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A 13th-century puzzle hidden deep within the Vatican Secret Archives sets off a chain of events that challenges history as we know it. Father Michael Dominic, a curious priest, teams up with...

Dombey and Son is a powerful exploration of family, love, and the complexities of human relationships. The story revolves around Mr Dombey, a man consumed by his business, and his two children, a son...

The Snapper by Roddy Doyle The Rabbitte family is a motley bunch of loveable ne'er-do-wells, whose everyday life is a rich tapestry of hangovers, dogshit and dirty dishes. When the older sister...

The House of One Hundred Clocks In 1905, Helena's life is turned upside down when her father becomes the clock-winder to one of England's wealthiest men. She and her parrot, Orbit, are sent to...

A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney is a poignant and comic play about the complex relationships between a young girl and her mother. Set in working-class Manchester, the story follows Jo as she...

Twelve-year-old Sai plays a carefully crafted role as assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker. In reality, her father is a conman, and the truth about their family's past could have serious...

Amy Tan's memoir offers a deeply personal exploration of her life as a writer and the experiences that shaped her fiction. Through vivid memories of her childhood and confessions from her journals,...

Snuff is a disturbing and unsettling novel that explores the darker side of human nature. When an out-of-work actor teams up with an amateur pornographer, they create a lucrative business filled with...

Andrew Rannells shares his heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age story in this memoir. Born in Nebraska, Rannells left home in 1997 to chase his dreams in New York City, driven by a fierce ambition...

Experience the magic of Christmas through the art of cross-stitch with 20 festive patterns and projects.Discover a blend of traditional Christmas style and contemporary simplicity in these designs,...

Just in Case You Ever Wonder is a heartwarming book that assures children of God's love, no matter what life brings. Max Lucado's gentle words remind us that our Heavenly Father is always with us,...

Discover the transformative power of contemplative prayer through the teachings of Saint John of the Cross, the Church's premier teacher on this spiritual practice.This book, written by Father Donald...

The Queen's Knickers is a charming story about a little girl's imagination and her thoughts about the Queen's wardrobe choices.As the Queen prepares for a busy year of events, a young girl wonders...

Lion Hearts, the final novel in Dan Jones' Essex Dogs trilogy, is a heart-stopping tale of survival and camaraderie. Set against the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War, the story follows a tight-knit...

A Christmas Murder Mystery from the Author of Death & Croissants Richard Ainsworth is preparing for a peaceful Christmas at his French B&B, but his rural retreat is shattered by the unexpected...

James Baldwin's powerful debut novel tells the story of a young man's struggle with his family and faith. Drawing on the author's own experiences growing up in a religious community in 1930s Harlem,...

Between Shades of Gray, a heart-wrenching story of survival and hope, follows the journey of a young girl and her family as they face unimaginable hardship. In 1941, Lina and her mother, brother, and...

Gordon Milne Shankly, My Dad and Me is an enthralling account of Gordon Milne's incredible journey through football. Born into a family with a strong footballing heritage, Gordon followed in his...

John Rain is an assassin with a unique specialty - he only kills people who die from natural causes. Based in Tokyo, he operates in both worlds but feels at home in neither. His services are...

Golden Child by Claire Adam is a powerful and emotional novel that explores the complexities of family relationships and the impossible choices we face. When Paul's disappearance sets off a chain of...

A poignant and powerful story about love in its many forms, The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks is an unforgettable tale that explores the complexities of deeply felt relationships.When her parents'...

Ephesians For You offers a fresh perspective on the life-changing letter that affirms and transforms our faith. Richard Coekin explores how being "in Christ" impacts every aspect of our lives, from...

A Christmas in Time by Sally Nicholls is a heartwarming and exciting tale of two siblings who find themselves transported through time to different historical periods.Each time they fall through the...

Jeni Haynes' extraordinary story is one of unimaginable trauma and unimaginable strength. Born into a life of physical, psychological and emotional abuse, Jeni's survival is a testament to the...

Death has a story to tell, and it's one that will leave a lasting impression. This anniversary edition of The Book Thief features pages of bonus content, including marked-up manuscript pages,...

What We Find, a heartwarming novel by Robyn Carr, is now a top trending show on Netflix. In this uplifting story, one woman seeks the happiness she's long been missing in the healing powers of...

Imperial Intimacies: A Tale of Two IslandsA personal history that unravels the complex web of connections between the British Empire and one family's story. Born to a Jamaican father and Welsh...

A Cry from the Womb: Healing the Heart of the World offers a profound and alternative perspective on the debate surrounding pro-life and pro-choice. Gwendolyn Awen Jones, a medical intuitive and...

The Seaside Girls by Tracy Baines is a heart-warming saga about a young woman's journey to pursue her dreams in the face of uncertainty. In 1939, Jessie Delaney's life is turned upside down when her...

Thomas Jefferson, the Architect of American Liberty A comprehensive biography of the most complex Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson, is long overdue. John B. Boles' biography offers a fresh...

The Jacksonian is a gripping play by Beth Henley, set in a seedy motel in Mississippi in 1964. The story revolves around a troubled teenager, her dentist father, and the motel's bartender and...

A charmingly corny book of Star Wars-inspired dad jokes is perfect for geeky fathers, pun lovers, and sci-fi fans of all ages. This collection of jokes and puns is a light-hearted and wholesome...

Timothy Garton Ash's Homelands is a deeply personal and vividly recounted history of Europe since 1945. Drawing on half a century of travel and reflection, the book tells the story of Europe's slow...

After being forced to leave home by her father, Nell Willett embarks on a journey to find happiness in Lancashire. However, her happiness is short-lived, and she soon finds herself at a crossroads. A...

Plop, a young owl, is like any other barn owl, yet he has one notable difference - he is afraid of the dark. The darkness is full of excitement and magic, waiting to be discovered.As Plop ventures...

Alexander Hamilton's The Reynolds Pamphlet is a candid and introspective essay that offers a unique glimpse into the personal life of one of America's founding fathers. Written in 1797, the pamphlet...

Rebels for the Cause is a fascinating alternative history of Arsenal Football Club, spanning almost 120 years and exploring the legacy and impact of the club's most controversial players, officials,...

A brilliant and dramatic close reading of the first book of the Bible, Reading Genesis explores the complex relationship between humankind and the world around us. Marilynne Robinson's masterful...

Born to Trouble All She Wanted Was a Better Life... Pearl's childhood is marked by violence and desperation. Her father's death and her brothers' imprisonment leave her to care for her baby brothers...

The Big Rock Candy Mountain is a poignant and affecting narrative that follows the lives of the Mason family as they struggle to survive during the lean years of the early twentieth century. Drifting...

Femi and his brother embark on a summer they'll never forget when they accompany their father on a top-secret business trip to a remote island resort. The island, filled with spectacular species of...

A mysterious and imaginative tale of a young girl's transformation, Our Endless Numbered Days is a gripping fairytale of survival and intrigue. When Peggy's father takes her from London to a remote...

A straightforward missing persons case turns into a complex web of danger when the Mob becomes involved. Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar is a sports agent with a dubious past, but he knows how to handle...

Joseph Roth's life was marked by turmoil and self-mythologizing. This biography explores his journey from childhood in Brody to a restless life spent roaming Europe between the wars, including spells...

The Taxidermist's Daughter by Kate Mosse is a gothic novel set in 1912. A woman lies murdered in a Sussex churchyard on the night when the ghosts of those who will not survive the coming year are...

Ernest Hemingway's Islands in the Stream is a complex and troubled novel that explores the human experience through the eyes of an artist and adventurer. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the...

A spellbinding story of loyalty, hardship, courage and love set in early 20th-century Lincolnshire. Margaret Dickinson's latest novel is a heart-wrenching tale of two young people bound together by...

Miles Morales: Shock Waves is a gripping graphic novel that follows Miles' journey as he balances his life as Spider-Man with school at Brooklyn Visions Academy. When a devastating earthquake strikes...

A devastating fire sweeps through a small Greek island, leaving destruction and loss in its wake. A family's life is reduced to ashes when greed and indifference ignite a blaze that rages out of...

Francesca Woodman On Being An Angel This comprehensive overview of Francesca Woodman's oeuvre offers a unique insight into the life and work of a pioneering photographer. The book explores Woodman's...

Discover the timeless teachings of Bruce Lee, as shared by his daughter Shannon, in this inspiring guide to personal growth and self-actualization.Through a series of lessons and stories, Shannon Lee...

Maud is an 88-year-old woman with a sharp tongue and a penchant for mischief. This humorous story collection by Helene Tursten features two previously untranslated tales that showcase Maud's feisty...

Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott A warm and generous guide for writers of all ages and abilities, this book offers practical advice on the craft of writing and the...

Ronnie O'Sullivan's autobiography is a candid and compelling account of his extraordinary life. Born into a world of legendary snooker clubs, Ronnie's talent was evident from an early age. As he...

A beautifully written novel about art, life, death, love, and family, set against the backdrop of professional ballet and the AIDS crisis. Carlisle Martin's aspirations to become a professional...

Blackpool Lass is a heartwarming saga about a young woman's journey to find happiness and home. Orphaned and destitute, will she find her way in the world?After her mother's passing and her father's...

John Updike's early novels, gathered together in this definitive edition, mark the arrival of a major literary talent. The first to be published was The Poorhouse Fair, launched in 1959 at the age of...

Charlie Parker is drawn into a dark and complex case when a father's quest for revenge puts him at odds with the truth about his own daughter's disappearance. As the investigation unfolds, Parker...

I Love You, Daddy is a heartwarming story about the special bond between a spirited cub and their devoted father. The beautifully illustrated padded book takes you on a journey through a day filled...

For first-time parents, the reality of caring for a new baby can be overwhelming. Lucy Atkins, a health journalist and mother-of-three, understands both the medical aspects of childbirth and baby...

Alem's life is a mix of laughter and fear as he navigates his way through a world where he doesn't quite fit in. When his father's unexpected departure leaves him alone in a strange country, Alem...

The Kappillan of Malta by Nicholas Monsarrat When war suddenly descended on Malta, Father Salvatore, a simple priest, found himself caring for a flood of homeless and starving people seeking shelter...

Clare Kimball has long been known for her stunning sculptures, but the darkness of her past continues to haunt her. Now, she's returned to her hometown in search of answers about her father's...

A mother's world is turned upside down when she discovers her son's body at her doorstep. The story that unfolds is a heart-wrenching exploration of a family's struggle to understand a child whose...

The Trail is a moving story of how nature helps us find what's missing in our lives. Set in the High Sierra, the book follows Gil, who embarks on a transformative journey with his father's old hiking...

Alice Kent's life is turned upside down when she's approached by a man claiming to be her father, Angus Tweedy. He reveals a shocking secret: her mother married him in prison, and he's been keeping...

Danny the Champion of the World is a Level 4 Reader in the Penguin Readers series, designed to help language learners improve their English skills. The book features a carefully adapted text,...

A beautifully crafted novel about the complex relationship between a mother and son, set against the backdrop of war and social change. Patrick Gale's novel tells the story of a young man growing up...

Zachary Swan's brief career as a cocaine smuggler was marked by both brilliant ingenuity and reckless abandon. This account chronicles his rise to prominence, from the streets of Bogotá to the...

Brian Cox's memoir offers an unflinching look at his life story, from growing up in Dundee, Scotland, to becoming a renowned actor. With his characteristic generosity and self-deprecation, Cox...

On Heroes and Tombs by Ernesto Sabato is a dark epic that explores passion, philosophy, and paranoia in Buenos Aires. In 1955, Alejandra, last of a noble yet decaying dynasty, commits an act of...

Daisy Darlymple is invited to her old school friend Gwen Tyndall's annual fireworks display at Edge Manor in the Cotswolds. However, this year's festivities are marred by tragedy when Gwen's father...

Broken Promise has been followed by a new mystery in Promise Falls. Lucy Brighton's father has died in a freak accident, and when she visits his house, she suspects someone has broken in. She calls...

The Medici: A Family's Rise and Fall from Power A forensic study of the Renaissance banking dynasty reveals a world of art, literature, philosophy, and brutality. Mary Hollingsworth challenges the...

A chilling tale of family secrets and supernatural horrors awaits in Laura Purcell's Bone China. Consumption has ravaged Louise Pinecroft's family, leaving her and her father alone and heartbroken...

The Map of Salt and StarsIn the summer of 2011, Nour's life is turned upside down when her father passes away. Her mother decides to move their family from New York City back to Syria, seeking...

Wuthering Heights is a wild and passionate tale of love and revenge. The story revolves around the intense and often destructive relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a young man...

The fate of the world is in the hands of one man and one sword. A battle is raging across the globe, from Panama City to Romania. Father Jonathan Rose is now immersed in the hidden world of the...

The Child Bride by Cathy Glass is a heart-wrenching true story of a young girl's desperate bid for freedom. At just 14, Zeena is forced into a life of servitude and abuse, her only hope of escape a...

Jackie Chan's life story is a testament to his enduring spirit and determination. From his early days at the China Drama Academy to his rise as a global superstar, Chan shares his most personal and...

My Dad's a Policeman is a heart-wrenching story of a young boy's desperate attempt to escape his unhappy home life. With a mother struggling with addiction, the boy tells everyone he meets that his...

Shame begins with a shocking and pivotal moment: a Sunday in June, when a father's violent act changes the course of a young girl's life forever. This powerful and deeply personal story explores the...

The Viceroy's Daughters: The Lives of the Curzon Sisters The lives of Irene, Cynthia, and Alexandra Curzon, daughters of Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, were shaped by their father's controlling...

Jack Kerouac's Wake Up is a powerful study of the life and works of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Robert Thurman...

Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover is a moving and passionate novel about two young adults from different backgrounds who embark on a tentative romance. After a difficult childhood, Beyah finally has the...

The Plantagenet Daughters of York: A Turbulent Legacy Follow the lives of three women who lived through one of England's most tumultuous periods. As daughters of Richard, Duke of York, they witnessed...

Adam Haslett's novel explores the complexities of an ordinary American family shaped by tragedy. When Michael's father walks into the woods and out of their lives, his brother and sister see it as a...

Glasgow gangster Jamie Gray and his fellow Blood Brothers rule the Gallowburn Estate with an iron fist. But when Jamie's erstwhile dad, Jason Gray, reappears after many years away, the Blood Brothers...

Dimple Pennington's life has shrunk to the size of her phone screen. As an aspiring lifestyle influencer, she's struggling to make ends meet and feeling increasingly alone. But when a catastrophic...

The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ by Brant Pitre For over a century, scholars have questioned the historical truth of the Gospels, suggesting they were originally...

Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares the inside story of Nike's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic brands. In his memoir, Knight...

Tales of Cyprus: A Tribute to a Bygone Era This book is a poignant collection of life stories from ordinary Cypriots who lived in an extraordinary time. Following the death of his father,...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Percy Jackson's life is about to get a lot more complicated. Mythical monsters and gods are suddenly appearing in his...

Sally Diamond is a psychological thriller that explores the complexities of a woman's past and its impact on her present. When Sally's father passes away, she is left to deal with the aftermath,...

The Sovereign Child: A New Approach to Parenting In a world where children's autonomy is often seen as a threat, a forgotten philosophy offers a radical alternative. Taking Children Seriously, a...

The Perfect Spy A man with a multitude of roles has vanished, leaving behind a trail of secrets and lies. Philip Pym, a diplomat, husband, and secret agent, has been revealed to be a complex and...

A Simple Wish is a heartwarming and uplifting saga from bestselling author Rosie Goodwin. In 1885, Ruby's life is turned upside down when her mother falls seriously ill, revealing a shocking secret:...

The Doctor's Child: A Gripping Psychological Thriller The doctor is dead. Now his daughter wants revenge. The words my mother whispered to me every time she kissed me goodnight have finally revealed...

Mina's Matchbox is a captivating tale of friendship and family secrets set in 1970s Japan. After the death of her father, 12-year-old Tomoko is sent to live with her uncle in a coastal town, where...

A chilling mystery unfolds in this gripping thriller from Cara Hunter. When two children are pulled from the wreckage of their burning home, the investigation that follows reveals a devastating crime...