A twisty, high-stakes thriller in the breathless, page-turning style of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell, and Claire Douglas, in which nothing is as it seems and saving the day is only the beginning.Claire Fitzroy was on the way home to London when her train from Manchester was hijacked by a group of armed men. In one terrifying moment she faced the starkest of choices: to passively stand back or act and fight back—knowing that with either choice, she could die.With ...

Dark Psychology: Practical Techniques to Protect Against Mind Control, Lies, and Manipulation is your essential defense manual against the hidden tactics used to exploit, deceive, and control. In a world where psychological manipulation is everywhere—from personal relationships to media and politics—understanding how it works is no longer optional.This book reveals the covert strategies used by manipulators and how you can recognize, resist, and counter them with c...

Through adventure and luck, we have unearthed many objects and places that reveal the story of our past, and this treasury for children is filled with some of the most fascinating.On an autumn day in 1940, four boys explored a tunnel that their dog had gone into. They had no idea that they had entered the Lascaux Caves, a network of chambers covered in cave art from 17,000 years ago.This is just one of countless tales of discovery that have given us glimpse...

'Sweet, steamy and cosy - perfect for autumn' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW'I absolutely loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEWIsabella Tucci is not looking for love. Leaving London and her cheating ex far behind to open her dream restaurant, she's promised herself: no men, and no distractions.Chef Etienne runs his own place, right across the square. And he'd be more than happy to show the new girl in...

Bloomsbury presents Scandal by Kelly and Kristina Mancaruso, read by Dane Williams, Nikki Patel, and Hannah van der Westhuysen.'A superbly crafted world of celebrity, gossip and the perils of fame... Twisty, unputdownable, brilliant fun' SIAN GILBERT'Like peering behind the curtain of a celebrity gossip page… Scandal is shocking and twisty and I loved every single minute of it' LISA HALLThey had the perfect marriage...

One of Vogue’s Best Books of 2026A beautiful, heartbreaking novel about ambition, love, and space from the award-winning author of Wandering SoulsJanuary 28, 1986: Soon after launch, the Challenger shuttle falls out of the sky and into the sea. At the same time, Oliver Ines is born. Celestial Lights is his story.Ollie spends his childhood in an English village where his bedroom is covered in glow-...

For readers of Ann Patchett and Celeste Ng, Penitence is a poignant exploration of love and forgiveness. It’s a suspenseful, addictive audiobook filled with literary insight that compels listeners to consider whether the worst thing we’ve ever done is all that defines us.**"**A deeply engrossing listen that will have you reflecting on guilt and forgiveness.”—Booklist“Plummer is a joy to listen to. ...

**AN ADDRESS TO DIE FOR…There’s a killer on the loose. And he’s targeting one specific address—138 Main Street. The problem? There are over 7,000 Main Streets in the USA. And the police and FBI have no clue which one will be next.**For FBI Special Agent Ben Walker and his rookie colleague, Officer Zoe Hill, the pressure to solve the case is unimaginable. There aren’t enough police officers to cover every house, and vigilante residents are attacking anyone who rings their do...

An exuberant, darkly humorous novel by the National Book Award–nominated author of Fieldwork.Literary Hub • Best Book Covers of October 2024Celebrated stage actress Mona Zahid wakes up on Thanksgiving morning to the clamor of guests packed into her Manhattan apartment and to a wave of dread: her in-laws are lurking on the other side of the bedroom door; she’s still fighting with her husband; and in just a few weeks she will begin rehearsals as Shakespeare’s Cleopatra, the h...

Brought to you by Penguin.A GRIPPING AND SEARINGLY HONEST ACCOUNT OF A YEAR IN THE TURBULENT LIFE OF A PROFESSIONAL JOCKEY, FROM FOUR-TIME CHAMPION OISIN MURPHY.Born prematurely, weighing less than a bag of sugar, Oisin Murphy’s life has always been one of struggle. From a young age he found communion with horses. Mesmerised by their power, their spirit, he discovered a gift for the saddle.Oisin quickly established himself as one of...

Bloomsbury presents The Afghans by Åsne Seierstad, read by Laila Pyne.A KIRKUS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"An astonishing feat of writing and reporting and one of the finest books written on Afghanistan in a generation." —Eliza Griswold, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Amity and Prosperity“A valuable addition to the canon of literature on the country . . . [Seierstad] manages to achieve a rare intimacy." —New York Times Book Review...

A joyous celebration of Britain’s rich bird lifeIn Birdland, journalist and lifelong birder Jon Gower explores our intimate connection with the bird life around us. From the symphonic song of the wren to the clack of a puffin’s beak and from epic migrations to sunset murmurations, birds are commonplace miracles. No wonder they have inspired our artists, writers and songwriters. Whether rare or abundant, Jon Gower visits some of the best places in Britain to watch birds, se...