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From the opening story about a married woman who takes a trip to the city with a single purpose in mind - to sleep with another man - Antarctica draws you into a world of obsession, betrayal and fragile relationships. In 'House Calls', Cordelia wakes on the last day ofthe twentieth century and sets off along the coast road to keep a date with her lover that has been nine years in the waiting. In 'The Singing Cashier', a local postman visits two sisters bearingfishy gifts in the hope that his favour will be returned in kind. One of the most moving and disturbing stories in the collection, 'Passport Soup', features Frank Corso, who sits alone eating green tomatoes and bacon, mourning the disappearance of his nine-year-old daughter: 'At one point in that late evening, she was there, and then she wasn't.' Keegan's characters inhabit a world where dreams, memory and chance can have crippling consequences for those involved. Compassionate, witty and unsettling, Antarctica is a collection to be savoured.

A Terrible Kindness is an absorbing work penned by the talented Jo Browning Wroe. Published in 2023 by the renowned Faber And Faber Ltd., this book belongs to a genre that masterfully blends elements of drama and intrigue. The story unfolds in a way that keeps the readers hooked, constantly questioning and yearning for more. The author's unique narrative style and the gripping plot make it a must-read. The publication year, 2023, saw the release of many books, but A Terrible Kindness stands out, making its mark in the literary world. The publisher, Faber And Faber Ltd., is known for their selection of quality works, and this book is no exception. Written in English, A Terrible Kindness is a testament to Jo Browning Wroe's literary prowess. It is a book that will leave you contemplating long after you've turned the last page.

THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED FOLLOW-UP TO FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK . . .***UPDATED EDITION WITH NEW MATERIAL*** Which lottery numbers should I pick? Is it true that we are made entirely of stardust? Can dogs tell time? Why do songs get stuck in my head? If Rome wasn't built a day, how long did it take? What is most expensive thing on earth? Where is last Wednesday? These are just a few of the questions put to the QI Elves by listeners of BBC Radio 2'sThe Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. This book is a collection of their cracking, unexpected and frequently hilarious answers. Chock full with extra facts and illustrations from the Elves, 222 QI Answers to Your Quite Ingenious Questions will spark wonder and joy.

Enjoy a daily dose of wonder and delight with these brilliant nuggets of wisdom. Why is a heart not heart-shaped? Will I ever understand cryptocurrency? What am I doing when I apricate? And is everything getting worse? Finding the time to appreciate the bounty of our world can be tricky amid the demands of work, family and scrolling our phones. Happily, E. Foley and B. Coates have curated A Year of Living Curiously, a book of daily shots of knowledge that will lift your spirits and expand your mind in a flash. In 365 joyfully random, utterly fascinating entries, you'll learn what the Japanese mean by 'kuchisabishii' and how the Victorians communicates through flowers; you'll start to get quantum computing and discover the secret history of the bobble hat. There are tales of footballing bees and Viking mice, the beginning of the thesaurus and the end of the library of Alexandria. Spend just two minutes a day with this glorious almanac of curious treasure and you'll end your year full of wonder and just that little bit wiser.

"Help! There are zombie animals in the garden! Dave and Skipper think this is the work of some dreaded green cookies. (Eat them at your peril.) But a cookie's a cookie, and Dave can't resist taking a peck. Now Skipper is in quite the flap! Is Dave about to turn into a zombie? Or are those animals actually just in fancy dress?"--

With exclusive band interviews and over a decade of deep research, in Melancholy Undercover, renowned music journalist Jan Gradvall explores the secret to ABBA's success.

A cult book at the intersection of fiction and essay, on the connections between art, literature, spirituality and the occult through history.