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*PRE-ORDER NOW - THE DAZZLING NEW NOVEL FROM THE WORLDS FAVOURITE STORYTELLER*Jodi Picoult is that rare, one-in-a-million writer whose books both squeeze your heart and expand your mind EMILY HENRYI reach up and unravel my braid. When my hair is loose and whipping around my face, I take the red ribbon Ive woven through it and press it just beneath my mothers etched name, underlining. She was here. She was mine.When Molly Fitzgerald was two months old, her mother went to a morning appointment in downtown New York.Like so many who left their homes on September 11th, 2001, Mollys mother never came home.Now Molly saves lives for a living, running a department for when disasters strike.Molly and her husband Jessea police polygraph expert with his own fractured familyhave found a love that is a solace in a dangerous world.But then Mollys whole world is turned on its head. Shes spent her life preparing for catastrophe. But nothing could prepare her when a disaster strikes too close to home.In this powerful novel, Jodi Picoult tells an epic story of the lies we tell ourselves, the plans we design to protect ourselves at the worst moments, and the ties that bind mothers and daughters.PRAISE FOR JODI PICOULTA writer the world should be reading right now INDEPENDENTIt is hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes FINANCIAL TIMESShe is the master of her craftand humanity is what Picoult does best SUNDAY TELEGRAPHPicoults books always start passionate conversations KRISTIN HANNAH

A lively, astute essay collection about the pleasure of reading deeply and seeing our world reflected back to us in artFor as long as Tessa Hadley can remember, life has been made vivid by reading. The touchstones of childhood were the laminated pages of a Ladybird book, then the sail boats in Swallows and Amazons, then the rich and immersive The Secret Garden. Reading was not an escape as such, but rather reading about life seemed to enhance the edges and details of living: the ordinary world, with its corners, routines and small dramas, came into focus through the stories she loved.In these precise and energising essays, Hadley turns to the books and the art that have animated her life, and asks what it means to connect with one book over another. Ranging across the works of Jane Austen, Elizabeth Bowen, Alice Munro, J.M. Coetzee and Leila Slimani and more, Hadley returns to the enduring power of realism as a craft, a joy, and a way of relating to the world, where life is made richer, deeper, and more fully imagined through fiction.

The fourth and final volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Hararis global phenomenon and smash Sunday Times number-one bestseller follows the scientific and industrial revolutions, as rapid advances transform society, reshape capitalism and propel us into the technological age and the dawn of AI.Until 1500 AD, Homo sapiens had reached a plateau in medical, military and economic power, focused on preserving long-standing social orders. So how did we leap from medieval scrolls to ebooks, abacuses to computers, wooden ships to nuclear submarines and from the Earth to the moon? As Yuval Noah Harari reveals, the spark behind the Scientific Revolution was a radical idea: ignorance. Paired with curiosity, it drove humanitys relentless pursuit of knowledge.This pursuit unleashed a powerful feedback loop between science, politics and capitalism, accelerating discovery and reshaping the world. In Sapiens: A Graphic History Volume 4 The Age of Revolutions, Yuval Noah Harari explore how scientific thinking came to dominate in the sixteenth century, overtaking religion and philosophy and fuelling imperial expansion, colonialism and the Industrial Revolution. Old social and political structures unravelled as new technologies emerged each invention both a tool and a weapon.Spanning from the early modern period to the present day, this final volume traces the extraordinary transformations that have defined our species, while also looking ahead. As advances in artificial intelligence gather pace, it asks what the future might hold and whether a new form of intelligence could surpass humanity itself.Like the previous instalments, this is an engaging, insightful and colourful retelling of the human story for curious minds of all ages.

In a world ruled by dragons, family secrets are the kind that come with fire and scales. Kept sheltered despite her wishes, Vasia wants nothing more than to get out into the world and make a difference, whether that would be rescuing someone from a dragon-guarded tower or helping a family in need. But no matter how much she pleads with her mother, the answer is always no. Until now. Finally able to be the person she wants to be, Vasia sets out on her first mission, only to discover that what her mother has been trying to protect her from isnt the world outside her castle. With the annoyingly charming Prince Lijun insisting that shes a dragon, she starts to question whom to trust and what lies shes been led to believe. With everything starting to unravel around her, Vasia finally learns the truth about herself and where she came from. Now all she has to do is decide what to do with it. -The Hidden Dragon Heir is book 1 in the Dragonflame Heir series, a dragon romantasy with a strong heroine who is determined to make a difference, a gang of damsels who are definitely causing distress, and a slow burn m/f romance with an ace heroine and steam in later books in the series.

Translated from the Italian by Julia NelsenA novel of secrets and female solidarity set in post-war Milan, by one of Italys most significant women writers.It is 1946 and Milan is in ruins. Camilla opens her illegally occupied attic to her extended family as they rebuild their lives among the rubble. The absence of menlost to war, death, or abandonmentleaves the burden of survival to the women, who use the attic to begin to imagine fragile futures: Camilla works to carry the family toward dignity and normalcy; Lalla dreams of becoming a novelist to escape their grim reality; Regina, widowed by the war, pins her hopes on her infant daughter; Alba chases independence and love. Varying political ideologies, loyalties, and wartime secrets filter through the house, creating a thick net of tension. Fausta Cialentes exquisite prose captures the frailty of the human heart in its desperate search for connection. As the narrative roams from the thoughts of character to character, the residents of the attic consider their own complicity and moral compromises. Tender, thought-provoking, and devastatingly beautiful, A Very Cold Winter is about the impossibility of forgetting the past and the difficulty of living with it.An exquisite chronicle of frozen hearts and their gradual thaw. Publishers Weekly (starred review)Cause for celebration Jhumpa Lahiri

Everything they dont tell you in the hospital, but shouldThis is your complete guide to caesarean birth, whether planned for or emergency surgery, Clare Bourne has your back. The c-section rate is rising globally The World Health Organization predicts that by 2030, nearly a third of births will be caesarean.Too many women receive little or no support or information around their c-section. To have major surgery to birth your baby, and then be sent home 24 hours later without any useful guidance on recovery can feel scary and overwhelming, particularly on top of the not-insignificant job of looking after a newborn.In Your Caesarean Birth, Clare Bourne offers her trademark warm, compassionate, expert tips and tools. A practical, comprehensive book which will arm you with all the information you need to ensure you feel fully confident and empowered on your road to recovery.With toolkits for how to talk to your healthcare practitioner, advice on scar care and tips for how to pick up a wriggling toddler without disturbing your c-section wound, this book is the guide every c-section mum needs on their bedside table.

Summer, 1992. Peter, a promising young artist, vanishes off the coast of Tuscany. Ten days later, his body washes ashore, bloated and unrecognisable. For one sweltering summer, his death grips the public imagination, before fading into the haze of nineties lore.Thirty years on, Peters widow, Marie, has become infamous in her own right. A cult but reclusive horror writer, her novels are celebrated for their dark brilliance but no one knows the woman behind the pen name, or the memories shes spent a lifetime suppressing.When a retrospective of Peters work is announced at a prestigious London gallery, an old friend resurfaces who seems determined to drag Marie from the shadows and unmask her. Drawn back to Italy, she feels the past begin to stir: the heat, the secrets, the girl she once was. What does she owe the dead and how far will she go to protect the living?

How do we keep going in a burning world? Songs from the Firefront is a vital and moving memoir in essays from Tim Winton, twice Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Cloudstreet and The Riders.A memoir in essays, Songs from the Firefront is a book about the sacred fragility of existence. Deeply personal, brimming with anger and humour and love for family, for the beautiful, brutal Australian landscape Tim Wintons writing invites you into the world of one of our greatest living writers.Here he admits to stupidity alone in a vast canyon, paddleboards out to sea to visit the local dugong population, and tells of the horror and sadness of watching as his neighbourhood is lost to bush fires. He tells the story of how he became friends with Helen Garner, the travelling that allowed him to write Cloudstreet, and about the act of unconditional love a father might agree to after his beloved daughter has delivered her child.From memories of his own childhood to what he sees in his grandchildrens future, Songs from the Firefront is a profound book about the world we live in and what we can hope to pass on. Its a call for solidarity and a testament to the deep joys and sorrows of family life.Praise for Tim Winton: Winton is just one of the best - IndependentWinton is a masterful storyteller with an enormous heart - Mariella FrostrupHe is a novelist, a great one, because against all evidence and odds, he reminds us what it is to be human, and reminds us to be proud of our humanity . . . Winton is a one-man band of genius - Los Angeles TimesTim Winton is the real thing: a writer who can photograph a thought and pluck out the beat of a soul on a washing line - Scotland on SundayTo read Winton is to be reminded not just of the possibilities of fiction but of the human heart - The Times

A crew must try to survive on an ancient, abandoned planet in the latest space horror novel from S.A. Barnes, acclaimed author of Dead Silence.Ghost Station is space horror at its bestNew York TimesScratches the itch for space horror Chloe GongEverything I could want in a horror story and more Darcy CoatesA tense, gripping, and delightfully creepy thriller Kali Wallace, author of Dead Space______AN ABANDONED PLANET. A HIDDEN PAST. A DEADLY DANGER.Psychologist Dr Ophelia Bray has dedicated her life to the study and prevention of Eckhart-Reiser syndrome (ERS)the most famous case of which resulted in the brutal murders of twenty-nine people. Its personal to her, and when shes assigned to a small exploration crew who recently suffered the tragic death of a colleague, she wants to help. But as they begin to establish residency on an abandoned planet, it becomes clear that the crew is hiding something.And Ophelias crewmates are far more interested in investigating the eerie, ancient planet and unravelling the mystery behind the previous colonizers hasty departure than opening up to her.That is, until their pilot is discovered gruesomely murdered. Is this Ophelias worst nightmare startinga wave of violence and mental deterioration from ERS? Or is it something even more sinister?Terrified that history will repeat itself, Ophelia and the crew must work together to figure out whats happening. But trust is hard to come byand the crew members arent the only ones keeping secrets.

Retrouvez l’univers des Sept Sœurs dans ce spin-off victorien de Harry Whitaker, le fils de Lucinda Riley ? Un parfum de mystère flotte chaque 24 décembre dans la librairie de Tenterden en Angleterre

Riley Wright is hosting her first SLEEPOVER! Will her old and new BFFs like each other? And why has Mum invited horrible Harper Thompson? AARGH! Riley is excited but anxious about her upcoming sleepover, where she is keen to impress her new BFF Emmie, and reconnect with her old friends Logan, Lola and Valle. But her plans are disrupted when her mother invites Majorly Mean Harper to join them. Throw in a runaway school guinea pig, and the chaos and bonding that ensues will leave you cheering for more! KIDS LOVE RILEY! Mel is a great writer. Cant she just publish like three of these at the same time? Anaya, 9 I definitely recommend Riley Wright! Lily, 8 AUTHORS LOVE RILEY TOO!A lively fun-filled story that children will love Dame Jacqueline Wilson As funny as Lottie Brooks, with the madcap energy of Pamela Butchart, Riley Wright is smart, sharp and totally relatable. I loved it! Abie Longstaff, author of The Magic Potions Shop and The Fairytale Hairdresser series I love Riley! A fun and charming book bursting with energy. Laura Dockrill, author of Darcy Burdock Instantly engaging, hugely appealing and full of laughs. Riley Wright is a wonderfully bright and bubbly new voice in the diary style format like a younger female Wimpy Kid. Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew Dragons It is impossible not to smile at every page and cheer out loud for the new girl in school, Riley Wright. With a big personality and heart to match, Riley is just the BFF that readers have been waiting for. A fresh, funny and utterly charming book, from start to finish. Clara Vulliamy, author of Dottie Detective Riley and her BFF are a laugh-out-loud unstoppable duo, taking readers on a giggly, squirmy tour through the ups and downs of junior school. Packed with laughs, oops moments and best friend fun. Vashti Hardy, author of Harley Hitch An adorable, fun and feel-good story. Readers will love Riley with her electrocuted chicken hair, her relatable worries and her sparky attitude. A new series thats sure to become a favourite. Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Hari Kumar Ultimate Superstar I loved it! Funny, heartwarming and very engaging. Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora Moon Hilarious, heartfelt and filled with so many memorable moments. Get ready for Riley Wright to be the best friend you never knew you needed. Why be right when you can have so much fun being wrong! Jo Clarke, author of Libby and the Parisian Puzzle Riley Wright is ADORABLE! Funny, zippy and relatable these books will become fast favourites. Perdita Cargill, author of Diary of an Accidental Witch Riley Wright thinks she is Awkward, Accident-prone, and Annoyingly Average. I think shes AMAZING and AWESOME! A hilarious, endearing and uplifting read which made me laugh and cringe on Rileys behalf in equal measures. I cant wait to see what Riley does next! Serena Patel, author of Anisha Accidental Detective As a parent, Dad is absolute parent-goals but as a reader, who was once a child with major hair frizz issues, Riley is a character I think everyone young person can relate to. I was giggling away from the first page and desperately wishing I had a Secret Understairs Library too! Mel Taylor-Bessent has created a perfect read for those who love a funny book its feel-good Louise Rennison for junior school readers. Swapna Haddow, author of Dave Pigeon Massively fun and laugh out loud. I loved this book. Riley Wright is going to become your new BFF! Jenny McLachlan...

Some Christmas surprises come gift wrapped. Others are six foot three, impossibly arrogant and standing in the lobby of the best hotel in LondonBelle Woods is not the kind of woman who falls for a man shes only just met. Finn McAllister is not the kind of man who falls for anyone. But with the city wrapped in the warm glow of a thousand fairy lights, frost sparkling on snowy streets and steaming hot chocolates warming cold hands, Christmas in London has a way of making anything feel possible. And sometimes the most unexpected Christmas can turn out to be the one you never want to end. Praise for Julie Caplin: A festive, feel-good escape brimming with holiday charm, swoony romance, and the magic of New York at Christmas time. Julie Caplin captures the sparkle of the season perfectly I will never stay at the Plaza in New York, but now I feel as if I did spend the Christmas season there. A lovely book full of will they, wont they and a dash of Christmas magic. This was really sweet, you could feel the holiday joy the second you started this book. As with all Julies books she really takes you to the place the characters are due to her descriptive writing. A lovely festive read which I would highly recommend Another Caplin book for the WIN! I adore her slow build romances. This was such a fun Christmasy read! I could feel how much love the author has poured into this story through her masterfully written words This is such a lovely story of two misunderstood people, getting together and figuring out who they are again. Of course, the Christmas sparkle is there too, and its a wonderful read! I cant recommend this novel enough and I will definitely be reading it again over the festive season. You cant beat a cosy Christmas read Glorious Theres such a warmth to this and I found this easy to read from the start A delicious and cosy festive romance Womans OwnJulie Caplin at her best warm, witty and wonderfully romantic, a must-read festive treat! Sandy Barker This is the perfect Christmas read, jingling with glamour, snow and red hot romance! Samantha Tonge Fizzing with festive fun Celia Anderson A delicious read that brimmed with heart, warmth, emotion, humour and all the magic of New York at Christmas. Kathryn Freeman, author of Booked for Summer The perfect Christmas escape! Sizzling chemistry right from the start a story youll want to devour in one sitting! Sue Heath The perfect feel good festive romance Debbie Johnson

A club full of glamour.A whole world of darkness As Cara finishes her last shift as a podium dancer in the citys most exclusive nightclub, she witnesses a horrifying acta hooded figure plunging a knife into a waitress. But when she rushes to alert her colleagues, the body has vanished, leaving only a chilling note: The party must go on, or more of you will die. With the doors jammed and communication cut off, Cara and the staff must navigate a deadly game orchestrated by a psychopathic killer. As tensions rise and trust erodes, can they uncover the identity of the murderer before the night turns fatal? This suspenseful and perfectly plotted locked-room thriller is ideal for fans of Erin Kelly and Elin Hilderbrand. Available to pre-order now!PRAISE FOR TESS MACKEYThe plot twist slapped me across the face so hard I couldnt control my breathing Netgalley reviewer I did not want to put it down once I started reading Netgalley reviewer This was hard to put down. So many twists and turns Netgalley reviewer If you think youve read every possible twist in a psychological thriller think again. Netgalley reviewer Fast paced, captivating and filled with twists Netgalley reviewer I cannot recommend The Perfect Wedding highly enough. It is a thrilling, character-driven mystery that I encourage everyone to add to their reading list Netgalley reviewer A fast paced read that has you easily turning pages and wanting to know more with each new bit you read Netgalley reviewer

Fifty years ago punk crashed onto the scene, redefining music and popular culture. In celebration of that historic event comes this cultural history exploring fifty iconic songs and unforgettable moments that destroyed then helped redefine rock. Fifty argument-starting blitzes of fury and awe, with just the right dash of playful crankiness. Hua Hsu, staff writer, the New Yorker This book vaults to the top shelf in the Punk Lit pantheon. Simon Reynolds, author of Rip It Up and Start Again: Post-Punk 19781984 The perfect companion for those wishing to revisit the golden age of late-70s/early-80s pop. Jane Wiedlin, The Go-Gos Once upon a time November 26, 1976, to be precise a band named the Sex Pistols dropped Anarchy in the U.K., and a musical movement called punk rock came, saw, and conquered. Fifty years later, the question remains: What the hell was that? Punk in Fifty Pieces retells the story of punks cultural earthquake and how early classic punk (The Ramones, Patti Smith, Iggy Pop) gave birth to post-punk (Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Gang of Four), New Wave (Talking Heads, Blondie, Devo) and a rock n roll revolution. A great, new addition to the shelf that holds Please Kill Me, Lipstick Traces and Englands Dreaming, Punk in Fifty Pieces is the perfect playlist for discovery by a new generation of rebels without a cause and for die-hards who traded the mosh pit for two cars in the garage but have never forgotten the music. Includes chapters featuring: The Sex Pistols, Anarchy in the U.K." Talking Heads, Psycho Killer" The Police, Roxanne" The Clash, (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais" Siouxsie and the Banshees, Hong Kong Garden" Blondie, One Way or Another" Joy Division, Love Will Tear Us Apart" I devoured Dettmars Punk in Fifty Pieces. Jonathan Lethem, author of Motherless Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude This is an irresistible book that will spark a thousand arguments. Greil Marcus, author of Mystery Train and Lipstick Traces This book is so kinetic and edifying, I found it impossible to stop reading. Amanda Petrusich, staff writer, the New Yorker

Christophe Bourdin was certain he would be the author of a single book. Diagnosed HIV-positive at the height of the epidemic in Paris, he began writing the exquisitely beautiful, painfully intense pages that would become The Thread.It begins with the hypochondriac days: days of obsessive hygiene, of microscopic attention to contamination, of seeing dangers everywhere. In serpentine sentences that capture the frenzied paranoia of the time, Bourdin recreates the consciousness of a young gay man whose world has suddenly become charged with threat. With his illness becoming manifest, the man writes a diary to record the passing of his final days. Beginning with searing intensity, the entries gradually become mixed with currents of fantasy and visions of an alternative future.First published in 1994, The Thread is appearing in English for the first time in a stunning translation by the prize-winning Jeffrey Zuckerman. Lucid and moving, it is an essential lost classic of AIDS literature.

Brigid Kemmerer returns with the sizzling, high-stakes sequel to the No.1 international bestseller Warrior Princess Assassinwhere the betrayals are deeper, the magic burns brighter, and love might be the most dangerous weapon of all. CAPTIVE. Asher has always sworn loyalty to Jory, the princess hes loved from afarbut now the King of Incendar has claimed a place in his heart too. Someone wants them both dead, and only Ashers blade can keep them safe. Yet his past wont let him go, and he must decide if he can break freeor remain prisoner to his old scars. TRAITOR. Princess Jory of Astranza agreed to marry the King of Incendar to secure peace, but betrayal runs closer than she ever imagined. With her own brother unmasked as her enemy, two kingdoms teeter on the edge. To protect her people, she must take the throne. But there are still dark secrets to unravel that will force Jory to confront where her true allegiance lies. KING. Maddox Kyronan has discovered trustand something morewith his reluctant bride and her deadly protector, but the fragile alliance between their nations still threatens to unravel. His people are starving. His enemies are circling in. Torn between the crown and his heart, Ky risks losing it all. As buried truths surface and tensions reach a breaking point, Jory, Asher, and Ky must confront the desires that could save their kingdomsor shatter them forever.

NORSE GODS. LOVE TRIANGLE. SPICE. YOULL WANT TO READ THIS IN 2026!! Two gods.One mortal heart. A storm is coming Althea Leos came to Oslo to study not for a love triangle with a hot activist and an arrogant professor. But one night, after a quarrel spirals out of control, she stumbles into Asgard the hidden realm of Norse gods. There, everything ignites: Torben is Thor, the electrifying god of thunder. Lukas is Loki, magnetic god of mischief. And Althea herself carries a spark of divinity that could alter the course of gods and humans alike. Bound to them both by more than desire, Althea must choose between mortal safety and immortal temptation. In a realm where love and destiny collide, which god will leave her Thunderstruck?

Completed after almost eight years of research and over 250 interviews, Epic is the first biography of Pelé to explore every aspect of his professional and personal life.Pelé was one of the most iconic sports figures of the 20th century and along with Muhammad Ali its most beloved. His achievements speak for themselves: aged just 17, he led Brazil to its first world title, scoring six times in three games; he remains the only player to have won the World Cup three times; his astonishing record of more than 1,200 goals has never been surpassed.But numbers only tell half the story. In Epic, veteran football correspondent Andrew Downie delves deep into Peles life. Through interviews with former teammates, coaches, business managers, close friends, and family members, Downie uncovers the man behind the myth. Drawing on new material and thousands of hours spent in archives across Europe and the Americas, Downie finds unpublished books, emails and memos by Pele and his closest collaborators that offer an unprecedented insight into the real Edson Arantes do Nascimento. He tells of the young boy who vowed to stay teetotal after getting drunk on wine, the consummate professional who ran up and down hotel corridors to maintain his sharpness on tour, and of the seemingly apolitical diplomat whose home was shot up during Brazils military dictatorship. Downie meticulously examines Peles footballing achievements, relationships, and his business dealings against the backdrop of Brazils transformation from a South American backwater to the country of football. Peles controversial stances on race, Brazils dictatorship, and sex are all scrutinized and put into the proper context. The result is truly Epic.

An account of the poet authors love affair with Dutch art, and the consolations and ecstasies of the objects we gather on our way through life. We begin standing in the Met in front of a painting by Jan Davidsz de Heem: Still Life with Oysters and Lemon. Looking almost more closely than we can bear at this image from the 17th century, Doty attempts to tell us everything it holds, from pigments to forms, and above all, meaning.This confrontation with beauty is one of many that shapes his life, from the pinwheel peppermints that emerge from his grandmas purse in his Tennessee childhood to the cracked china platter that graces the mantelpiece in the home he shares with his dying husband. But it is Dutch still-life painting that seems to have the most to tell him. This book is his record of years spent looking closely at bunched asparagus, translucent wine glasses, curling lemon peel and the bloom on grapes.In a brief, lucid, powerfully concentrated narrative, which tells the story of a life of self-discovery and an avid gaze, Mark Doty writes with poetic specificity and painterly clarity. In his loving description of reality, we begin to see that simply looking can be the most tender reverence.

As winter tightens its grip, who can she trust?As the dark nights draw in, secrets hide in the shadows When Betsy Strongs mother marries a cruel man, her happy family life is shattered, and Betsy is forced to flee. Seeking refuge with her godmother at her isolated Yorkshire cottage, she meets Linda a runaway with secrets she wont share. But Betsys new life is far from a safe haven. She begins to suspect that no one in her new life are what they seem to be, and those who should protect her, may be putting her in harms way. Betsy must uncover the truth before the shadows close in for good.