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The Secret Cat (Tiger Days, Book 1)
The Secret Cat (Tiger Days, Book 1)
Sarah Lean
¥44.15
Meet animal lover, Tiger Days! A brand-new young fiction series about animals, friendship and adventure by bestselling author Sarah Lean. Beautiful black-and-white illustrations throughout. When nine-year-old Tiger Days stays with her grandmother at Willowgate House she never knows what might happen… new friends to meet, animals to rescue and problems to solve! Tiger’s grandmother looks after animals in need and on her first visit, Tiger quickly learns how to feed a baby warthog and keep it safe. Tiger already has her hands full, but then a mysterious sound leads her to another little animal… At Willowgate House, no day is ever dull for Tiger!
The Boy at the Beach:A Short Story (The Meet Cute)
The Boy at the Beach:A Short Story (The Meet Cute)
Katey Lovell
¥7.36
‘Sweet, romantic, perfectly formed coffee break reads. I loved them.’ – Best-selling author, Carmel Harrington A gorgeously romantic short story, part of The Meet Cute series.
The Boy with the Board:A Short Story (The Meet Cute)
The Boy with the Board:A Short Story (The Meet Cute)
Katey Lovell
¥7.36
‘Sweet, romantic, perfectly formed coffee break reads. I loved them.’ – Best-selling author, Carmel Harrington A gorgeously romantic short story, part of The Meet Cute series.
To Hold:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
To Hold:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Joanna Briscoe
¥9.71
A short story by Joanna Briscoe from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘To Hold’, a woman looks back on her life, which has been defined by three marriages. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
The Mirror:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
The Mirror:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Francine Prose
¥9.71
A short story by Francine Prose from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. ‘The Mirror’ boldly imagines Jane Eyre’s married life after the novel ends. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Reader, She Married Me:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Reader, She Married Me:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Salley Vickers
¥9.71
A short story by Salley Vickers from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Reader, She Married Me’ Mr Rochester reveals a long-kept secret. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Dorset Gap:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Dorset Gap:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Tracy Chevalier
¥9.71
A short story by Tracy Chevalier from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Dorset Gap’, two students walk in the countryside after a night of partying and miscommunicate over Jane Eyre. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Transference:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Transference:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Esther Freud
¥9.71
A short story by Esther Freud from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Transference’, a woman in a troubled relationship is drawn to her enigmatic therapist. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Double Men:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Double Men:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Namwali Serpell
¥9.71
A short story by Namwali Serpell from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Double Men’, a secret liaison during a Zambian bonding ceremony has repercussions for two old female friends. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Mean Sisters:A sassy, hilariously funny murder mystery
Mean Sisters:A sassy, hilariously funny murder mystery
Lindsay Emory
¥22.27
Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Mean Girls. Margot Blythe:20-something, sharp, friendly and totally incapable of letting her college glory days go. When she returns to her old college as an advisor, she can't wait to be reunited with her sorority sisters. But her homecoming reception isn't exactly what she expected. Tragedy strikes, sending shock waves down sorority row, and Margot is forced to step up. She's determined to save her fifty frazzled sisters, keep the suspicious (but dangerously cute) police officer at bay and find out the real truth - could a sister have committed such an unimaginable sin as murder? A sassy, hilariously funny murder mystery where the closest bonds of friendship might just kill you ...
Better than Perfect
Better than Perfect
Melissa Kantor
¥58.86
They say the higher you climb, the harder you fall – how will Juliet cope when her perfect world starts to crumble around her? Juliet seemingly has it all. Popular, pretty, with laidback, loving parents, a devoted boyfriend and an effortless straight A report card. But then the cracks start to show: her parents separate, which leads to her mother taking an overdose. With the stress of college applications looming on the night of her mother’s hospitalization, Juliet takes comfort in the arms of a stranger. Now Juliet’s relationship with Jason is on the rocks too – can she piece her perfect life back together before the shockwaves threaten to collapse it completely?
Sky Key (Endgame, Book 2)
Sky Key (Endgame, Book 2)
James Frey
¥58.86
The sequel to the New York Times bestseller and international multimedia phenomenon, Endgame: The Calling. Endgame is here. Earth Key has been found. Two keys – and nine Players – remain. The keys must be found, and only one Player can win. Queens, New York. Aisling Kopp believes the unthinkable: that Endgame can be stopped. But before she can get home to regroup, she is approached by the CIA. They know about Endgame. And they have their own ideas about how it should be Played. Ideas that could change everything. Kingdom of Aksum, Ethiopia. Hilal ibn Isa al-Salt narrowly survived an attack that leaves him horribly disfigured. He now knows something the other Players do not. But the Aksumites have a secret that is unique to their line. A secret that can help redeem humanity – and maybe even be used to help defeat the beings behind Endgame. London, England. Sarah Alopay has found the first key. She is with Jago – and they are winning. But getting Earth Key has come at a great cost to Sarah. The only thing that keeps the demons at bay is Playing. Playing to win. Sky Key – wherever it is, whatever it is – is next. And the nine remaining Players will stop at nothing to get it…
Project Berlin (Endgame: The Fugitive Archives, Book 1)
Project Berlin (Endgame: The Fugitive Archives, Book 1)
James Frey
¥21.97
The first story in a heart-stopping novella trilogy that follows a forbidden love that threatens Endgame in post-World War II Germany and takes place prior to the events in the New York Times bestseller, Endgame: The Calling. Humanity rests on the shoulders of twelve Players. But when the lives of a Cahokian Player and a Minoan Player intertwine over the search for an ancient weapon in post-World War II Berlin, the last thing they expect is to let their guard down, and fall in love. Now the success of their lines – and the fate of the world – is threatened. But this is Endgame. And only one can win.
Finding Mr Rochester
Finding Mr Rochester
Trisha Ashley
¥28.06
In this fabulous ebook short story Trisha Ashley will whisk you away for a romantic treat on the Yorkshire moors. Plus the first chance to get your hands on some exclusive Trisha Ashley recipes. Budding author and die-hard Bronte fan Eleri Groves decides to escape from her disastrous love life to a remote farm cottage in Yorkshire. Living in the land of the Brontes has got to be better than her life at home and she hopes that she’ll find some inspiration for her next book. But what she doesn’t expect is to find her own Mr Rochester and much more than she bargained for … A warm, witty and romantic short story from Sunday Times top 5 best-selling author Trisha Ashley.
A Vintage Christmas
A Vintage Christmas
Trisha Ashley
¥22.27
A fabulous e-book short story from best-selling author Trisha Ashley. Lucy is so excited to announce she’s getting married this Christmas. She’s picturing a small, simple wedding in the village hall. Her dream is to stand in her vintage dress next to a great, big Christmas tree with all her close friends and relatives… But Lucy’s mother thinks differently! She’s been saving all her life for her little girl’s big day. And she wants to see it done properly. But Christmas is far too soon…the list on her clipboard can’t possibly be ticked off in just a few months! And then there’s the mother-in-law to contend with. She hasn’t quite forgiven her son for proposing to the local riff-raff. She certainly won’t approve of this little charity shop wedding. And now even Lucy’s fiancé is starting to disagree with her vision… But Christmas is a time when miracles happen. And if Lucy wishes hard enough, Santa might just bring her the wedding of her dreams . . .
A Family Scandal
A Family Scandal
Kitty Neale
¥61.51
**A gritty and emotional family drama, from the Sunday Times bestseller. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Katie Flynn.** You can never leave a bad man behind… Mavis Pugh has had a hard life. Despised and abused throughout her teenage years, she turned to the first man who showed her kindness. But her new husband, Alec, quickly revealed himself to be a violent bully. When Mavis escapes from Alec, she thinks the worst is behind her. Moving to a large family house with her two children is more than she ever dreamed of, and when handsome sign-writer Tommy takes an interest in her, she can't believe her luck. But Alec is far from a distant memory and, unbeknown to Mavis, he’s watching her and her happy family closely. Just waiting for the right time to make his next – and final – move…
Uprooted - A Canadian War Story
Uprooted - A Canadian War Story
Lynne Reid Banks
¥51.50
From the author of The Indian in the Cupboard and The L-Shaped Room comes a fascinating story of a wartime childhood, heavily influenced by her own experience. In 1940 as war rages across Europe, ten-year-old Lindy waves goodbye to England and makes the long journey to Saskatoon, Canada, along with her mother and her cousin Cameron. They may be far from the war but they are also far from home and everyone they know and love. Life in Canada is very different but it is also full of exciting new adventures… This captivating story is inspired by Lynne Reid Banks’ own childhood experience and her time in Canada.
Footsteps in the Snow and other Teatime Treats
Footsteps in the Snow and other Teatime Treats
Trisha Ashley
¥18.34
From her novels to her magazine articles Trisha Ashley has been writing all her life and this is a collection of her work brought together in a single edition for the first time. A fabulous collection of short stories from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Perfect to curl up with on a winter’s evening.
The Iowa Baseball Confederacy
The Iowa Baseball Confederacy
W. P. Kinsella
¥62.98
From the author of Shoeless Joe, the book that inspired the movie Field of Dreams. The Iowa Baseball Confederacy tells the story of Gideon Clark, a man on a quest. He is out to prove to the world that the indomitable Chicago Cubs traveled to Iowa in the summer of 1908 for an exhibition game against an amateur league, the Iowa Baseball Confederacy. But a simple game somehow turned into a titanic battle of more than two thousand innings, and Gideon Clark struggles to set the record straight on this infamous game that no one else believes ever happened.
The Dressmaker of Dachau
The Dressmaker of Dachau
Mary Chamberlain
¥61.51
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Spanning the intense years of war, The Dressmaker of Dachau is a dramatic tale of love, conflict, betrayal and survival. It is the compelling story of one young woman’s resolve to endure and of the choices she must make at every turn – choices which will contain truths she must confront. London, spring 1939. Eighteen-year-old Ada Vaughan, a beautiful and ambitious seamstress, has just started work for a modiste in Dover Street. A career in couture is hers for the taking – she has the skill and the drive – if only she can break free from the dreariness of family life in Lambeth. A chance meeting with the enigmatic Stanislaus von Lieben catapults Ada into a world of glamour and romance. When he suggests a trip to Paris, Ada is blind to all the warnings of war on the continent: this is her chance for a new start. Anticipation turns to despair when war is declared and the two are trapped in France. After the Nazis invade, Stanislaus abandons her. Ada is taken prisoner and forced to survive the only way she knows how: by being a dressmaker. It is a decision which will haunt her during the war and its devastating aftermath.
Favourite Cat Stories
Favourite Cat Stories
Michael Morpurgo
¥142.44
Three beautiful tales for all feline-lovers told by the nation’s favourite storyteller including wartime kittens and African lion cubs. ‘The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips’: In 1943, Lily Treganza was living in a sleepy seaside village, scarcely touched by the war. But all that was soon to change… ‘Kaspar’: Kaspar the cat first came to the Savoy Hotel in a basket – Johnny Trott knows, because he was the one who carried him in. Johnny was a bellboy, you see, and he carried all of Countess Kandinsky's things to her room, including this very special cat! ‘The Butterfly Lion’: When Bertie is a little boy, he rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again, but it is the butterfly lion which ensures that their friendship will never be forgotten.