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''I ADORE EMILY ITAMI''S WRITING'' FLORENCE KNAPPSisters Rei, Kiki and Ai have always had to look out for one another - but life has taken them on very different paths. Eldest daughter Rei is spiky and sensible, distracting herself with an all-consuming job at a financial corporation in London. Big-hearted Kiki is a single mother in Tokyo, juggling the demands of her young son and the cantankerous elderly residents of the retirement home she works in. The free-spirited youngest, Ai , is a Japanese pop idol who has found fame and fortune but lost herself along the way. When Ai is embroiled in a scandal and thrust into the spotlight, Rei must pick up the pieces of her family once more. Over the course of a summer in their childhood home on the Japanese coast, the sisters reunite with their sharp-tongued grandmother, entertain Kiki''s irrepressible son and silently worry about Ai, carefully avoiding the subject of their mother''s death fifteen years before. But silence between sisters can only last for so long . . . Transporting, funny and moving, Kakigori Summer is an uplifting exploration of love and loss, sisterhood and family, the stories we tell ourselves about the past and how they determine our future.

September, 1940. Three women of the Checquy, the secret organization tasked with protecting Britain from supernatural threats, stand in the sky above London and see German aircraft approach. Forbidden by law to interfere, all they can do is watch as their city is bombed. Until Pamela, the most sensible of them, breaks all the rules and brings down a Nazi bomber with her bare hands. The three resolve to tell no one about it, but they soon learn that a crew member is missing from the downed bomber. Charred corpses are discovered in nearby houses and it becomes apparent that the women have unwittingly unleashed a monster. Through a city torn by the Blitz, the friends must hunt the enemy before he kills again. Their task will take them from the tunnels of the Underground to the halls of power, where they will discover the secrets that a secret organization must keep even from itself.Today. Lynette Binns, a librarian with a husband and child, is a late recruit to the Checquy, having discovered only as an adult her ability to electrify everyday objects with her touch. After completing her training, she is assigned to examine a string of brutal murders and quickly realizes that all bear the unmistakable hallmark of her own unique power. Unable to provide an alibi and determined to prove her innocence, she flees, venturing into the London underworld to find answers. But now she is prey, being tracked by her own frighteningly capable comrades. As Lyn fights off powered thugs and her own vengeful colleagues, she will find that the solution to the murders and to the mystery of her own past lies in the events of World War II, and the covert actions of three young women during the Blitz.An epic, smart and funny mystery spanning two generations, Blitz is the long-awaited third instalment in Daniel O''Malley''s acclaimed Checquy Files series, available in the UK for the first time.

Informative, empathetic and empowering for families and their brilliant neurodivergent children. Alex Partridge, bestselling author of Now It All Makes SenseA must-read for every parent or teacher of a child with ADHD. Lisa Lloyd, bestselling author of Raising the SEN-BetweenersThis essential guide offers clear, practical advice to help parents understand ADHD, support their child's unique strengths with joy and confidence. Zenna Hopson, Former chairman of OfstedIs your ADHD child struggling at school? Do they make friends, but find it difficult to keep them? Do your attempts to get them off their screens end in tears (and that's just you)? Jessie Hewitson, SEND Agony Aunt for The Times, ADHDer and parent to two fantastically neurodivergent children, has been there. Here she asks whether ADHD is over diagnosed, is medication the solution, and how can parents best support ADHD kids to become the happiest version of themselves at school, in their friendships, and at home. For more than a decade Jessie has been on a quest to better understand neurodivergent happiness and the many barriers young ADHD people face in finding it. Now she shares everything she has learned, including interviews with world-leading scientists, researchers and experts in the field. Combined with her own personal experience, ADHD will empower you to centre happiness in what can be a more complicated and ultimately more rewarding parenting journey.

''An engrossing history of the deep connection between humans and clay'' KATHERINE MAY, author of Enchantment''Fascinating and powerful'' BRIAN ENOClay is baked into our culture: we have been taking handfuls of earth and forming them into their own image since our history began. In Clay: A Human History, Jennifer Lucy Allan navigates the story of humankind and our relationship to making and creativity through our relationship with this enigmatic, ancient material. Born out of a desire to know and understand the spiritual and practical applications of clay in both its micro and macro histories, Clay: A Human History is a hybrid of archaeology, history and lived experience as an amateur potter.''I have loved learning from every chapter in this beautiful and affecting book'' VASHTI BUNYAN

''A proper read-it-in-one-go book, opening up an advent calendar of lives behind the doors of a block of flats''ADAM KAY, author of THIS IS GOING TO HURT''I inhaled it in a sitting - what an exhilarating book. Brave, revealing and unexpected''CATHY RENTZENBRINK, author of THE LAST ACT OF LOVEMargate is in the grip of a heatwave when David Whitehouse stumbles across the mysterious story of a local woman who lived on the ground floor of Saltwater Mansions, a block of flats not far from the sea. On paper, Caroline Lane was unremarkable. She paid her mortgage every month. She always paid her bills. But nobody had seen or heard from her for 13 years, and no one had ever come looking. She had disappeared completely.David quickly becomes as fascinated by this missing woman as the residents of Saltwater Mansions, all of whom have their own theories to share, and their own unique stories to tell. As his obsession grows, David unearths vital clues that private detectives and amateur investigators alike have failed to spot. But the closer he gets to the truth, the clearer it becomes that this mystery was never meant to be solved, and that some stories don''t want to be told. What if this one was never about Caroline Lane at all?From acclaimed and award-winning author David Whitehouse, Saltwater Mansions is an astonishing work of creative non-fiction blending reportage and memoir to explore the extraordinary hidden lives of ordinary people, the impact of grief, and the dangerous allure of taking true crime stories into our own hands.

How do you stop an assassination when you''re working with the number one suspect?When secret organizations are forced to merge after years of enmity and bloodshed, only one person has the fearsome powers - and the bureaucratic finesse - to get the job done. Facing her greatest challenge yet, Rook Myfanwy Thomas must broker a deal between two bitter adversaries:The Checquy - the centuries-old covert British organization that protects society from supernatural threatsThe Grafters - a centuries-old supernatural threatBut as bizarre attacks sweep London, threatening to sabotage negotiations, old hatreds flare. Surrounded by spies, Chequy agent Felicity Clements is forced to work with Grafter Odette Leliefield to track down the culprits . . . although they both view the other as suspect number one.This brilliant follow up to the acclaimed The Rook is a must-read for fans of The Umbrella Academy.

This is the story of how one cricketer in Yorkshire started a nationwide conversation, putting a spotlight on a society riddled with bias.Green grass, blue skies, white flannels and the gentle thwack of leather on willow: the quintessential image of Englishness that heralds the start of the cricket season. A so-called gentleman''s game developed with the principle of fair play at its heart. All well and true - unless you''re a person of colour living in Britain today. Azeem Rafiq, the former Yorkshire cricketer and England youth captain, learnt this the hard way.When, on 16 November 2021, Azeem stood up and courageously spoke out about his experiences of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club he was coolly dismissed, told that it was "friendly banter" and that he was a troublemaker. The case blew up, and millions of people voiced their support for Azeem.It''s Not Banter, It''s Racism will provide a bracing look at the moments that led up to and defined the watershed meeting where Azeem shared his truth. As well as interviewing key figures involved in the case, Azeem illustrates how the continual denial of racism is sending us backwards as a society, and how pervasive polarisation has become. It is with great sensitivity and determination that Azeem will also unpack his own biases, while also building forgiveness and understanding with the communities he has impacted.Giving voice to the voiceless, Azeem''s book stands for accountability and honesty in a world that would prefer to cancel and silence.

Escape to beautiful Provence with the dazzlingly romantic new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry - available to pre-order now!''Gorgeously romantic, sweet as French pastries and the perfect read!'' MILLY JOHNSON''A delight from start to finish, being swept away to Provence, like sipping wine on lazy summer days, a perfect summer read'' CAROL KIRKWOOD''Utterly enchanting! I was spellbound from the very first page. A gloriously romantic read!'' HEIDI SWAINOne night to fall in love.One summer to change everything...Over the last few months, Connie''s whole world has fallen apart. Her husband''s run off with an older woman, the magazine she works for has gone bust and she''s having to sell the family home. So when her beloved godmother, Lismay, begs her to help run the beautiful Château Villette, it couldn''t come at a better time...No one knows the château quite like Connie. She spent a blissful summer there in her twenties, learning to cook delicious French food for the guests, ironing the lavender-scented sheets - and trying to resist the very handsome neighbour, Remy.As soon as she arrives, it''s clear that the château is close to crumbling and Connie knows she''s going to have her work cut out. Could it be the fresh start she didn''t even know she needed - and will she find a way to save the château, before it''s too late?Your favourite authors love Veronica Henry:''Magical, romantic, fantastique'' MILLY JOHNSON''Summer, secrets, an impossible love story. I absolutely adored it!'' CATHY BRAMLEY''Captivating and romantic'' HEIDI SWAIN''A wonderful treat of a read!'' SUE MOORCROFT''A story filled with so much heart. Simply gorgeous!'' LIZ FENWICK''Warm, wise, and completely wonderful'' ALEX BROWN

Discover the magical science of getting the life you want In The Neuroscience of Manifesting, psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan uses cutting edge research to demonstrate that the power to manifest the life of our dreams resides within us all. By grounding key manifestation principles in science, Dr Brennan shows that manifesting does not require blind trust or faith in higher powers. Instead, it requires changing how you think and behave, and learning how to harness the power of your brain. Through breaking down complicated neuroscience into empowering everyday strategies, this book will show you how to:- Gain clarity on what you really want - Cultivate more self-compassion- Connect with your true self- Take considered action to bring about the change you desire-Create your best life using effective, scientifically grounded techniques

*Shortlisted for Cycling Book of the Year at the Sports Book Awards 2024*From award-winning author Matt Rendell, an examination of the phenomenal success of Alejandro Valverde and the moral decay at the heart of Spanish cycling.''A study of a dominant force, a true gentleman racer despite his shadowy past'' Dan MartinAlejandro Valverde - the ''Green Bullet'' - was an international symbol of Spanish cycling for a quarter of a century before his retirement in 2022. Hard-working and supremely talented, he won the Vuelta a Espana and stood on the podium of the Giro d''Italia and the Tour de France. World champion in 2018, he was also the world''s number-one-ranked rider four times. A man of indisputable charisma, he was also a convicted doping cheat.When the Spanish police investigation, Operación Puerto, uncovered a vast international blood doping ring, Valverde denied all involvement. The revelations unearthed by Operación Puerto threatened to force cycling off the road.Valverde''s long career was a high wire walk between the venal interests that surround elite sport in Spain. In a nation beset by corruption, political incompetence and social division, Valverde''s talent aided the public image of unscrupulous political and economic institutions.Even today, Valverde maintains his reticence. The Green Bullet breaks the silence.

THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!''Full of clever twists and surprises'' HARLAN COBEN''The summer read everyone is talking about'' WOMAN & HOME''Stunning, shocking, terrifying'' CHRIS WHITAKER''Atmospheric, immersive, surprising, a master class in twists'' NEW YORK TIMES''Sarah Pinborough is at the absolute top of her game'' LISA JEWELL''You''ll be hooked on this thriller with a twist you could never predict'' THE SUN''I''m saying nothing more except you NEED to experience We Live Here Now'' JANICE HALLETT''A genuinely creepy haunted house novel'' LIZ NUGENT''This gothic chiller has its own secret that will have you gasping'' HEATIf their new home doesn''t break them, their secrets will...When Emily wakes from a coma following an accident that nearly kills her, she finds herself agreeing to move from London to the wild moors of Devon with her husband Freddie. A fresh start is exactly what their marriage needs.As their car pulls up to Larkin Lodge, their dream country home, Emily''s heart sinks. Outside, everything is covered in an icy gray mist. Inside, the air is filled with dust and abandonment.And then she finds the empty suite on the second floor. A room so bleak, so cold, so void of anything good. Something bad happened in here. Someone dies in here. Why can''t Freddie feel the darkness that stirs within its walls?There''s something wrong with the house, this strange house, where the floorboards creak at night, the doors rattle, the windows slam shut, the taps turn on and off - and on and off.But if the house is hiding something, so are Emily and Freddie...***Your favourite authors can''t get enough of We Live Here Now:''A chilling, darkly atmospheric thrill ride'' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN''This is Sarah Pinborough at her mind-bending best'' RUTH WARE''Eerie, clever, and darkly funny'' NICCI CLOKE''Pacy, creepy, and devilishly plotted'' SUSI HOLLIDAY''Brilliantly chilling'' JOHN MARRS''You can imagine Edgar Allen Poe himself applauding'' ALEX NORTH''Original, spooky, and full of twists'' NIKKI MACKAY ''Tantalising and laced with menace, this is magnificent thriller writing from an expert'' DAILY MAIL

Growing up in Yorkshire and with farming blood in his genes, James Greenwood always knew he would end up as a vet.Animals have been part of James'' life for as long as he can remember, from pulling lambs on a hilltop farm as a child and having stick insects crawling out of his school uniform in class, to renting a flat behind a zoo in Jersey and finding himself treating a newborn baby elephant as a newly qualified vet. Written with his trademark warmth and humour, James offers a fascinating insight into the world of veterinary medicine with tales of treating cats and dogs, horses, pigs and cows, as well as delving deep into his relationship with his beloved and much-missed, one-eyed Labrador, Oliver.However, the path to realising his childhood ambition has not always been easy and at times he has questioned whether it truly is the best job in the world. Through all of the challenging lows and extraordinary highs, it has been the animals themselves that have spurred James on to want to continue vetting and helping him find his calling as a GP vet. Warm, poignant and full of heart, James'' story is both a beautiful tribute to the role animals play in our lives and a rare glimpse into what it''s really like to be a vet, and is perfect for fans of Matt Baker, The Yorkshire Shepherdess and The Supervet.

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES ''The best of the new cosy crime writers'' Daily Telegraph It''s spring 1990, and in Champton the whole village is aflutter as a glamorous Hollywood movie has taken over Lord de Floures'' Champton House as its set location. As the actors and extras hired from the village don their farthingales, gowns and crowns for a masque set in the 1600s, a murder interrupts filming on set - and it''s an ingenious one . . . Can Daniel solve the mystery with help from his sidekick, Detective Sergeant Neil Vanloo - even when things are so sticky between them? ''You''ll want to take a front row pew in Champton while this delicious series unfolds'' Janice Hallett

Bestselling author James Lee Burke tells his most thrilling and insightful story yet through the eyes of fourteen-year-old Bessie Holland****At the beginning of the twentieth century, as America grapples with forces of human and natural violence more powerful than humanity has ever seen, Bessie Holland yearns for the love that she has never known. She finds a soulmate and mentor in a brilliant but tormented suffragette English teacher, who inspires Bessie to fight the forces of evil that permeate her world.Watching the vast Texas countryside being destroyed by an oil company and a menacing figure with a violent past, Bessie is prepared to defend her home and her family. But when she accidentally kills an unarmed man to defend her father Hackberry, she must flee to New York. There, her older brother introduces her to boys who will grow into gangsters, but as children admire and respect Bessie''s spirit and fortitude as she is cast into a gangland that yearns for justice and mercy.A welcome return to the beloved Holland series and populated with characters both radiant and despicable, Don''t Forget Me, Little Bessie is an epic story of a remarkable young girl who fights against potentially overwhelming forces.****PRAISE FOR JAMES LEE BURKE, THE AWARD-WINNING KING OF SOUTHERN NOIR: ''James Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great American novelist whose work, taken individually or as a whole, is unsurpassed'' Michael Connelly ''A gorgeous prose stylist'' Stephen King ''No argument: James Lee Burke is among the finest of all contemporary American novelists'' Daily Mail ''The greatest crime writer currently at work'' Spectator ''The reigning champ of nostalgia noir'' New York Times ''Masterly'' Sunday Telegraph

''A heartfelt story of love, second chances and learning to believe in yourself again'' Cressida McLaughlin''Will make your heart sigh with happiness'' Carrie Elks''An absolute knock-out. I can''t recommend it enough!'' Aamna Qureshi1. Be professional2. Do not talk about the past3. Do not fall in love all over again...When Safiya''s life implodes in front of her she knows she only has one option: bury her pride and reach out to her family for help. It''s her last chance for a fresh start or a job at the very least.Murad has buried his head in his career and building a name for himself. It''s finally working...until he''s asked to renovate a crumbling villa in Italy with the woman who broke his heart all those years ago.With the project on the line, Safiya and Murad come up with some simple rules to keep it professional. But when old feelings resurface, the two begin to wonder if some rules are worth breaking...

''A social history of Britain spanning four decades, told with unflagging empathy and wit '' Jonathan Coe, ObserverTHE FOURTH VOLUME OF MICHAEL PALIN''S BESTSELLING DIARIESThere and Back is a new window into the world of Michael Palin, following him as he comes and goes through the filming of four blockbuster travel documentaries and begins to publish his personal diaries for the very first time. From TV success to writer''s block, Python reunions to lunches with Alan Bennett, the sadness of losing his good friend George Harrison to the joys of welcoming his first grandchild, these diaries document a decade of highs, lows and everything in between - all with the warmth, humour and heart for which Michael is renowned.