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A witty and heartwarming story of one girl and a dog she really really wants from stellar picture book creator John Bond. John Bond, author of Much Too Busy and the Mini Rabbit series, returns with a delightfully funny tale of one little girl who is desperate for the dog in the pet shop window to come home with her – if only she can guess his correct size. But can she reach the right answer before it’s too late? Full of John’s classic wit and warmth, and with incredible illustrations throughout, this story of one little girl’s single-minded determination will bring a smile to the face of every little reader.

Join the PAW Patrol team on their adventures and find the hiding places of the pups in each of the illustrated locations.Welcome to Adventure Bay!The PAW Patrol Pups are playing hide and seek. Explore all of the different locations in and around Adventure Bay and try to spot the pups in each scene!This illustrated search and find book is the perfect gift for young children who will love spotting their favourite characters on each page. There’s also colouring and counting activities included, providing hours of entertainment!Are you ready for action?

‘Not just a tale of suspense; it’s also a poignant exploration of familial love, resilience, and the consequences of misplaced trust. Reiss’ evocative writing and rich historical detail make this an unforgettable read for fans of historical fiction with a psychological edge’ ?????A gothic historical novel perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, Stacey Halls and Laura Purcell***1859. Somerset, England.When widow Hester Hart decides to sign over all her family’s worldly goods – and their freedom – to a secretive religious community, her daughters, headstrong Ruby and fragile Irene, have little say in the matter.Led by the charismatic Reverend Peters, the women enter a world with its own set of rules and where Irene, cursed with seizures and ill health, is believed to have second sight. But as Hester and Irene are drawn into the community’s twisted philosophy, Ruby detects a darker truth stalking its shadowy corners.When a shocking discovery throws the community open to scrutiny, the stakes are raised and Ruby realises that it is not only their souls that must be saved…See what readers are saying:''The eerie, cultish atmosphere is perfectly done. The tension between the family dynamics, Ruby’s sharp instincts, and the slowly unraveling dark secrets makes this a gripping, emotional ride. It’s a paragon of historical fiction, and I was hooked from start to finish’ ?????‘A fascinating read based on a true story! I loved learning about the religious cult back in the Victorian times’ ?????‘An intriguing plot which is enjoyable and entertaining’ ?????‘One of those books that you can''t put down’ ?????''Reiss''s meticulous attention to detail and rich character development elevate the novel… a thought-provoking and powerful read’ ????‘A gripping, dark, well written story’ ????''A dark and disturbing historical fiction novel, very enjoyable’ ????''The setting adds a sense of claustrophobia, as a reader I felt almost as trapped as the characters I was reading about, and the feeling of menace that built over the course of the book was more than a little unsettling’ ????

‘A thrill for the sickos among us’ JIA TOLENTINO‘Utterly inimitable’ RAVEN LEILANI‘Unrelentingly brutal and gut-bustingly funny and spares no one’ CARMEN MARIA MACHADO''Symbiotically serious and funny'' MEGAN NOLAN''The funniest, darkest thing'' ST VINCENTLONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN FICTIONAn audacious and original novel-in-stories following a cast of intricately linked characters as rejection throws their lives and relationships into chaos.Sharply observant and outrageously funny, Rejection is a provocative plunge into the thorniest problems of modern life: sex, relationships, identity and the internet.We see a tryhard male feminist''s passionate allyship turn to a furious and debilitating nihilism as he realizes, over thirty lonely years, that his feminism isn’t getting him laid; a young woman’s unrequited crush spirals into borderline obsession and the systematic destruction of both her sense of self and her group chat; and witness a shy late bloomer’s flailing efforts at a first relationship lead to a life-upending mistake. As these characters pop up in each other’s dating apps and social media feeds, or meet in dimly lit bars and bedrooms, they reveal the ways that our delusions can warp our desire for connection.Written with the accomplished authority of a modern classic and the manic intensity of a losers’ manifesto, Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte radically redefines what it means to be rejected by lovers, friends, society and oneself.A Book of the Year in Wall Street Journal, New York Times, New Yorker, NPR, Time Magazine, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Electric Literature and more.‘A book of mad, madcap genius’ GARTH GREENWELL‘Tulathimutte is a big talent’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW‘Blistering … takes a magnifying glass to the mind in the internet age’ VOGUE‘There’s a volatile thrill to the writing … snortingly funny’ WALL STREET JOURNAL‘Obsessively readable, acerbic, Foster Wallace–inflected’ VANITY FAIR‘A master comedian with a virtuoso prose style … audacious, original and highly disturbing’ NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE

A spine-tingling ghost story from bestselling author Lucy StrangeFolk say the fog plays tricks – that it shapes itself into little hands and frightened faces that press at people’s doors and windows, desperate to come inside. But Hugo is convinced the ghost he has seen at the window is no trick of the fog. The boy’s hollow eyes are haunting him. What would happen if Hugo were to open the door and let him in? Brace yourselves for a chilling, wintery ghost story …Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

In a wonderful celebration of Mother’s Day, the hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit love their mums – and the mother figures in their lives – so much, that they wrote a book about it!Red crayon loves his mum because she works extra hard, especially during the holidays. Yellow and Orange crayons love their grandma, who has a been like a mum to them. And White crayon loves his mum very much, even if he can’t always see her. In this inclusive celebration of all kinds of families, the crayons from The Day the Crayons Quit show how much they love celebrating their mums – and other family members – on Mother’s Day.

''Dating in your 60s? This is what you need to know'' The TelegraphAt sixty, Sophia Stone outdoes Bridget Jones in this deliciously daring romcom!Sophia is determined to grow old disgracefully and refuses to be invisible. She craves fiery passion and steamy romance, not targeted ads for funeral plans. After a heart-shattering breakup, she ditches love to date a new man each week for a year.As she flirts, fumbles and sips fizz through an array of encounters, from an opera buff in a cape to an orgasm whisperer, she discovers it''s never too late to rewrite your own love story, even if it''s not the one you expected…Why readers have fallen in love with Sophia Stone:''Refreshing, witty, and thoroughly entertaining… Aged to Perfection is a brilliant reminder that age is just a number, and there’s no limit to living life to the fullest.''????''Sophia shows that a sex life and adventure can still be found in later life and that it’s not slippers and knitting just because you reach a certain age … a brilliant read.'' ?????''Sophia is 60 and single .Why shouldn''t she date a different man every week for a year? … Laugh out loud moments, brilliant reading for the older woman or, indeed, women of any age.'' ?????''Absolutely brilliant, loved it. I will definitely be recommending.'' ????''I really enjoyed this novel … Niloufar Lamakan has a strong writing style and I am excited for more.'' ?????''Loved this story … fun and full of enjoyment.'' ????More praise for Aged to Perfection:''It’s refreshing to see an older heroine portrayed with so much spirit, vulnerability and unapologetic glamour. This is the perfect book to take on holiday, or savour in the garden in the sun with a glass of sangria.'' Sixtyplusurfers''Bold, daring, and gloriously funny.'' Helen Lederer''A fabulous read! I LOVED IT!'' Amanda Prowse, International Bestselling Author''At last, a heroine who proves passion has no age limit!'' Kathleen Whyman, Bestselling Author''Sassy and audacious!'' Julietta Henderson, Richard and Judy Book Club author of The Funny Thing About Norman ForemanNiloufar Lamakan celebrates the pursuit of passion in later life. Sophia’s … adventures on the mature dating circuit are hilarious. I recommend Aged to Perfection to anyone who enjoys a rude belly laugh! Paterson Loarn, author of Up the Community Centre

A beautifully written new crime thriller you won’t want to miss.In a beautiful village, a terrible storm is brewing…A rural paradise…Detective Jake Jackson moved to the countryside for a quieter life.A shocking secret…But the return of an old case shatters the calm, and pulls him into a shadowy group that caters to the darkest desires of the rich and famous.An enemy closes in…As the web around Jake tightens, he''s about to learn just how far some people will go to protect their secrets.Praise for Death in a Lonely Place…‘Loved this. Multiple layers of delight for crime fiction fans’ Lee Child, creator of Jack Reacher‘Abell is a skilled storyteller and it’s easy to fall into the pages of Death in a Lonely Place. Highly recommend’ Karin Slaughter, creator of Will Trent''An immersive, intelligent delight with huge atmosphere and heart. My favourite new crime series'' Lucy Foley, author of The Paris Apartment''Utterly beautiful descriptive prose that brings Jake Jackson''s world to life’ Jane Casey, author of the Maeve Kerrigan series‘A darkly elegant, thrilling, escapist slice of countryside crime’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End‘A wonderful tale, magnificently told’ Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man‘Beautifully written, as ever, and with a twist that truly knocked me sideways’ Andrew Taylor, author of The Ashes of London''Very recommendable'' Financial Times''It is a pleasure to be back in the company of Jackson and co’ ObserverReaders are saying…''One of my most anticipated books of 2024 and it was everything I hoped for'' ?????''Smart and twisty and ultimately very satisfying'' ?????''Stig Abell has such a wonderful way with words, it enthralled me throughout'' ?????''An absolute joy to read'' ?????''Beautifully written … with an unusual and clever plot'' ?????''I cannot express just how much I am looking forward to the next in the series!'' ?????''Highly recommend to anyone who loves a good crime detective series where the characters become like old friends'' ?????''It''s a cracker!'' ?????''I couldn''t put it down. It''s full of red herrings and so many twists which had me engrossed'' ?????

ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP! Your favourite duo are back… MURRAY AND BUN! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves… EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES Murray’s enchanted cat flap leads to the garden… but mostly it leads to ADVENTURE! And when Murray and Bun travel through the cat flap and find themselves in a land of PIRATES, they're quickly thrown into their biggest adventure yet! Kidnapped by the dread pirate Captain Patch of the feared pirate ship the Lurchin' Urchin, Murray and Bun discover a secret map which leads them to MONSTER ISLAND, where they must find BURIED TREASURE… or be made to walk the plank! Perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dog Man, Adventure Mice and Claude, this funny, exciting, and hugely loveable story – brilliantly illustrated throughout – will delight adventure-lovers young and old.

THE SPELLBINDING SEQUEL TO THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, FAEBOUND‘Engrossing […] You’ll definitely want more.’ Good HousekeepingRETURN TO THE INTOXICATING WORLD OF THE FAE…Betrayed by destiny.Cursed by love. Bound by hope.Yeeran and Lettle are no longer prisoners to the fae court, but now they’re bound by the shackles of their hearts … Yeeran was born for war but is unprepared for love. She has left her new lover, the Queen of the fae, to return to her homeland, only to find that her former lover now threatens war against the fae.Left behind, her sister Lettle is determined to break the curse that binds the fae to their realm. When a stranger appears in the city, Lettle is convinced he’s the key. But the Fates that once spoke to her have fallen silent.Can Lettle and Yeeran discover the secret behind the curse – and unite these two worlds before they destroy each othe? eturn to the intoxicating world of the fae in the seductive sequel to the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling Faebound. PRAISE FOR THE FAEBOUND TRILOGY:‘A romantic fantasy of epic proportions, crackling with magic and passion’ SAMANTHA SHANNON‘Faebound is going to be your new obsession’ Glamour‘A layered romantasy’ Good Housekeeping‘Exquisite fantasy’ HANNAH KANER‘A stunning new spin on fae that will leave you gasping … an epic romance that’s brimming with heart’ KATE DYLAN, bestselling author of Mindwalker‘The most imaginative take on a steamy faerie court I’ve read in forever’ LAURA STEVEN, award-winning author of The Society for Soulless Girls''Immersive, inclusive, and impressive'' THEA GUANZON, USA Today and New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars''A stunning, gripping addition to the romantasy genre'' LENA JEONG, author of And Break the Pretty Kings''Faebound will ensnare you while sweeping you off your feet'' CARI THOMAS, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle''Joyously imagined and passionately told'' CATRIONA SILVEY, author of Meet Me In Another Life''Ambitious, brutal, seductive'' KAT DUNN, author of Bitterthorn''Epic in scope, and imagination'' EHIGBOR OKUSUN, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Tainted Blood Duology''Seductive, dangerous, and sexy as hell!'' A. Y. CHAO, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Shanghai Immortal

A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING READER FAVOURITE ‘Funny, poignant, smart and wonderfully, achingly real’ SARAH WATERS ‘Rambunctiously funny’ THE TIMES, Book of the Year 'I can’t think of another author who can make me ricochet so quickly from painful empathy to helpless laughter' ERIN KELLY Who do you choose when the cracks begin to show? When Lena buys DNA testing kits for her father Tom and twin sister Alison, she has no idea the gift will blow her family apart. Tom, forced to admit that he isn’t his daughters’ biological father, is terrified they will reject him. Alison, trying to start a family with her wife, doesn’t think DNA should make a difference. But Lena is obsessed with tracking down their biological father – and soon discovers they have a famous half-brother. Then she becomes obsessed with him, too… From the Polari Prize-winning author of In at the Deep End, this is a hilarious and deeply moving novel about what it means to be a family. READERS ARE LOVING NUCLEAR FAMILY 'I raced through it over a 24-hour period' ? 'I loved the mix of humour, warmth and empathy. It's such an insightful book that really got me thinking' ? 'Davies writes fearlessly and movingly – I felt as though I was reading about family friends. A brilliant read' ? 'I chuckled, laughed, and cried… People are alive and breathing on the pages of this book. Please read it and enjoy' ? 'Laugh-out-loud funny… A delight!' ?

Who’s the NAUGHTY NIBBLE? omeone has taken a big bite out of the birthday cake the famer has baked, and he’s FURIOUS!For once, it’s not Big Goat Gruff who’s to blame, but can he find the real culprit before the famer turns him into GOAT PIE?!Big Goat Gruff is always in trouble for eating things on the farm. So when the farmer discovers that the birthday cake he made for his wife has a huge bite taken out of it, Gruff is naturally the first suspect. But he didn’t do it! Can Gruff find the culprit and clear his name before the farmer and his wife get home and turn him into goat pie?!

Perfect for readers of Pumpkin Spice Café, Erin Sterling and Lana Harper.In Oak Haven, this witch is about to brew up more trouble than she bargained for…When Scarlett Melrose receives a call from her estranged sisters, she immediately knows something is wrong. The magic at their mother’s inn – and in fact, the whole of Oak Haven – has gone awry, and they need her help to save it.As the conflicted middle-child, returning home has given Scarlett the heebie jeebies. And to make matters worse, she’s just come face-to-face with charming old flame and handyman, Nate.When her spell to fix the magic goes horribly wrong, all Scarlett wants to do is flee back to the peace and quiet of her San Francisco flat. But she can’t keep running away forever, and she’ll need all the help she can to solve this magical mess.With time slipping away, Scarlett must learn that sometimes the greatest spells really do come with the greatest responsibility – especially when love is involved…***Perfect for fans of:Grumpy x sunshine ??Slow burn ??Witchy aesthetic ???Cosy small town ???Readers are adoring the cozy world of Impractical Magic!‘I absolutely loved this book from the first chapter’ ????? reader review‘You will read it in one sitting’ ????? reader review‘A perfect autumnal, magical read’ ????? reader review‘If you like a cozy witchy story then you will enjoy this one’ ????? reader review

A haunting ode to Cornish folklore and the secrets of the places we call home 'This powerfully brutal novel is the most exciting thing I've read in years' S. J. WATSON 'A strange and beautiful novel' OBSERVER 'A wild and darkly exuberant ride of a novel' JEFF VANDERMEER Everything that comes from the ground must go back down… eventually Merryn grew up on the wilds of Bodmin moor, raised by her mother and her aunt in an old farmhouse. Here, the locals never leave the village, fear for the future of their farms and cling desperately to the folkloric tales that are woven into their history. Except Merryn, who has escaped to Manchester for university, briefly untethering herself from her past. When Merryn returns home for the memorial service of her ex-girlfriend Claud, she finds her childhood home stranger and more secretive than ever. She’s sure that her mother is hiding something. The villagers are hunting on the moors at night, but for what? And then there’s a notebook, found in an old chest of drawers, full of long-forgotten folklore that seems to be linked somehow to Claud…

FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . packs a real punch’ Andy McDermottFormer SAS operative Ben Hope is running for his life.Enlisted by the beautiful Leigh Llewellyn – world famous opera star and Ben''s first love – to investigate her brother''s mysterious death, Ben finds himself caught up in a centuries-old puzzle.The official line states that Oliver died whilst investigating Mozart''s death, but the facts don''t add up. Oliver''s research reveals that Mozart, a notable freemason, may have been killed by a shadowy and powerful splinter group of the cult. The only clues lie in an ancient letter, believed to have been written by Mozart himself.When Leigh and Ben receive video evidence of a ritual sacrifice being performed by hooded men, they realise that the sect is still in existence today…and will stop at nothing to remain a secret.From the dreaming spires of Oxford to Venice''s labyrinthine canals, the majestic architecture of Vienna and Slovenia''s snowy mountains, Ben and Leigh must forget the past and race across Europe to uncover the truth behind THE MOZART CONSPIRACY…The Ben Hope series is a must-read for fans of Dan Brown, Lee Child and Mark Dawson. Join the millions of readers who get breathless with anticipation when the countdown to a new Ben Hope thriller begins…Whilst the Ben Hope thrillers can be read in any order, this is the second book in the series.

The marriage was fake, but my feelings were real … Welcome to Magnolia Falls … perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Lucy Score and B.K. Borison! *** Savannah Abbott was my best friend growing up, and the reason I could be the best version of myself. But then, without warning, she was gone. And my life began unravelling the day she left. My guard went up, and my ability to trust people disappeared. But now, Savannah is back in Magnolia Falls, and she’s acting like I’m the enemy. That is, until she needs a favour. A temporary husband … I may fight flames for a living, but my new wife is the fire that’s been missing all along. None of this is real, we remind ourselves while we’re playing house. But maybe, for her, I’m willing to bend the rules … Readers can't get enough of MAGNOLIA FALLS! 'I laughed, I cried, I blushed and kicked my feet like crazy, this book was EVERYTHING!' ? 'The spice in this book was top tier' ? 'I highly recommend reading this small town romance, Laura is the queen of them' ? Tropes: 💒Marriage of convenience ?Grumpy x sunshine 🔥Firefighter romance 🏠Small town 👪Found family