Fiction

Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin tales now are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written.Master and Commander is the first of Patrick O'Brian's now famous Aubrey/Maturin novels, regarded by many as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. It establishes the friendship between Captain Jack Aubrey RN and Stephen Maturin, who becomes his secretive ship's surgeon and an intelligence agent. It contains all the action and excitement which could possibly be hoped for in a historical novel, but it also displays the qualities which have put O'Brian far ahead of any of his competitors: his depiction of the detail of life aboard a Nelsonic man-of-war, of weapons, food, conversation and ambience, of the landscape and of the sea. O'Brian's portrayal of each of these is faultless and the sense of period throughout is acute. His power of characterisation is above all masterly.This brilliant historical novel marked the debut of a writer who has grown into one of the most remarkable literary novelists now writing, the author of what Alan Judd, writing in the Sunday Times, has described as 'the most significant extended story since Anthony Powell's A Dance to the Music of Time'.

Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!

Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!

Dive into the world of cosmic horror with 'The Call of Cthulhu', a masterpiece penned by the renowned author H P Lovecraft. This gripping tale, which belongs to the genre of horror fiction, was first published in 2019 by Design Studio Press. The narrative explores the complex and terrifying mythos of the ancient deity Cthulhu, and Lovecraft's exquisite storytelling will surely keep you on the edge of your seat. The author's signature style of cosmic horror and his unique narrative voice have made this book a classic in the genre. This edition from Design Studio Press ensures a delightful reading experience for all the lovers of horror fiction. Don't miss out on this timeless piece of literature.

Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights brings you fifteen brand-new tales of adventure, featuring faces new and old from Bioware's award-winning dark fantasy series.

Chiltern creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before ; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colours of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf. This book has matching lined and blank journals (sold separately). They make a great gift when paired together but are also just as beautiful on their own. Northanger Abbey By Jane Austen tells the story of a young girl, Catherine Morland who leaves her sheltered, rural home to enter the busy, sophisticated world of Bath in the late 1790s. Catherine meets Henry Tilney, a young clergyman, and his sister Eleanor, with whom she is anxious to become better acquainted. John thwarts her in this desire, and Isabella and James aide him in deceptions aimed at keeping her away from Henry and Eleanor. After Isabella and James are engaged, Isabella doubles her efforts to interest Catherine in her beloved brother. Although Catherine loves her friend dearly, she cannot extend this love to John, whom she knows in her heart to be an indolent, undesirable young man. While James is at home arranging for an allowance so that he and Isabella can be married, Henry Tilney's brother, Captain Tilney, appears on the scene. He is as worldly as Isabella and, even more important to her, extremely wealthy. Catherine is a little disturbed by the manner in which Isabella conducts herself with Captain Tilney, but she is too loyal to her friend to suspect her of being unfaithful to James.

Young men and women drawn from the San Magnolia Republic's supposedly non-existent 86th district are organized into the "86 Unit" and ordered to pilot unmanned weapons in defense of attacks from the neighboring Empire.

Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world's greatest hero, but greatness won't come easy.

Stephen "Win" Wiacek has worked in all areas of the comics industry for over 30 years, as a writer, artist, editor, and designer. He has taught and lectured on comics creation and production, and from 1997-2007 he was chairman of the UK professional industry body, the Comics Creators Guild.Stephen lives in Kent, England and has written for DK's DC Comics Encyclopedia, Marvel Year By Year, Ultimate Marvel, The Black Panther Ultimate Guide and numerous other comic book-related titles.

Chris Ware lives in Oak Park, Chicago, Illinois. His books include Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth, which won the Guardian First Book Award in 2001, Building Stories and most recently Monograph, which is part memoir, part retrospective of his career to date. He has won countless awards for his work and has been the subject of several museum exhibitions and scholarly monographs. His work appears regularly in the New Yorker.

A beautiful hardback edition of the classic A Wizard of Earthsea. The perfect addition to any library. With illustrations by Charles Vess.

'Funny and infuriating, shocking, clever, and hugely entertaining' Roddy Doyle'A dark comedy of female rage' Catherine Lacey 'If you loved My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh, don't miss this' Bustle

The children of the Grace Field House orphanage must escape a macabre fate before it's too late.

This book collects some of the best creatures from Dungeons & Dragons, setting them out in an informative illustrated bestiary.

A stunning graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaiman's retelling of Snow White.

Includes both volumes 5 & 6 of this acclaimed series in one volume. An evil so profound it threatens all mankind! The mightiest heroes on the planet uniting to defend us all! A secret crisis of such utter finality that a countdown to civil or infinite war seems unavoidable! But have you ever wondered what really happens during Crossovers? The Seven, Payback, Teenage Kix, Fantastico, and every other superhero on Earth team up for an annual event like no other - and where the superheroes go, can a certain "five complications and a dog" be far behind? But as the fun and games begin, it seems our heroes have set their sights on bigger game than usual. You can only maim and murder so many superheroes before someone decides to do something about it, and in The Boys' case that means Payback - a superteam of unimaginable power, second only to the mighty Seven. Pulping teenage supes is one thing, but how will our heroes fare against Soldier Boy, Mind-Droid, Swatto, the Crimson Countess, and the Nazi juggernaut known as Stormfront? Blood flies and bones shatter, as Butcher and company meet fire with fire.

"The Way To Love contains the final flowering of Anthony de Mello's thought, and in it he grapples with the ultimate question of love. In thirty-one meditations, he implores his readers with his usual pithiness to break through illusion, the great obstacle to love. "Love springs from awareness," de Mello insists, saying that it is only when we see others as they are that we can begin to really love. But not only must we seek to see others with clarity, we must examine ourselves without misconception. The task, however, is not easy. "The most painful act," de Mello says, "is the act of seeing. But in that act of seeing that love is born." Anthony De Mello was the director of the Sadhana Institute of Pastoral Counseling in Poona, India, and authored several books. "The Way To Love is his last.

The third thrilling book in the increasingly popular Murderbot Diaries, which began with All Systems Red

Beautifully illustrated feminist fairytales for young and old.

J.K. Rowling's five-film Fantastic Beasts adventure series continues with the original screenplay for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

The Bronte family was a literary phenomenon unequalled before or since. Both Charlotte's "Jane Eyre" and Emily's "Wuthering Heights" have won lofty places in the pantheon and stirred the romantic sensibilities of generations of readers. This title unites these two favourites.

the princess saves herself in this one is a collection of poetry about resilience. It is about writing your own ending.

In the world of Tokyo Ghoul, sometimes the only way to fight monsters is to become one...

If you loved BBC4's Hemingway, read Ernest Hemingway's adventure novel set on the verge of the tropics. Harry Morgan is a tough guy making his living during the Depression from his motor boat in Key West, Florida. Although he normally takes out fishing parties, sometimes his boat can be put to other uses.

The final volume of Hugo and Nebula Award-winner William Gibson's seminal Neuromancer Trilogy.

Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, the One Piece.

For the first time, Naoki Urasawa's classic series Monster is finally available in the UK, in a beautiful new Perfect Edition.