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My comfort read: anything by Jonathan Coe' Bob Mortimer 'Coe channels his anger and frustration at the direction his country has taken, as well as his abiding love for it, into prose of enduring beauty' Guardian---Post-university life doesnt suit Phyl. Time passes slowly living back home with her parents, working a zero-hour contract serving Japanese food to holidaymakers at Heathrows Terminal 5. As for her budding plans of becoming a writer, those are going nowhere.That is, until family friend Chris comes to stay. Hes been on the path to uncover a sinister think-tank, founded at Cambridge University in the 1980s, thats been scheming to push the British government in a more extreme direction. One thats finally poised to put their plans into action.

Explore a joyful galaxy of lovable extraterrestrials Go on an adventure that s out of this world With Mangatopia Adorable Aliens you can journey through ethereal worlds filled with charming cosmic creatures Colour your way through an interstellar lineup of lunar zoos twinkling UFOs zero gravity gardens starry eyed space kittens and so much more all hand illustrated in whimsical kawaii and chibi styles Spacewalk through over 45 pages of intergalactic cuteness Bring each celestial scene to life with crayons markers or even glow in the dark paints Easily tear out and share your creations thanks to perforated pages From pizza delivery pods and cosmic bakeries to frog astronauts and dancing robots Adorable Aliens is a vibrant voyage across the stars for dreamers of all ages

THE RUNAWAY JAPANESE BESTSELLER NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH Pre order now and discover the enchanting tale of an aged near blind book loving king and the stories he collects about unusual and magical books A book that makes the sound of turning pages fractionally too early infuriating its readers a diary shared by two children with painful secrets a photo album left by a dying father for when his daughter gets married An elderly book loving king sends two subjects on a mission to travel the world collecting stories about weird and wonderful books Upon their return they recount their stories for the king over the course of thirteen nights From the comically irreverent to the heartrending to the heartwarming The Neverending Book delves into all that a book can be forming an enchanting compendium that reveals the ways in which we interact with books and the importance they hold in our hearts all told through the tale of two subjects gathering stories about books for their blind book loving king

A delicious neon soaked fever dream Munroe Bergdorf Nostalgic salacious and bitingly witty Joe Lycett I couldn t put it down Annie Macmanus The defining book on the iconic noughties era of pop culture in London as told by DJ Jodie Harsh who saw did and survived it all Jodie Harsh arrived in London aged fifteen in 2001 heading straight off the train from Canterbury to her first club night at the Astoria Intoxicated by this initial taste of city nightlife she didn t leave the party for years falling in with the right wrong people and exploring the sides of London best experienced under cover of darkness Throughout the noughties from Camden and Soho to Mayfair from Notting Hill and Primrose Hill to Hackney Road the city was a messy beating slick and sordid melting pot New music new fashion new art all came together in a mad dizzying rush before and during the financial crash of 2008 Different scenes collided exploded were reborn and shaped across the city at rapid speed Harsh grabs us by the hand and leads us back to those decadent times from the Astoria to The Cross the Soho Revue Bar to Mahiki Boombox to The End and her famous friends houses to a time before social media and cameraphones were ubiquitous and a life without

THE BRAND NEW 2025 NOVEL FROM THE MASTER OF THE RACING THRILLER Imogen Duffy is a young Irish jockey whose fledgling career is given a huge boost when she wins a prestigious horse race at the Cheltenham Steeplechasing Festival But all is not well in her life She has a violent and controlling boyfriend also a jockey and he becomes increasingly jealous of her success As a result she tries to break off their relationship but he won t take no for an answer He attacks her and claims that he d rather kill her than allow her to leave him Imogen flees her home in Ireland coming to England to get away from him and to continue her riding career at a racing stable in Lambourn where she finds increasing success But the abusive boyfriend follows her across the Irish Sea stalks her steals from her attacks her again and then tries to ruin both her career and her reputation Imogen s desperate father turns to Sid Halley for help and Sid reluctantly agrees to investigate but then finds that he is also being stalked and threatened Can Sid find out what the hell is going on and before it is too late PRAISE FOR FELIX FRANCIS Felix Francis novels gallop along splendidly JILLY COOPER From winning post to top of the bestseller lists SUNDAY TIMES The mast

Welcome to Soyangri Book Kitchen where a woman leaves her busy life in Seoul to open a bookshop café in the countryside where guests can stay overnight The irresistible escapist and cosy read to curl up with this autumn for fans of Days at the Morisaki Bookshop Readers love it A heartwarming and soothing journey One of the best books I ve read in a while A beautiful book A must read for anyone at a crossroads in their life This book held my heart profoundly deep and inspiring Perfect for fans of cosy fiction with heart and delicious detail In a peaceful village in the countryside far from the bustling heart of Seoul lies a book lovers paradise With its wafts of delicious food and book filled shelves Soyangri Book Kitchen is managed by its plucky proprietor Yoojin Her aim To create a sanctuary for weary souls like herself But the book kitchen is more than just a place to eat or read it s a place which offers its guests a true escape not just inside the pages of its many books but in the warm embrace of an overnight bookstay Over one year seven people at a crossroads in their lives find their way to Yoojin s book kitchen Among them are Da in a singer grappling with an identity crisis Sohee a promising lawyer con

It is STUNNING and I simply sat and read it right through and shall start again at once I had no idea that she is such a sensationally fine poet Astonishing JOANNA LUMLEY Harriet Walter unpicks and re centres the inner life and journey of these women as only one of our most talented and celebrated classical actors could A must read MAXINE PEAKE Bold and original Anyone who cares about Shakespeare will want to own and share this book JAMES SHAPIRO author of 1599 A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare Dame Harriet Walter renowned for her wonderful portrayals in Succession and Killing Eve among others is one of Britain s most esteemed Shakespearean actors Now having played most of the Bard s female characters audaciously she lets them speak their minds With thirty new parts for Shakespeare s women written in Shakespearean verse and prose Harriet Walter goes between the lines of the plays to let us hear what she imagines sometimes playfully and sometimes searchingly these women were really thinking Gertrude tells Hamlet the unvarnished truth Lady MacBeth has her regrets Kate the Shrew challenges us Juliet s nurse challenges the nobility Cleopatra s handmaiden reveals her mistress s secrets Ariel is frightened of freed

As the nineteenth century drew to a close decadent authors boldly decided it was time for something new Their work was radical daring and controversial and it captured a unique feeling and exciting atmosphere Rich with aesthetic hedonism this anthology showcases the very best short stories from the movement In The Nightingale and the Rose Oscar Wilde expertly captures the decadent mood when a young student laments the futility of art Vernon Lee tells the story of a mysterious and beautiful woman who brings strange misfortune to a coastal village in Dionea A Funeral Oration by Jean Lorrain oozes with excess and indulgence Enoch Soames grapples with the fin de siecle fear of leaving no legacy From famous to lesser known writers there is no shortage of drama darkness and decay in this riveting collection This edition is edited and introduced by writer and academic Jane Desmarais

Welcome to The Madrusan Cocktail Companion the impeccably comprehensive one stop guide to classic drinks from every era plus the best modern cocktails curated by oracle Michael Madrusan with contributions from world leading bartenders Expanded from an in house manual conceived and curated by Michael as the go to resource for teams at his acclaimed bars and shared by the professional drinks community as a treasured educational resource it includes more than 2800 drinks tried tested and updated for the modern palate Michael and Zara Madrusan draw on their own extensive library of books that date back to 1862 to present the stories behind the cocktail canon alongside all the best variations categorised by origin and by ingredient and with an emphasis on readily available products and minimal preparation Whether it s every imaginable twist on the Martini in the past 100 years Sours Bucks and Flips for all tastes or aperitivo style and non alcoholic options every drink worth knowing about is here Including an insider s guide to home bar excellence and jovial toasts and quotes from history s most influential bartenders The Madrusan Cocktail Companion is a spectacular compendium for the new age of drinking discernment Includes the origin and story beh

It s autumn at the Comfort Food Café and the leaves are golden the lattes are spiced and love might just be brewing for one new resident Reclusive author Sarah is seeking refuge in the quiet village of Budbury and the last thing she needs is a fake boyfriend Except that s exactly what she gets and the fake boyfriend just happens to be gorgeous rugged Aidan complete with an easy charm and an old soul that makes him seem like he s just stepped straight out of the pages of a novel Using him to keep her nosy family at bay he s happy to do her a favour in return for help with his rather unusual dog sitting predicament But nothing in Budbury stays pretend for long Especially not when there s a hint of autumn magic in the air with a sprinkle of Halloween mischief Full of heart humour and a touch of spooky charm this is the perfect cosy read for autumn nights

Quote the raven nevermore with this deluxe talking raven figurine inspired by the beloved Edgar Allan Poe poem Unique figurine with sound This 3 inch raven figurine says the iconic line from the poem The Raven at the touch of a button Illustrated mini book Includes a 48 page mini book with the full poem written by Edgar Allan Poe The perfect gift Lovers of Poe and all things spooky will enjoy displaying this deluxe talking raven at their home or office Includes button cell batteries

Discover the brand new heartwarming and dramatic novel in the Steel Girls series now Emotional and authentic KATE THOMPSON Saga fans are in for a treat VICKI BEEBY Hopeful joyous and upliftin

The hilarious and relatable exploration of what it really means to live your best life For anyone who has rolled their eyes at a wellness influencer and then wondered if they should drink the gre

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WESTMINSTER BOOK AWARDS I am in awe of the woman who grew from the child in this book The pure character necessary to grow through this dark entangled forest of childhood is the stuff of legends Bravissima LEMN SISSAY author of My Name is Why Eight Weeks is a deeply moving and inspiring memoir that tells the remarkable life story of Baroness Young of Hornsey from her childhood in foster care to becoming one of the first Black women in the House of Lords Lola Young has been an actress an academic an activist and campaigner for social justice and a crossbench peer But from the age of eight weeks to eighteen years she was moved between foster care placements and children s homes in North London It would take many decades before she was able to begin the search for answers to the long standing questions that would help her make sense of her childhood In Eight Weeks through her care records fragments of memory and her imagination where parts of her story are missing Lola assembles the pieces of her past into a portrait of a childhood in a system that often made her feel invisible and unwanted Alongside glimpses into her life as a peer activist and campaigner it tells the powerful story of her determination to defy the odds Ei

A delightful tale full of heart Evie Woods author of The Lost Bookshop Welcome to the Time Hop Coffee Shop where wishes can come true Greta Perks was once the shining star of the iconic Maple Gold coffee commercials the quintessential TV wife and mom Now fame has faded her marriage is on the rocks her teenage daughter has become distant and Greta s once glittering career feels like a distant memory So when Greta stumbles upon a mysterious coffee shop serving a magical brew she wishes for the perfect life in those past Maple Gold commercials Next thing she knows Greta wakes in the idyllic make believe town of Mapleville where the sun always shines and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and second chances fill the air Given the opportunity to live the life she dreamed Greta is determined to rewrite her own script But can life ever be like a coffee commercial And what will happen when Greta has to choose between perfection and real life with no turning back The ultimate magical feel good read Kate Storey author of The Memory Library I was completely hooked by this warm immersive story Original perceptive and supremely enjoyable Hazel Prior author of Away with the Penguins

A new translation of one of classical Japan s greatest literary works It is from a desire not to let this impulse count for nothing that I have written this foolish tale of mine I have no hope that it will remain for future generations to remember me by Japanese noblewoman Lady Nijo was made the Emperor s concubine aged fourteen and then after several illicit affairs was expelled from the palace becoming a nun and travelling the country in pilgrimage A Tale Unasked is her extraordinary memoir of her eventful life lost for centuries and discovered in the Imperial Library Filled with startling revelations of the secret intrigues splendour and sexual politics of courtly life it is also a moving portrait of a woman of rich intelligence and sensitivity trying to survive in a difficult world This new translation beautifully renders the sinuous elegance of a remarkable work of classical Japanese literature Translated by Meredith McKinney

Colour over 45 pages of adorable little monsters in this super cute colouring book