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Caran An-T-Saoghail (the Wiles of the World) is a comprehensive anthology of nineteenth-century Gaelic verse. Published in 2019, it offers a fresh perspective on the poetic creativity of this period,...

A murder takes place during the Málaga Film Festival, and Jacaranda Dunne is called in to help solve it. A well-known film star's body is found in the locked basement of the Picasso Museum, with no...

Jacaranda Dunne is an ex-Metropolitan police officer who has opened a detective agency in Málaga. At first, her work involves routine cases such as missing dogs and stolen passports. However, one day...

Pleasantview by Celeste Mohammed is a powerful exploration of life in Trinidad, where the idyllic images of Caribbean culture often hide dark and harrowing truths. This award-winning novel delves...

Shoshi's Shabbat by Caryn Yacowitz is a heartwarming story about a young girl's first Shabbat. On this special day, Shoshi learns that her family's traditions and love for each other are what truly...

The Jacaranda Tree by H. E. Bates During World War II, a small English community is forced to flee Burma when Japanese forces invade. Paterson, the manager of a rice mill, organizes the evacuation...

In a chilling near-future, an oppressive regime known as The Boots seizes on the opportunity to round up communities of color, the disabled, and the LGBTQ+ into labour camps. A queer Black performer,...

On 7 July 2005, Simon Weekes' life changed forever when his London Underground carriage was wrecked by a bomb blast. Miraculously, he survived, but the trauma of that day would have far-reaching...

A Book of Secrets is set against the complex backdrop of Elizabethan England. Born in what is now Ghana, Susan Charlewood's life takes a dramatic turn when she is enslaved by the Portuguese before...

News at Noon is a satirical novel that explores the challenges faced by journalists in Nigeria as they navigate the spread of misinformation and corruption. When a sick man arrives from a...

A haunting and deeply personal novel about family secrets, grief, and the power of storytelling. Nephthys Kinwell's life is marked by loss and loneliness after her twin brother's tragic death, but...

Breaking the Maafa Chain chronicles the true story of two sisters' struggle for freedom in the mid-nineteenth century. Captured and sold into slavery, they are forced to change their names and adapt...

Pleasantview by Celeste Mohammed is a powerful and poignant novel that delves into the darker side of life in Trinidad. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Carnival celebrations, this book explores...

Breaking the Maafa Chain tells the true story of two sisters who were captured and sold into slavery in the mid-nineteenth century. Despite being separated and forced to change their names, they find...

Tehran, 1983. A city gripped by fear, its people silenced. Evin prison stands as a symbol of the regime's power. Yet, within its walls, three women find ways to resist. Azar gives birth to her...

La Transición sentimental: Literatura y cultura en España desde los años setenta The transition from the Franco regime marked a significant shift in Spanish society, with many questioning whether...

Oleander, Jacaranda: A Childhood Perceived is an autobiography that explores growing up in Egypt and delves into how children perceive their world. The author uses her own memories as a lens to...

Phoebe Robinson's latest essay collection is a thoughtful and hilarious exploration of human connection, race, hair, travel, dating, Black excellence, and more. With her signature wit and...

A heartwarming and humorous tale of love and friendship, suited to readers of romantic comedies. Joanna Nell's story follows Peggy Smart, a 79-year-old pensioner living in a retirement village, as...

A humorous and timely essay collection about race, gender, and pop culture from Phoebe Robinson. Being a black woman in America means navigating old prejudices and fresh absurdities every day. From...

The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker by Joanna Nell is a poignant and humorous tale of love, loss, and self-discovery. When her husband goes missing from their luxurious ocean liner, Evelyn sets out...

At nearly ninety, Hattie Bloom prefers the company of birds to people. But when a fall lands her in a nursing home, she struggles to cope with the loss of independence and privacy. From the confines...

The Last Voyage of Mrs Henry Parker by Joanna Nell is a poignant and humorous tale of love, loss, and self-discovery. When her husband goes missing from their luxury ocean liner, Evelyn sets out to...