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TO BE ADAPTED FOR THE SECOND SEASON OF APPLE TV+’S PRESUMED INNOCENT, STARRING EMMY AWARD-WINNER RACHEL BROSNAHAN Nothing is as it seems—and no one is telling the truth—in this "addictive page-turner" about a young lawyer forced to defend a man on trial for murder against the mentor who...

‘Stories are like Russian dolls; open them up, and in each one you’ll find another story.’ Conjured from a wickedly imaginative pen, here is a new collection of short stories that showcases Joanne Harris’s exceptional storytelling art. Sensuous, wicked, mischievous, uproarious and wry, here are tales that combine the everyday with the unexpected; wild fantasy with bittersweet reality.

Suburban witches, defiant old ladies, ageing monsters, suicidal Lottery winners, wolf men, dolphin women and middle-aged manufacturers of erotic leatherwear. In this eclectic short story collection, international bestseller Joanne Harris pairs the mundane with the miraculous and shows us modern life through her unique and evocative lens.

This collection brings together some of the most influential and beloved novels in the English literary canon. From dystopian futures to sweeping romantic tales, these works explore human nature, social class, morality, and the quest for identity. Spanning genres and centuries, The Essential British Classics Collection is a celebration of the best of British storytelling, offering profound insights into the human experience.

An indispensable guide to the craft of writing and business of publishing from one of our best-selling and most versatile authors. Onetime teacher and best-selling novelist Joanne Harris has been advising and corresponding with aspirational writers for over six years. This collection of pithy and funny lists of advice provides both hard-won wisdom and insider industry help. All aspects of the writing process and story development are covered - as is the thorny issue of how and where to find readers. 

Let the worries of the day gently fade away as you settle in with another soothing collection of bedtime stories for grown-ups. Tales to Help You Sleep Volume 2 continues the calming journey with ten enchanting fairytales and classic tales, thoughtfully selected and lovingly narrated by Joanne D’Amico, creator of the popular Drift Off podcast. Created especially for adults seeking relaxation, stress relief, and restful sleep, this collection features dreamy storytelling, gentle pacing, and a seamless listening experience designed to help quiet a busy mind.

Let the day melt away as you ease into restful sleep with this calming collection of bedtime stories for grown-ups. Tales to Help You Sleep is a gentle series of soothing stories, lovingly narrated by Joanne D'Amico, the voice behind the popular Drift Off podcast. Designed especially for adults seeking comfort, relaxation and peace at the end of a long day, these stories invite you to slow down and drift off with ease.

A masterful portrait of desire and betrayal that takes place during the sumptuous Gilded Age, The Age of Innocence questions the morals and assumptions of elite 1870s New York society when "scandal was more dreaded than disease." Newland Archer, gentleman lawyer and heir to one of New York City's best families, is happily anticipating a highly desirable marriage to the beautiful but conventional May Welland—until May's exotic European cousin, Countess Ellen Olenska returns to New York society.

A 2026 Audie Award Winner for Thriller/Suspense INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell, three women are connected by one man in this “gripping, shocking, masterful” (Freida McFadden, #1 New York Times bestselling author) thriller. He’s...

Six hilarious satires from the ingenious Molière, France’s original master of comedies: "The Imaginary Cuckold", "The School for Husbands", "The School for Wives", "Tartuffe" and "The Misanthrope".

A young English biographer is researching a book about the late South African writer John Coetzee, focusing on Coetzee in his 30s, at a time when he was living in a rundown cottage in the Cape Town suburbs with his widowed father - a time, the biographer is convinced, when Coetzee was finding himself as a writer. Never having met the man himself, the biographer interviews five people who knew Coetzee well, including a married woman with whom he had an affair, his cousin Margot, and a Brazilian dancer whose daughter took English lessons with him.

Mr. & Mrs. Bridge is the saga of a clean-cut, "upper-class" couple who increasingly find their post-WWII world and traditional belief systems challenged by a changing society. For Walter Bridge, an ambitious lawyer, and his wife, whose focus is her household, affluence and material comforts create a cocoon of community respectability that cloaks the void within.

Starring James Marsters, this classic comedy of manners from 1773 is still widely performed and studied. Love, lies, and dysfunctional families. Sound like your last family gathering? Try this one on for laughs. Two randy young gents, Charles and George, set out to woo the alluring and upper-crust Kate and Constance. But inexperienced Charles is shy and clumsy around upper-class ladies, so it’s the barmaid who catches his eye. But is she really who she seems?

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST NEW COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Epicurious EATER Stained Page Infatuation Spruce Eats Publisher’s Weekly Food52 Toronto Star The dazzling debut cookbook from Joanne Lee Molinaro, the home cook and...

Jimmy Porter barely ekes out a living running a candy stall by day and playing jazz trumpet by night. Although he usually takes his frustrations out on his emotionless wife, Jimmy's scathing tongue and self-loathing seem destined to destroy everything. Set in the UK at the dawn of the '60s social unrest, this savage morality tale spawned the phrase “angry young man".

On Christmas Eve, Alex introduces Fergus and Alfie to the Swedish tradition of Pappa leaving "to pick up a newspaper" and returning as Santa. Fergus dutifully heads out into the snow… and never returns. The next day news breaks that he wasn't the only Pappa to disappear that night, and before...

Lave: A single planet, orbiting a dying star. For centuries, spacefarers have visited, docked at the space station, and left, with no thought for the people on the planet below. Bad luck at cards means bad luck all around for Pietro Devander, who journeys halfway across human-controlled space to this ancient planet, whose name is barely remembered. What he finds is resistance. What it becomes is revolution.

This carefully curated anthology brings together the most iconic romantic tales of all time—each filled with complex characters, sweeping emotions, and timeless narratives that will captivate your heart. From the fiery romance of Wuthering Heights to the quiet yearning of A Room with a View, these stories are a perfect blend of forbidden love, tragic endings, and tender moments of connection.

Are you newly diagnosed with ADHD? Have you been struggling with your ADHD your entire life? Are you fed up with your anxiety, your overwhelm, and your self-made crises? In this book, Faigy Liebermann brings you up-to-date knowledge and hands-on tools so that you can easily use to start to live successfully with your ADHD.

Every property trader and investor in the UK dreams of generating chunky money in the shortest time possible. Flip It gives you the confidence, knowledge, and resources to make that a reality. This book not only gives you an insight into the lives of property traders, it also explains, in plain English, how to source with confidence, assess market influences, understand the options for reinvesting your profits into cash flowing assets, and project manage like a pro