Animals

Persuaded by his beloved companion to join her in a group tour of Scotland, Jim Qwilleran expects to revel in his Scottish heritage while keeping Polly Duncan safe from the Pickax Prowler. Instead, his trip is cut short when a thief swipes a suitcase,...

There's nothing a good cup of tea can't fix... even a hopeless love lifeFran Gandolfini can't help taking in strays; with four dogs, five cats and two bearded dragons, she refuses to give up on a creature in need. The only thing Fran has given up on, in...

One dog. Two strangers. An unfurgettable romance. Wanted: someone nice, normal and trustworthy to housesit a beautiful cottage in the Lake District while the owner is away on a business trip. Must like dogs. ...

For amateur sleuth Jim Qwilleran and his two Siamese detective companions, Koko and Yum Yum, a trip to the city 'down below' brings not only rosy memories of good times, but also a whole heap of trouble . . . A plea for help from SOCK, a tenants'...

When Moldy Warp discovers a stone from a mosaic floor, he is determined to find the rest of it. Grabbing his spade and bag, he sets out to go digging. But what else will Moldy Warp uncover on his expedition? Since their first publication in 1929, the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553562392Author Rita Mae BrownFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Bantam Books IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 210gDimensions(mm) 171mm...

The Cat Who Caught a Killer by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and S. J. Bennett's The Windsor Knot.'Charming and original. This book is the cat's whiskers' - Anthony Horowitz, author of The...

The good people of Pickax are agog with anticipation. Not only is the new bookstore, The Pirate's Chest, about to open, but the Theatre Club is set to perform Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. The play does not continue past opening night,...

'A witty, heart-warming tale about woman's best friend. You'll love it!' Nick Spalding 'A love story that honestly will just make you cheer... I loved it.' Miranda Dickinson When...

A famous photographer lying in a coma holds the key to the salvation of the world. But first he must travel back into the traumatic events of his childhood. Will Rabjohns has everything. He's handsome, he's rich, and he's revered as the...

'Sunshine in book form' - Daily Mail'A joyfully escapist celebration of friendship and freedom' - Mail on Sunday'Delightful, heartwarming . . . An especially welcome reminder of the bright spots even in dark times' - NPRParas is a spirited young...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781496739445Author Tatum TalksFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Kensington PublishingPublisher Kensington PublishingWeight(grams) 238gDimensions(mm)...

The world of modern art is a mystery to many. But for Jim Qwilleran it turns into a mystery of another sort when his assignment to cover the art beat for the Daily Fluxion leads down the path to murder. A stabbing in an art gallery, vandalised paintings,...

'A real page-turner full of wartime friendships, hope and love' NetGalley reviewer On the Home Front, one girl is determined to make a difference. But Edie's hopes of serving...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. "That these man-like creatures were in truth only bestial monsters, mere grotesque travesties of men, filled me with a vague uncertainty of their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912740161Author Geoffrey WillansFormat HardbackPage Count 152Imprint Korero PressPublisher Korero Press

Learn about the secret life of dogs from pet expert Dr John Bradshaw. Join Rusty the terrier as he goes about his day with his family. Discover how Rusty sees and mostly smells the world around him. Rusty uses his amazing nose to recognise his...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399178313Author Rita Mae BrownFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, IncPublisher Random House USA...

While the town of Pickax is swept up in its sesquicentennial celebrations, Koko has developed a strange new hobby: he drops himself from balconies, occasionally landing in the oddest of places. When a young man comes to visit his wealthy relatives, Koko...

Bertie the pug had an unlucky start in life.Diagnosed with hemivertebrae and unable to walk, his owner decided to open up a dog-friendly cafe where he could meet friends and have fun.The Pug Cafe quickly became a very special place for all dog owners to...

A young girl and her mother settle in the woods for a night's sleep, after a long and tiring journey. But who will keep them safe from harm? A wee bird is watching from the trees. And he knows just what to do. A vividly illustrated telling of a folk tale...

Have you ever wondered what a cat might be thinking ... or perhaps a wild grey squirrel? During a wet autumnal day, you get to find out exactly that. With embarrassing rescues, a playful dog and a few sore noses and tails for good measure, Ginger Tom and...

The Sunday Times bestseller is back, with his biggest adventure yet. The perfect read for fans of A Street Cat Named Bob. As the residents of Edgar Road know, Alfie is no ordinary cat. Since his arrival in the street,...

A heart-stirring novel about the joy that comes from finding love in unexpected places by the New York Times and #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author. Thirteen-year-old Abby Hubble lives in an unhappy home in the Sierra Nevada foothills where her...

**The follow-up to the smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller, 'Alfie the Doorstep Cat'. Alfie's back - and more adventurous than ever!** Edgar Road used to be your typical London street; a road full of people who barely said a word to one another...

**Summer Days at Sunrise Farm, the new book in the Animal Ark revisited series, is currently available!**'A stunning, beautiful tale of friendship and love... I laughed and I cried, and cannot recommend it highly enough!' Books of All Kinds Newly...

Jim Qwilleran and his sleuthing Siamese companions, Koko and Yum Yum, up sticks from their converted apple-barn home for the snowy winter months and move into the old Gage mansion. The house belongs to Junior Goodwinter's grandma, Euphonia, and is full...

'One of the greatest European prose writers' Philip RothIn the autumn of 1965, Bohumil Hrabal bought a weekend cottage in the countryside east of Prague. There, until his death, he tended to an ever-growing, unruly community of cats. This is his...

A whip-smart, dark comedy for fans of Sally Rooney, Fleabag and My Year of Rest and Relaxation'Janet is my soulmate' LUCY MANGAN'Surprising and irreverent' NEW YORK TIMES***If there was a pill that promised happiness... Would you take it?Meet Janet...

The Sunday Times bestseller returns for a sixth book! Alfie and his mischievous kitten George are back for more adventures - this time with a puppy in tow... At Christmas time we all need a friend... ...

When Jim Qwilleran's friend Polly decides to spend two weeks on vacation with an old girlfriend in Oregon, he finds himself at a loose end. But not for long - a visit from Nick Bamba brings news of a hotbed of mystery. Nick and his wife, Lori, fear that...

Crocodali is the greatest artiste in the whole world, and you've just walked into his studio. He's too busy for signings today, but as you're here you might as well lend a hand. In this hilarious picture book, readers can get involved by tilting, shaking...

'A strange and joyous marvel' Richard Flanagan'Delightful... Enchanting' Guardian'Spectacular' CultureflyA young man named Levi McAllister decides to build a coffin for his sister, Charlotte - who promptly runs for her life. A water rat swims upriver in...

The first in the Echoes of the Fall series, The Tiger and the Wolf is an epic fantasy novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award and British Fantasy Award for Best Novel.'One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in...

**Summer Days at Sunrise Farm, the new book in the Animal Ark revisited series, is currently available!**Love is in the air in the little village of Welford . . .Mandy Hope is on cloud nine. Hope Meadows, the animal rescue and rehabilitation centre she...

The gorgeously illustrated contemporary edition of an ancient Chinese text-for fans of fantastic beasts everywhere Fantastic Creatures of the Mountains and Seas is a new translation for contemporary readers of a classic Chinese text that is at once the...

Animalia retraces the history of a modest peasant family through the twentieth century as they develop their small plot of land into an intensive pig farm. In an environment dominated by the omnipresence of animals, five generations endure the cataclysm...

The thrilling next story in the The Talon Saga, the incredible new YA fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa. When forced to choose between the sinister Talon organisation and being hunted by her own kind,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780451491701Author Krista DavisFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc

'A brilliant debut; vivid and compelling.' JENNI FAGAN'You won't be able to predict the outcome of King Of Rabbits ... It's a powerful and tragic read, making a profound statement about how important access to opportunities can be, and how much of an...