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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!

There’s someone at your front door – should you let them in? Find out in a riveting new psychological thriller from global sensation and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Housemaid. Who knows what the storm will blow in… Casey's cabin in the wilderness is not built for a hurricane. Her roof shakes, the lights flicker, and the tree outside her front door sways ominously in the wind. But she's a lot more worried about the girl she discovers lurking outside her kitchen window. She’s young. She’s alone. And she’s covered in blood. The girl won't explain where she came from, or loosen her grip on the knife in her right hand. And when Casey makes a disturbing discovery in the middle of the night, things take a turn for the worse. The girl has a dark secret. One she’ll kill to keep. And if Casey gets too close to the truth, she may not live to see the morning. In this taut, deadly tale of endurance and desperation, Freida McFadden explores how far one girl will go to save herself – and the deadly repercussions of survival at any cost… Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464228612 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 cm

I used to clean other people's houses―now, I can't believe this home is actually mine. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where my kids can play. My husband and I saved for years to give our children the life they deserve. Even though I'm wary of our new neighbor Mrs. Lowell, when she invites us over for dinner it's our chance to make friends. Her maid opens the door wearing a white apron, her hair in a tight bun. I know exactly what it's like to be in her shoes. But her cold stare gives me chills… The Lowells' maid isn't the only strange thing on our street. I'm sure I see a shadowy figure watching us. My husband leaves the house late at night. And when I meet a woman who lives across the way, her words chill me to the bone: Be careful of your neighbors. Did I make a terrible mistake moving my family here? I thought I'd left my darkest secrets behind. But could this quiet suburban street be the most dangerous place of all? Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781464223310 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 400 • Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.4 x 19.7 cm

Two women. An office filled with secrets. One terrible crime that can't be taken back. Dawn Schiff is strange. At least, everyone thinks so at Vixed, the nutritional supplement company where Dawn works as an accountant. She never says the right thing. She has no friends. And she is always at her desk at precisely 8:45 a.m. So when Dawn doesn't show up to the office one morning, her coworker Natalie Farrell-beautiful, popular, top sales rep five years running-is surprised. Then she receives an unsettling, anonymous phone call that changes everything… It turns out Dawn wasn't just an awkward outsider-she was being targeted by someone close. And now Natalie is irrevocably tied to Dawn as she finds herself caught in a twisted game of cat and mouse that leaves her wondering: who's the real victim? But one thing is incredibly clear: somebody hated Dawn Schiff. Enough to kill.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781464221347 • Author:  Freida McFadden • Publisher:  Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  368 • Dimensions:  12.8 x 19.7 x 2.7 cm

A chilling story of twisted secrets and long-awaited revenge by Freida McFadden... Lesson #1: trust no one Eve has a good life. She gets up each day, gets a kiss from her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except… Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal, with one student, Addie, at its center. And this year, Eve is dismayed to find the girl in her class. Addie can't be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that's what everyone says. But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet.  Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781464221378 • Author: Freida McFadden  • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 400 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.4cm

The Inmate is a propulsive, mind-bending thriller about how we define guilt―and who has to pay for it, from bestselling author Freida McFadden. The guiltiest people aren't always the ones behind bars… As a new nurse practitioner at a maximum-security prison, Brooke Sullivan is taught three crucial rules: Treat all prisoners with respect. Never reveal any personal information. Never EVER become too friendly with the inmates. But nobody knows that Brooke has already broken the rules. Nobody knows about her intimate connection to Shane Nelson, one of the penitentiary's most notorious and dangerous inmates. They certainly don't know that Shane was Brooke's high school sweetheart―the star quarterback, the golden boy who's serving a life sentence for a series of grisly murders. Or that Brooke's testimony was what put him there. But Shane knows. He knows more than anyone. And he will never forget. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781464221385 • Author: Freida McFadden  • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.0 x 19.7 cm

Never fear Superworm is here – and he’s wiggling to the rescue!  Super-long and super-strong, Superworm is always on hand to help animals and insects in need. But what will happen when Superworm is captured by the wicked Wizard Lizard and Crow? Luckily, Superworm’s friends have a cunning plan... This story about friendship, bravery and teamwork will leave a smile on your face!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781407170725 • Author:  Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler  • Publisher:  Alison Green Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32  • Dimensions:  22.4 x 25.3 x 0.5 cm

A sweet touchy-feely book, just right for sharing with babies and toddlers.  The furry textures are a delight to touch, and even very young babies will reach out to touch them.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781409562467 • Author: Fiona Watt • Publisher:  Usborne Publishing Ltd • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  10 • Dimensions:  16 x 2.2 x 16.4 cm

"The rule would be this: whatever George saw, if it was runny or powdery or gooey, in it went . . ." George Kranky's grandma is a grouch. She's always mean to George (and not much nicer to his parents either). One day, when George is put in charge of giving Grandma her medicine, he wonders if he can come up with his own remedy to try and help Grandma become less of a grump. Using some rather unusual ingredients, George creates his magic medicine*. But will it stop his grandma from being so horrible . . . or will it shoot sparks out of the top of her head?! *WARNING: Do NOT try to make George's Marvellous Medicine yourselves at home. It is likely to be extremely dangerous. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780241558485 • Author: Roald Dahl • Publisher: Puffin • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 160 • Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.3 x 1.54cm

Read Diper Överlöde, book 17 of the bestselling series Diary of a Wimpy Kid with this red sprayed edge edition! Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks. When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn't realize what he's getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick's band be a diper överlöde?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241583104 • Author:  Jeff Kinney • Publisher:  Penguin Random House Children's UK • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  240 • Dimensions:  19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 cm 

He had everything he could've wanted . . . except her. Dangerous. Powerful. Reclusive. Vuk Markovic is notorious for shunning human interactions. The scarred billionaire rarely talks, and he has no interest in relationships outside his small but trusted circle. His only exception? Her. The beauty to his beast, the object of his obsession. He saw her first. He wanted her first. But now, she's engaged to his oldest friend-and the closer the wedding looms, the more he's torn between loyalty and desire. She should be his . . . and he might just risk it all to have her. This edition features an exclusive cover and internal artwork. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349436395 • Author: Ana Huang • Publisher: Little Brown • Format: Paperback • Pages: 528 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 4 cm