A Plot to Die For
£20.00The first in a mystery series from the much-loved Irish actor, writer and comedian, for readers who enjoy the warmth of Graham Norton and the mystery of Death in Paradise, all wrapped up in one small Irish town.
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Frida Slattery as Herself
£16.99When Frida Slattery and John Reddan meet in a Dublin pub in 2006, neither can imagine how they will come to shape and define each other’s lives? Frida is struggling to launch her acting career, while John is already gaining a name for himself as a director. From this first meeting, they see in each other potential and the chance to create work that matters. With the financial crisis looming, the next 15 years takes them from Dublin to London, New York and LA, and through success and disappointment, joy and heartbreak. Their connection is tested and stretched to the point of rupture, but something remains that outlasts their work and the shifting perceptions of the period.
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The Ministry of Manners
£7.99Be quiet. Be polite. Or be silenced. Alfie and Margot Hawthorne have grown up under the Ministry of Manners, where politeness isn’t a choice – it’s the law. And one wrong word can change your life. He knows how to stay out of trouble, but she has never been one for quiet obedience. When the Ministry takes Margot, everything changes. Inside the Manners Retreat, she fights to stay herself in a place built to erase her. Meanwhile, Alfie falls in with the Unsilenced – those who still dare to speak. But the Ministry has plans of its own. And if they succeed, rebellion won’t just be punished. It’ll be impossible.
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Best Friends
£8.99Richly resonant, beautifully written, witty and heartfelt. Andrew Meehan’s compelling novel ponders the question, is it ever too late to find love?
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Marcie and Giraffe
£12.99Marcie has painted a picture of Giraffe. At first, she loves it! But when Giraffe paints a picture of Marcie, she’s not so sure. ‘Your art is better than mine’ she sighs, before making a series of FIERCE and SCRIBBLY pictures that capture her inner turmoil. Can Marcie and Giraffe find a way to make art together?
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Hello Tiger!
£8.99A gorgeous jungle mirror book with animals and plants to spot on every page, from the award-winning Sharon King-Chai.
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First 100 Play Book
£9.99Part of Priddy Books' worldwide bestselling First 100 Words series, this essential wipe-clean activity book is packed full of early-learning fun for preschoolers.
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Peak Human
£12.99All golden ages are marked by periods of spectacular cultural flourishing, scientific exploration, technological achievement and economic growth; yet no two are the same. Their beliefs, societies and place in the wider world all vary. Despite this, all previous golden ages have ended, whether it be because of external pressures or internal fracturing; too much hubris or too little wariness. Looking at seven of humanity’s greatest civilisations – ancient Athens, the Roman Republic, Abbasid Baghdad, Song China, Renaissance Italy, the Dutch Republic and the Anglosphere – historian and commentator Johan Norberg seeks to distil their strengths and shortcomings in answering the question: how do we ensure that our current golden age doesn’t end?
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The Spark
£12.99Meet Mabel, a tortoise who is terrified of the dark, and Merryglow, a kind-hearted firefly who brings friendship, warmth and a spark of hope when all seems lost in this heartwarming panelled picture book.
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Wish for You
£7.99Under smooth waves in the ocean blue, you swim, my baby, oh-so new. Touch-and-feel meets lift-the-flap in this heart-warming board book for the very young! Turn the sturdy pages to see Baby Seahorse lovingly swim alongside Daddy Seahorse and lift the fabric flaps as they pass by playful yet kind fish, small yet strong lobsters, and a very brave new octopus wading out for the first time on its own. Ending with a hopeful wish from caregiver to baby, this book focusses on the beautiful, bright future that lies ahead for an ‘oh-so new’ baby as it continues to grow.
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123 Count With Me
£7.99Introduce children to the numbers 1 through 20 and the early concept of counting with this interactive trace-and-flip board book featuring bright and bold illustrations! This unique, innovative trace-and-flip book offers an engaging new way for children to discover numbers 1 to 20 and learn to count! Young readers can trace each number by following the tracks with a finger to become familiar with its shape.
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Discover Animals
£5.99Discover more than 100 different animals living all around the world – from coral reefs to the African savannas! Search for hidden surprises in 8 illustrated scenes, then turn to the back of the book for even more ‘Look and Find’ challenges.