2025 Best Sellers

As Seen on Good Day New York It Started with a Whisper… Secrets are currency, and one juicy quote can destroy a career. In this cutthroat world of celebrity gossip, four unlikely friends rise to the top, armed with ambition, charm, and a Rolodex of the powerful and problematic. They trade in scandal, survive by instinct, and thrive on betrayal....

In these board books, every page is bursting with life—and tons to discover! Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter, and to craft their own stories. Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognisable things, while older kids can follow the star characters from page to...

Journey back to the world of the Tudors with the celebrated children's history series. Winter has come; and in a far distant land, a warrior queen is expecting a child... Step through these pages into the Tudor world—a dangerous place where one misstep could cost your life. Through the eyes of Henry VIII's six very different queens, from a brave...

Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair is Neruda's frank, sexual and romantic masterwork. This is one of the greatest collections of love poetry ever published. Inspired by Pablo Neruda's youthful relationships and injected with an expressive eroticism, these poems are as accomplished as they are evocative and sensual. First published in 1924 to international acclaim when Neruda was...

By Any Other Name by renowned author Jodi Picoult is a captivating historical drama that weaves together the lives of two remarkable women, separated by centuries but united by their passion for the theatre and the written word. In 1581, Emilia Bassano finds herself constrained by the rigid expectations placed upon women in Elizabethan England. As the mistress of the...

WINNER OF THE PARENTS’ CHOICE AWARD 2015; JUNIOR DESIGN AWARD 2014; EZRA JACK KEATS BOOK AWARD 2014; AND IRISH BOOK AWARDS WINNER 2014. The winner of the 2014 Association of Illustrators' Award for Children's Books, Shh! We Have a Plan is the covetable new picture book from Chris Haughton, one of the most exciting new voices in children's literature. From...

The new instalment of the million-copy bestselling mystery series. What if an Agatha Christie style murder mystery happened inside OCEAN'S ELEVEN... Ten suspects. Ten heists. A puzzle only Ernest Cunningham can solve. I've spent the last few years solving murders. But a bank heist is a new one, even for me. I've never been a hostage before. The doors are...

The third instalment in Yotam Ottolenghi's bestselling and multi-award-winning PLENTY series, Ottolenghi FLAVOUR, continues to celebrate the limitless potential of vegetables, transforming them into magical dishes. Amidst vibrant flavours and innovative ingredients, this eagerly anticipated cookbook is designed to both inspire and educate, promising an elevated approach to vegetable-based cooking. Flavour-forward, plant-based recipes form the heart of Yotam Ottolenghi's culinary...

From the author of TikTok sensation Icebreaker comes a deliciously swoonworthy romance following two summer camp counsellors who reconnect after a sizzling one-night stand. Order Daydream to read Henry’s love story now! When Russ Callaghan and Aurora Roberts cross paths at a college party, a drinking game results in a passionate one-night stand. Never one to overstay her welcome (or...

Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare uncovers one of the most riveting yet lesser-known stories of the Second World War. Set against the backdrop of a world on the brink of chaos, this book delves into the inception and operations of a unique top-secret organisation established in London during the spring of 1939. Its singular mission: to orchestrate the systematic destruction...

In the shadows, trouble is brewing... When Starflight is stolen by his own tribe, he hopes to at least discover some of the long-held NightWing secrets—what magical powers they really have, who they’re allied with in the war, and where they’ve been living all this time. But the truth about Starflight’s tribe is more terrible than he ever imagined: Not...

Next, dive into TOM LAKE – the breath-taking newest novel from Ann Patchett Lose yourself in the story of a lifetime – the unforgettable Sunday Times bestseller ‘Patchett leads us to a truth that feels like life rather than literature’ Guardian Nominated for the Women’s Prize 2020 A STORY OF TWO SIBLINGS, THEIR CHILDHOOD HOME, AND A PAST THAT THEY...

A VIVID, SWEEPING SAGA OF QUEER LOVE AND POLITICS IN ANCIENT GREECE, FROM THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION'Renault's eye for intimacy is amazing' DOUGLAS STUART'Arresting and beautiful and moving . . . decades ahead of its time' LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKSYour love made me. Do not take it away; for without love I am a temple forsaken by its god...

Buckle up for this sizzling grumpy/sunshine small-town romance that will throw a lasso around your heart and have you hooked. Chase 'Red' Thompson is HOT Y'ALL. Baby Daddy of the YEAR! Reader Review A small-town sweetheart finds herself unexpectedly pregnant after a one-night stand binds her to a local cowboy who has had a crush on her for years in...

Love, suspense, nature and superstition are woven together in this powerful novel," — MAJA LUNDE, author of The History of Bees "Lars Mytting writes with an insight, empathy and integrity few others can match," — JO NESBO "An exquisitely atmospheric novel. The Bell in the Lake does what fiction promises: to steal you away to another world and ask you,...

In Tao: The Watercourse Way, Alan Watts presents a profound exploration of Taoism, a philosophy that embraces the natural harmony of the universe. At its core, Taoism is about aligning oneself with the flow of life and nature, letting go of rigid goals and instead living in a spontaneous and flexible way. Watts brings this ancient wisdom to life, interweaving...

SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER ‘The most important book of the year’ Daily Mail The brilliant and provocative new book from one of the world’s foremost political writers: ‘The anti-Western revisionists have been out in force in recent years. It is high time that we revise them in turn…’ In The War on the West, international bestselling author Douglas Murray asks:...

Juliette Ferrars thought she was a walking weapon, able to kill with a single touch. But when she tries to use her lethal gift to eliminate Warner, the one person she needs to protect herself from, she finds that he is mysteriously immune to her power. This revelation leaves her shaken and confused, questioning the very essence of her deadly...

Life After Birth is your essential guide to the wide and diverse spectrum of motherhood. In this companion, Jessica Prescott and Vaughne Geary share their evidence-based approach to the lost but ever important art of caring for yourself as a mother, including recipes from their postpartum food delivery service Mama Goodness. They cover everything from herbal wisdom and nutritional support,...

Harbouring by Jenny Pattrick is set in a distant land and tells the tale of new beginnings and the desire to escape from the past. It is 1839 and Huw Pengellin is desperate to find a better life for his family than the one he ekes out in Wales. His wife, Martha, is fully aware just how foolhardy Huw's schemes...

Challenge yourself with word puzzles. The Times Crossword is the most famous in the world. Test your word power with this classic collection of 100 cryptic puzzles compiled by the Editor of The Times Crossword. The latest book in this exciting series continues the tradition of providing authoritative, challenging Cryptic Crossword puzzles, offering an enjoyable and stimulating way to while...

Hop into the World of Peter Rabbit with this brand new lift-the-flap adventure Join Peter Rabbit in this lift-the-flap farmyard adventure with Jemima Puddle-duck. A perfect introduction for toddlers to the wonderful World of Peter Rabbit. Peter is visiting Jemima Puddle-duck on the farm and is excited to discover that she is nesting and her ducklings will be hatching soon!...

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents, and teachers – perfect for curious children everywhere! Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over 120 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 7+ readers. Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you’ll find...

A family's delightful journey across town and into a place which is fun, restful, informative, musical and absorbing in turn. A very special treat for library lovers, young and old alike, from one of Aotearoa's best-loved author/illustrators.

This highly collectible edition features a special foiled cover, foiled endpapers, digital sprayed edges, and more! Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this sizzling fantasy romance not to be missed. With more than 60 million views on TikTok, the second heart-racing instalment in this bestselling and sizzling fantasy romance trilogy. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and The Hunger...

The second book in a dark mafia romance series—perfect for fans of Ana Huang—from the TikTok sensation and self-published star. No good ever comes from a redhead in a stolen dress with her whole life packed at her feet. I should've known Penny Price was trouble the moment smoke and sin followed her into my bar and she challenged me...

A deluxe gift edition of L. Frank Baum's cherished children's classic, vividly reimagined with beautiful four-colour artwork and nine interactive features created by MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise. Hailed as “America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale” by the Library of Congress, L. Frank Baum's classic story has been enjoyed by generations...

A jaw-dropping collection of incredible facts about our weird and wonderful world. The bizarre beasts, incredible places, and peculiar phenomena featured in this mind-blowing compendium are not just really weird - they're really real. This wacky book explores our world's most exciting oddities. Did you know there's a plant that eats mice? Or that you can dip your toe in...

100 flavor-forward recipes-including signature bakes-from the Palestinian American creator of the beloved social media account mxriyum NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Mariam Daud has built a devoted following by sharing beautifully prepared, comforting meals that feel both timeless and entirely her own. In I Sleep in My Kitchen, she offers a collection of the recipes that have shaped her life-dishes that carry...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A 'Book of the Year' in The Times, Sunday Times, Guardian, Observer, Daily Telegraph, Spectator, Sunday Express, TLS, Irish Times 'Pure class' – Ian Rankin     'Pitch-perfect' – Lee Child 'A powerful standalone spy thriller from a true contemporary master' – Daily Telegraph Trying to investigate the Secret Service is like trying to get rid...

A towering, intense novel of family from the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. A complex, intense American novel of family from the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. With an introduction by Richard Hughes. Ever since the first furore was created on its publication in 1929, The Sound and the Fury has been considered one of the...

The world teeters on the brink of destruction as Taako, Magnus, and Merle near the end of their perilous quest to collect the seven Grand Relics, dangerous magical artifacts that threaten existence itself. Their next challenge is retrieving the Animus Bell, a task that leads them to Wonderland—a nightmarish carnival where joy and torment walk hand in hand. The Director...

Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He's only eleven years old! He's barely paid attention to the troubles between America and England. Instead, he's been worked to the bone by his cruel uncle. But when his uncle's rage forces him to flee home suddenly, Nate finds himself in...

Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... His Dark Materials: Northern Lights by Philip Pullman.

In The Tragedy of Liberation, Frank Dikötter delves deep into the seismic social and political upheaval that followed Mao Zedong's rise to power in 1949, when he hoisted the red flag over Beijing’s Forbidden City. Rather than liberating the country, the communist revolutionaries dismantled the old order and established a repressive system that infiltrated every aspect of Chinese life. This...

Every single one of the letters you're reading right now can tell a fascinating story, having been on a long linguistic, historical, political and social journey to reach this very page.The English alphabet is a tool that we've inherited down the centuries from ancient creators around the world. The alphabet hasn't always had its present form, but rather has undergone...

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can...

Football Superstars: Yamal Rules brings you the story of Spain's latest football wonderkid who made history as one of the youngest players to ever play for FC Barcelona. He zoomed through the club's famous La Masia academy, developing his dazzling dribbles and fearless skills. At just 15, he made his debut for Barcelona's first team! The winger loves taking on...

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game-meets-World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! ARE YOU PREPARED TO DIE? Isagi was riding high after...

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! The roads across Italy are in disrepair. Defending his name, and to prove Rome's greatness, Senator Lactus Bifidus announces a special one-off chariot race. Julius Caesar insists a Roman must win, or Bifidus will pay. Open to anyone from the known world, competitors arrive from...

Ruby Red Shoes loves to learn — and to share. Let Ruby welcome you into her world and show you how she spends her days. The jolliest time of my whole dayis when I hear it's time to play! As Ruby shares the fun and busyness of her life, this book looks at key times in a day, and in...

Don’t miss this incredible adrenaline-filled thriller from the author of the DI Harry Virdee novels, now a major BBC TV drama. ‘Without a doubt the best crime thriller I’ve read this year … A story of loyalties and desperation. A brilliant read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A. A. Dhand is masterful within the gangland genre. He grabs the reader’s attention from...

Dervla McTiernan has rocked the crime fiction world with good reason. Taut, tense and darkly addictive. A treat for lovers of fine crime writing. - Candice Fox Being brilliant has never been this dangerous ... When Dr Emma Sweeney stumbles across the victim of a hit and run outside Galway University late one evening, she calls her partner, Detective Cormac...

A magical new story in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series! Poppy the fairy wishes she could fly as high as all of her friends, but there's just one thing — her wings are very small! When Poppy spots a lost gnome far from his glade, she is determined to use her wings and get him to safety....

A deluxe bind-up edition of Naoki Urasawa’s award-winning epic of doomsday cults, giant robots and a group of friends trying to save the world from destruction! Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren’t for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997,...

From the #1 New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman! One of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time, Neil Gaiman's award-winning masterpiece The Sandman set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era. Illustrated by talented artists, the series is a rich blend of modern and ancient mythology in which contemporary fiction,...

Shake, wiggle, spin and tickle the mischievous monster out of this book – an interactive read-aloud treat with a wonderful bedtime wind-down from McFly-star and bestselling children's book author Tom Fletcher! Bestselling author of the 'Dinosaur that Pooped' series and The Christmasaurus, Tom Fletcher has written a brand new picture book perfect for bedtime, where a mischievous monster has invaded...

A wall of silent resentment shuts you off from someone you love. You listen to an argument in which neither party seems to hear the other. Your mind drifts to other matters when people talk to you. People Skills by Robert Bolton is a comprehensive communication-skills handbook that addresses these all-too-common issues. This essential guide is designed to help you...

Discover huge hunters and gentle leaf-eaters as you meet all kinds of dinosaurs. Journey back to prehistoric times and meet lots of amazing dinosaurs, from the toothy T-Rex to the powerful Diplodocus, with this bright and inviting sticker book. Learn how the Maiasaura protected her eggs, which gigantic prehistoric animals lived underwater, and more whilst decorating the scenes using the...

A wild ride into the uncanny mirror world of our polarised culture, from the international bestselling author of The Shock Doctrine. What if you woke up one morning and found you'd acquired a double? Someone almost like you, and yet not you at all? When Naomi Klein discovered that a woman who shared her first name, but had radically different,...

Escape to the rugged beauty of Northern Arizona in this captivating new Western romance series. Perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage, this sexy, emotional story introduces the men of Coyote Creek Ranch - cowboys as wild and loyal as the untamed land they fight to protect. Beth Tasker desperately needs a fresh start after escaping an abusive...

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. Easy Learning Spanish Complete Grammar, Verbs and Vocabulary (3 books in 1) is a handy 3-in-1 Spanish study book: grammar, verbs, and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand Spanish reference and revision guide. This book gives you the essential tools to help you...

The Pursuit of Love, Mitford's beloved novel, is published as a Penguin Essential for the first time. 'Obsessed with sex!' said Jassy, 'there's nobody so obsessed as you, Linda. Why if I so much as look at a picture you say I'm a pygmalionist.' In the end, we got far more information out of a book called Ducks and Duck...

Duty can only get a man and a dragon so far... Samael Veles is one of the most respected warriors in the Black Dragon Clan— the king's man— a fighter who's loyal to the core. It doesn't matter that he's as lowborn as a dragon gets, absolutely no one messes with him. Even as his king prepares to bind himself...

NOW A MAJOR FILM IF YOU’VE SEEN WHAT’S OUT THERE… IT’S ALREADY TOO LATE Malorie raises the children the only way she can: indoors, with the doors locked, the curtains closed, and mattresses nailed over the windows. The children sleep in the bedroom across the hall, but soon she will have to wake them and blindfold them. Today they will...

The tale of Miyamoto Musashi continues in Vagabond (VIZBIG Edition), Vol. 12, a compelling volume that weaves historical fact with artistic genius. This special edition includes three volumes in one, presenting Inoue’s epic samurai narrative with bonus content, colour pages, and storyboard samples, making it a must-have for any manga enthusiast. Miyamoto Musashi, inspired by the real-life figure who is...

Living in a small town where dreams were dismissed and bouncing between the homes of divorced parents, Cameron Hanes carried low expectations and no hope for a life of fulfilled potential. Then he discovered his great love - the bow. For Cameron, finding his drive, his purpose, a reason for pushing himself every single day, changed everything. Endure chronicles the...

A short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series. From the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? CHARLIE: “I have been going out with Nick Nelson for two years. He likes rugby, Formula...

More hilarious antics from Mo Willems' single-minded pigeon! Would you let the Pigeon have a puppy? He’s wanted one forever (at least since last Tuesday). But the Pigeon is in for a shock – having his very own puppy is not quite as wonderful as he thought it would be…!

'Tense, marvellously detailed' - The Sunday Times Eye of the Needle, Ken Follett's breakthrough international bestseller, is a heart-racing, exciting tale about the fate of the Second World War as it rests in the hands of a master spy, his opponent, and one brave woman. Written when he was only twenty-seven, it launched the career of master storyteller Ken Follett...

Launching a major new paperback series - Penguin English Library. The Penguin English Library edition of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. 'How am I to dress up in my finery, and go off and away to smart parties, after the sorrow I have seen today?' Elizabeth Gaskell's compassionate, richly dramatic novel features one of the most original and fully-rounded...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Bluey: Mum School captures the playful spirit of Bluey as she decides to play Mum School instead of taking her bath. But will the kids listen to her instructions? Experience this engaging story in a gorgeous board book edition that is perfect for kids of all ages.

Interpersonal expert teaches you the tiny signals that influence your conversations, your relationships, and how you're perceived in the world. How to control and utilise the tiny signals you're sending—from your stance and facial expressions, to your word choice and vocal tone—to improve your personal and professional relationships. Conversations are full of tiny signals—audio and visual cues we make, which...

In The French Kitchen, award-winning author Kristy Cambron weaves multiple characters and storylines into a tapestry of secrets, betrayals, and redemption. Full of mouthwatering culinary scenes and peppered with several appearances from famed chef Julia Child, who worked in intelligence during World War II, this story of spies and lovers zips between the coast of northern France during the war...

Five years have passed since the Skandians and the Araluens made their treaty, and Will has finally become a Ranger, with his own fief to look after. He soon learns that even sleepy little islands have problems to keep him on his toes. Then he and his old friend Alyss are thrown into a terrifying new adventure, investigating the truth...

WINNER OF THE GOLD DAGGER AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR NOMINATED FOR THE 2020 EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD One needs saving. The other needs justice ... An unnerving psychological thriller from one of the greatest crime writers of today, Michael Robotham. The girl with...

Taking care of yourself doesn't just mean focusing on your body; it also means looking after your brain. The MIND Diet, 2nd Edition uses approachable and easy-to-understand language to explain the science behind how you can improve your brain health through nutrition and lifestyle habits. Written by best-selling author Maggie Moon, this fully updated edition offers brand-new content, including: New...

Work with the mysterious energies of the Dark Moon for transformation in the first ever The Dark Moon Oracle deck. A powerful new oracle deck from the bestselling author of Moonology™ Oracle Cards, inviting you to work with the deeply potent energies of the Dark Moon for transformation and healing. The Dark Moon takes place during the final stage of...

A sparkly 4-book Unicornia boxset! Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. Enchanted cakes and candies at the most glittery birthday celebration ever. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practising a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who...

'Simply wonderful.' - BEN FOGLE Kate's book has the warmth and calming effect of a log fire and a glass of wine. Unknit your brow and let go. It's a treat.' - GARETH MALONE Kate Humble pours her enviable knowledge into attainable goals. It's a winning combination and the prize - a life in balance with nature - is definitely...

Simon Winchester's The Surgeon of Crowthorne was an international bestseller and tells an extraordinary true story of murder, madness, and an extraordinary friendship in the nineteenth century. It is the tale of James Murray, the compiler of the first Oxford English Dictionary, and his most valued helper—Dr Minor of Crowthorne—who was also a homicidal lunatic, confined to Broadmoor asylum for...

My Hero Academia, Vol. 4 by Kohei Horikoshi continues the exhilarating journey of Izuku Midoriya, the young boy who inherits the extraordinary superpower of the world’s greatest hero, All Might. But with great power comes great responsibility, and navigating this newfound path to greatness proves to be anything but simple for Midoriya. In a world where 80 percent of the...

Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favourite chair and that chair just isn't big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move the pesky Bear but nothing works and poor Mouse gives up. Once Mouse has gone, Bear gets up and walks home. But what's that? Is that a Mouse in Bear's house?! There's a...

When the bones of a mother and her child, wrapped in a Shetland lace shawl, are dug up from a forgotten graveyard, two worlds collide. Ariel is rural tough, raised in the defiant republic that is Whangamomona. When her childhood nemesis is found decapitated in a sports car beneath the bull bars of Ariel's ute, her world implodes. She has...

Kierse and Graves are back in The Robin on the Oak Throne by K. A. Linde, the steamy sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling The Wren in the Holly Library. Set in an alternate New York, this addictive urban romantasy is filled with monsters, magic, and heart-pounding enemies-to-lovers romance. Love is a monstrous game... The job was supposed to be...

The phenomenal top ten bestseller that shows how everyone can understand how the universe works. The Quantum Universe brings together two authors on a brilliantly ambitious mission to show that everyone can understand the deepest questions of science. But just what is quantum physics? How does it help us understand our amazing world? Where does it leave Newton and Einstein?...

Accept Hervé Tullet's irresistible invitation to mix it up in a dazzling adventure of whimsy and wonder. Follow the artist's simple instructions, and suddenly colours appear, mix, splatter, and vanish in a world powered only by the reader's imagination. Tullet sets readers on an extraordinary interactive journey all within the printed page.

Bluebells Cakery Classics by Karla Goodwin offers fantastic cakes, slices, cookies, and more. Explore classic recipes with modern twists, along with instructions on creating stunning icing effects to impress your friends and family. Karla Goodwin has successfully grown her business from a Saturday market stall to multiple thriving cafes and an online store. In this, her third book, she revisits...

The dynamic second thriller from the number one bestselling author of Killing Floor, Lee Child, Die Trying promises a rollercoaster of suspense, action, and intrigue as former military policeman Jack Reacher once again finds himself in the heart of unexpected trouble. Jack Reacher, a loner wandering through life, is strolling nowhere in particular when he finds himself on a Chicago...

I was supposed to be having the time of my life. When Esther Greenwood wins an internship at a New York fashion magazine in 1953, she is elated, believing she will finally realise her dream of becoming a writer. But in between the cocktail parties and piles of manuscripts, Esther's life begins to slide out of control. She finds herself...