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A REESES BOOK CLUB JULY PICKA deeply satisfying and enjoyable novel about family, secrets, ghosts and homecomingEntrancing ... filled with mystery Reese Witherspoon, Reeses Book Club July PicksI could not put this book down Ann Napolitano, author of Hello BeautifulCompulsively readable ... funny, heartbreakingOprah DailyOn a secluded cliff overlooking the ocean sits a Victorian house that contains a centurys worth of secrets. By the time Jane Flanagan discovers the house as a teenager, it has long been abandoned - yet there are still clothes in the closets, marbles rolling across the floors, and dishes in the cupboards. The place is an irresistible mystery to Jane, and becomes a hideaway for her, a place to escape her troubled, volatile mother.Twenty years later, now a Harvard archivist, she returns home to Maine following a terrible mistake that threatens both her career and her marriage. Jane is horrified to find the Victorian is now barely recognizable. The new owner, Genevieve, a summer person from Beacon Hill, has gutted it, transforming the house into a glossy white monstrosity straight out of a magazine. Convinced that the house is haunted, Genevieve hires Jane to research the history of the place and the women who lived there. The story Jane uncovers - of lovers lost at sea, romantic longing, shattering loss, artistic awakening, historical artefacts stolen and sold, and the long shadow of colonialism - is even older than Maine itself ...

Pre-order bestselling author Damilare Kukus new novel - WOMAN RENT MEN AND SECRETS HERE - that lays bare the double standards women face in relationships, sexuality and the unforgiving court of public opinion, coming soon.Kukus stories are delectable and funGUARDIAN Queen of the banging book title . . . I loved itNIKKI MAYSharply observational, funny and profound BOLU BABALOLAFrom the bestselling author of Nearly All the Men in Lagos are Mad comes a powerful polyphonic novel about family secrets, judgemental aunties and Brazilian butt lifts.Freshly out of university, 20-year-old Temi has a clear plan for her future: she is going to surgically enlarge her backside, move to Lagos and meet a man who will love her senseless. When she finally finds the courage to tell her family, at the funeral of her beloved father, her announcement causes uproar because in Nigerian families, none of your business is private. Not even if its about your bumbum. But as they try to cure Temi of what they consider to be insanity, the long-buried secrets that bind and separate them are spilled in the process. In the end, it seems like Temi might be the sanest one of them all . . . Damilare Kuku uses her signature humour to reveal the ways a womans physical appearance can dictate her life and shows just how sharp the double-edged sword of beauty can be.

A breakup can feel like the end of the world but what if it could serve as the start of a better you? Discover how to heal your heart and thrive in all aspects of your life.Too often, conversations about toxic relationships have revolved around them: their choices, their behaviour, their problem. Right? Wrong.Loving Me After We is here to set you you straight and help you on your path to healing. In this warm, encouraging and honest guide, psychotherapist Ginger Dean will show you: How your trauma responses can keep you trapped in the cycle of toxicity Why you choose unavailable but familiar partners How you can break free from co-dependency What you need to do to move on from the past to create a future where you can truly thrive This is your essential handbook to breaking up with toxic relationships for good, healing from past traumas and moving towards a more joyful future.

There is only one book on burnout that I will be recommending - this one. We need one in every office and every staff room around the world. Dr Julie Smith, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This BeforeOur human nervous system has the power to cope with high stress but not when its been ground down by the relentless stimuli of todays world. Over time, these persistent demands leave us burnt out because our nervous system is stuck in survival mode. In this mode, we have reduced capacity for rational thinking and less capacity to care. It becomes hard to make decisions, rest, solve problems, be mindful and set boundaries.Drawing on polyvagal theory and her professional insights as a trauma therapist working with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma and burnout, Clinical Psychologist Dr Claire Plumbly will help you understand:- Why stress is different from burnout- How burnout stifles your ability to interact, think clearly and be productive or creative.- Why you get stuck in burnout and cannot think your way out of it or engage in activities you know could help you.- Cultural beliefs and psychological patterns that cause burnout- How to soothe your nervous system back to full capacity using techniques and compassion.By the end of this book, you will have tools to thrive amidst the challenges of modern life, at work, at home and through positive interactions and relationships.

The second instalment in the feminist retelling of the story of the formidable and misunderstood villainess Morgan le Fay, nemesis of the sorcerer MerlinOne of Audibles Best of the Year 2024 Keetch is a masterful storyteller who strikes the perfect balance between the intimate and the epic. Le Fay is truly a story to savour. Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen SoulsThey should fear me, the power I possessed, and the bright, ravenous rage that now fuelled my every breath Even I did not know what I was capable of.Lady Morgan surveys her life at Camelot: she is safe, valued for her intelligence, and has the love and respect of her brother King Arthur, despite a growing conflict with Queen Guinevere. Its not enough. For, between the strict rules of court, a vengeful husband determined to snatch their son away, and a jealous rival in sorcerer Merlin, Morgan desires freedom. And when a face from her past arrives, igniting old memories and new desires, the future she is planning becomes fraught with danger. Morgan must break the shackles of expectation to seek true happiness. In doing so, she discovers dark new powers that promise control of her life is within reach. But its at the risk of destroying everything A richly imagined tale of feminine power and defiance, of righteous rage and revenge, of love won and lost. Nikki Marmery, author of Lilith

"Rewards are plentiful." Financial Times "A must-read for Murakami fans." Hotlist Set in the early hours of the morning in and around Tokyo, this ingeniously constructed English language debut is an energetic fresco of nocturnal existence. Hailed as a melange of Agatha Christie, Teju Cole, and Hieronymus Bosch, Goodnight Tokyo is a compelling reflection on human relationships in modern-day metropolises at the intersection of isolation and intimacy. Matsui is the driver of a taxi the colour of the night sky. Every night between the hours of 1 am and 4.30 am, when Tokyos eccentrics and insomniacs emerge, he guides his taxi around the streets of Tokyo, collecting passengers and their stories. Yoshidas novel offers readers a unique and intimate take on Tokyo as seen through the eyes of a large cast of colourful characters whose lives are mysteriously but intricately interconnected and whose fates converge against the backdrop of the citys neon-lit streets and night-time alleys.

Out now! The Woman in Suite 11, the follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruth Wares multi-million copy mega-hit The Women in Cabin 10.AND THEN THERE WERE NONE meets THE TRAITORSFive beautiful couples.One deadly game.Who will escape alive?Lyla Santiago has spent months working on a research project that could be the key to getting a permanent job in her field.So, she cant really drop everything to go to a desert island with her actor boyfriend Nico to film One Perfect Couple, a new reality TV show that Nico is sure will lead to his big break can she? Two weeks later, Lyla finds herself boarding a boat to an isolated luxury resort in the Indian Ocean. The rules of the game are simple. Ten strangers have to survive together on the island - and the last couple standing scoops the prize.There will be sun, sea, laughs and plenty of flirting.What could possibly go wrong?But when a huge tropical storm cuts them off from everything, the group must band together. As tensions run high and fresh water runs low, Lyla realises that someone is playing this game for real and theyll stop at nothing to win. Ten might have arrived, but who will survive to the end?A sun-soaked, deeply sinister and unputdownable read Cressida McLaughlinThe perfect what if? destination thriller Agatha Christie with a Love Island twist. This is Ruth Ware at her very best Claire CoughlanRuth Ware has another winner on her hands! She so deftly sets the scene, and then the terror begins. Ware is a genius at building suspense One Perfect Couple is an absolutely compulsive read! Shari LapenaA must read . . . another thriller from one of our best thriller writers Daily MailTense and entertaining PlatinumOutstanding . . . definitely one of this summers most exciting reads Joan Smith, Sunday TimesIf youre missing The Traitors, this one is for you! PrimaPraise for Ruth Ware: A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there DAVID BALDACCIDeliciously dark and utterly addictiveLUCY FOLEY A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch CLARE MACKINTOSH Hits the ground running and doesnt let up till the last chapter ERIN KELLY Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page LISA JEWELLAbsolutely brilliant murder mystery seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping SOPHIE HANNAHImpeccably crafted and totally compulsive youll be sad to reach the final page and realise you have to say goodbye JP DELANEYRuth Ware is in a league of her ownJACK JORDAN

Commissario Guido Brunetti returns with a gripping and powerful case about the murkiness of power and a test of loyaltiesPerfectly crafted . . . this only proves what a truly great writer [Leon] has become Mark Sanderson, The TimesOne of the most subtle and exquisite detective series everWashington PostWhen two teenage gangs are arrested after clashing violently in one of Venices campi, the son of a local hero is implicated. But when Commissario Guido Brunetti is asked by a wealthy foreigner to vet this man, Monforte, for a job, he discovers that Monforte might not be such a hero after all.This seeming contradiction, and a brutal attack on one of Brunettis colleagues by a possible gang member, concentrate Brunettis attentions. Soon, he discovers the sordid hypocrisy surrounding Monfortes past, culminating in a fiery meeting of two gangs and a final opportunity for redemption.A Refiners Fire is Donna Leon at her very best: an elegant, sophisticated storyteller whose indelible characters become richer with each book, and who constantly interrogates the ambiguity between moral and legal justice.

The unputdownable new thriller and Richard & Judy Book Club Pick from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Everyone Here is Lying.I inhaled this book in less than 48 hours . . . What Have You Done? exceeded all expectations. LIZ NUGENT, bestselling author of Strange Sally DiamondWhat Have You Done? is a brilliant thriller. What you should do is buy it. CARA HUNTER, Sunday Times bestselling author of Murder in the FamilyThe queen of page-turners. ANDREA MARA, Sunday Times bestselling author of No One Saw a ThingNothing ever happens in sleepy little Fairhill. The teenagers get their kicks telling ghost stories in the old graveyard. The parents trust their kids will arrive home safe from school. Everyone knows everyone. Curtains rarely twitch. Front doors are left unlocked.But this morning all of that will change.Because Diana Brewer isnt lying safely in her bed where she belongs. Instead she lies in a hayfield, circled by vultures, discovered by a local farmer.How quickly a girl becomes a ghost. How quickly a town of friendly, familiar faces becomes a town of suspects, a place of fear and paranoia.Someone in Fairhill did this. Everyone wants answers.And one innocent question could be deadly._______When the murderer is revealed, youll want to read it all over again.Woman & HomeCaptivating.Publishers WeeklyThe novels emotional heft will linger with readers.KirkusLapena is a master of suspense, and she doesnt disappoint here.Library JournalPraise for Shari Lapena:A modern master of the psychological thriller.STEVE CAVANAGHShari Lapena keeps you guessing until the very last page.PAULA HAWKINSThe undisputed queen of dysfunctional families.CLARE MACKINTOSHAn expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections.Literary ReviewShari Lapena is the queen of the "just one more chapter" read.SARAH VAUGHANShari Lapena, Sunday Times bestseller, July 2024

READ THE INTENSE, EVOCATIVE DESTINATION THRILLER FOR FANS OF LUCY CLARKE AND WILL DEANTwo sisters. One missing girl. An island full of secrets . . . Compelling and utterly transportive, a scorching summer read LUCY CLARKEBeautiful writing and characterisation and a gripping plot. Such an atmospheric read SARAH PEARSE----I thought I saw her today. Down by the water. It was her hair I noticed. Do you ever see her, Lex? Does she haunt you too? I havent been back to Eos since I first met my step-sister, Lex. Its been twenty-five years since that summer. Since we went from strangers to sisters. Since Abigail went missing.Since we told the first lie. Now were back together on the island. So much has changed since we were teenagers. Weve both tried to move on from the past from each other. But the island wont let us escape our secrets. Only me and Lex know the truth about Abigail. Weve been living a lie for so long. And if the truth comes out neither of us will survive it . . . ----Taut, tense, stylish and incredibly atmospheric, with a thrilling twist. The perfect book for summer! Daisy BuchananCompletely addictive and wonderfully compelling. A sun-dappled summer escape with a jagged dark heart. You wont be able to put it down B P WalterSinister and sun-soaked, and razor-sharp on teenage girl friendships and insecurities. This is a perfectly crafted mystery that I flew through in days Caz Frear Why readers love The LiarsIt will be the book of the summer. Its three wonderful reads in one. A gripping cold-case crime novel, a moving coming-of-age novel, and a glorious shenanigan on a Greek holiday novel, all ticking along as one 5***** Reader ReviewThe setting is stunning this story gave me a real feeling, relaxation and sparkling sea 5***** Reader ReviewThe perfect holiday thriller! I was full of suspense throughout and was so sad to finish the book 5***** Reader ReviewThe setting, the characters, the story all amazing 5***** Reader Review

Ava, Rebeka and Grace have been best friends forever. Ava has hit rock bottom since she split up with her husband. Its hard enough being a Scot in London without being broke to boot!Photographer for a womens magazine, Rebeka is tired of working on the fluff pieces. She knows her affair with the boss is going nowhere, so why cant she stop herself?Grace was top of her class in law school, but for a long time now has settled for being a barristers wife. Her life may seem outwardly perfect... but if shes honest, its also SO boring.When a reunion brings them together, they realise its time to shake things up... and have some fun again!From the breakout bestselling author of A Glasgow Kiss, Hot Girl Summer is the laugh-out-loud, uplifting standalone novel about three women who realise that when life gets messy, its time to turn to your friends. Available to pre-order now.

The new captivating and romantic read from the bestselling author and beloved TV presenter Glorious escapism I fell in love with Italy all over again! SANTA MONTEFIORE Soak up the glamour PRIMA Wonderfully escapist marvellous ANTON DU BEKECan one magical city change their destiny? Welcome to Venice, the fairytale city, where canals flow into hidden shadows and forbidden secrets whisper behind the masks The masked stranger When Gina Bellini meets an enigmatic figure at the Venice carnival, their chemistry is unforgettable, before he vanishes into the night. The Hollywood legend Personal assistant, Issy Roberts is on location with Tinseltowns biggest star. Will he discover her shocking lies? The ultimate diva Opera sensation Lucia De Santis has the world at her feet. How far will she go to get what she wants? As their fates collide in the most beautiful city on earth, will dangerous secrets destroy their dreams?Readers love Carol Kirkwood!This book was a joy to read Reader review Couldnt put it down Reader review It had me gripped from start to finish Reader review This was the perfect escape for summer and has me desperate to visit Venice now! Reader review This book has it all in spades. An absolute winner Reader review Another wonderful book very refreshing and engaging Reader review Perfect holiday read pure romantic escapism Reader review Loved this book devoured it in a couple of days Reader review

Kwajos voice is leading the call for change on behalf of a generation who have been seriously failed by Westminster. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater ManchesterA brilliant thinker and doer. Kwajo for Mayor of London! Kelechi OkaforVital and urgentVicky Spratt, author of TENANTSThis may be the most important book you read this year.On 14 June 2017, Grenfell went up in flames and seventy-two people lost their lives. Three years later, two-year-old Awaab Ishak would die from a respiratory condition caused by mould. And in 2023, it was reported that we are seeing record levels of children experiencing homelessness. This is twenty-first century Britain, where millions are trying to build their lives on crumbling foundations.Britains in a housing emergency.Campaigner and activist, Kwajo Tweneboa has been on the frontline of this housing crisis, highlighting the shocking conditions so many are forced to live with. He knows better than anyone the brutal realities the UK is facing, from the decimation of our welfare services to the rising poverty rates as the cost-of-living crisis continues.This is how we rebuild.Our Country in Crisis looks back at decades of poor decisions and highlights the modern-day the impact of the loss of social housing as a safety net. This housing emergency cuts across generations, class and education, and is devastating our health, destroying communities and ruining lives.But it is not irreversible. Radical action is possible and Kwajo Tweneboa and his urgent, ground-breaking book are leading the way. For readers of manifestos for change such as Its Not That Radical by Mikaela Loach, Poverty Safari by Darren McGarvey and Tenants by Vicky Spratt, this is the fresh new voice and perspective we need.

The next enchanting instalment of the sensational #1 SUNDAY TIMES bestselling HER MAJESTYS ROYAL COVEN fantasy series takes us back to the reign of Henry VIII and the origins of Her Majestys Royal Coven under the beautiful, the bewitching, Anne Boleyn. Theres revenge, high stakes and an impassioned heroine a brilliant re-imagining of an iconic historical moment. Glamour BOW DOWN WITCHES Its 1536 and the Queen has been beheaded. Lady Grace Fairfax, witch, knows that something foul is at play that someone had betrayed Anne Boleyn and her coven. Wild with the loss of their leader and her lover, a secret that if spilled could spell Graces own end she will do anything in her power to track down the traitor. But theres more at stake than revenge: it was one of their own, a witch, that betrayed them, and Grace isnt the only one looking for her. King Henry VIII has sent witchfinders after them, and theyre organized like theyve never been before under his new advisor, the impassioned Sir Ambrose Fulke, a cold man blinded by his faith. His cruel reign could mean the end of witchkind itself. If Grace wants to find her revenge and live, she will have to do more than disappear. She will have to be reborn. In this gripping, propulsive, sultry novella, Juno Dawson takes us back to the bloody beginnings of Her Majestys Royal Coven to show us the strength, steel and sacrifice it takes to make a sisterhood. With beautiful illustrations from Emma Vieceli throughout. Readers are spellbound by HMRC: Juno Dawson is at the top of her game in this vibrant and meticulous take on witchcraft. Her characteristic wit and grit shine through Samantha Shannon I fell in love with her coven Kiran Millwood Hargrave A breath of fresh air Joanne Harris Utterly compelling Louise ONeill I devoured this Lindsey Kelk Thrilling and hair-raising Russell T Davies

Tome 4 de la série Republic Commando : ​Les commandos de la République font face à lépreuve ultime durant les derniers jours de la Guerre des Clones La trahison règne. Les commandos, les Jedi et tout

A Mail on Sunday Best Memoir 2024 Truly compelling. Cathy Rentzenbrink Breathtaking I loved it. Fern Britton Courageous. Inspiring. Hopeful. Alastair CampbellGripping Observer Brave and raw Daily MailAn amazing story, powerfully told Mail on Sunday An unforgettable memoir and manifesto for living, from the woman who redefined magazines for the 21st century Having suffered the unimaginable loss of her first husband and child, Lindsay Nicholson rewrites her story to become Britains most successful lifestyle magazine editor. But when a would-be suicide runs in front of her car, the pages of her picture-perfect life fall apart once more. In just one year, Lindsay loses her marriage, job and home, and is even arrested. Suicidal and suffering from profound PTSD, she tries medication, therapy and New Age courses until she finds the answer in the pages of her former magazines. Life isnt about being perfect; its friendship and laughter, stitched together with the little things that truly matter. Deeply moving, inspiring and sharply funny, Perfect Bound is an unforgettable story about resilience, recovery and what really makes life worth living.

What has the small nation of Wales given to the wide world?Well, to name but a few examples: the NHS, magical drama, mail order, sleeping bags, the basis of the internet, the Town of Books, the first powered flight, presidents, prime ministers and Nobel prize-winners.People of Welsh heritage have helped shape the culture and constitution of the United States; they have enriched British culture in innumerable ways through writing, acting, painting, poetry, singing and architecture; they have amassed a fantastic range of sporting achievements; and they made their own unique mark on history.Welsh history deserves to be rewritten in a manner that highlights and celebrates its achievements both past and present. The 100 reasons in this book do just that. They are pathfinders to a confident tomorrow as the Royal Badge of Wales reads in translation: The Red Dragon points the way.

Once upon a time, a vampire fell in love with a hunter The trials for the heir of the city have begun, and the stakes have never been higher. Red, a hunter, is struggling with her growing hunger for blood and the truth of her identity.Octavia Beaumont, one of the original three vampires, is determined to win the trials and take control of the city. But as Red and Octavia navigate deadly challenges and political machinations, they must also confront the lies and betrayals that have shaped their past. Memories have been stolen.Secrets have been kept.And the line between love and hate has never been more blurred. As the trials progress, Red and Octavias bond grows stronger, but so does the target on their backs. Enemies lurk in every shadow, and even allies can no longer be trusted. To survive the trials and uncover the truth...They must decide how much theyre willing to sacrifice.Confront the monsters theyve become. And embrace a destiny that could destroy everything they hold dear. But in a world where blood is power and love is a weakness, can Red and Octavia emerge victorious? Or will their secrets be their undoing? This is a dark and steamy lesbian vampire romance with a generous dose of enemies to lovers, fated mates, and political intrigue. Featuring a snarky dhampir heroine, a morally grey vampire queen, explicit BDSM, blood play, and shocking twists, this book is not for the faint of heart. Please check the authors website for a full list of trigger warnings. 18+ only.

A bloody, subversive and darkly funny story of sympathy for the devil as the New York Times-bestselling author turns classic slasher cinema on its headperfect for fans of Riley Sager and Grady Hendrix.1989, Lamesa, Texas. A community driven by oil and cotton a town where everyone knows everyone elses business.Tolly Driver, seventeen, a good kid with more potential than application, exists on the outskirts with his best friend, Amber. They navigate the hellscape of the teenage social scene, sticking together in a place that doesnt know how to be different.But when they go to a fateful party at Deek Mastertons house a party that ends in a series of gruesome, brutal and extravagant murders Tollys world gets flipped upside-down. Because some slashers are born in violence and retribution, some were born that way and some were just in the wrong place, at the wrong time

A book of the year for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, Vulture, Esquire, Goodreads, Elle, NPR, Vox, New York Post, Lit Hub, Cosmo, People, Paste, Vanity Fair, Polygon, BookBub, BookRiot and more!This Years Must-Read Novel . . . Grossmans lyrical prose has never been betterFORBESIf you love King Arthur as much as I do, youll love The Bright Sword . . . the creator of The Magicians has woven another spell.GEORGE R. R. MARTIN, author of A Game of ThronesMade me love fantasy again . . . For pretty much everyone, The Bright Sword is a must-readPASTE MAGAZINE, Book of the YearThe best fantasy of the year.THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, Book of the YearResoundingly earns its place among the best of Arthurian tales . . . Grossman is at the top of his game.NEW YORK TIMES, Book of the YearFor anyone whos ever craved a seat at the Round Table. Utterly enchanting.REBECCA YARROS, author of Fourth WingFans of classic fantasy and ancient magic will devour this one.ELLE, Best books of the yearA rollicking, magical ride through Arthurian legend . . . A joyful new addition to the Arthurian canon a delight.Alice Winn, author of In MemoriamNot only one of the best books of the year, but one of the best Arthurian novels ever its that good.LIT HUB, Book of the YearA beautifully written, suitably weird, very human take on King Arthur that feels both modern and ancient.JOE ABERCROMBIE, author of The DevilsA breathtaking tale that honours past iterations while producing something entirely unexpectedPUBLISHERS WEEKLYThis is why we read fantasy.AVA REID, author of Lady MacbethCompulsively readable and expertly told . . . You wont want to leave until the tale is done.VICTOR LAVALLE, author of Lone WomenThis is storytelling at its purest: glorious, propulsive, and dramaticLOCUSWhen gifted young knight Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a place on the Round Table, he quickly discovers that hes too late: the king died two weeks ago at the Battle of Camlann, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table are left.The survivors arent the heroes of legend either, like Lancelot or Gawain. Theyre the oddballs of the Round Table, like Sir Palomides, the Saracen Knight, and Sir Dagonet, Arthurs fool, who was knighted as a joke. Theyre joined by Nimue, who was Merlins apprentice until she turned on him and buried him under a hill.Its up to them to rebuild Camelot in a world that has lost its balance, even as God abandons Britain and the fairies and old gods are returning, led by Morgan le Fay. They must reclaim Excalibur and make this ruined world whole again.But first theyll have to solve the mystery of why the lonely, brilliant King Arthur fell.The first major Arthurian epic of the new millennium, The Bright Sword is a story about imperfect men and women who are looking for a way to fight darkness and reforge a broken land