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Being paid to explore sounded like a dream job. From Norway to Madagascar, by campervan, taxi, boat and small plane, Amelia Dalton hunted down remote archipelagos, deserted beaches and tiny local museums to create expedition holidays with a difference. On the way she was abandoned on an unpopulated island and escaped a hotel fire and worse. Pages from my Passport is a memoir of adventures, disasters and occasional triumphs, all infused with Amelias unquenchable enthusiasm.

***THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER****A FINANCIAL TIMES, TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN AND TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*Excellent... first class... both fair and damning. Daniel Finkelstein, The TimesAuthoritative, gripping and often jaw-dropping Andrew Rawnsley, ObserverInvaluableNew StatesmanExplosive Isabel Hardman, The i After his dramatic rise to power in the summer of 2019 amid the Brexit deadlock, Boris Johnson presided over the most turbulent period of British history in living memory. Beginning with the controversial prorogation of Parliament in August and the historic landslide election victory later that year, Johnson was barely through the door of No. 10 when Britain was engulfed by a series of crises that will define its place in the world for decades to come. From the agonising upheaval of Brexit and the devastating Covid-19 pandemic to the nerve-shredding crisis in Afghanistan, the outbreak of war in Ukraine and the Partygate scandal, Johnsons government ultimately unravelled after just three years.This gripping behind-the-scenes work of contemporary history maps Johnsons time in power from start to finish and sheds new light on the most divisive Prime Minister to have led the United Kingdom since Thatcher. Based on more than 200 interviews with key aides, allies and insiders, Johnson at 10 gives the first full account of Johnsons premiership, the shockwaves of which are still felt today.***A WATERSTONES BEST POLITICS BOOK OF 2023***Number 2 Sunday Times bestseller, 14 May 2023

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMENS PRIZE FOR FICTION 2024The Times Novel of the YearAnd a Guardian, FT, Economist, Irish Times, Daily Telegraph, New Statesman, Irish Independent and Independent Book of the Year One of the finest novels published this year. Sunday TimesI could not put it down. ANNE ENRIGHTIts very moving, also very funny. PAUL MURRAYMy favourite book Ive read this year. PANDORA SYKESI lived and breathed beside her narrator. DAISY JOHNSON In her wildly acclaimed new novel Claire Kilroy creates an unforgettable heroine, whose fierce love for her young son clashes with the seismic change to her own identity.As her marriage strains and she struggles with questions of love, autonomy, creativity and the passing of time, an old friend makes a welcome return - but can he really offer a lifeline to the woman she used to be?Readers adore Soldier Sailor:***** About as perfect a piece of writing as youll find.***** Unbearably tense and frequently hilarious. ***** An entirely different voltage to anything Ive read ... she somehow manages to verbalise *exactly* the feelings and thoughts I, certainly, had at points when I was a young mother ***** This story touched me on such a visceral level. ***** I was held captive by this novel ... an utterly absorbing depiction of motherhood ***** I loved this book. Any woman, with or without children, will see themselves mirrored in this narrative ***** An excellent, interesting and rather unforgettable creation.

In Michael Farris Smiths latest gritty epic, a young woman returns home with her child, to her ghost-haunted father, while a religious extremist hunts the storm-ridden territory to find the girl who may hold the key to the regions apocalyptic future.There was no rising from the dead and there was no hand to calm the storms and there was no peace in no valley.In the hurricane-ravaged bottomlands of South Mississippi, where stores are closing and jobs are few, a fierce zealot has gained a foothold, capitalising on the vulnerability of a dwindling population and a burning need for hope.As she preaches and promises salvation from the light of the pulpit, in the shadows she sows the seeds of violence.Elsewhere, Jessie and her toddler, Jace, are on the run across the Mississippi/Louisiana line, in a resentful return to her childhood home and her desolate father.Holt, Jaces father, is missing and hunted by a brutish crowd, and an old man witnesses the wrong thing in the depths of night.In only a matter of days, all of their lives will collide, and be altered, in the maelstrom of the changing world.At once elegiac and profound, Salvage This World journeys into the heart of a region growing darker and less forgiving, and asks how we keep going what do we hold onto in a land where God has fled.Michael Farris Smith masterfully takes us on a ride into the growing darkness of a crumbling world. You couldnt ask for better than that. Michael ConnellySouthern, wet and gritty. Storm-filled and laced with fear and tension, as well as realistic and engaging characters, this world is grimly enticing Joe LansdaleWith a cast of fierce, masterfully drawn characters set loose in gorgeous, hurricane-blasted landscapes, Salvage this World by Michael Farris Smith is riveting: I couldnt put it down Laird HuntAudaciously prophetic. Heres a near-future and all too plausible southern noir in which the lawlessness already creeping into American democracy has become the norm and in which preachers have abandoned Christ and instead are searching for the new climate Messiah, and the line between good and evil is not only very thin but completely effaced. A rollicking good (dark) read Brian EvensonAn exceptional storyteller in top form KirkusSmith melds fire and brimstone with the ravages of hurricanes in this evocative noir of the Mississippi Delta Publishers Weekly

Immerse yourself in the intrigue and suspense of "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd," a captivating mystery eBook that stands as an unparalleled classic in the genre. Penned by a renowned author, this riveting tale delivers a masterclass in suspense, plot twists, and unerring detective work.Set in the heart of a serene English village, tranquility breaks when a startling murder occurs. The story unfurls as a famed detective, known for his distinctive intellect and razor-sharp perception, unravels the mystery. With an ensemble of intriguing characters each concealing their own secrets, youll be on the edge of your seat as the plot navigates unpredictable twists, culminating in a stunning revelation.Optimized for Kindle, this digitized version of "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" delivers a seamless reading experience, preserving the essence of the classic while adapting to the needs of modern readers.

I text you how muchit hurts not to see you.Here are poems about love, loss, mothers, fathers, God, rain and growing up. About all the things that poems are always about, in fact, with one crucial difference. Instead of being remembered from an adult distance, these poems were written by a diverse group of teenagers direct from their own experience. So as well as being clever, funny and moving, they are also immediate they go straight to the heart like a text from a friend.Most of these poems are by pupils from a single multicultural comprehensive school, Oxford Spires Academy. Many have already been social media sensations: some students poems, for instance, have been retweeted over 100,000 times.A donation from the sale of this book will be made to the charity Asylum Welcome.

Melodrama, biography, cold war thriller, drug memoir, essay in fragments, mystery Fassbinder Thousands of Mirrors is cult critic Ian Penmans long awaited first original book, a kaleidoscopic study of the late West German filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder (19451982). Written quickly under a self-imposed deadline in the spirit of Fassbinder himself, who would often get films made in a matter of weeks or months, Fassbinder Thousands of Mirrors presents the filmmaker as a pivotal figure in the late 1970s moment between late modernism and the advent of postmodernism and the digital revolution. Compelling, beautifully written and genuinely moving, echoing the fragmentary and reflective works of writers like Barthes and Cioran, this is a story that has everything: sex, drugs, art, the city, cinema and revolution.

From the fun of the fair to the depths of hell, experience sixteen more curses in this sequel to the bestselling Cursed: An Anthology. A blend of traditional and reimagined curses from fairy-tales to Snow White, from some of the best names in fantasy.BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FORTake a trip to a terrifying carnival and uncover the secrets within, solve a mysterious puzzle box and await your reward, join a travelling circus and witness the strangest ventriloquist act youve ever seen.In this follow-up to the bestselling Cursed: An Anthology, youll unearth curses old and new. From a very different take on Snow White, to a new interpretation of The Red Shoes, the best in fantasy spin straw into gold, and invite you into the labyrinth.Just dont forget to leave your trail of breadcrumbsFeaturing stories from: Joanne Harris Neil Gaiman Joe Hill Sarah Pinborough Angela Slatter M. R. Carey Christina Henry A. C. Wise Laura Purcell Katherine Arden Adam L. G. Nevill Mark Chadbourn Helen Grant Kelley Armstrong A. K. Benedict L. L. McKinney

Delve into the enchanting world of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, a timeless classic that masterfully weaves romance, wit, and social commentary. Follow the captivating story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy as they navigate the complexities of love, family dynamics, and societal expectations in 19th-century England. Experience the charm, humor, and keen observations of human nature that have made this novel a beloved favorite for generations. Indulge in the delightful dance of manners and emotions as you explore the transformative power of love, understanding, and personal growth in this quintessential work of English literature.

An eerie tale of young girls obsession and what happens when it grows out of hand, perfect for fans of dark academia, The Secret History and Picnic at Hanging Rock.1864. Banished from her parents farm to a boarding school for young ladies, Ivy feels utterly alone. In a crumbling and isolated seminary that has seen better days, she is shunned by the other pupils for her working-class origins, and mourns for her sister, who died not long after she was sent away.Hope comes in the form of a new teacher, Miss Emily White, but almost immediately, suspicions are raised that she is not all she should be. Ivy is captivated, yet as her devotion grows, odd reports begin to circulate that Miss White has been glimpsed in the garden picking flowers whilst also teaching a class, leaving the school but stalking the halls at the same time.As increasingly strange rumours abound, Ivys obsession spins out of control, and with Emily Whites future at stake, she will do anything to keep her only friend.

AN EXPLOSIVE ASSAULTWhen a firebomb attack at a Brighton travellers site kills women and children, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe has strong reason to believe the new, far-right council leader is behind the murders.A CORRUPT LEADERHowe digs deeper into the case and uncovers a criminal ring of human trafficking and euthanasia leading to a devastating plot threatening thousands of lives and from which the murderous politician will walk away scot-free.A DETECTIVE AT BREAKING POINTUnflinching, brutal and disturbingly plausible KIA ABDULLAHMasterful S. A. CosbyUnputdownable A. A. Chaudhuri

The official origin story of LiS fan-favourite Steph Gingrich featuring LGBTQ+ romance, inevitable heartbreak, and the punk-rock beginnings of Drugstore Makeup.Setting the stage for her appearance in Life is Strange: True Colors, this official Steph Gingrich novel sheds light on the Drugstore Makeup years and the story of how Steph crash-landed in Haven Springs, Colorado.Steph Gingrich has finally run out of couches to surf. Now shes back at her dads place in Seattle to figure out what she wants to do with the rest of her life.When running an RPG session for her local gamer cafe, Steph meets Izzie. Izzie is electric: a punk, a girl who likes girls, and a hella good guitarist. Steph finds the punk life is exactly what she needs, she loves the music, the art and the fashion, but most of all she likes the girl. Entranced, she offers to drum for Izzie, forming the band Drugstore Makeup.A hit in more ways than one, Drugstore Makeup compete in a battle of the bands before deciding to tour the offbeat punk venues of America. But Steph and Izzie soon find themselves on different wavelengths, unable to communicate, and wanting different things.

How do we talk about porn? Why it is that when we do talk about porn, we tend to retreat into the abstract? How do we have meaningful conversations about it with those closest to us? In Porn: An Oral History, Polly Barton interrogates the absence of discussion around a topic that is ubiquitous and influences our daily lives. In her search for understanding, she spent a year initiating intimate conversations with nineteen acquaintances of a range of ages, genders and sexualities about everything and anything related to porn: watching habits, emotions and feelings of guilt, embarrassment, disgust and shame, fantasy and desire. Soon, unfolding before her, was exactly the book that she had been longing to encounter not a traditional history, but the raw, honest truth about what we arent saying. A landmark work of oral history written in the spirit of Nell Dunn, Porn is a thrilling, thought-provoking, revelatory, revealing, joyfully informative and informal exploration of a subject that has always retained an element of the taboo.

A damaged teenage tech prodigy meets an enigmatic waitress in a tiny Tokyo café, sparking an epic journey across Japan that will change everything, forever … a captivating, masterful novel with an ex

A ruthless international cartel seeks world dominationFramed in the doorway of Poirots bedroom stood an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The mans gaunt face stared for a moment, then he swayed and fell. Who was he? Was he suffering from shock or just exhaustion? Above all, what was the significance of the figure 4, scribbled over and over again on a sheet of paper? Poirot finds himself plunged into a world of international intrigue, risking his life to uncover the truth about Number Four. From The Queen of Crime Agathe Christie.

When Akuany and her brother are orphaned in a village raid, theyre taken in by a young merchant Yaseen who promises to care for them, a vow that tethers him to Akuany through their adulthood. As revolution begins to brew, led by the self-proclaimed Mahdi, Sudan begins to prise itself from Ottoman rule, and everyone must choose a side.Yaseen feels beholden to stand against this false Mahdi, a decision that threatens to splinter his family. Meanwhile, Akuany moves through her young adulthood and across the country alone, sold and traded from house to house, with only Yaseen as her intermittent lifeline. Their struggle mirrors the increasingly bloody struggle for Sudan itself - for freedom, safety and the possibility of love.River Spirit illuminates a fraught and bloody reckoning with the history of a people caught in the crosshairs of imperialism. This is a powerful tale of corruption, coming of age and unshakeable devotion - to a cause, to ones faith and to the people who become family.

A beautifully crafted, devastating short fiction collection from the Bram-Stoker finalist and author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and Other Misfortunes. Includes an introduction from acclaimed bestselling author Chuck Wendig.Eight stories of dark fiction from a master storyteller. Exploring the shadow side of love, these are tales of grief, obsession, control. Intricate examinations of trauma and tragedy in raw, poetic prose. A woman imagines horrific scenarios whilst caring for her infant niece; on-line posts chronicle a cancer diagnosis; a couple in the park with their small child encounter a stranger with horrific consequences; a toxic relationship reaches a terrifying resolutionA beautifully crafted, devastating short fiction collection from the Bram Stoker Awards finalist and author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and Other Misfortunes.

A bloody and unforgettable tale of transformation and survival, told by three women surviving in a world devastated by a disastrous transformation from multiple Bram Stoker Award-winner.Humanity has been irrevocably changed by a virus that radically alters its victims...yet life goes on.Three women must band together to try to survive. Erin and Savannah are helping usher in the new world, while Mareva has been burdened with a very special task one shes too horrified to even acknowledge.A beautifully written, cosmically horrifying, wholly unique story that examines the roots of our belief systems and completely defies all expectations.

Longlisted for the Womens Prize for Fiction 2023A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick 2023Not since Aravind Adigas The White Tiger has the rotten core of modern India been exposed in quite such blackly antic fashion as Parini Shroff manages here in this intermittently absurd, feminist revenge caper about a group of snarky, much-abused, predominantly Hindu wives...sheer gutsy verve.The TimesA darkly funny revenge drama rooted in the reality of rural India . . . [A] vivid, unsentimental story that succeeds in being both satirical and moving.GuardianA radically feel-good story about the murder of no-good husbands by a cast of unsinkable women - New York TimesMordantly humoured, pacey feminist revenge thriller - The Sunday Times__________________________________For Geeta, life as a widow is more peaceful than life as a wife...Until the other women in her village decide they want to be widows, too.Geeta is believed to have killed her vanished husband - a rumour she hasnt bothered trying to correct, because a reputation like that can keep a single woman safe in rural India. But when shes approached for help in ridding another wife of her abusive drunk of a husband, her reluctant agreement sets in motion a chain of events that will change the lives of all the women in the village....A darkly irreverent and fresh take on a feminist revenge thriller, perfect for readers of My Sister the Serial Killer, How To Kidnap The Rich and the Sharon Horgan series Bad Sisters.Tender, unpredictable, brimming with laugh-out-loud moments Tea Obreht, author of THE TIGERS WIFEOriginal, memorable, and endearing Charmaine Wilkerson, author of BLACK CAKEA rollicking mash-up of adventure story, thriller, dark revenge, and comedy Cristina Garcia, author of DREAMING IN CUBAN

When three people suffer strokes after seeing dazzling lights over Edinburgh, then awake completely recovered, theyre convinced their ordeal is connected to the alien creature discovered on a nearby beach an adrenaline-soaked, deeply humane, life-affirming first-contact novel from one of Scotlands most revered authors**Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers 2023**All the drive, curiosity and wonder of his crime and mystery novels science fiction gains a new authorDerek B MillerIf you read one life-affirming book this year, make sure its this oneNina Pottell, PrimaThe main characters, their lives and their struggles, are portrayed very vividly. I was straight into this, just like a thrillerIvo Graham on Between the CoversConnecting will change everythingLennox is a troubled teenager with no family. Ava is eight months pregnant and fleeing her abusive husband. Heather is a grieving mother and cancer sufferer. They dont know each other, but when a meteor streaks over Edinburgh, all three suffer instant, catastrophic strokes......only to wake up the following day in hospital, miraculously recovered.When news reaches them of an octopus-like creature washed up on the shore near where the meteor came to earth, Lennox senses that some extra-terrestrial force is at play. With the help of Ava, Heather and a journalist, Ewan, he rescues the creature they call Sandy and goes on the run.But they arent the only ones with an interest in the alien close behind are Avas husband, the police and a government unit who wants to capture the creature, at all costs. And Sandys arrival may have implications beyond anything anyone could imagineAll the makings of a film such relatable charactersSunetra Sarker on Between the CoversSo readable and accessible I was really rooting for the charactersAlan Davies on Between the CoversA gateway book to SciFi I loved itSara Cox on Between the CoversA moving as it is magical and mysterious. Doug Johnstone has hit it out of the park againMark BillinghamA delicious, demanding departure from Doug JohnstoneVal McDermidPrioritising pace, tension and high stakes a plea for empathy, compassion and perspective shot through with vivid characters and a sense of wonderHerald ScotlandAn entertaining, fast-paced story of first contact an emotionally engaging readGuardianA gloriously hopeful story and a perfect road trip movie just waiting to be madeJames OswaldAn adrenaline-filled ride of a novel, laced with empathy and understandingRachelle AtallaPay attention, Steven Spielberg! This could be your next filmMarnie RichesClever and unusual I was on a journey with these characters, and completely transfixedSusi HollidayA mesmerising tale of wonder and hopeMarion ToddWhat readers are saying*****I wish I could adequately convey how much I loved this bookA beautiful story it brought me to tearsA masterpiece compassionate, full of love and hopeRivetingHigh stakes, high adrenaline and somehow so gentle and movingI dont think Ill ever forget these characters