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COMING THIS AUTUMN: A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES STARRING FLORENCE PUGHThe magnum opus of a giant of American literature, East of Eden is an epic, unforgettable family saga of blood ties and betrayal'There is only one book to a man,' John Steinbeck wrote of East of Eden. 'It has everything in it I have been able to learn about my craft or profession in all these years.' Set in the Salinas Valley in California, this powerful, often brutal novel follows the intertwined destinies of two families - the Trasks and the Hamiltons - whose generations helplessly re-enact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel.Considered by many to be Steinbeck's masterpiece, this enduring novel, filled with some of Steinbeck's most memorable characters, has been adapted into a Netflix limited series by Zoe Kazan, with Florence Pugh starring as the beautiful, dangerous Cathy Ames.

A gritty 1980s thriller about a killer millionaire and a Detroit detective, by America's top writer of hardboiled crimeRobbie Daniels is a spoilt millionaire Palm Beach playboy. He also likes to kill people...He’s the type who always gets away with everything, including shooting a Haitian refugee for ‘practice’. But his easy life of women, golf and guns is about to get a little harder when vacationing Detroit cop Bryan Hurd and wily journalist Angela Nolan team up and start asking some uncomfortable questions. Soon they find themselves on a collision course with a killer for whom murder is just a game – although he may have just met his match.

*LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2026*MARLON JAMES'S TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO THE BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING A BRIEF HISTORY OF SEVEN KILLINGSDarkness is a mood in Jamaica . . .'The Disappearers is Marlon James s triumphant return to the Jamaica of A Brief History of Seven Killings a place of heat and chaos, and of danger for anyone outside the heteronormal.So when eight gay men meet for the first time, in Kingston in 1988, answering the casting call for an openly queer play, they are already taking a big risk.But that is nothing compared to what rains down on them when a mob descends on one of their rehearsals.By the end of this night, one man is dead, all are injured, and two subsequently disappear. As the survivors heal, each man finds he must confront the bigotry and homophobia that the attack laid bare. Some try to forget; some embrace their rage; and some simply vanish but all are forever scarred.As one of the victims puts it, there s a difference between when something ends and when something stops .And this story won t stop until both the disappearers and the perpetrators have been tracked, along trails both hot and cold, and an ending reached.Epic and intimate, violent and forgiving, The Disappearers is a tour de force which only Marlon James could have written both an unflinching portrait of the hatred and shame faced by gay men in a society which refuses to accept them, and a deeply human story of acceptance and insight.

'Hilarious, heartbreaking, satirical, cutting and FUN' Laura Jane Williams'For anyone who loves Curtis Sittenfeld, Nora Ephron, Alison Espach' Joanna Rackoff'Super smart and assured . . . Fans of Tom Lake and The Flatshare will love it'Sarra Manning'Rollicking and entertaining' People Magazine'Captures all the thrills and aches of setting out in the world' Morgan Dick1982Jane Kinloch arrives at the legendary townhouse offices of the East River Review as a wide-eyed intern with big dreams. When she strikes up a friendship with glamorous fellow intern Rose, the two soon become inseparable. But Rose’s attraction to their married boss, literary titan Edward David Adams, threatens to drive a wedge between them.2022Once upon a time in publishing, editors had their own offices. But now, to her great chagrin, Rebecca Blume of Avenue Publishing must share custody of a ‘hot desk’ with Ben Heath, editor at rival imprint Hawk Mills.What starts as a battle of passive-aggressive Post-it notes about an unwatered cactus notes escalates after the death of renowned writer Edward David Adams. He has left behind an unpublished manuscript, and Ben and Rebecca are soon vying for the career-making opportunity to publish it.But when Rebecca discovers that the manuscript contains a decades-old secret about her mother, Jane, she is determined to stop it from seeing the light of day.Can she persuade her infuriating (and annoyingly handsome) rival deskmate to let it go?A funny, sexy, unexpectedly moving novel that weaves a contemporary workplace romance with a gripping historical narrative set in the 1980s New York publishing industry.

DRAGONS - MEET F1 RACING!‘I loved this book’ H. LEIGHTON DICKSON‘An absolute thrill-ride’ BRANDON PURVES‘Clear your schedule!’ G. L. PRESTONPre-order this full-throttle, fiery debut set in a rich new world of dragon racing - filled with scorching heat, breakneck speeds and white-knuckle thrills.There has never been a female dragon rider in the Volitant Dragon Races. Until now.Once, Lena’s flying talent promised a future for women in this thrilling, dangerous sport. But after a betrayal ended her chance for a racing career, Lena now works as a dragon keeper for the washed-up racing tyrant Thorne. Cherishing the close bond she has forged with Gottyk, Thorne’s racing dragon, Lena still yearns to fly - to race.But when an accident takes Thorne out of action minutes from a race beginning, Lena sees a sudden, secret opportunity.Put on Thorne's racing helmet, and take his place in Volitant.A chance for her, and women riders everywhere, to seize their victory from the skies . . .EARLY READERS ARE FEELING THE DRAGON RUSH!'This was such an original world … the real stand out was how Olivia wrote the dragons. Part horse, part cat, part dog. Still dangerous, still awe-inspiring' H. LEIGHTON DICKSON, Bestselling author of Ship of Spells'You're just… in it. On dragonback, cold air in your face, stomach dropping. The racing sequences are genuinely some of the most thrilling writing I've read in ages. This book is the real deal.' G L PRESTON, Bestselling author of The Fairy Guild Trials'From every dragon dive, twist, and turn, this book snatches you up and does not let go. An absolute thrill-ride from the very first page. Burns in the mind and sears across the soul' BRANDON PURVES, author of Do Not Kiss Nicholas Prince‘The racing book I didn't know I needed. Take Fourth Wing dragon banter and mix some F1 - you'll get this.’ 5* Reader Review‘Dragons, banter, he falls first... What more could you want. It starts with a bang and doesn't stop until the finish line’ 5* Reader Review‘As fast-paced as the dragon races it describes… full of action, dragons, and epic friendships’ 5* Reader Review‘Love the idea of high-speed dragon racing, and the execution was flawless. A fun mixture of Formula 1 and fantasy tech plus dragons.’ 5* Reader Review‘I could talk for hoursssss about all the things I adored in this book. … The worldbuilding was incredible and immersive’ 5* Reader Review

Extortion and corruption in seedy South Florida, by the master of American crimeJoe LaBrava has an eye for the perfect shotA former Secret Service agent, he’s now a photographer documenting Miami’s street life. What’s more, he’s good: really good, according to his pal Maurice. He just needs to catch a break. When Maurice asks for his help sorting a problem for a friend, and that friend turns out to be Jean Shaw, the retired movie star Joe’s been crazy in love with ever since he was a boy, it seems too good to be true – even when the problem in question is blackmail.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025An epic of love and family, India and America, tradition and modernity, by the Booker Prize-winning author of The Inheritance of LossBOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 ACCORDING TO NEW STATESMAN, I PAPER, BBC, GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH, THE NEW YORK TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, THE TIMES, ECONOMIST, OBSERVERWhen Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train, they are immediately captivated, yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them, a clumsy meddling that only served to drive Sonia and Sunny apart.Sonia, an aspiring novelist who recently completed her studies in the snowy mountains of Vermont, has returned to her family in India, fearing she is haunted by a dark spell cast by an artist to whom she had once turned for intimacy and inspiration. Sunny, a struggling journalist resettled in New York City, is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. Uncertain of their future, Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world.The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny is the sweeping tale of two young people navigating the many forces that shape their lives: country, class, race, history, and the complicated bonds that link one generation to the next. A love story, a family saga, and a rich novel of ideas, it is the most ambitious and accomplished work yet by one of our greatest novelists.‘A starburst of a novel, dazzling and unforgettable’ Observer‘A transcendent triumph . . . better company than real-life people’ The New York Times‘A novel of stunning scope and ambition’ Irish Times‘A dazzling epic . . . immensely entertaining’ Guardian‘Gorgeous, transporting fiction’ Financial Times

Katie’s wildest dreams have come true. She’s a Hollywood actress, booked and busy, and campaigning for her first Oscar. The sexist press and unimaginative roles are a struggle, but they’ve taken her far from Dutch Ridge, Pennsylvania?and that makes it all worth it.Dutch Ridge only reminds her of Drew: her first love, her first everything, the only person who ever shared her ambition. Their dreams bound them together at sixteen?and tore them apart in the years after.Now a promise to her sister brings Katie home for Christmas, where she collides with Drew, who’s chosen a very different life to the one they had once dreamed up. And strangely, he seems. . .happy. As old feelings resurface, Katie must question whether success alone is enough.

Jane Austen’scharming, witty and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood, now an irresistible new feature film starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles"The more I know of the world, the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!"Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love – and its threatened loss – the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love.

The new stylish mystery from acclaimed bestseller William Boyd takes you deep into a shadow-drenched world where loyalty blurs, motives darken and every step could be fatal.‘Boyd does shadowy worlds and moral complexity better than anyone’ OBSERVER'For page-turning glamour, you can bank on a William Boyd novel to hit the spot' GUARDIAN'Extravagantly enjoyable' THE TIMES‘Storytelling genius’ MICK HERRONCOLD WAR MOSCOW IS A PLACE SMOLDERING WITH SECRETS . . .Gabriel Dax is on route to Russia, tasked with delivering a mysterious Blanco drawing to celebrated defector, Kit Caldwell. But Caldwell is convinced that the KGB suspects him of treachery and he wants to get out - now.When Gabriel is ordered by his enigmatic handler Faith Green to help, he is pulled into a web of shifting loyalties and dangerous escape plans. As tensions rise and trust fractures, he is forced to confront the fine line between devotion and deception. But which will he choose?COLD SUNSET is the third thrilling novel by William Boyd to star Gabriel Dax: travel writer, reluctant spy and accidental hero. The Sunday Times bestselling series also features GABRIEL'S MOON and THE PREDICAMENT.

The unforgettable final novel from the great Danish writer and author of The Copenhagen Trilogy‘Recently escaped a long, unhappy marriage – aged 51, but youthful in spirit – wonderful son, aged 15 – household literary name – summerhouse – large flat in the city centre – temporarily incapacitated by a nervous breakdown – prefers a motorist.’ Vilhelm is gone; the room where he and Lise once loved each other will soon be destroyed. When Lise places a lonely hearts advert in the newspaper, she sets off a train of tragicomic events that culminates in an annihilating, inevitable finale. Tove Ditlevsen’s final novel is a masterful conclusion to a great work of writing: a blackly funny and devastating tour-de-force that pulses with life even as it journeys towards death.Translated by Sophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer Russell

From the internationally bestselling author of The Berry Pickers: a powerful, intensely moving novel of family and legacy, following one woman as she confronts buried truths and the fragile future she alone must protectAs I stood under it, looking up into the branches, listening as the wind rustled the leaves, I could hear my Kiju’s voice: “This tree holds our stories.”Born under the shadow of a tree sacred to generations of Indigenous women, Aliet has been brought up by her fierce, loving grandmother, Kiju. Her father remains a mystery, and her mother died under that very tree, gently held by its cradle of roots as Aliet came into the world.But now the world beyond their small community is changing. Local women are increasingly reluctant to follow traditional birthing rituals, and at the hospital, white doctors are sceptical of Indigenous practices. Aliet and Kiju are distraught to witness their prejudice turn into condemnation, but decades later, Aliet too will move away and work as a nurse in the city, administering modern medicine while still holding her grandmother’s wisdom dear.When Kiju passes away suddenly, grief-stricken Aliet understands that she must return to the tree: only these roots can help her reconnect with her heritage, and discover long-buried secrets about herself. It is the start of Aliet’s journey to protect her land, her traditions, and the memory of the women who came before her, as she decides which parts of her inheritance she will carry into the future.

Decoded tells the story of Rong Jinzhwen, one of the great code-breakers in the world. A mathematical genius, Jinzhen is recruited to the cryptography department of China's secret services, Unit 701, where he is assigned the task of breaking the elusive 'Code Purple'. Jinzhen rises through the ranks to eventually become China's greatest and most celebrated code-breaker; until he makes a mistake. Then begins his descent through the unfathomable darkness of the world of cryptology into madness.Decoded was an immediate success when it was published in 2002 in China. Taking place in the shadowy world of Chinese secret security, where Mai Jia worked for decades, it introduces us to a place that is unfamiliar, intriguing and authentic. And with Rong Jinzhen, a character who is deeply flawed yet possessing exceptional intelligence, it tells a gripping story of genius, brilliance, insanity and human frailty.

'He created his own universe and became its star' David Cronenberg, GuardianAndy Warhol carried a camera with him everywhere he went and, taken from ten years of extraordinary shots, his America aspires to the strange beauty and staggering contradictions of the country itself. Exploring his greatest obsessions - including image and celebrity - he photographs wrestlers and politicians, the beautiful wealthy and the disenfranchised poor, Capote with the fresh scars of a facelift and Madonna hiding beneath a brunette bob. He writes about the country he loves, wishing he had died when he was shot, commercialism, fame and beauty.An America without Warhol is almost as inconceivable as Warhol without America, and this touching, witty tribute is the great artist of the superficial at his most deeply personal.

An illuminating new life of the peerless thinker, artist and author of Ways of SeeingTom Overton got to know John Berger around 2010, after he gave his archive to the British Library: a kind of homecoming to the city of his birth, after a life lived mostly in self-imposed exile in Switzerland and France. Curious about the origin of a piece of writing or art, Tom would scan something in and email it. Then there’d come a call, very early, very late. ‘Hello? Is that Tom? This is John. John Berger. Can I tell you a story?’ Tom realised he was bringing this archive back into John’s life, peering together through holes in time, remembering things he couldn’t himself. And then, at the beginning of 2017, John died.In this extraordinary new book, Overton explores the life and work of one of the great cultural figures of the last century, who came of age in a world threatened by nuclear apocalypse, and grew old in a world dominated by the idea that human life should be ordered with the logic of profit, always looking forward, never back. Berger’s work reimagined the relationship between art and technology; charted the disappearance of peasants from the world and documented migrant labour; explored with huge compassion the AIDS crisis; was trenchantly opposed to the new world order that emerged in the 1990s and the War on Terror and passionately committed to the Palestinian cause. There were so many different subjects to his work; so many precisely chosen forms. Cutting through the reverence that can build around any writer of his scope of achievement and drawing on both personal memory and a vast and previously unseen trove of material, Overton comes face to face with John Berger, showing the continued importance of a figure, whose work focused on the creating and recreating of communities past and present. For at the centre of this book, above all, is the idea that John Berger wants our company, and we need his.

Don't miss out on the stunning CRIMSON COLLECTABLE edition of Saving the Rain. This breathtaking sprayed edge edition is available on a limited first print run only. PRE-ORDER now.Forbidden love heats up in this spicy, age-gap, stepbrother rodeo cowboy romance, the fourth book in the CRIMSON RIDGE series from the bestselling author, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Lyla Sage, and Paisley Hope!What happens when you’re injured and stuck with the one man who makes your blood heat in a way you’ve never experienced before? Kayce Wilder is about to find out.I’ve been on a path to redemption. Kayce Wilder, former screw-up. The bareback bronc rider with big dreams.I had it all figured out, until a ride gone wrong left me with no other option than to ask for his help. The last person I want to be relying on for a favour. Zeke Rainer. Raine. The gruff cowboy covered in tattoos, surrounded by mysteries.My stepbrother.We’ve been at odds forever. Rivals in the arena. Two rodeo riders in pursuit of the same buckle . . . before he left me behind, without warning.I shouldn’t be noticing how strong his hands look while working with the horses, and I certainly shouldn’t be wondering if he thinks about me as much as I think about him.I’ve never been attracted to a man before. It would be unthinkable to be drawn to him. Wouldn’t it?Readers LOVE the Crimson Ridge series:'Hot grumpy cowboy tick, close proximity tick, lust tick, hot chemistry tick’ *****‘Hands down one of my favourite cowboy romance series…just brilliant' *****'Elliott Rose has me in a chokehold EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.' *****'As expected, Elliott Rose has crafted yet another cowboy I’ve fallen head over heels for - and a girl I’ve fallen just as hard for' *****‘Perfection. Every single page’ *****'This book is incredible from page one' *****‘My heart is well and truly in Crimson Ridge' *****‘Outstanding…I can’t recommend it enough’ *****