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Learn to Draw Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur

Learn to Draw Hooky

Míriam Bonastre Tur

Featuring exclusive content, step-by-step drawing tutorials, and artistic advice from the creator of the WEBTOON Originals series Hooky, this must-have companion offers: A sneak peek into the making of the popular Hooky series, with a treasure trove of...

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Tea and Cake and Death by Gareth and Louise. Ward

Tea and Cake and Death

Gareth and Louise. Ward

When we opened Sherlock Tomes people warned us that we'd made a terrible mistake. The one thing they didn't warn us about was the murders . . . The Bookshop Detectives are on the case! In this rollicking new adventure, Garth and Eloise (and Stevie) must sniff...

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Swing by Audrey Meeker

Swing

Audrey Meeker

Debut author/illustrator Audrey Meeker playfully explores complicated friendships, gender norms, and navigating other people's expectations in this charming middle grade graphic novel. Marcus McCalister wants to fit in. So much so that he's still playing on a...

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Lightningborn by Julie Kagawa

Lightningborn

Julie Kagawa

In a world in the clouds where only the rich own dragons, a poor boy named Remy finds a wild baby dragon—believed to be extinct—and becomes the focus of an evil pirate's vengeance.REMY spends his days trying to survive the mean streets of Cutthroat Wedge—one...

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The Israel Decree by Amir Tsarfati

The Israel Decree

Amir Tsarfati

#6 New York Times Bestseller How Should Christians View Israel? For centuries, questions have lingered both within and outside the church: Is modern Israel connected to the Israel of the Old Testament? Do God's past promises to Israel still apply now? And what...

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Postcards from Scotland by Grant McPhee

Postcards from Scotland

Grant McPhee

By 1983, many of Scotland's post-punk bands had broken up or moved south to chase the major labels in London. That vacuum was filled by an influx of young musicians who were determined to remake the scene in their own image. In this compelling and dynamic oral...

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Next Exit, No Outlet by CW Browning

Next Exit, No Outlet

CW Browning

A ruthless enemy, determined to kill. A deadly assassin with a vendetta. Both trained never to fail. Alina Maschik is out of time. As she uncovers the secrets hiding a traitor responsible for countless deaths, that same traitor is moving quickly to silence...

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Next Exit, One Way by CW Browning

Next Exit, One Way

CW Browning

Someone will die. It's just a matter of time. Two terrorists are at large in Philadelphia, a traitor in Washington will stop at nothing to prevent his past from being exposed, and a master assassin is determined to make him pay for it all. Trained to be a...

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The Body in the Bookstore by Rachel Beattie

The Body in the Bookstore

Rachel Beattie

Meredith Gray's favorite aunt and favorite author are both in town at the same time - a planned adventure becomes a recipe for disaster! My Aunt Cassie has come to visit and we're both excited to see our favorite mystery writer launch his new book right here...

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King of Nothing by Nathanael Lessore

King of Nothing

Nathanael Lessore

WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE FOR OLDER READERS 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR WRITING 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR AMAZON BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 From the Yoto Carnegie Medal shortlisted author of Steady For This comes a hilarious...

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Peach Street to Lobster Lane by Felicity Cloake

Peach Street to Lobster Lane

Felicity Cloake

'A glorious freewheel through the culinary quirks and delights of the USA – an unmissable treat!' – Tim Spector When the nation's 'taster-in-chief' Felicity Cloake announced her dream to cycle across America, the reactions were... mixed: "You'll get squashed,"...

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Uprising by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Uprising

Jennifer A. Nielsen

#1 New York Times bestselling author of Iceberg , Jennifer A. Nielsen inspires readers with a brand-new thriller based on the remarkable true story of a young Polish girl who bravely fought, participating in the Warsaw city uprising, and took a stand in the...

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Mission Manhattan by James Ponti

Mission Manhattan

James Ponti

In this fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies takes on New York City in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne. The City Spies head to...

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Mid-Air by Alicia D. Williams

Mid-Air

Alicia D. Williams

Longlisted for the National Book Award A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning illustrated middle grade novel in verse "full of vulnerability and...

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The Quacken by Justin Colón

The Quacken

Justin Colón

Fans of The Bad Seed and Creepy Carrots will flock to this hilarious, lightly spooky picture book about a boy who unwittingly unleashes a ferociously fuzzy beast on his campground! Lurking in the lake at Cucumonga Campground is a fearsome and frightening...

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The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed

The Book That Almost Rhymed

Omar Abed

Every great adventure needs a hero—or two! This playful take on storytelling and equity proves that two tellers can make a rhyming tale twice as nice. What do you do with an interrupting sibling? Especially when she's stepping all over your story with wild...

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Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Volume 16 by Kotaro Takata

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Volume 16

Kotaro Takata

Now that Akira and Shizuka are officially an item, the gang hits the road again in Kyushu. Their adventure comes to an abrupt stop, however, when they run out of gas in the mountains. When an argument breaks out among the group, Takemina and Izuna realize it's...

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Timmy the Ticked Off Pony and the Poo of Excitement by Magda Szubanski

Timmy the Ticked Off Pony and the Poo of Excitement

Magda Szubanski

Timmy is rude. He's lazy. He's ALWAYS cranky. And he's also one of the most FAMOUS ponies in all the known world! Until one day when...POO HAPPENS. Surely one little poo of excitement can't ruin Timmy's life. Can it? Yes, it can. Find out how in the funniest...

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Kill Creatures by Rory Power

Kill Creatures

Rory Power

“Kill Creatures blew me away. A YA thriller masterclass. Nan is a standout protagonist, all jagged edges and pointed teeth but with a soft and vulnerable underbelly. I cannot stop thinking about it. Rory Power is at her very best” - Laura Steven, author of Our...

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A Hat Full of Sea by Maudie Smith

A Hat Full of Sea

Maudie Smith

Grandpa Jim can only see a small square of blue sky from his hospital window so Cora decides there's only one thing for it – she will bring him some sea to go with it! First, she brings him a hat full of sea. Then she brings him a hat full of countryside. She...

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The incredible fart, poop and pee factory by Fátima Mesquita

The incredible fart, poop and pee factory

Fátima Mesquita

How do that delicious pizza and that cold lemonade you delighted yourself with turn into... yuck!... poop and pee? Visit the Incredible Fart, Poop, and Pee Factory to find out how your body makes them. With an irreverent language and fun illustrations, this...

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Black Clover, Volume 4 by Yūki Tabata

Black Clover, Volume 4

Yūki Tabata

Complete chaos has broken out as the Clover Kingdom capital comes under attack by a group of mysterious terrorists. Asta and the other Magic Knights join the fight in order to protect the innocent civilians, but what exactly are the terrorists after? Rated: T

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Dragon Ball Super, Volume 23 by Akira Toriyama

Dragon Ball Super, Volume 23

Akira Toriyama

Cell Max is unleashed, and the only ones there to fight the ultimate android are Gohan, Piccolo, and Dr. Hedo's hero androids Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. The four of them are quickly overpowered by the formidable Cell Max, but they refuse to give up. Piccolo...

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Haikyu!!. Vol. 18, Hope is a waxing moon by Haruichi Furudate

Haikyu!!. Vol. 18, Hope is a waxing moon

Haruichi Furudate

Karasuno finally defeats their archnemesis Aoba Johsai and advances to the finals to face off against the perennial champions Shiratorizawa! The sheer power of super ace Ushijima has them on their heels, but Nishinoya's determination gives Karasuno a glimmer...

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Haikyu!!. Vol. 20, Particular by Haruichi Furudate

Haikyu!!. Vol. 20, Particular

Haruichi Furudate

The fourth set of the Miyagi Prefecture qualifier round finals is quite the nail-biter! Karasuno's back is against the wall, and there's no room left for error. Their middle blockers continue to give it all they've got as the tense back-and-forth continues,...

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Haikyu!!. Vol. 21, A battle of concepts  by Haruichi Furudate

Haikyu!!. Vol. 21, A battle of concepts

Haruichi Furudate

The fifth set of the Miyagi Prefecture qualifier round finals continues. With Tsukishima out of the game, Karasuno's defense starts to fall apart. However, the team's determined to keep it together. With both opponents physically and mentally exhausted, which...

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Haikyu!!. Vol. 22, Land vs. air by Haruichi Furudate

Haikyu!!. Vol. 22, Land vs. air

Haruichi Furudate

The semifinals of the Tokyo Area Qualifiers for the Spring Tournament have begun! It's Nekoma vs. Fukurodani in a win-and-you're-in match! Fukurodani's ace, Bokuto, is in top form as he goes head-to-head with Nekoma's defensive master, Yaku. Will the Cats be...

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Haikyu!!. Vol. 23 by Haruichi Furudate

Haikyu!!. Vol. 23

Haruichi Furudate

Nekoma's defensive ace, Yaku, is removed from the court with an injury, leaving the whole team grasping at straws! Even with Nohebi stubbornly picking away at the hole Yaku left behind, Nekoma's captain, Kuroo, continues to insist they have a chance at...

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Haikyu!!. Vol. 24, First snow by Haruichi Furudate

Haikyu!!. Vol. 24, First snow

Haruichi Furudate

Karasuno has qualified for the Spring Tournament! The team buckles down to practice harder than ever, but their adviser, Takeda, immediately rushes in to announce that Kageyama has been invited to participate in the All-Japan Under 19 Youth Training Camp,...

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Haikyu!!. Volume 33, Monster's Ball by Haruichi Furudate

Haikyu!!. Volume 33, Monster's Ball

Haruichi Furudate

The final points between Karasuno and Inarizaki are tossed back and forth as both teams struggle to finish the other off and declare victory. But with time running out, will Karasuno be able to win the final set, or will Inarizaki send them packing? Rated: T

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Haikyu!!. Vol. 38 by Haruichi Furudate

Haikyu!!. Vol. 38

Haruichi Furudate

It's Bokuto versus Kiryu—two of the top hitters in the nation—in the quarterfinals of the Spring Tournament! Bokuto is playing better than ever, but Akaashi, lured into making a handful of critical mistakes, gets benched. Meanwhile, as Hinata prepares for his...

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Haikyu!!. Vol. 43, The final boss by Haruichi Furudate

Haikyu!!. Vol. 43, The final boss

Haruichi Furudate

After graduating high school, Hinata books it all the way to Brazil to learn how to play beach volleyball and improve his control and strength. While there, his efforts earn him the moniker "Ninja Shoyo," and one day he's approached by another player named...

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Kuroko's Basketball, Volume 9 by Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Kuroko's Basketball, Volume 9

Tadatoshi Fujimaki

In the quarterfinal match of the Winter Cup, Seirin is up against Yosen, which has won its last two games by completely shutting down its opponents. Can Kuroko and company come up with an attack strategy to smash through Yosen's defense?! And can Kagami really...

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Kuroko's Basketball.  Volume 10 by Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Kuroko's Basketball. Volume 10

Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Seirin's fighting an uphill battle against Murasakibara and Himuro of Yosen. But a bit of inspiration from Kise helps Kagami get in the zone! Meanwhile, Himuro's encouragement finally convinces Murasakibara to take the game seriously! The quarterfinal match...

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Kuroko's Basketball. Volume 11 by Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Kuroko's Basketball. Volume 11

Tadatoshi Fujimaki

It's Rakuzan versus Shutoku! The showdown between Miracle Generation members Akashi and Midorima is finally under way. Meanwhile, Seirin is getting ready for its game against Kaijo High and Kise! Kuroko has proven his worth with his Vanishing Drive and Phantom...

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Kuroko's Basketball, Volume 12 by Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Kuroko's Basketball, Volume 12

Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Seirin's taken the lead in the semifinal game against Kaijo, but they're in a bad spot when Kise returns to the court and turns the game around with his Perfect Copy move. Can Kuroko and the rest of the team concoct a strategy to deal with Kise?! Find out...

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Kuroko's Basketball, Volume 13 by Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Kuroko's Basketball, Volume 13

Tadatoshi Fujimaki

In a flashback, the Miracle Generation players realize their immense talents as second-years in middle school. However, their newfound power causes a rift between them and everyone else. Meanwhile, a confrontation with Murasakibara ends up awakening Akashi's...

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Kuroko's Basketball, Volume 14 by Tadatoshi Fujimaki

Kuroko's Basketball, Volume 14

Tadatoshi Fujimaki

It's Seirin's final match against Rakuzan in the Winter Cup, and Kuroko's been...defeated?! In a cruel twist of fate, all of his breakthroughs have ended up robbing him of his defining talent—his invisibility! Seirin's already at a crippling disadvantage when...

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Fly Me to the Moon. Volume 4 by Kenjirō Hata

Fly Me to the Moon. Volume 4

Kenjirō Hata

Touring the beautiful Kyoto area, Nasa and Tsukasa find plenty of opportunities for romance. Selfies! Snuggling! Swordplay! They'd better enjoy every minute, because a shattering surprise awaits them at home in Tokyo. Where will the newlyweds go when their...

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Beyblade X, Volume 1 by Homura Kawamoto

Beyblade X, Volume 1

Homura Kawamoto

Amateur Blader Robin Kazami is left without a team after a crushing defeat. Things start to look up when he runs into former Beyblade champion Jaxon Cross, who is on his own journey to fight back to the top of The X tower under the alias "Blader X." This...

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Zom 100, bucket List of the Dead.  Volume 15 by Haro Aso

Zom 100, bucket List of the Dead. Volume 15

Haro Aso

After noticing that "Meet the woman of my dreams" has been crossed off the bucket list, Shizuka suddenly remembers Akira's reaction when she was bitten by a zombie. The two go into such a panic that even the Nagasaki dolphins avoid them, sensing how awkward...

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The Escape by David Walsh

The Escape

David Walsh

A unique memoir from British cycling's most fascinating competitor In the summer of 2020, sportswriter David Walsh invited Pippa York began a series of journeys following the Tour de France. A nostalgic voyage through the world's most competitive bike race –...

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Bedtime Jitters by Norm Feuti

Bedtime Jitters

Norm Feuti

Mysteries abound in the second book of a new graphic novel series about finding friendship in unexpected places! This fun and funny buddy comedy is perfect for fans of Narwhal & Jelly, emerging readers, and all kids who love comics. Beak & Ally are back, and...

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Messy Roots by Laura Gao

Messy Roots

Laura Gao

"Messy Roots is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, and deeply engaging story of their journey to find themself—as an American, as the daughter of Chinese immigrants, as a queer person, and as a Wuhanese American in the middle of a pandemic."—Malaka Gharib, author of...

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Class Clown Fish by Kevin Sherry

Class Clown Fish

Kevin Sherry

This wonderfully silly young graphic novel from Graphix Chapters about fin-tastic friends is perfect for fans of The Bad Guys and Narwhal and Jelly ! Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly...

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Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz

Teeth

Hannah Moskowitz

A gritty, romantic modern fairy tale from the author of Break and Gone, Gone, Gone . Be careful what you believe in. Rudy's life is flipped upside-down when his family moves to a remote island in a last attempt to save his sick younger brother. With nothing to...

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Great Black Hope by Rob Franklin

Great Black Hope

Rob Franklin

'A beautifully expansive novel about race and class... Franklin's emotional and intellectual range is vast.... An exceptional debut' - Katie Kitamura, author of Intimacies An arrest for cocaine possession in the Hamptons on the last day of a sweltering summer...

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Bug Club by Tiffany Renando

Bug Club

Tiffany Renando

It’s a beautiful day among the flowers, and the insects have a lot to do! Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that’s perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides...

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Did the Romans Eat Chips? by Paul Mason

Did the Romans Eat Chips?

Paul Mason

Did the Ancient Romans eat chips? Who was the first queen to use a toilet? Have a city's streets ever been paved with gold? This book takes a fun look at history by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although...

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Thank You, Octopus by Darren Farrell

Thank You, Octopus

Darren Farrell

Fans of Mo Willems will love this funny bedtime story! Ahoy! It's bedtime, and Octopus is here to help his buddy get ready. First up is a bath (Thank you, Octopus) . . . in egg salad ( No , thank you, Octopus)! Then it’s time to brush teeth...with paint...

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The Women at Ocean's End by Faith Hogan

The Women at Ocean's End

Faith Hogan

'This is an absolute beauty of a book. I loved everything about it - the richness and depth of the characters; the poignant, intricately woven story and the beautiful descriptions of the house and island. It is a book that will stay with me for a very long...

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Foreign Fruit by Katie Goh

Foreign Fruit

Katie Goh

The morning after a white man murdered six Asian women, I ate five oranges. They were not dainty tangerines or pretty satsumas or festive clementines. These were unwieldy, bulging oranges, pock-marked and rind-covered fistfuls of flesh. I ate them all until my...

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The Brilliant Brain by Roopa Farooki

The Brilliant Brain

Roopa Farooki

Introducing a lively new picture book on a very popular topic—the human body. Award-winning author Dr. Roopa Farooki explores the wonderful workings of the brain. Every second of every day, something is happening in even the tiniest parts of your body, from...

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Country Comfort by Hari Beavis

Country Comfort

Hari Beavis

The debut cookbook from TikTok and Instagram sensation Hari Beavis. Wholesome, hearty, delicious meals that feel like a hug without the hassle. Country Comfort contains 90 recipes for quick and easy comfort food, inspired by country living. Each chapter is...

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Good Dog! by Sean Taylor

Good Dog!

Sean Taylor

Dog really tries his best to be a Good Dog! for his owner, Melvin. But unfortunately it's just not that easy. First there's the case of the missing extra-delicious-smelling pizza slice – but that's really nothing to do with him. Then there's giant surprise...

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Pedro Loves Saving the Planet by Jess French

Pedro Loves Saving the Planet

Jess French

Pedro Loves the Planet tells the fact-filled story of day in the life of a boy who is passionate about the environment. Pedro spends the day at his school eco club's forest cabin where he learns about electric cars, plants some vegetable seeds and encourages...

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What Does the Moon Taste Like?: Questions and Answers About Science by Thomas Canavan

What Does the Moon Taste Like?: Questions and Answers About Science

Thomas Canavan

Why are black holes black? Why can't you tickle yourself? For the answers to these, and many more science questions, just look inside! Young readers will be blown away by this book of crazy science facts. Illustrated throughout with hilarious cartoons, What...

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A Thunder of Monsters by S.A Patrick

A Thunder of Monsters

S.A Patrick

RETURN TO A WORLD OF DRAGONS, SONG-SPELLS, PIPERS AND BATTLES... Patch Brightwater and his friend Barver, the dracogriff, are trapped on a mysterious island full of monstrous beasts. Their shapeshifting friend, Wren, is being held prisoner by the Piper of...

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The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott

The Witch Roads

Kate Elliott

Book 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott.. Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned. When an arrogant prince (and his equally arrogant entourage) gets stuck in Orledder Halt as part of brutal...

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One Story a Day for Science: October by Kara Cybanski

One Story a Day for Science: October

Kara Cybanski

Where science meets storytelling, you'll find One Story a Day for Science, a collection of 365 stories each focused on a different scientific concept ranging from the wonders of nature to diseases, historical figures to tech advances, endangered animals to...

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Lallan Sweets by Srishti Chaudhary

Lallan Sweets

Srishti Chaudhary

It is 1995. Tara Taneja lives in the small town of Siyaka, running Ultimate Mathematics Tuition Centre and working for Lalaji, her grandfather, at Lallan Sweets, his famous sweet shop. The laddoos sold at the shop are made using a secret family recipe that...

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A Dirge for Princes by Morgan Rice

A Dirge for Princes

Morgan Rice

"Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless. In another series that promises to be as entertaining as the previous ones, A THRONE OF SISTERS presents us with the tale of two sisters (Sophia and Kate), orphans, fighting to survive in a cruel and demanding world of...

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Beam Queen by Georgia Godwin

Beam Queen

Georgia Godwin

Hi! I'm Georgia and I'm ten years old and I LOVE gymnastics! I want to be an international gymnastics star. This is my diary. Come with me as I chase my dreams! Georgia has started training in a new, elite squad, and it is a whole new challenge for her. New...

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Bite Me by Magda Szubanski

Bite Me

Magda Szubanski

If you thought pooing on everyone was bad, then STICK AROUND! Coz things are about to get WAAAAAY worse for TIMMY. Now he's the MOST HATED thing in the world—people hate him more than brussels sprouts and stinky cheese... even more than wedgies! And now he's...

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Bug in a Vacuum by Melanie Watt

Bug in a Vacuum

Melanie Watt

A bug flies through an open door into a house, through a bathroom, across a kitchen and bedroom and into a living room ... where its entire life changes with the switch of a button. Sucked into the void of a vacuum bag, this one little bug moves through...

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Carnivore in the Kitchen by Courtney Luna

Carnivore in the Kitchen

Courtney Luna

International Bestseller! Delectable Recipes to Reboot Your Carnivore Lifestyle! Carnivore in the Kitchen is more than just a collection of recipes; it is an exploration of flavors, textures, and cooking creativity! Burgers, rib eyes, and brisket are tasty and...

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Perfect Storm by Thane Gustafson

Perfect Storm

Thane Gustafson

The story of Russia's historic opening to the West (1992-2022), where it succeeded and why it has failed, the impact of war and sanctions, and the prospects for Russia's future. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 brought a tragic close to a thirty-year...

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Between Meals by A. J. Liebling

Between Meals

A. J. Liebling

'Fantastic. The benchmark for great food writing' Anthony Bourdain 'The primary requisite for writing well about food is a good appetite' Between Meals is the gourmand and journalist A.J. Liebling's delectable account of his time spent eating and drinking in...

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Enchanted to Meet You by Cara Stout

Enchanted to Meet You

Cara Stout

Eyes on the prize, not the prince. After setting fire to her last summer job – literally – Imogen Rogers needs a change. So, when her best friend Divya, hooks her up with a gig at Fairytale Gardens to expose their dodgy dealings, she grabs the opportunity with...

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On Marriage by Devorah Baum

On Marriage

Devorah Baum

BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 ACCORDING TO THE NEW YORKER AND KIRKUS 'Devorah Baum is a visionary writer. Her intellectual depth, her emotional precision and her searing insight can only be gathered under an old fashioned word: wisdom' Zadie Smith A shining...

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Harry and the Dinosaurs Make a Splash by Ian Whybrow

Harry and the Dinosaurs Make a Splash

Ian Whybrow

Harry and the dinosaurs love playing in the waves at Water World. But when a big wave knocks them over, they don't think it's quite such fun after all. Harry isn't sure he wants to go in the water again, but with a little help from Nan he and his dinosaurs...

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Tiny Dogs by Rose Lihou

Tiny Dogs

Rose Lihou

Tiny dogs, big adventures! Meet the tiny dogs in this first chapter book from debut author-illustrator Rose Lihou, with full-colour illustrations throughout. 'Ridiculously delightful' - Guardian Bea and her mum are moving in with her grandparents, which will...

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Little Red Train by Benedict Blathwayt

Little Red Train

Benedict Blathwayt

Click-clack, clicketty-clack, whoo . . . eee! Disaster! The fast rain to Pebblecombe has broken down. Everyone on the train wants to get to the fair and enjoy a great day out but now they're all stuck on the tracks. It is up to the Little Red Train and Duffy...

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Rani and Sukh by Bali Rai

Rani and Sukh

Bali Rai

A powerful and gripping novel that sweeps the reader from modern-day Britain to the Punjab in the 1960s and back again in a ceaseless cycle of tragedy and conflict. 1950s Punjab - a secret affair goes terribly wrong and the bride commits suicide after her...

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Darkness Rising by A. A. Dhand

Darkness Rising

A. A. Dhand

'One of the most multi-layered policemen to have appeared in recent years.' - Mail on Sunday Detective Inspector Harry Virdee has a lot on his plate. His team is facing government cuts, tensions are building between Bradford's two rival drugs gangs and his...

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Virdee by A. A. Dhand

Virdee

A. A. Dhand

A gripping detective thriller, now a Major BBC TV series, starring Game of Thrones actor Staz Nair. 'Outstanding – relentless, multi-layered suspense' Lee Child 'Fearless' Sunday Times 'Tense' Observer It is an ordinary Yorkshire morning, cold and miserable....

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Flesh by David Szalay

Flesh

David Szalay

'Brilliance on every page' Samantha Harvey 'Spare, visceral, urgent, compelling. This book doesn't f**k around' Gary Stevenson ' So brilliant and wise on chance, love, sex, money' David Nicholls 'How do I get out of a reading slump? This is the book to do...

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The Unprocessed Plate by Rhiannon Lambert

The Unprocessed Plate

Rhiannon Lambert

"A brilliant guide to understanding ultra-processed foods, gut health, and building a balanced diet – with practical tips and easy, delicious recipes." – Ella Mills "This book is much needed – clear, progressive, and a positive step towards helping people...

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Journey in Paldea by Pokémon

Journey in Paldea

Pokémon

Join Liko and Roy on an action-packed adventure in the world of Pokémon in this exciting illustrated chapter book! From the new TV series, Pokémon Horizons, comes a story of action, friendship and adventure! Meet new friends, discover new Pokémon and go on the...

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Narwhalicorn and Jelly by Ben Clanton

Narwhalicorn and Jelly

Ben Clanton

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together in the hilarious seventh book...

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Narwhal's Sweet Tooth by Ben Clanton

Narwhal's Sweet Tooth

Ben Clanton

Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures. In the hilarious ninth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal's sweet tooth leads...

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Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse by Cathy FitzGerald

Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse

Cathy FitzGerald

Midsummer's Eve is about to get a whole lot more magical! Someone is misusing magic. Curses have been cast and terrifying creatures are on the move . . . Twelve-year-old Pinch Perkins lives on Tricky Dragon Lane, deep in the heart of London's magical quarter....

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The South by Tash Aw

The South

Tash Aw

'A mesmerising tale. Both heartbreaking and joyful' MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM A radiant novel of the longing that blooms between two boys over the course of one summer – about family, desire, and what we inherit – from celebrated author Tash Aw. 'Shimmeringly...

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Goodnight Already! by Jory John

Goodnight Already!

Jory John

A hilarious bedtime story from debut children's book author Jory John, and Benji Davies, illustrator of Storm Whale. Meet Bear. He's exhausted. All he wants is to go to sleep. Meet Duck, Bear's persistent next-door neighbour. All he wants is to hang out . . ....

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Tad (Read Aloud by Dawn O'Porter) by Benji Davies

Tad (Read Aloud by Dawn O'Porter)

Benji Davies

Sometimes the biggest stories come from the smallest beginnings...Winner of the 2020 Oscar's Book Prize! Meet Tad. She's the smallest tadpole in a big pond, and lives there with all her tadbrothers and tadsisters. Although something else lives there too... BIG...

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The Chemist by A. A. Dhand

The Chemist

A. A. Dhand

*The Sunday Times top ten bestseller* *A Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month* Get hooked on this year's most addictive thriller Is revenge the most lethal dose of all? 'Without a doubt the best crime thriller I've read this year ... A story of loyalties and...

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The Violinist's Secret by M.J Hollows

The Violinist's Secret

M.J Hollows

The brand-new World War 2 historical novel from the bestselling author of The German Messenger Charlotte Weber is against the Nazi regime and what it stands for, but as she attends Hamburg University, she struggles to make sense of the war she finds herself a...

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Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell

Disco Witches of Fire Island

Blair Fell

“Heartfelt.” —The New York Times Hit the dance floor with a coven of queer witches on 1980s Fire Island in this gay fantasy romance about finding magic, love, and family in the face of tragedy. A heartwarming LGBTQ+ novel for fans of steamy romance,...

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Are You Happy? by Lori Ostlund

Are You Happy?

Lori Ostlund

"Don’t let Are You Happy? pass you by: There’s not a word out of place in these brilliant Midwestern sketches. They’re lonesome, for sure . . . But they’re also hilarious." —Charles Arrowsmith, The Washington Post "These nine startling stories capture the...

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Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

Kisses and Croissants

Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

As sweet as a macaron from Laduree, this romantic novel set in Paris about an American ballerina and a charming French boy is parfait ! And don't miss Anne-Sophie's swoony FRENCH KISSING IN NEW YORK ! Mia Jenrow has always known she's destined to be a...

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Clay by Franck Bouysse

Clay

Franck Bouysse

In this captivating Faulknerian tale of love, masculinity, and vengeance, tensions boil over in a rural mountain community whose able-bodied men have left to fight in World War I. In the heart of Cantal, in the heat of the summer of 1914, the men resigned...

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Leading Under Pressure by Ian Foster

Leading Under Pressure

Ian Foster

The inside story of Ian Foster's All Blacks 'A stunningly honest and insightful account of what it takes to coach the All Blacks.' - Gregor Paul Appointed as head coach 2019, Ian Foster led the All Blacks through one of the most tumultuous periods of the...

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The Liver Repair Plan by Sarah Di Lorenzo

The Liver Repair Plan

Sarah Di Lorenzo

Easy steps to transform your liver health The liver's ability to heal and regenerate can greatly improve your wellbeing. Clinical nutritionist and bestselling author Sarah Di Lorenzo's four-week plan has helped hundreds of her patients repair their inner...

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Making Peoples by James Belich

Making Peoples

James Belich

A new paperback reprint of this best-selling and ground-breaking history. When first published in 1996 Making Peoples was hailed as redefining New Zealand history. It was undoubtedly the most important work of New Zealand history since Keith Sinclair's classic...

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Forever Paris by Michel Arnaud

Forever Paris

Michel Arnaud

Photographer Michel Arnaud spotlights the green spaces and sustainable architecture in Paris Paris is changing. There is a new attitude of green and sustainable ideals that are permeating the City of Light everywhere you go. In many ways, Paris has had the...

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Poisoning on Parker Road by Lindsey Dawson

Poisoning on Parker Road

Lindsey Dawson

In 1892, young English settler William Thompson suddenly dies an agonising death. His Auckland neighbours know of scandalous goings-on between his wife, Alice, and his best friend – who is soon on trial for murder. Meanwhile, Alice has had a new baby, but who...

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Fatebound by R.E Vance

Fatebound

R.E Vance

Mythical creatures are real, and the world is just finding out. Isabella is a 500-year-old teenage shapeshifter and when she's not on the run, enjoys a bit of weed and a twinkie, the classic combo. Too bad the bad guys are harshing her buzz. Our girl did steal...

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Home to Her by Liz Childs Kelly

Home to Her

Liz Childs Kelly

Home to Her takes us on a journey, personal and collective, through time and place, to remember and reconnect with the lost and stolen wisdom of the Sacred Feminine, an ancient Divine force known intimately by ancestral peoples around the world. While in some...

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Free Ride by Noraly Schoenmaker

Free Ride

Noraly Schoenmaker

The Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller By the YouTube sensation with more than two million followers, the inspiring account of a woman in her thirties who, in a moment of personal crisis, embarked on an epic, transcontinental motorcycle ride – and...

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Sleep by Honor Jones

Sleep

Honor Jones

'A haunting and beautiful novel' ANN PATCHETT 'Deeply satisfying ... beautifully written' POLLY SAMSON 'Exceptionally moving' NEW YORK TIMES 'Magnetic, breathtaking' CHERIE JONES 'Beautiful ... I adored it' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Profoundly beautiful' NPR A most...

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