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The Afterlife of Malcolm X
A New York Public Library and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2025 Published to coincide with the hundredth anniversary of his birth, the first major study of Malcolm X’s influence in the sixty years since his assassination, exploring his enduring impact on culture, politics, and civil rights. Malcolm X has become as much of an American icon as Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, or Martin Luther King. But when he was murdered in 1965, he was still seen as a dangerous outsider. White America found him alienating, mainstream African Americans found him divisive, and even his admirers found him bravely radical. Although Ossie Davis famously eulogized Malcolm X as “our own Black shining prince,” he never received the mainstream acceptance toward which he seemed to be striving in his final year. It is more in death than his life that Malcolm’s influence has blossomed and come to leave a deep imprint on the cultural landscape of America. With impeccable research and original reporting, Mark Whitaker tells the story of Malcolm X’s far-reaching posthumous legacy. It stretches from founders of the Black Power Movement such as Stokely Carmichael and Huey Newton to hip-hop pioneers such as Public Enemy and Tupac Shakur. Leaders of the Black Arts and Free Jazz movements from Amiri Baraka to Maya Angelou, August Wilson, and John Coltrane credited their political awakening to Malcolm, as did some of the most influential athletes of our time, from Muhammad Ali to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and beyond. Spike’s movie biopic and the Black Lives Matter movement reintroduced Malcolm to subsequent generations. Across the political spectrum, he has been cited as a formative influence by both Barack Obama—who venerated Malcolm’s “unadorned insistence on respect”—and Clarence Thomas, who was drawn to Malcolm’s messages of self-improvement and economic self-help. In compelling new detail, Whitaker also retraces the long road to exoneration for two men wrongfully convicted of Malcolm’s murder, making The Afterlife of Malcolm X essential reading for anyone interested in true crime, American politics, culture, and history.
Lion Hearts
''Bloody and beguiling.'' THE TIMES ''A salty, action-packed saga.'' MAIL ON SUNDAY''Perfect for Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell fans.'' DAILY EXPRESSSpanning the sacking of England''s south coast by Castilian raiders, the cut-throat halls of Windsor Castle and a seismic, blood-soaked naval battle – no one brings medieval England as thrillingly to life as Sunday Times bestseller and master storyteller Dan Jones.A COUNTRY ON THE BRINK.AN ALLY TURNED FOE. A FINAL CRUSADE. 1350. England reels in the aftermath of the Black Death. Towns emptied, families shattered, a kingdom weakened, and yet still, worse is to come. After a failed alliance, the Castilians grow ever bolder in their threats against the Crown, mounting attacks onto English shores and even stealing people away. Loveday FitzTalbot has survived a lifetime of battles, but never an enemy this elusive. When his newfound family is threatened, he is forced into dangerous work for a man whose loyalties shift like the tide. This unknowingly leads him to a long-awaited reunion, a battle unlike any he has faced before and a final farewell that will change everything… Praise for THE ESSEX DOGS ‘Influences as diverse as Bernard Cornwell and Game of Thrones.’ SPECTATOR ‘If you''ve ever enjoyed a Ridley Scott film, go and buy this book!'' ALICE WINN ''The way Dan Jones writes enemies reminds me of Cornwell at his best.'' CONN IGGULDEN ''This is the Hundred Years'' War as directed by Oliver Stone with a historian''s eye for detail.'' ELODIE HARPER ''Battle-bloody, brutal and perfectly pitched.'' DAILY MAIL‘Unforgettable characters.’ SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE‘This razor-sharp motley crew... leap off the page and charge straight at you.’ SUN
Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous (Deluxe Edition)
**LIMITED EDITION WITH DELUXE DESIGNED EDGES**
STARDEW VALLEY meets STUDIO GHIBLI in a charming cozy fantasy about healing, redemption, and the subtle magic of simple living. Perfect for fans of Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea and The Spellshop. Welcome home, weary traveler.
When Oaklin Nettlewood accidentally joined an evil world-ending cult, mind control magic forced them to do unspeakable things. Years later, the realm's heroes have finally saved the day, defeated the villain, and shattered the last remnants of the spell...leaving destruction in their wake. And so, with a spell-damaged memory and whole bushel of trauma, Oaklin escapes to a small farm on the edge of Mossley’s Rest and swears an oath: After all the things they were forced to do with their magic, they will never use it again. Ever.
The no-nonsense ghost granny who lives in Oaklin’s house has other ideas. As she coaxes Oaklin out of their shell and back into the world, they find companionship (a grumpy horse and a very good dog), friendship (a local bard and magical baker who should just kiss already), and tentative romance (a paladin-librarian who makes Oaklin's heart come alive for the first time in ages.) Magic even seems possible again?though strictly for foraging magical mushrooms and protecting the farm from bugs.
Healing comes in gentle waves, and Oaklin doesn't have to do it alone. So what does it mean when an inquisitor comes to town to hunt former cultists just as Oaklin begins to think that maybe, just maybe, they deserve a happy ending after all?
No. 1 St James's Park
The second instalment in the highly praised Emily Grey series‘Emily Grey proves so engaging that I hope she'll keep going into the Cold War', Jake Kerridge, Daily TelegraphAt the height of the First World War, Emily Grey finds herself far away from the action, collating Swiss rubber imports in a hut in the middle of St James’ Park. Summoned to MI6’s Whitehall headquarters, Emily learns that her talent for languages is needed elsewhere and she is despatched to Bern to debrief Fritz the Ritz, an agent reporting on the wartime activities of German industry. However, when she discovers that Fritz the Ritz may not be all he claims to be, she is led to the door of an import-export dealership in Lausanne and the unassuming couple who run it. Could they really be at the heart of a network that threatens the lives of millions of Allied soldiers? And, if they are, can Emily, and her ever-eager partner Nigel Nisbet, stop them before they go too fa? ith a matchless flair for historical accuracy, psychological acuity and breathtaking adventure, Judd’s latest historical thriller demonstrates once again that he is one of the finest spy novelists writing today and that this series of novels about the origin of MI6 bears comparison with John Le Carre, Patrick O’Brien and Joseph Conrad. Praise for No. 2 Whitehall Court'Judd, a veteran spy novelist and former diplomat, knows his way around Britain's world of shadows. He takes the reader straight back to the start of the first world war and the long, smoke-filled, gloomy corridors of Whitehall ministries.' Financial Times'Veteran spy writer Alan Judd eschews easy drama and obvious cliffhangers in this elegantly written novel.' Literary Review'A masterful storyteller with an intricate knowledge of his subject' The Daily Telegraph
It Could Have Been Her
THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA missing woman, a dysfunctional family and dark, dark secrets ... Prepare to be hooked by the new thriller for 2026 from Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of None of This Is True and Don't Let Him In. 'A deliciously twisted gem of a thriller and her best yet' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'A true masterpiece' ANDREA MARA'Superbly written, entertaining and twisty' LIZ NUGENT'Dark, intense, brilliant' SHARI LAPENA___________It was the night she almost died. Newly divorced and feeling a little lost, Jane Trevally agrees to accompany a man she doesn't know to his house in the darkest corner of Hampstead Heath. She's offered a drink. She steps inside. And then she hears a scream. Jane runs. Twenty five years later, Jane finds herself outside the same house, this time to return a dog who's been found near her home. A dog whose owner has just been reported missing. A fleeting glimpse of a haunted looking woman through the window sends Jane on a mission to uncover the house's secrets - secrets more terrifying than she could have ever imagined. And she can't stop thinking:It could have been her . . . ___________Praise for It Could Have Been Her and Lisa Jewell:'Gripping. Shocking. Masterful.' FREIDA McFADDEN‘Her best thriller yet.' HARLEN COBEN'Insane suspense. I loved it.' LEE CHILD'A thrilling chilling work of genius.' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Lisa Jewell is a STONE COLD GENIUS!' MARIAN KEYES'Deliciously dark, devilishly addictive and beautifully written' ALICE FEENEY'A master of suspense' RILEY SAGER‘She always sets that bar high! I couldn't put it down.' ADELE PARKS'Lisa Jewell books are a must-read for me' JOJO MOYES'Utterly brilliant' MARK EDWARDS‘Lisa Jewell is on top-form' RUTH WARE'Lisa is a rare gem of a writer' GILLIAN McALLISTER'Hideously plausible and horribly unsettling' HARRIET TYCE'A masterclass in suspense' ALEX MICHAELIDES'A master of her craft’ MICHELLE McDONAGHReaders love It Could Have Been Her!'It’s by far Jewell’s creepiest and most unsettling book' 5-star reader review'An absolute masterpiece' 5-star reader review'Such a dark and delicious mystery!' 5-star reader review'Shook me to my core' 5-star reader review'I devoured this addictive page turner!' 5-star reader review
British Museum: So You Think You''ve Got It Bad? A Kid''s Life in a Medieval Castle
Now available as a black and white pocket-sized paperback!Discover what life was really like for kids in the past in this brilliantly funny introduction to medieval times. Have you ever wondered what it was like living in a medieval castle? Why people would put leeches on their bodies when they were ill? Or how to train to become a knight? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this witty and informative guide.Packed with historical facts about medieval clothes, food, entertainment and more! Explains key moments from history including the Norman Conquest, the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the creation of the Bayeux Tapestry. Developed in consultation with expert curators from the British Museum. Written in accessible, conversational text by award-winning author Chae Strathie, and featuring hilarious illustrations on every page. Don''t miss other titles in the series: Tudors, Ancient Greece
Please Look After This Dog
Hi, I’m Spot! I’m your personal guide to caring for your canine companions. You might be wondering what makes me qualified to teach you? Well, I’m a dog who keeps his ears to the ground and a nose in everyone’s business, which means I know everything there is to know about keeping your pups happy. Dogs just want to be loved – give them a big belly rub and a scratch behind the ears and they’re your best friend forever. But they need a bit more than love and attention. They need proper care, a good routine, and a yummy diet to keep them happy inside and out. This fun illustrated guide gives children all the information they need to care for their dog confidently.
Milk & Mocha Comics Collection
Your favorite internet duo @milkmochabear is back with even more cozy, charming comics to brighten your day—plus 10 exclusive strips and a sheet of stickers. Grab a blanket and join Milk and Mocha's sweet little moments. Sweet Milk and stoic Mocha are back to prove that opposites really do attract. Dedicated to all the little daily interactions—big and small—this newest collection, Our Little Moments, delights readers worldwide with cozy, wholesome comics. 10 never-before-seen comics exclusive to this bookTwo pages of bonus stickersAdorable kawaii art that appeals to all agesPerfect for fans of Pusheen, Liz Climo, and Catana comicsGrab a blanket, cozy up, and savor Milk and Mocha's sweetest moments yet!
MISTRESS OF BONES PB
An epic and romantic debut adventure fantasy, where a necromancer trying to resurrect her sister gets embroiled in bigger, world-ending plans instead 'A transportive dark fantasy readers will eagerly devour’ Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace Necromancer Azul del Arroyo only wants one thing: to steal her sister back from Death by reclaiming her sister's bones. But the Emissary of the Lord Death will do anything to stop her, no matter how alluring he finds her … As their paths collide, they're drawn into a deadly game of pawns and power with a scheming court, a faceless witch, and the fate of the lands hanging in the balance. For long ago the gods raised the continents, binding them with their own bones to keep humanity alive. But in an era when the gods' sacrifice has been forgotten, Death might not be the only resentful god Azul must defy. Swashbuckling, grand, and tragically romantic, Mistress of Bones is a can't-miss start to a duology about love, loss, and, of course, death.
Tour at School: Because You''re the New Kid!
"A fun and pacy picture book on the important job that is showing a new kid around school, aka giving them ''The Tour''. Shireen’s illustrations ramp up the chaotic energy." - The BooksellerThe hilarious and heartfelt debut picture book from Katie Clapham, illustrated by Nadia Shireen – creator of the bestselling, highly acclaimed Grimwood series and Barbara Throws a Wobbler – will help kids feel better about those first-day-at-school nerves, as well as encouraging all children to create a safe and welcoming space for others.Because, really, starting school can be scary. And being a New Kid in a new school can also be very scary. Luckily, this book will help soothe first-day nerves, make kids feel excited about the challenge and also show children how to be the PERFECT Tour Guide and make any New Kid feel right at home. And did we mention this book is very funny? Because it really is.
Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity
Learn why you sometimes feel over stimulated and highly sensitive and develop strategies for thriving in an intense world. Do you feel you experience life more vividly than others? Do people sometimes describe you as emotionally intense or oversensitive? Do your emotions soar high and plunge so quickly that you feel you can't keep up? This audiobook is for you. Learn how to cope with intense feelings, and discover how to use your sensitivity, empathy and intelligence to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.Emotional Sensitivity and Intensity will give you in-depth information about this trait, as well as practical exercises and strategies to help with your daily struggles. It will help you come to new ways of thinking about your past, thrive in your current life, and create exciting possibilities for the future. Written in a friendly and compassionate tone, the chapters will answer questions raised by many emotionally intense individuals:Is there something wrong with me?How does this trait explain my life experiences so far?What can I do right now to better my life and to fulfil my potential? You will learn to: - Understand what it means to live with emotional sensitivity and intense feelings - Debunk the myths and stereotypes about this trait - Let go of old emotional baggage and limiting mindsets - Develop real resilience and find peace within life's ups and downs - Navigate challenging social and family situations - Build healthy and fulfilling intimate relationships - Find your unique calling and liberate your creative potential
I'm Not With the Man
Whatever happened to the weirdos? The rock'n'roll rebels? The children of The Revolution who not so much raged against The Man as barely acknowledged the concept of authority? Like vividly plumed birds of paradise whose habitat is gone, they're practically extinct. In their place? The communal voice of the on-trend musical activist, forever saying and doing The Right Thing. The opposite, in fact, of what we used to know as the free-wheelin' rock 'n' roll nutter... Sylvia Patterson remembers them. The freaks, geeks and oddballs who picked up microphones and instruments not to become rich or famous but because they were too mad (or unemployable) to do anything else. The true radicals and loose cannon lunatics who pandered to zero PC tropes, and even less societal rules, determined to live their worst lives.I'm Not With The Man is the freaky flipside to her award-winning memoir I'm Not With The Band, celebrating the era of 'the rock 'n' roll nutter' through her own encounters with some of music's most uncompromising mavericks. From a cursing Adam Ant to a formidable Chrissie Hynde, from a carousing Liam Gallagher to a coruscating Sinead O'Connor, from a comedy Wu Tang Clan to an unrepentant Marianne Faithfull, from a fragile Evan Dando to a furious Thom Yorke... and many, many more. Hilarious, revealing and poignant, I'm Not With The Man is a farewell fanfare to the heroically unhinged, who lived on the edge of not only society but their own precarious sanity. Deliberately. We will not see their like again.
Not Just a Period
The instant Sunday Times bestseller.‘Packed with science-based strategies to help you learn about your body and your cycle’ – Red magazine''No fluff, just facts. An absolute must-read for understanding our bodies better'' – Chessie King, author of Be Your Own Best FriendNot Just a Period is your essential handbook for taking control of your health and living in harmony with your body.In this definitive guide, bestselling author and women''s health expert Dr Hazel Wallace goes beyond periods to show how your hormones influence almost every aspect of your wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, improve your sleep, or simply understand your body better, Dr Hazel provides the science-backed toolkit you need to thrive.Through key health pillars of nutrition, movement, sleep, mood, libido, breast health, and even skin and hair, you’ll learn how to work with your biology, and in tune with your cycle. Covering everything from the way your metabolism may shift throughout the month to changes in your immunity and gut health, Not Just a Period reveals how to:Navigate mood and libido changes with confidence and self-compassionOptimize your nutrition and exercise regime, wherever you are in your cycleHave better periods and more energy, all month longSpot red flags and advocate for your health in a medical system that often overlooks women.''Your crash course in understanding women''s bodies . . . and finally dragging period stigma to its well-deserved grave!'' – Dr Karan Rajan, author of This Book May Save Your Life''A game-changing practical resource for understanding your cycle and your health'' – Cherry Healey, author of Letters to My Fanny
IRON RD_TALES OF PLAINS3 PB
The epic finale to the unmissable Tales of the Plains trilogy from the master of modern fantasy, David Wragg. Rebellion’s about the journey, not the destination. 'This explosive trilogy closer is a masterclass in humour and heart; sandwiched around one of the most exciting, non-stop action set pieces in recent memory are emotional beats that destroyed me and quips I wish I could write. David Wragg is everything glorious about modern fantasy.' Ed Crocker, author of Lightfall 'The hilarious and heartbreaking conclusion to The Tales of the Plains brings Ree and Javani's story to an epic, incredible conclusion. Full of all the heart, hope, and horrible deaths you'd expect, with a hefty dose of pathos for good measure. A must read – and must reread – series from a great modern voice in fantasy.' Anna Stephens, author of The Songs of the Drowned Ree is at war. Determined to free the townships from the Guild's larcenous rule, she can’t take her eyes off victory. Not now, with the scent of blood in the air. Not for her consort, not even for her kid. Javani is ready for her own adventures. She’s no longer a child and determined to blaze her own trail, even if that means leaving Ree behind. With rebellion stirring, the past Ree's been running from and the future Javani’s striving for will collide. As tensions rise between mother and daughter, Guild and rebels – and with the fate of the Plains on the line – all that's certain is an explosive finale on the Iron Road. Praise for the Tales of the Plains series: 'Gritty, sharp, and yet criminally funny!' Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters 'Wragg's brand of fantasy deserves its own name: grassroots fantasy. Small in scale, large in heart, with underdog heroes you can't help but root for' Amber A. Logan, author of The Secret Garden of Yanagi Inn 'Heart warming, wrenching and stopping in equal measure' Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle
ICARUS 17_BOX 884 HB
FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHARLES CUMMINGTHE NEW THRILLER FOLLOWING CAREER SPY, LACHLAN KITE''Nobody writes more enjoyable spy thrillers’ ANTHONY HOROWITZ‘Charles Cumming has breathed new life into the spy novel’ BEN MACINTYRE''The rightful inheritor of John le Carré''s crown'' OBSERVERLachlan Kite should have left fieldwork behind by now.As director of covert intelligence agency Box 88, he’s at the apex of his espionage career. But when Martha Raine – a woman he hasn’t seen in twenty years – begs for his help, Kite finds himself back in the game, racing to avert disaster.Kite must find Martha’s son, Max, who vanished in Athens with his girlfriend, Yasmine. But the couple aren’t just missing, they’re running for their lives. Two rival agencies are hunting them, both with orders to kill on sight.Max and Yasmine are carrying a dizzying secret, one which could pull apart the foundations of the Middle East for a generation. If Kite fails to save them, the costs – both personal and professional – will be catastrophic.‘Charles Cumming takes the genre to a new level’ Financial Times‘A fast-moving, believable spy thriller, which benefits from Cumming’s insider knowledge'' Sun''If there was any question as to who is the rightful inheritor of John le Carré’s crown as the king of elegant spy fiction, this proves that it’s Cumming beyond any doubt'' Observer''Icarus 17 demonstrates Cumming’s inimitable combination of human insight, geopolitical acumen and sheer excitement’ Christopher de Bellaigue''The perfect thriller to read on holiday'' Fani Papageorgiou, The Economist''Hugely satisfying'' Jay Rayner
Stepmother
''Euripides said "better a serpent than a stepmother." For a moment, you like the idea of being a single line, winding around everything you touch. A vine.''''Brave, graceful and absolutely vital - Mort shoulders away the old trope of the stepmother and replaces her with a host of humane women'' SARAH HALL, author of HelmWhen a new relationship casts poet Helen Mort in the role of stepmother, she embarks on a personal quest for understanding; moving across verse and personal essay, from fairytale to modern blended family.Turning a bold and inventive gaze on this neglected dimension of female experience, these are candid dispatches from the shifting terrain of the modern family. As playful as it is moving, STEPMOTHER radiates Mort’s signature empathetic warmth, but with the bite of truth.Mort interleaves ravishing fragments of lyric essay with gothic flights into verse that draw us deep into the woods of upon-a-time, and back, changed, into the now. Groundbreaking and transformative, tender and uncompromising, STEPMOTHER has much to teach us about female power and the fear it still provokes, our openness to change, and the surprising shapes love can take.''I was enchanted by her blend of generous lyric and furious cultural critique. A spell for seeing differently’ CLARE POLLARD, author of THE MODERN FAIRIES
It Could Have Been Her
PREPARE TO BE HOOKED: The no. 1 Sunday Times and MULTI-million-copy bestselling author is back with a brand-new spine tingling thriller.
It was the night she almost died.
Jane Trevally, newly divorced and feeling a little lost, agrees to accompany a man she doesn't know to his house in the darkest corner of Hampstead Heath. She's offered a drink, goes in, and then - a scream and the sound of something falling upstairs - Jane senses she's in a bad place. She runs.
Twenty five years later, Jane finds herself outside the same house, this time to return a small white dog who's been found near her home in the country; a dog whose owner has just been reported missing.
A fleeting glimpse of a haunted looking woman through the window sends Jane on a mission to uncover the house's secrets - secrets more terrifying than she could have ever imagined, especially when she realises it could have been her ...
A missing woman, a dysfunctional family and dark, dark secrets ... Prepare to be hooked: it's the new Lisa Jewell thriller.
A Parish Chronicle
An intimate, magical novel about one enduring church in a rural Icelandic valley - an ode to a quiet way of life now lost to time forever
The resting place of legendary Viking warrior Egil Skallagrimsson's skull, Mosfell Church is a lonely, country church, fated to be destroyed. But as the plans to destroy it take shape, stories, myth and folklore abound in one magical last attempt to leave Mosfell standing.
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days
Breakneck
The New York Times bestseller, Financial Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year
Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year
The book we need to understand China today: a riveting, first-hand account of its seismic progress from an indispensable expert voice
For close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China's tumultuous and astounding growth. The state has constructed towering bridges, gleaming railways and sprawling factories to improve economic outcomes in record time. But rapid change has also sent ripples of pain throughout society.
China has grown so quickly in part by beating America at its own game: capitalism and harnessing the restless energy of a vast population. Here Wang blends political and economic analysis with reportage into a provocative new framework for understanding China - one that helps us see America more clearly, too. Whereas China is an engineering state, relentlessly building big, the United States has transformed into a lawyerly society, stalling every attempt to make change, both good and bad.
As relations between the US and China are tense and uncertain and the potential for dreadful conflict looms, Wang offers an inventive new way of thinking about the two superpowers. Breakneck reveals that each country points towards a better path for the other. How much better the world would be, he argues, if Americans could live in a society not only governed by lawyers, and Chinese citizens could live with a state that values their individual liberties.



















