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Wrong Women
Tucked away in Dublin's north inner city, Monto made headlines for wild tales of debauchery. However, what happened to the women and girls within its brothels in life and death is less well known. Weaving together oral histories, historical records and family memories, Caroline West delivers an investigation into the heartbreaking treatment of the women that worked there, while delving into the impact of class, sexual violence and British colonialism on the women's survival.
Isabel’s War
The new tale of female camaraderie and bravery from beloved saga author Rosie Meddon - available to pre-order now!When one woman's attempt to help the war effort from her sleepy Devon village is thwarted, she is determined to fight back! September 1940: When Isabel Thaxley becomes homeless and heartbroken following a London air raid, she calls on her old friend Julia Nance for help. Julia runs a guesthouse in faraway Slipscombe, Devon, and Isabel hopes that sleepy village life is exactly what she needs to start again. In need of new purpose, Isabel is keen to support the war effort. When she learns that women are not allowed to join the Local Defence Volunteers, she sets up her own organization. But with opposition on all sides, can she unite these isolated women against the common enemy?
This is Also a Love Story
‘Deeply moving and necessary’ ANNE ENRIGHT ‘A must-read’ iPAPER ‘Original and heart-warming’ LINDSEY HILSUM ‘Remarkable … the perfect antidote to our times’ CHRISTINA LAMB From the Orwell Prize-winning author of My Fourth Time, We Drowned comes a powerful account of human resilience, capturing our capacity for love and connection against all odds. We live in an era defined by crisis – whether it be war and displacement, or climate collapse and rapidly widening inequality. Acclaimed international correspondent Sally Hayden has spent her career covering some of the darkest moments of our time, and yet even in the face of unimaginable adversity, she’s witnessed the love and care of everyday people. Hayden introduces us to a couple separated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and a mother in northeast Nigeria who risks everything to save her daughter from forced marriage to Boko Haram militants. We meet a group of Syrian women searching tirelessly for their missing spouses and children, while launching a call for justice, and learn about letters from the bereaved to the dead, still being written over a decade after the tsunami that devastated Japan. In stories that crisscross the globe, from Uganda to Lebanon, Rwanda to Iraq, Hayden asks us: what if news was recounted through the actions people take for those they love? Would it become harder to dehumanise those who seem different to us? This is Also a Love Story dares us to recognise how love can be found in even the most difficult of times, and to question what might be needed to create a better world. ‘Shows us that in the midst of war, around the most acute suffering, there is also tremendous heroism’ NATHAN THRALL, author of A Day in the Life of Abed Salama ‘ Sally Hayden uncovers miracles. She may be one herself’ ALEX PERRY, author of Blood Will Flow ‘A beautifully penned tribute to what can keep us human in the face of catastrophe. Read this book to lighten your soul’ ANTONY LOEWENSTEIN, author of The Palestine Laboratory
Parasomnia: The Graphic Album
For fans of mind-bending fantasy, a graphic novel companion to Dream Theater's Parasomnia album featuring eight vivid tales that blur the line between dreams and reality, brought to life by award-winning creators. A companion to the acclaimed Dream Theater album, PARASOMNIA: The Graphic Album expands on the exploration of just how thin the line is between the waking world and the world of dreams, as each of the 8 powerful tales examines the impact of the dreaming world on our everyday lives; Brought to life by a stunning roster of award-winning writers and artists.
The Lowe Job
'An absolute banger of a novel' LOUISE O'NEILL'A funny, messy and satirical delight' STYLIST'Whip-smart yet surprisingly tender' JENNIE GODFREY'Vanity Fair meets The Kardashians' SARRA MANNING'Snappy, witty and sharply observed' DAILY MAIL"You don't want to go down in history as his mistake, darling. You want him to go down as yours."When Lili Lowe is caught in a compromising position with her boss, married politician Teddy Landen, she suddenly finds herself thrust into the centre of a media frenzy. She turns, as most daughters would, to her mother. Yet Lydia Lowe is a former talent agent, and it's not long before the whole world knows the name Lili Lowe. As the spotlight brightens on Lili, and her three sisters Stevie, Iris and Katie, the women's lives are changed in ways they could never have predicted. And it's soon clear that fame, and fortune, comes with a price... Perfect for fans of Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe and Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors, Grace Alexander's sensational, page-turning and provocative book club debut explores the fallout of a jaw-dropping political scandal with deliciously dark humour and a lightness of touch. **Readers are obsessed with THE LOWE JOB**'A sharp, witty, and wildly entertaining debut!' ?'The best book of 2026! A binge all-nighter, I'm going to pre-order it for everyone I know!' ?'Packed with juicy drama that had me laughing, gasping, and shaking my head' ?'Obsessed! Absolutely stunning' ?'Entertaining and cheeky' ?'All the chaos, laughs and unexpected heart you could hope for. A must read!' ?'Devoured this and loved every single page!' ?*More Praise for The Lowe Job*'A crazy, witty and devastating satire of the modern world and celebrity culture - this story is never what you expect it is going to be' GEORGINA MOORE'A ton of fun to read' THE i PAPER'Vanity Fair meets The Kardashians in this razor sharp, compelling and keenly observed novel about fame, family and feminism' SARRA MANNING'Outrageously fun, irreverent and sexy. A true guilty pleasure!' ELLIE EATON'A hilarious, drama-packed story of fame and scandal' GRACE FLAHIVE'A juicy read. Hand this to readers who prefer a bit of bite with their beach reads and those who gobble up episodes of reality TV' BOOKLIST'Deliciously scandalous. A blend of satire, drama and feminist insight, this sharp debut is entertaining and unsettling' WOMAN & HOME'Scandalously funny, The Lowe Job is a brilliantly deft family drama' BOBBY PALMER'Whip-smart yet surprisingly tender, prepare yourselves to meet a family you won't forget in a hurry!' JENNIE GODFREY'A rollicking tale of sisterhood that packs a feisty punch - glitzy and glamorous, it brims with verve, sass and wit' VERONICA HENRY'Smart and salacious, The Lowe Job will keep you glued to the pages through all of its juicy twists and turns' LAURA HANKIN
After Ever After
‘I completely lost myself in After Ever After and devoured it in two sittings. It is a gorgeous novel of love, loss and hope' Jennie Godfrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious ThingsThree years since the sudden death of her beloved husband Etienne Grenaud, and the end of her life in the beautiful French village of Monpazier, 30-year-old Ava is at a loose end. Now back in London, she spends most of her time with her semi-regular hookup Archie and working on the unfinished draft of her book: The Grief Diary. But when her editor tells her to head back to Monpazier to focus on finishing the book, Ava finds herself learning how to navigate life back in the small town without Etienne. Ava struggles to come to terms with her feelings towards the town, especially after the arrival of Etienne's estranged brother, Florian, which digs up resentment from the past. But with the support of new friends, including her octogenarian landlady, Ava rediscovers the person she was before her husband, and finds out what her life could look like, After Ever After.
IMPERFECT BEINGS
In a series of unexpected moments when past loves and choices re-surface with startling clarity, the imperfect beings who populate these stories find themselves finally grasping the impact of crucial early relationships, as joy, loss and betrayal echo across decades. A man searches for a possible secret half-sister to understand his father. A woman is haunted by a boy’s death fifty years ago. A lighthouse keeper recalls his first relationship. A public figure, slipping into dementia, relives a fateful night that haunts him. A man seeks insights into his mother’s past on a remote Portuguese island. From childhood holidays shadowed by tragedy to chance reunions that rewrite old narratives, Bolger’s complex and deeply humane characters reveal the fragile beauty of human connection.
The Very Secretive And Passionate Stella Miles Franklin
The first novel written about the enigmatic literary legendAustralia, 1901. Miles Franklin, the young daughter of poor bush farmers, manages to publish her first novel against all odds. A work of remarkable boldness and passion, it becomes an immense success in the English-speaking world. While she strives to maintain her anonymity under a male pseudonym, her identity is revealed and she is exposed to the misogynistic prejudices of her time. Alone and penniless, she sets sail for America where a life of service to the most vulnerable, and feminist causes awaits her. She forges countless friendships, experiences magnificent loves, and, through it all, nurtures her passion for writing and her ambition for literary success. Guided by her generosity and sense of humour, she embarks on numerous adventures across Europe before returning to her homeland. There, she will deliver a final blow to the critics who proclaimed that her wit and her genius had dried up.
Bloodfire, Baby
Sofia is losing her grip. She planned to be the perfect mother, and nothing like her own, who raised her to fear the end of the world was approaching. When Sofia’s husband leaves for an extended work trip and she is left with their three-week old daughter, it’s not long before loneliness and anxiety manifest into something else. Sofia descends into paranoia, and sleep-deprived madness. She is from a long line of women, all the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter. Her bloodline dates back to 1700s colonised Jamaica. Is that where the source of her haunting lies? Who is this shadow that stalks her in the night? And the face that appears beside her own in the mirro? here isn’t anything she wouldn’t do, Sofia realises, to protect her new baby girl from these threats. Even bloody violence. A maternal gothic story of the fourth trimester, of heritage and class, of the things our mothers pass along to us, and the types of mothers people set out to be versus the ones they actually become. ‘Bloodfire, Baby arrives kicking and screaming with flames in its hair and lightning in its hands as it heralds a new powerful literary voice being born. Raw, honest, mysterious, and ultimately courageous’ S. A. COSBY‘A haunting, honest work of art… Absolutely beautiful’ NANA KWAME ADJEI-BRENYAH‘A ferocious, hypnotic descent that burrows under your skin and refuses to let go. A fever dream, a psychological thriller, and a whip-smart commentary on modern motherhood’ CHELSEA BIEKER
With a Vengeance
One train. No stops. A deadly game of survival and revenge.
Twelve years ago, six people destroyed Anna Matheson's family. Now, she's ready for retribution, and she's laid a trap to get revenge on them all . . .
One train. Six passengers. Fourteen hours with no escape until everyone's paid the price.
But trapped on board as the train barrels through the night, it becomes clear Anna's not the only passenger with punishment in mind. Someone else is enacting their own form of revenge - and they won't stop until everyone else is dead.
Now, in order to destroy her enemies, Anna must save them first.
Even if it means putting her own life at risk . . .
From the New York Times bestselling author Riley Sager, this unputdownable mystery will have you up all night racing through the pages. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Freida McFadden and Ruth Ware!
Pravdivá história 3/2026
Pravdivá história je populárno-náučný historický magazín, ktorý prináša pútavý a faktami podložený pohľad na dejiny, významné osobnosti, vojenské konflikty, civilizácie, objavy aj nevysvetlené záhady minulosti. Časopis približuje históriu atraktívnym a čitateľsky prístupným spôsobom prostredníctvom kvalitných článkov, historických analýz, obrazových materiálov a fascinujúcich príbehov, ktoré odhaľujú menej známe súvislosti svetových aj domácich dejín. Určený je pre všetkých milovníkov histórie, zvedavých čitateľov, študentov aj tých, ktorí chcú lepšie porozumieť svetu cez poznanie minulosti. Časopis vychádza ako dvojmesačník.
I Could Give You the Moon
An instant New York Times bestseller! Ann Liang returns to the world of her acclaimed debut, If You Could See the Sun, as a picture-perfect influencer teams up with the bad boy after they share a vision of future. Everyone loves Chanel Cao—except Ares Yin. While Chanel has spent her entire life curating a picture-perfect social media personality—from her body to her hair to her camera-ready smile—Ares has spent his trying to hide in the shadows. But Ares’s brother is missing, and Chanel’s parents have secretly separated, and their only hope is each other. Ares is willing to do whatever it takes to find his brother, and Chanel will do anything to keep her parents’ secret. When the two meet and share a vision of the future—where Ares’s brother appears, as Chanel’s house burns to the ground—they are determined to use each other. Ares believes Chanel is the key to finding his brother, but Chanel is convinced if she gets Ares to fall in love with her, she’ll save her family house—and her parents’ crumbling marriage. But Ares isn’t interested in the fake personality that Chanel has used her entire life to get affection and adoration. If she’s going to save her reputation, she’s going to have to let Ares get to know the real her—and risk real feelings. Grumpy x Sunshine with a twist: Although Ares appears rough and Chanel seems sweet, under the surface they are so much more. Who hurt you?: With his brother’s life on the line, Ares is willing to risk anything—but Chanel always notices his mysterious wounds. Slow burn with real flames: Ares and Chanel fall for each other as the threat of an actual fire tears them apart.
Borderline Fiction
FROM GRANTA BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELIST AND WINNER OF THE DESMOND ELLIOT PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE 2026'Disarmingly poignant' Guardian'Rare and compulsive' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS'Unflinching' DAMON GALGUT'Wise, tender and funny' CAMILLA GRUDOVA'A true masterpiece' JASON OKUNDAYE'Glaringly fresh and true' COURTTIA NEWLAND'Full of originality and raw, pure, gutsy talent' CHRISTIE WATSONLoneliness means you don't have to disappoint anyone until you develop the habit of talking to yourselfAt nineteen, Marcus is young and in love . . . again. When his latest crush, Adwoa, starts showing him true affection, Marcus is ready to reconsider his lifestyle - the drugs, the casual encounters. At least for a little while. Now, before he knows it, Marcus is twenty-five. And history risks repeating itself. Told through two parallel narratives - one past, one present - Borderline Fiction is a highly original and deeply affecting contemporary tale of what it means to be a young black man navigating today's world.
Summer Pops Up!
Winner, 2025 Best Baby Book Prize from the French Ministry of Culture
From family trips to ocean dips, experience summer’s everyday magic in this sturdy, neon pop-up book. With playful illustrations, engaging text, and pop-up surprises that toddlers (and parents) will love!
Designed especially for little hands, this bright, bold pop-up book brims with the joy of summer in every turn of the page. Perfectly portable and shaped for toddlers’ hands, this sturdy board book features six playful pop-up scenes that leap from the pages with high-contrast neon images – the yellow of sunshine and the pink of summer sunsets.
Celebrate the magic of summertime, from a busy bee zipping between blossoms to a bumpy ride in the family van, from spreading sunscreen on our faces to enjoying bare feet on a beach, and from diving into sunset seas to counting the stars at night. This book brings all our most-loved summer moments to life in a way that’s both familiar and fresh, clever and surprising. Every page bursting with the warm wonders of the season.
With Aurore Petit’s vibrant, playful illustrations, simple, engaging text, and pop-up surprises that toddlers (and parents!) will love, this book is a sensory celebration of summer’s everyday magic.
This is the first title in Aurore Petit’s seasonal pop-up series, publishing alongside Autumn Pops Up! and to be followed soon by winter and spring-themed books.
The Eames Houses
The first comprehensive overview of Charles and Ray Eames’s residential architecture
The Eames Houses is the first comprehensive overview of Charles and Ray Eames’s residential architecture. It includes several previously unpublished buildings and places the powerhouse couple’s architectural work alongside their widely known designs in furniture, exhibitions, and film, showing how they carried consistent design principles across different disciplines.
Charles (1907-1978) and Ray (1912-1988) Eames’s residential architecture is defined by their human-centered approach to modernism. Their work demonstrates a deep commitment to structural clarity, user-centered functionality, and the intelligent use of prefabrication. Rather than focusing purely on aesthetics, the Eameses approached architecture as a form of problem-solving, aiming to create flexible systems that offered a background for life and work in all its expressions.
This book presents all eight houses they designed between 1945 and 1955, featuring sketches, drawings, letters, and photographs – many of which have never been published before – alongside newly produced diagrams and models that offer further insight into their design process.
The book is organized into six chapters, one of which is entirely dedicated to Case Study House No. 8 with newly commissioned photography, together with a wealth of materials from the archives of the Eames Office – many of which are published here for the first time. The book further contextualizes the couple's thinking about domestic living in related fields such as furniture, toy, textile, and graphic design, anchoring the house projects within their work at large.
The book accompanies an exhibition in Milan in April 2026 that is planned to travel internationally.
So Bad It’s Good
So Bad It’s Good: The Art of the Terrible Joke isn’t just a collection of jokes—it’s a masterclass in the fine, underrated art of humorously bad comedy. Packed with timeless dad jokes and fresh, laugh-out-loud material, this book has jokes for every occasion. Scattered among its treasure trove of jokes are fascinating subject spreads and features that explore the science and culture of comedy. Why do these so-bad-they’re-good jokes work? What’s with the dad-joke phenomenon? And how can you write your own groaners that actually land? With sections spanning cheesy puns, funny fish jokes, and silly shaggy dog stories, there’s something for everyone here. Plus, spreads featuring hilarious insights into the world of joke-telling ensure this book is more than just your average joke book. For dads, aspiring stand-up kings, and anyone looking to steal the room with an expertly delivered joke, this side-splitting guide delivers laughs on every page. Subject Spreads: · Cheese jokes. · Fish jokes. · History jokes. · Animal jokes. Feature Spreads: · Jokes throughout history. · Why jokes work. · Why are rubbish jokes so good? · How to write your own rubbish jokes. · How to deliver a joke non-rubbishly. · Why do Christmas crackers have jokes in? · The dad/joke connection.
Aura Power
Discover the hidden energy field that shapes your emotions, relationships and wellbeing – and learn how to harness it for healing, balance and confidence. Everyone has a colourful energy field surrounding their body, known as an aura. This living reflection of your emotions, health and inner essence shifts and changes with your daily life. In Aura Power, reiki master and energy healer Sushma Sagar shows how to sense, understand and work with your aura so you can tap into your natural frequency, channel your inner glow and thrive. In recent years, auras have captured the imagination of a new generation on TikTok and social media, where colourful, aura-inspired trends and conversations have flourished. Now, Sushma blends this fresh sense of curiosity with ancient wisdom and accessible modern practices, making energy healing practical, inspiring and easy to integrate into your daily routine. Inside you’ll discover: The history and power of auras – explore chakras, energy flow and the traditions behind aura work. Aura layers explained, each with key traits and strengthsHow to cleanse, channel and raise the power of your own aura, including meditations, visualisations and simple daily practices to reset and strengthen your energyHow see and read auras with practical exercises to build perception What aura colours reveal about personality patterns and strengths How to feel energy in your hands and use it for healing How to consciously shift your energetic state in everyday life, bringing aura awareness into relationships, work and wellbeing Whether you’re a beginner curious about energy healing or someone seeking deeper connection with your intuition, this book will help you strengthen your resilience, bring more harmony to your relationships and express your authentic self with confidence. Timely, empowering, accessible and complete with vibrant illustrations and step-by-step practices Aura Power is a transformative handbook that makes energy healing part of everyday life.
The Boleyn Secret
From the bestselling author of SIX TUDOR QUEENS, a captivating new novel about two Boleyn cousins, close as sisters - and the truth that will change everything. 'Vivid and utterly addictive... brings to life a fascinating woman who has remained in the shadows for too long' TRACY BORMAN'Her story is as fascinating as it is gripping... a remarkable woman who had a ring-side seat to some of the most precarious and pivotal passages of history' ELIZABETH FREMANTLEA BOLEYN WOMAN IS NO STRANGER TO SECRETS... At twelve years old, Kate Carey attends her aunt, Queen Anne Boleyn, to the scaffold. Horrified by what she witnesses, Kate is convinced that King Henry VIII has sent an innocent woman to a terrible death. As the Boleyns fall from favour, Kate serves her now motherless cousin, the young Lady Elizabeth. Bound by Boleyn blood, the two girls are like sisters, until Kate marries for love - and leaves a jealous Elizabeth behind. At court, Kate cannot ignore the sly looks thrown her way, nor the whispers behind her back. Only when her mother, Mary, lies dying, does she learn the life-shattering truth that the Boleyns have been hiding for years. It is a secret that will haunt Kate throughout her life, as her family flee into exile, only returning home when Elizabeth becomes queen. But the bond between the Boleyn cousins will never be the same again... PRAISE FOR ALISON WEIR'S TUDOR FICTION'History has the best stories and they should all be told like this' CONN IGGULDEN'As always, Alison Weir is ahead of the curve - and at the top of her game' SARAH GRISTWOOD'Alison Weir makes history come alive as no one else' BARBARA ERSKINE'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' GUARDIAN'Profoundly moving... lingers long after the last page' ELIZABETH FREMANTLE
Sunday Best
An evocative celebration of the seventh day in all its rich variety Closed shops and roast dinners. Bulky newspapers and the hum of lawnmowers. Strolls to nowhere in particular and visiting snoozing grandparents. Television theme tunes cueing bath time and a sudden dread of the looming week ahead… Through an assortment of rituals and activities, Sundays came to be the unique day in our week – whether tedious, pleasant or somewhere in-between. But have they changed over time? Has anything interesting ever happened on a Sunday? Have we forgotten how to do Sunday? And, in our rushed modern lives, should we now try to recapture that distinctive, unhurried Sunday feel? Offering answers to those questions and more through a mix of travelogue and social history, Sunday Best entertainingly charts the story of what author Daniel Gray argues is the People’s Day. Told through Sundays whiled away in places from the Hebrides to Hyde Park – via Sunderland, Scarborough, the Peak District and beyond – Gray’s latest book is a charming journey in time and place.




















