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All The Little Houses
$24.99
All the Little Houses by May Cobb drops you into a deliciously wicked small-town thriller where reputation is currency and grudges don’t stay buried. Set in mid-1980s Longview, Texas, it follows the Andersons—local royalty with a polished shine—and the woman determined to keep them on top, no matter the cost. Nellie Anderson is young, beautiful, and used to getting her way. When she can’t, her mother Charleigh steps in. Charleigh has built her social empire with hard edges and a long memory, shaped by a childhood on the wrong side of town and the humiliations she never forgot. Then a new family arrives, all wholesome charm and “perfect neighbours” energy, and suddenly the town’s power balance starts to shift. Perfect for readers who love twisty domestic suspense, southern gothic atmospheres, mean-girl dynamics, and small-town secrets. Step inside these neat little houses and see what’s really going on.
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Meet The Newmans
$34.99
Jennifer Niven is a number one New York Times and internationally bestselling author of fiction and non-fiction, including the massive breakout All the Bright Places, which she also adapted for the Netflix film directed by Brett Haley and starring Elle Fanning, Justice Smith, Luke Wilson and Keegan-Michael Key. Her books have been translated into more than seventy-five languages and have won literary awards around the world. When she isn’t working on multiple book and screen projects, Jennifer oversees Germ, an online literary journal for high-school age and beyond.
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The Seven Daughters Of Dupree
$34.99
From the two-time Emmy Award–winning producer and host of the Black and Published podcast comes a sweeping multi-generational epic following seven generations of Dupree women as they navigate love, loss, and the unyielding ties of family in the tradition of Homegoing and The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois.  '[A]s immersive as it is unforgettable' LIZZIE DAMILOLA BLACKBURN, Yinka Where is Your Huzband  'Tender, fierce, and unforgettable' JACQUELINE CROOKS, Fire Rush  ‘An unsentimental exploration of African American family life and a celebration of female resilience and love’ LISA SMITH, Jamaica Road  'Transcendent' ELIZABETH GILBERT, City of Girls Seven generations of women . . . A shared legacy passed down from mother to daughter . . . And the secrets kept hidden between them  Fourteen-year-old Tati is determined to uncover the identity of her father. But her mother, Nadia, keeps her secrets close, while her grandmother, Gladys, remains silent about the family’s past.  As Tati digs deeper, she uncovers the truth of her lineage, still whispered at kitchen tables and murmured in basements, where the ritual of braiding or pressing hair takes place every Saturday night.  From Jubi in 1917, whose attempt to pass for white ends when she gives birth to Ruby; to Ruby’s fiery lust for Sampson in 1934 that leads to a baby of her own; to the night in 1980 that changed Nadia’s future for ever, the Dupree women confront a legacy of pain, resilience and survival that began with an enslaved ancestor who risked everything for freedom.  ‘Big themes of inherited trauma and resilience with control are grounded in the kind of storytelling you sink into’ The i  ‘…it rewards patient reading; as the stories untangle themselves the characters become distinct and secrets emerge’ The Times, Historical Fiction round-up  ‘The Seven Daughters of Dupree weaves together multiple stories showing extraordinary generational resilience’ Platinum
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Just Watch Me
$29.99
Just Watch Me by Lior Torenberg is a darkly funny contemporary literary fiction novel about a broke, hurting woman who turns her life into content for seven relentless days to keep her sister alive. Dell Danvers is behind on rent, stuck in a tiny studio, and carrying chronic pain while her younger sister, Daisy, lies in a coma in a hospital ready to switch off life support. With no safety net, Dell launches a 24-hour livestream to fundraise, policing her chat like a dungeon master and selling her story to an audience hungry for intimacy. What begins as survival turns into viral spectacle when Dell discovers she can handle extreme spicy food, pushing herself further as fame and money surge. But the internet doesn’t just watch—it digs, judges, and threatens. Perfect for readers who like sharp, messy heroines, grief and redemption stories, and novels about online obsession and the gig economy. Step into Dell’s stream and see what she’s willing to risk.
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If I Ruled The World
$34.99
‘An utterly dazzling debut!’ ROBINNE LEE Â ‘Sparkles with drama, scandal and ’90s New York energy’ ESSIE CHAMBERS Â ‘A sexy, fast-paced ride!’ TIA WILLIAMS Get ready for a utterly immersive journey through one of the most dynamic eras in pop culture history. Â It's 1999, and Nikki Rose is the only Black editor on the staff of a prestigious fashion magazine she once thought would be her ticket to becoming a respected editor-in-chief. But after being told one too many times by her boss that ‘Black girls don’t sell magazines’, she quits to take over Sugar, a struggling hip-hop music and lifestyle magazine with untapped potential. Â Thrown into an entirely new world of wealth, decadence and debauchery, Nikki has just six months to save Sugar – and her own dreams. As she pulls all-nighters at the office and parties with New York City’s most influential bad boys, Nikki must prove she has what it takes to lead. But her most dangerous challenge is evading Alonzo Griffin, her married, powerful ex-lover and former boss, who is determined to destroy both her and Sugar. Â Determined not to be beaten, Nikki leans on a circle of loyal friends and navigates unexpected romances that force her to reckon with what – and who – she truly wants. Written by the ultimate insider, this is a juicy story of ambition, friendship, love and finding your own voice.
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How To Kill A Guy In Ten Dates
$34.99
How To Kill A Guy In Ten Dates by [author name] is a wickedly fun horror romance that blends slasher tension with rom-com sparkle, perfect for readers who like their love stories with a side of danger. Set across one chaotic night at a speed-dating event, cinephile Jamie Prescott arrives ready for awkward small talk—then the lights go out, a man is killed at her table, and the venue is suddenly a locked-down crime scene. With bodies piling up and panic escalating, Jamie leans on her encyclopedic knowledge of horror rules and romantic tropes to stay alive, work out who’s playing killer… and why the murders might be part of someone’s twisted idea of courting. Ideal for fans of dark comedy, Final Girl stories, and fast-paced, contemporary thrillers with swoony moments and sharp humour. Add it to your cart if you’re keen for a page-turner that’s equal parts flirty and frightening.
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Two Women Living Together
$36.99
In *Two Women Living Together* by Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana, two independent Korean women in their late forties choose cohabitation, companionship and four cats over the life script handed to them—and it’s quietly life-affirming. This warm, witty Korean bestseller invites you into an apartment where friendship becomes a home, and “family” expands in unexpected, deeply comforting ways. As housing costs climb and social expectations tighten, Sunwoo and Hana reflect on work, ageing, independence and the pressure to marry, all while building a shared daily life that feels practical, tender and surprisingly radical. There’s no grand drama here—just the steady intimacy of choosing what works, and making it meaningful. Perfect for readers who love contemporary Korean literature, slice-of-life fiction, female friendship, and stories about alternative families (especially with cats underfoot). Add it to your basket for a thoughtful, cosy read that lingers.
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Early Mornings At The Laksa Cafe
$34.99
Early Mornings At The Laksa Cafe by **Amanda Lee Koe** is a heartfelt debut novel steeped in food, family and the complicated pull of home. Set between Kuching, Malaysia and the high-pressure kitchens of Hong Kong, it’s a story readers will savour for its warmth, humour and sharp emotional insight. Before sunrise each day, Lim Ah Hock cooks laksa the old way, guarding an ancestral broth said to have been divinely gifted—so long as it’s passed down. But as age catches up with him, the broth begins to falter, and so does the future of the family’s small restaurant. His son Wei Ming returns from Hong Kong hoping to reset his life, only to find old resentments, fresh temptations and a threat to everything the Lims have built. Perfect for readers who love **Asian family sagas**, **food-centred fiction**, immigrant stories and restaurant settings. Step into the Laksa Cafe and see what’s worth preserving—and what must change.
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In A Common Hour
$34.99
In a Common Hour by Sita Walker is a sharp, big-hearted contemporary Australian novel set in a public high school where one ordinary lunchtime can tilt everything off course. Parks State High is a lively tangle of misfits, friendships and quiet heartbreaks: Oliver Fish, a teen philosopher juggling a secret relationship; Dev Desai, falling hard for the brilliant Maryam Fadel; and a staffroom held together by gossip, loyalty and exhausted humour. At the centre is Paul “Bushie” Bush, a much-loved teacher whose steady presence keeps more people afloat than he realises. When a disgruntled student makes a devastating choice, the ripple effects move through classrooms, corridors and families, revealing how tightly connected a school community really is. Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven literary fiction, school stories, Australian settings and thoughtful books about teachers and teenagers. Add it to your basket and see how much can happen in a common hour.
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So, I Met This Guy . . .
$34.99
So, I Met This Guy . . . by Alexandra Potter is a smart, funny romantic comedy that knows how messy modern dating can be — and why we keep hoping anyway. With Potter’s sharp eye for human behaviour and her warm, wry humour, it’s the kind of feel-good fiction that’s easy to sink into but hard to forget. At its heart, this contemporary romance follows a woman navigating the surprises of attraction, timing and second chances, as everyday life collides with unexpected connection. Potter keeps things grounded and relatable, balancing laugh-out-loud moments with the quieter questions we all ask about love, friendship and what we actually want. Perfect for readers who enjoy British rom-coms, dating stories with bite, and character-driven women’s fiction with a modern London vibe. Add it to your stack when you’re craving a charming, honest escape with plenty to smile about.
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Is This A Cry For Help?
$34.99
Is This a Cry for Help? by Emily Austin is a sharp, tender contemporary novel about queer love, mental health, and the stubborn hope found in books. Centred on Darcy, a librarian easing back into work after a breakdown, it blends dark humour with genuine emotional heft in a way that feels both intimate and quietly empowering. Darcy’s life with her wife, Joy—plus two cats, a lake-side home, and shelves spilling over with beloved reads—seems beautifully settled. Then news of her ex-boyfriend Ben’s death cracks something open, pulling her into guilt and old patterns she thought she’d outgrown. Returning to the library, she’s confronted by a community fight over censorship, book bans, and the future of DEI programs, forcing her to reckon with what she stands for. Perfect for readers who love literary fiction with heart, librarians-and-books settings, and character-driven stories about grief, community, and belonging. Order it for a moving read that celebrates the power of libraries and the courage it takes to keep showing up.
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Too Late
$22.99
Too Late by Colleen Hoover is a razor-edged psychological suspense novel that blends dark romance with high-stakes danger, perfect for readers who like their love stories complicated and their tension relentless. Sloan is doing whatever it takes to keep her family afloat, even if that means staying with Asa Jackson—a charming, ruthless drug trafficker who’s given her security at a steep personal cost. As Sloan becomes more entwined in Asa’s world, his fixation turns controlling and volatile. Then Carter appears: an undercover DEA agent whose presence offers both a threat and a possible way out. The pull between them is immediate, but in Asa’s orbit, attraction can be a death sentence. Ideal for fans of romantic suspense, morally grey characters, and stories about obsession, captivity, and survival—especially if you loved the darker edge of Verity. Step into Sloan’s impossible choice and see how long you can hold your nerve.
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The Infamous Gilberts
$34.99
*The Infamous Gilberts* by **George Waters** is a richly imagined **Gothic family saga** set inside Thornwalk, a decaying mansion about to be “restored” into a luxury hotel. Guided by Maximus, the devoted keeper of the family’s history, we wander room by room through a house where every worn object and odd detail holds a clue—bolts, dents, jam jars and all—to the lives lived within. As the twentieth century rolls on, five fatherless Gilbert siblings are pulled in different directions: romance, tradition, performance, exploration, and the hard-to-name need to belong. Their bonds tighten and fray as the outside world presses in, and what looks like eccentricity can tip into something darker. Perfect for readers who love **literary fiction**, **historical fiction**, big-hearted dysfunction, and stories about inheritance, memory, and the cost of “progress”. Step into Thornwalk and see what’s worth saving before it’s scrubbed away.
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These Days
$24.99
These Days by Lucy Caldwell is a beautifully observed historical fiction novel set during the Belfast Blitz, following two sisters navigating work, family loyalties and first love as air raid sirens cut through ordinary days. In wartime Belfast, life is measured in shifts, ration books and quick decisions. As the city braces for incoming bombs, the sisters find their routines reshaped by blackout streets, crowded shelters and the uneasy pull between duty and desire. Caldwell writes with a keen eye for place and emotion, capturing both the terror of bombardment and the tender, private moments that keep people going. Perfect for readers drawn to Irish fiction, WWII home-front stories, sisterhood, and quietly powerful love stories, this is also a wonderful choice for book clubs that enjoy character-driven novels with a strong sense of setting. Add it to your basket and settle in for a moving, intimately told slice of Belfast history.
