the enchanted greenhouse sarah beth durst

Return to the cosy and heart-warming world of The Spellshop in The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst, a world brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes and honeyed love. Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the Great Library of Alyssium.When Terlu wakes up, she finds herself on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. The only other human on the island is a grumpy â “ but surprisingly sweet â “ gardener. He offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes and freshly baked honey cakes â “ at least until sheâ ™s ready to sail home.But Terlu canâ ™t return and doesnâ ™t want to. And when she learns that the magic that sustains the greenhouses is failing â “ causing the death of everything within them â “ Terlu knows she must stay and help. Even if that means breaking the law again. Assisted by the gardener, a sentient rose and a winged cat, Terlu must uncover the spell that will save the island â “ and possibly also find a fresh chance at love and happiness along the way.Funny, kind and forgiving, The Enchanted Greenhouse by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst is a story about giving second chances â “ to others and to yourself.Praise for The Spellshopâ ˜Heart-warming cottagecore fantasyâ ™ â “ Lucy Jane Wood, Sunday Times bestselling author of Rewitchedâ ˜A warm, peaceful delight of a novelâ ™ â “ Katherine Arden, author of The Bear and the Nightingaleâ ˜As comforting as homemade jam on a fresh baked muffin!â ™ â “ Rebecca Thorne, author of Canâ ™t Spell Treason Without Tea

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Return to the cosy and heart-warming world of The Spellshop in The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst, a world brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes and honeyed love.Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant.As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the Great Library of Alyssium.When Terlu wakes up, she finds herself on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. The only other human on the island is a grumpy - but surprisingly sweet - gardener. He offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes and freshly baked honey cakes - at least until she s ready to sail home.But Terlu can t return and doesn t want to.And when she learns that the magic that sustains the greenhouses is failing - causing the death of everything within them - Terlu knows she must stay and help. Even if that means breaking the law again. Assisted by the gardener, a sentient rose and a winged cat, Terlu must uncover the spell that will save the island - and possibly also find a fresh chance at love and happiness along the way.Funny, kind and forgiving, The Enchanted Greenhouse by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst is a story about giving second chances - to others and to yourself.

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*Junior Library Guild Selection *YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults*A YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult ReadersYellowjackets meets One of Us Is Lying in this masterful survival thriller from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst. Formidably scary, Durst s survival/horror story is the stuff of late-night campfire legends. With three deftly drawn, powerful girls at the center, reading felt like I had found a crew of clever, loyal best friends, even as I stayed up long into the night, trembling with dread. —E. Lockhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were LiarsClaire’s grown up triple-checking locks. Counting her steps. Second-guessing every decision. It’s just how she’s wired—her worst-case scenarios never actually come true.Until she arrives at an off-the-grid summer camp to find a blackened, burned husk instead of a lodge—and no survivors, except her and two other late arrivals: Reyva and Mariana.When the three girls find a dead body in the woods, they realize none of this is an accident. Someone, something, is hunting them. Something that hides in the shadows.Something that refuses to let them leave.

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From the bestselling author of The Spellshop comes the mesmerizing second book in the Queens of Renthia epic fantasy trilogy of malevolent nature spirits, a young queen learning as she goes, a mother with unwanted powers, an unsettled kingdom, and family found along the way—available in trade paperback for the first time.Not long ago, Daleina used her strength and skill to prevent the elemental spirits of wood, earth, water, air, fire, and ice from exterminating the human race and assumed the responsibility as Queen of keeping the peace and protected the humans of her land. But now for all her power, if she leaves the world before a new heir is ready, the spirits that inhabit her beloved realm will run wild, destroying her cities and slaughtering her people.Naelin is one such potential heir, but she couldn’t be further removed from the Queen—and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Her world is her two children, her husband, and the remote village tucked deep in the forest that is her home, and that’s all she needs. But when Ven, the Queen’s champion, passes through the village, Naelin’s ambitious husband proudly tells him of his wife’s ability to control spirits—magic that Naelin fervently denies. She knows that if the truth of her abilities is known, it will bring only death and separation from those she loves.But Ven has a single task: to find the best possible candidate to protect the people of Aratay. He did it once when he discovered Daleina, and he’s certain he’s done it again. Yet for all his appeals to duty, Naelin is a mother, and she knows her duty is to her children first and foremost. Only as the spirits become emboldened—even as ominous rumors trickle down from the north—does she realize that the best way to keep her son and daughter safe is to risk everything.Sarah Beth Durst established a place of dark wonder in The Queen of Blood, and now the stakes are even higher as the threat to the Queen and her people grows both from within and beyond the borders of Aratay in this riveting second novel of the Queens of Renthia series.

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An Indie Next pick!A gorgeous hardcover edition featuring lavender sprayed edges! The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst s romantasy debut-a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love.Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she and her assistant, Caz-a magically sentient spider plant-have spent the last decade sequestered among the empire s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city s elite.When a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz flee with all the spellbooks they can carry and head to a remote island Kiela never thought she d see again: her childhood home. Taking refuge there, Kiela discovers, much to her dismay, a nosy-and very handsome-neighbor who can t take a hint and keeps showing up day after day to make sure she s fed and to help fix up her new home.In need of income, Kiela identifies something that even the bakery in town doesn t have: jam.With the help of an old recipe book her parents left her and a bit of illegal magic, her cottage garden is soon covered in ripe berries.But magic can do more than make life a little sweeter, so Kiela risks the consequences of using unsanctioned spells and opens the island s first-ever and much needed secret spellshop.Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul.

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From the bestselling author of The Spellshop comes the award-winning first book in an adult epic fantasy series of malevolent nature spirits, a young woman’s uncertain destiny, a deadly competition, and family found along the way—available in trade paperback for the first time.Everything has a spirit: the willow tree with leaves that kiss the pond, the stream that feeds the river, the wind that exhales fresh snow . . .Only those spirits want to kill you.It’s the first lesson that every Renthian learns.What is a queen?In Renthia, the queen is the one human with enough magical power to prevent the spirits from destroying every man, woman, and child. For the very spirits the humans rely on to live—wood, earth, water, air, fire, and ice—at the same time possess an instinctual drive to exterminate them. The queen is chosen for her ability to control the spirits, but she is also mortal, so to ensure the humans’ survival, potential heirs to the queen’s role are rigorously trained to take her place. And there is concern that Fara, the current queen, is weakening.What is a champion?With the stakes literally life and death, competition at the academy is fierce and demanding. Years ago, spirits slaughtered almost everyone in her village until young Daleina was able to drive them off with power she didn’t know she possessed. Now struggling to equal the magical strength of her fellow trainees at the academy, she comes under the tutelage of a disgraced champion, Ven, who has spent his exile secretly fighting against the growing number of spirit attacks, and the mysterious healer Hamon.What is a family?Joining forces, they embark on a treacherous quest to find the source of the spirits’ restlessness—a journey that will test their courage and trust, and force them to stand together against both enemies and friends to save their land…before it’s bathed in blood.

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The Spellshop is a cottagecore cosy fantasy following a woman s unexpected journey through the low-stakes market of illegal spell-selling and the high-risk business of starting over . . .Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people, and as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn’t had to.She and her assistant, Caz, a sentient spider plant, have spent most of the last eleven years sequestered among the empire’s precious spellbooks, protecting the magic for the city’s elite. But a revolution is brewing and when the library goes up in flames, she and Caz steal whatever books they can and flee to the faraway island where she grew up. She’s hoping to lay low and figure out a way to survive before the revolution comes looking for her. To her dismay, in addition to a nosy—and very handsome—neighbor, she finds the town in disarray.The empire with its magic spellbooks has slowly been draining power from the island, something that Kiela is indirectly responsible for, and now she’s determined to find a way to make things right. Opening up a spell shop comes with its own risks—the consequence of sharing magic with commoners is death. And as Kiela comes to make a place for herself among the quirky townspeople, she realizes that in order to make a life for herself, she must break down the walls she has kept so high.

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From the bestselling author of The Spellshop comes the stunning conclusion to the Queens of Renthia epic fantasy trilogy of malevolent nature spirits, two queens—a young woman and a dedicated mother—, a world in chaos, and family found along the way—available in trade paperback for the first time.Queen Daleina has yearned to bring peace and prosperity to her beloved forest home—a hope that seemed doomed when neighboring forces invaded Aratay. Now, with the powerful Queen Naelin ruling by her side, Daleina believes that her dream of ushering in a new era can be realized, even in a land plagued by malevolent nature spirits who thirst for the end of human life.And then Naelin’s children are kidnapped by spirits.Nothing is more important to her than her family, and Naelin would rather watch the world burn than see her children harmed. Blaming the defeated Queen Merecot of Semo for the kidnapping, Naelin is ready to start a war—and has the power to do it.But Merecot has grander plans than a bloody battle with her southern neighbors. Taking the children is merely one step in a plot to change the future of all Renthia, either by ending the threat of spirits once and for all . . . or plunging the world into chaos.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Lies Among Us comes a magical tale about mothers and daughters, choices and consequences, and the real meaning of home when every place feels like a cage.Ten months. That’s the longest Elisa has stayed anyplace, constantly propelled by her fear that if she puts down roots, a family curse will turn her into a tree.But she’s grown tired of flitting from town to town and in and out of relationships. When she discovers a small town in Massachusetts where mysterious forces make it impossible for the residents to leave, she hopes she can change her fate.As Elisa learns about the town’s history, she understands more about the women in her family, who seem doomed to never get what they want. Now she believes she’s stuck, too—is that a patch of bark on her arm? But her neighbor’s collection of pet birds sings secrets that Elisa can almost understand—secrets she must unravel in order to be truly alive.

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The epic sequel to Taran Matharu⠙s instant Sunday Times bestseller, Dragon Rider, in which empires fall and dragons soar⠦⠘A dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and rebellion⠙ Amélie Wen Zhao on Dragon RiderJai dreams of being a dragon rider. He dreams of freedom from the Sabine Empire and a world in which he can lead his people, the Kidara, to freedom. But even though he has his dragon, Winter, she is still growing, just as he⠙s still growing in his own power. And the road to victory is even more fraught than he had hoped⠦Because even when he finds a tribe on the Great Steppe, they are not his people. They are the outcasts, the Tainted, and he finds that he knows little of the political intricacies that take place in these vast grasslands. He is a stranger amongst his own kind, for Jai⠙s uncle rules, and is loath to cede power to his nephew.But the legionaries and Gryphon Guard of the Sabine Empire are wreaking havoc against the other tribes of the Great Steppe, and Jai is forced to learn a lifetime⠙s worth of knowledge in a matter of months. From levelling up his magic, to becoming a true warrior, saving the woman he loves, and strengthening his bond with Winter, Jai is a dragon rider with a massive weight on his young shoulders. And his greatest hope is that the shoulders of Winter will soon be strong enough to help carry him.READ THE EPIC FANTASY SERIES WITH SCORCHING FIVE-STAR READER REVIEWS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Dragons with depth⠦ Taran Matharu masterfully layers the history, politics and soulful magic of his world with page-turning ease, all the while delivering shocks, bloodshed and a splash of slow-burn spice Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle Eragon and Sapphira, Laurence and Temeraire, and now Jai and Winter. A brilliant beginning! Michael R. Miller, bestselling author of the Songs of Chaos series⠘Bloody, glorious, and irresistibly compelling, Dragon Rider is a riveting epic that is at once sweepingly vast and heart-wrenchingly personal⠙ Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Bone Maker ⠘Brutal politics, intricate worldbuilding, and edge-of-the-seat battles⠙ Prashanth Srivatsa, author of The Spice Gate ⠘A classic fantasy adventure that reminds me of the novels I loved growing up, but with a flair of cultivation from the novels I love now⠙ Will Wight, New York Times bestselling author of the Cradle series

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THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ADULT NOVEL BY LOUIS SACHAR, THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CHILDREN S FICTION AND AUTHOR OF CLASSIC NOVEL, HOLES. ****Is true love the greatest form of magic?Long ago, in a kingdom far away, the magician of tiger castle is on thin ice. Once the greatest in the land, Anatole s spells have dried up. He can t even turn sand into gold anymore. The only one who still believes in him is kind Princess Tullia, and he hopes - for the sake of their friendship - that he can soon redeem himself and stay within the king s court. When the opportunity arises, Anatole is faced with an impossible decision. Princess Tullia is betrothed to the prince of a rich neighbouring kingdom, an alliance which will save bankrupt Esquaveta and all its citizens. But, Tullia has secretly fallen in love with a lowly apprentice scribe and refuses to wed the prince. The King tasks Anatole with the most difficult magic of all: an anti-love potion. Anatole can save everything and everyone if he can shatter the young lovers romance. But, with the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance, can he achieve it? Can he even bring himself to try? After all, is true love not the purest form of magic?Told with the same wit and warmth that has made Louis Sachar s books classics of children s literature, The Magician of Tiger Castle is a colourful and enigmatic tale of adventure, love, loss and triumph. Wise and whimsical . . . I loved it Alix E. Harrow, bestselling author of Starling House The kind of book that lodges itself in your heart! Sarah Beth Durst, bestselling author of The Spellshop

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Utterly whimsical, this charming story is sure to warm your heart A. T. QURESHI, bestselling author of The Baby Dragon Cafe Sweet, warm, and charming - with an excellent library cat - this book will make your heart smile! SARAH BETH DURST, bestselling author of The SpellshopHow does a girl with her head permanently stuck in a book look beyond stories and start over? If only it were that simple . . . Chloe s life feels like a book with a missing chapter. Stuck in a rut and back in her quiet hometown of Wellbridge, Chloe finds that she has traded big-city dreams for her childhood bedroom, working at the local library and hiding behind the pages of her favourite books. But one stormy night when she seeks refuge in the library after a disastrous date, everything changes. Under the watchful eye of Mrs. Cook, the warm-hearted head librarian who seems to know more than she lets on, and Clementine, the library s whisker-twitching cat, Chloe discovers that the library seems to hold more than stories. Here, books glow with secrets, characters leap from pages, and the shelves hum with enchantment. More importantly, it has an ability to nudge people toward what they need most - whether it s healing, hope or a second chance. But is there more to the library s magic? Chloe must accept that she needs to face her past and learn that sometimes, the right book - or the right person - can rewrite your entire story.

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Georgia Summer s magical bookshop is my new favourite place LAINI TAYLOR Mesmerizing and magical SARAH BETH DURST Darkly whimsical and utterly heartwrenching V. L. BOVALINOTHE BOOKSHOP MUST HAVE AN OWNER . . .If you want a story that will change your life, Chiron s bookshop is where you go. For those lucky enough to grace its doors, it s a glimpse into a world of deadly bargains and powerful, magical books.For Cassandra Fairfax, it s a reminder of everything she lost, when Chiron kicked her out and all but shuttered the shop. Since then, she s used her skills in less . . . ethical ways, trading stolen books and magical readings to wealthy playboys looking for power money can t buy.Then Chiron dies. And if Cassandra knows anything, it s this: the bookshop must always have an owner.To restore the shop, she ll need the help of Lowell Sharpe, a rival bookseller who is everything Cassandra is not - and knows it, too.But as she is plunged into a world of unscrupulous collectors, deadly ink magic and shady societies, a dark force threatens to unravel the bookshops entirely . . . Rich, dark and romantic, The Bookshop Below is a must read for everyone who believes in the magic of books M. A. KUZNIAR A love letter to the power of words CATELYN WILSON Lavish, beguiling, and altogether the sort of enchanted book you d expect to find in the shadowy corner of a curious shop SYLVIE CATHRALLREADERS LOVE THE BOOKSHOP BELOW This book comes alive with believable characters, all with secrets and questionable pasts ????? This book has everything I want in a slower paced fantasy ????? Absolutely ate this book up. 10/10 ????? A murder mystery, magical bookshop and rivals to lovers this was the perfect start to Autumn ????? Like curling up with a cup of tea in a bookstore that might also curse you ????? A must read for every booklover! ????? A book about bookshops - pure indulgent magic from start to finish ?????

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🫖🥠SMALL FORTUNES. BIG FEELINGS.🥠🫖 Joyful, heartwarming and utterly charming AMÉLIE WEN ZHAO The warmest, loveliest book SANGU MANDANNA Will soothe your heart SARAH BETH DURST A cozy fantasy about trying to find yourself - and finding a family instead. Perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes, The Baby Dragon Cafe and The House in the Cerulean Sea. Fleeing a troubled past, immigrant fortune teller Tao roams the dusty countryside with only her mule for company, telling small fortunes, for small prices. Big fortunes come with big consequences . . . which she knows from bitter experience. It s a lonely life, until she encounters an ex-mercenary and a (semi) reformed thief, who recruit her into their desperate search for a lost child. Soon, they re joined by a baker with a knead for adventure, and - of course - a slightly magical cat. Tao sets down a new path with companions as big-hearted as her fortunes are small. But as her friends break down her walls, the shadows of her past close in. Now, Tao must decide whether to risk everything to save the family she never thought she could have . . .Readers love it: Reading it is like a nice little warm hug in a book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A cozy fantasy with a positive and uplifting message ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An adorable read that will have you attached to each and every character ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comforting as a bowl of hot soup on a cold wet day ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I giggled and sniffled my way through this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The simple recipes in The Metabolic Balance Kitchen are specifically designed to target visceral fat, increase metabolism, and lower insulin in the body, while also being easy to customize for your needs. In addition to being delicious, they are also proven to have incredible health benefits: more energy, increased vitality, faster metabolism, decreased inflammation, lower cholesterol, and lower blood pressure. Created by Jane Durst-Pulkys, a holistic nutritionist and weight loss expert, most of the recipes within are for single servings, easy to double or quadruple to feed a couple or a whole family. You ll find accessible recipes for every meal, including: Veggie Egg Muffins; Cinnamon Apple Pancakes; Warm Curried Carrot Salad with Tofu; Spinach and Mushroom Frittata; Pumpkin Soup with Shiitakes; Tuscan Bean Soup; Cheese and Veggie Pizza; Spicy Scallop Ceviche; Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwich; Spicy Coriander Chicken; Beef and Mushroom Meatballs; Two-Bean Tortilla Lasagna. With color photos and easy principles and tips for a healthy lifestyle, The Metabolic Balance Kitchen will help you look and feel your very best - for life.

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There s no better way to celebrate the start of beach season than with a brand-new beach read and if anyone can give us the perfect book for it, it s Beth! - Cosmopolitan.comLuna, Rory and Jodie are supposed to be having the time of their lives, but instead...Luna thought her first year at uni was perfect - until her relationship ended, and her old school friends seem to be ghosting her...Rory s true passion is art (and promoting it on her social media), but she wants to fit in with her sensible family, so she s signed up to study law. It feels like the right thing to do, though her heart is saying otherwise...And as for Jodie - she s put her all into getting top marks at uni, but she can t remember the last time she s let her hair down and had some fun. Her life is great on paper, but she s exhausted and headed for burnout...In desperate need of an escape, the girls book themselves on a holiday that s meant to be perfect for solo travellers. But the idyllic resort of Casa Dorada is actually a digital detox retreat - which means NO PHONES! And that s not even the biggest disaster waiting for them . . .Will it be a summer the girls will never forget - or one they d rather not remember?A sweet, funny, relatable coming-of-age story from bestselling author Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth - perfect for fans of Beth O Leary and Emily Henry.

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To Those who Appreciate Wistaria and Sunshine. Small medieval castle on the shores of the Mediterranean to be let For the month of April, above a bay on the Italian Riviera. Four very different women--the dishevelled and downtrodden Mrs Wilkins, the sad, sweet-faced Mrs Arbuthnot, the formidable widow Mrs Fisher, and the ravishing socialite Lady Caroline Dester--are drawn to the shores of the Mediterranean that April. As each, in turn, blossoms in the warmth of the Italian spring and finds their spirits stirring, quite unexpected changes occur.The Enchanted April (1922) is a deceptive and timely novel immured in a post-war context, a period noted for its wistful and sometimes satiric writings. Von Arnim s novel is part of this oeuvre and portrays an escape to a carefully described pastoral enclave away from encroaching urbanisation and the spread of new technologies, in an era when the Great War had left many emotionally and physically starved. The journey to San Salvatore by four unhappy women is an escape from stifling parochialism, constraining social and gendered expectations as well as stultifying insularity, but the evocation of an extraordinarily aesthetic and enchanted location suggests more than personal recuperation.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Beth O Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book Emily HenryThey ll do anything to save the hotel, except work together . . .Welcome to Forest Manor Hotel, where the staff and guests are one happy family. Except for Izzy and Lucas - bitter rivals banned from working the same shift, for everyone s sake. After struggling for years, the hotel may soon have to close its doors forever.But when Izzy returns a guest s lost wedding ring, the reward convinces management this might fix everything. With four rings still sitting in lost property, Izzy and Lucas are forced to work together to try to save the day. But as their rivalry becomes something much more complicated, Izzy and Lucas start to wonder if there s more at stake here than the hotel s future .. . Heart-warming, touching, sharp and sexy Lia Louis Gorgeous, evocative Carley Fortune This is not just a great rom com, this is a Beth O Leary rom com Gillian McAllister An utterly delicious read Louise O Neill

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The hilarious and heart-wrenching new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE UNMUMSY MUM and Richard Judy book club pick STEPPING UP. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Sara Cox and Beth O Leary!******************* What a brilliant storyteller Sarah is . . . as well as laughing out loud, I also cried A LOT --Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS I loved this book and would have read it in a single day if my kids hadnâ ™t needed attention 5* reader review [Sarah Turner s] books are both heartwarming and heartbreaking but always leave you with an uplifting feeling 5* reader review_Sometimes, in order to move forward, you need to go back.Joniâ ™s always felt like an outsider in her blended family, and as an adult sheâ ™s done all she can to avoid them. The only person sheâ ™s remained close to is her beloved Nana.When Nana dies, she leaves behind something unexpected: an itinerary of pre-arranged activities for the whole family to complete over the course of a week. After years of trying but failing to bring Joni back into the fold, this appears to be Nanaâ ™s parting shot. After all, nothing says â ˜family bondingâ ™ quite like abseiling and ballroom dancing.With marriage and kids on the horizon, the life Joniâ ™s always dreamed of is finally within touching distance. The last thing she wants to do is revisit the past.But Joniâ ™s about to discover that a lot can happen in seven days. Nanaâ ™s Week of Fun is about to change everythingâ ¦Praise for Sarah Turner and On the Edge Pure joy Glamour Sarah writes so well and creates characters that jump off the page, and On The Edge had me laughing and crying in all the best ways --Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of THE LAST PARTYâ ˜Sarah Turner writes family like no one else. With her trademark humour and insight, Turner creates a colourful world of family secrets and misunderstandings, of arguments and avoidance, while also revealing the love that lies beneath. I loved it.â ™ --Katie Marsh, author of UNBREAK YOUR HEARTâ ˜On The Edge is warm, funny and truthful about the complexities of families. Itâ ™s bursting with positivity, and full of characters the reader can root for.â ™ --Caroline Hulse, author of THE ADULTS Written with such love and heart. Sarah has done an exceptional job of marrying her trademark comedy with deep and raw emotion. I loved it! --Giovanna Fletcher on STEPPING UP Stop EVERYTHING and read this! Funny, tender and beautifully observed. Loved, loved, LOVED it! --CATHY BRAMLEY on STEPPING UP I laughed out loud constantly and cried a little as well. The family are so well put together, they felt familiar and recognisable 5* reader review There were so many relatable moments in the book that really resonated for me and just had me rooting for Joni 5* reader review

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Originally published in 1922, Elizabeth Von Arnim s The Enchanted April is a charming and light-hearted novel about unlikely female friendships and the power of a blissful escape. Complete Unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers.These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Four mismatched women respond to an advert in The Times offering a beautiful medieval castle to rent on the Italian Riviera. Bashful Mrs Wilkins, cheerless Mrs Arbuthnot, widowed Mrs Fisher and socialite Lady Caroline Dester are each enchanted by the promise of ‘wisteria and sunshine’, and they arrive on the tranquil Mediterranean shores full of hope for a heavenly escape.Tensions mount between the group at first, but, as the idyllic spring days tick by, each is slowly transformed by the warm sunshine and unexpected company.

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A raucously funny and romantic family drama by Beth Steel (The House of Shades, Wonderland).NOMINATED FOR THE OLIVIER AWARD FOR BEST NEW PLAY. It seems spun in gold. Guardian Itâ ™s Sylvia and Marekâ ™s wedding. Over the course of a hot summer s day, a family gathers to welcome a newcomer into their midst. But as the vodka flows and the guests hit the dancefloor, passions boil over and the limits of love are tested.Beth Steel s heartbreaking, hilarious portrayal of a larger-than-life family struggling to come to terms with a changing world opened at the National Theatre, London, in January 2024.

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The enchanted life is possible for anyone. It is deeply grounded in the living world. It is creative, intuitive, imaginative. It thrives on work that has heart and meaning. Sharon Blackie speaks to those who feel an emptiness at the heart of modern life who long for a more authentic, harmonious and connected lifestyle. The Enchanted Life offers practical and grounded tools for enchanting our lives and the places we live in. An inspiring book for the intelligent, creative self development arena with insight, wisdom, interviews, case studies and exercises.

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The Enchanted Castle by E. Nesbit is a delightful children s fantasy novel that whisks readers away on a magical adventure. The story follows three young siblings, Jerry, Jimmy, and Kathleen, who stumble upon an enchanted castle while exploring the countryside. Inside the castle, they encounter a mysterious golden statue, a magical ring, and a wish-granting creature named Mabel. As the children experiment with their newfound powers, they find themselves embroiled in a series of enchanting and sometimes humorous escapades. However, their innocent play soon leads to unintended consequences and unexpected challenges. This book is a charming tale that captures the wonder and innocence of childhood imagination. E. Nesbit s enchanting prose and imaginative settings transport readers to a magical realm where anything is possible. This timeless classic continues to captivate young readers, igniting their sense of wonder and reminding them of the limitless possibilities that lie within their own imaginations.

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An instant Sunday Times bestsellerJoin Sarah Beeny on her journey to live more simply and find her forever home...Throughout her life, Sarah Beeny has been obsessed with the idea of home. From her childhood growing up in a countryside cottage to renovating her very first flat in London to restoring a stately home in Yorkshire, she has never been afraid of the hard work needed to turn a house into a home. Now, in her most recent adventure, Sarah and her family have moved to a former dairy farm in Somerset to build the home of their dreams.In The Simple Life, Sarah tells the story of her life, sharing tales and experiences in everything including parenting, property, friendships, nature and the environment, all the way through to her recent cancer diagnosis and treatment. Through it all, Sarah tackles challenges and troubles with signature wit and wisdom, discovering life is never as simple as you d like it to be.

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When Jerry, Jimmy and Cathy discover a tunnel that leads to a castle, they pretend that it is enchanted. But when they discover a Sleeping Princess at the centre of a maze, astonishing things begin to happen. Amongst a horde of jewels they discover a ring that grants wishes.But wishes granted are not always wishes wanted, so the children find themselves grappling with invisibility, dinosaurs, a ghost and the fearsome Ugli-Wuglies before it is all resolved.This edition of The Enchanted Castle has forty-seven evocative illustrations by H.R. Millar.

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION A major book that I suspect will come to be considered among the essential memoirs of this vexing decade New York Times Book ReviewIn 1961, Sarah M. Broom s mother Ivory Mae bought a shotgun house in the then-promising neighborhood of New Orleans East and built her world inside of it. It was the height of the Space Race and the neighborhood was home to a major NASA plant - the postwar optimism seemed assured. Widowed, Ivory Mae remarried Sarah s father Simon Broom; their combined family would eventually number twelve children. But after Simon died, six months after Sarah s birth, the house would become Ivory Mae s thirteenth and most unruly child.A book of great ambition, Sarah M. Broom s The Yellow House tells a hundred years of her family and their relationship to home in a neglected area of one of America s most mythologized cities. This is the story of a mother s struggle against a house s entropy, and that of a prodigal daughter who left home only to reckon with the pull that home exerts, even after the Yellow House was wiped off the map after Hurricane Katrina. The Yellow House expands the map of New Orleans to include the stories of its lesser known natives, guided deftly by one of its native daughters, to demonstrate how enduring drives of clan, pride, and familial love resist and defy erasure. Located in the gap between the Big Easy of tourist guides and the New Orleans in which Broom was raised, The Yellow House is a brilliant memoir of place, class, race, the seeping rot of inequality, and the internalized shame that often follows. It is a transformative, deeply moving story from an unparalleled new voice of startling clarity, authority and power.

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An instant Sunday Times bestsellerJoin Sarah Beeny on her journey to live more simply and find her forever home...Throughout her life, Sarah Beeny has been obsessed with the idea of home. From her childhood growing up in a countryside cottage to renovating her very first flat in London to restoring a stately home in Yorkshire, she has never been afraid of the hard work needed to turn a house into a home. Now, in her most recent adventure, Sarah and her family have moved to a former dairy farm in Somerset to build the home of their dreams. In The Simple Life, Sarah tells the story of her life, sharing tales and experiences in everything including parenting, property, friendships, nature and the environment, all the way through to her recent cancer diagnosis and treatment. Through it all, Sarah tackles challenges and troubles with signature wit and wisdom, discovering life is never as simple as you d like it to be.

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At 7.15pm on Sunday August 29th 1819, the village of Ashow, Warwickshire was shook to its core by a young girl s scream at Dial House Farm. Thirteen-year-old Mary Dormer found her mother, Sarah Dormer s, slain body lying in Sarah s bedroom.Sarah s 21-year-old maidservant, Ms Ann Heytrey was charged, arrested, and imprisoned at the County Town Gaol at Warwick, where she would remain until the following year when she was tried at Warwick Assizes for Sarah s murder. After being found guilty, Ann was publicly hanged two days after outside of Warwick Gaol, the last woman to be publicly executed at Warwick. After being cut down, her lifeless body was taken to nearby Kenilworth where she was dissected that evening in the back garden of the local Surgeon.This is the first book ever to be dedicated to reinvestigating the truth, of what really happened on that fateful evening which led to a 59-year old woman to be almost decapitated in her own home, and if Ms Heytrey was really guilty of such a crime. David John Eason explores the family s history, as well as all those involved in the case and trial and the social events of that time, including the massacre at St Peter s Field (Peterloo) in Manchester, which occurred only thirteen days prior to Sarah s apparently unmotivated murder.

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION A major book that I suspect will come to be considered among the essential memoirs of this vexing decade New York Times Book ReviewIn 1961, Sarah M. Broom s mother Ivory Mae bought a shotgun house in the then-promising neighborhood of New Orleans East and built her world inside of it. It was the height of the Space Race and the neighborhood was home to a major NASA plant - the postwar optimism seemed assured. Widowed, Ivory Mae remarried Sarah s father Simon Broom; their combined family would eventually number twelve children. But after Simon died, six months after Sarah s birth, the house would become Ivory Mae s thirteenth and most unruly child.A book of great ambition, Sarah M. Broom s The Yellow House tells a hundred years of her family and their relationship to home in a neglected area of one of America s most mythologized cities. This is the story of a mother s struggle against a house s entropy, and that of a prodigal daughter who left home only to reckon with the pull that home exerts, even after the Yellow House was wiped off the map after Hurricane Katrina. The Yellow House expands the map of New Orleans to include the stories of its lesser known natives, guided deftly by one of its native daughters, to demonstrate how enduring drives of clan, pride, and familial love resist and defy erasure. Located in the gap between the Big Easy of tourist guides and the New Orleans in which Broom was raised, The Yellow House is a brilliant memoir of place, class, race, the seeping rot of inequality, and the internalized shame that often follows. It is a transformative, deeply moving story from an unparalleled new voice of startling clarity, authority and power.

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The Vintage Way is a lesson in quiet curation...It s less about period perfection, more about patina, charm and lived-in warmth. With practical advice on sourcing second-hand treasures - from online bidding to breathing new life into a flea-market chair - this is thoughtful, atmospheric interiors inspo with longevity at its heart. Fabric Sarah has a sharp eye for curating vintage Scandinavian design, and this book - filled with inspiring home tours - will encourage you to look beyond the beaten path to create a more personal home, blending both new and vintage interior details. Frida Ramstedt, author of The Interior Design Handbook A must-read for anyone who loves vintage and second-hand treasures. Sarah expertly guides readers through the art of sourcing, buying, and reviving vintage furniture and accessories, offering practical advice and creative inspiration along the way. With stunning photography of 20 beautifully curated Scandinavian homes, this book showcases a diverse mix of well-loved vintage styles - from mid-century modern to Seventies retro. Whether you re a seasoned collector or just starting your journey into vintage design, this is the perfect book to inspire your next find. Niki Brantmark, @myscandinavianhomeThe first book from Copenhagen-based writer and photographer, Sarah Marie Winther, The Vintage Way takes you on a captivating journey through 20 beautiful Scandinavian homes that master the art of curating vintage pieces to create eclectic yet cohesive interiors. Each location is explored through glorious photographs, interesting anecdotes, valuable insights and practical tips on how to incorporate vintage elements into your home, transforming it into a stylish and sustainable haven. Alongside the profiles of gorgeous homes, Sarah covers finding hidden gems on social media, mastering the bidding game, brining old furniture back to life, and much more. Whether you re an experienced enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of vintage, this book offers a wealth of ideas that transcend trends to help you create a home that is truly timeless.Homes include:- Mid-century Minimalist- The Potter s Penthouse- On Island Time- Eclectic Seventies- Wood, Wicker and Velvetand many more...

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world s greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.The Enchanted April, Elizabeth von Arnim s brilliant, irrepressible novella, tells the tale of four very different women who, on answering an advertisement in The Times, find themselves far away from the drizzle of London and instead in the warmth of an Italian sun. There, alongside the lapping of the Mediterranean, the women s spirits begin to shift, and quite unexpected changes take place.

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This delicious confection will work its magic on all Daily TelegraphThe discreet advertisement in The Times, addressed To Those who Appreciate Wistaria and Sunshine , offers a small medieval castle for rent, above a bay on the Italian Riviera. Four very different women - the dishevelled and downtrodden Mrs Wilkins, the sad, sweet-faced Mrs Arbuthnot, the formidable widow Mrs Fisher and the ravishing socialite Lady Caroline Dester - are drawn to the shores of the Mediterranean that April. As each, in turn, blossoms in the warmth of the Italian spring and finds their spirits stirring, quite unexpected changes occur.The Enchanted April, published in 1922, is a witty and delightful depiction of what it is like to rediscover joy. Brims with magic and laughter Amanda Craig, GuardianIncludes a new introduction by Salley Vickers, author of Miss Garnet s Angel

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The first enchanting story in the Magic Faraway Tree series by Enid Blyton, the world s best-loved storyteller. Joe, Beth and Frannie find the Enchanted Wood on the doorstep of their new home, and when they discover the Faraway Tree they fall into all sorts of adventures! Join them and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells, the Land of Treats, or the Land of Do-As-You-Please? Discover the magic!Short chapters and delightful illustrations by Mark Beech make this classic children s book an accessible and entertaining introduction to fantasy and adventure for children aged 5 and up. First published in 1939, this edition contains the original text.

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Author of the critically-acclaimed debut The Wolf Road, Beth Lewis returns with her brand new novel The Origins of Iris where Wild meets Sliding Doors. #39;I opened my eyes and the woman wearing my face opened hers at the same time. #39;Iris flees New York City, and her abusive wife Claude, for the Catskill Mountains. When she was a child, Iris and her father found solace in the beauty and wilderness of the forest; now, years later, Iris has returned for time and space to clear her head, and to come to terms with the mistakes that have led her here. But what Iris doesn #39;t expect in her journey of survival and self-discovery is to find herself - literally.Trapped in a neglected cabin deep in the mountains, Iris is grudgingly forced to come face to face with a seemingly prettier, happier and better version of herself. Other Iris made different choices in life and love. But is she all she seems? Can she be trusted? What is she hiding?As a storm encroaches, threatening both their lives, time is running out for them to discover why they have been brought together, and what it means for their futures.An important, searing novel about one woman #39;s journey in fleeing an abusive relationship and confronting the secrets of her past.

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Four women, with very different backgrounds and characters – the artless Lottie Wilkins, the pious Rose Arbuthnot, the cantankerous Mrs Fisher and the haughty Lady Caroline Dester – respond to an advertisement in The Times offering a medieval castle to rent in Italy that April. As their joint holiday begins, tensions flare up between them, but they soon bond over their past misfortunes and rediscover hope and the pleasures of life in their tranquil surroundings.A huge best-seller when it was published in 1922, The Enchanted April has inspired generations of readers since and established Portofino and the Italian Riviera as a mainstay of the tourist circuit.

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Chosen for the Duchess of Cornwall s online book club The Reading Room by HRH The Prince of WalesWhen William Blacker first crossed the snow-bound passes of northern Romania, he stumbled upon an almost medieval world.There, for many years he lived side by side with the country people, a life ruled by the slow cycle of the seasons, far away from the frantic rush of the modern world. In spring as the pear trees blossomed he ploughed with horses, in summer he scythed the hay meadows and in the freezing winters gathered wood by sleigh from the forest. From sheepfolds harried by wolves, to courting expeditions in the snow, he experienced the traditional way of life to the full, and became accepted into a community who treated him as one of their own. But Blacker was also intrigued by the Gypsies, those dark, foot-loose strangers of spell-binding allure who he saw passing through the village. Locals warned him to stay clear but he fell in love and there followed a bitter struggle.Change is now coming to rural Romania, and William Blacker s adventures will soon be part of its history. From his early carefree days tramping the hills of Transylvania, to the book s poignant ending, Along the Enchanted Way transports us back to a magical country world most of us thought had vanished long ago.

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⠘Comfort reading at its best, all wrapped up in a tartan ribbon. Sarah Morgan will make your Christmas!⠙ Veronica Henry* * * * *Join Sarah Morgan this Christmas and treat yourself to this feel-good festive read about mothers and daughters, romance and drama, and Christmastime in Scotland!It⠙s not what⠙s under the Christmas tree, but who⠙s around it that matters most.All Suzanne McBride wants for Christmas is her three daughters happy and at home. But when sisters Posy, Hannah and Beth return to their family home in the Scottish Highlands, old tensions and buried secrets start bubbling to the surface.Suzanne is determined to create the perfect family Christmas, but the McBrides must all face the past and address some home truths before they can celebrate together . . .This Christmas indulge in some me-time and enjoy this uplifting and heart-warming story from international bestseller Sarah Morgan. Full of romance, laughter and sisterly drama, The Christmas Sisters is the perfect book to curl up with this festive season.* * * * *What readers are saying about The Christmas Sisters:⠘Perfect to snuggle up with in front of a fire with a mug of hot chocolate⠙⠘Practically perfect in every way!⠙⠘Likeable characters, the dialogue was spot on and it s all wrapped up in the wonderful Scottish Highlands setting⠙⠘It s warm and cuddly and cosy ⠓ perfect switch-off, feel-good reading⠙

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College sweethearts meet again years later, in this highly anticipated sequel to the viral TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet! Adams dazzles in her latest, a saucy second chance rom-com Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW ? The Rule Book did not disappoint. . .Their banter, the quirkiness, the iou he keeps GAHHH. I could keep going on for how much I loved this ? ? ? ? ? I knew I would be obsessed with this book, but truly this one blew me away. I swear, Sarah s writing just keeps getting better and better ? ? ? ? ? This book was such a fun ride.I loved Derek and Nora s story. It was a joy to see them process through their individual challenges and insecurities, grow, and ultimately reconnect. It was so so sweet.Sarah Adams just keeps getting better! ? ? ? ? ? This was by far one of the funniest and exciting sports romance books I ve read. I literally loved everything about it ? ? ? ? ?................................................. Nora Mackenzie s entire career lies in the hands of famous NFL tight end Derek Pender who also happens to be her extremely hot college ex-boyfriend.Nora didn t end things as gracefully as she could have back then, and now it s come back to haunt her. Derek is her first client as an official full-time sports agent and he s holding a grudge. Derek has set his sights on a little friendly revenge.If Nora Mackenzie, the first girl to ever break his heart, wants to be his agent, oh he ll let her be his agent. The plan is simple: make Nora s life absolutely miserable. But if Derek knows anything about the woman he once loved-she won t quit easily.Instead of giving in, Nora starts a scheme of her own. But then a wild night in Vegas leads to Nora and Derek in bed the next morning married. With their rule book out the window, could this new relationship be the thing to save their careers?

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I loved this book. MATT HAIG__________ If you have anxiety, this book is for you.If you love someone who is anxious, this book is for you.I Quit Sugar founder and New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson has lived through high anxiety - including bipolar, OCD and several suicide attempts - her whole life. Perhaps like you, she grew tired of seeing anxiety as a disease that must be medicated into submission. Could anxiety be re-sewn, she asked, into a thing of beauty?So began a seven-year journey to find a more meaningful and helpful take on anxiety. Living out of two suitcases, Sarah travelled the world, meeting with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, with Oprah s life coach, with major mental health organizations and hundreds of others in a quest to unravel the knotted ball of wool that is the anxious condition. She emerged with the very best philosophy, science and hacks for thriving with the beast.First, We Make the Beast Beautiful is a book with a big heart, paving the way for richer, kinder and wiser conversations about anxiety.__________ Probably the best book on living with anxiety that I ve ever read. MARK MANSON, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

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**LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMENâ ™S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024** Enthralling and exuberant ... Here is a wonder-book for word-lovers Jeanette Wintersonâ ˜A lively, entertaining, and illuminating read. I loved itâ ™ Susie DentWhat do three murderers, Karl Marx s daughter and a vegetarian vicar have in common?They all helped create the Oxford English Dictionary.The Oxford English Dictionary has long been associated with elite institutions and Victorian men. But the Dictionary didn t just belong to the experts; it relied on contributions from members of the public. By 1928, its 414,825 entries had been crowdsourced from a surprising and diverse group of people, from astronomers to murderers, naturists, pornographers, suffragists and queer couples.Lexicographer Sarah Ogilvie dives deep into previously untapped archives to tell a people s history of the OED. Here, she reveals, for the first time, the full story of the making of one of the most famous books in the world - and celebrates the extraordinary efforts of the Dictionary People.** A Financial Times, TLS and Daunt Books Book of the Year 2023 ** Utterly fascinating, entertaining, astonishing and as clever as a box of monkeys ... I completely love it Joanna Lumley Full marks to Sarah Ogilvie... guaranteed to grab those of us obsessed with books, language and mystery Financial Times [An] astonishing book Sunday Times Touching ... The oddities [of language] enliven the book Observer *Book of the Day* [An] affectionate and accomplished book TLS Engaging Spectator Marvellous, witty and wholly original Alan Rusbridger Glorious and surprising Richard Ovenden, Bodley s Librarian and author of Burning the Booksâ ˜A fascinating and delightful exploration of the Victorian world â ¦ Wonderfulâ ™ Nicola Shulman, TLS Podcast

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⠘A beautiful, perfect, moving read⠙ ⠓ Cecelia Ahern, author of PS, I Love YouThe outstanding novel from the Carnegie Medal-winning, former Laureate na nÓg Sarah Crossan; thought-provoking and moving, it explores love and family during The Great Hunger.Ireland, 1846. Nell is working as a scullery maid in the kitchen of the Big House. Once she loved school and books and dreaming. But there s not much choice of work when the land grows food that rots in the earth. Now she is scrubbing, peeling, washing, sweeping for Sir Philip Wicken, the man who owns her home, her family s land, their crops, everything. His dogs are always well fed, even as famine sets in.Upstairs in the Big House, where Nell is forbidden to enter, is Johnny Browning, newly arrived from England: the young nephew who will one day inherit it all. And as hunger and disease run rampant all around them, a spark of life and hope catches light when Nell and Johnny find each other. This is a love story, and the story of a people being torn apart. This is a powerful and unforgettable novel from the phenomenally talented Sarah Crossan.⠘A beautifully written, tightly observed novel⠙ - The Times Unmissable - Daily Mail⠘Irresistibly emotive⠙ ⠓ The Sunday Times⠘Thrums with longing, beauty, loss and strength⠙ ⠓ Katya Balen, author of October, October

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The new novel from the acclaimed author of The House Between Tides, winner of the Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year 2018! Sarah Maine is a master of Scottish historical fiction Sunday Post****It is the women who are keepers of tales.Atmospheric, intoxicating and filled with intrigue, this sweeping novel is an epic story spanning the centuries, that links three women together across history. Libby Snow spent her childhood hearing stories and legends from long ago. Now an archaeologist, her job is to dig deeper into the past, but her excavation at Ullaness, on Scotland s west coast has a very personal resonance. For the headland of Ullaness holds not only the secrets of the legend of Ulla, the Norsewoman, but also begins the strange story of Ellen.Libby s grandmother passed on these tales - of love, betrayal and loss - but the more Libby learns at Ullaness, the more twisted the threads become. When human remains are discovered in the dunes, it becomes clear that time, and intention, have distorted accounts of what happened there. Is it too late to uncover the truth? Or is Libby herself in danger of being caught up in this tangled web of fable and deceit? Praise for Sarah Maine: An echo of Daphne du Maurier - Independent Maine adroitly weaves together the three strands of her novel Sunday Times Maine writes beautifully about the wilderness - The Times Maine skillfully balances a Daphne du Maurier atmosphere with a Barbara Vine-like psychological mystery... - Kirkus

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A puzzling mystery pulls the thieving Fitzglen family back to a shocking crime committed in the time of Catherine the Great in this third instalment of the spellbinding Theatre of Thieves gothic mystery series set in Victorian England.London, 1909. The Fitzglens combine running LondonÂ’s finest theatre with a very profitable side-line in stealing. But while they might be thieves, they still have principles. They never pinch anything their victim couldnÂ’t afford to lose.When a stranger approaches Jack Fitzglen after a performance, claiming that a Fitzglen has committed a grave crime in his village in faraway Russia, Jack knows exactly whoÂ’s to blame: the unpleasant Saintly Simeon, who was chucked out of the family for breaking their code.Simeon has stolen three valuable, and oddly frightening, Stone Heads, the likenesses of children who vanished over a century ago. The Heads were locked away from the world in a remote Russian monastery . . . though whether to protect the priceless sculptures, or to protect the villagers from the Heads themselves, no one can say.Jack joins forces with fellow actor Viola Gilfillan to retrieve the stolen goods and put things right. But as they investigate, peeling the layers of history back to the treacherous court of Catherine the Great herself, the ominous power of the Stone Heads begins to draw them down into a darkness from which they may never be able to escape . . .This unsettling gothic historical mystery from acclaimed British author Sarah Rayne will appeal to fans of Daphne du Maurier, Laura Purcell, Rebecca James, Sarah Waters and Stuart Turton.

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Inspirational - The Daily Mail Sarah Sands has written about stillness with an eloquence that fizzes with vitality and wit. This wonderful book charts a journey to some of the most beautiful and tranquil places on earth, and introduces us to people whose inner peace is a balm for our troubled times. I loved every page of it. - Nicholas HytnerSuffering from information overload, unable to sleep, Sarah Sands, former editor of the BBC s Today programme, has tried many different strategies to de-stress... only to reject them because, as she says, all too often they threaten to become an exercise in self-absorption.Inspired by the ruins of an ancient Cistercian abbey at the bottom of her Norfolk garden, she begins to research the lives of the monks who once resided there, and realises how much we may have to learn from monasticism.Renouncing the world, monks and nuns have acquired a hidden knowledge of how to live: they labour, they learn and they acquire the interior silence . This book is a quest for that hidden knowledge - a pilgrimage to ten monasteries round the world.From a Coptic desert community in Egypt to a retreat in the Japanese mountains, we follow Sands as she identifies the common characteristics of monastic life and the wisdoms to be learned from them; and as she discovers, behind the cloistered walls, a clarity of mind and an unexpected capacity for solitude which enable her, after years of insomnia, to experience that elusive, dreamless sleep.

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Beautiful, useful, inspirational BBC Wildlife Book of the Month A delight on every page Evening StandardIn 1664, the horticulturist and diarist John Evelyn wrote Sylva, the first comprehensive study of British trees. It was also the world s earliest forestry book, and the first book ever published by the Royal Society. Evelyn s elegant prose has a lot to tell us today, but the world has changed dramatically since his day. Now authors Gabriel Hemery and Sarah Simblet, taking inspiration from the original work, have masterfully created a contemporary version â “ The New Sylva. The result is a fabulous resource that describes all of the most important species of tree that populate our landscape.Silvologist Gabriel Hemery explains what trees really mean to us culturally, environmentally and economically in the first part of the book. These chapters are followed by forty-four detailed tree portrait sections that describe the history and the features of trees such as oak, elm, beech, hornbeam, willow, fir, pine, juniper, plane, apple and pear. The pages of The New Sylva are brought to life with truly breathtaking artwork from artist and co-author Sarah Simblet, who captures the delicacy, strength and beauty of the trees through the seasons in 200 exquisite drawings. With an interplay of black and red type on creamy paper, The New Sylva recalls all the charm of traditional bookmaking. And at a moment when it is vitally important for us to rediscover how to treasure our trees, the time for this visionary, beautiful book is now.This edition comes with illustrated endpapers and a ribbon marker.

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Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. In The Enchanted Forest, Princess Minna has to wake a sleeping prince before nightfall.

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A story of friendship to treasure this Christmas . . . From the bestselling author of A DOG CALLED HOMELESS, this is the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Lauren St John and Sara Pennypacker #39;s PAX. It’s the Christmas holidays and Thea is looking forward to spending them with her father. She can tell him all about her plans to become a writer, and maybe he’ll buy her the typewriter she’s been dreaming of. But when Thea arrives in snowy Norway, everything feels . . . wrong. Her father is as distant as ever and now she has to share him with his new family: his girlfriend Inge and her children. Then Thea makes a surprising discovery. Deep in the snowy woods by the house, is a bear. He’s scared and hungry and he desperately needs Thea’s help. When the town hears about a bear living in the woods, Bear’s life is in even greater danger. Thea needs to show everyone that he’s not dangerous – he’s a good bear – if she’s to save him.A gorgeous Christmas story for readers aged 9+ that will warm your heart and take you on an adventure you will never forget. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Fiona Woodcock, the artist behind Abi Elphinstone #39;s The Snow Dragon. #39;A big, beautiful hug of a book and the perfect winter companion #39; Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls #39;A heart-warming story #39; Abi Elphinstone, author of The Unmapped Chronicles series #39;Beautiful, wise and tender #39; Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller #39;When she meets a bear in the woods, it leads to a transformative friendship that will help to mend the family’s divisions #39; The Telegraph #39;s best new children’s books to buy for Christmas 2021 #39;Author Sarah Lean and illustrator Fiona Woodcock build a beautiful, wintery world for this story about family and friendship #39; The Scotsman #39;Sarah Lean’s beautifully written story about a lonely girl and a brown bear is a modern fairytale #39; Booktrust #39;Beautifully written with lovely illustrations, this heart-warming animal story is a real delight – perfect for cosy winter reading #39; The Week JuniorReaders love The Good Bear: #39;A story which reminds us that Christmas is about family and togetherness #39; Amazon reviewer #39;This was a heart warming and adventurous story that kept me turning the pages to see what happened next #39; Amazon reviewer #39;A lovely book to cuddle up and share #39; Amazon reviewer #39;Such a beautiful and heartwarming story. I didn #39;t want it to end #39; Amazon reviewer

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It s winter in Paris and Madeleine is having problems at school. A new girl, Mirabelle, is bullying her. Then Madeleine is befriended by Madame Bonbon, who runs an alluring-looking sweet shop. The sweets Madame Bonbon gives Madeleine have the most bewitching effect, at first making her feel much stronger and able to confront Mirabelle. However, soon they start drawing her into a strange, enchanted world from which she cannot escape. Will Madame Pamplemousse and Camembert be able to rescue Madeleine?

Objev podobné jako Madame Pamplemousse and the Enchanted Sweet Shop - Rupert Kingfisher

If you buy one book this year make sure it s this one... Enchanting. Daily Mail This charming book weaves hedgehogs into our hearts, our lives and our national identity. John WitherowA few days after her elderly father is admitted to hospital, Sarah Sands and her grandson find a poorly hedgehog in the garden. They name her Peggy, and her fate becomes a matter of pressing concern.There is something about hedgehogs - homely and yet mysterious, prickly and defenceless, wild and tame - that makes us feel deeply sympathetic to them.Having managed to outlive roads, dogs, strimmers and pesticides, hedgehogs are now an endangered species. For Sarah Sands, our failure to protect them is a symptom of our alienation from the living world.But all is not yet lost. In this charming book, Sands explores the meaning and morals of hedgehogs, and finds, in hedgehog world, a source of deep solace and wisdom.

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If you buy one book this year make sure it s this one... Enchanting. Daily Mail This charming book weaves hedgehogs into our hearts, our lives and our national identity. John WitherowA few days after her elderly father is admitted to hospital, Sarah Sands and her grandson find a poorly hedgehog in the garden. They name her Peggy, and her fate becomes a matter of pressing concern.There is something about hedgehogs - homely and yet mysterious, prickly and defenceless, wild and tame - that makes us feel deeply sympathetic to them.Having managed to outlive roads, dogs, strimmers and pesticides, hedgehogs are now an endangered species. For Sarah Sands, our failure to protect them is a symptom of our alienation from the living world.But all is not yet lost. In this charming book, Sands explores the meaning and morals of hedgehogs, and finds, in hedgehog world, a source of deep solace and wisdom.

Objev podobné jako The Hedgehog Diaries - Sarah Sands