'Invaluable' - WATERSTONES BEST SPORTS BOOKS OF 2022 ' Born to Run 2 is a must read for every runner out there' Rich Roll 'Amazing, really incredibly inspiring book' Joe Wicks on Born to Run Born to Run 's Chris McDougall and long-time running coach Eric Orton...

Summer is upon Five Island Cove, and that means beach days with friends and family, an explosion of tourism, and summer reading programs! Tessa Simmons has just taken a job as the Assistant Director at the library in the cove, and she's been charged with all...

Nathan is a playboy bachelor, living his life to the fullest. Being the brother of the Alpha has its perks, and Nathan makes the most of all of them. He's not looking for his mate. From what he's seen, they're nothing but trouble and heartache. Or that's what...

When grief hovers like a cloud, will the sun ever shine again for Wendy? Wendy McCarthy knows the overwhelming heartache of grief all too well. While well-meaning friends tell her she'll get over her loss in time, she knows that you never get over the loss of...

They've tied the knot, but will their love last the distance? Wendy didn't expect to find love again after losing her beloved husband of over 30 years to a heart attack, but after being swept off her feet by a silver-haired Texan cowboy she met in a Dublin...

He's never forgiven himself for the accident that killed his mother. Can he find forgiveness and true love? Bruce McCarthy's heart aches for his estranged son, Andrew. After witnessing the grief his wife Wendy, suffered after the loss of her daughter, he knows...

She lost her husband and misses him dearly. He lost his wife but is ready to move on. Will a chance meeting in a foreign city change their lives forever? Following her husband's untimely death, Wendy Miller's life revolves around her adult children, but when...

The Witzel Solstice Party is the highlight of an otherwise quiet winter season in Pigsend. But when Vellora and Ida Witzel start receiving mysterious, threatening letters, the party - and their own safety - may be in jeopardy. Across the street, Bev's got an...

Reunite with beloved characters and a thrilling new whodunit in Bones at the Manor House , book 2 in the Dr. Benjamin Bones Mysteries . "Five Stars! I adore this series and can't wait to read more about these brave, stubborn, heroic people." –Reader Review Two...

Dive into the perfect blend of mystery, history, romance, and humor with Bones in the Blackout , the first in a series! "The author created a world I wanted to be in, with people I wanted to know." –from Reader Review Step back in time to WW2 England with...

The third book in the Dr. Bones Mystery Series, BONES TAKES A HOLIDAY, is a change-of-pace from the usual whodunit. The holidays in question are Christmas 1939 and Valentine's Day 1940. The world is at war, and the first of many hard winters has begun. But for...

The essential guide for every patient and family The doctor's office called. It's not good news. What comes next? When you are diagnosed with a life-changing illness, it can be overwhelming. While your diagnosis cannot be changed, the way you experience your...

For LuLu Dupree, what she doesn't remember might just be the death of her. LuLu doesn't remember much of the weeks leading up to the car accident she'd had while on vacation in Phoenix that left her with a traumatic brain injury. However, she remembers too...

Grace, Zoe and Imogen are three women whose worlds are linked by unseen connections to friends, family and lovers. In this psychological drama, set in contemporary Hobart, they move inexorably towards an event that will change them all forever. The Accident is...

'Chokepoints is a masterful narrative of US economic warfare in the 21st century.'Financial Times 'A timely, riveting world tour ... absorbing'The Economist THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Chokepoints is a compelling and dramatic narrative about the new...

Here are the best short fiction stories, short non-fiction pieces and poetry from the Pikihuia Awards for Māori writers 2023 as judged by Emma Espiner, Carol Hirschfeld, Maiki Sherman, Mike Ross, Hēmi Kelly and Robert Sullivan. This competition, run by the...

When Billie's grandpa falls ill, her parents go to take care of him, while she and her new puppy Travis go to stay with her aunt. Billie is worried about her grandpa and she's glad to have Travis with her. But the puppy is anxious about the unfamiliar...

Harper loves spending time with her gorgeous new kitten, Sammy. He likes sitting in the window, exploring their flat and playing in the garden. But then Harper and her family have to move in with her gran after she has a bad fall, and everything changes. Sammy...

From humble beginnings at Fairlie, Ayrshire, in the early years of the nineteenth century, William Fife and Son grew to become one of Britain's premier yacht-building yards, attracting commissions from as far afield as America, Canada and America. By the time...

Your past and your family can haunt you like nothing else... A hilarious and terrifying new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Final Girl Support Group. When Louise finds out her parents have died, she dreads going home. She doesn't want...

'In my brief breath of life, might I find a way to fit light to paper?' In a land of ethereal beauty, within a culture soaked in myth, a young woman discovers the story that will change her life. In 2003, seventeen-year-old Australian exchange student Hannah...

BRIDGERTON WITH MAGIC AND MURDER! Lord Nicholas Monterris is the only heir of Monterris Court, a crumbling manor house. Bored and trapped, Nic spends his days crafting new automatons and his nights enticing handsome rogues into his bed, fiercely ignoring the...

On a hotly-contested battlefield, a prince whose touch creates life meets a soldier chosen by death. But can they forge a future together, from opposite sides of a great war? A lyrical and character-driven queer fantasy for those who loved She Who Became the...

A mother recounts her unthinkable experience after her thirteen-year-old son murders his little sister—and her struggle to emerge from devastation. Losing a young daughter to murder is the worst nightmare that a mother could possibly imagine—but what if the...

Think Outside the Pizza Box New York, Detroit and Tonda Romana Style Pizzas at Home Get ready to make flavorful pizza at home with this all-in-one guide to cooking in your new Ooni. Sure to be a hit at any home gathering, now you can use this revolutionary...

In the vein of K. Arsenault Rivera and V.E. Schwab comes L. Penelope's Requiem of Silence , the epic conclusion in the stunning Earthsinger Chronicles. Civil unrest plagues the nation of Elsira as refugees from their old enemy, Lagrimar, seek new lives in...

QUICK FIX—the second installment of LINDA GRIMES's original urban fantasy series starring human chameleon Ciel Halligan. Ciel Halligan, an aura adaptor with a chameleon-like ability to step into the lives of her clients and fix their problems for them— as...

Two novel-length steampunk adventures from the author of the wildly successful Murderbot Diaries. Together in one volume for the first time: Emilie and the Hollow World Running away from home and stowing away on the wrong ship, Emilie embarks on a fantastic...

Did you know your physical, mental and emotional well-being depends on your gut health? The healthier your gut, the better you are! With the gut as a central axis of vigour, health coach Dimple Jangda has helped people all over the world recover from chronic...

A stormy night. A plane crash. A deserted island—or so it seems. Sonic and Tails find themselves castaways, surrounded by robots hardwired to target them! That's no island—it's the weathered hulk of the Death Egg, and it's crawling with scrapped, rusted, and...

"Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!"—Books and...

I have always known that a woman's greatest power is her looks. For most of my life, I just took it as the way things were, a fact not worth interrogating since it was so obviously true.' For her entire life, Lucinda's mission was to look as hot as possible....

On the brink of discovering who-or what-lies behind her mother's death, Rosie Frost begins a new adventure with a murder to solve, revenge on her mind, and more questions than she has answers. It's a new term at Heverbridge School and Bloodstone Island is in...

Someone is stalking gold hunters. Now a bushman is stalking them . . . Terry Drage is not the first amateur gold prospector to rock up to the Murchison Hotel, brag about an exciting discovery – and then vanish into thin air. But Gabe Ahern is determined he...

"Marshall Karp is the only author I know who can get big laughs out of murdering someone." —James Patterson, author of the Alex Cross Novels "Karp offers multiple twists that will keep most readers guessing until the end, and balances the grim plot with...

Make your idea irresistible.You have a terrific idea. It's so powerful that it could change a life, a market, or even the world. There's just one problem: others don't see its power—yet. If you truly value the possibility of your idea, then you're ready to...

Private investigator Lexi Graves might have bitten off more than she can chew. When her mom calls about a possible case, the last thing Lexi expects is a body buried in a shallow grave. Yet that isn't the strangest thing about the case. Hidden on the body is a...

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Sahoko is officially dating Japan's top idol! Now that her bias is her boyfriend, Sahoko sets about bettering herself for Kouta, but things quickly get complicated when a celebrity rival appears! Rated: T+

Riku's mother asks him to come live with her, but Rei still won't tell Riku how he truly feels about him. Ten does everything she can to push Rei in the right direction because she knows it's the key to seeing Riku smile again.... Rated:T

Erika's heart is aflutter after seeing a new side of Kyoya. But if she confesses her love to him, she risks destroying everything they've built. Plus, she has no idea if Kyoya feels the same way. One thing is for certain, though—his sadistic side remains in...

As summer draws to an end, Taiki realizes he may never be able to close the gap between himself and Chinatsu. He takes her to the beach to celebrate her birthday anyway, hoping to cheer her up after a grueling loss. However, their adventure goes awry when an...

The battle between the two strongest sorcerers—Gojo and Sukuna—unfolds on a mind-blowing scale! The combatants repeatedly open their domains and repair burnt-out cursed techniques. Their back-and-forth clash continues, but when Sukuna summons Mahoraga, will...

Trapped by Professor Gedoin in the hellish prison beneath Dream Town Inari, the Exwires must fight to survive and rescue Izumo. The more they learn about Professor Gedoin's plans, the more they realize the horror they face. Each will need to rely on their own...

Aguni now has control of the Beach, and one of his first actions as king is to lock Ryohei in a room on one of the empty floors of the hotel to die of an expired visa. But Ryohei gets an unexpected stay of execution when the Beach becomes the arena for a...

There are some poets you travel the routes ofso often you could feel your way in the dark,that turn, that corner, and then the plummettowards the end. What does it give you, after all,to meet in person in a room? A thoughtthe dog doesn't share, when, having...

A substantial fourth collection from a feminist poet chronicling life in the suburbs in all its banal and joyous detail. Janet Charman writes with wit, irony and sometimes anger, about being a wife, a mother, a daughter.

This fifth collection of poems by a well-established poet is a vivid and compassionate evocation of ordinary domestic life. Unflinching realism about the situation of women gives her work power. Her handling of language, rhythm, and imagery is sophisticated...

In Anna Jackson's fifth collection of poetry, a rich and leafy life closes in on the New Zealand poet. Scenarios from home and work join fairy-tale tropes in these&nbsp;multifaceted poems that preoccupy themselves&nbsp;with thickets of language and other...

From award-winning storyteller Peter Carnavas comes this stellar novel about space, starting over and the best friend you could ever imagine. Ralph sat up. His voice was croaky. &#8216; If a shooting star zoomed past right now, what would you wish for?'...

The unicorns' sleepover gets spooky in the third book of this sparkly new chapter book series that follows the trials and triumphs of young foals attending Unicorn University—perfect for those who love magic, happiness, and My Little Pony ! It's Fall Break at...

Twilight shares her creativity in the fifth book of this sparkly new chapter book series that follows the trials and triumphs of young foals attending Unicorn University—perfect for those who love magic, happiness, and My Little Pony ! Unicorn University is...

The gripping and inspiring story of acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner's near-fatal accident, and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time. Two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner was...

Eva Nine has finally found what she has always been looking for; other human beings. Having been rescued by Hailey, Eva couldn't be happier, and now Hailey is taking Eva and her friends to the human colony New Attica, where humans of all shapes and sizes live...

In graphic novel format, follow Peter Pea as he travels through and explains the workings of the human digestive system.

Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Flowers, children...

Harrison P. Spader sat a little too close. Shook hands a little too long. High-fived a little too hard. And hugged a little too much. Harrison P. Spader was a personal space invader. But that all changes when he learns the Space Saver rhyme: Arms out front,...

Manny the origami moth has never been outdoors. When he flies out a window, he discovers a bright and fascinating world. Luckily Brynn the bee is there to teach him all about sunlight, rays, shadows, and more. Flutter about with Manny, and learn all about...

Ferocity, heroism, and savage bloodshed: the next gripping instalment in the Twilight of Empire series. For fans of Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden. When the simmering conflict between Rome and Persia threatens to reignite into open war, there is only one man the...

THE YEAR IS 1986. THE CITY IS SAN FRANCISCO. Here, Martin Hench will reinvent the forensic accountant – what a bounty hunter is to people, he will be to tech money – but for now he's an MIT dropout odd-jobbing his way around a city still reeling from the...

"Thrilling, tautly-written, pulls you right in and keeps you there! Plus: bonus trickster god!" Louie Stowell, author of Loki "An electrifying adventure that will leave you breathless." Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun Discover a fierce...

Brave Theseus takes on the challenge of defeating the terrifying Minotaur deep in a maze of tunnels below Crete. But will he return from the Labyrinth alive? An exciting retelling of the Greek myth, specially written for children who have just started reading...

'Hands down one of my favourite reads of the year' – Freida McFadden, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Housemaid *** Meghan, Brecia and Skye have just one thing in common. They were all murdered by the same man. He hunted them online, masquerading as an...

A group of friends living in Covent Garden are subjected to the whims of a dangerous prankster. At first, the tricks are somewhat funny, if inconvenient. But as they continue they become more violent until finally someone lies dead. As the remaining friends...

'Thrilling, twisty and utterly addictive' – Steph Nelson, author of The Final Scene *** A merciless wilderness. A harrowing attack. A desperate escape. When a tragic accident sidelines Miley's dreams of Olympic gold, she takes a summer job at a mountain guest...

This is the story of a simple idea that turned into a global movement. This is the story of parkrun, told for the very first time from the man who started it all. Growing up in the brutal care system of South Africa, Paul Sinton-Hewitt had a lonely, difficult...

'Still recovering from this heart-pounding read. Keep your smartwatch on, because your pulse will be racing' – Sara Ennis, author of The Dollhouse *** A rural country road. No phone signal for miles. A terrifying game of cat-and-mouse. By the time Laura and...

ONE HIJACKED BUS. Jessa, new driver of school bus 315, is desperate for her first week to go smoothly, or her lies on the job application might get uncovered. Meanwhile, twelve-year-old Sage is itching to get home after another exhausting day of watching over...

As heard on BBC Radio 4 Underdogs is a compelling, myth-busting account of white working-class Britain . 'Few books bring so much fresh thinking to tired arguments' - Robert Ford, author of Brexitland ________ No large group of people in Britain is as badly...

'Among the best poems that Collins has ever written' – NPR In Water, Water Billy Collins writes with joy and wonder about the beauties and ironies of everyday life. The best poems, he believes, begin in clarity and end with a hint of the sublime: A cat learns...

The number 1 Sunday Times bestseller. Now including a new chapter, with untold stories updating on Louise's life. How do you learn to live again when you've danced with death? Louise's road to having a baby was far from easy, suffering a heartbreaking...

Escape the weather with this sweet and spicy second-chance rom-com, for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Nisha Sharma. 'Warm, smart, sexy and absolutely charming' Colleen Hoover 'Flooded with delicious tension' B. K. Borison Hot shot DC lawyer Meena is about to get...

'The Agatha Christie of Japan' MURDER & MAYHEM 'An undisputed classic . . . a must have for any crime readers.' READER REVIEW 'Full of unexpected twists . . . A perfect mystery for a chilly night.' READER REVIEW A CLASSIC MYSTERY FROM JAPAN'S QUEEN OF CRIME...

This beautifully sinister, propulsive page-turner that explores themes of identity and privilege is perfect for fans of Harriet Tyce and Lisa Jewell. 'A heart-thumping thriller packed with exciting twists' - Daily Mail ' The Cleaner is a masterclass in...

A funny, moving and poignant exploration of modern romance and the allure of domesticity from the Polari-prize-winning author of Bellies Chosen as a 'Best Book of 2025' by Cosmopolitan , Marie Claire, Stylist , Elle , Dazed , Vogue , AnOther , and GQ 'One of...

From the acclaimed author of Norwegian by Night , a story of two men given a second chance to save the girl they failed to protect decades before. 1991 Near Checkpoint Zulu, one hundred miles from the Kuwait border, British journalist Thomas Benton meets...

A master forger. A promise of freedom. A dangerous game. 'A page-turner: morally complex and beautifully written' Leonora Nattrass, bestselling author of Blue Water In post-war Flanders, Adelais de Wolf's family is falling apart: her mother lost to religious...

A dark and thrilling vampire romance set in the world of the New York Times bestselling series Serpent & Dove! "You're doing it again," he says at last. I look away quickly. "Doing what?" "Romanticizing nightmares." Six months have passed since Célie took her...

'THE FUNNIEST BOOK YOU'LL EVER READ ABOUT GRIEF' MAGGIE SHIPSTEAD 'SHIMMERS WITH WIT EVEN AS IT EXPLORES DEEP LOSS' RACHEL KHONG When Julia's first-love-turned-best-friend Gabe, a musician with a cultish following, dies unexpectedly aged 29, Julia launches...

"An indulgent pleasure trip of sweet and savoury treats for all to enjoy." – Michel Roux Jr "Another beauty of a book." – Ruby Bhogal This book is all about baking for the pure joy of it – classic comfort bakes made with love for friends and family. Join...

How are day and night different in each of the main habitats on Earth? Discover it with this series of books! The Arctic is a cold and unusual place. There are six months of daylight and six months of darkness. How does this affect the creatures that live...

How are day and night different in each of the main habitats on Earth? Discover it with this series of books! The desert is a dry place with little rain. Days can be very hot, while nights can be extremely cold. How does this affect the creatures that live...

Best friends compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in this funny, feel-good manga series perfect for fans of K-On! , The Tryout , and The Baby-Sitters Club . Middle-school student Hikaru Ogino is known as the songbird of her family's...

A hilarious new story from debut picture book artist Isabella Kung. Fuzzball is Queen of the house. Her subjects just LOVE how she scales the tallest shelves and drags their belongings across the floor. Hear how they shout her name everywhere she goes ......

Best friends Sniff and Scratch NEED to reach a yummy-smelling pie, in this laugh-out-loud, full-color book perfect for beginning readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are...

A shy soul and an adventurous heart. As the holidays approach, can they find happiness together? Maria Anne Davis was on her way to an exciting career as a chef in Dallas, until a terrible car accident left her blind. Ever resilient, Maria has reinvented her...

Making landfall among the inhabitants of a gritty metropolis, these poems transport the reader from the white coast of New Zealand, the Land of the Long White Cloud, to the shores of another country and another time. Set on the cusp of the 1970s and 1980s,...

The verse of Latin poet Catullus is reinterpreted for the modern world in this collection of poetry that incorporates classical ideas through domestic and maternal themes. With wit, originality, and tenderness, famous poetry from Catullus is adapted to the...

A well-loved New Zealand poet returns to territory that will be familiar to all readers in this collection of verse that takes on the uncelebrated, even mundane aspects of everyday life: family, work, suburbia. The book is divided into three sections. The...

This thoughtful, disturbing, and darkly funny new collection explores the theme of uneasy domestic life in poems arranged in three sequences and narrated by a gas fitter, his wife, and their teenage daughter. Without explicit storytelling, the secrets and...

"I, Clodia" is the story of Clodia Metelli—poet and lover—and her relations with her far-away paramour Catullus, her husband Metellus Celer, her brother Publius Clodius, and her accuser Cicero. By giving Clodia—the 'Lesbia' of Catullus's famous love poetry—her...

An enchanting collection by a new young poet, this includes six playful, warm and allusive sequences, literary variations on domestic life, domestic takes on literature.

In this collection, Anna Jackson's poems deal thoughtfully and elegantly with motherhood, family, and the environment. Her ideas often assume unexpected forms, appearing as hens, vending machines, or grass within her poetry. Also addressed in these poems is...

Librarian Amy Webber dances with death in this sixth Blue Ridge Library cozy mystery by critically acclaimed author Victoria Gilbert. “An intricately plotted library whodunit that both cozy readers and librarians will love!” —Amanda Flower, author of the Magic...

Sitting can wreak havoc on your health, and not just in the form of minor aches and pains. Recent studies show that too much sitting contributes to a host of diseases—from obesity and diabetes to cancer and depression. The typical seated office worker suffers...

Learn what matters most in leading your team through change When change is constant and accelerating, our success depends on embracing its potential for growth. Global executive Steve Vamos reveals how powerhouse tech companies like Xero, Microsoft, Apple and...

"The perfect escape!" —Lucy Score, #1 New York Times bestselling author, for He Falls First College rivals become workplace frenemies-turned-lovers in this warm, sexy contemporary romance from New York Times bestseller Jill Shalvis. First, they were rivals......