Books published by Simon & Schuster Ltd

The gorgeous standalone companion to the critically acclaimed fantasy, The Boneless Mercies.

A dark and gorgeously drawn standalone YA fantasy about a band of mercenary girls in search of female glory

From the author of The Potion Diaries books comes a brand-new series set in a near-future society where technology has the power to open up a whole world of magical possibility

The sparkling new Christmas novel fromtheSunday Timesbestselling author Heidi Swain! When Anna takes on the role of companion to the owner of Wynthorpe Hall, on the outskirts of Wynbridge, she has no idea that her life is set to change beyond all recognition. A confirmed ';bah humbug' when it comes to Christmas, Anna is amazed to find herself quickly immersed in the eccentric household, and when youngest son Jamie unexpectedly arrives home it soon becomes obvious that her personal feelings are going all out to compromise her professional persona.Jamie, struggling to come to terms with life back in the Fens, makes a pact with Anna she has to teachhim to fall back in love with Wynthorpe Hall, while he helps her fall back in love with Christmas. But will it all prove too much for Anna, or can the family of Wynthorpe Hall warm her heart once and for all...? Join Anna for a festive journeyfestooned with sleigh rides and silver bells and help her discover her happy-ever-after.~*~What everyone is saying about Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair ~*~ Give yourself a Christmas treat and curl up with this magical book!Sue Moorcroft, author ofThe Little Village Christmas More Christmassy than a week in Lapland - we loved it!heatmagazine A real Christmas cracker of a read! Penny Parkes, author ofPractice Makes Perfect Cosy, Christmassy and deeply satisfying! Another wonderful read! Mandy Baggot, author ofOne Christmas Kiss in Notting Hill

The sequel to the hugely enjoyable and poignant childhood memoir by Hunter Davies - The Co-op's Got Bananas!

An unusual short story collection, pairing together established, highly acclaimed authors with talented new writers whom they admire, curated by the co-founder of Pin Drop.

Summer at Cuckoo Cottage - glamping, vintage caravans and love from the author of The Cherry Tree Cafe...

Christmas has arrived in the town of Wynbridge and it promises mince pies, mistletoe and a whole host of seasonal joy. Ruby has finished with university and is heading home for the holidays to save up for her trip around the world in January. Against her father's wishes, she takes on a stall at the local market, and sets about making it the best Christmas market stall ever. There'll be bunting and mistletoe and maybe even a bit of mulled wine. But with a new retail park just opened on their doorstep, the market is under threat. So together with all the other stallholders, Ruby devises a plan to make sure that Wynbridge is the first port of call for everyone's Christmas shopping needs. The only thing standing in her way is Ruby's ex, Steve. It's pretty hard to concentrate on saving the world when he works on the stall opposite, especially when she realises that her feelings for him are still thereThis Christmas make time for some winter sparkle and see who might be under the mistletoe this year

A funny, charming story about the magic of books from the co-creator of the hit Cbeebies series, Olobob Top.

A vivid and perceptive book combining memoir, scientific and cultural history with a bewitching account of landscape and place, which will appeal to readers of Robert Macfarlane, Roger Deakin and Olivia Laing.

This book reveals the transformative possibility of talking to people you don't know - a simple yet powerful source of energy in our increasingly circumscribed lives.

For eleven years all he could see was ... freedom. 'Absolutely electrifying' Jeffery Deaver 'A thriller of the highest order. Highly recommended' Christopher Reich 'A mind-bending, stunningly original page-turner' Jonathan Kellerman 'Ingenious' John Verdon

The first full biography of Socrates, the maverick and revolutionary genius of Brazilian football, authorised by his family

Delivering stories that span generations, and offering warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan

A lively diary chronicling the ups and downs of running a grocery shop in a Yorkshire town during the rationing years of the Second World War

From the author of the bestselling Philomena, Ayesha's Gift is the story of a young British woman, born in Pakistan, whose life is thrown into turmoil by the violent murder of her father

Disappearing Earth is a beautiful evocation of a place and people as they search for two lost girls - heralding the arrival of a stunning new literary novelist.

The enchanting new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author, Santa Montefiore. The perfect summer read for 2019!

Timeless stories of love and longing. Sweeping sagas of breathtaking scope and beautiful detail. Be swept away with Santa Montefiore.