The Listeners
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The Listeners 'By turns a beautiful love story, a fascinating glimpse into the horrors of history and a haunting tale of loyalty and courage. A marvel of storytelling' - Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of All the Colours of the Dark 'Around every corner of this richly imagined world, we discover some new wonder' New York Times 'An ambitious work that brings its setting and its large ensemble of characters vividly to life' Sunday Times 'Cinematic and so very satisfying... A phenomenally immersive read' Claire Lombardo 'A marvel: strange, witty, moving, exuberant... at once gloriously extravagant and perfectly poised' Robert Macfarlane The Avallon Hotel offers unrivalled luxury in the wild Appalachian Mountains, its curative sweetwater washing away the troubles of high society. June 'Hoss' Hudson, a local girl turned general manager, has known its power since she first stepped through the century-old doors - and into the fold of the Gilfoyle family, the hotel's aristocratic owners. But in 1942, the real world intrudes. War comes to the Avallon dressed in fine furs and government suits. Under the State Department's watchful eye, the Gilfoyle heir welcomes three hundred enemy diplomats and Nazi sympathisers. And June must play host. As dark alliances and unexpected desires crack the Avallon's polished veneer, not every guest is who they seem. Not least Agent Tucker Minnick, listening for secrets through the hotel walls, whose coal tattoo threatens to betray his past and undo June. And more troubling is the secret she has guarded for years - that the mountain waters can harm as much as heal... The extraordinary, genre-defying debut adult novel by the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author. ***READER REVIEWS*** 'I have not stopped thinking about it' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'It feels like the kind of story that becomes a classic' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'A hauntingly beautiful read' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'I wonder if Maggie Stiefvater would have ever suspected how well timed this book release would be. History tends to rhyme, after all' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'A beautiful story about the human condition' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
The Favourite
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A story of three grown sisters, whose father - in a moment of crisis - accidentally lets slip that he has a favourite, from the author of New York Times bestseller Amazing Grace Adams. Alex, Eva and Nancy. Three grown-up sisters; each wonderful and messy in their own individual ways. And loved equally by their parents, Vivienne and Patrick.Or so they thought . . . Until on their annual family holiday, Patrick accidentally lets slip that he has a favourite daughter - causing other long-buried secrets to come to light.Set over a single week, but examining the highs and lows that define a family over the decades, The Favourite is a story about rivalries and long-held resentments, about loss and grief and blame - and, above all, about love.
Emerald Springs
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When suspicions are wrongly aimed at Amelia following the theft of proceeds from the local rodeo after a crash and grab, she must work with a sceptical rural detective to clear her name - and that of the man she loves. Mystery and romance abound in the new novel from the bestselling author of Crimson Dawn.
Puberty Blues
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Puberty Blues By day, we were at school learning logarithms, but by night - in the back of cars, under the bowling alley, on Cronulla Beach, or, if you were lucky, in a bed while someone's parents were out - you paid off your friendship ring. For Deb and Sue, life is about surfies, panel vans, straight-leg Levis, nicking off from school, getting wasted, friendships and fitting in. But why should guys have all the fun? When Deb and Sue decide to take to the waves on boards, a whole culture is upturned. Puberty Blues is raw, humorous and painfully honest. An Australian classic that has been reimagined in film and on TV and shocking, exercising, empowering and entertaining readers for more than four decades. PRAISE FOR KATHY LETTE "Funny, loud and uninhibited" - Daily Telegraph "... sharp, funny and very readable." - Jo Brand "One of the funniest authors of our time." - Look Magazine "Her jokes are inspired." - Daily Mail MORE FOR KATHY LETTE Puberty BluesAfter the Blues Till Death, or a Little Light Maiming, Do Us PartHow to Kill Your Husband (and other handy household hints)To Love, Honour and BetrayThe Boy Who Fell to EarthHRT- Husband Replacement Therapy
Full Tilt
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Full Tilt From USA Today and Wall St. Journal bestselling author Emma Scott comes a story about what it means to love with your whole heart, to sacrifice, to experience terrible grief and soaring joy, and in the end to be able to smile through tears and know you wouldn't have changed a thing. "I would love you forever if I only had the chance..." Kacey Dawson has always lived life on the edge-impulsively, sometimes recklessly. And now, as lead guitarist for a hot up-and-coming band, she is poised at the brink of fame and fortune. But she is torn between wanting to be a serious musician, and the demons that lure her down the glittering, but alcohol-soaked path of rock stardom. A wrecked concert in Las Vegas threatens to ruin her career entirely. She wakes up with the hangover from hell and no memory of the night before, or how she ended up on her limo driver's couch... Jonah Fletcher is running out of time. He knows his situation is hopeless, and he's vowed to make the most of the handful of months he has left to him. His plans include seeing the opening of his glass installation at a prestigious art gallery...they do not include falling in love with a wild, tempestuous rock musician who wound up passed out on his couch. Jonah sees that Kacey is on a path to self-destruction. He lets her crash with him for a few days to dry out and get her head on straight. But neither of them expected the deep connection they felt, or how that connection could grow so fast from friendship into something more. Something deep and pure and life-changing...something as fragile as glass, that they both know will shatter in the end no matter how hard they try to hold on to it.
Dear Reader
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Dear Reader, From USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation Tate James comes the first in an all-new trilogy. The first in an all-new spicy and suspenseful "why choose" romance series from TikTok sensation Tate James. You want my advice? Never look a gift horse in the mouth. You don't want to see the rotten teeth. In this case, the gift is a scholarship to attend the prestigious Neveah University. The rotten teeth? Well, they came in the form of my brand new stepbrother and his little cohort of entitled, arrogant best friends. Four dangerously handsome and stupidly wealthy men who made up their minds about me long before we met. Men who are used to getting everything they want no matter what the price. I was a big girl, I could ignore them. Then came the secret society hazing. Kidnappings. Crazy parties. Insane stunts. Mindblowing prizes. Even so, I could handle myself... until the secret and stolen moments with men I had no business falling for. It was enough to give a girl nightmares.
The Opposite Of Lonely
$32.99
For many years, Hilde Hinton was a secondhand book dealer who read in her spare time. Then she found the courage to write her first novel and was brave enough to share it with a publisher. That critically acclaimed novel, The Loudness of Unsaid Things, made a number of bestseller lists. Her second novel, A Solitary Walk on the Moon, proved Hilde's talent was developing and now she is about to publish her third novel. Hilde is still a reader, and now a bestselling writer. She lives in Melbourne and is an avid collector of glass fruit, Lego and interesting stories.
Table For One
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Table For One Funny, fierce and life-affirming, TABLE FOR ONE is a love letter to you.If in doubt, date yourself.'A fast-paced, funny and touching story about smart young women’ ELIZABETH GILBERT'It's a fabulous read' RUTH JONES'Funny, warm yet galvanising' JENNIE GODFREY‘Joyful and affirming, this is a dopamine hit of a book' CLAIRE DAVERLEYWillow has everything worked out.*The steady partner*The successful career*The grown-up houseUntil she doesn’t – and she’s cast adrift on the sea of heartbreak, grieving a future with no clear path.With her life transformed beyond recognition, and her friends busy ‘moving forwards’, Willow has never felt more alone.But she’s in good company.And when inspiration arrives from an unlikely source, she rekindles the relationship she longs for – but has long neglected… The one with herself…PRAISE FOR EMMA GANNON:‘Culturally relatable, powerful and funny!’ ??????????‘Fantastic and super relatable’ ??????????‘I felt like I was reading it as a reflection of my life’??????????‘A lovely read with emotional and relatable themes throughout’ ??????????‘Comforting, funny, uplifting, emotional and ultimately just like a big hug in book form’ ??????????
The Patterson Girls
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The Patterson GirlsThe 10th anniversary edition of the ABIA award-winning novel from bestselling author Rachael Johns, with new epilogue!How can four sisters build the futures they so desperately want, when the past is reaching out to claim them?When the Patterson daughters return home to Meadow Brook to be with their father after their mother's death, they bring with them a world of complication and trouble.The eldest sister, obstetrician Madeleine, would rather be anywhere but her hometown, violinist Abigail has fled from her stellar career, while teacher Lucinda is struggling to have the children she and her husband so desperately want. The black sheep of the family, Charlie, feels her life as a barista and exercise instructor doesn't measure up to that of her gifted and successful sisters.Dealing with their bereft father who is determined to sell the family motel, their loves old and new and a series of troublesome decisions doesn't make life any easier, but when they go through their mother's possessions and uncover the shocking secret of an old family curse, they begin to question everything they thought they knew.A warm and wise novel about secrets revealed, finding your soulmate and the unique bond between sisters.
Before We Hit The Ground
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Before We Hit The Ground 'A moving exploration of family, migration, class, queerness and belonging… beautifully rendered' JESSICA ANDREWS 'A deeply observant, perceptive writer' JOANNA CANNON 'Evocative, layered and emotionally resonant… deserves to be on your reading list' GLAMOUR 'Masterful… It will stay with you long after you finish it' JJ BOLA Elom can’t make sense of love. It’s like a language he can’t speak, though he’s heard the words before. He wants to feel understood – by his well-meaning yet misapprehending family, his self-assured partner Ben, and his boisterous friends – but he never knows the right thing to say. How can you know yourself, in a world that’s constantly changing? Set across Ghana and Scotland, this is an intimate portrait of one man’s search for belonging, a family’s attempt to love, and the choices that make a life. GLOWING READER REVIEWS ‘Fiamanya's writing is just gorgeous – it's tender, it's unflinching, and it's totally immersive’ ?????????? ‘This is one of the best books I’ve read this year, and I truly hope more people discover it’ ?????????? ‘All in all this was an absolutely stunning debut novel, I cannot wait to read more of Fiamanya's work in the future’ ?????????? ‘Hauntingly beautiful and heartbreaking, this took my breath away. Wow, what a gorgeous novel. I can't recommend this enough’ ??????????
Swept Away
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Swept Away Lost at sea . . . with your one-night stand 'Feels like a brand new version of romance . . . I drowned happily in this book' Jodi Picoult 'I adored it, it was so romantic' Marian Keyes Lexi is looking for no-strings-attached fun with a stranger. She deserves one night for herself, doesn't she? Zeke is looking for love. But for one night with a woman like Lexi, he'll break his rules . . . Sparks fly at the pub, one passionate kiss leads to another and they end up stumbling home to the marina together. The next morning, hungover and shaken by an amazing night together, Lexi is more than ready for Zeke to leave. There's just one small problem . . . the houseboat they stayed on has been swept out to sea. As their supplies start to run dangerously low, and the waves pick up, Zeke and Lexi soon realise there's much more on the line than their new relationship. How long can they really survive on a drifting houseboat in the North Sea? Will search and rescue find them? And who will they be if they both make it back to dry land? Swept Away is the epic new romance from the million-copy bestselling author of The Flatshare and The No-Show about your one-night stand becoming your one and only lifeline. Sharp, funny and breathtakingly intense, this standout novel is set to capture readers' hearts next spring. 'My book of the year, my book of the decade. The best romcom I have ever read' Gillian McAllister 'Completely original, so romantic, funny, fresh and deeply heartfelt' Lindsey Kelk 'This love story will capture you hook, line and sinker' Lucy Clarke 'My new favourite Beth O'Leary' Paige Toon 'What a concept, what a novel! I absolutely raced through this bold and beautiful story' Lia Louis EVERYONE LOVES BETH O'LEARY 'Beth O'Leary crafts novels with such wit, heart and truth' SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Beautiful, humorous, tender, insightful - just perfect' 5* READER REVIEW 'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' EMILY HENRY 'Clever and authentic storytelling. Loved it!' 5* READER REVIEW 'Beth weaves her stories together with such charm and grace, I couldn't help but fall in love' LINDSEY KELK 'A real rare talent' 5* READER REVIEW 'Beth O'Leary can do no wrong!' CARLEY FORTUNE 'I laughed, I cried, and I again fell in love with a Beth O'Leary book' 5* READER REVIEW Warm, escapist and unhesitatingly romantic CAROLINE HULSE
The Conditions Of Will
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The Conditions Of Will THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION MAGNOLIA PARKS **** Featuring stunning illustrated endpapers by Emmy Lawless exclusive to the UK hardback edition. **** London-based Georgia Carter, professional lie-detector and body-language savant, has long been estranged from her infuriating, close-minded, wealthy South Carolina family. After a falling-out years ago, the chasm runs deep between the black sheep - Georgia and her gay, alcoholic brother - and their parents and elder siblings. But when their father dies suddenly, Georgia returns to the States for the funeral ... where she comes face-to-face with Sam Penny, her brother's AA sponsor. Amid the tensions, dramas and revelations of the family reunion, Georgia and Sam are instantly drawn to each other. However, Georgia's brother also harbours feelings for Sam, and the last thing Georgia wants to do is hurt the only family she's ever really had. When their father's will reveals a surprising bequest to a mysterious stranger, Georgia's ability to read people becomes crucial in unravelling her father's hidden past. The delicate balance within the family teeters, and secrets - both old and new - threaten to push them beyond the breaking point. There are only so many cracks a damaged family can take before it shatters.
Six Days In Bombay
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Six Days In Bombay From the New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist, this sweeping novel of identity and self-discovery takes readers from 1937 Bombay to Istanbul, Prague, Florence, Paris and London to uncover the mystery behind a famous painter’s death. When renowned painter Mira Novak arrives at Wadia hospital in Bombay after a miscarriage, she’s expected to make a quick recovery, and her nurse, Sona, is excited to learn more about the vivacious artist who shares her half-Indian identity. Sona, yearning for a larger life, finds herself carried away by Mira’s stories of her travels and exploits and is shocked by accounts of the many lovers the painter has left scattered throughout Europe. When Mira dies quite suddenly and mysteriously, Sona falls under suspicion, and her quiet life is upended. The key to proving Sona’s innocence may lie in a cryptic note and four paintings Mira left in her care, sending the young woman on a mission to visit the painter’s former friends and lovers across a tumultuous Europe teetering toward war. On the precipice of discovering her own identity, Sona learns that the painter’s charming facade hid a far more complicated, troubled soul. In her first stand-alone novel since her bestselling debut, The Henna Artist, Alka Joshi uses the life of painter Amrita Sher-Gil, the ‘Frida Kahlo of India’, as inspiration for the story’s beginning to explore how far we’ll travel to determine where we truly belong.
Right Way Up
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Right Way Up When plans are upended, who can turn them the right way up? A heartwarming, wise and tender novel about life's twists and turns and figuring out what really matters, from Australian bestselling author Fiona McCallum. Kind-hearted and practical psychologist Colin Palmer has spent decades helping his clients. Now he's under pressure to retire and hit the road in a new caravan with his wife Joyce. However, when Joyce abruptly heads off on her own adventure, Colin's perfectly ordered world is flipped upside down. He's left grappling to make sense of their marriage, who he is and what he wants. Enter no-nonsense, blunt, firecracker ex-nurse Shirley Royal! Recently widowed, Shirley is also searching for meaning after losing the bedrock of her existence. She's ripe for a new project and Colin might just be it! But just when Colin's future appears bright and assured, thanks to Shirley's friendship, Joyce tumbles back into his world. How will he now navigate a path between his old life and new?
Butcher
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Butcher ‘Simply the most consistently inventive, brilliant, curious and creative writer going’ GILLIAN FLYNN 'Gripping … Bravura storytelling' VOGUE 'A blood-soaked, gothic nightmare' FINANCIAL TIMES From one of our most accomplished storytellers, an extraordinary and arresting novel about a nineteenth-century women's asylum, and a terrifying doctor who wants to change the world. Humiliated by a procedure gone terribly wrong, Dr Silas Weir is forced to take a position at the New Jersey Asylum for Female Lunatics. There, his work focuses on women who have been neglected by the state – women he subjects to grotesque modes of experimentation. Based on authentic historical documents, Butcher is a nightmare voyage through the darkest regions of the American psyche. 'A ghastly and harrowing page-turner' STEPHEN KING, via X 'A triumph of style and brio’ FINANCIAL TIMES 'Terrifying' FLAUNT 'Vividly and compellingly-drawn' iNEWS
