Published By: OrionPages: 396Released On: 03/03/2022 The sparkling seaside village of Merle Bay, with its beautiful beach scattered with seaglass, is a place where anyone can have a fresh start. For Katie, it is the perfect hideout after a childhood trauma left her feeling exposed. For Robyn, the fresh sea air is helping to healContinue reading “The Summer That Changed Us – Cathy Bramley”
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The Language of Food – Annabel Abbs
Published By: Simon and SchusterPages: 416Released On: 02/03/2022 England 1837. Eliza Acton is a poet who dreams of seeing her words in print. But when she takes her new manuscript to a publisher, she’s told that ”poetry is not the business of a lady”. Instead, they want her to write a cookery book. England isContinue reading “The Language of Food – Annabel Abbs”
The Literary Almanac – Francesca Beauman
Published By: QuercusPages: 191Released On: 30/09/2021 Discover over 300 seasonal book recommendations in the ultimate reading list for book lovers everywhere. Spanning the dreary, cold days of January to the first flushes of spring and then the blazing August heat, bibliophile Francesca Beauman offers up a wealth of book recommendations. From The Count of MonteContinue reading “The Literary Almanac – Francesca Beauman”
The Last Supper – Rosemary Shrager
Published By: Little, BrownPages: 288Released On: 24/02/2022 When an old television rival, Deirdre Shaw, is found dead at the Cotswolds manor house where she was catering for a prestigious shooting weekend, Prudence is asked to step into the breach. Prudence is only too happy to take up the position and soon she is working inContinue reading “The Last Supper – Rosemary Shrager”
Too Many Reasons to Live – Rob Burrow
Published By: MacmillanPages: 304Released On: 19/08/2021 Rob Burrow is one of the greatest rugby league players of all time. And the most inspirational. As a boy, Rob was told he was too small to play the sport. Even when he made his debut for Leeds Rhinos, people wrote him off as a novelty. But RobContinue reading “Too Many Reasons to Live – Rob Burrow”
Fry’s Ties – Stephen Fry
Published By: Michael JosephPages: 320Released On: 16/11/2021 Every single one of Stephen Fry’s ties – whether floral, fluorescent, football themed; striped or spotty, outrageous or simply debonair – tells an intimate tale about a moment in Stephen’s life. Inspired by Stephen’s hugely popular Instagram posts, this book will feature beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations and photographs toContinue reading “Fry’s Ties – Stephen Fry”
Sundial – Catriona Ward
Published By: ViperPages: 352Released On: 10/03/2022 You can’t escape what’s in your blood… All Rob wanted was a normal life. She almost got it too: a husband, two kids, a nice house in the suburbs. But Rob fears for her oldest daughter, Callie, who collects tiny bones and whispers to imaginary friends. Rob sees aContinue reading “Sundial – Catriona Ward”
One Night On The Island – Josie Silver
Published By: PenguinPages: 432Released On: 17/02/2022 Cleo writes about love stories every day. She just isn’t living one of her own. When the editor of her dating column asks her to marry herself on a remote Irish island – a sensational piece to mark Cleo’s thirtieth birthday – Cleo agrees. She’s alone but not lonely,Continue reading “One Night On The Island – Josie Silver”
New Animal – Ella Baxter
Published By: Pan MacmillanPages: 212Released On: 17/02/2022 It’s not easy getting close to people, Amelia’s meeting a lot of men but once she bets the sex she wants from them, that’s it for her; she can’t connect further. A terrible thing happened to Daniel last year and it’s stuck inside Amelia ever since, making herContinue reading “New Animal – Ella Baxter”
The Cartographers – Peng Shepherd
Published By: OrionPages: 400Released On: 17/03/2022 What is the purpose of a map? Nell Young’s whole life and greatest passion is cartography. Her father, Dr. Daniel Young, is a legend in the field, and Nell’s personal hero. But she hasn’t seen or spoken to him ever since he cruelly fired her snd destroyed her reputationContinue reading “The Cartographers – Peng Shepherd”