FICTION

Penguin Weird Fiction- a celebration of the very best of the weird, a store of novels and tales that for generations have delighted and horrified.Woken from sleep by an urgent request to attend to a new patient, Dr. John Vanaman is soon at the home of Jesse J. Robinson, a wealthy industrialist, struck gravely ill after a struggle with a burglar. The thief was after Robinson's most prized possession, an item he obsessively guards- a mysterious green box, etched with a single line from an unknown language. Soon, Vanaman and Robinson's courageous neice, Leilah, are drawn into an odyssey, a voyage toward the box's ancient, terrifying origin...The greatest novel by one of the pioneering female voices in horror writing, Gertrude Barrows Bennett's Claimed! is a masterful intertwining fantasy, philosophy, and terror.

Wit and wisdom from the world of Wodehouse - a new collection of iconic quotes for every occasion!**With an introduction by Alan Titchmarsh**'The funniest writer ever to put words to paper' HUGH LAURIE'Sunlit perfection' STEPHEN FRY'Paper has rarely been put to better use' CAITLIN MORAN***A collection of wit and wisdom from the world of WodehouseFeaturing the most iconic quotes from P.G. Wodehouse's best-loved duo, Jeeves and Wooster, ACCORDING TO JEEVES is the perfect treat for fans old and new!This collection showcases Jeeves' enlightening views on everything from romance ('the female of the species is more deadly than the male, sir') to the best way to avoid an unwanted conversation ('a trip abroad might prove enjoyable'). The unfaltering valet even offers up his approach to breaking and entering ('the recognized method in vogue in the burgling industry').From family life to travel, sports to fashion, and even philosophy - the ingenious Jeeves has always got the answer. And now readers can benefit from his boundless wit and wisdom in one neat package.ACCORDING TO JEEVES is the ultimate stocking filler, and a little slice of joy to satisfy even the most learned Wodehouse fan.*****'Ingenious. Worth reading again and again' SPECTATOR'Incomparable and timeless genius' KATE MOSSE

BEST HEX EVERA cosy and spicy spellbinding fantasy romance, about a kitchen witch cursed to hurt anyone who falls for her. Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches'A cottagecore romcom of magical proportions.' Lana Ferguson, The Nanny'Pure magic' Jenna Levine, My Roommate is a Vampire'A fabulous, very sexy novel.' Kate Johnson, Hex and the City'Truly a must-read and an author to watch.' Mae Bennett, Barely Even FriendsDina is a skilled kitchen witch and cafe owner, serving magic-infused pastries to her loyal customers. But it's hard not to feel something is missing when you're cursed to hurt anyone who falls for you.Scott is a museum curator, recently back in London after a brutal breakup 2 years ago, and looking to make up for all the time he missed. He's determined to be perfect best man at his best friend's upcoming wedding, but his plans take an unexpected turn when he meets the bewitching maid of honour.After a weekend in the countryside full of peculiar hedge mazes, palm readings by candlelight, and a midnight Halloween ritual, there's no denying the chemistry between them. But there's just one problem - the hex still holds, and Dina knows that Scott is in danger.Can Dina break the spell before it breaks both their hearts?Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, Best Hex Ever is a cosy and spicy spellbinding fantasy romance from an exciting new debut voice.'With its big heart and message of self-acceptance, this book is like curling up under a quilt on a chilly day.' Olivia Dade, bestselling author of At First Spite'Full of my favourite ingredients with just the right amount of sugar and spice. It's heartfelt, funny, and romantic - the perfect fall read!' Lyla Sage, bestselling author of Done and Dusted'Like a perfect cup of tea or a joke told by a friend; this book is an absolute treat.' Sarah Rees Brennan, author of In Other Lands'The chemistry between Dina and Scott leaps off the page . . . If you love a good fall read with all the spooky but cozy vibes, then you can't miss this one!' Nisha J. Tuli, bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen'Like a good chocolate croissant or honeyed briouat, Best Hex Ever is a sweet and deliciously layered treat' Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes'The ultimate cup of hot chocolate; super sweet and extra steamy. Stir in some perfectly cosy witchy vibes (and a grumpy, cheese-obsessed cat) for quite literally the Best Hex Ever.' Lucy Jane Wood, author of Rewitched

Jenna Lo Bianco is 'The Italian Teacher', a passionate Italianist, and also a writer, educator and advocate for Italian language education in Australia. With nearly sixty publications to her name, Jenna is trusted to write about all things Italian. She is a past Fellow of the International Specialised Skills Institute and Italian Australian Foundation, and has written and consulted in educational publishing for more than a decade. Jenna may appear to live in Melbourne, but her heart and soul are Rome's most permanent residents. Follow Jenna on Instagram @the.italian.teacher.

Another rich and sumptuously told tale based on the life of artist Dorothea Graff, from award-winning and bestselling author of The Birdman's Wife and The Bee and the Orange Tree, Melissa Ashley. Set in 1700s Amsterdam and the wilds of the South American jungle, it charts the creation of one of the most famous works by a female artist of all time: The Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname.

Jenna Lo Bianco is 'The Italian Teacher', a passionate Italianist, and also a writer, educator and advocate for Italian language education in Australia. With nearly sixty publications to her name, Jenna is trusted to write about all things Italian. She is a past Fellow of the International Specialised Skills Institute and Italian Australian Foundation, and has written and consulted in educational publishing for more than a decade. Jenna may appear to live in Melbourne, but her heart and soul are Rome's most permanent residents. Follow Jenna on Instagram @the.italian.teacher.

THE GREY WOLF 'SUPERB' WILL DEAN'Highly entertaining' THE TIMES'Subtle, compelling storytelling at its elegant best' DAILY MAILRelentless phone calls interrupt the peace of a warm August morning in the small village of Three Pines in Quebec. Someone has managed to track down Armand Gamache, head of homicide, as he sits with his wife in their back garden. When he finally answers the call, his rage shatters the calm of their quiet Sunday morning.That's only the first in a sequence of strange events that begin THE GREY WOLF. At first they seem small - a missing coat, a note for Gamache reading "this might interest you", a puzzling scrap of paper with a mysterious list - but then a murder. All propel Chief Inspector Gamache and his team toward a terrible realization. Something much more sinister than any one murder or any one case is fast approaching. A threat unlike anything they've seen before. PRAISE FOR LOUISE PENNY AND THE CHIEF INSPECTOR GAMACHE SERIES:'Penny delves into the nature of evil, sensitively exploring the impact of the dreadful events she describes while bringing a warmth and humanity to her disparate cast of characters that, unusually for a crime novel, leaves you feeling better about the world once you've finished' BOOK OF THE MONTH, OBSERVER'Electrifying drama ... Gamache is a fascinatingly complex protagonist' THE TIMES'Nobody does evil quite as scarily as Louise Penny' ANN CLEEVES'This is crime writing of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'No one does atmospheric quite like Louise Penny' ELLY GRIFFITHS

284 pages, thousands of illustrations, two years of work resulting in a world-class graphic novel. Undisputably one of the best works in the world of comics.

In this stunning, lyrical novel of nature and history, a girl walks out of the desert and shakes a community to its core.

Ann Cleeves is the author of over thirty critically acclaimed novels, and in 2017 was awarded the highest accolade in crime writing, the CWA Diamond Dagger. She is the creator of popular detectives Vera Stanhope and Jimmy Perez, who can now be found on television in ITV’s Vera and BBC One’s Shetland. The TV series and the books they are based on have become international sensations, capturing the minds of millions worldwide. The Heron's Cry is book two in her Two Rivers series featuring Devonian Matthew Venn. The first book in the series, The Long Call was published to critical acclaim. It is currently being adapted for television. Ann worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook and auxiliary coastguard before she started writing. She is a member of ‘Murder Squad’, working with other British northern writers to promote crime fiction. She lives in North Tyneside near where the Vera books are set.

Harrowing and graphic re-telling of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster from the creator of George Orwell's 1984

With over 24,000 copies sold on Bookscan, this multi-award winning novel, and indelible portrait of an incredible woman is now available in a gorgeous B format paperback.

Liane Moriarty is the author of nine bestselling novels: Three Wishes, The Last Anniversary, What Alice Forgot, The Hypnotist's Love Story, The Husband's Secret, Big Little Lies, Truly Madly Guilty, Nine Perfect Strangers and Apples Never Fall - the No. 1 selling title in Australia in 2021. Her books have been read by millions of eager readers worldwide. Liane Moriarty is also the author of the Nicola Berry series for children. She lives in Sydney with her husband, son and daughter. You can find out more about Liane's books at her website www.lianemoriarty.com

Hernan Diaz's first novel, In the Distance, was a finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award. He is also the author of a book of essays, and his fiction has appeared in The Paris Review, Granta, McSweeney’s, and elsewhere. A recipient of a Whiting Award and the winner of the William Saroyan International Prize, he has been a fellow at the New York Public Library’s Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. His work has been translated into more than twenty languages. Trust is his second novel.

Liane Moriarty is the author of nine bestselling novels: Three Wishes, The Last Anniversary, What Alice Forgot, The Hypnotist's Love Story, The Husband's Secret, Big Little Lies, Truly Madly Guilty, Nine Perfect Strangers and Apples Never Fall - the No. 1 selling title in Australia in 2021. Her books have been read by millions of eager readers worldwide. Liane Moriarty is also the author of the Nicola Berry series for children. She lives in Sydney with her husband, son and daughter. You can find out more about Liane's books at her website www.lianemoriarty.com