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Bureau of Unknown Fates
<p><b>'Gripping, poetic' Gwen Strauss, author of The Nine</b><br><br><b>'An unforgettable read' </b><b>Tatiana de Rosnay, author of Sarah's Key</b><br><i><br>Sometimes when you are looking for the dead, you find the living.<br></i><br>When Irène joins the International Tracing Service, she becomes consumed by a singular obsession: returning the belongings confiscated from concentration camp prisoners to their families.<br><br>A faded cloth doll. A medallion. An embroidered handkerchief. Each object holds a story - and behind each one, a life waiting to be pieced back together.<br><br>As Irène traces the owners through fragments of evidence, she reconstructs their final days and discovers that even in the darkest chapter of history, humanity endured.<br><br>The Bureau of Unknown Fates is a devastating and beautiful novel about history, memory and survival as one woman helps connect families across generations to the ones they have lost.<br><br><u>Winner of the 2023 Grand Prix RTL-Lire Fiction Award</u></p>
Domain
Domain is the third repulsive entry in the Rats trilogy, following Rats and Lair. When five nuclear warheads level London, the survivors believe the worst is over. They are wrong. Beneath the radioactive rubble, in the lightless veins of the London Underground, a prehistoric hunger has awakened.Steve Culver, a pilot haunted by his past, leads a desperate band of survivors through crumbling tunnels toward a secret government bunker. But the darkness is alive. Enormous, black-furred rats – mutated by radiation and led by a telepathic Mother Creature – are hunting for human blood. As the government’s horrific experiments come to light, Culver realizes these vermin aren’t just scavengers; they are a new, dominant species rising to claim the ruins.Trapped between a lethally irradiated surface and a subterranean nightmare, humanity’s time has run out. In the silence of the deep, the screaming has only just begun.Praise for James Herbert:‘The Rats is splatterpunk deluxe’– Stephen King‘Lean, mean, and nasty as punk’– Grady Hendrix‘A one-off; a true horror original’– Peter James
The Church of Frendo
2024’s Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel!The thrills and chills are far from over in the third novel from Bram Stoker Award winner and master of scare, horror legend Adam Cesare. Quinn has just survived yet another bloody run-in with the murderous clown Frendo, but somehow still she knows this won’t be the last. Tired of being hunted and seeing innocent people hurt, Quinn believes the only way to beat the horror is to take justice into her own hands--and stop the Frendo followers herself. Little does she know that this path will take her across cornfields and state lines, to where she will have to face the most dangerous and bloody menace yet: True believers. It’s an all-new tale in this terrifying trio series about the villains inside us all, from the master of slashers and suspense, award–winning author Adam Cesare. Perfect for Halloween ReadingFor teens who love dark and scary stories
Marginal Lenormand
Unleash your inner heretic with this cheeky Lenormand inspired by the scandalous doodles of mischievous monks. Based on the offbeat imagery of medieval marginalia, The Marginal Lenormand brings traditional Lenormand symbolism to life with anxiety-ridden rabbits, highly suggestive fruit trees, and flowers sprouting from inappropriate places. With imagery ranging from bawdy to humorous to just plain strange, Marginal is sure to amuse, while still maintaining Lenormand’s classic meanings and renowned accuracy. Creator Anastasia Kashian provides both the rich watercolor images and the lively guidebook text, which reviews card meaning as well as interpretations with select pairings. Whether you’re drawn to the absurd, the esoteric, or the oddly insightful, this is a deck for those who know their history, appreciate a bit of edge, and aren’t afraid to laugh while divining their fate.
With My Own Hand
The youngest of the Maitland siblings, Marie had watched her elder sisters be married off one by one, destined to take up the unavoidable path for women in sixteenth-century Scotland. However, as she neared marrying age, her father, an influential judge, poet and Keeper of the Privy Seal under Mary, Queen of Scots, went blind and suddenly needed someone to act as his scribe and secretary. In taking up this role, Marie indeed avoided the unavoidable, dedicating her life to her father''s work. After his death, she put the finishing touches on the Maitland Quarto, long recognised as significant for its preservation of the poetry of the male great-and-good of sixteenth-century Scotland.A rare feat for a woman at the time, but Marie''s story doesn''t stop there. For hidden in the pages of the Maitland Quarto, historian and translator Ashley Douglas discovered Marie''s own secret lesbian love poetry. Penning such poetry in the hostile climate of post-Reformation Scotland, with its suffocating tightening of moral control over society, was an incredible act of bravery. Unable to sign it directly, Marie, insistent on her voice and love being known, littered the manuscript with clues to its true penmanship. Clues that, until now, have remained unseen.Building on her initial discovery of Marie''s poetry, in With My Own Hand Ashley Douglas draws on a vast range of newly unearthed primary historical records to tell the fascinating story of Marie and her manuscript, in full, for the very first time.
A Place of Her Own
It took everything to rebuild her life… now she might lose it all. Eve Nicholls is finally rebuilding her life at Mossy Creek Farm. After surviving devastating bushfires, clearing her name of false accusations, and finding comfort in the quiet rhythm of country life, she's ready to move forward—especially with kind-hearted local vet Hugh Robertson by her side. But when her cheating ex, Marcus, returns determined to stake a claim on her future—and their unborn child—Eve’s hard-won peace is shattered. She’s run before. As a grief-stricken teen, it felt like the only choice. But this time, the stakes are higher. The horses, the land, the people—this place has become home. If she stays, Eve must confront the ghosts of her past and fight for the future she’s dreamed of. If she runs, she might lose everything. A heartfelt, emotional story of resilience, love, and finding the courage to fight. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Amanda Prowse, and small-town women’s fiction with heart.
A Cottage in the Country
'I loved it' Jill Mansell'Absolutely charming' Milly JohnsonHattie's job is to find people their dream homes. But she doesn't have one of her own.Instead, she moves from house to house and never settles. That's because she has her heart set on a beautiful cottage owned by a wonderful elderly woman, Mary, who'd simply love for Hattie to have it.But nothing is ever that simple. Especially when Mary's family get in the way.Suddenly put in charge of her teenage nephew and juggling her clients' many dramas, the one person Hattie can rely on is Luke, her best friend. And when Hattie needs a place to stay, of course Luke offers his own. As she and Luke grow closer and unexpected sparks fly, will Hattie find out what truly makes a house a home?'She should be on prescription' Phillipa Ashley'Warm, wise and wonderful' Lucy DiamondReaders love A Cottage in the Country...'A great sunshine garden read' *****'I couldn't put it down' *****'A wonderful escape to the country' *****'Absolutely fantastic!' *****'I've read all of Katie's books and this is one of my favourites' *****
Tailor
*All first edition hardback copies feature beautiful limited edition endpapers – available while stock lasts*''One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century.'' DAILY MAIL''One of my favourite detectives.'' ELLY GRIFFITHS''Reaffirms everything that has made this series a bestseller.'' VASEEM KHAN‘I absolutely loved The Tailor'' GARY BARLOW''A joy to read, beautifully penned, rich in detail and as elegantly put together as a bespoke suit.'' ABIR MUKHERJEEMeasure twice. Cut once. A bespoke tailor boards the 10:00 train from Bristol to London. Before it reaches Bath, he’s found dead in the toilet, his throat slit and a plastic bag pulled over his head. DS George Cross deduces that this wasn’t a robbery – nothing about the killing is random. It’s an execution. George’s investigation brings him dangerously close to a cold and merciless world. And is it his imagination or is he being followed? With the highest conviction rate of any officer in the force, someone will do anything to stop George from getting to the truth. This time, the next cut could be meant for him...Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, this is the eighth book in the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order, by the 2026 winner of the Crime Writers'' Association Dagger in the Library Award.*Contains an exclusive interview between Tim Sullivan and the unfailingly shrewd DS George Cross*
Fantastic Mr Fox: The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection
Discover The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection, a stunning hardback collection of Roald Dahl's most beloved titles.‘Oh, what a fantastic fox your father is!'Mr Fox is a very clever fox - every evening he creeps down into the valley and helps himself to food from the nearby farms.Chickens from Farmer Boggis, ducks and geese from Farmer Bunce, and turkeys from Farmer Bean.But now the farmers have had enough, and together they hatch a plan to get rid of Mr Fox for good!But what they don't know is Mr Fox has some help, and a fantastic escape plan of his own...The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection uses the versions of Dahl's books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection
Discover The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection, a stunning hardback collection of Roald Dahl's most beloved titles.‘The one thing he longed for more than anything else was . . .CHOCOLATE.'Charlie Bucket's life is about to change forever, thanks to one miraculous moment.Willy Wonka, chocolate maker extraordinaire, has hidden five golden tickets in five ordinary bars of chocolate, and any child who finds one will get the chance to visit his incredible factory.And Charlie has found one . . .With a chocolate river, delectable confectionery and mysterious Oompa Loompas, Mr Wonka's factory is the most wondrous place Charlie has ever seen.The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection uses the versions of Dahl's books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions.
For Louder Days
The essential guide to establishing an effective opposition movement in the age of Trump, from the leading activist and organizer“I consider [Marom] one of the most generous and important thinkers for the activist left, for anyone who cares about where we are and how to get to where we should be.” —Rebecca SolnitThere is no way to stop the descent into authoritarianism, nor win a world in which all people can thrive, without massive numbers of people organizing for social, political, and economic change. Yet experienced movement leader Yotam Marom delivers a hard truth: progressive and left movements too often get in their own way. They can be ambivalent about power, choosing insularity and purity over winning. This amounts to what Marom calls the “politics of powerlessness,” which has kept movements small, weak, and defeated. In For Louder Days: Reaching Beyond a Politics of Powerlessness, Marom offers a brilliant, lyrical clarion cry for a more honest, more strategic, more loving approach to progressive activism and movement building. Grounded in decades of experience in movements, from leading at Occupy Wall Street and other movement moments to supporting some of the most important climate, racial justice, and democracy movements of our time, Marom dives deep into the challenges that hold movements back, and offers stories, tools, and paths toward real power and enduring change. Published at the most perilous time in our modern political history, For Louder Days comes not a moment too soon. It is essential reading for committed activists as well as the wider public concerned about the state of our world and hoping to change it for the better.
The Seoul Letter Shop
A touching testament to the power of letter writing and connecting with strangers, for fans of Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and What You're Looking For is in the Library.
Hyoyoung feels trapped in her small hometown after her dreams of becoming a filmmaker have been dashed, and so when a friend asks her to come and work at his boutique letter shop in Seoul's Yeonhui-dong district, she jumps at the chance.
The shop is stocked with irresistible pens, papers and envelopes, and Hyoyoung is soon beguiled by its charms. She is particularly intrigued by the shop's pen pal service, where customers can pick up an anonymous letter to read, as long as they agree to write an anonymous letter in return. Hyoyoung observes the shop's customers secret correspondence with each other, as they express their deepest fears and most ardent desires to people they've never met. Each of the customers has their own story to tell, and as her connection with them deepens, it's not long before Hyoyoung discovers the healing, transformative power of the handwritten letter herself …
The Heir Apparent
The whispers were scandalous. The truth was worse…
They would always choose the Crown over their family. It was the pact they made for the honour of wearing it.
It's New Year's Day and Lexi Villiers is about to kiss her best friend for the very first time under the dawn light in Tasmania.
But by midnight, everything will change. Always destined to be the spare, following her estranged brother's death, Lexi will arrive in London as Princess Alexandrina, first-in-line to the British throne.
But the palace waters are treacherous, rumours are rife, and selling each other's secrets is a family tradition. And with the Crown just beyond her grasp, Lexi must choose what bonds she will keep…and what she is willing to leave behind.
Dory Dory Black Sheep
With millions of copies of the series sold globally, these hilarious, highly-illustrated books are perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy + Bean!
Ever since Dory met Rosabelle, a friend whose imagination and high spirits match her own, school has been pretty good. But now the class is learning to read, and it's proving to be a challenge
for Dory. Luckily, Dory's imagination whirls into action and a black sheep leaves the pages of her reading book and follows her to school . . . Soon Dory's real life blurs with her imagined life, with laugh-out-loud consequences.
Fully illustrated throughout, and with perfect-for-bedtime length chapters, this adorable little mischief-maker has captured the hearts of over 1.6 million readers round the world, and is sure to capture yours, too!
Where Lost Girls Go
From Kody Keplinger, New York Times bestselling author of The Duff, comes an addictive YA thriller that's The Girls by Emma Cline meets The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe.
'Keplinger 's storytelling is strongest when describing the girls' reactions to a cult leader-like father figure, from basking in the glow of validation to experiencing self-doubt and isolation... A story of survival and maintaining empathy despite dire circumstances.' - Kirkus
There are many reasons why five girls have ended up living with Sol in a cabin in the Kentucky mountains. But the girls don't talk about what has brought each of them here or who they were before. They have become sisters and are grateful to have a place to call home.
Iris knows she owes everything to Sol. He has promised to keep them safe from their pasts. All he asks in return is for their loyalty, which Iris freely gives. With her sisters and Sol as her family, she feels happier than she has in a long time.
Until a new girl arrives and everything changes.
Sol christens her Rose and the sisters are quick to welcome her. Iris is drawn to Rose, but as they grow closer, Rose has Iris questioning things about this life in the woods. When Sol notices, he challenges Iris to prove her commitment to their family. Her sisters tell her that she should be willing to do anything for the man who saved her. But with each new ask, Iris realizes there is more to Sol -and her sisters - than she knows and some secrets should stay buried deep.
A thriller with true heart - a gripping, stunningly told, edge-of-your-seat story of shifting power and found family.
Perfect for fans of The Girls and The Girls I've Been
Kody Keplinger is a New York Times bestselling author of The Duff, Shut Out and A Midsummer's Nightmare
Push the Wall
YOU KNOW BATMAN.
BUT DO YOU KNOW FRANK MILLER?
In Push the Wall, Frank Miller chronicles the creation of his most iconic works such as Sin City, 300, Ronin, Daredevil, Wolverine and notably, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, which, alongside Batman: Year One served as the foundation for all Batman film and animated adaptations for the past forty years.
Miller reveals how he got his first breaks, how he poured his own life into his darkly realistic characters, how he fought against comic book censorship of the early 1980s, and how he introduced manga-style storytelling to US readers decade before popular anime and manga began tiptoeing into pop culture. Miller transformed the way comics are told and this is how he did it.
Push the Wall is a masterclass in the art of storytelling and an intimate look inside the mind and life of a creative genius. With over a dozen illustrations, chosen from seminal moments from Miller's art, and organised by the sixteen lessons that meant most to Miller, this reveals the man behind some of the most exciting stories of our age.
Stars and Swipes
The Dicktionary Club girls are back...and seeking American members.
Ella, Katy, and Zola are beside themselves when they are offered the opportunity to launch their now infamous dating website, The Dicktionary Club, stateside. The headlines covering their technological (mis)adventures have caught the eye of a Manhattan entrepreneur - and he wants the three besties to collaborate with him on a similar app for the American market.
With their love lives imploding back home, the girls are ready to escape the Glasgow dating scene and live their Gossip Girl fantasies in New York, but their romantic problems are not so easy to run away from.
A bigger city, bigger apartments, a bigger dating pool - but it turns out, not everything is bigger in America... Secrets spill. Lines blur. And in a city built on ambition and attraction, someone is always watching.
Because in New York, love is a game.
And everyone is playing.
Stars and Swipes is a glamorous, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy packed with friendship, flirtation, and scandal, from the Queen of Holiday Reads, Sophie Gravia.
Schoolgirl
A new selection of six short stories by one of Japan's most iconic twentieth-century writers
An adolescent girl narrates her day in an existential masterpiece that explores what it means to be a forming person in a fomenting society. A woman writes a farewell note to her husband, an artist who has driven her away with his counterfeit profundity and naked ambition. A plain young woman steals a bathing suit for a handsome friend, only to find herself ostracised by her neighbours for her boy-crazed behaviour - and her refusal to be shamed.
These six stories by Osamu Dazai are among his finest. Written during the Second World War, in the shadow of intense nationalism, they unpick the concept of the patriotic, productive or moral self. Including the novella 'Schoolgirl', which rocketed Dazai to fame on initial publication in 1939, this collection, newly translated by Polly Barton, is a perfect introduction to Dazai's work.
Anoint My Head
'All the fun youthful dreams and the poignancy of disappointment...magnificent'. Phil Harrison, The GuardianA coming-of-age story about pursuing your dreams and what happens when reality gets in the way. It's 1992 and Andy (aka Horace) dreams of becoming a rockstar with his band, the Pointy Birds. The only problem is that his day job (mis)filing vinyl in a Soho record store is stealing all his time and energy, plus rival bands like Suede, Blur, Pulp and Radiohead are moving on to bigger and better things. But everything changes when someone called Ricky Gervais offers his services as a band manager, and at last the dream can start. Anoint My Head is the tale of a band who didn't become rich or famous, but had a manager who did. It is also the story of a musical era, documenting the rise of some of the biggest Britpop bands of the nineties, plus a comedian who went on to write quite a successful sitcom about a paper merchants in Slough.
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