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The award-winning novel of resilience and hope, from the bestselling author of The Girl with the Louding VoiceSee what readers are saying about And So I Roar . . .''It''s honestly an unputdownable read'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I give it all the stars!'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Abi Daré is a phenomenal writer... I loved this book'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Prepare to be swept away . . . If you''re ready to be transported to a world where hope shines brightest in the darkest of times, this book is a must-read'' Waterstones bookseller review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''An engrossing read that educates, inspires and tugs at the heartstrings'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Plucky fourteen-year-old Adunni is in Lagos, excited to finally enrol in school. But it''s not so simple to run away from your past.On the night before she is due to join her new classmates , a terrible knocking at the front gate summons Adunni back to her home village, Ikati, where her dramatic story of resilience first began.There, Adunni must try to not only save herself, but also transform Ikati into a place where girls are allowed to claim the bright futures they deserve - and roar their stories to the world.''Fresh, funny and fiercely feminist... A gut punch of a book''MAIL ON SUNDAY''Powerful and inspiring''GRAZIA''A brilliantly rousing, pacy tale about the power of speaking up''RED MAGAZINE

'Wow!... A beautiful story of mother and womanhood, identity and the power of community' Reader review ? 'A funny, heartfelt, and empowering debut novel that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on the power of motherhood and friendship' Reader review ? Meet single mum Samantha, entrepreneur Rhea, and first-time mother Tahlie, all from different walks of life, brought together by their weekly mum and baby group in the town of Hickory Creek. Here they all find support - and a moment's peace - in the haze of raising their newborns. But when the group is cancelled due to a lack of funds, it looks like the invaluable support they received will be no more. Until they decide to band together to save the community centre, their group and a whole host of other services that keep Hickory Creek running. Their plan? Create a fundraiser calendar featuring themselves... in the nude. Baring all for charity requires bravery at the best of times, but as all of them have given birth in the last few months it feels unthinkable. Which is exactly why they decide to do it. They will challenge not only what is celebrated about women's bodies but what each of them think they are capable of. Circle the date on your calendars because for these women, and their town, nothing will ever be the same again... A laugh-out-loud, hilarious, heartfelt and unflinchingly honest exploration of new motherhood, friendship and the hidden strength within us all. This contemporary take on the classic Calendar Girls is perfect for fans of Why Mummy Drinks, Alexandra Potter and Fiona Gibson. Readers are falling in love with The Calendar Mums:'I got to the end of this novel with a big smile on my face and I just wanted to give it and all the characters a big hug... It was such an emotional read, I laughed and cried along with the women... An absolutely beautiful story' Reader review ?'Heartwarming and humorous... It's a real page-turner that makes you want to read it in one sitting, but at the same time, you don't want it to end... Definitely a must-read!' Reader review ?'A beautiful story where you wish you had these strong women as your friends' Reader review ?'A real page turner and hard to put down... Heartwarming and inspiring... a beautiful story with laughs, love and hope to counterbalance the drama. I really recommend this book' Reader review ?'I REALLY enjoyed this book. It's light-hearted and entertaining while also handling difficult themes with care and tenderness' Reader review ?'Great easy read! Hard to put down... Loved all the different characters, I'm sure anyone reading this book could find one character relatable... All of the feels with this book, I laughed, I cried... Great book for parents/soon to be parents, the perfect book for book club' Reader review ?

''If I could live inside a Jenny Colgan novel, I''d be happy forever'' JILL MANSELL??EVERYONE IS SEARCHING FOR THEIR PERFECT HOUSE. BUT HOME IS REALLY WHERE THE HEART IS ...??Janey Carter has a lot to be grateful for - a home by the sea in Carso that she renovated herself, a job as an audiologist that she loves, two great kids, and a network of kind and supportive friends. But since her husband left, her confidence has taken a nosedive. And then, out of the blue, her grumpy 30-year-old daughter announces she''s moving back home. Janey loves Essie dearly but they only just made it out alive from her adolescence. And this really is going to cramp her soon-to-be-rediscovered dating style.Yes, Essie Carter is grumpy but she''s just lost her job, she can''t afford her rent in Edinburgh and her boyfriend isn''t ready to commit. There''s nothing for it but to admit defeat and hope the sea air soothes her soul. Life seems to be punching this millennial squarely in the face.Living back under the same roof brings its challenges. But a combination of rescue dogs, pub quizzes and a surprise project doing up the unloved Seagate Cottages next door slowly brings mother and daughter closer together. Meanwhile, the steady stream of people coming past the house with fabric swatches and paint brings revelations for Essie, and offers Janey a surprise second chance at love as well.Readers LOVE Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages:''Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside'' ''Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished!'' ''She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life'' ''The woman is just magic''

⭐ The beloved Sunday Times bestseller ⭐ ''I couldn''t stop reading it, but feel bereft now that I''ve finished'' Nigella Lawson''Wonderful'' The i''A warm, deeply moving, life-enhancing novel'' Sarah Winman, author of Still Life''A masterclass in storytelling that grabs you by the heartstrings from page one and refuses to let go'' Sunday IndependentFrankie Howe was never quite sure enough of herself to take centre stage - after all, life had already judged her harshly. Now in her eighties, she finds it easier to forget the life that came before.Then Damian, a young Irish carer, arrives at her London flat to keep an eye on her as she recovers from a fall. A memory is sparked, and the past crackles into life as Damian listens to the story Frankie has kept stored away all these years.From post-war Ireland to 1960s New York - a city full of art, larger-than-life characters and turmoil - Frankie shares a world in which friendship and chance encounters collide. A place where life blazes with an intensity that can''t last but will perhaps live on in other ways and in other people. But as Frankie''s past slowly emerges, her spirit and endurance are revealed as undeniable . . . and unforgettable.''Warm and wise, Frankie is a woman worth getting to know'' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry''Frankie is one of the most wonderful characters I''ve come across in a long time'' Good Housekeeping''A perfect song of a book'' Andrew O''Hagan, author of Caledonian Road''Immersive, stunningly written, and very emotional - this is a triumph'' Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things''I was bereft when I turned the last page. I adored Frankie and the storytelling was sublime'' Prima, Book of the Month

READERS PRAISE:''What an amazing and inspiring read.''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Reading the book is like making a new, witty, warm and wise friend.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''The Happy Nomad, which has been described as Raynor Winn''s The Salt Path on wheels.'' - Margaret Hussey, The Telegraph''When Charlotte Bradman lost her home, she moved into a campervan and started again... [and] out of adversity, she found a richer, more fulfilling life''. - The Scotsman Magazine''A gripping, sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking account of how one woman lost everything and how, by stepping off the path, she found her way.'''' - Ben Fogle, writer and presenter''Proof that water in the form of driving rain, wild river, icy lake, or turquoise ocean can build back a body, mend a tattered mind, heal a broken heart, and soothe a weary soul.'' - Dr Wallace J Nichols, marine biologist and author of Blue Mind''Extraordinary . . . a glimpse into a future of endless possibility.'' - Martin Dorey, travel writer''This book is tremendous. A book that takes you to places of real sadness and trauma. But also to the freedom and joy of saying no to stuff and debt, and hello to the open road with a joy and delight in life and people that enchants. With a dash of politics along the way, The Happy Nomad makes you really think about what it means to truly live rather than just have. And to ask what, really, does home mean to us as individuals. A wonderful, evocative, thoughtful delight of a book.'' - Peg Alexander, Broadcaster, Journalist, Presenter A truly inspirational memoir for anyone who dreams of leading a different life.Vivid, self-confessional and darkly humorous, The Happy Nomad is the story of how Charlotte Bradman breaks free from her turbulent past, mounting debts and the nine-to-five treadmill, and finds a simpler way of life living full-time in her beloved campervan. Freed from the burden of a thirty-year-old boiler on the edge, temperamental ceilings that don''t like heights, and letterboxes that mercilessly allow bills and arrest warrants through, Charlotte finds joy in a life lived closer to nature. Stripped back to the very basics, no longer weighed down by material possessions, she discovers the precious gift of time, enabling her to connect with both herself and the people she meets, and to re-evaluate what it truly means to thrive.The Happy Nomad is a gripping account of how one woman lost her house and found peace and contentment in her campervan home.

''This book is a gem that was perfectly cut to fit the Pratchett-shaped hole in my heart'' C.M. Waggoner''A bubbling cauldron overflowing with imagination and charm'' Chris SugdenBooks can change lives. Magic books can change everything.In a tiny, miserable farm on the edge of the tiny, miserable village of East Grasby, Isabella Nagg is trying to get on with her equally tiny and miserable existence. Dividing her time between enduring her feckless husband, inadequately caring for the farm''s strange collection of animals, cooking up ''scrunge'', and crooning over her treasured pot of basil, Isabella can''t help but think that there might be something more to life. So, while she''s initially aghast when Mr. Nagg comes home with a spell book purloined from the local wizard, she soon starts to think: what harm could a little magic do?As Isabella embarks on a journey of self-discovery with a grouchy cat-like companion, Darkshire''s imagination runs wild, plunging readers into a delightfully deranged world full of enchantment, folklore, and an entrepreneurial villain running a magical Ponzi scheme.Cosy, full of wit and Pratchett-ian footnotes, Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil is a book for those who can''t help but find magic even in the oddest and most baffling circumstances; a story about claiming a new life and finding oneself - and also goblins, capitalism, and sorcery.NetGalley readers love Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Had me completely enthralled from start to finish''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A really hilarious cozy fantasy''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A delightful read . . . I found myself legitimately laughing aloud''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I described this book to a friend today as "clever funny" . . . I will likely read this again in the future as I enjoyed it that much...which is pretty much the highest praise I can offer''

Stephen King's 'The Life of Chuck' is a 'phenomenal' (USA Today) tale of life and legacy - and now a feature film directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Karen Gillan out in the UK from August 2025. Available for the first time in a beautiful standalone edition in June. Originally featured in the acclaimed story collection If It Bleeds, this unforgettable, mind-bending tale unfolds in reverse, taking readers through the extraordinary life of Charles 'Chuck' Krantz. In a crumbling world plagued by natural disasters, collapsing infrastructure, and mass panic, bizarre billboards and advertisements appear throughout town: 'Charles Krantz. Thirty-nine great years. Thanks, Chuck!' Marty Anderson, a schoolteacher, becomes obsessed with these messages as the world, inexplicably linked to Chuck's life, seems to be approaching its end. Told in three acts, presented in reverse order, The Life of Chuck explores one man's past. We see him in middle age on a business trip in Boston as he is seduced by a busker into spinning a gorgeous sidewalk dance. And we see him as a child, in a house haunted by a terrible secret, learning to dance with his grandmother. In these pages King reminds us that life's quotidian pleasures are even more glorious because they are fleeting: the outrageous good fortune of a beautiful blue day after a string of gray ones; the delight of dancing when every move feels perfect; a serendipitous meeting. King's ability to describe pure joy rivals his ability to terrify us. Now a major motion picture and winner of the Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award, The Life of Chuck is a glorious story about community and about humanity at its best, a celebration of joy, mystery, existential wonder, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

A fresh look at health, habits and longevity from internationally-bestselling author, Nicklas Brendborg - perfect for fans of Ultra-Processed People IT'S NOT YOU. IT'S YOUR BIOLOGY. Modern society is plagued by health epidemics: obesity, record levels of loneliness, increasing mental health problems and various forms of addiction. From the outside, all these issues might seem unrelated. But a single phenomenon actually ties them all together: superstimuli. Superstimuli are exaggerated, unnatural versions of things we have evolved to want and need such as food, sex and social recognition. This hard wired evolutionary response is why we binge on fake ultra-processed food, lust after airbrushed people online, and struggle to stop scrolling on social media, even when it makes us feel bad. Our lack of control isn't because we are weak. It's because powerful companies spend billions creating superstimuli that manipulate our biology for profit, leaving us unhealthy and unhappy as a consequence. Super Stimulated shows how we can resist this hijacking of our natural instincts, recognise superstimulus traps, and take control of our bad habits to live longer, healthier lives.

One train. No stops. A deadly game of survival and revenge.''A locked room thriller at its best! Nonstop suspense with twists and turns that will leave your head spinning'' FREIDA MCFADDEN''Sager wields a deft hand in bringing all the elements together into a rip-roaring, tension-filled tale of greed, murder and revenge'' DAVID BALDACCIIn 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson''s family. Twelve years later, she''s ready for retribution.Under false pretenses, Anna has lured those responsible for her family''s downfall onto a luxury train from Philadelphia to Chicago, an overnight journey of fourteen hours. Her goal? Confront the people who''ve wronged her, get them to confess their crimes, and deliver them into the hands of authorities waiting at the end of the line. Justice will at last be served.But Anna''s plan is quickly derailed by the murder of one of the passengers. As the train barrels through the night, it becomes clear that someone else on board is enacting their own form of revenge-and that they won''t stop until everyone else is dead.With time running out before the train reaches its destination, Anna is forced to hunt the killer in their midst while protecting the people she hates the most. In order to destroy her enemies, she must first save them-even though it means putting her own life at risk. PRAISE FOR RILEY SAGER:''Full of tension, urgency, atmosphere and feeling'' Lee Child''Propulsive . . . a dizzying Gothic whodunit'' New York Times Book Review''Riley Sager is an auto-buy for me'' Laura Dave''Riley Sager is one of my favourite authors . . . Fun, scary and so absorbing'' Rachel Hawkins''If you''re not already reading Riley Sager, you''re missing out'' Catherine Ryan Howard''Clever, twisty, spine-chilling'' Ruth Ware''Terrific'' Karin Slaughter''A dark, frightening and twisty story that you won''t be able to put down'' Shari Lapena''The work of a master storyteller . . . An unputdownable page-turner'' Alex Michaelides''Brilliantly written with a dark and clever twist on a well-worn trope, and as for that ending...?!'' Susi Holliday

Blythe Hawthorn has never let anyone tell her what to do... and she's not about to start now. Headstrong and passionate, she won't be ruled by society, or by her overprotective father, and certainly not by the man she's bound herself to, no matter how insufferable he is. She's determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days, even as he ensues that her life in his palace is anything but the decadent fairytale she imagined. But as Blythe discovers a new side of herself linked to his past, she'll have to decide if she's willing to let an unexpected spark ignite... and discover the real truth about who she is inside.

You won't want to leave... until you can't. 'Utterly compelling - read this in one weekend' Catherine Cooper'The perfect destination thriller' Gemma RogersAfter dumping her boyfriend and fleeing England, Sadie can't help but say yes when she's invited to visit an island just off the coast of Fiji. The island is exactly what Sadie imagined: paradise. Beautiful sunsets, gorgeous white beaches and with no Wi-Fi, Sadie can finally try to escape her past. But she quickly discovers that there's more to the island than meets the eye. Why are only women able to visit? Why is a section of the island off limits? And why does no one seem to want - or be able - to leav? s Sadie begins to question everything, she starts to uncover a dark secret that lurks in this haven. But now she's stuck on a remote island with no way out... Don't miss the next utterly gripping and spine-tingling thriller from bestselling author Nina Manning, perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke and Sarah Goodwin. Readers are gripped by The Beach Holiday:'I didn't want this book to end' Reader review ?'Dark and compelling' Sarah Clarke 'Suspense-filled, unputdownable and an addictive page-turner' Reader review ?'A great escapist read full of intrigue and simmering tension' Helen Cooper 'Thrilling' Reader review ?

''An emotional tale of persevering hope against all odds'' FRANCES WHITE''Atmospheric, beautifully written, and achingly romantic'' CLAIRE WINNA conscripted soldier must work with his captor when a mission strands them in enemy territory in this action-packed, queer romantic fantasy by the author of Lord of the Empty Isles.Don''t make waves. Don''t get attached. Don''t let anyone see the tattoos.Those rules have kept Tory Arknett alive, alone, and on the run for years in a country eager to put his healing hands to work on the front lines of a brutal war. When a desperate display of magic outs him to the authorities, Tory flees - right into the hands of cold and competent Sena Vantaras. Caged in a cruel training facility and implanted with a magical tracker, Tory needs to get out before he gets dead.There''s just one thing he has to do: make Sena pay.But Sena is already paying more than Tory knows, and when a mission strands them in enemy territory, they must cooperate to survive. As they learn the truth about each other and the myth behind the magic that connects them, Tory and Sena find belonging together.Their trackers will kill them in three days if they don''t return. Soon, Tory and Sena face a desperate decision: their freedom, or their lives?READERS LOVE A CAGE OF STARLIGHT''Lord of the Empty Isles was one of my favourite books from last year, and as a result this was one of my most anticipated books for this year. It did not disappoint'' ?????''I wasn''t prepared for the number of twists and turns it had, and it left me constantly gripped wondering what would happen next'' ????''Arbeaux''s writing is sharp and evocative, capturing the beauty and brutality of their world with equal skill'' ?????

Sometimes, time doesn''t heal all wounds...When a young woman named Sabrina disappears without a trace in Kansas, private investigator V.I. Warshawski knows she must act fast. But when she discovers Sabrina close to death in a drug house, the locals don''t take kindly to her - and Sabrina''s mother becomes suspicious. V.I. finds herself under the sharp gaze of the FBI - and the men running the county''s opioid distribution. And when a dead body surfaces a few days later, V.I. is pitched headlong into a battle between the locals - with roots that date all the way back to the American Civil War.The war might be over, but its legacy remains - and V.I.''s survival depends on keeping one step ahead in a game she doesn''t even know she''s playing...

Immerse yourself in the final book in the epic fantasy trilogy!Promised for marriage, now destined to die.Since Sophronia''s murder, princesses Daphne and Beatriz have discovered the truth: they are pawns in their mother''s bid for the throne of Vesteria.Separated with enemies on all sides, Beatriz and Daphne''s only hope are the few allies who stretch across the borders of Vesteria: Sophronia''s husband, the deposed King Leopold; Violie, a former spy for Empress Margaraux; and Beatriz''s missing husband, Pasquale, and his lover, Ambrose. But whispers of an ancient prophecy and secrets from their past follow every move they make.With the magic of the stars, the princesses are ready to make their final stand.Follow three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown.READERS ARE LOVING IT''I have devoured and loved this whole trilogy'' ?????''This last book pulled at my heartstrings'' ?????''I just fell into this world and could not get enough of it'' ?????''Sweet and emotional'' ????? ''The thrilling conclusion to Castles In Their Bones'' ?????

SOME CRIMES CAN NEVER BE FORGIVEN.Seth Hubbard has waited a long time for revenge.He was haunted his entire life by something terrible he saw as a child: and now he''s dead, he''s not going to let the past die with him.Disinheriting his wives and children, he has left his vast, secret fortune to his housemaid and appointed Clanton''s famous lawyer, Jake Brigance, to uphold his last request.Now Jake must defend the will - whatever the cost...??350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER?? Reader reviews of Sycamore Row: ''The writing and pace are flawless'' ? ? ? ? ? ''An excellent courtroom drama''? ? ? ? ? ''Brilliantly written''? ? ? ? ? ''Outstanding''? ? ? ? ?''A must read!'' ? ? ? ? ?

Pre-order now: the first book to look at the unstoppable rise of Formula One* As one of the world's most popular sports, and with races in far corners of the globe, Formula One is big business. Its drivers are among the world's most highly paid athletes, and it costs more than a billion pounds to keep its ten teams ticking over. This is a sport where money - the spending of it, the flaunting of it, the ruthless pursuit of it - matters. With unparalleled insight and decades of reporting, Christian Sylt and Caroline Reid describe the pivotal moments which have driven the sport to new heights - the influx of tobacco advertising, the first television deals, the reign of Bernie Ecclestone, and much more. Featuring exclusive interviews with the sport's major players and never-before-heard stories, this is a ground-breaking and revolutionary account about how F1 moved from a pastime for wealthy enthusiasts into one of the world's most-watched sports.