Fiction

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Immensely gripping...Stayed up till past 2am to finish this' Sophie Hannah Four people walked into the dining room that night. One would never leave. Matthew: the...

*WINNER of the WOMEN'S PRIZE FUTURES AWARD*A Waterstones Best Book of the YearLonglisted for the Walter Scott PrizeLonglisted for the Portico Prize'Highly atmospheric and tense' Richard Osman From the bestselling author of The Familiars and The Foundling...

The latest instalment from the beloved THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY seriesCatch up on the latest from Mma Ramotswe, Mma Makutsi and other favourites in this new instalment of Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.As the...

A deep, complex examination of the crucial philosophical questions of human existence, from one of the world's most renowned novelists'The mystery of human existence lies not in staying alive, but in finding something to live for' The murder of brutal...

The New Cambridge Shakespeare appeals to students worldwide for its up-to-date scholarship and emphasis on performance. The series features line-by-line commentaries and textual notes on the plays and poems. Introductions are regularly refreshed with...

THE NEW NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR ISABEL ALLENDE, THE WIND KNOWS MY NAME, IS OUT NOW _______________ 'Epic, beautifully crafted . . . Gripping from start to finish' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'A must for historical fiction lovers' COUNTRY AND TOWNHOUSE 'A...

***The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!***Will love bloom this winter? Freya Fuller is living her dream, working as a live-in gardener on a beautiful Suffolk estate. But when the owner dies, Freya finds...

Spanning forty years, two women's stories of love, loss and betrayal are intertwined in this award-winning novel by Jojo Moyes, internationally bestselling author of Me Before You, After You and the new bestseller Still Me.****'Beautifully written . . ...

THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021'Enzo MacLeod is one of the most unusual crime solvers I have ever met.' BookBrowse'No one can create a more...

'A darkly sumptuous tale of wicked spectacle, wild injustice and the insuppressible strength of women' EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS'An essential story of women resisting the unjust exertion of male power' SUNDAY TIMES____________________ The...

'The Susan Sontag of her generation' Deborah LevyThe story of two couples who live in the same apartment in north-east Paris almost fifty years apart.In 2019, Anna, a psychoanalyst, is processing a recent miscarriage. Her husband, David, takes a job in...

Isherwood's short, poignant novel is a tender and wistful love story Celebrated as a masterpiece from its first publication, A Single Man is the story of George, an English professor in suburban California left heartbroken after the death of his lover,...

The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability, sumptuously illustrated by Mauro Evangelista. When Dorothy is whizzed to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems...

When Kendra first visits her ailing grandmother, Ella has only one request: that Kendra write her story down, before she forgets... In 1937, seventeen-year-old Ella's life changes forever when she is sent to spend the summer on the beautiful Ile de Re...

'Gavin Maxwell's trilogy is essential reading' Sunday HeraldFifty years ago Gavin Maxwell went to live in an abandoned house on a shingle beach on the west coast of Scotland. A haven for wildlife - he named his home Camusfearna and settled there with the...

The huge bestseller from the author of Then She Was Gone and The GirlsA stranger in the house can only mean troubleThe London family is in crisis.Newly-divorced Tony is fantasizing about someone he shouldn't.Prize-winning writer Sean has a hot new...

Shortlisted for Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year 2023'A remarkable suspense debut... exciting and unsettling.' A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the WindowHe won't rest until he finds out the truth...Cal Lovett is obsessed with finding...

A stunning new children's novel from the Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. 'Sensitively written and set against a true historical backdrop, this mystical story is a delight.' DAILY MAIL ...

The perfect Christmas book collection for little readers!Join Peppa and friends as they help rescue Santa's reindeer, bake some festive treats and play in the snow! Presented in a slipcase box, this collection makes an ideal Christmas gift. Once you're...

The instant Sunday Times bestselling debut novel 'A page-turning read about the dark side of social media' STYLIST 'The Book Of The Summer' VOGUE ...

Meet Detective Matthew Venn. From Ann Cleeves, the Sunday Times bestselling creator of Vera and Shetland, The Long Call is the No.1 bestselling first novel in the Two Rivers series.Now a major ITV series, The Long Call, starring Ben Aldridge.In North...

PRE-ORDER THE NEXT INSTALMENT IN DONNA LEON'S COMMISSARIO BRUNETTI SERIES, A REFINER'S FIRE, NOW. AVAILABLE JULY 2024.'Donna Leon provides another delectable slice of the thoughtful policeman's life at work and at home... So Shall You Reap is as witty...

A steamy second chance romance from Ana Huang, the New York Times bestselling author of the Kings of Sin and Twisted seriesFive years ago, he broke her heart. Now, he'll do anything to win her back.When Farrah walked into her lunch meeting, she didn't...

Winner of the 2007 Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award'Blisteringly good' GuardianIn her remarkable stories of seemingly ordinary people living extraordinary lives, Miranda July reveals how a single moment can change everything. Whether...

WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONSHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZESUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERFrom the acclaimed author of Swing Time, White Teeth and Grand Union, discover a brilliantly funny and deeply moving story about love and familyWhy...

'It is only a bruise'A carefree Russian official has what seems to be a trivial accident...One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Man Booker International Prize 2016.Book InformationISBN 9781609452865Author Elena FerranteFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Europa EditionsPublisher...

Look no further than this immense CGP Student Book for comprehensive coverage of both years of OCR A A-Level Physics! It's packed with in-depth, accessible notes explaining every topic, supported by clear diagrams, photographs, tips and worked examples...

'Sebald is the Joyce of the 21st Century' The TimesWhat begins as the record of W. G. Sebald's own journey on foot through coastal East Anglia, from Lowestoft to Bungay, becomes the conductor of evocations of people and cultures past and present. From...

"His voice was deep, full of grit, and it sent shivers down my spine in a way it shouldn't. I forgot how intense the electric shock was between us, how the air shifted, how the world seemed to stop . . ." A HOT, DARK ROMANCE FROM THE TIKTOK SENSATION -...

A magical story about the importance of kindness and friendship, perfect for sharing at bedtime.When a little girl finds a lost star, she takes it home and cares for it, just like a beloved pet. She reads it stories, makes it special snacks and tucks...

'Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around' - Historical Novels Reviews'Anna Jacobs' books have an impressive grasp of human emotions' - Sunday Times'Catherine Cookson fans will cheer!' -...

Drifters in search of work, George and his childlike friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back - and a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California's Salinas...

'The Split meets Apple Tree Yard. Sharp, clever and wildly addictive... the ultimate summer page-turner' Sunday Times bestseller B P Walter 'The best kind of up-all-night page-turner... stylish, feisty, thrilling - you'll want to be on the...

IN THE GAME OF KINGS, THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE VICTOR. When a devastating attack on billionaire Auguste Kaprisky leaves the old man clinging to life, a trail of bodies and no clues, his last surviving relative calls the...

Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. After...

Sometime around 56 AD, the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome. His letter was arguably his theological masterpiece, and has continued to shape Christian faith ever since. He entrusted this letter to Phoebe, the deacon of the church at Cenchreae; in...

It's the super POOPER Road Race, and Bob McGrew and the animals in the zoo are building the perfect poo-powered race cars. It's going to be a poop-tastic adventure . . . But - oh no! - who's that dastardly driver sabotaging the race? This race course...

A mother with a dark secret...A daughter dying to tell.When 3-month-old Max is abducted, his parents are plunged into their worst nightmare. Devastated mum Sarah only took her eyes off him for a second, but that doesn't stop her guilt. Even husband Jake...

Human olfaction - the sense of smell - enables us to appreciate food and drink, it warns us of dangers and it makes our environments more enjoyable. However, olfaction is one of our least explored sensory systems. Until now. ...