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An expected death unearths unexpected clues…

Full of delightfully surprising twists and turns, Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin is another page-turning instalment in Nancy Atherton’s series that has won the hearts of cosy crime fans everywhere. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Agatha Christie.

‘A charming mystery, filled with warmth and affection’ – Deadly Pleasures Magazine

Mystery follows Lori Shepherd wherever she goes – even while volunteering at her local Infirmary. There she meets Elizabeth Beacham, a retired legal secretary with no family except for one brother – who has inexplicably disappeared.

When Miss Beacham passes away suddenly, Lori is sad to hear of her demise. But after receiving an envelope containing keys and a letter written by Miss Beacham before her death, she suspects there may be more to events than meets the eye. Armed with clues and with her ghostly Aunt Dimity’s help, Lori begins to unearth secrets and surprising truths about her own next-of-kin…

What readers are saying about Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin:

‘A truly heart-warming book. It was full of love and laughter! Enjoyed every page’

‘Lovable characters, entertaining story, and colourful writing make this book an easy, and fun, read’

‘The whole series is delightful. It has a little bit of everything’

A treasury of inspiration for every December baby…

Find out why you might give your December baby a name to do with light, what is meant by a gift of a Christmassy garland of holly and mistletoe, and who your baby shares their birthday with – could it be Walt Disney, Jane Austen or Nostradamus?

Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher’s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes:

– suggested names and games for babies born in each month
– characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign
– famous babies who share your baby’s birthday
– quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood
… and much more.


With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

A treasury of inspiration for every October baby…

Find out why you might give your October baby a name to do with wine; what is meant by the gift of a bunch of marigolds, persicaria and meadow saffron; and who your baby shares their birthday with – could it be Mahatma Gandhi, Christopher Wren or Picasso?

Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher’s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes:

– suggested names and games for babies born in each month
– characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign
– famous babies who share your baby’s birthday
– quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood
… and much more.


With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

A treasury of inspiration for every September baby…

Find out why you might give your September baby a name to do with hunting or home, what is meant by a gift of a bunch of agrimony and mallow, and who your baby shares their birthday with – could it be Elizabeth I, George Gershwin or Euripides?

Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher’s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes:

– suggested names and games for babies born in each month
– characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign
– famous babies who share your baby’s birthday
– quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood
… and much more.


With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

A treasury of inspiration for every August baby…

Find out why you might give your August baby a name to do with peace, what is meant by a gift of a nosegay of ferns, balsam, snapdragons, sage and bitter-sweet nightshade, and who your baby shares their birthday with – could it be Alfred Hitchcock, Mary Shelley or Napoleon?

Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher’s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes:

– suggested names and games for babies born in each month
– characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign
– famous babies who share your baby’s birthday
– quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood
… and much more.


With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

A treasury of inspiration for every July baby…

Find out why you might give your July baby a name to do with meadows, what is meant by a gift of a bunch of white lilies, marigolds and yellow jasmine, and who your baby shares their birthday with – could it be Julius Caesar, Emmeline Pankhurst or Rembrandt?

Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher’s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes:

– suggested names and games for babies born in each month
– characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign
– famous babies who share your baby’s birthday
– quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood
… and much more.


With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

A treasury of inspiration for every June baby…

Find out why you might give your June baby a name to do with the heavens, what is meant by a gift of a bunch of roses and honeysuckle, and who your baby shares their birthday with – could it be Socrates, Judy Garland or Henry VIII?

Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher’s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes:

– suggested names and games for babies born in each month
– characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign
– famous babies who share your baby’s birthday
– quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood
… and much more.

With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

A treasury of inspiration for every May baby…

Find out why you might give your May baby a name to do with messengers, what is meant by a gift of a posy of blue violets, daisies and apple blossom, and who your baby shares their birthday with – could it be Fred Astaire, Florence Nightingale or Queen Victoria?

Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher’s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes:

– suggested names and games for babies born in each month
– characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign
– famous babies who share your baby’s birthday
– quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood
… and much more.


With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

A treasury of inspiration for every April baby…

Find out which names for your April baby have connotations of renewal, learn what is meant by a gift of a bunch of moss, bearded crepis, primroses, daisies and wood sorrel, and discover who your baby shares their birthday with – could it be Charlotte Brontë, Leonardo da Vinci or Alexander the Great?

Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher’s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes:

– suggested names and games for babies born in each month
– characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign
– famous babies who share your baby’s birthday
– quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood
… and much more.

With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

A treasury of inspiration for every March baby…

Find out why you might give your March baby a name to do with war, what is meant by a gift of a nosegay of crown imperials and a bunch of violets, and who your baby shares their birthday with – could it be Albert Einstein, Robert the Bruce, or Michelangelo?

Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher’s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes:

– suggested names and games for babies born in each month
– characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign
– famous babies who share your baby’s birthday
– quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood
… and much more.

With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

A treasury of inspiration for every February baby…

Find out why you might give your February baby a name to do with water, what is meant by a gift of cinquefoil, violets, and primroses, and who your baby shares their birthday with – could it be Charles Darwin, Abraham Lincoln, or Renoir?

Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher’s archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes:

– suggested names and games for babies born in each month
– characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign
– famous babies who share your baby’s birthday
– quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood
… and much more.

With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

This time, Lori’s supernatural confidante may not be the only one who’s not quite dead…

Lori Shepherd takes on a potential vampire in Nancy Atherton’s thirteenth cosy mystery Aunt Dimity: Vampire Hunter. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Ann Granger.

‘Hardcore fans will no doubt enjoy’ – Publisher’s Weekly

Life in the Cotswolds couldn’t be more blissful for Lori Shepherd – except for one thing: her five-year-old twins have started school, and Lori fears her sons will catch everything from the flu to fleas. Then the twins come home one drizzly day and give her something truly terrifying to worry about.

Could the cloaked figure they see in the woods really have been a vampire? With Lori’s late (but not entirely departed) Aunt Dimity’s help, she begins to investigate. Her trail takes her to Leo, a charming vagabond; to a bitter old crone named Lizzie Black; and finally to Aldercot Hall, where a mysterious murder took place forty years ago. Can Lori uncover the true identity of the twins’ vampire before it’s too late?

What readers are saying about Aunt Dimity: Vampire Hunter:

‘The romantic troubles, warm, comedic moments, and cosy English-countryside atmosphere really make this little mystery a frothy charmer‘

‘Every Aunt Dimity mystery is a delight‘

‘Five stars‘

‘Lovely book to get lost in.’ ‘This book blew me away!’ ‘It’s a book that you just fall into.’ ‘My book of the year.’ ‘Her best book yet.’ ‘Beautiful…’

Lose yourself in this breathtaking love story set on the mysterious, windswept island of Seal, from the bestselling author of Watch Over Me. Perfect for fans of Lulu Taylor, Tracy Rees and Rosanna Ley.

** Over 1 million copies sold of Daniela Sacerdoti’s novels **

Can a tiny Scottish island bring a heart back to life.. and offer a second chance at love?

When Anna’s partner walks away from their relationship, she is shattered. But it is her little girl Ava who takes it hardest of all, falling silent for three days. When she does finally speak, Ava talks about a new place – a small island of beauty, salt and sea in the Western Scottish Isles. In search of a new start, Anna and Ava embark on a journey to the remote and gorgeous Island of Seal. Falling in love with the locals and the landscape, could Seal offer the second chance they both need?

Readers have been raving about Keep Me Safe:

‘A brilliant read. Love Daniela’s books. *****’ A reader

‘My book of the year. Highly recommended’ A reader

‘I’ve already read Daniela’s Glen Avich books and loved them but this one surpassed them’ A reader

‘I could almost hear the sea and the wind. A great book’ Lesley Pearse

‘I couldn’t put it down’ Daily Mail

‘Astoundingly good’ The Sun

‘I fell in love with this book’ Prima magazine

‘Heartwarming and mysterious’ Katie Fforde

‘A mysterious journey to Seal, a place I already want to revisit’ Dani Atkins

‘Exciting and emotional. I’m thrilled to find this is the first in a new series’ Linda’s Book Bag

Can love bloom in the groves of Italy?

Escape to Italy with The Olive Branch – the irresistible new novel from Jo Thomas, author of ebook bestseller The Oyster Catcher.

‘I loved it!’ Katie Fforde

You can buy almost anything online these days. For Ruthie Collins, it was an Italian farmhouse.

Yet as she battles with a territorial goat and torrential rain just to get through the door of her new Italian home, the words of Ed, her ex, are ringing in her ears. She is daft, impetuous and irresponsible.

But Ruthie is determined to turn things around and live the dream.

First, though, she must win over her fiery neighbour, Marco Bellanouvo, and his family… Then there’s the small matter of running an olive farm. As the seasons change and new roots are put down, olives and romance might just flourish in the warmth of the Mediterranean sun.

What readers are saying about The Olive Branch:

‘Characters that come to life and each chapter comes with a smile. An uplifting and thoroughly enjoyable read providing a little escapism, a little romance and a lot of determination‘

‘A heart-warming book you will find hard to put down‘

‘A feel-good book. Great for a holiday read‘

SHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND’S NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION

‘I loved this book . . . incredibly moving’ Reverend Richard Coles

‘A treasure of a book’ Fern Britton

‘Full of beauty, wit and inner strength’ Samira Ahmed

The heart-warming memoir from the much-loved broadcaster

A Glasgow Girl is the coming of age story of Aasmah Mir’s childhood growing up in 1970s Glasgow. From a vivacious child to a teenage loner, Aasmah candidly shares the highs and lows of growing up between two cultures – trying to fit in at school and retreating to the safe haven of a home inhabited by her precious but distant little brother and Helen, her family’s Glaswegian guardian angel.

Intricately woven into this moving memoir is the story of Aasmah’s mother, as we follow her own life as a young girl in 1950s Pakistan to 1960s Scotland and beyond. Both mother and daughter fight, are defeated and triumph in different battles in this sharp and moving story. A Glasgow Girl is a remarkable memoir about family, identity and finding yourself where you are.

This book was previously titled A Pebble in the Throat.

THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD ‘BOOK OF THE YEAR’

AN ACCLAIMED WEST END THEATRE PRODUCTION *****

‘Neil Gaiman’s entire body of work is a feat of elegant sorcery. He writes with such assurance and originality that the reader has no choice but to surrender to a waking dream’ ARMISTEAD MAUPIN

‘Some books just swallow you up, heart and soul’ JOANNE HARRIS

‘Summons both the powerlessness and wonder of childhood, and the complicated landscape of memory and forgetting’ GUARDIAN

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‘My favourite response to this book is when people say, ‘My childhood was nothing like that – and it was as if I was reading about me’ NEIL GAIMAN

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This is what he remembers, as he sits by the ocean at the end of the lane:

A dead man on the back seat of the car, and warm milk at the farmhouse.
An ancient little girl, and an old woman who saw the moon being made.
A beautiful housekeeper with a monstrous smile.
And dark forces woken that were best left undisturbed.

They are memories hard to believe, waiting at the edges of things. The recollections of a man who thought he was lost but is now, perhaps, remembering a time when he was saved . . .

NEIL GAIMAN.
WITH STORIES COME POSSIBILITIES.

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**Includes an interview with Neil Gaiman on creating the world of the novel**

Containing the stories of four iconic car manufacturers, this collectable box holds a stunning set of books paying tribute to automotive excellence.

Exploring four world-renowned manufacturers who have made car production into an art form, each of these four little books follows the story of a brand from its creation, moving through its development history, the key models that define it, and its impact on the motoring landscape today.

Discover the truth behind the prancing horse with The Story of Ferrari, the engineering excellence that drives the 911 in The Story of Porsche, the effortless style that attracted James Bond in The Story of Aston Martin and the outrageous power behind the fantastic machines in The Story of Lamborghini.

Featuring hundreds of exquisite images and text by expert authors, these definitive guides to luxury cars are the perfect gift for any petrolhead.

Perfect for fans of The Little Book of Hygge and Norwegian Wood, find the balance in life that is just right for you. Let Lola A. Åkerström, Editor-in-chief of Slow Travel Stockholm, be your companion to all things lagom.

As the Swedish proverb goes, ‘Lagom är bäst’ (The right amount is best). Lagom sums up the Swedish psyche and is the reason why Sweden is one of the happiest countries in the world with a healthy work-life balance and high standards of living.

Lagom is a way of living that promotes harmony. It celebrates fairness, moderation and being satisfied with and taking proper care of what you’ve got, including your well-being, relationships, and possessions. It’s not about having too little or too much but about fully inviting contentment into our lives through making optimal decisions.

Who better than Lola A. Åkerström to be your lagom guide? Sweden-based Lola is an award-winning writer, photographer , and editor-in-chief of Slow Travel Stockholm and she offers us a unique vantage point when it comes to adopting elements of a lagom lifestyle.

Full of insights and beautiful photographs, taken by Lola herself, this authentic book will help you make small, simple changes to your every day life – whether that’s your diet, lifestyle, money, work or your home – so you can have a more balanced way of living filled with contentment.

The hunt is on – but this time Stephanie’s the prey…

Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is on the chase of her life in To The Nines, the ninth hilarious crime adventure in the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. The perfect read for fans of JD Robb and Sue Grafton.

Praise for Evanovich’s bestselling novels: ‘A laugh-out-loud page turner’ (Heat); ‘Sharp dialogue, a little slapstick and a little romance’ (The Sunday Times); ‘Highly enjoyable… who can resist?’ (Chicago Tribune).

Stephanie Plum has a visa absconder to find or her whole bonds office is in jeopardy. The train for the missing fugitive leads from the New Jersey Turnpike, to the Las Vegas strip, to a group of killers who are giving new meaning to the word ‘hunter’…

Stephanie could use some back up on this case, but her incredibly hot mentor, Ranger, has been ‘asked’ never to come back to Vegas. And when it comes to her cop boyfriend, Joe Morelli, sometimes it’s better to let what happens in Vegas stay in Vegas.

What readers are saying about To The Nines:

‘The pace of this book is amazing. There is something significant happening on almost every page‘

‘Janet Evanovich is a master creator of personalities, and the characters of Stephanie Plum, Lula and the irrepressible Grandma Mazur are works of art‘

‘Once again Janet Evanovich has brought humorous delights to us with this enriching funny ninth book of her Stephanie Plum novels’

‘There’s no single answer that will solve all our future problems.
There’s no magic bullet.
Instead there are thousands of answers – at least.
You can be one of them if you choose to be’

***

Honest and wise advice from legendary writer and Afrofuturist pioneer, Octavia E. Butler – for anyone who wants to shape our future into something good.

A little book to give or to keep, with stunning new artwork by Manzel Bowman.

Based on an essay written in 2000. As timely and prescient today as it was then.

Trouble follows Lori wherever she goes…

Nancy Atherton’s Aunt Dimity mysteries have enchanted thousands of readers and Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea, the eleventh addition to the series, is likely to broaden her appeal. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Ann Granger.

‘Atherton’s series is for those who like the puzzle of a mystery minus the corpses… This is the way life really ought to be if only we were all better behaved. Put on the teakettle and enjoy’ – Rocky Mountain News

Lori Shepherd is no stranger to trouble and intrigue. But when Bill, her high-profile attorney husband, starts receiving death threats aimed at his family, danger hits closer to home. With Scotland Yard on the case, Bill sends Lori and their five-year-old twins to the safety of an island off the coast of Scotland.

But nowhere, it seems, is safe. For another mystery is unfolding on the island, and Lori suspects the locals are running a smuggling operation. When she finds a human skull washed up on the beach, her fears are fuelled further. With her otherworldly Aunt Dimity’s help, Lori begins to piece together the clues, unaware of the danger growing around her. Can she escape the murderous threats before it’s too late?

What readers are saying about Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea:

‘[Nancy Atherton] has a magical touch‘

‘This little book was a breath of fresh air‘

‘This book makes you feel good all over. A must read‘

‘Wow, this book was fantastic, it gripped me from start to finish!‘ Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Some secrets are better left buried…

Peg always felt a little blurred, a little lacking in definition. Her mother died when she was six, her father simply disappeared, and she was brought up by her grandparents and her obese, bedridden aunt. But, despite all this, she never developed the habit of asking questions.

At least, not until she met Loz, her straight-talking, psychotherapeutically literate girlfriend, who urges her to confront her demons.

But as the skeletons come tumbling out of the family closet and the full horror of the past begins to reveal itself, Peg starts to wonder whether her youthful lack of curiosity might not have been a good thing. A very good thing indeed…

Why readers love Tarnished:

‘You’d be crazy not to read this book… an absolutely brilliant writer‘ Daily Mail

‘Will keep you up at night to finish it and the characters will stay with you long after you have turned the last page.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Truly chilling… you won’t want to read it alone in the house’ Sunday Mirror‘

‘An intense psychological thriller that left me reeling.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘I read this one in double quick time… Brilliant storytelling… I had my hand over my mouth at one stage trying to stop myself talking out loud on the bus.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Wow, this book was fantastic, it gripped me from start to finish! I highly recommend it if you like family themed thrillers where you can never work out who to trust!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘Yikes!… A well written, addictive story with a very twisted core… It’s a powerful book. A page turner.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘I stayed up reading this novel until 11.30pm, woke again at 4.30am and just had to pick the book back up and finish it. It was worth losing sleep for.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Set Me Free by Hina Belitz is a beautiful, unforgettable novel that will be devoured by fans of Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and The Memory Book by Rowan Coleman. It shines a gentle light into the shadows of life and shows how sometimes reaching out to the world is all it takes to set you free …

Mani and Nu. Sister and brother.

Forced to flee their home in fear of their lives, Mani and Nu find themselves in a dark London flat. When the worst happens, fate abandons them far from the family who might love them. And so Mani accepts an offer of marriage in hope of finding comfort for Nu – but her dreams of happiness soon evaporate and she is left with no way of revealing the truth about the life she and Nu are leading.

Little by little, Mani reaches out to the world with love … it is only a matter of time before the world reaches back for her.

‘Initially I was surprised by just how little time it takes to cook fish. Sometimes seconds will do, and you seldom need to spend more than a few minutes when cooking a fillet of fish. Yes, precision is vital to avoid overcooking, but quite honestly there is no great mystery to it.’

Originally published in 1998 and shortlisted for the Best Food Book in the 1999 Glenfiddich Food and Drink Awards, FISH has now been fully updated by Sophie Grigson.

In FISH, Sophie creates accessible modern-day recipes for both the novice and the experienced cook. From Halibut with Welsh Rarebit Crust and Maryland Crabcakes, to Greek Octopus and Red Wine Stew and Lobster Thermidor, there are recipes for all tastes – plus helpful tips on buying, storing and preparing fish from William Black.

This is the only book you will ever need on fish and fish cookery.