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“Romcom fans will fall in love with the cheeky charm and wry wit of . . . a delightfully bloke-centered counterpart to Bridget Jones and her diary.” —BooklistTo coin a phrase, Josh is suffering a quarter-life crisis. He just broke up with his long-term girlfriend, lost his job, and moved back home with his parents (shudder). Welcome to rock bottom in Bristol. As Josh starts questioning all his life choices, he has a mad thought: Maybe he would just be better flipping a coin. After all, careful planning has landed him homeless, jobless, and single.What starts as a joke soon becomes serious and Josh decides to start putting his faith in the capriciousness of currency. He doesn’t have anything to lose.But when the chance of a lifetime and the girl of his dreams are on the line, will the coin guide him to a rich love life or leave him flat broke?“British author Bailey presents a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud hilarious debut rom-com. . . . Fans of Beth O’Leary and Nick Hornby will relish every delightful moment.” —Library Journal

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An extensive introduction provides basic information about Russian epics, their historical background, their poetics, the history of their collection, their performance context, and their main interpretations. In addition, their is a short introduction to each song, explaining its plot, allusions, and interpretations. A glossary of common terms and a selected bibliography of studies about the Russian epic in English and Russian are also included in the volume.

An extensive introduction provides basic information about Russian epics, their historical background, their poetics, the history of their collection, their performance context, and their main interpretations. In addition, their is a short introduction to each song, explaining its plot, allusions, and interpretations. A glossary of common terms and a selected bibliography of studies about the Russian epic in English and Russian are also included in the volume.

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An extensive introduction provides basic information about Russian epics, their historical background, their poetics, the history of their collection, their performance context, and their main interpretations. In addition, their is a short introduction to each song, explaining its plot, allusions, and interpretations. A glossary of common terms and a selected bibliography of studies about the Russian epic in English and Russian are also included in the volume.

An extensive introduction provides basic information about Russian epics, their historical background, their poetics, the history of their collection, their performance context, and their main interpretations. In addition, their is a short introduction to each song, explaining its plot, allusions, and interpretations. A glossary of common terms and a selected bibliography of studies about the Russian epic in English and Russian are also included in the volume.

'This is a deeply stylish, astute and illuminating biography of a fascinating writer'FRANCESCA WADE, author of Square Haunting'A biography that will delight those who admire Spark's 22 novels and intrigue those who are new readers'PAULA BYRNE, The Times 'Utterly charming. A book as elegant, sharp-witted and mischievous as its subject'CLARE POLLARD, author of Delphi'She was, if you believe what you read in the papers: a genius, a survivor, a bad mother, a fickle friend, a closeted lesbian, a tyrant, a loner, an eccentric, a recluse, a gossip, and an arch-manipulator. She would politely encourage you not to believe what you read in the papers.'Muriel Spark was one of literature's great shapeshifters. That mercurial quality is found in her strange, brilliant, cruel novels - with their plots featuring pensioners receiving telephone calls from Death, the devil going clubbing in Peckham and a fascist schoolmistress leading her coterie of girls astray - but it is also true of her as a person.As sly, nimble and elegant as Spark's own work, Like a Cat Loves a Bird is a thrilling new perspective on a remarkable life and career that spanned much of the twentieth century. From her childhood in Edinburgh to her final years in Tuscany - via South Africa, London, New York and Rome - it traces a light-footed journey around the world and through her strange and magnificent bibliography. It tells an irresistible story of transformation, wit and fierce determination and makes a passionate case for this vital modern artist.'You don't have to be a Muriel Spark fan to enjoy the sharp wit of Like a Cat Loves a Bird, a fascinating and nuanced exploration of the sacrifices some make to focus on their art'LUKE TURNER, author of Out of the Woods'Vital, fun and immediate . . . full of engaging and astute literary analysis of Spark's work as well as scintillating, vivid biography'FRANCESCA REECE, author of Glass Houses'A readable and fascinating book, about an under-appreciated literary giantLUCINDA HAWKSLEY, author of The Mystery of Princess Louise

FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS HILARIOUSLY ROMANTIC STORY ABOUT A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE . . . 'Charming, funny and very relatable!' JOSIE SILVER'Made me laugh out loud, cry my heart out and put a big grin on my face' 5***** Reader Review'Utterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted!' GIOVANNA FLETCHER________It's love . . . what could go wrong?When Josh proposes in a pod on the London Eye at New Years' Eve, he thinks it's perfect.Until she says no.And they have to spend the next 29 excruciating minutes alone together.Realising he can't trust his own judgment, Josh decides from now on he will make every decision through the flip of a coin.Maybe the coin will change his life forever.Maybe it will find him find the girl of his dreams . . .Hilarious, feel-good and uplifting. Fans of The Flatshare, Don't You Forget About Me and Richard Curtis will LOVE this. A romantic comedy perfect for anyone who has ever failed at love. ________'A funny, sparky read that feels fresh and modern . . . this book is fab' SOPHIE COUSENS'Really sweet, warm hearted story with some very funny moments . . . Thoroughly enjoyed it' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER'Refreshing, funny and heart-warming . . . we could not get enough of this' HEAT, Read of the Week 'It's like finding yourself in the middle of the warmest, funniest, most amazing romantic comedy you've ever comes across. Everyone is going to fall in love with it' MIRANDA DICKINSON'Lovely, very funny' i newspaper, best new books for the autumn 'I devoured this book in a few hours and couldn't put it down . . . a laugh-out-loud, heart-warming romantic comedy that will leave you pondering whether you could ever leave fate up to the flip of a coin' *****'It's always a good sign when a story has me laughing out loud from the first few chapters!' *****'It was fantastic! A perfect summer read!!' *****'A lovely story for modern times with lovely characters throughout' *****'A hilarious book that I enjoyed reading from beginning to end. There wasn't a dull moment' *****'A lovely, laugh out loud romcom ... I read The Flip Side in two sittings, and didn't want it to end' *****

FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS HILARIOUSLY ROMANTIC STORY ABOUT A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE . . . 'Charming, funny and very relatable!' JOSIE SILVER'Made me laugh out loud, cry my heart out and put a big grin on my face' 5***** Reader Review'Utterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted!' GIOVANNA FLETCHER________It's love . . . what could go wrong?When Josh proposes in a pod on the London Eye at New Years' Eve, he thinks it's perfect.Until she says no.And they have to spend the next 29 excruciating minutes alone together.Realising he can't trust his own judgment, Josh decides from now on he will make every decision through the flip of a coin.Maybe the coin will change his life forever.Maybe it will find him find the girl of his dreams . . .Hilarious, feel-good and uplifting. A romantic comedy perfect for anyone who has ever failed at love.________'A funny, sparky read that feels fresh and modern . . . this book is fab' SOPHIE COUSENS'Really sweet, warm hearted story with some very funny moments . . . Thoroughly enjoyed it' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER'Refreshing, funny and heart-warming . . . we could not get enough of this' HEAT, Read of the Week 'It's like finding yourself in the middle of the warmest, funniest, most amazing romantic comedy you've ever comes across. Everyone is going to fall in love with it' MIRANDA DICKINSON'Lovely, very funny' i newspaper, best new books for the autumn Fans of The Flatshare, Don't You Forget About Me and Richard Curtis will LOVE this.READERS RATE THE FLIP SIDE 5 STARS!'I devoured this book in a few hours and couldn't put it down . . . a laugh-out-loud, heart-warming romantic comedy that will leave you pondering whether you could ever leave fate up to the flip of a coin' *****'It's always a good sign when a story has me laughing out loud from the first few chapters!' *****'It was fantastic! A perfect summer read!!' *****'A lovely story for modern times with lovely characters throughout' *****'A hilarious book that I enjoyed reading from beginning to end. There wasn't a dull moment' *****'A lovely, laugh out loud romcom ... I read The Flip Side in two sittings, and didn't want it to end' *****

Fall in love with the hilarious and heart-warming new novel of long lost loves and second chances, from the author of The Flip Side'Chances are you will fall in love with this rom-com packed with wit, long lost love and second chances' COSMOPOLITAN'S BEST NEW BOOKS IN JUNE'A charming story filled with wit and romance. I loved it' OLIVIA BEIRNE'I literally couldn't put it down, beautifully written. A tale of pen pals, pretty French towns and sweet friendships - I loved it! LORRAINE BROWN'A delightful read, full of warmth and humour' CAROLINE KHOURY ______Three friends. Two summers. One chance to find the way back to you . . .When Simon reconnects with his first love Sylvie - the French pen pal he never met - he is determined to not let her go again.However, life isn't so straight-forward at sixty as it was at sixteen. His daughter's getting married, he's got a B&B to run, and his larger-than-life school friend, Ian, has abruptly waltzed back into his life.Deciding to seize this second chance, Simon sets off on a bike ride from Bristol to Bordeaux with Ian in tow, on the very same route they covered as teenagers in pursuit of love.But although they now have better bikes, more acceptable haircuts, and Google Maps, some things never change, and it soon becomes clear that this trip will have even more bumps in the road than the first . . .______'A joyful gem of a book that will have you cheering on its protagonist' CULTUREFLYPraise for THE FLIP SIDE!'Refreshing, funny and heartwarming, we could not get enough of this' HEAT'Utterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted!' GIOVANNA FLETCHER'Utterly charming, funny and very relatable!' JOSIE SILVER'A wonderful, feel-good gem of a book' SUN'A funny, sparky read that feels fresh and modern . . . this book is fab' SOPHIE COUSENS'Really sweet, warm hearted story with some very funny moments . . . Thoroughly enjoyed it and it was a lovely way to start the new year' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER'The ultimate rom-com' INDEPENDENT

Fall in love with the hilarious and heart-warming new novel of long lost loves and second chances, from the author of The Flip Side'Chances are you will fall in love with this rom-com packed with wit, long lost love and second chances' COSMOPOLITAN'S BEST NEW BOOKS IN JUNE'A charming story filled with wit and romance. I loved it' OLIVIA BEIRNE'I literally couldn't put it down, beautifully written. A tale of pen pals, pretty French towns and sweet friendships - I loved it! LORRAINE BROWN'A delightful read, full of warmth and humour' CAROLINE KHOURY______When Simon reconnects with his first love Sylvie - the French pen pal he never met - he is determined to not let her go again.Life may not be as straight-forward at sixty as it was at sixteen, but that won't stop him.Together with old school friend Ian, he sets off on the same bike ride - from Bristol to Bordeaux - that they attempted all those years ago.But while they now have better bikes, more acceptable haircuts, and Google Maps, some things never change.And it soon becomes clear that this trip will have even more bumps in the road than the first . . .______'A joyful gem of a book that will have you cheering on its protagonist' CULTUREFLYPraise for THE FLIP SIDE!'Refreshing, funny and heartwarming, we could not get enough of this' HEAT'Utterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted!' GIOVANNA FLETCHER'Utterly charming, funny and very relatable!' JOSIE SILVER'A wonderful, feel-good gem of a book' SUN'A funny, sparky read that feels fresh and modern . . . this book is fab' SOPHIE COUSENS'Really sweet, warm hearted story with some very funny moments . . . Thoroughly enjoyed it and it was a lovely way to start the new year' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER'The ultimate rom-com' INDEPENDENT