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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A fearless and urgent exposé of technofascism – and a road map to resistance.When Silicon Valley ‘moves fast and breaks things’, the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister afoot: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule. Drawing on insider political experience and new investigations, Durán traces this ideology from its philosophical roots in The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. He introduces its modern apostles – Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan and Elon Musk – and shows how the promise of technological liberation has transformed into a global movement for digital feudalism, powered by cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and algorithmically driven propaganda on social media. The Nerd Reich explains the origins, strategies and ambitions of Silicon Valley’s war on democracy for the first time. From San Francisco’s weaponised elections and secret billionaire projects to the White House, Durán exposes how the world’s richest men are building a new political order. The Nerd Reich is more than a hidden history; it’s an urgent warning: democracy is being dismantled, not by coups or tanks but by code, capital and the illusion of innovation. Durán insists there is still time to fight back – if we act now.Gil Durán, New York Times bestseller, August 2026

‘Exciting and brilliantly reported’ Walter IsaacsonThis is the story of the twenty-first century’s Manhattan Project: the trillion-dollar sprint to create artificial general intelligence.For the last decade, a handful of companies have been racing to build the most powerful technology in history: artificial general intelligence (AGI) – a computer system capable of outdoing humans at almost anything. Some of them hoped AGI would cure diseases and heal the planet. Others feared it could kill everyone on Earth. They decided to build it anyway.Drawing on more than 150 interviews with insiders at OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind, as well as unpublished company documents and research memos, Kevin Roose reconstructs the most consequential decade in tech history. With reportorial rigor and page-turning suspense, he takes us inside the rooms where researchers watch large language models learn to talk, reason and code at superhuman speed. He brings us to the White House, where top officials grapple with a technology that is improving too fast to understand, let alone regulate. He offers new details on the disagreements that led the founders of Anthropic to defect from OpenAI and fresh reporting on Sam Altman’s dramatic firing – and equally dramatic reinstatement – as CEO. He charts Google’s frantic attempt to catch up to the AI frontier. And he ushers us into the San Francisco AI scene, where ‘accelerationists’ in hacker houses and ‘doomers’ at AI safety summits battle each other for supremacy.More than a billion people now use AI every day, yet almost nobody knows how it was created. The AGI Chronicles is the definitive, behind-the-scenes account of how an obscure research project became the defining technology of our age.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘A flabbergasting feat of political reporting . . . A news bomb on every page’ Tina Brown, Observer‘A blockbuster’ Guardian ‘Gobsmacking’ Daily Mail ‘Eye-popping’ Economist ‘Deeply reported and gripping' Financial Times‘Riveting’ Fintan O'Toole, New York Times‘Exceptional . . . packed with news that will stay news’ David Remnick, New Yorker‘It’s sparked fear – and leak inquiries – in the White House’ Sunday Times*Few expected Donald Trump to return to the White House stronger than before. The indictments, convictions, assassination attempts, and four years of political exile made him not weaker but more powerful, more vengeful, and more willing to gamble than any President that came before him.Regime Change is the definitive account of the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidency, based on hundreds of interviews and unprecedented reporting from deep within the administration’s most closely guarded rooms. Journalists Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman investigate the decisions that have defined Trump’s second term, which has been liberated from every constraint that defined his first. The generals who once told him ‘no’ are gone, and the lawyers who remain have learned to pick their battles.Haberman and Swan take you behind the scenes of a presidency that has launched a new war in the Middle East, sealed the border, deployed National Guard troops into American cities, transformed the Justice Department into an instrument of retribution against the President’s enemies, and turned the office itself into a brazen vehicle for profit. They reveal a President operating almost entirely on instinct and a White House operating at the edge of political power.Regime Change shows how Trump has wielded that power, who has tried to stop him, and why nearly all of them have failed. A landmark work of real-time political history, this is the story of a President who has fundamentally altered how the world understands American power.

A small-town brother’s best friend romance from the bestselling author of Flawless and Wild Love.  I kissed my best friend’s little sister, and the world stood still. That night we were two perfect strangers, the town’s grumpy recluse and a gorgeous girl in the back of a bar. Until we weren’t. Because Nadia Dalca isn’t just some girl, she’s the girl I can’t have. Fourteen years younger than me and completely off-limits.  My plan is to stay away, but the universe keeps pushing us together. It’s like some sort of cosmic joke, to give me a taste of something so electric – so real – that breathed life back into me. Because I can look, but I can’t touch. Her sinful curves, her light-hearted laughter, her wild side… I’m addicted to every last bit of her.  And when she turns those sultry eyes on me, so full of longing and free of judgement? I’ve always considered myself a strong man but, when she looks at me, I’m weak. To give in to our connection would be a betrayal. Her brother is the only family she has left and, sad as it sounds, he’s also my only friend.  But I kissed her again anyway. And now I can’t stop.

A small-town second chance romance from the bestselling author of Flawless and Wild Love.I’ve seen every square inch of Violet Eaton’s delectable body and she has no idea who I am. Until now. What happened between us online, in our chats, was meant to stay anonymous and in the past. Until it didn’t.It’s a small world, but Ruby Creek is even smaller. When I move to the tiny town, the grumpy facade I’ve created slips when we’re forced to live under the same roof. Every time her eyes flare with heat, every time she begs me not to stop, the ice I’ve encased myself in melts. She has me wanting things I can’t want – things I don’t deserve.But my invisible wounds have the power to ruin us both. As a former soldier, I should have the discipline to walk away, but the more I open up to Violet, the more I want to keep her. I came back from the war a different man, but my scars are older and deeper than anyone knows – and I planned to keep it that way. I planned to keep my secrets hidden. Until her.

See where it all began with the bestselling romance everyone's talking about – every movie you've ever loved in one epic love story.Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com is hopelessly romantic with enemies to lovers and grumpy x sunshine energy!  Liz hates her annoyingly attractive neighbour but he’s the only in with her long-term crush …Perpetual daydreamer and hopeless romantic Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar—and maybe snag him as a prom date—even befriend Wes Bennet.The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbour might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Liz’s butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz’s in.But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, she’s shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must re-examine everything she thought she knew about love—and rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like.  Better Than the Movies features quotes from the best-loved rom-coms of cinema and takes you on a rollercoaster of romance that isn’t movie-perfect but jaw-dropping and heart-stopping in unexpected ways.  Don't miss out on The Do-Over and Betting On You from Lynn Painter!

A small-town faking dating romance from the bestselling author of Flawless and Wild Love.  Stefan Dalca is infuriatingly handsome and annoyingly persistent. We’re supposed to hate each other, but apparently he didn’t get the memo, because he’s been asking me out for years. And I always say no. Until today.  Today he has something that I desperately need – today, he’s my saviour. Our time together starts out as a simple transaction: three dates, no touching, no telling anyone – and definitely no falling in love.  But with every intimate conversation, and each stolen glance, the tension between us builds. The way he looks at me gives me butterflies. And when he finally touches me? We sizzle. Stefan makes me feel seen in a way no other person has before. He cherishes my words as passionately as my body. He makes me laugh, he makes me blush. He’s not the villain he’s been made out to be.  And suddenly I find myself longing for him in a way the people closest to me wouldn’t approve of or understand. Giving in to Stefan Dalca is playing with fire. But with him I don’t even mind the heat.

'A refreshingly honest reminder of what the path to business success really looks like ... It's an amazing tale' Bill Gates'The best book I read last year was Shoe Dog, by Nike's Phil Knight. Phil is a very wise, intelligent and competitive fellow who is also a gifted storyteller' Warren BuffettIn 1962, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed $50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the boot of his Plymouth, Knight grossed $8000 in his first year. Today, Nike's annual sales top $30 billion. In an age of start-ups, Nike is the ne plus ultra of all start-ups, and the swoosh has become a revolutionary, globe-spanning icon, one of the most ubiquitous and recognisable symbols in the world today.  But Knight, the man behind the swoosh, has always remained a mystery. Now, for the first time, he tells his story. Candid, humble, wry and gutsy, he begins with his crossroads moment when at 24 he decided to start his own business. He details the many risks and daunting setbacks that stood between him and his dream - along with his early triumphs. Above all, he recalls how his first band of partners and employees soon became a tight-knit band of brothers. Together, harnessing the transcendent power of a shared mission, and a deep belief in the spirit of sport, they built a brand that changed everything. A memoir rich with insight, humour and hard-won wisdom, this book is also studded with lessons - about building something from scratch, overcoming adversity, and ultimately leaving your mark on the world.

Sophia Bush has always understood the power of stories.She’s seen it in the connection millions around the world have had to the women she’s played on-screen – including Drs. Sam Griffith on Good Sam and Cass Beckman on Grey’s Anatomy, Erin Lindsay on Chicago P.D., and, of course, the iconic, beloved Brooke Davis on One Tree Hill – and in activism, where exposing truths about inequality and power has opened eyes, forced change and made her a symbol of fearlessness. She’s also seen it in her personal life, when her experiences and opinions have been distorted to drive clicks and create drama.Stories are powerful. And now, in And I Will Tell You Mine, these will be shared by the woman they belong to: Sophia herself.With unflinching honesty, she opens up about her bohemian childhood in Los Angeles and the unexpected road from journalism student to actor; the life-changing decade of One Tree Hill, where she navigated relationships on- and off-screen and fought for her character’s integrity; the realities of marriage and divorce in the spotlight; and her years in Chicago, where a dream job forced her into two lives – a badge-wearing protector in one and a woman in need of protecting in the other. She also offers a side of herself that’s not often seen: the curious, human, laugh-out-loud-funny Sophia, who boldly defies demands that she stay in her lane.Beautifully written, and at turns both personal and universal, And I Will Tell You Mine is Sophia’s unforgettable journey through becoming, un-becoming and becoming again; embracing the light when the world feels overwhelmingly dark; and finally, joyously, coming home to your truest self.

A small-town enemies to lovers romance and the debut novel from the bestselling author of Flawless and Wild Love.Keeping things professional with my employees has never been an issue . . . until Billie waltzes onto my property.She’s talented, feisty and so damn tempting. We clash from the moment we meet, and I can't stop thinking about all the ways I could take her down a peg. I can't stop thinking about her, period.And in a small town, on an even smaller farm, it’s hard to keep my distance. Billie is the whole package: whip-smart with a body I fantasise about, and quite possibly the only woman who can save this business – and me. She drives me crazy, but the more time we spend together, the more I crave her: her lips, her trust, her heart . . . I want it all.But at what cost? Because suddenly I don’t just want to win races, I want to win the girl.Features a bonus prequel novella, limited to this paperback edition!

An instant no. 1 YA bestseller, discover a romantic, heartfelt sequel to the tiktok sensation Better than the Movies that will sweep you off of your feet! 'If the teen in your life isn’t familiar with this series, this could be the best stocking gift they’ll receive' Women's Weekly  Wes had his dream girl but then he lost her – and the only way to get her back is to scheme like a rom-com hero…  For a few beautiful months, Wes and girl-next-door Liz were together. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA together, tragedy struck and their relationship ended.Flash forward and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart, but is determined to make her fall back in love with him. And he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only … Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend…a guy friend.Still, Wes won’t give up and is determined to win back Liz’s affection. But after his best efforts get him nowhere, he’s is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good.  Nothing Like the Movies is perfect for hopeless romantics, lovers of grumpy x sunshine energy and for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood!  Don’t miss The Do-Over, Betting on You and where it all started in Better Than the Movies from Lynn Painter!Nothing Like the Movies was YA #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 8th October 2024.

A chilling YA thriller told through 21 sealed letters, with the suspense building day by day.What would you do to bring your sister back from the dead?After Lucas’s sister mysteriously disappeared ten years ago, his family was torn apart. His mother has been lost in a deep depression ever since, his father has been unable to speak of what happened and Lucas has been trapped in his guilt . . . until he receives a note that changes everything. Lucas has twenty-one days to find out the truth about what happened to his sister, and save her life . . . . if she really is still alive.Every action is watched, every choice counted. Can he save his sister without losing himself?Open one sealed letter each day and experience the mystery as a real-time countdown - or tear through all twenty-one, if you can’t bear to wait.What to expect:21 sealed letters to openA gripping missing-person mysteryDark family secretsTwists, clues and shocking revelationsA tense twenty-one-day countdownAn immersive reading experience perfect for fans of high-concept YA thrillers

From the New York Times bestselling author of Better than the Movies, this swoon-worthy rom-com in the vein of She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the centre of a bet while working at a waterpark.When seventeen-year-old Bailey starts a new job at a hotel waterpark, she is less than thrilled to see an old acquaintance is one of her coworkers. They didn’t get off to the best start but this is a new beginning and whilst they are still polar opposites, she starts to look forward to hanging out and gossiping about the waterpark guests and their coworkers—particularly two who keep flirting with each other.Charlie insists that members of the opposite sex can’t just be friends, and Bailey is determined to prove him wrong. So they make a bet on whether or not the cosy pair will actually get together.Soon enough feelings between Bailey and Charlie begin to develop with the help of some “fake dating” but Charlie has a secret. A secret that involves Bailey and another bet Charlie may have made.Can the two make a real go of things…or has Charlie’s secret doomed them before they could start?Pre-order Nothing Like the Movies, the swoony sequel to Better than the Movies and don't miss out on The Do-Over from Lynn Painter!

THE SIZZLING FINALE TO THE NO 1 BESTSELLING* ROMANTASY TRILOGY PHENOMENON!​Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya... ​And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate – and the fate of those around her – forever. ​In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins?Be swept away by the conclusion to the smash hit, romantasy trilogy that has taken the world by storm. Powerless, Powerful, Reckless and Fearful available now. Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary*Powerless was UK YA number 1 on TCM w/e 1st June 2024 Praise for Powerless:‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls‘A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood‘[A] titillating debut’ Publishers Weekly‘A masterpiece’ Goodreads Reader Review‘Everyone needs to read it’ TikTok Review‘The BEST book I’ve read’ NetGalley Reader Review‘A sizzling slice of fantasy romance’ Booksellers Review

RETURN TO ILYA WITH THIS UNMISSABLE COMPANION TO THE MULTI-MILLION COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLING TRILOGY, NOW IN PAPERBACK!From the No. 1 international bestselling author of Powerless, comes a beautiful and heart-wrenching story set in the Kingdom of Ilya.*  Mara never intended to set foot in Ilya again. But when the king makes a life-altering decision, her interest is piqued, and Death is determined to understand Kitt Azer's mind if he is destined to join her in the Mors. Spending time with the king while observing the castle’s inhabitants reminds Mara that there is more to life than just death. There is love. But even the purest of intentions spur revenge and the pursuit of power. And fate will have its way with all of them – to live, to rule, to love and, most certainly, to die… Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibraryAlso available: Powerless, Powerful, Reckless and Fearless. *Powerless was UK YA number 1 on TCM w/e 1st June 2024

THE INSTANT NO. 1 BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD.The second heart-racing instalment in this bestselling and sizzling fantasy romance trilogy. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and The Hunger Games. The kingdom of Ilya is in turmoil…After surviving the Purging Trials, Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray has killed the King, and kickstarted a Resistance throughout the land. Now she’s running from the one person she had wanted to run to.Kai Azer is now Ilya’s Enforcer, loyal to his brother Kitt, the new King. He has vowed to find Paedyn and bring her to justice.  Across the deadly Scorches, and deep into the hostile city of Dor, Kai pursues the one person he wishes he didn’t have to. But in a city without Elites, the balance between the hunter and hunted shifts – and the battle between duty and desire is deadly.Be swept away by this bestselling, dagger-to-the-throat romantasy trilogy taking the world by storm. Powerless, Powerful, Fearless and Fearful available now. Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary.*Powerless was UK YA number 1 on TCM w/e 1st June 2024Praise for Powerless:‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls'A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood‘A masterpiece’ Goodreads Reader Review‘Everyone needs to read it’ TikTok Review‘The BEST book I’ve read’ NetGalley Reader Review‘A sizzling slice of fantasy romance’ Booksellers Review‘Incredible and impressive’ Goodreads Reader Reader‘A riveting fantasy debut’ Bookseller Review ‘This destroyed me... In a good way!’ Bookseller Review

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A fearless and urgent exposé of technofascism – and a road map to resistance.When Silicon Valley ‘moves fast and breaks things’, the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister afoot: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule. Drawing on insider political experience and new investigations, Durán traces this ideology from its philosophical roots in The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. He introduces its modern apostles – Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan and Elon Musk – and shows how the promise of technological liberation has transformed into a global movement for digital feudalism, powered by cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and algorithmically driven propaganda on social media. The Nerd Reich explains the origins, strategies and ambitions of Silicon Valley’s war on democracy for the first time. From San Francisco’s weaponised elections and secret billionaire projects to the White House, Durán exposes how the world’s richest men are building a new political order. The Nerd Reich is more than a hidden history; it’s an urgent warning: democracy is being dismantled, not by coups or tanks but by code, capital and the illusion of innovation. Durán insists there is still time to fight back – if we act now.Gil Durán, New York Times bestseller, August 2026

⭐ Welcome back to Cinnamon Falls, the town where the bakes are sweet, the secrets are sticky, and the romance is pumpkin spiced. ⭐ The Maple Bakery Murder is the third instalment in the must-read Cinnamon Falls series and is perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars and the Dream Harbor series. Ginger Mills is the new girl in town.She’s ready to start afresh in Cinnamon Falls, focus on herself and bake seasonal sweet treats in her beautifully renovated bakery. Although her infuriatingly handsome contractor, Austin, is already proving an unwanted distraction…When a body is discovered in her bakery one morning, Ginger’s fresh start goes up in smoke and the town begins to gossip. Who is this new girl? Could she be a killer? Only Austin seems to believe in her innocence.As the connection between them begins to heat up, Ginger and Austin must follow the crumbs and unmask the real killer… before it’s too late.Tropes:⭐ Small-town setting⭐ Grumpy x sunshine⭐ Amateur sleuth⭐ Healing each other⭐ Mysterious past⭐ Animal companion Readers can't stop talking about The Maple Bakery Murder… (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star reader reviews)‘A comforting read with just the right amount of mystery and romance'‘It's like a hallmark story with a body’‘A cosy but addictive read’‘A delightful cosy small-town story that has the perfect mix of mystery, hint of romance and drama’‘A cosy mystery and murder back in Cinnamon Falls? Yes please’

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up. With a hit film adaptation starring Emma Watson and Logan Lerman. Another Stephen Chbosky adaptation, Wonder, starring Owen Wilson and Julia Roberts, is also a must-see.Charlie is a freshman. And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it. Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates and mix-tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But Charlie can't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.'A coming of age tale in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye and A Separate Peace... often inspirational and always beautifully written' USA Today

‘There are some things, after all, that Sally Owens knows for certain: Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder. Keep rosemary by your garden gate. Add pepper to your mashed potatoes. Plant roses and lavender, for luck. Fall in love whenever you can.’As children, Gillian and Sally Owens are marked as different, growing up on the margins of a small New England town where whispers of magic cling to their family name. Each longs to escape: one into marriage, the other as far from home as she can travel.Years later, when tragedy draws them back together, the sisters must confront not only the past they tried to leave behind, but the enduring connection between them – and the power, both dangerous and transformative, that has always set them apart.Richly atmospheric and quietly spellbinding, Practical Magic is a story of love and loss, forgiveness and belonging, and the extraordinary resilience of family. Alice Hoffman’s beloved novel continues to enchant readers with its seamless blend of the everyday and the otherworldly, capturing the fragile, powerful magic of being human.‘A great atmospheric story teller’ Kate Atkinson‘Alice Hoffman is wonderful on stories and writing’ Stephen King‘The reigning queen of magical realism’ Kristin Hannah‘Storytelling is in Hoffman’s bones’ New York Times Book Review

‘A vivid and imaginatively wrought divine world that is monstrous, magical and beautiful’ JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of Hera and Ariadne‘Wholly original, incandescent... This poem is pure magic’ ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of The Wolf Den trilogy‘A powerful reflection on magic, power, family and the consequences of war. I absolutely loved it’ COSTANZA CASATI, bestselling author of ClytemnestraA propulsive, electrifying and enraging retelling in verse of the life of Greek goddess Hekate, child of war turned all-powerful goddess of witchcraft and necromancy, by internationally bestselling poet Nikita Gill.Born into a world on fire, Godling Hekate has never known safety. After her parents find themselves on the losing side of the war between the ruling Titans and the new Olympian Gods, Hekate is taken by her mother Asteria to the Underworld, where Styx and Hades agree to raise her. Meanwhile, Asteria is pursued across the world by Zeus and Poseidon and, to escape their clutches, transforms herself into an island in a stormy sea.Orphaned and alone, Hekate grows up amongst the horrors and beauties of the Underworld, desperate to find her divine purpose and a sense of belonging in the land of the dead. When she finally uncovers her powers and ascends to Goddess status, she realises that even the most powerful Olympians are terrified of her. But when immortal war breaks out again, threatening to destroy everything from Mount Olympus to the Underworld itself, the Goddess of witchcraft and necromancy is the only one who can bring the deadly conflict to an end...

Selena struggles to navigate the Unseelie Court's tangled web of intrigue in this captivating third book in the Flame and Thorns series that’s Fourth Wing meets Powerless!A desperate mission takes Selena and her friends to the Unseelie Court. But making deals with the cunning fae of that realm is dangerous. When the Unseelie King forces them into a bargain in exchange for the help they so sorely need, they are pulled into a lethal scheme. To survive it, they must beat the Unseelie King at his own game.However, their chances of making it out alive are slim when the deck is stacked against them and their own strained relationships are causing turmoil within the group. Winning would mean that they are one step closer to taking down the Iceheart Dynasty. But if they lose, it could mean the end of life as they know it.Secret agendas, hidden truths, and complicated feelings push Selena and her friends to the breaking point. Can they survive this dangerous scheme, or will their ambition cost them everything?This gripping and sexy fantasy romance is perfect for readers who love:A strong heroineA morally grey hunkForced proximityEnemies to loversWicked banterSizzling spiceOther books in the Flame and Thorns series:Empire of Flame and ThornsThrone of Ice and Blood Realm of Wind and VinesWar of Fire and Fury

THE INSTANT NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON. OVER 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this sizzling fantasy romance not to be missed. Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya . . . The exceptional. The Elites. The Elites have possessed powers for decades, gifted to them by the Plague, while those born Ordinary are just that, banished from the kingdom and shunned from society. No one knows this better than Paedyn Gray, an Ordinary posing as an Elite. When she unsuspectingly saves one of Ilya’s princes, Kai Azer, she’s thrown into the Purging Trials, a brutal competition to showcase her ‘Elite’ powers. If the Trials and the opponents don’t kill her, the prince she’s fighting feelings for will if he discovers what Paedyn really is . . . completely Ordinary. Be swept away by the first in the smash hit, dagger-to-the-throat romantasy trilogy that's taken the world by storm. Also Available: Reckless, Powerful, Fearless and Fearful.Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary*Powerless was UK YA number 1 on TCM w/e 1st June 2024Praise for the Powerless series: ‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls‘A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood‘[A] titillating debut’ Publishers Weekly‘A masterpiece’ Goodreads Reader Review‘Everyone needs to read it’ TikTok Review‘The BEST book I’ve read’ NetGalley Reader Review‘A sizzling slice of fantasy romance’ Booksellers Review

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATIONSOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM'Riveting, heart-wrenching and full of Old Hollywood glamour' BuzzFeed'This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama' PopSugarFrom the author of Daisy Jones & The Six in which a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the '80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a mesmerizing journey through the splendour of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means and what it costs to face the truth.

The second book in the riveting and sexy romantasy series, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and Powerless.After her win at the Atonement Trials, Selina is trying to navigate life outside of the Seelie court, but her mission remains the same: work with the resistance and takedown the Iceheart Dynasty.But that path yet again sets her on a collision course with the ruthless commander of the dragon shifter army; Draven Ryat.With dangerous secrets threatening to be uncovered, the pair must each decide if they are willing to doom one another in order to achieve their own goals. If not, their tangled feelings for each other might destroy them both.This gripping and sexy fantasy romance series is perfect for readers who love:A strong heroineA morally grey hunkDeadly trialsForced proximityEnemies to loversWicked banterSizzling spiceOther books in the Flame and Thorns series:Empire of Flame and ThornsCourt of Lies and DeceitRealm of Wind and VinesWar of Fire and Fury

The beloved first novel featuring Olive Kitteridge from the author of The Things We Never Say, shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize  Olive Kitteridge: indomitable, compassionate, and often unpredictable. A retired schoolteacher in a small coastal town in Maine, as Olive grows older, she struggles to make sense of the changes in her life. She is a woman who sees into the hearts of those around her, their triumphs and tragedies. A penetrating, vibrant exploration of the human soul, the story of Olive Kitteridge will make you laugh, nod in recognition, wince in pain, and shed a tear or two. 'As perfect a novel as you will ever read'Evening Standard'A superbly gifted storyteller and a craftswoman in a league of her own'Hilary Mantel

IN A TOWN LIKE TWIN PEAKS, NO ONE IS INNOCENT...Laura Palmer – the sweet-faced beauty of Twin Peaks – hid her darkest deeds and twisted dreams in a secret diary from the time she was twelve years old…until the day she was murdered.The diary contains important clues to the identity of her killer. For the inhabitants of Twin Peaks it begins a mystery that will reach out to obsess them all…With a new foreword from Twin Peaks co-creators David Lynch and Mark Frost, The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer is a must-have for all Twin Peaks fans.‘Rhapsodic murder mystery’ New York Times‘It’s like sex and it takes time’ David Lynch

NOW AN AMAZON PRIME FILM, STARRING EVA LONGORIA.‘No one delivers an emotionally satisfying read quite like Anna. She’s my go-to for a story I know I’ll love’ COLLEEN HOOVER‘A luminous novel about first love, first adventures and the complex moments that change us forever’ MEGHAN QUINNNew York Times bestselling author of the After series and ‘the biggest literary phenom of her generation’ (Cosmopolitan) Anna Todd returns with a moving and empowering new romance about a young woman whose life transforms during a summer in Mallorca with a mysterious local.Between chronic health issues and an overprotective mother, twenty-two-year-old Oriah Pera feels like she’s stuck waiting for her life to begin. But when her mother’s job takes them to Mallorca, Ry’s ready to break free and make this summer hers.In her first small act of rebellion, she escapes to explore the island on her own – only to run into an infuriatingly charming Spaniard who sees her as nothing more than a sheltered tourist. With unexpected tension simmering between them, Ry isn't sure if she should start listening to her head or her heart.As the summer rolls on, Julián has a way of pulling Ry out of her shell and showing her the adventure she’s always craved. But the secret Ry’s keeping from him – and her eventual return to America – cast a long shadow. Before the last sunrise ends, Ry must decide if she’s brave enough to finally follow her heart and live for herself.Readers are giving THE LAST SUNRISE five stars: ‘I could not put this book down and finished it in one sitting . . . Anna Todd's writing is so captivating and she is a master at writing young love. If you’re looking for a book with all the feels, The Last Sunrise should be your next read'‘WOW! This book is exactly what I needed. This is one of my new Top reads of the year’‘This book has officially entered my (very slim) 6 STAR READ category!!! Anna Todd’s writing was absolutely breathtaking’‘Once again, I found myself besotted with Anna's writing – grinning from ear to ear and barely able to put this one down’

From the no. 1 international bestselling author of Better than the Movies, childhood sweethearts reunite in a hockey-loving town where romance is about to heat up the ice. From play dates on the playground to sneaking into movie theatres, Dani and Alec were inseparable as kids. Until Dani moved away. Years later, Dani is back in Minnesota, and exited to reconnect with the nerdy and comforting Alec. But teenage Alec is NOTHING like the boy she remembers. He's the hockey STAR in a town where hockey players are worshipped as gods – and he loves it. When one thing leads to another and Dani and Alec find themselves thrown together and playing the role of boyfriend and girlfriend, “complicated” becomes an understatement. In this Minnesota town, hockey may rule, but romance is about to take its place.A swoony, boy-next-door fake dating romance from the New York Times bestseller, Lynn Painter.