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ARE YOU READY TO ENTER THE HALF BURNT HOUSE? . . .The spine-tingling new thriller from the internationally bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick THE WHISPER MAN'The Half Burnt House is Alex North at his best - a writer who can terrify you on one page and break your heart on the next' STEVE CAVANAGH'One of those books that made me wish I'd written it. North wields suspense like a blade. Breath-taking and terrifying' HELEN FIELDS'Dark, gripping, and twisty' CLARIE MCGOWAN'Endlessly intriguing' NEW YORK TIMES____________Katie Shaw always looked after her younger brother Chris - until she left him alone one carefree afternoon and he was savagely attacked. He hasn't spoken to her since.Now a mother, Katie vows not to repeat her mistakes. Carelessness cost her one family, and she won't let it destroy another.Then she receives a call from the police.They're investigating a particularly brutal murder, in a half-ruined house that once belonged to a notorious local serial killer. The case has thrown up many unsettling questions, but only one prime suspect: Chris.The detective wants Katie's help finding him, but she has only one thing on her mind: proving her brother's innocence, and finally making up for her negligence all those years ago. But soon it becomes clear that the killer isn't finished yet.Which means that even as she attempts to save her old family, Katie is placing her new one in deadly peril . . .____________'North's poetic way with even the most grotesque of situations is always a joy. The Half Burnt House is his best yet. I love it' ALEX MARWOOD'Thrilling, moving and utterly gripping; The Half Burnt House is a triumph' WILLIAM RYAN'A masterfully creepy, atmospheric rush of a read that will linger with you long after you've finished the last page' NEIL BROADFOOT

'One of the best books I have read' Reviewer *****'A compelling story of bravery, love and survival' Reviewer *****'The twists and turns will keep you engrossed all the way through' Reviewer *****'Powerful and truly moving' Reviewer *****-----THE NEXT WORDS HE WRITES COULD BE HIS LAST . . . Austria, 1938: The Vienna Writers Circle meets at Café Mozart to share hopeful stories during a hopeless time.But when the Nazis take over, everything changes. With their Jewish families' now under threat, the writers hide using false identities, their stories becoming their only salvation.Then a local policeman begins a dangerous mission to help them. But he faces conflicts of his own: having declared his love for a beautiful Romani-gypsy girl, Deya Reynes, he fears that she too will be sent to her death.When all they have left is courage, will they survive?-----'Darkly compelling, evoking the constant dread of life in wartime Austria' Fiona Valpy, The Dressmaker's Gift'Enticing, terrifying and heart-breaking' Mandy Robotham, The Resistance Girl'A gripping, intriguing and moving read' Anna Stuart, The Midwife of Auschwitz

Explore the world from a birds-eye view in this breath-taking illustrated guide to birds and migration, from one of the world's most renowned young activists. Look around you. Whether you live in a city or the countryside, whether you're standing in a field or peering out of a window. If you wait a few minutes the chances are that you'll see a bird. But did you know that many of these creatures go on epic adventures every single year?Flight is the story of seven of these amazing birds and their incredible journeys around the globe. You'll meet the arctic tern, which covers the distance from the Earth to the Moon and back three times in its lifetime. And the humble swallow, whose epic migration takes it through Europe, across the Sahara Desert and all the way to the tip of South Africa. Along the way, you'll discover history and folklore from around the world that reveal the special relationship between humans and birds. With Lynn Scurfield's beautiful full-colour original artwork on every page, this is the perfect gift for nature-lovers everywhere.

In a world divided between good and evil, what happens when you're both? Nathan Byrn is the illegitimate son of the world's most dangerous witch.Feared by the Council of Fairborn witches who believe he is destined to follow the same destructive path as his father, Nathan must find a way to unlock his full powers before his seventeenth birthday, or face madness and death.His one hope lies with the sinister Blood witch Mercury. But Mercury's help always comes at a price - one Nathan may not be able to pay . . .Previously published as Half Bad.'An action-packed X-rated Harry Potter' - Telegraph

Return to the world of the bestselling THE INHERITANCE GAMES series! Drawn into twisted games on opposite sides of the globe, Grayson and Jameson - with the help of their brothers and the girl who inherited their grandfather's fortune and stole their hearts - must dig deep to decide who they want to be and what each of them will sacrifice to win.

There's more than one way to find your voice . . .Lenny Brown is eight years old and can't talk. Except to his mum and his dog, Rocky.When Lenny has to move house and start at a new school, it feels like his whole life is changing, and not for the better. Will he be able to make friends and find a way to fit in?But when Lenny finds a different way to express himself, everyone is in for a big surprise as they find out just how amazing he can be . . .'An absolute cracker of a book' - Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls.

Stolen History, a captivating novel penned by Sathnam Sanghera, is a must-read for all book enthusiasts. Published in 2023 by Penguin Books Ltd (UK), this book is an intriguing exploration of the genre it represents. The narrative is woven with such precision and depth that it captivates the reader's attention from the first page to the last. The author's unique storytelling style and the gripping plot make this book an unforgettable read. Sanghera's ability to create a vivid and immersive world is truly commendable. The publication of Stolen History in 2023 marked a significant milestone in Sanghera's writing career, reinforcing his status as a notable author in the literary world. Published by Penguin Books Ltd (UK), a renowned publishing house known for its quality publications, this book guarantees a satisfying and enriching reading experience. The book is available in English. Don't miss out on this riveting read. Grab your copy today!

The masterfully-crafted new crime thriller, featuring haunted army veteran and Detective Constable Joseph StarkEXTRAVAGANT WEALTH. HIGH ART. MURDER . . . 'The best book in the Joe Stark series by far. A truly brilliant mystery that builds to a thrilling climax' - JAMES BENMORE'Stark is on top form in this twisty tale . . . a deeply satisfying read' - SARAH HILARY----Lucinda Drummond, art history expert, was beautiful, clever, successful and loved. When she is found at the bottom of her museum's Tulip Staircase during the pinnacle event of her career, people are as shocked as they are suspicious. Who could have wanted her dead?Detectives Joe Stark and Fran Millhaven are quick on the case, leading them into a world of high art and extravagant wealth that proves far more twisted than they could have imagined. As the bodies begin to mount, and the case grows ever more complex, Stark and Fran must race to discover the perpetrator - before the next victim falls . . . ----'A gripping thriller, packed with dark twists and unexpected turns which kept me guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of Slow Horses' - JESSICA BULLPRAISE FOR MATTHEW FRANK:'Tense and twisty . . . completely gripping. I ignored children, a ringing phone, hunger, everything just to devour the last hundred pages' Karen Perry, Sunday Times bestselling author of Your Closest Friend'A clever compelling spiderweb of a plot ' Jane Corry, bestselling author of My Husband's Wife'Seriously good . . . a tightly plotted thrilling page turner of a book' James Oswald, author of the Inspector McLean series

The bestselling guide to Indian cooking from multi-award winning chef Sunil Ghai - and the perfect gift for foodies!'Beautiful food ... vibrant dishes layered with flavour' Irish Times'Brilliant and inspirational' - Sunday Independent * * *Great Indian food is about making food come alive from a handful of spices you can buy anywhere.In Spice Box, Ireland's favourite Indian chef Sunil Ghai takes the mystery out of creating authentic Indian dishes at home. Spice Box includes over 100 recipes that you will find amazingly easy to make, including:- Comforting favourites such as Easy Butter Chicken; Chicken Biryani; creamy Kormas (lamb, chicken or veggie) and a sensational range of curries . . .- Fabulous fish such as Spicy Prawn Curry; Salmon with Yoghurt, Mustard and Turmeric; Home-Style Fish Curry with Vegetables; Fish Cakes with Masala Mayo . . .- Meat-free flavour bombs such as Aubergine and Potato Curry; Rustic Yellow Split Pea Dal; Warm Chickpea, Mango and Coconut Salad; Sunil's Stir-Fried Vegetables; Wild Mushrooms and Sweetcorn with Almonds . . .- Sweet treats such as Turmeric Poached Pears; Date and Coconut Filo Pastries . . . and a spectacular Indian Rice Pudding. There is also a dazzling array of naan, rice dishes, sides, raitas and chutneys, and much more - all simple to make at home from ingredients that are widely available.Cook the Spice Box way and fall in love with mouth-watering effortless Indian food!* * *'At last, here is an accessible introduction to Indian food. You will be amazed at how using the same techniques but with different spices and ingredients will give you endless variations and many delicious meals.' - Darina Allen'Move over Madhur Jaffrey ... one of the most useful books to come across my desk in quite a while, and a great read' - Marie Claire Digby, Irish Times'[Sunil Ghai] has achieved another first' RTÉ

'Exquisite . . . readers will find themselves transformed by it' Claire Lynch'Stunning . . . dazzlingly laser-like and movingly original' Lara Feigel'Inventive and searching' Calvin Bedient'I am awestruck . . . a masterpiece' Mary GordonThe stunningly original exploration of pregnancy and childbirth by the acclaimed author of CitizenIn this, the landmark achievement that crowned the first phase of her writing career, Claudia Rankine invites us into the lives of Liv and her husband Erland, as they find themselves propelled into the classic plot: boy loves girl, girl gets pregnant. The couple's journey is charted through dreams, conversations and reflections, in a text like no other, deftly moulding language and crossing genres to arrive at new life: baby Ersatz.Plot is an inventive and engrossing meditation on pregnancy and the changes it heralds: the potential bodily cost, the loss of self, the sense of impending stasis. Each fear compounds Liv's reluctance to bring new life into a bewildering world. A profoundly daring collection, it explodes the emotive capabilities of language and form to achieve an unparalleled understanding of creation and existence.

**PRE-ORDER THE ATMOSPHERIC NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF BLACK-EYED SUSANS**Being developed as a TV series by FOX Network'Haunting, heartfelt, chilling and beautifully told, Night Will Find You walks that rare line between mystery, thriller and truly original character study. I adored it'CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of WE BEGIN AT THE END 'An irresistible mystery with addictive prose, Night Will Find You is a thriller like no other'ANNA BAILEY, bestselling author of TALL BONES'A mesmerizing, unputdownable love letter to the mysteries of science and the human mind. With an unforgettable cast of characters, Julia Heaberlin pays homage to everything we don't know about the universe and ourselves. I am already missing my time inside this world.'KATIE GUTIERREZ, author of MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOWVivvy Bouchet, respected scientist and reluctant psychic, saved a boy's life after a premonition when she was a child.That boy is now a Texas police officer.He convinces Vivvy to help him solve a high-profile cold case, working alongside detective Jesse Sharp, a sceptic of anything but fact.Three-year-old Lizzie Solomon disappeared in broad daylight from her home.A body was never found, but the child's mother, Nicolette,is in prison for the disappearance, loudly proclaiming her innocence.When a popular podcaster hears of Vivvy's involvement in the case,his conspiracy theories about the missing child, and Vivvy's background,have an army of fans hanging on every dangerous word.But when it becomes clear there may be a kidnapper- or killer - still on the loose,Vivvy knows there's more to lose than her reputation.Because the difference between the truth and a lie can mean life or death . . .A sharply observed psychological thriller, Night Will Find You explores the dangerous meeting of conspiracy theories and our need to believe - and the line between fact and what we can't explain.PRAISE FOR JULIA HEABERLIN'Tense, darkly atmospheric...takes your breath away' DAILY MAIL'Terrific, superbly paced' THE TIMES'Breathtakingly, heart-stoppingly brilliant' SOPHIE HANNAH'A thriller to make you remember why you love thrillers' OBSERVER

The second book in the global bestselling, laugh-out-loud, fully-illustrated Diary of Wimpy Kid series - now available with a special movie tie-in cover to coincide with the original animated movie on Disney+ premiering December 2022!Greg Heffley's got a secret, and if anyone finds out the juicy details, his life is going to get turned inside out. Unfortunately, he's also got an older brother, Rodrick, who has a talent for sniffing these things out. But secrets can't stay under wraps for long - especially when there's a diary involved.This special edition, with an exclusive cover image, is to celebrate the full-color, 3D animated Disney+ production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, has never been so awful, and the laughs have never been so loud. And with 275 million Wimpy Kid books in print and counting, Greg Heffley's world has never been bigger.WHAT'S IN DIARY OF A WIMPY KID? 50% words, 50% cartoons, 100% hilarious! Stories that all readers can't wait to get their hands on Laughter guaranteed!

'Will have youngsters giggling and guffawing from first page to last!' Lancashire Evening PostIt's a new year at Little Strangehaven Primary but things are just as weird as last term . . .Who put laser-eyed robot librarians in charge of class discipline? What's with the new pedal-powered desks? And what does it all have to do with the mysterious goings-on in the cellar?Spy-detectives Tuchus and Topps reckon it's got to be something to do with Pamela Stranglebum and her sinister company, Minerva Industries. With the help of their Scottish gargoyle chum Gregor, can Lenny and Agatha uncover the truth before it's too late . . .?

Peppa, George and Daddy Pig are going on a very special trip - to visit Mr Bull at his miniature golf course construction site!There are lots of fun machines to see like the wrecking ball, the cement mixer and something even more exciting . . . a great big digger! But when there's a problem with the miniature golf course, can Geroge save the day with his little toy digger?Want more Peppa? Also Available:Peppa Pig: George's TractorPeppa Pig: George and the DinosaurPeppa Pig: The Tooth FairyPeppa Pig: The Biggest Muddy Puddle in the World

Fly around the world with Peppa!Join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig as they take a trip to visit all her friends.Explore the different countries and create international adventures in this globe-trotting Sticker Scenes book!Everybody loves travelling! Also Available:Peppa Pig: Super Stickers Sticker Activity BookPeppa Pig: Adventure Fun with Peppa Sticker Activity BookPeppa Pig: Go Go Go! Sticker Activity BookPeppa Pig: Piggy Fun with Peppa Sticker Activity Book

From the incredible imagination of bestselling author Chris Smith comes a hilarious fantasy adventure for 8-12 readers. Cressida Cowell meets Robin Stevens with a dash of Pixar gold. 'Never, ever eliminate the impossible.'Clarity JonesWhen Mutt gets a job as an apprentice at the leading detective agency in the realm of Rillia, he's not expecting to work with ex-princesses, snow gnoblins and the most notorious assassin of the White Hand Clan. And he's definitely not expecting to be thrown in the deep end on the agency's toughest and most dangerous job yet - the mysterious case of the vanishing jester . . . From the incredible imagination of Chris Smith - bestselling author and now a major new solo talent - comes a hilarious adventure for fans of Cressida Cowell, Robin Stevens and Disney Pixar. 'A laugh-out-loud funny and exciting adventure!' Cressida Cowell on Frankie Best Hates Quests.

Discover this read-aloud adventure with a soothing, wind-down-to-bedtime ending. Somewhere near, a huge beast lies,with giant claws and great big eyes . . .DO NOT DISTURB THE DRAGON!Tiptoe over, under, round and through the book, just . . . don't disturb the DRAGON!Discover a brand new bedtime story from the bestselling author of the Ten Minutes To Bed series. With immersive and colourful illustrations on every page, join our heroes on their fairytale adventure.Perfect for toddlers, this rhyming adventure is perfect for banishing bedtime blues.Readers say: "Helps my very active toddler to wind down before bed!""There is lovely repetition that your little ones will love to say over and over."

Lia is off on an adventure, and she'd like a pet to take with her.In another corner of the meadow is Lion - who is also looking for an adventure, and for a pet of his own . . .What will happen when they meet?A story from a stunning new author-illustrator about a special friendship, the nature of play, conflict and compromise, and about how much richer life is when you work out how to share it.

City of Stolen Magic is a riveting masterpiece penned by the talented Nazneen Ahmed Pathak. Published in 2023 by Penguin Books Ltd (UK), this book is an enthralling addition to the world of fantasy fiction. The story takes you on an unforgettable journey through a city where magic is not just a figment of imagination, but a stolen entity. The narrative is beautifully woven around the quest of the protagonist who dares to challenge the status quo and reclaim the stolen magic. The author's vivid storytelling and imaginative prowess make this book a must-read. The genre of the book is a testament to Pathak's ability to create a world that is both magical and relatable. The book was released on the 29th of June, 2023, and has since been captivating readers with its unique blend of suspense and fantasy. Published by Penguin Books Ltd (UK), known for their diverse collection of literature, this book is a testament to their commitment to bring quality and innovative storytelling to their readers. Dive into the City of Stolen Magic and experience a tale like no other.

Leo has always been a very happy little boy. But when his beloved Nana dies, he feels very sad. And very worried. What if something happens to him - or his mum and dad? And what if he begins to forget Nana? Mum and Dad say Leo's feelings are normal - but they don't feel very normal to Leo.The last thing Leo thinks he needs is a bunch of fretful furry monsters causing chaos - it's the Worries! But sometimes, Worries are good. Sometimes, they show us that our feelings might be sad and strange, but by paying attention to them, they can help us heal.

From the acclaimed author of the dystopian classic A Clockwork Orange, The Wanting Seed is an inventive, thought-provoking and darkly absurd novel set in a work rampant with overpopulation. The Wanting Seed is part of our Penguin Essentials series which spotlights the very best of our modern classics.As governments struggle to maintain order in the face of overpopulation and food shortages and homosexuality is glorified in an attempt to further limit family sizes, Tristram Foxe and his wife Beatrice-Joanna find themselves facing dire choices. Their world transforms into a chaos of cannibalistic dining-clubs, fantastic fertility rituals, and wars without anger.

A heartbreaking novel of family secrets from one of the masters of modern fiction, The Rain Before it Falls is part of our Penguin Essentials series which spotlights the very best of our modern classicsDeeply moving and compelling, The Rain Before it Falls is the story of three generations of one family riven by tragedy. When Rosamund, a reluctant bearer of family secrets, dies suddenly, a mystery is left for her niece Gill to unravel. Some photograph albums and tapes point towards a blind girl named Imogen whom no one has seen in twenty years. The search for Imogen and the truth of her inheritance becomes a shocking story of mothers and daughters and of how sadness, like a musical refrain, may haunt us down the years.'A sad, often very moving story of mothers and daughters' Guardian'Entirely compelling...the plot will keep you rapt...reminiscent of Ian McEwan at his most effective' New StatesmanWritten with his signature wit, Jonathan Coe's unmissable new novel, The Proof of My Innocence, is available to order now!

After following the advice from a manual called "e;How to Meet and Marry Mr Right"e;, Jane learns that in love there is neither pattern nor promise. This is a funny collection of connected stories and a portrait of Jane, a woman manoeuvring her way through love, sex and relationships.

BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 ACCORDING TO THE NEW YORKER AND KIRKUS 'Devorah Baum is a visionary writer. Her intellectual depth, her emotional precision and her searing insight can only be gathered under an old fashioned word: wisdom' Zadie SmithA shining exploration of why we marry from writer and academic Devorah BaumFor better or worse, for richer for poorer, till death us do part - we've always done it and we're still doing it. Of all our cultural institutions, marriage is the most ancient, but also the most puzzling. In this compelling and delightful book, Devorah Baum examines the many meanings we have given to marriage, interweaving the personal with insights from a host of writers, artists and thinkers. From Freud to Ferrante, and One Thousand and One Nights to Fleabag, she looks at marriage in all of its forms - from act of love to leap of faith, and asks: what are we really doing when we say 'I do'?Both celebration and critique, On Marriage is a guide like no other to the landscape of marriage. 'A hugely thought-provoking, witty, warm tour around every significant writer and thinker on love to have emerged since Adam and Eve' Alain de Botton