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A gripping and emotional read about friendship, betrayal and forgiveness from Sunday Times bestselling author DOROTHY KOOMSON 'Please don't ignore this. I need to see you. I'm dying.'On Kamryn's thirty-second birthday she receives a card from Adele, the woman who betrayed her and she vowed never to speak to again.Adele has contacted Kamryn because she is desperate - she needs someone to take care of her precious daughter, Tegan, and she's running out of time. Kamryn loves Tegan, but can she really put aside all the hurt and pain of the last few years to rescue Adele when she needs her most?Readers love Dorothy Koomson:'An enjoyable, easy read that might even make you shed the odd tear' Star'Koomson just gets better and better' Woman & Home'Witty, with bits to make you cry and laugh' Real

The edition includes deleted scenes, a playlist and a personal note from the author. Charlie Davis is in pieces. At seventeen, she’s already lost more than most people lose in a lifetime. But she’s learned how to forget it through cutting; the pain washes out the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. She doesn't have to think about her father or what happened under the bridge. Her best friend, Ellis, who is gone forever. Or the mother who has nothing left to give her. Kicked out of a special treatment center when her insurance runs out, Charlie finds herself in the bright and wild landscape of Tucson, Arizona, where she begins the unthinkable: the long journey of putting herself back together.Kathleen Glasgow latest novel, The Glass Girl, is out now! ‘Girl, Interrupted meets Speak.’ Refinery29‘Glasgow’s poetic writing brings Charlie’s mind to life as she tries to find a path to recovery.’ Independent

A gripping tale of redemption, hope and finding love in unexpected places from Sunday Times bestselling author DOROTHY KOOMSON 'They're not your children . . . It's nothing to do with you'Kendra has run home to England from Australia to escape the mess she created in Sydney. Unfortunately for her, she seems to have arrived into an even bigger mess involving her new landlord, single father Kyle and his two children. Despite her best efforts, Kendra is slowly sucked into being another parent to Kyle's children. But just as life seems to settle down, the reasons why she originally disappeared to Australia catch up with her. Is it time for Kendra to run away again?Readers love Dorothy Koomson:'Will make tears run down your face, but leave you feeling that whatever happens, there's always hope.' Heat'A poignant page-turner.' Closer'Seeringly painful but ultimately hopeful, this book is a riveting read from start to finish' Woman

Steel Magnolias meets Dracula in this New York Times best-selling horror novel about a women's book club that must do battle with a mysterious newcomer to their small Southern town.“This funny and fresh take on a classic tale manages to comment on gender roles, racial disparities, and white privilege all while creeping me all the way out. So good.”—Zakiya Dalila Harris, author of The Other Black GirlPatricia Campbell’s life has never felt smaller. Her husband is a workaholic, her teenage kids have their own lives, her senile mother-in-law needs constant care, and she’s always a step behind on her endless to-do list. The only thing keeping her sane is her book club, a close-knit group of Charleston women united by their love of true crime. At these meetings they’re as likely to talk about the Manson family as they are about their own families.One evening after book club, Patricia is viciously attacked by an elderly neighbor, bringing the neighbor's handsome nephew, James Harris, into her life. James is well traveled and well read, and he makes Patricia feel things she hasn’t felt in years. But when children on the other side of town go missing, their deaths written off by local police, Patricia has reason to believe James Harris is more of a Bundy than a Brad Pitt. The real problem? James is a monster of a different kind—and Patricia has already invited him in. Little by little, James will insinuate himself into Patricia’s life and try to take everything she took for granted—including the book club—but she won’t surrender without a fight in this blood-soaked tale of neighborly kindness gone wrong.Steel Magnolias meets Dracula in this darkly funny Southern gothic horror novelPerfect for fans of horror with social commentary, thriller readers, and book clubsBlends true-crime obsession, supernatural mystery, and feminist themes Join the book club—but don’t invite the wrong neighbor inside.

The sizzling second book in Mona Kasten’s internationally bestselling Maxton Hall series--After all the hurt between them, will they be able to find their way back to each other?Ruby Bell thought that what she had with James Beaufort was something special. But after his betrayal, she’s never felt this much pain. Ruby just wants her old life back, before Maxton Hall, before James. School is no longer the refuge it once was — not when she sees James everywhere. She can't let him distract her anymore, especially with university looming over them and the uncertainty of what the future holds.Except Ruby can't help being pulled back into James's world when he needs her help coping with the overbearing weight of his father’s expectations. But she makes one thing very clear: she is not willing to forgive him or give him a second chance. As love and hate compete for Ruby's heart, James will try everything he can to win her back.--Readers have fallen for the Maxton Hall series‘PHENOMENAL. SHOW STOPPING. GROUNDBREAKING’ 5 Review‘This book was spectacular and I can’t wait to see what is in store for Ruby and James’ 5 Review‘So I need all of you reading this review to put this book on your TBRs NOW because this was bloody fantastic’ 5 Review

Love brought them together. Lies could tear them apart…The third instalment in Mona Kasten's MAXTON HALL series - the multi-million copy international bestselling series.Read the series that inspired the Amazon Prime TV show!--Can they save themselves? Or will they destroy each other?Ruby’s worst nightmare has come true, and now Oxford and all her dreams are at risk. And everything points to James as the one responsible.She thought that she had met the real James, that he had finally let her in. But, after an explosive fight between the two, they discover a terrible truth. While Ruby fights to graduate, James tries to clear her name at school. But that means once again James must challenge his father. Ruby and James must ask themselves if the worlds they live in are perhaps too different after all, or if they can finally find a way back to each other…?--Readers have fallen for Save Us‘That trilogy was literally LIFE. I’m on emotional fire after this book, and I’ll never ever forget these characters’ 5* Reader Review‘I am really speechless’ 5* Reader Review‘Fantastical end to this series!’ 5* Reader Review‘I’ve been devouring these books and absolutely love this series!’ 5* Reader Review‘Highly Highly recommend! Best read so far this month!’ 5* Reader Review

She’s twenty-three and in love with love. He’s older, and the most beautiful man she’s ever seen. The affair is quickly consuming.But this relationship is unpredictable, and behind his perfect looks is a mean streak. She's intent on winning him over, but neither is living up to the other’s ideals. He keeps emailing his thin, glamorous ex, and she's starting to give in to secret, shameful cravings of her own. The search for a fix is frantic, and taking a dangerous turn…We’re all looking to get what we want – but do we know what we need?

'Breathtaking, moving and very funny' Brandon TaylorOlly is twenty-one when she first meets Sam Bax. Fearless, goofy and risk-taking, he arrives in her life on the back of a huge motorcycle. By the end of the day, the pair are kissing in an apple orchard. A year later, they are married. Five years after that, Sam has sailed into a storm and Olly is a widow at twenty-seven, left to grieve her impetuous, irresistible husband and deal with a world that treats her like a piece of antique glass. But as time passes, she realises that her risks are as daring as any of Sam's: while he chanced life and limb, Olly risks her heart - and finds that love can take some surprising turns. With humour, compassion and a decided lack of sentimentality, this is the wise and witty story of a woman trying to find her future, from the beloved Laurie Colwin.A W&N Essential with an introduction from Brandon Taylor

USA TODAY BEST SELLER!She’s read every romance…except her own.“Clever and delightful; a standout in the genre.” – ⭐KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW “A must-have flirtation-via-tropes tale with all the swooning and joy readers want in a love story.” – ⭐SCHOOL & LIBRARY JOURNAL STARRED REVIEW“Susan Lee has written an ode to all romance readers. It’s the kind of book I’ve been wanting to read for decades: a love letter to love stories and an instant favorite!”–Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love HypothesisIrene Park loves romance novels—so much so she’s made a career of them as an online book reviewer with a massive following. But Irene’s real life dating story? Non-existent.So when she starts her freshman year of college, she sets her sights on finding true love using the one thing she really understands…romance book tropes.If only it were that easy.Enter Aiden Jeon, Irene’s online book review rival and biggest nemesis. When Aiden challenges her to see who can find love-by-trope first, he becomes the one person standing in her way to getting everything she wants both professionally and personally, too.So when the competition takes an unexpected turn, forcing the two of them to have to partner in the ultimate trope, fake dating, Irene is not prepared for everything she believed about romance, and Aiden, to flip on its head.As Irene tackles the challenges of college life, struggles to figure out what she really wants for herself, all while trying to win the race for love, Irene realizes the answers may not be found in a romance novel. Happily Ever Afters seem so easy on page.But for Irene to find her ultimate HEA, she’ll have to get her nose out of the book and become the main character of her own story.Perfect for fans of:📚 Enemies to Lovers💘 Fake Dating🏫 College Rom-Coms💬 Banter for Days🎥 A+ Pop Culture References✨ Books about loving books

A PRIMA BEST READ OF 2017'At once tough and tender, funny and sad, this beautifully written novel articulates the dynamic realities of those wondrous friendships that last a lifetime.' Siri HustvedtAnna, Molly, Ming, Caroline, Helen: the Old Friends.Since adopting their official name aged eleven, they have seen each other through careers, children, illnesses, marriage, divorce, addiction, fame, fall outs.But now, Anna - fiercely loved mother and friend, and the Old Friends' glue - is diagnosed with cancer again, and this time, tired of recoveries and relapses, pitying looks and exhausting regimes, she simply says: no more.As her health declines, the politics of the still lived-in world merge with memories of the past while each Old Friend tries to accept the truth of what is happening: they are losing someone they cannot imagine life without.Before Everything is a celebration of friendship and love between a group of wonderful women. End of sixth grade they made it their official name. It was a joke one afternoon but they liked the way it sounded. Permanent. The Old Friends. This way, the five girls agree, it's just a fact. And ours forever.

'Jar of Hearts will have readers gasping in shock. Suspenseful, gritty and utterly unforgettable.' Riley Sager, author of Final GirlsFive years ago, Geo's first love was revealed as a terrifying serial killer. But he escaped custody and went on the run.Now, bodies are turning up, killed in exactly the same way as before.The message is clear: he's making his way to her, one murder at a time...An utterly pulse-pounding thriller by fan favourite Jennifer Hillier, perfect for anyone who loves Riley Sagar, Noelle W. Ihli, Alice Feeney, and Lisa Jewell.Readers are OBSESSED with Jar of Hearts:'Wow, just wow!!!!!!! Amazing read start to finish!' Reader review, 5 stars'Gritty, disturbing and SO good !' Reader review, 5 stars'Oh my word! I bloody loved this book!' Reader review, 5 stars'Dark, tautly written with flawed and real characters, I couldn't stop reading!' Reader review, 5 stars'WOW. !!!!!! . . . I'm sitting here stunned . . . one of the best books I've ever read.' Reader review, 5 stars

**A Sunday Times Paperback of the Year****A Granta Best of Young British Novelist****Winner of the Edge Hill Short Story Prize 2022****Winner of the BBC National Short Story Award 2022****Shortlisted for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2023**SELECTED FOR STYLIST'S BOOKS YOU CAN'T MISS IN 2022 - 'A MUST READ''An exhilarating debut' GUARDIAN'A fresh new voice in fiction, wry and sharp and raw' EMMA CLINE'I liked the warm embodiedness of Send Nudes' ZADIE SMITH'I still remember where I was when I first encountered a Saba Sams story' NICOLE FLATTERY'I fell for this stunning collection with a rare, consuming passion' MEGAN NOLAN____________________________________________________________In ten dazzling stories, Saba Sams dives into the world of girlhood and immerses us in its contradictions and complexities: growing up too quickly, yet not quickly enough; taking possession of what one can, while being taken possession of; succumbing to societal pressure but also orchestrating that pressure. These young women are feral yet attentive, fierce yet vulnerable, exploited yet exploitative.Threading between clubs at closing time, pub toilets, drenched music festivals and beach holidays, these unforgettable short stories deftly chart the treacherous terrain of growing up – of intense friendships, of ambivalent mothers, of uneasily blended families, and of learning to truly live in your own body.With striking wit, originality and tenderness, Send Nudes celebrates the small victories in a world that tries to claim each young woman as its own._____________________________________________________________________'A roiling, raw, gut-punch of a debut collection, best read in one sitting ... I sat motionless for about half an hour after reading them; I can't wait to see what she writes next' PANDORA SYKES'A seriously impressive debut. Saba Sams digs into the chaos, euphoria and menace of sexual attraction, friendship and family with bravery and wit' CHRIS POWERCHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE 2022 BY THE GUARDIAN, STYLIST, VOGUE, GLAMOUR, COSMOPOLITAN, EVENING STANDARD, IRISH INDEPENDENT, AnOTHER, FOYLES, BOOKSHOP.ORG

'We have no need to protect ourselves from the bad sort because WE are the bad sort . . .' 'Beguiling' StylistThe year is 1831. Down murky alleyways, acts of unspeakable wickedness are taking place and London's vulnerable poor are disappearing from the streets. Out of these shadows comes Hester White, a bright young woman who is desperate to escape these slums by any means possible.When a chance encounter thrusts Hester into the beguiling world of the aristocratic Brock family, she leaps at the chance to improve her station in life. But whispers from her past slowly begin to poison her new existence, and lure her into the most sinister of investigations. As she finds herself dragged into the blackest heart of the city, little does she know that something more depraved than she could ever imagine is lurking. . .'Carlin can tell a good story' Observer'Contains lovely, lyrical writing . . . and a heady romance at its heart' Sunday Express'A deliciously dark confection of a novel' Ruth Hogan

In horror movies, the final girl is the one who’s left standing when the credits roll. The one who fought back, defeated the killer, and avenged her friends. The one who emerges bloodied but victorious. But after the sirens fade and the audience moves on, what happens to her?Lynnette Tarkington survived a massacre twenty-two years ago, and it has defined every day of her life since. And she’s not alone. For more than a decade she’s been meeting with five other final girls and their therapist in a support group for those who survived the unthinkable, putting their lives back together, piece by piece. That is until one of the women misses a meeting and Lynnette’s worst fears are realized—someone knows about the group and is determined to take their lives apart again, piece by piece.But the thing about these final girls is that they have each other now, and no matter how bad the odds, how dark the night, how sharp the knife, they will never, ever give up.

A hilariously subversive YA debut that explores the meaning of friendship and loyalty, and also why you should avoid being trapped in a small space with an angry chicken. Perfect for fans of Andrew Smith’s Winger and Frank Portman’s King Dork.It all started with a harmless prank. But now high school junior Lawrence Barry is one step away from reform school unless he participates in a mentorship program. His mentee? Spencer Knudsen, a Norwegian exchange student with Spock-like intelligence but the social skills of the periodic table.Then disaster strikes. Homecoming Week. When someone dressed as the school Viking mascot starts destroying the fairytale-inspired floats, all suspicion falls on Lawrence. Add to the mix a demon Goth girl, a Renaissance LARPing group, an overzealous yearbook editor, and three vindictive chickens, and Lawrence soon realizes that his situation may be a little out of control. But Spencer seems to have some answers. In fact, Spencer may be the one friend Lawrence never knew he needed.

'Lively, funny, poignant . . . Prepare to fall in love with Maddie. I did!'BONNIE GARMUS, Sunday Times bestselling author of Lessons in ChemistryTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERPRE-ORDER JESSICA GEORGE'S NEW NOVEL, LOVE BY THE BOOK, NOW!Hilarious, honest and heartbreaking, MY NAME IS MAAME is the best book club read you'll find this year - with a heroine you'll never forget.*Read with Jenna Today Book Club Pick**Winner of the 2024 Diverse Book Awards**Apple Book of the Month**A Debut of the Year as chosen by:SUNDAY TIMES, STYLIST, VOGUE, RED MAGAZINE, INDEPENDENT, BELFAST TELEGRAPH, HUFFINGTON POST UK, POP SUGAR, HARPERS BAZAAR, MY WEEKLY, EVENING STANDARD, COSMOPOLITAN, BUSTLE*___________________________________________________________________________'Utterly charming and deeply moving . . . Maddie's journey will resonate with anyone who's had to grow up - or who's still trying to'CELESTE NG, New York Times bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere'I loved every page of this beautiful, heartwarming, empowering book. An exceptional debut from an incredibly exciting new talent'BETH O'LEARY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare'One of the must-reads of the year' SUNDAY TIMES----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi, but in my case, it means woman.What to say on a first date?Back pain in your mid-20s normal?Is it bad to cry at work?% of young people who are also carers?Meet Maddie Wright.She wants to wear a bright yellow suit.She wants to date men who her mother wouldn't like.She wants to stand up to her boss - once and for all.She wants to know why her father can't tell her he loves her.She wants to stop Googling every life choice she makes.But will the world let her?This is a story of heartbreak, friendship, and breaking the rules - it's a book that will leave you feeling braver than you were when you started.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT MAAME:'Tender and compelling from the word go, Maame is one of the year's most anticipated books' STYLIST'A poignant and heart-warming coming of age story' RED'George's novel is a deeply moving one, packed with heart and sparkling prose' HARPER'S BAZAAR'Moving, funny, poignant and completely unforgettable, you'll love this beautiful coming of age tale' MY WEEKLY'Funny, resonating and uplifting, Maame is going to be big in 2023' EVENING STANDARD'An accomplished debut from a talented writer' PRIMA*Previously published as Maame*

A celebration of 100 of the best romantic comedies of all time – all with proper feminist credentials. From Barbie to Muriel’s Wedding and It Happened One Night to 13 Going on 30, this book will validate your love of romcoms and prove they have always had your back.We all love romcoms. They keep us on the edge of our seats, waiting for the two leads to fall madly in love. But what you may not realize is that they often contain profound feminist messages that have the power to re-shape how we think about sexism and women’s rights.In this fascinating guide, film journalist and Bechdel Test Fest founder Corrina Antrobus reveals how romcoms reflect feminism in the modern age. These iconic, groundbreaking movies have shone a spotlight or shifted narratives on topics from body positivity to abortion, and from faking orgasms to workplace equality.Antrobus discusses all the best feminist moments, big and small, in romcoms through the ages, including: When Harry Met Sally, which broke taboos around faking orgasms10 Things I Hate About You, which embraced female rebellionMamma Mia!, which sang in the face of slut shamingMy Best Friend's Wedding, which showed us it’s OK to be irrationalClueless, which proved women can be fashionable, feminine and feminist!Bridesmaids, which brought female-powered comedy to the forefront of HollywoodSo, what are you waiting for?! Arm yourself with this stylish guide to the best feelgood movies that have taught a generation of women and girls all about love, humour and identity. Each page includes recommendations for similar movies, making it the perfect companion for anyone in love with romcoms and longing for more.

The second book in the hilarious Jess Jackson series from much-loved author and comedian Catherine Wilkins, with a new cover illustrated by Katie Abey - perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks!JESS and NAT are best friends again, but things have changed a bit. Jess has got new friends now and the comic they've put together has just LAUNCHED in school to great acclaim.Jess is REALLY enjoying her new-found FAME that she starts to neglect the wildlife project she's doing with Nat... But Scarlett, a new cartoonist on the block, is after her COMIC CROWN. It's felt-tip pens at dawn!Look out for these the laugh-out-loud funny books by Catherine Wilkins: Café Chaos: My Family Is Not a Piece of Cake You're Not the Boss of Me! (WINNER Lollies 2024, Teen) My Best Friend and Other Enemies: A Jess Jackson BookAnd more hysterical jokes and high jinks to come in the re-issued Jess Jackson books!"I loved this book. It's brilliantly funny and painfully true" - Jenny Colgan

'Colwin wrings magic from ordinary lives' Entertainment WeeklyCarl thinks that his wife Lucy tells him everything, until he discovers her secret daily habit. She has arranged a part of her life away from him and gone swimming in it. Patricia plays the same honky-tonk album over and over, while worrying that she'll never become any less young and heedless, any more willing to get down to what her husband calls "the things of life". Elizabeth has an orderly existence up to the day she meets Richard: a slightly wrecked married man on the fringes of middle age who holds her hand as if it is an eggshell. This sparkling story collection from the adored Laurie Colwin explores love, longing and all we can never know about each other.A W&N Essential

'Brilliant ... Hanna's Daughters outlines the lives of three generations of women and their complicated relationships with one another' USA TODAY'Hanna and her daughters are hard to shake off, lingering long after you've turned the last page ... Profound, moving' SHE'Extremely moving and, as its bestseller status might suggest, hypnotically readable' SPECTATORAnna has returned from visiting her mother. Restless and unable to sleep, she wanders through her parents' house, revisiting the scenes of her childhood. In a cupboard drawer, folded and pushed away from sight, she finds a sepia photograph of her grandmother, Hanna, whom she remembers as old and forbidding, a silent stranger enveloped in a huge pleated black dress. Now, looking at the features Anna recognises as her own, she realises she is looking at a different woman from the one of her memory. Set against the majestic isolation of the Scandinavian lakes and mountains, this is more than a story of three Swedish women. It is a moving testament of a time forgotten and an epic romance in every sense of the word.

In this hilarious and thought-provoking contemporary teen standalone that’s perfect for fans of Moxie, a bookworm finds a way to fight back when her school bans dozens of classic and meaningful books.Clara Evans is horrified when she discovers her principal’s “prohibited media” hit list. The iconic books on the list have been pulled from the library and aren’t allowed anywhere on the school’s premises. Students caught with the contraband will be sternly punished.Many of these stories have changed Clara’s life, so she’s not going to sit back and watch while her draconian principal abuses his power. She’s going to strike back.So Clara starts an underground library in her locker, doing a shady trade in titles like Speak and The Chocolate War. But when one of the books she loves most is connected to a tragedy she never saw coming, Clara’s forced to face her role in it. Will she be able to make peace with her conflicting feelings, or is fighting for this noble cause too tough for her to bear?“Suggested Reading is a beautiful reminder that there is nothing simple about loving a book.” —David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland

On her next adventure, Otter—the irrepressible character sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama—tries to choose the perfect pet for her and Teddy.Otter: What Pet Is Best? is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.Read about more of Otter’s adventures in I Am Otter, Otter in Space, Otter Goes to School, Otter Loves Halloween!, Otter Loves Easter!, Otter: Oh No, Bath Time!, Otter: The Best Job Ever!, Otter: Hello, Sea Friends!; Otter: Let’s Go Swimming!; and Otter: I Love Books.

A classic I Can Read about finding a friend—a good match for 3- to 6-year-olds looking for a friendship story, especially during or after a move. He likes his new room and his new street. The police officer and the mail carrier are very nice. But what Freddy really needs are friends—and he looks everywhere until he finds them!Syd Hoff created the Danny and the Dinosaur and Sammy the Seal I Can Read favorites. His unique graphic style still speaks to children today."Highly successful—has the individuality and style welcome on the primary-first grade reading level." —School Library Journal

Winner of the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust First Book Award 2013, Shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award, the Sky Arts Awards, the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award, the Saltire Scottish First Book of the Year, the Portsmouth First Fiction Award, the Green Carnation Prize and the Polari Prize ‘More than just one of the best debuts of the year; one of the best books of the year. It should do for Aberdeen what Trainspotting did for Edinburgh’ Louise Welsh, HeraldWhen Janie Ryan is born, she is destined to be the latest in a long line of Aberdeen fishwives.Ahead of her lies a life filled with feckless men, filthy council flats and bread & marge sandwiches.But Janie isn’t like the rest of them. She wants a different life.And Janie, born and bred for combat, is ready to fight for it.