'Truly extraordinary books are rare, and this is one of them' – Roddy DoyleJames is a profound and ferociously funny novel from one of our greatest living writers, Percival Everett.The Sunday Times BestsellerWinner of the National Book Award for FictionWinner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in FictionShortlisted for the Booker PrizeShortlisted for the Dublin Literary AwardFinalist for the Orwell Prize for Political FictionThe Mississippi River, 1861. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a new owner in New Orleans and separated from his wife and daughter forever, he flees to nearby Jackson’s Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father who recently returned to town.So begins a dangerous and transcendent journey along the Mississippi River, towards the elusive promise of the free states and beyond. As James and Huck navigate the treacherous waters, each bend in the river holds the promise of both salvation and demise. And together, the unlikely pair embark on the most life-changing odyssey of them all . . .A 'Book of the Year' in The Observer, The Times & Sunday Times, The Guardian, Daily Mail, Daily Express, The Spectator, New Statesman, Independent, TLS, The Daily Telegraph, Financial Times, i newspaper, The Economist, The Irish Times, The New York Times, TIME and The New Yorker'Who should read this book? Every single person in the country' – Ann Patchett'Scorchingly funny and action-packed' – The Sunday Times, 'Books of the Year''This may be Everett's best book yet' – Bonnie Garmus'Playful and viciously comic' – The Telegraph, 'Books of the Year''My favourite novel this year' – Salman Rushdie Read more

THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN----------'Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so VERY funny' Marian Keyes'So smart and funny. Deplorably good' Ian Rankin'Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny' Mark BillinghamIn a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron might be pushing eighty but they still have a few tricks up their our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer before it's too late?The Times Crime Book of the MonthGuardian Best Crime and Thrillers----------'A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly' Val McDermid'I completely fell in love with it' Shari Lapena'This is properly brilliant. The pages fly and I can't stop smiling' Steve Cavanagh'Steeped in Agatha Christie joy' Araminta Hall'Pure escapism' Guardian'As gripping as it is funny' Evening Standard'An exciting new talent in crime fiction' Daily Mail'A witty and poignant tale' Daily Telegraph'Funny and original' Sun Read more

A wonderfully witty and brutally honest story about female friendship. 'Heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious.' Reader review.'Shirley Valentine meets Bridget Jones.' Cup Full of Books. An Amazon All-Stars award winning title. Meet Helen. She worries that the walls are closing in. With her children grown and her selfish husband away again, she's full of regrets at not taking the exciting paths she dreamed about in her youth. So when the chance of a last-minute holiday to Cyprus with her two best friends is offered, she grabs it.Meet Caro.A successful city analyst. Single and childless, she's not in Cyprus for the glorious sunshine and crystal-blue waters. But her secret feels so shameful she can't bring herself to share it.Meet Kay. Sandwiched between the needs of a grown-up son with learning difficulties and elderly parents, all she wants to do is sleep in the sun, preferably all week.As Caro's secret emerges, tensions between the women explode.Friendship was easy when they were young, how can it be so hard now?A Midlife Holiday is the life-affirming first tale in The Midlife Trilogy women's fiction series. Funny, emotional, compassionate and wise, Cary J Hansson shows us why middle-aged women are only just getting started!Prepare to meet three new friends you'll feel you've known all your life!What readers are saying: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is a such classy novel"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wonderfully written"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "funny, emotional and addictive!"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I literally could not put this book down."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A delicious read. A little bit of Shirley Valentine indeed."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An incredibly insightful and imaginative story."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The characters are unforgettable, And wow! What a climax! Brilliant, charming & captivating."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"That ending! ... in awe of how masterfully this is brought to a close."“I haven’t devoured a book in one sitting for a long time but I literally could not put this down. It shouldn’t be so rare (or refreshing) to read about the lives of middle-aged women, but it is ... compulsively readable. ‘A Midlife Holiday’ is funny, brutally honest, extremely relatable and a perfect summer read." SouthAsia Magazine"I loved this novel. It's beautifully written and deeply truthful." Jill Clough, Author of Morph: Lakeland Book of the Year Award 2019"Funny, touching, richly described and so captivating. I was transported to Cyprus with my new-found friends, Kay, Helen and Caro. It deserves to be a best-seller." - Kerena Swan, Award winning author of Scared to Breathe "A well written, page turning tale of loss and awakening with engaging characters and hilarious moments. I can't wait to read the next one." Heather peck, Author of Glass Arrows, Shortlisted 2021 East Anglian Book Awards."This is chick lit, grown-up and midlife, redefining what it means to be in our prime." - Net galley reviewer. Read more

**READER FAVOURITE IN THE FIRST-EVER GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GOOD BOOKS COLLECTION****SOON TO BE A MAJOR APPLE TV SERIES**‘Properly laugh-out-loud funny, this was one of the most original novels I’ve read in years’ RED, *Books of the Year*‘A witty, ingenious debut novel… An enormously entertaining story that is both silly and sophisticated’ SUNDAY TIMES, *Books of the Year*What if you could change husbands as easily as a lightbulb?One night Lauren finds a strange man in her flat who claims to be her husband. All the evidence – from photos to electricity bills – suggests he’s right. And then another one appears. Lauren’s attic, she slowly realises, is creating an endless supply of husbands for her. There’s:The one who’s too hot (there must be a catch).The one who pretends to play music on her toes.The one who can calm her unruly thoughts with a single touch.But when you can change husbands as easily as changing a lightbulb, how do you know whether the one you have now is the good-enough one, or the wrong one, or the best one? And how long should you keep trying to find out?'Huge fun' KATE ATKINSON'A wonderful, wonderful novel' JENNIE GODFREY'The most fun I've had reading in the longest time' MARIAN KEYES'A time-bending gem' GABRIELLE ZEVINTHE NO 1 KINDLE BESTSELLERTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBEST SUMMER READ IN THE GUARDIAN, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, RED & DAILY MAIL***READERS LOVE THE HUSBANDS!!****‘This book was INCREDIBLE! So inventive, funny and different’‘I clapped out loud and cried’‘I adored this book. Fast-paced and funny with heart’‘Incredibly vivid, completely original’'So many husbands so many personalities so much confusion so much fun! Read more

*Molly the Maid returns in THE MAID'S SECRET – available to pre-order now!*____________DO NOT DISTURB. WHODUNNIT IN PROGRESS…Molly the maid sees everything at The Regency Grand Hotel.So when a renowned guest drops very dead on the tearoom floor, sullying the hotel’s five-star reputation, it falls to Molly to sweep up the clues.An unfortunate accident? Or a murderous mess?The answers to the mystery lie behind one guest’s door – and only the maid holds the key…_________________________________________________________________Over a MILLION READERS have been swept away by Nita Prose's delightful mysteries:‘Excellent and totally entertaining … the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time’ STEPHEN KING‘This is phenomenal thriller. Maid or murderer or victim? Find out in the book’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gripping, deftly written, and led by a truly unforgettable protagonist in Molly. I'm recommending it to everyone I know' EMMA STONEX‘I loved everything about this book’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I didn’t think I could love a character any more than I loved Eleanor Oliphant but along comes Molly the Maid. God, I love her’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fresh, fiendish and darkly beguiling. The Maid is so thrillingly original, and clever, and joyous. I just adored every page’ CHRIS WHITAKER‘Felt like a modern day homage to Agatha Christie’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Lots of twists and turns and highly gripping’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Maid was a Sunday Times bestseller for w/c 08/05/2023Nita Prose's book 'The Maid' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-05-08. Read more

The Number One Global Sensation*Foyle’s Fiction Book of the Year**Amazon Book of the Year**Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year**Fiction Book of the Year 2024 – British Book Awards*‘Addictive’ Grazia‘Hugely entertaining’ Observer‘Provocative’ Mail on SundayTHIS IS ONE HELL OF A STORY. IT’S JUST NOT HERS TO TELL.When failed writer June Hayward witnesses her rival Athena Liu die in a freak accident, she sees her opportunity… and takes it.So what if it means stealing Athena’s final manuscript?So what if it means ‘borrowing’ her identity?And so what if the first lie is only the beginning…Finally, June has the fame she always deserved. But someone is about to expose her… What happens next is entirely everyone else's fault. ‘The book that everyone is talking about’ Glamour‘Ingenious, astute, hugely entertaining’ David Nicholls‘Breathtakingly clever on jealousy, talent, success, and who gets to tell which story’ Elizabeth Day‘Hard to put down. Harder to forget’ Stephen KingR.F. Kuang’s book Yellowface was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 04-06-23R.F. Kuang’s book Yellowface was a #5 New York Times bestseller w/c 04-06-23Rebecca F Kuang's book 'Yellowface' was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-06-03. Read more

THE MILLION COPY #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY IS BACK WITH THE NEW BOOK OF THE MOMENTDelicious' JOJO MOYES'Super-sharp, lethally witty' NIGELLA LAWSON‘Wonderfully wicked’ RED'Very funny… I inhaled it' JOE LYCETT‘Taut, pacy, seamless… a huge pleasure to read’ MARIAN KEYES'Thoroughly enjoyable, like Succession rewritten by Agatha Christie’ MAIL ON SUNDAY‘Mackie has assembled a gloriously repugnant cast… A dark, funny story of a very dysfunctional family’ OBSERVERMeet the Wisterns. Rich. Powerful. Morally bankrupt.Anthony is dead. His wife and four children each have a motive.And there’s a true crime-obsessed outsider ready to expose the killer…With a family like this, who needs enemies?‘Ferociously entertaining’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING‘Gripping, sharp and funny, this window on the mega-wealthy is perfect for fans of Succession’ WOMAN & HOME‘Another caustic satire from the million-copy bestseller of How to Kill Your Family’ i NEWS'Still not over Succession? A dysfunctional family with four inheritance-obsessed children gives the Roy clan a run for its money, with a murderous twist' SUNDAY TIMES STYLEWHAT READERS LOVE ABOUT BELLA MACKIE:‘Just when you think you're a step ahead, she pulls something out of the bag’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Caustic sarcasm… delivered with elegance’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Mackie’s writing is sharp and funny’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Her sarcasm knows no bounds and I love it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Sparky, slick, wildly compulsive’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Macabre, flippant, and darkly hilarious’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Her irreverent, withering put-downs and sharply observed comments’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What A Way To Go was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16.09.24Bella Mackie's book 'Jog On' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-01-08. Read more

A heartbreaking and hilarious novel from the internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious PeopleEveryone remembers the smell of their grandmother's house.Everyone remembers the stories their grandmother told them.But does everyone remember their grandmother flirting with policemen? Driving illegally?Breaking into a zoo in the middle of the night? Firing a paintball gun from a balcony in her dressing gown?Seven-year-old Elsa does.Some might call Elsa's granny 'eccentric', or even 'crazy'. Elsa calls her a superhero. And granny's stories, of knights and princesses and dragons and castles, are her superpower. Because, as Elsa is starting to learn, heroes and villains don't always exist in imaginary kingdoms; they could live just down the hallway.As Christmas draws near, even the best superhero grandmothers may have one or two things they'd like to apologise for. And, in the process, Elsa can have some breath-taking adventures of her own . . .See what readers are saying'Such a magical book . . . his books are full of true gems; slivers of brilliance'Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Another wonderful read from Backman. He touches on some many topics with such kind nature, from the pressure to fit in, to parenthood and bereavement. Beautiful'Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I stayed up late last night to finish it and went to bed with a huge smile on my face and feeling happy, totally unexpected emotions . . . Head and shoulders above the other books I've read this year'Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A perfect book . . . I loved every page, every chapter, every character'Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This book made me laugh out loud and also brought me to tears more than once'Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Read more

THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN----------'Moving, hilarious, brilliantly suspenseful' Jeffery Deaver'A thing of joy' Kate Atkinson'The tonic we all need' Shari LapenaIt's the following has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He's made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very real threat to his bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a ruthless murderer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn't that be a bonus?But this time they are up against an enemy who wouldn't bat an eyelid at knocking off four Read more

THE LOVE STORY OF THE YEAR'A triumph, a real gift of a novel'Sunday Times'Romantic, funny and hopeful'Dolly Alderton'It makes you want to tell someone - anyone - that you love or care about them'IndependentSometimes you need to get lost to find your way...Marnie is stuck. Stuck working alone in her London flat, stuck battling the long afternoons and a life that often feels like it's passing her by.Michael is coming undone. Reeling from his wife's departure, increasingly reclusive, taking himself on long, solitary walks across the moors and fells. When a persistent mutual friend and some very English weather conspire to bring them together, Marnie and Michael suddenly find themselves alone on the most epic of walks and on the precipice of a new friendship.But can they survive the journey?'Such a lovely book!'Nigella Lawson'You become so invested in the outcome of this romance that it makes the whole world shimmer with a kind of secret possibility'Observer'The irresistible feel of a classic romance'Mail on SundayOne of the 18 best novels of the year for the Sunday TimesA book of the year pick in the Guardian, Observer, Independent, Mail on Sunday, GQ, Good Housekeeping, NetGalley and Red Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Fiction 2024Shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for comic fiction 2024Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Award 2025ONE OF BRITAIN'S MOST ACCLAIMED WRITERS 'One of the most astute chroniclers of England as it is now' FINANCIAL TIMES 'An uncanny ability to make us laugh out loud, but also care passionately about his characters' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'No one else writes novels that are both relatable and revelatory in the way he does' EVENING STANDARD Read more

Discover the powerful Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, perfect for fans of Nora Ephron and Sorrow and Bliss'Gorgeously tender and so deeply loving' NUSSAIBAH YOUNIS, bestselling author of Fundamentally'Nora-Ephron-style wit...comforting, so funny, moving... one of my favourite books ever' MARIAN KEYES'Newman writes loss and laughter in equally brilliant amounts.' BONNIE GARMUS'Dazzling, heart-wrenching, snorty-hilarious... An utter joy to read' RACHEL JOYCE_______Who knows you better than your best friend? Who knows your secrets, your fears, your desires, your strange imperfect self? Edi and Ash have been best friends for over forty years. Since childhood they have seen each other through life's milestones: stealing vodka from their parents, REM concerts, marriages, infertility, children. As Ash notes, 'Edi's memory is like the back-up hard drive for mine.'So when Edi is diagnosed with cancer, Ash's world reshapes around the rhythms of Edi's care, from making watermelon ice cubes and music therapy to snack smuggling and impromptu excursions into the frozen winter night.Because life is about squeezing the joy out of every moment and building a powerhouse of memories, about learning when to hold on, and when to let go.Deeply moving yet laugh-out-loud funny, We All Want Impossible Things is a jubilant celebration of life and friendship at its imperfect, radiant, and irreverent best.DISCOVER SANDWICH, the joyful new novel from Catherine Newman and the perfect summer read_______Praise for We All Want Impossible Things:Full of humour, warmth and eye-popping honesty ... a beautiful, candid and uplifting testament to female friendship that will make you laugh and cry - WOMAN & HOMEThis tale of love and friendship is tender, funny, life-affirming joy. - MARIE CLAIRE, 'Best Books of 2023'We All Want Impossible Things is a thing of rare beauty: sweet and sharp, to be devoured, then remembered and loved life-long. – iDevastatingly funny ... handled with compassion and courage in elegant prose lightened by honest humour. - MAIL ON SUNDAYA treat - THE SUNDAY TIMESRemarkable ... A whip-smart, funny, beautifully observed and exquisitely characterised novel about how even the deepest of losses can be accompanied by a joyous affirmation of life. - OBSERVERImbued with love and humour ... this special book is in a class of its own. - EVENING STANDARDNewman's clearsighted and bracingly funny first novel is a moving celebration of friendship, love and cherished memories - DAILY MAILUtterly life-affirming and joyful – RED'You'll stay up late devouring every word' KATHERINE HEINY'One of the best novels on friendship I've ever read' AJ PEARCE'An absolute masterpiece in characterisation... utterly beautiful.' JOANNA CANNON'I absolutely adored this...what a beautiful, emotional novel' JILL MANSELL'Shot through with whip-smart humour and boundless compassion. It's one of the best debuts I've read in a long time.' HANNAH BECKERMAN Read more

THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING NOVEL FROM ONE OF OUR GREATEST LIVING COMEDIC WRITERS'A tragicomic triumph. You won't read a sadder, truer, funnier novel this year' Guardian____________The Barnes family are in trouble.Until recently they ran the biggest business in town, now they’re teetering on the brink of bankruptcy – and that’s just the start of their problems. Dickie and Imelda’s marriage is hanging by a thread; straight-A student Cass is careening off the rails; PJ is hopelessly in debt to the school bully.Meanwhile the ghosts of old mistakes are rising out of the past to meet them, but everyone’s too wrapped up in the present to see the danger looming . . .____________'Generous, immersive, sharp-witted and devastating; the sort of novel that becomes a friend for life' Financial Times‘Paul Murray [is] the undisputed reigning champion of epic Irish tragicomedy’ Spectator‘An instant classic’ Washington Post‘[An] astute, remorselessly funny novel’ Daily Mirror‘A wagyu steak of a novel . . . A classic in the mode of The Corrections’ The Times____________WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION 2023WINNER OF THE SKY ARTS AWARD FOR LITERATURE 2024WINNER OF AN POST IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023 Read more

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERA notebook full of secrets, two untimely deaths – something sinister is stirring in the perfect seaside town of Morannez…It’s summer and holidaymakers are flocking to the idyllic Brittany coast. But when first an old traveller woman dies in suspicious circumstances, and then a campaign of hate seemingly drives another victim to take his own life, events take a very dark turn.Mila Shepherd has come to France to look after her niece, Ani, following the accident in which both Ani’s parents were lost at sea. Mila has moved into their family holiday home, as well as taken her sister Sophie’s place in an agency which specialises in tracking down missing people, until new recruit Carter Jackson starts.It’s clear that malevolent forces are at work in Morannez, but the local police are choosing to look the other way. Only Mila and Carter can uncover the truth about what’s really going on in this beautiful, but mysterious place before anyone else suffers. But someone is desperate to protect a terrible truth, at any cost…Praise for Louise Douglas:'Louise Douglas achieves the impossible and gets better with every book.' Milly Johnson'A brilliantly written, gripping, clever, compelling story, that I struggled to put down. The vivid descriptions, the evocative plot and the intrigue that Louise created, which had me constantly asking questions, made it a highly enjoyable, absolute treasure of a read.' Kim Nash'Another stunning read from the exceptionally talented Louise Douglas! I love the way in which Louise creates such an atmospheric mystery, building the intrigue and suspense brick by brick. Her writing is always beautiful and multi-layered, her characters warm and relatable and the intriguing nature of the mystery makes this unputdownable.’ Nicola Cornick'A tender, heart-breaking, page-turning read' Rachel Hore‘Kept me guessing until the last few pages and the explosive ending took my breath away.' C.L. Taylor‘Beautifully written, chillingly atmospheric and utterly compelling, The Secret by the Lake is Louise Douglas at her brilliant best’ Tammy Cohen‘A master of her craft, Louise Douglas ratchets up the tension in this haunting and exquisitely written tale of buried secrets and past tragedy.’ Amanda Jennings‘A clammy, atmospheric and suspenseful novel, it builds in tension all the way through to the startling final pages.’Sunday Express, S Magazine Read more

Fancy a trip back in time to 1981? Then join Nick Taylor as he gets the opportunity of a lifetime – to relive a whole year of his life. 1981 wasn’t a year Nick remembered fondly. His mother was killed in a plane crash, his father ran off with the babysitter, and he was sent to the most horrible school in the world. Forty years later, the babysitter, now his stepmother, disinherits him.Then Nick is given a bracelet with the power to send him back in time. Arriving in 1981, before the events that shaped his annus horribilis, he realises he now has the power to change the timeline. There’s just one problem – no one takes any notice of you when you’re only ten. Join Nick, as he relives the experience of growing up in the 1980s, in this humorous and thought-provoking time travel story.1981 is part of the anthology series, A Year in the Life. Each book revisits a different aspect of life in the 1980s, and each story can be enjoyed standalone. Read more

Molly the Maid is used to being invisible. But it's time for her to shine in a brand new mystery…*THE SPARKLING NEW MYSTERY FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE MAID*–––––Molly the maid is no stranger to secrets…She sees everything behind closed doors at the Regency Grand hotel: wiping away the dust and grime of guests passing through.But one secret lies much closer to home.An old trinket – a faux Fabergé egg – is revealed to be a precious antique during an appraisal at the hotel, making Molly a rags-to-riches sensation. But no sooner has the egg shown its value than it’s stolen: vanishing without a trace.Determined to crack the case of the missing Fabergé, Molly begins dusting for clues – uncovering a mystery that stretches deep into the past.For in the pages of a long-forgotten diary, written by her late gran, lie the secrets that could unlock all others – and only Molly holds the key…–––––Join the millions of readers who have been swept away by Molly the Maid:‘Full of such charm!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Brilliant, captivating and engaging’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘5 out of 5 stars for its charming blend of mystery and warmth’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Great cosy crime with twists and turns that I did not expect’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Can’t recommend this enough’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A heartwarming yet brainteasing whodunit’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Nita Prose's book 'The Maid' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-05-01.Nita Prose's book 'The Maid' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-05-08. Read more

Bret Easton Ellis’s American Psycho is one of the most controversial and talked-about novels of all time. A multi-million-copy bestseller hailed as a modern classic, it is a violent and outrageous black comedy about the darkest side of human nature.With an introduction by Irvine Welsh, author of Trainspotting.I like to dissect girls. Did you know I’m utterly insane?Patrick Bateman has it all: good looks, youth, charm, a job on Wall Street, and reservations at every new restaurant in town. He is also a psychopath. A man addicted to his superficial, perfect life, he pulls us into a dark underworld where the American Dream becomes a nightmare . . .Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature. Read more

A New York Times BestsellerFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Francesca Bridgerton, in the sixth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.FRANCESCA’S STORYIn every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one’s life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London’s most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton.After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca’s surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.But that was then . . . Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love . . . until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets . . . Read more

'I read the first paragraph and was immediately hooked'Jacqueline Wilson'Enormously entertaining and lovable'Nick Hornby, New York Times'Nonjudgmental, original and very funny; the book is warm and generous too. I loved it'India Knight, Sunday Times STYLE** Big Little Lies creator David E. Kelley is to adapt for A24 - a TV show starring Nicole Kidman and Elle & Dakota Fanning **Margo Millet's got money troubles. As the child of a Hooter's waitress and an ex-Pro-Wrestler, she's always known she'd have to make it on her own. When she finds herself pregnant by her college professor - who is very keen not to be involved - she realizes she will need cash fast.At twenty, alone with a baby, what Margo lacks in options she makes up for in ingenuity, and soon she has a plan: she'll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, producing content and writing storylines unlike anything else out there. Help arrives in the form of her live-action role-playing flatmate Suzie, and her father, Jinx - a recovering addict and veteran of the wrestling world, who has experience of making an audience fall in love.Before she knows it, Margo is an online phenomenon. Could this be the answer to all of Margo's problems, or does internet fame come with too high a price?'An expansive, offbeat, gorgeous exploration of resilience, forgiveness and multi-generational parenthood'Pandora Sykes'A hilarious novel about making the most of what you've got'Emma Straub, author of All Adults Here Read more

Meet Wendy Wood. The pop star that never was…In 1982, Wendy Wood was poised on the brink of stardom. Lead singer with talented local band, Velvet Temptation, she was a rising star of the Oxford music scene. Tipped for fame by the music press, success seemed inevitable.But conflict within the band, a series of betrayals and infidelities, and an unwelcome run of bad luck all played a part in shattering her dreams.Forty years later, her health failing, Wendy’s only comfort is in karaoke nights, where every song is a poignant reminder of what might have been.Then, out of the blue, she’s handed the means to return to the past. Determined to rewrite her destiny, Wendy is steadfast in her pursuit of the fame that once slipped through her fingers.Join Wendy as she immerses herself in the vibrant music scene of 1982, navigating the complexities of love, ambition, and second chances in this thought-provoking time travel story.1982 is part of the anthology series, A Year in the Life. Each book revisits a different aspect of life in the 1980s, and each story can be enjoyed standalone. Read more

From the bestselling author of Dumped, Actually comes a hilarious, heartfelt story about marriage, divorce and what the hell happens next.Amy and Joel’s honeymoon in the Maldives was the perfect week of love, sun, sex and a free minibar…but unfortunately, it was also the high point of a marriage that quickly descended into an absolute disaster zone.Eight years on, they’re back in paradise, trying to recreate the magic with new partners. What a crying shame they’ve picked the same week to do it…Trapped together on an island small enough to spit across with the wind behind you, Amy and Joel pick up right where they left off: at total loggerheads. And so begins a hideous week of rivalry, one-upmanship and score-settling—as each tries to prove they’ve now comprehensively won at life.The thing is, hurt and pain are strongest where there was once love. And what if being back in this island paradise, with all its wonderful memories, sets sparks flying in more ways than one? Read more