FROM THE AUTHOR OF CONTACTS...Xavier Ireland is a radio DJ who by night listens to the hopes, fears and regrets of sleepless Londoners and by day keeps himself very much to himself - until he is brought into the light by a one-of-a-kind cleaning lady and forced to confront his own biggest regret. This is a tale of love, loss, Scrabble and six degrees of separation, asking big questions about life and death, strangers and friends, heartache and comfort, and...

'Mark Watson is a national treasure' Richard OsmanWhatever I now know about life - or think I know - I found out through failure, disappointment, mortification. I'm writing it all down as much to remind myself as for anyone else - but now you're here, I'd love you to stick around . . .Mark Watson is generally accepted to be alive. And yet he's died many times. Not just on stage - though he'll tell you about that - but in ...

*The deliciously entertaining new novel from the award-winning writer and comedian, MARK WATSON*'Funny and thought-provoking' ADAM HILLS'A heartwarming story of happenstance' iPAPER–––––––––––––––That's three sashimi rolls. Two vegetable dumplings. One life-changing encounter. Your delivery is on its way …For delivery rider Damir, time is money....

The breathtaking novel from acclaimed author and comedian Mark Watson, author of Contacts...Dominic Kitchen is a wedding photographer. Every Saturday since his career began in the sixties he has photographed a bride and groom on the happiest day of their lives, captured the moment they tied the knot forever, and then faded away into the background.But throughout his life, Dominic has felt a knot inside him tighten, threatening his own chance of a h...

The dazzling novel from acclaimed author and stand-up comedian Mark Watson.Dubai is a good place to win. And a really, really bad place to lose ...Junior advertising creative Tim Callaghan can hardly believe his luck when his idea for a commercial is commissioned by an international charity. He's flown out to Dubai to supervise the project and is immediately enticed by the city - a futuristic environment unlike anywhere he's ever been before. The f...

Three decades ago, the charismatic Howard York built the empire of his dreams: the Hotel Alpha. It was once the finest in London, but over the years, as the world around it has moved on at an ever more dizzying rate, the hotel has struggled to keep pace.Graham, the Alpha's concierge, has been behind the front desk since the day the hotel opened and has witnessed every stage of its history. Chaz, Howard's blind adopted son, has almost never ventured outside its walls. Both of them v...

Remarkable tales to accompany Mark Watson's dazzling novel, Hotel Alpha.There's a story behind every door. . .Every room of the Hotel Alpha has witnessed hundreds of stories - some incidental, some life-changing and many of them intertwined in ways that the guests couldn't possibly know. Here, secrets are exposed, love lost and found, memories created and relived, and unforeseen consequences spiral. Characters from Mark Watson's novel Hotel Alpha are revealed in unexpected ...

One man’s last journey. One hundred and fifty-eight chances to save his life.The unforgettable new book from award-winning writer and comedian Mark Watson!'Mark Watson is one of my favourite writers and Contacts is by far his best book yet' Adam Kay‘Witty, emotional and beautifully written’ Jill Mansell‘It made me laugh, cry, reflect and want to check in on all my friends’ Emm...

If you are a new teacher - THIS is the book for you!Discover and learn practical tips to help you succeed in your first year in teaching - and beyond! This will be among the most exciting parts of your career as a teacher - but it's also one of the most stressful (trust me). Do not be concerned, however, this book is here to assist! A compact and accessible guide designed to provide you with a variety of strategies and suggestions to help you get off to a great sta...

One man’s last journey. One hundred and fifty-eight chances to save his life.The unforgettable new book from award-winning writer and comedian Mark Watson!'Mark Watson is one of my favourite writers and Contacts is by far his best book yet' Adam Kay‘Witty, emotional and beautifully written’ Jill Mansell‘It made me laugh, cry, reflect and want to check in on all my friends’ Emm...

As a starting point in making the world a better place, Mark will free you from sin. It's a big task, but he thinks it's going to go really well.Mark Watson is not only a fantastic stand-up comedian, but he may also be the best chance we have to overcome sin. He's got a plan to teach us everything we need to know about the Six Deadly Sins (he knows it's usually seven, but he's doing Greed and Gluttony together as a special offer). In the second series, Mark turns his attention to t...

Imagine being the only girl in a school full of boys...Missy loves football. As she and her friends get ready to start their final year of primary school, the class are excited to finally get to play 11-a-side football matches against other teams. But when a new committee in charge of school football in Scotland decides that Missy can no longer play with football with boys, Missy, her dad and her friends must embark on a series of upwards battles to prove to the co...