Fiction We've Loved in 2023 (So Far!)

by Colm Tóibín

€11.99

"Long Island" by Colm Tóibín The sequel to the prize-winning, bestselling novel Brooklyn. A man with an Irish accent appears at Eilis Fiorello’s door on Long Island, changing everything in an instant. Since leaving Brooklyn , Eilis and Tony have built a secure, contented life—a bit stifled by the in-laws close by, but solid after twenty years of marriage and with two children heading toward a bright future. But the stranger’s arrival reveals a truth that makes Eilis question the life she has created. For the first time in years, she feels the distance from Ireland keenly, pulling her thoughts back across the ocean. The revelation compels her to consider a return to Ireland, to her mother, and to the people and places she once chose to leave. Did she make the right choice marrying Tony all those years ago? And, now, is it too late to imagine a different life? Long Island by Colm Tóibín is an exquisite and exhilarating novel that explores whether we can truly revisit the past and rediscover a love once thought lost. This long-awaited sequel to Brooklyn masterfully examines the themes of choice, memory, and the longing for home.

by Kevin Barry

€16.99

Butte, Montana, October 1891, and a hard winter approaches across the Rocky Mountains. The city is rich on copper mines and rampant with vice and debauchery among a hard-living crowd of immigrant Irish workers. Here we find Tom Rourke, a young poet and balladmaker of the town, but also a doper, a drinker, and a fearsome degenerate. Just as he feels his life is heading nowhere fast, Polly Gillespie arrives in town as the new bride of the extremely devout mine captain Long Anthony Harrington. Athunderbolt love affair takes spark between Tom and Polly and they strike out west on a stolen horse, moving through the bad-lands of Montana and Idaho, and briefly an idyll of wild romance perfects itself. But a posse of deranged Cornish gunsmen are soon in hot pursuit of the lovers, and closing in fast...

by Jodi Picoult

€16.99

What if Shakespeare was a woman? 1581. Emilia Bassano is allowed no voice of her own, but finds a way to bring her work to the stage secretly. Yet by paying a man for the use of his name, she will write her own out of history. Now. Playwright Melina Green is determined to see one of her shows make the stage, but it’s still not a level playing field for women in the arts. A beautifully written, compelling novel exploring the theme of identity and how two women, centuries apart one of whom might just be the real author of Shakespeare’splays must both hide behind another name to make their voicesheard.

by David Peace

€14.99

A TIMES, INDEPENDENT, FINANCIAL TIMES, AND IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A magnificent book.' MIKE ATHERTON 'Tender, atmospheric - and hopeful.' iNEWS 'A masterpiece.' IRISH TIMES 'Electrifying.' GUARDIAN From the author of The Damned Utd and Red or Dead, an extraordinary novel about Britain, sport and our collective past. February 6, 1958, British European Airways Flight 609 crashed on take-off at Munich Airport. On board were the young Manchester United team, 'the Busby Babes', and the journalists who followed them. Twenty-one of the passengers died instantly, four were left fighting for their lives while six more were critically injured. Munichs is the story of the crash and its aftermath, of those who survived and those who did not, of how Britain and football changed, and how it did not; a novel of tragedy, but also of hope. 'Profound . . . A brilliant, brilliant book.' DAVID WHITEHOUSE 'Luminous and illuminating . . . completely gripping.' ASHLEY HICKSON-LOVENCE 'Powerful.' TARIQ GODDARD Readers loved Munichs: 'A brilliant read that provokes so many emotions. Superbly captured the grief of a city and indeed a nation.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A phenomenal read. It's for everyone regardless of football allegiances - totally brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gripping and intense from beginning to end, evoking a profound sense of heartbreak. Powerful and moving.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Astonishing. The grief, the sadness, the guilt and the turmoil. It's all here. A brilliant read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

by Elizabeth Strout

€17.99

The new novel from Booker-shortlisted, Pulitzer Prize-winning Elizabeth Strout—is available for pre-order now. TELL ME EVERYTHING is a hopeful, healing novel about new friendships, old loves, and the universal desire to leave a lasting impact. It’s autumn in Maine, and Bob Burgess, the town lawyer, is caught up in a murder investigation, defending a lonely man accused of killing his mother. At the same time, he forms a deep friendship with Lucy Barton, an acclaimed writer who lives by the sea with her ex-husband, William. Together, Lucy and Bob share walks, reflecting on life, fears, regrets, and missed opportunities. Meanwhile, Lucy is introduced to the iconic Olive Kitteridge, now in a nearby retirement community. They spend afternoons in Olive’s apartment, sharing stories of “unrecorded lives”—reanimating memories and finding meaning in their experiences. Brimming with empathy and pathos, TELL ME EVERYTHING showcases Elizabeth Strout at her best, illuminating the power of relationships to sustain us. As Lucy observes, "Love comes in so many different forms, but it is always love."

by Haruki Murakami

€27.99

The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami – A Love Story, a Quest, and a Journey into the Unknown Step into the surreal world of Haruki Murakami’s The City and Its Uncertain Walls , where reality and imagination intertwine. When a young man’s girlfriend mysteriously vanishes, he sets out on an extraordinary journey to find the mythical city where her true self resides. His search leads him to a remote library full of mysteries, and eventually to the walled city—a dreamlike place of horned beasts, shadowless streets, and willow trees. There, he discovers his beloved working in another library, but she has no memory of their life together. As the lines between fantasy and reality blur, he must make an impossible choice: what is he willing to lose to rekindle their love? Blending romance, mystery, and a celebration of literature, Murakami delivers a thought-provoking tale that is both a parable for modern times and a tribute to the power of books and the libraries that hold them. Praise for Haruki Murakami: "The world's most popular cult novelist." – Guardian "Totally gripping." – Daily Express "Wild and thrilling... Murakami is a master storyteller." – Sunday Times "No one mixes domestic, fantastic, and esoteric elements like Murakami." – Financial Times Perfect for fans of literary fiction, magical realism, and unforgettable quests, The City and Its Uncertain Walls is a must-read for Murakami enthusiasts and new readers alike.

by Sarah J. Maas

€17.99

The stunning third book in the sexy, action-packed Crescent City series, following the global bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath. Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than Midgard, but now that she has, all she wants is to get back. Everything she loves is in Midgard: her family, her friends, her mate. Stranded in a strange new world, she’s going to need all her wits about her to get home again. And that’s no easy feat when she has no idea who to trust. Hunt Athalar has found himself in some deep holes in his life, but this one might be the deepest of all. After a few brief months with everything he ever wanted, he’s in the Asteri’s dungeons again, stripped of his freedom and without a clue as to Bryce’s fate. He’s desperate to help her, but until he can escape the Asteri’s leash, his hands are quite literally tied. In this sexy, breathtaking sequel to the #1 bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath, Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City series reaches new heights as Bryce and Hunt’s world is brought to the brink of collapse—with its future resting on their shoulders.

by John Boyne

€13.99

It’s the tabloid sensation of the year: two well-known footballers standing in the dock, charged with sexual assault, a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt. As the trial unfolds, Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment. Since leaving his island home, his life has been a lie on many levels. He’s a talented footballer who wanted to be an artist. A gay man in a sport that rejects diversity. A defendant whose knowledge of what took place on that fateful night threatens more than just his freedom or career. The jury will deliver a verdict but, before they do, Evan must judge for himself whether the man he has become is the man he wanted to be

by Orla Mackey

€16.99

Sharp-eyed and sharp-tongued, a multigenerational portrait of small-town life in Ireland from a refreshing new talent in literary fiction 'A bittersweet love letter to small-town Irish life over several generations, in the vein of Elizabeth Strout's Olive Kitteridge' Irish Times 'Full of disgrace, inherited trauma and family secrets. It will make you laugh - because if you didn't, you'd surely cry' Aingeala Flannery 'A caustically witty novel for anyone who ever wondered what the neighbours are really up to behind closed doors' Jan Carson Welcome to Ballyrowan. This sleepy corner of rural Ireland may seem tranquil, but scratch the surface and you'll find a hotbed of gossip and intrigue - endless material for mouthing - and a town full of people only too happy to oblige in spreading the bad news. Narrated by several generations of villagers, Mouthing traces the fortunes of one small community from the mid-20th century to the early 21st, in a series of highly confessional and darkly hilarious monologues. The good people of Ballyrowan delight in twisting the knife, in tormenting one another, in perfecting the art of schadenfreude. And, it becomes clear, none of them are entirely reliable witnesses. As each character offers their version of 'the truth', upending our assumptions at every turn, we see how feuds are passed down through the generations, how families are estranged or reunited and fortunes made or lost, how strict social expectations loosen over decades (and how some things remain stubbornly unchanged). And how secret hopes and private sorrows, triumph and humiliation, pleasure and grief are all absorbed into the merciless chorus of mouthing. Mouthing is an acerbic, unsentimental love letter to rural Irish life, where everyone knows everyone else's business and everyone has an opinion on it - where 'community' is both a lifeboat and a life sentence.

by Steve Cavanagh

€12.99

What if the only witness to a murder is more twisted than the killer? Witness 8 , the latest pulse-pounding thriller from bestselling author Steve Cavanagh, brings back Eddie Flynn in one of his most chilling cases yet. Ruby Johnson, a trusted nanny and maid to wealthy families on Manhattan’s West 74th Street, knows all their secrets. One evening, she witnesses a brutal murder involving people she knows all too well. When Ruby makes an anonymous call to the police, she identifies the killer—but lies, naming an innocent man instead. Because Ruby has dark secrets of her own. Now, Eddie Flynn, conman turned trial lawyer, must defend the accused in Ruby’s deadly game. As the truth unravels, one thing is certain: Ruby Johnson is far more dangerous than anyone could imagine. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and legal drama, Steve Cavanagh’s Witness 8 is a masterclass in suspense that will keep readers hooked until the very last twist.

by Jo Spain

€15.99

'Jo Spain is a sublime storyteller . . . this is a book you won't want to put down' JANE CASEY 2014, Dublin: at St Edmunds, an elite college on the outskirts of the city, twenty-year-old medical student Theo gets up one morning, leaving behind his sleeping girlfriend, Dani, and his studies - never to be seen again. With too many unanswered questions, Dani simply can't accept Theo's disappearance and reports him missing, even though no one else seems concerned, including Theo's father. Ten years later, Dani returns to the college as a history professor. With her mother suffering from severe dementia, and her past at St Edmunds still haunting her, she's trying for a new start. But not all is as it seems behind the cloistered college walls - meanwhile, Dani is hiding secrets of her own. 'A first-class high-stakes thriller' CAZ FREAR 'Full of intrigue' PRIMA EVERYONE LOVES JO SPAIN'S UNFORGETTABLE THRILLERS 'Jo Spain never disappoints' Chris Whitaker 'A very addictive read' 5* reader review 'Compelling, enthralling and entertaining' Liz Nugent 'Wow! What did I just read? This is stupendous' 5* reader review 'Jo Spain at her brilliant best: non-stop tension, clever twists and turns, and nothing is ever as it seems' Andrea Mara 'I love Jo Spain's novels!' 5* reader review 'So vivid, atmospheric and chilling' Claire Douglas 'Jo Spain keeps you entertained with plenty of twists and turns' 5* reader review 'The queen of the corkscrew plot' Sunday Times Crime Club

by Sinéad Moriarty

€14.99

'There is no living author who writes about the intricacies of family life quite like Sinéad' Claudia Carroll 'A great read, I highly recommend it' Claire Byrne 'Fans of Sinéad know they can expect honesty, humour and great story-telling' Hello 'Moriarty captures the intricacies of contemporary family life with flawed, relatable characters in a heartfelt and humorous tale.' Christina Hession, Sunday Independent 'Moriarty has perfected the fine dance between light and shade, turning some of the most substantial and challenging of life's realities into compelling, companionable reads' Irish Independent 'One of Ireland's best-loved authors' Woman's Way --- After losing their beloved mother, the Devlin sisters need each other more than ever. Single parent Louise is trying to help her fragile young daughter to navigate life. So, when the nine-year-old insists on finding out who her father is, Louise organizes a sisters' outing to track down her Italian one-night stand. Meanwhile, due to her teenage sons' sporting success, mother-of-four Julie is anointed Cook-Bottlewasher-and-Cheerleader-in-Chief for the rugby parents' WhatsApp group. Worst. Job. Ever Finally, glamorous Sophie is determined that her daughter Jess won't be boy-crazy and image-obsessed like she was. But when things go horribly wrong at a teen party, Sophie and her sisters are forced to take drastic measures to protect Jess's future. Squeezed from every side, Louise, Julie and Sophie want to be good sisters - but sometimes that's easier said than done . . .

by Sheila O'Flanagan

€14.99

The irresistible, utterly satisfying new contemporary novel from No. 1 bestselling Sheila O'Flanagan Izzy is in the Caribbean on the honeymoon-that-isn't after her fiancé broke her heart. She's not looking for someone new. But when she meets Charles Miller, a successful writer holidaying alone, the electricity is undeniable. And what does she have to lose? In Ireland, Charles's ex-wife and agent Ariel flits from party to party, glamorous and poised. She's always in touch with Charles. Though they're divorced, they're very close. Ariel wonders if they should get back together. She's an independent woman, but she liked being part of a power couple. And she's sure she only has to say, and they'll pick up where they left off. No matter how in control of life you think you are, it can shock and surprise you. As Izzy, Ariel and Charles are about to find out . . . Sheila O'Flanagan's new novel tells a compelling and thought-provoking story about two strong women, one complicated man, and the secrets and dreams that draw them together - with explosive consequences . . .

by Shari Lapena

€13.99

** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ** The unputdownable new thriller from the 'queen of the one-sit read' and No.1 bestselling author of Everyone Here is Lying 'I inhaled this book in less than 48 hours . . . What Have You Done? exceeded all expectations.' LIZ NUGENT 'When the murderer is revealed, you'll want to read it all over again.' Woman & Home 'The queen of page-turners.' ANDREA MARA -------- Nothing ever happens in sleepy little Fairhill. The teenagers get their kicks telling ghost stories in the old graveyard. The parents trust their kids will arrive home safe from school. Everyone knows everyone. Curtains rarely twitch. Front doors are left unlocked. But this morning all of that will change. Because Diana Brewer isn't lying safely in her bed where she belongs. Instead she lies in a hayfield, circled by vultures, discovered by a local farmer. How quickly a girl becomes a ghost. How quickly a town of friendly, familiar faces becomes a town of suspects, a place of fear and paranoia. Someone in Fairhill did this. Everyone wants answers. And one innocent question could be deadly. _______ 'Captivating.' Publishers Weekly 'The novel's emotional heft will linger with readers.' Kirkus 'Lapena is a master of suspense, and she doesn't disappoint here.' Library Journal Praise for Shari Lapena: 'A modern master of the psychological thriller.' STEVE CAVANAGH 'Shari Lapena keeps you guessing until the very last page.' PAULA HAWKINS 'The undisputed queen of dysfunctional families.' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'An expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections.' Literary Review 'Shari Lapena is the queen of the "just one more chapter" read.' SARAH VAUGHAN Shari Lapena, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024 Shari Lapena, Sunday Times bestseller July 2024 Not a Happy Family, Richard and Judy Book Club pick, Spring 2023

by John Connolly

€15.99

'John Connolly is the creator of a unique blend of thriller and horror who receives rave reviews every time' Sunday Telegraph 'A moving entry in a remarkable series' Irish Times A Child Missing. A Mother Accused. Charlie Parker Is Their Only Hope. In Maine, Colleen Clark stands accused of the worst crime a mother can commit: the abduction and possible murder of her child. Everyone - ambitious politicians in an election season, hardened police, ordinary folk - has an opinion on the case, and most believe she is guilty. But most is not all. Defending Colleen is the lawyer Moxie Castin, and working alongside him is the private investigator Charlie Parker, who senses the tale has another twist, one involving a husband too eager to accept his wife's guilt, a disgraced psychic seeking redemption, and an old crooked house deep in the Maine woods, a house that should never have been built. A house, and what dwells beneath. 'Dark and dangerous ... but where there is also kindness, loyalty, love. Ultimately, it's a story of hope' IRISH EXAMINER

by Hannah Kaner

€12.99

THE INSTANT NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A wonderful, gritty, explosively violent, and beautifully realised debut' DAILY MAIL'GODKILLER will have you in its grasp from the first pages' Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREEYou are not welcome here, godkiller Kissen's family were killed by zealots of a fire god. Now, she makes a living killing gods, and enjoys it. That is until she finds a god she cannot kill: Skedi, a god of white lies, has somehow bound himself to a young noble, and they are both on the run from unknown assassins.Joined by a disillusioned knight on a secret quest, they must travel to the ruined city of Blenraden, where the last of the wild gods reside, to each beg a favour.Pursued by demons, and in the midst of burgeoning civil war, they will all face a reckoning - something is rotting at the heart of their world, and only they can be the ones to stop it.

by Brandon Sanderson

€18.99

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Dalinar Kholin has challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions, and the Knights Radiant and the nations of Roshar have a mere ten days to prepare for the worst. The fate of the entire world - and the Cosmere at large - hangs in the balance.

by Joseph Kanon

€16.99

'Step forward Kanon, the American Robert Harris, a man who finds untold stories from our recent past and brings them alive' TIM SHIPMAN, SUNDAY TIMES Daniel Lohr, sensing that the Nazis are closing in on the Jews, leaves his dying father in Berlin and boards a ship to Shanghai. His passage is dependent upon him delivering a package to his shady uncle, his father's brother, upon arrival. Daniel has no idea what the package contains. On board is Leah, also fleeing the Nazis. She and Daniel conduct a passionate but brief shipboard affair, but are separated as soon as the ship docks in Shanghai. Will he ever see her again?   Daniel is immediately plunged into his uncle's seductive and corrupt world, and becomes involved in the launch of a new nightclub, the biggest, best and most glitzy in town. When violence breaks out and lives are at risk, he finds himself drawn irrevocably into the terrifying underworld that is wartime Shanghai. Beautifully atmospheric and intricately plotted, this masterful thriller marks exciting new ground for an author hailed by the Sunday Times as 'the most accomplished spy novelist working today'. PRAISE FOR JOSEPH KANON:  'Kanon is fast approaching the complexity and relevance not just of le Carré and Greene but even of Orwell' New York Times 'Heart-poundingly suspenseful' Washington Post 'Joseph Kanon continues to demonstrate that he is up there with the very best . . . he is the master of the shadows of the era' The Times 'Thoroughly absorbing, a thoughtful and subtle evocation of a place and era' Sunday Telegraph 'Arguably America's greatest writer of historical thrillers' Sunday Times 'Joseph Kanon owns this corner of the literary landscape' Lee Child  'Sensational! No one writes period fiction with the same style and suspense - not to mention substance - as Joseph Kanon' Scott Turow 'The perfect combination of intrigue and accurate history brought to life' Alan Furst

by Mark Lawrence

€11.60

All books, no matter their binding, will fall to dust. The stories they carry may last longer. They might outlive the paper, the library, even the language in which they were first written.The greatest story can reach the stars . . .This is the start of an incredible new journey from the internationally bestselling author of Prince of Thorns, in which, though the pen may be mightier than the sword, blood will be spilled and cities burned…Evar has lived his whole life trapped within a vast library, older than empires and larger than cities.Livira has spent hers in a tiny settlement out on the Dust where nightmares stalk and no one goes.The world has never noticed them.That's about to change.As their stories spiral around each other, across worlds and time, each will unlock vast secrets about the world and themselves. This is a tale of truth and lies and hearts, and the blurring of one into another.

by Jessa Hastings

€14.99

* ORIGINAL COVER COLLECTION EDITION* Book five in the sensational Magnolia Parks Universe series! How many loves do you actually get in a lifetime? Everyone knows by now that Magnolia Parks and BJ Ballentine are in the stars, but is that enough? Magnolia and BJ are reeling from a devastating loss as they try to plan what's been dubbed 'the wedding of the century'. As family tensions mount and their respective pasts begin catching up to them, they finally have to look the truth in the eye: Can they learn to trust and be with one another again, or will they die trying? This edition is part of the original cover collection.

by Thea Guanzon

€11.99

THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING ENEMIES-TO LOVERS FANTASY THAT WILL TAKE THE WORLD BY STORM'I physically could not stop reading! Mark my words: lives will be changed by The Hurricane Wars trilogy'Ali Hazelwood, author of THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS'One of my favourite books of this year!'Katee Robert, author of NEON GODSONE LONE LIGHT WILL STAND AGAINST AN EMPIRE Light wars against darkness. All Talasyn has ever known are the Hurricane Wars. She uses the power of light to fight for her people against the Night Empire.Enemies forced into marriage. All Alaric has ever known is darkness. He wields terrifying shadow magic to crush those who stand in his way. But the moment Talasyn and Alaric clash their lives are changed forever.A storm is coming…Tropes:Enemies to lovers ❤️‍🔥Betrayal 🔪Yearning 🥀Marriage of convenience 💍Slow burn romance 🔥Spice:🌶️🌶️Reader reviews:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A true enemies to lovers fantasy with the right amount of tension, action, and romance!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I loved every single minute of this book '⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Fans of Fourth Wing and ACOTAR this one's for you'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'delivers on all the hype surrounding it'

by Kaliane Bradley

€17.40

A 2024 literary highlight in the Sunday Times, BBC, Grazia, Dazed, Sunday Express, GQ, i-D, Stylist, Bookseller and Literary Friction 'Outrageously brilliant' ELEANOR CATTON 'Make room on your bookshelves for a new classic' MAX PORTER 'Thought-provoking and horribly clever' ALICE WINN 'Funny, moving, original, intelligent, beautifully written' NATHAN FILER 'Electric, charming, whimsical and strange' EMILY HENRY 'Within the first couple of pages I was gripped' KATE MOSSE A BOY MEETS A GIRL. THE PAST MEETS THE FUTURE. A FINGER MEETS A TRIGGER. THE BEGINNING MEETS THE END. ENGLAND IS FOREVER. ENGLAND MUST FALL. In the near future, a disaffected civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new government ministry gathering 'expats' from across history to test the limits of time-travel. Her role is to work as a 'bridge': living with, assisting and monitoring the expat known as '1847' - Commander Graham Gore. As far as history is concerned, Commander Gore died on Sir John Franklin's doomed expedition to the Arctic, so he's a little disoriented to find himself alive and surrounded by outlandish concepts such as 'washing machine', 'Spotify' and 'the collapse of the British Empire'. With an appetite for discovery and a seven-a-day cigarette habit, he soon adjusts; and during a long, sultry summer he and his bridge move from awkwardness to genuine friendship, to something more. But as the true shape of the project that brought them together begins to emerge, Gore and the bridge are forced to confront their past choices and imagined futures. Can love triumph over the structures and histories that have shaped them? And how do you defy history when history is living in your house?

by Jenny Erpenbeck

€13.99

WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE 2024 'An ambitious story of love and betrayal' - Irish Times 'The ending is like a bomb thrown into your room -- you'll be reeling for days and weeks to come.' - Neel Mukherjee Berlin. 11 July 1986. They meet by chance on a bus. She is a young student, he is older and married. Theirs is an intense and sudden attraction, fuelled by a shared passion for music and art, and heightened by the secrecy they must maintain. But when she strays for a single night he cannot forgive her and a dangerous crack forms between them, opening up a space for cruelty, punishment and the exertion of power. And the world around them is changing too: as the GDR begins to crumble, so too do all the old certainties and the old loyalties, ushering in a new era whose great gains also involve profound loss. From a prize-winning German writer, this is the intimate and devastating story of the path of two lovers through the ruins of a relationship, set against the backdrop of a seismic period in European history.

by Jojo Moyes

€9.49

THE NEW NOVEL FROM JOJO MOYES, AUTHOR OF THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING PHENOMENON ME BEFORE YOU 'Giddily joyful. Moyes writes . . . with warmth and a wonderfully wicked sense of humour' THE TIMES 'BOOK OF THE MONTH' 'Delightful. Nobody writes women the way Jojo Moyes does - recognizably real and complex and funny and flawed' JODI PICOULT 'So much fun. Beautiful about female friendship' MARIAN KEYES ---- Who are you when you are forced to walk in someone else's shoes? Meet Sam. Meet Nisha. Two women living very different lives. But when their paths cross, causing each a world of trouble - and finding some missing shoes is the only way to solve it - they're left with a choice every woman must face: to walk alone, or stand together . . . ---- 'A book we all need in our lives right now. A fabulous and funny romp' WOMAN & HOME '[A] captivating new blockbuster. Relatable, memorable and engaging' DAILY EXPRESS 'A paean to women's solidarity wrapped up in a very funny revenge-fuelled caper' THE TIMES 'A warm, witty and uplifting novel… It's a joy to spend time with Jojo Moyes' flawed, likeable characters' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'A love letter to the strength of female friendship and how women can really be there for each other' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'Empathy and an extravagant plot collide in Moyes's big hug of a novel' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Riotously fun and an ode to strong female friendships' PRIMA 'Full of fun, unlikely friendships . . . and female empowerment, it's a welcome escape' WOMAN 'Compelling. Will make you wonder what it's really like to walk in someone else's shoes' GLAMOUR UK 'Somehow heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time' YOURS Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, February 2023 Jojo Moyes' books have sold over 4.5 million copies [Nielsen BookScan, April 2024]

by Elsie Silver

€12.76

"Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOOD Small-town, big characters, four addictive love stories . . . meet the single dads of Rose Hill's recreational bowling team. Perfect for fans of steamy romance, Lucy Score, and Elsie's smash hit Chestnut Springs series. ____ She's been driving him wild for years . . . the good kind of wild. The kind of wild that comes with wanting your best friend's little sister and knowing you can't have her. Forbes may have labeled Ford Grant the World's Hottest Billionaire, but all he cares about is escaping the press and opening a recording studio in gorgeous small town Rose Hill. Something that comes to a screeching halt when he ends up face-to-face with a young girl who claims he's her biological father. Now, he spends his days balancing business with parenting a sullen twelve-year-old, all while trying desperately to keep his hands the hell off his best friend's sister, Rosie Belmont. After living in the city, Rosie came blasting back into town like a storm. Beautiful, messy, and chaotic. And one wide-eyed, desperate plea for a job is all it takes for Ford to hire her. He vows to keep her at arm's length. Tries to stick to scowls and grumpy one-liners. But with her, verbal sparring is a type of foreplay―friction that soon turns to blistering heat. Ford knows damn well he shouldn't cross this line. But shouldn't and can't are two very different things. And the only thing he truly can't do is resist her. Readers can't get enough of Wild Love . . . 'Billionaire romance but make it rustic . . . Elsie Silver just hits the mark every time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Hands-down my favorite book Elsie has written. HIGHLY recommend' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Did I devour this in a single day? You bet I did!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Elsie Silver is the queen of small-town romances' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The banter. The tension. The relationship between Ford & Rosie. The character development. Wow' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I was hooked from the first chapter' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ *Wild Love was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of April 2024. Wild Eyes was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of September 2024.

by Carmel Harrington

€11.99

Family secrets never stay buried… 1951, Ireland On the windswept Cork coast, the lighthouse-keepers’ wives wait, watching the sea. Their husbands are coming home. But one secret can never be revealed. 2023, Maine Decades later, Mollie Kenefick, receives an anonymous note: Family secrets never stay buried. The only person she can ask is her grandmother – however, Beth made a vow that she swore never to break. But someone knows what happened that summer in 1951, and it seems they’re not happy keeping silent . . .

by David Baldacci

€14.99

Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially-charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama from the number one bestselling author David Baldacci. Jack Lee is a white lawyer from Freeman County, Virginia, who has never done anything to push back against racism, until he decides to represent Jerome Washington, a Black man charged with brutally killing an elderly and wealthy white couple. Doubting his decision, Lee fears that his legal skills may not be enough to prevail in a case where the odds are already stacked against both him and his client. And he quickly finds himself out of his depth when he realizes that what is at stake is far greater than the outcome of a murder trial. Desiree DuBose is a Black lawyer from Chicago who has devoted her life to furthering the causes of justice and equality for everyone. She comes to Freeman County and enters a fractious and unwieldy partnership with Lee in a legal battle against the best prosecutor in the Commonwealth. Yet DuBose is also aware that powerful outside forces are at work to blunt the victories achieved by the Civil Rights era. Lee and DuBose could not be more dissimilar. On their own, neither one can stop the prosecution’s deliberate march towards a guilty verdict and the electric chair. But together, the pair fight for what once seemed impossible: a chance for a fair trial and true justice

by David Nicholls

€14.99

Sometimes you need to get lost to find your way Marnie is stuck. Stuck working alone in her London flat, stuck battling the long afternoons and a life that increasingly feels like it’s passing her by. Michael is coming undone. Reeling from his wife’s departure, increasingly reclusive, taking himself on long, solitary walks across the moors and fells. When a persistent mutual friend and some very English weather conspire to bring them together, Marnie and Michael suddenly find themselves alone on the most epic of walks and on the precipice of a new friendship. But can it survive the journey? A new love story by beloved bestseller David Nicholls, You Are Here is a novel of first encounters, second chances and finding the way home.

by Edel Coffey

€14.99

From the #1 bestselling author of Breaking Point and winner of Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards. Who is the other woman? That's for you to decide. Ann devoted years to her mother's care. Now, in a bid to escape the emptiness of her old flat and the paperwork caused by her death, Ann finds herself in a bar upstate. She has been so good for so long, she deserves a little fun. Justin is also grieving but his wife is still alive. She has been dying for a long time and they say she doesn't have long left. He deserves a little fun, too. Justin asks Ann to move in just a few weeks later. A million miles away from her lonely life in New York, here Ann finds a world where she is wanted and needed by both Justin and his little girl, Sophie. But just as Ann finds that she is pregnant, Justin receives news. Unexpectedly, his wife's drug trial has been a success. Deborah is coming home. Ann doesn't quite know what to do. The best news is the very worst news. And who is really the other woman in this situation? All she knows is that she finally likes her life and she plans to keep it.

by Asako Yuzuki

€15.99

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SENSATION WINNER OF WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA CRIME FICTION IN TRANSLATION DAGGER AWARD 2025A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK'A full-fat, Michelin-starred treat' SUNDAY TIMES'A cult phenomenon' iNEWS'Took the literary world by storm' BBC'A killer Japanese novel' THE TIMES'I have been glued to Butter' NIGEL SLATERThe cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story, and translated by Polly Barton.There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine.Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Centre convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, who she is said to have seduced with her delicious home cooking. The case has captured the nation's imagination but Kajii refuses to speak with the press. That is, until journalist Rika Machida writes a letter asking for her recipe for beef stew and Kajii can't resist writing back.Rika, the only woman in her news office, works late each night, rarely cooking more than ramen. As the visits unfold between her and the steely Kajii, they are closer to a masterclass in food than journalistic research. Rika hopes this gastronomic exchange will help her soften Kajii but it seems that she might be the one changing. With each meal she eats, something is awakening in her body. Might she and Kaji have more in common than she once thought?Inspired by the real case of the convicted con woman and serial killer, 'The Konkatsu Killer', Asako Yuzuki's Butter is a vivid, gripping exploration of misogyny, obsession and the transgressive pleasures of food in Japan.'It isn't entirely clear whether to read the novel or devour it' OBSERVER'Readers around the world are finding themselves utterly captivated'DAILY MAIL'I really enjoyed it' MEERA SYAL, on BBC Between the Covers'Compelling, delightfully weird' PANDORA SYKES'Unputdownable, breathtakingly original' ERIN KELLY'You'll be craving rice, butter and soy sauce in no time'STYLIST'Nothing short of ingenious' iNEWS'Ambitious and unsettling'GUARDIAN'Luscious … I devoured this' IMOGEN CRIMP'A salty morsel with one hell of a bite' ALICE SLATER

by Lucy Foley

€14.99

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley – A Gripping Thriller of Secrets and Betrayal On the longest day of the year, something dark stirs in the shadows of the Dorset coast. Guests gather at The Manor , a lavish new hotel poised to become the crown jewel of the coastline. The champagne flows, the guest list sparkles, and the sun sets on an unforgettable midsummer solstice celebration. But beneath the glittering surface lies a chilling history. Built on the edge of an ancient wood, The Manor hides secrets that refuse to stay buried. Old friends reunite, enemies resurface, and as the night deepens, dangerous truths come to light. What deadly secrets will be revealed under the cover of darkness? From Lucy Foley, the author of bestselling thrillers, comes The Midnight Feast —a spellbinding story of betrayal, hidden pasts, and the lengths people will go to protect their lies. Perfect for fans of atmospheric mysteries, twisty plots, and suspenseful storytelling.

by Freida McFadden

€9.49

The Housemaid is Watching – A Gripping and Twisted Psychological Thriller 🚨 THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 🚨 From Freida McFadden , the global bestselling author of The Housemaid series, comes a pulse-pounding psychological thriller that will keep you turning pages long into the night. "You must be our new neighbours!" Mrs Lowell beams, waving across the picket fence. I squeeze my daughter’s hand and return her smile—but the second she sees my husband, something in her face shifts. A flicker of recognition. Or is it fear? This home was supposed to be our fresh start. A charming kitchen, a quiet cul-de-sac, a huge garden where the kids can play. We worked for years to give them this life. My past is behind me, buried where it belongs. And I’ll do anything to keep it that way. But something isn’t right on this street. Mrs Lowell insists we come for dinner. Her maid answers the door, dressed in a crisp white apron, hair pulled into a tight bun. I know what it’s like to be in her shoes. But the cold way she stares at me sends a chill through my bones. Then, I notice other things. A shadowy figure watching from the trees. My husband slipping out late at night. And a whispered warning from the woman across the street: "Be careful of your neighbours." Did I make a terrible mistake moving here? I thought I’d left my darkest secrets behind me. But this quiet, suburban street might just be the most dangerous place of all… 💥 Unbelievably twisty. Tension-packed. Utterly addictive. 💥 A completely unputdownable standalone thriller with an ending you won’t see coming. 📚 Also by Freida McFadden: The Coworker, The Locked Door, Never Lie, The Teacher, The Inmate, One by One Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, mind-bending mysteries, and "neighbours from hell" suspense.

by Ana Huang

€9.49

Meet the Kings of Sin . . . The must-read billionaire romance from the bestselling author of the Twisted series. 'Get ready for all the spice, all the build-up and all the sizzling tension' GLAMOUR Read King of Sloth now for a steamy reverse grumpy sunshine romance. He'd never wanted anyone enough to chase them . . . until he met her. Charming, easy-going, and rich beyond belief, Xavier Castillo has the world at his fingertips. He also has no interest in taking over his family's empire (much to his father's chagrin), but that hasn't stopped women from throwing themselves at him . . . unless the woman in question is his publicist. Nothing brings him more joy than riling her up, but when a tragedy forces them closer than ever, he must grapple with the uncertainty of his future - and the realization that the only person immune to his charms is the only one he truly wants. *** Cool, intelligent, and ambitious, Sloane Kensington is a high-powered publicist who's used to dealing with difficult clients. However, none infuriate - or tempt - her more than a certain billionaire heir, with his stupid dimples and laid-back attitude. She may be forced to work with him, but she'll never fall for him . . . no matter how fast he makes her heart beat or how thoughtful he is beneath his party persona. He's her client, and that's all he'll ever be. Right? King of Sloth is a steamy reverse grumpy sunshine billionaire romance. It includes explicit content and profanity. Recommended for mature readers only. ** Includes exclusive character art ** *** Why fans love Ana Huang ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'King of Greed? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang's Version)' Lauren Asher 'WE HAVE NO NOTES JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS' Ali Hazelwood 'Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I'm now severely depressed it's finished' @Aymanreads 'Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances' Goodreads Review 'This book broke me into pieces and then pieced them back together' Goodreads Review 'Ana really said whether morally grey is your favourite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over' Goodreads Review 'Ana Huang never disappoints. This was my most anticipated read of the month and it was EVERYTHING!!' Goodreads Review

by Ali Hazelwood

€12.76

A dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis. Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is an outcast - again. Her days of living in anonymity among the Humans are over: she has been called upon to uphold an historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres, and sees little choice but to surrender herself in the exchange - again . . . Weres are ruthless and unpredictable, and their Alpha, Lowe Moreland, is no exception. He rules his pack with absolute authority, but not without justice. And, unlike the Vampyre Council, not without feeling. It's clear from the way he tracks Misery's every movement that he doesn't trust her. If only he knew how right he was . . . Because Misery has her own reasons to agree to this marriage of convenience, reasons that have nothing to do with politics or alliances, and everything to do with the only thing she's ever cared about. And she is willing to do whatever it takes to get back what's hers, even if it means a life alone in Were territory . . . alone with the wolf. Praise for The Love Hypothesis 'Contemporary romance's unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist.' Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners 'Funny, sexy and smart.' Mariana Zapata, New York Times bestselling author 'I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!' Jessica Clare, New York Times bestselling author 'Pure slow-burning gold with lots of chemistry.' Popsugar 'A beautifully written romantic comedy with a heroine you will instantly fall in love with.' Elizabeth Everett, author of A Lady's Formula for Love *Ali Hazelwood's Bride was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 10 February 2024.

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99

Taming 7 is an epic and unforgettable love story in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'This universe is all consuming. Chloe Walsh has some serious talent' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I adore this world & the found family this series has brought into my life and I don't know what I was before I read this' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Chloe Walsh will always be my number one author' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ......................... She's the quintessential sunshine girl. He's the lovable class clown. But storm clouds are rolling in, and this Tommen boy is about to get serious. Tommen's cheeky lad, Gerard 'Gibsie' Gibson, is a comedian at heart, but underneath his happy-go-lucky-nature lurks a broken boy, tortured by the events of his past. Using humour to cope with his demons, Gibsie hides everything from the world. Only one person knows who he truly is on the inside. His friend's little sister. His Claire-bear. Enveloped in sunshine, Claire Biggs has spent her whole life adoring the boy across the street. Her brother's friend. Seeing a side to Gerard that no one else sees, Claire is determined to tame her wild-at-heart childhood best friend. But when the unexpected occurs and lines are crossed, will Gibsie and Claire's friendship survive? Will it blossom into something more, or will they lose themselves in the riptide? ......................... Want more of The Boys of Tommen? Read all of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7

by Freida McFadden

€9.49

A mind-bending, psychological thriller from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Housemaid! Lesson #1: trust no one Eve has a good life. She gets up each day, gets a kiss from her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except… Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal, with one student, Addie, at its center. And this year, Eve is dismayed to find the girl in her class. Addie can't be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that's what everyone says. But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet. From the New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a story of twisting secrets and long-awaited revenge.

by Clara Dillon

€14.99

Two mothers. Two daughters. Two sides to the story. When Sara leaves her high-flying London life to move to Dublin, her only concern is her nine-year-old daughter, Lexie. For Lexie's sake she tries to get to know other mothers at the school gates, but they appear uninterested - particularly their leader, the beautiful and charismatic Vanessa, whose daughter rules the playground. After a simple misunderstanding between Vanessa and Sara, none of the other kids at school want anything to do with Lexie. Desperate to mend fences, Sara offers to look after Vanessa's daughter one afternoon. But when the playdate ends in catastrophe, Vanessa is convinced that what happened wasn't an accident. With allegations flying in all directions, Sara is forced to ask herself what she has unleashed? And how far a mother will go to protect her daughter?

by Oisín McKenna

€16.99

'I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN' SHON FAYE 'A MASTERPIECE. THIS SEARING TALE OF LOVE, SEX AND CLASS WILL RESONATE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME' OWEN JONES 'Electric and intimate' Guardian 'The book of the summer' Dazed and Confused 'Intoxicating' Irish Times Summer in London stops for no-one. Not the half-naked boozers, stoners, and cruisers, the hen parties glugging from bejewelled bottles, the drag queens puffing on hurried fags. It's June 2019, and everyone has converged on the city's parks, beer gardens and street corners to revel in the collective joys of being alive. Everyone but Maggie. She's 30, pregnant and broke. Faced with moving back to the town she fought to escape, she's wondering if having a baby with boyfriend Ed will be the last spontaneous act of her life. Ed, meanwhile, is trying to run from his past with Maggie's best friend Phil and harbouring secret dreams of his own. Phil hates his office job and is living for the weekend, while falling for his housemate, Keith. But there's a problem: Keith has a boyfriend and there might not be room for three people in the relationship. Then there's Rosaleen, Phil's mother, who's tired of feeling like a side character in her own life. She's just been diagnosed with cancer and is travelling to London to tell Phil, if she can ever get hold of him. As Saturday night approaches, all their lives are set to change forever. It's the hottest summer on record and the weekend is about to begin. What readers are saying. 'I've had a week long book hangover. Read it!' ????? 'A book I will carry with me in my heart' ????? 'The best book I've read in recent years' ????? 'My life got just a bit richer from having read this book' ????? 'I absolutely loved it, every word' ?????

by Rupert Everett

€17.99

'Rupert Everett is one of my favourite writers. He's brilliantly witty, acutely perceptive and highly sensitive, and his writing is incredibly good. His stories are both moving and tender, often outrageous, and funny too. A gifted storyteller' Santa Montefiore Eight stories of love and loss, drama and glamour, hope and rejection, from a writer at the height of his powers. In Rupert Everett's first, glorious collection of stories, he takes us on an exhilarating journey with a cast of extraordinary characters. A blackly humorous story of a chaotic and emotional funeral in Paris. Oscar Wilde's last night in Paris, vividly evocative, unflinching and elegiac. A Russian-American countess who confronts sex and age in a Wiltshire teashop. The ferociously unforgiving life of an L.A. talent agency and the unexpected twist that launches a completely different kind of career. The deathbed confession of a woman who left home for 1850s India, never to return. A story of emigration, love and grief. And a beautifully evocative and touching portrayal of Proust's creative life and his childhood. A brilliantly witty, funny and tender collection of stories that draws on the wealth of film and TV ideas Rupert Everett has created over the course of his career, The American No will delight and surprise his many fans. 'A supremely gifted writer' Lynn Barber, The Times

by Gregory Maguire

€10.99

CONTAINS ADULT THEMES - NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN The global bestseller that inspired the hit musical phenomenon. Now a major movie and record-breaking box office sensation.  In this classic tale of good and evil, what if we weren't told the whole story? Long before Dorothy follows the yellow brick road and triumphs over the Wicked Witch of the West, a little girl with emerald-green skin is born in the land of Oz. Elphaba grows up to be smart and prickly, a lonely outsider with an extraordinary talent for magic. Arriving at university, she dares to believe she might finally fit in. But Oz isn't the haven she'd dreamed of. Some of its citizens are in grave danger, and Elphaba is determined to protect them from the Wizard's power. And when the world declares her a wicked witch, Elphaba takes matters into her own hands... This is the original novel by Gregory Maguire, first published in 1995. It is a reimagined prequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and contains adult content. Fall under the WICKED spell this year ?? 'One of my absolute favourite books! A completely different take on the classic' 'Kept me on the edge of my seat from the second I picked it up' 'I have a penchant for fairytale retellings that are a bit dark and misunderstood villains and this ticked all my boxes' 'This is a real Oz, it makes you believe in it' 'A real joy to sink into a very different world' 'You see the Wicked Witch and Dorothy in a whole new light' 'Funny, sad and unputdownable' 'Honestly, it's better than The Wizard of Oz !' 'Wonderfully written, witty and thought provoking' 'A favourite of mine for many many years'

by Bella Mackie

€14.99

THE MILLION COPY #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY IS BACK WITH THE NEW BOOK OF THE MOMENT As featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Sunday Times Style, You Magazine. 'Delicious' JOJO MOYES 'Very funny. I inhaled it' JOE LYCETT 'Taut, pacy, seamless. a huge pleasure to read' MARIAN KEYES *Available to pre-order now* 'I was immensely grateful that despite the gruesome way my husband died, he'd done it with his clothes on.' Anthony Wistern is wealthy beyond imagination. Fragrant wife, gaggle of photogenic children, French chateau, Cotswold manor, plethora of mistresses, penchant for cutting moral corners, tick tick tick tick tick tick. Unfortunately for him, he's also dead. Suddenly poised to inherit his fortune, each member of the family falls under suspicion. And that's when everything comes crashing down. 'Still not over Succession? A dysfunctional family with four inheritance-obsessed children gives the Roy clan a run for its money, with a murderous twist' SUNDAY TIMES STYLE 'The right side of spiky and the right kind of fun, with huge personality' ADELE PARKS 'It takes a lot of skill to write a novel in which none of the characters are particularly likeable, and yet you still find yourself propelled forwards, desperate to see what happens. In Bella Mackie's second novel - What A Way To Go - a wealthy patriarch dies at an obscenely opulent party, and we witness the fallout through the eyes of various family members and protagonists. God, they're all deliciously awful. I loved her first, How to Kill Your Family, and her she seems to have found a rich and poisonous vein. Think a very English Succession, with just as much intrigue, backstabbing, and narcissism' JOJO MOYES WHAT READERS LOVE ABOUT BELLA MACKIE: 'Just when you think you're a step ahead, she pulls something out of the bag' ????? 'Caustic sarcasm. delivered with elegance' ????? 'Mackie's writing is sharp and funny' ????? 'I never thought it was possible for someone to write a book about murder in a light-hearted way. But Bella Mackie smashed it' ????? 'Her sarcasm knows no bounds and I love it' ????? 'Sparky, slick, wildly compulsive' ????? 'Her chatty style which speaks directly to the reader' ????? 'Macabre, flippant, and darkly hilarious' ????? 'Incredibly refreshing reading' ????? 'Her irreverent, withering put-downs and sharply observed comments' ?????

by Sophie Kinsella

€13.99

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! 'Only Sophie Kinsella can make you laugh like this while she's got you crying . . . This is one of the gutsiest moves I've seen from a writer in a long time. I could not put it down.' TAYLOR JENKINS REID 'A deeply funny and affecting love story.' The Guardian 'I laughed. And I cried. And then I thought about the meaning of life. A jewel of a book.' JOJO MOYES 'Emotional and affecting, this gave me a new appreciation for life's small joys.' Red 'The bravest book you'll read all year.' JODI PICOULT ------------------ From Number One bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an unforgettable story - by turns heartbreaking and life-affirming - of a renowned novelist facing a devastating diagnosis and learning to live and love anew. 'What Does It Feel Like? is fiction, but it is my most autobiographical work to date. Eve's story is my story.' - SOPHIE KINSELLA Eve is a successful novelist who wakes up one day in a hospital bed with no memory of how she got there. Her husband, never far from her side, explains that she has had an operation to remove the large, malignant tumour growing in her brain. As Eve learns to walk, talk, and write again - and as she wrestles with her diagnosis, and how and when to explain it to her beloved children - she begins to recall what's most important to her: long walks with her husband's hand clasped firmly around her own, family game nights and always buying that dress when she sees it. Recounted in brief anecdotes, each one is an attempt to answer the type of impossible questions recognizable to anyone navigating the labyrinth of grief. This extraordinary novella is a celebration of life, shot through with warmth and humour - it will both break your heart and put it back together again. 'Why did I write such a personal book? I have always processed my life through writing. Hiding behind my fictional characters, I have always turned my own life into a narrative. It is my version of therapy, maybe. Writing is my happy place, and writing this book, although tough going at times, was immensely satisfying and therapeutic for me.' - SOPHIE KINSELLA ------------------ 'I was gripped and moved and I loved every word.' LISA JEWELL 'A beautiful love story and a glowing beacon of hope.' JENNY COLGAN 'Heartbreaking yet hopeful, this life-affirming read encourages us all to take life by the horns.' Prima 'Of all the books I have read about living with cancer this is by far the best. Beautifully written, profound and deeply moving.' HENRY MARSH Sophie Kinsella, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024 Sophie Kinsella, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024