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The highly anticipated sequel to My Life with the Walter Boys, the internationally bestselling novel that inspired the Netflix series! Jackie Howard returns to the boy who has her heart, the family she loves, and the choice she must make. Jackie Howard returns to the Walter ranch after a summer in New York. She needed space—and got it. But she...

A new B-format edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's legacy of short stories which inhabit the realm of The Lord of the Rings. Unfinished Tales is a collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring, and provides those who have read The Lord of the Rings with a whole...

The International Bestseller A monumental, gripping book … Outstanding SUNDAY TIMES Noise may be the most important book I've read in more than a decade. A genuinely new idea so exceedingly important you will immediately put it into practice. A masterpiece — Angela Duckworth, author of Grit An absolutely brilliant investigation of a massive societal problem that has been hiding...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey returns with the hilarious follow-up to Secretly Yours, in which a down-on-her-luck Napa heiress suggests a mutually beneficial marriage of convenience to a man she can’t stand... only to discover there’s a fine line between love and hate. After losing her job and her fiancé in one fell swoop, Natalie Vos returned...

‘Patricia Lockwood is the voice of a generation’ Namita Gokhale ‘A masterpiece’ Guardian ‘I really admire and love this book’ Sally Rooney ‘An intellectual and emotional rollercoaster’ Daily Mail ‘I can’t remember the last time I laughed so much reading a book’ David Sedaris ‘A rare wonder . . . I was left in bits’ Douglas Stuart WINNER OF THE...

The irresistible hardback Times bestseller and bookshop favourite about the healing power of books and community; Time magazine Top 100 books of 2023; 'An undeniable page-turner' New York Times. THE TWO-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING INTERNATIONAL NOVEL The Top Ten Times bestseller A Time Magazine Book of the Year 'An undeniable page-turner' New York Times 'I ADORED this uplifting, hopeful novel ' Daily...

Winner of the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel They never found Leah Parata. Not a boot, not a backpack, not a turquoise beanie. After she left me that day, she vanished off the face of the earth. A close-knit community is ripped apart by disturbing revelations that cast new light on a young woman's disappearance twenty-five years ago. After...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2021 February 2021 Book of the Month for Roxane Gay's Book Club Irresistible ... Detransition, Baby is the first great trans realist novel - Guardian A voraciously knowing, compulsively readable novel - Chris Kraus Tremendously funny and sexy as hell - Juliet Jacques Reese nearly had it all: a loving relationship with Amy,...

A gripping, edge-of-your-seat historical novel from the bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress! Winner of Historical Novel of the Year in NetGalley UK’s Books of 2021 Editors’ Pick Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Amazon US ‘A terrific book bursting with vivid atmosphere’ — Dinah Jefferies, #1 bestselling author of The Tea-Planter’s Wife ‘Wonderful…A hugely satisfying and thrilling...

New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the enchanting tale of Benedict Bridgerton, the third novel in her beloved Regency-set series featuring the charming and powerful Bridgerton family. Now a captivating series created by Shondaland for Netflix, the Bridgertons have charmed their way into the hearts of millions. Sophie Beckett, the daughter of...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. Orlando had become a woman – there is no denying it. But in every other respect, Orlando remained precisely as he had been. The change of sex, though it altered their future, did nothing whatever to alter their...

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. Lady Chatterley's Lover was banned on its publication in 1928, creating a storm of controversy. Lawrence tells the story of Constance Chatterley’s marriage to Sir Clifford, an aristocratic and intellectual who is paralysed from the waist down after the First World War. Desperate for an heir and embarrassed by...

Clive James read, learned and recited poetry aloud for most of his life. In this book, completed just before his death, he offers a selection of his favourite poems and a personal commentary on each. In the last months of his life, his vision impaired by surgery and unable to read, Clive James explored the treasure-house of his mind: the...

Titus Andronicus is one of Shakespeare's earliest and bloodiest tragedies and was hugely successful in his lifetime. Subsequent generations have struggled with its bold confrontation of violence, but in the 20th and 21st centuries, the play has resonated with audiences again, perhaps because of its simultaneously shocking and playful approach to violent revenge and bodily mutilation. Jonathan Bate's original Arden...

Welcome to Emerald Academy: School of Oz. Emily Gale, the daughter of Dorothy, is beyond excited to begin at Emerald Academy—the school for the future leaders of Oz. She is reunited with her friends, the Scarecrow’s son, the Tin Woodsman’s daughter, Glinda’s son, and the Lion’s son. But then a new boy arrives. Seth has green skin in a distinct...

Take a tour around Radiator Springs with Lightning, Mater and the rest of the Cars crew! Lightning McQueen is getting ready for a huge race in the next Piston Cup. Luckily, he has the support of everyone in Radiator Springs behind him—from organic fuel to a fun night at the movies, his friends have him covered. Meet the folks of...

Minutes before she died, Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her descendants an impossible decision: "You have a choice—one million dollars or a clue." Grace is the last matriarch of the Cahills, the world's most powerful family. Everyone from Marie Curie to Harry Houdini is related to the Cahills, yet the source of the family power is lost. Thirty-nine clues...

An original YA novel based on the hit Netflix series, Outer Banks, written by New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel, featuring JJ and John B in a brand-new, high-octane adventure—now in paperback. It’s spring break in the Outer Banks, and the islands are swarming with rich tourists. The last thing JJ and John B want to do is spend...

Perfect for dads and lovers of cheesy puns and one-liners, this pocket-sized collection offers a year's worth of mirth suitable for all ages. There's something very special about dad jokes - they're always enjoyably terrible, sometimes quite witty, and occasionally downright hilarious. So if you're a dad looking to add to your collection of funnies, or you'd like to beat...

Four Christmases have passed since the world went to war in 1914. Struggling to survive in the trenches, close to enemy lines, amid the terror of gunfire and the whine of warplanes, Kiwi soldier Henry Hunt rescues a shaken little dog. He has no idea he’ll soon be facing a disciplinary hearing. To Henry’s relief, the Major allows the little...

As we Otago lads have only enough men for two squadrons, the General has decided that we are to be merged with the incoming Māori contingents to form a new battalion. Our new battalion will be ‘Pioneers’, doing behind-the-lines work: building barracks, railroads, roads, and trenches. As you can imagine, Father, we’re not happy–we want to fight, not dig holes....

A stick, a stone, a feather, a bone... Come exploring with our campers as they spot treasures along the track to their campsite. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the cheeky kea along the way! But what happens when the curious campers take a wrong turn? Praise for A Stick and a Stone: 'It inspired us to go...

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts — for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix in Corsica introduces us to the adventures of Asterix and Obelix as they meet a Corsican chieftain who has been taken prisoner. They accompany their new friend, Boneywasawarriorwayayix, back to Corsica to help him foil...

The latest adventure from our indomitable hero and his friends! A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers, spearheaded by the charismatic Isivertuus. When its enchanting influence reaches the Gauls, everything they once held dear is turned upside down. As news of the dire situation reaches Asterix and Obelix, they embark on a thrilling quest to confront...

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne...

The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Asterix, the Gaul is back for more funny, fast-paced adventure in this cheeky and energetic comic, the New York Times bestselling thirty-sixth Asterix album. Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus Blockbustus, foresees a huge success... but...

The Pogues hit the beach in another action-packed original YA novel based on the hit Netflix show Outer Banks—now in paperback. The waves are off the hook, and Pope and the other Pogues are betting big on Kiara blowing the Kook competition out of the water. What could possibly go wrong? It’s summer in the OBX, and a big surfing...

Dorothy Daniels has always had a voracious—and adventurous—appetite. From her idyllic farm-to-table childhood (homegrown tomatoes, fragrant cassoulets) to the heights of her career as a food critic (caviar and foie gras washed down with champagne straight from the bottle), Dorothy has never been shy about indulging her exquisite tastes—even when it led to her plunging an ice pick into her...

LONG LISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2018 WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2017 ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2017 SELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE NEW STATESMAN, THE FINANCIAL TIMES, THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, TIME AND THE BBC 'A must' Margaret Atwood 'Staggering' Marlon James 'A...

A major new translation of Voltaire's fast-paced, globe-trotting satire - an irresistible holiday read. Brought up in the household of a powerful Baron, Candide is an open-minded young man, whose tutor, Pangloss, has instilled in him the belief that all is for the best. But when his love for the Baron's rosy-cheeked daughter is discovered, Candide is cast out to...

Two modern classics in one volume. George Orwell is one of the finest and most influential writers of the twentieth century. Here in one volume, are two of his best-known works of electrifying political fiction, 1984 and Animal Farm. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his job. Hidden away in the Ministry of Truth, he helps the Party and the omnipresent...

The little boy said, "Mother, there is a lion in the meadow." The mother said, "Nonsense, little boy." Do you think there is a lion in the meadow? Award-winning author Margaret Mahy tells a delightful story of truth and imagination. A classic tale for every child, illustrated charmingly by Jenny Williams. 'Children can sense a good story like a successful...

When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas remembers is his first name. But he's not alone. He's surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade — a walled encampment at the centre of a bizarre and terrible stone maze. Like Thomas, the Gladers don't know how or why they came to be there —...

Acclaimed by the Daily Mail as 'definitive and harrowing', this is the final volume of ‘The People’s Trilogy', begun by the Samuel Johnson prize-winning Mao's Great Famine. The Cultural Revolution by Frank Dikötter meticulously examines one of the most turbulent and destructive periods in modern Chinese history. Taking place between 1966 and 1976, the Cultural Revolution was an attempt by...

A beautifully illustrated set of tarot cards featuring vintage tattoo designs, in a convenient palm-sized deck. This fully functional deck contains 78 tarot cards based on traditional iconography, as interpreted by visual artist Oliver Munden. Accompanied by an introduction to how to conduct your own readings and interpret the cards, gaining a fascinating insight into what lies ahead and a...

Hayden's best friends with one of the Abbott brothers, and in love with another. She's always been wary of the third. But nobody knows which one of them is a murderer. From the author of Dead Girls Can't Tell Secrets, a propulsive new thriller. Three brothers. Two deaths. One girl, caught in the middle. The Abbott boys, fraternal triplets Henry,...

Explore the beauty of the changing seasons in this timeless peek-through book with beautiful artwork from Britta Teckentrup and accompanying rhyming text. Owl sits watching in his tree. No one sees as much as he. A gorgeous board book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup! Explore the beauty of the changing seasons in this timeless peek-through board book with...

A pretty, tactile board book with a story about a magical unicorn finding friends. Dive into a world full of magical unicorns, sprites, and woodland creatures in this enchanting touchy-feely book. Every page is full of delicate foiling and tactile fabric patches, making this book irresistible to young unicorn lovers. The sweet, simple story about kindness and belonging is suitable...

Little hands will love this tractor-shaped board book, in which they can learn all about the excitement of the farm - and with moving wheels, it's a book and toy in one! Rumble rumble beep! Spot is having a great day out on the farm, riding in the tractor and helping out with lots of jobs. But when Spot comes...

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear,...

A delightful new bedtime board book series from the #1 science author for kids! Say goodnight while learning about nature in this adorable bedtime book. Night Night Ladybug introduces little critters who have to go to bed just like you. And now it's time to say night night! Night night ladybug, with your shiny red shell Night night butterfly, with...

Meet Moose, a bush pilot who lives in a treehouse. He's had a very busy day when he gets a radio call for one more job—a rescue mission! Moose, the dashing bush pilot from Puffin the Architect, is to the rescue! With a full plane and bad weather, too, but three youngsters need his help, and this is the job...

The 3 billion-viewed Art For Kids Hub family share super-fun animal-themed drawing activities for the whole family to enjoy together. Many millions of viewers have joined the fun and learned to draw with the YouTube sensation Art for Kids Hub, and now you and your whole family can too! Dad Rob and his family have built a huge following thanks...

A perfect first introduction to geography and our planet. Follow a cast of curious bugs as they travel the world, finding out what continents and oceans are, what makes a capital city, where people live, and what's happening in the natural world. With interactive questions and activities. All You Need to Know about Our World by Age 7 is an...

A beautifully illustrated reference book filled with 1000 amazing animals, from lizards and llamas to gorillas, great white sharks and much more. Every picture is labelled with its name, and there's an index of all the names at the back of the book. A wonderful way to discover the wildlife and ecology of different habitats. 1000 Animals is perfect for...

Join Spot and his friends for a game of hide-and-seek in this brand new pop-up board book. Spot and his friends are playing hide-and-seek. Can you help find everyone? In this brand new story, Spot and his friends are playing a fun game of hide-and-seek. A large flap on every page reveals a brilliant pop-up surprise each time, as the...

A story of adventure, ball control and hope. Jamal and Bibi have a dream: to lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first, they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia? Sometimes, to save the people you love, you have to go overboard....

In the fifth in this series of five unofficial Minecraft adventure books, everyone's favourite 12-year-old villager-turned-warrior is back, this time to use his warrior training on a new quest. There’s no time to enjoy his newfound stardom. To save Villagetown, Runt embarks on a perilous quest far beyond the safety of the wall. Between bizarre towns, terrifying dungeons, and epic...

Supremely confident middle school student Nate Wright manages to make getting detention from every one of his teachers in the same day seem like an achievement.

Warning: Not to be Read After Dark! The Spook's Apprentice is the first book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sold worldwide! 'Someone has to stand against the dark. And you're the only one who can.' For years, the local Spook has been keeping the County safe from evil. Now his time is coming to...

The inspiring true story of a Malawi teenager who brought electricity to his struggling village—now in the ideal classroom-ready edition. Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village...

Welcome back to the FAYZ! This is Book 3 in the series that Stephen King calls a ‘driving, torrential narrative’. It happens in one night: a girl who died now walks among the living, Zil and the Human Crew set fire to Perdido Beach, and amid the flames and smoke, Sam sees the figure of the boy he fears the...

One of the most iconic characters in children’s literature Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 24 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures. The world’s most famous travelling reporter learns the secret...

All is lost. To save everyone she loves from imminent death, kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko gave up the final piece of the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers. Now she and her ragtag band of companions must make one desperate final effort to stop the Master of Demons from using the scroll to call the Great Kami Dragon and make the wish...

Before they became the most famous Ranger in the land and the hard-working Ranger Commandant, Halt and Crowley were young friends determined to change the world. The scheming Baron Morgarath is drawing other power-hungry knights and barons to his banner. King Oswald is wasting away and, if gossip can be believed, Prince Duncan is causing havoc in the north. Halt...

Hal and the brotherband are back home in Hallasholm when a knock on the door brings an unexpected visitor—Stig's long-absent father, Olaf. The Empress of Byzantos's son has been kidnapped by pirates, and palace guard commander Olaf has been held responsible. The only way to redeem himself is to rescue the boy. Olaf needs a ship and a crew, and...

"I shouldn't have enjoyed him calling me his wife, but I also shouldn't have had him between my legs..." A HOT, DARK ROMANCE FROM THE TIKTOK SENSATION - SHAIN ROSE IS YOUR NEW OBSESSION OUR MARRIAGE ISN'T REAL. SO WHY DO OUR KISSES FEEL SO GOOD? Declan Hardy, heartthrob and retired billionaire, is my complete opposite. He's commanding: I'm cooperative....

Explore with Spot and learn 100 first words along the way in this chunky lift-the-flap board book! Explore with Spot and learn 100 first words along the way in this chunky lift-the-flap board book! Join Spot and his family and friends as they go on adventures to the park, the beach, the playground and more - and discover 100 key...

"Laugh out loud funny and full of heart" — Noel Fielding "Funny, bonkers and brilliant" — The Stylist "Very funny, with brilliant illustrations. It should be called The Book That Everyone Wanted To Read." — Nadia Shireen "One book that I really think children should read is The Book That No One Wanted to Read." — David Baddiel Have you...

A long-haired woman moves into the priest's house and sets fire to his furniture. That Christmas, the electricity goes out. A forester mortgages his land and goes off to a seaside town looking for a wife. He finds a woman eating alone in the hotel. A farmer wakes half-naked and realises the money is almost gone. And in the title...

If you believe that all you need to fight an evil bloodthirsty fiend is garlic or holy water, think again. What you need is to keep a cool head and reach for your copy of Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts! Have you heard of the headless man roaming Edinburgh Castle? Or the mysterious girl who asks for a ride to...

Bright, photographic, evocative new covers for Greene's backlist, to celebrate one of the keystone writers of the Vintage Classics list. Discover Graham Greene's blackly comic and timely espionage thriller, set amid the vice and squalor of pre-revolutionary Havana. British Intelligence being sent up something rotten Daily Telegraph Wormold is a vacuum cleaner salesman in a city of power cuts. His...

A teen girl and her friends must uncover long-buried secrets to save a missing girl's life in this dark and twisty standalone YA mystery from the author of the Number One bestselling Inheritance Games series. A FORGOTTEN PAST. Kira vividly remembers the moment Cady Bennett and one of her search and rescue dogs found her as a child, living alone...

The story of an awful, universe-gone-mad-mistake, and one girl's emotional battle for clarity and forgiveness from the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces I thought I was done with death, at least a little bit, but death wasn't done with me. It's always been Tiger and her mother against the world. Then, on a day like any...

AN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE. AN ENCHANTED LEGACY. A DANGEROUS DISCOVERY. The stunning conclusion to Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling What the River Knows. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other! 1885, Egypt: Inez Olivera is left reeling from her cousin Elvira's murder, her mother's betrayal, and when Tio...

With an introduction by author Cynan Jones Amid the grandeur of British Columbia stands the village of Kingcome, a place of salmon runs and ancient totems. Yet in this Eden of such natural beauty and richness, the old culture is under attack—slowly being replaced by prefab houses and alcoholism. Into this world, where an entire generation of young people has...

Want to know what moves Scorbunny has? Or which regions can you find Pikachu? This new edition of the bestselling Pokemon: Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook contains everything you need to know... plus tonnes of extra pages devoted to the newest Pokemon from the Sword and Shield video games! This comprehensive guide features over 875 Pokemon from every known region....

With Robinson Crusoe, Defoe wrote what is regarded as the first English novel, and created one of the most popular and enduring myths in literature. Written in an age of exploration and enterprise, it has been variously interpreted as an embodiment of British imperialist values, as a portrayal of 'natural man', or as a moral fable. But above all, it...

Superb crime writing from a master - Stephen Loosley, The Australian In The Lincoln Lawyer, Michael Connelly introduces us to Mickey Haller, a defence attorney who operates from the back of his Lincoln Town Car, travelling between courthouses in Los Angeles. Haller is known for defending a broad spectrum of clients, some of whom are just scraping by while others...

A new board book edition of the Christmas classic The Snowman, featuring artwork and text based on the original animated film. Based on the much-loved film, fly away on a magical journey to the enchanting land of the Snowman - now available as a board book! After the snow settles on a cold winter's day, a little boy builds a...

Introduce your future genius to the fascinating world of electromagnetism with the engaging and educational Electromagnetism for Babies from the acclaimed Baby University board book series. This charmingly simple yet compelling introduction to magnetic fields is written by physicist Chris Ferrie, whose expertise shines through every page. Electromagnetism for Babies offers straightforward explanations of positive charges, negative charges, and electric...

Spy satellites orbiting the Moon. Space metals worth billions. Humans on Mars within our lifetimes. This isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics. We’re entering a new space race – and it could revolutionise life on Earth. Space: the new frontier, a wild and lawless place. It is already central to communication, economics, military strategy and international relations on Earth. Now, it...

Plucky Gon’s quest to find his dad leads him into a whole world of crazy adventure. Hunters are a special breed, dedicated to tracking down treasures, magical beasts, and even other people. But such pursuits require a license, and less than one in a hundred thousand can pass the grueling qualification exam. Those who do pass gain access to restricted...

The Tangiwai disaster, on the eve of Christmas 1953, remains one of the major disasters in New Zealand’s history. My New Zealand Story: Journey to Tangiwai by David Hill offers a compelling narrative set against this backdrop. Peter Cotterill, age 13, starts the year writing in a journal given to him by his great aunt. We follow him through a...

The ninja adventures continue in this second series featuring Naruto’s son, Boruto! Naruto was a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He achieved his dream to become the greatest ninja in his village, and now his face sits atop the Hokage monument. But this is not his story… The next generation of ninja stands in the swirling vortex...

The ninja adventures continue with Naruto’s son, Boruto! Naruto was a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He achieved his dream to become the greatest ninja in his village, and now his face sits atop the Hokage monument. But this is not his story... A new generation of ninja is ready to take the stage, led by Naruto's...

The journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation. Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. Luckily, she meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who decides to step out of his comfort zone in order to help her achieve her goal...

The adventure is over but life goes on for an elf mage just beginning to learn what living is all about. Elf mage Frieren and her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the land. But Frieren will long outlive the rest of her former party. How will she come to understand what life means...

A riveting middle-grade dystopian novel from New York Times bestselling Wake author Lisa McMann that Kirkus Reviews calls The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter. Every year in Quill, thirteen-year-olds are sorted into categories: the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths. Thirteen-year-old Alex tries his hardest to be stoic when his fate...

Kill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto! Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He’s now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighbourhood store, but how long can Sakamoto...