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From the multi-award-winning author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria, comes a story of sibling love and loss, healing and hope."Catherine is a wonderful storyteller" Phil EarleFrog has always known her younger brother Tad is unwell. He has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (called SMA-PME for short) but that has never been an obstacle for their unbreakable bond. They share a room and do everything together, Frog happy to do whatever Tad needs.But when Tad is taken into hospital, Frog finds it difficult to be in their bedroom alone and starts camping in the garden. She only plans to be there while Tad is away but she finds an unexpected calm amongst the sounds and smells of nature and a space of her own that shes never had before.When Tad comes up, their bedroom has to change to accommodate all his hospital equipment and Frog isnt sure where she fits in their family anymore. She retreats back into the garden, using the excuse of a sponsored camp out for charity. But as Tads condition worsens, Frog needs to face the truth that she may not have much longer with him.Working to bring the small wonders of the natural world to Tad, can Frog find a way to make this last summer together unforgettable?More beautiful stories by Catherine Bruton:No Ballet Shoes in Syria, Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020 Bird Boy, Nero Book Awards Shortlist for Childrens Fiction 2024 Following FrankensteinAnother Twist in the Tale

Your generation. You owe us a future. A chance at one at least.When glaciologist Alice returns from Antarctica to her daughter Alba and her mother Eve, she finds that everything has changed. Theres been a flood, a funeral, and a new romance.Maybe those cracks she discovered in the Antarctic ice have followed her homeUrgent and explosive, Albatross takes us to the very boundaries of love and devotion in the age of climate catastrophe, asking what were willing to sacrifice for a better future. Martha Loaders play was commissioned and first produced by Menagerie Theatre on a tour of the UK in 2026.

One of the Lists Best Scottish Books of All Time Peggy is sixteen, ambitious and wants to get a job to help her rise above her current predicament. Soon, she is employed at Willie Ropers corner shop. But before long, her situation goes from bad to worse as she falls in love with her married, older employer. Looking back to her misspent youth, Peggy, now in a psychiatric hospital, is turning her teenage exploits into a romance novel and is trying to get her bedfellow, the duchess, to read the manuscript but she would rather read a Mills and Boon. As we read both sides of the tale, we learn about the fate of young Peggy and how she came to be in the duchesss company; the novel culminates in a surprising narrative punch. A book that remains both shocking and quietly revolutionary Heather Parry Agnes Owens hallmarks have been a frank irony, a deadpan gothic quality and a down-to-earth insistence on the surreality of most peoples normality Ali Smith Published to celebrate Agnes Owens centenary year in 2026.

In December 1987, UNESCO bestowed its greatest honour on Bath when it declared the city a World Heritage Site for its outstanding cultural heritage including its natural thermal spa waters and landscape setting. Bath was one of the first ten sites to be recognised in the United Kingdom and received its award along with Blenheim Palace, Hadrians Wall and the Palace of Westminster.Published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Baths inscription as a World Heritage Site, Water, History & Style is a celebration of Baths Outstanding Universal Values. With informative and lively text by Bath scholar Dr Cathryn Spence, Water, History & Style explains the significance of UNESCOs award in the context of Baths economic, social and architectural history. The 25 locations and themes are richly illustrated with a wealth of fascinating historic images representing Baths six millennia of human history.

Meadowbrook Middle Schools Queen of Mean, 13-year-old Amanda Beeson, awakens in the body of her favourite target: Tracey Devon. Forced to experience the neglect she once inflicted, Amanda soon uncovers Traceys startling secretthe ability to turn invisible.Trapped in Traceys life, Amanda finds herself in a bizarre "gifted" class, and it becomes clear that at Meadowbrook, the definition of "gifted" has a whole other meaning.Can Amanda rescue her one-time target from obscurity and get her own life back on track?Perfect for young readers who enjoy a mix of school drama and paranormal adventure, this light-hearted action-adventure series was adapted into a hit CBBC television drama in 2025.

First published in 1973 and swiftly banned, John BrodericksAn Apology for Roses returns as one of the most audacious portraits of provincial Ireland ever written. Set in a midlands town where respectability masks obsession, corruption and thwarted desire, the novel follows the intersecting lives of Marie Fogarty clever, restless, dangerously sure of her own charm and Father Tom Moran, the charismatic curate drawn into her orbit. Around them spin the claustrophobic rituals of family, gossip, religion and commerce: suffocating drawingrooms heated to excess, whispered devotions, clandestine meetings in lakeside chalets, nights of hunger, fear, exhilaration and betrayal.Broderick exposes the hypocrisies of Irish Catholic life with wit, psychological acuity and a fearless eye for the erotic and the grotesque. A novel banned in its own time for its frankness, An Apology for Roses stands now as a darkly glittering masterpiece, bold, unsettling, and unforgettably alive.

Everything Everyday is a poetic journal of the year that charts winter through to autumn in a richly textured sequence of diary-poems, lyric fragments and a crown of sonnets. Each months entry weaves together mythic figures Tahlequah the mourning orca, Brigids mountain dance, Sister Icaruss fragile flight and Beiras shore vigils with the unfolding chronicle of contemporary grief and protest. Readers move from Januarys frozen harbour and political flashpoints into springs ritual planting of lemon-drop seeds, summers drum-driven rallies and smoky vigils, and autumns oil-slick swans and ash-borne snowdrops. The collections formal innovations mirror its thematic urgency: bracketed interjections pulse like heartbeats, dated stanzas resonate like journal entries, and the season-by-season structure creates a mythic ledger of solidarity and hope. Laverys work becomes both witness and archivewhere personal confession and public ritual converge in an unflinching testament to collective mourning, unbroken resilience, and the ember of promise that refuses to cool. Each poem is an unflinching exploration of memory and identity in an era defined by both loss and possibility. Bold, uncompromising, and deeply resonant, Everything, Everyday invites you to confront the delicate art of livingand lovingin a world that is as beautiful as it is unpredictable.

Banned on its 1961 release and long overlooked, The Pilgrimage returns as a startlingly modern portrait of desire, secrecy and smalltown conformity. John Brodericks fearless debut follows Julia Glynn, a respectable wife in an Irish midlands town whose carefully arranged life begins to fracture after a series of anonymous letters expose the frailty of the world she inhabits.As Julia, her ailing husband, their watchful manservant and an ambitious young doctor prepare for a pilgrimage to Lourdes, the novel plunges into the hypocrisies, longings and unspoken tensions that shape a society crackling with self-awareness and concealed passions. Darkly comic, unsettling and steeped in the atmosphere of 1950s Ireland, The Pilgrimage offers a daring exploration of sexuality, power and selfdeception. Tt stands as a vivid, transgressive classic that feels as provocative, and as essential, as ever.

The popular understanding of the mental load often reduces it down to managing a list of household chores and logistics. Sociologist Leah Ruppanner reveals that for women, mental load actually goes much deeper: its a complex form of emotional labour that requires thinking five steps ahead, keeping relationships intact, creating experiences that keep all members of the family happy and thriving, and more. In Drained, Ruppanner outlines the 8 distinct types of mental load performed across 7 unique stages, highlighting what makes the mental load so uniquely heavy for women. But what if we stop blaming ourselves and instead make practical, impactful changes to our lives to prioritize our energy? With eye-opening, research-based insights, Drained offers a powerful toolkit to help women create richer, less overwhelming lives filled with more meaning and joy.

A wild and sometimes shocking ride ... Doctors, take noteTelegraphAmbitious and fascinating Book of the Day, GuardianAbsolutely fascinating Dr Julie SmithEntrancing David RobsonA groundbreaking investigation into the nocebo effect - the placebos evil twin - urging us to rethink the mind-body connection.Illness is not simply a matter of biology. Our thoughts, conscious or otherwise, can make us feel pain or become unwell. If you experienced side effects from your Covid vaccine, the chances are that these were caused by your belief that you would experience them. When a nurse tells you this is going to hurt, it generally does - but perhaps it shouldnt.In this revelatory study, neuroscientist Helen Pilcher explores the hidden impact of the nocebo effect - the placebos evil twin. Medical studies have proven the nocebo effect to cause pain, nausea, paralysis, seizures, and even blindness. The nocebo effect impacts how we grow sick and grow old, explains why people who dont have food allergies have dietary intolerances, and why, during the pandemic, so many teenagers caught tics through social media. From Havana Syndrome to hex deaths, chronic pain and mystery illnesses, this book explains what happens when illness, psychology and society meet - and shows us what we can do to become less ill and more well.

From the author of The Doughnut Club, comes a warm, heart-filled story, for every reader who needs help being true to themselves.Max hadnt thought about meeting his donor parent until his mums suggested it. After a tough year starting secondary school, where he was bullied, his confidence has been knocked and hes struggling to enjoy the music he used to love. With a charity concert coming up, the last thing Max wants to do is let down his friends. Maybe meeting his donor, Hari, will help him figure out who he wants to be.Hari is Ellas dad and was a sperm donor before she was born. Shes fine with it, but shes not fine with the idea of sharing him with some other kid shes never met. With her mum working abroad and her best friend starting a different senior school, Ellas dealing with enough change already. Now this decision her dad made in his past is messing with her future and shes not happy.When Max ends up gatecrashing Ellas family weekend, things do not go to plan, and they are both pushed to the edge in more ways than one.Will they stay stuck, or will they find a way to come together and the path to their true selves?Also by Kristina Rahim: The Doughnut Club (Shortlisted for the 2025 Books Are My Bag Readers Award) "Rahim weaves complex matters into a mystery with an absorbing plot, driven by its plucky, warm-hearted heroine" The Telegraph"A poignant, joyful, and warm-hearted celebration of family, friendship, and the things which make us all unique" Simon James Green

dis is my home. De only home I have. My whole life. My history here. And de only future I go have is here.September, 1956. As colonial Trinidad marches towards independence, a gentlemans club in downtown Port of Spain is entangled in a different kind of custody battle.Owned by Englishman Mansion, it promises its guests a comfortable environment in which to relax and indulge. But when the impetuous Diamond drifts in, cutting deals and putting lives at risk, the temperature begins to soar: one wrong move and everything could shatter.Martina Lairds debut play Driftwood is a deeply evocative story of self-determination and the search for family and belonging. It was runner-up for the 2024 Verity Bargate Award, and was first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company at The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, in 2026, before transferring to Kiln Theatre, London, directed by Justin Audibert.A bold and blistering exploration of colonialism and capitalism its funny, provocative and simply impossible to forget Anupama Chandrasekhar, Verity Bargate Award judgeSo vivid you can smell the heat and taste the sweat rich, human and full of vigour Driftwood is a play that captures the imagination and uncovers the past Anthony Lau, Verity Bargate Award judge

One of Tudor historys rising stars. - Steven Veerapen, author of The Wisest FoolFIVE HUNDRED YEARS AFTER HER DEATH, MARY BOLEYN DESERVES HER STORY TO BE TOLD CORRECTLYMary Boleyn has long been dismissed as the great and infamous whore, her story overshadowed by scandal and myth.But what if everything we thought we knew about her was wrong?Drawing on newly retranslated original sources and rare archival material, Mary Boleyn: The Queens Slandered Sister peels away centuries of rumour to reveal the true Mary Boleyn. Far from the reckless wanton of legend, she emerges as a woman of ambition, resilience, and intelligence. Acclaimed historian Sylvia Barbara Soberton challenges outdated narratives, uncovering the real extent of Marys relationships with Henry VIII and Francis I, her role in the rise and fall of her younger sister Anne, and her life beyond the royal spotlight.This revelatory biography rewrites Mary Boleyns story a must-read for Tudor history enthusiasts.

Told with charm and humour. Anyone who has ever fought with a project in a shed will recognise this tale of wonder and woe! Danny Hopkins, editor of Practical Classics magazineHarrys life had been stuck in neutral until he discovered Peggy lying in a field. It then promptly went into reverse. Is Peggy the romantic interest of this story or two tons of automotive scrap metal?Harrys subsequent restoration project takes us on a journey through a life that has more bumps than the A12 and a cast of eccentric characters who are caught up in the joy of attempting the impossible, just for the sheer love of it.This is the story of one mans attempt to restore an Austin 1100. Along the way it also becomes the story of one mans attempt to restore himself; and as anyone whos ever tried their hand at restoration knows, you cant rebuild something without taking it apart first.When Harry Met Peggy is for anyone who wants to follow their dream but has forgotten to take out breakdown insurance for it.

Poignant, thought-provoking and very funny JOANNA CANNONDarkly comic and deeply felt GRACE FLAHIVEFull of wit, heart and charm, Ghost Month asks a timeless question: do we only value life when we are reminded that it will end?Perhaps youve already noticed little things, strange details. A shadow not attached to anything. A face in a window which might be a trick of the light. They come at dusk. Today. Every September, the spirits of the dead return before vanishing four weeks later in a puff of green ash.The haunting has become a holiday - part Christmas, part Halloween, full of annual reckonings with the past. The ghosts arent real in any way that can hurt you, so its hard to tell the silent spectres from ashen commuters: they linger on train platforms, they crowd buses, they take up space on your sofa. The proper term these days is people without pulses. This year, four strangers prepare for a visit from their dearly departed. The season forces them to confront all the things that haunt them, not just their dead. As suppressed truths emerge from the shadows, each of them will end Ghost Month changed in ways they never imagined. Happy Haunting.

his cheekbones so beautiful I have to close my eyes in case he blinds meA young man relives the youth he spent in a refuge for wayward boys. In his memories, the forces of faith, power and money dominate this starkly unsettling institution, where not everything is as it seems. The boys call it Gomorrah.Gomorrah is a mirror to the contradictions of 1970s Ulster, a place where violence, control and desire meet. Now, years later, the man must make peace with his past to find his way in the world.Do You Come From Gomorrah? opened at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, in April 2026.

THE BOOK THAT NEEDS TO BE READ TO BE BELIEVED Utterly brilliant, a genre-defying masterpieceIve never read anything like this beforeSingular, unsettling and unforgettableA modern classic in the makingUnsettling, cerebral and deeply addictiveMonumental... One of those novels that reminds me why I read fiction in the first placeIm just sad that I wont be able to read it for the first time againIN THE SUMMER OF 1993, broke student Alex Lane joins a team clearing out Solace House, a Victorian mansion bequeathed to the university by a reclusive hoarder called Flayne. The other students are a mixed bunch, but Alex quickly falls into a close friendship with the lively, redheaded Ella.When the crew begins sorting through piles of junk, they stumble upon Flaynes journals, in which he details his obsession with his missing mother, his discovery of a place called Bewise, and - most mysteriously - his belief in another realm lying parallel to ours, along with coded instructions as to how it might be reached.As the students delve deeper into the houses secrets, one of them becomes obsessed with deciphering Flaynes strange opus and its promise of another world... and they may be willing to sacrifice everything, and everyone, to get there.

SEIS CORAÇÕES FORAM DEVORADOS. RESTA APENAS UM.Banida para a floresta por sua mãe perversa – a rainha que governa Mazrovia com punhos de ferro –, Elka carrega uma maldição: está condenada ao exílio e

Negli anni Settanta del Novecento nella piccola Varese accade un fenomeno mai piu replicato nello sport professionistico. Per dieci stagioni di fila la locale squadra di pallacanestro di proprieta di Giovanni Borghi, il capitano dindustria che con il marchio Ignis aveva segnato lepoca del boom economico portando frigoriferi e lavatrici nelle case degli italiani, si qualifica alla finale di Coppa dei Campioni, la massima competizione continentale (oggi Eurolega). Vincendone la meta. Unepopea sportiva che segna generazioni di ragazzini che sognano, negli anni a venire, di tirare a canestro come Bob Morse, saltare come Manuel Raga, passare il pallone come Aldo Ossola e svettare a rimbalzo come Dino Meneghin. Tutto intorno, una provincia in grande trasformazione che sta per incubare i primi vagiti di un movimento destinato a terremotare la Prima Repubblica, partendo proprio da Varese: la Lega Nord di Umberto Bossi.

Quando uma família se muda para um país estrangeiro, uma doce garotinha ruiva encontra problemas que nunca poderia imaginar. Para fugir das dificuldades, ela quer voltar a seu país natal, onde todas as meninas tinham cabelos vermelhos e brilhantes e ninguem era diferente de ninguem.Mas sera que esse pais realmente existe ou e apenas o sonho de uma criança que ainda esta descobrindo o mundo? Com a ajuda de uma heroina muito especial, ela vai encontrar as respostas que procura e viver as aventuras que lhe permitem aprender, de uma vez por todas, que toda criança tem o direito de ser unica.