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A A Gill

Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A E Langsford

A G Hopkins

A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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A J Jacobs

A J P Taylor

Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

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A J Rochester

A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

A K Benjamin

A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

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Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A P Wavell

A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

A S Webb

A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. A. Gill

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A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

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A. Bradley

Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

A. C. Grayling

A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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A. Humphreys

A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

A. Igoni Barrett

The short life of A.J.A. Symons (1900-41) was described by his biographer as an intricate and largely harmless confidence trick. His many interests included the collection of musical boxes and rare books as well as the study and practice of forgery; they left him time to edit an anthology of Edwardian verse and compose studies of H.M. Stanley and other notable figures. He is remembered for The Quest for Corvo, one of the most remarkable biographies ever written, and for co-founding the Wine and Food Society.

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James Jones

Naomi Jones

A fabulously festive picture book packed with adorable Christmas decoration characters in a fast-paced race to the top of the tree. Who will be the winner? 
 
It's nearly Christmas, and that can only mean one thing... it's time to decorate the tree! 
 
Star and her Christmas decoration friends are so excited. They can wait to get out of their box and up on to the branches! But this year, everyone wants to be the star of the show at the very top of the tree. Can these friends learn to share the limelight before they all come crashing down? 
 
A fun and festive picture book that's perfect for sharing in the run-up to Christmas. 
 
“So cute! Sure to bring joy to the world.” 
Rob Biddulph 
 
“With a lively cast of characters and bold, appealing artwork, this book is a whole lot of festive fun that families are bound to enjoy while decorating their Christmas trees.” 
Tom Percival 
 
"Bright and beautiful! I LOVE this festive and sparkly story about a box of cheeky Christmas decorations!" 
Harriet Muncaster 
 
“A fabulous festive delight that will have the whole family laughing – including the cat!” 
Rachael Davis-Featherstone 
 
“If you need a fun break from untangling last year's Christmas lights, this is the book for you. A lovely tale about finding your place.” 
Paddy Donnelly

The Great Christmas Tree Race

Peppa Pig

Meet Baby Evie in this colourful board book! 
 
Peppa has a new baby sister, Evie. She is little, but lots of fun! Join Peppa and her family in this brilliant board book to spend time with Evie! 
 
Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa Pig books: 
Peppa Pig: Peppa's New Baby Sister 
Peppa Pig: Mummy Pig's Perfect Day 
Peppa Pig: Daddy Pig's Favourite Things

Peppa Pig: Evie

Robert Starling

Jonny Leighton

Bunnies really, really don’t like bedtime! Bunnies want to jump and leap, bunnies never want to sleep!But can they learn to see the more positive side of bedtime? This empowering new picture book series will help to encourage children to see the positive side of things they don't want to do - from getting dressed to going to bed and eating their vegetables?

Bunnies Don’t Like Bedtime!

Tommy Jessop

Carolina Rabei

Little Tommy loves to play pretend but how will he feel when he takes part in his very first school play? 
 
This joyful picture book is all about giving every child their chance to shine. The story perfectly captures all the happy chaos of the classroom and the moment when a little boy, who is destined to become a star, first steps onto the stage. As rain starts to fall and the stage begins to wobble everyone works together because the play must go on! 
 
And by the end, Tommy loves his time on stage so much that the real challenge will be encouraging him to let the play end!

Tommy’s Time to Shine

Getting dressed is difficult when you're a penguin. Socks are tight and titchy. Jumpers are way too itchy. And penguins really, really don't like pants! But can they find ways to make getting dressed more fun? 
 
This empowering new picture book series will help to encourage children to see the positive side of things they don't want to do - from getting dressed to going to bed and eating their vegetables!

Penguins Don't Like Pants!

Milo

Meet Milo and his friends in this new little library. 
 
This adorable collection contains four mini board books, perfect for little readers. Meet Milo the adventurous cat, Lofty the thoughtful giraffe, Lark the knowledge bird and Suds the friendly robot! Once you're done reading, turn over the books to complete a jigsaw puzzle. 
 
The perfect introduction to fan-favourite characters from the world of Milo! 
 
Want more Milo? Try: 
Milo: Meet Milo! 
Milo: Milo the Explorer 
Milo: Where's Milo?: A Search-and-Find Book

Milo: Milo and Friends Little Library

Jana Curll

Mountain and Cloud are the BEST of friends. They do everything together! 
When an enormous storm blows Cloud far, far away, they're lost without each other. Can the two friends face their fears and find their way back to one another?

Mountain and Cloud

A story about facing your worries and finding friendship

Ladybird

This colourful activity book, featuring six friendly animal students in Ladybird Class, helps children prepare for primary school. 
 
Perfect for fun at-home learning, this activity book will help build key skills for starting primary school. Children will learn about emotions, colours, shapes and numbers as well as early phonics and pencil control, while gradually building on what they have already learned. 
 
This book includes lots of fun writing games and activities, as well as helpful parent notes and activity answers to support learning and give children a sense of achievement. 
 
A perfect follow-on title to First Words: A Learn with Ladybird Wipe-Clean Activity Book 3-5 years.

Starting School: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book (3-5 years)

Ideal for home learning (EYFS)

Milo, Lofty and Lark are transported to the jungle to become real-life explorers! Follow them past Skull Rock, through the Tunnel of Trees and across the Risky Ravine in search of valuable treasure. 
 
What will Milo and friends discover during their adventure? 
 
Want more Milo? Try: 
Milo: Meet Milo! 
Milo: Where's Milo? A Search-and-Find Book 
Milo: Milo and Friends Little Library

Milo: Milo the Explorer

Rose Cobden

Loretta Schauer

Rocky is very excited. It's his first day of school and he can't wait! He races to the school gates with all the other little unicorns and walks proudly through the corridors to his new classroom. 
 
But when something goes wrong, the little unicorn starts to worry that he might not be allowed to stay . . . 
 
With adorable illustrations by Loretta Schauer and rhyming text, this fun and reassuring picture book explores the highs, the lows and the magic that comes with a first day at school!

Welcome to Unicorn School

Have a magical first day!

Daisy Upton

Is your little one starting school soon? Oh, goody! You've come to the right place. 
Getting your child ready to start school can feel overwhelming, can't it? It's a big step for both of you. 
 
Bestselling author and social media superstar, Daisy Upton, is here to help, and she has finally written a book for children! Daisy has two children in primary school, and used to be a teaching assistant, so she knows her stuff. 
 
Share this gentle, funny guide with your child to support them - and you! - with uniforms, meeting their first teacher, getting to school on the first day, making new friends, finding their way around, having fun at playtime, asking for help, packing their bag, learning about letters and numbers, going to assemblies, getting changed for PE, and much more. And, of course, this book includes lots of five-minute games and activities designed by Daisy to help your child feel confident and excited about taking the big step to big school. 
 
Starting School gives you and your little one glimpses of all the learning they will do and all the fun they will have.

Five Minute Mum: Starting School

The Ultimate Guide for New School Starters

Carly Gledhill

You can do it too with Ladybird's It's Time to...! 
 
This interactive novelty board book is filled with moving sliders and transforming flaps to help little ones mimic the adult behaviours they see every day. 
 
In It's Time to... Bake It! toddlers can break the eggs, mix the batter and even decorate the cake!

It's Time to... Bake It!

You can do it too, with sliders and flaps

You can do it too with Ladybird's It's Time to...! 
 
This interactive novelty board book is filled with moving sliders and transforming flaps to help little ones mimic the adult behaviours they see every day. 
 
In It's Time to... Grow It! toddlers can sew the seeds, water plants and even mow the lawn!

It's Time to... Grow It!

Anoosha Syed

Mirha is so excited for her first day of school! She can't wait to learn, play and make new friends. But when her classmates keep mispronouncing her name, she goes home wondering if she should find a new one. 
 
When Mama helps Mirha see just how special her name is, she returns to school the next day determined to help her classmates say it correctly. 
 
Featuring beautiful, vibrant illustrations and with an empowering message at its core, this heartwarming picture book from author-illustrator Anoosha Syed reminds us all just how important our names are!

That's Not My Name!

Jewel the dinosaur is very nervous about her first day of school. There are so many new dinos to meet, the dining hall is noisy and her new classroom is so big! 
 
But as the day goes on and Jewel settles into her new class and makes new friends, she realises that school isn't that scary after all. 
 
With adorable illustrations by Loretta Schauer and rhyming, reassuring text, this fun starting-school picture book will encourage young readers to explore their own feelings or nerves around this big milestone.

Welcome to Dinosaur School

Have a roar-some first day!

You can do it too with Ladybird's It's Time to...! 
 
This interactive novelty board book is filled with moving sliders and transforming flaps to help little ones mimic the adult behaviours they see every day. In It's Time to... Clean Up! toddlers can vacuum the floor, wash the dishes and even hang the washing!

It's Time to... Clean Up!

Pablo

Pablo thinks differently! Join Pablo and his friends in a lovely and heartwarming story! Pablo and his friend Wren don't want to go to sleep because they think they will disappear. The rest of Pablo's friends rally round them and help them understand that there is nothing to be worried about at night time.

Pablo: Goodnight Pablo

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction - featuring Spot, Peppa Pig and Peter Rabbit and classic authors such as Roald Dahl. 
 
Recommended for children aged 3-11, the eight levels of Ladybird Readers follow the CEFR framework(Pre-A1 to A2+) and include extra learning activities that develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English tests. Each book is Lexile measured and introduces key vocabulary and character names at the start of each reader. The books are written by language learning experts and include access to online audio, supplementary activities and learning resources including role plays, phrase cards and lesson plans. 
 
The Beginner level helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and vocabulary that children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition develop understanding, and language activities build confidence. 
 
Say "Yes, please!" with Spot.

Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Spot - Yes please, Spot! (ELT Graded Reader)

Find out all about what to expect when starting playgroup as Peppa, Madame Gazelle and the rest of the class show George around on his first day. 
 
These simple sticker scenes are perfect for introducing your child to these fun new experiences. 
 
Based on the hit preschool animation Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.

Peppa Pig: George's First Day at Playgroup

Sticker Book

Jean Adamson

Beloved twins Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: First Sleepover the twins are spending the night at their friend Tony's house. It's a lot of fun but it can be tricky being away from Mummy and Daddy as well. How will they get on staying away from home for the first time? 
 
A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books are ideal for sharing with all young children.

Topsy and Tim: First Sleepover

Frankie Gritton

A beautiful picture book from debut talent Frankie Gritton, about community, kindness, the power of stories – and the amazing things we can build when we come together. 
 
Simon loves books. He loves them so much, he decides to build a house made of books. Simon works hard, stacking book after book, until he has the perfect cosy home – a house made of poems and pictures, stories and songs. 
 
Simon is very happy in his new home – until one day, a neighbour stops by to borrow a book. Before long, everyone wants to borrow a book from Simon – and the little house starts to look a bit wobbly. But when Simon’s house made of books comes tumbling down, his friends and neighbours come together to rebuild his home – bigger and stronger than ever before.

A House Made of Books

Sue Meikle

Denis Angelov

A laugh-out-loud picture book about the perils of saying "NO" – and the fun to be found when you say "YES!" 
 
Stanley is a little boy who just can't stop saying NO. 
 
Will Stanley stop ringing the bell on the bus, over and over again? NO! 
Will he queue up nicely outside the museum? NO! 
Will he take a look at the fossils and dinosaurs inside? NO! 
 
Will he pay attention to the DO NOT ENTER sign on a room that contains a large and extremely hungry monster...? NO! 
 
Uh-oh...This monstrously funny picture book is perfect to read aloud. Guaranteed to get little ones giggling!

Stanley Said No

Marianna Coppo

Meet Ray - the light bulb who lives in the closet at the end of the hall.Ray’s days are pretty boring. He spends most of his time in the dark, and nothing ever changes. But one day, Ray’s life is turned upside down. Will Ray ever see things in the same light again?With gentle humour and charming illustrations, Ray is a story that beams with positivity. From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Petra, Marianna Coppo.

A fun-filled picture book about making friends, trying new things and spreading kindness. 
 
Rainbow loves spending time with her best friend, Rain. They do everything together – just the two of them! 
 
But one day Rain does something unexpected: she invites the new girl, Star, to join their game. Rainbow is not happy – why would Rain want to play with anyone else?! Watching Rain and Star play together, Rainbow worries that everything is going to change. Has Rainbow lost her best friend forever – or could it be that friendship is even more fun with three?

Rainbow and Rain

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

1Q84

365 Days of Art

A BBC Christmas

A Black Book Thriller

A Box Full of Murders

A Cal Leandros Novel

A Christmas Mystery

The intelligent and capable police commissioner Guido Brunetti confronts crime in and around his home town of Venice.

A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series

A Daisy Story

Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

A Dance to the Music of Time

A Fairy Tale Revolution

A Frank Grasby Mystery

A Guide For the Curious

A Horatio Hornblower Tale of the Sea

A Jo Birmingham Thriller

A Jon Roscoe Thriller

A Ladybird Book

A Ladybird Magic Windows Book

A Look Back at

A Luke Carlton Thriller

A Max Mingus Thriller

A Michael Bennett Thriller

A Midge McGowan Mystery

A Mitchum Thriller

A Moneybunny Book

A Murder Most Unladylike Collection

A Murder Most Unladylike Mini Mystery

A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery

A Nigel Strangeways Mystery

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