Every morning, Kerry gets up, goes on her post-round, talks to the locals, and then goes home again. Once a month, she has Sunday lunch with her perfect sister's perfect family. Life is simple, life is fine. Her sister, Beth, thinks Kerry is kidding herself. She thinks Kerry needs to move out of their parents' annexe, find a better job, and maybe even meet a man. Beth is determined to make Kerry get a life… whether Kerry likes it or not. But Kerry knows something Beth doesn't. She knows even the happiest marriages hide the darkest secrets, and even the people you love most in the world can betray you. Burdened by grief and family secrets, Kerry realises that sometimes you have to reach the end of the road before you can start over. Before you can stop just existing, and really learn to live. A brilliantly emotional novel, perfect for fans of "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine", Matt Haig and Mike Gayle.

Chiltern creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colours of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf. This book has matching lined and blank journals (sold separately). They make a great gift when paired together but are also just as beautiful on their own. Treasure Island By Robert Louis Stevenson was first a map that Stevenson drew for the amusement of his stepson. The map proved so interesting that he created a story to go along with it, reading installments of the story to his family as he finished them. The story follows Jim Hawkins who sets sail, searching for buried treasure and adventure, he quickly finds himself caught up in a deadly mutiny where he must outwit the cunning pirate Long John Silver in order to stay alive.

Bloomsbury presents Hummingbird Season by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, read by Joel McVeagh. A poignant and necessary story about finding hope during difficult times, set in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Archie's life—and the whole world—is turned upside down by Covid-19. Suddenly there are no more Friday night dinners out, no more going to school, no more hanging out with friends . . . no leaving the house at all. Even though he's inside with his family all day every day, Archie can't help but feel more alone than ever before. While everyone else seems to be adapting to their new normal just fine, it's like Archie is permanently on mute, unable to find the words to describe how he feels—and sometimes, unable to find someone who will listen. The bright spot of Archie's days at home is watching and learning about the hummingbirds that feed outside his windows. But just when it seems like this could be what brings his family together again, California experiences its worst wildfire in history, and Archie's favorite hummingbird disappears. In a time when hope is hard to hold on to, Archie must find his voice and find hope once again. Hummingbird Season is an honest and healing novel in verse documenting the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic and the things that bring us together when circumstances keep us apart.

Astronauts explore an alien spacecraft hurtling toward the sun in this Hugo and Nebula Award–winning novel —“a stone-cold classic” of hard sci-fi (The Guardian). An enormous cylindrical object has entered Earth’s solar system on a collision course with the sun. A team of astronauts are sent to explore the mysterious craft, which the denizens of the solar system name Rama. What they find is astonishing evidence of a civilization far more advanced than ours. They find an interior stretching over fifty kilometers; a forbidding cylindrical sea; mysterious and inaccessible buildings; and strange machine-animal hybrids, or “biots;” that inhabit the ship. But what they don’t find is an alien presence. So who—and where—are the Ramans? Often listed as one of Clarke’s finest novels, Rendezvous with Rama won numerous awards, including the Hugo, the Nebula, the Jupiter, and the British Science Fiction Awards. A fast-paced and compelling story of an enigmatic encounter with alien technology, Rendezvous with Rama offers both answers and unsolved mysteries that will continue to fascinate readers for generations. “Mr. Clarke is splendid . . . We experience that chilling touch of the alien, the not-quite-knowable, that distinguishes SF at its most technically imaginative.” — The New York Times

Unlock the more straightforward side of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine with this concise and insightful summary and analysis ! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. The novel's title character initially lives a regimented, isolated life, in which a rigid routine and heavy drinking keep the demons of her past at bay. This all changes when a chance encounter forces her to open up to other people, and despite her initial reticence, she gradually begins to make friends and face up to her traumatic childhood. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is Gail Honeyman's debut novel. It won the 2017 Costa Debut Novel Award, as well as the "Debut Book of the Year" award and the "Overall Winner" award (chosen by public vote) in the 2018 British Book Awards. Find out everything you need to know about Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: A complete plot summary Character studies Key themes and symbols Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com! CE QU'EN PENSE LA CRITIQUE "Very interesting novel. Thought provoking" Kindle Customer "It's a wonderful portrait of a damaged woman who doesn't believe she can ever trust anyone." S. Piper

* THE NINTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING MODESTY BLAISE SERIES * 'The finest escapist thrillers ever written' THE TIMES 'Before Buffy, before Charlie's Angels, before Purdy and Emma Peel, there was Modesty Blaise' - OBSERVER While sailing a small yacht single-handedly from Australia to New Zealand, Modesty Blaise rescues Luke Fletcher, the world-renowned painter, from drowning. But how in the world did Luke Fletcher end up adrift in the Tasman Sea, after having disappeared in the Mediterranean two months earlier? Luke Fletcher is not the only person from the world of the arts who has disappeared recently, but he is the only one who has turned up alive. But then Luke Fletcher is killed, and Modesty and her loyal lieutenant Willie Garvin vow to find the killer. The trail leads back to the Tasman Sea, to Dragon's Claw Island, but Modesty and Willie make a mistake and find themselves in captivity. They've solved the puzzle of the murders, but will they live long enough to bring the killers to justice?

A bundle of books #5 (HOMECOMING) and #6 (TINTED WINDOWS) in Blake Pierce's Chloe Fine Psychological Suspense Mystery series! This bundle offers books five and six in one convenient file, with over 100,000 words of reading. In HOMECOMING, when two husbands, best friends, turn up dead in a wealthy suburban town, FBI VICAP Special Agent Chloe Fine, 27, is called in to unmask the lies in this small town and to find the killer. Chloe will have to penetrate this town's perfect façade, to get past its public appearances to understand the truth of who these men were, and who may have wanted them dead. And in a town that thrives on its exclusivity, that won't be easy to do. What secrets were these husbands hiding? In TINTED WINDOWS, when a popular personal trainer is murdered in a high-end suburb, FBI VICAP Special Agent Chloe Fine, 27, is summoned to sift through a small town filled with cheating spouses and figure out who may have wanted him dead—and why. Behind the manicured lawns, Chloe learns, lie broken marriages, lonely spouses, secrets, and endless lies—all hiding behind the veil of perfection. Beneath the carefully built façade of a polished, upstanding community lies a populace dishonest to its core. What secrets led to this man's being murdered? And who will be next to die? An emotionally wrought psychological suspense with layered characters, small-town ambiance and heart-pounding suspense, the Chloe Fine psychological suspense series is a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

SERVING THE SERVANT She may be betrothed to the rich and handsome Count Kyros, but that doesn’t mean an end to Marie’s woes. While she was born the daughter of a baron, life at the count’s mansion is a deluge of unexpected luxuries—lavish meals, fine dresses, and handmaids to tend to her every whim. Yet they each come with new challenges, and when she becomes the target of her noble handmaids’ gossip, Marie finds herself split between her former and current lives. Is freedom to live a happy life really too much to ask for? Based on the popular novel series that also inspired an anime!

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A long time ago, the Emperor of China lived in a magnificent palace made of fine china and surrounded by a splendid garden that was so big that even the gardener did not know it all of it. One day, the Emperor read a book that said that the most marvellous bird was the nightingale and so he asked his court to find him one because he wanted to hear it sing that very evening. But, where could one be found? See how a little bird enchants an entire kingdom, through the power of music, in the outstanding fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen: The Nightingale narrated by Michael Ball, OBE.

When you reach the last page of your notebook, where do you go with the rest of your thoughts? When you reach the last page of your notebook, does it still hurt like it did before? When you reach the last page of your notebook, do the thoughts keep waiting at the door? And when you reach the last page of your notebook, don't you feel like dying anymore? We walk the fine line between joy and sorrow, striving to find balance. But what happens when we fall off the line and feel like no one is going to catch us, but in that exact moment, the stars align?

Color your way through a sea full of sparkles, seashells, and mermaid magic! With mermaids exploring underwater treasure troves and swimming through beautiful coral reefs with their sea creature friends, every scene in this book is a unique blend of whimsy and creativity, waiting to be brought to life with splashes of color. These detailed illustrations will keep your child busy for hours, encourage fine motor skills, and stimulate mindfulness. Inside you’ll find: 30 creative coloring pages Designs suitable for all skill levels One-sided pages so your art doesn’t bleed through to the other side Grab your art supplies and let your creativity make waves with Color Me Mermaids (for Kids!).

LOVING YOU ALL KNIGHT LONG Back on Earth, Mitsuki was just your average thirty-something office worker. He certainly never expected to wind up having a grand, magical adventure. But here he is, living in a fantasy world alongside Volk, a younger man who turns into a large black wolf now and then. It’s a lot to get used to, but Mitsuki enjoys his new life. He just wishes that he could find some purpose in this world so he wasn’t such a burden to Volk and everyone else. Can Volk convince his lover that he’s fine as he is? The story comes to its romantic conclusion! The final volume!

Join Spot and his friends on a springtime Easter egg hunt in this new edition of the classic Spot tale - from the creator of the world's best loved lift-the-flap books. It's Easter, and the Easter Bunny has hidden some eggs for Spot to find! There's lots of fun (and chocolate) to be had for Spot and all his friends as they join the hunt. Toddlers will love discovering all the Easter eggs in this classic picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this story is great for early learning and play. This is a board book reissue of the classic Spot story, with sturdy, toddler-tough flaps and a beautiful gold foil cover. If you loved this, why not try: Where's Spot? Spot's Easter Basket Find Spot at Easter Spot's First Christmas Spot's Birthday Party Spot Goes to the Farm Spot Goes to School

New York Times bestselling author Megan Miranda's heart-wrenching debut--a hauntingly beautiful story about what it means to truly live. Eleven minutes passed before Delaney Maxwell was pulled from the icy waters of a Maine lake by her best friend Decker Phillips. By then her heart had stopped beating. Her brain had stopped working. She was dead. And yet she somehow defied medical precedent to come back seemingly fine--despite the scans that showed significant brain damage. Everyone wants Delaney to be all right, but she knows she's far from normal. Pulled by strange sensations she can't control or explain, Delaney finds herself drawn to the dying. Is her altered brain now predicting death, or causing it? Then Delaney meets Troy Varga, who recently emerged from a coma with similar abilities. At first she's reassured to find someone who understands the strangeness of her new existence, but Delaney soon discovers that Troy's motives aren't quite what she thought. Is their gift a miracle, a freak of nature-or something much more frightening?

* THE NINTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING MODESTY BLAISE SERIES * 'The finest escapist thrillers ever written' THE TIMES 'Before Buffy, before Charlie's Angels, before Purdy and Emma Peel, there was Modesty Blaise' - OBSERVER While sailing a small yacht single-handedly from Australia to New Zealand, Modesty Blaise rescues Luke Fletcher, the world-renowned painter, from drowning. But how in the world did Luke Fletcher end up adrift in the Tasman Sea, after having disappeared in the Mediterranean two months earlier? Luke Fletcher is not the only person from the world of the arts who has disappeared recently, but he is the only one who has turned up alive. But then Luke Fletcher is killed, and Modesty and her loyal lieutenant Willie Garvin vow to find the killer. The trail leads back to the Tasman Sea, to Dragon's Claw Island, but Modesty and Willie make a mistake and find themselves in captivity. They've solved the puzzle of the murders, but will they live long enough to bring the killers to justice?

New York Times bestselling author Megan Miranda's heart-wrenching debut--a hauntingly beautiful story about what it means to truly live. Eleven minutes passed before Delaney Maxwell was pulled from the icy waters of a Maine lake by her best friend Decker Phillips. By then her heart had stopped beating. Her brain had stopped working. She was dead. And yet she somehow defied medical precedent to come back seemingly fine--despite the scans that showed significant brain damage. Everyone wants Delaney to be all right, but she knows she's far from normal. Pulled by strange sensations she can't control or explain, Delaney finds herself drawn to the dying. Is her altered brain now predicting death, or causing it? Then Delaney meets Troy Varga, who recently emerged from a coma with similar abilities. At first she's reassured to find someone who understands the strangeness of her new existence, but Delaney soon discovers that Troy's motives aren't quite what she thought. Is their gift a miracle, a freak of nature-or something much more frightening?

One of the finest historical fiction writers in the world - Ben Kane After the bloody trials of Alexandria, Sir William Gold is readying for a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to ease the burden on his soul. He hopes, too, that the Holy City might allow his relationship with Emile, cousin of the Green Count of Savoy, to develop. But the Roman Emperor of Constantinople has been taken hostage by an unknown enemy, and the Green Count is vital to the rescue effort. It is up to Sir William to secure his support, but he soon finds that his past, and his relationship with Emile, might have repercussions he had not foreseen... Suddenly thrust onto the stage of international politics, Sir William finds himself tangled in a web of plots, intrigue and murder. He must hold true to his chivalric principles, and to his knights, if he is to save the Emperor and survive to tell the tale.

Join Spot and his friends on a springtime Easter egg hunt in this new edition of the classic Spot tale - from the creator of the world's best loved lift-the-flap books. It's Easter, and the Easter Bunny has hidden some eggs for Spot to find! There's lots of fun (and chocolate) to be had for Spot and all his friends as they join the hunt. Toddlers will love discovering all the Easter eggs in this classic picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this story is great for early learning and play. This is a board book reissue of the classic Spot story, with sturdy, toddler-tough flaps and a beautiful gold foil cover. If you loved this, why not try: Where's Spot? Spot's Easter Basket Find Spot at Easter Spot's First Christmas Spot's Birthday Party Spot Goes to the Farm Spot Goes to School

A cheerful sticker book encouraging young children to find out about the human body and all the amazing things it can do. With over 150 stickers to complete the scenes, including parts of your body, your head, your clothes, things you can do, your senses and things your body needs. A fun way to encourage vocabulary building and healthy lifestyle in young children. - Perfect for keeping kids entertained whilst on the move, on vacations and road trips - Lots to talk about on every page - Perfect screen-free fun - Builds fine motor skills and creativity - Discover more from Usborne's First Sticker series - including animals, trucks, dinosaurs, fairies and more