From the author of the Number one bestselling Abroad in Japan, Journey Across Japan takes us through the 47 unique prefectures of the Land of the Rising SunJapan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with millions flocking there every month to follow the same cookie-cutter itinerary.But beyond the well-trodden tourist trail lies a country made up of forty-seven unique prefectures. Each one has its own story to tell,...

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From the author of the Number one bestselling Abroad in Japan, Journey Across Japan takes us through the 47 unique prefectures of the Land of the Rising SunJapan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with millions flocking there every month to follow the same cookie-cutter itinerary.But beyond the well-trodden tourist trail lies a country made up of forty-seven unique prefectures. Each one has its own story to tell,...

Brought to you by Penguin.When Englishman Chris Broad landed in a rural village in northern Japan he wondered if he'd made a huge mistake. With no knowledge of the language and zero teaching experience, was he was about to be the most quickly fired English teacher in Japan's history?Abroad in Japan charts a decade of living in a foreign land and the chaos and culture clash that comes with it. Packed with hilarious and fascinating stories, this book...

Brought to you by PenguinFlo is sick of Tokyo. Suffering from a crisis in confidence, she is stuck in a rut, her translation work has dried up and she's in a relationship that's run its course. That's until she stumbles upon a mysterious book left by a fellow passenger on the Tokyo Subway. From the very first page, Flo is transformed and immediately feels compelled to translate this forgotten novel, a decision which sets her on a path that will change her life...

A completely heartwarming novel about the power of books and connection between generations, perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop.FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE CAT AND THE CITY, A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK'Vibrant and accomplished' David Mitchell, on The Cat and the City‘Every book worm would love this’ Glamour‘A love letter to Japanese culture’ Count...

**A mind-expanding exploration of how trees learned to shape our world by manipulating the elements, plants, animals, and even humankind, possessing agency beyond anything we might have imagined“Astounding . . . a true masterpiece . . . Rix refuses to put herself much in the picture, but through the scenes we glimpse an Indiana Jones figure who is both an eminent, travelling scientist and a born writer.”—The Telegraph**A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE...

From the bestselling author of The Best Kind of Beautiful, Frances Whiting, comes an endearing, wise and witty novel of love and friendship, which asks, how far would you go, to protect your friends?Shortlisted for the Lord Mayor of Brisbane's People's Choice Queensland Book of the Year Award 2026In the summer of 1997, five high school students meet. Nina, the Good Girl. Beatrice, The Poetess. Harriet, the Ghost. Cosmo, the Professor. And Hunter, t...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE QUEENSLAND LITERARY AWARD FOR FICTIONA BIRDS OF A FEATHER BOOK CLUB PICK‘Sita Walker's powerful debut novel In a Common Hour follows a diverse group of kids and teachers as they deal with the fallout from a student prank.’ **—**The AgeWalker is a teacher herself and, boy, does this novel ring true.’ **—**The Sydney Morning HeraldSometime...

**The quirky, charming Japanese sensation with over half a million copies sold worldwide."An unexpected treasure." —Laurie Gilmore, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe**Welcome to Tenderness!A quaint seaside town in Kitakyushu, Mojiko is full of hidden delights. And one unexpected treasure is the 24/7 convenience store, Tenderness.Sure, it's a bit odd that the incredibly handsome manager has his o...

**‘A book that everyone should read’ The TimesA harrowing, heart-rending first-hand account of the bombing of Nagasaki – and the acts of human kindness left in its wake.**On 9th August 1945, the Japanese city of Nagasaki is hit by an atomic bomb. Forty thousand people are killed instantly. Doctor Takashi Nagai is not one of them.Pulling himself, broken and bloodied, from the wreckage that was once the city’s university hospital, Takashi bundles together a t...

**From the best-selling author of Underland and "the great nature writer…of this generation" (Wall Street Journal), a revelatory book that transforms how we imagine rivers—and life itself."As beautiful as the rivers and the hope he’s describing." —Valorie Castellanos Clark, Los Angeles TimesA New York Times BestsellerWinner of the 2026 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing AwardWinner of the 2026 Nautilus Book AwardShortlis...