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The next scrumptious story in Cathy Cassidy's Chocolate Box Girls series, following Cherry Crush and Marshmallow Skye. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. Summer has always dreamed of dancing, and when a place at ballet school comes up, she wants it so badly it hurts. Middle school ends and the holidays begin, but unlike her sisters, Summer has no time for lazy days and sunny beach parties. The audition becomes her obsession, and things start spiralling out of control . . . The more Summer tries to find perfection, the more lost she becomes. Will she realise - with the help of the boy who wants more than friendship - that dreams come in all shapes and sizes? Third must-have title in this gorgeous series from one of the UK's best-loved girls' authors, Cathy Cassidy. Each sister has a different story to tell, which one will be your favourite? Cathy Cassidy was voted Queen of Teen in 2010 - beating Jacqueline Wilson and Louise Rennison to the throne. Praise for Cathy's books: 'Touching, tender and unforgettable.' Guardian

Ergonomische mechanische Tastatur im Alice-Stil: Entworfen mit einzigartigem ANSI-Alice-Layout auf 65 % Tastatur. Diese ATTACK SHARK AKS068Pro-Tastatur bietet ultimativen Komfort durch ihr geteiltes Layout, das der natürlichen Liegeposition der Hände folgt und eine symmetrische Kurve bildet, effektiv Beschwerden am Handgelenk reduziert und Verspannungen in Schultern, Nacken und Armen löst. Hinweis: Das Paket wird mit Tastatur-Kit, Schaltern und Tastenkappen geliefert. Sie müssen Schalter und Tastenkappen auf dem Tastatur-Set installieren, um die Tastatur zu erhalten. 【Mehrere Geräteverbindung】Diese wiederaufladbare mechanische Tastatur verfügt über einen eingebauten 3000-mAh-Akku, unterstützt den dreifachen Verbindungsmodus durch Verwendung des Typ-C-Kabels, Bluetooth durch Kopplung mit Bluetooth-Gerät und kabellos durch Verwendung des 2,4-Hz-USB-Empfängers. Ermöglicht es Ihnen, mit bis zu 5 Geräten gleichzeitig zu verbinden und frei zwischen ihnen zu wechseln, bietet eine effiziente Zusammenarbeit für Multitasks, unterstützt Volltasten-Anti-Ghosting. Kompakte Tastatur mit Drehknopf und VIA-programmierbar: Kombinieren Sie ein TKL-Layout mit 68 Tasten, CNC-Lautstärkeregler aus eloxiertem Metall, dreifarbiges PBT Cherry Profil-Tastenkappen, doppellagiger verstellbarer Ständer und abnehmbares Typ-C-USB-Kabel. Diese kabellose AKS068-Tastatur passt zu jedem Setup. Außerdem ermöglicht diese Open-Source-Tastatur die Tastatur mit VIA-Software neu zu definieren, um jede Taste und Knopffunktion neu zuzuordnen. Beleuchtungsmodus, Hot-Anpassung Tasten, Makros, perfekte Integration von Ästhetik, Funktion und Praxis 【Hot Swap-fähiger mechanischer Meersalzschalter】Ausgestattet mit Hot-Swapp-Einzeltasten-Schlitz-Leiterplatte, ist diese kabelgebundene Gaming-Tastatur kompatibel mit den meisten 3-poligen / 5-poligen Schaltern wie Cherry MX/Kailh Box/Gateron/Outemu/Glorious/Epomaker/AKKO usw. Ermöglicht Ihnen eine freie DIY-Tastatur mit Ihren bevorzugten Schaltern. Mit vorgeschmiertem Meersalz-Schalter, ähnlich wie der rote Schalter, einfach auszulösen bei minimalem Widerstand, bietet es ein reibungsloseres Tipperlebnis mit linearem Gefühl und leiserem Klang. Volle RGB-Hintergrundbeleuchtung auf der Oberseite und an den Seiten: Mit Süd-RGB-LED-Lampe. Diese beleuchtete Gaming-Tastatur bietet 18 Hintergrundbeleuchtungsmodi auf der Oberseite und 5 Hintergrundbeleuchtungsmodi an den Seiten. Sie können sie frei ein- und ausschalten oder die Lichtfarbe/Helligkeit durch Drücken der entsprechenden Tasten FN+ einstellen. Unterstützt Volltasten-Anti-Ghosting und mehrere FN-Kombinationstasten-Funktionen. Es verfügt über eine Kontrollleuchte zur Anzeige von Caps/Win/Mac. Hinweis: Die FN-Kombinationstastenfunktion unterscheidet sich zwischen Win und Mac-System.

Die Keychron Q1 Ultra-M1 8K Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard ist ein leistungsstarkes Eingabegerät, das für Enthusiasten und Profis entwickelt wurde, die Anpassungsmöglichkeiten und zuverlässige Konnektivität suchen. Diese Tastatur verfügt über eine 8K-Abtastrate für eine ultra-reagierende drahtlose Leistung, die minimale Latenz während intensiver Tipp- oder Gaming-Sitzungen gewährleistet. Sie ist mit einem robusten Aluminiumrahmen konstruiert, der ein hochwertiges Gefühl und langanhaltende Haltbarkeit bietet. Die hot-swappable PCB ermöglicht es den Nutzern, mechanische Schalter ohne Löten einfach anzupassen und unterstützt sowohl 3-Pin- als auch 5-Pin-Schaltertypen. Sie enthält doppelt gespritzte PBT-Tastenkappen für konsistente Beschriftungen und Widerstand gegen Abnutzung im Laufe der Zeit. Die Anschlussmöglichkeiten umfassen 2,4 GHz drahtlos über einen USB-C-Dongle, Bluetooth 5.1 für die Verbindung mehrerer Geräte und eine kabelgebundene USB-C-Verbindung. Die Tastatur hat ein 75%-Layout mit 81 Tasten, kompakte Abmessungen von etwa 32,5 cm Breite, 14,5 cm Tiefe und 2,2 cm Höhe und wiegt etwa 1,2 kg. Sie verfügt über ein Gasket-Mount-Design mit mehreren Schichten schalldämpfendem Schaum für ein angenehmes Tippgefühl bei reduziertem Geräuschpegel. Die nach Süden ausgerichtete RGB-Hintergrundbeleuchtung ist mit Cherry-Profil-Tastenkappen kompatibel und bietet anpassbare Lichteffekte über Software. Zusätzliche Funktionen umfassen einen Drehencoder für die Lautstärkeregelung, QMK/VIA-Firmware-Unterstützung für umfangreiche Tastenremapping- und Makroprogrammierung sowie zweistufig verstellbare Füsse für ergonomische Tippwinkel. Die Tastatur wird mit einem geflochtenen USB-C-zu-USB-A-Kabel und einem Tastenkappenheber zur Wartung geliefert. Sie ist mit den Betriebssystemen Windows, macOS, Linux, Android und iOS kompatibel. Dieses Modell löst frühere Keychron Q1-Versionen mit verbesserten drahtlosen Funktionen und Qualitätsverbesserungen ab.

Five masterful dramatic works from one of the world's best-loved playwrights, Anton Chekhov's Plays is translated with notes by Peter Carson, and an introduction by Richard Gilman in Penguin Classics. At a time when the Russian theatre was dominated by formulaic melodramas and farces, Chekhov created a new sort of drama that laid bare the everyday lives, loves and yearnings of ordinary people. Ivanov depicts a man stifled by inactivity and lost idealism, and The Seagull contrasts a young man's selfish romanticism with the stoicism of a woman cruelly abandoned by her lover. With 'the scenes from country life' of Uncle Vanya, his first fully mature play, Chekhov developed his own unique dramatic world, neither tragedy nor comedy. In Three Sisters the Prozorov sisters endlessly dream of going to Moscow to escape the monotony of provincial life, while his comedy The Cherry Orchard portrays characters futilely clinging to the past as their land is sold from underneath them. Peter Carson's moving translations convey Chekhov's subtle blend of comedy, tragedy and psychological insight. In his introduction, Richard Gilman examines how Chekhov broke with theatrical conventions and discusses each play in detail. Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was born in Taganrog, a port on the sea of Azov. In 1879 he travelled to Moscow, where he entered the medical faculty of the university, graduating in 1884. During his university years, he supported his family by contributing humorous stories and sketches to magazines. He published his first volume of stories, Motley Tales, in 1886, and a year later his second volume In the Twilight, for which he received the Pushkin Prize. Today his plays, including Uncle Vanya, The Seagull, and The Cherry Orchard are recognised as masterpieces the world over. If you enjoyed Plays, you might like Chekhov's The Shooting Party, also available in Penguin Classics.

Bloomsbury presents The Gun Room by Georgina Harding, read by Antonia Beamish. A beautiful, powerful and utterly devastating novel from Orange-prize shortlisted author Georgina Harding 'Georgina Harding's novel is the finely tuned work of a writer exceptionally at ease with her craft and a testament to the power and poetry of clean and disciplined prose' Guardian The memory of war will stay with a man longer than anything else. Dawn, mist clearing over rice fields, a burning Vietnamese village, and a young photographer takes the shot that might make his career. The image, of a staring soldier in the midst of mayhem, will become one of the great photographs of the war. But what Jonathan has seen in that village is more than he can bear... He flees to Japan, to lose himself in the vastness of Tokyo, and to take different kinds of pictures: of streets and crowds and cherry blossom – and of a girl with whom he is no longer lost. Yet even here his history will catch up with him: that photograph and his responsibility in taking it; his responsibility as a witness to war, and to other events buried deep in his past. The first in Harding's cycle of acclaimed novels on themes of witness, memory and silence, The Gun Room is beautiful, powerful and utterly devastating.

A grieving widow. A man with her husband's heart. And a devastating connection neither of them saw coming. From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Hartmann comes a hauntingly emotional standalone romance that will shatter you, stitch you up, and leave you aching for more. Melody March had her future all planned out, and it was a fairy tale. Then, on her five-year wedding anniversary, her dreams shattered. Her husband was cruelly ripped away from her, leaving her broken heart behind. But he left another heart behind, too: his. Drowning in grief, Melody reaches out to her husband's heart recipient and seeks solace in a support group for fellow lost souls. She's determined to find the bright, optimistic woman she used to be, and the man with the only remaining piece of her husband--but she doesn't expect what else awaits her. Enter Parker. Dark, brooding, and emotionally detached, he's Melody's opposite in every way, yet she's inexplicably drawn to him. But as their bond burns brighter, so do the secrets that come to light, challenging everything they thought they knew about love and loss, grief and hope. Melody already lost her heart once. Now, another heart holds the power to heal her...or destroy her. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Mia Sheridan, and Brittainy C. Cherry, this is a story of grief, second chances, and love that dares to bloom in the shadow of loss. Tropes The Wrong Heart delivers: Survivor romance Grumpy x sunshine Slow burn Found family Second chances Healing through love Angst with a happy ending Reader reviews: "This is the book you should stop everything else and start reading. It is that good." -- Goodreads "Mind-blowing. Body-heating. Heart-stealing. He's a tortured hero, and she's a beautiful broken melody. All the damn stars!" -- Goodreads "Jennifer Hartmann is THE QUEEEEEEN of emotional and angsty romances." -- Goodreads "If you're looking for a romance that will be a straight punch to the feels and that will stay with you for a long while, do yourself a favor and pick this one up." -- Goodreads

A grieving widow. A man with her husband's heart. And a devastating connection neither of them saw coming. From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Hartmann comes a hauntingly emotional standalone romance that will shatter you, stitch you up, and leave you aching for more. Melody March had her future all planned out, and it was a fairy tale. Then, on her five-year wedding anniversary, her dreams shattered. Her husband was cruelly ripped away from her, leaving her broken heart behind. But he left another heart behind, too: his. Drowning in grief, Melody reaches out to her husband's heart recipient and seeks solace in a support group for fellow lost souls. She's determined to find the bright, optimistic woman she used to be, and the man with the only remaining piece of her husband--but she doesn't expect what else awaits her. Enter Parker. Dark, brooding, and emotionally detached, he's Melody's opposite in every way, yet she's inexplicably drawn to him. But as their bond burns brighter, so do the secrets that come to light, challenging everything they thought they knew about love and loss, grief and hope. Melody already lost her heart once. Now, another heart holds the power to heal her...or destroy her. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Mia Sheridan, and Brittainy C. Cherry, this is a story of grief, second chances, and love that dares to bloom in the shadow of loss. Tropes The Wrong Heart delivers: Survivor romance Grumpy x sunshine Slow burn Found family Second chances Healing through love Angst with a happy ending Reader reviews: "This is the book you should stop everything else and start reading. It is that good." -- Goodreads "Mind-blowing. Body-heating. Heart-stealing. He's a tortured hero, and she's a beautiful broken melody. All the damn stars!" -- Goodreads "Jennifer Hartmann is THE QUEEEEEEN of emotional and angsty romances." -- Goodreads "If you're looking for a romance that will be a straight punch to the feels and that will stay with you for a long while, do yourself a favor and pick this one up." -- Goodreads

Welcome to the gorgeous little Scottish village of Christmas, where snow is falling, presents are being wrapped and the locals are writing their festive wish lists. Will this finally be the year that Belle's dreams come true? Thirty-year-old Belle Albany is feeling lonely this Christmas. Another whole year has passed and her life is… exactly the same as it was last December. She longs for true love and a little bit of winter magic – but she's almost given up on finding it in the sleepy Scottish community where she lives… When Belle crashes into elderly Edina on her cherry red bicycle, it's not the meet-cute she'd been hoping for. But she immediately recognises the lost look in Edina's watery-blue eyes and resolves to organise a Christmas to remember for them both – brimming with mince pies, mulled wine and lots of sparkle. Although Belle hadn't counted on Edina's home being a crumbling Scottish castle and she certainly hadn't been expecting Edina's handsome long-lost grandson Jack Hamilton-Kirk to turn up on the doorstep in the middle of a snow storm… Jack is arrogant, rude and bossy and Belle is convinced he's about to ruin the seasonal cheer she has worked hard to create. He's basically the Grinch in human form, so why does her heart race every time they're in the same room? They disagree on almost everything, from menu choices to music, and yet she starts to glimpse a softer side hidden behind Jack's clipped words and brooding countenance. As they hunt down costumes for the annual nativity show and save a donkey from a snowy disaster, Belle can't ignore their growing attraction. But will a secret from Jack's past come between them? Or will this finally be the year Belle falls in love? This gorgeous, festive read is like a warm hug in a book! The perfect cosy romance to snuggle up with this Christmas. Fans of Nicola May, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber will love this wonderfully uplifting novel. Readers love Christmas in the Scottish Highlands: 'An absolutely stunning read!!! A perfectly gorgeous book!!! The vivid descriptions left me feeling the fresh air of Scotland and feeling the warmth of the fire… make yourself a hot chocolate and clear your schedule ready to get lost in this unputdownable heartwarmer.' Bookworm86 'Such a cute Christmas story!... I was obsessed from beginning to end (read it in every single spare second I had)… I would 100% recommend for those who like a good romance in a Christmassy scenario.' NetGalley reviewer 'Such a cute book!... made my heart ache in a good way… made me laugh and made me cry… incredible… it made me feel like I was the one living in a Scottish village in Christmas time.' Goodreads reviewer

Andrey Kurkov's war diaries continue – a searing, deeply human portrait of a nation reshaped by war. In this third volume of Andrey Kurkov's war diaries, Ukraine's greatest living writer chronicles the third year of the full-scale invasion from his home in Kyiv and from journeys all over the country – capturing moments of horror, resilience, absurdity and grace with unmatched clarity. Children on a contested border wear hooded bulletproof vests to school; soldiers write haiku; professional clowns go to war; and the mother of a young soldier, killed in battle, uses his compensation money to create a rehabilitation centre for veterans. Roses bloom across Ukraine in quiet tribute to a florist and soldier killed in Avdiivka, remembered by those who once bought his flowers. The Dnipro River seems to slow when the first missiles fall, as though nature itself had paused in shock. In Pokrovsk, 7,500 residents refuse to leave a city that no longer exists – their homes obliterated but their will unbroken. A general's seventeen-year-old pet toad becomes an iconic symbol of defiance. And buried beneath a cherry tree, a murdered writer's final diary is recovered, a haunting echo of a silenced voice. From the home front to the trenches, Kurkov captures the rhythms of survival – the quiet rituals, unlikely joys, unexpected humour and appalling costs – in an intimate and deeply moving record of national endurance. Three Years on Fire is a luminous act of remembrance, rich with unforgettable detail and human spirit, from a writer whose voice stands witness to everything Ukraine has lost – and everything it refuses to give up.

Compulsive, addictive and gripping - a truly five star read! Diane Saxon is a name to look out for!' Geraldine Hogan A high adrenaline new psychological crime series, introducing Detective Sergeant Jenna Morgan. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Karen Rose and Mel Sheratt. Responding to reports of deadly screams in the Ironbridge Gorge, Detective Sergeant Jenna Morgan is first on the scene to investigate.As the search intensifies, Jenna soon discovers her sister Fliss's severely injured Dalmatian, Domino and the naked, tortured body of an unknown woman. Who is the dead woman and where is her sister Fliss?'The characters are well rounded and the story had an excellent pace, I started reading this and became very reluctant to put it down, which is always the mark of a good read.' Caroline Marston, UK Crime Book Club'The Keeper is a dark, unsettling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I couldn't stop turning the pages.' Sarah Ward'A nail-biting psychological thriller you won't forget in a hurry' Cherry AdairWhat readers are saying about The Keeper:'Absolutely loved this book! The story flows, the characters are fascinating and I couldn't tear myself away. Highly recommended.' 'This book has everything: fear, suspense, murder and deception. This is a book that kept me reading far into the night because I had to find out what the outcome was. It was well worth the lost sleep!''I was gripped from the first to the last page and read this book in one sitting only stopping when I really had to. Full of tension and suspense which definitely got my heart racing.

Sometimes a fresh start begins with a familiar face ... From one of Japan's most beloved contemporary novelists, with more than 3 million copies sold worldwide. The heart-warming second novel in the Marble Café series by the multi-million-copy bestselling author of WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY. Perfect for readers of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD, WE'LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT and DAYS AT THE MORISAKI BOOKSHOP. _______ Hidden among the cherry trees in a quiet corner of Tokyo, Café Marble is a place of warmth, kindness and second chances. Throughout the week, customers drift through its doors in search of comfort. But Mondays are special. Each week, the café's enigmatic owner hosts a tea tasting, inviting guests to slow down, savour a bowl of carefully prepared matcha, and discover that life's answers can sometimes be found in life's simplest rituals. Across twelve interconnected stories spanning the seasons, we meet people at turning points in their lives: a woman who must learn to change her outlook, a couple whose relationship is under strain, an artist searching for lost inspiration, and a young woman trying to free herself from the weight of family expectations. Drawn together by Café Marble's quiet magic, each finds unexpected connection, hope and the courage to begin again. Watching over them all is a mysterious white cat, whose gentle observations remind us that even the smallest encounters can transform a life. Tender, uplifting and full of quiet wisdom, MATCHA ON MONDAY is a celebration of friendship, community and the healing power of everyday moments, all beginning with a single cup of matcha. Readers around the world have fallen in love with MATCHA ON MONDAY: 'These words resonate in my heart.' ***** 'I felt the depth of each relationship and burst into tears several times.' ***** 'A miraculous story that shows the importance of seeing life from a different perspective.' ***** 'The perfect companion to HOT CHOCOLATE ON THURSDAY.' ***** 'It has the same comforting feeling as drinking a warm bowl of matcha.' *****

Sometimes a fresh start begins with a familiar face ... From one of Japan's most beloved contemporary novelists, with more than 3 million copies sold worldwide. The heart-warming second novel in the Marble Café series by the multi-million-copy bestselling author of WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY. Perfect for readers of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD, WE'LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT and DAYS AT THE MORISAKI BOOKSHOP. _______ Hidden among the cherry trees in a quiet corner of Tokyo, Café Marble is a place of warmth, kindness and second chances. Throughout the week, customers drift through its doors in search of comfort. But Mondays are special. Each week, the café's enigmatic owner hosts a tea tasting, inviting guests to slow down, savour a bowl of carefully prepared matcha, and discover that life's answers can sometimes be found in life's simplest rituals. Across twelve interconnected stories spanning the seasons, we meet people at turning points in their lives: a woman who must learn to change her outlook, a couple whose relationship is under strain, an artist searching for lost inspiration, and a young woman trying to free herself from the weight of family expectations. Drawn together by Café Marble's quiet magic, each finds unexpected connection, hope and the courage to begin again. Watching over them all is a mysterious white cat, whose gentle observations remind us that even the smallest encounters can transform a life. Tender, uplifting and full of quiet wisdom, MATCHA ON MONDAY is a celebration of friendship, community and the healing power of everyday moments, all beginning with a single cup of matcha. Readers around the world have fallen in love with MATCHA ON MONDAY: 'These words resonate in my heart.' ***** 'I felt the depth of each relationship and burst into tears several times.' ***** 'A miraculous story that shows the importance of seeing life from a different perspective.' ***** 'The perfect companion to HOT CHOCOLATE ON THURSDAY.' ***** 'It has the same comforting feeling as drinking a warm bowl of matcha.' *****

An age-old subject is given new perspectives in Blossomise, a collection with change at its heart. Blossomise celebrates the ecstatic arrival of spring blossom just as it acknowledges, too, its melancholic disappearance. Full of energetic leaps of imagination and language, the twenty-one poems hopscotch between intense momentary haikus that honour the Japanese traditions of the blossom festival and stand-alone lyrical pieces that take in the stylistic tones of ballads, hymns, songs, prayers and nursery rhymes. From a crashed Ford Capri wrapped around the immovable trunk of a cherry tree, to saplings flourishing among skyscrapers and urban sprawl, the fizz and froth of the annual blossom display is explored here both as an exuberant emblem of the natural world and a nervous marker of our vulnerable climate. Commissioned by the National Trust and published in collaboration as part of their annual Blossom programme and campaign.Simon Armitage was inspired to write the poems in Dwell by the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall, an ambitious restoration project where history and mystery coexist. The reawakened landscape with its woods, meadows and 'jungle' offers a bustling, fertile realm for all sorts of creatures to inhabit. Armitage uses elements of riddle and folklore to animate a series of dwellings: the 'twig-and-leaf crow's-nest squat' of a squirrel's drey, a beaver lodge's 'spillikin stave church' and a hive's 'reactor core'. Distinctions between human and animal, natural and cultivated, are blurred, emphasising commonality and creating a vibrant account of 'non-stop stop-motion life'.Dwell warns of the fragility of these spaces and their dwellers, exposed to relentless and sadly familiar environmental threats. Just as a garden provides refuge for wildlife, so do these intricate poems offer lasting homes to those who dwell within their lines.'These are poems full of a winning, pleasurable charm.' Guardian Best Recent Poetry, about Dwell'Armitage is that rare beast: a poet whose work is ambitious, accomplished and complex as well as popular.' Sunday Telegraph'Armitage looks outwards not inwards, which is probably key to his well-deserved popularity.' Daily Mail

The star of the film "Kandahar creates a moving memoir of life, childhood and friendship as her world collapses around her Nelofer Pazira was born into a privileged family living in Kabul. When she was six, the Russians invaded Afghanistan and her childhood ended. Her father, a respected doctor, was imprisoned along with family and friends. Their country became a police state and the centre of a bloody conflict between the Soviet army and the American-backed guerillas. Amid the blood and fear of war, Nelofer's refuge from violence and anger was her friendship with Dyana. Together they shared their lives, their passion for poetry and the dangers of underground resistance. After a decade of war, Nelofer's family escaped across the mountains to Pakistan and from there to Canada, where she continued her friendship with Dyana through letters. When her friend suddenly stopped writing, Nelofer felt bereft. Her return to Afghanistan under the Taliban and her desperate search for Dyana became the story of the internationally acclaimed film Kandahar. Her journey to discover Dyana's tragedy led her finally to Russia, to the country that destroyed her life, where she found a nation imprisoned by its own history. Nuanced, affecting and stunningly written, A Bed of Red Flowers is a gripping portrait of ordinary life under occupation and an illuminating window onto the devastation of a country and the resilience of its people. "For fear that the Communist government might find evidence that could be used against my father, my mother decides to burn everything. In utter anguish she sits on the floor in front of the stove. The tiny door of the chimney is open, and my motherrelentlessly feeds the beast of fire my father's books, albums and papers. Book burning is a quiet ritual. The only sound is of the papers crackling and of my mother's sighs. The cherry-red glow of the fire highlights the lines of tiredness beneath my mother's eyes. I've never seen her so exhausted or lost. When she opens the door, the flames run like red water over the white pages, darkening their words.When we are done, we wash our chimney-hot faces as if what we had been doing were an ordinary household chore. --excerpt from A Bed of Red Flowers

The star of the film "Kandahar creates a moving memoir of life, childhood and friendship as her world collapses around her Nelofer Pazira was born into a privileged family living in Kabul. When she was six, the Russians invaded Afghanistan and her childhood ended. Her father, a respected doctor, was imprisoned along with family and friends. Their country became a police state and the centre of a bloody conflict between the Soviet army and the American-backed guerillas. Amid the blood and fear of war, Nelofer's refuge from violence and anger was her friendship with Dyana. Together they shared their lives, their passion for poetry and the dangers of underground resistance. After a decade of war, Nelofer's family escaped across the mountains to Pakistan and from there to Canada, where she continued her friendship with Dyana through letters. When her friend suddenly stopped writing, Nelofer felt bereft. Her return to Afghanistan under the Taliban and her desperate search for Dyana became the story of the internationally acclaimed film Kandahar. Her journey to discover Dyana's tragedy led her finally to Russia, to the country that destroyed her life, where she found a nation imprisoned by its own history. Nuanced, affecting and stunningly written, A Bed of Red Flowers is a gripping portrait of ordinary life under occupation and an illuminating window onto the devastation of a country and the resilience of its people. "For fear that the Communist government might find evidence that could be used against my father, my mother decides to burn everything. In utter anguish she sits on the floor in front of the stove. The tiny door of the chimney is open, and my motherrelentlessly feeds the beast of fire my father's books, albums and papers. Book burning is a quiet ritual. The only sound is of the papers crackling and of my mother's sighs. The cherry-red glow of the fire highlights the lines of tiredness beneath my mother's eyes. I've never seen her so exhausted or lost. When she opens the door, the flames run like red water over the white pages, darkening their words.When we are done, we wash our chimney-hot faces as if what we had been doing were an ordinary household chore. --excerpt from A Bed of Red Flowers

For fans of Nora Ephron and Nigel Slater, this hybrid memoir and cookbook brings together over fifty inventive baking recipes with a lyrical coming-of-age story about desire and dessert. Perfect for home cooks, lovers of literature, and anyone who finds comfort in the kitchen. As featured in The New York Times , The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal , Publishers Weekly , Cherry Bombe , Cultured Mag , and more. Named a Best Cookbook of Winter 2026 by Bon Appétit , Food & Wine , and Epicurious . "Beautiful-smart, funny and effortlessly lyrical." -Ruby Tandoh, bestselling author of Cook As You Are "This is an entirely different kind of cookbook, one that makes you want to curl up and read cover to cover. I loved it."-Sohla El-Waylly, James Beard Award winner and author of the bestselling cookbook Start Here Tanya Bush is adrift in the uncertainty of her early twenties—unemployed, uninspired, and stuck in a long-term relationship that's lost its spark. One day, just to do something, she decides to bake a cake. It's gooey in the center, woefully underbaked, an absolute disaster—but it also reminds her of the pleasures of baking: sugar crystals under her fingernails, flour in her hair, and the hard-earned satisfaction of following the steps of a recipe to the end. Over the course of a year, Tanya embarks on a journey that carries her from her tiny apartment to the sunlit kitchens of an Italian agriturismo to the basement of a bustling Brooklyn bakery, where she rediscovers her appetite for pleasure, indulgence, and meaningful work. A culinary memoir and love story, interwoven with over fifty innovative and approachable baking recipes, Will This Make You Happy is for readers and bakers looking for something messier, more experimental, and honest than the typical aspirational cookbook. COMPELLING NARRATIVE: From the co-founder of the James Beard-nominated literary magazine Cake Zine, pastry chef at Little Egg, and contributing writer for the New York Times T Magazine, this part propulsive and witty coming-of-age story, part baking book is as satisfying to read as it is to cook from. It's meant to be devoured curled up on the couch or with the mixer whirring in the kitchen. FLEXIBLE RECIPES: The recipes in the book are designed to be mixed, matched, and adapted to the season. Whether you're a new baker or an improvisational one, Will This Make You Happy encourages play and experimentation. Featuring recipes for Neapolitan Pavlova , Hojicha Tiramisu , Blueberry Jam Corn Muffins , Dark Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Birthday Cake , Cardamom Crullers , and more. A BEAUTIFUL GIFT: With lush full-color illustrations by Forsyth Harmon and striking photographs, this book lives equally well on the kitchen counter, nightstand, or coffee table. PERFECT FOR: Fans of food-themed books and memoirs, dessert lovers, first-time bakers and seasoned bakers, and readers of contemporary literature and personal narrative.

For fans of Nora Ephron and Nigel Slater, this hybrid memoir and cookbook brings together over fifty inventive baking recipes with a lyrical coming-of-age story about desire and dessert. Perfect for home cooks, lovers of literature, and anyone who finds comfort in the kitchen. As featured in The New York Times , The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal , Publishers Weekly , Cherry Bombe , Cultured Mag , and more. Named a Best Cookbook of Winter 2026 by Bon Appétit , Food & Wine , and Epicurious . "Beautiful-smart, funny and effortlessly lyrical." -Ruby Tandoh, bestselling author of Cook As You Are "This is an entirely different kind of cookbook, one that makes you want to curl up and read cover to cover. I loved it."-Sohla El-Waylly, James Beard Award winner and author of the bestselling cookbook Start Here Tanya Bush is adrift in the uncertainty of her early twenties—unemployed, uninspired, and stuck in a long-term relationship that's lost its spark. One day, just to do something, she decides to bake a cake. It's gooey in the center, woefully underbaked, an absolute disaster—but it also reminds her of the pleasures of baking: sugar crystals under her fingernails, flour in her hair, and the hard-earned satisfaction of following the steps of a recipe to the end. Over the course of a year, Tanya embarks on a journey that carries her from her tiny apartment to the sunlit kitchens of an Italian agriturismo to the basement of a bustling Brooklyn bakery, where she rediscovers her appetite for pleasure, indulgence, and meaningful work. A culinary memoir and love story, interwoven with over fifty innovative and approachable baking recipes, Will This Make You Happy is for readers and bakers looking for something messier, more experimental, and honest than the typical aspirational cookbook. COMPELLING NARRATIVE: From the co-founder of the James Beard-nominated literary magazine Cake Zine, pastry chef at Little Egg, and contributing writer for the New York Times T Magazine, this part propulsive and witty coming-of-age story, part baking book is as satisfying to read as it is to cook from. It's meant to be devoured curled up on the couch or with the mixer whirring in the kitchen. FLEXIBLE RECIPES: The recipes in the book are designed to be mixed, matched, and adapted to the season. Whether you're a new baker or an improvisational one, Will This Make You Happy encourages play and experimentation. Featuring recipes for Neapolitan Pavlova , Hojicha Tiramisu , Blueberry Jam Corn Muffins , Dark Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Birthday Cake , Cardamom Crullers , and more. A BEAUTIFUL GIFT: With lush full-color illustrations by Forsyth Harmon and striking photographs, this book lives equally well on the kitchen counter, nightstand, or coffee table. PERFECT FOR: Fans of food-themed books and memoirs, dessert lovers, first-time bakers and seasoned bakers, and readers of contemporary literature and personal narrative.

A completely unforgettable story from the No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont - perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Colleen Hoover, and Gabrielle Zevin. You think you know what happened that day... But what if you're wrong? Everyone who was around in the 1990s remembers where they were when they heard that AJ Silver had died. In the summer of '96, there was no avoiding the story that America's biggest teen pop sensation had plunged to his death on a rollercoaster at a family-run amusement park in rural England. Now, 27 years have passed, and - even if you're too young to recall the event - you've probably heard AJ Silver's songs topping the charts again. So what better time to take a forensic look at what happened that summer? I've spent hundreds of hours interviewing everyone who was there that fateful day: workers, friends, family... the people who gained from his death, and the people who lost everything. But you're going to want to pay attention. Because I've found out a secret. One you're all going to want to know... Perhaps it wasn't such an accident after all? A truly unique and unforgettable story, set in 1990s Los Angeles and rural England, with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. You'll be gripped! Order now! Readers love What Happened That Summer: 'I loved this! Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid will devour it, then want to start it all over again, just like I did. Laura Pearson's best one yet, and that's saying something!' Kate Storey, author of The Memory Library 'A masterclass in storytelling. The mystery is utterly addictive, the love story so tender and exquisitely drawn it makes your heart ache, and all set against a glorious backdrop of 90s nostalgia. I ADORED it. Laura Pearson is a must-read author for me and this is her best book yet.' Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country 'I devoured What Happened That Summer. It's a gripping, heartfelt read with compelling characters and a story full of emotional depth and nostalgic charm. I was genuinely sad to turn the last page!' Emily Freud, author of What She Left Behind 'Definitely my favourite book of the year BY A MILE!!! One of those I wish I could go back and read again for the first time. If I didn't have to go to work, I would not have put it down. And the twist at the end!!! Didn't see it coming at all. I know I have used way too many exclamation marks in this review but I can't stop!! An absolute triumph of a novel in every way. 5 stars plus a cherry on top!' Reader review 'What can I say, other than... WOW! As a fan of Laura's, this is unlike any other book she has written, and completely blew me away. I devoured every page, was completely invested in the characters and was stunned by the ending. If you read one book next year - make it this one - you won't regret it!' Reader review 'This book was so amazing I couldn't put it down!!... The kind of book that will stay with you forever; one you will read over and over again, so you could pore over every detail just one more time!' Reader review