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A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICKThe New York Times ‘Best Books of the Year (So Far)''A young woman and her lover are marooned on an island in a deeply moving novel of love, faith and survival, for readers of Jessie Burton’s The Miniaturist and Anthony Doerr’s All The Light We Cannot See‘This made me cry on an airplane but it was worth it! A luscious, rich and moving novel, a beautiful, careful and profound book about survival and hope’ Alice Winn, bestselling author of In Memoriam‘An extraordinary book that reads like a thriller, written with the care of the most delicate psychological and historical fiction’ Vogue ‘Best Books of 2025’ ‘A shocking story, made all the more stunning by the fact that it has its roots in true history’ Jodi Picoult, author of My Sister''s KeeperIn sixteenth-century France, as the heiress to an aristocratic fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of privilege. Then she is orphaned, and her enigmatic and volatile guardian squanders her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to the new French colonies of North America. Isolated and afraid, Marguerite befriends her guardian’s servant and the two develop an intense attraction. But when their relationship is discovered, they are brutally punished, abandoned on a small island with no hope for rescue.From a childhood dressed in gowns with laced pearls in her hair, Marguerite finds herself at the mercy of nature. As the weather turns, blanketing the island in ice, she discovers a faith she had never before needed…Inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine, Isola tells the timeless story of a woman fighting for survival.  

Clueless meets Jenna Evans Welch in this rom-com about a spoiled American teenager who faces some major culture shock – and potential romance –when she jets off to Bangladesh for her sister’s wedding. Bibi Hossain was supposed to get her first kiss this summer but her has one arcane rule: no boys until your sister gets married. Just when Bibi thinks she’ll be stuck spending her summer at their fried chicken chain her oh-so-perfect older sister Halima drops a bombshell: she’s marrying the heir of a princely estate turned tea garden in Bangladesh. Soon, Bibi is hopping on the next flight to Sylhet for Halima’s Big Fat Bengali Wedding, hoping Abbu might even rethink the dating ban while they’re there. Unfortunately, the stuffy Rahmans are a nightmare – especially Sohel, the groom’s younger brother. The only thing they can agree on is that their siblings are not a good match. But as the two scheme to break their siblings up, Bibi finds it impossible to stay away from the infuriatingly handsome boy. Could her own happily ever after be brewing even as she stirs up trouble for her sister’s engagement – or is there more steeping at the tea estate than Bibi knows?Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Sandhya Menon, Emma Lord and Beth O’Leary.

For a true Poopicorn has a magical rear, And whatever she thinks, that think will appear . . .  When a magical flower turns Peanut the Pony into a unicorn and gives her the power to poop ANYTHING she thinks from her bum, she''s never had SO much fun. She makes diggers and bulldozers, bulldogs and cranes, then hotdogs and hotrods and pigs flying planes. But with great power comes great responsibility, and soon Peanut''s bottom is spinning out of control in a poo-brained disaster! Will Peanut find a way to right all the rumpus? The hilarious new story about unicorns, having TOO much, problem-solving and truly magical bottoms from the bestselling creator of The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom, perfect for fans of The Dinosaur Who Pooped series. HILARIOUS ADVENTURE ABOUT A UNICORN WITH A MAGICAL BOTTOMFUN, BOUNCY RHYME FOR EARLY READERS – catchy verses support phonics and make bedtime or classroom read-alouds irresistible for children.PACKED WITH POSITIVE MESSAGES - shows children the importance of making wise choices, promoting problem-solving and responsibility.VIBRANT, DETAIL-PACKED ILLUSTRATIONS – every page is bursting with artwork from diggers, hotdogs, unicorn magic and cheeky surprises to spot again and again.IDEAL GIFT FOR FANS OF THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED – perfect birthday or Christmas present for boys and girls who love funny toilet-humour picture books.More from Beach:The Dragon with the Blazing BottomThe Knight with the Blazing BottomThe Princess with the Blazing Bottom The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom at Christmas!Big Bad Dragon Club 

The hilariously funny full-colour graphic novel series from award-winning author and illustrator of the Pizazz series, Sophy Henn. Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dogman and Donut Squad! ‘You won't be able to contain your giggles!’ – Harriet Muncaster, author and illustrator of Isadora Moon Welcome to HAPPY HILLS, where you’ll find epic LOLS, dramatic ACTION scenes, a scattering of MILD PERIL, and MUCH MORE! Mr Big Fluff is the BADDEST hamster around, but he just doesn’t feel very happy… so what will he do? STEAL it from Happy Hills, of course! Can Ace, Mimi, Shroomer and the gang fight back – and keep the HAPPY in Happy Hills? ‘Delicious genius from Sophy Henn. If eating a load of fizzy sweets and then sticking your head into a bag of kittens could be turned into a book, it would be THIS BOOK.’ – Nadia Shireen, author and illustrator of Grimwood Possible side effects of entering Happy Hills: puking rainbows. Turning into a cake. Unstoppable disco moves. Snack attacks!

‘A beautifully expansive novel about race and class... Franklin''s emotional and intellectual range is vast... An exceptional debut’ – Katie Kitamura, author of Intimacies‘So smart, so moving, so earned; as soon as I finished, I started reading it again’ – Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr!‘The precision and ecstasy of Rob Franklin''s prose had me entranced. Great Black Hope marks the arrival of a breathtakingly talented writer’ – Megha Majumdar, author of A Burning‘Great Black Hope will allow you to vicariously experience a sweltering summer in the city – though this debut is much more than a simple tale of hedonism’ - BBC Culture‘Perfectly captures the heady atmosphere of a New York summer’ - Dazed‘A new voice in fiction to be reckoned with’ Harper’s Bazaar ‘Best Books of 2025’‘A book about New York that’s part love letter, part reckoning’ – Guardian‘Gripping’ – Daily MailAn arrest for cocaine possession in the Hamptons on the last day of a sweltering summer leaves Smith, a young Black queer graduate, in a state of turmoil. Pulled into the court system and mandated treatment, he finds himself in an absurd but dangerous situation: his class protects him but his race does not. It is just weeks after the death of his beloved roommate Elle, a glamorous member of the Black elite, and he is still reeling from the tabloid spectacle - as well as the lingering question of how well he really knew his closest friend and what happened to her the night she died.When he flees to his hometown of Atlanta and generations of his family of doctors and college presidents and lawyers - the weight of expectations haunts him. Then Carolyn, the closest friend he has left, goes off the rails, Smith returns to New York only to lose himself in his old life, drawn back into the city''s underworld. Will his search for the truth about Elle cost him his freedom and his future?Smith goes on a dizzying journey through the New York City nightlife circuit, anonymous recovery rooms, Atlanta''s Black society set, police investigations and courtroom dramas, and a circle of friends coming of age in a new era. Great Black Hope is a propulsive, glittering story about what it means to exist between worlds, to be upwardly mobile yet spiralling downward and how to find a way back to hope.

From one of the sharpest voices in fiction today, a profound and enthralling novel about beauty, power, and capital's influence on art and those who devote their lives to creating it. 'Blue Ruin is bracingly intelligent and often just plain beautiful. It’s a reminder that fiction, at its best, is a place to encounter new experiences and dwell in big ideas. Kunzru is known for ambitious novels that bring politics to rich, imaginative life; Blue Ruin shows him at the top of his game.' Sandra Newman, Guardian 'Book of the Day' 'I read everything Hari Kunzru writes, for my highest pleasure and my deepest sustenance.' Rachel Kushner 'Genuinely thrilling...both a sharp dissection of the oily inner workings of the art world, and a compelling portrait of one man’s desperate attempt to escape complicity in the capitalist machine.' Financial Times Once Jay was tipped for greatness, a rising star of the London art scene. Now, he lives out of his car and earns money delivery groceries to the wealthy of upstate New York, while all around a terrible pandemic rages.  When Jay arrives at a house set in an enormous acreage of woodland, he is shocked to see somebody he thought forever lost to him. Standing on the porch is Alice, a lover from his art school days. Their relationship was tumultuous and destructive, ultimately ending when she left him for his best friend and fellow artist Rob. Alice and Rob have achieved the riches and success for which Jay once seemed destined. Ashamed and debilitated by the virus that has ravaged his body, Jay hopes she won't recognise him behind his dirty surgical mask. When she does, however, she invites him to recover on the property, setting in motion a reckoning decades in the making.  Gripping and brilliantly orchestrated, Blue Ruin moves back and forth through time to deliver an extraordinary portrait of an artist as he reunites with his past and confronts the world he once loved and left behind. 'Kunzru's brilliance is his ability to fold vertiginous questions [...] into his storytelling. In its unnerving depiction of [...] uneasy relationships, Blue Ruin not only keeps pace with White Tears and Red Pill, but also confirms his status as a master choreographer of the present moment's creeping anxiety.' Literary Review “[Blue Ruin] promises to be harrowing and darkly funny. Kunzru has a knack for the nightmarish present, and few things feel more nightmarish than a forced confrontation with the past in the early stages of the pandemic.” Lit Hub, 'Most Anticipated Books of 2024' “Kunzru’s [Blue Ruin] is a triumph of beauty and a true ode to the artist.” Oprah Daily, 'Most Anticipated Books of 2024' “Kunzru takes on the excessive and rapacious tendencies of the art world in his dazzling latest . . . [Blue Ruin] is immensely satisfying.” Publishers Weekly “A lively, ever-intensifying story of race, immigration, work, and what it means to earn a living . . . [Blue Ruin is] a darkly ironic tale of two bubbles—an art world divorced from economic reality and a Covid era that segregated us from society . . . A dark, smart, provocative tale of the perils of art making.” Kirkus “Exquisite writing and keen insights into class tensions and creative dilemmas. Kunzru affirms that it’s always a good time to live an examined life, even during a pandemic.” Booklist

‘Casually magisterial’ Guardian''Endlessly intriguing'' Observer‘A marvel of a novel’ Ali Smith‘Jane Eyre by way of Patricia Highsmith’ BBC Radio 4‘Puts Stevens in the class of Sarah Waters’ Financial Times‘There was a painting my family set on fire. It burned to ashes, and then it came back.’Oxfordshire, 1899. Grace Inderwick grows up on the peripheries of a once-great household, an unwanted guest in her uncle’s home. She has unusual skills and unusual predilections: for painting, though faces elude her; for lurking in the shadows; for other girls. Then a letter arrives, postmarked Saint Helena. After years missing at sea, Grace’s cousin Charles is ready to come home. When Charles returns, unrecognisable and uncanny, a rift emerges between those who claim he is an imposter and Grace’s aunt, who insists he is her son. And Grace, whose intimate knowledge of forgeries is her own closely-guarded secret, must decide who and what to believe in, and what kind of life she wants to live. Deftly-plotted and shimmering with Nell Stevens’s distinctive intelligence, style and wit, THE ORIGINAL is a novel about the value of authenticity in art and in love, and what it means to be a true original.''What a bewitching book this is. A sinuous, thrilling meditation on fakes and forgers, with echoes of Daphne du Maurier and Sarah Waters and an audacity that is totally original to Nell Stevens herself'' Olivia Laing, author of THE GARDEN AGAINST TIME''Deliciously engaging and wildly intelligent. I adored this novel about art, authenticity and desire and am a devoted fan of Nell Stevens'' Ayşegül Savaş, author of THE ANTHROPOLOGISTS''A delightful, playful puzzle of a novel, and a brilliant twist on the nineteenth century orphan-makes-good story. THE ORIGINAL asks whether, sometimes, faking it is the right thing to do'' Claire Fuller, author of UNSETTLED GROUND''A wonderful novel about identity, creativity, money and belonging. It''s so witty and propulsive you will forget how brilliantly constructed it is, this tale that brims with the beauty of art, of how to triumph in a difficult world. I absolutely loved it'' Jessie Burton, author of THE MINIATURIST

The smart guide that every midlife woman needs to read … Forget everything you’ve been told about midlife. For millennia, women have been led to believe that it’s a time of decline. On the contrary, it is a time of transformation and re-formation; a turning point when we can move towards as bigger, better and more magnificent future. And who better to help you navigate this complex and wildly exciting time than women’s health campaigner and documentary maker Kate Muir.In this essential and empowering guide, Kate draws upon scientific research, personal experience and the courageous and humorous stories of women to arm you with the knowledge you need to approach your second half with confidence, purpose and energy. She reveals how to:have better sex (after decades of trying)take advantage of brain rewiring in menopauseupgrade your relationships and friendshipschange your job and find a creative renaissanceavoid the midlife muffin top and love your microbiome This is your time to reset, renew and refresh ... 

Silverstone, 1950 – the first post-war Grand Prix and the birth of Formula One. The king and queen, alongside 150,000 spectators, watch in dismay as Italy’s Alfa Romeos scream past to claim the first three places. British cars are hopelessly outclassed by Alfa Romeos and Maseratis. How can it be, they all wonder, that Italy, its industry reduced to rubble by Allied bombs so recently, has set new standards of speed and style that leave the rest of the world for dust?   Italy’s ability to outflank its more powerful and better-equipped neighbours is nothing new. At the turn of the century Italy made so few cars that its output wasn’t recorded, by 1907 Italian cars and drivers swept the board in the first Grand Prix season. In Superveloce, Peter Grimsdale explores the mystery of how a country with no industrial revolution, hampered by poverty, came to represent an innovation and flair that other countries struggled to match.   Grimsdale traces a century of Italian design genius, the rise of great marques such as Ferrari, Fiat and Alfa Romeo. We see the lives of fiercely charismatic and competitive drives like Ascari, Varzi and Nuvolari. Does the secret lie deep in Italy’s cultural heritage – in historic links between art and machine going back to da Vinci? Or is it simply ‘sprezzatura’ – the art of making something difficult look effortlessly easy?  

‘[A] witty, unusual murder mystery’ SUNDAY TIMESA compelling wartime mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie''s Partners in Crime and Foyle''s War. SUMMER 1944.The tide of war is turning. The Allies are at the gates of Paris. But the Nazis have one last chance of victory – and its success depends on a traitor in the quiet English village of Larkwhistle in the New Forest.When Jill Metcalfe receives the news of her brother Henry’s death from his friend, US Air Force officer Jack Strafford, she learns of more than just his loss – she is recruited to continue his mission.Jack has come to the village in the hope that Henry’s cryptic last words will reveal the identity of the traitor he is hunting. With Jill at his side, they begin to investigate.??But someone doesn’t want them looking into what happened to Henry. And when a body is discovered, it seems like there might be more to this little village – and its inhabitants – than first meets the eye.?? ?Will they discover the traitor in their midst, or will the war claim more victims? ??

'Milly is the most wonderful, life-affirming writer about women's lives, love and friendship; her books are a joy.' JENNY COLGAN ‘Real women, real life, real feeling, Milly brings it all.’ CATHY BRAMLEY 'Milly writes with a huge heart about the challenges women face, particularly in later life. Her wisdom shines through, as does her humour: no-one can bring you from tears to smiles more quickly. Her books are warm, funny and real, and her stories celebrate triumph over adversity, the power of love, and the importance of friendship. Her heroines are down to earth yet reach for the sky and are truly inspirational, like Milly herself. She makes the world a better place.' VERONICA HENRY 'Romantic fiction at it's very best, I adored it. Warm, welcoming, funny, and wise, just like Milly!' JO THOMASWelcome to Spring Hill, home to a square of independent shops and cafes, a thriving local community and nearby the newest venture, Ray’s Diner. Here a group of women meet once a week over a cup of something warming.  Amanda is primary carer to her elderly mother and one of the only women in a male-dominated company. Used to being second-best all her life, is this her time to finally break ranks and shine?  Sky works at the repair shop, patching up old teddy bears, and their owners’ hearts. But her heart beats for the one man who is strictly off-limits.  Mel has been a loyal and loving wife to Steve for thirty years. Then when he goes to his old school reunion, life as she knows it will never be the same again.  Erin is trying to get over a traumatic loss where her guilt weighs more than her grief. Can she find the first step to healing lies in sharing an hour with strangers once a week?   Astrid is feeling in need of a change and a challenge. But when a fantastic opportunity presents itself, who is around to convince her she is worthy enough to take the risk?  Can these women find the answers to their worries, acceptance, courage, support here? Join them at the same time next week to find out…  

A tennis-inspired YA romance, perfect for fans of Challengers, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Carrie Soto is Back. Billie and her twin brother Tom have been playing tennis together since they were kids. The dream: junior doubles final at Wimbledon. But when Tom collapses just before their local qualifier, he insists Billie find a new doubles partner and play on.   Enter Harley, her coach’s nephew and the neighbour she’s hated for as long as she can remember. Harley is everything Billie won’t stand for – a lad’s lad and friend to Billie's best friend's awful boyfriend – but right now, he’s her only option. The more they play, the worse things get. Billie despises Harley’s lack of work ethic, and the more irate Billie gets, the more Harley digs his heels in, determined to teach her how to relax and (literally) take her eye off the ball. And all the while, the doctors can’t figure out what’s going on with Tom.  Can Billie and Harley make it all the way when seeing eye-to-eye feels impossible? And might there be something more to the tension that grows between them . . .?

Dash & Lily meets P.S. I Love You in a life‑affirming rom‑com about seizing your chance and learning to love. Scream into the void Do something that scares you Fall in love . . . ? When Nadia’s best friend Lizzy dies, she leaves her last wish list – 16 wild and random things to do to help her get over her grief. Every item on the list feels impossible without Lizzy, especially finding a way to meet their favourite megastar.Nadia’s quest takes her to America where, grieving and alone, she meets Fran, a boy with a big heart and an empty home. Setting out on the road trip of a lifetime along Route 66, the two make an odd couple. But with fate having thrown them together can they help each other find what they’re looking for? A beautiful, swooning debut following the road trip of a lifetime for fans of You've Reached Sam, Girl in Pieces and John Green, exploring friendship, grief, freedom, and the rush of first love. Praise for The Last Wish List:'The Last Wish List is a beautiful, buoyant roadmap to the heart. I fell in love, cried my heart out, and swooned over Jacqueline Silvester’s gorgeous prose, and afterward I felt ready to take on the world' Jennifer Niven, bestselling author of All the Bright Places   'Joyful, tender, and achingly romanic, this is a love letter to all the fearless, hopeful, starry-eyed teenage dreamers' Simon James Green, bestselling author of This Book is Gay   'A joyous, swoony road trip that tackles grief, healing and new hope' Wren James, award-winning author of Last Seen Online   'A genuine, compassionate, and deeply-felt exploration of grief and healing. Silvester writes with an open heart about the pain of loss and about the long, sun-drenched, and unexpected road we sometimes have to take to find our way back to hope.'  Cecilia Vinesse, author of Seven Days of You   'Heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measure, a beautiful story of friendship, loss and healing.' Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead

Prepare for the ultimate dance party mission in this brilliant new storybook, based on the incredibly popular BBC CBeebies series, Supertato.  It's party time in the supermarket – it's the Broccoli Boogie! The veggies all LOVE to dance . . . except for Supertato. Although he has super strength, super speed and super skills, he does NOT have super moves. But when Evil Pea takes over the dance party, it's up to Supertato to throw some wicked shapes and beat that pesky pea in an ultimate dance off. Can he save the Broccoli Boogie?! Look out for these other AWESOME books:Where's Supertato? A Search-and-Find Book How to be a Supertato: A Supertato Storybook

A joyful celebration of the power of being GREAT, just as you are, from the creators of Brian the Lion who Learned. Wanda the warthog is perfectly proud to be HER – a root-rustling wonder with stubbly fur. But when a graceful, perfectly plumed rainbow of scarlet macaw parrots appear in the forest one day, Wanda suddenly starts to doubt herself… Frowning and grouching and glaring: Wanda the warthog has started comparing. When Wanda does everything she can to change the way she looks and the macaws still don’t take any notice, it’s time for Wanda’s friends to step in to remind her that she is only one who can decide her worth. Perfect for encouraging conversations about being happy to be yourself! Fran Stickley’s glorious and gleeful rhyming text is perfectly complemented by Chris Chatterton’s (illustrator of The Hugasaurus) warm, charming illustrations.Gentle learning within the framework of a satisfying story.

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'As a comedian, Bob Mortimer spins a shaggy-dog story like nobody else, and this is a rollicking old-school yarn' The Guardian  ‘Mortimer’s verbal specificity and off-kilter humour will keep his fans chuckling’ The Times  WARNING - this book includes: heavy crimes, car journeys, dreadfulness, large fruits, romance, planning applications, and a lot of pie. Gary Thorn is struggling with a big decision. Should he stay in London, wallowing in the safety of his legal job in Peckham and eating pies with his next door neighbour, Grace and her dog Lassoo, or should he move to Brighton, where his girlfriend Emily is about to open The Hotel Avocado? Either way, he’d be letting someone down.   But sinister forces are gathering in a cloud of launderette scented-vape smoke, and the arrival of the mysterious Mr Sequence puts Gary in an even worse predicament: soon he might be dead.   All Gary wants is a happy life. But he also wants to be alive to enjoy it…  THE HILARIOUS AND GRIPPING NEW NOVEL BY NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOB MORTIMER ‘Sweet and funny’ Closer   ‘A stunning sequel… It’s genuinely difficult to put this book down – you’ll be entranced by Mortimer’s humour and obvious story-telling skills’ Press Association   ‘Characters are layered with carefully observed detail and a huge serving of hilarity’ Heat