With a cast of wonderful sea creatures – including a magical mermaid – and plenty of seaside fun, this brilliant rhyming adventure is perfect for listening to in the car, at home, at bedtime – or at any time at all!The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are also back and they're up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's long, luscious hair and sell it to a famous star . . . luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has another cunning plan to stop the thieves!What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is a fantastically funny rhyming adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. This audio edition is read by Alexander Armstrong and includes a read-along track – perfect for listening to together.Enjoy other What the Ladybird Heard adventures: What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next and What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday.

Der herausragende literarische Klassiker, der Irmgard Keun 1932 zum Literaturstar und eine der wichtigsten deutschsprachigen Autorinnen des 20. Jahrhunderts machte: fesselnd, eindringlich, zeitkritisch und humorvoll! »Irmgard Keun war die erfolgreichste deutsche Autorin der dreißiger Jahre, und die Lektüre lohnt noch heute.« Thomas Karlauf, FAZ »Ich will ein Glanz werden« Doris, das kunstseidene Mädchen, ist Sekretärin bei einem zudringlichen Rechtsanwalt. Sie will nicht mehr tagein, tagaus Briefe tippen, sondern ein Star werden, will die große Welt erobern. Die große Welt, das ist für die Achtzehnjährige Berlin. Dort stürzt sie sich in das Leben der Tanzhallen, Bars und Literatencafés, lässt sich in vornehme Lokale einladen, goutiert die »gute Gesellschaft«– und bleibt doch allein. Ihre Affären mit Männern aus »besseren Kreisen« sind kurzlebig, die erträumte Karriere bleibt eine Illusion. Doch Doris weiß sich zu trösten ...   Irmgard Keun hat Doris' kunstseidene Abenteuer »naiv und brilliant, witzig und verzweifelt, volkstümlich und feurig« beschrieben (Hermann Kesten). Bunte Unterhaltung in Verbindung mit satirischer Zeitkritik – eine seltene Einheit und ein wahrer Klassiker der Literatur. »Ich bin so begeistert von der Sprache dieser Autorin, dass ich beim Lesen immer schwanke zwischen Faszination und Neid. Sie hat Menschen und Zeiten beschrieben, die zugleich weit weg sind und denen ich mich trotzdem eigentümlich nah fühle. Ja, so gut wie sie würde ich gern schreiben können.« Christian Baron *** Diesen Klassiker muss man gelesen haben! ***

Space opera's sharpest mind returns to the world of the Imperial Radch in this brilliant standalone from award-winning author Ann Leckie. The Temporal Location of the Radiant Star has always been a source of both conflict and hope for the people of Ooioiaa. However, the imperial Radch see it only as an inconvenience, an antiquated religious site soon to be absorbed into their own, superior culture. But local politics is complicated, and the Radch have made one last concession: One last man will be allowed to join the mummified bodies in the temporal location to become a "living saint". But this one decision will ripple out to affect every part of the city. Amidst a slowly worsening food shortage, riots, and a communication blackout from the rest of the Radch Empire, a religious savant will entertain visions of his own sainthood, a socialite will discover zer comfortable life upended, and a young man sold into servitude will find unlikely escape.

A deliciously gripping novel of friendship, ambition and secrets, from the bestselling author of Fake It 'til You Make it.Can they stand the heat...? Maggie's in the running to be the next head chef at Michelin-starred Manhattan restaurant, Jean-Sébastien's. Unfortunately, she's competing against notoriously arrogant Ethan to prove she's the best chef for the job. Food critic Emily can make or break a chef's career. When she visits the restaurant to see what interim head chef, Maggie, has to offer, Emily is having a particularly bad day... Single mum Nayomi needs a job and Jean-Sébastien's needs a kitchen porter - perfect! She just has to keep her head down and money coming in. But she's desperate to speak up and help struggling chef Maggie - Nayomi's own skills might be just the recipe to save Maggie's career and impress Emily. A delicious story of unexpected friendship and risking it all, for fans of Sarah Morgan and Milly Johnson. Previously published as The Kitchen Praise for Laura Carter:'What a breath of fresh air this book is! A perfect, playful escape. A fun, fast read that will have you rooting for main characters Abbey and Ted.' Samantha Tonge 'A brilliant rom-com you'll fall in love with' Mandy Baggot 'Brilliant fun. You'll love this pacy, sexy opposites attract romcom' Sandy Barker 'Absolutely love this book! It was so well written and had me swiping to the next page on my Kindle!' Reader Review 'I'm immersed and invested. 5 stars, absolutely recommend!' Reader Review 'what a story, I absolutely loved it and just couldn't put it down.' Reader Review

"Watch out Dog Man and Wimpy Kid, there's a new comic book hero in town." - Irish Independent "Bursting with creativity and humour" - Booktrust "A riot to read, this story touches on friendship, chasing popularity, the perils of internet fame, and the inauthenticity of life online. Unmissable for any young readers dreaming of YouTube stardom." - Irish Examiner "Fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey series & the brilliant Grimwood books by Nadia Shireen will enjoy meeting Nina Peanut" - The Times "Colourful, silly, with a side order of thoughtfulness." - The School Librarian Nina Peanut - super-star in the making, frozen pizza chef, creative genius, owner of the world's stinkiest cat. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. Nina Peanut creates amazing videos - so why is it only her nan and best friend Brian who watch them? Surely everyone should be interested in her SERIOUS and NOT-STUPID videos about potatoes with faces? Nina dreams about being as popular as class queen bee Megan Dunne, who films NOT AMAZING AT ALL content of her pampered dog, Princess Trixie Bell. So when Nina's stinky cat Les wanders into one of Megan's videos by accident, and goes viral, Nina and Les are suddenly internet famous! But is overnight stardom as wonderful as Nina always imagined it would be? Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour pictures throughout. Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and Lottie Brooks.

OVER 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Meet Elizabeth Zott. Scientist. Trailblazer. Rule-breaker. The multi-award-winning international bestseller, now a major Apple TV+ series starring Brie Larson. _______ There is no such thing as an average woman. Especially not Elizabeth Zott. It's the early 1960s, and Elizabeth is a brilliant chemist working in a world that believes science is a man's job. At Hastings Research Institute, the only colleague who truly recognises her extraordinary mind is Calvin Evans, a brilliant, Nobel Prize-nominated chemist. But life has other plans. When Elizabeth becomes the reluctant star of America's most popular cooking show, Supper at Six, she refuses to tell women simply how to cook. Instead, she teaches them to question the rules, trust themselves and change their lives. As millions tune in, Elizabeth is no longer demonstrating recipes. She is challenging the status quo, one molecule at a time. Perfect for readers of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, Remarkably Bright Creatures and The Wedding People - an unforgettable novel about love, resilience and the courage to rewrite the rules ________ A New York Times Top 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Reader's Pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Debut Novel Winner of the Books Are My Bag Reader's Choice Award British Book Awards Author of the Year Waterstones Author of the Year Readers love Lessons in Chemistry : ' Everyone needs to read this.' 'The best book I have read this year. Funny, warm and utterly unique .' 'Funny, honest and heart-wrenching . I was hooked until the very end.'

"Watch out Dog Man and Wimpy Kid, there's a new comic book hero in town." - Irish Independent "Bursting with creativity and humour" - Booktrust "A riot to read, this story touches on friendship, chasing popularity, the perils of internet fame, and the inauthenticity of life online. Unmissable for any young readers dreaming of YouTube stardom." - Irish Examiner "Fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey series & the brilliant Grimwood books by Nadia Shireen will enjoy meeting Nina Peanut" - The Times "Colourful, silly, with a side order of thoughtfulness." - The School Librarian Nina Peanut - super-star in the making, frozen pizza chef, creative genius, owner of the world's stinkiest cat. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. Nina Peanut creates amazing videos - so why is it only her nan and best friend Brian who watch them? Surely everyone should be interested in her SERIOUS and NOT-STUPID videos about potatoes with faces? Nina dreams about being as popular as class queen bee Megan Dunne, who films NOT AMAZING AT ALL content of her pampered dog, Princess Trixie Bell. So when Nina's stinky cat Les wanders into one of Megan's videos by accident, and goes viral, Nina and Les are suddenly internet famous! But is overnight stardom as wonderful as Nina always imagined it would be? Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour pictures throughout. Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and Lottie Brooks.

**WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARDS GOLD PRIZE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025** No one need know about her mother's deviation A mother following her heart A father with the law on his side A child caught in the middle 'I'll be thinking about it forever' Barbara Kingsolver 'Powerful ...smart and often heartbreaking' Guardian 'A brilliant book... Full of heart, sympathy and sadness' Sara Pascoe 'I was caught up from the first page' Clare Chambers ' I am in awe... a must read' Jennie Godfrey 'Beautifully written' Good Housekeeping, Book of the Month 1982 Dawn is a young wife and mother hemmed in by village life. Then Hazel appears like a torch in the dark. Their attraction is instant and suddenly Dawn's world is more joyful, and more complicated, than she ever expected. 2022 Maggie has always lived with an absence where her mother should be. Her father never speaks of her and it feels impossible to ask. Then an official letter arrives with news from the past, and Maggie must face a truth far bigger than just her family's secret. At once heart-breaking and hopeful, A Family Matter asks how we might heal from the wounds of the past, and what we might learn from them. 'A beautiful and tender exploration of parental love, prejudice and the things we carry' RACHEL JOYCE Goodreads Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2025 ***READERS ARE IN LOVE WITH A FAMILY MATTER*** 'I would rate this 10 stars if I could' 'Utterly brilliant, I was captivated from page one' 'This book had my whole heart and more' 'A beautiful, heartbreaking, important book'

**WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARDS GOLD PRIZE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025** No one need know about her mother's deviation A mother following her heart A father with the law on his side A child caught in the middle 'I'll be thinking about it forever' Barbara Kingsolver 'Powerful ...smart and often heartbreaking' Guardian 'A brilliant book... Full of heart, sympathy and sadness' Sara Pascoe 'I was caught up from the first page' Clare Chambers ' I am in awe... a must read' Jennie Godfrey 'Beautifully written' Good Housekeeping, Book of the Month 1982 Dawn is a young wife and mother hemmed in by village life. Then Hazel appears like a torch in the dark. Their attraction is instant and suddenly Dawn's world is more joyful, and more complicated, than she ever expected. 2022 Maggie has always lived with an absence where her mother should be. Her father never speaks of her and it feels impossible to ask. Then an official letter arrives with news from the past, and Maggie must face a truth far bigger than just her family's secret. At once heart-breaking and hopeful, A Family Matter asks how we might heal from the wounds of the past, and what we might learn from them. 'A beautiful and tender exploration of parental love, prejudice and the things we carry' RACHEL JOYCE Goodreads Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2025 ***READERS ARE IN LOVE WITH A FAMILY MATTER*** 'I would rate this 10 stars if I could' 'Utterly brilliant, I was captivated from page one' 'This book had my whole heart and more' 'A beautiful, heartbreaking, important book'

**RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK** **INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** **THE SUNDAY TIMES 'PICK OF THE MONTH'** **PRIMA 'BOOK OF THE YEAR'** **WOMAN & HOME 'BOOK OF THE YEAR'** **WOMAN & HOME 'BOOK OF THE MONTH'** **TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER** 'Edgy, thrilling, twisty - I loved it !' - LIANE MORIARTY 'A world-class whodunit' - STEPHEN KING 'Dark comedy and darker thrills ' - ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Smart, surprising and very funny - wickedly entertaining ' - SHARI LAPENA Am I a murderer? You tell me . . . Lucy Chase can't remember anything about the night her best friend was murdered. Lucky her, you're probably thinking. Who would want that to be their last memory of someone they love? But for Lucy, it's become an issue. Because everyone thinks she did it. But that was five years ago, and Lucy has put it all behind her. Or at least, she thought she had, until an interfering yet not bad-looking podcaster offers her the opportunity to join his investigation into the night she forgot. On the one hand, if she's a murderer, it's probably better to know - right? On the other, if she didn't do it, she'll be putting herself back in the sights of the person who did. And either way, if you've already killed once, what's to stop you from doing it again? Get ready to be obsessed with this funny and thrilling new murder mystery, perfect for fans of MURDER IN THE FAMILY by Cara Hunter, NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewell, and HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY by Bella Mackie. READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LISTEN FOR THE LIE! 'This book invented a whole new genre of crime-com ! A dark story that perfectly balanced the fun and dark , and with a racing ending that will keep you in a tight grip .' 5-STAR Reader Review ' I just want everyone to read it . The author could write my council tax bill and I would love it.' 5- STAR Reader Review ' Everything about this book is brilliant ' 5-STAR Reader Review 'This novel was t he perfection concoction of thrilling and humorous .' 5-STAR Reader Review 'An all-around perfect thriller !' - 5-STAR Reader Review Instant New York Times bestseller, March 2024 The Sunday Times Pick of the Month, March 2024 Woman & Home Book of the Month, March 2024 Top Ten Kindle Bestseller, April 2024 Richard and Judy, September 2024 Woman & Home Book of the Year, December 2024 Prima Book of the Year, December 2024

OVER 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Meet Elizabeth Zott. Scientist. Trailblazer. Rule-breaker. The multi-award-winning international bestseller, now a major Apple TV+ series starring Brie Larson. _______ There is no such thing as an average woman. Especially not Elizabeth Zott. It's the early 1960s, and Elizabeth is a brilliant chemist working in a world that believes science is a man's job. At Hastings Research Institute, the only colleague who truly recognises her extraordinary mind is Calvin Evans, a brilliant, Nobel Prize-nominated chemist. But life has other plans. When Elizabeth becomes the reluctant star of America's most popular cooking show, Supper at Six, she refuses to tell women simply how to cook. Instead, she teaches them to question the rules, trust themselves and change their lives. As millions tune in, Elizabeth is no longer demonstrating recipes. She is challenging the status quo, one molecule at a time. Perfect for readers of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, Remarkably Bright Creatures and The Wedding People - an unforgettable novel about love, resilience and the courage to rewrite the rules ________ A New York Times Top 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Reader's Pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Debut Novel Winner of the Books Are My Bag Reader's Choice Award British Book Awards Author of the Year Waterstones Author of the Year Readers love Lessons in Chemistry : ' Everyone needs to read this.' 'The best book I have read this year. Funny, warm and utterly unique .' 'Funny, honest and heart-wrenching . I was hooked until the very end.'

A second hiker is found murdered near an idyllic mountain lake, and Deputy Sheriff Tara Strong finds herself in the race of her life to catch a serial killer. Is he, as everyone suspects, an outsider? Or may he be closer than they think? GIRL WITHOUT A NAME is book #4 in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed mystery and suspense author Rylie Dark, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. Tara Strong has risen to become her county's Deputy Sheriff through her bravery and her brilliant capacity to enter a killer's minds. Small-town life in the mountains, centered around their picturesque lake, should be idyllic. But Tara has already seen enough to know that there is a dark side to everything, that small towns hide secrets, that everyone has something in their past—and that a killer may just be lurking right next door. Tara remains haunted by her own past, by her missing sister, by her guilt over the unsolved case. She must battle the demons of her own past, while trying to get ahead in a male-dominated police force. Can Tara keep it together long enough to catch a killer? A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the TARA STRONG mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces two brilliant protagonists who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night. Book #5—GIRL WITHOUT A PRAYER—is also available.

A joy from start to finish. A glorious romance full of family and community with a delicious cast of characters and a heart warming setting.' Jules Wake Laurie Morgan runs a café in the small seaside community of Mermaids Point, named after the beauties rumoured to live in the waters a few miles off the top of the point. When a hazy image is posted online of what appears to be a mermaid, the café and the village are soon full to bursting with curious sightseers. The most eye-catching of the new arrivals is handsome author, Jake Smith, who has rented a cottage for the summer while he works on his new book. Or so he says. In fact, he is a journalist, burned out and disillusioned with life, whose editor has sent him on a crack-pot hunt for mermaids...Jake quickly finds himself drawn to village life, and to the gorgeous woman who runs the local café. But he soon suspects there's trouble lurking beneath the idyllic façade, and when it looks like Laurie's family might be involved, Jake faces a difficult choice. Pursue the truth, or protect the woman he's beginning to fall in love with... Warm, escapist, feel-good and altogether brilliant story-telling from bestselling author Sarah Bennett. Perfect for all fans of Trisha Ashley and Milly Johnson. 'This is the perfect escapist read and I can't wait to follow the characters in what promises to be a wonderful series. Five sparkling stars!' Rachel Griffiths 'What a Mer-mazing book! I'm so glad this is a series and I'll get to meet the characters again because you won't want to leave them after the final page.' Catherine Miller 'I inhaled this book in two days. Absolutely gorgeous. Sarah Bennett is back, and better than ever!' Rachel Burton'I absolutely adored this book! I've always loved Sarah's writing and this was another brilliant read full of drama, romance and family. Absolutely fabulous! I just couldn't put it down!' Katie Ginger 'A perfect heartwarming read full of family, romance and intrigue, set in a stunning location - what's not to love?' Bella Osborne'Oh, what a joy this read was. I fell in love with the setting and characters and found myself racing to the end in the hope of a happy ending. You're in for a real treat with this beautiful escapist story. Unputdownable and utterly romantic.' Samantha Tonge 'I want to move to Mermaids Point immediately. I just loved it.' Jane Lacey Crane 'Utterly magical! Summer Kisses At Mermaids Point is a wonderful story about flights of fancy, but also about what's most real - love, trust and community. I can't wait for the next story in the series!' Fiona Harper What readers are saying about Sarah Bennett: 'Summer At Lavender Bay by Sarah Bennett is a deliciously warm, welcoming, fun contemporary read and just perfect for a summer's day.' 'Absolutely loved this book it has a great story line and the characters feel like great friends who you laugh with and cry with and really care about.' 'Such a joy to read - I cannot recommend this book enough!' 'Sarah Bennett always keeps me entertained from the very first page''Five stars from me!' 'This is a brilliant five star modern fiction story.

***Pre-order your copy of Faith Hogan's gripping and poignant new novel, The Sisters of Hope Square, now!*** 'This is an absolute beauty of a book. I loved everything about it - the richness and depth of the characters; the poignant, intricately woven story and the beautiful descriptions of the house and island. It is a book that will stay with me for a very long time' - Sally Page From the author of the ebook bestseller, The Bookshop Ladies, comes a brand new novel guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings as t hree women, all with secrets waiting to be uncovered, meet on a beautiful island off the Irish Coast. Constance Macken, in her ninth decade, is looking back on a life filled with laughter and loss, tragedy and triumph, but knows it is time to right the wrongs from her past that have always haunted her. Heather Banks arrives on the island to bury her mother. Already adrift with her business sold and her divorce finalised this may be the perfect opportunity to change the course of her future. Ros Stokes has managed to slip into the perfect job, the perfect cottage and friends that feel like family. However, when the stitches of her life begin to unravel, she must find a way to hold onto the things that have become most dear to her and let go of what holds her back. Now, in a faded art deco house near the ocean's end, these women must come together to save the house they love, and each other, because they might have run from their troubles but only time will tell if they can overcome their past. 'Another brilliant novel by one of my favourite authors - prepare to get lost in this beautiful story, masterfully told' - Amanda Prowse 'So wonderfully life affirming... I always wish I could live in Faith's books' Dinah Jefferies *** Readers LOVE The Women at Ocean's End: 'Simply perfection' 5-star NetGalley review 'A beautiful story which grabbed me right away... this was like a breath of fresh air' 5-star NetGalley review 'Intriguing and poignant, charming and enthralling' 5-star NetGalley review 'Faith Hogan is an auto-buy author for me - I've loved everything she's written and this is no exception... it may even be her best book yet!' 5-star NetGalley review 'A truly touching read for anyone who enjoys deeply emotional stories set against a beautifully evocative backdrop' 5-star NetGalley review

**RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK** **INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** **THE SUNDAY TIMES 'PICK OF THE MONTH'** **PRIMA 'BOOK OF THE YEAR'** **WOMAN & HOME 'BOOK OF THE YEAR'** **WOMAN & HOME 'BOOK OF THE MONTH'** **TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER** 'Edgy, thrilling, twisty - I loved it !' - LIANE MORIARTY 'A world-class whodunit' - STEPHEN KING 'Dark comedy and darker thrills ' - ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Smart, surprising and very funny - wickedly entertaining ' - SHARI LAPENA Am I a murderer? You tell me . . . Lucy Chase can't remember anything about the night her best friend was murdered. Lucky her, you're probably thinking. Who would want that to be their last memory of someone they love? But for Lucy, it's become an issue. Because everyone thinks she did it. But that was five years ago, and Lucy has put it all behind her. Or at least, she thought she had, until an interfering yet not bad-looking podcaster offers her the opportunity to join his investigation into the night she forgot. On the one hand, if she's a murderer, it's probably better to know - right? On the other, if she didn't do it, she'll be putting herself back in the sights of the person who did. And either way, if you've already killed once, what's to stop you from doing it again? Get ready to be obsessed with this funny and thrilling new murder mystery, perfect for fans of MURDER IN THE FAMILY by Cara Hunter, NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewell, and HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY by Bella Mackie. READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LISTEN FOR THE LIE! 'This book invented a whole new genre of crime-com ! A dark story that perfectly balanced the fun and dark , and with a racing ending that will keep you in a tight grip .' 5-STAR Reader Review ' I just want everyone to read it . The author could write my council tax bill and I would love it.' 5- STAR Reader Review ' Everything about this book is brilliant ' 5-STAR Reader Review 'This novel was t he perfection concoction of thrilling and humorous .' 5-STAR Reader Review 'An all-around perfect thriller !' - 5-STAR Reader Review Instant New York Times bestseller, March 2024 The Sunday Times Pick of the Month, March 2024 Woman & Home Book of the Month, March 2024 Top Ten Kindle Bestseller, April 2024 Richard and Judy, September 2024 Woman & Home Book of the Year, December 2024 Prima Book of the Year, December 2024

***Pre-order your copy of Faith Hogan's gripping and poignant new novel, The Sisters of Hope Square, now!*** 'This is an absolute beauty of a book. I loved everything about it - the richness and depth of the characters; the poignant, intricately woven story and the beautiful descriptions of the house and island. It is a book that will stay with me for a very long time' - Sally Page From the author of the ebook bestseller, The Bookshop Ladies, comes a brand new novel guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings as t hree women, all with secrets waiting to be uncovered, meet on a beautiful island off the Irish Coast. Constance Macken, in her ninth decade, is looking back on a life filled with laughter and loss, tragedy and triumph, but knows it is time to right the wrongs from her past that have always haunted her. Heather Banks arrives on the island to bury her mother. Already adrift with her business sold and her divorce finalised this may be the perfect opportunity to change the course of her future. Ros Stokes has managed to slip into the perfect job, the perfect cottage and friends that feel like family. However, when the stitches of her life begin to unravel, she must find a way to hold onto the things that have become most dear to her and let go of what holds her back. Now, in a faded art deco house near the ocean's end, these women must come together to save the house they love, and each other, because they might have run from their troubles but only time will tell if they can overcome their past. 'Another brilliant novel by one of my favourite authors - prepare to get lost in this beautiful story, masterfully told' - Amanda Prowse 'So wonderfully life affirming... I always wish I could live in Faith's books' Dinah Jefferies *** Readers LOVE The Women at Ocean's End: 'Simply perfection' 5-star NetGalley review 'A beautiful story which grabbed me right away... this was like a breath of fresh air' 5-star NetGalley review 'Intriguing and poignant, charming and enthralling' 5-star NetGalley review 'Faith Hogan is an auto-buy author for me - I've loved everything she's written and this is no exception... it may even be her best book yet!' 5-star NetGalley review 'A truly touching read for anyone who enjoys deeply emotional stories set against a beautifully evocative backdrop' 5-star NetGalley review

**RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK** **INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** **THE SUNDAY TIMES 'PICK OF THE MONTH'** **PRIMA 'BOOK OF THE YEAR'** **WOMAN & HOME 'BOOK OF THE YEAR'** **WOMAN & HOME 'BOOK OF THE MONTH'** **TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER** 'Edgy, thrilling, twisty - I loved it !' - LIANE MORIARTY 'A world-class whodunit' - STEPHEN KING 'Dark comedy and darker thrills ' - ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Smart, surprising and very funny - wickedly entertaining ' - SHARI LAPENA Am I a murderer? You tell me . . . Lucy Chase can't remember anything about the night her best friend was murdered. Lucky her, you're probably thinking. Who would want that to be their last memory of someone they love? But for Lucy, it's become an issue. Because everyone thinks she did it. But that was five years ago, and Lucy has put it all behind her. Or at least, she thought she had, until an interfering yet not bad-looking podcaster offers her the opportunity to join his investigation into the night she forgot. On the one hand, if she's a murderer, it's probably better to know - right? On the other, if she didn't do it, she'll be putting herself back in the sights of the person who did. And either way, if you've already killed once, what's to stop you from doing it again? Get ready to be obsessed with this funny and thrilling new murder mystery, perfect for fans of MURDER IN THE FAMILY by Cara Hunter, NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewell, and HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY by Bella Mackie. READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH LISTEN FOR THE LIE! 'This book invented a whole new genre of crime-com ! A dark story that perfectly balanced the fun and dark , and with a racing ending that will keep you in a tight grip .' 5-STAR Reader Review ' I just want everyone to read it . The author could write my council tax bill and I would love it.' 5- STAR Reader Review ' Everything about this book is brilliant ' 5-STAR Reader Review 'This novel was t he perfection concoction of thrilling and humorous .' 5-STAR Reader Review 'An all-around perfect thriller !' - 5-STAR Reader Review Instant New York Times bestseller, March 2024 The Sunday Times Pick of the Month, March 2024 Woman & Home Book of the Month, March 2024 Top Ten Kindle Bestseller, April 2024 Richard and Judy, September 2024 Woman & Home Book of the Year, December 2024 Prima Book of the Year, December 2024

Follow wild-haired Sybylla as she picks up her pen to try and write her way out of oppressive poverty in rural Australia, her father’s drinking debts, and obscene marriage proposals that simply cramp her style. Miles Franklin is Australia’s progressive literary star! Consider signing up for our 2026 Smith & Taylor Subscription, and get My Brilliant Career alongside six other incredible titles as they publish this year (and at a big discount). My Brilliant Career (1901) is a landmark of Australian feminist literature and a true testament to the electric energy of teen girl ambition and woe. Drawing heavily on the author's own life, it offers a vivid and sometimes unsparing portrait of rural Australia in the late 19th century. Sybylla Melvyn's father has squandered the family's fortunes through reckless speculation and descended into alcoholism, leaving them to scrape a living from a failing dairy farm. Sybylla is sharp, ambitious, and desperate for a life beyond her circumstances — she dreams of books, music, and becoming a writer. A spell with more prosperous relatives brings welcome relief and the romantic attention of wealthy neighbor Harold Beecham, but her fierce independence makes the dusty path to true love anything but smooth. Originally published under a name ambiguous enough to pass as male, her legacy lives on in Australia's most prestigious literary prize, the Miles Franklin Award, and its companion prize, the Stella, which celebrates fiction by women. While the new Netflix series drops August 2026, we also recommend Gillian Armstrong’s award-winning 1979 film adaptation. (Netflix sticker, included, though it easily peels off.)

OVER 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Meet Elizabeth Zott. Scientist. Trailblazer. Rule-breaker. The multi-award-winning international bestseller, now a major Apple TV+ series starring Brie Larson. _______ There is no such thing as an average woman. Especially not Elizabeth Zott. It's the early 1960s, and Elizabeth is a brilliant chemist working in a world that believes science is a man's job. At Hastings Research Institute, the only colleague who truly recognises her extraordinary mind is Calvin Evans, a brilliant, Nobel Prize-nominated chemist. But life has other plans. When Elizabeth becomes the reluctant star of America's most popular cooking show, Supper at Six, she refuses to tell women simply how to cook. Instead, she teaches them to question the rules, trust themselves and change their lives. As millions tune in, Elizabeth is no longer demonstrating recipes. She is challenging the status quo, one molecule at a time. Perfect for readers of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, Remarkably Bright Creatures and The Wedding People - an unforgettable novel about love, resilience and the courage to rewrite the rules ________ A New York Times Top 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Reader's Pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Debut Novel Winner of the Books Are My Bag Reader's Choice Award British Book Awards Author of the Year Waterstones Author of the Year Readers love Lessons in Chemistry : ' Everyone needs to read this.' 'The best book I have read this year. Funny, warm and utterly unique .' 'Funny, honest and heart-wrenching . I was hooked until the very end.'

A serial killer in Germany targets U.S. citizens with a mysterious signature: a page torn out of a rare book of poetry left on each one. FBI Special Agent Juliette Hart, head of a new team to hunt down international killers, is dispatched to protect U.S. interests and hunt him down in Germany. But this killer is brilliant, and he's working towards something. Can Juliette crack the code and outsmart him at his own game? NOTHING WATCHING is Book #3 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. FBI Special Agent Juliette Hart had hoped to leave the darkness of her past behind her, and to never return to Europe. But the one killer who has eluded her in the U.S. has also forced her return. The FBI soon realizes it needs a special team to handle overseas cases, to hunt down killers anywhere they may go—and they need Juliette to lead it. But can Juliette overcome her demons? Or will her darkness swallow her whole? A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Juliette Hart series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are now also available.