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OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE is a spectacular, propulsive fantasy adventure from the bestselling collaboration between 'master craftsmen' (Washington Post) Stephen King and Peter Straub. It is the story of Jack Sawyer who first travelled between America and the Territories to save his mother's life as a twelve-year-old boy. Many years later, as a retired policeman, he returns to face a serial killer. Now, he must undertake a dangerous journey, to stop both a rampaging gang of infected teenagers from America-side and the forces of the mysterious Gullet at the edge of Mid-World before they destroy our world and all worlds. But Jack is older, his band of pilgrims, his ka-tet, is fraying and his task is nearly impossible. OTHER WORLDS THAN THESE is magnificent, riveting and full of heart. It is both a stand-alone novel and the unforgettable finale to The Talisman Trilogy, which includes The Talisman and Black House, as well as a wrapping-up of the fate of the worlds in King's iconic, beloved Dark Tower epic. Features 38 exclusive black-and-white illustrations by artist Gabriel Rodrigues. 'I WANTED TO GO BACK TO MID-WORLD, WHICH WAS ALWAYS THE TERRITORIES BY ANOTHER NAME' STEPHEN KING

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes a legendary standalone novel that navigates the seas and the stars of a far-future Cosmere. Illustrated by Esther Hi'ilani Candari.

All his life, Sixth of the Dusk has been a traditional trapper of Aviar-the supernatural birds his people bond with-on the deadly island of Patji. Then one fateful night he propels his people into a race to modernize before they can be conquered by the Ones Above, invaders from the stars who want to exploit the Aviar.

But it's a race they're losing, and Dusk fears his people will lose themselves in the effort. When a chance comes to sail into the expanse of the emberdark beyond a mystical portal, Dusk sets off to find his people's salvation with only a canoe, his birds, and all the grit and canniness of a Patji trapper.

Elsewhere in the emberdark is a young dragon chained in human form: Starling of the starship Dynamic. She and her ragtag crew of exiles are deep in debt and on the brink of losing their freedom. So when she finds an ancient map to a hidden portal between the emberdark and the physical realm, she seizes the chance at a lucrative discovery.

These unlikely allies might just be the solution to each other's crises. In their search for independence, Dusk and Starling face perilous bargains, poisonous politics, and the destructive echo of a dead god.

Sanderson expands his thrilling novella "Sixth of the Dusk" into a mythic novel of legends, lore, and warring galactic superpowers.

A wise, tender, life-affirming return to the beloved town of Faha by the award-winning master of Irish literature

This is the why of us.

October in the parish of Faha, County Clare – the beginning of the season of spirits.

Four nights a week, Bat Considine calls on his neighbour Mossie Crowe; a beloved widower known to all in the townland of Faha as Ganga. They sit by the fire and, as Bat reads the newspaper aloud, wait to see which of them will die first.

But this week, Bat will make a discovery that changes this routine forever. In the coming days, Ganga’s small community will gather, and his family travel home from far away; to celebrate a quiet life, in all its miracles.

Funny, beautiful, transcendent and wise, O Now! leads readers back down the road that leads to Faha – and explores what it means to live a meaningful life, and what it means to leave it behind.

Praise for Niall Williams
‘I am utterly obsessed with Niall Williams’ Ann Patchett
‘Makes the reader want to underline something on every page’ Financial Times
‘Infectiously hopeful’ Daily Telegraph

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Touching, thoughtful, a deeply affecting love story about time and regret' DAVID NICHOLLS'Steeped in yearning, melancholy and the reckoning with mortality that must come to us all . . . King's writing still pierces you' The Times'Exploring how first love shapes a lifetime, here is a novel of piercing clarity' Independent'Beautifully written . . . I was hooked from the first page' Daily Mail'You knew I'd write a book about you someday'Our narrator understands good love stories - their secrets, their highs and free falls. But her greatest love story, the one she lived, never followed the rules. She was in her senior year of college when star students Sam and Yash swept her into an intoxicating world of academic fervour, rapid-fire banter and raucous card games. Their lives became quickly intertwined - with friendship but also with unpredictable passions and the intimations of first love. Decades later, she is a successful writer, living a comfortable life with her husband and children, when a surprise visit brings the past crashing into the present, forcing her to confront the decisions and deceptions of her youth. Written with the precision of poetry and the emotional tide of an epic, Heart the Lover is a celebration of literature and the life-long echoes of young love. This is King at her very best, affirming her as a masterful chronicler of the human experience and one of the finest novelists at work today.

Een sprankelende roman over het vinden van jezelf.

Two great loves. A world in chaos. And a life that never lands in order. 'Graceful... Satisfying... It takes on the biggest issues of our times without a flinch' BONNIE GARMUS'Wonderfully enigmatic' TRACY CHEVALIER'A marvel... Something I won't stop thinking about' CLAIRE DAVERLEYAlba DeTamble is a time traveler, slipping unpredictably through decades like her father before her. But the hardest thing she carries isn’t the burden of futures she can’t understand, or pasts she cannot change – it’s a secret: she is in love with two different people. Each of them offers a different life. Zach lives in the present and can’t follow her when she disappears. Oliver can travel through time, just like she can. As Alba careens from time to time, moving from the riot-torn Chicago streets of her present to the eerie, timeless Yellow House, and into the digital corridors of the Museum of Lost Souls and a flooded future London, she must face a question she can no longer avoid: how is it possible to love, and live a meaningful life, in an increasingly troubled, fractured world?Intimate and expansive, Life Out of Order is a kaleidoscopic story of love, resilience and hope when time is running out.

***Stunning hardback features include foil on board, designed endpapers and sprayed edges.***It's THE hottest romantasy sensation that EVERYONE is talking about! An instant New York Times bestseller.What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy.Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood.The reader reviews say it all! ‘If you love dragons, academia, trials, vampires, and spice, you will absolutely devour this book!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This is a slow burn romance, and I could barely handle the tension, banter, pining, and angst … it was immaculate’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I think this might be my favourite book of the year – actually, it probably is! From the enticing plot to the angst-filled relationship, everything about it was perfect’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This was definitely like Zodiac Academy meets Fourth Wing but stands on its own. Fae, Vampires, and Dragons! I mean, come on!! How amazing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I didn't sign up for this.A half-fae in a school of highblood vampires? That's a recipe for torment.I'm Medra Pendragon – last of the dragon riders, or so they tell me. Funny thing is, there are no dragons left. Not a single one. But somehow, that hasn't stopped the vampires from deciding I'm worth capturing. Now I'm stuck at Bloodwing Academy, where the highbloods run everything and blightborn like me? We're just blood in their veins, pawns in their games.But that's not even the worst part. Enter Blake Drakharrow. Cold, arrogant, and way too gorgeous for his own good. He's been tormenting me since the moment we met, and now, thanks to some ancient ritual, we're betrothed. He acts like he owns me, but I'm not going down without a fight.Bloodwing isn't just a school – it's a battlefield. Highbloods fight for power, and if you're weak? You're dead.Between deadly competitions, lies that could get me executed, and a dragon-shaped secret looming over my head, all I have to do is survive. Easy, right? Except I'm starting to think the real danger isn't the academy – it's what I'm becoming in this twisted game of power.And Blake? He might just be the one who pushes me over the edge.They think they can control me. They think they can use me.But they have no idea what they've awakened.Perfect for fans of: Dragons, Vampires and Fae️ Slow-burn and spice Enemies-to-lovers and fated matesReaders are OBSESSED with On Wings of Blood:‘These two are everything. Their humour? Their BANTER? God tier’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I binged this in two days because I simply couldn't stop … I need the next book immediately’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The narrative is flawless and weaves beautifully around a fantastical and timeless dark world' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I laughed, I cried, and I swooned, what more could I ask for?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐*On Wings of Blood was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller for week ending 23 August 2025*

Take an aetheryte once more through the expanded and rich culinary world of Etheirys from the beloved game Final Fantasy XIV, traveling beyond Eorzea to the realms introduced in the award-winning Shadowbringers and Endwalker expansions.

You don’t need to be stuck with the one and only café in Sharlayan. Dive into cuisine beyond the Last Stand with this deluxe, lore-rich cookbook inspired by the massively multiplayer online game Final Fantasy XIV. This follow-up to The Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook takes readers into the expansive, beloved regions captured in the award-winning Shadowbringers and Endwalker expansions, and features an exclusive foreword written by game director Naoki Yoshida.

Featuring incredible flavors from across Tuliyollal, Garlemald, Thavnair, Sharlayan, the First, Elpis, and even the far edges of Ultima Thule, this cookbook is a must-have for any culinarian. With easy-to-follow instructions and gorgeous photography, you’ll hit the level cap in no time. Share an Ala Mhigan broth with an old friend, savor a hot buuz after a long, cold day, enjoy history and community with a plate of xibruq pibil, or dare to eat Zero’s spicy curry in the heart of Radz-at-Han. It’s the little things that make life worth living, after all.

EXCLUSIVE FOREWORD: Enjoy an exclusive foreword written by game director Naoki Yoshida.

PERFECT FOR COOKS OF EVERY SKILL LEVEL: With the easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions and beautiful, high-quality photos, any warrior can learn to make these iconic in-game foods and bring the lush culinary landscape of Final Fantasy XIV and its expansion stories to life.

OVER 70 RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION: Whether you’re sharing carrot muffins on the moon or having a grand meal with friends on the waters of Sharlayan, this book contains recipes for both simple and celebratory cuisine.

INSPIRING PHOTOGRAPHY: Mouth-watering photos of finished recipes that would make any journey worth the challenge.

A STUNNING ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION: This exquisitely detailed hardcover book is the perfect acquisition for your kitchen and a must-have gift for every Final Fantasy fan.

An astonishingly good novelFans of the earlier Talisman novels will absolutely love this one, and because King is a wizard at providing backstory, new readers can thoroughly enjoy it. Booklist (starred review)

Constant Readers Rejoice! (The Baltimore Sun). Jack Sawyer, a beloved and enduring King protagonist, returns in the final book in the Talisman Trilogy, the #1 New York Times bestselling collaboration between master craftsmen (The Washington Post) Stephen King and Peter Straub.

I wanted to go back to Mid-World, which was always the Territories by another name. Stephen King

This is Stephen King and Peter Straubs epic and unforgettable finale to the Talisman Trilogy (including the novels Talisman and Black House) and a wrapping up of the fate of the worlds in Kings iconic, fiercely beloved Dark Tower epic. It is also a magnificent stand-alone novel, that will appeal to new readers, as well as to Kings Constant Readers.

Other Worlds Than These is the story of Jack Sawyer, whom readers first met when he was twelve, crossing America and the territories to save his mothers life, and met again in Black House, where Jack faces a child killer and the Crimson King (among other evils). In Other Worlds Than These, Jack must stop a rampaging gang of infected teenagers from America-side, and the forces of the mysterious Gullet at the edge of Mid-World, before it destroys our world and all worlds. Jack is older now; his Ka-tet (echoing the world of Roland) is fraying; and his task, nearly impossible.

Magnificent, riveting, full of heart and humor, Other Worlds Than These is a spectacular, propulsive adventure that features thirty-six exclusive black-and-white illustrations by artist Gabriel Rodriguez. The title instantly announces to readers who already know these other worlds that King has returned to them. Other Worlds Than These will appeal to new King readers and his Constant Readers.

The body is the most complex machine in the world, and the only one for which you cannot get a replacement part from the manufacturer. For centuries, medicine has reached for what's available-sculpting noses from brass, borrowing skin from frogs and hearts from pigs, crafting eye parts from jet canopies and breasts from petroleum by-products. Today we're attempting to grow body parts from scratch using stem cells and 3D printers. How are we doing? Are we there yet?

In Replaceable You, Mary Roach explores the remarkable advances and difficult questions prompted by the human body’s failings. When and how does a person decide they’d be better off with a prosthetic than their existing limb? Can a donated heart be made to beat forever? Can an intestine provide a workable substitute for a vagina?

Roach dives in with her characteristic verve and infectious wit. Her travels take her to the OR at a legendary burn unit in Boston, a “superclean” xeno-pigsty in China, and a stem cell “hair nursery” in the San Diego tech hub. She talks with researchers and surgeons, amputees and ostomates, printers of kidneys and designers of wearable organs. She spends time in a working iron lung from the 1950s, stays up all night with recovery techs as they disassemble and reassemble a tissue donor, and travels across Mongolia with the cataract surgeons of Orbis International.

Irrepressible and accessible, Replaceable You immerses readers in the wondrous, improbable, and surreal quest to build a new you.

The stunning new short novel from the bestselling author of Brooklyn and Long Island

'A writer at the height of his considerable powers' - The Guardian
'A giant amongst storytellers' - The Telegraph
'One of our finest contemporary writers' - New Yorker

Miquel and his father are living an uneasy life together in his mother's house in the Pyrenees, the house she had been returning to on the day she died. A new bridge, connecting the two valleys, is almost complete, which will end the valley's isolation and create an easier route to smuggle contraband deep into the mountains. Where Miquel's father imagines opportunity, Miquel foresees disaster and an exposure to a modern way of living for which his father is desperately unprepared.

Colm Tóibín's exhilarating short novel contains vast inner and outer worlds within its pages. With meticulous precision and an unerring eye Toibin captures lives caught between the past and the present, and the journey of a young man seeking connection, haunted by loss.

The must-read companion romantasy to the Legends of Thezmarr and Ashes of Thezmarr series, from Sunday Times bestselling author Helen Scheuerer.

Explore the magic of Marvel with the personal grimoire of Agatha Harkness!

Agatha Harkness shares her own spellbook, compiled over decades, to take readers on a journey through the supernatural world of Marvel, featuring history, spells, potions, and more! Narrated by the witch herself, Agatha has created this grimoire to teach budding witches how to harness their gifts—but as readers progress, Agatha’s words of wisdom continue down a darker path …

With excerpts from other magical Marvel books—including the Darkhold—and notes from other magically powered characters like Doctor Strange and the Scarlet Witch, this book is at once a unique foray into the mystical mind of Agatha Harkness and an exploration of Marvel magic, making it the perfect guide for fans everywhere.

‘In one short and sly book after another, [Levy] writes about characters navigating swerves of history and sexuality, and the social and personal rootlessness that accompanies both’ AtlanticWho was Gertrude Stein?Avant-garde American poet and art collector who made her home in Paris, godmother of modernism, queer icon, friend to Picasso and Hemingway, self-declared genius — a writer who has baffled readers and critics for a century. And why does she matter?The narrator of Deborah Levy’s latest, dazzling fiction has gone to Paris to find out. There she meets Eva with the blinding gaze, an artist in a long-distance marriage, and Fanny, a sexually adventurous financier; together they cook, walk, read and argue late into the nights. As Paris sweeps her along in its ceaseless flow, she thinks – about what we have to lose to become modern, navigating anxiety, living with uncertainty, angry fathers, making a new life in another country, art and language – how all these things looked to Gertrude Stein in the early days of the twentieth century, and how they look to her and her friends in the early twenty-first. This is a book about how we put ourselves together— an exhilarating, witty, cosmopolitan meditation on the pleasures and challenges of friendship, desire and living with other people. But it is also crashes through genre to create an inspired portrait of Stein herself: a writer who experimented fearlessly with a new way of living and who wrestled herself free from the nineteenth century to invent a brand-new way of looking at the world. SHORTLISTED FOR THE AMERICAN LIBRARY IN PARIS BOOK AWARD 2026

De eerste vrouw van Susan Smit is een meeslepende historische roman, gebaseerd op waargebeurde feiten, over operaster Geraldine Farrar en acteur Lou Tellegen. Tegen de achtergrond van de Eerste Wereldoorlog, de opkomst van de film en de vrouwenemancipatie vertelt Susan Smit een onvergetelijk verhaal over liefde, ambitie en vrouwelijke kracht.

Een meeslepende historische roman, gebaseerd op waargebeurde feiten, over liefde, kunst en moed tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Tegen de achtergrond van bezet Nederland raken de levens van kunstenaars, geliefden en verzetsmensen onlosmakelijk met elkaar verweven.

De moeder van Jonathan is al geruime tijd dood.Toch gaat hij haar zoeken. In zijn geboorteplaats Leiden. De stad is een spookstad geworden, een rauw, kaal westerndecor. Een onmogelijke zoektocht volgt

Een hoogleraar met hoogmoedswaanzin probeert het werk van een jonge vrouwelijke collega te gebruiken. Zij klaagt de man aan. Wie wint? Hoe reageren de bestuurders?

***LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2026***'Brilliant, exceptional... it broke my heart. A miracle of a novel' SAMANTHA HARVEY'A stunning achievement' JOHANNA THOMAS-CORR, SUNDAY TIMES'An absolute masterpiece' INDIA KNIGHT 'Profoundly moving' CHRIS POWER, GUARDIAN 'Bold, vital storytelling' MARIE CLAIRE 'Sublime... completely gripping... a wonder' MARK HADDONA mesmerising portrait of an ageing man's last pilgrimage and his fading mind, from the bestselling author of The Girls and The Guest A private plane cuts through the winter night, somewhere over Greenland. David, a retired executive, sits back in his leather seat, playing solitaire on his phone. Click. Click. Drag. Click. In his pocket is a notebook filled with urgent reminders — but he can no longer read his own handwriting. He’s travelling with his assistant. There will be a stopover in London, dinner with his adult daughter, a meeting in France with an old friend. His final destination: a clinic in Zurich. As David glides through hotel rooms, airports and foreign cities, his grasp on the present slips away and the past rushes in. With David’s arrival in Zurich looming, an exquisitely rendered portrait of an unravelling mind emerges. Hypnotic and moving, Switzy probes the depths of human consciousness, revealing what a man is left with when the accomplishments and compromises that have defined him, and the illusions he's relied on, vanish. *A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK 2026: BBC, Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Lit Hub, Bookstr, Glossary, Paper Trails*

The must-read art world novel of the summer: a story of love, ego and destruction, and the dark relationship between authenticity and celebrity, artist and muse.

London. 1990s. Amid the heady rebellion of Young British Artists, Rabble Stone, a photographer, meets the artist, a painter, after renting a room in her Brixton home. Soon Rabble is in thrall to this new world: to the run-down glamour of the Victorian house; to the exhilarating and debauched gallery openings, and to those in the artist's orbit, beautiful and lost. Above all, she is drawn to her new friend's work; raw, unfiltered self-portraits of startling intimacy, which Rabble captures in her uncompromising photographs. But as Rabble's longing tips into obsession, her pursuit of the artist - her fame, her wealth, her life - threatens to consume her...

"Sharp, vivid, compelling: a love letter to the last identifiable scene in British Art that captures the energy, grit and luxury and hunger of 90s London" - Lizzy Stewart, author of Alison and Wreck

'AN INCREDIBLE BOOK.' RUSSELL T DAVIES'A SEETHING, HILARIOUS, AND WILDLY SHREWD TAKEDOWN.' CARO CLAIRE BURKE'A REAL NAILBITER.' BBC MUST-READ BOOK 'SAVAGE AND DARKLY HILARIOUS.' JUNO DAWSON'JUICY, DARK, FUNNY AND HEART WRENCHING.' VOGUE'LIKE THE OFFSPRING OF TRAINSPOTTING AND YELLOWFACE ... CLEVER AND ASSURED.' DAILY MAILAnyone can write a bestseller. Here’s how…GO GAYIt’s been seven years since Mallory shot to fame as a literary sensation. But after years of struggling with writer’s block, she’s desperate to resurrect her career before it spirals into obscurity. She needs inspiration to strike – and fast. GO SADEnter Leo – a young struggling addict sleeping under bridges and trading sex for survival. He’s vulnerable. He’s enigmatic. He’s exactly what Mallory has been looking for. GO DARKMallory needs Leo if she wants another bestseller. Authenticity sells, and there’s nothing more authentic than real life. She’s the perfect person to tell Leo’s story. Gay, sad, dark – just what the world needs right now. But as secrets threaten to unravel more than just her career, Mallory must decide: just how far will she go to pen the perfect story?A darkly funny literary satire that examines privilege, queer identity, and our modern obsession with authenticity, perfect for fans of Detransition, Baby, Evenings and Weekends and Eliza Clark. 'ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ.' READER REVIEW ?????'COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY BLEW ME AWAY.' READER REVIEW ?????'I DIDN’T BREATHE FOR PAGES AT A TIME.' READER REVIEW ?????'HORRIBLE IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY.' READER REVIEW ?????'THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING.' READER REVIEW ?????

THE STUNNING GIFTING HARDBACK EDITIONSprayed edges, coloured endpapers, x 10 exquisite full-page illustrations____________________The Top Ten Times bestsellerA Time Magazine Book of the Year'An undeniable page-turner' New York TimesShortlisted for the Japan Bookseller's Award'I ADORED this uplifting, hopeful novel ' Daily Mail'It made me laugh and cry and feel comforted' 5***** Reader review'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries' Irish TimesAn inspirational tale of the love, comfort and growth you can find in the pages of a good book. _________________What are you looking for?So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi. But she is no ordinary librarian. Sensing exactly what someone is searching for in life, she provides just the book recommendation to help them find it. We meet five visitors to the library, each at a different crossroads:- The restless retail assistant eager to pick up new skills- The mother faced with a demotion at work after maternity leave- The conscientious accountant who yearns to open an antique store- The gifted young manga artist in search of motivation- The recently retired salaryman on a quest for newfound purposeCan she help them find what they are looking for?Which book will you recommend?_________________'An undeniable page-turner' New York TimesFor fans of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, this feel-good Japanese book shows how the perfect book recommendation can change a life. 'I definitely want to visit this library. I feel kinder after this book' 5***** Reader review'A quirky slice of feel-good fiction that you could recommend to anyone' Mail on Sunday'Wonderful. It made me look for connection in my life' 5***** Reader reviewTimes bestseller, August 2023____________HAVE YOU GOT YOUR COPY OF AOYAMA'S LATEST NOVEL TO BE TRANSLATED, HOT CHOCOLATE ON THURSDAY

First love. Second language. Final goodbyes.For Lily, mastering Chinese means connection:To her familyHer heritageTo herselfBut what if waiting for perfection means it's too late to get the answers she wants most?The electrifying new novel from literary phenomenon, Rebecca F. Kuang, Yale student Lily Chen arrives in Taipei hungry: for family, for culture, for connection.But her summer of discovery quickly unravels. Her classes are grueling, her roommate unbearable, and a reckless, deeply awkward trip to the hot springs with a guy she barely knows soon ignites vicious gossip.Then her grandfather dies.Grieving and adrift, Lily must confront her own questions about the culture she inherited but never fully understood. She embarks on a wryly funny, often devastating search for understanding: of herself, her family, and the meaning of home.All over one unforgettable summer in Taipei.For fans of Coco Mellors, Sally Rooney and Patricia Lockwood.'A sophisticated coming-of-age story' THE TIMES'There is a wildness and freedom to her work that is extraordinary. Her characters are complex and human; nothing feels contrived' TIME MAGAZINEA flood of five star reader reviews:'As an immigrant myself, this book resonated with me on a very personal level… That feeling of expressing yourself differently, or never quite sounding like you, was captured perfectly… Kuang also brings Taipei vividly to life… It left me reflecting long after I finished' Reader Review'I found this tale of culture and identity to be outstanding in every way' Reader Review'It was just a joy to read and experience the writing. I have so much love for this novel' Reader Review 'It perfectly encapsulates the feeling of living in a foreign country and trying to learn the language' Reader Review'Kuang is masterful with her words, insightful with her history and absolutely delightful with the gravity of her worlds' Reader Review

A beautiful classic hardback edition of King's famous work to celebrate its fortieth anniversary with a new introduction by The Duffer Brothers.

Hoe maak je de balans op als de herfst van je leven een hoogseizoen blijkt? Daarmee worstelt Vera Schutter in de nieuwe roman van Vonne van der Meer. De 2e helft van je leven zou toch rustiger worden?

'Heart-wrenching . . . A book to read in a sitting' LUCY CALDWELL'A gut-punch of a novel' EMMA DONOGHUE'Cathartic, bold and ultimately hopeful' JESSIE BURTON 'Masterfully written . . . Envelops you' JODIE MATTHEWS 'Powerful' CATHY RENTZENBRINKWhen her life is unexpectedly upended, Anna escapes London - and her husband - for a remote cottage in the wetlands of rural England. She hopes the solitude might unblock the novel she can't bring herself to write. Out in the marshes, the locals discover something shocking, risen to the surface after many years buried in the silty earth. Anna is drawn to the site, fascinated and shaken by what she finds there. And as researchers descend, her curiosity gives way to obsession . . . An unsettling, propulsive and fiercely tender novel about buried loss and renewal, Our Numbered Bones explores how we must unearth the past in order to make peace with what we've lost.

Sometimes a fresh start begins with a familiar face ... From one of Japan's most beloved contemporary novelists, with more than 3 million copies sold worldwide. The heart-warming second novel in the Marble Café series by the multi-million-copy bestselling author of WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY. Perfect for readers of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD, WE'LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT and DAYS AT THE MORISAKI BOOKSHOP. _______Hidden among the cherry trees in a quiet corner of Tokyo, Café Marble is a place of warmth, kindness and second chances. Throughout the week, customers drift through its doors in search of comfort. But Mondays are special. Each week, the café's enigmatic owner hosts a tea tasting, inviting guests to slow down, savour a bowl of carefully prepared matcha, and discover that life's answers can sometimes be found in life's simplest rituals. Across twelve interconnected stories spanning the seasons, we meet people at turning points in their lives: a woman who must learn to change her outlook, a couple whose relationship is under strain, an artist searching for lost inspiration, and a young woman trying to free herself from the weight of family expectations. Drawn together by Café Marble's quiet magic, each finds unexpected connection, hope and the courage to begin again. Watching over them all is a mysterious white cat, whose gentle observations remind us that even the smallest encounters can transform a life. Tender, uplifting and full of quiet wisdom, MATCHA ON MONDAY is a celebration of friendship, community and the healing power of everyday moments, all beginning with a single cup of matcha. Readers around the world have fallen in love with MATCHA ON MONDAY:'These words resonate in my heart.' *****'I felt the depth of each relationship and burst into tears several times.' *****'A miraculous story that shows the importance of seeing life from a different perspective.' *****'The perfect companion to HOT CHOCOLATE ON THURSDAY.' *****'It has the same comforting feeling as drinking a warm bowl of matcha.' *****

An ordinary villageA shocking announcementOne morning the villagers of Chipping Cleghorn wake to find a strange notice in their papers:‘A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30pm.’Suspecting this is just a joke, they gather for some evening entertainment.Then a gunshot is heard.In desperation, the police turn to an old lady whose hobbies are gardening, gossiping – and solving murders.After all, old ladies know better than anyone exactly what goes on in quiet English villages…Never underestimate Miss Marple‘The queen of jaw-dropping, heart-stopping twists.’Karen M. McManus‘Establishes firmly her claim to the throne of detection. The plot is as ingenious as ever … the dialogue both wise and witty; while the suspense is maintained very skilfully until the final revelation.’A.A. Milne

USA Today Bestseller! Named one of People Magazine's 50 Food Faves of 2022!?

Oy with the poodles already! The first official collection of recipes inspired by the world of the fast-talking Gilmore Girls.

Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbook features dishes from every corner of Stars Hollow and beyond, including the Dragonfly Inn, Weston’s Bakery, Al’s Pancake World, Luke’s Diner, and Emily and Richard’s dinner table . Fans will delight in recreating iconic dishes from the beloved series, such as Sookie’s Risotto, Mrs. Kim’s Flaxseed Muffins, Luke’s Cheeseburger and Fries, and, of course, the perfect cup of coffee! This official cookbook also includes clever cooking tips from Sookie, hosting tips from Michel, etiquette tips from Emily Gilmore, and the wisdom from Lorelai and Rory for cooking fast and talking faster.

MORE THAN 50 RECIPES: Dozens of recipes for Stars Hollow favorites from Sookie’s Risotto to Luke’s Cheeseburger.

TIPS FROM SOOKIE: Recreate iconic dishes from Gilmore Girls with tips from Chef Sookie! Where easy-to-follow step-by-step directions lead, you can follow.

RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION: Whip up delicious dishes for everything from a mother-daughter brunch to a family dinner to a celebration for the whole town!

FILLED WITH PHOTOS: Includes gorgeous full-color photos of recipes to help ensure success, as well as beloved moments from the series.

THE FIRST OFFICIAL GILMORE GIRLS COOKBOOK: The only cookbook with official recipes direct from the set of Gilmore Girls.

This deluxe hardcover edition features gorgeous sprayed stenciled edges while supplies last, stunning endpaper art of the Heart and the Boundary, and a never-before-seen bonus story from Callum and Liras POVs!

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!

Set in a corrupt surveillance state ruled by the masked elite, this true enemies-to-lovers dystopian romance thats Conform meets V for Vendetta follows a mercenary who botches the assassination of the presidents son and ends up forced to marry him.

The first thing youll learn in New Found Haven is that mercy doesnt exist. The second thing is that, from the highest glass atrium in the Heart to the windowless slums of the Boundary, the Veyra are always watching.

The last lesson is the hardest, but you must remember it: Love outside of your ring is a death sentence.

The city is carved into rings of privilege and poverty, ruled by the masked elite who will do whatever it takes to hold onto power. Obedience is demanded. Rebellion is crushed.

Greyson Serel has spent his life caught between two worlds. Publicly, hes the flawless heir to the presidency. Privately, hes entangled in secrets that could topple the regime. But when hes forced into a political marriage meant to bind him tighter to the governments brutal laws, he finds himself shackled to a bride as lethal as she is unwilling.

Shadera Kael is a mercenary raised to kill, not to wed. Yet when her bullet misses its mark, survival leaves her tied to the very man she was sent to eliminate. Trapped inside the corrupt heart of the city, she becomes both prisoner and wife, her every step watched, her every move tested.

Their union is no love storyits a battlefield. As secrets come to light and betrayals fester within the walls of power, Greyson and Shadera must decide between annihilating each other or burning the city to the ground together.

In a world where passion has consequences and loyalty is paid for in blood, their forced bond may be the spark that ignites a revolution. Or the fire that consumes them both.

A captivating coming-of-age novel about love, sisterhood, secrets and betrayal

‘A subtle, clever, evocative book’ Joanna Quinn, Guardian Book of the Day

'Gorgeous and sad and gripping and moving' Marian Keyes

'Slender, perfect and sparkling ... I'm stricken with love for this book' Meg Mason

'Details the profound and complex nature of love and family ... Spare, moving and beautifully written' Jojo Moyes

‘Freud brings us directly inside the beating hearts of her characters. I loved this’ Miranda Cowley Heller

‘Both delicate and profound – about how relationships bind us together and pull us apart’ Tracy Chevalier

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From the author of Hideous Kinky comes a captivating novel about sisterhood, secrets, betrayal and love.

For as long as Lucy can remember, she’s been caught between loyalty to her rootless, idealistic mother and devotion to her fierce and exacting sister, Bea. From her unsettled childhood to her turbulent teenage years, she’s been forced to make a choice.

But as the sisters come of age and embark on their own experiments – in love, drugs, work, motherhood – they find their lives, and their relationships, increasingly in turmoil.

Can the love they have for each other transcend the damage of the past? Or is the past too dangerous to examine?

THE MULTI-MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'NIGHTMARISH, SHOCKING, BRILLIANT’ – STYLIST 'MADDENING, MESMERISING, INGENIOUS’ – NEW YORK TIMES 'FUNNY, SHARP ENOUGH TO DRAW BLOOD’ – STEPHEN KING 'DERANGED, DARING, CLEVERLY WRITTEN’ – VOGUE 'My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive…' Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and her followers are sick with envy. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What her followers don’t know won’t hurt them. Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children—they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible. As darkly funny as it is shocking and gripping, Yesteryear is an electrifying examination of tradition, fame, faith and the grand performance of womanhood, from a thrilling new talent in fiction. NOW BEING ADAPTED INTO A MAJOR FILM STARRING ANNE HATHAWAY 'EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THIS BOOK’ BELLA MACKIE ‘WICKEDLY FUNNY, FRIGHTENINGLY PERCEPTIVE' ABIGAIL DEAN 'INVENTIVE, ADDICTIVE, A WILD RIDE' ASHLEY AUDRAIN 'SHOT THROUGH WITH HUMOUR, LACED WITH DARKNESS' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'THE STEPFORD WIVES MEETS THE HANDMAID'S TALE' HANNAH DEITCH

From the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Committee Members, a collection of wryly funny stories about ordinary women—in all their complexity, fallibility, and humanity.

An unsuspecting couple is treated to a luxury vacation by their deceased neighbor. After begrudgingly agreeing to volunteer at a nursing home, a middle school girl gambles over games of bridge with elderly residents. A single mother struggles to understand the unique bond between her autistic son and his dying grandmother. Four friends experience decades of highs and lows as pawns in The Game of Life. A professional gynecology patient runs into a high school flame while at work, undressed, on the job.

In this irreverent collection, celebrated novelist Julie Schumacher balances sorrow against laughter. Here, we experience story not only as narrative, but as syllabus and as board game. Each protagonist—ranging from girlhood to senescence—receives her own indelible voice as she navigates social blunders, generational misunderstandings, and the absurdity of the human experience. Exquisitely honest and expertly crafted, Patient, Female renders—with dark humor and wit—the foibles of human behavior and our endearing imperfections.

Alix leidt een leven vol uitdagingen, en haar safe place is de bibliotheek. Daar ontdekt ze dat boeken niet gewoon boeken zijn, maar deuren naar nieuwe werelden, levens en toekomsten.

'Woody Allen’s wonderful novel reads like one of his films' The Telegraph

'As a portrait of Woody Allen by Woody Allen, it’s a classic' The Standard

'Good gags abound in this tale of a bespectacled Jewish writer caught up in a #MeToo takedown' Guardian

Asher Baum is quietly losing his mind. Can you blame him?

'Maybe what I really want is to make sense of all people’s lives. Of everything, the whole shebang'

A middle-aged Jewish journalist turned novelist and playwright, consumed with anxiety about everything under the sun, Baum's turgid philosophical books receive tepid reviews and his prestigious New York publisher has dropped him. His third marriage is on the rocks and he suspects his handsome and successful younger brother may have seduced his Harvard-educated wife. He is uneasy with her close relationship with her son, a more successful author than he, and suspicious of her closeness with their neighbour in Connecticut. And in a moment of irrationality, he has impulsively tried to kiss a pretty young journalist during an interview that she is about to go public with.

Is it any wonder Baum has started talking to himself? Strangers shake their heads and walk around him on the street. Meanwhile he learns a startling secret that could cause havoc should he expose it. Should he keep it to himself or reveal it and blow up his marriage?

What's with Baum? is Woody Allen's first novel and it is everything you would expect of him--and more. A portrait of an intellectual crippled by neurotic concerns about the futility and emptiness of life; an amusing glimpse into the New York publishing establishment; above all, a highly entertaining, tightly plotted, beautifully wrought piece of fiction from one of America's greatest and most versatile cinematic and literary talents.

Onder water neemt je mee naar Thailand, waar rouw, geheimen en een onverklaarbare duisternis op je wachten. Voor lezers van Delia Owens en Lucy Fokley.

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In this lush and enchanting novel from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi, a prince is only as good as his beating heart and a maiden is only as good as her honest word. But when love and the truth become impossibly tangled, the two must figure out how to survive together, or fall completely apart.

To find love is a curse ...

Prince Arris knows that marriage means murder. Thanks to a poorly worded wish to a sea witch, all one needs to rule the Isle of Malys is the heart and hand of the kingdom's heir. Historically, this has been construed quite literally.

Thus, Arris expects that the day after his marriage and murder he will wake up as a sentient tree alongside the rest of his predecessors. His only chance at a long life is finding true and lasting love. When Arris's parents announce a tournament of brides to compete for his hand and heart, a slew of eligible, lovely and (possibly murderous) bachelorettes make their way to Rathe Castle. Amidst glittering balls in ozorald caves, strolls through menageries of daydream trees and pearl crocodiles, tea time on glass boats and kisses that leave his head spinning, Arris cannot tell who is here out of love for him...or lust for power.

Until he meets Demelza.

As a veritas swan, Demelza's song wrings out the truth. Forced into hiding, Demelza strikes a deal. Arris will provide her with safekeeping in exchange for her truth-telling song to sort through his potential brides.

While Arris is used to dodging death threats and Demelza is accustomed to fighting for her voice to be heard, to survive the tournament of brides requires a different kind of bravery. And perhaps the bravest thing one can do is not merely protect one's life, but find the courage to chase a life worth living.

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Curl up with a good cat…Amane Morikawa arrives at the bookshop she’s inherited from her grandfather in Onomichi, only to find a dusty space with empty bookshelves – and a group of characterful cats who’ve made it their home.Comforted by her new feline friends, Amane begins to connect with the people around her. A clockmaker who tends to the cats. A photographer. A record shop owner. Each meeting drawing her closer to a new purpose: reopening the bookshop.But the shop needs more than repairs … Can the cats, mysterious guardians of the bookshop, lead Amane to the missing piece that will bring it back to life?Full of charm and creature comforts, this healing tale from Japanese bestseller Takuya Asakura shows that every reader – and every bookshop – really does need a good cat.The perfect comfort read for those who loved We’ll Prescribe you a Cat and The Cat Who Saved Books.Available to pre-order now.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2026 AND AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BARACK OBAMA 2026 SUMMER READING LIST PICKThe stunning new novel about love, loneliness and new beginnings from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of My Name is Lucy Barton, Elizabeth Strout. 'Strout is brilliant at uncovering what goes on beneath the surface of ordinary life’ THE TIMES'Emotionally stunning, devastatingly wise . . . her best novel yet' RACHEL JOYCE'Elizabeth Strout writes extraordinary fiction about ordinary people' TELEGRAPH‘A moving, tender and wise novel . . . This might be Elizabeth Strout’s best yet’ CLARE CHAMBERS'A devastating look at the dangerous cracks in family life and in the contemporary world at large. Strout’s prose is brilliantly understated and all the more powerful for that' BOOKER PRIZE JUDGES 2026***Artie Dam is a man with a secret. He spends his days teaching history to high schoolers, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbours, and, on weekends, takes his sailboat out on the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. He is, by all appearances, present and alive. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation. He looks out at a world gone mad—at himself and the people around him—and turns a question over and over in his mind: how is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us?And then, one day, Artie learns that life has been keeping a secret from him, one that threatens to upend his entire world. Once he learns it, he is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider the relationships he holds most dear—and to make peace with the mysteries at the heart of our existence. With exquisite prose and profound insight, Elizabeth Strout captures the way grief reverberates through decades, the comfort found in deep friendships and the freedom that comes when we break free of our secrets. The Things We Never Say is a stunning new novel from one of our most acclaimed observers of the human heart. ***PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH STROUT:'A terrific writer' ZADIE SMITH'A superbly gifted storyteller' HILARY MANTEL'Elizabeth Strout is one of my very favourite writers' ANN PATCHETT'She gets better with each book' MAGGIE O'FARRELL

ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL FICTION FINALIST 2026A 2026 BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN THE OBSERVER, FINANCIAL TIMES AND NEW STATESMAN'A miracle' SALMAN RUSHDIE'Captivating, gripped me from the first page' ELIF SHAFAK'An unflinching, violent storm of a novel' TASH AW'Profound . . . Anam's best work yet' Financial Times'Unwaveringly political and unflinchingly forthright' Guardian'A dark, brazen fairytale' LEILA ABOULELA'Part holy legend, part undeniable, illuminating prophecy of how we will overcome' V.V. GANESHANANTHANAny moment now, we would grow up, and we would become them, waking late and hungry and with a job that had no nameOn a desolate, sinking island, a group of children witness their mothers living lives of cruelty and servitude. Bought and sold by Amma, the sadistic madam who was once herself sold into slavery, the women have learned to accept their fate. Yet their children weave fantastic tales of escape, imagining that someday they will leave the island and enjoy a life of freedom. When Kusum Khan, a young, educated woman from the city, is forcibly brought to the island, she too is subjected to Amma's violent induction. Yet Kusum refuses to yield, and soon the collective complacency of her fellow prisoners turns into ferocity and defiance. Together, they begin a rebellion that will upend their island, their world and the very order of things. An earth-shattering drama of resistance and female power, Uprising gives voice to the silenced through the story of a revolution no one saw coming.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'This book is a complete delight, not only a fairytale for adults that transports you on a magical journey of childlike wonder, but also a parable that helps you lead a better life' - JAMES NORTON'Magically hopeful. This story will speak to your soul and your monkey mind and bring them back into harmony. Beautiful and uplifting, charming and soul-nurturing, this is another glorious triumph from the beloved Matt Haig' - DONNA ASHWORTH 'If you enjoyed The Midnight Library, you'll love this. The Midnight Train is exquisite storytelling and utterly brilliant. One of the most beautiful stories you'll ever experience' - JOANNA CANNONWhen your life flashes before your eyes, what will matter most?For Wilbur it was his time with Maggie, the love of his life. Their honeymoon in Venice. Before he threw it all away. Years later, on the brink of his own death, a train arrives. It can take Wilbur back in time. To relive his most important moments. Soon he realises just how much he would have changed. An adventure through time, The Midnight Train is a story of love and second chances, from the world of The Midnight Library.

Een zacht en troostrijk verhaal over liefde, verlies en de onbreekbare band tussen mens en dier – zelfs voorbij de grenzen van het leven.

A strange houseA ghost from the pastAs soon as she moves into Hillside, Gwenda knows there’s something strange about this house.A sealed room. A hidden door. The apparition of a young woman being strangled.But strangest of all – this all seems quite familiar.As her friend Jane Marple investigates, the answer seems to lie in a crime committed nearly twenty years ago.The killer may have gotten away with murder. But Miss Marple is never far behind.Never underestimate Miss Marple‘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: that pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.’Tana French‘Miss Marple is spry, shrewd and compassionate.’Sunday Telegraph

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No one is safe on the Yellow Brick Road.

Dorothy Gale doesn't know where she came from. At the age of five, she was dropped on Em and Henry's doorstep while a terrible storm rolled across the Kansas prairie. Now as an adult, Dorothy has made the most of her life on the farm. But when a cyclone tears through the night, ripping her, her dog, and the farmhouse away, Dorothy wakes to find herself far from home in the strange, cursed land of Oz.

Desperate to find her way back, Dorothy takes the advice of the Witch of the North and sets off on the yellow brick road to find a wizard...with a warning to avoid forest monsters, heartless mercenaries, and wicked witches. It isn't long before Dorothy encounters the dark side of Oz, stumbling on a man beaten and bloody, tied to a pole in a cornfield. Not unlike the scarecrows on the Kansas farm.

With no memories, the mysterious stranger joins Dorothy. Rook is ridiculously handsome, endlessly charming, and somehow understands Dorothy in a way no one ever has. But when they cross paths with the infamous Tinman and his axe, Rook proves he may be hiding his own secrets.

Nothing and no one is what they seem in the cursed land of Oz...maybe even Dorothy herself.

Steffie spends her days working in a dry-cleaner's, trying to scrub the world clean one garment at a time. But no matter how spotless the clothes, she can't rid herself of the guilt and grime she feels inside. Haunted by what happened to her sister when they were children, large fragments of which she can't fully remember, Steffie is stuck in a loop of self-destruction, defiance, and shame. When her violent, bullying father dies suddenly, it sparks a reckoning that cracks open her past. What follows is an unexpectedly redemptive journey of a woman trying to piece herself together in a world that failed to make space for her. Raw, exhilarating, and full of heart, No Such Thing As Monday confirms Sian Hughes as a masterful chronicler of life lived on the edge, and people at their most vulnerable.

I was beginning to feel it would be best not to settle down in areas recognisably Parisian, because places recognisably themselves tend to be fictitious.

A writer is invited to Paris and finds himself living in an area that bears little resemblance to his idea of the city. With the passing of time, his disquiet translates into a way of seeking and experiencing a truer, more unlikely Paris.

Château Rouge takes up residence in that area before floating freely through the city. It takes its time, exploring tangents, diversions, side-streets, creeping into new spaces and remote angles, to open up fresh ground and appraise the city, the experience of travel, otherness – and the novel itself – anew.

'Paris provides the perfect setting for this beautiful, quietly experimental novel about a man floating through a city he struggles to find his place in.' New Statesman

'Chaudhuri is a master of mundane, hallucinatory moments, calling to mind Rachel Cusk or W. G. Sebald.' Hua Hsu, New Yorker

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'A masterly work of historical witness and moral reckoning' OBSERVER

An immersive and unforgettable novel of one man's life in the aftermath of the American Civil War.

I knew as I made my way home that there was no home. All the old things . . . were gone forever.

Against the rapidly shifting landscape of post Civil War America, Tennyson Bouguereau – freed man, devoted brother, nascent singer, conflicted soldier and wanted man – journeys to find meaning and belonging. From the relative safety of home in Tennessee with his sister Rosalee, he is offered the possibility of a whole new life in Nashville, until a surprising trip to Victorian England changes everything.

Exquisitely rendered, and with a rich cast of characters, The Newer World is a lyrical, visceral novel about what it is to survive, and what might be lost along the way.