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Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

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A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

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A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

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Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

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A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

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Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

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A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

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Tim Minchin

‘Life will sometimes seem long and tough. And you will sometimes be happy and sometimes sad. And then you’ll be old. And then you’ll be dead. There is only one sensible thing to do with this empty existence, and that is: fill it.’ 
 
A book for the romantic-realist in all of us, You Don’t Have to Have a Dream offers Tim Minchin’s inimitable thoughts and advice on life, art, success, kindness, love, and thriving in a meaningless universe. Drawn from three of his iconic commencement addresses, and beautifully designed with specially commissioned illustrations throughout, it’s a rallying cry for creativity, critical thinking, and compassion in our daily lives. 
 
It’s never too late to put something beautiful out into the world.

You Don't Have To Have A Dream

Advice for the Incrementally Ambitious

Jenny Lawson

Warm, insightful, and witty, the first book of advice from New York Times–bestselling author Jenny Lawson—aka the Bloggess 
 
Jenny Lawson is full of contradictions. She’s a celebrated author but battles self-doubt, paralysis, and anxiety. She’s an award-winning humorist but struggles with treatment-resistant depression. The question she’s most often asked by people is 'How do you do it? How do you keep going even when it feels impossible? How do you keep creating?' This book is her answer. 
 
In How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay, Jenny shares one hundred humorous, heartfelt, and genuine tools and tricks that she relies on to keep her going even when her brain isn’t working properly due to depression, anxiety, and ADHD. She also offers tips to stay passionate and focused on creative endeavors, especially when everything around you is saying to give up.

How to Be Okay When Nothing is Okay

The Tools and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself

Christopher Winn

Praise for the I Never Knew That Series 
 
'I never knew there was so much I never knew!' - GYLES BRANDRETH 
 
'Winn's touch is always light, and unfailingly interesting' - THE GUARDIAN 
 
Discover the incredible trivia and hidden stories of one of Britain's best loved destinations, Devon and Cornwall 
 
Did you know… 
 
… The world’s first lift was installed at the Tresavean Mine in Cornwall in 1842 
… The oldest working lighthouse in England can be found in Devon 
… The first transatlantic radio signals were sent from Cornwall 
 
With more than 700 miles of coastline, two national parks and a never-ending debate over the correct way to prepare a cream tea, Devon and Cornwall are two of the best loved counties in Britain. 
 
In the latest in his bestselling I Never Knew That trivia series, Christopher Winn goes beyond the famous landmarks to root out the hidden places, legends and human stories of Devon and Cornwall. 
 
Featuring amazing facts as well as illustrations by artist Mai Osawa, this entertaining guide is the perfect holiday accompaniment to Britain’s favourite destination.

I Never Knew That About Devon and Cornwall

Liana Jade

Connor Darlington

Capture every giggle, snuggle, and magical moment with this beautiful memory book. 
 
Created by Liana and Koazy (@liana_jadee), the heartwarming mother-son duo adored by over 17 million fans worldwide, this unique book is a fun and joyful way for parents to jot down the little and big moments that make your year unforgettable. 
 
With easy prompts to fill in as well as space for drawings and photos, this is a book to make your own. From seasonal moments and celebrating special occasions like birthdays, to keeping note of the funny things your little one says when you're spending time together at home; this is the ultimate personalised memory book of your family's world. 
 
A gorgeous hardback book with gold foil and sage green colour pages - this is a gift that parents, grandparents and more will cherish. 
 
Fill in today, treasure forever.

Our Beautiful Year

Memories and milestones to fill in together and keep forever

Cherry Lam

Begin your new cosy, creative hobby to unlock childlike joy! 
 
Charming scenes to colour in at home printed on high quality paper. 
 
40+ bold and easy colouring images feature cosy vibes, cute characters and peaceful settings. With single-sided pages to avoid bleed-through, all you need are your favourite pencils or markers to get started. 
 
Whether you are part of the colouring community on TikTok or looking for a fun activity away from screens, Cosy Calm is ideal for anyone seeking moments of artistic mindfulness. Escape the chaos of everyday life, relax, and colour with an array of drawings designed to inspire inner calm and a cosy feeling. 
 
Suitable for children.

Cosy Calm

Cute and Relaxing Colouring Book

Begin your new cosy, creative hobby to unlock childlike joy! 
 
40+ vibrant and easy colouring images feature adorable characters, tranquil snowy settings and heartwarming moments. WIth single-sided pages to avoid bleed-through, all you need are your favourite pencils or markers to get started. 
 
Whether you are part of the colouring community on TikTok or looking for a fun activity away from screens, Cosy Chill is ideal for anyone seeking moments of artistic mindfulness. 
 
Suitable for children.

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Michael Rosen

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
An A-Z of hope and happiness from poet, bestselling author and national treasure Michael Rosen, with 26 ideas for bringing joy into every day. 
 
Discover a world where finding joy is as simple as ABC... 
 
In an uncertain world, we need hope and happiness more than ever. So what are the words that can help us find it? Let Michael Rosen take you on a quest for joy in his dictionary of delights, where each letter of the alphabet offers us a moment of daily enchantment, celebrating the magic of the small things that bring hope and happiness into our lives. 
 
Perfect for dipping into whenever you need a boost, open this joyful compendium to discover a new vocabulary of delight that will lift your spirits and brighten your day

Good Days

An A-Z of Hope and Happiness

The Fence

'The literary equivalent of a great session.' Felicity Cloake 
 
'A brilliant hymn to the holy sainted pub' Marina O'Loughlin 
 
Would Queen Victoria have been good value over a pint? Where can you find the most northerly pub in the UK? What is good pub etiquette and do you follow it? 
 
This isn’t just a book full of Britain’s best pubs, although rest assured, we have plenty of them. Rather, this is a book that is as much for the pub as about the pub – a collection of ale-sodden stories from every corner of the UK, from the country’s classiest pub urinals, to the Wetherspoons inside a service station just off the M40. 
 
With tales and trivia from Lanarkshire to the Lizard, this is a love letter to the great British pub, in all its faded and eccentric glory. 
 
Compiled by The Fence, contributors include Tom Parker Bowles, Charlotte Ivers, William Hanson, Jimmy Mcintosh, John Banville and Katy Hessel.

The Pub

Wit, wisdom & weirdness on Britain’s best-loved establishment

Zayneb Haleem

Reflect and be inspired by this beautiful collection of illustrations, accompanied by prompts and quotes from the Qur'an 
 
Life is full of highs and lows, but every journey begins with a single step. 
 
In this stunning illustrated book from artist Zayneb Haleem comes a visually moving companion for Muslim readers. Combining scenes and words, this thoughtful book encourages you to celebrate how far you have come, appreciate where you are right now, and look forward to the path that lies ahead of you. 
 
With quotes from the Qur'an woven throughout and prompts included to help set you in the right direction, this is a celebration of our own wonderfully individual journeys. 
 
Bringing Zayneb's unique, soft and atmospheric style to the page, Dear Moon is a gift for a lifetime that can be cherished by those of all ages.

Dear Moon

Be inspired by the beautiful wisdom of the Qur’an

Mackenzie Crook

What if you had the chance to tell your hero just how much they meant to you? 
 
If Nick Drake came to my house 
and knocked upon the door 
I’m sure I’d be more happy 
than I’ve ever been before… 
 
In If Nick Drake Came to My House, Mackenzie Crook – the creator of Detectorists and Worzel Gummidge – explores the power of art to impact our lives, expressed through verse and image depicting an imaginary visit from the late, great singer-songwriter. A tender homage to a classic book by Joan Gale Thomas, Crook’s first book for adults is infused with his characteristic warm humour, both in the short yet powerful story and his own beautiful illustrations. It’s a book for anyone who has ever wished they had the chance to tell their hero how much they meant to them.

If Nick Drake Came to My House

Emma Stokes

'From a Bloody Mary to a Death Flip, each recipe is easy to follow and comes with a detailed description and facts of the drink. The handy book lets you navigate by base spirit, flavour and style &ndash; so it&rsquo;s ideal for those who know what kind of mix they want to learn.' The Evening Standard, The 10 Best Cocktails Books. 
 
Welcome to The Periodic Table of Cocktails! Instead of hydrogen to helium, here you'll find mojitos to martinis - 106 classic cocktails arranged following the logical ordering of The Periodic Table of Elements. 
 
Find your favourite cocktail in the table and discover new cocktails to try - all the cocktails in the same column and immediately to the left or right all share characteristics - flavours, methods and styles you'll enjoy. 
 
See how the most popular cocktails - new and old - were dreamed up, learn how these cocktails are made, how to order them and, most crucially, how to enjoy them at their best. Plus find out more delicious concoctions to try in this expert guide.

The Periodic Table of COCKTAILS

Nick Holt

You can never take what you love too seriously and The Periodic Table of Football celebrates this fact. 
 
Welcome to The Periodic Table of Football. Instead of hydrogen to helium, here you’ll find Pelé to Sepp Blatter – 108 elements from the football pantheon arranged by their properties and behaviour on and off the pitch. 
 
This expert guide spans over 150 years to offer an original perspective of the beautiful game.

The Periodic Table of FOOTBALL

Neil Kulkarni

Welcome to The Periodic Table of Hip Hop. Instead of hydrogen to helium, here you'll find James Brown to Kendrick Lamar - 94 artists that have defined Hip Hop arranged following the logic of The Periodic Table of Elements. 
 
MCs, DJs, rappers and producers are the elements here, and this expert guide orders them to reveal their contrasts and connections, along with key movements and moments in the history of this music genre. 
 
Includes: James Brown, P-Funk, Kool Herc, Melle Mel, Sugarhill Records, Fab Five Freddy, Whodini, Run DMC, Rick Rubin, LL Cool J, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Z and many, many more...

The Periodic Table of HIP HOP

Yungblud

* THE INSTANT NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * 
 
'To be different is to be the best f*cking thing here and you'll be celebrated for that!' 
 
Written and illustrated by global phenomenon YUNGBLUD, this interactive journal is packed with never-before-seen art, exclusive lyrics, poems, creative prompts, and incisive questions that will push you to dig deep and celebrate what makes you different. 
 
Who are you? 
 
For most of us that is the hardest question in the world. 
 
This book is designed to help guide you on a journey to find out. To confess what you love about yourself, destroy your deepest insecurities and face your darkest fears. 
 
This is a book to rip, draw, burn, bury and create. A book that will end up in tatters if you do it right. This is a book of you. 
 
So, I’ll ask you again… Who are you? 
 
It’s time to find out. 
 
Dom xoxo 
 
 
No.1 in non fiction August 2024 
 
Published by Happy Place Books

You Need To Exist

A book to love and destroy!

Josie da Bank

Rob da Bank

Get wild. Get messy. 'Dad dance' like no one’s watching. Nourish your body and mind. Let go of the reins and the routines. Make memories and have some serious fun. 
 
From the co-founders of the award-winning family festival, Camp Bestival at Home is the perfect handbook for parents who want to bring the magical ethos of the festival home. 
 
Packed with activities, recipes and ideas to keep the whole family inspired all year round, why not get back to nature and stargaze. For kids with endless energy, you could organise a kitchen disco or put on a show. Go foraging, learn circus skills and face painting, or make festive decorations. And relax after all the activity with a family feast, plus some yoga for the grown-ups. 
 
Written and illustrated by Camp Bestival co-founders Josie and Rob da Bank, with contributions from celebrity friends and festival regulars Fatboy Slim, Sara Cox, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Fearne Cotton and Jo Whiley.

Camp Bestival at Home

Have a Family Festival Every Day

Joseph Fasano

Discover the joy of expressing what&rsquo;s inside you, with fill-in-the-blank poems that are sparking a creative movement. 
 
We all have stories inside us, whether or not we consider ourselves &lsquo;creative&rsquo;. And with these 50 simple fill-in-the-blank poems, anyone can write poetry, whatever age or ability. By adding just a few words of your own, you create something beautiful and wholly new that comes from within. 
 
Discover the magic of putting your feelings into words and be inspired by sample poems submitted by people of all ages and walks of life. Exploring themes like friendship, love, grief, gratitude, and hope, these inclusive, accessible, and deceptively simple poems express powerful emotional truths, written by you. 
 
Discover the joy of expressing what&rsquo;s inside you, with fill-in-the-blank poems that are sparking a creative movement

The Magic Words

Vince Cable

'Always forgive your enemies - but never forget their names.' JFK 
 
'What do you want to be a sailor for? There are greater storms in politics than you will ever find at sea. Piracy, broadsides, blood on the decks. You will find them all in politics.' David Lloyd George 
 
'Unchallenged master of the self-inflicted wound.' Nicholas Soames on Boris Johnson, apropos his switch to campaigning for Brexit 
 
Structured to follow the arc of a life in politics - from childhood aspirations and first attempts at getting elected, to navigating the back benches, ascending the greasy pole, dealing with detractors, facing crises, and finally escaping - this unique collection weaves together the wittiest, wisest and most acerbic political quotations from the last 2,000 years. Punctuated throughout by candid insights from Sir Vince Cable, How to Be a Politician is a timeless and entertaining education in the dark arts of politics.

How to be a Politician

2,000 Years of Good (and Bad) Advice

Michaela Coel

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - A SUNDAY TIMES FILM & TV BOOK OF THE YEAR 
 
'Razor-sharp and as funny as I May Destroy You ... A gifted writer' Sunday Times | 'A remarkable talent' Guardian | 'A perfect truth-teller of our time' ELLE | 'Leaps off the page' Observer | 'Comic and devastating' New York Times | 'A magnificent thinker' gal-dem | 'A must-read' Metro | 'Your self-help bible' Sunday Times 
 
***A BEST AUTUMN READ in Vogue, Vulture, Time Magazine, Observer, Entertainment Weekly, Bustle and LitHub *** 
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From the brilliant mind of the creator and star of I May Destroy You and Chewing Gum comes a passionate declaration against fitting in. 
 
Michaela Coel's MacTaggart Lecture touched a lot of people with her striking revelations about race, class and gender. But in the end, the person most impacted was Coel herself. Building on this speech, Misfits immerses readers in her deeply personal vision through powerful allegory and anecdotes - from her East London upbringing to her discovery of theatre and love for storytelling. 
 
With inspiring insight and wit, she tells of her reckoning with trauma and metamorphosis into a champion for herself, inclusivity and radical honesty, and in telling her journey invites us to reflect on our own. By embracing our differences, she says, we can transform our lives. An artist to her core, Coel holds up the path of the creative as an emblem of our need to regard one another with care and respect - and transparency. 
 
Misfits is a triumphant call for honesty, empathy and inclusion. This timely, necessary book is a rousing coming-to-power manifesto dedicated to anyone who has ever worried about fitting in.

Misfits

A Personal Manifesto

Keep Calm and Carry On was a World War 2 government poster discovered in a dusty box nine years ago. Though it never saw the light of day in 1939 (it was only supposed to go up if Britain was invaded), it has suddenly struck a chord in our current difficult times, now we are in need of a stiff upper lip and optimistic energy once again. Gordon Brown had one up in 10 Downing Street and James May wears a Keep Calm T-shirt on the telly - it is suddenly everywhere. The book is packed full of similarly motivational and inspirational quotes, proverbs, mantras and wry truths to help us through the recession, from such wits as Churchill, Disraeli and George Bernard Shaw. Funny, wise and stirring - it is a perfect source of strength to get us all through the coming months. 
 
'A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining and wants it back the minute it begins to rain' Mark Twain 
 
'It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose your own' Harry S. Truman 
 
'An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn't happen today' Laurence J. Peter 
 
'Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine' Lord Byron 
 
'Better bread with water than cake with trouble' Russian Proverb

Keep Calm and Carry On

Good Advice for Hard Times

Johanna Basford

From bestselling author Johanna Basford, a stunning new colouring book that invites artists to explore the great indoors 
 
Through her bestselling colouring books and distinctive illustrations, Johanna Basford's beautiful forests, ocean depths, and hidden magical kingdoms have enchanted millions of people around the world. In this newest work, Basford takes her audience indoors, inviting them to explore the wonders of the worlds within. 
 
Hidden within every illustration in Rooms of Wonder is a secret key and a locked door. Find the key, unlock the door and continue to the next room. Discover a busy craft studio, a wizard's workshop, a mouth-watering ice cream parlour and an opulent banquet hall. With hidden treasures, curious spaces and a few enchanted interiors, all you need to do is unlock the first door and begin your magical journey. 
 
Suitable for children.

Rooms of Wonder

Step Inside this Magical Colouring Book

John Stern

Welcome to The Periodic Table of Cricket. Here you'll find the essential elements - batsmen and bowlers past and present - that have left a lasting legacy on this great sport. 
 
As with chemical elements, these international personalities have been arranged based on their characteristics in and out of play. Instead of metals and non-metals, here we have patient and determined defensive players, from Jack Hobbs to Hanif Mohammad and Alastair Cook transitioning to fast-paced and attacking players including Shane Warne, Fred Trueman and 'white lightning' Allan Donald with a whole host of others in between. 
 
See how the best international players stack up against each other in this original guide to cricket.

The Periodic Table of CRICKET

Sarah Rowlands

Welcome to The Periodic Table of Wine! Instead of hydrogen to helium, here you'll find Chardonnay to Shiraz - grape varieties and wine names, as you would find wine in shops, arranged following the logical ordering of The Periodic Table of Elements. 
 
 Wine expert Sarah Rowland has arranged 127 wines by their essential colour, aroma and flavour properties, from white to rose to red and including sparkling, fortified and sweet wines too. The result is an engaging pocket guide to wine that makes navigating wine lists and off-licence shelves hassle free and easy for anyone. 
 
 Do you tend to stick to what you know and like? Find your favourite wine in the table and, in theory, you should like all the other wines in the same column and also the wines immediately to the left or right, regardless of colour, because they all share characteristics you'll enjoy. Then find out why they are similar, how to enjoy them, what to pair them with and even more wines to try in this expert guide.

The Periodic Table of WINE

Josh Cohen

What can Alice in Wonderland teach us about childhood? Could reading Conversations with Friends guide us through first love? Does Esther Greenwood’s glittering success and subsequent collapse in The Bell Jar help us understand ambition? And, finally, what can we learn about death from Virginia Woolf? 
 
Literature matters. Not only does it provide escapism and entertainment, but it also holds a mirror up to our lives to show us aspects of ourselves we may not have seen or understood. From jealousy to grief, fierce love to deep hatred, our inner lives become both stranger and more familiar when we explore them through fiction. 
 
Josh Cohen, a psychoanalyst and Professor of Modern Literary Theory, delves deep into the inner lives of the most memorable and vivid characters in literature. His analysis of figures such as Jay Gatsby and Mrs Dalloway offers insights into the greatest questions about the human experience, ones that we can all learn from. He walks us through the different stages of existence, from childhood to old age, showing that literature is much more than a refuge from the banality and rigour of everyday life – through the experiences of its characters, it can show us ways to be wiser, more open and more self-aware.

How to Live. What To Do.

How great novels help us change

In search of ourselves in life and literature

Emma Bunton

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
You have a baby! Isn't it amazing - and also pretty terrifying?! 
 
 I love being a Spice Girl, but what I am proudest of is being a mum. Even though I had all the real-life girl power of the actual Spice Girls on speed-dial, my incredible partner and my mum, I had so many worries and questions I couldn't always ask out loud. What I really, really wanted was one, easy-to-read, honest book that would give me support without judgement - that might even make me chuckle occasionally. 
 
 So, I've written it for you! I've included all my stories about what that precious, exhausting first year was like for me, and I've also asked some brilliant experts for their help too, including a paediatric sleep consultant, a trusted NCT counsellor, a mindfulness coach, and no-less than five amazing midwives and doulas. 
 
 I want you to feel like you've got this. Because guess what mama? You have!

Mama You Got This

A Little Helping Hand For New Parents. The Sunday Times Bestseller

Gareth Moore

Test your knowledge and get to know the real London. 
 
Can you find your way from Bond Street to Kentish Town on a word ladder? 
 
Can you crack a 1950s underground code? 
 
Puzzle your way across London with this official TfL quiz book and over 200 word puzzles, cryptic clues, number games, anagrams and spot-the-difference challenges. 
 
Explore the capital from a whole new point of view, through the maps, posters and other fascinating artifacts of the iconic Underground, stored in Transport for London’s archive.

The Transport for London Puzzle Book

Puzzle Your Way Across the Capital

The Met Office

UPGRADE YOUR SMALL TALK GUIDED BY WORLD-LEADING WEATHER EXPERTS! 
 
From Foggy and Freezing to Scorching and Stormy, join the ultimate weather adventure through the great British seasons and uncover the extraordinary in every single day*. 
 
Are YOU the ultimate weather watcher? 
Do you know your drizzle from your mizzle? 
Ever wondered what rainbows are really made of? 
And could you pinpoint where lightning has struck twice? 
 
Pore over beautiful cloudscapes, learn the secrets of sunsets, discover freak weather and fogbows, and why forecasting was so important in British history, from D-Day to the Great Fire of London. 
 
Perfect for rainy days in or cloudspotting on the go, the Met Office share the best of almost 170 years of forecasting for the first time in this beautifully illustrated book. Packed with mythbusting, top trivia, stunning visuals and archive gems, shooting the breeze has never been so interesting! 
 
*Even when it is tipping it down.

Very British Weather

Over 365 Hidden Wonders from the World’s Greatest Forecasters

Hinemoa Elder

As seen on Oprah's Book Club! The #1 New Zealand Bestseller! 
 
Discover how to live a happier life - simple, traditional wisdom for difficult modern times. 
 
Aroha is an ancient Maori word and way of thinking. Maori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder explores how Aroha can help us all by sharing 52 thought-provoking whakatauki, traditional Maori life lessons - one for each week of the year. 
 
Discover how we can all find greater contentment and kindness for ourselves, each other and our world by understanding how we might invite the values of Aroha into our daily lives. 
 
 
Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ki te kapuia, e kore e whati. 
When we stand alone we are vulnerable but together we are unbreakable.

Aroha

Maori wisdom for a contented life lived in harmony with our planet

Kezia Neusch

Create a happy, beautiful and eco-friendly home 
 
Having a happy, healthy home is a key part of our wellbeing, but how do we ensure the pursuit of our perfect living space doesn't negatively impact on the environment? 
 
Blogger and low-waste expert Kezia Neusch provides simple swaps and genius hacks to help you reduce your household’s ecological footprint, covering everything from how to break up with your tumble dryer and why your mid-morning snack might be harming the planet. 
 
This book contains everything you need to know to create a sustainable home for you and your family.

The Green Edit: Home

Easy tips for everyday sustainable living

Marianne Cotterill

James Merrell

A house without a dog is not a home. 
 
Meet Gaspard the Dalmatian who hates the London rain but loves a good sing along to The Antiques Roadshow; jet-setting Rufus and Marni, two wire-haired dachshunds who can often be found sniffing out vintage finds in Brooklyn’s flea markets; or Jack Russell Ollie who enjoys the views of the Eiffel Tower from his gorgeous Parisian apartment. 
 
 Featuring big dogs, small dogs, countless rescue dogs and even a few champions, these stunning photographs celebrate the joyful, cherished, chaotic, but never dull life that’s lived with dogs. Each image perfectly capturing that unique relationship between us humans and our beloved pets.

Dogs at Home

Buzzfeed’s Tasty

'Food has the unique power to connect, nourish and inspire. Cook your way through this book and share in the stories of love, acceptance and pride within these pages’ - Jesse Szewczyk, Food Editor, Tasty. 
 
Enjoy incredible recipes with personal stories from 75 inspirational LGBTQ+ cooks including Antoni Porowski and Yotam Ottolenghi. 
 
Try Preeti Mistry's Asparagus Nests with Green Garlic Salsa Verde, Ruby Tandoh's Fudgy Miso Brownies and Edd Kimber's Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches. The recipes are divided by simple chapters: snacks and starters, soups and salads, veggies and sides, beef, lamb and pork, poultry, seafood and fish, vegetarian mains, pasta, sweets and desserts. 
 
Their stories will move you and their incredible recipes will make your mouth water. 
 
Share their food, share the love.

Tasty Pride

75 recipes that celebrate good food, love and acceptance

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

1Q84

365 Days of Art

A BBC Christmas

A Black Book Thriller

A Box Full of Murders

A Cal Leandros Novel

A Christmas Mystery

The intelligent and capable police commissioner Guido Brunetti confronts crime in and around his home town of Venice.

A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series

A Daisy Story

Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

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