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Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan weaves a bleakly poetic tale about one boy’s determination to save a badger cub from the destructive hands of a local gang.Life’s not easy for Nicky. His mum’s gone, his dad’s on bail and his brother Kenny needs looking after all the time.When Kenny drags Nicky out of bed one dark morning, Nicky has no idea that he is about to witness a terrible act of destruction and the senseless killing of an innocent animal.But Nicky manages to save something precious from the disaster, and his and Kenny’s lives are changed for ever …Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.

A beautiful and unique little guide to Britain’s butterflies. A pocket-sized guide to every butterfly you’re ever likely to see in the UK. Beautifully illustrated and packed with surprising and delightful facts. Supported by the National Trust, who look after many of the UK’s butterfly hotspots. This beautifully illustrated little guide tells you everything you need to know about Britain’s butterflies. Whether you’re a beginner or an enthusiast, you will want to spot all of these winged wonders. All five families of British butterflies are featured – Skippers; Whites and Yellows; Browns, Fritillaries and Aristocrats; Metalmarks; Coppers, Hairstreaks and Blues – as well as five day-flying moths that are just as colourful and striking as their butterfly cousins. There are detailed descriptions and lifelike illustrations to help budding butterfliers or seasoned spotters identify these ‘jewels of nature’s crown’. This handy book, compiled by passionate butterfly spotter and naturalist Matthew Oates, is the perfect companion for anyone interested in exploring the wonderful world of British butterflies.

''This book is frankly GENUIS. I couldn''t put it down, nor could I stop thinking about it when I''d finished. If you''re looking for political intrigue, morally ambiguous characters and a super portayal of enemies this book is for you.’ ?????What if you fall for the one you are fated to destroy?‘One of my top 10 reads and I cannot wait to read more… a must read for any romantasy fans’ NetGalley Reviewer ?????The Holy States teach that everyone is born with a Soulmate. But every coin has two sides…Renza di Maineri is the youngest elected leader her city has ever seen. Devoted to the citizens of Halice, she is determined to prove herself and finally step beyond her father’s shadow. But her world falls apart when she meets her worst nightmare, Idris Patricelli.It’s bad enough that Idris is her main political rival, but fate is playing a cruel game. Idris is also her Soulhate, the person she is fated to destroy, and every moment in his presence she fights an urge to rip his throat out.As gossip spreads and her ability to lead is challenged, Renza is desperate to salvage her reputation. But fate is not quite finished with her yet… can she uncover who can be trusted among those closest to her, when she cannot even trust hersel? ee why readers love Soul Hate ''What a unique premise! I had a blast with this one. So delightful. What a twist on a beloved formula!’ ?????‘I LOVED this! A very entertaining enemies-to-lovers style book and I thought that it was so well done and had great banter, great characters, and interesting plot’ ?????''I could not put this book down… highly recommend this book’ ?????''An unexpected favorite this year with a cast of interesting characters, a nicely executed plot with exciting mystery elements to it. I was hooked from the first page and couldn''t stop reading until I reached the end’ ?????''It had a strong fantasy element that I was looking for… I was invested in the characters’ ?????''The concept of Soulmates and Soulhates adds a fresh, exciting twist to the enemies-to-lovers trope… an irresistible read that’s impossible to put down’ ?????''There is so much to this book that I absolutely love and adore, I am a huge fan of enemies to lovers and I love the idea of there not only being soulmates but there also being soulhates’ ?????''The concept of “soulhate" is refreshingly unique, and I found myself captivated, devouring the book in a single day’ ?????

THE EPIC FINALE TO THE INSTANT NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING FALLEN GODS TRILOGYIn the epic finale to the #1 internationally bestselling Fallen Gods trilogy that started with Godkiller, the fate of Middren hangs in the balance as mighty gods and mortal heroes clash in a final battle for supremacy.War has come. The fire god Hseth is leading an unstoppable army south, consuming everything in her path. Middren’s only hope of survival is to unify allies and old foes against a common enemy.Elo navigates an uneasy alliance with Arren; his friend, his enemy, and his king. Now they each must decide how much they''re willing to sacrifice to turn the tides of war.Meanwhile, Inara joins her mother on their ship, the Silverswift, to seek aid. Still grappling with her powers, Inara must reconcile who she is and where she belongs, while Skediceth has to question if their bond will be enough to keep them safe.Kissen has no allegiance to the old ways of Middren. But, as she tries to find her family, she is forced to question what, and whose, future she is fighting for.In Faithbreaker, Hannah Kaner delivers a powerful conclusion to the Fallen Gods trilogy, masterfully weaving together love and sacrifice, loyalty and betrayal, and the true meaning of faith.PRAISE FOR THE FALLEN GODS TRILOGY‘Godkiller will have you in its grasp from the first pages’ Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree‘Devastating and triumphant’ Tasha Suri, award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne‘Violent, bawdy, beautifully imagined, and intensely felt, Godkiller is a bone-rattling fantasy thriller that flies by in a breathtaking rush’ Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman‘Epic and intimate, tender and sharp’ Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf‘Holy heck, this book is so good’ Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author of the Dark Olympus series

A Book of the Year in the Daily Telegraph and Economist LONGLISTED for the CWA ALCS Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction 2026 'This book reads like a spy novel' FINANICAL TIMES 'Entertaining and vivid' OBSERVER –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- The astonishing story of the ten million books that were smuggled across the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. For almost five decades after the Second World War, Europe was divided by the longest and most heavily guarded border on earth. The Iron Curtain, a near-impenetrable barrier of wire and wall, tank traps, minefields, watchtowers and men with dogs, stretched for 4,300 miles from the Arctic to the Black Sea. No physical combat would take place along this frontier: the risk of nuclear annihilation was too high for that. Instead, the conflict would be fought in the psychological sphere. It was a battle for hearts, minds and intellects. No one understood this more clearly than George Minden, the head of a covert intelligence operation known as the ‘CIA books programme’, which aimed to win the Cold War with literature. From its Manhattan headquarters, Minden’s global CIA ‘book club’ would infiltrate millions of banned titles into the Eastern Bloc, written by a vast and eclectic list of authors, including Hannah Arendt and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, George Orwell and Agatha Christie. Volumes were smuggled on trucks and aboard yachts, dropped from balloons, and hidden in the luggage of hundreds of thousands of individual travellers. Once inside Soviet bloc, each book would circulate secretly among dozens of like-minded readers, quietly turning them into dissidents. Latterly, underground print shops began to reproduce the books, too. By the late 1980s, illicit literature in Poland was so pervasive that the system of communist censorship broke down, and the Iron Curtain soon followed. Charlie English tells this true story of spycraft, smuggling and secret printing operations for the first time, highlighting the work of a handful of extraordinary people who risked their lives to stand up to the intellectual strait-jacket Stalin created. People like Miroslaw Chojecki, an underground Polish publisher who endured beatings, force-feeding and exile in service of this mission. And Minden, the CIA’s mastermind, who didn’t waver in his belief that truth, culture, and diversity of thought could help free the ‘captive nations’ of Eastern Europe. This is a story about the power of the printed word as a means of resistance and liberation. Books, it shows, can set you free.

In the shadow of a bully, a rescued rook becomes a symbol of hope in this poignant, Carnegie Medal shortlisted novella about growing up and family.Shortlisted for the 2018 Carnegie Medal.When Kenny and Nicky rescue a rook left for dead, Kenny is determined to keep it alive. Nicky doubts the scruffy bird will make it, but then Nicky has plenty else to worry about.This time, it’s not his dad or Kenny who need help – his dad’s sorting his life out and Kenny’s busy making plans with his new best mate. Now it’s Nicky’s turn to struggle – with a school bully, his first love and the fact that everything is about to go very, very wrong.Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.

Gen X icon Ione Skye bares all in an achingly vulnerable coming-of-age memoir about chasing fame, desire, and true love in the shadow of her famous, absent father."Yep, Ione Skye wrote a memoir. I gobbled it up." – MIRANDA JULYIn 1987, sixteen-year-old Ione Skye landed the breakout role of Diane Court, the dream girl who inspires John Cusack’s iconic boombox serenade in the hit Cameron Crowe film, Say Anything. While Skye seemed perfectly typecast as an aloof valedictorian, she was anything but.Deserted by her dad, the folk singer legend Donovan, Skye was a ninth-grade dropout who sought solace and validation in the eyes of audiences and dreamy costars like Keanu Reeves, River Phoenix, Matthew Perry, John Cusack, and Robert Downey Jr. But like her sixties It Girl mom, Skye’s greatest weakness was musicians.On the heels of a toxic relationship with the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis, which began when she was just sixteen and he was twenty-four, the actress leapt into wedded bliss with her first great love, Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz.But marriage was not the magical hall pass to adulthood Skye had imagined. Awakening to her bisexuality and desperately insecure, she risked her fairytale marriage for a string of affairs with gorgeous nineties “bad girls.” The dream marriage imploded, and Skye’s trust in herself and her future along with it.Set against a backdrop of rock royalty compounds, supermodel cliques, and classic late-century films like River’s Edge, Gas Food Lodging, and Wayne’s World, Say Everything is a wild ride of Hollywood thrills as well as a lyrical reflection on ambition, intimacy, and a messy, sexy, unconventional life.

''I absolutely love Fiona Gibson''s funny, emotional, relatable writing.’ Jenny ColganThe brand-new, heartwarmingly hilarious novel from the Sunday Times and Number 1 bestselling queen of romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell and TikTok sensation Mama''s Still Got It.One family home. Three generations. What could possibly go wron? arly loves her family. She really does. It’s just that now her three children are grown up, she thought it was her time.Everyone talks about the empty nest and how difficult that can be. But Carly and her husband, Frank, have often fantasised about it – meals without arguments, conversation without shouting over the sound of the Xbox, holidays planned around the culture not the next adventure.But Carly’s nest is far from empty. Her elderly dad needs more support and is moving in ‘temporarily’. On top of which, Carly’s son, Eddie, is far too comfortable at home – why go out and get a job, when your parents keep you fed and your clothes laundered? And just when Carly is starting to pull her hair out, Eddie drops a bombshell that changes everything.Is there room in the nest for one mor? iona Gibson is back with her brilliantly funny novel about family, frustrations and finding yourself in the chaos. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell.Readers love Fiona Gibson:‘A terrifically entertaining, cheery romance, with an endearing heroine.’ Sunday Mirror‘Warm, funny and poignant.’ Daily Mail‘Warm, witty and fun.’ My Weekly‘The voice of modern women.’ Marie Claire‘More than funny, it’s true.’ Elle‘Warm, funny and endearing.’ Best????? ‘Fiona Gibson always brings funny to her stories. Something special.’ Reader review????? ‘Fiona Gibson never fails to entertain. Another gem.’ Reader review

'Full of warmth' #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde A blast from her past… Having narrowly avoided losing everything to her romance scammer ex, artist Delilah Waters is done with men and focused entirely on her quest to buy Puffin Island’s magical lighthouse. It’s a crucial piece of her own family’s history and the perfect space to turn into her home. But then Max Harrington walks through her door. …puts her future in question. Her feelings for her former art teacher might have been forbidden at the time, but now he’s back, and single, and there’s no denying that the attraction is mutual! But when something seems too good to be true, it normally is, and Dilly soon makes a shocking discovery that changes everything for her and Max. Now she’ll have to call upon the same fortitude as her beloved lighthouse if she’s to weather the storm headed her way… Readers have fallen in love with The Lighthouse Daughters: 'Warm, emotive and engaging from start to finish. Christie Barlow is one of my go-to authors and the latest addition to her new series is fantastic' ? 'This is a fabulous continuation of the Puffin Island series … heartwarming and uplifting … I love the Puffin Island community' ? 'When you receive a new Christie Barlow novel, it immediately goes to the top of the TBR pile. I could not put this book down' ? 'If you are already a fan of this author, this one will be another hit with you. If you have not read any of her books then what better place to start, than a visit to Puffin Island' ? Praise for the Puffin Island series: 'The most wholesome, heartwarming, enchanting read … would highly recommend' ? 'Christie Barlow never fails to capture the characters and bring them to life' ? 'Christie draws you in and you never want to leave!'? 'Absolutely gorgeous! Love the setting, love the characters … Highly recommended!'? 'Christie Barlow you've done it again … Brilliant!'? 'Puffin Island has a community we all wish to be a part of. Can't wait for the next visit'?

In his new book, acclaimed science writer Matt Ridley looks to the peculiar mating rituals of birds to better understand the rich origins and ongoing significance of Darwin's sexual selection theory. 'FASCINATING' The Times ‘Matt Ridley is one of our finest science writers … A treat for bird lovers and evolutionary biologists alike’ Richard Dawkins Animals rarely treat sex as a simple or mutually beneficial transaction. Choosing a mate is often a transcendent event to be approached with reverence, suspicion, angst and quite a bit of violence. For Matt Ridley, nowhere is this more acute than in birds. From a freezing hide on the Pennine moors at dawn, Ridley closely studies the rare Black Grouse. He is there for the lek – an elaborate courtship ritual of squabbling and strutting males. They dance and sing for hours each day to attract a mate over several months. With most males leaving exhausted and unsuccessful, Ridley looks at how females make their choice to cast fresh light on how such rituals have evolved and why. His pursuit follows five generations of biologists from Darwin and Wallace to the present day, uncovering how they have grappled with the implications of sexual selection as an eccentric, gonzo form of evolution. While most Victorian scientists found it impossible to believe female birds could select mates, Darwin was obsessed with the idea of sexual as well as natural selection. Drawing on his own lifelong passion, Ridley eavesdrops on the elaborate displays of bird species around the world, from the complex art installations made by Bowerbirds in Australia to the bubbling calls of Curlews in the UK’s declining moorlands. In a wonderful blend of nature writing and elegant exploration of recent evolutionary theory, Birds, Sex and Beauty shows not only how mate choice has shaped the natural world, including humans, but how the song and plumage of birds can be thrillingly, breathtakingly beautiful. ‘Clear and entertaining … Ridley explains all this history with lucidity and wit’New Statesman ‘Most of this fascinating and accessible book is about birds … Ridley, very clearly, loves birds — and the enthusiasm is infectious’The Times ‘This is a fascinating story told with wit, scholarship and the passion of a true conversationist. Lord Ridley writes in the best tradition of great British naturalists’ Country Life ‘Birds, Sex & Beauty is a good read. It is a compelling history of sexual selection, rather than a synthesis that moves the field forwards’Nature

'Thoughtful, beautiful, incredibly necessary. People need to read this book, especially if they feel a resistance to. I wish everyone would.' Sofie Hagen ‘Uncompromising, anguished, combative: culture wars have victims, and this is an agonising story told with honesty and passion.’ Richard Beard 'An intimate, beautifully told memoir' Elinor Cleghorn When my third child was born, I was told I had a boy. The baby was given a boy’s name and raised in that gender. But when she died, twenty years later, she died as my daughter, and will forever be remembered that way. Alice Litman died by suicide in May 2022, aged just twenty years old, having already waited almost three years for her first appointment at a gender identity clinic. In stunningly beautiful prose, Caroline Litman captures the realities of an often-messy journey navigating both her daughter’s transition and the days, weeks and months after Alice’s death. Searing, urgent and utterly unique, Her Name is Alice is the raw, human story of a mother’s love and grief for her child – and of a young trans woman who is impossible to forget and who must be remembered.

‘Full of sharp dialogue, unreliable narration, and troubled characters… this book was so good I couldn''t put it down’ ?????''A rollercoaster, up-all-night book!’ ?????A brand new psychological thriller for fans of Freida McFadden and John MarrsAn anonymous call raises the alarm. Two bodies found as a result of a home invasion. Then the police see the knives.One in his hand.One in hers.Joe and Beth appeared to have the perfect relationship. But there are two sides to every story.His truth. Her truth. And the actual truth.In this web of lies, only one person can be telling the truth, can’t the? raise for Noelle Holten‘Lots of twists, red herrings, and unreliable narrators leading up to an explosive ending… and "that" epilogue… wow!’ ?????‘The ending was satisfying, with believable characters’ ?????''Utterly convincing, hugely tense and completely compelling – this book left me breathless!’ ?????''As the story unravels, I found myself trusting no one and doubting everyone. The twists and turns in the short pacy chapters kept the tension tightening right until the very end.’ ?????‘A thrilling rollercoaster of a read. It kept me guessing right up until the end and even then there are more surprises in store! ?????‘The dual POV, unreliable narration, short chapters, fast pace and the twists that kept coming made it an unputdownable read’ ?????''I’d highly recommend this book and oh lets just say… THAT ending!… 5 stars from me!’ ?????‘Absolutely spellbinding!’ ?????‘A brilliantly plotted read. I found myself changing my mind at every turn about what would happen next and did not guess correctly’ ?????''I finished His Truth Her Truth in a single, breathless sitting – turning the final page after 1 a.m. and still reeling from the experience’ ?????''Noelle is the queen of tricky plot points and mis-direction’ ?????''That final twist had my head spinning’ ?????‘I loved this… dark and chilling’ Robert Bryndza‘Dark and gritty and kept me hooked until the very end’ Casey Kelleher‘A chilling and disturbing look inside the lives of domestic abuse survivors and their abusers. This book is truly eye-opening. You will race through it and never see the end coming. Brilliant!’ Lisa Regan‘A pacey, tight, immersive thriller full of powerful emotion. Gripping stuff’ Chris Merritt‘Hard-hitting, impressively authentic… nuanced, highly readable, page turning, a definite cut above the rest’ Howard Linskey‘Extremely powerful, incredibly thought provoking and ringing with authenticity, this is an excellent debut’ M. W. Craven

'Funny, inspiring and uplifting' Nina Stibbe 'Raging, outrageous and joyous' Nikki May 'A must-read for all people-pleasers! … Explosive, funny, thought-provoking' Good Housekeeping From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a fierce, joyful and uplifting novel about putting life on pause – just for one day. After a morning that starts with a terrible migraine, an accidentally strong concoction of painkillers, and a bump on the head, Clover Hendry is not quite herself. And as she walks out of work at 9.47am, for once Clover isn't worrying about anything. She is taking some much-deserved me-time, and everyone else had better get out of her way. As she crashes from once incident (a deliciously illicit swim) to the next (art theft), Clover is on a one-woman mission to do exactly as she pleases – consequences are for tomorrow! It's a day of joyful recklessness, but behind the chaos, a plan is afoot. Will her new-found freedom uncover long-buried secrets? A euphoric, raging, galvanizing story about putting life on pause, pleasing yourself, and getting your own back – whatever it takes. READERS LOVE LUCKY DAY! 'An utter delight from start to finish. I totally got Clover and I wish I had her sudden gusto for telling everyone exactly what she thinks' ? 'Funny and heartbreaking and funny again … A great, great read' ? 'Thoroughly enjoyable. We should all be more Clover!' ? 'Full of warmth and wit, we follow Clover Hendry as she temporarily throws off the shackles of marriage, kids and work commitments to navigate a day of saying 'what the '****'. Hugely entertaining and an uplifting read with a satisfying ending' ? 'A great book that leaves you cheering Clover on' ?

He plots perfect murders. Did he commit on? ward-winning author Diane Jeffrey returns with this blistering, dark thriller. 2019. 34 year-old Leona Walsh vanishes on a bitter afternoon while jogging on Exmoor. It’s a mystery which captures public interest and ignites wild speculation. The police have a prime suspect: Leona’s husband, Matthew, a renowned crime writer. He can plot the perfect crime. But is he capable of committing the perfect murde? espite extensive searches, the police find no trace of Leona. As public interest dwindles, Matthew returns to raising their daughters, aware the cloud of suspicion is never far away.2024. Some human bones are discovered in a garden. Could they be Leona’s remains? And if so, is there enough evidence to find out what really happened five years ag? ournalist Gabriela Conti covered the news story back in 2019. The police may have stopped watching Matthew, but Gabriela hasn’t forgotten him. And she is determined this case will define her career… even if that means getting close to a murderer.*****''The Crime Writer bursts with suspense and intrigue with lots of thrilling twists'' Jane Corry''Such a clever premise and so brilliantly executed, The Crime Writer brims with authenticity and atmosphere – I was completely immersed in what it feels like to be at the heart of a high profile missing person case. Tense and twisty’ T. Orr Munro''An engrossing, enthralling, intriguing thriller'' Liz Nugent‘Compelling storytelling’ Daily Mail*****Readers are gripped by The Crime Writer:''Mysterious, gripping and a real page turner'' (Five stars)''A really intelligent thriller'' (Five stars)''An effortless read … flawless'' (Five stars)''This book was just perfect'' (Five stars)''Speechless'' (Five stars)''It’s impossible to put down – cancel all your plans for the day!'' (Five stars)''Diane Jeffrey has a way of instantly drawing you in'' (Five stars)''Pacey and brilliantly gripping'' (Five stars)''Definitely one I recommend to psychological thriller fans'' (Five stars)''Keeps you guessing right to the end'' (Five stars)

‘Should be required reading for those who care about how society treats our most vulnerable citizens.’ – Louise Allen When the system fails the parents, how can it protect the children? Welcome to the secretive world of the Family Court. What's it like to act for a father who has recently overcome his drug problem but risks losing his beloved son to foster care? Or to represent a young mother whose abusive childhood has left her depressed and struggling to cope, to the point where the local authority is seeking to persuade the Family Court to place her small children for adoption? The Family Court makes life-changing decisions about the most vulnerable children in England and Wales behind closed doors. It's an institution tasked with protecting the youngers most at risk, but how often does it make the right decisions? In this hard-hitting account of her work representing parents in care proceedings in the Family Court, child protection lawyer Teresa Thornhill conveys the dilemmas inherent in the job and shows how our under-resourced system of child protection – in both its social work and legal aspects – often fails to provide support that could enable the most vulnerable parents to continue to care for their children. ‘A vivid account of all the terrible things that can happen to children and all the challenges facing lawyers and social workers in our child protection system which is meant to help and protect them but which struggles to do so. It doesn’t have to be this way so what can be done about it?’ – Rt Hon Lady Hale DBE, Formerly President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. ‘This timely book resonated with my experiences as a children’s social worker and probation officer; it’s a refreshingly honest account of our dysfunctional child protection system.’ – Joanna Hughes, former children’s social worker and probation officer.

It's the perfect season for coming out … *** It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. But Lord Christopher Eden is no ordinary man … Lord Eden has always preferred the comfortable company of his staff to the prying eyes of the debutantes at the ton’s latest soirée. So, when he receives word that he must find a wife by the end of the Season, or lose his fortune, Christopher knows that he can’t do it alone. Enter the distractingly dashing – if rather stoic – James Harding. As Lord Eden’s mysterious new valet, James must ensure Christopher’s reputation appears as faultless as his cravat. But as sparks fly, and Christopher’s deadline to find love looms, will James find himself vying for the position instead? Don't miss the brand-new trans regency romance from the beloved author of Chef's Kiss, perfect for fans of Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston! Tropes: 🏳?🌈Trans romance 💘Enemies-to-lovers ?Forbidden romance 👨?👨Forced proximity *Published in the USA as A Gentleman's Gentleman* READERS LOVE THE EARL MEETS HIS MATCH: 'Alexander brings trans and queer joy to the Regency era with deft depth, romance, and fun. I couldn’t put it down!' Emma R. Alban 'Tender, funny, beautifully romantic, full of longing and hijinks' ? 'A beautiful and wonderfully queer romance' Martha Waters 'Every time I read one of TJ's books, it just solidifies them as one of my all time favourite authors!' ? 'A thoroughly charming confection of a romance' Cat Sebastian 'Utterly adorable … a gorgeous, fun read that belongs on any Regency lover's bookshelf' ? 'With a quick wit and the slowest of burns, The Earl Meets His Match is intimate, lively and perfectly measured…a gift all round' KT Hoffman