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FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SCHOLOMANCE TRILOGY------A thrilling anthology of short stories from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Scholomance Trilogy and Uprooted, spanning each of her realms and including a sneak peak into the world of her next series.From the gothic, magical halls of the Scholomance trilogy, through the realms next door to Spinning Silver and Uprooted, and the dragon-filled Temeraire series, this stunning collection takes us from fairy tale to fantasy, myth to history, and mystery to science fiction as we travel through Naomi Novik’s most beloved stories. Here, among many others, we encounter:A mushroom witch who learns that sometimes the worst thing in the Scholomance can be your roommate.The start of the Dragon Corps in ancient Rome, after Mark Antony hatches a dragon’s egg and bonds with the hatchling.A young bride in the middle ages who finds herself gambling with Death, for the highest of stakes.A delightful reimagining of Pride & Prejudice, in which Elizabeth Bennet captains a Longwing dragon.The first glimpse at the world of Abandon, the setting of Novik’s upcoming epic fantasy series—a deserted continent populated only by silent and enigmatic architectural mysteries.Though the stories are vastly different, there is a unifying theme: wrestling with destiny, and the lengths some will go to find their own and fulfill its promise.

''Fresh, smart, funny'' Beth O''Leary''The perfect romcom'' Lucy Vine''Smart, delightful and heaps of fun'' Fiona Gibson____________________________She’s found the one. He’s just not the one for her. Jessie doesn’t believe in love at first sight. Until one sunny Saturday in London, a fire alarm in Whole Foods throws her into a stranger''s arms. Cal is charming and funny: their chemistry is instant.Quick-fire flirting turns into the most romantic day of Jessie’s life. But that evening they''re forced apart before swapping numbers. Jessie is devastated – has she just lost the one?After weeks of searching, Cal turns up on her doorstop holding two dozen red roses. It feels like fate.The only thing is, they’re not for her…_________________________PRAISE FOR LAURA JANE WILLIAMS''I''m a big fan of Laura Jane Williams - she writes such fresh, smart, funny romances.'' Beth O''Leary''An absolute delight!... romantic, relaxing, inspiring... I love it!'' Emily Henry''Laura Jane Williams writes such warm and yet realistic love stories - they''re not escapism, but rather hope-ism.'' Holly Bourne''Joyful, romantic and life-affirming.'' Red''Guaranteed to make you smile.'' Closer''Hilarious, heart-warming and truly authentic - your modern rom com must-read!'' Hello!''Tender, energetic and authentic.'' Daisy Buchanan''Pure escapist fiction!'' Stacey Halls''Smart and funny. The perfect escape.'' Sarah Morgan''Full of fun and charm... an utterly feel-good love story.'' Holly Miller''So funny and wonderful and life affirming'' Lorna Cook''This is the laugh-out-loud love story you need to read this summer.'' Glamour''Smart, sisterly storytelling... You can practically feel modern romance evolving as you''re reading it'' Emma Jane Unsworth, Observer

''I will read anything Poorna Bell writes!'' Taylor Jenkins Reid''Gorgeous, affirming, an exploration of why and how we nurture'' Pandora Sykes____________________________It might not be the stuff of dreams, but Padma and Wallace have spent ten years building a relationship that feels . . . fine. Until Wallace gives Padma an ultimatum about starting a family she''s not sure she even wants.Padma''s fifteen-year-old niece Myra is reaching her own crisis point. When she falls in with the wrong crowd and her life ends up in danger, it''s the final straw for her parents.Now Padma will spend the summer with her niece - in a ramshackle, ivy-clad house on the Kent clifftops - running a DIY rehab of sorts.Will this be a pressure too far for her and Wallace? And how will she spend six weeks with a niece who, thanks to her sister, she barely knows?It''s the last place they want to be.But this could just be the summer that changes everything . . .Praise for This Is Fine: ''This Is Fine is so much better than fine, it’s totally genius. The writing is compelling and insightful – not to mention hilarious – and the story moved me to tears more than once. I LOVE THIS BOOK!’ Lucy Vine''A perfect summer novel with endless entertainment and escapism. Warm, funny, charming and so brilliantly executed'' Salma El-Wardany ''This witty, warm, beautifully written novel will both gladden and sadden; it''ll crack open your heart and pour gold into it'' Catherine Gray''A sweet, smart story about sisterhood, exploring complex themes courageously. I fell in love with Padma and Myra’'' Daisy Buchanan''Light, funny and gorgeous - but also at times gritty and profound'' Good Housekeeping‘A brilliant, highly relatable look at complex family dynamics and womanhood, This is Fine is a must-read this summer’ Olivia Petter''Warm, witty, wise and brimming with heart'' Zing Tsjeng''[Poorna] taps into the crevice of every human emotion and brings out pure light and joy. A must read'' Poppy Jay''Funny, insightful and ranges thoughtfully over all manner of subjects that matter'' Natasha Poliszczuk''A thought provoking and delicate read with a great deal of warm humour too!'' Stephanie Yeboah

Over a span of seven decades, Charles Handy was, variously, a businessman, a writer, a philanthropist and a philosopher. Not even a stroke as he approached the age of 90 dimmed his intellectual curiosity or his immense zest for life.In this, his final book, written from the vantage point of a contemplative old age and drawing on his articles for The Idler, he shares his thoughts on the big questions with which we all grapple. What things really matter? What daily worries should we learn to treat as unimportant? How do we become more accepting of ourselves and of those around us? How do we discover purpose in our everyday existence? How do we cope with grief and loss? Drawing in part on his own experience, in part on the wisdom of others, he sets out the principles of enjoying a fulfilled and contented life, and gently points the way to the practicalities of achieving it.

''An explosion of creative beauty and heart . . . a massively talented writer arriving ready to awe'' NANA KWAME ADJEI-BRENYAH, author of CHAIN-GANG ALL-STARS''Dazzling and inventive . . . a breathtaking introduction to a brilliant new voice'' DANIELLE EVANS, author of THE OFFICE OF HISTORICAL CORRECTIONS''A soul-stirring debut'' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY***Raffi is a physicist who spends their days removing stars from pictures of the night sky, dreaming about parallel universes. In this one, they’re falling for a queer sculptor named Britt who they almost met when they were kids – if only they’d had the courage to say hello.What if Raffi had said hello? The question catapults Raffi across alternate universes, each an answer to the question of what their life might be like if things had happened just a little differently.Each universe is beautiful and dangerous for Raffi. Where apocalyptic landscapes teem with bears, mothers fracture into hordes of animals, and glistening sandcastles stand tall enough to live inside. Across them all, Raffi searches for a life that feels their own. But everything eventually leads them back to Britt: the girl they loved and lost.IN UNIVERSES is a kaleidoscopic and tender navigation of love, queerness and belonging that bursts with imagination and hope.

''If you have children or will have children, if you know children or can remember being a child, dare to read Operation Wandering Soul ... it is bedtime reading for the future'' USA TODAYIn the paediatrics ward of a public hospital, a group of sick children gather, their lives brightened only by the power of imagination. The surrogate parents of this group - Kraft, a tired, overworked surgical resident, and Espera, a dedicated therapist - are charged with prolonging their lives using storytelling and make-believe alone.Using the boundless reach of imagination, Operation Wandering Soul is a novel that celebrates the wonder of childhood. Both social indictment and emotional account of intimate needs, it asks how we might keep alive a little longer the enduring magic of childhood dreams.

Charles Handy is one of the giants of contemporary thought. His books on management - including Understanding Organizations and Gods of Management - have changed the way we view business. His work on broader issues and trends - such as Beyond Certainty and The Second Curve - has changed the way we view society.In his new book, Handy, looking back over a rich and varied life, shares the lessons he has learned along the way.What things really matter? What daily worries should we learn to treat as unimportant? How do we become more accepting of ourselves and of those around us? How do we discover purpose in our everyday existence? Clear-eyed and optimistic by turns, he sets out the questions that everyone needs to ask themselves in the course of their lives, and points us in the direction of the answers.

How does your brain decide what it's seeing, from the physical world to other people? For decades, scientists have tried to understand how our brains work, not realising that the answer lies much closer to home than it seems. The latest research in neuroscience and psychology suggests that the brain is doing the same thing that the scientists are: using past experiences to build theories of how the world works, and using these models to predict and make sense of it. Through this process, your brain constructs the reality that you live in. In this book Daniel Yon takes the research one step further, uncovering how your brain colours your perception of the world, the judgements you make about other people and the beliefs you form about yourself. With transformative applications for how we engage with other communities and approach mental illness, A Trick of The Mind will revolutionise the way you think.

From the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author comes a heartwarming and uplifting summer love story set in Cornwall.''A perfect summer read full of emotion'' Liz Fenwick_____________________________Tammy loved her childhood growing up in the harbour town of Porthmellow. But when her father went bankrupt and her mother abandoned them, she was quick to learn that nothing lasts forever.Now, Tammy spends her days creating works of art in the golden Cornish sand, and is determined to protect herself from further heartache. But everything changes when she meets Ruan – a gorgeous solicitor who has moved to Cornwall for a fresh start.Just as Tammy starts to question if Ruan could be the one to break down her walls, she discovers he has a secret – one that unravels everything she thought she knew about her past.Can Tammy find the courage to trust again? Or will Ruan’s secret push her away forever?Readers love Phillipa Ashley . . .***** ''This book was everything I needed ... My first read from Phillipa Ashley and I thoroughly enjoyed it, so I''m off to check out her other books!''***** ''This was such a wonderful, easy to read book and perfect for these summer months''***** ''I couldn’t turn the page quick enough, the descriptions and details made me feel like I was actually there. Superb from start to finish.''***** ''One of my favourite reads this year so far and perfect for a bit of summer escapism.Absolutely charming.''***** ''An absolutely wonderful book that I can recommend wholly.''____________________Praise for Phillipa Ashley:‘Set amid stunning scenery, this is both uplifting and compelling - the perfect beach read!’ Candis''‘Read it and feel like you’ve had a holiday!’ MyWeekly''Phillipa Ashley''s books help readers to escape from their everyday lives'' Express & Star‘A fantastic setting and intriguing premise'' Sue Moorcroft‘Escapism at its very best, what a book!’ Milly Johnson‘Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!’ Jill Mansell‘Sheer joy!’ Katie Fforde‘Sunshine, secrets and a stunning setting make this the perfect summer read!’ Heidi Swain''When I see Phillipa Ashley’s name on the cover of a book, I know I’m in for a glorious escape… One Cornish Summer with You is a perfect holiday read you won’t able to put down. Highly recommended!’ Sarah Bennett‘Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted’ Faith Hogan‘Full of genuine warmth and quirky characters’ Woman’s Own‘A lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope’ Jo Thomas‘A blissful story, full of sunshine, secrets and Phillipa’s trademark romance’ Cressida McLaughlin‘An utterly glorious, escapist read from a one of the freshest voices to emerge in women''s fiction today’ Claudia Carroll‘Deliciously entertaining’ Liz Fenwick

Tragically orphaned at just five, Maddy Hebditch is sent to live with her strict grandmother at Larkspur Farm in Yorkshire. Despite the back-breaking farm work, Maddy’s friends Alice, Marigold and Tom bring sunshine to her hard life.But when war is declared, their idyllic summers together are over. Determined to do their bit, Maddy and her friends volunteer for the forces. Separated by conflict, all four face terrible danger as the war worsens.Then Tom is gravely injured, and Maddy’s world falls apart… Can they confront their deepest feelings with such an uncertain future ahead of them?A heart-wrenching, page-turning tale of friendship, resilience and love from bestselling author Katie Flynn.WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN...''Her characters are like old friends''''Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy''''Heartwarming romance''''Hard to put down''

Discover the fast-paced, action-packed adventure thriller, perfect for fans of Lee Child and Terry Hayes..._________________________________They thought they found heaven on earth. They discover a living hell.When Brandt ''Doc'' Savage and his girlfriend Kira land on a desert island in the middle of the Atlantic, they think they''ve found a perfect utopia. An escape from their tumultuous pasts.But they don''t have long to enjoy their new-found peace before they are violently separated and dragged to opposite ends of the earth.As Doc searches the seas and continents for Kira, he discovers they are entangled in a global conspiracy that is bigger than he ever could have imagined.Can Doc and Kira find each other before one of their many enemies catches them first?_________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON''No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.'' LEE CHILD''James Patterson is The Boss. End of.'' IAN RANKIN''The master storyteller of our times'' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON''One of the greatest storytellers of all time'' PATRICIA CORNWELL''Patterson is in a class by himself'' GUARDIAN_________________________________Readers LOVE Doc Savage and Murder Island... ***** ''Wow, wow, wow! To say I’m mesmerised by this book is an understatement. James Patterson''s writing is so captivating.'' ***** ''I love this New Doc Savage series! The authors have done a great job bridging the original Doc Savage to his ancestor.''***** ''This book pulled me in from the start. I couldn''t put it down.''***** ''Murder Island is a 5-star addictive, roller coaster ride!''***** ''Patterson and Sitts have crafted a story that is both thrilling and thought-provoking, making it a must-read for fans of adventure and crime fiction.''

''Thrilling ... heartbreaking ... uplifting. Taylor Jenkins Reid''s novel Atmosphere is the fast-paced, emotionally-charged story of one ambitious young woman, finding both her voice and her passion ... I loved it'' KRISTIN HANNAH, author of The Women''NASA? Space missions? The 80s? This is a collection of all the things I love. Great story, excellent research and accuracy, and a thrilling conclusion.'' ANDY WEIR, author of Project Hail Mary and The MartianAN EPIC NOVEL SET AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF THE 1980S SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM ABOUT THE EXTRAORDINARY LENGTHS WE GO TO LIVE AND LOVE BEYOND OUR LIMITS.In the summer of 1980, astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston’s Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond; mission specialists John Griffin and Lydia Danes; warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer. As the new astronauts prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined and begins to question everything she believes about her place in the observable universe.Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, everything changes in an instant.Atmosphere is Taylor Jenkins Reid at her best: transporting readers to iconic times and places, creating complex protagonists, and telling a passionate and soaring story about the transformative power of love – this time among the stars.

The global number one bestselling authors team up again for a gripping political thriller, unravelling a shocking murder accusation at the White House.PRE-ORDER NOW TO RECEIVE AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST EDITION WITH GOLD FOILED DESIGN UNDER THE DUST JACKET.**Available only while stocks last - the special collector''s edition is exclusive to the first print run in the UK only.____________________________Clinton and Patterson are back. And they''re better than ever. The President of the United States is up for re-election.Her husband is on trial for murder.Is the First Gentleman a killer?A pair of brilliant investigative journalists set out to answer that burning question.____________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRESIDENT IS MISSING''The political thriller of the decade'' Lee Child''A bullet train of a thriller'' A.J. Finn''A first-rate collaboration... Engrossing from page one'' David Baldacci''This book moves like Air Force One. Big and fast'' Michael Connelly''A big, splashy juggernaut of a novel ... truly authentic'' Harlan Coben

From the bestselling author Helen Carr, a thrilling new history of the fourteenth century – a time of catastrophe and conflict that shaped England for centuries to come. *THE TOP TEN BESTSELLER**A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*'A sparkling popular history which brings the Middle Ages' most terrible century to life for a new generation'Dan Jones'Tells the story of the 14th-century Plantagenets with verve'The Times'A highly engaging re-evaluation of a tumultuous century'ObserverThe death of Edward I in 1307 marked the beginning of a period of intense turmoil and change in England. The fourteenth century ushered in the beginning of the bloody Hundred Years’ War with France, an epic conflict with Scotland that would last into the sixteenth century, famine in Northern Europe and the largest human catastrophe in known history, the Black Death. Through the epic drama of regicide, war, the prolonged spectre of bubonic plague, religious antagonism, revolt and the end of a royal dynasty, this book tells the story of the fourteenth century via the lives of Edward II, Edward III and Richard II – three very different monarchs, each with their own egos and ambitions, each with their own ideas about England and what it meant to wield power. Alongside the lives of the last Plantagenets, it also uncovers lesser-known voices and untold stories to give a new portrait of a fractured monarchy, the birth of the struggle between Europeanism and nationalism, social rebellion and a global pandemic. Sceptred Isle is a thrilling narrative account of a century of revolution, shifting power and great change – social, political and cultural – shedding new light on a pivotal period of English history and the people who lived it. Praise for Sceptred Isle'A sweeping look at an era of upheaval, panic and change. Gripping, powerful history'Hallie Rubenhold'A cannily timed new history... [Sceptred Isle] tells the story of the 14th-century Plantagenets with verve'The Times'A highly engaging re-evaluation of a tumultuous century'Observer'Informative, anecdotal and entertaining... So many of the events of that tumultuous century find echoes today'Financial Times'Gripping... Carr is an eloquent guide to the human realities of a century that often has a hallucinatory quality: vivid, desperate and haunting in its glories and its terrors'Spectator'Fast-paced and thrilling... a remarkably evocative account of the high drama, excessive bloodshed and significant societal change during this tumultuous age... hugely enjoyable'Country Life'Excellent'Clive Anderson, Loose Ends (BBC Radio4)'In this vivid, finely researched book, Helen Carr takes us deep into England’s deadly fourteenth century and finds life and human colour. This is a sparkling popular history which brings the Middle Ages' most terrible century to life for a new generation'Dan Jones'Full of colour, with headlong energy, Sceptred Isle brings England’s calamitous fourteenth century to life vividly. While Fortune’s Wheel turns through cycles of famine, plague and war, Helen Carr’s engrossing narrative never loses sight of the complexity, and hope, of human experience'Helen Castor

'Haunting . . . The writing is often breathtaking, brutality amplified through perfectly crafted prose.' The Times'Extraordinary . . . Serious history and skillful journalism, but with the nuance and wallop of a finely wrought novel.' Washington Post'With a passion for truth and justice, and a fierce determination to dig for the secrets, Wright Thompson has produced an incredible history of a crime that changed America.' John GrishamHow forces from around the world converged on the Mississippi Delta to bring about the most consequential murder in US history. Emmett Till’s murder is one of the most infamous in American history; a moment that, more than any other, awakened the world to the racism of the Deep South. Yet despite growing up just a few miles from where it happened, Wright Thompson knew nothing of it until he left Mississippi. This is no accident: the cover-up began at once, and it is ongoing. Over the course of five years’ research, Thompson has learnt that almost every part of the standard account of Till’s killing is wrong. In August 1955, after the two men charged with the murder were acquitted by an all-white jury, they gave a false confession to a journalist: one that was misleading about where the murder took place and who was involved. We now know that at least eight people were present, and many more complicit. And we now know precisely where it took place: inside a barn on a 36-square-mile grid called Township 22 North, Range 4 West. This book tells the story of that barn. It is the story of what really happened on the night of August 28, 1955, and of the individuals who have spent decades bringing the truth to light. And it is the story of the centuries-old forces that made that night inevitable: forces that, over the course of 200 years, transformed Township 22 North, Range 4 West from Choctaw land, to a slave plantation, to a sharecropper’s farm, to the site of the most significant murder in US history. The result is a revelatory work of investigative reportage and a panoramic new history of white supremacy in America. It maps the road that the US – and the world – must travel to heal its oldest, deepest wound.

Some secrets are best left in the dark... A gothic mystery with an immersive setting and strong heroine at its heart_________________London, 1833Doctress Hester Reeves has been offered a life-changing commission.But it comes at a price. She must leave behind her husband and their canal-side home in Kings Cross and move to Tall Trees – a dark and foreboding house in Fitzrovia.If Hester can cure the ailing health of its owner, Gervaise Cherville, she will receive payment that will bring her everything she could dream of.But on arriving at Tall Trees, Hester quickly discovers that an even bigger task awaits her. Now she must unearth secrets that have lain hidden for decades – including one that will leave Hester’s own life forever changed…___________________________Praise for House of Shades:''A wonderful, gothic mystery with the most engaging heroine in Hester Reeves. . . Lianne Dillsworth has woven a complex, moving story, asking questions which still resonate deeply today’ Elodie Harper''Intensely moving, compulsively readable and beautifully written. Hester is a wonderful protagonist. I thoroughly enjoyed it'' Rosie Andrews''Gripping, heart-breaking and brilliantly told. Hester Reeves is fresh and relatable – I felt every twist and turn of her story and was rooting for her from the get-go'' Lucy Barker''I loved this original and compelling tale of intrigue, quest and retribution... one not to be missed'' Mary Chamberlain‘A gripping Gothic tale that weaves a page-turning plot together with blazing social commentary and a protagonist, Hester, who leaps off the page'' Louise Hare''A cracking read and a deft (and timely) unpicking of complex questions around atonement and accountability. Wildly refreshing and full of heart'' Hester Musson Praise for Lianne Dillsworth:''A fascinating, empowering story of a young woman''s search for identity and justice in Victorian London'' Jenifer Saint''Dillsworth is a class act'' Woman & Home''Highly recommended for anyone who loves mystery, drama and Victorian London'' Louise Hare''Memorable'' Sunday Times