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We're going on a bar hunt.We're going to find a cool one.The babysitter's booked.We're not old!Bestselling authors Emlyn Rees and Josie Lloyd also happen to be parents, so they understand the complications of organising a rare night out. In this parody of the famous children's book, two parents set off for a night on the tiles, and encounter a series of watering holes and bars before an alarming encounter with a 'bear' sends them running home to their children.Gillian Johnson is the author and illustrator of the successful Monster Hospital and Thora series for children. Her illustrations bring this story to life, gently parodying the original but adding an anarchic edge as the evening progresses.We're not going on a bar hunt again!

Hunted by 9 international Intelligence Agencies for a terrorist atrocity he did not commit, hostage negotiator Danny Shanklin is now the world's most WANTED man, with a reward of $10,000,000 being offered for his capture dead or alive.Trapped in a deadly race against the clock, as well as protecting his family, Danny's got to track down the terrorists who framed him. And stop them before they get their hands on 6 lethal smallpox formulations, any one of which could trigger a global pandemic, which would leave only 1 in 3 people alive.With just a 7 foot Ukrainian mercenary and a ruthless female assassin hell-bent on avenging her father's death to help him, Danny soon finds himself being forced into becoming both predator and prey as he desperately tries to win the fight of his life.Praise for Hunted:'Hunted gives new meaning to the phrase "fast-paced". Filled with clever twists, stylishly written and populated with characters who are as real as our friends and family (and enemies!), this thriller moves at breakneck pace from first page to last. Bravo!' - Jeffery DeaverFast and furious from the very start, Hunted is a shot of pure adrenalin. - Sam BourneAn explosive and adrenaline-charged thriller - The Bookseller

'Hilarious and painfully accurate, The Very Hungover Caterpillar is liable to be one of those parodies that becomes more famous than the original.' IndependentIn the gloom of the room, a fully dressed man lies on the sofa. The next morning, the TV comes on and - ugh! - ! up lurches a thirsty and very hungover caterpillar. From the bestselling authors of We're Going on a Bar Hunt, comes another hilarious parody of a much-loved children's book. This time, we follow the quest of one man as he attempts to shake off his hangover, through eating whatever he can get his hands on, and annoying his family in the process. The perfect book for anyone who fondly remembers the original, but has now grown up and knows all too well just how painful hungover days can be . . .

But the teenager didn't take just one Pringle. He took a selfie of himself pouring a whole tube of them into his mouth, before sending it to his best mate, along with the letters LOL!The bestselling authors of We're Going on a Bar Hunt and The Very Hungover Caterpillar bring you another hilarious parody of a much-loved children's book, this time turning the spotlight not only on modern teens, but firmly on their parents too.When the doorbell rings, just as Sophie and her Dad are sitting down for their tea, they're half-expecting a visit from a tiger, but what slouches in through their doorway is even more curious than that... a teenager.A perfect read for anyone who remembers the original, or has ever been a teenager or is the parent of a teenager today.

The activity book to get your family through isolation!Bored of seeing everyone you know glued to their phones all the time?Switch It Off! is a revolutionary, pocket-sized activity book the same size and shape as a smartphone.It's packed with entertaining games, challenges, jokes, puzzles and illusions - and it will change your life.You can dip into it, leaf through it, pass it around, colour in it, scribble on it, and even rip it up.It's all about having fun, any way you want, either on your own, or with your family and friends.Its groundbreaking features include:a battery life as long as your imagination! wifi, cables & earphones are not required!it's 100% recyclable!We hope it gets people talking - face to face. And laughing - together. So what are you waiting for? To switch your real social life back on, just Switch It Off!

From the creators of the bestselling parodies We're Going on a Bar Hunt, The Very Hungover Caterpillar and The Teenager Who Came to Tea.'Tis the season to be jolly. But as any modern family knows, 'tis also the season to be micro-managed by your in-laws, guzzle too many sherries, fight over the TV remote, and panic about your internet shopping not arriving on time.But if you think that's bad, just wait until you meet the Jones family. Instead of this being their best Christmas ever, this might just be their last - especially if they don't all pull together to help their surprise guest in his hour of need.An uproariously funny update of the traditional Christmas Eve classic - that all the family can enjoy.Praise for The Very Hungover Caterpillar'Hilarious and painfully accurate, The Very Hungover Caterpillar is liable to be one of those parodies that becomes more famous than the original' IndependentPraise for We're Going on a Bar Hunt'. . . a parody that will draw a smile from any parent' Guardian Praise for The Teenager Who Came to Tea'A hilarious parody of a much-loved children's book and a perfect read for anyone who remembers the original, or has ever been a teenager or is the parent / grandparent of a teenager today' gransnet.com

Everyone has socks. In fact, most people love socks. That said, it's not a subject we discuss openly other than with our friends; we just take it for granted that everyone has lots of socks and has their own socksual preferences.Most of us would admit to having enjoyed a wide variety of socks. We have our favourite socks, of course, but also socks for all sorts of occasions: novelty socks, casual socks, outdoor socks, socks that are a bit racy, socks we admit to and socks that are just downright dirty.Some people are fastidious when it comes to socks, never entertaining the thought of odd socks, while others are definitely on the fifty shades of socks spectrum.Whatever kind of socks you're in to, we hope you find that this guide stimulates your imagination and reassures you that it's OK to love all socks.

From the creators of the bestselling parodies We're Going on a Bar Hunt, The Very Hungover Caterpillar and The Teenager Who Came to Tea.Shabby - because there is no word for Hygge in English.We all know Shabby when we see it. It's that welcoming pair of pants drying on the radiator. That half-mouldy, but perfectly gin-and-tonic-worthy lemon on display in the fruit bowl. That tin of plum tomatoes in the cupboard with a sell-by date of 1983. It's never dusting higher than your tallest friend's line of sight. But Shabby is more than just an attitude; it's a quintessentially British way of life, tried and tested for generations, and founded on the Four Central Pillars of Shabbism, Messiness, Dilapidation, Clutter and Bodged Works.Being Shabby is about spending less time fussing and clearing up and getting stressed out about stuff that doesn't really matter anyway. And more time hanging out with your family and friends. It's a celebration of a life that is neither tidy nor empty, but rather one that is splendidly cluttered and full.Shabby - because life's just too bloody short to waste time striving for perfection, or caring too much about what other people think about you and yours. Instead of worrying about what could be, it's time to start celebrating what actually is.Praise for The Very Hungover Caterpillar'Hilarious and painfully accurate, The Very Hungover Caterpillar is liable to be one of those parodies that becomes more famous than the original' IndependentPraise for We're Going on a Bar Hunt'. . . a parody that will draw a smile from any parent' Guardian Praise for The Teenager Who Came to Tea'A hilarious parody of a much-loved children's book and a perfect read for anyone who remembers the original, or has ever been a teenager or is the parent / grandparent of a teenager today' gransnet.com

IF YOU COULD CHANGE THE PAST, WOULD YOU?Discover the funny, heartfelt novel about love, regret and second chances. Adam and Jules have been married for twenty-five years when they discover a time machine in their garden shed. Miraculously powered by the old mixtapes they’ve given each other over the years, it allows them to travel back to pivotal moments in their relationship.They can now relive the moments that made them fall in love. Fix the mistakes. Choose differently. Perfect everything.But soon they discover that playing ‘what if’ is as dangerous as it is addictive. As the ripple effects spiral out of control, can they find a way back to their messy, glorious real life? Or will they lose each other forever?If it was you, what would you dare to change?'Such a fun story... pure escapism. It makes you ask yourself many, many questions. About the past and what you might do differently and what you wouldn’t change at all. Brilliant written' FEARNE COTTON'Thought provoking, moving and really really funny' LISA JEWELL‘An unforgettable read. I loved this book’ LAURIE GILMOREA heartwarming insight into love after your happily ever after' GILLIAN ANDERSON‘Witty, relatable, and packed full of nostalgia’ PAIGE TOONREAL READERS LOVE YOU & ME:’Nostalgic, fun, easy to read – loved it!’’Pack it in your suitcase!’’This is going to be the book you see on every beach in Summer 2026'’Lovely easy reading romantic story’’I didn’t want it to end’’90s nostalgia at its best!’’A beautiful novel. Give future-you a treat and read it!’’If you’ve ever thought that music IS time travel then this is the book for you’’Strap in for a fun ride!’’Full of humour, easy to read, loads of lovely reminders of times past’’An easy five stars from me’

She can't read his mind. He can't read hers. But you can read both. The iconic '90s rom-com from the number-one bestselling authors.Dating in the 90s sucks. Men are from Mars, women are from Venus and no one is getting a call after the first date.Meet Jack: twenty-seven-year old commitment-phobe and serious partier. He tried love – it didn’t work out. So why bother, when being single is this much fun? Right?Meet Amy: while she’s stuck in dead-end temp jobs, her friends are settling down and her mother is despairing of her. It’s time to sort things out and make a change.Now find out what happens when they meet each other. They don’t want the same things, they’re caught up in the whirlwind of distractions offered by 1990s London and they can only communicate by landline – do they have a chance?*Josie and Emlyn's brilliant new time-travel rom-com You & Me and You & Me and You & Me is available now.*‘Their characters live and breathe’ Sunday Times‘Endearing and addictive’ Heat‘Brilliantly written and wittily observed’ Daily Express

Hunted by 9 international Intelligence Agencies for a terrorist atrocity he did not commit, hostage negotiator Danny Shanklin is now the world's most WANTED man, with a reward of $10,000,000 being offered for his capture dead or alive.Trapped in a deadly race against the clock, as well as protecting his family, Danny's got to track down the terrorists who framed him. And stop them before they get their hands on 6 lethal smallpox formulations, any one of which could trigger a global pandemic, which would leave only 1 in 3 people alive.With just a 7 foot Ukrainian mercenary and a ruthless female assassin hell-bent on avenging her father's death to help him, Danny soon finds himself being forced into becoming both predator and prey as he desperately tries to win the fight of his life.Praise for Hunted:'Hunted gives new meaning to the phrase "fast-paced". Filled with clever twists, stylishly written and populated with characters who are as real as our friends and family (and enemies!), this thriller moves at breakneck pace from first page to last. Bravo!' - Jeffery DeaverFast and furious from the very start, Hunted is a shot of pure adrenalin. - Sam BourneAn explosive and adrenaline-charged thriller - The Bookseller

Discover the funny, heartfelt novel about love, regret and second chances from real-life married couple writers Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees. What would you do if you could go back and change anything in your life?Adam and Jules have been married for twenty-five years when they discover a time machine in their garden shed. Miraculously powered by the old mixtapes they’ve given each other over the years, it allows them to travel back to pivotal moments in their relationship.They can now relive the moments that made them fall in love. Fix the mistakes. Choose differently. Perfect everything.But soon they discover that playing ‘what if’ is as dangerous as it is addictive. As the ripple effects spiral out of control, can they find a way back to their messy, glorious real life? Or will they lose each other forever?If it was you, what would you dare to change?'Such a fun story... pure escapism. It makes you ask yourself many, many questions. About the past and what you might do differently and what you wouldn’t change at all. Brilliant written' FEARNE COTTON'Thought provoking, moving and really really funny' LISA JEWELL‘An unforgettable read. I loved this book’ LAURIE GILMOREA heartwarming insight into love after your happily ever after' GILLIAN ANDERSON‘Witty, relatable, and packed full of nostalgia’ PAIGE TOONREAL READERS LOVE YOU & ME:’Nostalgic, fun, easy to read – loved it!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’Pack it in your suitcase!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’This is going to be the book you see on every beach in Summer 2026’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’Lovely easy reading romantic story’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’I didn’t want it to end’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’90s nostalgia at its best!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’A beautiful novel. Give future-you a treat and read it!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’If you’ve ever thought that music IS time travel then this is the book for you’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’Strap in for a fun ride!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’Full of humour, easy to read, loads of lovely reminders of times past’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐’An easy five stars from me’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐