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This month's 'featured books'
Debuts of the Month
Jubilee Shelley Harris
A joyous, cleverly written, morally minded (but never preachy) novel. Set during a street party for the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977 and 35 years later, it explores the real story behind an iconic photograph taken in 1977 that seems... Format: Paperback - Released: 24/05/2012
The Last Summer Judith Kinghorn
May 2012 MEGA Debut of the Month.
An enchanting, sweeping debut of big storytelling, of social and political change spanning the First World War and beyond, perfect for reading groups and fans of... Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
The Waste Land Simon Acland
Shortlisted for the People's Book Prize for Fiction 2012.
Set during the extraordinary historical events of the First Crusade this is an original and compelling debut full of mystery, betrayal, secrecy, romance, humour and suspense. Like Dan Brown’s adventures... Format: Paperback - Released: 10/06/2010
This month's 'featured books'
The School of Life
How to Find Fulfilling Work Roman Krznaric, School of Life
How to know what you want to do, how to set about achieving your goal and how to sort out your need for certainty or money or is freedom of choice , with all the risks that involves, the most... Format: Paperback - Released: 10/05/2012
How to Thrive in the Digital Age Tom Chatfield, School of Life
What is the new digital technology doing to us and the people around us? Is it good for us or can it have negative effects, leaving us cocooned in our own little worlds, no longer engaging with each other in... Format: Paperback - Released: 10/05/2012
How to Think More About Sex Alain de Botton, School of Life
The title may seem strange in our sex obsessed age but Alain de Botton is arguing that we don’t think too much about sex, we’re merely thinking about it in the wrong way. The author offers insights and ways to... Format: Paperback - Released: 10/05/2012
How to Stay Sane Philippa Perry, School of Life
Mental health is every bit as important as physical health and Philippa Perry explains the brain, how we organise our minds and the ways we can improve our mental agility and creativity but also help to deal with stress and... Format: Paperback - Released: 10/05/2012
This month's 'featured books'
eBooks
River of Smoke Amitav Ghosh
In September 1838 a storm blows up on the Indian Ocean and the Ibis, a ship carrying a consignment of convicts and indentured laborers from Calcutta to Mauritius, is caught up in the whirlwind. When the seas settle, five men... Format: Paperback - Released: 10/05/2012
Little Girl Lost Brian Mcgilloway
The breathtaking new crime thriller from the author of the acclaimed Inspector Devlin series.
Midwinter. A child is found wandering in an ancient woodland, her hands covered in blood. But it is not her own. Unwilling or unable to speak, the... Format: Paperback - Released: 10/05/2012
Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death James Runcie
Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 17 May 2012.
From the son of the former Archbishop of Canterbury, this is the first of The Grantchester Mysteries, six detective novels spanning thirty years of British history - from the... Format: Hardback - Released: 10/05/2012
The Bicycle Book Bella Bathurst
May 2012 Travel Book of the Month.
A brilliant, charming, engaging look at the sometimes weird world of the bicycle and bicyclist. The people who ride them (including over water), the people who... Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
This month's 'featured books'
Books of the Month
Jasmine Nights Julia Gregson
May 2012 Book of the Month.
Set in WW2 with star crossed lovers, espionage and exotic locations, Jasmine Nights is a captivating and enjoyable read from the award-winning author of East of... Format: Hardback - Released: 26/04/2012
The Bicycle Book Bella Bathurst
May 2012 Travel Book of the Month.
A brilliant, charming, engaging look at the sometimes weird world of the bicycle and bicyclist. The people who ride them (including over water), the people who... Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
Where She Went Gayle Forman
May 2012 New Gen Book of the Month.
If you had a second chance at first love ...would you take it? It's been three years since Adam's love saved Mia after the accident... Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
15 Seconds Andrew Gross
May 2012 Book of the Month.
If you love fast-paced, topical thrillers that you simply can't put down, then Andrew Gross and especially 15 Seconds is a great place to go. Pulled over... Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
This month's 'featured books'
Author of the Month
15 Seconds Andrew Gross
May 2012 Book of the Month.
If you love fast-paced, topical thrillers that you simply can't put down, then Andrew Gross and especially 15 Seconds is a great place to go. Pulled over... Format: Paperback - Released: 26/04/2012
Killing Hour Andrew Gross
The jaw-dropping unputdownable new novel from the guy who co-authored five No. 1 James Patterson bestsellers including Judge and Jury and Lifeguard. Now a bestselling novelist in his own right with hit thrillers The Blue Zone and... Format: Paperback - Released: 14/04/2011
Reckless Andrew Gross
Hauck has left law enforcement for a job with a big-time private security firm. But he quickly learns that life in the private sector can be every bit as dangerous as wearing a badge - if not more so... Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
Don't Look Twice Andrew Gross
A revenge killing. A dead public attorney. And a family caught in the cross-fire. For local detective Ty Hauck, life is good. A waterfront house, a new girlfriend and, after uncovering a Wall Street scandal, he's even a local hero.... Format: Paperback - Released: 28/05/2009