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Everything's Perfect
by Nicole Kennedy'Funny, timely and absolutely pitch perfect. I loved this unfiltered look at the world of influencers.' Clare Mackintosh Get ready for an Insta-Perfect Christmas!Cassie Holliday is at the top of her game. A glamorous wife and mother with 1.3 million Instagram followers, she posts images of her gorgeous husband and cute twins online every day.But it's not easy living the perfect life, and never more so than at Christmas. There aren't enough hand-stitched stocking advent calendars in the world that can gloss over the reality: Cassie's marriage is at breaking point, her finances are precarious and, for the first time in years, no brands want to sponsor her insta-perfect Christmas decor.When she befriends Beth, a quiet new mum who doesn't follow social media, Cassie can finally be herself. Beth only knows the real her: the tired mum who wants to snuggle in her pyjamas and drink wine by the fire. But then Cassie discovers Beth has a secret social media account, and offline friendship tips into online rivalry...Join Cassie, Beth and the rest of the flawed but lovable gang of Insta-Parents as they navigate the festive season... come December, who will be top of the (Christmas) tree?Praise for Everything's Perfect: 'Thought provoking, fluid, vivid... and a reminder to us all that our inside lives rarely reflect what we show on the outside. I loved it.' Lia Louis, author of Eight Perfect Hours 'I couldn't put it down... Nicole Kennedy writes so brilliantly about the weird world we live in.' Lucy Vine, author of Bad Choices 'A witty, no-filter glance at the reality of becoming – and remaining – a social media influencer.' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City 'A fresh, eye-opening look into the fascinating world of "insta mums".' Katy Colins, author of The Best is Yet to Come 'A smart and thought-provoking read about friendship, parenting and the pressure to appear perfect... Witty and relatable.' Holly Miller 'If you have any interest at all in the strange world of "influencers", this book is The One... I felt like I'd been spied on. Thought provoking and laugh out loud funny. A perfect summer read.' Sarah Turner
Everywhere That Mary Went (Rosato And Associates Ser. #1)
by Lisa Scottoline‘What fun! Lisa Scottoline brings something new to the lawyer-mystery – a brilliant sense of humor. Grabs you with its intelligence, wit and energy and doesn’t let go.’ Susan Isaacs
Evil Machines: When Monty Python meets Roald Dahl…
by Terry JonesHow do you feel about your phone? Or your car? You probably don't think about them much, except when they go wrong. But what if they go really wrong and turn properly bad – evil, even?Join Terry Jones on a hilariously disturbing journey into the dark heart of machines that go wrong: meet the lift that takes people to places they don't want to go, the vacuum cleaner that's just too powerful, the apparently nice bomb, the truthful phone, the terrifying train to anywhere, and Mrs. Morris, a little old lady from Glasgow who turns out to be a very resourceful heroine...Brisk and cheerful on the outside, but as edgy and uncomfortable as any of Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected within, Terry Jones's collection of thirteen cautionary fables will make you look at the 'helpful' inventions that surround you in a very different way.A brilliantly-written and gleefully mischievous book, suitable for Luddites of all ages or anyone who likes a bit of Pythonesque edge to their silliness.
The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore (Playaway Top Adult Picks C Ser.)
by Benjamin HaleSHORTLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE 2011 Bruno Littlemore; linguist, artist, philosopher. A life defined by a soaring mind, yet bound by a restrictive body. Born in down-town Chicago, Bruno's precocity pulls him from an unremarkable childhood, and under the tuition of Lydia, his intellect dazzles a watching world. But when falls in love with his mentor, the world turns on them with outrage: Bruno is striving to be something he is not, and denying everything that he is. For despite his all too human complexities, dreams and frailties, Bruno's hairy body, flattened nose and jutting brow are, undeniably, the features of a chimpanzee.Like its protagonist, this novel is big, abrasive, witty, perverse, earnest and accomplished. The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore goes beyond satire by showing us not what it means, but what it feels like be human - to love and lose, learn, aspire, grasp, and, in the end, to fail.
Evvie Drake Starts Over: The emotional, uplifting, romantic bestseller
by Linda HolmesYou don't always get to start your life over. Sometimes, life starts itself over for you.THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Charming, hopeful, and gently romantic . . . Evvie Drake is great company.' Rainbow Rowell One morning, Eveleth 'Evvie' Drake got up, packed her suitcase, and got ready to leave her life - and her perfect husband - behind. But before she walked out of the door, she received a phone call asking her to come to the hospital. That day, Evvie's new life as a widow began. Now wrestling with her guilt and grief, Evvie has found her independence, but not the way she planned. Unable to leave the house she once dreamed of escaping, it's clear to her best friend Andy that Evvie needs a change. And Andy might just have the answer. . . Dean Tenney was a big-shot baseball star, until a bad case of the 'yips' meant he couldn't play anymore - or understand why. An invitation from his childhood friend Andy to stay in Maine for a few months seems like the perfect chance to hit the reset button. When Dean moves into the apartment at the back of Evvie's house, the two make a deal: Dean won't ask about Evvie's late husband, and Evvie won't ask about Dean's baseball career. But rules have a funny way of being broken sometimes, and as a friendship begins to evolve, will Evvie and Dean be brave enough to let go of the past and start over again?'I guzzled it up' Pandora Sykes, The High Low Show'A quirky, sweet, and splendid story of a woman coming into her own' Taylor Jenkins Reid, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The SixWhat reviewers have said about Evvie Drake Starts Over:'You'll find yourself rapidly reading, wanting to know how it all turns out, and hoping for a happy ending for Dean and Evvie . . . do NOT miss this book this summer!''Joyous . . . I laughed, I cried and I thoroughly enjoyed this book''This book was an absolute DELIGHT . . . a story that is fun to read and has just the right amount of quirk''Just what I needed to get out of a book rut . . . such a heartwarming and uplifting read and so funny . . . You could not help but root for Evvie to find her way and her happiness''One of the best beach reads I've read in a long, long time''Tells a story of second chances with wit, compassion, and kinetic dialogue. Romantic and moving: an absolute joy to read. Five Stars'
Ex
by Laurie AvadisDaniel's father wants to kill him. It's something of a family tradition. Daniel's 32-stone psychotic police sergeant father is constantly concocting ever-more obscure methods of killing him and his mother has abandoned the family to live out her life as a mermaid. Together with child genius Ferris and school bully Dorsal, the unlikely trio must set out on an epic adventure to reunite Daniel's family and find out exactly why his father is so emotionally illiterate. Ex takes you on a riotous and bizarre voyage down the Thames on the world's largest and most deadly wooden potato. Along the way you and Daniel will meet an outrageous array of characters including a flock of swearing ducks, a superhero-murdering grandmother and a cappuccino-swigging lion. If you're squeamish stay far away but if you've ever seen the funny side of a bad situation, Ex will transport you to a bizarre topsy turvy world where childhood has gone so wrong that the results are gothic.
The Ex-Factor
by Andrea SempleMeet Martha Seymore: relationship doctorShe's the girl who gets paid to sympathise with the cheated and jilted, the under-sexed and over-attached at Gloss magazine, but when she finds out about her boyfriend's one-night-stand, she starts to doubt whether she really has any of the answers. Not only does she have to admit a failed relationship to her colleagues, but also to her old frenemy, Desdemona, blond, perfectly evil and newly engaged to Martha's very first boyfriend. Realising she's just as clueless as her hapless readers and tired of always doing the right thing, Martha decides it's time to ignore her own advice. She's going to go for what - and who - she wants, even if it's wrong...
An Ex For Christmas: The perfect festive rom-com (Love Unexpectedly #10)
by Lauren LayneAn Ex For Christmas is a charming Love Unexpectedly friends-to-lovers rom-com from Lauren Layne, the New York Times bestselling author of the I Do, I Don't series. For fans of Jill Shalvis, Julie James and Carly Phillips.She's making a list - and checking it twice. But is there a nice guy among all her naughty exes? When a psychic tells fiesty, superstitious Kelly Byrne that she's already met her true love, she becomes obsessed with the idea of tracking him down before Christmas. Kelly immediately writes up an 'Ex List' and starts contacting old boyfriends to figure out which one is the one. When her college sweetheart rolls into town, Kelly convinces herself that they're meant to be. The trouble is, sparks are flying with someone she's never given a chance: her best friend, Mark.Mark Blakely has watched the guys on Kelly's list break her heart, and he's not looking forward to watching them do it all over again. Mark's always been there for her, but the timing's never worked out for their relationship to be something more. Now, just as Mark is ready to move on, the sexual tension between them is suddenly off the charts. With Christmas morning around the corner, he just hopes Kelly will wake up and realize that everything she wants has been right in front of her all along.Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the I Do, I Don't series as well as Lauren's Oxford series, Wedding Belles series and the rest of the romantic standalones in the Love Unexpectedly series.
The Ex Hex: Never mix witchcraft and vodka . . . a spellbinding second-chance rom-com!
by Erin SterlingThe Ex Hex is a spellbinding rom-com with a twist, think Practical Magic in the Gilmore Girls Stars Hollow . . .New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, writing as Erin Sterling, casts a spell with a spine-tingling romance full of wishes, witches, and hexes gone wrong.'Sterling's novel is ultimately crisp and sweet, like biting into the perfect caramel apple, and makes for an equally delicious autumn treat that will sweep readers up into a world of whimsical magic' Kirkus'A spooky romantic comedy treat that had me sighing at one page, laughing out loud at the next. The Ex Hex is the perfect book for fall' Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author.............................................................................................'You broke my heart, Rhys Penhallow. And we curse you. You and your whole stupid, hot line.' Vivienne Jones handled the biggest break-up of her life the way that any witch would: vodka, bubble baths, and a curse on her ex. That was nine years ago. Now Rhys Penhallow, descendant of the town's founders, breaker of hearts and still irritatingly gorgeous, is back. Rhys has returned to the quaint town of Graves Glen to recharge the ley lines and make an appearance at the annual fall festival. But when his every move results in calamity, Vivi realises that hexing her ex might not have been so harmless after all . . . As the curse starts to affect the magic of the town, resulting in murderous wind-up toys, an outraged ghost, and a surprisingly talkative cat, Vivi and Rhys must put their personal feelings aside and work together to break the curse and save not just the town, but also Rhys's life..............................................................................................Praise for The Ex Hex, an unmissable, autumnal treat!'Filled with delightful witchiness and humor, this playful romantic comedy from Sterling explores second chances and self-discovery . . . The result is a fluffy Halloween treat' Publishers Weekly 'A delightful and witty take on witchy mayhem' PopSugar'You can't help but smile and laugh while reading The Ex Hex . . . Perfect for anyone who needs more witchy content in their lives, loves Hocus Pocus, Charmed and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and above all, anyone who's in need of a fluffy romcom!' The Nerd DailyEarly readers are LOVING The Ex Hex!'I loved and adored everything about this book . . . everything I was looking for! 5/5 stars!''The vibes were immaculate''One of the best rom-coms I've read all year! . . . It's Practical Magic meets The Gilmore Girls and I am a hundred percent OBSESSED!''Perfect for curling up with on an Autumn's evening. Definite Gilmore Girls vibes but with more magic and sex''A fantastic romance with more than a touch of magic'
The Ex-Mas Holidays
by Zoe Allison‘A super cute, heart-warming, second-chance holiday romance.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Falling in love can sometimes go off-piste…
The Ex Talk: The perfect enemies-to-lovers TikTok sensation
by Rachel Lynn SolomonTHE FUNNY AND SEXY ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS TIKTOK SENSATION'A glimmering, sharp, and delightfully feminist rom com. The Ex Talk just crashed its way onto my forever-rec pile' CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of The Unhoneymooners'I couldn't put this down . . . just such a fun romantic story of enemies to lovers' 5* Reader Review'A very funny book' New York Times Book Review'This was steamy! And funny and feminist' 5* Reader Review*BUSINESS OR PLEASURE, the sizzling new rom com from Rachel Lynn Solomon is available to buy now!*________Shay Goldstein has worked at her Seattle radio station for nearly a decade. But lately she's been clashing with her new colleague, Dominic Yun - who's fresh off a journalism course and convinced he knows everything about radio.When the station needs a new concept, Shay proposes 'The Ex Talk', where two exes give relationship advice live on air. Each armed with their own disastrous relationship stories, Shay and Dominic are the perfect co-hosts - even if it does come with a little tension . . .Their spiky dynamic is an instant hit, and soon 'The Ex Talk' is climbing the charts.But when Shay and Dominic start to fall for each other, is this the start of something amazing . . . or the end of their careers?________An NPR's Best Book of 2021A Buzzfeed Best Romances of 2021A Cosmopolitan Best Romance of 2021A LibraryReads Pick!One of CNN and PopSugar's Best Books of January'Buckle in for a hot ride . . . a MUST READ for fans of The Hating Game' 5* Reader Review 'A touching, funny, sexy, entertaining read' 5* Reader Review'More than lives up to the hype' PopSugar
The Exact Opposite of Okay (Izzy O’Neill)
by Laura StevenA hilarious, groundbreaking young adult novel for anyone who's ever called themselves a feminist … and anyone who hasn't. For fans of Louise O'Neill, Holly Bourne and Amy Schumer. Izzy O'Neill here! Impoverished orphan, aspiring comedian and Slut Extraordinaire, if the gossip sites are anything to go by …
The Excitements: Two sprightly ninety-year-olds seek revenge in this feelgood mystery for fans of Richard Osman
by CJ Wray'I will be thinking about Penny, Josephine and Archie for a while yet!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fun and entertaining story that made me laugh out loud!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Highly recommend!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐_____________________________________________________________A charming, uplifting and cosy mystery about two national treasures hiding official secrets and double lives - perfect for fans of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB.Revenge is a dish best served old...Meet the Williamson sisters, Britain's most treasured World War II veterans. Now in their nineties, Josephine and Penny are in demand, popping up at commemorative events all over the country. Despite their age, they're in great form-sprightly and sparky, and always in search of their next "excitement." This time it's a trip to Paris to receive the Légion d'honneur, accompanied by their devoted great-nephew, Archie.Archie suspects the sisters are hiding secrets about their wartime careers. And this trip to Paris is not what it seems either. Scandal and crime have quietly trailed the sisters since the war. Now armed with new information about an old adversary can these much decorated (but admittedly ancient) veterans pull off one last heist before the curtain comes down on their illustrious careers?Penny and Josephine will return for more adventures in Jinx, coming in Spring 2025._____________________________________________________________ 'Funny, thrilling and brilliantly researched.' SJ Bennett'It's P.G. Wodehouse meets Dear Mrs Bird and it's utterly wonderful.' Annie Lyons 'Utterly charming and engrossing' Jenny Colgan 'A glorious, rip-roaring adventure, so funny and charming, yet laced with unexpected moments of real tenderness and reflection' Lucy Dillon'The literary equivalent to a perfect Martini, The Excitements is sharp, delicious, instantly mood-lifting and utterly intoxicating.' Kate Eberlen'Not all heroes wear capes, some wear M&S cardigans! A triumph!' Mike Gayle'A sublime mix of comedy, drama and adventure' Jill Mansell'Just pure joy from start to finish.' Alexandra Potter'I couldn't get enough of the wonderful Williamsons. More please!' Holly Hepburn
Exciting Times: Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2021
by Naoise Dolan'The book of the summer ... Kept me rapt until the final page' THE TIMES'A sharp, smart, witty modern love story. I loved it' David Nicholls, author of ONE DAY'More than lives up to the hype ... Likely to fill the Sally-Rooney-shaped hole in many readers' lives' IRISH TIMES'Droll, shrewd and unafraid - a winning debut' Hilary Mantel, author of WOLF HALL'I've been pushing Exciting Times on everyone I know. Some of Dolan's pithy observations of her characters are the best I've read since Edward St Aubyn' OBSERVER'A frankly sensational book' Pandora Sykes on THE HIGH LOW'In the tradition of Dorothy Parker, Joan Rivers and Nora Ephron ... I found myself purring with pleasure. ...This is comic writing at the highest level' Craig Brown, DAILY MAILWhen you leave Ireland aged 22 to spend your parents' money, it's called a gap year. When Ava leaves Ireland aged 22 to make her own money, she's not sure what to call it, but it involves:- a badly-paid job in Hong Kong, teaching English grammar to rich children;- Julian, who likes to spend money on Ava and lets her move into his guest room;- Edith, who Ava meets while Julian is out of town and actually listens to her when she talks;- money, love, cynicism, unspoken feelings and unlikely connections.Exciting times ensue.
Exes and O's: The next swoon-worthy rom-com from romance sensation Amy Lea
by Amy Lea'Unapologetically romantic, wonderfully sexy, always brilliant' Ali Hazelwood'The perfect book to lift your spirits' Beth O'Leary------Tara Chen has had her heart broken ten times, by ten different men. Nevertheless, she is still determined to find her perfect match. The only problem? Tara is a romance novel obsessive, and her standards are sky high.Modern dating apps have killed the meet-cute, so Tara decides to revisit her exes - all ten of them - in the hope of finding her very own trope-worthy second-chance romance. And every heroine needs a sidekick, so she enlists her new flatmate, firefighter Trevor.Trevor Metcalfe is the first to rush into a burning building but the last to rush into a relationship. Love just isn't his thing. But, the more time they spend together, the more Trevor appreciates Tara's authentic, dramatic self.Can they break the habits of a lifetime and give their spark a chance?------'Sparkles with Amy's signature sweetness and steam' Carley Fortune, Every Summer After'An outright, unmitigated delight' Christina Lauren, The Unhoneymooners'Every rom-com reader's dream' Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, The Roughest Draft'The tension is chef's kiss!' Sarah Adams, When in Rome'Sexy and sweet with a pitch-perfect slow burn romance' Catherine Walsh, Holiday Romance'A perfect mix of relatable characters, hilarious banter and steam' Lily Chu, The Stand-In'Delicious, funny and emotional' Cressida McLauchlin, The Cornish Cream Tea Bookshop
The Exiles (The Exiles #1)
by Hilary McKayThe Exiles was the winner of the 1992 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and is the first novel in Hilary McKay's wonderfully witty and warm The Exiles series.Ruth, Naomi, Rachel and Phoebe Conroy love reading and having fun more than anything else. So the sisters are horrified when they learn that their parents are sending them away to Cumbria for the summer, to stay with their fearsome grandmother: Big Grandma. Big Grandma is strict, makes them do chores and doesn't let them have any fun – but worst of all, she refuses to let the girls read any books. Determined to enjoy their summer, the sisters decide they aren't going to put up with their grandmother's tough regime, and in doing so they somehow manage to cause inordinate amounts of chaos . . . But as the girls search for alternatives to Big Grandma's way of life they slowly start to understand its appeal, just as she starts to understand them. Are the two generations more alike than they think?
The Exiles at Home (The Exiles #2)
by Hilary McKayThe Conroy sisters are back! In Hilary Mckay's second book in The Exiles series, The Exiles at Home, the four delightfully troublesome siblings manage to get themselves into yet more mischief.When Ruth Conroy decides to sponsor a child in Africa, she is unprepared for the monthly monetary commitment and is shocked by how difficult it is to find £10 a month . . . In desperation, she enlists the help of her sisters – but Phoebe, Naomi and Rachel are only too eager to think up eccentric fundraising schemes, including wholly undisciplined and unsuitable baby-sitters, an unhygienic catering service and a fraudulent street artist. Whatever the scheme, their hilarious projects never fail to cause chaos and mayhem.
The Exiles in Love (The Exiles #3)
by Hilary McKayLove is in the air . . .The Exiles in Love is the third and final book in the award-winning The Exiles series, with Hilary McKay's trademark wit and warmth.Ruth, Naomi, Rachel and Phoebe Conroy are all struggling to deal with the trials and tribulations of first love(s). Ruth develops a crush on the school bus driver, but finds herself conflicted when she also develops feelings for Mr. Rochester from Jane Eyre, the temporary English teacher (who Naomi is also smitten with) AND Alan Adair who works in the butcher's shop.Meanwhile, the younger two sisters have other things on their minds – Rachel is plotting to become May Queen at her school and Phoebe is in training to become an international spy. But when Big Grandma arranges for a French boy called Philippe to stay with the Conroy's, it's not long before all the girls fall head over heels for him as well . . .
Existential Dogs
by Pesala BandaraFrom the depths of their existential angst, these profound pooches ask some of the most pertinent questions of their time.
Exit: The Sunday Times Thriller of the Month
by Belinda BauerPerfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, this is the page-turning, twisty new crime novel and Sunday Times Thriller of the Month from the bestselling author of Snap.'Fresh, funny, flawless. The best crime novel you'll read this year.'Clare MackintoshIT WAS NEVER SUPPOSED TO BE MURDER . . .Pensioner Felix Pink is about to find out that it's never too late . . . for life to go horribly wrong.When Felix lets himself in to Number 3 Black Lane, he's there to perform an act of charity: to keep a dying man company as he takes his final breath . . . But just fifteen minutes later Felix is on the run from the police - after making the biggest mistake of his life.Now his world is turned upside down as he must find out if he's really to blame, or if something much more sinister is at play. All while staying one shaky step ahead of the law.__________'Quirky, charming, intensely human, important . . . and very suspenseful. I loved it.'Lee Child'Bauer's judgement of tone is perfect throughout a captivating whodunnit that's often hilarious . . . beady-eyed yet tender, it resembles a collaboration between Agatha Christie and Muriel Spark.'Sunday Times
Expecting Someone Taller: Contains Expecting Someone Taller And Ye Gods!
by Tom HoltAll Malcolm Fisher did was run over a badger. Unfortunately the badger turned out to be Ingolf, last of the giants. With his dying breath he reluctantly gave Malcolm two gifts of power and made him ruler of the world. Other work by the author includes Ye Gods! and Grailblazers .
Experienced
by null Kate Young'Clever, sexy and joyful. I loved it' BETH O'LEARY 'A fizzing roller-coaster of a rom-com. The sexiest book you'll read all year and the most heartening’ CAROLINE O'DONOGHUE ‘A very relatable take on love that will pull at your heartstrings’ RED Bette loves Mei, but Bette and Mei are on a break, so Bette can catch-up on the decade of dating experiences she missed before she came out. So Bette is (reluctantly) on a dating odyssey: a quest to have lots of casual sex with lots of hot women and come back to Mei more experienced and more certain about what she wants. And now she has new friend Ruth as her dating guide, she can't possibly fail. It's just three months, then she'll be back with Mei. It's the perfect plan … isn't it? What readers are saying about Experienced… ‘An absolutely perfect romcom’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘More bonking than Jilly Cooper’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘384 pages of pure joy and heartbreak’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Phenomenal! Fun, sexy, big recommend’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘I feel bereft now I’ve finished’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish: A World of Animal Weirdness
by Tracey TurnerEnter the hilarious world of Sam Quigley, the strange-fact-obsessed owner of two stick insects called Twiggy and Wiggy in Exploding Beetles and Inflatable Fish.Sam really likes interesting facts, the kind that will make you shout "Wow! I never knew that". Things like:- Woodlice don't wee – instead a smelly gas comes wafting out of their shells - There is a fish with a stomach so stretchy it can swallow things twice as big as itself- Bombardier beetles can explode like toxic water pistols!Written by Tracey Turner, this STEM-focused book is packed with incredible facts and stats about the world’s weirdest animals. With a narrative that will have readers hooked, plus cool cartoon-style illustrations by Andrew Wightman, it’s a perfect book for fact fans, animal lovers and reluctant readers alike.