the cowboy way, are easy-to-follow family recipes meant to be served up family style. With chapters spanning breakfast to dinner, plus grilling, desserts, and cowboy classics, this complete course of cowboy cooking is a must have for anyone wanting to slow down and enjoy a great meal, with even better company. French Toast Casserole Fried Macaroni and Cheese Red Eye Gravy and Ham Grilled Steak and Chicken Quesadillas Hearty Beef Stew Smoked Queso Dip Seafood Gumbo with Green Chile Wine Beer Can Chicken Pineapple Upside Down Cake Churros with Homemade Caramel Sauce

HOCHWERTIGER STOFF: Unsere Vinyl-Tischdecken verfügen über eine Flanell-Rückseite und elastische Ränder, die dafür sorgen, dass die Tischdecke gut sitzt und nicht verrutscht oder herunterfällt. Darüber hinaus ist der Stoff weich, wasserdicht, schmutzabweisend, knitterfrei und farbecht, so dass er sich für den langfristigen Gebrauch eignet. GRÖSSE: Unsere Vinyl-Tischdecken sind in zehn Größen erhältlich, die für rechteckige Tische mit einem Durchmesser von 60-150 cm (23,6-59 Zoll) geeignet sind. Bitte messen Sie Ihren Tisch vor dem Kauf aus, um die passende Tischdecke auszuwählen, und vermeiden Sie so Ärger mit Rückgabe und Umtausch. MULTIPURPOSE: Diese klappbare Tischabdeckung kann von nur einer Person leicht auf- und abgebaut werden, was sie perfekt für allgemeine Mehrzweckaktivitäten wie Essen, Malen, Brettspiele und Modellieren mit Ton macht. Sie ist ideal für Kinder und Familienessen und hält Schmutz und Staub von Ihrem Terrassentisch fern. MULTIPURPOSE: This folding table cover can be easily set up or taken down by just one person, making it perfect for general multi-purpose activities such as dining, painting, board games and modeling with clay. It's great for kids and family dinners, and keeps dirt and dust off your outdoor patio table. LEICHT ZU REINIGEN: PVC-Vinyl-Tischdecke kann Perlen auf der Flüssigkeitsoberfläche bilden und wird nicht leicht durch Flüssigkeit/Ölflecken verunreinigt, so dass es sehr leicht sauber zu halten ist, wischen Sie es einfach mit einem feuchten Tuch oder Schwamm. Nicht in der Maschine waschen, mit einem Tuch abwischen oder von Hand waschen. Falten und Knicke lassen sich leicht mit einem Trockner bei niedriger Temperatur entfernen.

HOCHWERTIGER STOFF: Unsere Vinyl-Tischdecken verfügen über eine Flanell-Rückseite und elastische Ränder, die dafür sorgen, dass die Tischdecke gut sitzt und nicht verrutscht oder herunterfällt. Darüber hinaus ist der Stoff weich, wasserdicht, schmutzabweisend, knitterfrei und farbecht, so dass er sich für den langfristigen Gebrauch eignet. GRÖSSE: Unsere Vinyl-Tischdecken sind in zehn Größen erhältlich, die für rechteckige Tische mit einem Durchmesser von 60-150 cm (23,6-59 Zoll) geeignet sind. Bitte messen Sie Ihren Tisch vor dem Kauf aus, um die passende Tischdecke auszuwählen, und vermeiden Sie so Ärger mit Rückgabe und Umtausch. MULTIPURPOSE: Diese klappbare Tischabdeckung kann von nur einer Person leicht auf- und abgebaut werden, was sie perfekt für allgemeine Mehrzweckaktivitäten wie Essen, Malen, Brettspiele und Modellieren mit Ton macht. Sie ist ideal für Kinder und Familienessen und hält Schmutz und Staub von Ihrem Terrassentisch fern. MULTIPURPOSE: This folding table cover can be easily set up or taken down by just one person, making it perfect for general multi-purpose activities such as dining, painting, board games and modeling with clay. It's great for kids and family dinners, and keeps dirt and dust off your outdoor patio table. LEICHT ZU REINIGEN: PVC-Vinyl-Tischdecke kann Perlen auf der Flüssigkeitsoberfläche bilden und wird nicht leicht durch Flüssigkeit/Ölflecken verunreinigt, so dass es sehr leicht sauber zu halten ist, wischen Sie es einfach mit einem feuchten Tuch oder Schwamm. Nicht in der Maschine waschen, mit einem Tuch abwischen oder von Hand waschen. Falten und Knicke lassen sich leicht mit einem Trockner bei niedriger Temperatur entfernen.

60 accessible, anytime recipes for delectable cookies, cakes, brownies, and bars that need only one bowl and easy-to-find ingredients, from the award-winning author of Snacking Cakes “Snacking Bakes is packed with Yossy’s trademark crave-worthy sweet-and-salty, ooey-gooey excellence—all without the fussiness and dish pile-up in the sink.”—Jenny Rosenstrach, New York Times bestselling author of Dinner: A Love Story A BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Boston Globe, Good Housekeeping, Epicurious, Library Journal Instantly satisfy your cravings with a collection of sweet and savory bakes that are delicious and easy to make. Trusted baker Yossy Arefi promises simple recipes that require minimal effort with big rewards. Almost every treat can be made in under one hour, in one bowl, and with no fancy ingredients or equipment—leaving you with less time in the kitchen and more time for snacking! Its approachable, crowd-pleasing style makes it the perfect introduction to baking too, even for kids. Yossy covers all the baked-good bases with recipes that feature a wide range of enticing flavors (even savory!) and are each accompanied by gorgeous photography shot by Yossy herself. • Cookies: Magical Peanut Butter Cookies, Monster Cookies, New Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies, Blueberry Cornmeal Cookies, Fudgy Sesame Oat Cookies, Snack Attacks, Banana Brownie Cookies • Bars, Brownies, and Bark: Triple Chocolate Olive Oil Blondies, Blueberry Swirl Blondies, Coconut Cookie Bark, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars, Loaded Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, Ginger Cherry Oaties • Cakes and Loaves: Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Cake, Spiced Applesauce Crumb Cake, Brown Sugar Peach Cake, Peanut Butter Jam Cake, Everything Bagel Biscuit Bread An expansive companion to Snacking Cakes, Snacking Bakes will satisfy family and friends, bakers and non-bakers alike, with its creative, appealing, and simple delights.

Utter boredom leads one imaginative girl to inspiration in this clever story from much-loved creator Felicita Sala. Rita is bored. So, so, so bored. She’s tried stretching her body across her bedroom, side-eyeing herself in the mirror, stomping her feet and swinging her arms. Time drags on, and there she remains: catatonic with boredom. In her tragic and weakened state, her mind drifts to the beginning of a daydream. What if all the bored people in the world gathered together and got onto a bus? What if the boredom filled them up like balloons, with tiny heads and arms sticking out? What if they floated into the sky, bobbing along until they each spied something exciting enough to make them toot the boredom out? By the time Rita’s mother calls her for dinner, she’s very, very busy. Anyone who’s ever been bored will find catharsis in Rita’s plight. As all creative people eventually learn, boredom can be the best launchpad to great ideas. Felicita Sala’s expressive, inviting illustrations and sly storytelling are a guaranteed antidote to the doldrums.