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From the author of the multimillion-copy bestseller Normal People, an exquisitely moving story about grief, love and family. Aside from the fact that they are brothers, Peter and Ivan Koubek seem to have little in common. Peter is a Dublin lawyer in his thirties – successful, competent and apparently unassailable. But in the wake of their father’s death, he’s medicating himself to sleep and struggling to manage his relationships with two very different women – his enduring first love Sylvia, and Naomi, a college student for whom life is one long joke. Ivan is a twenty-two-year-old competitive chess player. He has always seen himself as socially awkward, a loner, the antithesis of his glib elder brother. Now, in the early weeks of his bereavement, Ivan meets Margaret, an older woman emerging from her own turbulent past, and their lives become rapidly and intensely intertwined. For two grieving brothers and the people they love, this is a new interlude – a period of desire, despair and possibility – a chance to find out how much one life might hold inside itself without breaking. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780571365487 • Author: Sally Rooney • Publisher: Faber & Faber • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 448

Escape for summer with this uplifting and gorgeous feel-good novel full of friendship, forgiveness and love, from the Number One Sunday Times bestselling author! A lifelong friendship Childhood friends Milly and Nicole had always been more like sisters so Milly never understood why Nicole dropped out of contact all those months ago. Milly buried that hurt and moved on with her life. A call for help Now, suddenly, Nicole is begging for Milly’s help. She needs somewhere private to hide, and the only safe place she can think of is Milly's holiday home business in the Lake District. Milly knows she should tell Nicole no, but she can’t ignore the desperation in her old friend’s voice so, despite her misgivings, she agrees to let Nicole stay. A summer to reconnect Over a summer of tentative conversations, the two women begin to reconnect, and there’s a potential new romance for Milly too. But then the biggest bombshell of all lands and their delicate friendship is put to the test once more … Can the friends come together in this time of need, or will this summer break their bond forever? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848459236 • Author: Sarah Morgan • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.6 cm

GET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN! When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN! KAPOW! Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND! BLAM! When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course! ROAR! Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible! Illustrated in marvellous colour, this collection is super, it’s duper and most importantly – it’s wuper. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008305826 • Author: David Walliams • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Hardback     • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 20.6 x 15.9 x 2.8 cm

A tension packed, chilling story of long-awaited revenge from Top 10 Bestselling author Keri Beevis Passion. Obsession. Cruelty. Control... There is no limit to how far some people will go for love. Duncan Stone is one of the country's most eligible bachelors, and he wants to take me, Callie Parker, on a date. At first I am surprised and flattered, the envy of my friends. Then when our whirlwind romance escalates and he asks me to move in with him, it's like a dream come true. But as I get to really know my new boyfriend, my fairytale turns into a nightmare. Duncan is no Prince Charming. He is the Devil. Soon, isolated from my friends and family, watched day and night, a prisoner in my own life, I know if I am going to survive, I need to escape. When a chance encounter with an old friend throws me a lifeline, I realise this is my live or die moment, and I find a hiding place deep in the Norfolk countryside. I'm supposed to feel safe here, so why do I hear footsteps outside my hideaway late at night, and sense that someone is watching me? Is it paranoia, or has Duncan managed to find me? Perhaps the danger is closer to home than I realise. The thrilling read for fans of Freida McFadden, Claire McGowan and Lisa Jewell. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781837030170 • Author: Keri Beevis • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336

Embark on a prehistoric journey with this picture book series teaching children incredible facts about dinosaurs. Introducing A Dinosaur’s Day: Spinosaurus Makes a Splash - a storytime adventure that teaches kids aged 3-6 exciting dinosaur facts. Packed with beautiful pictures and compelling facts, this dinosaur book teaches children about the spinosaurus species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join a hungry Spinosaurus as it heads into the water in search of its next tasty snack. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241636701 • Author: Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia & Marie Bollmann • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 0.3 cm

A delightful picture book for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to be scared of. Meet Bear and his best friend Bird, as they face their first day at school. They can be shy when meeting new people and worry they won’t fit in. Will their classmates like them? Is school really as scary as it seems? With captivating illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and ease any first day nerves they might have. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241655399 • Author: Jonny Lambert • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24

Kriss Kross is one of the most popular of all puzzle types. No background knowledge or clue-solving ability is needed. Simply slot the listed words into the grid, so that each one fits with all of its neighbours. You may need to think one or two steps ahead as you complete the grid.  Check out these superb puzzle books from Puzzler... the leading puzzle provider. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781912708895 • Author: Puzzler Media Limited • Publisher: Puzzler Media Limited • Format: Paperback

The higher you climb, the further you fall. On her way home after an overnight shift, DI Jan Talantire hears the control room relaying an emergency. Someone has fallen to their death from one of the highest cliffs in Devon. Jan is nearby so she agrees to hold the fort until uniformed cops arrive. At the scene, a small knot of people have gathered, all of whom have some connection to the victim, Joanne Dexter. Could one of them have been involved in her death? When the Commissioner personally asks Jan to take charge of the case, she is taken aback – such a small incident would usually be beneath a DI. But she soon realises there’s far more to this case than first meets the eye. This fall was no accident. Joanne’s work forced her into close contact with some dangerous people. Could she have gotten on their bad side? Or was her killer someone closer to home? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781804368893 • Author: Nick Louth • Publisher: Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 19.84 x 12.85 x 1.91 cm

An epic story of love, loss and second chances, The Last Boat Home will captivate readers of Fiona Valpy, Lorna Cook and Hazel Gaynor. 1940: When Daisy, a paintress at the local pottery, looks out across Poole Harbour, waiting for the ‘little ships’ to bring the retreating soldiers home from Dunkirk, she prays her husband will be among them. But Alfie is declared missing, presumed dead, and Daisy must learn to live as a widow. Then a chance encounter with a French soldier throws Daisy’s life even further off course, with heartbreaking consequences that will span generations. 1996: Decades later, Felicity is just holding herself together after the sudden loss of her husband. Needing escape, she travels to a small seaside town in the South of France and is surprised to find a piece of home in the window of a small shop. How did a jug from her home-town’s pottery find its way to the Cote d’Azur? Seeking answers, she opens the door to the shop, and on the possibility of finding happiness after all hope seemed lost… Product Information: • ISBN: 9781837030187 • Author: Rachel Sweasey • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.93 cm

Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don’t fall in love. When Ophelia’s sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize-a single wish. In a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. Just as fear threatens to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain. Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. Ophelia knows she shouldn’t trust Blackwell. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer. And in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart… Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836182160 • Author: Kaylie Smith • Publisher: Orion Publishing • Format: Paperback • Pages: 512 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.8 cm

George is going on a long train journey with Peppa, Daddy Pig and Mummy Pig. Board the train and follow George on his exciting train ride in this super fun book! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241308271 • Author: Neville Astley • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24

Search for the T-rex, Triceratops and more in Big Stickers for Toddler Hands: Dinosaurs!  This engaging sticker activity book includes simple sticker and colouring activities that will keep little ones aged 2+ entertained for hours. Perfect for toddlers who love all things prehistoric, this book is packed full with fun, first word flashcards and simple shaped stickers. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836429913 • Author: Make Believe Ideas • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 28 x 21.5 x 0.4 cm

Zoom into town and meet the noisy vehicles in Beep! Vroom-vroom! With sturdy tabs for turning the pages and a sound button that makes the vehicles come to life, this fun sensory board book introduces children to all their favourite things that go. Packed with bright and bold illustrations and sweet rhyming text, Beep! makes a great gift for toddlers and encourages adults to join in the fun too, making it the perfect book to share together. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781805440079 • Author: Alexander Cox • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Board Book • Pages: 12 • Dimensions: 19.3 x 19.1 x 1.5 cm

Peter Rabbit and his friends are solving puzzles! Little ones will love getting creative with this fun-filled activity book. Includes over 50 stickers. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241694244 • Author: Penguin Books Ltd • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Discover amazing machines in Big Stickers for Toddler Hands: Things That Go! From tractors and planes to trucks and trains, this engaging sticker activity book is the perfect introduction to vehicle-themed first words. With simple sticker and colouring activities, first word flashcards and simple shaped stickers, this book will keep toddlers aged 2+ busy for hours. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836429937 • Author: Make Believe Ideas • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 28 x 21.5 x 0.4 cm

A hilariously silly rhyming picture book, featuring 101 roaring, stomping dino bums! Roaring bum Soaring bum Chomping bum Stomping bum! Find teethy bums and beefy bums, mucky bums and plucky bums and many MANY more prehistoric bums in this laugh-out-loud celebration of dinosaurs – with a dino dance party finale! The bouncy read-aloud text and hilarious illustrations will have every child (and grown-up) ROARING with laughter! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444970685 • Author: Sam Harper • Publisher: Hachette Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 0.4 cm

A detective searches for the missing - his ex-wife is next When DI Sebastian Locke gets a call about his ex-wife, Charlie, he fears the worst. Charlie has been a drug addict for years, so Seb has anticipated discovering her death … and wonders how he will tell Tilly, their teenaged daughter. But it’s Charlie’s boyfriend whose body he finds at the squalid flat – and Charlie is nowhere to be found. But the case soon ramps up as more addicts go missing from the streets. As Seb and the Thamespark squad delve deeper, they uncover the twisted plan behind these disappearances. But can Seb find the shadowy man at the centre of it all – and rescue the mother of his child – before it’s too late? An unputdownable police procedural that fans of Lynda LaPlante and Karin Slaughter will love. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781804364918 • Author: NJ Mackay • Publisher: Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 19.84 x 12.85 x 1.85 cm

Calling all wordsearch wizards! Here are 300 entertaining new puzzles that will have you hunting for hours. Inside you’ll find a wonderful world of thematic word searches to explore, with some real brain teasers along the way. Wherever you are these are the puzzles for you! So sit back, relax, and prepare for a non-stop word search extravaganza! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008673253 • Author: The Sun • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 368 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.5 cm

Embark on a prehistoric journey with this picture book of fun stories and incredible facts about dinosaurs. Introducing A Dinosaur’s Day: Stegosaurus Makes Its Way Home - a storytime adventure that teaches kids about exciting dinosaur facts. Packed with beautiful pictures and compelling facts, this dinosaur book teaches 3-6 year olds about the stegosaurus species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join a young Stegosaurus as it wanders through its Jurassic home, gets lost, and munches her way back to her herd. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241636695 • Author: Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia & Marie Bollmann • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 0.4 cm

Knit 20 tiny, adorable farmyard favourites, from cheeky piglets and bustling chickens to a loyal sheepdog and your very own scarecrow. This endearing collection from best-selling knitting author Sachiyo Ishii is a great source of playful patterns, perfect for presents or playthings, and is a fantastic way to use up your yarn stash. Complete with step-by-step sewing up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these 20 fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781800922693 • Author: Sachiyo Ishii • Publisher: Search Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 64 • Dimensions: 18 x 18 cm