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A Book of the Year in the Daily Telegraph and Economist
'This book reads like a spy novel' FINANICAL TIMES
'Entertaining and vivid' OBSERVER
'Reads like a thriller' THE SUN
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The astonishing story of the ten million books that were smuggled across the Iron Curtain during the Cold War.
Ingrid Dahl is a twenty-nine-year-old librarian living in the cosy mountain town of Ridgetop. She and her boyfriend since college, Cory, have never discussed marriage; they’re happy with the way things are. But when Ingrid’s sister announces her engagement to a woman she’s only been dating for two years, Ingrid and Cory suddenly feel pressured to start thinking about the inevitable: marriage and kids. The thing is, neither of them has ever been with anyone else. Shouldn’t they sow their oats before settling down? They make the unorthodox decision to separate for a month to date other people, assuming that at the end of it, they’ll reunite and start planning their nuptials. But of course the best laid plans often go awry, and when Ingrid and Cory meet at the end of the month to resume next steps in their relationship, it’s clear neither of them is ready to get back together.
The Tribe chronicles a powerful Sephardic dynasty in the cosmopolitan city of Salonica during the dying days of the Ottoman Empire, through the Nazi Occupation of France, to the early 1960s, when the survivors and their children confront their past, with long hidden secrets uncovered and deep-seated conflicts exposed.
This is a book about eggs. They play a starring role in some of the world’s tastiest dishes: egg noodles, shakshuka, huevos rancheros, Scotch eggs, eggs Benedict, tea eggs, egg custard, and the classic French omelette-perfectly smooth and firm on the outside, creamy and tender within. Here, you’ll find the techniques and know-how you need to master these recipes and more, from boiled and poached eggs to souffles, ramens, and tartares. With dishes like these, you can, if you want, eat eggs with every meal. And you do.
Liza Minnelli is one of the most iconic and enduring figures in entertainment history. Now, in her first and only memoir, Liza tells her story in her own words – and what a story it is. Born into Hollywood royalty, Liza was the daughter of legendary director Vincente Minnelli and the incomparable Judy Garland – and yet her beloved ‘Mama’s’ brilliance was matched by searing personal battles, making her mother both an inspiration and, at times, a source of fear. In this deeply candid memoir, Liza pulls back the curtain on her extraordinary life, from her meteoric rise to Broadway and Hollywood stardom to the whirlwind of high-profile marriages and relationships, as well as the private heartbreaks of multiple miscarriages and lifelong struggle with Substance Use Disorder.
Sasek’s beloved 1950s children’s book exploring the city of Paris is now updated for the twenty-first century and available in a smaller format.
Sasek's beloved 1950s children's book exploring the city of London is now updated for the twenty-first century and available in a smaller format.
Zeth Mayfair always carried out the jobs he’s sent on without a second thought. Drugs? Guns? Dirty money? They’re all fair game. But girls? Girls are another matter entirely. When Zeth’s employer decides buying and selling kidnapped women is a lucrative sideline, Zeth’s usually uncomplicated life suddenly becomes very complicated indeed. And his biggest complication goes by the name of Sloane Romera. Sloane’s sister is missing, and she needs to find her, yet all doors leading into the seedy world of human trafficking are firmly closed in Sloane’s face. She’s a trauma doctor; she needs information. What she really needs is help – and help presents itself in a most unlikely form. Zeth is terrifying, scandalously hot, and comes fully loaded with a terrible attitude and wicked smile. He also looks like he’s Sloane’s only hope. Can she work with the guy without getting herself killed, losing her job, or falling head over heels in love?
The first-ever interactive book from Griffin McElroy, co-author of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series The Adventure Zone, a hilarious science fiction thrill ride you won’t be able to put down.
Help three intrepid cat detectives recover priceless works of art in ten great cities around the world. Boost your snooping skills as you investigate a trail of famous places in each city to track down the thieves and bring back the art.
Now available in paperback! The third chapter book in the Schneider Award-winning Henry series, starring a sweet and sensitive child on the autism spectrum, is a story about embracing life's messier moments and one’s own uniqueness.
Praise for Henry's Picture-Perfect Day!
“With its short chapters, easy text, gentle humor, and depiction of relatable feelings of unease while offering satisfyingly warm, non-threatening solutions, this title is ideal for young readers who will empathize with the characters’ feelings of anxiety.” ― School Library Journal, Starred Review
“Another charming outing for this winsome protagonist.” ― Kirkus Reviews
Ari’s family bakery makes the finest cakes, using recipes passed down through generations. One day they receive a special request to make a magnificent cake for the queen, in time for the royal peacock’s birthday! With a long journey ahead, Ari and his grandad take their trusty horse, Cinnamon, to safely deliver their creation. Along the way they’re slowed down, not only by their heavy cake, a broken cart and hundred of goats, but also by the many townspeople sharing their opinions and giving mixed advice. Will they reach the palace in time? A modern ‘parable’ story which shows us the challenges of people pleasing and being slowed by the weight of other people’s opinions.
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