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Ireland in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was not a good place to be a woman. Among the wave of emigrants from Ireland to North America were many, many young women who travelled on their own, hoping for a better life. Some lived lives of quiet industry and piety. Others quickly found themselves in trouble - bad trouble, and on an astonishing scale. Elaine Farrell and Leanne McCormick, creators of the celebrated 'Bad Bridget' podcast, have unearthed a world in which Irish women actually outnumbered Irish men in prison, in which you could get locked up for 'stubbornness', and in which a serial killer called Lizzie Halliday was described by the New York Times as 'the worst woman on earth'. They reveal the social forces that bred this mayhem and dysfunction, through stories that are brilliantly strange, sometimes funny, and often moving. From sex workers and thieves to kidnappers and killers, these Bridgets are young women who have gone from the frying pan of their impoverished homeland to the fire of vast North American cities. Bad Bridget is a masterpiece of social history and true crime, showing us a fascinating and previously unexplored world.

Fortune favours the bold. But is Lady Anne daring enough to accept a favour from a wicked gentleman? Lady Anne Deveril has voluntarily renounced any fanciful notions of love and marriage. And yet, when fate puts Anne back into the entirely too enticing path of Mr. Felix Hartford. The youthful torch Hart once held for Anne has long since cooled. Or so he keeps telling himself. But now Anne needs a favour. Hart will play along with her little ruse - on the condition that Anne attends his grandfather's country estate. Away from society, Anne makes the tantalising discovery that beneath the roguish exterior is a man with hidden depths, scorching passions - and a tender heart.

'The most exciting book I have ever read ... a feverish, fascinating novel' Antony Beevor, Sunday Telegraph'I can't take any more of your revolting merciful kindness!'Who would have thought that the great military hero Captain Hofmiller - that living monument to his own courage - would have anything burdening his soul? But when he reveals his story, it is not one of bravery but tragedy: a simple blunder at a dance from which disaster grows, ruining lives with his weak, foolish pity...Beware of Pity is Stefan Zweig's greatest novel, fiercely capturing human emotions in all their subtleties and extremes - while Hofmiller, his unforgettable, naïve creation, misunderstands everything, resulting in his downfall.Translated by Jonathan Katz. Previously published as Impatience of the Heart.

"A warm, smart, sexy, and absolutely charming debut" Colleen Hoover, It Ends With Us"Think of it like Tinder. Except your parents are the algorithm, and both parties are looking for a life-long commitment."Meghna has tried everything when it comes to dating: blind dates, apps, attempting to drum up conversations with strangers at bars (ew). Everything except arranged marriage.But then Seth, her best friend and the-one-who-got-away asks her to be his "best man" and suddenly her parent's taste doesn't seem so bad...Which is how she meets the grumpy but handsome Karthik, who has seen enough of his parents' relationship to know marriage is not for him.Turns out, Meghna and Karhtik are a match made in heaven (if not the one their parents think they are making) - and a deal is struck. They will be fake-engaged for three months. That way Karthik will get out of the absurd number of arranged set-ups his mother has planned and Meghna will have a date to the wedding from her worst nightmares.But what will happen when the wedding is over? And might they find that what they thought the other was faking could be real after all?PRAISE FOR SAY YOU'LL BE MY JAAN"I couldn't put down this page-turner. A warm, smart, sexy, and absolutely charming debut with the most important lesson at its center: real love is built on courage. Meghna and Karthik happily ever after is the new When Harry met Sally. Naina Kumar's Just Pretend You will be my Jaan has it all." Colleen Hoover, #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of It Ends With Us

The dead wreak revenge on the living, paintings come alive, spectral brides possess mortal men and a priest devours human flesh in these chilling Japanese ghost stories retold by a master of the supernatural. Lafcadio Hearn drew on the phantoms and ghouls of traditional Japanese folklore - including the headless 'rokuro-kubi', the monstrous goblins 'jikininki' or the faceless 'mujina' who stalk lonely neighbourhoods - and infused them with his own memories of his haunted childhood in nineteenth-century Ireland to create these terrifying tales of striking and eerie power. Today they are regarded in Japan as classics in their own right.Edited with an introduction by Paul Murray

Koko won't do what is expected of her. Defying her family's wishes, she has brought up her eleven-year-old daughter alone in her apartment. And now, after a casual affair, she is unexpectedly pregnant again. What will this mean for her already troubled relationship with her daughter? As she faces the future, memories of her own childhood loss flood into her consciousness, threatening to overwhelm her.'A terrific novel' Angela CarterTranslated by Geraldine Harcourt

In this book, renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr Richard Restak distils the wisdom of an entire career into a one-stop guide to the science of memory. Drawing on scientific history, case studies, famous anecdotes and more, he offers tips and tricks for anyone who wants to strengthen their memory, avoid disease and think smarter. The Complete Guide to Memory shows you:-How memories form-The different kinds of memory-The mind-body connection-How to strengthen your memory through techniques like 'chunking' information together; mind mapping and lists; and even how to recover forgotten informationPacked full of information for anyone curious about the power of their memory, this is the only guide you need to train your memory and make it stronger.

A symphony of hope.A symphony of love.A symphony of them.Cromwell Dean is a rising star in the British music scene. Broody, talented and handsome, thousands of people adore him. But no one knows him. Not really.Until he meets her.The girl in the purple dress. Late one night on a beach in Brighton - never to see each other again. When Cromwell leaves England for college in South Carolina, the last person he expects to run into is her. Bonnie Farraday knows Cromwell is bad news, but something draws her to him.He's the beat that makes her heart skip.And she's the light to his darkness.But when a shadow falls across her fragile heart it's up to him to keep her strong.With a symphony only he can compose.And a love only they can share.A heart shattering story about two lost souls and a love that could heal both their hearts.

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PRE-ORDER KRISTINA FOREST'S NEW HEART-MELTING ROMANCE THE PARTNER PLOT . . . --Violet is a highly successful celebrity stylist but away from the red carpets, her life is in shambles.After a very public breakup she is determined to focus on her career, and nothing else.That is, until she sees Xavier Wright. High school sweetheart, and total heart throb.After she bumps into him on a birthday trip to Vegas they decide to join groups and celebrate together.But the next morning they wake up next to each other . With rings on their fingers.Does what happen in Vegas stay in Vegas? Or will they finally get what they¿ve always wanted . . . each other.

Brought to you by Penguin.There is in Athens a rather plain ruin; a simple courtyard lined with fragments of wall. Yet, this little patch of land has a claim to be the most significant place in human history. It is the Lyceum, site of Aristotle's school: here the philosopher wandered, discussing his life's work with students, proposing answers to the mysteries of the human condition.Today, it can be difficult to fully comprehend the staggering influence of these lessons. Aristotle's observations about the world around him and his reflections on the nature of knowledge laid the foundations for all empirical science. His study of rational thought formed the basis of formal logic, the cornerstone of philosophical investigation. His examination of Greek city-states gave us political science, while his analysis of drama remains a mainstay of literature courses around the world.In lucid prose, acclaimed philosopher John Sellars takes us on a journey through Aristotle's thought, vividly bringing to life the key ideas, and demonstrating that the famous philosopher's capacity for curiosity continues to offer us all a vision of more fulfilled lives. Aristotle has lessons still to teach.(c)2023 John Sellars (P)2023 Penguin Audio

1960. The border between East and West Germany has closed.For Elisabeth - a young painter - the GDR is her generation's chance to build an egalitarian socialist future. For her brother Uli, it is a place of stricture and oppression. Separating them is the ever-wider chasm of the party line; over them loom the twin spectres of opportunity and fear, and the shadow of their defector brother Konrad. In prose as bold as a scarlet paint stroke, Brigitte Reimann battles with the clash of idealism and suppression, familial loyalty and desire. This fervid, ground-breaking novel, written when Reimann was only twenty-seven, remains one of the cult classics of East German literature.

'Beautiful and deep ... a sumptuous treat for any book lover' The Independent'Food for short story lovers everywhere' Irish Times*A major celebration of the French short story and Spectator Book of the Year*The short story has a rich tradition in French literature. This feast of an anthology celebrates its most famous practitioners, as well as newly translated writers ready for rediscovery. The second volume takes the reader through the tumultuous twentieth century in the company of writers including Simone de Beauvoir and Maryse Condé, Patrick Modiano and Virginie Despentes, covering world wars, revolutions, and the horrors of the motorway service station. Along the way we meet electronic brains, she-wolves, a sadistic Cinderella, ancestors, infidels, dissatisfied housewives and lonely ambassadors, all clamouring to be heard. Funny, devastating and fresh at every turn, this is the place to start for lovers of French literature, new and old.Edited and with an introduction by Patrick McGuinness, academic, writer and translator.

Stefan Zweig was one of the greatest of all European writers of the short story. With extraordinary economy and verve he conjures up the strange and painful fates of individuals buffeted by the First World War and its grim aftermath. Six of his most famous stories are collected here in brilliant new translations by Jonathan Katz: 'The Invisible Collection', 'Episode on Lake Geneva', 'Leporella', 'Buchmendel', 'The Buried Candelabrum' and 'Burning Secret'.

Pre order now and make your comfort food dreams come true with Comfy, the essential cookbook for simple, indulgent and joyful dinners to make your heart sing.Creator of the renowned food blog Don't Go Bacon My Heart, Chris Collins has curated a collection of feel-good dinners that put flavour first, combining accessible ingredients, straightforward methods and failproof cooking advice for unforgettable meals every time.- Burrata Caprese Pasta- Cottage Pie Baked Potatoes- Easy Bloomer Bread Pizza- Brown Butter Gnocchi with Sage and Butternut Squash- Soul Soothing Chicken Orzo Soup- Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing- Harissa Halloumi Skewers- Katsu CurryIncluding everything from plates piled high with pasta and takeaway classics reinvented for the home kitchen to set-and-forget slow-cooker favourites and dinner-worthy soups and salads, this is year-round food that you'll never want to stop cooking. The only book you need to create cosy and delicious evenings for you, your family and your friends.

The Little Book of New Mum Feelings will share advice and support on issues that new mothers face, from A for Anger, to I for Insomnia, providing an empowering pep talk for those days when new mothers need it most.Psychotherapist and mother of three, Anna Mathur, will support readers through the rollercoaster of feelings that come with being a new mum and provide expert advice based on her own professional and personal experiences. Whether you need some quick grounding, a note of compassion, or you want to untangle a feeling, flick to a page for a quick, uplifting moment of much-needed support.There are quick takeaway mantras and action tips for those tight on time, and further reading should you want to explore topics more deeply. This comprehensive A-Z covers everything from baby blues and anxiety to guilt, insomnia, stress, your inner critic and maintaining friendships.