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A chilling thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fifteen years ago, a serial killer known as 'The Whisper Man' terrorised the village of Featherbank, but with the killer behind bars,...

The Roanoke Girls: A Dark and Twisted Thriller In the world of the Roanoke family, beauty and mystery are just the surface. Beneath lies a dark truth that's never been spoken. Lane is one of the...

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Alicia Berenson's life was seemingly perfect, but on a fateful day six years ago, she made a shocking decision: she shot her husband five times in the head...

A timeless love story unfolds in this captivating novel. Secrets from the past begin to unravel as Briony Wood discovers a bundle of tattered letters hidden at a ruined villa in Italy, which lead her...

The Holdout: One Jury Member Changed the Verdict. What If She Was Wrong? A gripping and tense thriller that explores the complexities of justice and the power of individual decision-making. Ten years...

Homer's Odyssey: A Commentary Based on the English Translation of Richmond Lattimore provides in-depth analysis and explanation of Homer's epic poem. This commentary offers a detailed understanding...

Inheritance by Jenny Eclair is a compelling new novel of family secrets that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.Set in a sprawling mansion in deepest Cornwall, the story...

The Empire is a novel by Michael Ball, published in 2023, set in the world of theatre in 1922. The story revolves around the lives of the people involved in the Empire theatre, where tensions rise as...

The Child by Fiona Barton is a gripping thriller about a decades-old tragedy that resurfaces in an evening newspaper. For three strangers, it's impossible to ignore - each with their own connection...

The Story of My Heart: A Spiritual Autobiography This spiritual autobiography, first published in 1883, is a deeply personal and idealized portrayal of the English countryside as a utopian haven...

Good Me Bad Me by Ali Land is a psychological thriller that explores the complexities of family relationships and the secrets we keep.Annie's life is turned upside down when she hands her mother over...

A luxury cruise liner, abandoned with no crew, steams into the mid-Atlantic. You are the only passenger left on board. The RMS Atlantica, bound for New York, has become a vessel of mystery and terror...

The Kingdom is a gripping novel that explores the complex web of relationships within a family. When the parents of two brothers die suddenly, their 16-year-old son Roy is left to care for his...

Beautifully written and evocative, this pulse-pounding thriller explores the darker side of family life. When a devastating event shatters her world, Lucy's search for answers becomes an...

A dark and twisted psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect life that hides a sinister secret. The story follows a couple whose life appears to be just like anyone else's, but beneath the...

The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and hope. When the Syrian city of Aleppo is destroyed by war, Nuri and his wife Afra are forced to escape with their young...

The Glass House is a captivating mystery about old family secrets and the truth that can shatter everything. When a baby is discovered deep in the woods, the Harrington family decides to keep her a...

The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward is a story about a murderer, a stolen child, and revenge. It's a tale of ordinary-seeming lives and the secrets they hide. In a house at the end of...

Agatha Christie meets The Mitford Murders in this dark golden age mystery. Wartime family secrets and lies in small town England are revealed in Josephine Fox's latest case. April 1941, Romsey,...

A simmering summer thriller that spans multiple time periods, Out Of Her Depth explores the choices we make as teenagers and their devastating consequences. When a group of glamorous teenagers at a...

A poignant and heart-wrenching love story that will leave you breathless. Holly Miller's novel tells the tale of two individuals, both haunted by their past and struggling to find their place in the...

The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels True-crime author Amanda Bailey knows the notorious Alperton Angels cult all too well. Nearly two decades ago, the Angels attempted to sacrifice a baby they...

A historical suspense novel set in 1939, when Europe is on the brink of war. Young Lily Shepherd boards an ocean liner bound for Australia, seeking a new life and leaving her past behind. As she...

Shakespeare's complex dramatic language can be both challenging and rewarding to engage with. This study aid combines lively critical insight with practical guidance to help students develop the...

The Witchfinder's Sister by Beth Underdown is a gripping historical thriller that delves into the dark world of witchcraft in 17th-century England. When Alice Hopkins returns to her hometown of...

A list of favourite murders has been circulating online for years. Malcolm Kershaw's blog, Old Devils, featured eight of his most intriguing cases, including Agatha Christie's ABC Murders and...

Sugar by Bernice McFadden and Bernice L. McFadden is a poignant and bittersweet novel about a young woman named Sugar who arrives in a small southern town hoping to start over. As she settles into...

Freedoms worth fighting for are often the hardest to find. This is a beautifully written exploration of love in all its forms, set against the backdrop of war and occupation. On the island of...

London, 1754, has long been a city of secrets and surprises. For Bess Bright, the past has finally caught up, bringing with it a revelation that will change her life forever. Six years after leaving...

The Night Sky 40°-50° (Small) Star Finder is a compact, rotating star finder designed to help you identify constellations at any time of night, regardless of the day of the year. This pocket-sized...

Richard Middleton's Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction is a unique collection of 41 short stories that showcase his mastery of the strange and unusual. Born in Middlesex, England in 1882,...

Up in Smoke - Stories from a Life on Fire by Leigh Pickett is a humorous and heartwarming account of one firefighter's twenty-five years on the job. From battling blazes to navigating unexpected...

The 6:20 Man is a heart-racing thriller that delves into the world of high finance in New York, where greed, power, and ambition can lead to devastating consequences. When a close friend of Travis...

If I Let You Go by Charlotte Levin is a powerful exploration of a woman's struggle to come to terms with loss and the consequences of her past choices. Janet Brown's life is marked by a sense of calm...

A BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick and a reader communities Choice Award Finalist, this novel is a heart-wrenching and epic tale of love, loss, and obsession. When a teenager is abducted, her...

When the Dust Settles: Searching for Hope After DisasterLucy Easthope's life has been marked by some of the world's most devastating disasters, from plane crashes to floods and pandemics. As a...

The Trespasser by Tana French is a gripping thriller that delves into the darker side of human nature. When a young woman's body is found with no signs of struggle, Detective Antoinette Conway is...

Everyone Here is Lying is a gripping mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A seemingly perfect family man, William Wooler, returns home to find his daughter Avery unexpectedly present,...

The Stranger by Saskia Sarginson is a devastating love story full of intrigue and dark secrets. When her husband dies, Eleanor Rathmell's idyllic life in an English village begins to unravel.A...

Blythe and Violet. Mother and daughter. A bond like no other. But what if your little angel is a monster? And what if no one sees it but you? This gripping psychological thriller explores the dark...

Lady Charlotte Rathmore's disappearance by the lake of Blackwater Hall in 1940 sets off a chain of events that spans generations. A mysterious letter arrives in London, changing the life of Nancy...

A gorgeous epic tale of female friendship and family secrets unfolds in this sweeping story. When Catherine Christophe goes missing the day before her wedding anniversary, the clue to her...

Jason returns to town after a long absence, determined to rebuild his relationship with his younger brother Gibby. A day at the lake seems like the perfect way to reconnect, but their plans are...

The Siege of Acre, 1189-1191 is a comprehensive history of one of the most decisive military campaigns of the Third Crusade. John D. Hosler's engaging narrative explores the two-year-long siege that...

In 1957, the Delaney family's life was forever changed when they arrived at an American airbase in Suffolk. Within a year, their loving home was destroyed by secrets and lies. One girl, Hedy, had the...

Agnes Sharp's household, a gathering of elderly individuals, receives an unexpected visit from the police. A discovery next door sparks both concern and relief, as the group's own secrets are...

The Complete Book of Aga Know-How by Richard Maggs is a comprehensive guide to getting the most out of your Aga cooker. With years of experience and expertise, Richard Maggs shares his knowledge on...

A gripping thriller that raises fundamental questions about justice and morality. When nine notorious criminals are granted lifelong anonymity, the consequences are devastating. For Olivia Campbell,...

Lenni and Margot, a century of friendship and love. Seventeen-year-old Lenni has learned that life is short, but it's not only what you make of it that matters, but who you share it with. In an art...

Good Bad Love by Lisa Ballantyne is a gripping and emotionally charged novel about the complexities of human relationships. When two people are drawn together, it can be both exhilarating and...

A lie has been told. In this gripping thriller, Lisa Ballantyne explores the devastating consequences when one of three friends isn't telling the truth. When Lorraine, a single mother, needs a night...

Lizzy Barber's Nanny Wanted is a gripping thriller that explores the darker side of seemingly perfect families. When Lily takes a job as a nanny at Kewney Manor, she hopes to escape her toxic past...

The tension builds as secrets and lies simmer beneath the surface. A shocking disappearance sets off a chain of events that will leave you questioning everything.Thirty years after the traumatic...

The Square: A gripping new thriller from Celia Walden. When you've got a house to die for, be careful who you let in. Colette spends a lot of her time at Addison Square, one of the most desirable...

A chance encounter on the underground brings two people together, but their worlds are vastly different. Jacob's life is uncluttered, while Cora's is full of complications. As they navigate their...

Louise wakes up with a pounding headache, her mouth dry and her memories hazy. She knows she's done something wrong, but can't quite remember what. As she rolls over, she's shocked to see a stranger...

Nicola Chester's memoir, On Gallows Down, is a powerful exploration of the intersection of nature, identity, and activism. The book tells the story of a life shaped by the landscape, and the enduring...

Three Perfect Liars by Heidi Perks is a gripping thriller that explores the complex lives of three women. Their seemingly perfect lives are turned upside down when a fire ravages their workplace, and...

A mysterious body on a skyscraper's roof sparks a week of secrets and rebirth in a city that defies time. It's 1922, and America is embracing the modern era, with jazz music and speakeasies filling...

Florence Lovelady, the most senior serving policewoman in Britain, visits convicted serial killer Larry Glassbrook in prison. He has one last task for her: to learn the identity of the remains...

Red Corona is a gripping spy thriller that explores the treacherous world of espionage in the early 1960s. When a secret agent is betrayed by a traitor in MI5, he must navigate a complex web of...

In 1922, a discovery on a snowy night sets off a chain of events that will expose the secrets of an ancient city. A body found on the roof of a skyscraper sparks a week of revelations and upheaval...

Brian Cox's The Lear Diaries offers an unflinching look at the pressures and personal costs of performing one of Shakespeare's most demanding roles. In this candid account, Cox recounts his...

Sleepless nights were just the beginning for Natalie Fanning. As she navigates her new role as a mother to her newborn son Oliver, she finds herself shouldering the responsibility alone. With her...

The Blackbird by Tim Weaver is a heart-pounding missing persons case that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When CCTV footage captures the final moments of Cate and Aiden Gascoigne's car before...

Strangers living worlds apart, yet connected by a shared past, Kerry Hayes and Noah Martineau embark on a journey that will change their lives forever.When Kerry, a single mother living on a tough...

A gripping new thriller from Celia Walden, author of the bestselling Payday. When Colette spends most of her time at Addison Square, one of West London's most desirable addresses, she knows the place...

Rose Gold Watts thought she was ill for eighteen years, but it turned out her mother was a skilled deceiver. After five years in prison, Patty Watts is finally free, seeking to put old grievances...

When Aidan Poole logs onto his laptop late at night to Skype his girlfriend, Zoe, he's met with a chilling scene: she's not alone. A violent struggle has taken place, and then an unsettling silence...

Mastering artisan breads from around the world requires patience and practice, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Richard Bertinet shares his expertise in this comprehensive guide, covering a...

Discover the Essence of Success in 12 Inspiring Biographies. This concise collection brings together the lives of twelve influential individuals, from entrepreneurs and entertainers to world leaders...

The White Peacock is D. H. Lawrence's first novel, published in 1911. Written over several years, it reflects his concerns about the impact of industrialisation and modernity on rural life. Set in...

The Book That No One Wanted to Read by Richard Ayoade is a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. Ayoade's unique voice and perspective shine through in this engaging and...

The Innocent One by Lisa Ballantyne is a gripping new thriller that explores the complexities of justice and the power of the past to shape our present.When Daniel Hunter, a criminal solicitor,...

Cathy's summers at Roseland, the ancestral home of her best friend Eloise, were a highlight of her life. The sprawling Cornish coastline property, with its rich history, was a world away from the...

The Funny Thing about Norman Foreman is a heartwarming story about a young boy with a big heart and even bigger dreams. After the sudden loss of his best friend, Norman decides to pursue their shared...

When Joy Delaney vanishes, the seemingly perfect family she leaves behind is forced to confront the secrets they've been keeping. With four grown-up children and a successful business, the Delaneys...

The Williamson sisters are Britain's most treasured World War II veterans, now in their 90s and still in demand at commemorative events. Despite their age, they're sprightly and sparky, always...

The House on Half Moon Street is an enthralling and suspenseful novel that explores the complexities of identity and loyalty. When a young woman's body is discovered, Leo Stanhope's life is turned...

The Shadow Friend by Alex North is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of friendship and the power of secrets. Twenty years after a tragic event, Paul is forced to...

The Memory Wood by Sam Lloyd In this gripping psychological thriller, Elijah has lived in the woods for as long as he can remember. His only home, it's also his prison. When Elissa arrives, she's...

A star open-water swimmer's tragic death sets off a chain of questions and suspicions among her closest friends. Lissa's drowning off a remote island resort raises doubts about the circumstances...

This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel is a gripping thriller that explores the complex web of family dynamics and secrets. A self-help retreat promises a new way of life, but its true intentions are...

This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel is a gripping thriller that explores the dark secrets and tangled relationships within a family. When Natalie receives a mysterious message, she's forced to...

Alan Bennett's latest story is a glorious, darkly comic treat, set in a home for the elderly. Hill Topp House is a superior council home, more of a club than a home, where a community of...

The Blackbird is a gripping novel by Richard Stark, a master of the hard-boiled genre. This third book in the Alan Grofield series is a tense, action-packed tale of international crime and conspiracy...

The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science by Richard Holmes. In 1769, Joseph Banks stepped onto a Tahitian beach expecting to have found Paradise...

The twentieth-anniversary edition of Richard Siken's influential poetry collection, Crush, is a significant milestone in the author's career. First published in 2004, the book has become a modern...

Wounded I Sing: An Advent Song for the Soul Richard Harries explores the poetry of George Herbert, widely regarded as the greatest devotional poet of all time. This book brings together 24 of...

Duel Terror Stories by Richard Matheson is a chilling collection of short stories by the acclaimed author of I Am Legend, Somewhere in Time, What Dreams May Come, and The Incredible Shrinking Man...

Grow your own food for free with this practical guide. Huw Richards' journey to self-sufficiency is a testament to the power of low-cost, sustainable gardening. In this book, he shares his expertise...

Good Strategy, Bad Strategy: The Difference and why it Matters by Richard P. RumeltRichard Rumelt's seminal work challenges the common misconception that strategy is synonymous with ambition,...

Cornwall, 1940. A young woman is found washed up on the rocks in the dead of night. Was her death an accident, or was she deliberately brought to this isolated spot? Three women arrive at Penhallow...

Close to Home by Cara Hunter is a gripping thriller about a young girl's disappearance at a family party. The investigation that follows reveals a complex web of secrets and lies in the seemingly...

The Secret of the Golden Flower: A Chinese Book of LifeA practical guide to integrating personality, rediscovered by Richard Wilhelm, this ancient Taoist text offers a straightforward and silent...

A brutal murder in Cambridgeshire sets off a chain of events that tests the limits of Detective DI Manon Bradshaw's world. When the victim turns out to be closer to her than she could have guessed,...

Alice receives a desperate message from her estranged twin sister Cecily, begging for help. With no memory of their troubled childhood, Alice agrees to stay with Cecily and pretend to be her. But as...

The Damsel is a fast-paced, hard-boiled novel by Richard Stark, featuring Alan Grofield, a less calculating and more hot-blooded counterpart to the series' main character. The story follows a scenic,...

The Golden Hour is a sumptuous and evocative novel that brings to life the hidden truths and desires of late-Victorian Brighton. In this captivating tale, twins Ellen and Reynold Harper navigate the...