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The first book in the number 1 bestselling Thursday Murder Club series by TV presenter Richard Osman. In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders. But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron might be pushing eighty but they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer before it's too late? 'Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny' – Mark Billingham 'Mystery fans are going to be enthralled' – Harlan Coben Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241988268 • Author: Richard Osman • Publisher: Penguin • Format: Paperback • Pages: 400 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4 cm

In gangland London, Maura Ryan is queen... No one thinks a seventeen-year-old girl can take on the hard men of London's gangland, but it's a mistake to underestimate Maura Ryan: she's tough, clever and beautiful - which makes her one very dangerous lady. Together, she and her brother Michael are unbeatable but notoriety has its price. The police are determined to put Maura away once and for all - and not everyone in the family think that's such a bad idea. When it comes to the crunch, Maura has to face the pain of lost love in her past - and the dangerous lady discovers her heart is not made entirely of stone. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780755374069 • Author: Martina Cole • Publisher: Headline • Format: Paperback • Pages: 608 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 4 cm

From #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. It’s been three months since demigod boyfriends Nico di Angelo and Will Solace returned from Tartarus, and there hasn’t been a single quest for them in all that time. So, when Nico’s half sister Hazel asks them to come to Camp Jupiter to help with an ‘issue’, Nico shadow-jumps at the chance to do something. What Hazel didn’t tell the boys is that she’s providing a haven for a group of monsters who’ve escaped the Underworld! Apparently, during Nico and Will’s trip to the Underworld, they showed the monsters that they don’t have to be evil – that the monsters have options. But then the monsters start disappearing from the camp and it’s clear a dark force is at work – and Nico, Will and Hazel are shocked to find that they’re connected to it . . . Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241731406 • Author: Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions: 24.2 x 15.9 x 4 cm

Escape to Hogwarts with the unmissable series that has sparked a lifelong reading journey for children and families all over the world. The magic starts here. Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The magic starts here! These editions of the classic and internationally bestselling Harry Potter series are the perfect starting point for anyone who's ready to lose themselves in the greatest children's story of all time. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855652 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.3 cm

Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinningout of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702313493 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 224 • Dimensions: 21.1 x 15 x 1.4 cm

This edition features an exclusive cover. She’s the wife he never wanted… and the weakness he never saw coming.  Billionaire Dante Russo is ruthless, meticulous, and arrogant – marriage was the last thing on his mind. Until the threat of blackmail forced him into an engagement with a woman he barely knows: Vivian Lau, jewellery heiress, and daughter of his newest enemy. It doesn't matter how beautiful or charming she is. He'll do everything in his power to destroy the evidence and their betrothal. But now that he has her, does he even want to let her go?   Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780349436326 • Author:  Ana Huang • Publisher:  Piatkus • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  400 • Dimensions:  12.6 x 3.2 x 19.6 cm

The brand new feel-good, laugh-out-loud Tom Gates story featuring LOADS of doodles, three parties and some pesky pets. From Liz Pichon, the multi-million copy bestselling author and illustrator. Norman's told the whole school that DogZombies have a NEW SONG and a NEW LOOK for the BIG end of term party. But the problem is... they don't. How can they be the best band when they will be up against Oakfield Manor school? Will Tom make it to Leroy's party on time? Is dressing as a dolphin with a blue face a good idea? And will Mum and Dad ever do a fun run again? These questions and SO much more answered in this hilarious extra special story. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702313448 • Author: Liz Pichon • Publisher: Scholastic Limited • Format: Hardback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 19.1 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm

Discover the steamy and dreamy writings of TikTok sensation, Ana Huang with this 4-book set. Includes: • Twisted Love • Twisted Games • Twisted Hate • Twisted Lies Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349446462 • Author: Ana Huang • Publisher: Little Brown • Format: Box Set     • Number of Books: 4

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? Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780349436371 • Author: Ana Huang • Publisher: Little, Brown • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 464 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 3.6cm

Theo Silva. Rowdy bull rider, notorious ladies' man, scorching hot trouble wrapped up in a drool-worthy package. Welcome to Chestnut Springs: the big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. And he's looking at me like I might be his next meal. I'm almost free of my toxic marriage and have sworn off men entirely. So all I see when I look at Theo is temptation served up with a heaping side of heartbreak. The man is hard to trust-and even harder to resist. Make that impossible. Because Theo is persistent. And no matter how hard I try to freeze him out, he melts my icy exterior and pulls apart all my defences. Then I spend the singular hottest night of my life with him. It was supposed to be a one-time thing. A secret. But that little plus sign is going to make this secret impossible to keep.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780349437729 • Author: Elsie Silver • Publisher:  Piatkus • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  432 • Dimensions:  12.6 x 3.6 x 19.6 cm Click here to purchase books 1-4 of the Chestnut Springs Series!

Book Twenty of the hilarious, bestselling Tom Gates series, written by the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon! It's TIDY UP Saturday, but Tom is VERY busy relaxing and not helping out much. Until he spots the art box of his dreams in a shop window and everything changes. He's suddenly focused on earning extra pocket money and helping with EVERYTHING. But nothing quite goes to plan. Washing and shrinking Delia's clothes isn't a good start. And the hours spent carefully cleaning cars with Derek are ruined overnight when a storm hits Oakfield Town, causing even MORE chaos. At this rate it's going to take a MILLION years for Tom to get the art box of his dreams... or will it? Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780702326578 • Author:  Liz Pichon • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  256 • Dimensions: 18.8 x 2.4 x 15 cm

From the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Housemaid, The Boyfriend and The Tenant comes a twisty psychological thriller like no other – a story of sinister secrets that will keep you enraptured through to the shocking finale. Quinn Alexander has committed an unthinkable crime. To avoid spending her life in prison, Quinn makes a run for it. She leaves behind her home, her job, and her family. She grabs her passport and heads for the northern border before the police can discover what she’s done. But when an unexpected snowstorm forces her off the road, Quinn must take refuge at the broken-down, isolated Baxter Motel. The handsome and kindly owner, Nick Baxter, is only too happy to offer her a cheap room for the night. Unfortunately, the Baxter Motel isn’t the quiet, safe haven it seemed to be. The motel has a dark and disturbing past. And in the dilapidated house across the way, the silhouette of Nick's ailing wife is always at the window. Always watching. In the morning, Quinn must leave the motel. She'll pack up her belongings and get back on the road to freedom. But first, she must survive the night. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464228582 • Author: Freida McFadden  • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 304 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.9 x 1.9cm

A new, twisting thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Coworker and The Housemaid! She's looking for the perfect man. He's looking for the perfect victim. Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She's seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. Until she meets Tom. Tom is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet. Then the brutal murder of a young woman—the latest in a string of deaths across the coast—confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them. Sydney should feel safe. After all, she has Tom, the man of her dreams. But she can't shake her own suspicions that the perfect man may not be as perfect as he seems. Because someone is watching her every move, and if she doesn't get to the truth, she'll be the killer's next victim... A dark story about obsession and the things we'll do for love, Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest… Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464221408 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 368 • Dimensions: 19.81 x 12.9 x 1.93cm

Go on an adventure into the jungle with the tooth fairy – perfect for any child with a wobbly tooth! From the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks comes The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile. Ruth Mary the tooth fairy is used to collecting teeth from under the pillows of sleeping children, not animals. But when the Fairy Queen sends her off to the jungle, Ruth Mary doesn't mind. Everything goes well until she collects the tooth of a crocodile, who wakes up and decides that Ruth Mary looks like a tasty snack . . . and with her wings not working, how will the tooth fairy escape? A brilliantly illustrated story from the creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series, which have sold over four million copies worldwide. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781447284444 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.4 x 25.4 x 2.54 cm

The instant Number One bestseller, now in paperback! Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the trator Dav Pilkey! P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red colour remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702340291 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 224 • Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling rhyming preschool favourite, Hare’s New Dress by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. It's time for a dance in Acorn Wood! But Hare needs a new dress first . . . Lift the flaps to join in the excitement as Hare hunts for something to wear, then heads to Acorn Hall for a party with her friends. With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty-five years. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035044962 • Author: Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Board Book • Pages: 12 • Dimensions: 20.8 x 17 x 1.7 cm

Rewind It Back is the fifth and final book in the bestselling Windy City series, which can also be read as a standalone! HALLIE When I was eleven, my family moved next door to his. When I was thirteen, he was my first crush. When I was sixteen, we fell for each other. And when I was nineteen, we broke each other’s hearts. Six years later, I’ve landed an internship with a big-name interior designer in a new city. Unfortunately, that city just so happens to be the one he plays hockey for. I thought Chicago was big enough to avoid him, until I get the surprise of a lifetime and unknowingly move in right next door. Even worse? The renovation project I’m assigned to in hopes of turning that internship into my full-time dream job… It’s his house. But how am I supposed to update his bachelor pad into a family home when we can’t even stand to be in the same room? I may have loved Rio DeLuca once, but I’m not that same girl anymore. RIO I never thought I’d be the only single one left in my friend group. But after years of trying to find love, I’ve concluded it may not exist for me anymore. That is, until I accidentally hire Hallie Hart to renovate my house and our jaded history has me rewinding memories I’ve kept secret for years. You see, there’s something that my friends don’t know. That connection I’ve been looking for since I moved to Chicago, that one person some search their entire lives to find . . . I had already found her when I was twelve years old. And now the only girl I’ve ever loved is moving into the house next door. Again. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399746427 • Author: Liz Tomforde • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton • Format: Paperback • Pages: 480 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.6 cm

A brand new twisted thriller from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling and global sensation Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid! Sometimes, enough is enough… Debbie Mullen is losing it. For years, she has compiled all of her best advice into her column, Dear Debbie, where the wives of New England come for sympathy and neighborly advice. Through her work, Debbie has heard from countless women who are ignored, belittled, or even abused by their husbands. And Debbie does her best to guide them in the right direction. Or at least, she did. These days, Debbie's life seems to be spiraling out of control. She just lost her job. Something strange is happening with her teenage daughters. And her husband is keeping secrets, according to the tracking app she installed on his phone. Now, Debbie's done being the bigger person. She's done being reasonable and practical. It's time to take her own advice. And now it's time for payback against all the people in her life who deserve it the most. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464266485 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm

THE UNFORGETTABLE LEGAL THRILLER FROM THE QUEEN OF CRIME DRAMA, LYNDA LA PLANTE Eight years ago, James McCready was convicted of killing his partner, Gary Meadows. But McCready has always claimed that the stabbing was a tragic accident and, when fresh evidence comes to light, he wins his appeal for a retrial. Detective Inspector Pat North is assigned to the reinvestigation. But when North discovers that her partner, Detective Superintendent Mike Walker, led the original police inquiry, their fledgling relationship is put to the test - particularly when she starts to suspect that he is covering something up. Could Walker have tampered with evidence to frame an innocent man? And if so, who is the real killer? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781804189498 • Author: Lynda La Plante • Publisher: Bonnier Books UK Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 242 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 cm

The beloved #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse. Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in Los Angeles together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel.  Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist. Can Ben’s relationship with Fallon – and simultaneously his novel – be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398540262 • Author: Colleen Hoover • Publisher: Simon & Schuster • Format: Paperback  • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.4 cm