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The truth is stranger than fan fiction in the new sexy, paranormal romcom from the bestselling author of The Roommate and The Intimacy Experiment.The only place small-town outcast Alex Lawson fits in is the online fan forum she built for Arcane, a long-running werewolf detective show. Her dedication to archiving fictional supernatural lore made her Internet-famous, even if she harbors a secret disdain for the show''s star, Devin Ashwood. (Never meet your heroes - sometimes they turn out to be The Worst.)Ever since his show went off the air, Devin and his career have spiralled, but waking up naked in the woods outside his LA home with no memory of the night before is a new low. It must have been a coincidence that the once-in-a-century Wolf Blood Moon crested last night. The claws, fangs, and howling are a little more difficult to explain away. Desperate for answers, Devin finds Alex - the closest thing to an expert that exists. If only he could convince her to stop hating his guts long enough to help . . .Once he makes her an offer she can''t refuse, these reluctant allies lower their guards trying to wrangle his inner beast. Unfortunately, getting up close and personal quickly comes back to bite them.

''AN ESSENTIAL READ FOR ANYONE WITH A HEART'' JOE LOCKE, star of Heartstopper''SHOULD BE REQUIRED READING FOR ANYONE LOOKING TO EXPAND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY'' Kristin Chenoweth''DYLAN MAKES ME LAUGH AND MAKES ME BRAVE. I LOVE PAPER DOLL AND I LOVE THIS WOMAN'' Glennon Doyle, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of UntamedWhen Dylan Mulvaney came out as a woman online, she was a viral sensation almost overnight, emerging as a trailblazing voice on social media. Dylan''s personal coming-out story blossomed into a platform for advocacy and empowerment for trans people all over the world.Through her "Days of Girlhood" series, she connected with followers by exploring what it means to be a girl, from experimenting with makeup to story times to spilling the tea about laser hair removal, while never shying away from discussing the transphobia she faced online. Nevertheless, she was determined to be a beacon of positivity.But shortly after she celebrated day 365 of being a girl, it all came screeching to a halt when an innocuous post sparked a media firestorm and right-wing backlash she couldn''t have expected. Despite the vitriolic press and relentless paparazzi, Dylan was determined to remain loud and proud.In Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer, Dylan pulls back the curtain of her "It Girl" lifestyle with a witty and intimate reflection of her life pre- and post-transition. She covers everything from her first big break in theatre to the first time her dad recognized her as a girl to how she handled scandals, cancellations, and . . . tucking. It''s both laugh-out-loud funny and powerfully honest-and is a love letter to everyone who stands up for queer joy.

''Sue''s passion for sport in this country is unmatched'' David Beckham''England means so much to Sue. She has made a massive difference over the years for the Lionesses and she has left the whole game in a much better place'' Jill ScottSue Campbell has been creating change all her life. Starting as a young PE teacher on Manchester''s Moss side, she saw first-hand the transformative power of sport. Once hard-to-reach kids started taking initiative, developing discipline and realising their full potential - all they needed was the opportunity to flourish. It was here that sparked the beginning of her mission - to empower, inspire and motivate others through sport - and she hasn''t looked back since.Now a true pioneer in sport and leadership, Sue has since been a part of some of the nation''s most important sporting glories to date, from overseeing the iconic 2012 Olympics to becoming Director of Women''s Football at the FA and helping the Lionesses raise the winning trophy at the Euros. She has been a revolutionary force for women''s participation in sport, both behind the scenes and on the field - illustrating that there is no barrier that can''t be overcome with a little persistence, resilience and determination.In The Game Changer, Sue shares the story of her extraordinary life and career for the very first time. She also offers profound lessons in leadership that go beyond the sporting realm. Learn the importance of discovering your purpose, how to build a winning team, why learning from those around you is key and how to be an active agent for change even in challenging environments.The result is a deeply inspiring, invigorating and engaging narrative that - much like the woman herself - will change the lives of many.

''Anthony Quinn has found an ingenious way of shaping the story into a gripping work of fiction... a compelling mixture of crime story and character study'' Sunday Times''A dark, unsettling, completely addictive mystery'' Jonathan CoeA powerful and gripping crime novel based on the Wallace Murder, a national cause célebre of the 1930s and still unsolved today, by the author of Curtain Call and Our Friends in BerlinOne night in 1931 William Wallace was handed a phone message at his chess club from a Mr Qualtrough, asking him to meet at an address to discuss some work. Wallace caught a tram from the home he shared with his wife, Julia, to the address which turned out, after Wallace had consulted passers-by and even a policeman, to not exist. On returning home two hours later he found his wife beaten to death in the parlour. The elaborate nature of his alibi pointed to Wallace as the culprit. He was arrested and tried, found guilty of murder and sentenced to hang, but the next month the Court of Criminal Appeal sensationally overturned the verdict and he walked free. The killer was never found.Fifteen years on, the inspector who worked the case is considering it once more. Speculation continues to be rife over the true killer''s identity. James Agate in his diary called it ''the perfect murder'', Raymond Chandler said ''The case is unbeatable. It will always be unbeatable''. And on a cruise in 1947, new information is about to come to light.''A beguiling real-life crime thriller'' Chris Brookmyre''Absorbing.. The Mouthless Dead is as engrossing as it is unsettling'' Emma Flint

On board the train to Malma Station are a married couple in crisis, a single dad and his young daughter, and a woman searching for the answer to a mystery her mother left behind. The enigmatic Harriet, the controlling Oskar, and the searching Yana - each of these characters carries within them the scars of what has come before. Malma Station traces the crooked lines of family and history and shows how memories morph to take new shape, postulating that perhaps the past is actually what we can change, rather than the future. The narrative builds like a train hurtling through time, each chapter a separate car hooking into the next. Malma Station is at once an enchanting and gut-wrenching novel about family secrets and injustices passed on through generations - and a suspenseful hunt for a truth with the power to change everything.

'Uproarious, generous and witty' New York Times'What a debut' Stephen Fry'Terrific, inventive and compelling - and also very funny' Ben Elton'A wild and funny ride through modern life' Financial TimesIt's Natwest's last day before he leaves for university, and there's only one thing on his mind: the deeply embarrassing package he ordered to his house - which still hasn't arrived. He won't leave town without it. Any alternative is too distressing to consider ... This is the story of twenty-four hours in the life of Natwest, and his small-town odyssey in pursuit of the missing package. It's also the story of all the people he encounters on this single day in his home town - from his mother to the dentist to the girl at the bus stop in a very sticky situation - and how their very different lives are entwined with his own.

The new novel from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of The Dark Room and A Boy in Winter''This fine novel investigates the fate of displaced people in the hazardous, dirty backwash of the second world war'' GUARDIAN''A complex, intelligent, deeply compassionate novel about the unglamorous aftermath of war . . . A brilliant piece of story-telling - stubbornly hopeful'' ANDREW MILLER''Prose that is so lucid, so understated . . . this entire novel reverberates in ways that only haunt the reader more and more deeply, long after its last page'' PAUL HARDING, Booker prize author of THIS OTHER EDENTo be truly alive means having to make choices. To be truly alive is also, quite simply, to love.Northern Germany, 1945. Dead of night and dead of winter, a boy hears soldiers and sees strangers - forced labourers - fleeing across the heathland by his small town: shawls and skirts in the snowfall. The end days are close, war brings risk and chance, and Benno is witness to something he barely understands.Peace brings more soldiers - but English this time - and Red Cross staff officers. Ruth, on her first posting from London, is given charge of a refugee camp on the heathland, crowded with former forced labourers. As ever more keep arriving, she hears whispers, rumours of dark secrets about that snowy night.The townspeople close ranks, shutting their mouths and minds to the winter''s events, but the town children are curious about the refugees on their doorstep, and Benno can''t carry his secret alone.''Marvellous . . . Seiffert juggles a very large cast with immense skill in a wide-ranging novel that beautifully balances the tumultuous reach of history with the everyday concerns of ordinary people'' DAILY MAIL''Searingly beautiful . . . powerful . . . Seiffert''s writing beautifully captures this devastating moment of history'' SPECTATOR''I love that her novels take me to unexplored places and times . . . she has brought to life a complex interaction between survivors on both sides with humanity and compassion'' LINDA GRANT''I read Once the Deed Is Done with great pleasure . . . Great characters taking us deep into the physical challenges and moral quandaries of the time'' TIM PEARS''Such a beautiful and powerful book, emotional yet unsentimental . . . unforgettably reminds us of the cost of war'' LUCY JAGO''The patron saint of this gripping novel is Bertolt Brecht. This is a fascinating novel by one of our very best writers'' JEWISH CHRONICLE

A lively and accessible portrait of a major figure - Sigmund Freud - and the unprecedented era of creativity that shaped his ideasSome cities are like stars. When the conditions are right, they ignite, and they burn with such fierce intensity that they outshine all their rivals. From 1890 and through the early years of the 20th century, Vienna became a dazzling beacon. The city was powered by an unprecedented number of extraordinary people - artists Klimt and Schiele, thinkers such as Theodor Herzl, and fashion icons like the glamorous Empress Sisi. Conversations in coffee houses and salons spurred advances in almost every area of human endeavour: science, politics, philosophy, and the arts. The influence of early 20th century Vienna is still detectable all around us - but the place where it is at its strongest is in our heads. The way we think about ourselves has been largely determined by Vienna's most celebrated resident: Sigmund Freud. Mortal Secrets is the story of Freud's life, Vienna's golden age, and an essential reappraisal of Freud's legacy. 'Tallis' clear-eyed judicious analysis is the best I've read - about the city and the man' William Boyd'Brilliantly rich and vivid' The Times, Books of the Year'Fascinating... the best book I have read on Freud and Vienne' TLS, Books of the Year'Excellent and entertaining' Amanda Craig

The Binding meets The Vanishing Half in this extraordinary historical debut - perfect for readers who love gothic mysteries with books at the heart of them, as well as stories about people often overlooked by history.''Intriguingly and superbly plotted. Weaves race, identity, feminism, sexuality and class into a beguiling mystery'' Woman & HomeSome secrets are too scandalous to conceal...Since they left Jamaica for England, Florence''s father has tried to tame her - from hot-combing her unruly hair to training her in the art of bookbinding. But when Florence brings scandal to his door, he throws her onto the streets.Florence has nowhere to turn until, intercepting her father''s commission to restore a private library, she talks her way into the remote, imposing Rose Hall. There, even the wonders of Lord Belfield''s library can''t distract Florence from the whisper of scandal around the late lady of the house and her black maid.Then one night, someone breaks into the library - yet strangely, they take none of the priceless tomes. Discovering a half-burned diary in the fireplace, Florence holds the key to a mystery that will reshape everything she knows about herself, and shake Rose Hall to its very foundations . . .''Swells with secrecy and intrigue'' Candice Carty-Williams, author of Queenie''A love letter to the golden age of Du Maurier and Bronte. Lyrical, beguiling and powerfully relevant'' Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty''s Royal Coven''If this book''s a thief of anything - it was of my attention. I was hooked'' Cari Thomas, author of Threadneedle''Powerful and wholly original'' Joanne Burn, author of The Hemlock Cure''Gut-wrenchingly conveys a unique historical perspective on race, gender and sexuality. [For] fans of Sarah Waters and Bridget Collins'' Library Journal''I was blown away'' Stacey Thomas, author of The Revels''Atmospheric, compelling Victorian gothic with a fresh twist'' Freya Berry, author of The Birdcage Library

'What a cracking read! I had an absolute blast reading it 😊' - Amazon reviewer ?'Jo Jakeman is something of a canny secret for those readers in the know. Join the club. Buy this book... join me in the queue for the next one.' - Amazon reviewer ?----------Welcome to Aberfal Boys High School. Independent jewel of academic and sporting excellence in the South-west... until the headmaster is murdered in his study. And now the Year Seven School Mums' WhatsApp Group really does have something to talk about... Clare Withoutani: OMG have you heard about Newhall?!!!Becky Rupertsmum: Helen-Louise just texted. Can't believe it. Pam Geoffreysmum: What's he done this time? They're going co-ed, aren't they? I knew this would happen. Clare Withoutani: Can't believe it, Becky. I'm in shock. Pam Geoffreysmum: Are we going co-e? ecky Rupertsmum: No, Pam. Newhall died. Pam Geoffreysmum: Oh GOD. Seriously?!! Can't believe it. So sad. He'll be such a loss to the school. The boys will be devastated. Will the school be offering grief counsellin? ose Oliversmum: Anyone know what pages they're meant to do for chemistry? Ollie's homework diary says 'do questions 1-4' but no page numbers!As the resulting police investigation reveals more and more of Aberfal's long-hidden secrets, the list of suspects who wanted the headmaster dead grows by the day. And far from being a glittering jewel of exclusivity and excellence, it would appear Aberfal Boys High School is rotten to its core... ----------This twisty, wickedly funny murder mystery is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Bella Mackie, Katy Brent, and Ali Lowe. ----------Readers and reviewers are loving One Bad Apple!'Humour and secrets aplenty... a fantastic read!' - Amazon reviewer ?'Jo Jakeman's new books are always a cause of jubilation. I raced through this book on Christmas Day. The story was gripping... When you writing the next one, Jo?' - Amazon reviewer ?'Couldn't put it down! Looking forward to seeing what Jo writes next!" - Amazon reviewer ?'Packed with explosive twists, this captivating murder mystery will keep you reading late into the night' - Womans Own'A superb mystery with perfectly drawn characters and plenty of twists and turns' - Katy Watson, author of The Three Dahlias'I loved it! Throw a murder into the politics of the school gates and the parents' WhatsApp groups and you have a witty, insightful and thoroughly entertaining murder mystery!' - Jo Callaghan, author of In the Blink of an Eye'Absolutely loved this witty, wicked and cleverly plotted story, with its sharply-drawn characters and skewering of privilege and class.... a classic murder mystery - and one that will keep you guessing to the very end' - Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies'Packed with explosive twists, this captivating murder mystery will keep you reading late into the night' - Womans Own'An absolute delight. Anyone who has been to school or had children at school will understand the petty jealousies and rivalries, the gossip and the affairs - even murder!' - Rory Clements, author of the Tom Wilde series'A superb mystery with perfectly drawn characters, plenty of twists and turns, and a suffocating school experience that ultimately, even inevitably leads to murder' -Katy Watson, author of The Three Dahlias'Loved this; a fun and twisty mystery peopled by characters you'll recognise if you've ever been part of a parents WhatsApp group!' - Laura Marshall, author of Friend Request'Absolutely loved this witty, wicked and cleverly plotted story, with its sharply-drawn characters and skewering of privilege and class. At its heart, though, ONE BAD APPLE is a classic murder mystery - and one that will keep you guessing to the very end' - Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies

'A MASTERPIECE OF MEDIEVAL DARK FICTION' Christopher Buehlman, author of Between Two FiresFrom the bestselling M. R. Carey comes an enthrallingly dark medieval tale - a story of twisted folklore, macabre magic and the strangest of found families. This is the tale of Once-Was-Willem. Reader reviews:'This book. Is. Phenomenal. Go buy it when it comes out . . . This could EASILY be my favorite book of the year already' ?'Perfect in every way. 5/5 stars. Order it now; you do not want to miss this one' ?'An amazing tale that I can see myself going back to time and again' ?Eleven hundred and some years after the death of Christ, in the kingdom that had but recently begun to call itself England, I, Once Was Willem, rose from the dead to defeat a great evil facing the humble village of Cosham. The words enclosed herein are true. I speak of monsters and magic, battle and bloodletting, and the crimes of desperate men. I speak also of secret things, of that which lies beneath us and that which impends above. By the time you come to the end of this account you will know the truth of your own life and death, the path laid out for your immortal soul, your origin and your inevitable end. You will not thank me. 'An incredible masterwork of medieval fantasy-horror, dark and twisted and burning bright with humanity. Once Was Willem is packed with magic, folklore, superstitious fear, and horrors that bring hope' Cameron Johnston, author of The Maleficent Seven'Weaves a fable full of dread and wonder, a deeply intelligent and emotionally gripping story . . . A masterpiece of medieval dark fiction. I love this book. Highest recommendation' Christopher Buehlman, author of Between Two Fires'A delicious blend of horror, fantasy and historical fiction, Once Was Willem gave me exactly what I crave most as a reader - the unexpected. That, and a main character I would fight to the undeath for. A unique and brilliant book' Jen Williams, British Fantasy Award-winning author of The Ninth Rain'It's a long time since a book has reached out and just entirely enveloped me in its world the way Once Was Willem did. Astounding, and I loved every moment of it - it had me absolutely rapt' RJ Barker, author of The Bone Ships'It's so absurdly fun and readable, you nearly miss the incredible use of language and lore. Lovable grotesques and ghastly villains populate a compelling folk-tale. Absolutely wonderful' Gareth Hanrahan, author of The Gutter Prayer'A wild fever-dream of novel - complicated, monstrous and beautiful' Seanan McGuire, Hugo Award-winning author

Life in the Pitlane is an inspiring memoir from Red Bull's senior engineer Calum Nicholas that will open up the world of Formula 1 like never before. Replete with all the high-octane tales and behind the scenes details you'd expect from a life lived next to the fast lane, Life in the Pitlane will detail the realities of life off the track; the good and the bad, with a particular spotlight on diversity and inclusion within the sport, and all the entertaining stories and behind the scenes details fans of F1 will be looking for.Life in the Pitlane brings a brand-new perspective to the sport, as Calum reflects on his career so far, how the sport has changed for those working in it, the realities of life on the road and the future he hopes lies ahead.

Sam Delaney overdid it for many years. Work, ambition, competitiveness, booze and drugs defined his life until he started to realise that he was burnt out and exhausted by daft fantasies of being a 'better man.' He had always put himself under pressure to be everything at once: fun but intelligent, tough but sensitive, a dedicated father but an ambitious careerist. But what if there was another way? What if trying to be the perfect version of himself was doing him more harm than good? In Stop Sh*tting Yourself, Sam dissects our obsession around hyper-productivity and high-performance living and - with his trademark straight-talking charm - offers a much-needed alternative perspective. Drawing on funny stories from his own life, he argues for the importance of sitting around in your pants doing nothing, taking working life with a pinch of salt, putting those impossible standards for yourself in the bin and focussing on the day-to-day things that make you content. Learn why consistency isn't what it's built up to be; how process is a recipe for boredom; that male friendships in particular should be rooted in fun, not competitiveness; and why self-acceptance always trumps self-improvement. After all, there's no point sh*tting yourself over nothing.

I heard this crazy story, and I want you to know. It is the age of internet gossip; of social networks, repackaged ideas and rating everything out of five stars. Mega-famous celebrities respond with fury to critics who publish less-than-rapturous reviews of their work (and then delete their tweets); CEOs talk about reclaiming 'the power of vulnerability'; and in the world of fiction, writers eschew actually making things up in favour of 'always just talking about themselves'. In this blistering, irreverent and very funny first book of non-fiction, Lauren Oyler takes on the bizarre particularities of our present moment in a series of interconnected essays about literature, the attention economy, gossip, the role of criticism and her own relentless, teeth-grinding anxiety.

THE EXTRAORDINARY TRUE STORY OF HOW ONE YOUNG GIRL ESCAPED THE HOLOCAUST''It holds you with the same intensity as The Diary of Anne Frank and leaves you heart-broken, illuminated, and amazed at the capacity for courage'' GUARDIAN***''I never realised that there could be such suffering in the world, and that anyone could live through it'' - from Edith''s diary, 1st July 1945After Germany occupied the Netherlands in 1940, fourteen-year-old Edith was still filling her diary with carefree stories of school, parties and boys. But her entries soon record a darkening world. By 1942, as the Nazis escalated their persecution of the Jewish population, Edith began a bitter struggle to survive.Hidden in plain sight but a courageous Christian family, with a German officer billeted in the next room, Edith faced the horrors of war under constant threat of discovery and betrayal. Weaving together Edith''s diaries with letters smuggled between family members and her own memories, this extraordinary memoir of ''the Anne Frank who lived'' is a profoundly moving account of grief, loss, courage - and one girl''s remarkable belief in humanity in the face of despair.WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY ESTHER FREUD ''One of the best and most moving memoirs I have ever read'' RUTH RENDELL''It''s impossible to get through this inspiring and great-hearted volume dry-eyed'' WASHINGTON POST''Both memoir and meditation, it is moving and wise . . . neither sanguine nor sentimental about the Holocaust and man''s capacity for evil'' LINDA HOLT, INDEPENDENT''Truly moving . . . leaving one with great hope in humanity'' THE TIMESA VIRAGO MODERN CLASSIC

The stunning new thriller from the author who brought you the jaw-dropping twist of I Let You Go, the gasp-out-loud ending of Let Me Lie, and the loveable, unpredictable Ffion Morgan in The Last Party and A Game of Lies.''Witty and ingeniously plotted with twist after brilliant twist. I loved it!'' CLAIRE DOUGLASEven on the most desirable street, there''s a dark side . . .The Hill is the kind of place everyone wants to live: luxurious, exclusive and safe. But now someone is breaking and entering these Cheshire homes one by one, and DS Leo Brady suspects the burglar is looking for something, or someone, in particular.Over the border in Wales, DC Ffion Morgan recovers the body of an estate agent from the lake. There''s no love lost between Ffion and estate agents, but who hated this one enough to want her dead - and why?As their cases collide, Ffion and Leo discover people will pay a high price to keep their secrets behind closed doors . . .''Gripping, intense and thought-provoking'' KARIN SLAUGHTER''Skilfully plotted, sharply paced and wickedly funny, this is a must-read crime series'' LUCY CLARKE''Clever . . . [with] a stunning denouement'' THE TIMES''Funny, entertaining and unguessable with a fabulous cast of deeply authentic characters'' RUTH MANCINI''Satisfyingly twisty'' MAIL ON SUNDAY''A larger-than-life cast of characters, a plot which twists and turns at the drop of a hat and a gloriously well crafted backdrop'' ***** READER REVIEW''Has you on the edge of your seat'' I PAPER''I absolutely loved this from beginning to end. A gripping thriller loaded with humour and cleverness'' ***** READER REVIEW''Cracking'' HEAT''Another complete page-turner'' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING''A dazzling fusion of mystery, humour, and complex character dynamics. It doesn''t just entertain, it captivates'' ***** READER REVIEW''The characters come to life, the plot is gripping and the twists are jaw dropping'' ***** READER REVIEW