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John Williams

'It's the most marvellous discovery for everyone who loves literature' Ian McEwan, BBC Radio 4Colum McCann once called Stoner one of the great forgotten novels of the past century, but it seems it is forgotten no longer - in 2013 translations of Stoner began appearing on bestseller lists across Europe. Forty-eight years after its first, quiet publication in the US, Stoner is finally finding the wide and devoted readership it deser...

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John Douglas, Mark Olshaker

The bestselling true story and inspiration behind the hit Netflix show, looking at how one underfunded FBI team became the first to explore the dark world of serial killers.'John Douglas knows more about serial killers than anybody in the world' Jonathan Demme, director of The Silence of the LambsJohn Douglas is a former FBI Special Agent and expert in criminal profiling and behavioural science. He made a career of looking evil in the eye -...

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John Gwynne

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The Faithful and the Fallen

'It gets faster and more fascinating by the page' – Conn Iggulden, author of EmpireAn epic coming-of-age fantasy inspired by mythology and the Iron Age, Malice by John Gwynne is the first in The Faithful and the Fallen series. Perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin.Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors, learning the art of war. He yearns to wield his sword and spear to protect his king’s realm. But that d...

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John Irving

'A work of genius' Independent**'**So extraordinary, so original, and so enriching' Stephen King'May justly join the classic American list' Anthony Burgess'Marvellously funny . . . What better entertainment is there than a serious book which makes you laugh?' Spectator-----------------------------'If you care about something you have...

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John Scalzi

Shortlisted for the 2023 Hugo Award for Best NovelJurassic Park meets Parks & Recreation in The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi – a thrilling, fast-paced adventure set on an alternate Earth.‘John Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today’ – Joe Hill, author of The FiremanThey're big, they're bad and they're about to become extinct . . .

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John Steinbeck

"East of Eden" by John Steinbeck is an epic novel that traverses generations, exploring the intricate tapestry of human relationships and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Set in California's Salinas Valley, the story revolves around the intertwined destinies of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons. At its heart is the retelling of the biblical tale of Cain and Abel, as themes of morality, free will, and the pursuit of identity unfold. The characters, vividly drawn and deep...

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John Boyne

John Boyne's acclaimed quartet, THE ELEMENTS, is available now.'A bold, funny epic' Observer'Compelling and satisfying . . . At times, incredibly funny, at others, heartrending' Sarah Winman, author of Still Life___Cyril Avery is not a real Avery. At least, that's what his parents make sure to remind him. Adopted as a baby, he feels more and more disconnected with the family ...

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John Scalzi

‘Laugh-out-loud funny, intricately plotted and big-hearted’ – SFXWarning: supervillain in training. Risk of world domination.Locus and Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi brings us Starter Villain, a turbo-charged tale of a family business with a difference. This one comes with a hidden headquarters, minions, talking cats and villainous rivals worthy of James Bond.Divorced, broke and emotionally ...

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John Gwynne

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The Bloodsworn Saga

'A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic' Anthony RyanTHE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD.A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out.As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrið, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman purs...

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John Green

Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it.In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John became fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since that first visit to Lakka, Green has become a ...

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John Grisham

The bestselling novel behind the iconic movie Christmas with the KranksImagine a year without Christmas. No crowded shops, no corny office parties, no fruitcakes and no unwanted presents.That's just what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they decide that, just this once, they'll skip the holiday altogether.Theirs will be the only house on the street without decorations, a Christmas Eve bash or even a tree. Because come December 25th, ...

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John Brownlow

THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK SUMMER 2023 CLUB PICKWINNER OF THE 2023 CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER AWARDHIS DAYS ARE NUMBERED. BUT SO ARE YOURS.'Keeps readers on the edge of their seats through a roller-coaster ride of high-octane action that builds to an explosive finale' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Propulsive . . . outstanding' SUNDAY TIMES'Pacy' LITERARY...