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  Boss The: An absolutely gripping...

  Caz Finlay

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  He’s inside.She’s running the family.But now he’s back – only one can boss the streets of Liverpool. 
  Packed with twists, turns and deceit, get ready for the first novel in an explosive new gangland crime series. 
  HE’S OUT FOR BLOOD 
  After a stint inside, notorious gangster Nathan Conlon is back. He says he’s a changed man, but old habits die hard on Liverpool’s gritty streets. He’ll stop at nothing to reclaim his formidable criminal empire – and his long-suffering ex-wife, Grace. 
  SHE’S OUT FOR REVENGE 
  Grace once kissed the ground that Nathan walked on, but not anymore. She’s head of the firm now, commanding respect from the best of them, and she’ll do anything to protect her family – even if it means beating Nathan at the dirtiest of games . . . 
  WHO WILL COME OUT ON TOP? 
  Praise for THE BOSS! 
  ‘A compelling story with a heart stopping twist – a cracking read’ Kerry Barnes 
  'A fast-paced tale of family bonds, treachery, cruelty and love that will have you gripped from the very first page. A must-read for crime lovers’ Amanda Brooke 
  ‘A stunning debut . . . an explosive ending which will leave readers both satisfied and wanting more’ Mary Torjussen 
  ‘A gritty, gripping page-turner of a read! A 5* stonker of a debut . . . Loved it and can’t wait to read more in this series’ Fiona Collins 
  The suspense of this thrilling narrative is as palpable as the city of Liverpool itself, where the fiction of life after divorce and the trials of marriage play out on its storied streets. The city becomes a character in its own right, mirroring the tumultuous lives of its inhabitants. 
  For fans of Jacqui Rose (The Good Wife), Kerry Kaya (Revenge), Emma Tallon (Her Revenge), Gillian Godden (Troublemakers), and Edie Baylis (Judgement). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  A White Heron - A young city...

  Sarah Orne Jewett

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  Theodora Sarah Orne Jewett was born on 3rd September 1849 in South Berwick, Maine, to a family that had resided in New England for several generations. 
   
  From early childhood Jewett suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and one remedy was frequent walks which contributed to her life-long love of nature. 
   
  She was primarily educated at Miss Olive Rayne's school and then the Berwick Academy from where she graduated in 1866.  But much of her time was also spent reading from the extensive collection of books in the family library. 
   
  In 1868 at age 19, she was published ‘Jenny Garrow's Lovers’ in the Atlantic Monthly, and from this grew a reputation that was lauded and admired by both her captivated audience and such other noted writers as William Dean Howells.   
   
  As well as novels and short stories she also wrote children’s books and poetry volumes.  Jewett was also admired for the strong female characters who were as intelligent and able as any man around them. 
   
  In her personal life Jewett was attracted and attached to several women.  Many of her poems reveal the intensity of her feelings towards them. Whether Jewett found physical love with them is open to debate but she often did find devoted and loving friendship, humor and literary encouragement.  From 1881, after the death of James Fields, the editor of the Atlantic Monthly, she set up home with his widow, Annie, for the rest of her life in what was termed ‘a Boston Marriage’; the cohabitation of two wealthy women, independent of male financial support.   
   
  On her birthday in 1902, Jewett was involved in a carriage accident that effectively ended her literary career.   
   
  In March 1909 Sarah Orne Jewett was paralyzed by a stroke, and after another on 24th June she died in her South Berwick home.  She was 59.

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  Murder by the Book: A new cosy...

  M. R. G. Davies

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  'Utterly captivating. Perfect for fans of The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries' Michael Wood, bestselling crime fiction author 
  'A humorous, gripping cosy mystery story that every crime fiction lover will really enjoy' Fiona Leitch, bestselling cosy crime authorNothing is deadlier than angry readers… especially when you murder one of their own. 
  When the manager of The Quaint Bookshop is found slumped between the shelves, the four members of the shop's reading group decide to put into action all the skills they’ve picked up from their favourite fictional detectives. 
  If anyone knows how to solve a killer of a crime, it’s a team of murder-mystery superfans. The police might be investigating but the reading group are on the case…Readers LOVE Murder by the Book: 
  'This talented author has written a page turner. Curl up with a warm cozy blanket and become lost in this story' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  
  'The devoted superfans of murder mysteries find themselves sleuthing for real … Excellent' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  
  'The perfect cosy murder mystery to curl up in front of the fire with' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  
  'A really exciting story with very likeable characters' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  
  The best part of this novel is the unexpected twist of the amateur sleuths turning into real-life detectives. The latest in the series, this book sets the stage for an exciting sequel, promising more top stories from this up-coming author. 
  nan 
  HarperCollins 2026

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  Bank Holiday

  Katherine Mansfield

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  "Bank Holiday" is a story by Katherine Mansfield: A stout man with a pink face wears dingy white flannel trousers, a blue coat with a pink handkerchief showing, and a straw hat much too small for him, perched at the back of his head.

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  Love Offers No Safety -...

  Jude Dibia, Olumide F. Makanjuola

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  Love Offers No Safety: Nigeria’s Queer Men Speak is a raw and powerful collection of 25 first-person narratives that explore the diverse experience of queer Nigerian men. These stirring stories cut across age, class, religion, ethnicity, family and relationships, offering a glimpse into what it means to survive as a queer man in Nigeria. From Tunji, who takes us back to the thriving networking community before social media, to Chukwori, who struggles to reconcile his need to serve God with his sexuality, and Abdulkarim, who frustratingly wonders if he’ll ever stop working twice as hard to be accepted, these stories are full of contradictions, anger, resiliency, profound insight, and radical hope. 
   
  With heightened levels of oppression, violence, and discrimination faced by LGBTQ Nigerians due to the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Law, these voices remind us of what the queer community in Nigeria has always been fighting for—the freedom to be themselves, love themselves, and love each other, despite being viewed as unworthy. Love Offers No Safety is a heartbreaking yet hopeful reminder that love knows no boundaries and offers no safety, but it is worth fighting for. 
   
  "Told from the points of view of gay, queer, and bisexual men spread across Nigeria from the South to the North, [Love Offers No Safety] will provide insight and open up conversations around this misunderstood demography."—Toni Kan, author of The Carnivorous City and Nights of the Creaking Bed

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  Old Times on the Mississippi

  Mark Twain

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  Step back in time with Mark Twain's 'Old Times on the Mississippi,' an audiobook that offers a fascinating glimpse into the author's experiences as a young riverboat pilot on the mighty Mississippi River. Twain's vivid storytelling brings to life the era of steamboat travel, complete with colorful characters, daring escapades, and the challenges of navigating treacherous waters. With his trademark wit and humor, Twain's narrative paints a vivid picture of a bygone era, making this audiobook a delightful journey through the pages of history.

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