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PRE ORDER THE ROMCOM OF THE SUMMER NOW! Enemies to lovers? Check! Forced proximity? Check! Men in finance? Check! -----------------------------------------Journalist Hallie Woods has a new assignment: date the hottest guy on Wall Street and document every moment for the magazine she works for. The only problem? Finance bros couldn’t be further from Hallie’s type.But as Hallie reluctantly flirts her way through the Financial District, there''s one annoyingly handsome 6’5, blue-eyed man who keeps getting in her way. . .James Rossi is a typical finance bro on paper, but a hopeless romantic at heart. So, when he realizes the new regular at his favourite bar is flirting with his colleagues as fodder for an article, he decides to sabotage her plans.Hallie and James clash at happy hour every week. But soon their dislike for each other turns into something unexpected, and Hallie questions whether she wants her personal life spread across the pages of a magazine.Hallie might have found her man in finance, but she also has a choice to make. Will she publish the article, or risk her career and invest in true love?

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKA luminous, uplifting and deeply moving memoir by a care worker, told through her funny, heartbreaking, sometimes frustrating, and always eye-opening encounters with the often overlooked and marginalised people she cares for.Kate never expected to become a home care worker. But when she left her senior role in the NHS, burnt-out and disheartened, she thought caring for people in their own homes would be a simpler job. Despite being determined not to become too involved with her ''customers'', she soon found herself developing firm friendships, forging deep connections and bearing witness to the extraordinary drama to be found in ordinary lives.With energy, compassion and clarity, her memoir gives an astonishing insight into this unsung - and often maligned - profession, and into the hidden lives of the housebound and infirm. From Beryl who screams like a banshee whenever Kate tries to wash her, but collapses in giggles when her toes are tickled, to bawdy Mr Radbert who ''promised to give me his car when he can remember where he left it''.Every Kind of People is clear-eyed about the challenges facing the NHS and the care system. But it is above all a celebration of humanity and of the life-changing impact of caring, on those who offer it and those who receive it.''Being as close as this to someone is a uniquely precious place to be. It is a place where secrets are revealed and fears are shared and outrageous jokes are made that could not be told to anyone else. It is a coal face of human experience''---''The work of a natural storyteller ... All kinds of brilliant'' JON McGREGOR‘I am in love with Kate''s storytelling, her ability to see the person and her fabulous, dry humour. This is a book about caring, and it''s also a book about being in love with humanity’ KATHRYN MANNIX''An extraordinary account of what it is to care for others, both beautiful and painful to read. This book is a compassionate invitation to get up close to the human condition and those who attend to it'' DR GWEN ADSHEAD, author of The Devil You Know''An extraordinary and important book that will make you laugh, cry, admire and despair in equal measure... A wonderful achievement'' DAVID HASLAM

A tragic epic love story by one of the greatest medieval Persian romance poets, in a modern-verse English translationBased on historical characters of the seventh-century Iranian court and written 850 years ago, the narrative poem about Khosrow and Shirin shares a shelf with the most intensely romantic classic stories, from Tristan and Isolde to Layla and Majnun to Romeo and Juliet.The love between an Iranian prince (Khosrow) and an Armenian princess (Shirin) is at the centre of this tumultuous tale in which the powers of politics and warfare intertwine with no less powerful forces of erotic desire and the quest for personal and spiritual fulfilment.Dick Davis''s translation has captured the energy and poetry of Nezami’s original in modern verse. Khosrow and Shirin will enchant both the classicist and the general reader, to captivate a new audience for Nezami’s masterpiece.

The gentle guide to getting where you want to go, without beating yourself up on the way there.I''ll never eat sugar again!I’ll work out every single morning!I will never, ever shout at my kids!Sound familiar? Anna Mathur, Sunday Times bestselling author and psychotherapist, has been there too. In The Good Decision Diary, Anna introduces a compassionate and realistic alternative to unsustainable promises. This isn’t about perfection - it’s about progress.The journey begins with 21 days of reflection and observation, where Anna shares her own experiences and equips you with tools to approach change with kindness and curiosity.From there, she gently guides you through a 14-day practice of questioning behaviours, challenging long-held beliefs about change, and identifying patterns of self-sabotage. You’ll discover how a decision that nurtures you one day can hinder you the next - and how to tell the difference in the moment.The Good Decision Diary will help you make better decisions, not all of the time, but more of the time.

PRE-ORDER THE SPELLBINDING FINALE IN THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING THE CURSE OF SAINTS TRILOGY . . .----Aya has gone missing after Kakos’ brutal attack on Dunmeaden. Will is desperately searching for her and is joined by Aidon, who’s on the run after showing his forbidden power during the battle.But what no one knows is that Aya has been abducted by the vengeful first saint, Evie, who plans to join Kakos and help destroy the gods who killed her 500 years ago.Aya must decide her true fate. Can she fulfil the prophecy and save the realm?Or should the gods pay for what they’ve done?----READERS LOVE THE CURSE OF SAINTS SERIES:-''This is a masterpiece of fantasy, and romance, and everything in between'' Reader review''Beautifully done with such captivating characters and world building'' Reader review''This series has me in a choke hold!'' Reader review

THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES, NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX MOVIE!----------'Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so VERY funny' Marian Keyes'So smart and funny. Deplorably good' Ian Rankin'Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny' Mark BillinghamIn a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders. But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron might be pushing eighty but they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer before it's too lat? he Times Crime Book of the MonthGuardian Best Crime and Thrillers----------'A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly' Val McDermid'I completely fell in love with it' Shari Lapena'This is properly brilliant. The pages fly and I can't stop smiling' Steve Cavanagh'Steeped in Agatha Christie joy' Araminta Hall'Pure escapism' Guardian'As gripping as it is funny' Evening Standard'An exciting new talent in crime fiction' Daily Mail'A witty and poignant tale' Daily Telegraph'Funny and original' SunRichard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022

''Vivid and poignant ... A powerful memoir of a particularly unusual childhood'' ObserverIn the turbulent late seventies, six-year-old Susanna Crossman moved with her mother and siblings from a suburban terrace to a crumbling mansion deep in the English countryside. They would share their new home with over fifty other residents from all over the world, armed with worn paperbacks on ecology, Marx and radical feminism, drawn together by utopian dreams of remaking the world. They did not leave for fifteen years.While the Adults adopted new names and liberated themselves from domestic roles, the Kids ran free. In the community, nobody was too young to discuss nuclear war and children learned not to expect wiped noses or regular bedtimes. Instead, they made a home in a house with no locks or keys, never knowing when they opened doors whether they’d find violent political debates or couples writhing under sheets.Decades later, and armed with hindsight, Crossman asks what happens to children who are raised as the product of social experiments. Revisiting her past, she turns to leading thinkers in philosophy, sociology and anthropology to examine the society she grew up in, and the many meanings of family and home. ''Ambitious, compelling ... The diarist’s sense of urgency and the child’s creative use of language have stayed with her, often producing vivid prose'' Financial Times

The outstanding new psychological thriller from the 5 million copy-bestselling author of Here to Stay and The Magpies“I loved this brilliant, edgy, character driven thriller with a passion. So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end.” Lisa Jewell''I devoured it in two compulsive sittings. ''Gripped'' doesn''t even come close!!'' Marian Keyes''A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists and tension you could cut with a knife. Hugely enjoyable.'' Alex Michaelides''Tense, artful and satisfying'' Louise Candlish''Highly entertaining...kept me guessing to the very last page'' Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamond''The most gripping book I''ve read in ages'' William Shaw******Summer 1999. Will joins five other idealistic graduates working for an eccentric psychology professor. They’re going to launch a website to change online dating forever.No-one expects it to end in tragedy.Twenty-five years later, Will gets an invitation: a dinner party. A chance to see the old gang again.But as soon as he arrives, something doesn’t seem right.There’s an unexpected guest. The hosts are clearly keeping a secret. And on the way in, Will is sure he heard crying.Everyone has something to hide about what really happened that summer.But only one of them is willing to kill to find the truth…PRAISE FOR MARK EDWARDS''I kept wanting to tear my eyes away but had to keep reading'' IAN RANKIN''Edwards is at the top of his game'' ERIN KELLY''Twisting and terrifying, the kind of haunting, pacy, spine-chiller that Mark Edwards is the absolute master of.'' CHRIS WHITAKER ''I was hooked by this clever, fast paced and addictive thriller... I loved it'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Fast-paced and twisted: it’s another Mark Edwards sensation'' CLARE MACKINTOSH

ENROL SOMONE YOU LOVE INTO THE DARK AND DANGEROUS HOUSE OF MARIONNE SERIES, WITH THE SECOND BOOK IN THIS MAGICAL SERIES . . .Perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Chloe Gong, and Leigh Bardugo ---- Unleash the darkness. Embrace your fate. Quell Marionne’s Rite of Induction to House Marionne sent shockwaves through the magical world, unearthing secrets and her own deadly power. With nowhere to go, she is on the run for her life and finds refuge with the mysterious Beaulah Perl, who promises sanctuary. For a price. Jordan, an assassin, has been, charged with locating the elusive Sphere, the source of all magic. But when his brotherhood reveals its sordid intentions and he uncovers the deadly ambitions of Beulah, he must make a choice – partner with Quell. Or kill her.Tropes/themes:- Social elites - Forbidden love - Dark magic - Enemies-to-lovers ---- READERS ARE LOVING SHADOW OF PERL ‘I could cut the TENSION with a knife’ 5***** Reader Review ‘They all do some super shady to downright deplorable things to get what they want. Quell is bloodthirsty and out for revenge after a revelation and I was HERE FOR IT’ 5***** Reader Review‘I was on the edge of my seat, craving for the truth to come out’ 5***** Reader Review‘This was a phenomenal sequel and lays plenty of groundwork for the third book in this trilogy, and I cannot wait to find out what happens next’ 5***** Reader Review‘This book left me breathless, and the last page has such a huge cliff-hanger that when I got to it and turned the page, I audibly went “Huh?!” when I realized that was truly the end’ 5***** Reader Review PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE SERIES ''The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams!'' Ali Hazelwood ''Perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places'' Stephanie Garber ''House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go'' Alex Aster ''An elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem'' Sabaa Tahir ''Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere'' Kerri Maniscalco

PRE-ORDER THE INCREDIBLE TENTH BOOK IN THE ORPHAN-X SERIES - GUARANTEED TO THRILL YOU FROM PAGE ONE . . .---NO GREATER FRIENDEvan Smoak is the guy you want on your side. A former government black ops assassin, he''ll be there for you in your darkest hour - and he''ll rain hell and thunder on those who caused your pain.NO WORSE ENEMYA lone wolf operator, Evan can''t afford to lose any of the few people he likes and trusts. But when Tommy Stojack, Evan''s loyal, long-time gunsmith and armourer, betrays him, it''s war.Because a good assassin keeps his friends close, but his weapons closer . . .---Praise for the Orphan X series''Feels like a missile launch'' DAVID BALDACCI''Outstanding in every way'' LEE CHILD''Weapons-grade thriller writing'' GUARDIAN''An immensely entertaining adventure'' THE TIMES

Pre-order now! A stunning reissue to celebrate the highly-acclaimed debut from beloved, global no. 1 bestseller Marian Keyes''A warm and hilarious page turner'' Good Housekeeping''Gloriously funny'' Sunday Times''Keyes is in a class of her own'' Daily Express***********Meet Claire Walsh.On the day she gives birth to her first child, Claire''s husband James tells her he''s been having an affair, and that now''s the right time to leave her.Right for who exactly?Exhausted, tearful and a tiny bit furious, Claire doesn''t know what to do. So she decides to go back to basics . . . and runs home to Mum and Dad.But it''s not the sanctuary she''d been hoping for. Juggling her sisters'' drama, her parents'' pity and the demands of a baby, Claire desperately misses the way things were. So when James gets back in touch, eager to put things right, Claire faces a choice.Will she forgive and forget? Or can she find the courage to take a chance on herself, and start a life of her own?_________FAMOUS FANS AND WHY THEY LOVE MARIAN KEYES''Marian''s writing is the truth. With big laughs'' Dawn French''A giant of Irish writing'' Naoise Dolan''Will make you laugh and make you cry, but will also reveal the truth of who you really are'' Louise O''Neill''Keyes weaves the joy and pain of life in a unique and magical way'' Cathy Rentzenbrink''One of the most honest writers writing today'' Pandora Sykes''Compassionate, tender, incisive writing'' Lucy Foley''Her talent for tackling serious issues with such humanity and wit is balm for the soul'' Nigella Lawson''Marian Keyes is a brilliant writer. No one is better at making terrifically funny jokes while telling such important, perceptive and agonizing stories of the heart. She is a genius'' Sali Hughes''Irresistible, profound. Keyes''s comic gift is always evident'' Independent''Joyful. Keyes'' clever way with words and extraordinary wit. People stared at me as I laughed to myself'' C.L. Taylor''A born storyteller'' Independent on SundayMarian Keyes, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024Marian Keyes'' books have sold over 7 million copies in the UK [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]

A classic Gerald Durrell title reissued by Penguin to celebrate the centenary of his birthThe Manor of the title is Les Augres Manor in Trinity, Jersey. Inside, we find a remarkable collection of pen portraits of some of the creatures of Gerald Durrell''s Zoo. We also discover some of the timeless lessons Durrell learned about making real and sustaining his childhood ambition of having his own zoo - and why conservation matters more than ever.One of Gerald Durrell''s most beloved titles is back in print as a Penguin paperback to celebrate the centenary of his birth.''This book is a certain joy'' New Statesman''Animals come close to being Durrell''s best friends. . . . He writes about them with style, verve, and humour'' Time

Saddle up for this steamy romance for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage!- Enemies to Lovers - Cowboy x City Girl- Grumpy x Sunshine- Riding Lessons (literally)-----------------------Moving to the Wild West wasn''t exactly part of Esra Taner''s life plan. . .But when she drops out of medical school and her brother suggests she join him at Bravetown, the Wild West theme park he works at, she can''t find a good enough reason to say no.Esra happens to fit the costumes for Bravetown''s resident damsel in distress, which means she''s about to spend the summer being dramatically abducted by Ace Ryder, the lawless cowboy.Ace is a definite ''yes please'' with an evil smirk to make you lose your morals, but the man beneath the costume, Noah Young, seems to hate Esra at first sight – and the feeling is mutual.Noah and Esra argue their way through every performance.But as the tension builds, and their futures at Bravetown are put at risk, it doesn’t take long for them to realise the attraction between their characters might not all be for show. . .

PRE-ORDER NOW! The new novel from the Queen of Romantic Comedy, Catherine Alliott''Her writing is both intelligent and sparkling'' MARIAN KEYES ‘Alliott is always an absolute joy to read’ VERONICA HENRY ----------------------------------------------Annabel loves her sisters. But when their mother decides to sell her leafy London home and divide her time - and the money - between her three daughters, their bond is tested.Strident Clarissa wants to restore her ramshackle farm. Glamorous Ginnie, her stately country pile.Only Annabel is questioning their mother’s motives for the move.But her sisters are far more interested in why Annabel remains single -- even though the perfect man could be sitting right under her nose. With their mother acting increasingly strangely, Annabel uncovers a long-hidden secret, one which could change everything she believed about her family history. Will delving into the past risk the love of her sisters? Or should she follow their advice and make finding love her priority?

''Extraordinary. A story about belonging in liminal spaces, and longing for things seemingly just out of reach. A searing, beautiful book.'' Kiley Reid, author of Such a Fun AgeSusan ‘Zuzu’ Braeburn is almost forty. She has the life she’s always dreamed of – a beautiful house, a child, a successful partner. But something between her and Agnes has been off for a long time, and she can’t help but wonder ‘what if’. What if she had chosen to live with her father instead of her mother after their divorce? To pursue art over law? And, most importantly, to pursue her feelings for her male best friend from college, Cash, instead of marrying Agnes? When an unexpected loss takes her back to her hometown, over a single wintery weekend, the questions in Zuzu’s mind become too loud to ignore. She grapples with the choices she’s made and the knowledge that she doesn’t have infinite time to make changes in her life. The Other Wife speaks to unfulfilled desires and the euphoric nostalgia that’s particular to the beginning of middle age; it is heartfelt and daring in its reckoning with the quest for joy.

''It is a sensuous treat, this novel. So much care has been given to every detail – of shrimps and sea mists and sinkpits, of work and music. A language of the sea washes over every page'' Ross Raisin, award-winning author of God''s Own Country''Seascraper is powerful, poignant and poetic. I can’t recommend it enough'' Benjamin Myers, award-winning author of Cuddy Thomas lives a slow, deliberate life with his mother in Longferry, working his grandpa’s trade as a shanker. He rises early to take his horse and cart to the grey, gloomy beach to scrape for shrimp; spending the rest of the day selling his wares, trying to wash away the salt and scum, pining for Joan Wyeth down the street and rehearsing songs on his guitar. At heart, he is a folk musician, but it remains a private dream.When a striking visitor turns up, bringing the promise of Hollywood glamour, Thomas is shaken from the drudgery of his days and begins to see a different future. But how much of what the American claims is true, and how far can his inspiration carry Thomas?Haunting and timeless, this is the story of a young man hemmed in by his circumstances, striving to achieve fulfilment far beyond the world he knows.SEASCRAPER is a mesmerising portrait of a young man confined in by his class and the ghosts of his family''s past, dreaming of artistic fulfilment. It confirms Benjamin Wood as an exceptional talent in British literature.''Britain''s answer to Donna Tartt'' Sunday Times''A huge talent'' Hilary Mantel''What a writer'' Richard Osman