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A Film by Spencer Ludwig
by David FlusfederA hilarious and heartbreaking father-son road movie of a novel.
Maynard and Jennica
by Rudolph DelsonA brilliantly inventive comic love-story, set in and around New York at the beginning of the 21st century.
Atmospheric Disturbances
by Rivka GalchenAlready much praised and described as ‘playful yet profound, Murakami-esque yet original…heartbreaking…stunning…an unforgettable debut’ (Vendela Vida), Atmospheric Disturbances is one of the most widely anticipated fiction debuts of 2008.
The Boyfriend
by Laura SouthgateWinner of the Adam Foundation PrizeErica is 17 and in her last year of high school. Donny is 42 and everywhere - in her yoga class, at German Club, in her parents' spare room . . .The story of a young woman who finds herself subject to the gravitational field of a charismatic man, The Boyfriend is a cautionary tale about blindly accepting traditional 'love' narratives. This clear-eyed, dismaying and often hilarious examination of sexual desire, trauma and growth is a remarkable debut and a perfect novel for our time.
Bina: A Novel In Warnings
by Anakana Schofield'Insightful. Inventive. Hilarious. Genius' EIMEAR MCBRIDE'Bina is fiction of the rarest and darkest kind, a work whose pleasures must be taken measure for measure with its pains' RACHEL CUSKMy name is Bina and I'm a very busy woman. That's Bye-na, not Beena. I don't know who Beena is but I expect she's having a happy life. I don't know who you are, or the state of your life. But if you've come all this way here to listen to me, your life will undoubtedly get worse. I'm here to warn you . . .So begins this 'novel in warnings' - an unforgettable tour de force in the voice of an ordinary-extraordinary woman who has simply had enough. Through the character of Bina, who is writing out her story on the backs of discarded envelopes, Anakana Schofield filters a complex moral universe filled with humour and sadness, love and rage, and the consolations, obligations and mysteries of lifelong friendship. A work of great power, skill, and transformative empathy from a unique and astonishing writer.
Clips From A Life
by Denis NordenClassic stills from the life of one of Britain's most venerated entertainers.
The Second Mrs Darcy: A Novel (Darcy Ser.)
by Elizabeth AstonRomance and scandal abound in this warm and witty tale of the young Octavia Darcy. Perfect for Austen addicts everywhere!
If You Don't Laugh You'll Cry: Life and love from either side of the TV screen
by Angie KentAngie Kent won hearts and friends when she partnered with best friend Yvie Jones to commentate from the couch as we watched them watching TV on Gogglebox. Then Angie proved a stalwart on the 2019 season of I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! And THEN she became the new Bachelorette. It's clear Australia can't get enough of Angie - and now she's going to give us some of her quirky, funny, warm-hearted wisdom on life, love and everything in between, in the form of a book.With no holds barred - just as you'd expect - Angie talks about her challenges with mental health and body image; her family and friends; what has and hasn't worked in her relationships, and what she has learned - the hard way - about life. There are plenty of laughs, and some tears, and always plenty of heart. Angie's is the voice of your imaginary best friend - the one who always has your back, and who knows just what to say because she's been there before.
Squidge Dibley Destroys the Galaxy
by Mick ElliottThings are finally looking up for class 6PU. All the way up into outer space!It all starts with a half-a-duck, and a very naughty python. Throw in an astronaut, a robot and a school hall full of insane inventions, and it all adds up to a typical week at Craglands South Primary School.SQUIDGE DIBLEY DESTROYS THE GALAXY is book two in a hilarious new series by Mick Elliott, author of THE TURNERS, and features his unforgettable cartoon-style illustrations on every page.
Born Bad: A Novel
by Josephine CoxThe powerful bestseller from the nation’s favourite storyteller and author of The Loner and The Journey
The Adventures of a Curious Cat: wit and wisdom from Curious Zelda, purrfect for cats and their humans
by Curious Zelda'Curiosity is more than a desire to discover. It's a lifestyle, and a purrvilege. It's hours of observing a fly on the wall. It's entering the sock drawer just before it closes. It's sniffing the lampshade one more time . . .'Such is the wisdom of Curious Zelda: social media star, agony aunt, yoga teacher, cat. In The Adventures of a Curious Cat she gives insight into her view of the world and dispenses unparalleled wisdom. Zelda explains, in her unique voice, how to handle humans, how to communicate with furniture, and most importantly how to live a life curiously. It's the ultimate self-help guide for any cat, or indeed, their human.
The Shitshow: An ‘Is It Just Me Or Is Everything Shit?’ Special
by Steve Lowe Alan McArthurSo, it turns out things can get even shitter. Who knew? Er, we did, sadly. Still: you have to laugh. You, like, have to. So let's!Featuring: Oh, Jeremy Corbyn; Danny Dyer turning out to be good; Fortnite; Hipster pies; The Independent Group; Reviews for items on supermarket delivery sites; Even Mark Zuckerburg saying the Internet needs regulating; New football stadiums; Old football stadiums; Feeling a bit sorry for Theresa May; Elon Musk;Christopher Nolan films that aren't Memento; TED Talks; Irish passports - this year's must-have accessory!; Airbnb obsessives; Woke one-upmanship; Vladimir Putin; How many f*cking platforms am I supposed to have to pay for just to watch the f*cking telly?
The Perils of the Pushy Parents: A Cautionary Tale
by Boris JohnsonWritten and illustrated by Boris Johnson
Not Married, Not Bothered: An Abc For Spinsters
by Carol ClewlowWitty and highly entertaining take on being single. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley. From the author of A Woman’s Guide to Adultery.
The Roar of the Butterflies (Joe Sixsmith #5)
by Reginald HillA special gift for Reginald Hill fans on Father’s Day – the return of Joe Sixsmith in a beautifully packaged, witty new crime novel
Game Control
by Lionel ShriverFollowing the success of ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’ and ‘The Post-Birthday World’, ‘Game Control’ is coming back into print after being unavailable for years.
The Boy in the Dress: The Boy In The Dress/mr Stink/billionaire Boy/gangsta Granny/ratburger
by David WalliamsThe sparkling debut children’s novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country.
Playing With Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant #2)
by Derek LandyMeet Skulduggery Pleasant: detective, sorcerer, warrior. Oh yes. And dead.
Bullies, Bitches and Bastards
by Eileen Condon Amanda EdwardsA hilarious guide to dissing the dicks in your life.
‘Stop in the name of pants!’ (Confessions of Georgia Nicolson #9)
by Louise RennisonSound the Cosmic Horn for bestselling author Louise Rennison’s ninth book of confessions from crazy but loveable teenager Georgia Nicolson!
Love Stories in This Town: Stories
by Amanda Eyre WardFrom the award-winning author of 'Forgive Me' and 'How to be Lost' comes this brilliant first collection of short stories. Linking stories about love, identity and motherhood in a changing world, the collection includes 'Miss Montana's Wedding’, the prize-winning short story that launched Amanda Eyre Ward's career in 1999.
A Triple-Decker Treat: Collected Poems for Old Dogs and Young Hearts
by Christopher MatthewA Bus Pass Named Desire teaches us that not only can a Le Creuset casserole be very dangerous in the wrong hands, but so too can Pilates, open-air opera in evening dress, weekending in Wales with a pug, and pushing a trolley in Waitrose.There are exuberant spaniels of theatrical lineage and neglected latchkey dogs, there are dignified mongrel strays, war-heroes and a psychotic Great Dane called Cher Bebe. And then there is man, with his cowardice, his commitment issues, his short attention span and his propensity for very silly names . . . Finally, Matthew negotiates the perils and pitfalls of romance in later years. Love is revealed in the most unlikely places, with the most improbable people seeking it. Whether in Dorking, Diss, Clapham Junction or West Wittering, there are amorous opportunities waiting to be seized at the bridge table, on the tennis court, in the herbaceous border, on a bicycle made for two, or simply in warm companionship. Often hilarious and always touching, these delightful and stirring tales of cast-iron cookware, rear-fixated puppies and late-flowering love are a celebration of everything life has to offer.
The Faceless Ones: A California Gothic (Skulduggery Pleasant #3)
by Derek LandyMeet Skulduggery Pleasant: detective, sorcerer, warrior. Oh yes. And dead.
Election
by Tom PerrottaA brilliantly funny novel from the author of ‘The Abstinence Teacher’ and ‘Little Children’, made into an acclaimed film starring Reece Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick.