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Be More Dolly: Life Lessons Beyond The 9 To 5
by Alice GomerDo you ever find yourself:Tumblin’ out of bed and stumblin’ to the kitchen?Searchin’ for a cup of ambition?Sighin’ and groanin’ at the mundanity of life?
Be More Gareth
by CassellIs there anyone who conducts themselves more decently than Gareth Southgate. Win, lose or draw, he is always dignified, measured, caring and affable, so shouldn't you... be more Gareth?Here are 100 scenarios, in which Gareth would behave with impeccable calmness, such as:Gareth would compliment you on your 'Rick Astley forever' tattoo.Gareth would never have a basket containing a 9th item in the 8-items-or-fewer queue.Gareth would let you watch a double-bill of 'Mama Mia' and 'The Greatest Showman' and appreciate your efforts at singing.The words 'diving foreigners', 'worst ref ever', or 'my asthmatic grandmother could have run faster', have never been part of his post-match interview.Perfect for the footy fan in your life, and publishing just ahead of the first winter World Cup in Qatar, Be More Gareth is the fun way to celebrate a thoroughly decent man!
Be More Keanu
by James KingKeanu Reeves: actor, musician, dog lover. He's the internet's boyfriend. The poetic petrolhead. The guru on a surfboard. Part samurai, part samaritan. He is, very simply, 'The One'.'James has been my movie guru for years and now he's my spiritual guru too! From now on I'm going to ask myself: 'What would Keanu do?'Jo WhileyIn this hilarious book of pocket philosophy, film critic and Keanu fan James King reveals what makes Mr Reeves so special. He unpacks iconic films from the Bill & Teds to the John Wicks, as well as the star's own free-spirited life, showing us why the great man with the great hair has all the answers.And how everyone can #bemorekeanu.'A handsome, cool, enigmatic Gen X’er who never seems to age, James King is the perfect man to write about Keanu Reeves.'Stephen Merchant
Be More Sarina: Celebrate the Manager of England’s World Cup Finalists
by S. Ford T. DaviesIs there anyone with a track record like Sarina Weigman? Undefeated at any finals she is the epitome of success, so shouldn't you... be more Sarina?Here are 80 scenarios in which Sarina would operate with flawless efficiency, such as:Sarina would never wear a half-and-half scarf.Sarina could design a VAR system that everyone was happy with.Sarina could make cyclists and taxi drivers get along.Sarina always believed it would take women to bring it home.Perfect for the footy fan in your life, and publishing just ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup, Be More Sarina is the fun way to celebrate England's most successful football manager.
Be More Sausage: Lifelong Lessons From A Small But Mighty Dog
by Matt WhymanA love letter to the small but mighty dachshund or, as it’s more affectionally known, the Sausage Dog.
The Beach Cafe
by Lucy DiamondThe Beach Cafe is Lucy Diamond's classic bestseller, a story of new beginnings, love and adventure. Evie Flynn has always been the black sheep of her family – a dreamer and a drifter, unlike her over-achieving elder sisters. She's tried making a name for herself as an actress, a photographer and a singer, but nothing has ever worked out. Now she's stuck in temp hell, with a sensible, pension-planning boyfriend. Somehow life seems to be passing her by. Then her beloved aunt Jo dies suddenly in a car crash, leaving Evie an unusual legacy – her precious beach cafe in Cornwall. Determined to make a success of something for the first time in her life, Evie heads off to Cornwall to get the cafe and her life back on track – and gets more than she bargained for, both in work and in love . . .
The Beach House
by Jane GreenNumber one bestseller Jane Green - author of Straight Talking and Mr Maybe - tells a heart-warming story of life, family and relationships in her captivating novel The Beach House.Nan, a widow whose family has flown the nest, is an independent, free-spirited woman who couldn't care less what people think about her living alone in her beloved beach house. But when she discovers that money is running out and she might lose her home, she knows it's time for a drastic change. Nan decides to rent out rooms for the summer and people start moving into the house, filling it with noise, laughter and tears. Among them is Daniel, a recently divorced father, who's struggling to find out who he really is, and Daff, the single mother of a truculent teenager who blames her mother unreservedly for her parents' divorce. As the house comes to life again, Nan finds her family growing. Her son comes home for the summer and an unexpected visitor turns up, turning all their lives upside down . . .Compelling, absorbing and poignant, The Beach House is a story of friendship, love and those moments that can change your life.
The Beach House: A Kissing Booth Novella (The Kissing Booth)
by Beth Reekles**Been dying to know more about Elle and Noah's sizzling romance from Netflix's smash-hit film The Kissing Booth? Now you can!**Every year Elle Evans spends a perfect summer at Lee and Noah's beach house - there's sea, sun, and plenty of flirting.Elle can't wait to hit the beach again - but this year, things are a little different.Elle and hotter-than-hot Noah are now officially dating - it's amazing, and Elle's never been happier. But Noah's leaving for Harvard at the end of the summer - and what will happen to them then?Elle and Lee have always been BFFs - and no one knows her better. But with Lee's new girlfriend Rachel coming along this summer, can everything stay the same?Elle's determined to have one last perfect summer with her two favourite boys - before she kisses goodbye to the beach house forever . . .
Beach House Summer
by Sarah Morgan‘Gloriously romantic, the perfect summer escape!’ Cathy Bramley ‘Beach House Summer is a perfect slice of joyful summer escapism from Sarah Morgan, the master of the genre’ Clare Pooley, The Authenticity Project
The Beach Hut: Curl up with the perfect feel-good romance from the Sunday Times bestseller this January
by Veronica HenryOn Everdene Sands, a row of beach huts holds the secrets of the families who own them - secrets of unrequited love, plain old-fashioned lust, childhood dreams and long-forgotten hopes...'FOR SALE: a rare opportunity to purchase a beach hut on the spectacular Everdene Sands. "The Shack" has been in the family for fifty years, and was the first to be built on this renowned stretch of golden sand...'Jane Milton doesn't want to sell her beloved beach hut, which has been the heart of so many family holidays and holds so many happy memories. But when her husband dies, leaving her with an overwhelming string of debts, she has no choice but to sell.THE BEACH HUT follows the stories of the people who own the beach huts, families who come to Everdene each year, people who fall in - or out of - love, remembering their pasts, or trying to forget them...Escape to the seaside with Sunday Times bestseller Veronica Henry!Your favourite authors, favourite author'An utter delight' Jill Mansell'Truly blissful escapism' Lucy Diamond'A heart-warming, triumphant story combined with Veronica's sublime writing - the perfect mix!' Cathy Bramley'A delicious treat of a book' Milly Johnson'A beautiful book. Warm, emotional and full of hope' Sarah Morgan
Beach Read: From the Sunday Times Bestselling Author
by Emily HenryTwo writers. One holiday. A romcom waiting to happen...-------'One of my favourite authors' Colleen Hoover, It Ends With Us'A great love story' Jodi Picoult, Wish You Were Here'The perfect escapist romp' Laura Jane Williams, One Night With YouJanuary is a hopeless romantic who narrates her life like she's the lead in a blockbuster movie.Gus is a serious literary type who thinks true love is a fairy-tale.But January and Gus have more in common than you'd think:They're both broke.They've got crippling writer's block.And they need to write bestsellers before summer ends.The result? A bet to swap genres and see who gets published first.The risk? In telling each other's stories, their worlds might be changed entirely...Set over one sizzling summer, Beach Read is a witty love story that will make you laugh a lot, cry a little and fall head over heels. For fans of The Flat Share and If I Never Met You.-------'My heart ached for January, and Gus is to die for - a steamy, smart and perceptive romance' Josie Silver, One Night on the Island'Full of banter, heat, and sexual tension, I felt the thrill of falling in love right alongside January and Gus. A gorgeous page-turner of a novel' Laura Jane Williams, One Night With You'Funny, and seriously sizzling' Best'If whipcrack banter and sexual tension is your catnip, you'll adore this book' Sally Thorne, The Hating Game'Touching and heartfelt . . . I closed this book with a satisfied sigh' Jasmine Guillory, While We Were Dating'Clever and funny, this is a tender love story' Woman & Home
The Beach Reads Book Club (The Kathryn Freeman Romcom Collection #5)
by Kathryn FreemanWelcome to the Beach Reads Book Club. Where love is just a page away… ‘I would run through fire to be part of this kind of bookclub, with books that make us smile and cry and laugh. Never have I seen my view of rom com and beach reads better expressed than in this wonderful book’ Genevieve, reader review
Beach Rivals: Escape to Bali with this summer's hottest enemies-to-lovers beach read
by Georgie Tilney'Complete sunshine in book form... a delicious slow burn love story' Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Staycation'The perfect slice of summer escapism... I read it in one sitting!' Catherine Walsh, author of Holiday RomanceTHE PERFECT READ FOR YOUR NEXT SHORT HAUL FLIGHT! --One bookshop in paradise. Two bitter rivals. A whole summer to get through...Clare thought that by now she would have her life figured out. Instead, she's living with her parents, working a job she hates and has absolutely no idea what she wants to do with the rest of her life.When she sees a viral job advert for a three-month bookseller position on a Bali beach, she jumps at the chance. But it's not until she arrives in Bali that Clare realises she won't be working in the bookshop alone.Instead she's sharing the bookshop - and a flat - with a handsome but infuriating American man. Jack is Clare's opposite in almost every way, and it's not long before they're driving each other crazy. But fighting with Jack is also the most fun Clare's had in years, and it's only a matter of time before their relationship turns less than professional...Beach Rivals is an escapist, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers rom com - the ideal summer read!Readers are loving Beach Rivals:'The perfect read for wet and rainy British spring! I loved everything about this' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Such a cute fast paced read. Great writing... Do yourself a favor and pick up Beach Rivals!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I read this book in one day and have been daydreaming about moving to Bali to do up a bookshop!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This was such a fun, cute and easy read. Had me laughing out loud and swooning over the characters' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The Beak Speaks: Chicken School
by Jeremy StrongMark is concerned that his dad has too much to do since his mum left - looking after him and his sister Tammy, the house and his vet's practice. He advertises for a girlfriend for his dad and soon the surgery is full of eager women, including the beautiful, but evil, Divine and her ugly henchman, Jaundice. This pair of crooks are smuggling animals and need a vet to look after them. Mark's dad is a sucker for Divine, but just to make sure of his help, she kidnaps the children. Luckily Mark has made friends with one of the smuggled chimps, Arnold Teabag, who is a bit of an escape artist, and the chimp brings help. The story is told alternatively by Mark and the family's wise-cracking pet mynah bird!
The Beak Speaks/Chicken School: Chicken School
by Jeremy StrongTHE BEAK SPEAKS: Mark is concerned that his dad has too much to do since his mum left - looking after him and his sister Tammy, the house and his vet's practice. He advertises for a girlfriend for his dad and soon the surgery is full of eager women, including the beautiful, but evil, Divine and her ugly henchman, Jaundice. This pair of crooks are smuggling animals and need a vet to look after them. Mark's dad is a sucker for Divine, but just to make sure of his help, she kidnaps the children. Luckily Mark has made friends with one of the smuggled chimps, Arnold Teabag, who is a bit of an escape artist, and the chimp brings help. CHICKEN SCHOOL: Tim's family is the Most Boring Family In The World and he's fed up. He wants fun! Thrills! Adventure! And school's just as boring too. But one day a phantom message about Tim appears and everything changes. Who is the day-glo scribbler - and what's so special about chickens anyway?** Jeremy Strong is the award-winning author of The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog, My Brother's Famous Bottom and Cartoon Kid.** He is one of the top 20 most-borrowed children's authors from British libraries.** His slapstick humour appeals to both boys and girls age 7+** Great value - two books in one!
Beano 365 Days of Fun: Jokes, Pranks & Fun for Every Day (Beano Non-fiction)
by Beano StudiosHave fun and dissolve into full-belly laughter all year round with this book! Join Dennis, Gnasher and friends to fill your year with fun and laughter. Each day has a new hilarious prank, silly dare, funny joke, ridiculous would you rather, and much more, so that no matter how boring your day has been, you can always find a giggle within these pages! The perfect gift for any time of the year!
Beano Christmas Joke Book (Beano Non-fiction)
by Beano Studios200 jokes to giggle, cackle and snort at this Christmas! Join the residents of Beanotown as they enter an epic festive comedy battle to find the best Christmas joke of all time. Each resident can only enter one joke, but they have LOADS of ideas. Can you help them decide which joke is funniest? Included are: Cool snowman jokes (duh) Rude(olf) reindeer jokes (a dozen duhs) Ho-ho-holarious Santa jokes (well, DUH!) And snow many more!Just try not to pee yourself with laughter – no one likes yellow snow!
Beano Dennis & Gnasher: The Abominable Snowmenace
by I.P Daley Beano StudiosCan a group of ten year old mates (and one scruffy dog) really outwit the most fiendish, cunning adults in the universe and save a frightened friend from the worst fate imaginable?
Beano Dennis & Gnasher: Attack of the Evil Veg
by I.P Daley Beano StudiosRun for your lives! A horde of evil vegetables is taking over Beanotown!
Beano Dennis & Gnasher: Battle for Bash Street School
by I.P Daley Beano StudiosCan a group of ten year old mates (and one scruffy dog) really outwit the most fiendish, cunning teachers in the universe and, after millions of years, finally make school cool?!
Beano Dennis & Gnasher The Bogeyman of Bunkerton Castle (Beano Dennis and Gnasher Fiction)
by Beano Studios I.P. DaleyDennis and Gnasher are back for a spooky adventure.
Beano Dennis & Gnasher: Little Menace’s Great Escape (Beano Fiction)
by Beano Studios I.P. DaleyCan Dennis, Gnasher and the crew catch Bea in time before Dennis’s parents get home and find out she’s missing?
Beano Dennis & Gnasher: Super Slime Spectacular
by I.P Daley Beano StudiosDennis and Gnasher are back for another adventure.