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A new heart-warming novel, perfect for bookclubs, from Eleanor Ray, the bestselling author of Everything Is Beautiful. 💫'Genuine, sweet, and filled with hope.' - Reader review'It was pure magic from start to finish.' - Reader review'I was completely wrapped up in its gentle, hopeful magic.' - Reader review-----------------------Do you ever feel that life isn't going to pla? hen Alice Thorington collapses in the street after a particularly hellish day at work, she must finally admit to herself that her outwardly happy life - steady relationship, well-paid job, beautiful flat in the city - isn't everything she'd hoped it would be. Burnt out by long hours and living a life that doesn't fulfil her dreams, Alice returns home to Yorkshire. Her childhood home brings complicated family dynamics, a rediscovery of her passion for stargazing and two new friends: Berti, a boy who finds it easier to count the stars than interact with people, and Matt, her brother's best friend and Alice's teenage crush. With each of them facing their own struggles, can the stars that meant so much to Alice in her past help them to find their way in the presen? illed with heart and warmth, this uplifting novel reminds us all that we need the darkness if we want to see the stars. -----------------------PRAISE FOR See the Stars 💫: 'A gorgeous, heart-warming hug of a book, perfect reading for warm nights under clear skies' SAM HOLLAND'A new Eleanor Ray book is a treat to be savoured. Threaded with heartbreak, See the Stars is a beautiful, life-affirming story . . . Utterly transporting, it moved me to tears. Perfect' HEATHER CRITCHLOW' It had me laughing and also brought me to tears. It's extraordinary. I'm buying for everyone I know.' RACHEL WOLF' Eleanor Ray has a magical ability to scatter tears and laughter like stardust through her stories . . . Buy a copy for your mum, your sister, your friend - your entire book club - they'll thank you later.' JO FURNISS'It is a quietly powerful and heartwarming novel about rediscovery, resilience, and what it truly means to live.' - Reader review'Quiet pacing, emotional resonance, and moments of real beauty.' - Reader review-----------------------PRAISE FOR ELEANOR RAY'S DEBUT NOVEL, Everything Is Beautiful: 'This book took hold of me and wouldn't let me go until I turned the final page' BETH O'LEARY'Funny, tender and uplifting' BBC RADIO 4'Beautifully written and thought-provoking' KATIE FFORDE'This is one of those books you just want to gulp down in one' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'Like the objects Amy collects, this novel is a treasure all of its own' Woman'A joy to read, and very beautiful indeed' Lisa Dickenson'A total treat of a read - warm, enchanting and intriguing, with an unforgettable protagonist at its heart' Holly Miller'There's an intriguing mystery at the heart of this emotional but uplifting debut novel' Sunday Express'Beautifully written and full of compassion, kindness and hope' Irish Independent'A gorgeous, warm hug of a novel' Sinead Moriarty'A tonic for the soul' Lesley Kara'Charming and thrilling, romantic and gripping' Claire Kendal'Eleanor Ray has perfectly captured how it feels to not quite fit in' M W Craven

MURDER IS WAITING IN THE WINGS . . .Actresses Posy Starling and Caro Hooper both gained a name for themselves playing fictional detective Dahlia Lively on screen - but now they are back treading the boards in London''s theatre district, starring in two very different plays. Their fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King, is in the city to catch their opening weeks, but she can''t help but notice some tensions between Posy and Caro. Perhaps because of Caro''s new friendship with her co-star Luke Burrows, who seems to have a history with Posy . . . Before Rosalind can get to the bottom of what''s going on, Luke is found dead. Worse, his body is found in Posy''s dressing room - with Posy standing over him, covered in his blood. The West End is in uproar, but the cast of the two plays have closed ranks. Posy needs her fellow Dahlias to prove her innocence - but first she has to convince them that she didn''t do it. The play''s the thing... but when all their suspects are actors, how can the Dahlias tell what''s real, and what''s just theatre?Whether you''ve read the whole series, or are discovering the Three Dahlias novels for the first time, this is the perfect murder mystery to escape into if you love Agatha Christie, Jessica Fellowes and Janice Hallett.Praise for the Three Dahlias mysteries . . .''Dame Agatha would approve'' DAILY MAIL''An absolute treat of a read . . . Perfect weekend reading!'' JANICE HALLETT, author of THE APPEAL''Hugely entertaining'' THE TIMES''The best kind of book to curl up'' KRISTEN PERRIN, author of HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER ''The perfect cosy: atmospheric, ingenious and fun!'' IAN MOORE, author of Death and Croissants''A wonderful celebration of Golden Age crime'' S.J. BENNETT, author of THE WINDSOR KNOT''A fun, 1930s style murder-mystery, which makes for perfect holiday reading'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY

From the bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask comes an inspiring romance novel about honouring the past, living in the present, and loving for the future.Can you really find a once-in-a-lifetime love . . . twice?In her small Montana hometown, Lauren Parker has assumed a few different roles: teenage hellraiser; sister of superstar Gabe Parker; and most recently, tragically widowed single mother. She''s never cared much about labels or what people thought about her, but dealing with her grief has slowly revealed that she''s become adrift in her own life.Then she meets the devilishly handsome actor Ben Walsh on the set of her brother''s new movie. They have instant chemistry, and Lauren realizes that it has been far too long since someone has really and truly seen her. Her rebellious spirit spurs her to dive headfirst into her desire, but when a sexy encounter becomes something more, Lauren finds herself balancing old roles and new possibilities.There''s still plenty to contend with: her disapproving mother-in-law, the complications of Ben''s fame, and her daughter''s unpredictable moods. An unexpected fling seemed simple at the time - so when did everything with Ben get so complicated? And is there enough room in her life for the woman Lauren wants to be?Why readers LOVE Totally and Completely Fine . . . ''This is not just a love story - it''s a deeply moving, beautiful exploration of grief, love, and the complicated act of starting over'' ?????''I love this author so much . . . She always makes her characters relatable and down to earth despite their larger-than-life personas'' ?????''I LOVED THIS BOOK . . . [Sussman''s] portrayal of grief was both beautiful and heartbreakingly relatable . . . And those little glimpses of Gabe, Chani, and Ollie? Absolute gold'' ?????''Elissa is a master at blending humour and wit with deep feelings and swoony moments'' ?????''Funny and sad and sexy at the same time . . . Sussman''s best book yet!'' ?????''A hilarious and beautiful look at finding love again'' ?????''Delightful! A really satisfying continuation of the story Elissa Sussman began in Funny You Should Ask'' ?????Praise for Elissa Sussman''A pitch-perfect second chance romance with off-the-charts tension and chemistry'' CARLEY FORTUNE ''A breezy, addictive romance - I couldn''t put it down!'' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON''Delightful banter, hot romance and a love story that''s worthy of the big screen'' KATE SPENCER ''The angsty, sexy backstage romance of my dreams'' AVA WILDER''A beautiful, fun, heartfelt love story that I couldn''t put down'' MAURENE GOO

''Utterly unique, hilarious, swoony beyond my wildest dreams! This book is an instant classic and a true masterpiece, it took my breath away and made my heart explode'' Ali Hazelwood***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***A slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy featuring a scholarly healer and a gentleman assassin, set in an exquisite fantasy world, perfect for fans of The Love Hypothesis and Emily Wilde''s Encyclopaedia of Faeries.Osric Mordaunt, member of the Fyren Order of assassins, is in dire need of healing. Naturally - such is the grim comedy of fate - the only healer who can help is Aurienne Fairhrim, preeminent scientist, bastion of moral good, and member of an enemy Order. Aurienne is desperate for funding to heal the sick - so desperate that, when Osric bribes her to help him, she accepts, even if she detests him and everything he stands for. A forced collaboration ensues: the brilliant Woman in STEM is coerced into working with the PhD in Murders, much to Aurienne''s disgust. As Osric and Aurienne work together to heal his illness and investigate the mysterious reoccurrence of a deadly pox, they find themselves ardently denying their attraction, which only fuels the heat between them.Tropes include:Enemies-to-loversHigh interaction slow burnHypercompetent idiotsHe falls first and harderSlaughter as a love languagePraise for The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy:''Sworn enemies, underhanded shenanigans, dazzling magic and delicious romantic tension make this a witty, wonderful gem. Whether you''re Team Aurienne (she of the incandescent brilliance) or Team Osric (he of the magnificent cheekbones) or just Team Would You Two Just Kiss Already, I promise you''ll love this'' Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches''Brilliant and wildly imaginative, with a delicious forbidden romance set in a fascinating fantasy world. Knightley is a remarkable talent, weaving together witty comedy, slow-burn longing, and heart-wrenchingly poetic imagery'' Sarah Hawley, author of A Witch''s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon''With the most wickedly delicious banter, Brigitte Knightley is sure to become your next favourite author. This had all the things I love most: a slow-burn romance that hurts so good, truly agonizing enemies-to-lovers, with a twisty mystery at its core'' Julie Soto, author of Forget Me Not''Brigitte Knightley is such a wonderfully talented writer with a unique voice and a real genius for banter. Anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers romantasy, will surely adore The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy!'' India Holton author of The Ornithologist''s Field Guide to Love''The slow burn romance of my dreams. Whip smart, creative, and brimming with banter and wit . . . both the hero and heroine had me laughing and shouting to just kiss already. This one is a rare delight'' Isabel Ibanez, author of What the River Knows''Utterly unique and delightful, this is the perfect romantasy for those who like their villains (and heroes) with a touch of murder, thievery, and questionable morals. Sexy and hilarious with dry-as-bone humour, Knightley''s writing is not to be missed'' Elissa Sussman, author of Funny You Should Ask ''This debut boasts gorgeously-written, vivid settings, a unique magic system and fresh fantasy world, razor-sharp wit, and graceful characterization. In short, Knightley''s debut is nothing short of irresistible itself'' Isabel Canas, author of The Hacienda

***The instant Sunday Times bestseller***''An epic and heart rending struggle between gods and mortals, lovers and siblings . . . Stewart is a writer of genius and brilliance'' Hannah Kaner''Stewart''s worlds are some of the most exceptionally inventive in modern fantasy. A must read!''Shannon ChakrabortyAfter a divine war shattered the world, humanity struck a pact with the god Kluehnn: in return for regular tribute of magical gems, Kluehnn would restore the world to its former glory. But as each land is transformed, so too are its people changed into strange new forms - if they survive at all.Hakara is not willing to pay such a price. Desperate to protect herself, and her sister Rasha, she flees her homeland for the safety of a neighbouring kingdom. But tragedy strikes when they''re separated, and Hakara is forced to abandon Rasha to an unknown fate.Yet when Hakara discovers she can channel the power of the magical gems, she''s invited to join a clandestine plot to destroy the God Pact. To win Hakara to their cause, the conspirators reveal a startling secret: Rasha is alive - and they can help rescue her.But only if Hakara goes to war against a god.The Gods Below begins an epic new fantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling author Andrea Stewart, where two sisters find themselves on opposite sides of a war against gods''Impossible to resist - stunning, powerful, and hypnotic in equal measure. This is an absolute gem, one for the ages'' Fanfiaddict''The Gods Below is as breathtaking as its magic system promises. Expect old gods, altered beings, magic stones, fighting, romance, and rollicking good fun. Stewart''s newest series cements her as a bright voice in the fantasy genre'' L. R. Lam''This awe-inspiring trilogy-starter is everything fans of high fantasy have been looking for. Its characters are compelling, its world is vivid, new, and visceral'' Booklist (starred review)Other books by Andrea StewartThe Drowning Empire series The Bone Shard DaughterThe Bone Shard Emperor The Bone Shard War

''Playfully unique, delightfully steamy, utterly romantic, and overall unmissable!'' Ali HazelwoodFrom the author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy comes a new heart warming fantasy rom-com with an opposites-attract twist set in the delightful world of Tanria. Immortal demigod Rosie Fox has been patrolling Tanria for decades, but lately, the job has been losing its lustre. After one hundred and fifty-seven years of being alive, everything is beginning to lose its lustre. When Rosie dies (again) by electrocution (again) after poking around inside a portal choked with shadowy thorns only she can see, she feels stuck in the rut that is her unending life. Thanks to Rosie''s meddling, the portal inventor, Dr. Adam Lee, must come in person to repair the damage. When all the portals begin to break down, he declares an emergency evacuation of Tanria. In the mad rush to get out, Rosie and Adam end up trapped inside the Mist. Together. And uptight Adam Lee in his bespoke menswear seems to know a lot more about what''s happening than he lets on. . .Praise for The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy:''Romantic, wildly creative, and utterly charming, The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is a fantasy unlike any I''ve read before'' Lana Harper, author of Payback''s a Witch''The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy broke my heart, put it back together, then tucked me into bed with a forehead kiss. Packed with earnest characters, wit, action, and reluctant yearning, this is easily my favourite fantasy romance of the year'' Jen DeLuca, author of Well Met''A uniquely charming mixture of whimsy and the macabre that completely won me over'' Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient''Megan Bannen remains the queen of swoons upon swoons upon swoons! The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is a playful, quirky gem-full of feels and guaranteed to deliver the perfect grumpy/sunshine fix!'' Sierra Simone''An unabashedly offbeat adventure'' Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light''A lovely, macabre fantasy romance about life, death, and Actually Living. I cried twice and smiled plenty'' Olivia Atwater, author of Half a Soul''Megan Bannen broke me, made me laugh, then put me back together again. . . The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is one of those books you''ll be thinking about long after you''ve read the last page'' Manda Collins''Megan Bannen has found her voice with this incredibly smart, and hilariously weird debut. A must read'' Nisha Sharma, author of Dating Dr. Dil

Named a Best Book of Summer by the Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, New York Times and CrimeReads''Sharp, shocking, beautiful and brilliant. El Dorado Drive is a thrilling, clever and powerful story of family, class, money and morality. Megan Abbott is a phenomenal storyteller'' CHRIS WHITAKER''Suspenseful, beautifully written and, quite simply, exquisite'' GILLIAN FLYNN''A smart, twisty, and riveting family drama'' KARIN SLAUGHTER''A dark, satisfying delight'' IRISH TIMESThe thrilling new novel from bestselling writer Megan Abbott: a story about three sisters who join an exclusive women''s club which promises to empower its members, but will actually put them in mortal danger...Pam, Debra and Harper are three sisters who grew up in Detroit when the city was a boom town thanks to the auto industry. Now in mid-life, their lives have faltered in different ways, mirroring the fortunes of their city. Debra''s husband needs expensive medical treatment. Pam is in the middle of a nasty divorce. And Harper has a big debt which is also a big secret. In desperate need of money, support and just some fun, the three sisters join The Wheel, an exclusive women''s club that promises financial security. As The Wheel turns, the money flows, the stakes get higher - and then a shocking murder tears everything apart. El Dorado Drive is a nail-biting, brilliantly dark story about class, money, women in mid-life, and the decline of the American dream.''Tense, chilling and beautifully written, El Dorado Drive is an absolute knockout'' HARLAN COBEN''Suspenseful as all hell but also beautifully observed'' DENNIS LEHANE''An incisive evisceration of the American Dream, served up as a noirish novel about sisters, envy, and innocence. Exhilarating, explosive and hugely entertaining'' SARAH HILARY

FALL HEADFIRST INTO A WHIP-SMART ADVENTURE FANTASY PACKED FULL OF MURDER, MYSTERY AND MIND-BENDING MAGIC.''A time-bending triumph, a compelling adventure . . . gorgeous, witty, fast-paced and atmospheric'' Locus''I completely adored this book and would read a dozen more of Kembral''s adventures''Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina Al-SirafiRenowned investigator Kembral Thorne is determined to enjoy herself at the year-turning ball despite the presence of her nemesis, notorious cat burglar Rika Nonesuch. But when the guests start dropping dead, Kem has no choice but to get to work. At the heart of the mayhem is a mysterious clock that sends the ballroom down into strange and otherworldly new layers of reality every time it chimes. As the party plunges through increasingly dangerous versions of their city, Kem will have to rely on her wits - and Rika - to unravel the mystery before catastrophe is unleashed on their world.''A masterpiece - filled with excitement, romance and characters you would protect with your life . . . Unmissable!Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter''Melissa Caruso''s writing is razor-sharp and this book is one heck of a page-turner''Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of The Wyld''An absolute delight!''Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January''A brilliant, breathlessly twisty fantasy adventure that I utterly adored'' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine ThroneFive-star reader reviews:''Oh dear god I loved this book . . . I hope I can convince some of you to read this when it''s out, because WOW''?????''I just loved every second of this''?????''What a book! I immediately fell in love with it . . . Definite 5 stars!!''?????''A queer, locked-room, time-hopping fantasy? Yes please! . . . I really hope there are more adventures for Kembral and Rika because this wasn''t nearly enough!''?????''Absolutely adored this book . . . a swashbuckling good time''?????''I absolutely love this book''?????''A stunning blend of fantasy and intrigue, masterfully weaving together high-stakes action and deeply emotional storytelling''?????''This was such a thrilling read. I loved every second of it''?????''This was such an exciting book and is one of the best page-turning fantasy books I''ve read all year. It was fun, it was weird, a bit camp, and a lot bad ass''?????''It is truly brilliant and deserves to be read by everyone''?????

''Deliciously impossible to put down'' JODI PICOULT''Powerful, tragic, and beautiful. Is there anything Sarah MacLean can''t do?'' ASHLEY POSTONFrom bestselling author Sarah MacLean comes a sharp, sexy novel about a family''s long-overdue reckoning with hidden desires, destructive secrets . . . and one week that threatens to tear them apart.Alice Storm isn''t like her siblings. While the rest stayed to battle for their parents'' approval, and their billions, she walked away, building a life beyond her family''s reach. Nothing could induce her to come back. Nothing except the shocking death of her father.Now back on the family''s private island off the Rhode Island coast, she plans to keep her head down, pay the last of her respects, and leave.But her father had other plans.The manipulative patriarch left behind a final challenge: an inheritance game designed to unravel the Storm family in ways both petty and life-altering. The rules are simple: stay on the island for one week, complete the tasks, receive the inheritance.But a week on Storm Island may destroy Alice. The family home seethes with dysfunction, and then there''s Jack Dean-her father''s infuriatingly attractive second-in-command, watching her every move.Alice just wants to survive the week. But the Storm legacy isn''t done with her yet.''Money, sex, and intrigue . . . unputdownable from beginning to end'' CHRISTINA LAUREN''From the first rumbles of thunder to the torrential downpour, MacLean takes readers for a wild ride!'' ABBY JIMENEZ

Reasons Not to Worry is an accessible introduction to the Stoic principles of virtue, moderation and self-discipline, adapting this ancient knowledge to inspire practical advice for everyday life. We're all searching for answers to the biggest questions: How can we be good? Find calm? Properly grieve? Beat FOMO? Work out what truly matters? Well, the good news is that the wisest minds in history asked the exact same questions - and they found answers. The ancient philosophy of Stoicism shows us that we are already in possession of the very tools we need to excavate this much-needed wisdom for ourselves. So into the past we go with journalist Brigid Delaney, to a time not unlike our own: one full of pandemonium, war, plagues, pestilence, treachery, corruption, anxiety, overindulgence, and - even back then - the fear of a climate apocalypse. By living and learning the teachings of three ancient guides, Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, Brigid shows us how we can apply their lessons to our modern lives in a way that allows us to regain a sense of agency and tranquillity. Stoicism can be a tough medicine to swallow, but no longer - this book is awash with insight, humour and compassion. Timely, so very useful, and filled to the brim with ways you can wrest back control, here are all the reasons not to worry.

"Lovingly written" Deborah Harry"An exquisite portrait of a tragic heroine" Violaine HuismanA spare, heartbreaking memoir and tribute to Maria Schneider, the 1970s movie starlet who catapulted to fame in the controversial film Last Tango in Paris-only to live the rest of her life plagued by scandal-as told from the perspective of her adoring younger cousin.The late French actress Maria Schneider is perhaps best known for playing Jeanne in the provocative film Last Tango in Paris, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and released to international shock and acclaim in 1972. It was Maria''s first major role, alongside film legend Marlon Brando, when she was barely eighteen years old. The experience would haunt her for the rest of her life, traumatizing her and sparking a tabloid firestorm that only ceased when she began to retreat from the public eye nearly two decades later.To Maria''s much younger cousin, Vanessa Schneider, Maria was a towering figure of another kind-a beautiful and fearsome fixture in Vanessa''s childhood, a rising star turned pariah whose career and struggles with addiction won the family shame and pride in equal measure. Here, Vanessa recounts the challenges of their overlapping youths and fraught adulthood and reveals both the tragedy and inevitability of Maria''s path in a family plagued by mental illness and in a society rife with misogyny.Unsentimental and suffused with deep love, My Cousin Maria Schneider is the story of a talented artist and the cousin who admired her, and of exploitation and how its lingering effects can reverberate through a lifetime.

WINNER OF A COSMOPOLITAN BOOK AWARD FOR MOST RELATABLE READ 2024''A rich coming-of-age story full of punchy and astute observations about everyday relationships'' COSMPOLITAN''By turns witty, compassionate, and toe-curling. An incredibly astute and propulsive writing of modern relationships, familial, platonic and romantic'' SUSANNAH DICKEY''Ghost Chilli is enjoyably bittersweet, a black comedy that conjures the turbulent twenties in all their isolation and shame'' TELEGRAPH''A kaleidoscopically detailed novel of twenty-first century life, full of human comedy, which finds richness in the quotidian, ephemeral, and overlooked'' LUCIE ELVEN''Exquisite, forensic and tender . . . This book gently bruléed my heart'' DOREEN CUNNINGHAMMuskan has a great life: a creative job in the big city, supportive friends, and no trouble finding first dates. So what if her colleagues don''t know she exists, or her friends won''t stop lecturing her about the three-year ''situationship'' she''s in? It''s not like she''s starving.But something is wrong, and while the people around her seem to have all the right words, nobody can articulate what they want from each other. As obstacles mount and the easy-going persona Muskan has built starts to crumble, she is forced to face a question that''s been quietly burning at the back of her mind: Why did her family move to America so abruptly?Warm, funny, and sharply observed, Ghost Chilli is a story about trying to find honest relationships in an isolating world, and the weight we unwittingly carry.

As profiled in the Guardian and on Radio 4 Woman''s HourCast in a cult film at the age of eighteen, Jenny Evans was on the cusp of something extraordinary; a route out of her hometown, a future of promise. But the new world she was exploring crumbled around her when she was assaulted at a party by a high-profile figure.Jenny reported this crime to the police when she became aware of other allegations of violence against The Famous Man. Shortly after doing so, details of what she had experienced were printed in a tabloid newspaper.Jenny trained as a journalist herself to try to find out how this happened. In the aftermath of devastation, she picked up the pieces and fought back against the systems that caused her harm. Her investigation helped expose the jaw-dropping press abuse and police corruption we now call the ''phone-hacking scandal''.Now training as a lawyer, Jenny is still working to fight for justice in a system that so horrifically fails its victims.Don''t Let it Break You, Honey is a reckoning: a personal, fiercely compelling account of power - who holds it, who wields it, who is silenced in the process. It asks urgent questions about fame, justice, and the institutions we have no choice but to trust, while offering something even more profound: hope.Because this is, above all, a story about resilience. About finding your voice when the world wants to silence you. And refusing to let them win.

''An essential contribution to modern storytelling'' Emma Glass''With elegance and humanity, Migraine sheds light on some of our darkest and most urgent questions... What type of life can we hope to build in the aftermath of collapse? How might we love one another when we are walled off by the solitude of pain?'' Keiran GoddardOpening in East London, Migraine follows two men as they cross the weather-ravaged city pursuing a doomed love.The snow has melted, but the thaw reveals a world transformed. London is in ruins, its population a fraction of its pre-freeze level. The weather has become wildly unpredictable - huge pressure swings leading to powerful localised storms. And this has led to an epidemic of migraine. When a storm hits, the pain comes, along with a wide range of visual and haptic hallucinations named migraine ''aura''. The novel starts with Ellis, one of a very small proportion of the population who don''t suffer from weather-induced migraines, being struck by a migraine attack for the first time. After being blinded by hallucinations, he wakes in a ruined bookshop with its former owner, Sam, who pulled him to safety from the storm. No longer excluded from the migraine epidemic, Ellis decides to find his ex-girlfriend, Luna, and win her back. With Sam tagging along, he sets out from the bookshop and heads south.Compelling and insightful, Migraine is concerned with questions such as: what does a society look like, if it''s organised around chronic pain? What kind of culture would this set of conditions produce?

A book for anybody who has, or works with, children (of any age) with 'out of control' behaviour, including parents, teachers and healthcare professionals. Raising Attention busts commonly believed myths surrounding ADHD and 'naughty' children, discusses up to date neuroscience and genetics research in an accessible way and provides practical tips that really make a difference to both children and the adults who care for them. Written by bestselling childcare expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith, herself a mother of a young adult with ADHD, there are plenty of heartwarming and heartbreaking personal stories included to bring the book to life. If you've ever felt exhausted, helpless, guilty, embarrassed or shamed for your child's behaviour, this supportive and non-judgemental book is for you.

''A powerful prescription for change'' Observer, Book of the Week''An eye-opening contribution to the global discourse on women''s health and a call for change'' The Lancet''Important, timely, often fascinating'' Sunday IndependentWe know the causes of death and disease among women all over the world. Governments and philanthropists have funded plenty of initiatives over recent decades. So why isn''t it working?Across the globe, women''s health is being caught in the crossfires of politics: from the repeal of abortion rights and the bombing of Ukrainian maternity hospitals, to the exploitation of vulnerable patients and women health workers. In this powerful and moving exploration, Professor Sophie Harman digs deep into the urgent questions affecting women''s health, and offers smart solutions on how to fix this devastating crisis.''Radical and thought-provoking, this book should drive us all to action - and the author tells us how'' Gina Rippon, author of The Gendered Brain''Illuminating, accessible and important'' Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan, author of Unheard: The Medical Practice of Silencing''A vitally important read'' Dr Annabel Sowemimo''A very powerful read'' Dr Lucy Easthope, author of When The Dust Settles''Sophie Harman has gathered both the disturbing and heartbreaking facts and the vital possibilities open to all of us for action and engagement'' Stella Duffy, OBE