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Tucked away down a Kyoto backstreet lies the extraordinary Kamogawa Diner. Running this unique establishment are a father-daughter duo who serve more than just mouth-watering feasts. The pair have reinvented themselves as 'food detectives', offering a service that goes beyond traditional dining. Through their culinary sleuthing, they reconstruct beloved dishes from the memories of their customers, creating a connection to cherished moments from the past. Among those who seek an appointment is a one-hit wonder pop star, finally ready to leave Tokyo and give up on her singing career. She wants to try the tempura that she once ate to celebrate her only successful record. Another diner is a budding Olympic swimmer, who desires the bento lunch box that his estranged father used to make him. The Kamogawa Diner doesn't just serve meals – it revives lost recipes and rekindles forgotten memories. It's a doorway to the past through the miracle of delicious food.

The must-have sequel to Sosuke Natsukawa's bestselling The Cat Who Saved Books – an uplifting tale from Japan about a talking cat, a book-loving girl and the power of books to make a difference in the world. Nanami sees nothing wrong with a library and cat combination. But a talking cat is a whole other story. Nanami Kosaki loves reading. The local library is a home from home and books have become her best friends. When Nanami notices books disappearing from the library shelves, she’s particularly curious about a suspicious man in a grey suit whose furtive behaviour doesn’t feel right. Should she follow him to see what he’s up to? When a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears to warn her about how dangerous that would be, together they’re brave enough to follow the frightening trail to find out where all the books have gone. Will Nanami and Tiger overcome the challenges of the adventure ahead? Warm, wonderful and wise, The Cat Who Saved the Library is also a powerful lesson never to underestimate the value of great literature, and a reminder always to think for ourselves, no matter what our charismatic leaders might say.

Colm Tóibín's Homage to Barcelona celebrates one of Europe’s greatest cities – a cosmopolitan hub of vibrant architecture, art, culture and nightlife. It moves from the story of the city’s founding and its huge expansion in the nineteenth century to the lives of Gaudí, Miró, Picasso, Casals and Dalí. It also explores the history of Catalan nationalism, the tragedy of the Civil War, the Franco years and the transition from dictatorship to democracy which Colm Tóibín witnessed in the 1970s. Written with deep knowledge and affection, Homage to Barcelona is a sensuous and beguiling portrait of a unique Mediterranean port and an adopted home. Now part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.

Follow Colm Tóibín's lone religious pilgrimage along the Irish border during the tumultuous summer of 1987. In the summer after the Anglo-Irish Agreement, when tension was high in Northern Ireland, Colm Tóibín walked along the border from Derry to Newry. Bad Blood is a stark and evocative account of this journey through fear and hatred, and a report on ordinary life and the legacy of history in a bleak and desolate landscape. Tóibín describes the rituals – the marches, the funerals, the demonstrations – observed by both communities along the border, and listens to the stories which haunt both sides. With sympathy and insight Bad Blood captures the intimacy of life along one of the most contested strips of land in Western Europe. Now part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.

You and Me and the Land of Lost Things is the brand new adventure series from Andy Griffiths, the author behind the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series that puts YOU the reader right into the middle of the adventure! This book is highly illustrated by Bill Hope in a comic book style, perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.What are you waiting for? Come on in!Remember the time we flew to the moon without a rocket? And the time we went to the bottom of the ocean and fought a high-voltage octopus? And how about the time we got lost in the Land of Lost Things? That was one of our most exciting adventures yet! It all started like this . . .Full of hilarious hijinx, page-turning illustrations, non-stop action and many twists and turns... Come on and lose yourself in The Land of Lost Things – you’ll never want to be found!

Join Bear and Gozzle on an unforgettable journey through the seasons, written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie. A funny and joyful picture book about home, family and belonging, Gozzle is the perfect gift to share and enjoy together. Bear has woken up from his long winter sleep to find a lost egg outside his cosy cave. Out hatches Gozzle, a very sweet little gosling who is convinced that Bear must be her daddy – and that she should be able to climb, dig and eat honey just like him!From the creators of the bestselling picture books, The Detective Dog, winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award, and The Hospital Dog, winner of the Indie Book Awards.

Can you work out Cluedunnit? Perfect for mystery fans, Cluedle - The Case of the Silver Cipher is a funny, mystery puzzle book for code-cracking families and skilful young super sleuths. The perfect activity book for holidays, car journeys and rainy days!Team up with world-famous private investigator Hartigan Browne and solve 60 fun brain-busting puzzles to help London''s Secret, Secret Service (so secret, that even the Secret Service doesn''t know about them) locate the whereabouts of a missing agent in possession of the top-secret object known as the Silver Cipher.Use your detective skills to work out:*What clues are hidden in the strange goat painting?*What is important about butterflies?*How can a city map conceal crucial code?Packed full of codes to crack, evidence to evaluate, clues to unravel and maps to navigate, Cluedle - The Case of the Silver Cipher is puzzling fun for the whole family.Join Hartigan Brown to solve more mysteries in the bestselling Cluedle series with The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond, The Case of the Golden Pomegranate and The Case of Rudolph''s Revenge.

I Would Die For You is an electrifying novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese's Book Club Pick The Other Woman and The Guilt Trip, Sandie Jones. Now: Nicole Forbes lives a quiet life in a small seaside Californian town with her husband and daughter. She is not expecting a writer to knock on her door asking for her personal insight into the downfall of the biggest British band of the 1980s, unveiling the threads of a life she put behind her years ago. The same day, her daughter goes missing. The school claims her aunt picked her up, but she doesn’t have an aunt. Convinced of a link between the two events, Nicole is forced to revisit long-abandoned memories from her past – to protect everything she now holds dear . . . 1986: Sixteen-year-old Cassie is obsessed with the hottest band in London, Secret Oktober. Harbouring an intense crush on the leading man, Ben Edwards, she will do anything she can to capture his attention among the throngs of groupies at the band’s scandalous backstage parties. But when Ben discovers her older sister Nicole singing at a local bar one night, he can’t help but feel drawn to her, setting in motion a collision course that could tear their family apart. Infused with the sounds of the 80s, this shocking blockbuster from the inimitable Sandie Jones explores where the frenzy of fandom can lead . . .

Part travelogue, part reportage, part autobiography, The Sign of the Cross is the story of Colm Tóibín's religious pilgrimage across Europe. Between 1990 and 1994, Colm Tóibín made a series of trips through Catholic Europe. His journey led him into close contact with people from all walks of life, from priests to politicians, from the intellectually open to the spiritually bigoted. He then set down his impressions in The Sign of the Cross, a beautifully written book filled with personal detail set within its historical context. Now part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.

''Hugely thoughtful and stimulating. . . Can''t fail to leave us with new insights on our lives.'' - Alain de BottonWorking late?Midnight calls?Suspicious texts? One in five of us will have an affair in our lifetimes – but the reasons behind them might not be what you think. Psychotherapist Juliet Rosenfeld shares the secrets, lies and motivations behind real affairs, through the lens of five very different true stories.We meet the man who left his wife in the delivery suite to visit his young mistress and the psychologist who put attraction to a patient above career ethics. We hear from the surgeon who risked everything for someone he''d only ever spoken to online and the previously straight woman who cheated on her husband with a female colleague – and changed all of their lives.In Affairs, this deeply-concealed but exceptionally common aspect of human behaviour is brought out into the light and explored without judgement or shame.True personal stories, ground-breaking research and expert psychological analysis come together to change everything you have ever thought about infidelity.

I am Emily the Owl is the heartwarming story of one owl's extraordinary journey, unveiling the fascinating world of these secretive and enchanting creatures, written in rhyme by the much-loved poet, Pam Ayres. Did you ever see us, in these fields and grassy place? ensed our silent wings; glimpsed our exquisite heart-shaped face? rom the loss of her cherished barn to finding hope and a new home, young children will love discovering the resilience and beauty of barn owls like Emily. Learn what sustains these graceful hunters, from their hunts for voles and mice to the snug boxes that become their sanctuaries. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Nicola O'Byrne, I am Emily the Owl is the third book in Pam Ayres' Animal Stories series, following on from I am Oliver the Otter and I am Hattie the Hare. Bursting with natural facts interwoven throughout the story, and with an information spread at the end that includes tips on how to spot these majestic creatures.

One day, suddenly and without explanation, the moon turns into a ball of cheese. For some, it’s an opportunity. For others, it’s time to question their life choices. How can the world stay the same in the face of such absurdity and uncertaint? stronauts and billionaires, comedians and bank executives, professors and presidents, teenagers and patients at the end of their lives – over the length of a lunar cycle, each gets their moment in the moonlight. To panic, to plan, to wonder and to hope, to laugh and to grieve. All in a story that goes all the places you’d expect, and to many others you could never anticipate. For the people of the earth, this could be the end – or the beginning of a whole new world. From the Hugo and Locus Award-winning author John Scalzi, When the Moon Hits Your Eye is an entirely serious take on an entirely unserious subject. * * *Praise for When the Moon Hits Your Eye:‘Very funny and occasionally moving, this is a welcome bit of comic relief’ - The Guardian‘Funny, emotional, thought-provoking and scary’ - SFX Magazine

From the internationally bestselling author of The Serpent and the Wings of Night, Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent is a dark fantasy romance filled with heart-pounding romance, vengeful gods and betrayal.She was commanded to kill him with a single strike to the heart. She didn’t expect her own to betray her.Sylina is a dedicated acolyte of the Arachessen, follower of the goddess of fate – and trained assassin. When the brutal vampire conqueror Atrius arrives on the shores of her human homeland, Sylina is tasked with her most critical mission yet: infiltrate his army, earn his trust . . . and kill him.Atrius is a terrifying warrior, carving an unstoppable path through the kingdom of Glaea. But when Sylina joins his ranks as his new seer, she glimpses a dark and shocking past – and a side of him that reminds her far too much of parts of herself she’d rather forget.Sylina’s orders are clear: Atrius cannot live. Yet Sylina cannot deny her growing attraction to Atrius, a connection that is forbidden by her vows. A connection that could cost her everything . . .Slaying the Vampire Conqueror is a standalone fantasy romance set in the Crowns of Nyaxia world, full of heart-wrenching forbidden romance, dark curses and epic battles. Perfect for fans of The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen and Jennifer L. Armentrout''s From Blood and Ash series.Discover the Crowns of Nyaxia novel that you''ll want to sink your teeth into . . .‘Oh My. That was absolutely wild’ – SK‘The slow burn is perfect, and I really enjoy the pace . . . Miss Carissa has made another masterpiece’ – rae‘6/5 stars, this is excellent fantasy romance!’ – Crystal''s Bookish LifeThe Serpent and the Wings of Night, the first book in Crowns of Nyaxia series, was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23. Its sequel, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, was an instant No. 5 New York Times bestseller and No. 9 USA Today bestseller on 04/06/2024.

Be strong, be brave, be confident and keep smashing it with the nation''s favourite Gladiator – Fury!"You might know me as Fury from the TV show Gladiators. Or you might like rugby and maybe you know me from when I played for England. Or you might have seen some of the work I do telling people what it’s like to live as a profoundly deaf person. You might not know me at all – and if that’s the case, it’s great to meet you."In her debut book, Gladiator, rugby star and champion of the deaf community Jodie Ounsley wants to show YOU that you can do anything you put your mind to – you just have to believe you can. Written with journalist Becky Grey, Keep Smashing It is full of stories from Jodie''s life, advice and top tips that will inspire you to back yourself and believe in yourself, and smash the barriers that are in your way.It will show you how to:- Learn that our differences are our superpowers- Smash the barriers that the world has put up- Speak up for what you believe in- Pick yourself up and try againAre you ready?

Don't miss the final instalment in the Dales Detective series!'A rollicking tale of everyday crime life among rural folk' - Daily MailFrom death to danger and malice to mystery, Samson and Delilah have weathered many storms. Finally, things should be going smoothly. Except life’s never that simple in Bruncliffe, is i? s the couple are beset with worries about their upcoming wedding, a charismatic celebrity comes knocking on the Dales Detective Agency’s door, seeking their services. Samson is initially reluctant to help, for many reasons. But things quickly escalate following a shocking murder at Fellside Court and, as a friend comes under suspicion, Samson and Delilah must set aside their personal problems to catch a killer. In a case that will bring so many of Bruncliffe’s secrets out into the open, this final investigation for the Dales Detectives may be the one that breaks them for ever . . . Date with Destiny is the final instalment in Julia Chapman's much-loved Dales Detective series set in Yorkshire. Praise for The Dales Detective series:'Cosy and twisty' - Peterborough Telegraph'Enlivened with numerous subplots, the story moves at a cracking pace' – Daily Mail'Bags of Yorkshire charm and wit' – Northern Echo'A classic whodunnit' – Cath Staincliffe, author of Blue Murder'Full of dry wit and clever plotting' – Countryside'Chapman delivers on every level' – Lancashire Evening Post‘As village murder mysteries go, this clever, witty and realistic series is quite out of the ordinary and strongly recommended’ – Crime Review

In Love in a Dark Time, Colm Tóibín looks at the life and work of some of the greatest and most influential artists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Linked by the common thread of their sexualities, his subjects range from figures such as Oscar Wilde, born in the 1850s, to Pedro Almodóvar, born nearly a hundred years later. Tóibín studies how a changing world impacted on the lives of people who, on the whole, kept their homosexuality hidden, and reveals that the laws of desire changed everything for them, both in their private lives and in the spirit of their work. Now part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the very best of modern literature.