From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Governess. The Duchess, the second novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, fictionalises the unknown London life of Wallis Simpson.

I am your maid. I know about your secrets. Your dirty laundry. But what do you know about me? Escapist, charming and introducing a truly original heroine, The Maid is a story about how everyone deserves to be seen. And how the truth isn't always black and white - it's found in the dirtier, grey areas in between .

The explosive new thriller from the bestselling author of VOX and Q Welcome to Femlandia... It's no place like home. 'Provocative, sinister, and fascinating' Stephanie Wrobel, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Recovery of Rose Gold The United States has sunk into total collapse. Men in positions of power have wrecked the economy and left women to suffer and pick up the pieces. Miranda Reynolds has lost her husband, her job and her home. There's only one place left that she and her daughter Emma can go. Femlandia. Femlandia is a female-only community. A utopia for women.

An innocent mistake. A lifetime of guilt. Susannah has two beautiful daughters, a high-flying medical career, a successful husband and an enviable life. Her hair is glossy, her clothes are expensive; she truly has it all. But when - on the hottest day of the year - her strict morning routine is disrupted, Susannah finds herself running on autopilot. It is hours before she realises she has made a devastating mistake. Her baby, Louise, is still in the backseat of the car and it is too late to save her. As the press close in around her, Susannah is put on trial for negligence. It is plain to see that this is not a trial, it's a witch hunt. But what will the court say?

In this stunning and timely novel, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich creates a wickedly funny ghost story, a tale of passion, of a complex marriage and of a woman's relentless errors.

Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth George.

'Anything Could Happen is a wonderful read - the twists and turns of the story meant I couldn't put it down' JILL MANSELL 'Tender, bittersweet and funny . . . A truly touching love story for our times' VERONICA HENRY A star-crossed lovers story with so much heart and humour' FIONA PALMER The sensational and uplifting new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of An Almost Perfect Holiday and The Beach Cafe A chance encounter in New York City. A great love story on the cusp of beginning. And then he was gone.

A small town divided by prejudice. A secret that won't remain silent... The stunning new novel from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of The Silent Sister and Big Lies in a Small Town. This unmissable and gripping Book Club read will stay with you. 'Both POWERFUL and PAGE-TURNING... Diane Chamberlain is WONDERFUL' Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Kelly

From the queen of feelgood fiction, an uplifting new novel of friendship, families and finding love . . .

Three Women meets Tana French in a breathtaking crime novel that asks what it means to be a woman in a dangerous world. From New York Times bestselling author Marie Rutkoski comes a mystery with characters you will never forget.

A special edition of the 100 finest short stories ever written, collected in one volume.

A special edition of literature's 100 sexiest stories, chosen by Mariella Frostrup and the Erotic Review.

A special edition of an anthology of the 100 best ghost stories ever written, selected by award-winning author Louise Welsh.

A special edition of the funniest stories ever written, selected and introduced by comedian and broadcaster Paul Merton.

A special edition of the 100 best Irish short stories, selected by Sinead Gleeson, author of Constellations, winner of the Irish Book Award Non Fiction Book of the Year 2019.

Spensa's life as a Defiant Defense Force pilot has been far from ordinary. She proved herself one of the best starfighters in the human enclave of Detritus and she saved her people from extermination at the hands of the Krell - the enigmatic alien species that has been holding them captive for decades. What's more, she travelled light-years from home as a spy to infiltrate the Superiority, where she learned of the galaxy beyond her small, desolate planet home. Now, the Superiority - the governing galactic alliance bent on dominating all human life - has started a galaxy-wide war.

She had secrets. Who doesn't?

Their school is about to be taught a lesson...

Tonight nineteen-year-old William Lavery is dressed for success, his first black-tie do. It's the Midlands Chapter of the Institute of Embalmers Ladies' Night Dinner Dance, and William is taking Gloria in her sequined evening gown. He can barely believe his luck. But as the guests sip their drinks and smoke their post-dinner cigarettes a telegram delivers news of a tragedy. An event so terrible it will shake the nation.

A powerful and beautiful Syrian novel set in Aleppo during the early days of the civil war that followed the Arab Spring.

A brilliantly twisty psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Keep Your Eyes on Me and The Dark Room.

A gripping mystery packed with twists and turns, The Winter Guest is the perfect chilling read this winter.

Auctioneer Rilke has been trying to stay out of trouble, keeping his life more or less respectable. Business has been slow at Bowery Auctions, so when an old friend, Jojo, gives Rilke a tip-off for a house clearance, life seems to be looking up. The next day Jojo washes up dead.

The breathtaking new crime thriller from the international bestselling author of Elevator Pitch and Find You First...

Blending breathtaking suspense with astonishing empathy, Notes On An Execution presents a chilling portrait of womanhood as it unravels the familiar narrative of the American serial killer, interrogating our cultural obsession with crime stories, and asking readers to consider the false promise of looking for meaning in the minds of violent men.

Twenty-five years after the iconic, 1.5 million-copy bestseller Rachel's Holiday burst into our lives, Rachel's BACK!

The brilliant, crime-solving Professor Dylan Reinhart returns in the third thrilling instalment of James Patterson's Instinct series.

In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Only I know the truth of her disappearance. The Christie Affair is a stunning novel which reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie in 1926 that captivated the world.

From the author of the modern classic A Little Life, a bold, brilliant novel spanning three centuries and three different versions of the American experiment, about lovers, family, loss and the elusive promise of utopia.

AN INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON. What do you do if your life is no longer your own? When flight Air France 006 enters a terrifying storm, the plane - inexplicably - duplicates.

A darkly comic and bitingly subversive take on love, race and family, Wahala will have you laughing, crying and gasping in horror. Boldly political about class, colorism and clothes, here is a truly inclusive tale that will speak to anyone who has ever cherished friendship, in all its forms.

IF HE NEVER LEFT THE WOODS, WHERE DID HE GO?

Two very different worlds featuring a group of extraordinary characters driven to the very limit of their endurance in a place where only the strongest will survive.

The Raptures is an unmissable novel of 2022. It will cement Jan Carson's reputation as one of the most exciting and inventive writers of her generation.

A pure pleasure of a novel set in Georgian London, where the discovery of a mysterious ancient Greek vase sets in motion conspiracies, revelations and romance. Perfect for readers who loved The Binding and The Essex Serpent.

One extraordinary woman. One hundred years of history. One unforgettable story.

Delightful, irreverent, and experimental, A Previous Life proves once more why White is considered a master of American literature.

Best friends share everything. But murder is different. Isn't it?

Lisa Berne's The Redemption of Philip Thane is a Regency romantic comedy for fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton - Groundhog Day meets Jane Austen!

Two continents at war: the Three Kingdoms and Ishara have been in conflict for a thousand years. But when an outside threat arises - the reawakening of a powerful ancient race that wants to remake the world - the two warring nations must somehow set aside generations of hatred to form an alliance against a far more deadly enemy.

An autobiographical examination of life and how best to live it.

This is the definitive take on the wildest story of the year-the David-vs.-Goliath GameStop short squeeze, a staggering tale of fortunes won and lost overnight that may end up changing Wall Street forever. Bestselling author Ben Mezrich offers a gripping, beat-by-beat account of the private investors and internet trolls who took down one of the biggest Wall Street hedge funds, and in so doing, fired the first shot in a revolution that threatens to upend the financial establishment.

One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells the story in full of one of the most amazing rides through the worlds of music and film that anyone has ever had. Will Smith's transformation from a fearful child in a tense West Philadelphia home to one of the biggest rap stars of his era and then one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood history, with a string of box office successes that will likely never be broken, is an epic tale of inner transformation and outer triumph, and Will tells it astonishingly well.

The international bestselling writer Ann Patchett has been described as one of the foremost chroniclers of the burdens of emotional inventory and its central place in American lives and a master of her art (Observer). In her new collection, with her trademark blend of wryness, intelligence and wisdom, she explores family, friendship, marriage, failure, success and how all these forces have shaped her as a writer.

Out of Paypal's ranks have come three billionaires and dozens of multi-millionaires, including household names like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman.

People who believe ageing brings wisdom live longer. Lucky charms really do improve an athlete's performance. Taking a placebo, even when you know it is a placebo, can still improve your health. Welcome to The Expectation Effect.

Less a mystery unsolved than a secret well kept The mystery has haunted generations since the Second World War: Who betrayed Anne Frank and her family? And why? Now, thanks to radical new technology and the obsession of a retired FBI agent, this book offers an answer. Rosemary Sullivan unfolds the story in a gripping, moving narrative.

A beginner's guide to coding that will teach you everything you need to know to program professionally, from writing your first Python program, to passing your first technical interview.

We are metaphysical animals. And the answers we give shape what we will become. Written with expertise and flair, Metaphysical Animals is a vivid blend of philosophy and recovered history - bringing back the women who shared ideas, as well as sofas, shoes and even lovers. Clare Mac Cumhaill and Rachael Wiseman show how from the disorder and despair of the war, four brilliant friends brought philosophy back to life and created a way of ethical thinking that is there for us today.

From the writer and executive producer of the award-winning Netflix series The Good Place that made moral philosophy fun: a foolproof guide to making the correct moral decision in every situation you ever encounter, anywhere on earth, forever.

Action your personalised plan to get you on the trajectory to strong immunity, no matter what your starting point.

Add three years to your life and help prevent disease in just eight weeks

Told with characteristic clarity and fascinating stories, Mlodinow's exploration of the new science of feelings is an essential guide to making the most of one of nature's greatest gifts to us.

Not long after, Auster received a letter from Coetzee, suggesting they begin exchanging letters on a regular basis and, 'God willing, strike sparks off each other'. Here and Now is the result of that proposal: an epistolary dialogue between two great writers who became great friends.

A comprehensive and fascinating look at the senses and the role they play in how we interpret the world and what happens when things go wrong.

A shocking insight into what is really happening to China's Uyghurs

The exclusive, first-hand, behind-the-scenes story of how Pfizer raced to create the first Covid-19 vaccine, told by Pfizer's CEO Dr. Albert Bourla.

These 87 black & white photographs taken by Alen MacWeeney in Dublin in 1963/5 are spontaneous images of Dublin and Dubliners in all areas of the city, a street odyssey reflecting a cross section of the people, their habits and behaviour, ten years before Ireland joined the European Union and the wider world.

Following on from her bestselling debut cookbook, One Yummy Mummy: Family Food Made Easy, Jolene Cox brings us another cooking essential that brings the heart of the family home back to the kitchen.

This is the first ever career-spanning book about the band and is a must-have for fans. Fully supported by The Cranberries and by the estate of Dolores O’Riordan, and curated by Hot Press deputy editor, Stuart Clark.

An incredible story of extreme perseverance, unimaginable grit, and of what it takes to keep going despite countless obstacles.

With a focus on the Direct Provision system, The Liminal challenges all who read it to reassess privileges and socially ingrained biases that have allowed institutionalisation to repeatedly happen in Ireland.

Connecting the past to the present, Connecting a Nation offers an insider's perspective on how the decisions of the past continue to shape who we are as individuals - and as a nation.

In his second book the No. 1 bestselling author of How to Be Good with Money explains how understanding your attitude towards money is the secret to effective financial planning and making the most of your income.

At 10:10, On February 4 th, 2017, World Cancer Day, Katherine Dolphin Griffin's life fell apart. Her beloved father, Joe, lost his 5th battle with cancer. Life as she knew it was changed forever, and the grief was crippling. Katherine, a cancer survivor herself, wanted to help make more survivors. So she decided to fundraise in a way that gives all of her, in an honest, raw, and passionate way, putting as much of herself into it as possible. As a result, she has written her first book, which shares her coping strategies that have resulted in her healing and recovery from trauma and finding joy.

Dublin author - CEO and founder of both MediaHQ-a media contacts database and press release distribution tool-and the storytelling agency All Good Tales. You have a great product or service, but people aren’t responding to your marketing—or your message. You’re brimming with enthusiasm, but you don’t know how to spread the word. You need a story.

By tuning into and becoming more aware of the stories we are telling ourselves, we can free ourselves from the thoughts and beliefs that are holding us back. Alongside concepts, ideas and new perspectives, Pat Divilly's book contains an eight-week practical programme for mental and emotional fitness.

When family man and local hurler Jim Rourke goes missing in Oldcastle, a troubled call from his wife sends Sergeant Britney Kent delving into his disappearance. Initially, the incident is dismissed as trivial by her colleagues. When another man is found murdered at a local hurling field, Britney is convinced there is a connection.

Unique 'Urban Climbing' guide / photography book. Features photographs and locations of suitable climbing spots in Dublin and Wicklow.

‘Drowned Out Voices’ gives us a chance to follow GhostÉire, a “paranormal psychical study group”, as they continue on their journey to reach beyond the veil, at 13 historic locations around the country.

New edition of the annual favourite that covers personal and family finance with a focus on tax, post Budget 2022.

Expanded reprint of classic account of the great Cork Motor Races, and in particular, the Cork Grand Prix of 1938, the only race ever held in Ireland to the current Formula 1 regulations.

Kate returns to her favourite seaside village on the southern coast of Ireland to try to forget her past....but an island trip reveals there might be more to boat rides than spotting porpoises. Unwillingly complicit in a secret, her ambitions become thwarted by a stalker who cannot be charged for his crime, threatening her new position, friendships and romance...

Memoir Of An Irish Jew is the story of Lionel Cohen, who was born in 1922 into a Jewish family in Cork. Lionel served in the Irish Army, the British Merchant Navy, the Israeli Army and in the fledgling Israeli Merchant Navy. Published late 2021.

'Something they don't tell you about getting older is that you fall. Oh, you hear about it in passing, of course, "She had a fall, poor thing". Falling is not something you ever think about as a younger woman. You think about falling in love . . .'

First complete biography of Albert Reynolds, by former Minister and high-profile political commentator Conor Lenihan

A moving and lyrical memoir about life, love and loss, from a true giant of Gaelic games.

Chief instructor on RTE's Special Forces Ultimate Hell Week tells all about life in the elite Army Ranger Wing.

With exclusive access to the Haughey archives, Gary Murphy presents a landmark reassessment of Charles Haughey's life and legacy. 'A superbly balanced exploration of the life and politics of one of the most fascinating figures in 20th century Ireland.' Professor John Horgan

Keith Earls has maintained a low profile throughout his career. For the first time he talks in depth and at length about the inner turmoil that went unseen by team-mates, friends and fans. A confessional, intimate and courageous story of the pain that was a constant companion to the glory.

Some people are home alone by choice, while others, like Alice, journeyed into it through a change of circumstances. Alice discovers the challenges and pleasures of living alone.

Some people have absolutely no business being left in charge. Sadly, those people are also sometimes named ‘Dad’...

This is the extraordinary life story of Ernie O’Malley (1897-1957), one of Ireland’s most complex and influential Republican figures, and later a hugely successful writer.

The book and accompanying cd consists of song, music and lore of the acclaimed Conamara tradition bearer, Colm O Caodhain (1893 - 1975) from Glinsce, Carna, County Galway. During the golden era of collecting in the twentieth century, Colm's contribution to collectors in Ireland and abroad is exceptional.

A Furious Devotion: The Authorised Story of Shane MacGowan vividly recounts the experiences that shaped the greatest songwriter of his generation: the formative trips to his mother's homestead in Tipperary, the explosion of punk which changed his life, and the drink and drugs that nearly ended it.

A revelatory biography of the notorious Irish criminal John Gilligan, and the eagerly anticipated next true crime blockbuster from awardwinning Irish journalist and #1 bestselling author Paul Williams.

Written with pathos and humour, Girls Like You is a reflection on growing up in the early 1970s in the Irish Midlands. It is a story of love and loss, secrecy and abandonment, forgiveness and integration. It deals with the fallout of this period of Irish history on one individual and her immediate family while exposing the cost of an Irish solution to an Irish problem, a cost which still reverberates in society today as the truth slowly trickles out.

A revised and lavishly illustrated full-length biography of Harry Kernoff.

The inside story of missing teenager Philip Cairns.

These stories are inspirational, and meant to uplift, empower and motivate ourselves and others readers to look at life as a precious gift and appreciate the little things that we often take for granted.

Irish rugby has produced many charismatic figures over its history. None more than Willie Anderson. Immortalised for his defiant stance in the face of the All Blacks' Haka. Crossing The Line is the story of a life challenged by sectarianism, alcohol addiction, and personal tragedy.

Mr Ray Would Like a Monkey is an honest and compelling memoir, telling the story of how a middle-aged Irish businessman became a humanitarian aid worker and his experiences on the front line, going into war zones and disaster areas as most other people leave.

Biographies of the interesting and noteworthy residents of Dublin 4 throughout history