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Ruth
Ruth is raised in a snow globe of Christian communism, a world without private property, television, or tolerance for idle questions. Every morning she braids her hair and wears the same costume, sings the same breakfast song in a family room identical to every other family room in the community; every one of these moments is meant to be a prayer, but to Ruth they remain puzzles. Her life is seen in glimpses through childhood, marriage, and motherhood, as she tries to manage her own perilous curiosity in a community built on holy mystery. Is she happy? Might this in fact be happiness? Ruth immerses us in an experience that challenges our most fervent beliefs.
I Swear
From the remarkable man whose life inspired the heartstopping film, ‘I Swear’, a book that offers extraordinary insight into what it’s like to live with a severe form of Tourette’s Syndrome: a fascinating, complex condition that’s more common than most of us think ( 1 in 100 schoolchildren have the condition) , and yet is chronically misunderstood.Born in the 1970s on the Scottish Borders, John’s was ten when his tics first arrived, as if from nowhere. Previously a happy, popular, football-mad boy he was labelled disruptive, rude, and even mad. As his condition progressed, from blinks and jerks to involuntary rude and obscene shouting, John was bullied, rejected - alienated from his family and a society that had no idea what to make of him.Hospitalized and drugged for months, it was only an extraordinary and transformative friendship, and John’s dogged optimism, that turned his life around, making I Swear an inspirational story of triumph over adversity.Through John’s eyes, we see Tourette’s not just as a medical condition, but as a lens through which we can all better understand the importance of human connection. And how essential, as well as ultimately rewarding, it can be to keep going and never give up.
Small Bomb At Dimperley
Discover the heartwarmingly witty new historical novel about changing (sometimes reluctantly) with the times in the aftermath of WW2, perfect for fans of Maggie O''Farrell and Rachel Joyce.‘A deeply pleasurable postwar tale'' Guardian''Generous, touching and romantic'' Clare Chambers‘One of our finest writers of literary entertainment’ Spectator''Sometimes books that are this funny are easy to underestimate, but Small Bomb at Dimperley is wiser than a good many ponderously serious tomes. An absolute joy to read'' The Times__________It''s 1945, and Corporal Valentine Vere-Thissett, aged 23, is on his way home.But ‘home’ is Dimperley, built in the 1500s, vast and dilapidated, up to its eaves in debt and half-full of fly-blown taxidermy and dependent relatives, the latter clinging to a way of life that has gone forever.And worst of all - following the death of his heroic older brother - Valentine is now Sir Valentine, and is responsible for the whole bloody place. To Valentine, it’s a millstone; to Zena Baxter, who has never really had a home before being evacuated there with her small daughter, it’s a place of wonder and sentiment, somewhere that she can’t bear to leave.But Zena has been living with a secret, and the end of the war means she has to face a reckoning of her own…Funny, sharp and touching, Small Bomb at Dimperley is both a love story and a bittersweet portrait of an era of profound loss, and renewal.____________More praise for Small Bomb at Dimperley‘A future classic’ Woman&Home''This is Lissa Evans at the peak of her mighty powers'' India Knight‘Brilliantly written, gloriously funny... a heart-warming read about learning to live again’ Sun''Incredibly assured and affecting... the perfect novel to be read in such dark times’ Graham Norton‘Perfectly pitched, funny tale, sprinkled with peppery observations and speckled with a poignant bitter-sweetness’ Daily Mail
House of Monstrous Women
A young woman is drawn into a dangerous game after being invited to the mazelike home of her childhood friend, a rumoured witch, in this gothic horror set in 1986 Philippines.Carigara, 1986. Josephine del Rosario is the town pariah, left destitute after her parents were assassinated, and destined to marry a man twice her age. So when Hiraya Ranoco, an old friend, offers Josephine an escape, she can''t say no. All she needs to do is spend one night in the Ranoco’s home and play a children’s game of hide and seek. If she wins, she can have anything she wants. Even, perhaps, Hiraya’s heart. But the manor is sprawling and nightmarish, crawling with insects and rotting from the inside out. The servants stand silently in corners and won''t meet her eye. Worst of all, the house itself seems to want to trap Josephine. She must stay hidden until morning, but can she make it through the night?
Heart Strings
The hotly anticipated opposites attract second chance romance!''‘Fans of Abby Jimenez will love this bingeable, fresh, and deliciously spicy romance.’PAIGE TOON, Sunday Times bestselling author of Seven Summers''Sweet and spicy . . . a fabulous addition to the romance genre!''ABBY JIMENEZ, New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer--------------------------------------------------She doesn’t do second chances. But he''s not done writing their song.Cielo “Lo” Valdez doesn’t believe in second chances. Surviving cancer at seventeen taught her life is too short to spend time on someone who wronged you. But Aidan O’Toole is determined to show her life is too long not to spend it together.When the tough-as-nails Texan moved to Galway for medical school, she wasn’t looking for love. Aidan, the tattooed, guitar-playing lawyer who had helped her cousin, slipped past her defenses. They each fell hard and fast. But when Aidan was given the opportunity of a lifetime, to move to London and record an album — he took it. Lo cut him off, yet more than two years and a successful album later, every song he writes is still about her, the one he let get away. And every time Lo hears his voice on the radio singing about love, it’s an arrow straight to her heart.Now they’re on a collision course as maid-of-honor and best man at Lo’s cousin’s wedding. Are some mistakes worth forgiving? Can Aidan convince Lo their song wasn’t meant to end?READERS CAN''T GET ENOUGH OF IVY''S SPICY, HEART-WARMING AND HILARIOUS BOOKS...''This book made my cry and laugh and everything in between.''''I loved every single minute of this book. It''s an absolute gem . . . I cannot wait to see what [Ivy] has in store next''''Absolutely devoured this delicious and tender book!''''One of my comfort reads and favourite books. Cannot recommend enough!''''Heartwarming, swoon-worthy, funny.''
Artificial Wisdom
A MAN ON THE EDGE.A WORLD ON THE BRINK.A TRUTH THAT COULD DESTROY EVERYTHING.In 2050, investigative journalist Marcus Tully is still grieving the loss of his wife and unborn child in the deadly heatwave that struck the Persian Gulf ten years ago.Now, the world is both burning and drowning, and the decision has been taken to elect a global leader to steer humanity through the worsening climate apocalypse. The final two candidates are ex-US president Lockwood, and Solomon, an Artificial Intelligence.As election day races closer, Tully begins to unravel a conspiracy that goes to the highest level. Then Solomon’s creator is murdered, and Tully is pulled in to find the culprit.As the two investigations intertwine in ways he could never have imagined and the world hurtles ever closer to the brink, Tully must find the truth, convince the world to face it and make impossible choices to secure the future of the species.But will humanity ultimately choose salvation over freedom, whatever the cost?? Readers are already gripped by Artificial Wisdom ?''Tom Weaver deserves a solid five-star rating! This book brilliantly weaves together a captivating murder mystery with a thought-provoking glimpse into a future world.'' ? ? ? ? ?''Wow, what a phenomenal blending of genres!'' ? ? ? ? ?''I have never read a book like this before!'' ? ? ? ? ?''Each turn of the page leaves you guessing, making assumptions, only for the author to surprise you time and time again.'' ? ? ? ? ?
Happy Endings
''I LOVE this book. It''s full of heart and hope!'' - Cathy Kelly, author of Sisterhood''Brilliantly funny and thought-provoking - an absolute joy.'' - Rosie Walsh, author of The Man Who Didn''t Call''Without doubt this should be at the top of your summer reading list ... full of life and hope...A rollicking page turner.'' Mel Sykes, Best magazine recommended summer readingWhen Jennifer Cole is told she has three months left to live, she knows her life is f*cked. With nothing to lose, she decides it’s time to admit to everything she’s always longed to say but never dared. She writes three letters: one to her overbearing, selfish sister, one to her spineless, cheating ex-husband, the third to her charming but unreliable ex-boyfriend.At first it feels great to have finally found her voice. But as things start to unravel, she discovers that the truth has its own consequences…''Filled with warmth and wit. Will make you want to throw on your saved-for-best dress and live your own life to the fullest. ''- Heat''Quirky, funny and hugely readable, this is a story about the power of friendship and sisterhood, as well as love and loss.'' - Fabulous''A book to cancel plans for - you won''t want to put it down.'' - Closer''Cantor strikes plenty of witty, hopeful notes.'' - Mail on Sunday''Witty and well-crafted.'' - Sunday Mirror''Reminds us to live life with no limits.'' - Good Housekeeping''Truly uplifting and joyful.'' - PrimaPREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS BOTH DEATH AND OTHER HAPPY ENDINGS AND LIFE AND OTHER HAPPY ENDINGS
Children Of The Tide
Discover the gripping and uplifting historical saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn. It is the late 1850s and a tired woman holding a baby walks from Hull to one of the big houses in Anlaby – the home of the wealthy Rayners. She knocks at the door, and shoves the baby at young James Rayner. The father was ‘young Mr Rayner’, and the mother is dead. Then she vanishes. The respectable shipping family of Hull are shattered. No one wants to take responsibility for the baby and it is about to be put into an orphanage when Sammi, James’s cousin, decides to take the baby back to her parents’ home on the Holderness coast. James is banished to London, and disaster begins to beset the three branches of the Rayners. The third novel in The Hungry Tide sequence, this epic, many-faceted story of three related families tells the triumphs and tragedies of their lives, as the whaling industry of Hull begins to decline, and the farmlands and homes continue to slip into the sea. Readers LOVE Val Wood:'Hull's answer to Catherine Cookson' BBC Radio 4's Front Row‘One of those books that keeps you wanting more . . . impossible to put down’ 5 stars‘Val Wood never fails to impress . . . I could not put this book down’ 5 stars‘WOW. From the first page I was hooked . . . you will love this story’ 5 stars‘I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to melt away in the pages and be lost for a while. Riveting’ 5 stars‘Exciting story that kept me spellbound . . .Val has excelled herself yet again’ 5 stars‘The best book I have ever read, I really felt like I was part of the story and did not want it to end’ 5 stars
The Society of Unknowable Objects
The world of unknowable objects - magical items that most people have no idea possess powers - has been quiet for decades . . . But three current members of a secret society have remained watchful, meeting every six months in the basement of a bookshop in London. They are pledged to protect their archive of magical items hidden away, safe from the outside world - and keep the world safe from them. But when Frank Simpson, the longest-standing member of the Society of Unknowable Objects, hears of a new artefact coming to light in Hong Kong, he sends the Society''s newest member, author Magda Sparks, to investigate.Within hours of arriving in Hong Kong, Magda is facing death and danger, confronted by a professional killer who seems to know all about unknowable objects, specifically one that was stolen from him a decade before. Magda is forced to flee, using an artefact that not even the rest of the Society knows about.Returning to London, Magda learns hers is not the only secret being kept from the other two members. And that the most pernicious secret is about the nature of the Society’s mission. Her discoveries will lead her on a perilous journey, across the Atlantic to the deep south of the United States - not in pursuit of an unknowable object, but an unknowable person: the killer she first faced in Hong Kong. In doing so, Magda begins to understand that there are even more in the world who are chasing these magical items, and that her own family’s legacy is tied up in keeping all these secrets under wraps.Magic has always been too powerful to reveal to the world. But Magda will learn there might be something even more powerful: the truth.Praise for Gareth Brown''s The Book of Doors:''Joyful, exuberant, and crackling with adventure. This book is as magical as those it celebrates.'' STUART TURTON, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle''A stunning fever dream of a story that feels completely real – don''t miss this fantastic thriller debut.'' LEE CHILD''A real page-turner - incredibly ambitious and inventive, The Book of Doors is a great read.''ROSIE ANDREWS, author of The Leviathan
Plaything
''I just loved it – it truly wedged itself into my brain. Absolutely vile and brilliant. Plaything is an unhinged melody, and it will serenade fans of the darkest narratives.'' ALICE SLATER, author of Death of a BooksellerAnna is smart. Smarter than you, probably. But when she falls for the beautiful, enigmatic Caden, her need to get under his skin, to truly know him becomes overpowering.Anna’s new life in Cambridge is full of promise – she’s the top student in her PhD cohort, she has great friends and she has met an exhaustingly attractive man – but something is a little off. Perhaps it’s the routine violence of her lab work with animals, or maybe it’s something to do with her boyfriend’s icy reserve but it seems there is a kind of menace hiding beneath the Cambridge dream.When Anna and Caden''s lives become tightly entangled, her obsession with Caden’s seemingly ever-present ex-girlfriend reaches a dangerous pitch… Just how far will she go to satiate her curiosity?-------------------FROM THE REVIEWS FOR BEA SETTON’S BERLIN''Terrific . . . [an] unsettling and compelling read'' Observer''I was completely absorbed'' FRANCESCA REECE, author of Voyeur''Compelling, raw and thrillingly strange'' MONA AWAD, author of Bunny''Cinematically vivid, and refreshingly honest'' LISA HALLIDAY, author of Asymmetry
Last Friend Alive
*** The White Lotus meets Lucy Foley''s The Guest List in this chilling, sun-soaked thriller about three vengeful women, a beautiful island resort, and the darkest of secrets. ***''A sublime thriller, an absolute scorcher. I loved it!'' - ANDREA MARA, No. 1 bestselling author of No One Saw a Thing''A whip-smart, fun, and stylish novel - I raced through it.'' GILLIAN McALLISTER, No.1 bestselling author of Wrong Place, Wrong TimeIS IT EVER A GOOD IDEA TO GO ON HOLIDAY WITH FRIENDS?Best friends Darcy, Camilla and Kate have just landed in the Maldives for a luxury holiday. They can''t wait for ten days of scorching sun, crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches.But against this idyllic backdrop, long-buried secrets come to light one by one, and the darker side of female friendship floats to the surface.After all, when you’ve known each other forever, you’re bound to hold a grudge or two - and the bet of friends can make the worst of enemies...Which of them will make it back alive – if any?***READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LAST FRIEND ALIVE!‘377 pages of pure brilliance. I held my breath the whole way through - completely hooked and totally binge worthy! An easy 5 stars from me!!’ - FIVE-STAR Reader Review‘This is THE perfect holiday read’ - FIVE-STAR Reader Review‘All I can say is WOW. What a wild ride!’ - FIVE-STAR Reader Review''Secrets and lies abound in this sun-drenched suspense with twists and turns aplenty, a deftly drawn cast and a propulsive and immersive plot. Compelling and entertaining. The Sapphire Island Resort is calling...'' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review''Had me on edge throughout'' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review''A brilliant book, which will make an excellent summer read!'' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review''Holy cow this did not end at all how I thought. Amazing book!'' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review''Well I wasn’t expecting that! The setting was perfect, the plot-building fantastic and the characters all complemented each other perfectly. Bad Tourists is definitely going to be a summer blockbuster.'' - FIVE-STAR Reader Review
The Lost Boy
THE BOOK BEHIND THE MAJOR BBC SERIESNow updated and including previously unseen photographs. 'As close to the definitive book on the subject as we are ever likely to read' Manchester Evening NewsThe Lost Boy is the compelling story of some of the twentieth-century's most notorious crimes. Over more than twenty years, Duncan Staff has undertaken an exhaustive, and sensitive, exploration into all aspects of the murders committed by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley and their long-felt aftermath. In a major new series for the BBC, The Moors Murders: A Search for Justice, he presents newly discovered documents and recordings of the infamous child serial killers. The series seeks to expose past errors while also uncovering startling new evidence which could be used to find the body of the final missing victim, Keith Bennett. This updated edition of Duncan Staff’s book tells the full story of his investigation into what happened - the nearest to a definitive book on the subject we will ever read.
The Book of Lost Stories
A lost journal. A long-buried secret. A story waiting to be told.Cleo Finch has loved gothic literature all her life. She’s spent years researching and writing her thesis on the works of one gothic novelist in particular, Orlando Browne, and is determined to prove that Browne was the pen name of a female author, Alys Weston.But as her best friend Tris never fails to remind her, she still hasn’t succeeded in finding concrete evidence that proves this to be true.That is, until Cleo’s Uncle Ambrose gifts her Alys’ very own diary.As Cleo begins deciphering Alys'' daily entries, she finds herself utterly absorbed by Alys'' vivid descriptions - particularly of the rakish Lord Rayven - and the challenges Alys faced trying to keep Orlando’s true identity a secret.And so, newly inspired, Cleo sets aside her thesis to pen a gothic novel of her own . . .Previously published as Lord Rayven''s Revenge. This edition has been updated with new material from the author.
Wedding Bells at the Wartime Bookshop
** Pre-order the next uplifting novel in the Wartime Bookshop series **They won''t let the war stop them from finding happiness...Naomi is upset to find a nasty, anonymous letter land on her doorstep. Who could’ve sent something like this? Naomi, Bert and the Churchwood bookshop organising team are determined to figure out who it is sending her these poison pen letters. Because it must be someone they know…Ruby is preparing for her wedding to Kenny. But for some reason, she can’t figure out why she isn’t excited. Can she get to the root of her feelings and enjoy her special day?Suki has fallen in love, with a handsome but unlikely suitor. Can she convince him she’s ready for love? Or will she be forced to accept rejection?Real readers love The Wartime Bookshop series:''I was only two pages in when I knew this would be a 5 star read... I honestly can''t put my excitement into words at the thought of reading the next one''''BRILLIANT''''Oh I loved this book... please carry on the good writing''''Outstandingly fabulous, warm and inviting... so glad there is going to be a follow-on''
The Night in Question
Discover the uplifting story with a uniquely loveable protagonist, perfect for fans of The List of Suspicious Things, Elizabeth is Missing, and Dear Mrs Bird. 'Full of unforgettable characters . . . a beguiling mystery’ Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things'A wonderfully warm and involving page-turner.' Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures'Life-affirming [and] full of surprises' Emma Stonex, author of The LamplightersFlorence Butterfield has a secret. She's kept it for 70 years. She's travelled the world, fallen in love, and grown and changed in ways she never could have imagined. But she's never told a soul. Until one midsummer's night, something happens. Something so terrible and unexpected that it changes everything for Florrie. And perhaps, at last, her long-buried secret will finally see the light of day . . . Praise for The Night in Question and Susan Fletcher:'[Fletcher's] prose is extraordinarily lyrical . . . and her themes are profound.' Sunday Times'A gifted storyteller' Independent'Fletcher unpeels with delicacy and insight the complex layers of the human heart.' GuardianReaders LOVE The Night in Question:'I absolutely loved this book... The writing is compelling and a joy to read.' ? ?'A heartwarming story that [...] moved me to tears more than once.' ? ?'I loved this gorgeous novel, which is both a gripping, twisting whodunnit and a moving, intricate, beautifully written portrait of a life.' ? ?'Easily the best book I've read this year.' ? ?'A glorious combination of razor-sharp plotting, vivid characterisation and beautiful prose.' ? ?
The Serial Killer's Party
A MISSING GIRL. A PARTY FULL OF SECRETS.Prepare to be hooked by the most addictive psychological thriller of the summer.''Crammed with twists.'' Daily Mail''The definition of a one-sitting read.'' Michael WoodWelcome to the party of the year.You’ve been invited to an exclusive, luxury event in Norway, hosted by a billionaire. Your moment has finally arrived. But you’re not going for the canapes and champagne. You’re going for revenge.Where anything is possible.You’ve spent months preparing for this moment. Because you know that beneath the host’s polished public persona, he’s a vicious killer who has murdered several innocent people, including your sister.Even murder...Then a guest dies in mysterious circumstances, and you begin to wonder... is this a trap? Why does it feel like you''re being watched? And will you ever escape?*** Everyone is talking about The Serial Killer''s Party! ***''I loved this book. It has a touch of glamour and a lot of dark twisty drama.'' 5-STAR Reader Review''Keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.'' 5-STAR Reader Review''This is one party I was glad I was not invited to. Definitely a must read!'' 5-STAR Reader Review''Twist on twist on twist! Unputdownable! 5-STAR Reader Review''Kept me guessing the whole time I was reading and it had me hooked!'' 5-STAR Reader Review''Truly unputdownable and such a joy to read.'' 5-STAR Reader Review















