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The Silence In Between: The emotional historical novel of a family separated by the Berlin Wall
by Josie FergusonSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT PRIZE 2024The gripping historical debut about a family separated by the Berlin wall - perfect for fans of All the Light We Cannot See, In Memoriam and Alone in Berlin'A tautly plotted, deeply involving novel that packs a real emotional punch … I can't recommend this novel highly enough' Laura Barnett, author of The Versions of Us_____Imagine waking up and a wall has divided your city in two. Imagine that on the other side is your child...Lisette is in hospital with her baby boy. The doctors tell her to go home and get some rest, that he’ll be fine.When she awakes, everything has changed. Because overnight, on 13 August 1961, the border between East and West Berlin has closed, slicing the city - and the world - in two.Lisette is trapped in the east, while her newborn baby is unreachable in the west. With the streets in chaos and armed guards ordered to shoot anyone who tries to cross, her situation is desperate.Lisette's teenage daughter, Elly, has always struggled to understand the distance between herself and her mother. Both have lived for music, but while Elly hears notes surrounding every person she meets, for her mother - once a talented pianist - the music has gone silent.Perhaps Elly can do something to bridge the gap between them. What begins as the flicker of an idea turns into a daring plan to escape East Berlin, find her baby brother, and bring him home....Based on true stories, The Silence in Between is a page-turning, emotional epic that will stay with you long after you finish reading.
Off The Beat: My life as a brown, Muslim woman in the Met
by Nusrit Mehtab'Nusrit Mehtab has gone through the Met like a force of nature…Her story is one worth reading.’HH Wendy Joseph KC, author of Unlawful Killings‘Off The Beat lifts the filthy carpets at the Met Police and shines a light on the darkness below. Gripping, fascinating and crucial to the future of UK policing.’Alice Vinten, author of On the Line.‘A disturbing account of institutionalised sexism and racism in the Metropolitan police told from the perspective of a tough and fiercely ambitious officer who strove to rise up through the ranks’Harriet Wistrich, author of Sister in LawIf you can’t change a system from the inside, you have no choice but to try and change it from the outside. That act starts with telling my own story as a brown Muslim woman in the Met.When Nusrit Mehtab joined the Metropolitan Police, the organization was rife with racism and misogyny. Officers refused to patrol with her, or even call her by her name. Her attempts to get promoted were met with hostility and ridicule, and she was subjected to cruel pranks.As the years passed and her seniority grew, Nusrit was dismayed to find that these problems got worse, not better. In this searing memoir, she recounts her thirty years in the Met and the appalling treatment she endured. Now lecturing young recruits in criminology and mentoring BAME officers, Nusrit is confident that we can mould the next generation to create a more inclusive police force, safer for both the officers and the public.Full of deeply shocking stories from the heart of the organization, Off the Beat shines a light on an institution that has lost sight of its mission to protect us and pleads the case for a brighter and safer future.
The Spy Coast: The unmissable, brand-new series from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rizzoli & Isles (Martini Club 1)
by Tess Gerritsen‘The Spy Coast is The Thursday Murder Club on steroids’ SAGA Magazine'I loved it. A hugely entertaining read!' ANN CLEEVESMaggie Bird is many things. A chicken farmer. A good neighbour. A seemingly average retiree living in the seaside town of Purity. She's also a darned good rifle shot. And she never talks about her past.But when an unidentified body is left on Maggie's driveway, she knows it's a calling card from old times. It's been fifteen years since the failed mission that ended her career as a spy, and cost her far more than her job.Step forward the 'Martini Club' - Maggie's silver-haired book group (to anyone who asks), and a cohort of former spies behind closed doors. With the help of her old friends - and always one step ahead of the persistent local cop - Maggie might still be able to save the life she's built.The Spy Coast is the first novel in the Martini Club series.'Gerritsen is a born storyteller, and this new series showcases her talents more than ever. Irresistible and highly recommended!' LEE CHILD'Echoes of Richard Osman but Gerritsen offers us a darker and consistently exciting thriller' THE MAIL ON SUNDAY'Action-packed pages, G-force twists and turns, and a platoon of fascinating characters' DAVID BALDACCITess Gerritsen, Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024
Look On the Bright Side: A fake dating summer romance guaranteed to make you laugh and cry, from the bestselling author of TikTok sensation Pack up the Moon
by Kristan HigginsFrom the author of TikTok sensation PACK UP THE MOON comes a funny, romantic and deeply moving novel about the unexpected rewards that come from life's swerves.Lark Smith is planning a fairytale wedding to her high school sweetheart when in the blink of an eye, everything she's dreamed of is suddenly gone. That day, Lark decided the best way to deal with loss was to prevent others from ever having to. Five years later that goal of becoming a doctor - the best doctor - is just within reach when, without warning, she's fired.Now, getting back on track means making a deal with the devil. Well, not exactly, even if they do call renowned surgeon Lorenzo Santini "Dr Satan" behind his back. He'll use his influence to get her back in the program. But first, Lark has to pose as his significant other all summer...his sister is getting married, and he doesn't want his 99-year-old grandmother spending her precious time worrying over his single state. What Lark doesn't realize is she's already met Lorenzo's brother Dante, the firefighter who was there on Lark's worst day. The brothers couldn't be more different...which is becoming a problem, because the last thing Lark wants is to fall in love again.While spinning white lies during one unforgettable Cape Cod summer, Lark is exposed to the truth: when life throws you in the dark, love, friends and family are there to help you look on the bright side.Readers have fallen in love with Kristan Higgins:'Kristan Higgins just gets better and better' 'Kristan Higgins had a wonderful way with words. She is a great storyteller''Higgins has become a favorite author''I always love Kristin Higgins - her characters are amazing, her humor never fails to make me chuckle'
Sandwich: From the author of the Richard & Judy Book Club pick We All Want Impossible Things
by Catherine NewmanDiscover the joyful summer read from the bestselling author of WE ALL WANT IMPOSSIBLE THINGS, perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Nora Ephron'Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry. Catherine Newman does a miraculous job reminding us of all the wonder there is to be found in life.' ANN PATCHETT, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake'A piece of perfection… Family, love, secrets, a marriage that is ordinary, imperfect, sexy and beautiful… I laughed, I cried and I laughed some more… a wonderful book about how families love, disagree, fail one another - and endure.' RACHEL JOYCE, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry____________One week in Cape Cod. The perfect family holiday. What could possibly go wrong...?For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to Cape Cod. Their rustic beach-town rental has been the site of sweet memories, its quirky furniture and mismatched pots and pans greeted like old friends.Now, sandwiched between her children who are adult enough to be fun but still young enough to need her, and her parents who are alive and healthy, Rocky wants to preserve this golden moment forever. This one precious week when everything is in balance; everything is in flux.But every family has its secrets and hers is no exception.With her body in open revolt and surprises invading her peaceful haven, the perfectly balanced seesaw of Rocky’s life is tipping towards change…____________Praise for Catherine Newman’s WE ALL WANT IMPOSSIBLE THINGS:‘Nora-Ephron-style wit … one of my favourite books ever’ MARIAN KEYES‘One of the best novels on friendship I've ever read’ AJ PEARCE‘Newman writes loss and laughter in equally brilliant amounts.’ BONNIE GARMUS‘An absolute masterpiece in characterisation…utterly beautiful’ JOANNA CANNON‘Quite simply glorious’ SARAH TURNER‘An unbelievably brilliant and funny book about friendship, family, food, sex, and death.’ KATHERINE HEINY‘This is a proper laugh-out-loud tale of friendship that will utterly win your heart’ STYLIST'A beautiful, uplifting testament to female friendship that will make you laugh and cry.’ WOMAN‘Remarkable ....whip-smart, funny, beautifully observed.’ OBSERVERWe All Want Impossible Things, RIchard and Judy Book Club Pick, Autumn 2023
Take My Grief Away: Voices from the War in Ukraine
by Katerina Gordeeva'Read this book. Don't put it off until you'll supposedly be strong enough and ready for the reading. If you put it off, you'll find yourself defenseless in the face of evil.'- Svetlana Alexievich, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of Chernobyl PrayerIn the darkest of times, in the midst of it all, a journalist has one single task: to document everything that is happening. It is time to slow down and listen to the voice of a human being.On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Since that day, prize-winning independent journalist Katerina Gordeeva has travelled to refugee centres across Europe to record the human voice and cost of war. Take My Grief Away reveals twenty-four raw, heartbreaking first-person accounts from people united in grief and their first-hand experiences of the brutality and senselessness of war. These twenty-four voices will transform what you think you know about war, grief and human nature.
The Angel
by Elly Wentworth'I have to say that for someone so young she is an amazing talent, she has a very balanced palette and understanding of flavours as well as technique, which produces some pretty impeccable cooking that is, some could say, rather heavenly.' Tom AikensA star of the South West cookery scene, Elly was a finalist on BBC's Masterchef: The Professionals in 2016 and has represented the South West on the Great British Menu and Channel 4's Best of Britain by the Sea. Since 2018, Elly has been Head and now Executive Head Chef at the iconic Angel restaurant on Dartside in the stunning Dartmouth harbour. The book includes a history of the restaurant and its famous chefs including Joyce Molyneux, the ground breaking Michelin-starred chef of the Hole in Wall in Bath and The Carved Angel.Elly champions local, fresh, seasonal and sustainable ingredients and, like Joyce, she and her team work in an open kitchen so that diners can enjoy the full experience of her exquisite fine dining and tasting menus. This selection of her stunning recipes includes canapés, starters, amuse bouches, main courses, pre desserts, desserts and petit fours for each season using the best Devon produce. She is inspired by Joyce's menus and local favourites, including the famous Dartmouth Pie. Dishes range from Free Dived Scallops with Cucumber Butter and Pickled Mustard Seed, to Ruby Red Beef Fillet with Carmelised Onion, Horseradish Buttermilk and Red Wine Jus. Try Cod Brandade with Malt Vinegar Jam, followed by Devonshire Lamb Loin with Brown Butter Artichokes and Sauce Picante, and a stunning range of deserts including Roasted Coffee Parfait, Mascarpone and White Chocolate Granita and her lauded 'Penny Black' dessert.
Welcome to Glorious Tuga: THE beach read for summer 2024, from the Costa Prize winner (Tuga Trilogy #1)
by Francesca Segal'A magical novel, so uplifting, heartwarming, funny ... Feels as if it was written specifically to give comfort' MARIAN KEYES'Warm and addictive . . . escapism at its finest' i paper'If you're looking for a perfect holiday read, this is it' Red'A slice of sunshine in book form' Good HousekeepingSail to the tropical paradise where secrets don't stay hidden for long ...Zoologist Charlotte Walker has taken up a fellowship on the tiny, remote island of Tuga de Oro to study the endangered gold coin tortoises in the jungle interior. She can claim the best of reasons for this year in paradise – what better motivation than to save a species? – but the reality is more complex. For Charlotte has a secret that connects her to the island and has finally determined to solve the mystery ...A complete and vivid world to escape to, Welcome to Glorious Tuga celebrates a fictional island, and the warm-hearted families who live there. Enchanting, uplifting and very funny, this is a captivating novel about love, belonging, and what it really means to come home.'A gorgeous book ... brilliantly and thoroughly imagined. I didn't want to go home' NICK HORNBY‘Sparkling and sophisticated ... reminded me of the pleasures to be had in reading' JESSIE BURTON'Imagine a modern-day Jane Austen washed up on a fictional island ... Warm, clever, thoughtful, funny, moving and brilliantly written' ELIZABETH DAY
We Are Free to Change the World: Hannah Arendt’s Lessons in Love and Disobedience
by Lyndsey StonebridgeThis bold new take on the life and ideas of political philosopher Hannah Arendt explores her lessons for living in an age of uncertainty.'Compelling and original' OBSERVER'Invigorating and insightful' FINANCIAL TIMESBorn in the first decade of the last century, Hannah Arendt escaped fascist Europe to make a new life for herself in America, where she became one of the world's most influential - and controversial - public intellectuals.She wrote about power and terror, exile and love, and above all about freedom. Questioning was her first defence against tyranny. In place of the forces of darkness and insanity, she pitched a politics of plurality, spontaneity, and defiance. Loving the world, Arendt taught, meant finding the courage to protect it.Written with passion and authority, Lyndsey Stonebridge's We Are Free to Change the World illuminates Arendt's life and work and its urgent dialogue with our troubled present. It calls on each of us to think our way, as Hannah Arendt did - unflinchingly, lovingly, and defiantly - through our own unpredictable times.
Embracing Hope: On Freedom, Responsibility & the Meaning of Life
by Viktor E Frankl'Viktor Frankl gives us the gift of looking at everything in life as an opportunity' - Edith Eger, bestselling author of The ChoiceAn inspirational new collection on turning tragedy into triumph by Holocaust survivor and multi-million copy bestselling author of Man's Search for Meaning.During his lifetime, world renowned psychiatrist and Auschwitz survivor Viktor Frankl had an unshakably optimistic outlook on life. He believed that regardless of circumstance, we can all find meaning and fulfilment in our lives, even in the face of great adversity.But how much influence do we have on shaping our own lives? How do we seize opportunities and create a meaningful life? And in doing so, can we still respect the dignity of others and tolerate all views?Published in English for the first time, Embracing Hope shows that by exercising our freedoms, we have a duty and responsibility to ourselves, to others and to the world around us. This collection of timeless lessons offers hope and consolation, admonition and warning, and reveals how to turn tragedy into triumph and lead a fulfilled, purposeful life.
Cecilia
by K-Ming Chang'Hauntingly beautiful' GLAMOUR'Rowdy and razor-sharp' ALEXANDRA KLEEMANAn erotic, surreal novella about the ecstasies of intense friendships and obsessive loveSeven, who works as a cleaner at a chiropractor’s office, re-encounters Cecilia, a woman who has obsessed her since their school days.As the two of them board the same bus – each dubiously claiming not to be following the other – their chance meeting spurs a series of intensely vivid and corporeal memories. As past and present bleed together, Seven can feel her desire begin to unmoor her from the flow of time.Smart, subversive and gripping, Cecilia is a winding, misty road trip through bodily transformation, inextricable histories of violence and love, and the ghosts of girlhood friendship.PRAISE FOR K-MING CHANGBESTIARY‘Chang’s prose ravishes, ravages, rampages. An absolute lightning strike of a debut’ Kelly Link‘To read K-Ming Chang is to see the world in fresh, surreal technicolour… wild and lyrical, visionary and touching’ Sharlene Teo‘Fierce and funny, full of magic and grit’ Tash AwGODS OF WANT‘Blisteringly alive and unapologetically queer’ Guardian‘Strange, hilarious and unforgettable… a gift and a masterclass’ Bryan Washington‘Chang rewrites the world as a place of radical transformation’ New York Times Book Review
Lucky: Learning to live again
by Louise ThompsonThe Number One Sunday Times bestsellerHow do you learn to live again when you've danced with death?Louise’s road to having a baby was far from easy, suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage during her first pregnancy and being caught in a terrifying house fire in her second. But her troubles were far from over when she gave birth. During an emergency c-section, she had severe complications and fought for her life over a number of days, whilst her son was taken into NICU. This terrifying experience impacted on Louise's mental health in a way that completely changed her life, as she has battled to come to terms with what happened to her, whilst also becoming a mother.As Louise has rebuilt herself step by step, she has reflected back on her past – from her childhood and dynamics with her family, to her struggles with alcohol and toxic relationships, as well as the rollercoaster years of her time on Made in Chelsea. Louise’s experience has changed the way she sees the world and redefined what's important to her. Although it has been a challenging journey, she is determined to come out more alive than ever. Louise’s powerful story, told with raw honesty, shows the incredible human ability to overcome anything, no matter what life throws at you.
Why We Were Right
by Rosie HoltRosie Holt, the desperate and loyal Tory MP famous for her viral twitter ‘interviews’, is finally here in book form to celebrate the last 14 years of Conservative government and explain to you, the British public, why the so called “scandals” or “controversial” decisions derided by the left were completely right (and intentional) all along. She’ll make Tories of you all yet.Having flourished as an MP during the reign of Boris and clung on through to Rishi Sunak’s government, via a short and turbulent detour through the brief fever dream of Liz Truss, Rosie – everyone’s favourite MP – will have you cheering and desperate to ensure the Tories rule for another 14 years. Let’s make Britain great again. (Again.)
In This Economy?: How Money and Markets Really Work
by Kyla Scanlon"Few people can communicate how the economy actually works better than Kyla Scanlon." -Morgan Housel, author of The Psychology of MoneyThe stuff you really need to know about how the economy works? It's pretty simple. Yes, even if you were bored to tears in economics class, or if you're cross-eyed from reading painfully convoluted-or straight-up misguided-financial commentary. In this particularly disorienting era, Kyla Scanlon is the Tim Harford of the disaffected and disillusioned Gen Z looking for answers.This is the definitive, approachable guide to the key concepts and mechanics of economics and the most common myths and fallacies to steer clear of. Through Kyla's trademark blend of creative analogies, clever illustrations, refreshingly lucid language-and even quotes from poetry, literature, and philosophy-she answers questions such as:- Is our national debt really a threat?- What is a "mild" recession, exactly?- What's really happening in the employment market, and how do we improve it for workers?At a time when experts overcomplicate simple things loudly, choosing to generate smoke rather than clearing the air, In This Economy? shows that understanding the markets-and the systems they operate in-is easier than you think.Whether you're worried about your mortgage rate, job security, bank account balance, or the health of the broader economy, this concise and witty guide will give you the confidence to make smarter financial decisions-no matter what the headlines say.
Dinner Tonight: Simple meals, exciting flavours
by Meliz Berg MelizCooksTurkish-Cypriot Deliciousness Every Day.Dinner Tonight is a celebration of flavour and the simple joy of cooking. Enjoy fast, fresh and filling recipes, including zingy salads, warming soups, scrumptious sandwiches and things on toast, all-in-one pots of hearty pasta and stews, tasty traybakes, breads and sweet things. Find recipes ready in 30-minutes or less, food that’s quick to prepare and effortless to cook, and Meliz’s favourite ‘cheat’ versions of traditional recipes such as börek, dolma and manti – you’ll always have something utterly delicious to eat.
How It Works Out: The multiverse queer love story of the summer
by Myriam LacroixWhat if you could rewrite your relationship, again and again, until it works out?‘A stunner of a debut’ NANA KWAME ADJEI-BRENYAH‘A cause for celebration’ GEORGE SAUNDERS‘Exhilaratingly good’ KELLY LINKWhen Myriam and Allison fall in love at a show in a run-down punk house, their relationship begins to unfold through a series of hypotheticals:What if they became mothers by finding a baby in an alley?What if the only cure for Myriam’s depression was Allison’s flesh?How much darker - or sexier - would their dynamic be if one were a power-hungry CEO, and the other her lowly employee?From the fantasies of early romance to the slow encroaching of heartbreak, each reality builds to complete a brilliant and painfully funny portrait of love’s many promises and perils.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:'Wow. I will be reading everything Myriam Lacroix puts out''Everything Everywhere All at Once for U-haul lesbians... I'm diving in again''I haven't read anything like it before... Fantastic debut'
Listen for the Lie: The gripping new crime thriller for 2024 and instant New York Times bestseller that will keep you up all night
by Amy TinteraGet ready to be obsessed with this funny and thrilling new murder mystery, perfect for fans of MURDER IN THE FAMILY by Cara Hunter, NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewell, and HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY by Bella Mackie.⭐ INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⭐⭐ THE SUNDAY TIMES 'PICK OF THE MONTH' ⭐⭐ WOMAN & HOME 'BOOK OF THE MONTH' ⭐⭐ TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER ⭐'Dark comedy and darker thrills' - ALEX MICHAELIDES'A world-class whodunit' - STEPHEN KING'Edgy, thrilling, twisty - I loved it!' - LIANE MORIARTY‘Smart, surprising and very funny - wickedly entertaining’ – SHARI LAPENAAm I a murderer? You tell me . . .My name is Lucy Chase, but you already know that. Yes, I’m the woman who doesn’t remember murdering her best friend.You probably think I did it, too. I get it. Being found covered in her blood doesn’t exactly scream ‘innocent’.Look, I’m as frustrated as you. I’d love to know if I’m a murderer – it’s something you really should know about yourself, right?And now, thanks to true-crime podcast Listen for the Lie, I could finally have my answer. But how will I live with myself if it was me?And if I didn't kill her, then who the hell did?⭐ READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LISTEN FOR THE LIE ⭐'This book invented a whole new genre of crime-com! A dark story that perfectly balanced the fun and dark, and with a racing ending that will keep you in a tight grip.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'I just want everyone to read it. The author could write my council tax bill and I would love it.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'Everything about this book is brilliant' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'This novel was the perfection concoction of thrilling and humorous.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review'An all-around perfect thriller!' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader ReviewInstant New York Times bestseller, March 2024The Sunday Times Pick of the Month, March 2024Woman & Home Book of the Month, March 2024Top Ten Kindle Bestseller, April 2024
Passiontide: The electrifying new novel from the author of The Mermaid of Black Conch
by Monique RoffeyFour women spark a revolution on a Caribbean island – the electrifying new novel from the Costa-winning author of The Mermaid of Black Conch.‘Vital, enraging and brilliant. I loved it’ SARAH WINMAN‘Beautiful and important’ SAFIYA SINCLAIR Early one morning, at the close of St Colibri’s carnival, a young female steel-pan player is found dead beneath a cannonball tree. It is a discovery that will transform the lives of everyone on this small island. As the days pass, this shocking event draws together four women. There’s Sharleen, a journalist with an eye for the real story. Her childhood friend Tara, a pink-haired, straight-talking local activist. Gigi, the ‘notorious’ founder of the Port Isabella Sex Workers Collective. And Daisy, first lady of St Colibri, who is haunted by a disappearance in her own family decades ago. In a community in which women’s voices are often silenced and violence against them is overlooked time after time, the group soon find themselves compelled to speak out – and to act. But even they could never have foreseen the consequences of their courage… ‘Roffey’s world-building power is evident on every page’GUARDIAN‘Will keep you reading all hours... unforgettable’GLAMOUR‘A vital novel… Fiery, funny and ferociously feminist’DIANA EVANS‘The spirit of carnival itself is in the writing… Electrifying’JASON ALLEN-PAISANT‘Monique Roffey is a trailblazer of Caribbean literature’ BREANNE MC IVORREADERS LOVE PASSIONTIDE‘This was fantastic… five stars’‘Exhilarating… it's a blast, with sharp, smart humour’‘A powerful book… really moving’‘Filled with anger, unity and love’‘What an amazing book this is… This story will stay with me for a very long time’‘Moving and gripping’‘A must-read’‘I loved this book’
The Green Cookbook: Easy vegan & vegetarian meals from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Roasting Tin series
by Rukmini Iyer'Rukmini just keeps pulling all these absolute bangers out of the bag... there’s not a duff recipe in there' India Knight** FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ROASTING TIN SERIES **75 new and ingenious plant-led recipes that help get delicious dinners on the table with even less effort and even more delicious flavour. Rukmini Iyer changed the way we eat when she started the Roasting Tin revolution. Constantly thinking about new ways to deliver fantastic flavour with minimal effort, and breaking out from the tin, The Green Cookbook shares her indispensable tips and recipes for time-pressed home cooks.You’ll find speedy 15 minute meals that come together in one pot or pan, ingenious recipes for dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow, flavour-packed family-friendly recipes, flexible batch-cooks to help you prepare for a busy week and even meal plans that help to relieve the mental load.'Makes cooking from scratch accessible to everyone' Niki Segnit, author of The Flavour Thesaurus'A soothing guide in our more-hectic-than-ever lives' Alexina Anatole, author of BitterPraise for Rukmini Iyer’s Roasting Tin series:'Rightly considered cookbooks for our times’ Rachel Roddy, Guardian Books of the Year'This book will earn a place in kitchens up and down the country' Nigella Lawson'So delicious. So easy' Nina Stibbe‘A boon for any busy household' Jay Rayner
Scaffolding
by Lauren Elkin'The Susan Sontag of her generation' Deborah LevyThe story of two couples who live in the same apartment in north-east Paris almost fifty years apart.In 2019, Anna, a psychoanalyst, is processing a recent miscarriage. Her husband, David, takes a job in London so she spends days obsessing over renovating the kitchen while befriending a younger woman called Clémentine who has moved into the building and is part of a radical feminist collective called les colleuses.Meanwhile, in 1972, Florence and Henry are redoing their kitchen. Florence is finishing her degree in psychology while hoping to get pregnant. But Henry isn’t sure he’s ready for fatherhood…Both sets of couples face the challenges of marriage, fidelity, and pregnancy. The characters and their ghosts bump into and weave around each other, not knowing that they once all inhabited the same space.A novel in the key of Éric Rohmer, Scaffolding is about the bonds we create with people, and the difficulty of ever fully severing them; about the ways that people we’ve known live on in us; and about the way that the homes we make hold communal memories of the people who’ve lived in them and the stories that have been told there.'Atmospheric and evocative, the prose elegant and poised' Observer
Hunted: 'Twists you won't see coming, nail-biting suspense.' Steve Cavanagh
by Abir Mukherjee'A damn exciting read’ JAMES PATTERSON'Tense, twisty…will keep you guessing' RUTH WARE'A high-octane, high-adrenaline thriller…Chillingly plausible' ERIN KELLYIN A RACE AGAINST TIME, WHAT IF THE GREATEST THREAT WAS YOUR OWN CHILD?It’s a week before the presidential elections when a bomb goes off in an LA shopping mall…In London, armed police storm Heathrow Airport and arrest Sajid Khan. His daughter Aliyah entered the USA with the suicide bomber, and now she’s missing, potentially plotting another attack.But then a mysterious woman called Carrie turns up at Sajid’s door after travelling halfway across the world. She claims Aliyah is with her son Greg, and she knows where they could be.Back in the US, Agent Shreya Mistry is closing in on the two fugitives. But the more she investigates, the more she realises this case is far from as simple as it seems.Hunted by the authorities, the two parents are thrown together in a race against time to find their kids before the FBI does and stop a catastrophe that will bring the world to its knees.Discover the new TWIST-PACKED thriller from the author of The Shadows of Men‘A pretty much flawless thriller’ Lee Child 'A masterclass in intelligent suspense’ Mick Herron‘If you're looking for a kick-ass, pedal-to-the-metal thriller you need HUNTED’ Mark Billingham‘A mature, intelligent thriller... Stunning' Janice Hallett'Smart and blisteringly contemporary' Mail on Sunday'Skintight plotting and a twisting storyline… [Hunted is] unputdownable' Sunday Times'Immediately catapults [Mukherjee] into the ranks of best action-thriller writers' Crime Time'A race-against-time story with some excellent twists and subversions of expectations' Observer'A pure adrenaline read' Prima'Mukherjee enters contemporary thriller-dom with a bang… his cunning twists make for a buoyant read' Daily Telegraph 'Hunted is a phenomenal achievement, with its sizeable cast of memorable characters, flawless juggling of multiple storylines, and a political dimension that makes it more than pacey entertainment' Sunday Times, Thriller of the month
Downfall: Prigozhin, Putin, and the new fight for the future of Russia
by Mark Galeotti Anna Arutunyan‘Absolutely gripping, deeply authoritative, hugely important and lethally lurid’Simon Sebag Montefiore, Sunday Times bestselling author of The World: A Family HistoryYevgeny Prigozhin emerged as one of the most dangerous warlords in the world and as one of Vladimir Putin's chief rivals in Russia's tumultuous political climate, exiled after leading Wagner's attempted coup and killed in a mysterious plane crash. But what is the truth about this enigmatic figure, his role in the war with Ukraine, and the chaos unleashed across Russia by his turn against Putin? And, in the aftermath of his death, what is next for Russia in the new stage of late Putinism that Prigozhin's life forged?Drawing on years of research, this book traces the rise of Russia's most prominent non-state actor and examines the political climate that propelled a convicted gangster with no government office to the formidable role he came to occupy. An essential story of Russia's recent history, Downfall is also a compelling insight into its likely future.
Wimbledon: A personal history
by Sue Barker'The thing about our Sue is that she just is Wimbledon.' John McEnroeSue Barker first walked through those famous wrought-iron gates aged 13 in 1969 to play in the National Schools event. What Sue didn't know then, was that every year for the next half century, she would be back in some capacity. As a junior, aged 15, as a semi-finalist and Grand-Slam winner ranked No.3 in the world, as a broadcaster leading the BBC coverage for thirty years and for the first time, as a fan in 2023.And now she returns as a storyteller.The magic has stayed the same,but times have changed. With her first-hand insight and perspective, Sue paints an intimate portrait of the place, past and present, full of behind-the-scenes details drawn from her own experiences as well as personal conversations with her former mentors, contemporary players, friends and colleagues - giants of the game such as Rod Laver, Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and many others. They share poignant memories with her and some startling revelations, from Sampas's deep regret that he didn't involve his parents more in his Centre Court triumphs to Borg divulging that McEnroe was always the quietest presence in the locker room ... You cannot be serious!From the most talked-about matches and famous rivalries to the fashions and trends, from the stunning breakthroughs, to the near wins and gut-wrenching disappointments, Sue's personal history of Wimbledon is touched throughout by Championship stardust and is as tightly packed with stories as the courts are with blades of grass.
The Roads To Rome: A History
by Catherine FletcherBrimming with life and drama, this is the first book to explore two thousand years of European history through one the greatest imperial networks ever built'A delightful, novel and authoritative history from the ground up' JUDITH HERRIN'Epic and witty ... Fletcher is a thoroughly enjoyable narrator because she peppers her learned prose with wry humour' TOBIAS JONES, Observer'All roads lead to Rome.' It's a medieval proverb, but it's also true: today's European roads still follow the networks of the ancient empire, as Rome’s extraordinary legacy continues to grip our imaginations.Over the two thousand years since they were first built, the roads have been walked by crusaders and pilgrims, liberators and dictators, but also by tourists and writers, refugees and artists. As channels of trade and travel, and routes for conquest and creativity, Catherine Fletcher shows how the roads forever transformed the cultures, and intertwined the fates, of a vast panoply of people across Europe and beyond.Reflecting on his own walk on the Appian Way, Charles Dickens observed that here is ‘a history in every stone that strews the ground.’ Based on outstanding original research, and brimming with life and drama, this is the first book to explore two thousand years of history through one of the greatest imperial networks ever built.
Scream Queen: A memoir
by Yvette FieldingSeances, Ouija boards, table tipping, knocking phenomena - all in a day's work for the First Lady of the Paranormal. Yvette Fielding has nerves of steel when facing down her tormentors in the spirit world. Her living-world personal story also reveals a woman of courage and determination, who built success from nothing, following her passion and lifelong curiosity in search of answers to the unexplained.Yvette was always fascinated with the afterlife, and Buddhist meditation practice opened her up to any spirit who wanted to contact her. This manifested in her first family home. Their TV would switch itself on, and kitchen cupboards would open and close all by themselves. When alone there, Yvette would arm herself with a Samurai sword to confront her unseen visitors.But it was a harrowing investigation of eerie 800 year-old Michelham Priory where Yvette’s life-changing Most Haunted adventure began, and still continues many terrifying quests and over twenty years later.Here you’ll walk with Yvette where others fear to tread through chills of the supernatural kind, and she also talks with candid honesty of occasional cold spots she’s encountered in human form. But through all the drops in temperature, the nation’s most celebrated ghost hunter radiates warmth and humour and it’s a joy to accompany her on her incredible journey from child TV star to Most Haunted icon.Beware sceptics: the Scream Queen's story could change your world view for ever.