This enchanting treasury of all things tarot for readers ages 11 and up gives a fascinating insight into the history, secrets, and practice of tarot. Featuring a foil-detailed cover , a ribbon marker , and stunning illustrations , Young Oracle Tarot reveals for young oracles-in-training what tarot is , how to read the cards for themselves and for others, and how this ancient mystical practice can be used for self-reflection, self-care, problem-solving, and much more . For hundreds of years, people have sought answers to life’s big questions in tarot cards. This book will help young truth-seekers use the cards to navigate their own trials and triumphs , from family life , friendships and relationships , to school , work and health . Everything readers need to get started on their tarot journey is contained in Young Oracle Tarot, starting with the rich history behind the cards and flowing forward to how they can be used today when relating to ourselves and to others , with simple card explanations and guidance for completing different readings. The book includes: A timeline of tarot through the ages Examples of how today’s young readers can make the most of tarot Tips on how to conduct personal readings and reading for others Explanations of all the cards in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck , as well as information on other decks Guidance on how to practice 1-card daily readings , 3-card draw readings , and Celtic Cross readings A glossary of mystical terms This magical guide will initiate readers into a powerful global tradition and empower tweens and teens to trust their intuition, recognize their strengths and talents, and reflect on and process situations and problems that are important to them.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this fantasy adventure brimming with magic and romance. “Enchanting and achingly romantic. Readers will feel as if they’ve stepped right into Pixie Hollow.”—Sasha Peyton Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Bargain It’s been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can’t help being intrigued by Winter’s stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court's seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away. That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an opportunity to prove that she is worthy of her new role. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young guardian of the Winter Woods. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they race to save their lands. But as their alliance warms to something more, they will discover there is a reason a warm-season fairy and a winter fairy must not be together. And the cost could be just as deadly as the monsters that prowl the Winter Woods. Discover the origin of the sweeping, star-crossed romance between the queen of Pixie Hollow and the lord of the Winter Woods, and enjoy bonus content exclusive to the paperback edition—including a fairy season quiz and discussion questions!

Out now! The Woman in Suite 11 , the follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware's multi-million copy mega-hit The Women in Cabin 10. A ND THEN THERE WERE NONE meets THE TRAITORS Five beautiful couples. One deadly game. Who will escape alive? Lyla Santiago has spent months working on a research project that could be the key to getting a permanent job in her field. So, she can't really drop everything to go to a desert island with her actor boyfriend Nico to film One Perfect Couple, a new reality TV show that Nico is sure will lead to his big break - can she? Two weeks later, Lyla finds herself boarding a boat to an isolated luxury resort in the Indian Ocean. The rules of the game are simple. Ten strangers have to survive together on the island - and the last couple standing scoops the prize. There will be sun, sea, laughs and plenty of flirting. What could possibly go wrong? But when a huge tropical storm cuts them off from everything, the group must band together. As tensions run high and fresh water runs low, Lyla realises that someone is playing this game for real - and they'll stop at nothing to win. Ten might have arrived, but who will survive to the end? 'A sun-soaked, deeply sinister and unputdownable read' Cressida McLaughlin 'The perfect "what if?" destination thriller - Agatha Christie with a Love Island twist. This is Ruth Ware at her very best' Claire Coughlan 'Ruth Ware has another winner on her hands! She so deftly sets the scene, and then the terror begins. Ware is a genius at building suspense - One Perfect Couple is an absolutely compulsive read!' Shari Lapena 'A must read . . . another thriller from one of our best thriller writers' Daily Mail 'Tense and entertaining' Platinum 'Outstanding . . . definitely one of this summer's most exciting reads' Joan Smith, Sunday Times 'If you're missing The Traitors, this one is for you!' Prima Praise for Ruth Ware: 'A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there' DAVID BALDACCI 'Deliciously dark and utterly addictive' LUCY FOLEY 'A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Hits the ground running and doesn't let up till the last chapter' ERIN KELLY 'Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page' LISA JEWELL 'Absolutely brilliant murder mystery - seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Impeccably crafted and totally compulsive - you'll be sad to reach the final page and realise you have to say goodbye' JP DELANEY 'Ruth Ware is in a league of her own' JACK JORDAN

RETURN TO THE DREAMLIKE WORLD OF THE INSTANTLY BESTSELLING DARK ACADEMIA FANTASY A STUDY IN DROWNING _________ 'An academic treat, gowned in gothic darkness' Daily Mail 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent' Sasha Peyton Smith, The Rose Bargian 'We've been counting down the days until we can find ourselves reunited with Effy and Preston' Cosmopolitan All stories come to an end. Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairytale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enrol. But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university - and soon the entire nation - is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin's legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories? With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king - visions that start to follow him even in waking. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his. Are dreams ever truly just dreams? __________ PRAISE FOR A STUDY IN DROWNING 'A love letter to stories - and to everyone silenced of forgotten in their retelling.' ALLISON SAFT 'As merciless as a rising tide and as beguiling as a fairy's bargain.' MELISSA ALBERT 'A spell-binding mix of magic, myth and mystery.' RORY POWER 'Darkly romantic and unsettlingly eerie' ERIN. A CRAIG 'Lyrical, incisive, and tragically beautiful, this book will haunt your dreams.' VAISHNAVI PATEL 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent.' SASHA PEYTON-SMITH 'I could read this book again and again - absolute perfection.' COURTNEY GOULD 'Incandescent, tender, and fierce. This is a story that lingers, long after the last word.' REBECCA ROSS READERS ABSOLUTELY ADORE A STUDY IN DROWNING... ***** ' I was enraptured from the first few chapters' ***** ' haunting and atmospheric' ***** 'Ava Reid has a magical way with words' ***** 'There is something about the way Reid creates an atmosphere that I find completely immersive ' ***** 'This book is truly mesmerising ' ***** ' Beautifully written ' ***** 'I will read ANYTHING that Ava Reid writes' ***** 'Ava Reid's writing is extraordinary and beautiful' 5* ***** 'Prepare to be drawn into the most thrilling, dark, subversive world imaginable.' ***** 'My mind is blown away and my heart is full to the brim'

OPSITE IV3000 Kanülenfixierungspflaster, transparent, 10 Stück - 10x12cm Dank der Verhütung von Ansammlungen von Feuchtigkeit wird das Infektionsrisiko vermindert1-3. Produkteigenschaften Der IV3000 Verband wurde speziell für die Fixierung intravenöser Katheter entwickelt* Er bietet eine hohe Wasserdampfdurchlässigkeit Diese hilft der Vorbeugung einer bakteriellen Kontamination, welche mit Feuchtigkeitsansammlungen um Punktionsstellen für intravenöse Katheter einhergehen kann1-3 Das Produkt lässt sich einfach und zudem für den Patienten schmerzarm entfernen Es verfügt über eine transparente Folie, welche die kontinuierliche Überwachung der i.v.-Stelle ermöglicht4-6 Das Kanülenfixierungspflaster schützt vor Infektionsgefahren Eine ideale Umgebung für Bakterienwachstum mit dem Potenzial einer schwerwiegenden Infektion durch Mikroorganismen wird durch Feuchtigkeit erzeugt7 Das Produkt hilft, Feuchtigkeitsansammlungen zu verringern Für Strategien, welche zur Vermeidung Katheter-assoziierter Bakteriämien sind, ist dies von großer Bedeutung8,9 Die REACTIC-Folie reagiert auf Feuchtigkeit mit einer erhöhten Durchlässigkeit, wodurch das Abdampfen unter dem Verband unterstützt wird1,2,10,11 Die lange Tragedauer von bis zu 7 Tagen reduziert ungewollte Verbandwechsel**,1,12,13 Die integrierten Fixierstreifen fördern eine gute Anpassung an die Körperkontur rund um die Verbandstelle6,14 * Die Informationen auf dieser Seite gelten nur für den IV3000 Moisture Responsive Intravenous Catheter Dressing. Informationen über das IV3000 Infusionsset finden Sie in der jeweiligen Gebrauchsanweisung oder wenden Sie sich an den Smith+Nephew Customer Service. **n=25 1 Keenlyside D. Professional nurse (London, England). 1993;8(5):288-291 2 Richardson MC. Royal Society of Medicine Services International Congress and Symposium, Series No. 179, Harlow, Essex, UK: Royal Society of Medicine Services Limited; 1991:29-33 3 Arrowsmith H. British Journal of Nursing. 1999;8(18):1231-1238 4 Wille JC, et al. J Hosp Infect. 1993;23(2):113 - 121 5 Mcie S, et al. Am J Crit Care. 2009;18(1):14 - 20 6 Smith+Nephew 2019. Internal Report. U/051/R1 7 Zhang L, et al. Journal of Infection Prevention, 2016; Vol. 17(5) 207-213 8 Loveday H, et al. Journal of Hospital Infection, pp. S1-S70, 2014 9 Harrold K, et al. Br J Nurs 25(16 Suppl. 1): S1-24 10 Treston-Aurand J, et al. J Intraven Nurs. 1997;20(4):201 - 206 11 NHS Clinical Evaluation Team 2018. Clinical Review: Intravenous Vapour Permeable Film Dressings (IV Films) - Part One Securing Peripheral Cannulae in Adults (PVAD). UK 12 Neufeld M. McMaster University: School of Graduate Studies, McMaster University; 1991 13 Besley M. New York: Royal Society of Medical Services Limited, London; 1991:57-59 14 Oliver, et al. British Journal of Nursing 2015; 24(14)

Longlisted for the Crime Writers' Associate Twisted Dagger, 2026 There's your side. My side. And the truth. From the bestselling author of All Of Us Are Broken, a dark, emotional detective thriller featuring DC Saul Anguish. 'Truly thrilling' - Daily Mail 'Cummins is a keeper' - Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series She must face justice. When Jen Miller entrusts her youngest child to the care of her beloved sisters, she has no idea of the devastating tragedy that is about to unfold. As her sister it kills me to say it. To celebrate her sister's wedding, global superstar Winter Kellaway throws the party of the decade at her luxurious beachside estate. But one misstep will have heartbreaking consequences that will rock this close-knit family to their core. As his mother I demand it. Saul Anguish, a brilliant but tormented young detective, is called in to investigate and uncovers a long-buried and shocking family secret. As the trail takes a dramatic turn, they must now all face the truth that you can never truly leave the past behind . . . Authors love Some of Us Are Liars: 'Stunning' - Claire Douglas 'Devastating' - Abigail Dean 'Crime fiction at its very best' - Neil Broadfoot 'Absolutely loved it' - Nikki Smith 'Heartbreaking, evocative and propulsive' - Holly Seddon Readers adore Some of Us Are Liars: 'I'm in awe . . . truly unique' 'This might just be her best one yet!' 'Further cements Fiona Cummins as a must read author for me' 'Tense, complex and tightly plotted, but also layered and thoughtful' 'Just as I got comfortable, something would shift and I'd feel the chill again.' 'Perfect for book club discussions' 'An unputdownable and unforgettable read, and that ending . . . WOW!'

Let bestselling author Lindsey Hutchinson transport you back in time to Marshall's Children's Home, for this heart-warming and unforgettable tale from the Black Country.The Fitch children are finally safe, after they and their friends were rescued from the grim orphanage Reed House by Minnie and Billy Marshall. Their children's home Marshall's is full of love and laughter, and a world away from their terrible ordeal of being sold to Una Reed for five shillings.There are many more children who still need a home, especially in a world where the workhouse is the last option for desperate families, and so Minnie makes it her mission to build Marshall's into a refuge for all the waifs and strays. But kind hearts can be taken advantage of, and before long, Marshall's in under attack. Can Minnie and Billy keep their family together and keep all the children safe, or will they be torn apart again? The Queen of the Black Country sagas is back with a heart-warming, unputdownable and unforgettable tale of triumph against the odds. Perfect for fans of Val Wood and Lyn Andrews.Praise for Lindsey Hutchinson:'A great story with a great mix of characters, well written and keeps you hooked with each page turn!' Sarah Davies, NetGalley'A wonderful read ... The author writes so well, it's a really hard novel to put down!' Grace Smith, NetGalley.'Make sure to read this book where you won't be disturbed because once it gets going, you won't want to put it down' Andrea Ruiz, NetGalley'A very poignant, feel-good-factor novel' Shelia Easson, NetGalley'Excellent story!' Stephanie Collins, NetGalley'The story will linger in your mind long after you finish it' The Avid Reader

Bloomsbury presents The Centrist Dad Handbook by Jason Hazeley and Nico Tatarowicz, read by Justin Edwards. A funny and gentle deep dive into the most unbearably reasonable men in the UK – your perfect Christmas present for any dad, husband, brother or uncle who owns more gilets than shoes, buys vinyl (but doesn't always remove the cellophane), puffs on a CBD vape and claims he has a brick from the Haçienda in his outdoor barbecue. (Yeah. Right.) Packed full of quizzes, lifehacks and top 10 lists, The Centrist Dad Handbook will answer questions like: Why exactly is the Centrist Dad's taste in music stuck in the Blair era? Why does he carry a folded bicycle wherever he goes? Why does he call it his 'office' when it's clearly a shepherd's hut? Would he consider bringing back hanging if the rope was made of sustainably-sourced hemp? The guide will also examine gnarlier issues like music festivals, e-scooters and whether it is OK to still listen to The Smiths if you do so whilst wearing noise-cancelling headphones and sorting the recycling. Plus food and drink ideas (the most centrist food is, obviously, half-and-half sweet-and-salty popcorn) and the thing no guide to Centrist Dads would be complete without: Adrian Chiles. Written by Jason Hazeley (who co-authored the bestselling phenomenon The Ladybird Books for Grown-Ups series and anything with the word Cunk in the title) and Nico Tatarowicz (The Armstrong & Miller Show, Murder In Successville, Spitting Image), this is The Official Sloane Ranger Handbook for the 21st century. A humour book must for that breed of men who miss Top Gear even though they identify as cyclists.

- THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AND OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD GLOBALLY - This is the ultimate manual for living better and longer. For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of ageing that kill most people: heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and type 2 diabetes. Too often, it intervenes with treatments too late, prolonging lifespan at the expense of quality of life. Dr Peter Attia, the world's top longevity expert who is featured on Chris Hemsworth's National Geographic documentary LIMITLESS, believes we must replace this outdated framework with a personalised, proactive strategy for longevity. This isn't 'biohacking,' it's science: a well-founded strategic approach to extending lifespan while improving our physical, cognitive and emotional health, making each decade better than the one before. With Outlive's practical advice and roadmap, you can plot a different path for your life, one that lets you outlive your genes to make each decade better than the one before. In the Daily Mail's 'TOP READS OF 2023: Books that will help you feel better for longer' 'One of the most important books you'll ever read.' - Steven D. Levitt, New York Times bestselling author of Freakonomics 'Highlighters at the ready. This is jam packed with things you will wish you had known before. I devoured the audiobook and instantly bought a hard copy to keep on my desk' - Dr Julie Smith, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before Outlive has sold over 1 million copies globally [Nielsen BookScan UK and Circana BookScan US, April 2024] Instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, April 2023

Out now! The Woman in Suite 11 , the follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware's multi-million copy mega-hit The Women in Cabin 10. A ND THEN THERE WERE NONE meets THE TRAITORS Five beautiful couples. One deadly game. Who will escape alive? Lyla Santiago has spent months working on a research project that could be the key to getting a permanent job in her field. So, she can't really drop everything to go to a desert island with her actor boyfriend Nico to film One Perfect Couple, a new reality TV show that Nico is sure will lead to his big break - can she? Two weeks later, Lyla finds herself boarding a boat to an isolated luxury resort in the Indian Ocean. The rules of the game are simple. Ten strangers have to survive together on the island - and the last couple standing scoops the prize. There will be sun, sea, laughs and plenty of flirting. What could possibly go wrong? But when a huge tropical storm cuts them off from everything, the group must band together. As tensions run high and fresh water runs low, Lyla realises that someone is playing this game for real - and they'll stop at nothing to win. Ten might have arrived, but who will survive to the end? 'A sun-soaked, deeply sinister and unputdownable read' Cressida McLaughlin 'The perfect "what if?" destination thriller - Agatha Christie with a Love Island twist. This is Ruth Ware at her very best' Claire Coughlan 'Ruth Ware has another winner on her hands! She so deftly sets the scene, and then the terror begins. Ware is a genius at building suspense - One Perfect Couple is an absolutely compulsive read!' Shari Lapena 'A must read . . . another thriller from one of our best thriller writers' Daily Mail 'Tense and entertaining' Platinum 'Outstanding . . . definitely one of this summer's most exciting reads' Joan Smith, Sunday Times 'If you're missing The Traitors, this one is for you!' Prima Praise for Ruth Ware: 'A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there' DAVID BALDACCI 'Deliciously dark and utterly addictive' LUCY FOLEY 'A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Hits the ground running and doesn't let up till the last chapter' ERIN KELLY 'Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page' LISA JEWELL 'Absolutely brilliant murder mystery - seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Impeccably crafted and totally compulsive - you'll be sad to reach the final page and realise you have to say goodbye' JP DELANEY 'Ruth Ware is in a league of her own' JACK JORDAN

THE SOLITARY BICYCLE THIEF. Remember Violet Smith, the beautiful young woman who Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson rescued from a forced marriage, as recorded in The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist? Ever wonder what happened to her and her true husband, Cyril Morton, in the years that followed. Well, ten years later she and Cyril reappear in 221B Baker Street with a strange tale of the theft of their bicycles -- hardly a crime worthy of the brilliant mind of the world's greatest detective. But ...What on the surface seemed like a trifle turns out to be the door that leads Sherlock Holmes into a web of human trafficking, espionage, blackmail, and murder. A new and powerful cabal of master criminals has formed in London and they will stop at nothing, not even the murder of an innocent foreign student, to extend the hold on the criminal underworld of London. Uncovering their network leads Holmes and Watson into the dens of iniquity and vice, with frightful consequences for a group of innocent students and even for the love Mrs. Morton. Join Holmes and Watson as they live and work in the London of 1904. It's a fun read and is a tribute to the original Sherlock Holmes story in the Canon.

A Financial Times and Economist Best Book of the Year exploring world trade from Mesopotamia in 3,000 BC to modern globalization. How did trade evolve to the point where we don't think twice about biting into an apple from the other side of the world? In A Splendid Exchange, William J. Bernstein, bestselling author of The Birth of Plenty, traces the story of global commerce from its prehistoric origins to the myriad controversies surrounding it today. Journey from ancient sailing ships carrying silk from China to Rome in the second century to the rise and fall of the Portuguese monopoly on spices in the sixteenth; from the American trade battles of the early twentieth century to the modern era of televisions from Taiwan, lettuce from Mexico, and T-shirts from China. Bernstein conveys trade and globalization not in political terms, but rather as an ever-evolving historical constant, like war or religion, that will continue to foster the growth of intellectual capital, shrink the world, and propel the trajectory of the human species. "[An] entertaining and greatly enlightening book." —The New York Times "A work of which Adam Smith and Max Weber would have approved." —Foreign Affairs "[Weaves] skillfully between rollicking adventures and scholarship." —Pietra Rivoli, author of The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy

**Shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize** A SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022 The Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month The truth must come out. In 1963, in a Siberian gulag, former nuclear specialist Valery Kolkhanov has mastered what it takes to survive: the right connections to the guards for access to food and cigarettes, the right pair of warm boots to avoid frostbite, and the right attitude toward the small pleasures of life. But on one ordinary day, all that changes: Valery's university mentor steps in and sweeps Valery from the frozen prison camp to a mysterious unnamed town hidden within a forest so damaged it looks like the trees have rusted from within. Here, Valery is Dr. Kolkhanov once more, and he's expected to serve out his prison term studying the effect of radiation on local animals. But as Valery begins his work, he is struck by the questions his research raises: what, exactly, is being hidden from the thousands who live in the town? And if he keeps looking for answers, will he live to serve out his sentence? Based on real events in a surreal Soviet city, and told with bestselling author Natasha Pulley's inimitable style, The Half Life of Valery K is a sweeping historical adventure.

'I adored this book right from the beginning ...The Bookshop on the Seine was another delightful read by Rebecca Raisin' - Reviewed the Book Visit Paris this year and fall in love under the Eiffel Tower Le Vie En Rose Sarah Smith has been offered the opportunity to exchange bookshops with a Parisian friend for six months. Saying yes is a no-brainer - after all, who would turn down a trip to Paris? Even if it does mean leaving the irresistible boyfriend behind, Sarah's sure she's in for the holiday of a lifetime - days spent surrounded by novels in a gorgeous bookshop and the chance to watch the snow fall on the Champs-Élysées. But will her dream come true or will Sarah realise that a fairytale Christmas in the city of love isn't quite as rosy in reality... A deliciously feel-good romance perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson and Julia Williams What reviewers are saying about The Little Bookshop on the Seine ' This novel is a love letter to Paris , and even more so a love letter to books; it is absolutely a must-read book for book lovers .' - Rather Too Fond of Books 'easy to read and devoured quickly, I literally could not get enough and I was so sad to finish it. It was a truly captivating, spellbinding tale of taking chances and living life to the full that I am sure will ring true with many readers.' - Compelling Reads ' I love love love this author , and this book cements the fact that this series is a winner! ' - Fiona (Goodreads) 'I loved every second of The Little Bookshop on the Seine, easy to read, with words oozing charm and good feeling , that just made me feel warm and cosy .' - Rachel's Random Reads 'a beautifully written novel' - Hilda (Goodreads) 'A delightful story that's perfect for reading in your favorite cozy chair. ... Such a good book to lose yourself in .' - Janet Robel (Goodreads) 'It really brought Paris to life ... extremely romantic, love is most definitely on the menu ' - Elaine (Goodreads) 'a great escape to Paris and I'm looking forward to the other books in the Little Paris Collection.' - French Village Diaries

The death of her best friend and arrival of a secretive new kid in town challenge everything a girl thought she knew in this “spectacular” (L.J. Smith, bestselling author of The Vampire Diaries) first book in the young adult paranormal The Hollow trilogy. When Abbey's best friend, Kristen, vanishes at the bridge near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, everyone else is all too quick to believe her dead—and speculate that it was no accident. Abbey goes through the motions of mourning her best friend, but privately, she refuses to believe that Kristen is really gone. Then she meets Caspian, the gorgeous and mysterious boy who shows up out of nowhere at Kristen's funeral. Caspian clearly has secrets, but he’s also the only person who makes Abbey feel normal…and special at the same time. Just when Abbey starts to feel that she might survive all this, she learns a secret that makes her question everything she thought she knew about her best friend. How could Kristen have kept silent about so much? And could this secret have led to her death? As Abbey struggles to understand Kristen’s betrayal, she uncovers a frightening truth that nearly unravels her—one that will challenge her emerging love for Caspian, as well as her own sanity.

Bloomsbury presents Dreams of Chaos by Shauna Lawless, read by Eoghan Collins. A young Irish prince must forge his own path in a land of war and magic. Part of Shauna Lawless's critically acclaimed Gael Song fantasy series set in medieval Ireland. Murchad is born into one of the royal families of Munster. His uncle is king, and his father is the mighty warrior Brian Boru, who is often away fighting to keep their borders safe. When he is still a boy, Murchad's world is torn apart when Viking raiders assail his homeland. Having witnessed the carnage, Murchad grows up in a whirl of conflict, as thoughts of vengeance and rage mingle with his desire for peace. In an Ireland where strength of arms or weight of gold convey the ultimate power, can Murchad tread his own path, or will he be destroyed by the weight of expectations in a world caught between a legendary past and a dangerous future? Reviews for the Gael Song series 'Lawless blends fantasy with historical fiction to great effect' SFX 'Lawless's writing is absolutely luminous' Irish Independent 'Swept me along and refused to be put down' H.M. Long 'A Celtic Last Kingdom with wild magic and fierce heroines' Anna Smith Spark 'An excellent read' Mark Lawrence

A powerful post-apocalyptic novel in which nuclear war has devastated America. Z FOR ZACHARIAH by Robert C. O'Brien is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. Ann Burden has been living alone in a valley for over a year - until Loomis, a scientist in a radiation-proof suit, arrives. She hopes they will be companions but his behaviour towards her becomes increasingly threatening as he attacks her and then cuts off her food supply and tries to bring her under his control. Although there may be no one else alive, Ann steals his suit and leaves the valley in search of humanity. The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man's Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O'Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells

The first book in the New York Times bestselling series by L.J. Smith. Origins is the first book in L.J. Smith's bestselling Stefan's Diaries series, which reveals the backstory of brothers Stefan and Damon from The Vampire Diaries series. This paperback features cover artwork from the hit CW TV series The Vampire Diaries, starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder. Set in mid-19th century Mystic Falls, Virginia, three teenagers enter a torrid love triangle that will span eternity. Brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore are inseparable until they meet Katherine, a stunning, mysterious woman who turns their world upside down. Siblings turned rivals, the Salvatores compete for Katherine's affection, only to discover that her sumptuous silk dresses and glittering gems hide a terrible secret: Katherine is a vampire. And she is intent on turning them into vampires so they can live together-forever. Full of dark shadows and surprising twists, the first book in the New York Times bestselling Stefan's Diaries series raises the stakes for the Salvatore brothers as they face new loves, old treacheries, and unimaginable threats. Fans of L. J. Smith's New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries series as well as the hit television show won't be able to put the latest Salvatore adventure down.

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND #1 INDIE BESTSELLER! A Kids' Indie Next Pick BookPage Most Anticipated YA Books of 2025 selection Goodreads Most Anticipated Releases of 2025 selection Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft. “Enchanting and achingly romantic. Readers will feel as if they’ve stepped right into Pixie Hollow.”—Sasha Peyton Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven It’s been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can’t help being intrigued by Winter’s stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court's seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away. That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an opportunity to prove that she is worthy of her new role. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young guardian of the Winter Woods. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they race to save their lands. But as their alliance warms to something more, they will discover there is a reason a warm-season fairy and a winter fairy must not be together. And the cost could be just as deadly as the monsters that prowl the Winter Woods. Discover the origin of the sweeping, star-crossed romance between the queen of Pixie Hollow and the lord of the Winter Woods.

"Lázár is an exquisite and masterly pronouncement that a gifted young writer walks among us" Patti Smith "A truly great writer steps onto the stage" Daniel Kehlmann " Propulsive, twisting and spell-binding. Lázár is a bold, intricate accomplishment" Lucy Steeds The snow of the dying century still lay on the edge of the dark forest when Lajos von Lázár, the translucent child with water-blue eyes, first glimpsed the man he would believe to be his father for his whole life and beyond. Lajos von Lázár is brought into this world with the dawn of the new century, and his birth is both a miracle and a curse, his true patrimony a secret he will never know. The Lázárs have ruled their Hungarian lands for generations. In their ancient castle by the edge of a dark forest that compels all who enter it to madness, they succumb to every vice and live only to satiate their desires. But the old order is crumbling, and the days of the Hapsburg Monarchy are numbered. When Lajos inherits, they at last have a baron who can reignite the old splendours, but not even his abilities are proof against the ravages of war and occupation. It will fall to his children - a boy who talks to shadows and a girl who eschews her blue blood - to find a way to stand against oppression and take the first faltering steps towards freedom. A sweeping epic, taking the reader from the beginning of the twentieth century to the Hungarian National Uprising of 1956, Lázár would be a phenomenal achievement for a writer of any age. With its air of timeless wisdom, it reads like rediscovered classic, making it all the more remarkable that it was written when the author was just twenty-one years old. Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch