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Snobs: A Novel
by Julian FellowesThe SUNDAY TIMES bestselling novel from the award-winning creator of DOWNTON ABBEY, Oscar-winning writer of GOSFORD PARK, and author of BELGRAVIA.Edith Lavery is a woman on the make. The attractive only child of a middle-class accountant, she leaves behind her dull job in a Chelsea estate agents and manages to bag one of the most eligible bachelors of the day - Charles Broughton, heir to the Marquess of Uckfield.But is life amongst the upper echelons of 'good' society all that it seems? Edith soon discovers there's much more to the aristocracy than dancing in Anabel's, shooting small birds and understanding which fork to use at dinner. And then there is Charles's mother, the indomitable Lady Uckfield, or 'Googie' to her friends, who is none too pleased with her son's choice of breeding partner. With twists and turns aplenty, this is a comical tale worthy of a contemporary Jane Austen.
Snore!
by Michael RosenA funny farmyard story from much-loved author, Michael Rosen. Perfect for bedtime, or any time!
The Snottle: The Snottle (Jiggy McCue #5)
by Michael LawrenceFifth title in the best-selling Jiggy McCue series. A new girl at Jiggy's school has an allergy - her nose runs dramatically at unexpected times. Everyone shuns her except Angie, to Pete and Jiggy's disgust. One day, in class, the new girl does a mighty sneeze, spraying snot all over the window, and Jiggy sees pictures in it that foretell the future. It turns out that the girl has reached the age where females in her family develop a Gift - hers is to be able to tell the future via her nose - she's something of a Nostrilamus. Meanwhile, the three friends, Jiggy, Pete and Angie have found a creature on the council tip - a small, brown, furry character, the Snottle, that seems to have a strange bond with the new girl...
The Snow Ball: The Dazzling Cult Classic
by Brigid Brophy Eley WilliamsThe scandalous 1960s cult classic: when Anna is kissed by a masked figure at a New Year's Eve masquerade ball, a heady dance of seduction begins.'Superb ... Sheer artistic insolence.' Iris Murdoch'Brilliantly seductive ... A witty, sexy, sophisticated treat.' Sarah WatersLondon, New Year's Eve. Snow falls on a Georgian mansion, vibrating with the festivities of an eighteenth-century themed masquerade ball within. Middle-aged divorcee Anna stands alone, mourning her youth - until the clock chimes midnight and a mysterious masked figure kisses her on the mouth. Thus begins a heady dance of seduction charged by other clandestine romances swirling around them, whipping the ball into an erotic frenzy of operatic proportions - until the night climaxes, revealing unease beneath the glitter ...A scandalous sensation in 1964, Brigid Brophy's The Snow Ball is a dazzling festive classic ripe to seduce a new generation of readers.'One of the strangest and wittiest British writers of the past half century ... A comet in her day.' Terry Castle'A feminist remodelling of libertine fervour and passion ... Brophy's art is fiction at its finest.' Eley Williams
Snow Falls Over Starry Cove
by Nancy BaroneThis Christmas escape to Cornwall with a sweet and uplifting romance, perfect for fans of Jo Thomas, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin!Emmie Weaver has it all – a handsome fiancé and students who love her. So why does she feel so lost?When Emmie's estranged grandfather dies, leaving her a barge in Starry Cove, it's a welcome chance to hit pause. But as soon as she arrives in the Cornish village, it's clear this won't be the relaxing break she was expecting. Her grandmother wants nothing to do with her and Jago Moon, a handsome yet hostile town bad boy, is inexplicably determined to not let her boat touch water.Christmas is fast approaching and so is her wedding date. Can Emmie stay long enough to see snow fall over Starry Cove? And will finding out about her past help her decide her future?Readers love Snow Falls Over Starry Cove!'Lovely, uplifting and heartwarming Christmas read... filled with lots of Christmas spirit, heart and charm.' NetGalley Reviewer, ****'Sweet and cozy, just the way I like it. A highly recommended read if you want to experience the magic of winter and Christmas in a lovely Cornish village full of warmth and joy.' NetGalley Reviewer, ****'Joy to read. Lovely characters. Great plot. The book was charming. Very well written.' NetGalley Reviewer, ****'Couldn't put the book down, so much to find out, so much happening & so much you want to happen. Now, I want more.' NetGalley Reviewer, *****'Grabs readers from the beginning and won't let them go until they finish the last page... I loved absolutely everything! Fantastic... I was immediately swept up. Dazzling and sweeping tale of love.' NetGalley Reviewer, ****'Fabulous festive story with a lovely heartwarming story. Really loved the setting and the characters. It's really gotten me in the festive mood!' @pinkpygmypuff_, ****'Gave perfect winter/Christmas vibes, which is my favorite season of the year!... Super awesome... The romance was super cute.' NetGalley Reviewer, ****'A must read for fans of Nancy Barone and for those fans of romance set in the U.K. Five amazing stars.' @cyireadbooks, *****'Christmassy read that makes you fall in love with Starry Cove and its residents... Starry Cove is full of secrets and mysteries... Brilliant... Amazing setting, makes me wish I lived in Starry Cove as well.' NetGalley Reviewer, *****'Another delightful Christmassy book by Nancy.' NetGalley Reviewer, *****'Beautifully woven tale that I soon found myself lost in... Twists and turns... A lovely Christmas read with some beautiful descriptions.' NetGalley Reviewer, ****
Snow Fright and the Seven Skeletons: Scary Fairy Tales: 4: Snow Fright And The Seven Skeletons (ebook) (Seriously Silly: Scary Fairy Tales #4)
by Laurence AnholtSnow Fright loves being scared... and she's in for the fright of her life when she gets locked in the terrifying ROLLER GHOSTER!
Snow in May
by Kseniya MelnikSHORTLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE The stories of Kseniya Melnik’s debut collection are small-town miracles, each a miniature epic.
The Snow Queen
by Michael CunninghamA vision appears in the sky above wintry New York and seems to exert an influence over two brothers, in this luminous, compassionate novel from the author of ‘The Hours’.
Snow White And The Seven Samurai
by Tom HoltOnce upon a time (or last Thursday, as it's known in this matrix) everything was fine: Humpty Dumpty sat on his wall, Jack and Jill went about their lawful business, the Big Bad Wolf did what big bad wolves do, and the wicked queen plotted murder most foul.But the humans hacked, cried havoc, shut down the wicked queen's system (mirrors 3.1) and corrupted her database - and suddenly everything was not fine at all. But at least we know that they'll all live happily ever after. Don't we?Computers and fairy tales collide to hilarious effect in the latest sparkling cocktail of mayhem, wit and wonder from the master of comic fantasy.More information on this book and others can be found on the Orbit web-site at www.orbitbooks.co.uk
Snowball
by Sue Hendra Paul LinnetCreated by award-winning, bestselling duo Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, Snowball is a brilliantly funny picture book, with wonderfully comical images illustrating the hilarious rhyming story - perfect for Christmas!A lonely young snowball, stuck at the top of a mountain, decides to visit the local town for a bit of fun – but on his way he trips, falls, and starts to roll . . . and when a snowball rolls through snow, we all know what happens! This snowball picks up not only snow, but a myriad of other odd things on his way down – a sheep, a line of washing, a bicycling bear, ending up in the Zoo.
Snowbound With The Single Dad: Ceo's Marriage Miracle Snowbound With The Single Dad Best Man For The Wedding Planner His Pregnant Christmas Princess (Mills And Boon True Love Ser.)
by Cara ColterWhat he wants for Christmas… His billions can’t buy!
Snowdrops at The Birdie and Bramble: A heartwarming Scottish romance (The Birdie & Bramble series #2)
by Alison CraigReturn to The Birdie & Bramble for a season to remember, because anything can happen when the snow falls... This is the second novel in The Birdie & Bramble series. Don't miss a single book in this hilarious and feel-good series:1. New Beginnings at The Birdie & Bramble2. Snowfall at The Birdie & Bramble3. Blue Skies at The Birdie & BrambleReviewers have falling in love with The Birdie and Bramble - have you?'Well written with loveable and relatable characters, such a heartwarming read''This is a brilliant book. I loved the characters. They are well written and relatableThe plot is entertaining and kept me interested until the end. This is the first book in the series and I can't wait for the next one.''This is a brilliant book about new starts, family, grief, and friendship. It's one of those book that can be an easy read or make you think if you read them at the right moment in your life.''This story so made me want to pack a bag and return for a visit to Scotland!''I really enjoyed reading this book, It has a lovely feel good factor, and it is an engaging read.''This novel has interesting characters, a great storyline and is unputdownable. Would recommend you give this read a go.''New Beginnings at The Birdie and Bramble is the first novel by Alison Craig that I've read and I can honestly say that I will be picking up more of her work in the future. I really liked her style of writing and found this an easy book to read. Her writing is so descriptive and I could honestly picture everything she was describing, especially the food! ''This is very similar to a Katie Fforde novel. I loved the glorious food descriptions (not to be read if you are on a diet), the cosy small town feel, the morning walks on the beach, the romantic tension between Maddie's boyfriend in London and her new venison supplier for the restaurant. There's a suitably evil Laird, secret identities and nefarious plots to reveal all while serving sumptuous Scottish fare.'
Snowdrops on Rosemary Lane
by Ellen BerryCurl up with this uplifting festive read – perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley and Carole Matthews. ‘This wonderful story put a huge smile on my face’ Lucy Coleman
Snowed In At Snowflake B&B: The perfect heartwarming Christmas romance to curl up with in 2020!
by Kellie HailesPreorder now: the perfect festive romance to warm your heart this Christmas. Perfect for fans of Victoria Walters and Phillipa AshleyAll I want for Christmas... Samantha Heatherington always loved Christmas at Snowflake B&B. Her cooking job over the festive season was always her favourite time of year. Until, thriller writer Reuben Richards buys the beautiful inn she always thought would one day be hers.Grumpy and too-good-looking-for-his-own-good, Reuben has no experience running a B&B, let alone cooking and spends most of his time in his study hiding from the guests. Thankfully Sam isn't interested in love right now, let alone the one man who might lead to her losing the one place that has ever felt like home. It looks like it's going to be up to Sam to mix up a little bit of Christmas magic!Can Sam save Snowflake B&B in time for Christmas and maybe even find love under the mistletoe?Readers love Kellie Hailes's gorgeous romances:'Great characters, easy read, uplifting, funny, romantic and charming' Beanie, NetGalley reviewer'Kellie Hailes knocked it out of the park.' Carrie, NetGalley reviewer'Such a sweet love story, that your heart just melts!' Debbie, NetGalley reviewer'A fun and charming read that I couldn't put down. ... I need to find more books by Kellie Hailes.' Vikkie, NetGalley reviewer'One of my favourite Christmas books for 2019... this one was pure magic!' Rachel's Random Reads
Snowed In at the Cat Cafe: A purr-fectly cosy small town romance to warm your heart! (A Cat Café Romance)
by Rachel Rowlands'Feel-good read... beautifully captures the spirit of the season, emphasizing kindness, friendship, and the joy of second chances... A delightful escape with plenty of warmth and charm... Will leave you with a smile on your face' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Welcome to the Cat Café! Falling in love with cats is mandatory. Falling in love with a human is optional... When Emmie's aunt offers her a job at Catpurrcino, it is the fresh start she needs after a rough year. Now, in the lead-up to Christmas, Emmie can't imagine anything more purr-fect than pouring hot chocolate for customers and taking care of the café's many feline residents. Needing an extra pair of hands for the holidays, Emmie's aunt hires Jared as a driver. Emmie is immediately struck by how tall and handsome he is, but there is something guarded about Jared, not to mention his allergy to cats. Emmie could never fall for someone who can't be around her furry friends - and she doesn't have much time to spare, anyway. ❄️❄️❄️Until an unexpected blizzard arrives on Christmas Eve. ❄️❄️❄️ Trapped in the café with Jared and the cats, Emmie discovers Jared has been holding on to more than one secret - and is in desperate need of someone to help him lay his past to rest. What seems like the most disastrous Christmas might not be such a cat-astrophe after all. Will being snowed in finally open Jared up and let Emmie into his heart? Pour yourself a mulled wine and settle down with a mince pie to enjoy this warm, witty and wonderful festive romance. Perfect for fans of The Pumpkin Spice Café, Sarah Morgan and Catherine Walsh.Everyone is falling in love with Snowed In at the Cat Café: 'I loved this purrfectly cozy and adorable festive read so, so much... I devoured this book and couldn't get enough of it and read it in a few short hours. It was a fabulous start to my 2024 Festive reading!' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'As cosy and heartwarming as a lap full of kittens!' M.A. Kuzniar ❄️'I absolutely loved my visit to the cat café... The perfect festive read for anyone that loves cats, coffee and romance' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fantastic read. Enjoyed this book so much it was read in one sitting, couldn't put it down... Great feel-good book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The purrrfect, feel-good Christmas romance. I absolutely loved it!' Donna Ashcroft ❄️'It will warm you from the inside, like a soothing mug of hot chocolate' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fabulous read! I love reading books about cats and Christmas so this was right up my street. Can't recommend this book highly enough!' chocolate' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Snowed In For Christmas
by Sarah Morgan‘I love Sarah’s novels because they are a burst of pure happiness’ Cathy Kelly ‘A gorgeous Christmas gift of a book – big-hearted, cosy and joyful’ Lucy Diamond ‘Unputdownable and gorgeous, I adored Snowed in for Christmas. It’s the ultimate feel-good festive novel’ Phillipa Ashley
Snowed In for Christmas
by Jaqueline SnoweFans of Christina Lauren and Maggie Knox will adore this fun and festive romcom featuring a grumpy/sunshine duo who find themselves stuck together over the holidays, where the weather outside is frightful—but inside, things are heating up in this sexy holiday story. Sorority mom Becca Fairfield is used to guys not taking her seriously. She&’s too blond, too quirky, or Just. Too. Much. So she&’s ditched dating to focus on her job and a house filled with drama and plenty of tea. Now with the holidays and a major blizzard on her doorstep, Becca has everything she needs to survive the next two weeks on her own. Hot cocoa, plenty of books . . . and the memory of a steamy kiss with a certain sexy, grumposaurus next-door neighbor to keep her warm. Only Becca&’s seriously underestimated this Snowpocalypse. So when the power goes out and Harrison Cooper—football coach, master crank, and the guy who acted mega-awkward after said steamy kiss—offers her shelter, it only makes sense to accept. They&’ll just be Blizzard Buddies. Hang out, stay safe, and maybe indulge in a little R-rated cuddling. Becca knows that Harrison isn&’t the dating kind, and what happens during the storm lasts only as long as the storm. But are they keeping warm . . . or playing with fire?
A Snowfall by the Sea: curl up with the most heart-warming festive romance you'll read this winter!
by Isla GordonThe brand-new heart-warming seasonal romance from Isla Gordon. This is the perfect festive treat for fans of Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain!'Heart-warming and full of hope' HEIDI SWAIN on A Season in the SnowCleo loves winter in Wavebreak Bay. The tourists leave as the temperatures drop, the fairy lights go up and it really starts to feel like home again. It also happens to be the time of year that her best friend Eliot comes back from San Francisco. Though the seasons change, not much else in Cleo's life does. She's in a people-pleasing rut taking the worst shifts at the family restaurant, pet-sitting for her parents and making little time for herself. Cleo has spent so long thinking about everyone around her that she's lost sight of what she wants. And she wants Eliot. And she's decided that, this year, she's finally going to tell him. But as the snow settles on Wavebreak Bay, Cleo's Christmas-for-two is disrupted by the arrival of her entire family - and more guests keep arriving. As Cleo works hard to make sure everyone else is having the most wonderful time of the year, will she finally pluck up the courage to stand up for herself . . . and to follow her heart? Filled with beach walks, hot chocolates and a will-they-won't-they romance, this is the perfect festive treat for fans of Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain.Praise for ISLA GORDON:'The most beautiful, heart-warming story. Gorgeously cosy, uplifting . . . utterly lovely book' HOLLY MARTIN, bestselling author'Dogs + snow + romance = Sunday afternoon bliss!' - Fabulous'A warm, beautiful read full of hope and friendship - of both the two-legged and the four-legged kind' Laura Bambrey, author of The Beginners Guide to Loneliness
Snowfall on Cedar Trail: Two full books for the price of one (Sweetwater Springs #3)
by Annie RainsFrom a USA Today bestselling author comes a heartwarming holiday romance between the a small-town florist and the handsome chief of police. Christmas is always bustling for Halona Locklear's flower shop, but this year, she's determined to take some time out to give her young son an extra special holiday. So she should be thrilled when hunky police chief Alex Baker wants to be their not-so-secret Santa. But Halona can't get too close to Alex. He knows a truth she needs to keep hidden...for her boy's sake. Though Alex always had a thing for Halona, he never dared to pursue his best friend's little sister. But he can't shake the feeling that the gorgeous single mom and her little boy could use some holiday cheer, even if Halona refuses to let down her guard. But when ghosts of Christmas past threaten, Alex and Halona must decide what matters more: protecting their secrets or opening their wary hearts to new possibilities. Includes the bonus novel Then There Was You by Miranda Liasson! Angel Falls is the perfect small town for falling in love. But that's the last thing on Dr. Sara Langdon's mind as she returns home. But when her first patient turns out to be her first-crush-turned-nemesis Colton Walker, Sara starts wondering if home really is where the heart is....
Snowflakes at Mistletoe Cottage
by Katie Ginger‘I totally, utterly and absolutely ADORED reading Snowflakes At Mistletoe Cottage.’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars
Snowflakes at the Little Christmas Tree Farm
by Jaimie Admans‘One big romantic mug of hot chocolate with extra whipped cream and a splash of Christmas perfection!’ LUCY KNOTT, author of Wishes Under a Starlit Sky All she wants for Christmas…
A Snowflake's Guide to Christmas: How to survive a deeply problematic holiday
by Dave SkinnerChristmas is an ethical and political minefield. Luckily, this survival guide contains valuable advice on how to navigate the hazards of the holiday season. Learn how to...* launch a scathing dinner table takedown on your woefully unwoke relatives* craft your own sustainable decorations that bring festive cheer without compromising the 2050 Paris Agreement* splurge on Black Friday without propping up the neoliberal capitalist agenda* build a body-positive snowperson that isn't a straight white male for once* skilfully avoid eating meat or dairy without it becoming a whole thing you have to justify for an hour.Whether it's a stocking filler for a left-leaning loved one, or a Secret Santa gift for a painfully earnest colleague, A Snowflake's Guide to Christmas is the perfect gift for anyone with a bleeding heart (and a sense of humour) this holiday season.
Snowflakes on Christmas Street: An uplifting feel good Christmas story (Christmas Street)
by Ivy Pembroke'Heartwarmingly festive - if only all streets were like Christmas Street!' Ali McNamaraReaders love Snowflakes on Christmas Street:'For such a gentle plot, this book packs an emotional punch! There's romance, the odd drama and a whole lot of satisfaction. The characters are real. The ending is lovely and perfect''I sat and wept, liked good old-fashioned sobbing. I wanted to hug both Jack and Teddy into a big blanket and keep them safe forever. A charming, heartwarming, beautiful tale not just of Christmas but of compassion, kindness and love''Every time I tried to put it down to get on with life, I found it was calling me back for "just one more chapter" until I ran out of chapters! I just thoroughly adored this story''A feel-good and at times tear-jerking story leaving you with that magical Christmassy warmth at the end'***On a little street in a big city, everything is changingBill has lived on Christmas Street since he was a young man. He's seen families come and go, watched children grow up... Now he wants to be left alone. Everything eight-year-old Teddy loves is in America. But his widowed father, Sam, has brought them both back to England to be closer to their family. Sam's one wish is for Teddy to be happy again. As Teddy and Sam settle into their new life, and Sam has an unusual meet-cute with the delightful Libby, a very special four-legged neighbour is determined to make them feel at home. Jack, the Christmas street dog, is welcome in everyone's house - but will it be in his power to help a little boy and a lonely old man remember the true meaning of the season? As the snow sparkles on the ground, one small act of kindness will give a whole street a happy Christmas...
Snuff
by Chuck PalahniukCassie Wright, porn princess, intends to cap her legendary career by breaking the world record for serial fornication. On camera. With six hundred men. Snuff unfolds from the perspectives of Mr 72, Mr 137 and Mr 600, who await their turn on camera in a very crowded green room...
So, Anyway...: The Autobiography
by John CleeseA candid and brilliantly funny memoir......of how a tall, shy youth from Weston-super-Mare went on to become a self-confessed comedy legend.En route, John Cleese describes his nerve-wracking first public appearance at St Peter’s Preparatory School at the age of eight and five-sixths; his endlessly peripatetic home life with parents who seemed incapable of staying in any house for longer than six months; his first experiences in the world of work as a teacher who knew nothing about the subjects he was expected to teach; his hamster-owning days at Cambridge; and his first encounter with the man who would be his writing partner for over two decades, Graham Chapman.And so on to his dizzying ascent via scriptwriting for Peter Sellers, David Frost, Marty Feldman and others to the heights of Monty Python.Punctuated from time to time with John Cleese’s thoughts on topics as diverse as the nature of comedy, the relative merits of cricket and waterskiing, and the importance of knowing the dates of all the kings and queens of England, this is a masterly performance by a former schoolmaster.