'A stunning, ingenious, truly immersive mystery. The Turnglass is a thrilling delight' Chris Whitaker Stuart Turton meets The Magpie Murders in this immersive and unique story for fans of clever crime fiction. Imagine you're holding a book in your hands. It's not just any book though. It's a tête-bêche novel, beloved of nineteenth-century bookmakers. It's a book that is two books: two intertwined stories printed back-to-back. Open the book and the first novella begins. It ends at the middle of the book. Then flip the book over, head to tail, and read the second story in the opposite direction. Both covers are front covers; and it can be read in either direction, or in both directions at once, alternating chapters, to fully immerse the reader in it. 1880s England . On the bleak island of Ray, off the Essex coast, an idealistic young doctor, Simeon Lee, is called from London to treat his cousin, Parson Oliver Hawes, who is dying. Parson Hawes, who lives in the only house on the island - Turnglass House - believes he is being poisoned. And he points the finger at his sister-in-law, Florence. Florence was declared insane after killing Oliver's brother in a jealous rage and is now kept in a glass-walled apartment in Oliver's library. And the secret to how she came to be there is found in Oliver's tête-bêche journal, where one side tells a very different story from the other. 1930s California. Celebrated author Oliver Tooke, the son of the state governor, is found dead in his writing hut off the coast of the family residence, Turnglass House. His friend Ken Kourian doesn't believe that Oliver would take his own life. His investigations lead him to the mysterious kidnapping of Oliver's brother when they were children, and the subsequent secret incarceration of his mother, Florence, in an asylum. But to discover the truth, Ken must decipher clues hidden in Oliver's final book, a tête-bêche novel - which is about a young doctor called Simeon Lee . . . PRAISE FOR THE TURNGLASS: 'An intricate and thoroughly mesmerising tale of family plots and schemes across several generations' Guardian 'Highly atmospheric and hectic searches for terrible truths. Rubin has pulled off the difficult trick of writing an ambitious novel that is also an easy, enjoyable read' The Times, Crime Book of the Month 'Your initial amazement at his ingenuity comes to sit alongside an appreciation of the heart and depth he brings to his stories. A risky idea, beautifully executed' The Telegraph 'Murder, mystery and secrets combine to create a dazzling achievement that will hook you in' Best 'If immersive fiction is for you, you'll adore this tête-bêche novel . . . Expect two very different stories that magically come together' Belfast Telegraph 'Rubin deserves top marks for originality and for braving such a niche literary format...what really stands out is the masterful way the tales are cemented together. Believable characters and accomplished characterization add to the suspense, and with Rubin's expressive and easily digestible prose both stories can appreciated as old-fashioned murder mysteries' The Lady 'This is one of the most enjoyable books I've read this year' Bay Tales 'It's an incredible book, it's so different. It's unlike anything I've read before' Quick Book Reviews Podcast 'Wildly clever & evocative, I adored it' Angela Clarke

From the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Abundance comes a groundbreaking and entertaining investigation into what makes a hit a hit–from films and music to art and design. “Enthralling—full of 'aha' moments about why some ideas soar and others never get off the ground. This book picks up where The Tipping Point left off ." — Adam Grant Nothing “goes viral.” If you think a popular movie, song, or app came out of nowhere to become a word-of-mouth success in today’s crowded media environment, you’re missing the real story. Each blockbuster has a secret history—of power, influence, dark broadcasters, and passionate cults that turn some new products into cultural phenomena. Even the most brilliant ideas wither in obscurity if they fail to connect with the right network, and the consumers that matter most aren't the early adopters, but rather their friends, followers, and imitators—the audience of your audience. In his groundbreaking investigation, Atlantic senior editor Derek Thompson uncovers the hidden psychology of why we like what we like and reveals the economics of cultural markets that invisibly shape our lives. Shattering the sentimental myths of hit-making that dominate pop culture and business, Thompson shows quality is insufficient for success, nobody has "good taste," and some of the most popular products in history were one bad break away from utter failure. It may be a new world, but there are some enduring truths to what audiences and consumers want. People love a familiar surprise: a product that is bold, yet sneakily recognizable. Every business, every artist, every person looking to promote themselves and their work wants to know what makes some works so successful while others disappear. Hit Makers is a magical mystery tour through the last century of pop culture blockbusters and the most valuable currency of the twenty-first century—people’s attention. From the dawn of impressionist art to the future of Facebook, from small Etsy designers to the origin of Star Wars, Derek Thompson leaves no pet rock unturned to tell the fascinating story of how culture happens and why things become popular. In Hit Makers, Derek Thompson investigates: * What Taylor Swift, the printing press, and the laugh track have in common * The secret link between ESPN's sticky programming and the The Weeknd's catchy choruses * How advertising critics predicted Donald Trump * The 5th grader who accidentally launched "Rock Around the Clock," the biggest hit in rock and roll history * How Barack Obama and his speechwriters think of themselves as songwriters * How Disney conquered the world—but the future of hits belongs to savvy amateurs and individuals * The French collector who accidentally created the Impressionist canon * Quantitative evidence that the biggest music hits aren’t always the best * Why almost all Hollywood blockbusters are sequels, reboots, and adaptations * Why one year--1991--is responsible for the way pop music sounds today * Why another year --1932--created the business model of film * How data scientists proved that “going viral” is a myth * How 19th century immigration patterns explain the most heard song in the Western Hemisphere

"This marvelous posthumous collection from Irish poet-philosopher O’Donohue ( Anam Cara) comes as an unexpected gift for his fans...[his] work remains a rich banquet for those interested in spirituality and his particular expression of contemporary Celtic mysticism." —Publishers Weekly "This book you now hold in your hands is a treasure." —Krista Tippett, host of On Being "A celebration of the beauty and mystery of everyday things. Walking in Wonder is a delight." —Deepak Chopra, New York Times bestselling coauthor of You Are the Universe "This wondrous, panoramic lens of John O'Donohue as mystical theologian, purveyor of the divine imagination, genius of intellect and fierce social-justice activist is a vital gift bestowed by fellow pilgrim and beloved friend John Quinn to a world urgently in need of spiritual replenishment and activism." —Ellen Wingard, coeditor of Enlightened Power: How Women Are Transforming the Practice of Leadership "John O'Donohue's wondrous words illuminate the pages of this magnificent book as they bring clarity and inspiration to our rapidly changing world. Whether we're discovering John for the first time, or we have already been transformed by the poetry and prose of this profound philosopher, poet, and mystic, Walking in Wonder offers us all a unique opportunity to enter a compelling conversation about the most important yet often hidden challenges of finding meaning and connection in our modern lives." —Daniel J. Siegel, MD, clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and New York Times bestselling author of Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence "What John O'Donohue could do with words simultaneously baffles, delights and soothes the heart." —Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Full Catastrophe Living and Falling Awake "John O'Donohue's contribution as a prophet will continue. His work as a writer and a poet will endure. These conversations between John O'Donohue and John Quinn, maybe Ireland's most thoughtful broadcaster, offer a unique insight into the power of wonder and the importance of symmetry in all aspects of our lives. A powerful contribution." —President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins “How glorious it is to hear the voice of John O’Donohue again, the lark-tongued poet, philosopher, theologian and anam cara, who left his imprint on everyone he met. Anyone who spent time with him—in person or in books—came away changed. In this spirited conversation, John is fiercely alive with the electric fizz of being, fully attuned to life, ruminative, and so infused with wonder that every question becomes a lantern. As ever, he delves deeply into the plateaus of being human, and explores the thresholds that arise, frighten, butmust be crossed to become the self one dreams. I so cherish this unexpected gift.” —Diane Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper’s Wife "As this magnificent book demonstrates, even on the printed page John O’Donohue’s voice—so lyrical and eloquent, so profound and impassioned—flashes vividly to life, beautifully capturing a radiant soul filled with humor, compassion and utter selflessness. Indeed, John not only brilliantly articulated the magic and necessity of joy and gratitude, he ignited a sense of genuine awe in every life he encountered, and he will undoubtedly inspire future generations to learn how to infuse their own lives with meaning and wonder.” —Andrew Carroll, New York Times bestselling author and the cofounder, with the Nobel laureate Joseph Brodsky, of the American Poetry & Literacy Project “John Quinn’s self-effacing work as editor and broadcaster is rightly renowned. Here he presents, for wider audiences, his absorbing conversations with John O’Donohue’s glorious, far-seeing, far-reaching spirit. Welcome to these luminous encounters!” —Lelia Doolan, Irish activist in various fields “In these conversations, John Donohue’s timely words feed the deep spiritual hunger that creeps into our hearts as individuals and our nation as a whole. He reframes the human story of

"This marvelous posthumous collection from Irish poet-philosopher O’Donohue ( Anam Cara) comes as an unexpected gift for his fans...[his] work remains a rich banquet for those interested in spirituality and his particular expression of contemporary Celtic mysticism." —Publishers Weekly "This book you now hold in your hands is a treasure." —Krista Tippett, host of On Being "A celebration of the beauty and mystery of everyday things. Walking in Wonder is a delight." —Deepak Chopra, New York Times bestselling coauthor of You Are the Universe "This wondrous, panoramic lens of John O'Donohue as mystical theologian, purveyor of the divine imagination, genius of intellect and fierce social-justice activist is a vital gift bestowed by fellow pilgrim and beloved friend John Quinn to a world urgently in need of spiritual replenishment and activism." —Ellen Wingard, coeditor of Enlightened Power: How Women Are Transforming the Practice of Leadership "John O'Donohue's wondrous words illuminate the pages of this magnificent book as they bring clarity and inspiration to our rapidly changing world. Whether we're discovering John for the first time, or we have already been transformed by the poetry and prose of this profound philosopher, poet, and mystic, Walking in Wonder offers us all a unique opportunity to enter a compelling conversation about the most important yet often hidden challenges of finding meaning and connection in our modern lives." —Daniel J. Siegel, MD, clinical professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and New York Times bestselling author of Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence "What John O'Donohue could do with words simultaneously baffles, delights and soothes the heart." —Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Full Catastrophe Living and Falling Awake "John O'Donohue's contribution as a prophet will continue. His work as a writer and a poet will endure. These conversations between John O'Donohue and John Quinn, maybe Ireland's most thoughtful broadcaster, offer a unique insight into the power of wonder and the importance of symmetry in all aspects of our lives. A powerful contribution." —President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins “How glorious it is to hear the voice of John O’Donohue again, the lark-tongued poet, philosopher, theologian and anam cara, who left his imprint on everyone he met. Anyone who spent time with him—in person or in books—came away changed. In this spirited conversation, John is fiercely alive with the electric fizz of being, fully attuned to life, ruminative, and so infused with wonder that every question becomes a lantern. As ever, he delves deeply into the plateaus of being human, and explores the thresholds that arise, frighten, butmust be crossed to become the self one dreams. I so cherish this unexpected gift.” —Diane Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper’s Wife "As this magnificent book demonstrates, even on the printed page John O’Donohue’s voice—so lyrical and eloquent, so profound and impassioned—flashes vividly to life, beautifully capturing a radiant soul filled with humor, compassion and utter selflessness. Indeed, John not only brilliantly articulated the magic and necessity of joy and gratitude, he ignited a sense of genuine awe in every life he encountered, and he will undoubtedly inspire future generations to learn how to infuse their own lives with meaning and wonder.” —Andrew Carroll, New York Times bestselling author and the cofounder, with the Nobel laureate Joseph Brodsky, of the American Poetry & Literacy Project “John Quinn’s self-effacing work as editor and broadcaster is rightly renowned. Here he presents, for wider audiences, his absorbing conversations with John O’Donohue’s glorious, far-seeing, far-reaching spirit. Welcome to these luminous encounters!” —Lelia Doolan, Irish activist in various fields “In these conversations, John Donohue’s timely words feed the deep spiritual hunger that creeps into our hearts as individuals and our nation as a whole. He reframes the human story of