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The Colour of Home
A compelling and moving historical love story exploring the untold impact of segregation during WW2, for fans of The Women by Kristen Hannah and The Tattooist of Auschwitz.‘You want to risk everything – for a country that’s never cared if you live or die?’1941: In a segregated Florida town, three young Black men enlist to fight for a freedom they’ve never known at home.Before they leave, Cora marries in haste to secure her future – but her heart remains divided between the man she wed and the man she truly loves.1945: As war finally ends, everything shifts. The boys Cora knew return as men she barely recognises, carrying scars no one can see – and truths that threaten to unravel everything Cora has fought to hold together.Set against the backdrop of war where Black men and women weren’t allowed to be heroes, comes a powerful, deeply moving novel about love, sacrifice and the epic resilience of the human spirit.Readers LOVE The Colour of Home:'Such an intense experience I couldn’t put this book down and read it through the night'? ? ? ? ?'A powerful and poignant book' ? ? ? ? ?'I devoured this book - it’s so well written and I loved the characters and the complexity of their stories' ? ? ? ? ?'Split into short sections which makes the novel breeze by...full of well drawn characters and period details, and one which I think a book club would get a lot out of in discussion' ? ? ? ? ?
Lonely Mouth
‘Witty, savage and poignant’ NIGELLA LAWSON'Humane and deeply, darkly humorous' MARINA KEMP, author of UNWILDING'Gorgeous, mesmerising' CLAIRE POWELL, author of ALL INThis summer, sink your teeth into a slice of family drama with this deliciously funny novel about sisterhood, secrets and the things you can't stomach.Matilda knows about hunger. She works in one of Sydney's buzziest restaurants, Bocca, while suppressing her cravings, including for her celebrity chef boss, Colson. Everything in her life is tightly controlled: she allows herself one weekend a month to feast and purge, the rest of the time, she stays perfect.That is, until her younger half-sister Lara crashes back into town, stirring up the family’s chaotic past and bringing long-buried family secrets to the surface. As the pressure rises in the kitchen and at home, Matilda’s carefully compartmentalised life begins to unravel.A deliciously moreish book club novel about food, appetite, body image, family dysfunction and desire – perfect for readers looking for a smart summer holiday read.'I devoured it in a weekend' FELICITY CLOAKE'Singularly rich and moreish' GRAINNE O'HARE, author of THIRST TRAPREADERS ARE LOVING LONELY MOUTH:‘Sharp, emotionally layered’‘Her writing lingers’‘A powerful, beautifully written story that gets under your skin’‘I could talk about this book for hours’
Dianaworld
A brilliant, kaleidoscopic cultural history of Diana, her many lives and the world she created 'The best thing I’ve ever read about Princess Diana and I’ve read all of it, including her own books' - Marina Hyde'A wide-ranging cultural history of the former Princess of Wales... Dianaworld teems with striking, odd anecdotes that will be irresistible to anyone with an eye for Diana-related ephemera' - Katie Rosseinsky, IndependentIn February 1981 a 19-year-old nursery teacher’s assistant overnight became globally famous. In a frenzy of excitement, jumping every barrier of language and class, a new, overwhelming icon was conjured up.This is a guide to Dianaworld – the extraordinary hall-of-mirrors through which one young woman, the world’s media, the royal family, and everybody else stalked one another. Fashion-plate, breeder of heirs, role model, fantasy object, saint and sinner, Diana gripped the minds of millions of people in ways which were unique, complex and distressing. After her death, chased by paparazzi through a Paris traffic tunnel, an estimated 2.5 billion people watched her funeral.Edward White examines Princess Diana as the complex figure she was: a scion of a great aristocratic house, wife of the future king, mother of his heirs, an inspiration and delight to countless people for many years. And yet, of course: a human being inevitably and woefully underequipped either to deal with the horrors of the House of Windsor or control, or even lightly supervise, the Dianaworld she and others had created. This is a wonderful book, both admiring and incredulous, exuberant and melancholy.
Notes on Being a Man
Businessman, author, professor, and podcaster Scott Galloway offers a path forward for men and parents of boys.
The lack of attention to the growing masculinity crisis has created a void which is now being dangerously filled by the Manosphere and misogyny. Male suicide rates are sky high; employment rates are low and mental health and relationship issues are impossible to ignore. This is not just a male issue: it is affecting society as a whole.Scott Galloway has been sounding the alarm on this issue for years. In Notes on Being a Man, Galloway explores what it means to be a man today, and provides a roadmap for healthy masculinity and mental strength. He shares his own story from boyhood to manhood. In exploring issues like childhood, depression, anger, pressure, money and relationships, he shares the sometimes funny, often painful, lessons he learned along the way.
With unflinching honesty, Scott Galloway maps out an enriching, inspiring operator’s manual for being a man today.
BOYS AND MEN ARE IN CRISIS. SCOTT GALLOWAY HAS A PATH FORWARD.
NOTES FOR BEING A MAN:Being a good dad means being good to women.
Action absorbs anxiety.
Find what you’re good at and follow your talent.
Get out of the house.
Take risk and be willing to feel like an imposter. This is a key to professional success, and masculinity.
Acknowledge your blessings, and create opportunities for others.
Be of surplus value.Be kind.
The Closest Thing to Flying
Present day: Semira doesn''t know where to call home. She and her mother came to England when she was four years old, brought across the desert and the sea by a man who has complete control. Always moving on, always afraid of being caught, she longs for freedom.1891: Hen knows exactly where to call home. Her stifling mother makes sure of that. But her Aunt Kitty is opening her eyes to a whole new world. A world of animal rights, and votes for women, and riding bicycles! Trapped in a life of behaving like a lady, she longs for freedom.When Semira discovers Hen''s diary, she finds the inspiration to be brave, to fight for her place in the world, and maybe even to uncover the secrets of her own past Gill Lewis is the multi-award-winning and best-selling author of novels including Sky Hawk, White Dolphin, and A Story Like the Wind. This is her unforgettable tale of friendship, hope, and finding the courage to fight for what you believe in.
Animagicals: Noah''s Bear
Join a school where children can change into animals! A thrilling new magical fantasy series from the author of the bestselling Kitty books.Animagicals are children born with the power to change into an animal. They can change into any animal and they need help controlling their ability until they find their true form - the animal they are destined to be. Will they fly like an eagle, leap like a leopard or skulk like a fox? Come and join them at Wild Haven, a magical school set up to protect and train animagicals in a magical forest hidden from the ordinary world.Noah loves changing into a bear! He''s sure it''s the animal he''s destined to be. So why do his friends at Wild Haven School say he should choose something else?A mysterious magic brings a terrible storm to the land of Animagia, putting every animal in danger. Noah is determined to help. Can he stay true to himself and prove how great he can be as a bear?"I highly recommend it for all animal loving children and grown ups!" Julie Sykes, co-author of Unicorn AcademyLook out for more books in the Animagicals series:Mia''s Tiger
The Dogs in the Street
A murdered family-man. A young woman tortured and set on fire. A face from the past…DI Nathaniel Caslin is stable, for the first time in years. Now, he can look to the future, or so he thought. Granting a small favour to a friend, can often be anything but simple... When the only link between two apparently random murders appears to be an aging, Catholic priest, Caslin is thrust into a world of long-buried secrets. Drawing unwanted attention from the intelligence services, he must consider if the man he once trusted above all others, is now playing by his own rules. With professional killers circling, Caslin must face uncomfortable truths about those seeking redemption. Sometimes, justice is best served from the wrong side of the law. With the net tightening, the level of threat increases. Will Caslin, along with those closest to him, be the last victims of a forgotten conflic? aunting, dark and intense, The Dogs in the Street is a fast-paced thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series. Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh: ‘Fantastic’? ?‘The best detective series I’ve read’ ? ?‘You can’t put these books down’ ? ?‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ ? ?‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ ? ?‘So much tension’ ? ?
Main Characters
''I laughed, I teared up, I couldn''t put it down. This is a love story like no other''''This book gave me genuine joy and broke my heart''''For fans of Heartburn, David Nicholls, Sally Rooney''''A beautifully written, emotionally rich story that surprised me in the best way''''These characters live in your head long after you''ve closed the book''''Recommended for people watchers''''So much more than it first appears. The characters are incredibly lifelike and layered''''I truly felt like I was in the story''Readers everywhere are talking about Main Characters, the highly anticipated novel about love, friendship, dysfunctional families and life-changing connections. This is a love story, told by everyone but the main characters. -- Clara and Seb are about to fall in love.They don''t know it yet. But everybody else does. When Clara and Seb meet in a quiet corner of London, it''s the start of something. She wants to be a director. He''s an actor, unsure what he wants from life. Their connection is magnetic. Everyone can see that falling in love looks something like this. But when Clara casts Seb in the film that will make her name, what should be the happiest time of their lives ends with a gut-wrenching betrayal. Some love stories are bigger than just two people. This one is told through the eyes of friends, flatmates, exes and strangers who see all the sides of Seb and Clara, from their first date to the moment they fell apart. Everyone has their version of events. But only Clara and Seb can decide how their story ends...PRAISE FOR MAIN CHARACTERS''Gorgeous, clever, utterly addictive'' PANDORA SYKES''The perfect book for anyone who''s ever sat opposite a mysterious stranger on a train and wondered what''s really going on behind those eyes'' JUSTIN MYERS ''If you love clever literary fiction, you will love this novel. If you love immersive commercial fiction, you will love this novel. If you love a portrayal of London that feels like a Richard Curtis movie, you will love this novel'' GEORGINA MOORE
El Dorado Drive
The International BestsellerNamed a Best Book of the Year by Irish Times, Elle, Crime Reads and Library JournalWinner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize - Mystery/Thriller'A thrilling, clever and powerful story of family, class, money and morality. Megan Abbott is a phenomenal storyteller' CHRIS WHITAKER'Suspenseful, beautifully written and, quite simply, exquisite' GILLIAN FLYNN'A smart, twisty, and riveting family drama' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Intoxicating contemporary noir' IRISH TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR'A brutally well-observed suburban thriller' MAIL ON SUNDAYAll I want is to be innocent again... Pam, Debra and Harper grew up rich and privileged in Detroit's heyday, when the city's auto industry was booming. Now in middle age, their fortunes have run out: Debra's husband needs expensive medical treatment. Pam is in the middle of a nasty divorce. And Harper has a big debt and a big secret. In desperate need of money, support and a way to restart their lives, the sisters join the Wheel, a women's 'investment club' that promises both relief and a path to financial independence. As the Wheel turns, the money flows, the stakes get higher - and then a shocking murder tears everything apart. 'As much a smart family drama and exploration of class as it is a thriller' THE i PAPER'A modern master' WASHINGTON POST 'Tense, chilling and beautifully written, El Dorado Drive is an absolute knockout' HARLAN COBEN'Suspenseful as all hell but also beautifully observed' DENNIS LEHANE'An incisive evisceration of the American Dream, served up as a noirish novel about sisters, envy, and innocence. Exhilarating, explosive and hugely entertaining' SARAH HILARY
Your Superpower
We all have something that sets us apart - Tasha's superpower is her identity as a Deaf woman, what's your? asha Ghouri has been watched by millions of people as part of the nation's most popular shows. But what sets Tasha apart is her superpower. Something that once made her feel like an outcast is now her greatest source of strength and community. In Your Superpower, Tasha will describe how she overcame hurdles growing up to feeling confident in embracing who she is now. She will interview people from all walks of life to detail disabilities and differences of all kinds, such as blindness, alopecia, acne, anxiety, and will show how you can use your difference to make a difference, and how to be unapologetically yourself. From love, respect, growth, determination and responsibility, Tasha will reveal how she embraces her superpower and encourage you to love, and use yours, for good, too.
Exploring Avebury
'Exploring Avebury is really excellent, being quite clearly the best current introduction and guide to the whole monumental complex: up to date, consistently fair-minded and superbly illustrated.'– Prof. Ronald Hutton, historianAvebury in Wiltshire is best known as the world’s largest stone circle, but surrounding it is a wealth of ancient monuments. Captivated by its unique atmosphere, many visitors form a personal, often spiritual, connection to Avebury and its ‘sacred landscape’. What was it that first attracted people to the Avebury area more than 5,000 years ag? eautifully illustrated with over 400 photographs, maps and diagrams, this updated edition of Exploring Avebury includes the latest research and invites us on a journey of discovery. For the first time the importance of water, light and sound is revealed, and we begin to see Avebury through the eyes of those who built it.
Scaredy Cat: An empowering picture book about finding courage through friendship
Gabe and his rescue cat help each other to overcome their shyness in this heartwarming tale from the author of the bestselling Marv series! Gabe is a very shy child, especially at school. But when Gabe's parents adopt a cat who is even shyer than Gabe, everything begins to change. Whilst the rest of the family's attempts to engage with their new pet only send it into hiding, it is Gabe who senses what the cat, Art, needs. Gabe sits quietly reading his favourite comic and slowly, slowly the cat comes out of hiding to join him. As Gabe and Art bond, both grow in confidence and assurance. So much so that when it is Gabe's turn to stand up in front of the class and tell them about his favourite book, he surprises himself, and his schoolmates, with his newfound confidence.
The Secrets of Wild Hill: A Pony's Promise
Old rivalries, new friends and a fresh start. Can Lottie rebuild her connection with Patch enough to get them to the championships and one step closer to her drea? n this second gripping adventure, Lottie works hard to heal her bond with Patch, desperate to learn how to hear him. But ever since the Rhinefields Show when he galloped off, Patch has been detached and afraid... Meanwhile, Lottie's friendship with Felix is over and she feels betrayed. But when he texts her out of the blue, she realises how much she's missed him. Could she trust him again? And why does he need her help? As more secrets emerge, Lottie and Felix try to make sense of the photograph he found and the old connection between their two families. With Wild Hill up for sale, there's still so much to overcome. Lottie knows that without Wild Hill, there will be no more time with Patch. And without Patch, there is no dream. "It has echoes of all the classic horse stories I loved but with a wonderful modern twist!" Catherine BrutonMore brilliant books by the author:The Horse Who Came HomeThe Horse Who DancedSunshine Stables seriesA Pony Called Secret seriesThe Palomino Pony series
Everything Will Swallow You
'One of our very best authors ... Very funny, very moving novel' The New World'Charming portrait of friendship and loneliness’ Daily Mail'Deeply comforting' Guardian'Funny, inventive and beautifully heart-breaking' Irish TimesHave you ever been curious about how people live when nobody is watching? Have you wondered whether there's more going on than meets the ey? ric and Carl live in Dorset in a small white cottage under the shadow of a big cliff. Eric sells old records and antiques. Carl cooks, cleans and crochets. Nearing seventy, Eric is a lifelong accumulator of obscure objects whose easygoing, chaotic approach to life masks some of the unaddressed sadness of his past. The significantly younger Carl is an old soul who has a sophisticated emotional intelligence and likes swimming, mid-century female novelists, fibre arts and Dolly Parton. If you passed them on a walk, you may not pay them much attention. Most likely you would see Carl’s long floppy ears, tail and fur and mistake him for a dog. The story of Eric and Carl's friendship spans twenty-one years: a constant anchor in a changing world. During that time they adopt an eccentric, unlikely gang of fellow travellers. Their wanderings through South West England unfold against a backdrop of lived, local folklore and hints at future apocalypse. All the while, Carl's true nature remains a closely guarded secret. Tom Cox's third novel is a rare gem, centred around the importance of friendship, the power of landscape and the joy of accepting the unusual. Everything Will Swallow You will make you think deeply about the place you occupy in the grand scheme of things and give fresh perspectives on how to live and love in the present moment.
Poison and Peacocks in the Dales
Sergeant Ali Wren and her springer spaniel, Police Dog Wilson, return in another mystery set in the charming but secretive town of Heft. When a pride of peacocks escapes from the local stately home and makes itself comfortable in a quiet cul-de-sac, Ali expects a day of feathers, fuss, and phone calls. But what she finds inside the house they’ve invaded is far from routine. The couple who live there have been receiving anonymous hate letters – vicious, threatening, and deeply personal. As Ali and Wilson begin to investigate, they uncover a tangled web of jealousies, betrayals, and long-held grudges that reach deep into the heart of the community. The deeper Ali digs, the clearer it becomes that someone in Heft is determined to keep their secrets hidden, and will stop at nothing to do so...
Man Who Walked Out of the Sun
A biography of Garry Sobers, who turns 90 in 2026 and personifies the greatest of West Indian cricketAt the end of the 1960s, Garry Sobers became the highest profile beneficiary of English cricket''s decision to rid itself of the qualification rule about hiring overseas glamour. He picked Nottinghamshire, a side mediocre for so long that it was stranded on the margins of the Championship. In that first memorable summer Sobers so successfully sparked the revival of a moribund club that it acquired the sobriquet ''Sobers-shire''.Duncan Hamilton fell in love with cricket because he first fell in love with Sobers. He counts himself as ''blessed'' to have lived only a shilling bus ride from Trent Bridge during the years Sobers played there. The Man Who Walked Out of the Sun is both Hamilton''s remembrance of those times and a study of Sobers'' career, tracking the rise and dominance of the world''s first ''jet age'' cricketer.The barest of Sobers'' statistics prove that every superlative ever used about his brilliance is justified, but Hamilton considers them less important than the sense of wonder he inspired, the emotion he stirred, the elan with which he played, the abundant beauty in almost everything he did.
Ten Little Vikings
TEN LITTLE: now a major TV series on Sky Kids!Join ten daring Vikings for an adventure through stormy seas, bubbling geysers and more in this fast-paced rhyming and counting adventure!Ten Little Vikings watch some dragons fly away - until they spot a baby dragon left behind, shivering in the hay! Follow the Viking clan as they battle and barge their way past naughty gnomes, sleeping trolls and Norse gods, to get one little baby dragon back home. Read the bouncy rhyming story and count from ten to one and back again, as the little Vikings disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each pages, and join in with the read-aloud sounds.
Visit to the Doctor
Mission Milestone picture books help kids face first experiences with confidence by turning everyday milestones into fun, rewarding adventures. Children will boldly grow alongside Ollie the panda and his alien friend Sid, who lead the way and earn Star Scout badges for every accomplishment. In this mission, Ollie and Sid visit the doctor for a checkup!Ollie and Sid are ready for their first visit with a new doctor—a mission that helps them learn how to care for their bodies and minds. With courage, curiosity, teamwork, and friendship, they discover that a checkup isn’t scary—it’s an adventure in staying strong and healthy. Packed with adorable illustrations, Visit to the Doctor is the perfect confidence-building picture book for ages three to seven. Ideal for read-aloud story time, preschool and kindergarten classrooms, or preparing kids at home for their own doctor’s visits. Join Ollie and Sid on more Star Scout missions to help kids navigate early life experiences—because every new milestone is an adventure waiting to happen. Comes with a sheet of stickers!
Blacklight
Two women are missing. One who has it all. The other, has lost everything…DI Nathaniel Caslin is in conflict with his inner demons. His career is resurgent but the greater battle, that with his addiction, is still raging… and he is losing. An abandoned car and a desperate call to the police, lead Caslin into the heart of two families where secrets and lies are a way of life. What links the fate of an MP's granddaughter and that of a recovering drug addict, working in the sex trad? ast horrors and personal scandals tag with the present, as the tension mounts. Trust in those closest to him is brought into question, as Caslin pursues a deadly adversary. Lives hang in the balance and all the while, the clock is ticking…Dark, chilling and complex, Blacklight is a gripping thriller from the multi-million-copy bestselling British crime writer, JM Dalgliesh, author of the Hidden Norfolk series, perfect for crime noir fans. Readers LOVE J M Dalgliesh:‘Fantastic’? ?‘The best detective series I’ve read’ ? ?‘You can’t put these books down’ ? ?‘J M Dalgliesh never disappoints’ ? ?‘Like watching Shetland on TV’ ? ?‘So much tension’ ? ?
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