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In this stunning new collection of four horror stories, award-winning author Rachel Harrison explores themes of body image, complicated female friendship, heartbreak and hauntings.In Reply Hazy, Try Again, an indecisive young woman finds a mysterious Magic 8 Ball that might just have the answers shes been looking for...or might lead her down a path of self-destruction.In Bachelorette, a bridesmaid attends her childhood best friends bachelorette weekend only to discover the itinerary may demand more than shes willing to sacrifice.In Goblin, an unusually brutal dieting app wreaks havoc on the life of a timid, insecure woman preparing to attend her exs wedding.In Bad Dolls, after the death of her younger sister, a wayward young woman comes into possession of a strange porcelain doll that could offer a connection to her lost sister, but could also just be pure evil.These dark tales navigate the complications of modern life with humour, insight and the odd blood sacrifice

A beautifully illustrated account of the letters and correspondence of Jane Austen.It has been said that Jane Austen the woman and Jane Austen the author are all of a piece, and nowhere is this more evident to the lovers of her novels than in the pages of her letters. This handsome celebration of Austens letters is illustrated with portraits, facsimile letters, topographical engravings and fashion plates, all helping to bring to life the world Jane Austen inhabited.The letters, with an accompanying commentary by Penelope Hughes-Hallett, are separated into six periods of Jane Austens life, between the years 1796, when she was twenty, and 1817, the year of her death. They celebrate Jane Austens talent for expressing exactly what she perceived, making this an illuminating companion to her novels. Although the book follows a broadly chronological scheme, the letters are arranged round visual themes, including the Hampshire countryside, social life in Bath and London, domestic pursuits, paying visits and travelling by carriage.The author, who was born in Jane Austens Hampshire village of Steventon, lectured on English Literature for the Open University and the Oxford University Department of External Studies.

A subtle distillation of wisdom, stylistic grace and symmetry of form Sunday TimesIts hard to think of a more recent novel that has sung so eloquently the joys of being alone GuardianAn inspirational classic from Nobel Prize-winner Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha is a beautiful tale of self-discoveryDissatisfied with the ways of life he has experienced, Siddhartha, the handsome son of a Brahmin, leaves his family and his friend, Govinda, in search of a higher state of being. Having experienced the myriad forms of existence, from immense wealth and luxury to the pleasures of sensual and paternal love, Siddhartha finally settles down beside a river, where a humble ferryman teaches him his most valuable lesson yet.Hermann Hesses short, elegant novel, echoing the life of the Buddha, has been cherished by readers for decades as an unforgettable spiritual primer. A tender and unforgettable moral allegory, it is an undeniable classic of modern literature.Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globeTranslated by Hilda RosnerHermann Hesse (1877-1963) is counted among the leading novelists and thinkers of the twentieth century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1946 for a body of literature renowned for its humanist, philosophical and spiritual insight. His most famous works include Siddhartha, Journey to the East, Demian, Steppenwolf, and Narcissus and Goldmund.

This novel is essence of Banville ... a career summationDaily TelegraphFelix Mordaunt, recently released from prison, steps from a flashy red sports car onto the estate of his youth. But there is a new family living in the drafty old house: descendants of the late, world-famous scientist Adam Godley. Felix must now vie with the idiosyncratic Godley family, with their harried housekeeper who becomes his landlady, with the recently commissioned biographer of Godley Sr., and with a wealthy and beautiful woman from his past who comes bearing an unusual request...

In a world ravaged by climate change, a young womans job of enforcing Britains one-child policy is compromised when she discovers an illegal sibling on the ministry hit list, and that sibling is hers`A tightly paced plot set in an all-too imaginable future a page-turning, thought-provoking read Jo CallaghanWith echoes of V for Vendetta, ONE serves as a stark warning, challenging societal norms and individual sacrifices in the face of adversitySciFi Now Book of the MonthPleasingly terrifyingNew Scientist`A terrifying vision of a global climate emergency, a jaw-dropping government conspiracy and some truly devastating twists one hell of a speculative thriller Tom HindleOne law. One child. Seven million crimesA cataclysmic climate emergency has spawned a one-child policy in the UK, ruthlessly enforced by a totalitarian regime. Compulsory abortion of excess pregnancies and mandatory contraceptive implants are now the norm, and families must adhere to strict consumption quotas as the world descends into chaos.Kai is a 25-year-old `baby reaper, working for the Ministry of Population and Family Planning. If any of her assigned families attempt to exceed their child quota, she ensures they pay the price.Until, one morning, she discovers that an illegal sibling on her Ministry hit-list is hers. And to protect her parents from severe penalties, she must secretly investigate before anyone else finds out.Kais hunt for her forbidden sister unearths much more than a dark family secret. As she stumbles across a series of heinous crimes perpetrated by the people she trusted most, she makes a catastrophic discovery that could bring down the government and tear her family apart.`Eve Smith is a master storyteller for our troubled times Simon Conway`Chillingly plausible both thrilling and deeply moving Philippa East`All too convincing and scientifically plausible as much a warning as an entertainment Paul E. Hardisty`Amazing, beautiful writing, jam-packed with clever ideas Helen Fitzgerald`Gripping, frightening and deep a very brilliant, masterful book Sarah K. Jackson`Simmering with great intelligence and insight that never fails to be terrifyingly and thrillingly plausible James Goodhand`A visionary storyteller Awais Khan`A gripping and pacy thriller set in an all too plausible and terrifying future David Beckler`Meticulously crafted, no detail is overlooked so authentic it doesnt feel speculative at all Sarah Sultoon`Raises troubling issues about the balance between saving the planet and our individual human rights brilliant! Guy Morpuss`Pulse-pounding and heart-rending in equal measure, this book is a tour-de-force Louise Mumford`A powerful warning and a gripping thriller Greg Mosse`A chilling, poignant novel that holds a mirror up to our world sensational Vikki Patis`Gripping and unsettling Shen Yang`Compulsive and addictive Adam Simcox`Another taut and terrifying thriller from Eve Smith Louise Swanso...

Overcoming Business Journeys comprises twenty-six short stories and separate notes about business and life in Vietnam and some parts of the World. Each story has unique characters with different living circumstances, and in each story, there is a person who is passionate about starting up a business.The books first part tells us about life and business during the Covid-19 pandemic, the difficulties these people face and the solutions they find to help them succeed.The next part concerns the difficulties and obstacles people face trying to succeed in international business.Besides dramatic business stories, there are simple stories about Vietnamese women and art.In conclusion, Overcoming Business Journeys is a colorful picture of life that anyone who reads can find a part of themselves in.

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERNOT TO BE MISSED OBSERVERADDICTIVE... AND EXPLOSIVE DAILY TELEGRAPHGRIPPING... A STONKINGLY GOOD READIRISH TIMES THE GRITTY HEARTBREAKER OF A THRILLER, FOR FANS OF CHRIS WHITAKER AND TANA FRENCHHelen, Joe and Mush were part of an original group of six inseparable teenagers in the summer of 2003, with motherless, reckless Kala Lanann as their groups white-hot centre. Soon after that summers peak, Kala disappeared without a trace.Now its fifteen years later. Human remains have been discovered in the woods. Two more girls have gone missing. As past and present begin to collide, can the estranged friends figure out what led to Kalas disappearance... and stop history repeating itself?___YOUR NEW OBSESSION, LOVED BY READERSWhatever you do, just read it. Amazing. *****Loved this. Total page turner *****I just could not put it down. I cant recommend it enough. *****My actual heart! This book is amazing. *****Explosive and riveting *****A suspenseful thriller from a writer who can really write! *****I loved this book and stayed up far too late reading it many times *****Wow, it is a mesmerising, clever and highly addictive read... all the stars from me *****

A Guardian Best Book of the YearA Dazed Best Novel of 2023An unmissable banger. ALICE SLATERA meta-meditation on the mysteries, malice, and minutiae of adolescence. TOM BENNYouve never read anything like this. JULIA ARMFIELDDo you know what happened already? Did you know her? Did you see it on the internet? Did you listen to a podcast? Did the hosts make jokes?Did you see the pictures of the body? Did you look for them?Its been nearly a decade since the horrifying murder of sixteen-year-old Joan Wilson rocked the small seaside town of Crow-on-Sea. Based on hours of interviews with witnesses and family members, and even correspondence with the killers themselves, journalist Alec Z. Carelli has constructed what he claims is the definitive account of the crime. Its a riveting snapshot of lives scarred by tragedy, and a town left in turmoil.The only question is: how much of Carellis story is true?Deeply disturbing and hilarious. IMOGEN CRIMPInsanely propulsive . . . Shes a master of structure that Clark. JENNY MUSTARD WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:Once again, Eliza Clark conjures her dark magic to pen something disturbing and addictive. @mostardentlyaliceElizas writing is pure brilliance and she captivates you with every page. @zoreadsbooksTaking aim at our relationship with true crime, the brutality of teenage girls and classicism, it was easily my favourite read of 2023 so far. @charlotte__reads_So cleverly written I am mind blown. @jordslibraryEliza Clark is a genius. @mydarkgrace**Eliza Clarks incendiary debut, Boy Parts, is available now**

A dark spirit haunts an isolated Norfolk retreat in this unsettling and sinister historical horror set in the early 1900s, perfect for readers of Michelle Paver, Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Andrew Michael Hurley.Norfolk, 1917. Unable to join the army due to a heart condition, Freddie lives and works with his father in the grounds of the Edenwell Hydropathic, a wellness retreat in the Norfolk broads. Preferring the company of birds who talk to him as one of their own over the eccentric characters who live in the spa, bathing in its healing waters, Freddie overhears their premonitions of murder.Eustace Moncrieff is a troublemaker, desperate to go to war and leave behind his wealthy family. Shipped to Edenwell by his mother to keep him safe from the horrors of the trenches, he strikes up a friendship with Freddie at the behest of Doctor Chalice, the American owner of the Hydropathic.As the two friends grow closer and grapple with their demons, they discover a body, and something terrifying stalking the woods. The dark halls of the spa are breached, haunted by the woodland beast, and the boys soon realise that they may be the only things standing between this monster and the whole of Edenwell.

A haunting and horror-filled tale of loneliness, trauma and spiritual yearning from the award-winning author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and Other Misfortunes.An insidious darkness threatens to devastate a rural New England village when occult forces are conjured and when bigotry is left unrestrained. After a recent string of disappearances in a small Connecticut town, a grieving widower with a grim secret is drawn into a dangerous ritual of dark magic by a powerful and mysterious older gentleman named Heart Crowley. Meanwhile, a member of local law enforcement tasked with uncovering the culprit responsible for the bizarre disappearances soon begins to learn of a current of unbridled hatred simmering beneath the guise of the towns idyllic communitya hatred that will eventually burst and forever change the lives of those who once found peace in the quiet town of Henleys Edge.

For fans of The Bridge Kingdom and A Deal with the Elf King, this sweeping tale of love and betrayal is equal blends sweet and spice.A TREACHEROUS BRIDE. A HEARTBROKEN GROOM IS THEIR MARRIAGE OVER BEFORE ITS BEGUN?Her deceit discovered, Faraine finds herself trapped in the Shadow Realm at the mercy of her new husband. Shes surrounded by enemies, far from any allies, and her best bet for survival is to convince Vor to send her home.But to do so means to give up on the alliance. Which would spell disaster for her people. With the tremors growing worse and poison spreading through his realm, Vor is more desperate than ever to find a solution. Only, it cannot involve his wife. Vor wants nothing to do with the woman he has inadvertently married. At one time, he thought he might love her, but now? How can love flourish where trust is broken?When circumstances require them to spend more time together, however, Vors blood is stirred in ways he doesnt like to acknowledge.Can two lost hearts find healing and hope in one another? Or is their love already poisoned beyond recovery?

For fans of The Bridge Kingdom and A Deal with the Elf King, this sweeping tale of love and betrayal is equal blends sweet and spice. A SHUNNED PRINCESS. A RELUCTANT KING. A MARRIAGE THAT COULD SAVE BOTH THEIR KINGDOMS . . . BUT DESTROY THEIR HEARTS.Though she is the eldest daughter, Princess Faraine lives in the background, shunned from court and kept out of sight. Her chronic illness makes her a liability to the crown, and she has learned to give place to her beautiful, favored younger sister in all things.When the handsome and enigmatic Shadow King comes seeking a bride, Faraine is not surprised that her sister is his choice.Though not eager to take a human bride, King Vor is willing to do what is necessary for the sake of his people. When he meets the lively Princess Ilsevel, he quickly agrees to a marriage arrangement.So why cant he get the haunting eyes of her older sister out of his head?

"A woman falls for a K-pop star at a distance in this thoughtful romance for the online age." THE GUARDIAN Its as if her life only began once Moon appeared in it. The desultory copywriting work, the boyfriend, and the want of anything not-Moon quickly fall away when she beholds the idol in concert, where Moon dances as if his movements are creating their own gravitational field; on live streams, as fans from around the world comment in dozens of languages; even on skincare products endorsed by the wildly popular Korean boy band, of which Moon is the youngest, most luminous member. Seized by ineffable desire, our unnamed narrator begins writing Y/N fanficin which you, the reader, insert [Your/Name] and play out an intimate relationship with the unattainable star.Then Moon suddenly retires, vanishing from the public eye. As Y/N flies from Berlin to Seoul to be with Moon, our narrator, too, journeys to Korea in search of the object of her love. There, an escalating series of mistranslations and misidentifications land her at the headquarters of the Kafkaesque entertainment company that manages the boyband until, at a secret location, together with Moon at last, art and real life approach their final convergence.From a conspicuous new talent comes Y/N, a provocative literary debut about the universal longing for transcendence and the tragic struggle to assert ones singular story amidst the amnesiac effects of globalization. Crackling with the intellectual sensitivity of Elif Batuman and the sinewy absurdism of Thomas Pynchon, Esther Yis prose unsettles the boundary between high and mass art, exploding our expectations of a novel about "identity" and offering in its place a sui generis picture of the loneliness that afflicts modern life.

FascinatingSpectatorEntertainingSunday TimesEnthrallingGuardianBeautiful, funny and movingDaily MailCompelling and movingObserverReplete with vivid - often hilarious, often shocking - anecdotesFinancial TimesWhile for generations Polly Toynbees ancestors have been committed left-wing rabble-rousers railing against injustice, they could never claim to be working class, settling instead for the prosperous life of academia or journalism enjoyed by their own forebears. So where does that leave their ideals of class equality?Through a colourful, entertaining examination of her own family - which in addition to her writer father Philip and her historian grandfather Arnold contains everyone from the Glenconners to Jessica Mitford to Bertrand Russell, and features ancestral home Castle Howard as a backdrop - Toynbee explores the myth of mobility, the guilt of privilege, and asks for a truly honest conversation about class in Britain.

The pack are back in Shy Trans Banshee - available to order now! _________________________ Brian, an aimless slacker in his twenties, has been struggling to manage his transition to adulthood almost as much as his monthly transitions to a werewolf. Really, hes not great at the whole werewolf thing, and his recent murderous snaccidents have got his best friends Nik and Darby suspicious, and caught the attention of Tyler, a hot were-entrepreneur with a start-up idea for the mythological wellness market. Tyler wants Brian to be part of his vision, but as Brian gets closer to Tyler and drifts away from Nik and Darby, he realises that Tylers plans are much more nefarious than a little lupine enlightenment. To save the world from another rich boy-boss, Brians going to need his friends, a steampunk crossbow, and to learn how to be comfortable in his own, shaggy, werewolf pelt... _________________ Readers love Bored Gay WerewolfFeels like Buffy meets EuphoriaWith a title like Bored Gay Werewolf, you bet Im gonna wanna read itSarcastic and hilariousOne of the best gay werewolf books Ive ever read!

If a single word could summarize everything Bisila Bokoko conveys it would be "inspiration". Her personal story, is one of a racialized woman who has learned how to grow in the face of adversity, and her business, her wisdom, her love of books, and her philanthropic spirit will act as a guide and a path for those who dive into the pages of We All Have a Story to Tell.Discover how to make our dreams come true, how to learn from failure, how to be happy despite the hurdles, what reading can do for us as the pages of her parents library did for her, with which she uncovered Africa for the first time and how to handle our fears. These are the lessons to be learned from the story Bokoko narrates so we can know how to do the same with our own. The United Nations award winning author, founder of the Bisila Bokoko African Literacy Project and owner of a life full of anecdotes and valuable lessons, reveals a vital trajectory that will help us take that step we all need to go further into the story of our lives.

A gripping story of sibling loyalty in the last days of medieval Japan. The first novel in a trilogy from the iconic Assassins Creed universe.Japan, 1868. The Boshin War is about to break out.The Templars have infiltrated the Emperors closest advisors and push the sovereign to launch an attack against the Tokugawa Shogun, who is supported by the Brotherhood of Assassins. Is the glorious era of the samurai almost over?16-year-old Atsuko grew up in the affluent areas of the city of Aizu in the shadow of her brother Ibuka. Destined for an arranged marriage, the girl hides a secret: she can wield weaponry just as well as her brother, whose skill with the blade hides an insurmountable fear of combat.When war breaks out, Ibuka must set off to fight alongside his father. Defying the tradition forbidding women from joining the army in order to protect her brother, Atsuko secretly joins up in disguise, desperate to prove her skills.But faced with plots that go far beyond them, will the strength of the siblings bond prove strong enough?

International espionage and intrigue. Two great enemies the Russian and Ottoman Empires conspiring to defeat the British Empire. A father at deaths door and mother at her wits end. And lovely young Rozella Beverly, embroiled by events beyond her control in a perilous spying mission in Constantinople at the heart of the Ottoman Empire. In a desperate bid to save her family, Rozella also strives to save the British Empire and in the process to earn the respect, perhaps even the love, of her haughtily handsome, woman-hating spymaster, Lord Mervyn.

OPRAHS BOOK CLUB PICK INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SUBJECT OF A SIX-PART SUPER SOUL PODCAST SERIES HOSTED BY OPRAH WINFREY ONE OF BARACK OBAMAS BEST BOOKS OF 2023One of the best books Ive read in my entire life. Its epic. Its transportive . . . It was unputdownable!Oprah Winfrey, OprahDaily.comSpanning the years 1900 to 1977, The Covenant of Water follows a family in southern India that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning - and in Kerala, water is everywhere. At the turn of the century a twelve-year-old girl, grieving the death of her father, is sent by boat to her wedding, where she will meet her forty-year-old husband for the first time. From this poignant beginning, the young girl and future matriarch - known as Big Ammachi - will witness unthinkable changes at home and at large over the span of her extraordinary life, full of the joys and trials of love and the struggles of hardship.A shimmering evocation of a lost India and of the passage of time itself, The Covenant of Water is a hymn to progress in medicine and to human understanding, and a humbling testament to the hardships undergone by past generations for the sake of those alive today. Imbued with humour, deep emotion and the essence of life, it is one of the most masterful literary novels published in recent years.

The Road to Wigan Pier is a book written by the English author George Orwell. It was published in 1937 and is a combination of social commentary and personal reflections. The book explores the harsh living conditions endured by the working class in the industrial towns of Northern England during the 1930s, particularly in Wigan, Lancashire.Orwell spent time in Wigan and conducted extensive research to gather firsthand experiences of the working class and their struggles. He describes the grim living conditions, poverty, unemployment, and lack of basic amenities that characterized the lives of many working-class individuals and families during that period.In addition to documenting the social and economic hardships, Orwell also discusses his own political journey and ideological perspectives. The latter part of the book delves into his criticism of socialism and the shortcomings he identifies within the political left, while still expressing his commitment to social justice."The Road to Wigan Pier" is considered an important work in Orwells literary career and a significant contribution to the tradition of social documentaries in British literature. It reflects his commitment to shedding light on social injustice and his passion for writing about the lives of ordinary people.George Orwell, whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair, was an English writer and journalist born on June 25, 1903, in Motihari, British India (now part of modern-day India). He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important writers of the 20th century.Orwell is best known for his works of fiction, particularly the dystopian novels "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and "Animal Farm." These two novels, published in 1949 and 1945, respectively, have become iconic works of literature, exploring themes of totalitarianism, political corruption, surveillance, and the abuse of power.Orwells writing often reflected his own experiences and political views. He was deeply concerned with social justice, equality, and the impact of political systems on individual freedom. Many of his works, including his non-fiction essays and journalistic writings, tackle social and political issues of his time.In addition to "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and "Animal Farm," Orwells notable works include "Burmese Days,""Down and Out in Paris and London,""Homage to Catalonia," and "Keep the Aspidistra Flying." His writing style is characterized by clarity, precision, and a commitment to exposing social and political injustices.George Orwell passed away on January 21, 1950, at the age of 46. Despite his relatively short life, his works continue to be widely read and studied, and his ideas and warnings about the dangers of authoritarianism and totalitarianism remain highly relevant in todays world.