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"They sniffed and they snuffled, they bustled around, and they saw WHAT was making the terrible sound." Scarface Claw, the biggest cat in the neighbourhood, is out exploring when he gets stuck up a tree. His yowling is terrible - so terrible that it...

From the authors behind Five Feet Apart, a #1 New York Times bestseller and hit movie, comes a gripping new romance, perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Fault in Our Stars Can you find true love after losing everything?Kyle and...

With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Sally Minogue, Department of English, Canterbury Christ Church University College. Based on Charlotte Bronte's personal experience as a teacher in Brussels, Villette is a moving tale of repressed feelings and...

'Thoroughly enjoyable, with endearing, believable characters and long-held secrets' Katie Fforde'The perfect summer read' Ruth HoganA family secret, a mysterious legacy, and a journey that will change everything... When Isla, a 65-year-old grandmother,...

'I love all of Sue Moorcroft's books!'Katie Fforde The #1 bestseller returns with an irresistibly festive tale that you won't be able to put down. Alexia Kennedy - interior decorator...

R. S. Thomas was a major figure in the landscape of contemporary poetry - attested by his Nobel Prize for Literature nomination. His poetry, coloured by personal experience of rural Wales, is stark but passionate.* Introduction by a leading author or...

A scurvy sequel to the bestselling The Pirates Next Door - winner of the Waterstones Prize 2012!This summer, Matilda is going on holiday with her friends, the Jolley-Rogers. Their destination is the island of Scurvy Sands - a favourite holiday...

From the bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians, now a MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh and Gemma Chan, comes a deliciously fun story of family, fortune, and fame in Mainland China. It's the eve of Rachel Chu's...

A gripping saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Coal Miner's DaughterLife is a long, tough struggle for Meg Maddison...Growing up caring for her brothers after the death of their mother, it is only her indomitable spirit that gets her...

A long summer holiday on the beautiful island of Corfu is just what Izzy Jordan needs, but is she prepared for the romance and drama? New edition of one of Erica James' very best.Torn between struggling to live up to the expectations of being a Modern...

'Moggach is at the height of her powers with this book, which moves from a beautifully observed comedy of middle-class life to an immensely moving celebration of two imperfect marriages' Sunday TimesAn unforgettable novel about age, caring and with a...

A Halloween classic with a brand-new colourful and creepy cover...Bong! Goes the bell in the rickety tower,Twelve times . . . that means it's Spooky Hour.Hubble bubble, what's that smell? Eleven witches stir their spell . . . The creepy countdown has...

The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! Henry is a bright green engine. One day, he starts feeling poorly, and can't get all his jobs done. Will The Fat Controller be able to make Henry feel better? ...

From one of the world's best loved storytellers, Paulo Coelho, comes a riveting novel tracing the mysterious life and disappearance of Athena dubbed 'the Witch of Portobello'. This is the story of Athena, or Sherine,...

A heartwarming and hilarious novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author 'The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS' Debbie JohnsonVen, Roz, Olive and Frankie have been friends since school...

'I love these books ... the best books ever. Brilliant' Chris EvansQI is the smartest comedy show on British television, but few people know that we're also a major legal hit in Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Africa and an illegal one on BitTorrent...

EVIL TAKES MANY FORMS. PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CHARLIE PARKER HUNTS THEM ALL.'Another creepy thriller from a modern master' Daily MirrorWhen Randall Haight was a teenager, he and his friend killed a girl. Randall did his time and built a new life in the...

Welcome to Malory Towers, where there's more to life than lessons! Now adapted for TV on CBBC.Darrell Rivers is excited to be going into her second year at Malory Towers - but is she ready for the drama it will bring? Jealousy flares when a new head of...

Flappy returns in the fabulously fun follow-up to Flappy Entertains from bestselling author Santa Montefiore, and this time something is amiss in the village of Badley Compton . . . Binoculars at the ready, Flappy Scott-Booth is set to investigate...

The WORLDWIDE Bestseller. A novel of Ancient Egypt from the bestselling author of River God. Wilbur Smith is a master at the helm of one of the greatest stories of all time. On the banks of the Nile, a hero will rise ...

The sequel to Jonas Jonasson's international bestseller The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared It all begins with a hot air balloon trip and three bottles of champagne. Allan and Julius are ready for some...

Get ready to party with Lily, Peter and Benjamin . . . Jeremy Fisher's concert party is in full swing when Samuel Whiskers and Mr Tod crash in - it's party pandemonium! Can the three friends save their family and friends from the fearsome fox and his...

Published in association with the RSPCA, the UK's leading animal welfare charity, this practical family guide is full of expert advice on how to choose a guinea pig and how best to look after it. If you already own or are planning to buy a...

Davinsky Labour Camp, Siberia, 1933: Sofia Morozova knows she has to escape. Only two things have sustained her through the bitter cold, aching hunger and hard labour: the prospect of one day walking free; and the stories told by her friend Anna,...

For everybody excited about exploring the cuisine and food and wine culture of France, this book is the perfect primer. It introduces the key regions of France and the specialities of each, covering their history and significance to the local people. It...

Crochet is now just as popular as it was in its seventies heyday. The endless versatility of this yarn craft, coupled with the fact that the only equipment you need is a basic hook, means that crochet is gaining fans of all ages. The latest book in the...

A laugh-out-loud, read-aloud picture-book guide to the wildest and wackiest unicorns you can imagine, from the author of the Oi Frog and Friends series, Kes Gray, and illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series, Garry Parsons.Dive into this...

Create a flourishing wildlife haven for your local wild birds!What if we told you that you can make a difference to your local birdlife from the comfort of your own home? You can help to reverse the decline in bird numbers by creating a haven in which...

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Order Nonesuch, the new novel from Francis Spufford, now **Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2021****Winner of the RSL Encore Award**From the author of Golden Hill 'My god he can write.' Richard Osman'Glorious.' Evening Standard'Exhilarating.'...

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***As dramatised on BBC Radio Four***SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZETHE SUNDAY TIMES and NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA RICHARD AND JUDY PICK'Written with a wisdom and skill that few authors attain in a lifetime' SUNDAY TIMESStill in her teenage years,...

'Nobody does get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan' Sunday Express ___________________________________ Run away to a beautiful Scottish beach . . . 'A total joy' Sophie Kinsella 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill...

A lovely gift to show your mum just how much you love her this Mother's Day! Spot loves spending time with his mum. They do lots of fun things together. Sometimes, he helps her with the groceries and sometimes they play hide-and-seek in the garden.Join...

Fall in love with beloved bestselling author Santa Montefiore's epic tale of romance, secrets, family and friendship. It is 1925 and the war is long over. But much has been lost and life will never truly be the same again.Castle Deverill, cherished home...

Spud is the hilarious debut novel by John van de RuitIt's 1990. Apartheid is crumbling, Nelson Mandela has just been released from prison and thirteen-year-old Spud Milton is about to start his first year at an elite boys-only boarding school. Cursed...

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The final novel by the legendary Irish icon Edna O'Brien, author of The Country Girls.'The taboo-breaking, the fabulous prose - there's no one like Edna.' Anne Enright'Girl broke me in two: a hard and beautiful miracle.' Eimear McBride'An extraordinary...

'Although he feared death, he could not stop. 'If I stopped now, after coming all this way - well, they'd call me an idiot!'A pair of short stories about greed, charity, life and death from one of Russia's most influential writers and thinkers...

A dazzling selection of 30 short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller - the perfect Christmas gift for children aged 6 and up! Snuggle down with this heartwarming collection of classic tales, celebrating the magic and excitement of winter...