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Meet Liz: all she wants is some peace and quiet so she can read a book with her cat Henry, love of her life, by her side. But trampling all over this dream is a group of wild things also known as Liz's family. Namely Richard - a man, a husband, no serious rival to Henry; Thomas - their sensitive seven-year-old son, for whom life is a bed of pain already; and Evie - five-year-old acrobat, gangster, anarchist, daughter. And as if her family's demands weren't enough, Liz must also contend with the madness of parents, friends, bosses and at least one hovering nemesis. 

Meet the Sorenson Family. Marilyn has somehow fallen into motherhood and spent four decades married to David, who's pretty certain he loves her more than anyone has ever loved another person. Wendy, their eldest, a cause for concern, soothes herself with drink after being widowed young, while Violet, lawyer-turned-stay-at-home-mother, is disturbed by the reappearance of a son placed for adoption 15 years earlier. 

Bloomsbury presents Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, read by Nicole Lewis. ‘Essential. This year’s hit debut' – Guardian ‘A biting tale of race and class’ – Sunday Times 'I couldn't put this down' – Jojo Moyes _______________ The instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller...

It’s the 1950s and Grundy’s Travelling Fair arrives in town. When night falls, the local town is drawn to the Fair. But when the fairgoers head home, the Grundys are left behind. Hours are long and the work back-breaking. But family and friends hold things together. Gemma married into the...

‘Chillingly addictive’ – Cosmopolitan AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘I did an evil thing to be put in here, and I’m going to have to do an evil thing to get out.’ In this twisted, unforgettable horror, a group of young girls turn to a dark, ancient magic. From Grady Hendrix, New...

Bloomsbury presents Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang, read by Yu-Li Alice Shen. 'Outrageously fun. Both a propulsive, heart-pounding ride and a layered examination of social media, status, and obsession' Grace D. Li, Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief...

INSTANT TOP 10 IRISH BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST ‘A triumph … the funniest novel I've read in years’ SALLY ROONEY ‘A brilliant and bittersweet ode to young love’ IRISH TIMES 'One of my favourite books of the year’...

A collection of insightful and uproariously funny non-fiction by the bestselling author of INFINITE JEST - one of the most acclaimed and adventurous writers of our time. A SUPPOSEDLY FUN THING... brings together Wallace's musings on a wide range of topics, from his early days as a nationally...

Brought to you by Penguin. THE TANTALISING AND UNPUTDOWNABLE NO. 1 BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF TELL ME A SECRET I want to make my husband fall back in love with me - so I can shatter his heart. I want it to hurt. Paula has had Robert's back since they got together as drama students. She gave...

From the author of Alys, Always and Her 'The perfect lesson in backstabbing. Bitchy, sly and twisty' Claire Fuller 'Brilliant, clever, such a pleasure to read' Marian Keyes 'A one-sitting read steeped in tension and unease' Red If someone wants to be seen - and oh, how they want to be seen -...

Are you longing for a book that stirs your heart and awakens your senses? Imagine curling up by the fire or sinking into your softest sheets as you lose yourself in a world of passion and tender emotion. This collection of short, seductive poems celebrates adult love and romance—each verse a whisper, a touch, a spark. Let it warm your heart, kindle your imagination, and remind you of the beauty of desire.

Surviving the massacre is just the beginning in this razor-sharp take on the summer camp slasher from horror master Craig DiLouie. SUMMER 1983. A blood-soaked summer camp counselor is found staggering down a country road. The sole survivor of a horrific massacre, Mary tells a nightmare of a...

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. In book fifteen, the Seven are determined to help out. They are very fond of Tolly and his sick horse, Brownie and need to...

Life at Lucky Nickel Acres has reached a chaotic new normal. Ben's first litter of demi-beast babies are growing at an alarming rate, Citrine the Harpy Queen is frantically preparing to lay her royal egg, and Lady Helena Graythorne—once Ben's sworn enemy—is secretly working to topple Cinderfell's corrupt leadership from within. But beneath the bustling farm, ancient secrets lie dormant. When strange dreams connect Ben to the legendary Grand Vizier, he discovers a hidden door in the cellar that might hold the key to his mysterious powers and growing strength.

Jessica Holloway is miserable. As mom to two ungrateful, almost-grown children and wife to one appreciative-but-needy husband, she has all-but-abandoned the extraordinary—and extraordinarily fun—woman she used to be. She may be smiling while she volunteers at the school's dog wash fundraiser, but inside, she's seething. Having traded her future as a high-powered attorney for motherhood nearly two decades ago, she's now desperate to reconnect with the woman she once was. Pushed to her breaking point, Jessica is secretly terrified at what she might do.

From New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, In the Lives of Puppets is a queer retelling of the Pinocchio tale, inviting you deep into the heart of a peculiar forest and on the extraordinary journey of a family assembled from spare parts. ‘A deeply stirring journey through a world of...

Set in an alternative Edwardian England, this is a comedy of manners, manor houses, and hedge mazes: including a magic-infused murder mystery and a delightful queer romance. 'Lush historical fantasy . . . A delightful book, with richly developed characters' – New York Times ‘Mystery! Magic!...

When Benjamin Nickels discovers he's the proud new owner of a derelict hobby farm, inherited from a crazy uncle he's never met, he's too excited to question his good fortune. He tells off his boss, quits his job, and heads out of town to Lucky Nickel Acres.

Edie has enough on her plate keeping her tyrannical boss happy at Moira’s Wedding Shop. So when society bride Tia begs Edie to design her wedding dress - and keep it a secret from her domineering mother-in-law to be - Edie reluctantly says “I will” to making Tia’s dream come true. But if her deception is found out, it’ll mean losing her job.... Meanwhile, best man James has his eye on Edie, and he’s proving ever harder for her to resist. He’s upper-crust, and Edie’s one unexpected bill away from the breadline - they’re from completely different worlds.

'Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl is quite simply one of the most exciting - and one of the most fun - novels of the decade.' Garth Greenwell It’s 1993 and Paul Polydoris tends bar at the only gay club in a university town thrumming with politics and partying. He studies queer theory, has...