A superb book' Simon Sebag Montefiore'An empowering story of human ingenuity'and Economist'Full of curious facts'and The TimesCauses of death have changed irrevocably across time. In the course of a few centuries we have gone from a world where disease or violence were likely to...

A superb chronicler of cop culture' -and SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -and THE TIMES'Doesn't get better than this' - DOMINIC NOLANNOTHING STAYS BURIED FOREVER...Twenty years ago, Charlie Deravin's mother went missing, believed murdered. Her body has...

A superb romcom, with relatable and loveable characters that literally burst from the pages. Withand laugh-out-loudand moments, woven between aand heartwarmingand and hopeful story, it charmed me from the first page'Carmel HarringtonTrue love is only just a swipe away? Right?Irisand lives by numbers. The...

A superb second novel from the author of the multiple-award winning Saraswati Park. “They'd discussed it earlier, in the days of their friendship: the need to reach a certain phase in one's life, to become a householder, to enter the world and leave behind...

A superhero princess, inconvenient monster alarms, a glittering party and spot-on slapstick pacing all abound in this sequel to theand New York Timesand bestsellerand The Princess in Black. Today is Princess Magnolia's birthday party, and everything is going wrong. Just as her guests are...

A survivor's awe-inspiring story of how she overcame tragedy and re-created herself as a wife, mother, and woman She was a hardworking business woman, had a loving husband and an infant son, and a confidence born of intelligence and beauty. But on 9/11, good...

A suspense filled tale of murder on the American frontier--shedding new light on a family of serial killers in Kansas, whose horrifying crimes gripped the attention of a nation still reeling from war. 'A carefully researched and horribly compelling examination of unimaginable evil intruding...

A sweeping family drama of old secrets and new beginnings… A satisfying treat' Adele Parks,and Platinum A compelling family drama' Sarah Morgan Wise and warm with plenty of twists and turns' Rachel Hore Emotional and uplifting'and Veronica Henry Captivating and vivid' Miranda DickinsonEven happy...

A sweeping story of danger, adventure and the high seas. From the nation's favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo.“We all knew what was going to happen. We'd seen it before. A ship about to founder staggers before she falls. A huge wave broke over her stern...

A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War - from the Nation's Favourite StorytellerAt her ancestors' home in Ithaca, Australian-Greek girl Nandi discovers - through a friendship with a very unusual flying fish...

A sweet, charming, funny story about finding friendship, finding yourself, and love'Netgalley Reviewer'I was waiting for a book like this!'Netgalley Reviewer***INCLUDED IN THE AFRICA CENTER'S ROUND-UP OF 50 NOTABLE AFRICAN BOOKS OF 2021***___________________________________Zainab Sekyi is on a quest to find herself. . .She's moving...

Aand SYDNEY MORNING HERALDand ANDand GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2021''A tour de force... I can't recommend this too highly'Patrick Gale'A potent meditation on the intensity of women's lives'Charlotte Wood, author ofand The Weekend'I loved and admiredand The Performance...and Unmissable'Emma Stonex, author ofand The...

A tailor in disguise. Three legendary dresses.and The competition of a lifetime.'An amazing creation!' Tamora Pierce, #1and New York Timesand bestselling authorProject Runwayand meetsand Mulanand in this sweeping fantasy about a young girl who poses as a boy to compete for the role of...

A tale of an unexpected friendship, an unlikely hero and an improbable journey, Alex's story treads the fine line between light and dark, laughter and tears. And it might just strike you as one of the funniest, most heartbreaking novels you've ever read. Alex...

A tale of high waves and high adventure for Jack and Annie when the tree house lands in the sea off the coast of Ireland. Things get dangerous when Viking ships approach!

A tale of revenge, righteousness and recovery with a heart-stopping twist -The GuardianBefore you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two gravesTHENElla, Max, Corey, Fallon and Zane.The Fearless Five, inseparable as children growing up in a sleepy English seaside town.But when Max's older...

A tall, quiet gamer boy and a geeky girl whose life revolves around yaoi manga are old friends, but when they start working in the same office, they decide to date. It's a relationship of convenience at first, but could it become something more?...

A tall, quiet gamer boy and a geeky girl whose life revolves around yaoi manga are old friends, but when they start working in the same office, they decide to date. It's a relationship of convenience at first, but could it become something more?...

A tall, quiet gamer boy and a geeky girl whose life revolves around yaoi manga are old friends, but when they start working in the same office, they decide to date. It's a relationship of convenience at first, but could it become something more?...

A tantalising mystery, executed with perfection.' THOMAS ENGERHe was locked inside an abandoned house. But he's not the only one . . .When a dead man is found locked in the basement of an abandoned house, deep in the woods, there is no evidence...

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A taut thriller about murder, maths and the mind. Peter Blankman is afraid of everything and must confront unimaginable terror when his mother is attacked.Seventeen-year-old Peter Blankman is a maths prodigy. He also suffers from severe panic attacks. Afraid of everything, he finds solace...

The twisty, gripping psychological thriller about a mother working at a Missing Persons helpline who receives a desperate phone call from her own daughter, who went missing four years before - perfect for fans of I LET YOU GO by Claire Mackintosh and TELL...

Another thrilling read from the queen of YA smoulder, Becca Fitzpatrick. If you enjoyed Hush, Hush, you'll love Dangerous Lies. . . Stella Gordon's life is a lie. She does not belong in Thunder Basin, Nebraska. As the key witness in a murder trial,...

Aand TELEGRAPHand 'Best Smart Thinking Books of 2022' PICK'A gripping guide to rites and customs around the world'and New Scientist'Fascinating ... pacy, adventurous'and Mail on SundayRitual is the oldest, and certainly the most enigmatic, thread in the history of human culture. And it presents...

A Telegraph Book of the YearA Guardian Book of the YearA Shindig Book of the YearA Virgin Radio Book of the Year'A colourful picture of the entire '70s in Great Britain.' - SUZI QUATROIn 1970, pop was in trouble. The Beatles were no more....

A tender and gorgeously written novel of a marriage in crisis in the tradition ofand Revolutionary Road,and THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD by Stephanie Bishop was an Australian bestseller (2015), and winner of the ABIA Award for Literary Fiction Book of the Year...

A tender and satisfying novel set in a time and a place lost forever, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet gives us a glimpse of the damage that is caused by war--not the sweeping damage of the battlefield, but the cold, cruel...

'A tender appreciation of life's beauty' Matt Haig, The Guardian In How to Feel Better, bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink shares the advice that has seen her through life's ups and downs. From her etiquette for bad news to the words of wisdom she would...

A tender homage to the journeys of growth and change that we all experience, told through the theme of the four seasons and the connection they have to our lives.Growing pains, societal pressures, loneliness, grief--all these things make it hard to see the positive...

A tender, beautifully illustrated story about a girl in America and her grandmother in India, whose love stretches between languages and cultures - and across the world.When Jyoti visits her grandmother halfway around the world, she is overwhelmed by the differences between India and...

A tender, warmly moving story of grief and self-discovery by the prize-winning author ofand When Life Gives You MangoesSOMETIMES, THE BEST ADVENTURES LEAD BACK HOMEWhen Brie was younger, her mama used to surprise her with treasure hunts around their island town. When Mama died,...

A tense and thrilling ghost story that revisits Cornwall's industrial past. Short-storytelling at its very best, from the UK's most beloved writer for children, the internationally acclaimed author ofand War Horse.It all began with a necklace, made of glistening pink cowrie shells. A long,...

'A terrific book - essential reading for everyone seeking to make sense of Artificial Intelligence' Professor Sir Adrian Smith, Director and Chief Executive of the Alan Turing InstituteIn this myth-busting guide to AI past and present, one of the world's leading researchers shows why...

A terrific, raunchy romp with heart! Just what we need right now.Magda SzubanskiWhen Jason Riley goes missing, feared killed by a shark, his family -and make that familiesand - have many questions.Hearing a news report that a man on his morning swim has been...

Aand THE TIMESand BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019'The best introduction to the plays I've read, perhaps the best book on Shakespeare, full stop' Alex Preston,and Observer'It makes you impatient to see or re-read the plays at once' Hilary MantelA genius and prophet whose timeless...

A THIEF MADE A LORD. A PRINCE MADE A VILLAIN. A DEADLY GAME FOR POWER.The exhilarating sequel to theand LatinXand Sunday Timesand bestsellerand Nocturna, about a face-changing thief and a risk-taking prince who must reunite when a deadly enemy threatens their kingdom's chance at...

A third installment in a series that includes Queen of Babble in the Big City finds lovable blabbermouth Lizzie juggling a whirlwind of bridal preparations in the course of her engagement to Jean-Luc, which is frowned upon by her best friends. 100,000 first printing.

A third mystery for thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly - a bold, determined heroine, and the star of this stylish new detective series.Agatha Oddlow is on the case with yet another adventure! An assistant at the National Gallery has gone missing, but when Agatha begins investigating,...

A thoughtful and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about recognising and coping with sadness.Little Miss Curious approaches life with many questions and some confusion, while Mr Jelly is scared to engage with much of what life has to offer. They both feel sad...

A thoughtful and inspiring guide for anyone who wants to take their team to the next level'and Chris Hirst, author ofand No Bullsh*t Leadership'A practical, ethical and actionable roadmapand ... This is the modern business handbook that should sit on every founder's desk.' Pamela...

A thoughtful and surprisingly emotional account of our complex relationship with stuff ... If you don't want your possessions to possess you, then this is a book you must read' Graham AllcottWhen you get clear about why your clutter is holding you back, you...

A thoughtful anti-racism book for young children and their families. Answering young children's questions about racism is hard. This book gives both children and adults the language and sensitivity they need to talk about the topic. It gently explains what racism is, how it...

A thoughtful, captivating and ultimately uplifting novel from this uniquely talented authorThe year that changed my life. For Jasmine, losing her job felt like losing everything.The year I found home. With a life built around her career and her beloved sister Heather, suddenly her...

A thoughtful, funny, and layered teen novel by National Book Award Finalist Deb Caletti.

A thought-provoking introduction for children to the people who live on our planet. There are almost 8 billion humans living on Earth, but it's tricky to picture so many people! So instead, let's imagine the whole planet is a village where 100 people live...

A thought-provoking look at the 2008 presidential election examines the roles of the Clinton and Bush families in American politics, offers a revealing look at the political operation and strategies that Karl Rove has used to achieve successful election results, and provides an incisive...

A thought-provoking way of looking at world history and our place within it.About 10,000 years ago marks a major turning point in the history of life on Earth for humankind as people settled down and built towns and cities. Importantly, during this period, they...

A thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed - Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love. Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana'Marianna,...

A thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last! A kidnapped boy... A young child is snatched in broad daylight outside his nursery. Nobody in charge sees a thing, but the other children say...