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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVELA BARACK OBAMA READING PICKNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING RYAN GOSLINGA lone astronaut.An impossible mission.An ally he never imagined.'The most enjoyable hard SF I have read in years' GUARDIAN'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read' TIM PEAKE, astronaut________________________________________Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery-and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone.Or does he?An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could imagine it, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian -- while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.________________________________________'One of the most original, compelling, and fun voyages I've ever taken.' ERNEST CLINE, author of Ready Player One and Ready Player Two'Undisputedly the best book I've read in a very, very long time. Mark my words: Project Hail Mary is destined to become a classic.' BLAKE CROUCH'Andy Weir's brilliant Project Hail Mary...is one of those stirring sci-fi novels about every government on Earth banding together, through science, to save civilisation from collapse. I loved it.' THE TIMES'A suspenseful portrait of human ingenuity and resilience [that] builds to an unexpectedly moving ending. A winner.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'Weir returns with gusto . . . his writing flows naturally, and his characters and dialogue crackle with energy. With this novel, he takes his place as a genuine star in the mainstream SF world.' BOOKLIST

Jim Collins, international bestselling author of Good to Great, offers transformative lessons on constructing — and reconstructing — a life through the cliff moments and transitions we all will face repeatedly in our lives.THE QUESTIONWhat to make of a life?It is a question we all wrestle with more than once. How do we find our way in the world? How do we make it past the cliffs, significant events that can radically change a life? How do we keep the inner fire burning bright, long and late?Inspired by relentless curiosity, Jim Collins devoted a decade to studying these questions and to minutely analysing those moments when life flips from clarity to confusion and casts us into a befuddling fog.THE STUDYHis exploration compares various lives side by side, paired together at cliffs, and analyses the different choices made and divergent paths taken.Two rock musicians confronting a future without the group that had brought them success.Two suffragists achieving their epic goal and then left with the puzzle of what to do next.Two public figures tainted by scandal having to make decisions about how to rebuild their lives.Two figure skaters seeking new purpose when their Olympic careers come to an end.What emerges from Collins’s extensive studies — of writers, actors, scientists, leaders, and many others — is a framework for understanding how individual lives can be built, sustained, and constantly renewed.THE FINDINGSBy examining the long arc of these remarkable lives, Collins tackles life’s questions. What does it take to:Discover a deeply fulfilling role in life — one that you are naturally 'encoded' for — and then find a second one, if the first one ends?Overcome a major cliff — a fracture point that forces choices about what’s next and calls for you to reenvision the years to come?Make your personal economics work so that you can focus on One Big Thing that feeds your inner fire?Navigate the fog when you feel uncertain or even outright lost, and build confidence step by stepMinimise the impact of bad luck and ensure the maximum return on good luck?Build personal momentum decade upon decade, so that your most creative and energetic years are spread across an entire lifetime?Achieve the imperative to 'Know Thyself' and apply self-knowledge to each phase of life?THE TRANSFORMATIONFor the first time, Collins movingly chronicles his own story to reveal how undertaking this project transformed him, changing his thinking and reshaping his emotions in fundamental ways. 'After this study,' writes Collins, 'I will never look at life the same ever again.'Surprising, story-driven, deeply researched, and uplifting, What to Make of a Life is a book like no other and convincingly shows how a richly fulfilled life is within reach for us all.

***OUT NOW - THE ATOMIC HABITS WORKBOOK: OFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE #1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER***THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: OVER 25 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDETransform your life with tiny changes in behaviour, starting now.People think that when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way. He knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions: doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or holding a single short phone call.He calls them atomic habits.In this ground-breaking book, Clears reveals exactly how these minuscule changes can grow into such life-altering outcomes. He uncovers a handful of simple life hacks (the forgotten art of Habit Stacking, the unexpected power of the Two Minute Rule, or the trick to entering the Goldilocks Zone), and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter. Along the way, he tells inspiring stories of Olympic gold medalists, leading CEOs, and distinguished scientists who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy.These small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life.________________________________A NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A supremely practical and useful book.' Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck'James Clear has spent years honing the art and studying the science of habits. This engaging, hands-on book is the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones.' Adam Grant, author of Originals'Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines.' Books of the Month, Financial Times'A special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life.' Ryan Holiday, author of The Obstacle is the Way

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF PROJECT HAIL MARY, NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING RYAN GOSLING.READ THE NOVEL THAT PREDICTED THE FUTURE OF NASA SPACE TRAVEL.__________Ever had a bad day? Try having one on the moon...WELCOME TO ARTEMIS. The first city on the moon.Population 2,000. Mostly tourists.Some criminals.Jazz Bashara is one of the criminals. She lives in a poor area of Artemis and subsidises her work as a porter with smuggling contraband onto the moon. But it's not enough.So when she's offered the chance to make a lot of money she jumps at it. But though planning a crime in 1/6th gravity may be more fun, it's also a lot more dangerous.When you live on the moon, of course you have a dark side...______________________'Fascinating' Tim Peake, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ask an Astronaut'A smart, fun, fast-paced adventure that you won't be able to put down' Ernest Cline, bestselling author of Ready Player One'What a page turner!' Milda on Goodreads, 5 stars'Fast paced, high octane and highly entertaining' Chrys on Netgalley, 5 stars'Artemis does for the moon what The Martian did for Mars' Guardian'A first rate thriller, this had me hooked from beginning to end' Robert on Netgalley, 5 stars'An absolute must read' Lauren on Goodreads, 5 stars'A clever and action-fuelled story' Culturefly'For those who loved The Martian, you won't be disappointed' Liz on Netgalley, 5 stars

From the award-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Story of Art Without Men: see the world anew with artistic inspiration for every day of the year.The year ahead is a gift that has been given to you. What might you do with it?Gathered from interviews, personal conversations, books and talks, How to Live an Artful Life moves through the months of the year offering you thoughts, reflections and encouragements from artists such as Marina Abramovic, Nan Goldin, Lubaina Himid, Louise Bourgeois and many more.The year is full of the promise of work that has yet to be written, paintings that are yet to be painted, people who have yet to meet, talk, or fall in love. With this book in hand, pay attention, and see the world anew. Go out and find it, taste it, seize it, and live it – artfully.With a thought for every day of the year, whether looking for beginnings in January, freedom in summer, or transformation as the nights draw in, this is a book to cherish and inspire.Praise for Katy Hessel:‘Extraordinary’ Harper’s Bazaar‘Brilliant’ Refinery29‘A gift’ Jessie Burton, bestselling author of The Miniaturist‘Astonishing’ Bella Mackie, bestselling author of How to Kill Your Family‘Essential reading’ Elizabeth Day, bestselling author of Magpie and Friendaholic‘Beautifully written’ The Guardian

The quintessential style, cooking, and home interior book from Soho House, the world's leading members' club.Since the first Soho House opened its doors over 25 years ago, we've learnt a bit about what works. Contemporary, global yet with something quintessentially English and homely at its heart, this is Soho House style explained by its experts:- From planning a room to vintage finds: bringing the Soho House look home.- Our House curator's advice on how to buy, collect and hang art.- The art of a great night's sleep: how to design the perfect bedroom.- No-fuss recipes and chef's tips: here's how to make your favourite House dishes.- Inside Babington: our take on country-house living. Wellies optional.- Flip-flop glamour and poolside style from Soho House Miami Beach.- All the secrets of cocktail hour: House tonics and barman's tips.- Spa treatment at home, DIY facials and chocolate brownies.Eat Drink Nap, a 300-page highly illustrated book, with a foreword from founder Nick Jones, and photography from leading food and interiors photographers Mark Seelen and Jean Cazals, shares the Soho House blueprint for stylish, modern living, the Soho House way.___________________________________________Readers love EAT, DRINK, NAP:'A fun and stylish guide to a better life''A perfect coffee table book!''I love it and people comment and do flick though it when they are at my home''Simple but elegant. . . and chocked full of beautiful pictures and wonderful information for making your house a home.'

'Astonishing' M. R. Carey, author of Infinity Gate‘A hugely entertaining, super smart, witty novel that is also nerve-shreddingly terrifying… a timely book that is also one for the ages.’ Antonia Hodgson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Raven Scholar‘Utterly unique, constantly surprising, genuinely unsettling... may very well take its place among the best sci-fi novels of the century so far.' Blake Crouch, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter----------An antimeme is an entity with self-censoring properties. Some are benign; but others, less so…These entities can feed on your most cherished memories, the things that make you you – and you’ll never even know anything changed.And they aren’t just feeding on us. They’re invading.But how do you contain something you can't record or remember? How do you fight against an enemy with effortless, perfect camouflage, when you can never even know that you're at war?WELCOME TO THE ANTIMEMETICS DIVISIONNO, THIS IS NOT YOUR FIRST DAY----------'Compulsively readable, breathtakingly inventive.' SFX‘Blisteringly intelligent, profoundly unsettling, and totally unforgettable.’ Thomas R. Weaver, author of Artificial Wisdom‘No exaggeration, this is the most imaginative novel I have ever read. It's compulsively readable and exquisitely mind-blowing from the first paragraph to the last. I enjoyed every word.’ Scott Hawkins, author of The Library at Mount Char'Unforgettable, mind-bendingly brilliant' The Guardian

Discover the standalone enemies-to-lovers dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review________________________________When Cecily Knight sneaks into the Heathen Club’s initiation on behalf of a rival gang, she’s confident she can slip through the night unnoticed.But the moment she steps into their den, she knows she’s made a fatal error. The devil has seen her.Jeremy Volkov may not technically be the devil, but as far as Cecily’s concerned, he’s close enough.He’s not just a member of the Heathens—he’s their ruthless leader and the heir to the Russian Bratva.And now, Jeremy wants one thing: Cecily.He claims it's to protect her, but Cecily knows better. He wants to possess her, own her, make her his.But Cecily is not about to be dragged into his blood-soaked world... or is she?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked’ ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation comes a gripping, steamy dark mafia romance.‘This book is a must-read’ ***** Reader review‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review____________________________________Killian Carson is a predator cloaked in charm.His charisma fools everyone—except Glyndon King. She sees the psychopath beneath and knows she should run. But a dark part of her craves the danger, knowing he’ll chase her . . . and she might just want to be caught.Glyndon has never been anyone’s favourite, always falling short of her family's expectations. But Killian? He doesn’t expect anything except that she’s his now. Their schools are rivals, their families lifelong enemies, but none of that matters to him.As their pasts collide in more disturbing ways than they imagined, it could either strengthen their bond or be their undoing...Can two broken souls heal each other, or will their twisted desires tear them apart?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.____________________________________Readers are OBSESSED with the Legacy of Gods series:'I love them so much!!!' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked’ ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else !!!' ***** Reader review‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader review

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone dark MM romance set in the world of Legacy of Gods.I’m hunting a monster.The first time I met Yulian Dimitriev, it was hate at first sight.He is brash, chaotic, a violence-junkie.In short, everything I disregard.As heirs to two notorious mafia organizations, we’re forced to spend time with one another.The more I learn about Yulian, the deeper my loathing seeps.Until I truly see the person within, and something forbidden sparks between us.When tragedy strikes, our co-existence is cut short.Forcing Yulian and I back to our parallel worlds that should never cross.But they do.And, once again, I’m dragged into the orbit of a man I shouldn’t want.Two men can’t be together in our world.But Yulian blurs every limit I thought existed. Soon, everything is in jeopardy.Our hearts included.Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note for content warnings before diving in. While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the Legacy of Gods series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.

Discover the standalone dark arranged marriage romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation.‘Amazing banter, fiery chemistry, extra hot spice… Rina outdid herself again’ 5* Reader review'Dark and delicious' 5* Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' 5* Reader review__________________________________________________________________Ever since Eli King broke Ava Nash’s teenage heart, the pair have hated one another.That is, until Ava wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of the last two years and Eli holding her hand. According to him, they’re married.Eli is obsessed with Ava, and now, with her memory in pieces, he’s determined to make her his for good.As Ava navigates this twisted new reality, she must unravel how she ended up tied to her sworn enemy.What she doesn’t realise is that there’s no escape from this marriage. Eli will stop at nothing to claim what’s his.This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'Just phenomenal' 5* Reader review‘One of the best series I've ever read.' 5* Reader review‘This book is a perfect blend of spice, possessiveness, romance and bit of mystery…Eli King is the best MMC I have ever read.’ 5* Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' 5* Reader review‘I was hooked’ 5* Reader review‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! 5* Reader review'Unhinged' 5* Reader review'Genius' 5* Reader review‘Absolutely outstanding' 5* Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

Discover the standalone dark MM mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review_______________________________Brandon King never thought he was attracted to men. Truthfully, he’d never been that drawn to anyone—until he collided, with Nikolai Sokolov, the notoriously violent mafia heir.Nikolai is fixated on Brandon, the quiet artist, golden boy, and his enemy’s twin brother. They couldn’t be more different, but once Nikolai crashes into Brandon’s world, he refuses to let him go.Now, Brandon’s carefully controlled life is on the verge of unraveling.Will Nikolai’s obsession destroy him—or ignite something far more intense?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked’ ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

Discover the standalone grumpy sunshine dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review________________________________Creighton King is silent, brooding, and hostile.Still, Annika Volkov has a crush on him. What Annika doesn’t realize is that behind Creighton’s quiet beauty lies a dark and violent soul...She is everything he is not: bright, lively, and the heart of every party.Creighton knows he can never outrun his past, so he unleashes his pain on others. He never expected to be drawn to the girl who is his complete opposite.But as Annika tries to break through his walls, he finds himself captivated by her, especially after he uncovers her wilder side…Now that he’s obsessed, she’ll never escape him.Can Annika bring light to Creighton’s darkness, or will he pull her into the shadows with him?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked’ ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone professor/student dark MM romance set in the world of Legacy of Gods.I’ve always been the golden boy. A genius law student, the heir to my family’s empire, and a dutiful son.Or, at least, that's what everything thinks. Inside, I want to set the world on fire.So I let myself indulge in the mayhem for one night. Which was enough to get caught by a villain.A villain who just so happens to be my new professor: Kayden Lockwood. A criminal teaching criminal law.I can't expose what Kayden has done without unmasking my secret life. But I can force him to taste his own poison.In a clash of titans, Kayden and I soon break and crumble.Until we’re stuck in a dangerous game where there will be no winners. . .Tropes: - Villain x Monster- Professor x Student - Hate to Love- Age Gap - Gay and Bi Awakening - Mutual Obsession - Forbidden Romance - Dominance and SubmissionKiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note for content warnings before diving in. While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the Legacy of Gods series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.Readers devoured Kiss The Villain:'Gareth and Kayden's story completely consumed me''I loved every second of this book''Spellbinding and captivating' 'Rina Kent at her best''Perfection''Everything I expected and more''Breathtaking'

**NOW AVAILABLE! FIGHT LESS, WIN MORE Your handbook for building on the negotiating skills in Never Split the Difference. Order your copy now!**-------THE HUGE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA former FBI hostage negotiator offers a field-tested approach to negotiating - effective in any situation. 'Riveting' Adam Grant'Stupendous' The Week'Brilliant' Guardian____________________________After a stint policing the rough streets of Kansas City, Missouri, Chris Voss joined the FBI, where his career as a kidnapping negotiator brought him face-to-face with bank robbers, gang leaders and terrorists. Never Split the Difference takes you inside his world of high-stakes negotiations, revealing the nine key principles that helped Voss and his colleagues succeed when it mattered the most - when people's lives were at stake.Rooted in the real-life experiences of an intelligence professional at the top of his game, Never Split the Difference will give you the competitive edge in any discussion.____________________________PRAISE FOR NEVER SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE'Such a great book that is relevant to more than just FBI negotiations: it's relevant to my relationship with my partner, to my business, to everything in between.' Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur and host of the Diary of a CEO podcast'It's rare that a book is so gripping and entertaining while still being actionable and applicable.' Inc.'A business book you won't be able to put down.' Fortune

Discover the standalone dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review______________________________________Mia Sokolov, Mafia heiress and selective mute, holds no prisoners. But when she gives Landon King a taste of his own medicine, she quickly learns that some moves come with dangerous consequences.Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and now obsessed with Mia and the dark secret she’s hiding.Despite Landon’s psychotic tendencies that push Mia to the edge, his obsession pulls them closer together in ways neither expected.But as Landon gets nearer to the truth about Mia’s past, so do the horrors that haunt her.She may have learnt to trust him. But when it all comes crashing down, will he protect or ruin her?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked’ ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.Rina Kent, New York Times bestseller, November 2024

Discover the gripping dark academia fantasy about the limits of truth and power from the author of The Sword of Kaigen, perfect for fans of Babel by R. F. Kuang, Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House, and V. E. Schwab."The best fantasy novel of the year" The Guardian“The easiest 5 star I have ever given” ***** Reader Review-------------------------------------------------------------For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic.When she finally achieves her ambition to become the first woman admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry, she finds herself undermined at every turn. Instead of a lab assistant, she’s paired with a janitor, putting her crucial research at risk.But Thomil wasn’t always a janitor. Once a nomadic hunter from the wild plains outside the city, he now sees a chance to understand the forces that decimated his tribe and drove him from his homeland.Together they will uncover an ancient secret that could change the course of magic forever – if it doesn’t get them killed first.Praise for Blood Over Bright Haven:“This is the new god-tier fantasy author” Reader Review“I couldn't put it down” Reader Review“My favourite fantasy of all time” Reader Review“I will never emotionally recover” Reader Review“The best book – bar none – I've read all year” Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons"This book is a merciless reckoning that leaves you reeling long after the last page is turned." Sara Hashem, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Jasad Heir"A scathing but truthful look at the world we live in… A stunningly powerful story." Terry Brooks, author of the epic fantasy Shannara series"Innovative and brilliantly written, this is a glorious jewel added to the crown of dark academia." Seanan McGuire, author of the Wayward Children series"A storytelling masterclass." Mark Lawrence, author of The Book that Wouldn't Burn"A fantastic page-turner – clever, emotional, and thematically rich. I was completely engaged the whole way through. Highly recommended!" James Islington, author of The Will of the Many

From the author of Nocticadia comes a spellbinding gothic dark fantasy about a shunned woman who is forced beyond the mortal realm's forbidden boundary, into a terrifying world of cursed souls and grotesque creatures - perfect for fans of Rachel Gillig, Devney Perry and Kaylie Smith.____________Only the banished know what lies beyond the woods...There are whispers of what lurks in Witch Knell, the forest where sinners perish. The villagers call it The Eating Woods because what’s taken is never returned. Only the banished dare to approach.Maevyth Bronwick knows better than to enter the misty labyrinth, but tragedy forces her beyond the archway of bones into a dark, fantastical world. There dwells Zevander Rydainn, the cursed lord of Eidolon—a cold-blooded assassin—tasked with hiding her from the magehood that seeks her death.Zevander must protect Maevyth, whose blood can break his curse. But his growing obsession with her threatens to destroy everything.Including himself.

_________________________________By the bestselling author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You ThereDo you hesitate about putting forward ideas? Are you reluctant to claim credit for your achievements? Do you find it difficult to get the support you need from your boss or the recognition you deserve from your colleagues?If your answer to any of these is ‘Yes’, How Women Rise will help get you back on track. Inspiring and practical by turns, it identifies 12 common habits that can prove an obstacle to future success and tells you how to overcome them. In the process, it points the way to a career that will satisfy your ambitions and help you make the difference you want to make in the world._________________________________‘Guidance on the habits you fall into that aren’t helping you achieve the success you deserve. It’s fascinating.’ Sunday Times‘How Women Rise is a great read.’ Lois P. Frankel, author of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office‘A great resource to discover the 12 habits that hold women back and how to overcome them.’ Forbes

Laurel Creek’s fire chief is good at putting out fires and keeping secrets, but the town sweetheart is determined to burn through his defenses in the blazing-hot finale to the Silver Pines Ranch series.He's the moth to her flame. Can they risk getting burned? The owner of a popular boutique, Olivia Sutton is the darling of Laurel Creek. While Olivia may be as sweet as the baked treats she loves to create, beneath her good girl exterior, she harbours a secret desire: a man who can take control.Enter Asher Reed, the town’s fire chief. Asher keeps everything in his life controlled. . . except when it comes to Olivia, the copper-haired beauty who has captured his attention in ways he can’t ignore.When a moment of weakness leads to two pink lines, Olivia and Asher agree to spend more time together, determined to be friends.But when Olivia realises the smouldering firefighter might be the key to the future she’s always dreamed of, will their spark ignite—or be extinguished by the weight of his secrets?

A long-awaited reunion and a fragile happiness…Riftan has returned from the royal capital just in time to deal with a group of rogue knights attacking the gates of Anatol.When the dust settles, he and Maxi finally have time to get to know each other properly, but Maxi struggles to show Riftan who she really is, afraid that he will reject her. Even worse are her fears that the next time Riftan is called away, he might never return.Determined to prove her worth and secure an unshakeable place in her new home, Maxi agrees to help the sorcerer Ruth create a new magical device…...and discovers she might be capable of more than she could have ever dreamed.This volume collects episodes 25–45 of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webcomic on MANTA.

***THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER***'The read of the summer' SUNDAY TIMES'A richly drawn page-turner' OBSERVER'Beautifully written, immersive' THE TIMES'Our favourite TJR novel yet' COSMOPOLITAN'I absolutely adored this' BRYONY GORDONREADERS ARE SAYING...'So emotional by the end that I could hardly speak' - Reader Review, 5*****'Melted my heart by the end' - Reader Review, 5*****'Taylor Jenkins Reid is the master of a really great love story' - Reader Review, 5*****'Taylor Jenkins Reid's best book yet' - Reader Review, 5*****An epic novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits.In the summer of 1980, Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston's Johnson Space Centre, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates. As the new astronauts prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined and begins to question everything she believes about her place in the observable universe. Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, everything changes in an instant.Atmosphere is a soaring story about the transformative power of love - this time among the stars.'Is there a popular fiction writer alive who conveys falling in love better than Taylor Jenkins Reid?' DAILY MAIL'Thrilling ... heartbreaking ... uplifting. ... I loved it' KRISTIN HANNAH, author of The Women'NASA? Space missions? The 80s? This is a collection of all the things I love. ... Thrilling' ANDY WEIR, author of Project Hail Mary and The Martian'Packs a hefty emotional punch' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Breathtaking' HEAT'Unputdownable'GRAZIA

ONE OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN NOVELS EVER WRITTENWINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION'No one forgets this book' Independent'One of the best first novels I remember ... uniquely unsentimental' Guardian'There is humour as well as tragedy in this book, besides its faint note of hope for human nature; and it is delightfully written' Sunday Times'A rare literary phenomenon' VogueThe iconic modern classic and coming-of-age novel exploring racism in the American South.'Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.'A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man charged with a serious crime.Through the young yes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s.The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice.But the weight of history will only tolerate so much.'Someone rare has written this very fine novel, a writer with the liveliest sense of life and the warmest, most authentic humour. A touching book; and so funny, so likeable.' Truman Capote

After watching my mother succumb to a mysterious illness, I promised myself two things: I’d find the cure for what ravaged her—and leave the godforsaken city where she abandoned me.Four years later, I receive an acceptance letter from Dracadia University, a secluded, prestigious school on an island off the coast of Maine. Legends say it’s haunted by the exiled souls of long-dead patients.But the ghosts aren’t even its most daunting peculiarity.Devryck Bramwell, known on campus as Doctor Death, is my devastatingly handsome professor. He loathes first-years like me—yet his dark gaze tells me all the ways he’d devour me if given the chance, and his stolen kisses burn with forbidden jealousy. Together, we’re a toxic disaster waiting to be exposed.And when the truth surfaces, we may be the ones to resurrect Dracadia’s most depraved secret.

An interactive guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones, based on the 25-million-copy #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits.Simple Exercises for Building the Life You Want The official companion to the #1 worldwide bestseller is the next step in your habits toolkit. Guided journal prompts will help you engage with your habits and the forces that impact them. Thought-provoking exercises allow you to implement the Atomic Habits theories and see your life transform. This workbook takes the reader from understanding habits to living them. James Clear's system helps good habits emerge naturally while unwanted habits fade away.What's included:Guided templates for easy habit tracking and habit stackingJournaling prompts to help you assess your physical and social environments, identify the forces at play, and strategize for greatest habit successStrategies for overcoming the habit plateau and sticking with your habits, even when the going gets roughPlans for adapting your habits to fit your ever-changing lifeNew ideas from Clear on the role of fun in habit formationPacked with tips, tricks, and activities, The Atomic Habits Workbook is your step-by-step guide to making small changes that will transform your habits and deliver remarkable results.Praise for Atomic Habits"A supremely practical and useful book. James Clear distills the most fundamental information about habit formation, so you can accomplish more by focusing on less." --Mark Manson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck"James Clear has spent years honing the art and studying the science of habits. This engaging, hands-on book is the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones."--Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals, Give and Take, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg"A special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life."--Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND A FINANCIAL TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES AND TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'The best book on football I have ever read' Daniel Finkelstein'Fascinating and educational. An enjoyable and informative read' Sir Kenny Dalglish'Deserves a place among the great modern books on football' Sam Wallace, chief football writer, Telegraph______________________________The insider account of the data revolution that has swept through the modern football world written by one of its key architects, Ian Graham.Between 2012 and 2023, Ian Graham worked as Liverpool FC's Director of Research. His tenure coincided with the club’s greatest period of success since the 1980s, including winning the Premier League in 2020 – Liverpool’s first league title after an agonising three decades.Here for the first time, Graham reveals the fascinating data that informed some of the club’s most pivotal moments of the past decade, from the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as manager in 2015 to the signing of Mohamed Salah in 2017. Along the way, he shares groundbreaking insight into the modern game, including how a season largely played behind closed doors transformed our understanding of home team advantage, or why the GOAT (greatest of all time) might not be who you think. And, in a game that is increasingly dominated by an elite few, Graham charts a path for the future where a data-savvy competitor will always find the edge.______________________________'A fascinating, witty and remarkably insightful account of Liverpool's reinvention and a clear-eyed, detailed explanation of the inner workings of modern football. Nobody is better qualified to tell either of those stories than Ian Graham, who stands as one of the most (quietly) significant figures in the recent history of the club and the sport' Rory Smith, author of Expected Goals and Chief Soccer Correspondent, New York Times'Never before has the data revolution in football been described so well from the inside.' Christoph Biermann, author of Football Hackers‘How to Win the Premier League gives you three books for the price of one: a book about all of the silly inefficiencies plaguing European football, a book about what it's like to be empowered to use outside-the-box thinking to help turn your boyhood club into the best team in the world, and a book about how football actually works. If he really wanted to, Ian could easily put me out of a job.’Ryan O’Hanlon, author of Net Gains and staff writer ESPN*A Sunday Times bestseller August 2024

Get ready for your next reading obsession, the spicy small-town romance filled with mystery and suspense from the New York Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Colleen Hoover.'Five stars isn't enough' 5* Reader Review'I devoured this book' 5* Reader Review'Epic' 5* Reader ReviewBraedyn Winslow never expected to return to Starlight Grove—the town that took everything from her. Not after her best friend, the one who’d sacrificed so much for her, vanished without a trace. But with a young son to raise and a past that won’t stay buried, Brae is back…and determined to uncover the truth.She just didn’t count on the brooding, reclusive mountain man living next door.Dex Archer is the stuff of local legend—silent, rugged, and surrounded by whispers of his and his brothers’ violent father. But Brae sees through the scowl and his parentage to the man beneath: fiercely loyal, unexpectedly kind…and just dangerous enough to protect her when someone starts warning her off her search.The closer she gets to the truth, the harder it is to stay away from Dex. And as things get more perilous, Brae realizes the only person she can rely on is the one man who swore never to trust again.Only someone isn’t happy that Brae has been digging, and they’ll do anything to stop her. But Dex? He’ll do anything to save her, even slip back into the dark.Readers are obsessed with Catherine Cowles:‘A spicy, small-town romance with the perfect amount of suspense. You could not ask for a better MMC’ 5* Reader review‘Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.’ 5* Reader review‘The queen of small-town romance’ 5* Reader review‘I couldn’t put it down!’ 5* Reader review‘Pure perfection’ 5* Reader review‘Once again I am blown away by the genius story telling from Catherine Cowles’ 5* Reader review‘The most perfect balance of romance and suspense’ 5* Reader review‘Genuinely cannot get enough’ 5* Reader review‘Has a little bit of everything – humour, spice, danger and a huge plot twist that I didn’t see coming…I think I have found a new fave author!’ 5* Reader review

A million-copy bestseller, The Fifth Discipline reveals how systems thinking can transform the culture of any organisation.We cannot afford to view organisations as mechanical structures where each worker is just a cog in a machine. On an individual level, this thinking snuffs out our curiosity, and on an organisational level, it inhibits us from recognising the true value of our co-workers. How do we instead create organisations that are living, breathing and dynamic?In The Fifth Discipline, Peter Senge introduces the principles every organisation needs to expand its creative capacity, nurture new patterns of thinking and learn collaboratively – all to make the whole organisation more effective than the sum of its parts. Mastering the disciplines will:- Reignite the spark of learning, driven by people focused on what truly matters to them- Transform mere teamwork into a culture of collective creativity, or ‘macro-creativity’- Liberate team members from confining assumptions and mindsetsDrawing on science, spiritual values, psychology and case studies from leading companies like Apple, Harley-Davidson and Shell, this bestselling business classic is the definitive guide to growth, personal development and management coaching.