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The story behind some of the most newsworthy stories ever, written by the man with more #1 bestsellers than any journalist of our time.Bob Woodward has reported on every American president from Richard Nixon to Donald Trump. His books have penetrated government institutions, informed the national conversation and shaped our culture.In Secrets, Woodward tells his story – from his Illinois youth to his Navy service during the Vietnam War to his tenure at The Washington Post, where his reporting with Carl Bernstein on Watergate captivated the world and became the book All the President's Men. Like never before, Woodward takes readers inside his reporting on the White House, Supreme Court, CIA operations and the Pentagon. Woodward’s one-of-a-kind reporter’s memoir lifts the lid on his historic reporting relationships and secret sources, some spanning decades.The New York Times said of Woodward, ‘The scope and depth of his work have earned him a unique place in politics and journalism as perhaps the most enduring chronicler of American presidents.’Robert Gates, former Defense Secretary and CIA Director said, 'He has an extraordinary ability to get otherwise responsible adults to spill [their] guts.'

Look at Me is both an intimate account of Dustin Hoffman’s work as an actor, collaborating with the greats of the last six decades?Mike Nichols, Gene Hackman, Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Lawrence Olivier, Steve McQueen, Ann Bancroft?in era-defining films, and a profound contemplation of mortality by a person entering his nineties and looking back on a remarkable life. (Hoffman was slated to be the failure in his family... he even failed at that.) Fans will finish this book feeling that they truly know Hoffman: the way his mind works; how he prepares for a part; his experience growing up in Los Angeles as a lower middle-class Jewish kid in the 1940s, then arriving in New York City full of passion in the late 50s, only to find himself crowned the “voice of his generation” in Life magazine by the end of the 60s. In the decades since, Hoffman has shown his brilliance and breadth in some of the most iconic movies of the Twentieth Century. In his memoir, he proves to be an ardent, entertaining, and deeply empathic storyteller… a narrator whose company you will relish.

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea meets The Cruel Prince in this epic, lush young adult romantic fantasy following a royal kitchen maid who gets swept up in dangerous palace intrigue and a forbidden love triangle…and accidentally becomes the vessel for thousands of spirits and deities.A kingdom on the brink of colonisation.Ten thousand nature spirits and deities seeking a vessel.A genial nobleman and a grumpy prince uncovering the secrets at Court…And the girl at the center of it all.Mirae has a dangerous secret: She has faked her way into a job as a royal kitchen maid with the hope of sending money to her family. And life in the kitchens isn’t easy. The palace is in an uproar after a recent assassination attempt on the king, and Mirae nearly gets fired after inadvertently getting in the crosshairs of Jae, the prickly crown prince, during his investigation.Her position gets even more precarious when a chance encounter with a witch in the mysterious spirit woods makes her the vessel of ten thousand spirits and deities. When her new powers spill out into the palace kitchens, Wonshik, a kind nobleman, lends a helping hand. Soon Mirae finds herself embroiled in a power struggle between the queen and Wonshik’s best friend, Prince Jae.With the help of a fellow kitchen maid and a meddlesome ghost, Mirae must untangle the web of lies to find the traitor within the palace. But an encroaching threat from the empire to the east looms ever closer, and the palace is rife with lies and shadowy allegiances. Who can Mirae trust?

Fans of Hannah Grace and Elle Kennedy, meet your new obsession! The international college-romance phenomenon with over one million copies sold, now being adapted into an Amazon Prime TV series.  He’s the college bad boy trying to change gears...When Donovan, basketball star and notorious heartthrob of the Campus Drivers, realises the damage his womanising behaviour has caused, he decides to become the perfect boyfriend. And who better to coach him than romance-obsessed, all-around good girl, Carrie?… but she’s never believed in the Reformed Player trope.Carrie wants nothing to do with Donovan. She’d much rather lose herself in the heroes from her romance novels. They’re uncomplicated and drama-free, just the way she likes it. Plus, she's never liked the 'reformed player' trope anyway.If Donovan wants her help, he’ll have to endure a tough, no-nonsense crash course in romance. But one can't just become a romance hero overnight – especially when reality refuses to stick to the script. Pick this up if you love: reformed playboy, he falls first / she falls harder, opposites attract, tutor / student relationship, sports romance. 

Count down to Christmas with twelve sealed holiday love stories by beloved romance authors.The Twelve Loves of Christmas is a swoon-worthy short story collection about finding love during the most magical time of the year. Including a playful forced proximity romance featuring a woman and her older brother’s grinchy (yet unexpectedly endearing) best friend, a tender love story of two neighbors who decide to skip Christmas together, a second-chance spark reignited between exes stranded at the airport, and many more festive love stories, there’s a little holiday magic waiting for every reader.Open one sealed story at a time in the lead-up to Christmas to unwrap a season full of love, warmth and happily-ever-afters.

Assistant to the Villain meets Dreadful in this riotously funny sequel romantasy to The Dark Lord’s Guide to Dating (and Other War Crimes)!Step Four: Take her on a honeymoon.Step Five: Learn to co-villain effectively.Step Six: Try not to get possessed by ancient evil.Kazimir and Arabella’s villainous honeymoon is interrupted when an old friend seeks sanctuary, King Auremar accelerates his sinister plans, and the Syndicate calls in their debt.As they navigate assassination attempts and a growing evil, the truth becomes clear: Some feelings can no longer be denied.

Meet your next Japanese fiction obsession – perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop and Convenience Store Woman What does the way you spend a small amount of money say about your life? In How to Use 3,000 Yen, Hika Harada weaves a warm, wise and deeply relatable story of three generations of women navigating love, work, family?and the quiet anxieties of money. From a young woman confronting the fragility of financial independence, to a mother managing a household on a single income, to a grandmother facing the uncertainty of old age, each must rethink what security, freedom and happiness really mean. As their lives intersect, small everyday choices begin to carry extraordinary weight. Can careful saving shape a better future? And when life refuses to go to plan, what truly matters most? Blending gentle humour with sharp insight, this uplifting novel offers not just a story, but a fresh perspective on money, modern life and the ties that hold us together.  Perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop.

PowerlessOnly the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya . . . The exceptional. The Elites. The Elites have possessed powers for decades, gifted to them by the Plague, while those born Ordinary are just that, banished from the kingdom and shunned from society. No one knows this better than Paedyn Gray, an Ordinary posing as an Elite. When she unsuspectingly saves one of Ilya's princes, Kai Azer, she's thrown into the Purging Trials, a brutal competition to showcase her 'Elite' powers. If the Trials and the opponents don't kill her, the Prince she's fighting feelings for will if he discovers what Paedyn really is . . . completely Ordinary.RecklessThe kingdom of Ilya is in turmoil… After surviving the Purging Trials, Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray has killed the King, and kickstarted a Resistance throughout the land. Now she’s running from the one person she had wanted to run to. Kai Azer is now Ilya’s Enforcer, loyal to his brother Kitt, the new King. He has vowed to find Paedyn and bring her to justice.   Across the deadly Scorches, and deep into the hostile city of Dor, Kai pursues the one person he wishes he didn’t have to. But in a city without Elites, the balance between the hunter and hunted shifts – and the battle between duty and desire is deadly. FearlessPaedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya... And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate – and the fate of those around her – forever.In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins? Be swept away by the conclusion to the smash hit, dagger-to-the-throat romantasy trilogy.

‘An excellent primer . . . Essential reading’ GUARDIAN * History matters, especially in Palestine. In this essential account, historian Anne Irfan reveals the long-term roots of Israel’s genocidal destruction of Gaza. She examines six key moments in its history that provide vital context for the present day, beginning with Israel’s expulsion of the Palestinian people in 1948, when the Gaza region was truncated to a tiny ‘Strip’ of 141 square miles, through to Israel’s occupations, the first intifada and the rise of Hamas. Drawing on a decade of meticulous research, she cuts through the misinformation and conflicting narratives to tell a story that begins long before the Hamas-led attacks of October 7 and centres Gaza as a microcosm of the Palestinian struggle. Clear-sighted and compassionate, this is an account that foregrounds the voices of Palestinians of all walks of life, from farmers and teachers to poets and activists. A Short History of the Gaza Strip is an indispensable primer for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of Palestine and the wider region.  * ‘Brings an unsparing moral clarity and deep insight to this timely, scholarly, humane and profoundly tragic tale’ WILLIAM DALRYMPLE, NEW STATESMAN  ‘Wonderfully informative, nuanced, humane’ BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE Book of the Year ‘Written with passion, precision and clarity’ IRISH INDEPENDENT

Selena struggles to navigate the Unseelie Court's tangled web of intrigue in this captivating third book in the Flame and Thorns series that’s Fourth Wing meets Powerless!A desperate mission takes Selena and her friends to the Unseelie Court. But making deals with the cunning fae of that realm is dangerous. When the Unseelie King forces them into a bargain in exchange for the help they so sorely need, they are pulled into a lethal scheme. To survive it, they must beat the Unseelie King at his own game.However, their chances of making it out alive are slim when the deck is stacked against them and their own strained relationships are causing turmoil within the group. Winning would mean that they are one step closer to taking down the Iceheart Dynasty. But if they lose, it could mean the end of life as they know it.Secret agendas, hidden truths, and complicated feelings push Selena and her friends to the breaking point. Can they survive this dangerous scheme, or will their ambition cost them everything?

Discover The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens in this vibrant graphic novel with timeless life lessons for every teen. With over 10 million copies sold, Sean Covey’s landmark book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens has helped teens all over the world lead better and happier lives. Now reimagined as a graphic novel for the first time, this ultimate success guide applies Covey’s classic principles to the lives of seven high school students as they navigate friendship, self-discovery and real-world tribulations.Follow the kids of Canyon High School as they learn from one another and the world. From Fine, a football-loving senior, to Victoria, an ambitious freshman who joins the entrepreneurship club; from aspiring fashion moguls Samantha and Sabrina, to DJ, who starts his own band. And don’t forget Jasmine, the shy but talented writer, and Deshawn, the multi-talented dramatic sophomore.Packed with colourful illustrations, engaging storylines and powerful takeaways on manoeuvring decision-making in life, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens graphic novel is the definitive roadmap to thriving in your teen years.

? Welcome back to Cinnamon Falls, the town where the bakes are sweet, the secrets are sticky, and the romance is pumpkin spiced. ? The Maple Bakery Murder is the third instalment in the must-read Cinnamon Falls series and is perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars and the Dream Harbor series. Ginger Mills is the new girl in town.She’s ready to start afresh in Cinnamon Falls, focus on herself and bake seasonal sweet treats in her beautifully renovated bakery. Although her infuriatingly handsome regular, Austin, who helped to build it, is already proving an unwanted distraction…When a body is discovered in her bakery one morning, Ginger’s fresh start goes up in smoke and the town begins to gossip. Who is this new girl? Could she be a killer? Only Austin seems to believe in her innocence.As the connection between them begins to heat up, Ginger and Austin must follow the crumbs and unmask the real killer… before it’s too late.Tropes:? Small-town setting? Grumpy x sunshine? Amateur sleuth? Healing each other? Mysterious past? Animal companion Praise for the Cinnamon Falls series… (????? star reader reviews)‘Oh. My. Goodness. YES! This book ticked all the right boxes for me’‘The sweet meets sinister in this perfect autumnal read’‘SCREAMING!!! I usually rotate with a thriller and a romance novel, but this had it all in one’‘Encompasses all I love in a book!’‘A little bit of romance alongside a good mystery, plus a cosy atmosphere - just what you need for a good night in’‘If I could rate it 10 stars I would!’

‘… a bracing guide to reclaiming your time by confronting the emotional habits that quietly give it away’ – Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of DRIVE and THE POWER OF REGRET Are you craving extra time in your day, as well as the wisdom and self-awareness to use it joyfully and effectively?  In The 25th Hour, executive coach Neal Schore reveals how our emotional reactions eat away at our time and our energy – and shows us how to manage these responses to free up at least an hour each day. We need to address unproductive worrying, fear-based decision making, obsession over other people’s actions and behaviours – and, more than anything else, we need to get out of our own way. This paradigm-shifting book offers a simple, practical approach to professional development, moving the focus beyond strategies for greater efficiency to what really costs us so much time and energy: our uncontrolled emotional responses.

‘The yearning was one for the record books’ SARRA MANNING ‘A world of small-town charm and irresistible romance’ LIZ TOMFORDE ‘The ideal balance of sweet and sexy’ MARIAN KEYES ‘As heartfelt as a Taylor Swift song and as cosy as a pumpkin spiced latte’ ZOË FOLBIGG From the author of Under Your Spell comes a funny, cosy small-town romance about an accidental Vegas marriage, two people forced to fake a relationship and a town determined to play matchmaker. Perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore, Sarah Adams and Lynn Painter. What happens in Vegas, never stays in Vegas . . . Waking up in a Las Vegas hotel room with her brother’s best friend isn’t exactly rule-follower Ophelia ‘Lee’ Turner-Jones’ finest moment. She’s spent the past year trying to forget it ever happened, until a surprise email from a wedding chapel lands in her inbox. Now Lee has no choice but to track Nico down . . . and tell him they’re married. The last place she expects to find the man who has always lived on the wild side is a small Maine town full of lovable eccentrics. Breaking the news to him should be simple, but walking away proves impossible when she discovers that Nico needs a wife to save everything – and everyone – he holds dear. Agreeing to play the role of happily married couple is risky enough. Doing it with the man she’s secretly loved for years, while the whole town throws themselves into the charade, might just end in disaster. Still, Lee can't help but wonder if their fake relationship could finally be the start of something real.

In this second epic romantasy in the Best of #BookTok Shattered Crown trilogy perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and The Serpent & the Wings of Night, Elyria and Cedric’s consuming passion ignites as they work to maintain the fragile peace between their realms.Elyria Lightbreaker may have survived the Arcane Crucible, but the scars of the deadly trials remain. Haunted by betrayal, Elyria must master the darkness within her and reclaim the Crown of Concord before the human and fae realms are plunged back into war. Yet every step forward brings her closer to Cedric Thorne, the human knight who poses an entirely new danger to her heart.Cedric sacrificed everything to claim victory for humankind, only to be burdened with powers he cannot control?and bound to Elyria, the fae warrior he cannot forget. But as tensions rise and his kingdom splinters, the truth of his past may just be the hardest thing to face.Secrets divide. Loyalties fracture. And desire, reckless and consuming, threatens to shatter the fragile alliance between Arcanis and Havensreach.In a land where shadows whisper and enemies lurk in plain sight, Elyria and Cedric must decide whether their connection is salvation…or the spark that will set their world ablaze.

The explosive final book in I.V. Ophelia’s darkly addictive Poisoner trilogy ? a bestselling gothic romance series about a botanist who kills unsavory men, and the one man who's resistant to her deadly poisons while she finds herself intoxicated by his deadly charms…