the time of her life tracy bloom

The brand new feel-good, funny and fabulous book from the No.1 bestseller!Starting again never felt so good!The worst day of her life could be the best thing that’s ever happened.Kim Jacobs believes that she is happily married, until her husband tells her he is leaving her. Forced to re-evaluate her life on the same day that her son leaves for university, Kim is shocked to find herself sleeping in the spare room of his college flatshare.She never imagined her prime would be spent with a bunch of man-babies, but amongst the empty pizza boxes and unwashed laundry, Kim can feel something starting to happen.Can her unlikely new housemates help her realise that maybe the best is yet to come?Readers LOVE Tracy Bloom!‘So, so, so funny, I genuinely laughed out loud’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Just like catching up with a good friend’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A fab read which you don’t want to put down’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Utterly brilliant’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Funny, totally relatable and made me laugh out loud’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘No doubt about it … at least a 6 out of 5!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Tracy Bloom has the lightest of touches with the deepest of understanding’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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This sparkling and intelligent romance will strike a chord of recognition and make the older reader laugh out loud.

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Former Jedi-turned-monster hunter Ty Yorrick is having the time of her life behind the Nihil Stormwall. She''s never been busier, battling dangers that the Jedi would''ve usually handled and earning credits galore. If only she hadn''t agreed to take an apprentice. A storm is brewing on the horizon that will see Ty crossing sabers with old enemies... and friends. New York Times bestseller Cavan Scott joins forces once again with sensational artist Rachael Stott for an emotional and action-packed, all-ages adventure in a galaxy far, far away. Collects Star Wars The High Republic Adventures: Saber for Hire #1-4

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From the author of Love at First Set, a new irresistible enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine queer romcom for fans of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care, about a wedding-obsessed city girl who inherits a horse farm from her estranged late aunt, and clashes with the cocky, unfairly hot farrier who thinks she’s going to run the barn into the ground.Molly McDaniel’s life is falling apart. Between her day job as a barista, her night job at a call center, and her crushing student loans, she’s barely getting by. And that dream she has of starting a wedding event planning business? The dream that led to all those student loan in the first place? She can feel it slipping farther and farther out of reach every day. So the absolute last thing she needs is to discover she’s inherited a run-down, struggling horse barn out of the blue, courtesy of her estranged late aunt.Molly is so ill-equipped to run the barn, it’s laughable. She certainly doesn’t have the money, time or knowledge needed to save it, no matter how much faith everyone who loved her aunt has that she will. But the more Molly gets involved, the more she starts to wonder: maybe the barn ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The triumphant true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion“The gift Elizabeth Letts has is that she makes you feel you are the one taking this trip. This is a book we can enjoy always but especially need now.”—Elizabeth Berg, author of The Story of Arthur Truluv In 1954, sixty-three-year-old Maine farmer Annie Wilkins embarked on an impossible journey. She had no money and no family, she had just lost her farm, and her doctor had given her only two years to live. But Annie wanted to see the Pacific Ocean before she died. She ignored her doctor’s advice to move into the county charity home. Instead, she bought a cast-off brown gelding named Tarzan, donned men’s dungarees, and headed south in mid-November, hoping to beat the snow. Annie had little idea what to expect beyond her rural crossroads; she didn’t even have a map. But she did have her ex-racehorse, her faithful mutt, and her own unfailing belief that Americans would treat a stranger with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A brilliantly funny new voice'' Jenny ColganImagine the worst day of your life. Now imagine living it on repeat...This Friday the 13th has been particularly unlucky.Jess has been fired from her comfortable job. She''s gone from dating two guys to none. She''s been kicked out of her mediocre flat. And worst of all, she''s really really let down her best friend.As she drifts off to sleep, she is filled with relief that this terrible day is over. Tomorrow she will try to fix things, tomorrow cannot be any worse than this.Except it is. Maybe not worse... but exactly the same. When Jess wakes up the next morning, it is Friday the 13th again. And again. And again. And again.Jess knows how this goes, she''s seen the films, this is her wake up call. But she had no idea she needed a wake up call. How is Jess supposed to work out where she''s gone wrong when, as far as she''s concerned, she''s been having the time of her life?Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, this modern-day Groundhog Day is the ultimate escape for anyone who has ever wanted a do-over._______________''What a wonderful debut! Such fun, and so deftly written, with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lose yourself in the magical world of No.1 bestselling author, Cecelia Ahern.Are you taking your life for granted?Lucy Silchester is. She’s busied herself with other stuff: friends’ lives, work issues, her deteriorating car, that kind of thing. But she’s stuck in a rut – and deluding everyone. Only Lucy knows the real truth.Time for a wake-up call – a meeting with life. And life turns out to be a kindly, rather run-down man in an old suit, who is determined to bring about change – and won’t let Lucy off the hook.Sometimes we all need to make time for our life…

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Preorder THEM GIRLS, the breathtaking new Eva Verde novel, coming Spring 2026.A deeply affecting novel, In Bloom tells of strength, survival, forgiveness, resilience and determination, and the fierce love and unbreakable bonds between mothers and daughters. Delph has kept herself small and quiet as a form of self-protection, ever since the love of her life Sol’s untimely death left her pregnant and alone at the age of twenty-four. Theirs was such a once-in-a-lifetime love, that the loss of her soulmate broke her heart ‒ and almost broke her, too. Years on, Delph’s protective bubble bursts when her daughter Roche moves out of the flat Delph shares with her partner Itsy and in with her estranged nan, Moon. Now that it’s just the two of them, the cracks in Delph and Itsy’s relationship begin to grow. Feeling on the outside of the bond between her fierce-yet-flaky tarot-reading mother and volatile martial-arts-champion daughter, Delph begins questioning her own freedom. Is her life with Itsy all it seems? And has keeping small and safe truly been her choice all these years…?Praise for In Bloom: ‘I’m a sucker for a mother-daughter tale at the best of times and In Bloom certainly didn’t let me ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Preorder THEM GIRLS, the breathtaking new Eva Verde novel, coming Spring 2026.A deeply affecting novel, In Bloom tells of strength, survival, forgiveness, resilience and determination, and the fierce love and unbreakable bonds between mothers and daughters. Delph has kept herself small and quiet as a form of self-protection, ever since the love of her life Sol’s untimely death left her pregnant and alone at the age of twenty-four. Theirs was such a once-in-a-lifetime love, that the loss of her soulmate broke her heart ‒ and almost broke her, too. Years on, Delph’s protective bubble bursts when her daughter Roche moves out of the flat Delph shares with her partner Itsy and in with her estranged nan, Moon. Now that it’s just the two of them, the cracks in Delph and Itsy’s relationship begin to grow. Feeling on the outside of the bond between her fierce-yet-flaky tarot-reading mother and volatile martial-arts-champion daughter, Delph begins questioning her own freedom. Is her life with Itsy all it seems? And has keeping small and safe truly been her choice all these years…?Praise for In Bloom: ‘I’m a sucker for a mother-daughter tale at the best of times and In Bloom certainly didn’t let me ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Olivia Blunt doesn''t want to be an assistant detective for the rest of her life. She''s determined to learn everything she can from her mentor, renowned investigator Aubrey Merritt - but the latter is no easy grader. After weeks of fielding phone calls from parties pining for the celebrated detective''s help, a case comes across Olivia''s desk that just might be worthy of Merritt''s skills. On the evening of her sixty-fifth birthday party, Victoria Summersworth somehow fell to her death over her balcony railing on the rocky shore of Lake Champlain. She was a happy woman - rich, beloved, in love, and matriarch of the preeminent Summersworth family. The police have ruled it a suicide, but her daughter, Haley, thinks it was murder. Merritt is ever the skeptic, but Olivia believes Haley. Plus, she''s resolved to prove her investigative skills to her aloof boss. But the Summersworth family drama is complicated. Olivia realizes she might be in over her head with this whole detective thing... or she might be unravelling a mystery even bigger than the one she started with.

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Friend. Lover. Imposter. Who is Cate Kay?Reese’s Bookclub January 2025 PickA must-read book for 2025 in both Stylist and Cosmo''A standout, multi-layered novel that will have you hooked'' Sun''We were obsessed with this page turner'' CloserCate Kay is the most famous author on the planet. But it’s just a name. Somehow, despite her bestselling novels and the record-breaking film franchise, the writer has remained completely anonymous.Anne Marie Callahan is the name nobody knows. Only the people she left behind. And Annie knows there’s no one there anymore who could connect the dots between the girl who ran away all those years ago and the famous novelist.If you asked, she’d say her name was Cass Ford. That’s what her barista shouts each morning. And it’s how she introduces herself to the woman she’ll eventually call the love of her life.Three names, three lives. But Cate Kay is finally ready to tell you who she really is.And when the truth is out, will everyone’s favourite novelist hold on to her place in our hearts or are some betrayals impossible to forgive?Kate Fagan is the author of several New York Times bestselling non fiction books. The Three Lives of Cate Kay explores the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A gorgeous new festive read from the Kindle #1 bestselling author of The Ladies'' Midnight Swimming Club This Christmas, everything will change...When Liv Latimer says goodbye to her fellow nurses and finishes work for the holidays, she''s looking forward to a Christmas to remember with her boyfriend Eddie.But as she leaves the hospital, tragedy strikes and Liv is faced with a choice. Will she ignore her instincts and go home as planned? Or will she stay, and potentially change the course of her life as she knows it?Whatever choice she makes, Liv is about to discover that fate finds a way...From the bestselling Irish author of The Ladies'' Midnight Swimming Club comes an emotional and uplifting festive story about love, family and how a split-second decision can change your life.Praise for Faith Hogan:''Moving, gripping and as unputdownable as a box of Christmas chocolates.'' – Samantha Tonge''All the festive glitter, warmth and comfort you could want from a Christmas novel, I loved it.'' – Josie Silver''A captivating and uplifting read with all the joys of the festive season.'' – Suzanne Snow''A fine festive "sliding doors" read, scattered with surprises.'' – Roisin Meaney''Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational.'' – Heidi Swain''Heartwarming and emotional.'' – ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a book of humorous and charming advice for embracing life and aging joyfully.In her international bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Margareta Magnusson introduced the world to the Swedish tradition of döstädning, or “death cleaning”—clearing out your unnecessary belongings so others don’t have to do it for you. Now, unburdened by (literal and emotional) baggage, Magnusson is able to focus on what makes each day worth living. In her new book she reveals her discoveries about aging—some difficult to accept, many rather wondrous. She reflects on her idyllic childhood on the west coast of Sweden, the fullness of her life with her husband and five children, and learning how to live alone. Throughout, she offers advice on how to age gracefully, such as: wear stripes, don’t resist new technology, let go of what doesn’t matter, and more. As with death cleaning, it’s never too early to begin. The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly shows all readers how to prepare for and understand the process of growing older and the joys and sorrows it can bring. While Magnusson still recommends decluttering (your loved ones ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE PERFECT GIFT for the lonely, the deluded and the desperate.__________________________________It is Barney and Leigh''s wedding day. They have certainly come a long way from their first date. They have learned to supress their personalities and pretend they want the same things, so they will be able to put up with each other for several years. Everyone is happy for them.Their story is over.__________________________________Marcus and Fiona have had three dates.Fiona knows this means she will either end up spending the rest of her life with Marcus, or eventually have to break up with him, horribly.Both of these ideas are terrifying to Fiona.Tomorrow Fiona will fake her own death and join Cirque du Soleil.__________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. ''Hilarious'' Stylist

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She found magic in the most unlikely of places.The House in the Cerulean Sea meets Practical Magic in this cosy, heartwarming, and uplifting magical romance about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family - and a new love - changes the course of her life.As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon has lived her life by three rules: hide your magic, keep your head down, and stay away from other witches. An orphan raised by strangers from a young age, Mika is good at being alone, and she doesn't mind it . . . mostly.But then an unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches, and Mika jumps at the chance for a different life.Nowhere House is nothing like she expects, and she's quickly tangled up in the lives and secrets of its quirky, caring inhabitants . . . and Jamie, the handsome, prickly librarian who would do anything to protect his charges, and who sees Mika's arrival as a threat. An irritatingly appealing threat.As Mika finds her feet, the thought of belonging somewhere starts to feel like a real possibility. But ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The new sun-drenched summer read from the bestselling author and TV presenter''Soak up the glamour'' PRIMAYou’re invited to the most glamorous wedding of the year…The guests are gathering under the Mediterranean sun, and as the champagne flows, so do the secrets…The childhood sweetheartsCarina is marrying the love of her life. But he isn’t the person she thinks he is.The dazzling bridesmaidHollywood starlet Edie is hiding a secret that could destroy her best friend.The unexpected guestMother-of-the-bride Philippa is stunned by the arrival of a lover from her past.Are scandal and betrayal about to destroy their happy ever after?Readers love Secrets of the Villa Amore!''This book was a joy to read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''Couldn''t put it down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''It had me gripped from start to finish'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''Another wonderful book … very refreshing and engaging'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewCarol Kirkwood''s book ''Secrets of the Villa Amore'' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-07-24.

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‘Anthony Neilson''s 2004 play is half a lark, half deadly serious’ TIME OUT‘A profane, madcap, Alice-in-Wonderland trip morphs into something much more profound in Anthony Neilson’s weirdly compelling 2004 study of mental instability’ EVENING STANDARD Lisa Jones is on a journey. It''s a colourful and exciting off-kilter trip in search of one lost hour that has tipped the balance of her life. The inhabitants of the wonderful world she finds herself in – Dissocia – are a curious blend of the funny, the friendly and the brutal. This Student Edition of Anthony Neilson’s 2004 play, which premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival, features a commentary and notes by anna six. It introduces students to debates surrounding mental health and situates Neilson within a British theatrical tradition, including through an interview with him.

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Embrace your individuality and blaze your own trail with this gorgeously illustrated guide to all things Billie Eilish.From her debut single “Ocean Eyes” to winning two Academy Awards for her iconic songs for No Time to Die and Barbie, Billie Eilish is a young talent whose career knows no bounds. Gathering the details of her life, career, music, and fan culture into one handy volume, Billie Eilish Is Life captures her wide-ranging musical endeavors, her epic achievements, and her ability to live life on her own terms.This guide to all things Billie includes:A full biography, delving into her early life and inspirations, her collaborations with her brother Finneas, and her amazing musical career to dateA discography of Billie Eilish’s music, including When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, Happier Than Ever, and Hit Me Hard and SoftAll her awards and accolades across music and moviesBillie’s fierce commitment to being herself, from her unique—and evolving—style to her political activismFor all the bad guys who love Billie’s music to fans of Bond and Barbie who came to know her through her award-winning songs for those major films, Billie Eilish Is Life is a stunning illustrated tribute to this multifaceted artist.The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A bewitching novel set in contemporary Japan about the mysterious suicide of a young woman. Miwako Sumida is dead. Now those closest to her try to piece together the fragments of her life. Ryusei, who always loved Miwako, follows her trail to a remote Japanese village. Chie, her best friend, was the only person to know her true identity — but is now the time to reveal it? Meanwhile, Fumi, Ryusei’s sister, has her own haunting secret. Together, they realise that the young woman they thought they knew had more going on than they could ever have dreamed.

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Best-selling author and intuitive reader shares her essential guide to "reading" people, places, and situations for better clarity, peace, and success."After reading for people for a few years, it became important to me not to just read for others, but to teach them how to do it for themselves, and that''s where my purpose in life and my vocation and my devotion for the last over 50 years began . . . " In this exciting new book, New York Times best-selling author Sonia Choquette teaches readers how to read life accurately: how to go inward, pay attention, keep senses sharp and awareness present, and be tuned in internally and externally. This book is the culmination of her life''s work, in helping others use their intuition for greater peace, well-being, and happiness. Sonia explores what reading life is, why reading life matters, and how not to read life. She breaks down the basics of reading life, how to read yourself and others, and how to read your purpose. Sonia also examines how to let your spirit read life and how to read the flow of life, so that you can connect with the right people at the right place at ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Opposites attract when a buttoned-up professor is forced to team up with a carefree doorman to restore her identity, which has magically disappeared from all records, in this sparkling romance about enjoying the life you have.________________________What if losing herself is the key to finding where she truly belongs? Catherine Lipton plans everything. After a chaotic childhood, the stability of her life as a maths professor is essential, even if, just sometimes, she wishes she could be someone else, someone with a totally different life.Catherine''s tidy life is running smoothly until her entire identity - from her Social Security number to her driver''s license to her academic record - mysteriously disappears and there''s suddenly no evidence Catherine Lipton ever existed.With no ID and no other options, Catherine reluctantly accepts help from her exasperatingly laid-back - and infuriatingly attractive - doorman, Luca Morelli. Before long, by-the-book Catherine finds herself bending all the rules with the charismatic Luca - from taking meetings in smoky bars to breaking into hospital record rooms - and having a surprising amount of fun.As Catherine unravels the truth behind her identity''s disappearance, she may discover that the real Catherine has been missing for a lot longer than she ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Maid meets Wintering. An inspiring and moving memoir about a mother who flees an abusive marriage and must learn to reclaim the story of her life through a search for home on Ireland's wild, western coast.

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Get some sun this month with The Island Getaway by Lucy Diamond ☀️''A slice of escapism ... temptingly conjured up'' THE TIMES''The perfect holiday read, it''s impossible to put down'' WOMAN''S WEEKLYThe dream holiday just got complicated . . .On the sun-drenched island of Kefalonia, the new arrivals at The Ionian Escape hotel are hoping for a break from everyday life. But some of them are bringing a lot of baggage . . .Disgraced TV star Miranda Vallance feels like the worst person in the world. Her sister won''t speak to her and her job''s on the line. She''s desperate to put things right, but how?Eighty-two-year-old Evelyn Chambers has come to fulfil a promise to the love of her life. If she can steel herself to go through with it, that is . . .And when celebrity chef Frank Neale checks in, rumours swirl around the hotel. But is it his wife, Leonora, who has more of a reason to escape to Greece?The Island Getaway is a big-hearted novel from the queen of bestselling fiction, celebrating second chances, true love and the life-affirming joy of unlikely friendships.''Intricate, colourful, beautifully told . . . Lucy Diamond writes with such charm and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A phenomenal book full of wisdom, practical advice and humour to change your life for the better'' Fearne Cotton - Broadcaster, bestselling author and mental health champion ''What a personal, thorough and beautiful book from an energetic and insightful writer. Very accessible and funny.'' Russell Brand - Author, broadcaster, actor, podcaster, columnist and mental health & drug rehabilitation activist At 47, Amanda Byram is in the shape of her life, both mentally and physically, but for over two decades she was trapped in a cycle of yo-yo dieting and self-criticism, convinced that unless she was ‘perfect’ she wouldn’t be happy or worthy. By the time she reached her 40th birthday, she was mentally and physically exhausted … something had to change.The Switch is a distillation of all the simple and life-changing techniques, tips and tricks she used to get herself off the ‘perfection treadmill’ once and for all. She shares how to silence the critical internal voices that hold us back, and how to ditch diets for good and eat and exercise in a way that will give you power, not problems.Switch to a balanced lifestyle where food, fitness, family, friends and self-care are all in sync and discover the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''The perfect holiday read'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY''Uplifting, funny, a cracking read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW''A slice of escapism'' THE TIMES''A fantastic beach read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEWThe dream holiday just got complicated . . .On the sun-drenched island of Kefalonia, the new arrivals at The Ionian Escape hotel are hoping for a break from everyday life. But some of them are bringing a lot of baggage . . .Disgraced TV star Miranda Vallance feels like the worst person in the world. Her sister won''t speak to her and her job''s on the line. She''s desperate to put things right, but how?Eighty-two-year-old Evelyn Chambers has come to fulfil a promise to the love of her life. If she can steel herself to go through with it, that is . . .And when celebrity chef Frank Neale checks in, rumours swirl around the hotel. But is it his wife, Leonora, who has more of a reason to escape to Greece?The Island Getaway is a big-hearted novel from the queen of bestselling fiction, celebrating second chances, true love and the life-affirming joy of unlikely friendships.''Intricate, colourful, beautifully told'' HAZEL PRIOR''A wonderful, warm tale of intertwined lives in a gorgeous Greek setting'' LULU TAYLORReaders love Lucy Diamond''I ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A beautiful, new edition of the illustrated A-Z of Folklore from seminal figure Katharine Mary Briggs. "Katharine M. Briggs should have a statue in every town square in Britain." - Philip Pullman "The finest guide ever written." - Philip Pullman A beautifully illustrated A-Z of British folklore - in all its beauty, wonder and eccentricity. Katharine Mary Briggs (1898-1980) was a British folklorist, scholar and author, recognized today as the most important archivist of British folktales. Over the course of her life, she published fourteen books, lectured widely and was president of The Folklore Society. Her books were read and used by contemporaries including J.R.R. Tolkein. To reflect the monumental work Briggs did to collect, catalogue and publish folk stories from Britain and Ireland before the turn of the 21st century, The Folklore Society present an annual award in her honor. This new edition of one of Briggs' seminal works is a dictionary of folklore creatures and tales, illustrated in rich, vivid detail by artist Fee Greening. From brownies to Shetland selkies, Cornish spriggans to Nuckelavee (the most horrid of monsters in all of Britain) Briggs's Dictionary of Fairies is a treasury of stories, songs and creatures passed down from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An exhilarating and searing memoir about life as a professional female footballer - and a beautiful examination of the joy and pain of serious athletics‘Will appeal to readers ready and willing to embrace the deep affinities among the craft and discipline of sport’ TLSIn The Striker and the Clock, Georgia Cloepfil tells the story of her life in football: the triumph, the exhilaration, the deep bonds between teammates, and also the years of self-denial, exile and dedication, in which players try in vain to outpace a clock that ticks down toward an indeterminate ending.Threading between floodlit pitches, sparse dorm rooms, and doctor’s offices, Cloepfil outlines an obsessive pursuit: one that sees her begin each day by touching the ball a thousand times, running sprints alone on empty fields and practicing near-constant visualization and revisualization of triumph and despair.What emerges is a profound meditation on what it is to have a body, and what it is to have the compulsion to push it to do the near impossible; and a love letter to the motivations, joys, pains and desires of a beautiful game.''Georgia Cloepfil has written a nimble, breathtaking book about the beautiful game, and about her beautiful, brutal life playing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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';Extraordinarily moving, exquisitely written, and socially revolutionary.' The Irish Times ';Ring of Salt is so vast and tender and urgent, it's almost like reading a novel. I couldn't put it down. I haven't cheered for a heroine like Betsy in ages.' Jen Hatmaker, author of Awake For readers of Maggie Smith and Stephanie Land, an inspiring and lyrical memoir about a writer and mother who flees an abusive marriage and must learn to reclaim the story of her life through a search for home on Ireland's wild, western coast.At twenty-four, Betsy Cornwell runs away to Ireland for a fresh start. Leaving behind a painful past, she chases her dream of becoming a novelist to the misty shores of the Aran Islands. There she meets a handsome and charming horse trainer, and her life takes on the glow of a fairy tale when they elope to Gretna Green. Five years later, her happy ending has twisted into a nightmare. Betsy is trapped in an abusive marriage, isolated and afraid with a newborn baby. On her son's first birthday, she must flee home again, this time turning to the women around herher local survivor support group, a trusted family friend, and an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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When one girl gets another chance at her youth, can she avoid death and keep the love of her life? A supernatural love story that transcends both time and death! From the author of Toradora!—also available from Seven Seas!Kannami Rara is addicted to social media and idolizes Ariana Grande—in other words, sheÂ’s your typical modern college girl. Or, she was, anyway, until a traffic accident cuts her life short. But forget heaven or hell, Rara now finds herself stuck in a time loop, repeating her life up until that tragic day. She has another chance at her youth…and love with her boyfriend, Kengo. As time loops over and over, Rara finds herself scrambling to pull together the threads of her life. But can Rara prevent her death and create a world where she and Kengo can have a future together, or is she destined to repeat the past forever?

Objev podobné jako Breathless Time Traveler (Novel) - Yuyuko Takemiya

''A ghost story and a police procedural all rolled into one with bags of tension… I couldn''t read it in the dark!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A stunning Halloween read'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I finished it in the early hours as I needed to find out what happened!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐* * * *After years on the police force, Annie Graham never expected that it would be her personal life leaving her physically and emotionally scarred.While on a break from work, trying to put the pieces of her life back together, the role of caretaker to a beautiful, crumbling mansion in the woods seems like a good escape.But something about the house puts her on edge, and her suspicions are confirmed when she finds the diary of former resident Alice. The house holds a dark connection to a series of terrible murders committed over one hundred years ago.And when a search for a missing girl turns into a hunt for a serial killer, Annie fears that history may be repeating itself. But as the past collides with the present, has Annie’s unofficial investigation put her in the killer’s sights?The first book in the Annie Graham series will have you hooked!* * * *Readers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sue Bird was always painting: botanical art, landscapes, still lifes, and especially the sea. She took classes, kept countless sketchbooks, and filled the house with art. From their neighbourhood to their family trips, all the moments of her life were memorialised in her artwork. Throughout her life, she never sold a piece - she gave art to family and friends, and shared her work online, but never received wider recognition for her work. This graphic novel by her son, Tim Bird, explores their family life and her creative explorations through a mix of her paintings and Tim''s comics, depicting their relationship and her life from teenagehood to her struggle with cancer at the height of the covid pandemic. After her death, this graphic novel at last showcases her work. At its heart a book about creativity and family relationships, Adrift on a Painted Sea tells a story about the things we overlook in the people closest to us.

Objev podobné jako Adrift on a Painted Sea - Tim Bird

‘Claustrophobic and compelling’ KARIN SLAUGHTER‘A rollercoaster with multiple twists’ DAILY MAIL’A million dollar new story from a million selling author'' SARAH PINBOROUGHSometimes your first love won’t let you go…When Lou Wandsworth ran away to France with her teacher Mike Hughes, she thought he was the love of her life. But Mike wasn’t what he seemed and he left her life in pieces.Now 32, Lou discovers that he is involved with teenager Chloe Meadows. Determined to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself, she returns home to confront him for the damage he’s caused.But Mike is a predator of the worst kind, and as Lou tries to bring him to justice, it’s clear that she could once again become his prey…The million copy Sunday Times bestseller returns with a gripping psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.Readers are gripped by The Fear:‘A 5-star read! It was so gripping that I was literally on the edge of my seat the entire novel just wondering what the hell was going to happen next!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A skewering portrait of obsessive love and psychological manipulation, this book gets under the skin from the outset and won’t let you go until ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Fear - C.L. Taylor

THE BREAK-OUT NO.1 KINDLE BESTSELLER!Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa JewellThe perfect couple … or the perfect lie?A devoted wife…A year ago, Gemma met the love of her life, Danny. Since then, their relationship has been perfect. But one evening, Danny doesn’t return home.A missing husband…Gemma turns to the police. She is horrified by what she discovers – a serial killer is on the loose in Bristol. When she sees photos of the victims she is even more stunned…they all look just like Danny.Who would you believe?But the police are suspicious. Why has no one apart from Gemma heard from Danny in weeks? Why is there barely a trace of him in their flat? Is she telling them the truth, or is this marriage hiding some very dark secrets?''Keeps you guessing as you frantically turn the pages’ Sunday Times bestselling author C. L. Taylor‘I couldn''t put it down!’ Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Days‘There is no let-up in this twisty-turny thriller’ Kate Riordan, author of The HeatwaveWhat readers are saying about The Perfect Couple‘This book kept me up all night. So many twists and turns. I just could not get enough’‘Oh my word!! This book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Perfect Couple - Jackie Kabler

''You can sit back and have the time of your life reading A Gate at the Stairs.'' Observer‘One of the funniest writers alive’ Dave Eggers‘Hilarious and distressing, entertaining and wise'' Roddy Doyle''Moore’s a writer you don’t quit.’ Guardian***SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORANGE PRIZE FOR FICTION***A startlingly funny, inventive novel from one of America''s most brilliant writers. With America quietly gearing up for war in the Middle East, twenty-year-old Tassie Keltjin, a ''half-Jewish'' farmer''s daughter from the plains of the Midwest, has come to university - escaping her provincial home to encounter the complex world of culture and politics.When she takes a job as a part-time nanny to a couple who seem at once mysterious and glamorous, Tassie is drawn into the life of their newly-adopted child and increasingly complicated household. As her past becomes increasingly alien to her - her parents seem older when she visits; her disillusioned brother ever more fixed on joining the military - Tassie finds herself becoming a stranger to herself. As the year unfolds, love leads her to new and formative experiences - but it is then that the past and the future burst forth in dramatic and shocking ways.Refracted through the eyes of this memorable ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Gate at the Stairs - Moore Lorrie

The gripping new historical novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl from Bletchley Park and The Forgotten Secret.A heartbreaking choice. A secret kept for centuries.***1784. When Esther Harris’s father hurts his back, she takes over his role helping smugglers hide contraband in the secret cellar in their pub. But when the free traders’ ships are trapped in the harbour, a battle between the smugglers and the revenue officers leads to murder and betrayal – and Esther is forced to choose between the love of her life and protecting her family…Present day. Fresh from her divorce, Millie Galton moves into a former inn overlooking the harbour in Mudeford and plans to create her dream home. When a chance discovery behind an old fireplace reveals the house’s secret history as a haven for smugglers and the devastating story of its former residents, could the mystery of a disappearance from centuries ago finally be solved?Sweeping historical fiction perfect for fans of Soraya Lane, Kathryn Hughes and Tracy Rees.Readers LOVE The Storm Girl!‘Amazing book… Both timelines were compulsive reading.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow. Excitement by the bucketful!… Read this in record time. Recommend it.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Just the most beautiful book… I ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Storm Girl - Kathleen McGurl

Emily Henry meets Fleabag...and The Bachelor! An irresistibly sharp and sexy dramedy about a cynical romance novelist who goes on a reality show to revive her career, only to discover that while she may have just met the love of her life, the producers have turned her into the show’s villain.“The perfect beach read…a real page-turner. Don’t be surprised if you finish it in one day!”--In Touch Magazine“Fun and frothy... endlessly entertaining.”--GlamourGood villains make good TV.Romance novelist Jacqueline Matthis’s big career has gone bust and she’s ditched the bright lights of New York City for her more affordable South Carolina hometown. Desperate, Jac dreams up a comeback plan—she is going to be a contestant on the 1, the most obsessively watched reality dating show in the world.After all Jac is a romance writer—she knows how to pull off a meet-cute and create a spicy plotline.On set, Jac quickly establishes herself as a front-runner for bachelor Marcus’s heart, but she’s shocked to discover who’s actually pulling the strings. How was she to know that Henry Foster, her last one-night stand before the show, was actually a longtime producer on the 1? Henry is just as horrified…but they can’t seem to keep ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Villain Edit - Laurie Devore

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK!Recommended by The New York Times • Vogue • People • NPR • Vulture • The Guardian • Cosmopolitan • Rolling Stone • Publishers Weekly • The Sunday Times • and many more!In this sensational, page-turning debut novel, a high-profile female journalist’s world is upended when her fiancé’s name turns up in a viral social media post.“Brilliantly written, intricately plotted and incredibly clever. Once I started, I could not put it down, and I am sure I''ll be thinking about this book for a very long time.” — Abi Daré, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl with the Louding VoiceOla Olajide, a celebrated journalist at Womxxxn magazine, is set to marry the love of her life. Young, beautiful, and successful, she and her fiancé, Michael, are considered the “couple goals” of their social network and seem to have it all. That is, until one morning when they both wake up to the same message: “Oh my god, have you seen The List?” It began as a list of anonymous allegations about abusive men. Now it has been published online. Ola would usually be the first to support such a list—she''d call for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The List - Yomi Adegoke

''Fearless and fierce ... transcends a crime story to be a story that threatens social order'' - Michael Connelly''Bewitching . . . a tale of horror that is also humane and self-aware'' - Jennifer Egan''[Lauren] writes in film-noir ... American prose, so you feel you''re in the seamy backstreets in the Rust Belt'' - Daily Mail, Book of the Week''Wildly original... true crime fans will find this a unique and disturbing thrill ride'' - Publishers Weekly''Blending gruesome forensic details with tender domestic moments . . . a panoramic tale of America''s worst serial killer'' - Daily Telegraph''Chilling'' - the SunJillian Lauren set out to research a serial killer for a novel. Instead, she put one at the centre of her life.Months of exchanging letters with Samuel Little in prison landed her a face-to-face meeting - and the trust of a monster. In the hours of harrowing interviews that followed, Little confessed to the murders of ninety-three women, making him America''s most proli­fic serial killer. As the investigations escalated, the disturbing relationship took its toll on Lauren, both psychologically and legally - but she couldn''t stop.Conversations with a psychopath, intertwined with intensely personal experience and the stories of those killed told ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Behold the Monster - Jillian Lauren

Escape to the snowy coast this Christmas with a warm festive read to melt your heart. ''Like a big festive hug – warm, funny and oh so romantic'' – Holly MartinIt has taken Harriet years to get over the love of her life, but finally she has a dependable boyfriend, a secure job and a decent flat. As long as her thoughts never stray to Mack – the one who got away – she knows that life is good.But when her beloved grandmother dies just before Christmas, Harriet drops everything to fly back to her childhood home: a white clapboard house nestled among the snow-covered beaches of the Hamptons, Long Island, USA.Even in her grief, Harriet is determined to give her Grandpa and his neighbours a Christmas to remember. But her world is turned upside down when she sees Mack for the first time, and he begs her to give him a second chance...Can Harriet forgive Mack and let him mend her broken heart? Or should she return to the safe life she came from? Everyone LOVES Christmas by the Coast! ''Fun, Festive and Fabulous – I flipping loved it'' – Milly Johnson, author of My One True North''This isn''t ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Christmas by the Coast - Mandy Baggot

A dream come true, a nightmare that is just beginningEve wanted nothing more than to be a mother. She and her husband, Aiden, planned to have a family, but with each devastating miscarriage her hopes dwindled. When she eventually gave birth to her daughter, Kayla, it should have been the happiest time of her life. Instead, it was a waking nightmare for Eve, and one she was desperate to escape.Now, Eve has left all that behind. She pretends that she never had a child, and keeps her secrets close. But someone knows the truth. They know that Eve told a lie, and the clock is ticking before her shocking decision is revealed. Once the story comes out, there’ll be no way out for Eve. If people learn about the crime she covered up, they’ll never look at her the same way again. She must get her little girl back, before it’s too late. If she can’t, running away won’t be an option. This time, Eve will face the consequences, and pay the price she should have paid years ago…A heart-stopping psychological thriller with an ending you won’t see coming from #1 bestseller Kathryn Croft. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Mother's Secret - Kathryn Croft

A Good Morning America Buzz Pick “A love story like no other, and this one…will have you gripped from page one.” —Vogue “An unabashed ode to living with, and despite, pain and mortality.” —The New York Times Book Review A New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and “one of our greatest living writers” (Shondaland) reimagines the love story in this “riveting and emotional exploration of grief and taking a second chance on love” (PopSugar).Feyi Adekola wants to learn how to be alive again. It’s been five years since the accident that killed the love of her life and she’s almost a new person now—an artist with her own studio and sharing a brownstone apartment with her ride-or-die best friend, Joy, who insists it’s time for Feyi to ease back into the dating scene. Feyi isn’t ready for anything serious, but a steamy encounter at a rooftop party cascades into a whirlwind summer she could have never imagined: a luxury trip to a tropical island, decadent meals in the glamorous home of a celebrity chef, and a major curator who wants to launch her art career. She’s even started dating the perfect guy, but their new relationship might ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty - Akwaeke Emezi

Kniha - autor Cixin Liu, 416 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Cixin Liu, 416 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná 1967: University student Ye Wenjie witnesses Red Guards beat her father to death during China's Cultural Revolution. His crime? Failure to recant his belief in science. This singular event will shape not only the rest of her life but also the future of mankind. Four decades later, after a spate of apparent suicides among elite scientists, Beijing police ask nanotech engineer Wang Miao to infiltrate a secretive cabal of international scientists. During the course of his investigation, Wang is inducted into a mysterious online game that immerses him in a virtual world ruled by the intractable and unpredictable interaction of its three suns. This is the Three-Body Problem and it is the key to everything. The key to the scientists' deaths, the key to humanity's place in the cosmos and the key to the extinction-level threat...

Objev podobné jako The Three-Body Problem (178497157X)

Hudební CD - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra představuje popové hity v klasické úpravě. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra představuje popové hity v klasické úpravě. Seznam stop CD 1 / Circle Of Life / Knockin' On Heaven's Door / Ruby Tuesday / Simply The Best / Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me / Every Breath You Take / Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) / In The Ghetto / House Of The Rising Sun / Licence To Kill / The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore / Time After Time / If You Leave Me Now / Wind Of Change / Show Me Heaven / The Greatest Love Of All / For Your Eyes Only / Evergreen / CD 2 / We Are The Champions / I Will Always Love You / How Deep Is Your Love / Can You Feel The Love Tonight / Take My Breath Away / Lady In Black / Eye Of The Tiger / Another Brick In The Wall / Flashdance (What A Feeling) / I Just Called To Say I Love You / Live And Let Die / Suspicious Minds / When A Man Loves A Woman / (I've Had) The Time Of My ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Various: Pop Goes Classic - The Album - CD (4260494433579)

Kniha - anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A student nurse has the shock of her life when she discovers her patient, prosecutor Derek Nicholson, brutally murdered in his bed. The act seems senseless as Nicholson was terminally ill with only weeks left to live, but when a note that the killer has left behind is discovered, the pieces of the puzzle begin to multiply. The terrifying new thriller from a bestselling author.

Objev podobné jako The Death Sculptor (0857203029)

I was supposed to be having the time of my life . . .Working as an intern for a New York fashion magazine in the summer of 1953, Esther Greenwood is on the brink of her future. Yet she is also on the edge of a darkness that makes her world increasingly unreal. Esther's vision of the world shimmers and shifts: day-to-day living in the sultry city, her crazed men-friends, the hot dinner dances . . .The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath's only novel, is partially based on Plath's own life. It has been celebrated for its darkly funny and razor sharp portrait of 1950s society, and has sold millions of copies worldwide.

Objev podobné jako The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plathová

Carmen is at a loose end. Her gorgeous bookshop is the filming site of a Christmas movie, she's been ousted from her sister's house, and the love of her life has just flown thousands of miles away.It's threatening to be a very unjolly Christmas indeed! But when the elderly owner of the shop comes to Carmen with a Christmas wish that threatens to never come true, Carmen knows she must buckle down to get the funds to save not only his trip, but the shop itself. With her deadline looming, and the help of their neighbours, her nieces and nephew, and a very distractingly cute male nanny, Carmen might just pull her greatest magic trick yet...

Objev podobné jako Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop - Jenny Colganová

After losing her job and her boyfriend, Emily is devastated. As she is puzzling over what to do with the rest of her life, she is surprised to learn that her great aunt has died, leaving Emily her cottage in the picturesque Wiltshire village of Ashton Mead. But there is one condition to her inheritance: she finds herself the unwilling owner of a pet. Not knowing what to expect, Emily sets off for the village, hoping to make a new life for herself.In Ashton Mead, she soon makes friends with Hannah who runs the Sunshine Tea Shoppe and meets other residents of the village where she decides to settle. All is going well... until Emily's ex-boyfriend turns up and against the advice of her new friends, she takes him back.When Emily decides to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a neighbour, she unwittingly puts her own life in danger...

Objev podobné jako Barking Up the Right Tree - Leigh Russell

1967: Ye Wenjie witnesses Red Guards beat her father to death during China's Cultural Revolution. This singular event will shape not only the rest of her life but also the future of mankind. Four decades later, Beijing police ask nanotech engineer Wang Miao to infiltrate a secretive cabal of scientists after a spate of inexplicable suicides. Wang's investigation will lead him to a mysterious online game and immerse him in a virtual world ruled by the intractable and unpredicatable interaction of its three suns. This is the Three-Body Problem and it is the key to everything: the key to the scientists' deaths, the key to a conspiracy that spans light-years and the key to the extinction-level threat humanity now faces.

Objev podobné jako The Three-Body Problem - Liou Cch'-Sin

I was supposed to be having the time of my life.When Esther Greenwood wins an internship on a New York fashion magazine in 1953, she is elated, believing she will finally realise her dream to become a writer. But in between the cocktail parties and piles of manuscripts, Esther''s life begins to slide out of control. She finds herself spiralling into serious depression as she grapples with difficult relationships and a society which refuses to take her aspirations seriously.The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath''s only novel, was originally published in 1963 under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas. The novel is partially based on Plath''s own life and descent into mental illness, and has become a modern classic.

Objev podobné jako The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plathová

I was supposed to be having the time of my life.When Esther Greenwood wins an internship on a New York fashion magazine in 1953, she is elated, believing she will finally realise her dream to become a writer. But in between the cocktail parties and piles of manuscripts, Esther''s life begins to slide out of control. She finds herself spiralling into depression and eventually a suicide attempt, as she grapples with difficult relationships and a society which refuses to take women''s aspirations seriously.The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath''s only novel, was originally published in 1963 under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas. The novel is partially based on Plath''s own life and has become a modern classic. The Bell Jar has been celebrated for its darkly funny and a razor sharp portrait of 1950s society and has sold millions of copies worldwide.

Objev podobné jako The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plathová