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Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers - perfect for curious children everywhere!Celebrate Christmas with crazy facts, and wild 'would-you-rather' scenarios! What would you choose...?Would you rather smell like a Brussels sprout fart for a month OR eat one Brussels sprout every day for a year?Did you know that it is a type of sugar in Brussels sprouts that makes your farts smell eggy!Impress your friends and family around the Christmas dinner table with the weirdest festive facts and trivia.Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you'll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you need in the pages of this book. You won't want to put it down!

April 1942. Enemy gunfire on Penzance beach brings the Cornish Girls rushing to the rescue... Yearning for adventure, Demelza dreams of one day joining the fire wardens. But before she can do so, gunfire during a trip to the beach provides her with an unexpected opportunity to get stuck in. On hand to help the wounded beachgoers, Lily draws admiration with her nursing skills and is offered an exciting new position in the hospital in Penzance. And swayed by her niece, Lily's Aunt Violet agrees to take in three evacuees rescued on the beach, though they turn out to be more of a handful than she bargained for. But even as the war rages around them, the biggest challenge facing each woman turns out to be one of the heart. Can the Cornish Girls help one another to open themselves up to love...? Readers are dazzled by Courage for the Cornish Girls: 'Romance...friendship...orphans...family...women helping in any way they can...Don't miss this book' Reader Review 'A lovely historical war story. Can't wait to read what happens next in this saga...' Reader Review 'How nice it was to catch up with [the Cornish Girls]. I so hope [they] continue with their antics...' Reader Review 'Plenty of twists and turns, well written, likeable characters and easy to follow. I'm already looking forward to the next in the series...' Reader Review 'A great read - highly recommended' Reader Review 'A lovely five star read! I look forward to the next one!' Reader Review 'Much loved characters that will stay with you, due to their courage, determination and patriotic spirit - five stars from me' Reader Review

Save the universe in the awesome and hilarious new space-themed adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang! Suzie Wen LOVES gadgets and inventing things - but her inventions don't always turn out how she expects . . . And when Suzie invent the Super 3DTV Gizmo she ends up getting transported into her favourite TV show - Space Blasters! On board the space ship with Captain Jane, Spaceman Jack and alien with attitude Five-Eyed Frank, Suzie is soon exploring new planets - like the smelly Planet Cheddar - and meeting plenty of aliens. But when moons start disappearing, it's up to Suzie to save the universe. Can she put her inventing skills to use? And will she ever get home? Funny, accessible and highly illustrated stories, perfect for readers aged 6 and up and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Grimwood, Kitty Quest - and space! STEM themes woven throughout, including real mindbending space facts and pages from Suzie's inventors' notebook

Save the universe in the awesome and hilarious space-themed adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang! Suzie Wen LOVES gadgets and inventing things - but her inventions don't always turn out how she expects . . . And after a massive invention mishap, Suzie is now living on board the space ship from her favourite TV show - exploring new planets and saving the universe! Funny, accessible and highly illustrated stories, perfect for readers aged 6 and up and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Grimwood, Kitty Quest - and space! STEM themes woven throughout, including real mindbending space facts and pages from Suzie's inventors' notebook

An entertaining, informative, and elegantly designed guide that makes understanding punctuation marks and symbols simple and fun.A rollicking linguistic ride for fans of Eats, Shoots & Leaves and Just My Type.What is the purpose of the comma - perhaps the most used symbol in the English language - and what are the proper uses of the asterisk? Do quote marks go inside or outside punctuation? What about a quote within a quote - a quote from someone quoting someone else? How much space goes on either side of an ellipsis? What's the difference between an en dash and an em dash?Snails and Monkey Tails is a show-stopping guide with more than 75 uniquely designed two-colour spreads. Award-winning graphic designer Michael Arndt explores the typographic origins, names, and shapes of both common punctuation marks and symbols, as well as the proper and diverse usage of each. From the full stop to the question mark, the semicolon to the en dash, symbols and marks are an integral part of language.

A heart-warming celebration of love in all its forms by the multi-award winning illustrator of Julian is a Mermaid and Julian at the WeddingI love you because you tell the best stories.Because I love you, my best story is you.This powerful picture book from Jessica Love, award winning illustrator of Julian is a Mermaid and Julian at the Wedding, shares all the reasons - big and small - why we love those we love. Joyful, life-affirming, and overflowing with love, this is a book to be treasured as you celebrate the special bond you share with your loved ones.This is what love looks like.

The killer is closing in... can she find him before he finds her? When Detective Nikki Parekh receives a set of threatening postcards, she knows it can only mean one thing... The man who escaped arrest after murdering her mother two years ago is back. Each postcard has a similar message: You're next Parekh. As the post marks on the cards gradually get closer to Bradford, Nikki must do everything she can to protect her family and catch the killer before it's too late. But when human remains are found in a remote barn on the icy Yorkshire moors, Nikki's attention is pulled away from her family. When a tattoo on the victim's arm - the only means of identification - leads nowhere, the team have already met a dead end. Will the team be able to make a breakthrough before someone else gets hurt, and can Nikki finally get justice for her mother's tragic death? Don't miss the next utterly gripping crime thriller from the Queen of Northern Noir! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and JD Kirk will love this nail-biting read. Readers love Liz Mistry! 'Tense, suspenseful and unpredictable. I couldn't put this book down, I really enjoyed it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'What a gripping read. I could feel my stomach muscles clench as I read, it was so good. Fast-paced right throughout. Best book in the series so far.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Gritty and gruesome, the riveting story had me gripped from the first page.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'A cracker of a read... I can't fault this book, series or author - I love her writing style and she certainly knows how to connect with her readers... Roll on book 5 is what I say.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'A crime thriller that is page turning, satisfying and will keep you guessing throughout. A brilliant book that was a joy to read.' NetGalley Reviewer,

Sent from London to New York to bring a dying friend's message to his daughter, Mary, Sam Dean arrives in Queens, steeped in a mesh of Caribbean and Hispanic culture, looking forward to reconnecting with family and old friends. But his relaxing holiday turns dark when Mary disappears, and Sammy is caught up in a world of murder, sex, and corrupt politics that threatens to turn his world upside down. Melded with social commentary around race, class and gentrification, Point of Darkness is a gripping thriller, still eerily relevant.

In the 1980s, London is a melting pot of cultures, but race and class create sharp divisions. Black British journalist Sam Dean looks for stories, not missing persons. When and old friend asks for help tracking down a White Conservative MP's daughter, he feels he can't say no. Virginia's disappearance is tangled with the fate of Roy, a young mixed-race boy who reminds Sam of his own son, and Sam becomes determined to find the truth. A trail of secrets leads Sam into backstreets of Black British culture, to the crossroads of race and class where you'll find seedy walk-up flats, betting parlors, and smoky nightclubs. London's answer to S.A. Cosby, Blood Rights is a riveting time capsule of London's multi-cultural history wrapped up in a tense thriller.

'A heartfelt and exciting debut . . . a wise and honest story of how it feels to be a young woman in search of yourself'Taylor Jenkins Reid, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugoMeet Nora Hughes - the overworked, underpaid, last bookish assistant standing. At least for now. When Nora landed an editorial assistant role at Parsons Press she thought it would be The Dream Job. But after five years of admin and taking lunch orders, Nora has come to the conclusion: Dream Jobs do not exist.With her life spiralling and unable to afford her rent, Nora does the only thing she can think of and starts freelancing for a rival publisher.But when Andrew Santos, a bestselling author (who also happens to be quite attractive), is thrown into Nora's life, she must decide where her loyalties lie, and whether she's ready to choose herself and her future over her job...Your next book club read touching on mental health, happiness and the ups and downs of being a young woman trying to figure it all out.Praise for Must Love Books:'It was really nice to be able to identify with the character' NetGalley Reviewer'A good storyline and entertaining' NetGalley Reviewer'An enjoyable read' NetGalley Reviewer'An easy and relatable read' NetGalley Reviewer'A book for book lovers . . . it's impossible not to root for Nora! Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for Aunties 'It's refreshing to read a book about publishing with a half-Black heroine who's wryly aware of the way she stands out in a very White field' Kirkus Reviews'With emotional honesty and a surprising wit that I found addictive, Robinson's debut is everything a book-about-books fan wants'Kelly Harms, bestselling author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler'Get comfy because you won't be able to put this book down'Sajni Patel, award-winning author of The Trouble with Hating You*An Amazon Editors' pick in Best Romance*

Unsung stories from ancient Irish myths re-imagined for nine to twelve-year olds There was a time when tales of Ireland's mythical goddesses - their astonishing powers, bravery, and unbreakable bonds with nature - were famous, in Ireland and beyond. But over time, these stories were lost, often replaced or rewritten to make room for male warriors and kings. Until Now. Girls Who Slay Monsters brings these heroes of Irish mythology back to vibrant, magical life. From Eire, Ireland's fierce namesake, and Be Binn, a giant who overcame her bullies, to Badb, a gleefully gruesome death prophet, and Be Mannair, a gender-fluid spy who challenged an entire army. These are goddesses of many shapes, skin shades and sizes, from every corner of ancient Ireland, whose daring still inspires today. Stand by their sides as they wield magic, fight monsters, and protect the powerless - and you might just discover that you, too, are a force of nature. Note From The Author While many of us grew up learning about Greek and Norse myth, the Irish goddesses were an undiscovered secret. At my convent school, I was taught about two or three magical women from mysterious lands, but they were not described as goddesses, and I had no idea how warped these tales had become. Then years later, I took a trip to Rathcroghan, an Irish archaeological site known as the ancient capital of Connacht, and learned the land there was linked with powerful goddesses. I couldn't understand why I hadn't been taught about these goddesses and felt something had been stolen from me. So, for many years after, I went digging through ancient Celtic texts and discovered a pantheon of exciting goddesses with brilliant abilities. But what I found most remarkable was that these women from thousands of years ago often faced the kind of challenges we experience today. Their stories are relevant and inspiring, yet girls everywhere have been stripped of the Celtic goddesses - an important part of our shared female heritage. I am grateful and honoured to retell their stories for you now.

And here I am. Totally alone in a cell with a convicted sex offender who is free to do what he wants. There is no officer. No handcuffs. No radio. Only the man across the desk and me. He looks more petrified than I do. HMP Graymoor. One of the UK's most notorious prisons. Home to nearly 800 murderers, rapists and child molesters. Reporting for her first shift inside is Rebecca: twenty-two, newly graduated - and about to sit down with some of the country's most dangerous criminals. In this gripping, hard-hitting memoir, forensic psychologist Dr Rebecca Myers revisits her time in the 'Hot Seat' with Graymoor's infamous inmates - who might not be as different to us as we think. This is as close as we can get to knowing what really goes on inside the damaged minds behinds bars.

Who can you trust...WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUTA group of new friends. But can she trust them? For struggling actress Ava, landing a role with the Chimera Theatre Group could lead to her big break. And relocating to a remote country village means stepping out from the shadow of her boyfriend-despite his determination not to let her go.Everyone in the group seems so welcoming, they're one big happy family. But, like all families, they each have secrets. And someone in the group doesn't want certain secrets to get out...Everyone is GRIPPED by this thrilling book:'I loved it! It's such an immersive read...the story hurtles towards its compelling climax. Brilliant stuff!' Kate Rhodes, bestselling author of The Brutal Tide'A wonderful, character-driven thriller where alliances and friendships are put to the test' Sarah Ward, bestselling author of The Quickening'A dark psychological thriller that carefully draws you in as the tension mounts. Utterly fabulous' Victoria Dowd, winner of The People's Book Prize'A compelling, complex and claustrophobic story that gripped me from the opening chapter and had me racing through the pages' Sheila Bugler, bestselling author of the Dee Doran series'This book had suspense, intrigue, action...kept me glued to my Kindle!' Debbie, Netgalley Reviewer 'When you think that you have it all worked out, another twist will come your way' Just Keep Reading 'A tense mystery with interwoven story elements that keeps the plot moving' Katherine, Netgalley ReviewerWe have waited patiently for a new book by this author...so addictive' Tracy, Netgalley Reviewer'Brilliant, I couldn't put it down. The story and characters are captivating' Heather, Netgalley ReviewerHad me on the edge of my seat until the last page and I cannot recommend it highly enough'

A classic collection of stories by Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith, Ted Hughes, Michael Morpurgo and others, specially chosen for young readers of around eight by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a topsy-turvy day; a boy watches over a beautiful swan...These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift.

A classic collection of tales for young readers of about six, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by P.L. Travers, Jill Barklem, Michael Morpurgo and others, chosen by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare.The Banks family are searching for a nanny; Macaw the parrot helps out at the fish and chip shop and a stonecutter dreams of becoming an emperor...These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift.

A classic collection of tales for young readers of about five, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Elizabeth Laird and others, chosen by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare.Paddington Bear tries to buy a birthday present, the animals of Brambly Hedge set off to the seaside; A greedy queen insists on having the biggest tree in the world, but will Cinderella get to go to the ball?These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift.

A classic collection of tales to tell children of about four, featuring beloved characters and lively stories, by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Anne Fine amongst others, chosen by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare.Paddington Bear has a magical moment, the animals of Brambly Hedge are struggling at the dusty mill: Lara's godmother sorts out a noisy lion and Rapunzel is rescued from the tower...These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift.

From internationally bestselling author Liz Climo comes I'm So Happy You're Here, a book to remind us to love ourselves.We all need a reminder that we're loved and we matter, and international bestselling author Liz Climo delivers that dose of warmth and love in her new bookSometimes we just need a little pep talk to remind us that we're doing our best. With help from her charming animal drawings, Liz Climo encourages us to embrace the joyful moments, get back up after falling down, and always love ourselves.A little book to let someone know how important they are to you or a thoughtful gift you can give to yourself, I'm So Happy You're Here highlights how truly amazing we are. Like a good friend, it will lift you out of low moments and keep you company until they've passed, making you laugh and cry while reminding you that you're loved, you matter, and we're all really happy you're here.

Laugh-out-loud funny and a wonderful story about finding your voice. I loved it! - David Walliams 'Anarchically silly fun!' - Guardian Sidesplitting middle grade comedy, with serious heart (and one very funny llama). Illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan, the official illustrator for World Book Day 2022. It's the Christmas holidays and Yasmin is miserable. Her family don't celebrate Christmas so she doesn't understand all the hype, plus Ezra has gone to Jamaica for 2 weeks and Levi is away on a mission. Then a snowstorm hits London, meaning Yasmin's enemy Tia can't fly to her luxury holiday in France. Yasmin is horrified when she gets sent a solo mission - to give Tia the best Christmas ever! Soon Tia is bossing Yasmin around and without her friends to help, Yasmin starts to wonder if making her arch nemesis happy might be mission: impossible . . .

Praise for Barry Walsh:'Perfectly evokes the era' Daily MailDanny Byrne has grown up on a sprawling council estate in Pimlico. He knows every stone of it, and until now, his life has followed the same pattern as all his friends.Danny is heading for A-levels and then university. Dodds is following his dad into the family butcher's business, Crockett will sail on opportunity's wings as it comes his way, and Nobby is flirting with drugs, and disaster.As the long summer unfolds, the boys focus on girls, trade banter and test their friendships to the limit. When things take a darker turn, Danny must wrestle with his conscience and is pushed to breaking point. Can Danny find love and work out what is important to become the kind of man he wants to be?

'This book has it all - joyous, heartbreaking, uplifting with a perfect ending - an utterly gorgeous escapist read!' Faith Hogan, bestselling author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club 'Beautiful, emotional and full of heart' Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from Italy 'From Now On is a gorgeous, emotional story about love and second chances . . . Amelia's writing has real heart, so you get completely swept along in the story of this unconventional family . . . Heart-breaking and uplifting all at the same time' Clare Swatman, bestselling author of Before We Grow Old --- A heartbreaking tragedy. Charlie left his hometown behind years ago and hasn't looked back since. These days, with a successful career and a beautiful soon-to-be fiancee, he couldn't be happier. But when he receives some unexpected news, his life is forever changed. A life-changing choice. Suddenly things are falling apart, and now Charlie has to care for his family. How is he supposed to look after a heartbroken little brother and a sullen teenage sister who want nothing to do with him? He's completely at a loss and knows he can't do it alone - not without the help of his oldest friend, Pippa. The chance to start afresh. As Charlie steps back into his old life, he soon realises it's not only his family who needs fixing, there's also his relationship with Pippa too. But returning home is a painful reminder of all that he lost and tried so hard to forget. And if Charlie is to fight for what he wants, first he must face up to his own past and decide whether he is ready to let go... From Amelia Henley, comes a brand-new emotional and uplifting novel about family, love and the hard choices we face to protect the ones we love the most. --- 'Bittersweet, tender and uplifting. A wonderful exploration of love in all its forms and what family really means' Nicola Gill, The Neighbours 'Heartbreaking and uplifting. Love just pours from these pages' Fay Keenan, New Beginnings at Roseford Hall 'From Now On is a heartbreaking read with a sublime ending!' Lisa Timoney, Her Daughter's Secret

How far would you go to discover your destiny? It's the cusp of Natasha Sizlo's forty-fourth birthday. Still reelingfrom her disastrous divorce, she's navigating life as a single mum alongside a cutthroat career in LA real estate. In the meantime, her ex-husband is dating a Hollywood star and she's just broken it off with her handsome but non-committal French boyfriend. Just when it seems things can't get worse, her beloved father is given months to live. So when she's gifted a session with an astrologist, Natasha -though a sceptic - figures she has nothing to lose. The reading is so eerily accurate that Natasha asks about her ex-boyfriend, the Frenchman she can't get over. To her surprise, the astrologist tells her that he is perfect for her. His birthday and birthplace - 2 November 1968 in Paris - line up with her astrological point of destiny. Natasha is distraught. Panicked, even. Is he really The One?Then she has a lightning bolt of an idea: her ex isn't the only man born on 2 November 1968 in Paris. Natasha's soulmate is still out there - she just has to find him. Unforgettable, inspiring and with a dusting of astrologicalmagic, Natasha's journey reveals what can happen when youask the universe for what you want and open your heartwhen the answer finally comes.

Some wars are destined to be fought forever... They call it 'The Graveyard of Empires' for good reason. For thousands of years, Afghanistan has been the rock that generations of would-be conquerors have perished on. What chance does one man stand in this place? So when ex-SAS major Ben Hope hears former bounty-hunter, Madison Cahill, needs his help he knows it will test him to his limits - and beyond. As the borders slam shut, he must trace his friend before the new regime does. His only lead? An ancient lost city founded by Alexander the Great and rediscovered by Madison's archaeologist father. The mission will take Ben back to a place he thought was firmly in his past, back to someone he can never leave behind - and back to some old comrades. Among these is SAS man turned assassin, Jaden Wolf. Wolf has come to Afghanistan with his own agenda and knows as well as Ben that the conditions they face may prove as lethal as their enemies. As they uncover old secrets, they find modern ones are just as dangerous. Who is the mysterious 'Spartan' that the British officials are so desperate to extract from behind enemy lines? And outnumbered and outgunned at every turn, is the pressure of being the last hope of the innocent too much to bear when surviving past sundown seems impossible?

'Tense and shocking' Catherine Cooper'An intensely gripping thriller' Philippa EastBeth has the perfect life. She has constructed it carefully over the last eighteen years. But one night she makes a choice that risks everything.When Kat sees an article about that night online, buried memories begin to surface. She and Beth were friends once. Things ended badly then, but now she has a chance to make them right.Kat introduces herself to Beth. Not as her old friend, but as a stranger. Beth has no idea Kat isn't who she says she is.But then neither is Beth.'A gripping read, exposing the dark lies at the heart of a supposedly perfect life . . . The perfect thriller!' Louise Mumford'An incredibly tense psychological thriller that grips you from the very first page. The suspense is utterly breathtaking.' Victoria Dowd'A carefully crafted, clever novel with plenty of twists, suspense and red herrings. A sparkling and satisfying read.' Diane Jeffrey'A dark and clever thriller that kept me turning the pages late into the night.' Sophie FlynnReaders LOVE My Perfect Friend'Spine tingling mystery with twist and turns!!!' NetGalley reviewer,I honestly didn't want this book to end.' NetGalley reviewer,So many secrets, so much tension and some really great reveals. Highly recommend.' NetGalley reviewer,Loved it very much. I think it's a must read for everyone.' NetGalley reviewer,

From the author of NY Times bestselling Dark and Shallow Lies comes a darkly atmospheric paranormal thriller, dripping with secrets and mystery. Seventeen-year-old Avril doesn't believe in ghosts, but she knows there are lots of different ways for places and people to be haunted. Twelve years ago her mother drowned at Whisper Cove. Local legend claims that the women in the waves - the ghosts from an old whaling village - called her mother into the ocean with their whispering. Because, as they say at Whisper Cove, what the sea wants, the sea will have. She has spent the past twelve years trying to make sense of the strange bits and pieces she does remember from the night she lost her mother. Stars falling into the sea. A blinding light. The odd sensation of flying. Now, at seventeen, Avril is returning to Whisper Cove for the first time as part of a summer theatre camp, and she hopes she might finally discover what really happened to her mother. As Avril becomes more involved with camp director Willa and her mysterious son Cole, Whisper Cove reveals itself to her. Distances seem to shift in the strange fog. Echos of long-past moments bounce off the marsh. And Avril keeps meeting herself-and her dead mother-late at night, at the edge of the ocean. The truth Avril seeks is ready to be discovered. But it will come at a terrible cost.

'I absolutely devoured every single word.' NetGalley reviewer, One broken marriage. One broken heart. One chance to meet someone new.Hannah leaves her unhappy marriage with her daughter Ava and moves to the village of Leadsham to start afresh. She plans to keep a low profile, focusing on Ava and making a new life for them, far away from her violent ex-husband.What she hadn't counted on was Andrew Brody. A police officer with a strict moral code, he knows something's wrong as soon as he meets Hannah, and he wants to help. But Hannah has been let down by the police - and men - before, and pushes him away.But the more Hannah tries to ignore Brody, the more she's drawn to him. Caring, kind and patient, he's nothing like the man she's running from. Can Hannah finally put her past behind her, and open her heart to someone new?Readers LOVE Someone Like You!'Really loved it!' NetGalley reviewer, 'Left me begging for more!... Fun and enjoyable read. Highly recommend!' NetGalley reviewer, 'I loved this romantic book!' NetGalley reviewer, 'Read in one sitting. Really enjoyable read. Totally recommend.' NetGalley reviewer, 'This book had me gripped from the start... A great page turner that has you guessing and waiting to see just what happens.' NetGalley reviewer, 'I expected a cute summer type rom-com, but what Rachel Dove gave us is a thousand times better... A book that touched on those very real and heavy emotions, without rushing through them to get to the happily ever after.' NetGalley reviewer, 'A heartwarming single-parent romance book... Andrew Brody is the perfect gentle giant... Had me smiling throughout the whole read.' NetGalley reviewer,

'A sparkling Christmas read. Cosy, comforting and liberally sprinkled with magic, it's absolutely delicious!' RUTH HOGAN 'A wonderfully written story of family, friends and food. Christmas has come early with this cosy, heartwarming read - a real treat!' SAMANTHA TONGE 'Light the fire, pour yourself a glass of mulled wine and settle down with this gorgeous festive treat. A delightful Christmas read about family, loss and the magic of old recipe books. It's as comforting and delicious as a batch of freshly baked mince pies' ANNIE LYONS 'A charming, heartwarming story' The People's Friend Could a sprinkling of magic save Christmas this year? Amid the salt marshes and rolling fields of Periwinkle Bay, Magda Conway is enjoying her retirement in ivy-clad Mistletoe Cottage. Yet with three weeks to go until Christmas, as the fairy lights twinkle and the trees go up around the village, her peace is disrupted when she's left in sole charge of her two mischievous grandchildren. Before long, she's at her wit's end - but high on a kitchen shelf lies her mother's handwritten recipe book. And as she turns to it for advice, she finds more than just recipes between its tattered covers: there's a pinch of magic too, and maybe even a sprinkling of love . . . Praise for Celia Anderson 'Warm, romantic and different, in the very best way' Katie Fforde 'Anderson has woven more than a hint of magic through the pages' Heidi Swain 'I absolutely adored it!' Ruth Hogan 'A brilliantly original and enchanting tale' The Sun 'Wonderful characters make this a great read' Good Housekeeping 'Truly unique . . . unforgettable' Woman's Weekly

A hilarious new picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise.A fun-filled look into the chaotic world of cats and all the crazy things they get up to when their owners aren't looking!In the dark of night, as their owners sleep, the cats of the city are all headed to one place: Catsby's Great Circus! Step this way and see conjuring cats, felines that fly, Siamese that swing from above, and don't miss the mighty PURRCULES CLAW. But with so much activity, it only takes one little mouse in the wrong place to put the whole circus in chaos...This jaunty rhyming text from hugely popular, award-winning author, Peter Bently, with brilliantly witty illustrations from John Bond, creator of the Mini Rabbit books, will have children laughing out loud!

'Beautiful, haunting, thought-provoking ... A book I will return to again and again' Bernardine Evaristo'Masterful ... A thing of brilliance' Caleb Azumah Nelson, author of Open Water A gorgeously produced, hugely original examination of Black Britishness in the 21st centuryWhat is Black Britain?In 2021, award-winning poet Roger Robinson and acclaimed photographer Johny Pitts rented a red Mini Cooper and decided to follow the coast clockwise in search of an answer to this question. Leaving London, they followed the River Thames east towards Tilbury, where the Empire Windrush docked in 1948. Too often, that is where the history told about Black Britain begins and ends - but Robinson and Pitts continued out of London, following the coast clockwise through Margate to Land's End, Bristol to Blackpool, Glasgow to John O'Groats and Scarborough to Southend on Sea. Here, the authors found not only Black British culture long overlooked in official narratives of Britain, but also the history of Empire and transatlantic slavery to which every Briton is tethered.Home Is Not a Place is the spectacular result of the journey they documented: a free-form composition of photography, poetry and essays that offers a book-length reflection upon Black Britishness - its complexity, strength and resilience - at the start of a new decade.

'I couldn't read it quick enough!! What a storyline, with so many twists and turns that I wasn't expecting. Brilliant read!' NetGalley reviewer, Two mothers. One child. Who do you believe?The playground is the last place I thought I'd see you. It was my Billy's first day at school. It was supposed to be a happy one.But then you turned up. I remembered you instantly from the hospital wing. Our babies born on the same day. Both premature. Both needing intensive care.While Billy grew stronger day by day, your baby sadly slipped away.But now you're back with one devastating accusation... Billy isn't my son at all, he's yours.And you've come to take him away.Family secrets rise to the surface in this utterly gripping and emotional page-turner about motherhood, love, and the lengths we will go to keep our children safe. Not My Child will keep you reading long into the night and is perfect for fans of Linda Green, Susan Lewis and Nicole Trope!Readers LOVE Not My Child!'Really well written characters, a plot that unfurled beautifully with twists and turns along the way that kept me guessing. A must read.' NetGalley reviewer, 'Samantha King is brilliant! A fantastically thrilling mystery of love, friendship, sacrifice, loss and deception.' NetGalley reviewer, 'This was my first by this author but definitely won't be my last. I was instantly pulled into the story and couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen... This was an exciting and excellent book.' NetGalley reviewer, 'This one is a cannot put down until the end... Don't miss this book.' NetGalley reviewer, 'Recommended read, only took me a day. All the twists and turns keep you guessing until the end!!' NetGalley reviewer,