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Kitty Capers
In this fifth hilarious graphic-novel adventure, Butter wants some quiet time alone. Away from dogs. But is this a case of be careful what you wish for? Crackers and Peanut are having a lot of fun. And making a lot of noise. Butter just wants some peace and quiet for a nice cat nap. He finds the perfect spot in a neighbour's garden. Then it starts raining and it looks warm and dry inside the house. . . but it's not long before Butter realises he's made a mistake. Could it be that he's actually missing those pesky dogs? More Peanut, Butter and Crackers adventures: Peanut, Butter and. Crackers: Puppy Problems Peanut, Butter and. Crackers: River Rescue Peanut, Butter and. Crackers: Doggy School Peanut, Butter and. Crackers: Christmas Surprise
Elegy for April
FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SNOW'Banville is one of my favourite writers alive.' REBECCA F. KUANG'More than a touch of genius.' THE TIMES As a deep, bewildering fog cloaks Dublin, a young woman named April is found to have vanished. Flawed pathologist Quirke responds to a request to help find her. Speaking with those who knew her, he begins to realize that there may have been more behind the young woman's secrecy than he could have imagined. When a disturbing discovery is made, the complex web of love, lies, jealousy and dark secrets that April spun her life from finally begins to unravel. Praise for the Quirke Series:'A joy to read.' Sunday Times'Darkly dangerous [with] flinty humour.' Daily Telegraph'Beguiling characters and evocative settings . . . Impeccable.' The Times
The Missing Sister
From the vineyards of New Zealand to the majestic landscape of Ireland, The Missing Sister is the penultimate instalment in the multimillion-selling epic Seven Sisters from Lucinda Riley. A breathtaking story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. They’ll search the world to find her . . . The six D’Apliese sisters have each been on their own incredible journey to discover their heritage, but they still have one question left unanswered: who and where is the seventh siste? hey only have one clue: an image of a star-shaped emerald ring. The search to find the missing sister will take them across the globe – from New Zealand to Canada, England, France and Ireland – uniting them all in their mission to at last complete their family. In doing so, they will slowly unearth a story of love, strength and sacrifice that began almost one hundred years ago, as other brave young women risked everything to change the world around them . . . The Seven Sisters series is drawn to its epic, unforgettable conclusion in Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt. Praise for the Seven Sisters:'A masterclass in beautiful writing' – The Sun'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' – Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party'A breathtaking adventure' – Lancashire Evening PostFive-Star Reader Reviews:'Absolutely incredible''Totally addictive''Ideal for when you need to escape'
Summer Hours
'Everything about this book is alive' – Maria SledmereIt's a hot Edinburgh summer, and Roisin’s life is stagnating. She spends her days cancelling plans, skipping work and drinking lukewarm wine in the bathtub with her best friend Eve. When their wealthy mutual friend Claire offers Roisin a significant amount of money under the guise of ‘freelance work,’ Roisin thinks her luck might finally be changing. But Claire’s proposal is not all it seems, and soon Roisin finds herself trapped. Paralysed by both her intense infatuation with Eve and her secret arrangement with Claire, Roisin must walk a delicate line to avoid losing what matters to her most.
Private Lies
AS FEATURED ON BBC WOMAN'S HOURAlison Marsh was living an ordinary life. She loved walks with her dog, drinks with her mates and nights in with her family. But one night, after falling victim to a shocking crime, Ali made a decision that would change everything: she became a private investigator. Armed with her intelligence, intuition and a strong sense of justice, Ali formed Miss A.M. Investigations. Her new life brought with it a roster of colourful clients and countless mysteries to solve. Sharpening her investigative skills, soon Ali found herself conducting remote surveillance, assuming new identities and infiltrating gangs (or in this instance, a book club). Whether she's catching love-cheats red-handed, foiling fraudsters or finding missing persons, no two days are the same. Yet with each case comes the same desire to help people in need, however she can. In Private Lies, Ali takes the reader behind the scenes of these real cases and shows how she uses her skills and experience to follow the clues, solve the mysteries and find the answers for those who need them most.
Drive or Die
A SPORTS THRILLER YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWNLaila has just been offered the opportunity of a lifetime – a year-long work experience placement with F1s most prolific reporter. It’s the chance of a lifetime and Laila is determined to impress. But during the first race in Bahrain, a terrible crash plunges Laila straight into the action. Rumours start to circulate that there is sabotage at play and Laila makes it her mission to uncover the truth before her apprenticeship ends. But as she gets closer to unmasking the culprit, she risks her own life and position in the paddock. And will she get to the truth before it’s too late? Featuring themes of friendship, sisterhood and being a woman in a male-dominated arenaFor readers 14+Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus
We Will See You Bleed
It's late summer 1984, and Babs Dionne's hometown of Waterville, Maine is on the verge of collapse. A strike at the paper mill has dragged on for a year, pitting neighbour against neighbour, leaving everyone broke and exhausted. As head of the union local, Babs has presided over Little Canada's decline. She's sworn off violence since killing a man when she was a teenager, and has stuck to this vow even as it's become clear that only violence can save their community. When Babs' best friend Rita returns home after five years away, she is shocked by the state of things. And as the strike comes to a head, Rita notices something else: the men may be broken, but the women are furious, ready to do whatever necessary to take back Little Canada. They just need Babs to be the fearless woman who emerged from the woods fifteen years ago, drenched in blood. They need Babs to face what she already knows: that the only way to fix things is to assume control. Completely. Mercilessly.
Mead Cute
Level up your summer reading with the latest Roll for Romance romcom The summer encounter that's a critical hit… Chloe wishes real life was as exciting as her weekly roleplaying games. While all of her friends are levelling up, she’s stuck in a dead-end job and binge-watching playthroughs at the weekend. So when a mead making workshop leads to a new opportunity on a beautiful rural honey farm, she can’t believe her luck. That is, until the owner’s niece shows up for the summer… Teddy spends her life on the road, so when she finally gets back to her home away from home, she’s less than pleased to find a new hire poised to take her place. Especially one with such a familiar – and memorable – face… What to expect: CosplayAwkward meet cuteRivals to loversEmotional depthSpicyFound family Each book in the Roll for Romance series can be read as a standalone. The reviews are in! 'An absolute delight!' ? 'Adorable, heartfelt, and wonderfully nerdy' ? 'If you’re a D&D player who loves contemporary romance, I don’t think you could pick a better series!' ? 'The cozy atmosphere in this book is immaculate… while the enemies-to-lovers dynamic brings all the tension, banter, and delicious slow-burn energy.' ? 'The chemistry is CHEMISTRYING!' ? 'So cute, so nerdy, so yearny, so cozy.' ? 'A sweet (pun intended) rom com with mead making, honey, Ren Faires and D&D. A great summer read!' ? 'A queer love story that is tender, thoughtful, and deeply woven into the plot.' ?
The Minotaur Takes A Cigarette Break
UNSETTLING ~ WRY ~ TENDERAn unusual and unforgettable take on what it means to be an outsider, an outcast, a misfit. Five thousand years after having escaped Crete, the Minotaur finds himself deep in the American South, living in a trailer park and working as a line cook at Grub's Ribs. He leads a lonely life observing the haphazard human goings on around him, trying in vain to put his flesh-devouring past behind him. Socially inept, he is at best tolerated by mortals. But as his life dissolves into chaos, this broken and alienated immortal awakens to the possibility for happiness and capacity for connection.
Haunting the Black Air
'A polyphonic exploration of memory, diaspora and sound' ROMALYN ANTE'A kaleidoscope of image and word-power . . . A vital addition to the canon' MAGGIE HARRIS'A work of rare formal daring and spiritual depth' PETER GIZZIFrom the T. S. Eliot Prize-winning author of Sonnets for Albert comes a dextrous and versatile new collection spanning the emotional spectrum of unabashed joy and crippling griefWith musicality and verve, beloved poet and musician Anthony Joseph undertakes a bold new work, excavating the complex nature of feeling. Across London, New York, Trinidad and beyond, whether a funeral in New Cross or a house party in Mount Lambert, Joseph brings heart, soul and verbal ingenuity to the act of unifying life's beautiful fragments. 'Joseph is both a faithful heir and an agnostic rebel' ALI ALIZADEH'An exceptional talent' BLAKE MORRISON
Manners and Mischief
Filled with sparkling anecdotes and tales of living life to the full, featuring previously unseen photographs from Lady Glenconner's personal collection. Lady Anne Glenconner, Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Margaret and Maid of Honour at the Queen’s Coronation, returns with a rich, sparkling memoir told through an A to Z of her life. From affairs of the heart and Basil’s Bar to dinners with the King and the art of entertaining each chapter reveals a vivid moment of joy, mischief or resilience. Whether offering tips on getting out of the bath with grace, or how to lose at cards with Princess Margaret, she shares wisdom and memory in equal measure. This book is a love letter to a disappearing world and a reminder that life, at any age, should be faced with laughter, a stiff upper lip, and the odd vodka tonic.
The Horse Dreamer (PB)
The horse arrives in the storm, when Merryn needs him most ... The horse arrives in the storm, when Merryn needs him most, following the loss of her father. Sorrel is a dreamlike creature, seemingly made from the woods and the sea. Perhaps she wished him into existence. He becomes her friend and confidant. Throughout the summer and autumn, they ride and play, but as Christmas approaches, it will require all of Merryn’s new-found strength to help her mum and her sisters heal too. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up; all the makings of a modern classic, now in paperback Explores themes of grief, family and healing in an accessible way for young readers For readers of Charlie Mackesy's The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, or Jackie Morris and Robert MacFarlane's The Lost Words and The Lost Spells
Unicorn Academy: The Final Test and other stories
Three Unicorn Academy stories to read, with full-colour episode stills from the hit TV show!Read all about Sophia, Wildstar and their friends in Sapphire dorm in this highly illustrated first storybook for newly-independent readers. With an easy-to-read font, pictures on every page and plenty of magic and sparkle, this is the perfect reading book for young fans of the show. Each chapter follows the friends at Unicorn Academy as they race to pass their final test of the school year, unlock powerful new Harmony Magic for their unicorns, and face-off against their most dangerous foe yet, there is never a dull moment at Unicorn Academy!Ride towards your destiny and discover more magical adventures at Unicorn Academy:Unicorn Academy: Sophia's Invitation (Fiction 7+ Chapter Book) Unicorn Academy: Legacies and other stories (Fiction 5+ Illustrated) Unicorn Academy: Sticker ScenesUnicorn Academy: Colouring Book
Felix Grey and the Seven Assassins
Seven assassins. One election. The fate of the British Empire hangs in the balance. Felix Grey returns in a high-stakes historical mystery of power, politics and murder. Prime Minister Felix Grey is still reeling from the fallout of his last ordeal, which left his home secretary dead and his own reputation in tatters. With a general election looming, a fragile Labour party emerging, and an odious Tory leader waiting to seize power, he would rather retreat than fight. Duty, however, and the quiet pressure of King Edward VII, leave him with no choice. As tensions rise at home, danger gathers abroad. In India, demands for independence grow louder, and a shadowy group of seven assassins is dispatched to strike at the heart of the British establishment. Their targets include senior politicians and even the king himself. The message is clear: empire will not be preserved without bloodshed. Relying on his wits and a loyal circle of allies, Felix must uncover the conspiracy before it tears the country apart. Felix Grey and the Seven Assassins is the second novel in this historical crime series, combining political intrigue, real historical figures, and a high-stakes assassination plot into a fast-paced, witty caper that will delight fans of classic historical mysteries and intelligent, plot-driven fiction.
The Grapples of Wrath
The hilarious, unputdownable murder mystery set in Brighton about wrestling and ghosts for fans of Bella Mackie and Over My Dead Body ______________________________'Laugh-out-loud funny' Belfast Telegraph'Come for the spooky humour, stay for the satisfying twists' Kristen Perrin'Alice Bell writes with real verve' Janice Hallett'Agatha Christie meets Ghosts' J M Hall______________________________THIS MYSTERY HAS THEM IN A CHOKEHOLD... Claire Hendricks can see ghosts. But that doesn't make solving murders any easier... Pro-wrestling manager Ken King is convinced his late father Eddie is haunting his Brighton gym and he hires medium-turned-private-investigator Claire to help his beloved dad move on to the next life. But Eddie can't because he's adamant he was murdered, and he tasks Claire with bringing his killer to justice. In the world of pro-wrestling, can she work out what's real, who's faking and unmask the killer once and for all?___________________________Readers love the Grave Expectations series... 'Brilliantly funny!''Witty and smart''Extraordinary sleuthing''Loved every minute''Loads of clever twists'
The Monk's Mindset
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER!In The Monk's Mindset, former Buddhist monk and renowned Peloton instructor Sam Yo shares the transformative lessons that helped him move from chaos to clarity. Drawing on his monastic training, meditation practice, and experiences as a performer and coach, he reveals how anyone can weave ancient Buddhist wisdom into modern life to find calm, focus, and purpose, even in a world that never slows down. Through vivid storytelling and reflective practices, Sam explores how to:· align your four dimensions-body, mind, heart, and spirit-for lasting balance and well-being;· channel your energy wisely with Right Effort-learning when to move, when to rest, and when to simply be;· repair your story and free yourself from limiting beliefs;· calm a restless mind with his bubble practice for managing overwhelm and uncertainty;· listen deeply by emptying your cup-a mindful communication practice that nurtures true presence; and· live with intention through short monk's mindset moments that fit any schedule. Each chapter blends memoir and modern mindfulness with practical habits, reflection prompts, and affirmations to help you reconnect with your inner strength, deepen emotional awareness, and cultivate lasting peace. Whether you're seeking clarity, navigating change, or simply trying to slow down, The Monk's Mindset offers a practical tool kit for mindfulness, self-discovery, resilience, and spiritual growth and reminds you that the stillness you seek has been within you all along.
The Kingdom of Tigers
The stunning new picture book, with afterword from United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh Hari and his mother live in the jungle. As deforestation threatens their survival, they dream of roaming the Kingdom of Tigers, a place where they can be free and have room to roar. Can they find their home in the wild? The Kingdom of Tigers weaves a poignant tale of survival and hope. As deforestation threatens their home, a tiger and her cub embark on a perilous journey to find safety. When they become separated, the cub must brave the wild with the friends he meets along the way, to return to his mother and find the sanctuary he dreams of. This incredible new picture book, written by Felicity Yeoh and illustrated by Megan Snyders, carries an important message about Malaysia's endangered harimau tigers, as well as beautifully exploring themes of family, friendship and home.
Baby's Buggy Book: Ladybird
An adorable black-and-white buggy book - with soft felt flaps and a mirror!With high contrast images to help stimulate their vision and focus attention, babies will love discovering who's hiding behind the colourful felt flaps. In Baby's Buggy Book: Ladybird, you'll meet a host of friendly faces and are on the lookout for a duck, snail, rabbit and butterfly behind the easy-to-tug flaps - plus there's an exciting mirror ending so they can see their own reflection. With bold artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, bestselling illustrator of the award-winning, must-have board book series for babies and toddlers - Felt Flaps and Peekaboo. Combined with a super-handy Velcro strap for attaching to a buggy, highchair or car seat - this tactile, black-and-white book is perfect for babies on the go!
Pia's Pet Club: Guinea Pig Showtime
Meet Pia, the girl who loves pets, but isn't allowed one of her own! A series of funny animal adventures from the award-winning creators of Anisha, Accidental Detective. Praise for Pia's Pet Club: Puppy Problem:"Such a fun, joyous read... I adored it." Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear"The perfect book for every child who's ever begged for a pet." Louie Stowell, author of Loki"Spectacular." Sara Cox, BBC Radio 2 Book Club"Children will whizz through it... Superb!" BookTrust Pia LOVES pets, but as she's not allowed one, she's decided to start her own PET CLUB to help her friends look after their animals. Disaster has struck, Pet Club might be shut down! And when Meena brags that her cat Flufferina will win every ribbon at the Summer Fair pet show, Pia decides it's time to fight back. With her auntie's guinea pig by her side, can she save Pet Club and win the sho? nd don't miss the official World Book Day 2026 book, Pia's Pet Club: Iguana Escape!
Najpredávanejší autori v tejto kategórii: Dominik Dán, Joanne K. Rowling, Freida McFadden, Elle Kennedy, Ana Huang.
