just for the summer abby jimenez

No one does funny, emotional, life-affirming love stories quite like Abby Jimenez. She just keeps outdoing herself EMILY HENRY Funny and poignant, relatable and aspirational, heart-tugging and satisfying. It is, in a word, perfect CHRISTINA LAUREN Abby Jimenez s words . . . sprinkle humour and warmth all over my life ALI HAZELWOOD The sort of emotionally resonant love story I adore - I was captivated from the very first page PAIGE TOON.........................To find their soulmates, all they need is four dates, a kiss and a breakup . . .Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it s now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They ll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other s out, and they ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It s a bonkers idea . . . and it just might work. Emma hadn t planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she and her best friend agree that dating Justin is too good of an opportunity to pass up, especially when they get to rent an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka.It s supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma s toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they re suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected - including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together?..........................🌟 DISCOVER WHY READERS LOVE ABBY JIMENEZ . . . 🌟 Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story BETH O LEARY Full of fierce humour and fiercer heart CASEY MCQUISTON A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat L. J. SHEN This book deserves all the stars in the universe READER REVIEW Things I loved about this book . . . I mean it s literally everything. Not a single flaw READER REVIEW Wow. wow. WOW. Every book I ve read of Abby s just gets better and better READER REVIEW

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A fun, feel-good romantic comedy to read on the beach this summer, from Queen of Greek romance Mandy Baggot. Tess Parks has made up her mind: love isnâ ™t for her. When it comes to dating she has one rule: after six weeks with a guy, she ends it. So when her heartbroken best friend invites her for a girly getaway in Corfu, Tess is sure she can stick to their pact to stay single for the summer. But then she meets the gorgeous restaurateur Andras... To keep his overbearing mother off his back, Tess agrees to pretend to date him. But as the two spend time together, Tess begins to realise that this fake relationship is starting to feel like the best one sheâ ™s ever had... Praise for Mandy Baggot: This summer scorcher is the ultimate beach read HEIDI SWAIN Sunshine in story form - I absolutely love Mandy s books MILLY JOHNSON Sizzling, summery and totally delightful. A gorgeous hug-of-a-book about friendship, family, fun and love - the ultimate summer romance ZARA STONELEY A perfect beach read, this one had me hooked! JENNY HALE A lush summery read. Scrumptious sun-kissed romance at its best! SAMANTHA TONGE

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Absolutely stunning... Left me feeling the fresh air of Cornwall and feeling the sea breeze... Heartwarming... made me laugh, cry, smile and fall in love... Every time I came to the end of the chapter, I just HAD to know what was going to happen next... I ended up devouring the whole book in a several hour sitting!!... Gorgeous! Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Step into gorgeous Indigo Cove on the stunning Cornish coast and be swept off your feet with this totally gripping summer romance about reuniting with your first crush. Perfect for fans of Nicola May, Sarah Morgan and Cathy Bramley.When Jessie is jilted at the altar, she needs an escape. Running to her grandfather s house in Indigo Cove, she doesn t expect to crash straight into her first love. She only needs to take one look at tall, brooding Ashton s sea-glass eyes to know she needs to stay away, to avoid another heartbreak.Throwing herself into the community around the Cornish café by the sea, Jessie helps her grandfather with his puzzles and feels her confidence build as the quirky locals welcome her. But she can t stay away from Ashton, exploring the beautiful coastline hand-in-hand and learning to trust again.But when she discovers a secret about Ashton s past, Jessie is left shaken. Will her summer at the beach café be a huge mistake? Or the fresh start she needs?What readers are saying about Summer at the Cornish Beach Café: Perfectly gorgeous book!!! I just could not put my kindle down and I was absolutely gutted when I came to the end... Absolutely amazing... Everything you want in a heartwarming romance... I completely fell head over heels in love!!! An uplifting breath of fresh air!!!... Absolutely gorgeous! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulously warm-hearted and romantic!... A delightful read! Everything about it was perfect!... I could picture myself in Indigo Cover as I read, feeling the sun s rays and dipping my toes in the sea! Star Dust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous heart-warming story about friendship, self-discovery and love... wonderful experience... It was easy to get lost in the pages and caught up in the story. Once Upon a Time Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect beach read... warm and idyllic... Once I opened the book and began reading I didn t want to stop... a wonderful summer story. I loved it from beginning to end and I know you will too. Don t wait another moment, read this one now... Absolutely fabulous. Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heartwarming... I loved settling into the pages of its setting in Indigo Cove with its pristine waters, endless sand... Throw in cream cakes and lemonade from the Cornish Beach Café and what more could you need... feel-good book, the perfect vacation bring-along... The ending was sofabulous! Vegan Book Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous book has it all: romance, nostalgia, humour... totally captures the reader and doesn t let go til the final page... adorable characters, both human and animal, that one can t help but fall in love with. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gosh... gave you a lovely fuzzy feeling as the story unfolded... Amazing characters... Loved it. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heart-warming, cozy and heartfelt story... uplifting... Perfect reading for the summer! @shortbookthyme, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect book for a summer afternoon... uplifting and beautifully written. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant read... set against the backdrop of the beautiful Cornish coast... heart-warming and uplifting. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako Summer at the Cornish Beach Cafe - Donna Ashcroft

Why are girls discouraged from doing science? Why do so many promising women leave science in early and mid-career? Why do women not prosper in the scientific workforce?Not Just For the Boys looks back at how society has historically excluded women from the scientific sphere and discourse, what progress has been made, and how more is still needed. Athene Donald, herself a distinguished physicist, explores societal expectations during both childhood and working life using evidence of the systemic disadvantages women operate under, from the developing science of how our brains are and more importantly aren t gendered, to social science evidence around attitudes towards girls and women doing science.It also discusses how science is done in practice, in order to dispel common myths: for example, the perception that science is not creative, or that it is carried out by a lone genius in an ivory tower, myths that can be very off-putting to many sections of the population. A better appreciation of the collaborative, creative, and multi-disciplinary nature of science is likely to lead to its appeal to a far wider swathe of people, especially women. This book examines the modern way of working in scientific research, and how gender bias operates in various ways within it, drawing on the voices of leading women in science describing their feelings and experiences. It argues the moral and business case for greater diversity in modern research, the better to improve science and tackle the great challenges we face today.

Objev podobné jako Not Just for the Boys - Athene Donald

Why are girls discouraged from doing science? Why do so many promising women leave science in early and mid-career? Why do women not prosper in the scientific workforce?Not Just For the Boys looks back at how society has historically excluded women from the scientific sphere and discourse, what progress has been made, and how more is still needed. Athene Donald, herself a distinguished physicist, explores societal expectations during both childhood and working life using evidence of the systemic disadvantages women operate under, from the developing science of how our brains are--and more importantly aren t--gendered, to social science evidence around attitudes towards girls and women doing science. It also discusses how science is done in practice, in order to dispel common myths: for example, the perception that science is not creative, or that it is carried out by a lone genius in an ivory tower, myths that can be very off-putting to many sections of the population. A better appreciation of the collaborative, creative, and multi-disciplinary nature of science is likely to lead to its appeal to a far wider swathe of people, especially women. This book examines the modern way of working in scientific research, and how gender bias operates in various ways within it, drawing on the voices of leading women in science describing their feelings and experiences. It argues the moral and business case for greater diversity in modern research, the better to improve science and tackle the great challenges we face today.

Objev podobné jako Not Just for the Boys - Athene Donald

â ˜Full of quirky characters, friendship and humour, you will devour this engaging and heartwarming novel in one sittingâ ™ Sunday Express S MagazineSummer at the Comfort Food Cafe will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you raid the pantry in the middle of the nightâ ¦The Comfort Food Cafe is perched on a windswept clifftop at what feels like the edge of the world, serving up the most delicious cream teas; beautifully baked breads, and carefully crafted cupcakes. For tourists and locals alike, the ramshackle cafe overlooking the beach is a beacon of laughter, companionship, and security â “ a place like no other; a place that offers friendship as a daily special, and where a hearty welcome is always on the menu.For widowed mum-of-two Laura Walker, the decision to uproot her teenaged children and make the trek from Manchester to Dorset for the summer isnâ ™t one she takes lightly, and itâ ™s certainly not winning her any awards from her kids, Nate and Lizzie. Even her own parents think sheâ ™s gone mad.Her new job at the cafe, and the hilarious people she meets there, give Laura the chance she needs to make new friends; to learn to be herself again, and â “ just possibly â “ to learn to love again as well.For her, the Comfort Food Cafe doesnâ ™t just serve food â “ it serves a second chance to live her life to the fullâ ¦What readers are saying about Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe:â ˜My new favourite authorâ ™ â “ Holly Martin, bestselling author of Summer at Rose Island A lovely, emotion-filled, giggle-inducing story â “ Sunday Times bestselling author Milly Johnsonâ ˜A book of hope and solidarity, friendship and humour and the belief that everything might just turn out okay after allâ ™ â “ Sophie, Reviewed the Bookâ ˜If this book had arms it would grab you and pull you in to the most amazing book everâ ¦ just magicalâ ™ â “ Lisa Talks Aboutâ ˜An engaging, entertaining and loveable bookâ ™ â “ Raeâ ™s Readsâ ˜I wish I could actually go thereâ ¦ an original story and it has such a romantic endingâ ™ â “ With Love for Books

Objev podobné jako Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe - Debbie Johnson

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Summer the Holiday Fairy has got her work cut out. Jack Frost has moved to Rainspell Island for the summer and it s a very different place to when Rachel and Kirsty visited in the first series. Now there are no tinkling ice-cream vans or sailing boats. There s not even any sand on the beach! Jack Frost has taken it all to build his giant sandcastle. There are three special shells, that control the holiday atmosphere. Summer the Holiday Fairy needs Rachel and Kirsty s help to get them back. These stories are magic; they turn children into readers! ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

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Absolutely fantastic read...this is superb...devoured this in one sitting NetGalley reviewer A perfect happy ever after read. NetGalley reviewerAll you need is one summer to change your life... Miranda Waters has always loved Seashell Island - while her brother and sister escaped it as soon as they were old enough. So when Miranda is left in charge of her parents Lighthouse B B for the summer, the last thing she expects is her wayward siblings showing up at the door, seeking sanctuary. It s been years since they ve all lived under the same roof. Now, they re facing a whole summer together - and a crisis for the B B and Seashell Island. With the Lighthouse filled with people - including two imaginative nieces, a four piece folk-rock band, and an unruly llama - and a lifetime of secrets between them, can the Waters siblings work together to save their home before it s too late? This summer it s time to discover that home really is where the heart is, and what family really means... The perfect summer holiday romance for fans of Heidi Swain, Phillipa Ashley and Sarah MorganNetGalley reviewers are already raving about this perfect escapist read: This is an ideal lockdown read with a feel good factor. A pretty perfect summer read A perfect summery feel good read ideal for this time of year! Definitely won t be my last read by Sophie Pembroke A really lovely, feel good story Is Seashell Island a real place, and if so, can I go there immediately?

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⠘A complete revelation⠙ NIGELLA LAWSON⠘What a wonderful world Olia and this cookbook transport us to⠙ ANNA JONES_______________________This summer, here are the only recipes you need...What is a ⠘summer kitchen⠙? In Ukraine, it means a small cooking space located in the veg garden, away from the main house. Calling on fond childhood memories and countless conversations and cooking sessions, Olia Hercules shows how you can truly make the most of summery ingredients to create new, inventive and utterly delicious plates of food. Her recipes include Ukrainian favourites like:· burnt aubergine butter on tomato toast· sourdough garlic buns· poppyseed cake with elderflower and strawberriesWith each bite more delicious than the last. As you cook your way through generous salads, moreish mains and sweet delights, you⠙ll discover a way of cooking that is both traditional and contemporary, because these techniques and flavour combinations have been handed down through generations, yet reworked for every home kitchen. Summer Kitchens also has a detailed chapter on fermentation, preserving and pickling (an ancient practice in Ukraine) that will inspire beginners and frequent picklers alike. It⠙s a gorgeous way to discover sustainable, healthy and delicious food for the summer and beyond._______________________⠘I⠙m so glad she⠙s sharing these culinary secrets⠙ MELISSA HEMSLEY

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Fall in love with this perfect summer read that will sweep you away . . . Shimmering with sun-soaked magic Ashley Herring Blake, author of DELILAH GREEN DOESN T CARE__________When Garland Moore s husband gifts her divorce papers on Valentine s Day, it feels like she ll never find love again. So when some friends invite her to their camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains for the summer, she jumps at the chance to escape.Garland can t believe it when, at Camp, she runs into Mason - a gorgeous man she met briefly years ago. But when she s given a bedroom with his sister Stevie, it s the beautiful outdoorswoman - not her brother - who unexpectedly makes her swoon.The more time she spends with Stevie, the more it seems that love might be coming back into Garland s life in ways she d never have predicted.Summer camp doesn t last forever. But Garland s second chance just might . . .

Objev podobné jako That Summer Feeling - Bridget Morrissey

A story of forbidden sexual passion and thwarted dreams set against the backdrop of a lush summer in rural MassachusettsSeventeen-year-old Charity Royall is desperate to escape life with her hard-drinking adoptive father. Their isolated village stifles her, and his behaviour increasingly disturbs her. When a young city architect visits for the summer, it offers Charity the chance to break free. But as they embark on an intense affair, will it bring her another kind of trap? Regarded by Edith Wharton as among her best novels, Summer caused a sensation in 1917 with its honest depiction of a young woman overturning the rules of her day and attempting to live on her own terms.

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From the two-time Sydney Taylor Honor author comes another sweet Nantucket-set summer romance, perfect for fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and K.L. Walther.Jordan Edelman’s messy dating days are over. After a few too many broken hearts, and a father who worries a bit too much, she’s sworn off boys—at least for the summer. And since she’ll be tagging along on her father’s research trip to Nantucket, she doesn’t think it’ll be too hard to stick to her resolution.But hooking up with the cute boy on the ferry doesn’t count, right? At least, not until that cute boy turns out to be Ethan Barbanel. As in, her father’s longtime research assistant Ethan Barbanel, the boy Jordan has hated from afar for years. And to make matters worse, Jordan might actually be falling for him. As if that didn’t complicate her life enough, Jordan’s new summer job with a local astronomer turns up a centuries-old mystery surrounding Gibson’s Comet—and as she dives into her research, what she learns just might put her growing relationship with Ethan in jeopardy.

Objev podobné jako Summer Nights and Meteorites - Hannah Reynolds

A marriage in the spotlight Joanna Whitman s high-profile marriage held more secrets than she cares to remember, so when her ex-husband dies, she doesn t know what to feel. But when she discovers that he s left behind a pregnant young woman, Joanna is forced to act. She knows exactly how brutal the spotlight on them both will be...unless she can find a way for them to disappear. A beach house hideaway Ashley Blake is amazed when Joanna suggests they lie low at her beach house in her sleepy Californian hometown. Joanna should be hating her, not helping her. But alone and pregnant, Ashley needs all the support she can find. A summer of new beginnings Joanna s only goal for the summer is privacy. All Ashley wants is space to plan for her and her baby s future. But when an old flame reappears, and secrets spill out under the hot summer sun, this unlikely friendship is put to the test...

Objev podobné jako Beach House Summer - Sarah Morgan

A story of love, laughter and happily ever after, Summer at Tiffany s by bestselling Karen Swan is the captivating and romantic sequel to Christmas at Tiffany s, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore and Veronica Henry.A wedding to plan. A wedding to stop. What could go wrong? Cassie loves Henry. Henry loves Cassie. With a Tiffany ring on her finger, all that Cassie has left to do is plan the wedding. It should be so simple but when Henry pushes for a date, Cassie pulls back.Henry s wild, young cousin, Gem, has no such hesitations and is racing to the aisle at a sprint, determined to marry in the Cornish church where her parents were wed. But the family is set against it, and Cassie resolves to stop the wedding from going ahead. When Henry lands an expedition sailing the Pacific for the summer, Cassie decamps to Cornwall, hoping to find the peace of mind she needs to move forwards. But in the dunes and coves of the northern Cornish coast, she soon discovers the past isn t finished with her yet . . .

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Years after her best friend mysteriously disappeared from a remote New England island, a young woman returns in search of answers in this atmospheric and scintillating thriller from Jessa Maxwell, nationally bestselling author of the “deliciously entertaining” (Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author) The Golden Spoon. Orla O’Connor hasn’t been to the isolated New England enclave of Hadley Island since she graduated from high school a decade ago. As a teenager, her best friend Alice disappeared from its shores without a trace—but with plenty of rumors. Now, Orla returns to her family’s beachfront home to clean it out before her parents sell it. The island and her best friend’s house next door, abandoned after her family left in grief, are stirring up memories she would like to avoid. Then there are the locals, always gossiping and watching Orla’s every move. Worst of all, David, Orla’s childhood crush and son of a wealthy Manhattan family, is back for the summer with his new, impossibly pretty girlfriend, Faith. Faith suspects that David is going to propose but as soon as she settles into his family’s sprawling Hadley Island estate, she feels out of place. She anticipated a luxurious summer of fun and romance, but David is never around—lured into business conversations with his entrepreneur father from dawn to dusk. With nothing else to do, Faith begins to investigate the island’s dark past, curious about what really happened to Alice all those years ago. Meanwhile, local Henry hasn’t left his house since the young girl went missing, in an attempt to let the accusations against him die down. Except they never have. For years, Henry has had an endless supply of time to pursue his only hobby, watching the island from his telescope and recording the activities of its inhabitants. But Orla’s return has shaken him and lately he’s been seeing strange things: shadowy figures walking on the beach in the middle of the night and a light on in the upstairs window of the long-abandoned house of the missing girl. When there’s another disappearance on the island, all three find themselves pulled into an eerie and twisty mystery that will haunt them for the rest of their lives.

Objev podobné jako Dead of Summer - Jessa Maxwell

This is the weapon he has been seeking so assiduously since his return: the knowledge of how to destroy you Albus DumbledoreHarry Potter is furious that he has been abandoned at the Dursleys house for the summer, for he suspects that Voldemort is gathering an army, that he himself could be attacked, and that his so-called friends are keeping him in the dark. Finally rescued by wizard bodyguards, he discovers that Dumbledore is regrouping the Order of the Phoenix – a secret society first formed years ago to fight Voldemort. But the Ministry of Magic is against the Order, lies are being spread by the wizards tabloid, the Daily Prophet, and Harry fears that he may have to take on this epic battle against evil alone.These adult editions have been stylishly redesigned to showcase Andrew Davidson s beautiful woodcut cover artwork.

Objev podobné jako Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Andrew Davidson, Joanne K. Rowlingová

A captivating, powerful and luminous story from a bestselling, award-winning author about a mother, a daughter, and the great Greenland shark. With mesmerising black and yellow illustrations and presented as a deluxe hardback with tracing paper inserts, this is a perfect gift for 9+ fans of David Almond and Frances Hardinge. Tom de Freston s stunning illustrations perfectly complement the poetry of Kiran Millwood Hargrave s story Cressida Cowell A truly beautiful book, with text and illustrations in perfect harmony. A book to treasure! Jacqueline Wilson Julia and the Shark is deep, beautiful and true. The art shines and the writing soars - a classic from cover to cover Eoin Colfer A rich, immersive and wondrous journey, through deep darkness to hope and light Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsThe shark was beneath my bed, growing large as the room, large as the lighthouse, rising from unfathomable depths until it ripped the whole island from its roots. The bed was a boat, the shark a tide, and it pulled me so far out to sea I was only a speck, a spot, a mote, a dying star in an unending sky...Julia has followed her mum and dad to live on a remote island for the summer - her dad, for work; her mother, on a determined mission to find the elusive Greenland shark. But when her mother s obsession threatens to submerge them all, Julia finds herself on an adventure with dark depths and a lighthouse full of hope...A beautiful, lyrical, uplifting story about a mother, a daughter, and love - with timely themes of the importance of science and the environment.

Objev podobné jako Julia and the Shark: An enthralling, uplifting adventure story from the creators of LEILA AND THE BLUE FOX - Kiran Millwood Hargraveová

A successful London barrister, Catherine Christophe, goes missing the day before her wedding anniversary. The clue to her disappearance, it seems, lies buried thirty years in the past. Somerset, 1989. Janey Lestrange arrives to stay for the summer at the grand old house of the Hunter family. But something is wrong behind the beautiful facades of Vanes. Janey s childhood friend, Kitty Hunter, her brother and their eccentric parents - once so welcoming - do not seem to want her there. It is only as the night of an ancient and mysterious family ritual looms closer that Janey comes to realise they need her . . . Decades later, the tragic events of that unforgettable summer still cast the darkest shadow. Can the truth about what happened that night ever be brought into the light?

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⠘The Lost Girl King echoes Lord of the Rings and Narnia, whilst being original and fresh. It⠙s sure to become a classic of its own⠙ - Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars⠘A glorious gulp of a summer adventure⠙ - Piers Torday, author of The Lost Wild⠘Nobody writes peril, wit and wonder as well as Catherine Doyle ⠦ a modern Diana Wynne Jones⠙ - Dave Rudden, author of Irish Children⠙s Book of the Year, Knights of the Borrowed Dark**********From the author of the bestselling Storm Keeper trilogy comes a new, spellbinding adventure⠦Amy and Liam Bell have been packed off to stay at Gran s house in the wilds of Connemara for the summer. Out for a walk on the first morning of their holiday, they trace the flight of a hawk to a nearby waterfall ⠓ only to watch the bird disappear through it. Intrigued, the children follow and soon realise they ve discovered the entrance to Tír na nÓg, the legendary land of eternal youth.But they⠙ve been tricked. Almost immediately Liam is captured by a troop of headless horsemen who take him to Tarlock, the ruling sorcerer of Tír na nÓg, who is seeking the bones of a human child for a sinister new spell.Packed with edge-of-your seat adventure, incredible imagination, humour and warmth, The Lost Girl King is the rare kind of story that has you reading long past lights out.

Objev podobné jako The Lost Girl King - Catherine Doyleová

Emma Carroll s books have sold over half a million copies! The future has a lot to learn from the past in this time-travelling adventure that explores the before and after of global warming.On one side of the underwater street is the remains of a house . . . It s beautiful here, and eerie, a lost kingdom, a ghost village . . .Itâ ™s the near-future and Britain is having yet another heatwave. Of course, the government have put in the normal curfews for this kind of weather, and shops are forced to shut again. For Polly, itâ ™s the sort of heat that makes her do wild, out-of-character things just to cool down.Like face her fear of deepwater. Essential when she and her brother have been sent to their auntâ ™s eco lake-side house for the summer.But Truthwater Lake is beginning to dry up. As the water level diminishes, a lost village emerges. Swimming over the rooftops at midnight, Polly dives down and is suddenly able to breathe, to hear church bells and bird song . . . Polly has discovered an underwater gateway . . . to the past!â ˜Absolutely gorgeous.â ™ Hilary McKayâ ˜Gripping.â ™ Guardian, Best Books of 2022â ˜Spellbinding.â ™ School Reading Listâ ˜Gorgeously told.â ™ Nicola Penfold, LoveReading Book of the Monthâ ˜Exhilarating.â ™ FT

Objev podobné jako The Tale of Truthwater Lake - Carroll Emma

From the global bestselling author of Call Me By Your Name - a dazzling, sunbaked Italian summer story. Another masterful tale of longing and desire. Glamourâ ˜You donâ ™t so much read André Acimanâ ™s novels as tumble breathlessly into them.â ™ The TimesWe spend more time than we know trying to go back. We call it fantasising, we call it dreaming. . . but weâ ™re all crawling back, each in his or her own way.A group of college friends find themselves marooned at a luxurious hotel on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. While their boat is being repaired, they canâ ™t help but observe the daily routine of a fellow hotel guest â “ a mysterious, white-bearded stranger who sits on the veranda each night and smokes one cigarette, sometimes two. When the group decides to invite the elegant traveller to lunch with them, they cannot begin to imagine the miraculous abilities, strange wisdom, and a life-changing story he is about to impart to one of the friends in particular. . . Deeply atmospheric and sensual, The Gentleman From Peru weaves achingly poignant insight into a story of regret, fate and epic love.Readers loved The Gentleman from Peru:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love love loved this . . . I felt the heat rise from the page ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful depiction of a moment that will stay with me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magic . . . a rare story you will remember forever ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and poignant, a perfect read for the summer

Objev podobné jako The Gentleman From Peru - Andre Aciman

Brand new for 8- to 12-year-old murder-mystery readers in 2025, debut author Claire Hatcher-Smith⠙s unique detective heroine Mizzy will steal your heart! Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Sharna Jackson.⠜Funny, tautly plotted and twisty debut with a unique and delightful heroine⠝ Guardian⠘A brilliant debut⠙ The BooksellerTwelve-year-old Mizzy dreams of being a detective and she won t let anything stand in her way ⠔ not her reputation for tall tales, or her embarrassing fear of escalators, and definitely not her Down syndrome. Dumped for the summer with cousins who ve outgrown her, Mizzy feels even more sidelined than usual. But when she discovers Great Aunt Jane s diaries in a locked wardrobe in their spare room, and realises her aunt didn t die in her sleep but under suspicious circumstances, everything changes. What s more ⠦ someone in the family appears to have been involved.Under the guise of a family-tree project for school, and armed with a brand new set of Pipsqueak markers, Mizzy grabs the chance to prove herself to her cousins ⠔ and the world. Pacey and funny with a twisty plot and a fabulous heroine in Mizzy, A Skeleton in the Closet explores themes of being underestimated in a brilliant, relatable way. I couldn t put it down!⠝ Phillipa Leathley, author of Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo This absorbing, accessible story makes for a perfect ⠘first⠙ murder mystery ⠓ packed with all the right ingredients like clues, red herrings, twists and turns, but nothing gruesome or gory. A total delight!⠝ BookTrust⠜This makes our Top 10 because of its page-turning murder mystery, endearing heroine and cast of English eccentrics.⠝ The Bookseller Children⠙s Buyers Guide Spring 2025 Twelve-year-old Mizzy is a great detective, and when she uncovers an unsolved murder in her own family, nothing will stand in the way of her discovering whodunnit: not unconvinced cousins, disapproving parents or her own Down syndrome. Mizzy the Marvellous is on the case in this funny, tautly plotted and twisty 9+ debut with a unique and delightful heroine⠝ Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian⠜A wonderfully engaging and exciting book; fast-paced and full of fun, this story will appeal to children of a curious nature⠝ INIS Magazine

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The second title in this magical NEW series filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . . #39;This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy. #39; The Daily Mail #39;Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy #39;s most popular tropes - unicorns, dragons, dark-hearted villains - and make them thoroughly her own. #39; The Telegraph Ember Spark has been working as an apprentice to Rusty Fizzbang, vet to magical creatures. When a baby frost phoenix guides her north to the Arctic circle, she soon realises that the migrating Neverwhales are at risk. And with arch-villain, Jasper Hornswoggle, tracking her, danger is afoot not just for the Neverwhales, but for ALL of the magical creatures. Praise for Ember Spark ‘A total masterclass in high-action, high-stakes, high-fun adventure.’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse ‘Quirky and magical, this wonderful adventure proves what everyone should know – Abi Elphinstone is a writer to be cherished.’ Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls ‘Ember Spark herself is a wonderful heroine – she’s brave, curious and always up for an adventure.’ Katie Tsang, author of the Dragon Realm series ‘I adored Ember Spark. Abi is a master storyteller . . . she’s created a thrilling adventure fizzing with heart and magic and wonder.’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea ‘Kids are going to go wild for this joyful, moving, thrill-ride of a book, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Every word is magic.’ Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe series ‘Sure to ignite any reader’s imagination and warm their heart. Wonderful and wonder-filled!’ Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons #39;Utterly charming, wonderfully wild and sprinkled with gutsy characters, dastardly villains magical creatures galore . . . #39; Jo Clarke, author of The Travelling School Mysteries #39;Ember Spark is bursting with adventure, magic that very special Abi Elphinstone sparkle . . . #39; Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls

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A twisty and heart-pounding mystery at sea, from award-winning A.M. Howell. An exquisitely plotted nautical adventure, packed with mystery and derring-do. Judith Eagle, author of The Accidental StowawayJuly, 1936. As the Queen Mary sets sail across the Atlantic, Alice can t wait for the summer of adventure that lies ahead. She s excited to explore the huge ship, with its shops, animals and even celebrities on board. But while Alice s sailor father focuses on winning a prestigious race, she witnesses a shocking attack. Alice and her new friend Sonny start to uncover a dark sabotage plot, and as they investigate gold bars, anonymous notes and lost silk gloves, secrets in their own lives come to the surface. When fog threatens the boat s journey, and dangerous enemies show themselves, Alice and Sonny are in their own race to solve all the mysteries unfolding. But what they discover might change both their lives forever... Praise for A.M. Howell:WINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN S AWARDWINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEARA SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN S BOOK OF THE WEEK Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel. The Telegraph Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail. The Daily Mail Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs. The Times Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling. The i

Objev podobné jako Mysteries at Sea: Peril on the Atlantic - A.M. Howell

Another masterful tale of longing and desire. Glamourâ ˜You donâ ™t so much read André Acimanâ ™s novels as tumble breathlessly into them.â ™ The TimesWe spend more time than we know trying to go back. We call it fantasising, we call it dreaming. . . but weâ ™re all crawling back, each in his or her own way.A group of college friends find themselves marooned at a luxurious hotel on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. While their boat is being repaired, they canâ ™t help but observe the daily routine of a fellow hotel guest â “ a mysterious, white-bearded stranger who sits on the veranda each night and smokes one cigarette, sometimes two. When the group decides to invite the elegant traveller to lunch with them, they cannot begin to imagine the miraculous abilities, strange wisdom, and a life-changing story he is about to impart to one of the friends in particular. . . Deeply atmospheric and sensual, The Gentleman From Peru weaves achingly poignant insight into a story of regret, fate and epic love.Readers loved The Gentleman from Peru:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love love loved this . . . I felt the heat rise from the page ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful depiction of a moment that will stay with me ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magic . . . a rare story you will remember forever ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and poignant, a perfect read for the summer

Objev podobné jako The Gentleman From Peru - Andre Aciman

I was born in a sprawling house by the Yamuna River in Delhi. When I was a few minutes old, Grandmother welcomed me into the world by writing Om , which means I am in Sanskrit, on my tongue with a little finger dipped in honey. When the family priest arrived to draw up my horoscope, he scribbled astrological symbols on a long scroll and set down a name for me, Indrani, or queen of the heavens . My father ignored him completely and proclaimed my name was to be Madhur ( sweet as honey ). So begins Madhur Jaffrey s enchanting memoir of her childhood in India. Her description of growing up a in a very large, wealthy family (half a train was booked to transport the family from Delhi to the mountains for the summer) conjures up the spirit of a long lost age. Whether climbing the mango trees in her grandparents orchard, armed with a mixture of salt, pepper, red chillies and roasted cumin, or enjoying picnics in the foothills of the Himalayas, reached by foot, rickshaw, palanquin or horse, where meatballs stuffed with sultanas and mint leaves, cauliflowers flavoured with ginger and coriander, and spiced pooris with hot green mango pickle were devoured, food forms a major leitmotiv of this beautifully written memoir. With recipes drawn from memories of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, weddings and picnics, moving effortlessly from the lamb meatballs of Moghul emperors to the tamarind chutneys of the streets, this book will appeal to keen armchair cooks, as well as fans of Madhur the world over.

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Milton is swept up in a quest for friends and excitement in Jess Redmanâ ™s thrilling middle grade novel, The Adventure is Now.Sometimes it s hard to be Milton P. Greene. He says all the wrong things, his family is falling apart, and everyone at school avoids him because of the very embarrassing Bird Brain Incident. But when Milton plays his video game Isle of Wild, he becomes someone else â “ Sea Hawk, the brave and brilliant naturalist explorer who conquers danger at every turn.Then Miltonâ ™s parents ship him off to the remote Lone Island for the summer. The island is chock-full of spectaculous species, and Milton realizes this is his chance to become the brave and brilliant naturalist heâ ™s always wanted to be â “ and even meet some fellow explorers!But as it turns out, the future of the Lone Island is in some pretty serious peril, and the only thing that can save it is a field guide full of cryptic clues. So Milton and his unexpected new friends embark on a wild and wondrous adventure all of their own.

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Summery sweet and the ultimate slow-burn celebration of love in London, with actual laugh-out-loud snark. Ava and Finn are my new favourite black cat / golden retriever pairing, and I couldn t get enough of their chemistry Lucy Jane WoodA slow-burn, strangers-to-friends-to-lovers rom-com with a vibrant London setting, sizzling chemistry, and two polar-opposite strangers who just can t quite seem to let each other go . . .No one would ever call Ava Monroe a people person, which isn t ideal for a barista in a busy London coffee shop. She s sarcastic, blunt and cynical, and likes her men with strictly no strings attached. And despite desperate pleas from her best friend Josie to shake up her routine and make some new friends, she refuses to change her carefully controlled life.That is, until the insufferably cheerful, country-hopping, undeniably gorgeous Finn O Callaghan rolls into her coffee shop with a horrifyingly perfect proposal - a strictly friends-only fling. Finn s only in the city for the summer and needs a local to help him complete his London bucket list before he moves along for good, and Ava needs to reassure Josie she s got the makings of a social butterfly after all. It s an offer she can t refuse.As their mismatched friendship of convenience slowly becomes more tolerable, and as they work their way through Finn s bucket list around the sun-drenched city, from rooftops and floating bars to nights at the museum, their adventures - and Finn s company - start to feel... nice. Incredibly, terrifyingly, dangerously nice.But Ava has rules - and good reasons for them - and as the days get shorter, Finn s departure gets closer. Because that s the thing about summer: it always ends. Right? The Friendship Fling is fun, feisty, and sexy - I really loved it! The characters have such brilliant chemistry, and it s the perfect escapist novel to curl up with. I m excited to see what Georgia Stone does next! Emily Stone The slow-burn rom-com of my dreams! . . . Put The Friendship Fling on your summer bucket list right now! Annabelle SlatorREADERS ARE HEAD OVER HEELS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP FLING... WOW this book was incredible. It was so FUNNY. Truly puts the com in rom-com. I lost count of the number of times this book made me laugh out loud ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If I could give it an extra star I would ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I couldn t get enough of the characters - I could happily read a bonus chapter daily, just to check in and see how they re all doing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am OBSESSED ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute MUST read for anyone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Friendship Fling - Georgia Stone

Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Lake Como in the irresistible and gripping new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Anniversary and The Lie Held me spellbound . . . This novel is unmissable 5***** Reader Review Magnificent! So refreshing, this left me on the edge of my seat 5***** Reader Review The tension builds up to a heart-stopping crescendo 5***** Reader Review_______Connie McCabe longs for the summer where she spends the days leading tours across the continent.But it s on the glamorous shores of Lake Como where she is truly swept away, when Jared, a much younger man, falls for her.Despite resisting his advances, Connie finds that he s got under her skin.And so begins a long, hot, intoxicating summer where Connie succumbs to temptation - breaking her marriage vows.At the end of the season, Connie returns home to her husband, ready to put this affair behind her.But Jared has other ideas . . ._______Praise for Hilary Boyd Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale Daily Express I was ripping through this book . . . addictive Evening Standard Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life Daily Mail

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Carmen, Tibby, Lena and Bridget have been best friends all their lives. They live in the same small American town and usually spend every moment of their long summer holidays together. The year they turn 16 is the first time they have separate plans for the summer but the girls are determined to keep in touch. Tibby buys a pair of jeans in a second-hand shop and the girls discover that the trousers magically fit each of them perfectly, despite their different figures and heights. They hit upon a wonderful plan of sharing the jeans throughout the vacation - sending them on to the next friend when they feel the time is right.From Baja California to Greece, from film-making to football, the girls - and the travelling pants - encounter first love, family upset and fatal illness. Secure in the knowledge that their friendship is constant - and the symbol of it need never be more than a parcel-delivery away - the girls survive their summer and return home with a wealth of new experiences to share.A perfect teen-chick summer read; a quirky, humorous and memorable cut above the rest.

Objev podobné jako Summers of the Sisterhood: The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants - Ann Brashares

A writer of great subtlety and intelligence . . . a beautifully written and compelling story of how families fall apart and what remains of the aftermath Kamila Shamsie, winner of the Women s Prize for Fiction 2018 The book everyone is talking about for the summer Lorraine Candy, Sunday TimesIn my childhood, I was known as the boy whose mother had run off with an Englishman - so begins the story of Myshkin and his mother, Gayatri, who is driven to rebel against tradition and follow her artist s instinct for freedom.Freedom of a different kind is in the air across India. The fight against British rule is reaching a critical turn. The Nazis have come to power in Germany. At this point of crisis, two strangers arrive in Gayatri s town, opening up for her the vision of other possible lives. What took Myshkin s mother from India to Dutch-held Bali in the 1930s, ripping a knife through his comfortingly familiar environment? Excavating the roots of the world in which he was abandoned, Myshkin comes to understand the connections between anguish at home and a war-torn universe overtaken by patriotism. Anuradha Roy s enthralling novel is a powerful parable for our times, telling the story of men and women trapped in a dangerous era uncannily similar to the present. Impassioned, elegiac, and gripping, it brims with the same genius that has brought Roy s earlier fiction international renown. One of India s greatest living authors - O, The Oprah Magazine Roy s writing is a joy - Financial Times

Objev podobné jako All the Lives We Never Lived - Anuradha Roy

This is a story with all the engaging elements of suspense and romance FIVE STARSThis compulsive tale is rich in atmosphere and page-turning intrigue FIVE STARS The story is engaging from the start with enough twists and turns in the plot to keep you guessing right until the last page FIVE STARS From the best-selling author of The Pearler s Wife, a gripping and immersive story of family secrets, sacrifice and romance set against the backdrop of a spell-binding circus in 20th Century India. Perfect for fans of books by Lucinda Riley and Dinah Jeffries.After her father died under mysterious circumstances, Lilly Myerson grew up in England raised by her grandparents. Married off at eighteen to a well-to-do but controlling Indian merchant, Lilly has never experienced adventure or romance.But in 1902 as a new king is about to be crowned, Lilly s life is destined to change.When her estranged mother invites her to spend the hot season in Nainital, Lilly s husband forces her to leave her beloved, five-year-old son Teddy behind. As Lilly discovers what lies outside her sheltered existence, she realises two things: she can t return to her carefully manicured life and she must rescue Teddy before his father turns him against her.Fleeing to the circus, Lilly enters a breath-taking world of wonder, romance and peril. Tiffert s Circus is renowned for bareback riding, the iron jaw act, trained tigers and elephants. The more dangerous the acts, the more the audience adore them. But the greater danger to Lilly Myerson is her husband Royce...***Readers are loving The Trouble with Tigers! Brilliantly written. This book will not disappoint! FIVE STARS This book is worth reading just for the fantastic, likeable characters you get to meet FIVE STARS So much to love here. Highly recommended FIVE STARS The book flows beautifully and is captivating. I would absolutely recommend it FIVE STARS The attention to historical detail shines through every page FIVE STARS

Objev podobné jako The Trouble With Tigers - Roxane Dhand

If you love, you will grieve—and nothing is more mysteriously central to becoming fully human. Dr. Cacciatore is featured in the 2021 documentary series The Me You Can’t See, from Oprah, Prince Harry, and Apple TV. Bearing the Unbearable is a Foreword INDIES Award-Winner — Gold Medal for Self-Help. __ When a loved one dies, the pain of loss can feel unbearable—especially in the case of a traumatizing death that leaves us shouting, “NO!” with every fiber of our body. The process of grieving can feel wild and nonlinear—and often lasts for much longer than other people, the nonbereaved, tell us it should. Organized into fifty-two short chapters, Bearing the Unbearable is a companion for life’s most difficult times, revealing how grief can open our hearts to connection, compassion, and the very essence of our shared humanity. Dr. Joanne Cacciatore—bereavement educator, researcher, Zen priest, and leading counselor in the field—accompanies us along the heartbreaking path of love, loss, and grief. Through moving stories of her encounters with grief over decades of supporting individuals, families, and communities—as well as her own experience with loss—Cacciatore opens a space to process, integrate, and deeply honor our grief. Not just for the bereaved, Bearing the Unbearable will be required reading for grief counselors, therapists and social workers, clergy of all varieties, educators, academics, and medical professionals. Organized into fifty-two accessible and stand-alone chapters, this book is also perfect for being read aloud in support groups. Now available as an online course from the Wisdom Academy and as a journal in Bearing the Unbearable: A Guided Journal for Grieving.

Objev podobné jako Bearing the Unbearable - Jeffrey Rubin, Joanne Cacciatore

“A book that is at once riveting and relevant as it unpeels the various meanings of motherhood, family, and loyalty. I tore through it.”—Miranda Cowley Heller, author of The Paper Palace The bonds between three picture-perfect—but viciously protective—mothers and their close-knit sons are tested during one unforgettable summer in a gripping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters. Austin’s Zilker Park neighborhood is a wonderland of greenbelt trails, live music, and moms who drink a few too many margaritas. Whitney, Annette, and Liza have grown thick as thieves as they have raised their children together for fifteen years, believing that they can shelter them their children from an increasingly dangerous world. Their friendship is unbreakable—as safe as the neighborhood where they ve raised their sweet little boys.Or so they think. One night, the three women have been enjoying happy hour when their boys, lifeguards for the summer, come back on bicycles from a late-night dip in their favorite swimming hole. The boys share a secret—news that will shatter the perfect world their mothers have so painstakingly created. Combining three mothers’ points of view in a powerful narrative tale with commentary from entertaining neighborhood listservs, secret text messages, and police reports, The Lifeguards is both a story about the secrets we tell to protect the ones we love and a riveting novel of suspense filled with half-truths and betrayals, fierce love and complicated friendships, and the loss of innocence on one hot summer night.

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Katherine Center’s The Bodyguard meets The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling in a modern blend of screwball action and romantic attraction when a case of mistaken identity lands a college professor on the run with a mysterious—and dangerously hot—fixer . . .When bookish Penny Collins reluctantly lets her sister drag her to an estate sale at a neighbor’s house, she’s hoping for a little diversion rummaging through dusty antiques. Instead, she ends up in a public squabble over candlesticks with the deceased owner’s nephew, Anthony—right before a dead body tumbles out of a closet.Penny’s plan for the summer involved finalizing tenure at the university where she’s a computer sciences professor. Instead, she’s suddenly on the run with a man she barely knows, scaling walls, evading bullets, and accidentally stabbing henchmen. It seems the wrong people have got it in their heads that she’s Anthony’s girlfriend and, by association, in possession of something they desperately need—and will do anything to get.As for Anthony, he has a top-secret occupation as a fixer, but a recent fix went dangerously awry, and now he and Penny are dodging both a ruthless billionaire and the FBI. And it’ll take all of Penny’s plentiful savvy and common sense, in addition to Anthony’s particular set of skills, to survive long enough for her to see the next semester . . .

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The sea doesn t forget.It knows all of this has happened before.And will happen again...1840As a vast ship loses its way in the night-time mist, shattering against the cliffs of Crescombe, North Devon, a daring young artist dives into the murky sea. But it s not for heroism he is risking all: something - or someone - is drawing him into those dark, perilous waters . . .By dawn, only his legacy will survive.NowWhen Finley arrives in Crescombe for the summer, he suspects he s not alone in his attic bedroom. Before long, he is uncovering secrets the remote seaside town has kept for almost two centuries: about ghosts and curses, about a ruthless old smuggling family, and about the young women whose bodies have washed up along the town s rocky shoreline, just below his porthole window.Yet the more Finley learns, the further he s bonded to those who have gone before him - and the closer he comes to meeting the same watery end . . .But this is not just a story about death. It s about love. It s about fate. And how, ultimately, the past can pull you under . . .Praise for The Lost Storyteller A powerful novel about . . . how stories connect us all Jenny Colgan A warm, immersive read that weaves folklore through a story of self-discovery Kate Sawyer A moving story and vivid characters. But it also has that special indefinable something. One of my books of the year Tracy Rees

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The sea doesn t forget. It knows all of this has happened before.And will happen again...1840As a vast ship loses its way in the night-time mist, shattering against the cliffs of Crescombe, North Devon, a daring young artist dives into the murky sea. But it s not for heroism he is risking all: something - or someone - is drawing him into those dark, perilous waters . . .By dawn, only his legacy will survive.NowWhen Finley arrives in Crescombe for the summer, he suspects he s not alone in his attic bedroom. Before long, he is uncovering secrets the remote seaside town has kept for almost two centuries: about ghosts and curses, about a ruthless old smuggling family, and about the young women whose bodies have washed up along the town s rocky shoreline, just below his porthole window.Yet the more Finley learns, the further he s bonded to those who have gone before him - and the closer he comes to meeting the same watery end . . .But this is not just a story about death. It s about love. It s about fate. And how, ultimately, the past can pull you under . . .Praise for The Lost Storyteller A powerful novel about . . . how stories connect us all Jenny Colgan A warm, immersive read that weaves folklore through a story of self-discovery Kate Sawyer A moving story and vivid characters. But it also has that special indefinable something. One of my books of the year Tracy Rees

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An excellent and intelligent investigation of the realities of urban living that respond to no design or directive... This is a book about the nature of London itself Peter Ackroyd, The TimesA powerful exploration of the seedy side of Victorian London by one of our most promising young historians.In 1887 government inspectors were sent to investigate the Old Nichol, a notorious slum on the boundary of Bethnal Green parish, where almost 6,000 inhabitants were crammed into thirty or so streets of rotting dwellings and where the mortality rate ran at nearly twice that of the rest of Bethnal Green. Among much else they discovered that the decaying 100-year-old houses were some of the most lucrative properties in the capital for their absent slumlords, who included peers of the realm, local politicians and churchmen. The Blackest Streets is set in a turbulent period of London s history when revolution was in the air. Award-winning historian Sarah Wise skilfully evokes the texture of life at that time, not just for the tenants but for those campaigning for change and others seeking to protect their financial interests. She recovers Old Nichol from the ruins of history and lays bare the social and political conditions that created and sustained this black hole which lay at the very heart of the Empire.A revelatory and prescient read about cities, class and inequality, the message at the heart of The Blackest Streets still resonates today.

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Action-packed and emotionally powerful like big- and small-screen hits such as The Sixth Sense and Supernatural, The Dark In-Between by Elizabeth Hrib is sure to stay with you long after the lights go out.Something lurks in the shadows between life and death.A terrible accident brings sixteen-year-old Casey Everett s life to a halt—literally. Pulled from the water, Casey is rushed to the hospital and miraculously revived. But her sudden return to the living is shadowed by the drowning of her best friend, Liddy.Overcome with grief, Casey returns home for the summer only to find the memories of the accident won’t let her go. Shadow-drenched nightmares. Whispers in the back of her mind. Her friend s screams. Casey thinks she s losing it... until she watches a boy fall from the sky. Red—an angel fallen to earth to regain his wings—takes her to Limbo, a place that exists somewhere between the living and the dead. Now, in order to save her best friend, Casey must learn to walk these mysterious and dangerous paths or else risk losing Liddy s trapped soul to something worse than death.

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Harry Potter is furious that he has been abandoned at the Dursleysâ ™ house for the summer, for he suspects that Voldemort is gathering an army, that he himself could be attacked, and that his so-called friends are keeping him in the dark. Finally rescued by wizard bodyguards, he discovers that Dumbledore is regrouping the Order of the Phoenix â “ a secret society first formed years ago to fight Voldemort. But the Ministry of Magic is against the Order, lies are being spread by the wizardsâ ™ tabloid, the Daily Prophet, and Harry fears that he may have to take on this epic battle against evil alone.These adult editions with glorious jacket art by Andrew Davidson are now available in hardback for the first time.

Objev podobné jako Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Joanne K. Rowlingová

A remarkably insightful read on what power is, how it s gained and lost, and how it can be used for good. The masterful analysis by two leading experts will make you rethink some of your most basic assumptions about influence Adam GrantPower isn t just for the few at the top; it is potentially for everyone. You have power - and the power to use it. Power is one of the most misunderstood - and therefore vilified - concepts in our society. Most people assume power is predetermined by personality or wealth, or that it s gained by strong-arming others. Many write it off as inherently corrupt or dirty and want nothing to do with it. But as pioneering researchers Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro deftly show in Power, for All, power is the ability to influence someone else s behaviour. This influence is derived from having access to valued resources, which anyone can have, regardless of their income or status in life. Everyone has a resource to offer, so everyone has access to power. Battilana and Casciaro offer a timely, democratised vision of power. While hierarchies tend to stay in place because power is often sticky, by agitating, innovating and orchestrating change, they show how those with less power can challenge established structures to make them more balanced. They teach readers how to power-map their workplace to find who can create real change at work, plan for and cause sustaining power shifts, and understand the five motivations for seeking power - money and status, but also autonomy, achievement, affiliation and morality. They explore how these dynamics play out through vivid storytelling: as Donatella Versace successfully leads her brother s company after his death - despite having a title, but little influence; what social movements can learn from youth climate activists and how they can go farther; and how a manager can gain the trust of sceptical employees and improve the workplace. Ultimately, Power, for All demystifies the essential mechanisms for acquiring and using power for all people. Concentrated, accessible, and life-changing, Power, for All is the definitive guide to understanding and navigating power in our relationships, organisations and society.

Objev podobné jako Power, For All - Julie Battilana, Tiziana Casciaro

Cornwall is only a page away in this gorgeous, heartwarming novel â “ a wonderful read for the summer holidays!*Preorder now!*â ˜A warm, easy read that depicts the joys of rural Cornwallâ ™ Daily Mailâ ˜A charming story that is full of hopeâ ¦will help put a spring in your stepâ ™ The Courier â ˜This is ideal holiday readingâ ™ WomanShe arrived in the village on the spring tide and hoped to be at the heart of it, knowing its secrets and weathering its storms.It was to be a new beginningâ ¦Itâ ™s springtime in the Cornish village of Pendruggan and as the community comes together to say a fond farewell to parish vicar, Simon, and his wife, Penny, a newcomer causes quite a stirâ ¦Reverand Angela Whitehorn came to Cornwall to make a difference. With her husband, Robert, by her side, she sets about making changes â “ but it seems not everyone is happy for her to shake things up in the small parish, and soon Angela starts to receive anonymous poison pen letters.Angela has always been one to fight back, and she has already brought a fresh wind into the village, supporting her female parishioners through good times and bad. But as the letters get increasingly more personal, Angela learns that the secrets are closer to home.With faith and friends by your side, even the most unlikely of new beginnings is possible.Praise for Fern Britton:â ˜Incredibly atmosphericâ ™ Sunâ ˜A heartfelt novel about family secrets and atonementâ ™ Woman Homeâ ˜A book to truly lose yourself inâ ™ Sunday Times bestseller Milly Johnson

Objev podobné jako The Newcomer - Fern Britton

The Exiles was the winner of the 1992 Guardian Children s Fiction Prize and is the first novel in Hilary McKay s wonderfully witty and warm The Exiles series.Ruth, Naomi, Rachel and Phoebe Conroy love reading and having fun more than anything else. So the sisters are horrified when they learn that their parents are sending them away to Cumbria for the summer, to stay with their fearsome grandmother: Big Grandma. Big Grandma is strict, makes them do chores and doesn t let them have any fun â “ but worst of all, she refuses to let the girls read any books. Determined to enjoy their summer, the sisters decide they aren t going to put up with their grandmother s tough regime, and in doing so they somehow manage to cause inordinate amounts of chaos . . . But as the girls search for alternatives to Big Grandma s way of life they slowly start to understand its appeal, just as she starts to understand them. Are the two generations more alike than they think?

Objev podobné jako The Exiles - Hilary McKay

What happens when a horror movie becomes reality? Karen M. McManus meets Scream in this spine-tingling YA horror thriller that cleverly explores themes of race and class. Devon Harris doesn t have much planned for the summer - until her sister, Drew, invites Devon to a very exclusive private school party.Out of her element, Devon commits to being game at everything. Even when the private school kids ask her if there are fights at her school. Even when they ask her if her box braids are her real hair.Even when those weird ass kids pull out a Ouija board. But this seemingly harmless bit of fun has terrible consequences. Something has been released, and only a week later it s hunting Devon, Drew and their friends.Hunting them in an eerily familiar way . . .The real-life horror movie has begun. The blonde is up first, then the asshole - right up to the Final Girl. Unless the murderous cycle can be broken, they re all going to be next.

Objev podobné jako The Blonde Dies First - Joelle Wellingtonová

This heartwarming prequel to The Shunning is a tender story of love, belonging, and the courage to move forward. After her widowed father remarries, nineteen-year-old Clara Bender is no longer needed to help run his household. Marriage seems like her best hope of moving out, but there are few young men in her tiny Indiana Amish community. When she comes across letters from her mother s aunt Ella Mae Zook, she sets off to visit Lancaster County s Hickory Hollow to decide where her future lies.Ella Mae is not quite ready to move from the farmhouse where she and her recently deceased husband spent over fifty happy years, but her children are eager to resettle her, making Clara s visit seem like an answer to prayer. The two women form a warm bond while restoring an heirloom wedding quilt and sharing their lives, with Ella Mae confiding about a tragedy from her courting years. Eventually, Ella Mae suggests Clara stay for the summer, allowing Ella Mae more time with her and giving Clara an opportunity to meet the area s eligible young men. But when the unexpected happens, will Clara find where her heart truly belongs?

Objev podobné jako The Heirloom - Beverly Lewis

Do you like exploring, animals and adventure? Then join The Adventure Club this summer!A brand new illustrated series for younger readers about animals and adventure from much-loved author Jess Butterworth - writer of classic adventure stories in vibrantly described settings.Tilly has no plans for the summer holidays and is dreading months of boredom -- that is until she becomes part of The Adventure Club and wins a place to go track and monitor endangered red pandas in Nepal!In the Himalayas, she meets other members of the club, rides on yaks, plants a bamboo forest and even spots the secretive red panda. But then the red panda Tilly and her team has been monitoring disappears. Will Tilly be able to help find it, or will her first ever adventure end in disaster?Packed full of illustrations and set as Tilly s own diary, this new series is perfect for young readers who are beginning to read on their own.

Objev podobné jako The Adventure Club: Red Panda Rescue - Jess Butterworth

Vulpe Tempest is in charge of her uncle s detective agency for the summer. Against the backdrop of a series of murders in which the victims are all mermaids, she takes on what appears to be the simple case of a missing person. To solve the mystery, she must descend into the dark underworld of the city, its rivalries and its fantastical stories.

Objev podobné jako Darkness in the City of Light

A tender and captivating new novel about love, friendship and food from the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain and Sarah Morgan! A charming summer read - 5-STAR reader review An absolutely fabulous story, yet again Jo Thomas does not disappoint - 5-STAR reader review A delicious book to devour - 5-STAR reader review A beautiful story of love, family, friendship, community, good food and never giving up - 5-STAR reader review Will take your breath away - 5-STAR reader review Heartbreaking and heartwarming - 5-STAR reader reviewIt s never too late to find where you belong... Thea knew the holiday house her late husband Marco bought in Tuscany wasn t pristine. But when she relocates to Italy for the summer with her children, she s shocked by how much work Casa Luna needs. And she only has six weeks to fix it up ready to sell! Her only option is to ask the tight-knit Italian community for help. In return, Thea and her children become involved in the community kitchen, working alongside handsome chef Giovanni and three very competitive nonnas. Gradually, Thea begins to open up to the people around her for the first time in a long while. But just as she s beginning to wonder whether this small Tuscan town could become a new place to call home, a surprise visitor turns everything on its head . . .

Objev podobné jako A Place in the Sun - Jo Thomas

***A Waterstones Best Paperback of 2022 pick***Perfect for fans of Radio 4 s The Infinite Monkey Cage and Professor Brian Cox. A delightful and scintillating hymn to science. Professor Carlo RovelliComedian Robin Ince quickly abandoned science at school, bored by a fog of dull lessons and intimidated by the barrage of equations. But, twenty years later, he fell in love and he now presents one of the world s most popular science podcasts. Every year he meets hundreds of the world s greatest thinkers.In this erudite and witty book, Robin reveals why scientific wonder isn t just for the professionals. Filled with interviews featuring astronauts, comedians, teachers, quantum physicists, neuroscientists and more - as well as charting Robin s own journey with science - The Importance of Being Interested explores why many wrongly think of the discipline as distant and difficult. From the glorious appeal of the stars above to why scientific curiosity can encourage much needed intellectual humility, this optimistic and profound book will leave you filled with a thirst for intellectual adventure.

Objev podobné jako The Importance of Being Interested - Robin Ince

An epic, emotional story of two girls and their bond with beloved horses, the action sweeping between Italy during the Second World War and present day.When Lolaâ ™s grandmother Loretta takes her to Siena, Italy, for the summer, Lola learns of her familyâ ™s history of heartbreak and adventure, stretching back to the Second World War. In 1945, Lorettaâ ™s nickname was â ˜The Daredevilâ ™ due to her fearless competing in the townâ ™s famous Palio horse races â “ until war broke out and led to sadness and loss for Loretta.Lola jumps at the chance to enter the modern-day Palio on a beautiful horse called Nico â “ can she win, in honour of her beloved grandmother? And solve a mystery that will bring happiness and hope to Loretta?

Objev podobné jako The Girl Who Rode the Wind - Stacy Gregg