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''Reads like a feminist War and Peace. A magnificent novel'' SUNDAY TIMES‘A complex, multi-layered beauty of a book. Extraordinary’ NEW STATESMANTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER; LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025A publishing event ten years in the making – a searing, exquisite new novel by the bestselling and award-winning author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists – the story of four women and their loves, longings and desires.‘The major publication milestone of 2025’ OBSERVER''The return of a literary titan'' TELEGRAPHCHOSEN AS A SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, FINANCIAL TIMES, INDEPENDENT, TELEGRAPH, GQ and COSMOPOLITAN BOOK OF 2025.Chiamaka is a Nigerian travel writer living in America. Alone in the midst of the pandemic, she recalls her past lovers and grapples with her choices and regrets. Zikora, her best friend, is a lawyer who has been successful at everything until — betrayed and brokenhearted — she must turn to the person she thought she needed least. Omelogor, Chiamaka’s bold, outspoken cousin, is a financial powerhouse in Nigeria who begins to question how well she knows herself. And Kadiatou, Chiamaka’s housekeeper, is proudly raising her daughter in America – but faces an unthinkable hardship that threatens all she has worked to achieve.In Dream Count, Adichie trains her fierce eye on these women in a sparkling, transcendent novel that takes up the very nature of love itself. Is true happiness ever attainable or is it just a fleeting state? And how honest must we be with ourselves in order to love, and to be loved? A trenchant reflection on the choices we make and those made for us, on daughters and mothers, on our interconnected world, Dream Count pulses with emotional urgency and poignant, unflinching observations on the human heart, in language that soars with beauty and power. It confirms Adichie’s status as one of the most exciting and dynamic writers on the literary landscape.‘Expect everyone to be talking about this one’ INDEPENDENT

There was only one man Sammy could turn to… With his young mother in and out of prison, Sammy has been in care since he was nine years old. Left feeling entirely alone, he has never had a proper safe haven. There is one person looking out for Sammy: his neighbour, ‘Uncle Kenny’. But while Sammy may turn to Kenny for comfort, alarm bells soon start to ring for experienced foster carer Casey Watson… Will Casey be able to save Sammy before it’s too late? Perfect for readers who were moved by Casey's previous titles Little Girl Lost, I Want My Daddy, and I Just Want to Be Loved – powerful true stories of vulnerable children, resilience, and the life-changing impact of foster care.

''Captivating…[a] sparkling gem of a story'' DAISY WOOD***A hidden jewel. A buried past. A secret waiting to break free. India, 1947: Celia Fforbes-Whyte remembers little about her beloved mother, but she will never forget how the family’s prized diamond, the Chamakta Sitara, glistened at her throat. The diamond has been part of the family for as long as she can remember, but growing voices begin to ask whether it should ever have belonged to them at al? ith danger closing in on the eve of Indian independence, Celia’s father makes a drastic choice – to protect his family, the diamond must disappear without a trace. But in doing so, will he create a curse that lasts a lifetime …London, 2024: Heartbroken and desperate for an escape, Lisa Statton retreats to the comfort of the Alps. But when she stumbles across a sparkling gem and an unopened letter, embedded in a glacier, Lisa finds herself thrust into a mystery more devastating than she could ever imagine …Readers adore Kathleen McGurl''s stunning novels!‘Captivating…Could barely put [it] down'' ?????‘Drew me in from the word go. I was on the edge of my seat through the entire book'' ?????‘A beautiful read'' ?????‘A good read to get lost in'' ?????‘A twin timeline that worked absolutely perfectly…Outstandingly poignant…I can''t praise this book enough.’ ?????

The heart-rending conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Crimson Moth duology that began when a heartless hunter met a rebel witch…‘Enchanting and deeply romantic’ REBECCA ROSSA witch. A witch hunter. A love so deadly it could set the world on fire… Rune Winters is on the run from the republic who condemned her and the boy who betrayed her. Her friends, her home, and the life she knew are lost.An ocean away, her only ally is the unlikeliest one: Cressida Roseblood, the deposed witch queen intent on taking back what she thinks hers – the crown, the country, and Gideon Sharpe with it.Gideon will not allow the terrors of his past to rise again, even if this means hunting down every last witch. But there is only one witch who holds the key to Cressida’s return…and Gideon’s heart.And he will stop at nothing to find her. Rune Winters will meet her end. Even if it ends him too.*The Crimson Moth is published as Heartless Hunter in North America.*

The bestselling, critically acclaimed new women’s history book from Philippa Gregory for 2025 – adapted for teen and YA readers!Today, when we think of women of the past, we often think of the 1800s and 1900s – crinolines and stage coaches, bonnets and balls – a time when women were told they were naturally inferior to men, and must stay at home while men went out to work and have fun.HUGE MISTAKE! There is so much more to women’s history than bonnets and big dresses! Ordinary women have been doing extraordinary things FOR EVER – it just didn’t make the history books (written by men!).Join multi-award-winning author Philippa Gregory as she tells the story of ordinary English women, making history for 900 years. Meet farmers, highwaywomen, pirates, ‘female husbands’, slaves, soldiers, criminals, writers, inventors, rioters and more – protesting, working, playing, taking risks, getting rich (and getting even!). Their story is one of ingenuity, diversity, rebellion, survival – and sisterhood.Adapted by Philippa Gregory from her best-selling, critically acclaimed Normal Women. This edition for younger readers has simplified, age-tailored content, delivered in bitesize sections, and is illustrated throughout by award-winning printmaker Alexis Snell.PRAISE FOR NORMAL WOMEN (teen edition):‘Impressively researched, by turns inspiring and chilling … brilliantly told’ – Cressida Cowell‘This book is redemption for unsung female heroes. Prepare to feel aghast, proud and inspired’ – Geri Halliwell‘Uplifting and empowering’ – Edwina Dunn, The Female LeadPRAISE FOR NORMAL WOMEN (main edition):A NEW STATESMEN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023‘A lasting work of social history’ THE TIMES‘A genuinely new history of our nation’ DAN JONES‘This celebration of women is a triumph of popular history’ SPECTATOR''Philippa Gregory uses all her bestseller skills to weave a narrative with pace'' ANTONIA FRASER‘You’ll lose count of the number of things you learn about women and their skewed place in history … the book reframes the past … an essential read’ INDEPENDENT, FIVE-STAR REVIEW

Do you love books? Do you love Easter? Then you’ll love this fun and cheeky new board book series – perfect for playful preschoolers!Who’s got a wobbly botto? unny does! Do YO? f you’ve got a wobbly bottom,There’s so much you can do …Join Bunny and friends for a fun, fantastic and WOBBLY rhyming adventure – can you follow the actions and do the Wobbly Bottom dance?!A brand-new interactive novelty series with a moving mechanism to slide or wobble on each spread. Reading has NEVER been so much fun!

The brilliant autobiography from the ‘saviour of Nike’ If you’re a sneaker head, you know him as the Savior of Nike. If you’ve watched Air you saw Matt Damon’s portrayal of the man who discovered Michael Jordan and how he revolutionized the payment structure of endorsements for athletes. Legends and Soles tells Sonny’s story – his blind-sided firing by Nike Chairman Phil Knight, the landmark 2021 Supreme Court decision that upended big-time college sports, the countless days and nights of watching athletes compete, and so much more that only Sonny can retell.Written in collaboration with six-time New York Times bestselling author Armen Keteyian, Legends and Soles provides truth to storylines and headlines including:· Vaccaro’s pivotal role in the never-before-told story of the courting and signing of Michael Jordan· How Nike, at the behest of an embittered Knight, went as far as having the Portland FBI investigate Vaccaro who was working for archival Adidas on a RICO charge of corporate espionage· His close relationships with NBA superstars Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett and Tracy McGrady and Hall of Fame coaches Jerry Tarkanian of UNLV and John Thompson of Georgetown· The high stakes drama behind the O’Bannon lawsuit that changed the entire landscape in college sports· Filled with in-depth stories and photos illuminating some of Sonny’s most treasured career memories, Legends and Soles is the long-awaited memoir of a giant in the story of American sports.

From the bestselling author of The Roanoke Girls comes a riveting and poignant exploration of guilt, loss and devastation. ‘A blistering page-turner…deeply chilling and beautifully written’ Chris Whitaker ‘Fans of Gillian Flynn will love this’ Good Housekeeping * * * Everything changed the night Eliza Dunning died. The residents of Ludlow turned on their neighbours, the Dunning family fractured, and Eliza’s sister Greer moved away, grieving and unconvinced by the police’s version of events. Now, fourteen years later, there has been another murder. It’s time for Greer to go home. But will she finally find the answers she has been searching for? Is it a copycat killer, or one that never went away? ‘Sleek writing, insight into the complexity of terrible crimes, and a plot that will keep you guessing’ Julia Heaberlin ‘A heart-breaking crime story’ Laure Van Rensburg ‘A riveting mystery’ Woman’s Own More praise for Amy Engel: ‘Darkly sexy and compelling’ HEAT ‘You’ll be gripped’ RICHARD MADELEY 'This is fierce and brilliant' OBSERVER ‘A must-have’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

*The No.1 Irish bestseller*Winner of Crime Book of the Year at the Irish Book AwardsA Times Crime Book of the YearThe gripping new detective thriller from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling authorEvery mother''s worst nightmare …When nine-year-old Rosalie Marshall vanished from her bed one summer night, her disappearance tore her family apart.Now, sixteen years later, her mother Helena is found dead, her husband by her side. It looks like a straightforward murder-suicide but DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent soon discover nothing about this case is straightforward.The Marshalls have been keeping secrets. And someone is prepared to kill to hide the truth. Until Maeve finds out what happened to Rosalie, no one will be safe …You don’t want to miss the book that everyone is talking about!''With every breath in my body, I''m BEGGING you to read Jane Casey''s books!'' Marian Keyes‘The ultimate just-one-more-chapter read’ Abigail Dean‘Simply one of the best writers of detective fiction today’ Liz Nugent''A cliffhanger that will make you clutch your pearls'' The Times‘A twisting, seductive, sensational thriller’ Chris Whitaker‘The twist in the end was as surprising as it was satisfying’ Stig Abell''As tense as piano wire, intricately plotted’ Neil Lancaster‘The undisputed queen of simmering tension’ Sarah Hilary''One of the very best authors writing today'' Andrea Mara''Smart, gripping and stylish'' Catherine Ryan Howard''Funny, sexy, and a character and a case that will break your heart'' Jo Callaghan‘This book hit the ground running and didn’t let up’ Sam Holland''Blew my mind. One of my books of the year’ Jo Spain''A slow-burn sizzle that would put romance writers to shame'' Claire McGowan''Add a frisson of romance and you have a devilishly potent mixture''Daily Mail''Another gripping case'' Heat''This is Casey at her insightful best'' Financial Times''Reading a Jane Casey case is such a pleasure'' Irish Independent''A gripping and absorbing read'' Irish Examiner''A pleasingly twisty and taut thriller'' Red Magazine‘The Kerrigan series remains among the most satisfying reading experiences anywhere in crime fiction’ Irish Times‘A masterclass in plot, suspense and tension’ Woman’s WeeklyA Stranger in the Family was the No.1 Irish bestselling book w/c 18/3/24

*An Apple Best Book of 2025* On an Island full of secrets The truth lies in the dark A gripping and atmospheric debut crime thriller set on an isolated Scottish island… A mysterious death On a small island off the coast of Scotland, an isolated community is grieving. Eighteen-year-old Alan Ferguson was found at the foot of the lighthouse – an apparent suicide. Two detectives trapped on an island DIs Georgina Lennox and Richard Stewart are sent to investigate. But a raging storm keeps them trapped on the island for four days. And the locals don’t take kindly to mainlanders. A village full of suspects As George and Richie question the island’s inhabitants, they discover a village filled with superstition and shrouded in secrets. But someone wants those secrets to stay buried. At any cost. *Readers love THE WOLF TREE* ‘More twisted than you could imagine. Couldn't put it down.’ ? Reader Review ‘A page turner, intriguing and fascinating.’ ? Reader Review ‘Kept me guessing until the end.’ ? Reader Review ‘Right at the very end was a shocker I hadn't seen coming.’ ? Reader Review

Join the Mr Men and Little Miss for lots of fun in the garden!Mr Happy loves gardening. He enjoys digging, planting and seeing things grow. But Mr Happy has decided that he’d like to try something different with his garden and so he goes to the local garden show, where he sees many different gardens, including Mr Messy’s wild garden, Little Miss Sunshine’s sunflower garden and Mr Calm’s zen garden! Which garden will he choose for his hom? he Mr Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves’ beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the Every Day Adventures have a ‘Where’s Walter’ feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged two years and up.

A personal retelling of the true story of Joan of Arc, France’s saintly and heroic saviour from the fifteenth century, and her unwavering companion, a white sparrow. ‘A vivid retelling … moving and compelling’ Julia Eccleshare As war rages between France and England, the humble daughter of a peasant farmer faces the impossible: take charge of the French army and drive the English out. With unbelievable resolve – and Belami, a white sparrow who never deserts her – Joan returns to her people hope for the future. But while France may be saved, Joan herself faces persecution. Continuing to serve her God will take immense strength, and destiny may prove cruel…

It''s time for a marvellous mini adventure with secret agents Miss Sophie Taylor and Miss Lillian Rose!Sophie and Lil are on their very first case for the Secret Service Bureau in this thrilling adventure. They travel to the seaside town of Rye where – despite its sleepy appearance – they have evidence that a band of German spies are plotting dastardly deeds. Can our two brave detectives navigate smugglers tunnels, make it through treacherous sea mists and decode a secret message to solve the myster? raise for The Sinclair’s Mysteries series:‘A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure’ – Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Impossible Creatures on The Clockwork Sparrow''Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel'' The Sunday Times''It''s a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb'' The Guardian

A great night’s sleep starts long before your head hits the pillowWhen it comes to getting the sleep we need, we tend to focus on perfecting a bedtime routine in the hour before bed but, in doing so, we’re missing the biggest factor that dictates our sleep quality: how we spend our days.In this groundbreaking and practical guide, sought-after sleep psychotherapist Heather Darwall-Smith explores how our ‘always-on’ lives are wreaking havoc when the time comes to rest. In doing so, she reshapes our understanding of sleep, and the struggles that surround it, to offer powerful insights for meaningful change.With practical exercises and expert guidance, you’ll learn:What the stress of daily life is doing to your nervous systemSimple ways to reset, rest and recover during the day that will transform your sleepThe impact that environment, technology, nutrition, hormones and exercise have on you and your sleepHow to solve your sleep issues by looking at your whole lifeThis book will transform your relationship with sleep and help you create the conditions for a restful night, so you can wake up to a brighter, more energised tomorrow.

‘Magnificently horrifying’ Daily Mail ‘Gripping’ Glamour ‘Impressive and moving’ Irish Times ‘Unique, bold and unsettling’ Aiwanose Odafen ‘Claustrophobic and very disturbing’ Guardian ‘Unflinching, unforgettable’ Layne Fargo 'Perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Daisy Johnson' Amy Gentry My name is Ikemefuna Nwosu, and I am your wife. Young dancer Ikemefuna is put on a plane from Lagos to Houston to meet her new husband, Nna. Promises are made to her – about her education, her freedom, and the man she will marry. None of them are kept. Self-professed feminist Nna finds a beautiful woman cooking in his parents’ kitchen. They tell him Ikemefuna is there to give them the grandson they’ve been waiting for. She appears obedient, malleable. But she is no ordinary wife. Under the increasingly strained pressure of the Texas heat, desperation makes people do strange and violent things… 'Shines with a brilliance that will run through you clean as an arrow' Ukamaka Olisakwe 'Full of twists and sentences that will stun you. A book rich in surprises' Kemi Falodun

An enchanting story told in three narratives – from a girl, a swallow and a young man – about love, family and the determination to follow your calling ‘Excellent’ The Times As Olly waits to hear from her brother, Matt, she watches the swallows preparing to leave for winter. Hero the swallow is about to embark on his long journey to Africa, not knowing the terrible dangers he will face on the way. And when Matt meets the children in the African orphanage – sick, injured and lonely – he knows he’s made the right decision, but he never could have dreamed of what might happen to him there …