HQ July - December 2020 Catalogue

CATALOGUE July - December 2020

Non-Fiction

A Place for Everything HQ

Anna Wilson • Adult and female autism/Aspergers’ is a side of the story that’s so rarely told – though interest is gaining in the media.

• Anna has already been on Women’s Hour to speak about her mother’s late diagnosis of Aspergers, and the ‘lost generation’ of women who were just categorized as ‘different’.

• Anna Wilson is a successful children’s author who found her passion for storytelling from an early age. She speaks really beautifully about how her love of stories stemmed from avoiding the reality of her difficult childhood – and how it’s changed how she thinks about her own children.

9 Jul 2020 £ 16.99

• In the vein of DADLAND and THE LIFE OF STUFF, this also deals with our rediscovery of our parents as adults when we start to care for them, and the challenges this brings.

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A searing account of a mother’s late-diagnosis of Aspergers – and its reaching effects on a whole family.

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Anna grew up in a house that was loving, even if her mum was ‘a little eccentric’. They knew to keep things clean, to stay quiet, and to look the other way when things started to get ‘a bit much for your mum’.

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Anna Wilson read French and German at Cambridge University. She is a writer and went into a career in children’s publishing.

It’s only when her mother reaches her 70s, and Anna has a family of her own, that the cracks really start to appear. More manic. More irrational. More detached from the world. And when her father, the man who has calmed and cajoled her mother through her entire life is diagnosed with cancer, the whole world turns upside down.

This is a story of a life lived with undiagnosed Aspergers, about the person behind the disorder, those big unspoken family truths, and what it means to care for our parents in their final years.

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Updated 14 Dec 2018, printed 29 Mar 2020

978-0-00-834253-1 356pp

The Batch Lady Meal Planner HQ

Suzanne Mulholland • Following hot on the heels of successful planners and journals like PINCH OF NOM FOOD PLANNER and MRS HINCH: THE ACTIVITY JOURNAL, this essential planner will provide batching fans with all of the tools they need to plan for the week ahead.

• The Batch Lady brand is growing at a rapid pace. She has featured in The Sun, Daily Mail, Metro, Hello magazine, YOU magazine, The i Paper, Marie Claire Online, Independent Online, Daily Star, Daily Record.

• The Batch Lady method gives you the gift of time through batch cooking and meal planning, allowing everyone to have a relaxing week.

978-0-00-841820-5 288pp

23 Jul 2020 £ 9.99ⓥ

‘The social media sensation's brand new book has just made batch cooking even easier.’HELLO!

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Competition Pinch of Nom Food Planner;Mrs Hinch Activity Journal. Pinch of Nom;Mrs Hinch Editorial Kate Fox

PAPERBACK ORIGINAL

Shop once, cook once, and effectively plan for the week ahead with this must-have cooking companion from the Sunday Times best-selling author, The Batch Lady.

With her revolutionary batching method, The Batch Lady has been transforming the ways that people cook and eat. This meal planner is a staple for any kitchen and is packed with helpful tips, space to plan your shopping lists, allocate the days that you’re going to cook, and keep track of everything that you have in your freezer.

By following The Batch Lady’s guidance, you can be sure that you will never find yourself spending hours in the kitchen every night again.

Praise for The Batch Lady ‘Cookery’s answer to Mrs Hinch. You’re going to love this lady.’ Hello! magazine ‘Perfect for those busy weekdays when you’re struggling to find the time to cook!’. Health & Wellbeing ‘Appreciate the joy of smart meal preparation at home’ The Times Alba ‘The social media sensation's brand new book has just made batch cooking even easier.’ HELLO!

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Updated 1 Apr 2020, printed 15 Jul 2020

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The Buddhist on Death Row HQ

David Sheff

6 Aug 2020 £ 14.99

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• This is an extraordinary story of redemption in the most harrowing of circumstances.

• Combines trends for 21st century reframing of spiritual/Buddhist principles (Gelong Thurten, Haemin Sumin, Ekhart Tolle) with conversations around masculinity (Ant Middleton, David Goggins, Admiral McRaven) and a huge appetite for inspirational ‘against-the-odds’ stories.

• Rebecca Solnit it a supporter of Jarvis Jay Masters.- a more recognisable name who could be approached for a quote. https://www.lionsroar.com/the-key-to-freedom/ • David Sheff is a New York Times bestselling author published in in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Playboy, Wired, Fortune. His books about his son’s struggle with addiction were bestsellers in the US, and his background with this struggle shows a real connection with Justin Jay Masters in the writing. This is a story and writer who should secure some really impactful US press.

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an extraordinary story of redemption in the darkest of places.

David Sheff is the author of multiple books including the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Beautiful Boy, which was recently turned into a movie starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Outside, Rolling Stone, Wired, Fortune, and elsewhere. His piece for The New York Times, "My Addicted Son," received an award from the American Psychological Association for Outstanding Contribution to Advancing the Understanding of Addictions.

At the time of his murder trial, he was held in solitary confinement, torn by rage and anxiety, felled by headaches, seizures, and panic attacks. A criminal investigator repeatedly offered to teach him breathing exercises which he repeatedly refused, until desperation moved him.

Jarvis Jay Masters’s early life was a horror story whose outline we know too well. Born in Long Beach, California, his house was filled with crack, alcohol, physical abuse, and men who paid his mother for sex. He and his siblings were split up and sent to foster care when he was five, and he progressed quickly to juvenile detention, car theft, armed robbery, and ultimately San Quentin. While in prison, he was set up for the murder of a guard – a conviction which landed him on death row, where he’s been since 1990.

With uncanny clarity, David Sheff describes Masters’s gradual but profound transformation from a man dedicated to hurting others to one who has prevented violence on the prison yard, counselled high school kids by mail, and helped prisoners -and even guards – find meaning in their lives.

Along the way, Masters becomes drawn to the Buddhist principles – compassion, sacrifice, and living in the moment -and gains the admiration of Buddhists worldwide. And while he is still in San Quentin and still on death row, he shows us all how to ease our everyday suffering, relish the light that surrounds us, and endure the tragedies that befall us all.

‘This is a beautiful, profoundly spiritual book, and a page-turner. Jarvis Jay Masters’s transformation, from an unloved child of violence and poverty to Buddhist teacher on Death Row, is thrilling. Reading it changed me, threw the lights on, opened and gentled my heart. I’m going to give it to everyone I know.’ Anne Lamott, New York Times bestselling author of Almost Everything ‘This profound, gorgeous book displays the miraculous human capacity to find redemption, and even joy, no matter who or where we are. Jarvis Masters’s story proves that we are all united by our suffering and by our potential to help others who suffer.’ Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking ‘An inspiring book about how meaning can be found even in—perhaps especially in—adversity. It’s a study of Buddhism, of criminal justice, of the ways people connect with each other, and it’s written with deep feeling and verve.’ Andrew Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of Far from the Tree ‘I believe [this book] will encourage many people to examine their own lives and their unrealized potential for awareness, generosity, commitment, and courage.’ Rebecca Solnit, author of Men Explain Things to Me ‘I’m grateful to be Jarvis Masters’s teacher in part because he has taught me so much. I have rarely encountered anyone who expresses the essence of Buddhism in a clearer, more moving way than he does, and I deeply admire how David Sheff has captured that hard-won wisdom in this book.’ Pema Chodron, author of When Things Fall Apart

Updated 25 Nov 2019, printed 2 Apr 2020

978-0-00-839543-8 272pp

<b>“How can you be a Buddhist in this shithole?”

Without thinking, Jarvis responded, “The question for me is, ‘How can you be in this shithole without being a Buddhist?’”’</b>

Living Lively HQ

Haile Thomas • Haile is an incredible young woman! Only 18, she is the youngest certified Integrative Health Coach in the US and is a prominent speaker and activist. She spreads her message of activating today’s younger generation through keynotes, demos, workshops and the nonprofit HAPPY (Healthy Active Positive Purposeful Youth) which she founded when she was just 12 years old.

• Haile was inspired to pursue this passion after her family successfully reversed her father's type-2 diabetes without the use of medication, only healthy eating and lifestyle choices. Upon learning that kids were also increasingly being diagnosed with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, she wanted to spread the word.

6 Aug 2020 £ 20.00

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Haile Thomas is 18 years old, an international speaker, health activist, vegan food & lifestyle influencer, podcaster, the youngest Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach in the United States, and the founder/CEO of the nonprofit HAPPY (Healthy Active Positive Purposeful Youth).

Haile founded HAPPY when she was 12 years old to address the need for free/affordable plant-based nutrition and culinary education in underserved/at-risk communities, as well as in schools and through annual summer camps.

Haile has been featured by NowThis, BuzzFeed, MTV, CNN, The HARRY Show, the Today Show, Dr. Oz, Home and Family Show, and The Rachael Ray Show,

• Her work has been featured on Buzzfeed, NowThis, MTV News, CNN, Teen Vogue, Seventeen, The TODAY Show, Food Network, BET, The Rachael Ray Show, TEDx, Fortune, O Magazine, Vegetarian Times, New York Times, and Food & Wine, among others.

• Haile’s ‘7 Points of Power’ takes this beyond a generic vegan cookbook. This is a message of holistic wellness and taps perfectly into the millennial trend for self-care and motivation in a convincing way.

100 Plant-Based Recipes to Activate Your Power and Feed Your Potential By a superstar eighteen-year-old activist, motivational speaker, and the youngest Certified Integrative Health Coach in America, a unique cookbook and inspiring guide that combines 75 delicious, wholesome, super-powered plant-based recipes with a “7 points of power” manifesto to inspire you to take care of your health and nurture your ability to make an impact.

When her father developed Type 2 diabetes, eight-year-old Haile Thomas began a journey that would improve her dad’s health, and radically transform her life. Now a social entrepreneur, speaker, and wellness & compassion activist, she is an advocate for conscious living who promotes resilience, positivity, and a healthy, nourishing lifestyle to young people everywhere.

By incorporating healthy, plant-based dishes into our daily routine, we can boost qualities such as confidence, happiness, energy, and positivity. In Lively, she combines her uplifting message with tasty, wholesome food, providing dozens of nutrition-packed vegan recipes – all gluten, dairy, and egg-free.

Living Lively combines delicious recipes with advice and insights from her life as well as other dynamic, young women, leaders who are doing what they love, and making an impact. They include environmentalist and animal rights activist Hannah Testa, dancer and actress Nia Sioux, entrepreneur and mentor Gabrielle Jordan, global activist and sustainable fashion entrepreneur Maya Penn, and self-love advocate Luisa Gaffga.

Beautiful and uplifting, Lively empowers and teaches you how to take simple, actionable steps to nourish your body, live your best and most passionate life, and make the world a better place.

‘Haile is an example for all of you, what your little powerful voices can do to change the world.’

Michelle Obama

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Updated 15 Nov 2018, printed 9 Apr 2020

978-0-00-836404-5 256pp

Finding Freedom HQ

Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family

Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand When news of the budding romance between a beloved English prince and an American actress broke, it captured the world’s attention and sparked an international media frenzy.

But while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have continued to make headlines – from their engagement, wedding, and birth of their son Archie to their unprecedented decision to step back from their royal lives – few know the true story of Harry and Meghan.

978-0-00-842410-7 368pp

11 Aug 2020 £ 20.00

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Omid Scobie is a London-based writer, royal editor for Harper’s Bazaar, an ABC News contributor, “Good Morning America” regular and host of ABC’s popular royal podcast, “The Heir Pod.” Scobie has become an authoritative voice on the lives and philanthropic endeavours of the Royal Family’s younger members and maintains strong access to the Sussexes’ working world.

For the very first time, FINDING FREEDOM goes beyond the headlines to reveal unknown details of Harry and Meghan’s life together, dispelling the many rumours and misconceptions that plague the couple on both sides of the pond. As members of the select group of reporters that cover the British Royal Family and their engagements, Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand have witnessed the young couple’s lives as few outsiders can.

With unique access and written with the participation of those closest to the couple, FINDING FREEDOM is an honest, up-close, and disarming portrait of a confident, influential, and forwardthinking couple who are unafraid to break with tradition, determined to create a new path away from the spotlight, and dedicated to building a humanitarian legacy that will make a profound difference in the world.

Carolyn Durand is a producer and writer who has spent nearly two decades working in London covering Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Clarence House and other major international events. During that time, she produced multiple interviews with members of the Royal Family including

HarperCollins Publishers, Westerhill Road, Glasgow G64 2QT. Tel +44 (0) 141 306 3100 and The News Building, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Tel +44 (0) 20 8741 7070

Updated 30 Apr 2020, printed 9 May 2020

Competition The;Lady in Waiting;Other Side of the Coin; Mountbattens;Diana: Her True Story; Duchess: The Untold Story;Ma’am Darling; Royals at War;Becoming;Mrs Hinch;Wean in 15;This is going to Hurt;Good Vibes, Good Life. by;Anne Glenconner;Michelle Obama; Craig Brown;Demi Moore;Elton John;Adam Kay;Joe Wicks

Rising Hope Recipes and Stories from Luminary Bakery

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Luminary Bakery

20 Aug 2020 £ 20.00

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Competition midnight chicken;together;bake for syria; cook for syria;honey & co;mary berry;time to eat;nadiya’s kitchen;great british bake off; gbbo;paul hollywood;tin & traybake;a half baked idea. nadiya hussain;mary berry;paul hollywood;biscuiteers;nigella lawson;olivia potts Editorial Kate Fox

• Rising Hope is the illustrated cookbook from Luminary Bakery, a social enterprise founded to support disadvantaged women, including those who have been homeless, in prison, or experience violence, by teaching them how to bake.

• Combining 85 delicious recipes with stories from the bakery, and the women Luminary has empowered, Rising Hope will take the reader on a journey that shows how anyone, anywhere, can learn how to bake, grow as an individual, and share these experiences with those around them.

• Luminary Bakery has recently been championed by HRH Duchess of Sussex, but other ambassadors and sponsors include Comic Relief, Vacherin, Tampon Tax Community Fund, GBBO’s Benjamina Ebuehi and Henrietta Inman.

Rising Hope is the cookbook from Luminary Bakery, a social enterprise founded to support disadvantaged women, including those who have been homeless, in prison, or experience violence, by teaching them how to bake.

Combining delicious recipes with stories from the bakery, and the women Luminary has empowered, Rising Hope will take the reader on a journey that shows how anyone, anywhere, can learn how to bake, grow as an individual, and share these experiences with those around them.

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Updated 5 Mar 2019, printed 5 May 2020

978-0-00-835832-7 252pp

‘What they’ve created at Luminary Bakery is exceptional – it’s a space for baking, healing and rebuilding… So while the baked goods are absolutely delicious, it’s the story of how the program at Luminary reshapes lives through baking that is the actual icing on the cake.’ HRH The Duchess of Sussex

What Can I Do? The Truth About Climate Change and How to Fix It

978-0-00-840458-1 252pp

8 Sep 2020 £ 20.00

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Jane Fonda is an Emmy- and two time Oscar-winning actress and highly successful producer. She revolutionized the fitness industry with the Jane Fonda Workout in 1982 and has sold more than seventeen million copies of her fitness-focused books, videos, and recordings. She is involved with several causes and is the founder of both the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and the Jane Fonda Center at Emory University. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller My Life So Far, and she received a Tony nomination in 2009 for her role in 33 Variations. She lives in Los Angeles.

Competition this is not a drill;no one is too small to make a difference;i know this to be true;the uninhabitable earth;this changes everything; letters to the earth;. Greta Thunberg; extinction rebellion;David Wallace-Wells; Naomi Klein

• Jane Fonda’s weekly protests – termed Fire Drill Fridays – which inspired WHAT CAN I DO? have attracted global press coverage in The Guardian, Buzzfeed, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Sun and BBC News. Both Fonda and Greenpeace are committed to expanding Fire Drill Fridays and leveraging their channels to promote the book. Combined with the media coverage, an upcoming documentary on the project, and a multichannel climate campaign, Fire Drill Fridays is set to be even bigger and more impactful in 2020 and beyond.

• Participating members of FIRE DRILL FRIDAYS have included Oscarwinner Joaquin Phoenix, Martin Sheen, Amber Valletta and Bonnie Wright • Jane is committed to promoting this book as a priority, including an interview with Australian press, as well as a media day in the US for down-the-line UK interviews • Will include high-profile confirmed contributors, including Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace US, author of The Story of Stuff and Jane’s partner in developing Fire Drill Fridays, AfricanAmerican author, Harvard law and MIT climate science student, and Founder of OneMillionOfU Jerome Foster II, biologist Sandra Steingraber Ph.D, social innovator Ai-jen Poo, Cofounder of Black Lives Matter and NY Times Bestselling author Patrisse Cullors, policy director at think tank New Consensus, co-author of the Green New Deal, and Rhodes Scholar Rhiana Gunn-Wright, and author of The Vagina Monologues Eve Ensler • In the 1970s Fonda was one of the most controversial stars in Hollywood. Today, she is a legend and household name. Her recent bouts of activism are uniting an older demographic that is regularly accused of inaction

A call to action from Jane Fonda, one of the most inspiring activists of our time, urging us to wake up to the looming disaster of climate change and equipping us with the tools we need to join her in protest This is the last possible moment in history when changing course can mean saving lives and species on an unimaginable scale. It's too late for moderation.

Our climate is in a crisis. 2019 saw atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases hit the highest level ever recorded in human history, and our window of opportunity to avoid disaster is quickly closing. In the autumn of 2019, frustrated with the obvious inaction of politicians and inspired by contemporary activists, Jane Fonda moved to Washington, DC to lead weekly climate change demonstrations on Capitol Hill. On October 11, she launched Fire Drill Fridays (FDF), and has since led thousands of people in non-violent civil disobedience, risking arrest to protest for action.

In What Can I Do?, Fonda’s deeply personal journey as an activist is weaved alongside interviews with leading climate scientists, and discussions of issues, such as water, migration, and human rights, to emphasise what is at stake. Throughout, Fonda provides concrete solutions and actions that everybody can take in order to combat the climate crisis in their community.

As Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace US and Fonda's partner in developing FDF, has declared, "Change is inevitable; by design, or by disaster." The problems we face now require every one of us to join the fight. The fight not only for our immediate future, but for the future of generations to come.

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Updated 9 Jan 2020, printed 11 May 2020

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Jane Fonda

Speedy BOSH! Over 100 Quick and Easy Plant-Based Meals in 20 Minutes

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Henry Firth and Ian Theasby • The fourth must-have go-to cookery book for fast, fresh and utterly delicious plant-based food from Sunday Times No.1 bestselling authors and the UK’s biggest vegan brand EVER • Over 100 simple and speedy all-plant dishes you can get on the table in 20 minutes or less

17 Sep 2020 £ 22.00

• Supported by year-round ‘always-on’ marketing and publicity activity for a marketing-leading brand

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• Over 500,000 copies sold worldwide

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Lifelong friends from Sheffield, Henry and Ian are the guys behind BOSH! – the biggest plant-based video channel on Facebook.

Totally powered by plants, BOSH! create mouthwatering meat- and dairy-free recipes that are shared across the globe, reaching over 25 million people a month.

• Sold in 8 languages • WINNER of the British Book Awards Lifestyle Book of the Year 2019 and British Book Awards Marketing Strategy of the Year 2019 • BOSH! is the highest selling vegan cookbook of all time and the fastest selling debut cookbook of 2018. It was also the first ever vegan cookbook to get to number 1 in the UK. • BOSH! is the world’s largest plant-based Facebook channel, with 2.3 million social media followers, 1.5 billion video views and averaging over 26 million views a month of their online videos.

BOSH! are back with over 100 mouthwatering plant-based dishes you can get on the table in 20 minutes or less The fourth cookery book from Sunday Times No.1 bestselling authors Henry and Ian, aka ‘the vegan Jamie Olivers’, packed with outrageously tasty, super speedy dishes made without meat, eggs or dairy, perfect for weeknight dinners after a long day, fast breakfasts to supercharge the family, or Sunday meal prep for the week ahead.

In just 20 minutes flat, you’ll be creating fragrant curries, hearty stews, comfort food for cold nights (just have a taste of the Ultimate Vegan Mac and Cheese!), indulgent puds, delicious tasty rice and noodle dishes, and one-pan wonders.

No fancy kit, no out-there ingredients. You’ll be able to get all the bits and pieces you need from your nearest major supermarket. Everything has been tried and tested and is bursting with flavour.

Let vegan food never be called bland, because – honestly? – this might just be their tastiest collection of recipes yet as well as their quickest.

‘A global phenomenon’ YOU Magazine The new stars of plant-based eating’MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘The vegan Jamie Olivers’ THE TIMES ‘The Ant and Dec of the vegan world’.HEAT ‘Plant and Dec’ THE SUN ‘Satisfied even this die-hard carnivore’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ‘Inspiring’ GUARDIAN ‘BOSH! have made veganism genuinely cool’ DAILY MAIL

Updated 24 Jul 2018, printed 31 Mar 2020

978-0-00-833293-8 288pp

• Publication will be backed by an unmissable launch campaign from an award-winning team

Look Up Our story with the stars

978-0-00-835827-3 256pp

17 Sep 2020 £ 16.99

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Sarah Cruddas is a Space Journalist, TV host and award winning author. She has an academic background in astrophysics and is a global thought leader in the growing commercial space sector. Sarah is a director at Space for Humanity a US non-profit aimed at democratizing access to space, and a host of the television series Contact on Discovery and Science Channel.

She is a regular face on Sky, BBC, Good Morning Britain, ITV news, Channel 5 News, Channel 4 News and BBC News. She has appeared on various shows include Coast, Sunday Morning Live, Derren Brown, and various Discovery and Science Channel documentaries.

• Sarah is a London-based space journalist, broadcaster and author with an academic background in astrophysics.

• She was the face of the Discovery Channel’s 10 part series CONTACT in Summer 2019, and has appeared on BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, CNN and National Geographic Channels as well as Talk Radio.

• She is a global spokesperson and thought leader for space exploration and a passionate advocate for the emerging space industry and women in STEM. She has worked with organisations including the Gates Foundation, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Twitter, SETI, NASA, European Space Agency and more.

• Sarah’s work has been covered in The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, the Sun and Stylist.

• Her DK children’s books on space have been strong sellers in the UK and US. This is her first adult book.

Our story with the stars Most of us have never been to space. To date, of the more than 100 billion humans that have ever existed, fewer than 600 humans have ever left Earth. But the exploration of space is the most significant thing we will ever do as a species.

Sarah Cruddas has been looking to the skies her entire life. Her childhood was spent staring at the Moon and hearing stories of the space race, and she worked in a fruit factory to fund her love of the subject. Her subsequent career studying astrophysics, and becoming a television host and space journalist has seen her report on space exploration and chase launches across the world. In Look Up Sarah explains why she has always been a passionate advocate for why space should matter – to everyone.

From our ancestors who first painted patterns of the stars in caves, to the US and Soviet pioneers who first forged a path beyond our planet, Sarah Cruddas explores the stories and sacrifices that humankind has made to understand more about our place in the universe. And even today, when Moon walking and people in space suits seem less relevant to us than climate change and conflicts here on Earth, she shows how everything from medicine to mobile phones is affected by space technology, and how a new generation of entrepreneurs have kick-started a new story with the stars.

This is an inspirational and enlightening introduction to the importance of space to everyone, and why we should all learn to Look Up.

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Updated 4 Mar 2019, printed 9 Apr 2020

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Quite HQ

Claudia Winkleman • Arguably the nation’s favourite TV presenter, Claudia Winkleman has been bringing us shows on the small screen for almost 20 years, including Liquid News, Let's Dance for Sports Relief, Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, Comic Relief, The Great British Sewing Bee, The Film Programme, Britain's Best Home Cook, as well as Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC’s flagship entertainment property, with ratings of between 9 – 11million per show. She has also appeared on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Would I Lie to You?, Have I Got News for You, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, Eight Out of Ten Cats, QI, Loose Women, Pointless Celebrities, and more.

1 Oct 2020 £ 16.99

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HC-KE Biography and autobiography General

Competition Sex Power Money;Animal;How to be a woman;the guilty feminist;Feminists don’t wear pink;Invisible Women;How to Fail; Everything I know about Love;Brutally Honest;Becoming. by;Sara Pascoe;Caitlin Moran;Dawn O’Porter;Scarlett Curtis; Elizabeth Day;Dolly Alderton;Sally Rooney; Nora Ephron;Fearne Cotton Editorial Kate Fox

• HOW DID WE GET HERE, a podcast which Claudia co-hosts with close friend Professor Tanya Byron, has received over 556k listens (86% UK, 4% USA, 2.1% Ireland). On social media, she has an impressive following of over 900k on Twitter and 530k on Instagram.

• Claudia is famous for her wardrobe, fringe, and self-deprecating sense of humour, as well as for being an open, humble, and ‘brilliantly bonkers’ presenter who is prone to making ‘outlandish exclamations and endearing exaggerations’.

• QUITE will be one of HQ’s biggest titles of 2020 and will be backed by an exciting marketing and publicity campaign.

Funny, moving and truthful … Quite Claudia Winkleman’s warmth, humour, no-holds-barred attitude and smoky eye have made her the favourite broadcaster of millions and a much-loved household name.

In this, her first ever book, Claudia invites us all into her world. This is a memoir with a difference (owing to its lack of a plot – genuinely, how do people do that?), and Claudia shares her observations on topics such as the importance of melted cheese, why black coats are vital, how it’s never okay to have sex with someone who has an opinion on your date outfit, how nurses are our most precious national treasure, and why colourful clothing is only for the under 10s (if you’re reading this sporting a bright red jumper and you’re 9, great! If you’re older, sorry).

This is a love letter to life – the real, sometimes messy kind. Quite celebrates friendship, the power of art, the highs and lows of parenting, and of course, how a good eyeliner can really save your life.

Heartfelt, wry and unmistakeably Claudia, this book gets to the heart of what really matters.

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Updated 17 Apr 2020, printed 5 May 2020

978-0-00-842165-6 352pp

• Claudia hosts a regular Sunday evening programme on Radio 2 and, up until 2019, was a columnist for STYLE magazine. She put her own dancing shoes on for Comic Relief’s 24-hour danceathon in 2019, and most recently hosted BBC One’s flagship response to Covid-19: One World: Together at Home. Her warmth, humour and smoky eye have made her a much loved household name.

The Power of Privilege How white people can challenge racism

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June Sarpong The death of George Floyd and subsequent Black Lives Matter protests have made clear to everyone the vicious reality of racism that persists today.

978-0-00-843592-9 128pp

1 Oct 2020 £ 5.00

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Many of those privileged enough to be distanced from racism are now having to come to terms with the fact that they continue to prosper at the detriment of others. Having spent the last four years researching, writing, and speaking about the benefits of diversity for society, June Sarpong is no stranger to educating and challenging those that have been enjoying the benefits of a system steeped in systemic racism without realising its true cost.

In The Power of Privilege, June will empower those fortunate enough not to be ‘otherised’ by mainstream Western society to become effective allies against racism, both by understanding the roots of their privilege and the systemic societal inequities that perpetuates it. The Power of Privilege offers practical steps and action-driven solutions so that those who have been afforded privilege can begin undoing the limiting beliefs held by society, and help build a fairer future for all.

Kate Fox

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Practically Perfect Life Lessons from Mary Poppins

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Katy Brand • Mary Poppins was the biggest hit that Walt Disney made during his lifetime. It remains the Disney film with the most awards today and is currently undergoing a huge revival with a film reboot and West End presence.

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15 Oct 2020 £ 12.99

• Part of Mary Poppins’ enormous success can be attributed to the huge impact that the film had on society owing to its discussion of timely social issues. Mary Poppins and Mrs Banks are both icons of feminism; in a time when authoritarian education was prominent, Mr Banks’ transition to a happy family man was very symbolic; and Mary herself provided an example to many of how best to raise children. This book will discuss all of the ways in which people can learn from Mary, illuminating the film’s continued importance in today’s society.

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• Katy Brand was the 2008 British Comedy Award winner for Best Female Comedy Breakthrough Artist. She has written for and appeared in numerous radio and TV shows from Radio 4’s News Quiz to Channel 4’s Peep Show.

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• Katy currently has 77k followers on Twitter.

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Katy Brand is an award-winning writer, comedian and actor. After starting to write and perform comedy as a student at Oxford University, she became a regular on the UK live sketch comedy scene. In 2005 she took her debut Edinburgh show Celebrities are Gods to the Fringe which was immediately picked up for Channel 4 (Slap). This later became her award-winning ITV sketch show, Katy Brand’s Big Ass Show, which she devised, wrote and starred in. It ran for three series and later became a nationwide live tour.

Mary Poppins is arguably one of the most famous and well-loved films in the world, but how many of us are aware of the extent of the life lessons that it opens up to us?

Yes, Mary Poppins has a great deal to say, and not just about talking umbrellas and bottomless bags (though both would come in handy…). Messages are hidden within that can influence how we live, how we view our own choices and mental health, the relationship with our parents, and even explain how to navigate the crazy adult world that we have grown to live in.

In Practically Perfect: Life Lessons from Mary Poppins, award-winning writer and comedian Katy Brand explores how we can apply the messages from Mary Poppins to our everyday lives, covering themes as broad as the importance to mental health of keeping your bedroom tidy, our need for fantasy, the suffragettes, the pressure of toxic ideals of men having to provide for families (even when they hate their jobs and want to see their children and fly kites more), and the power of the capitalist system that we still live with today. This life advice is interwoven with a satisfying amount of geekery in the form of film analysis, interviews, and insider knowledge, allowing us to learn more about this remarkable character, and film, along the way.

Practically Perfect is the common-sense manual for life that you never knew you needed.

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Updated 30 Nov 2019, printed 10 Jul 2020

Competition I Carried a Watermelon;Sunny Side Up;What Would The Spice Girls Do;Home Work: A memoir of my hollywood years;Cheer Up Love;Animal;Sex Power Money;Spectacles; Ayoade on top;As good as it gets. by;Susan Calman;Lauren Bravo;Julie Andrews;Sara Pascoe;Elton John;Sue Perkins;Richard Ayoade;Romesh Ranganathan Editorial Kate Fox

The Princess and the Prick HQ

Walburga Appleseed • For adult readers who enjoyed the Ladybird for Adults and Enid Blyton spoof series • Traditional children’s stories turned on their heads for the modern 21st-century feminist reader • Superb b&w illustrations accompany the razor-sharp one-liners • Ideal for till points and non-trade

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15 Oct 2020 £ 9.99

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(Walburga Appleseed) Anita Lehmann is a historian and an award-winning, internationally published author of picture books and flash fiction. Originally from Berne, Switzerland, she has sampled life in South America, Taiwan, and Geneva, before settling in Cambridge (UK) where she greatly enjoys drinking tea, working at the library, and writing her first novel.

The Princess and the Prick is a feminist humour and gift book for adults highlighting the sexism that has exists in children’s classics.

May I kiss you, he asked She didn’t answer. She was asleep So he kissed her anyway.

SLEEPING BEAUTY In a similar vein to the Ladybird for Adults and Enid Blyton spoofs, The Princess and the Prick superbly flips fairy tales, nursery rhymes and children’s books on its head.

Retold through a feminist lens as one liners, verses and rhyming couplets, it expertly highlights the sexism that have existed in a lot of children’s classics we grew up with.

‘I hate this book. It makes me look like a right prick.’ Prince Charming ‘A real wake-up call.’ Sleeping Beauty ‘No no no no!’ The Brothers Grimm

She’s won several awards for her writing including: - Geneva Literary prize for non-fiction, winner, 2018 - Winchester Literary festival prize for flash fiction, winner, 2016 - Fish Flash Fiction competition: shortlist and longlist 2014, 2015, 2018

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Competition New Erotica for Feminists;The Trouble With Women;Fairy Tales for Millennials;How It Works:The Wife;The Mum. Caitlin Kunkel; Brooke Preston;Jacky Fleming;Bruno Vincent;Ladybird for Adults Editorial Nira Begum

Anti-Racist Ally A pocket-sized call to action

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Sophie Williams Do you want to be an anti-racist ally?

This punchy, pocket-sized guide shows you how, whether you’re using your voice for the first time, or are looking for ways to keep the momentum and make long lasting change.

978-0-00-798512-8 128pp

15 Oct 2020 £ 6.99

Sophie Williams’ no-holds-barred posts about racism and Black Lives Matter on @officialmillennialblack have taken the online world by storm. Sharp, simple and insightful, they get to the heart of anti-racist principles and show us all how to truly be better allies.

Now, in her iconic Instagram style, this pocket-sized primer unpacks complex topics into their most important concepts, and provides a crucial starting block for every anti-racist ally.

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Sophie Williams (@officialmillennialblack) is a dedicated anti-racism advocate and activist.

Outside of her online platform she has spoken on panels for Reuters, Afrovisibility, WeAre Stripes and Girls Talk London, discussing Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace, and black representation in advertising, both on screen and in agencies.

Professionally, Sophie has had a long career in advertising, particularly in social agencies, where she was most recently COO. In 2019 Sophie left traditional agencies to set up her own businesses, working directly with clients such as Netflix on marketing for shows like Sex Education, The Crown and The End of the Fucking World.

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Gizzi Erskine • Gizzi Erskine is an integral part of the London food scene. After leaving a career as a body piercer in Camden and completing her training as a chef at the prestigious Leith’s School of Food and Wine, where she graduated top of her year, she quickly established herself as an award-winning food writer and stylist after winning a placement at BBC Good Food Magazine.

• Gizzi has collaborated with some of the UK’s most talented chefs including Mark Hix, Angela Hartnett and Tom Kerridge.

29 Oct 2020 £ 25.00

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• Always at the forefront of any trend, Gizzi was one of the first to back the pop-up restaurant scene, and her food events and festival appearances are legendary for those in the know.

• As a food writer, Gizzi has worked with some of the nation's most favoured publications including The Sunday Times, Marie Claire, Elle, Vogue USA, The Times, The Evening Standard and she is currently a contributing editor for The Daily Telegraph and InStyle (where she was contributing editor).

• In line with the world-wide recognition that we need to lead more sustainable lifestyles, this book will help readers learn how to source and cook local and seasonal ingredients to create beautiful meals that are suitable for any budget.

Over 100 recipes for real good food – that just happens to be good for you, and the planet.

This book is full of practical steps and advice that can help push you towards living and eating more sustainably. Gizzi wants to investigate the real carbon footprint of food and look at the reality of what we need to support our environment, our agricultural industry and bodies. She uses this information to create accessible and attainable recipes for readers.

Using the principles of eating seasonally, less meat and more plants, eating root-to-shoot or nose-totail, and using clever techniques to maximise flavour, Gizzi will give us recipes that don’t compromise on flavour or satisfaction, but which are better for us, and the planet. Thoughtful, insightful, but above all a delicious collection of recipes that show how good food doesn’t have to cost the earth.

This is very much a handbook on how to shop, eat and cook, full of recipes that are a celebration of life.

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• A career in TV started with the popular C4 primetime show, Cook Yourself Thin, and Gizzi has since appeared on dozens of shows from Iron Chef to Sky 1's Ones to Watch and Jamie Oliver's Food Tube network.

The Little Book of Marmalade HQ

Lucy Deedes • Beautiful and fun hardback. Perfect for the gift market, till-points in bookshops and non-trade outlets • Full of recipes and fun facts about marmalade • Ideal for the National Trust bookshop, to sit alongside jam-making and other popular preserves • From an award-winning marmalade-maker from West Sussex

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12 Nov 2020 £ 9.99

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When Lucy Deedes was a child, she used to sit on the Aga and read aloud to her mother while she cooked. She especially remembers the marmalade-making because the chopping took so long.

A perfect guide to making marmalade from the award-winning Lucy Deedes.

Marmalade had been around for hundreds of years – as a Portuguese sweetmeat, an after-dinner digestif, an aphrodisiac – before it turned into the most famous breakfast ingredient ever.

It has been a household staple for over 200 years, including the Queen (who reputedly has Tiptree Orange Marmalade on her white toast).

Some like a clear jelly marmalade, with just a few wafers of peel hanging like seahorses in the jar; some a firm orange mixture with no extras. Some refuse to touch it unless it’s a dark paste, boiled down almost to toffee with a passing suggestion of booze about it.

Whichever way you like yours, there’s the perfect recipe in The Little Book of Marmalade for you. Let Lucy Deedes, award-winning marmalade-maker, guide you through it for the perfect accompaniment all year round.

She started making my own marmalade when she realised as an adult just how hard it was to buy good marmalade. She began with a good old Katie Stewart recipe, tinkering about with setting points and wrinkles on saucers. Soon, people were asking if they could buy it. And so, she started a business, making it at home in the same way with her mother’s pre-war jam pan (now upgraded to some smart new ones), listening to the radio and experimenting with flavours and peel thicknesses.

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Updated 11 Jul 2019, printed 11 Jul 2020

Competition National Trust Book of Jam;Marmalade: a Bittersweet Cookbook; Pam the Jam;Let’s Preserve It;National Trust Complete Jams, Preserves and Chutneys. Sara Lewis;Sara Randell;Pam Corbin;Beryl Wood;Sara Paston-Williams Editorial Kate Fox

GIRL HQ

Essays on womanhood and belonging in the age of black girl magic

Kenya Hunt • Contributors confirmed as: Candice Carty-Williams, Sunday Times bestselling author of Queenie, Jessica Horn, Ebele Okobi, Funmi Fetto, Freddie Harrel.

• For readers who enjoyed Slay in Your Lane, Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race, The Good Immigrant.

12 Nov 2020 £ 16.99

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Kenya Hunt is the Fashion Director of Grazia UK. Her career spans working for some of the world's most influential women’s titles on both sides of the Atlantic from her post-grad days at Jane magazine, to her years as Deputy Editor of ELLE UK. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Evening Standard and other publications. And she’s made a number of appearances on BBC Woman’s Hour, Sky News and more. An American based in London, she lives south of the river with her husband and two sons.

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Competition Slay in Your Lane;Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race;The Good Immigrant;Queenie;we should all be feminists;I am not your baby mother;Hood Feminism;Loud Black Girls. Yomi Adegoke; Elizabeth Uviebinene;Reni Eddo-Lodge; Nikesh Shukla;Candice Carty-Williams; Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi Editorial Rachel Kenny

• A collection of essays that covers Kenya’s experiences of Black womanhood, everything from identity politics, immigration, health, motherhood, work and friendship.

• Kenya is an award-winning American expat journalist and editor based in London. Formerly the Deputy Editor of ELLE UK (making Kenya the most senior black woman in the history of the magazine) she is currently Fashion Director at Grazia.

• Kenya has written articles for The Guardian, American Vogue, InStyle, Marie Claire, The Evening Standard and has made a number of appearances on BBC Woman’s Hour,

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In the vein of Roxane Gay’s Bad Feminist, but wholly its own, Girl is a provocative, heartbreaking and frequently hilarious collection of original essays on what it means to be black, a woman, a mother and a global citizen in today’s ever-changing world.

Black women have never been more visible or more publicly celebrated. But for every new milestone, every magazine cover, every box office record smashed, the reality of everyday life remains a complex, nuanced, contradiction-laden experience.

Award-winning journalist and American in London Kenya Hunt threads razor sharp cultural observation through evocative and relatable stories, both illuminating our current cultural moment and transcending it.

Alongside Kenya’s story, guest contributors including Candice Carty-Williams, Jessica Horn, Ebele Okobi, Funmi Fetto and Freddie Harrel, add their unique voices and perspectives.

‘Kenya Hunt, the award-winning American journalist in London, provocatively threads cultural observations through relatable stories that illuminate our current cultural moment while transcending it.’ REFINERY29

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Updated 3 May 2019, printed 1 Jun 2020

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Good Grief Embracing life at a time of death

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Catherine Mayer and Anne Mayer Bird Catherine Mayer and her mother, Anne Mayer Bird, lost their beloved husbands just 41 days apart on the eve of the pandemic.

Entering the nation-wide lockdown as new widows, they began meeting every week (socially distanced and in protective clothing) as Catherine cared for her mother and both women learned to navigate loss, ‘sadmin’, and unexpected dramas.

10 Dec 2020 £ 14.99

They confront the unspoken fears and unhelpful stereotypes that leave so many unprepared to deal with death and unsure how to comfort anyone experiencing loss.

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As well as tracing their intertwined stories of love and grief, Catherine and Anne share their thoughts, ideas and advice for anyone facing the loss of a loved one or wishing to know how best to support others in these circumstances.

Part memoir, part investigation, Good Grief also details Catherine’s exploration of the possibility that her husband, the musician Andy Gill, whose death made global headlines earlier this year, might be one of the earliest victims in the UK of Covid-19. Above all, this is a book about love. Catherine and Anne share their insights, pain, hope and humour, and detail how in losing the loves of their lives they found an ever-closer relationship with each other.

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Updated 12 Jun 2020, printed 8 Jul 2020

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The Alcohol Experiment Journal HQ

Annie Grace From the bestselling author of This Naked Mind, this journal will give you the tools you need to take your relationship with alcohol into your own hands.

Using thought-provoking prompts, checklists, and activities, Annie Grace will help you to examine what's really happening when you drink, what it is you get out of it, and whether you really need it at all.

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10 Dec 2020 £ 14.99

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Eye-opening and empowering, this journal will transform your attitude to alcohol, for good.

Praise for This Naked Mind: ‘The book that changed my life.’

Rights HC-K Subject Popular psychology and self-help Readership General Competition This Naked Mind;The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge;The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober;Kick the Drink Easily;The Sober Diaries;Recovery;sober curious;this naked mind;alcohol and you;sober positive;suvival guide;28 day alcohol free. by;Andy Ramage; Ruari Fairbairns;Catherine Gray;Jason Vale; Russell Brand Editorial Kate Fox

‘BUY IT. READ IT. IT WORKS.’ ‘Impossible to exaggerate the power of this book.’

‘Inspirational.’

‘The most powerful book I’ve ever read.’

‘Not at all preachy.’

‘Totally changed my thinking.’

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Updated 26 Jun 2019, printed 16 Jul 2020

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Ride or Die HQ

Khurrum Rahman • A high-octane spy thriller for the box-set generation, featuring a refreshing and unique protagonist in Jay Qasim – a British Muslim unwillingly hired by MI5 • Perfect for readers of Mick Herron’s Jackson Lamb, Tony Parsons’s DC Max Wolfe and A.A. Dhand’s D.I. Harry Virdee series

9 Jul 2020 £ 12.99

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Born in Karachi, Pakistan in 1975 Khurrum moved to England when he was one. He is a west London boy and now lives in Berkshire with his wife and two sons.

Khurrum is currently working as a Senior IT Officer but his real love is writing. He has a screenplay which has been optioned by a Danish TV producer but is now concentrating on novels. His first two books in the Jay Qasim series, East of Hounslow and Homegrown Hero have been shortlisted for the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Novel and CWA John Creasey Debut Dagger.

• Khurrum’s profile continues to grow and the first book in the series East of Hounslow has been selected for World Book Night 2020 • Readers and reviewers alike love Jay Qasim and the previous two books in the series, East of Hounslow and Homegrown Hero, have received incredible reviews and media coverage

Two sworn enemies. One deadly mission ‘A brilliant thriller. You’d be mad not to buy this’ BEN AARONOVITCH ––––––––––––––––––––––––– JAY QASIM is finally out of the game and trying to lay low. But then he gets news that rocks his world and drags up everything that he thought he’d left behind. Jay must break his vow never to work with MI5 again and turn to the person who sold him out. But this time he’s determined to do it on his terms.

IMRAN SIDDIQUI once tried to kill Jay but now they have a common adversary. The one thing worse than death is watching the people closest to you die. And after the happiest day of Imran’s life becomes the most tragic, he will stop at nothing to take revenge on the people that have taken away his family.

But when everyone has their own agenda, who can you really trust?

Your most deadly enemy is about to become your closest ally.

Ride or Die is an edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring MI5 most reluctant spy Jay Qasim, perfect for fans of Mick Herron’s Jackson Lamb series and A.A. Dhand’s D.I. Harry Virdee thrillers.

Praise for the Jay Qasim series: ‘Thrilling and immersive …violence, love, humour and razor-sharp observation keep the pages turning’ Sunday Times Crime Club ‘A timely addition to the new breed of socially committed British thrillers.’ Guardian ‘A brilliant thriller. You’d be mad not to buy this.’

Ben Aaronovitch ‘Sweary, funny and, above all, an absolutely cracking thriller that you’ll tear through, this is the antiJames Bond that the 21st century needs’ Emerald Street 'East of Hounslow, in which a young Muslim finds himself forced to become an MI5 plant in a group of jihadists, is as British as Nelson’s Colum…a superb and exciting debut novel' Telegraph ‘A very funny, tense thriller…Think Four Lions meets Phone Shop’ Red

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• Khurrum is a rising star of the crime genre, in demand for appearances at major crime festivals and shortlisted for major awards including the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Novel and CWA John Creasey Debut Dagger

Not My Daughter HQ

Suzy K Quinn • This is the gripping, nail-biting story of a woman’s search for her missing daughter, taking her into the orbit of her ex-partner (and her daughter’s father): a monster she swore never to return to.

• Explores mother-daughter relationships and raises the compelling issue of whether you should be honest with your adoptive child about the real circumstances of their birth • Strong sales platform with her first book for us: DON’T TELL TEACHER has sold over 28,000 copies across all editions

9 Jul 2020 £ 7.99

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Suzy K Quinn is a British fiction author, and writes in three different genres: psychological thriller, comedy and romance.

AMAZING reviews for DON’T TELL TEACHER with a 4.7* average: 374 on Amazon; 98 Netgalley; 320 Goodreads • Suzy K Quinn is a New York Times bestseller and a global digital bestseller, with sales of over three-quarters of a million • An addictive, darkly twisty thriller perfect for fans of B A Paris,C L Taylor, Katerina Diamond, Linda Green and Louise Jensen • We have WAL rights including film & TV

I lied to my daughter. But she can never know the truth…

After sixteen years of keeping my daughter from the dark secret of her past, I wake one morning to find her room empty, rucksack gone.

Suzy's novels have been translated into 7 languages and her books have sold over ¾ million copies worldwide.

I can’t breathe. I think she’s gone to find her real father – the man I fled from years ago.

Suzy lives in Wivenhoe, Essex, with her husband Demi and two daughters, and travels to Mexico every year to write and study Mayan story telling.

I lied to protect her, but will she see him for what he really is?

Suzy loves her family, friends and readers, but when pushed to add more to the list, she also loves travelling, food and alcohol. www.suzykquinn.com

He’s a famous musician; talented and powerful. Beloved by all. Only I know that beneath his charm is a monster.

After all, blood is thicker than water.

And now that he has her, he’ll never let her go a second time… __ The new novel from top-ten bestseller Suzy K Quinn is a twisty and compulsive psychological thriller that you won’t be able to put down. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan’s The Other Wife, C. L. Taylor’s Sleep and Harriet Tyce’s Blood Orange. __ Readers LOVE Suzy: ‘Literally blown away! Just when you think nothing can surprise you, I’m still in shock from the twist!’

‘I couldn’t put it down; it knocked me for six!’

‘Don’t plan on doing anything else on the day you start reading this. Thrilling.’

‘Oh my god, this was so good. I thought I knew who the baddie was, and then BAM. I never saw that coming.’

‘A riveting, tense story. Brilliant.’

‘I couldn’t put it down… kept me reading for hours without a break!’

‘I was hooked from start to finish. I had to read it in one sitting!’

‘The best book I’ve read in a long time, with a real jaw-dropping moment. Fantastic!’

Praise for Don’t Tell Teacher:

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No Regrets HQ

Tabitha Webb • Bold, brash, laugh-out-loud funny and with lots of scintillating sex scenes, this book is sure to capture reader’s imagination about how life certainly doesn’t end in your forties, it’s only just begun…

• Tabitha has the observational wit of Jilly Cooper and an addictive and contemporary voice that speaks directly to the generation of women that learnt everything they know about life and love and sex from Lace and Judy Blume – and who have been left wondering why no-one really talks about life, love, sex (or goldfish) anymore…

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23 Jul 2020 £ 7.99

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Tabitha Webb was born in Ireland and grew up in Chicago, before being sent back to boarding school for her teenage years. She survived one term at university before packing her bags and chasing a hot surfer to America. During this period she was a rollerblading extra in the Robin Williams film The Birdcage, a dancer in a German pop video, and got held up at gunpoint.

After careers in TV and advertising, she made her first foray into fashion and now runs her eponymous fashion label, is happily married to a patient South African man and has two daughters.

• Tabitha is a PR dream! She’s a British Fashion designer whose designs have been popular with Kate Middleton, Miranda Kerr, Fearne Cotton and Dannii Minogue.

‘A super-sexy romp’ The Sun ‘Funny and addictive’ Lucy Vine ‘Scandalously good fun’ Hello!

‘This is a must-read during the summer!’ Amanda Holden For fans of Bridget Jones, Sex and the City and Dawn O’Porter!

Best friends Stella, Ana and Dixie have always lived life to the full. But now they’re approaching their forties, reality is starting to kill the mood…

Stella loves her children, but misses her glittering career. Plus she can’t even remember the last time she had sex.

Ana is trying for a baby with her partner Rex. So why can’t she stop thinking about the one that got away?

Dixie is the wildest of them all. A Tinder addict who’ll never settle down. But has she accidentally found Mr Right…?

It’s time for the friends to shake things up and start having some fun. Because you only regret the things you don’t do, right?

What readers are saying about No Regrets ‘A cracking read which I thoroughly recommend’ Netgalley reviewer ‘I loved this book and highly recommend if you’re after a naughty, funny escape’ Netgalley reviewer

Competition the cows;so lucky; hot mess;the plus one; why mummy drinks;pretending;thunder girls; the grown ups;the unmumsy mum; queenie. dawn o’porter;lucy vine;sophia moneycoutts;laura jane williams;dolly alderton;gill sims;sophie ranald;holly bourne;melanie blake;marian keyes;candice carty williams; olivia spring Editorial Cicely Aspinall

‘Fun and raunchy…made me laugh out loud’ Netgalley reviewer ‘I absolutely loved this little gem of a book…Unputdownable…Absolutely would gift it and recommended it to my gal-pals’ Netgalley reviewer ‘I devoured it in one sitting whilst sat in the sunshine’ Netgalley reviewer ‘Finally something fresh, funny and full of filth! Loved it!’ Jenni Falconer ‘Delightfully daring and fabulously naughty – just like its author – I couldn’t put it down!’ Rosie Nixon

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Tabitha is loyal, outspoken, and completely fascinated by other people’s lives. Her debut

Precious You HQ

Helen Monks Takhar • An explosive, dark and shocking thriller about the toxic obsession between two women across a generation gap turning dangerous, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Harriet Tyce.

• This is the novel that will do for the workplace what GONE GIRL did for marriage. You will never look at your colleagues in the same way again…

23 Jul 2020 £ 12.99

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Helen Monks Takhar has been working as a journalist, copyeditor and magazine editor since 1999, having graduated from Cambridge. She began her career in financial trade newspapers before writing for national newspapers including The Times, The Observer and The Daily Telegraph.

Originally from Southport, Merseyside, she lives in Stoke Newington with her husband and two young children. Precious You is her first novel.

• Stunning author quotes in, including from Alice Feeney: ‘A deliciously dark and addictive page-turner’; Jo Spain: ‘Dark, shocking, terrific’; and Will Dean: ‘Twisty, explosive, compelling, with hints of Gone Girl’.

• Optioned for TV by eOne, with Helen & her scriptwriter husband, Danny Takhar, attached to write • Pre-empted ahead of Frankfurt 2018, fighting off stiff competition from other publishers • US rights bought for six figures by PRH; rights sold in 7 territories and counting • Helen is a journalist and is very outgoing, clever and articulate; she’d be brilliant at events

‘A dark, addictive page-turner’ ALICE FEENEY ‘Supremely twisted and completely riveting’ KATIE LOWE ‘A breathtaking debut’ SAMANTHA DOWNING ‘Explosive and compelling’ WILL DEAN She’s got your job. She wants your life…

At first Katherine dismisses her early-twenties intern as a millennial ‘snowflake’: entitled, moralistic, soft. Yet as Lily’s youth and beauty increasingly remind Katherine of everything she once had, she begins to develop a dark fascination with her new colleague.

But is Lily as perfect as she seems, or does she have a sinister hidden agenda? As Katherine is drawn into an obsessive power struggle with the intern, a disturbing picture emerges of two women hiding dark secrets – and who are desperate enough to do anything to come out on top…

With shocking twists at every turn, Precious You is a powerfully gripping story of obsession, revenge and deceit. Perfect for fans of The Hunting Party, Blood Orange and My Lovely Wife. ___ ‘Compulsive and sexy’ THE BOOKSELLER ‘I was genuinely terrified’ ADELE PARKS ‘Twisted, shocking, terrific’ JO SPAIN ‘Nail-biting’ HARRIET TYCE ‘Disturbing and zeitgeisty’ PHOEBE MORGAN ‘I was hooked’ KATE HAMER ‘Audacious, dark and smart’ PHOEBE LOCKE ‘I’m obsessed!’ LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN ‘Hints of Gone Girl’ WILL DEAN ‘A brutal beauty. WOW’ MIRANDA DICKINSON ‘I couldn’t put it down’ ALEX MARWOOD ‘A brilliantly twisted tale’ LISA HALL ‘My mouth was open’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN ‘Wickedly fun’ ANNA PITONIAK ‘Messed up and BRILLIANT’ LIZ LOVES BOOKS ‘Dark and twisted’ ANITA FRANK ‘A powerhouse of a debut’ EMMA COOPER ‘OMG. I loved it’ JOSIE LLOYD

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• Sits exactly in the sweet spot where book-club meets upmarket thriller and is packed full of talking points: toxic generation gaps; the unfair maligning of millennials, especially in the press; difficulties for women as they age and become ‘invisible’; difficult working relationships and the feeling of being replaced/usurped by the younger generation

The Storm HQ

Amanda Jennings • The Cliff House was a Bookseller No1 Heatseeker in summer 2019 • Also chosen as a Tesco Fern Britton pick and got stellar reviews • In Her Wake was selected for WHS Fresh Talent, and chosen for the autumn’s ‘Best of’ promotion and the Guardian’s Not the Booker Prize • Amanda Jennings is fantastically well-connected and well-liked in the crime world • She’s been a Top 5 Kindle bestseller and her second novel has been optioned for TV/film

23 Jul 2020 £ 7.99

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Amanda Jennings lives in Oxfordshire with her husband, three daughters, and a menagerie of animals. She studied History of Art at Cambridge and before writing her first book, was a researcher at the BBC. With a deep fascination for the far-reaching effects of trauma, her books focus on the different ways people find to cope with loss, as well as the moral struggles her protagonists face.

When she isn't writing she can usually be found walking the dog. Her favourite place to be is up a mountain or beside the sea.

‘Her best novel yet … twisty, malevolent and gripping … masterfully done’ Lisa Jewell ‘Warm-hearted, darkly atmospheric and wholly addictive' Lucy Atkins 'Gripping, intelligent, and beautifully written' Cass Green Doesn't every marriage have a dark side?

To the outside world Hannah married the perfect man. Behind the closed doors of their imposing home it’s a very different story. Nathan controls everything Hannah does. He chooses her clothes, checks her receipts, and keeps her passport locked away. But why does she let him? Years before, in the midst of a relentless storm, the tragic events of one night changed everything. And Hannah has been living with the consequences ever since. Keeping Nathan happy. Doing as she’s told.

But the past is about to catch up with them.

Set against the unforgiving backdrop of a Cornish fishing port in the ‘90s, this is a devastating exploration of the power of coercive control in a marriage where nothing is quite as it seems…

Praise for The Storm: ‘Amanda Jennings is a writer on the ascendant and The Storm is her best novel yet. This twisty, malevolent and gripping story of a controlling husband and his oddly compliant wife was virtually impossible to put down. The dark and craggy Cornwall backdrop is exquisitely drawn and the sense of foreboding that runs through the whole novel is masterfully done’ Lisa Jewell ‘The Storm is an evocative story of coercive control and the decisions – often disastrous – that we make in order to protect the ones we love. Amanda Jennings is a fantastic storyteller and she’s at her very best here: warm-hearted, darkly atmospheric, and wholly addictive' Lucy Atkins ‘A brilliant book. Gripping, intelligent, and beautifully written’ Cass Green ‘Vivid and evocative, the beautifully drawn characters and Cornish setting will linger in your mind long after you’ve turned the final page of The Storm’ Lucy Dawson ‘Really enjoyed The Storm by Amanda Jennings – a chilling, atmospheric and addictive tale of secrets, lies, and the abuse simmering within a seemingly perfect marriage’ Roz Watkins Praise for The Storm: ‘Amanda Jennings is a writer on the ascendant and The Storm is her best novel yet. This twisty, malevolent and gripping story of a controlling husband and his oddly compliant wife was virtually impossible to put down. The dark and craggy Cornwall backdrop is exquisitely drawn and the sense of foreboding that runs through the whole novel is masterfully done’ Lisa Jewell ‘The Storm is an evocative story of coercive control and the decisions – often disastrous – that we make in order to protect the ones we love. Amanda Jennings is a fantastic storyteller and she’s at her very best here: warm-hearted, darkly atmospheric, and wholly addictive' Lucy Atkins

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Eleven Lines to Somewhere HQ

Alyson Rudd • This is a literary love story with a twist about a man instantly attracted to a mysterious woman he sees on his commute on the London Underground • Perfect for fans of Anna Hope’s Expectation, David Nicholls’s Sweet Sorrow and Kate Atkinson’s Life After Life, this will appeal to the reading group and upmarket women’s fiction audiences • Alyson is a well-connected journalist and her debut novel The First Time Lauren Pailing Died garnered incredible reviews, firmly establishing her in this area of the market

23 Jul 2020 £ 12.99

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Alyson Rudd was born in Liverpool, raised in West Lancashire and educated at the London School of Economics. She is an awardwinning sports journalist at The Times and lives in South West London. She has written two works of non-fiction and The First Time Lauren Pailing Died was her debut novel.

In a world of what-ifs, a connection has been made …

When Ryan spots a young woman on the tube on his commute, he can’t take his eyes off her.

Instantly attracted and intrigued, he’s keen to find out more about his mysterious fellow passenger.

The woman he thinks of as Millie spends all day travelling the Underground, unable to leave for reasons unbeknownst to Ryan. For some inexplicable reason, he just can’t shake the feeling he wants to help her escape her endless commute.

This is a story of love and loss from the author of The First Time Lauren Pailing Died, perfect for fans of Anna Hope’s Expectation, David Nicholls’s Sweet Sorrow and Kate Atkinson’s Life After Life.

Praise for The First Time Lauren Pailing Died: ‘Stylish, alluring, utterly gripping’ Lisa Kelly, The Observer ‘Like nothing you have ever read before’ Red ‘A stylish time-slip story à la Sliding Doors’ Guardian ‘Alyson Rudd explores love and loss with nuance’ i newspaper ‘A page-turner of a debut’ Grazia

HarperCollins Publishers, Westerhill Road, Glasgow G64 2QT. Tel +44 (0) 141 306 3100 and The News Building, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Tel +44 (0) 20 8741 7070

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The Perfect Couple HQ

Lisa Hall • Lisa Hall is the bestselling author of Between You and Me, which sold over a quarter of a million copies and was the fifth top selling title on Amazon in 2016 • Between You and Me has over 2,500 reviews on Amazon, averaging 4 stars • Lisa is a rising star of the crime community – hugely supportive of new authors and a go-to author for a quote • Perfect for fans of Louise Jensen, B A Paris and Katerina Diamond

6 Aug 2020 £ 7.99

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Lisa Hall loves words, reading and everything there is to love about books. She has dreamed of being a writer since she was a little girl and after years of talking about it, was finally brave enough to put pen to paper (and let people actually read it). Lisa lives in a small village in Kent, surrounded by her towering TBR pile, a rather large brood of children, dogs, chickens and ponies and her long-suffering husband. She is also rather partial to eating cheese and drinking wine.

Readers can follow Lisa on Twitter @LisaHallAuthor.

Praise for Lisa Hall:

‘Compelling, addictive’ B A Paris ‘A classic twisting mystery from queen of suspense Lisa Hall’ Woman’s Own From the bestselling author of The Party and Have You PREORDER NOW! Seen Her comes another utterly gripping read….

Is this a match made in heaven or hell?

When Emily applies for a job as a housekeeper for widower Rupert, it’s a chance to start over – a steady job and regular money means she can work towards her own place, not sharing a grimy flat with old mate, Mags.

As Emily gets to know more about Rupert’s world – how he likes his supper when he comes in from work, who his friends are – she can make sure everything runs like clockwork for him.

Soon there’s a spark between them; Rupert likes Emily and invites her to stay. For good.

To the outside world, they really seem to be a perfect match. There’s just the small issue of what really happened to Rupert’s first wife…

A gripping, razor-sharp game of cat and mouse, from the bestselling author, Lisa Hall.

Praise for Lisa Hall: ‘Compelling, addictive … brilliant!’ B A Paris ‘An uneasy creeping feeling followed me through the book – I was never quite sure who I should be trusting – I read this book in one sitting because I had to know what was going to happen next. An excellent thriller that had me hooked from the start’ Katerina Diamond ‘This is an unrelenting and scarily plausible story weaved expertly around some very real characters.

Good luck putting it down…’ Heat ‘An addictive read’ Closer ‘Brilliantly plotted …a gripping read’ Alice Feeney ‘Relentlessly pacy and brilliantly written …. a tense, believable nightmare that you won’t be able to put down’ Phoebe Morgan ‘A dark, compelling read that demands to be read in one sitting’ Sam Carrington ‘This is a fast-paced book, and with twists up until the final page, you won’t regret investing in it’ Woman ‘A classic twisting mystery from queen of suspense Lisa Hall … the epilogue delivers a wild twist’ Woman’s Own

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Homecoming HQ

Luan Goldie • The beautiful follow-up to NIGHTINGALE POINT, longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020 and a Radio 2 Book Club pick.

• The story of three lost souls, all bound together by one person, and what happens when they finally share their truths.

• Moving between London and Kenya, and spanning almost two decades, HOMECOMING is a profound and exquisite story of love, family and friendship.

• Perfect for fans of HOME FIRE by Kamila Shamsie and NW by Zadie Smith.

6 Aug 2020 £ 12.99

• Potential to be a big literary prize winner.

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• Author won the Costa Short Story Award 2017, and was shortlisted for the London Short Story Prize in 2018 – this author is one to watch.

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Luan Goldie is a primary school teacher, and formerly a business journalist. She has written several short stories and is the winner of the Costa Short Story Award 2017 for her short story ‘Two Steak Bakes and Two Chelsea Buns’. She was also shortlisted for the London Short Story Prize in 2018 and the Grazia/Orange First Chapter competition in 2012, and was chosen to take part in the Almasi League, an Arts Council-funded mentorship programme for emerging writers of colour. In 2019 she was shortlisted for the h100 awards in the Publishing and Writing category. Her debut novel, Nightingale Point, is longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020 and it was also a Radio 2 Book Club pick. Homecoming is her second novel.

THE BEAUTIFUL NEW NOVEL FROM THE COSTA SHORT STORY AWARD WINNER AND AUTHOR OF WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION LONGLISTED AND BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK NIGHTINGALE POINT ‘A sharp, funny, wonderful writer’ Diana Evans, bestselling author of Ordinary People For years Yvonne has tried to keep her demons buried and focus on moving forward. But her guilt is always with her and weighs heavily on her heart.

Kiama has had to grow up without a mother, and while there is so much he remembers about her, there is still plenty he doesn't know. And there's only one person who can fill in the gaps.

Lewis wants nothing more than to keep Kiama, his son, safe, but the thought of Kiama dredging up the past worries Lewis deeply. And Lewis doesn’t know if he’s ready to let the only woman he's ever loved back into his life.

When Kiama seeks Yvonne out and asks her to come with him to Kenya, the place that holds the answers to his questions, she knows she can't refuse. And this one act sets in motion an unravelling of the past that no one is ready for.

Moving between London and Kenya, and spanning almost two decades, Homecoming is a profound and moving story of love, family and friendship. It's about coming to terms with your past, opening yourself up to the exquisite pain and pleasure of love, and of what happens when three lost souls, all bound by one person, come together and finally share their truths.

Praise for Luan Goldie: ‘A sharp, funny, wonderful writer’ Diana Evans, bestselling author of Ordinary People ‘Luan Goldie is one to watch. Her writing is heartfelt and sublime’ Abir Mukherjee, author of Smoke and Ashes ‘Compelling…finely crafted, compassionate’ Guardian ‘A warm, confident writer with the lightest of touches’ Observer ‘Pacey and powerful’ Mail on Sunday

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We Just Clicked HQ

Anna Bell • A funny and feel-good rom-com about an Instagrammer who has to choose between the online fame she’s always dreamed of, and finding true love in real life.

• Anna is a digital mega-seller, and her backlist has sold over 285,000 copies in ebook • Anna writes funny, romantic and warm novels perfect for readers of Sophie Kinsella, Laura Jane Williams, Louise Pentland, Lucy Diamond, Lindsey Kelk and Giovanna Fletcher

6 Aug 2020 £ 7.99

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Anna lives in the South of France with her young family and energetic labrador. When not chained to her laptop, Anna can be found basking in the sun in the summer, heading to the ski slopes in the winter (to drink hot chocolate and watch – she can't ski) or having a sneaky treat from the patisserie – all year round! We Just Clicked is Anna’s eighth novel.

You can find our more about Anna on her website – www.annabellwrites.com or follow her on Twitter @annabell_writes

• Anna is very well-connected in the women’s fiction world and comes with a wealth of brilliant quotes from authors • Digital-first publication to build up a strong digital platform before launching the paperback

A fabulously funny, feel-good novel that will make you laugh until you cry, for anyone who’s ever presented a perfectly-filtered life online to hide the unglamorous reality.

Izzy Brown has always dreamed of being an Instagram influencer. So when her colleague and fellow Instagrammer Luke suggests they ‘fake date’ to boost their profiles, Izzy says yes – against her better judgement. Now Izzy’s profile tells the story of a confident, glamorous thirty-something with the perfect boyfriend, and her follower numbers are shooting upwards. So what if Izzy can’t stop bickering with Luke, his habit of checking his quiff in every single mirror is driving her insane, and behind the scenes she’s hiding a secret heartache? Everyone tells a few fibs on social media, right?

But when Izzy runs into Aidan, the mysterious stranger who saved her the day her world fell apart two years ago, major sparks start to fly between them. Izzy’s sure she can have the online success she’s always dreamed of, whilst continuing to fall in love – and heal her heart – in real life. After all, Aidan doesn’t use social media… what could possibly go wrong?

If you loved Sophie Kinsella’s My Not-So Perfect Life, Laura Jane Williams’ Our Stop or Sophie Ranald’s Sorry Not Sorry, you will fall head over heels for this touching and hilarious new novel from Anna Bell, the bestselling author of The Bucket List to Mend a Broken Heart. *** Readers love Anna Bell: ‘What an amazing story! A brilliant, unputdownable read.’

‘A hilarious and heart-warming story… I nearly choked on my own laughter in one scene!’

‘Absolutely fantastic, I loved it. A**’ ‘I couldn’t put this book down – I fell in love with the characters instantly.’

‘A fun, feel-good read guaranteed to put a smile on your face.’

‘A funny, fresh, fast-paced romance full of twists and turns.’

‘Beautifully written and paced. Just lovely.’

Praise for Anna Bell: 'The perfect laugh-out-loud love story' Louise Pentland 'Smart, witty and completely fresh' Cathy Bramley 'Romantic and refreshing' Mhairi McFarlane 'Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella' Take a Break 'A fun, bouncy, brilliant tale' Heat

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• Charming and of-the-moment: taps into trend of how we all spend too much time scrolling through Instagram and filter our lives incessantly, which will resonate with a women’s fiction audience

The Wish List HQ

Sophia Money-Coutts • Last year The Guardian credited Sophia as one of the reasons why we’re falling back in love with the fabulous genre of romantic comedies. She truly is the 21st century Jilly Cooper meets Bridget Jones, where spurgling, baby-trapping, bread-crumbing and a whole host of eccentric aristocracy are the order of the day.

• The Wish List is a modern day Cinderella tale with more fantastically bad sex. Florence’s mother died when she was five and that’s when she started obsessively counting things under her breath (steps, lights, cars, peas) but she’s not lonely, she has her cat Marmalade and she just hasn’t found ‘Mr Right’….

6 Aug 2020 £ 12.99

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• Sophia is hugely well-connected, she was Features Director at Tatler for five years, she writes a weekly column for The Sunday Telegraph called Modern Manners covering important topics such as the etiquette of the threesome.

• Perfect for fans of Fleabag, The Flatshare and How Do You Like Me Now?.

Don’t miss the latest laugh-out-loud novel from bestselling author Sophia Money-Coutts!

‘You want me to write a list? Like a shopping list?'

Gwendolyn nodded. 'Exactly. But for what you want from a man, not ASDA.’ Florence Fairfax isn’t lonely. She loves her job at the little bookshop in Chelsea and her beloved cat Marmalade keeps her company at night. She might have been single for quite a while – well, forever actually, if anyone’s asking – but she’s perfectly happy, thank you. And then Florence meets eccentric love coach Gwendolyn, and everything changes.

When Gwendolyn makes Florence write a wish list describing her perfect man, Florence refuses to take it seriously. Finding someone who likes cats, has the sexual athleticism of James Bond and can overlook her ‘counting’ habit? Impossible! Until, later that week, a handsome blond man asks for help in the bookshop…

Rory seems to fit the list perfectly. But is he ‘the one’, or simply too good to be true? Florence is about to find out that her criteria for Mr Right aren’t as important as she thought – and that perhaps she’s been looking for love in all the wrong places… *** Praise for Sophia Money-Coutts: ‘So funny. And the sex is amazing!’ Jilly Cooper ‘Hilariously funny – I couldn’t put it down.’ Beth O’Leary ‘A laugh-a-minute page-turner, perfect for poolside reading!’ HELLO! ‘Howlingly funny’ Sunday Times ‘Wonderfully rude’ Red ‘Surprisingly saucy and distractingly funny’ Grazia ‘Fast and furious, funny and fresh’ Daily Mail ‘Fizzes with joy’ Metro ‘Hilarious and uplifting’ Woman & Home ‘A thoroughly modern love story’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Does it earn its place in your beach bag? Absolutely’ Evening Standard Praise for Sophia Money-Coutts:

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Growing Season HQ

Seni Glaister • The new book from Seni Glaister, up-lit author of Mr Doubler Begins Again and The Museum of Things Left Behind.

• The issues and themes in the novel are highly topical – from our impact on the natural world, to the modern world’s impact on us, as well as community, friendship and relationships.

• Warm, wise and uplifting, Growing Season is the story of a young couple and an older woman who are all choosing to shut themselves off in one way or another, and the friendship that blossoms between them.

20 Aug 2020 £ 12.99

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Seni Glaister worked as a bookseller for much of her career before founding WeFiFo in 2016. Her first novel, The Museum of Things Left Behind was published in 2015.

• Older characters and intergenerational friendships are having a moment – The Lido, A Man Called Ove, When All is Said – and Growing Season fits nicely into this trend.

• Seni is the founder of supper club WeFiFo, has a small farm herself, and is passionate about food. She was the co-founder of The Book People (though left in 2015) and is extremely knowledgeable about the trade and very well-connected.

‘Extremely charming’ Marian Keyes on Mr Doubler Begins Again A poignant and uplifting story for fans of Rachel Joyce and Ruth Hogan After a life-saving operation leaves Sam unable to have children, could a rural cottage be the fresh start she needs? Or is she running away from her problems?

For her husband Danny, this was never part of the plan. He likes predictability. The countryside is just a bit, well – wild. But he wants Sam to be happy, even if he isn’t.

If only Danny could tell Sam what is going on in his head. If only he knew what was really going on in hers. If only they knew that they’re equally afraid of what happens next.

Can the couple find a way to face the future together, or have they already grown too far apart?

Growing Season is a poignant and uplifting novel about how love and nature sometimes need a helping hand.

Praise for Mr Doubler Begins Again ‘Extremely charming’ Marian Keyes ‘A sheer delight – it will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. Charming beyond belief’ Sunday Times best-selling author Veronica Henry ‘I'm both thrilled I've read it and sad it's finished. Brilliant and beautiful’ Lisa B ‘Mr Doubler Begins again is a delight. I guarantee it will make you smile. It might even make you laugh out loud.’ Van is Reading ‘This book is a sheer delight to read. It is uplifting and reminds us about the importance of friendship, and kindness. Definitely one to look out for next year … I’m sure everyone will be talking about it for a long time.’ Karen W Praise for Seni Glaister ‘Charming, captivating and absorbing. I love this book!’ Catherine Alliott ‘Transports the reader to an enchanting world of wisdom, humour and warmth. I am already longing for Seni Glaister’s next novel’ Cathy Kelly ‘A dream of a book’ Polly Vernon, GRAZIA Funny, wise and charming’ DAILY MAIL ‘Fans of Marina Lewycka will enjoy this debut … As sweet as ice-cream’ METRO

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The Life We Almost Had HQ

Amelia Henley • A beautiful love story about a couple who fall in love very quickly, and then drift apart. What if you had the chance for a ‘do over’ with your first love?

• Readers are crying out for this kind of concept-led love story, and their popularity is increasing across formats – this feeds directly into the heart of that market.

• Publishing as a debut, but this is Louise Jensen writing under an open pseudonym, and is her first foray into women’s fiction.

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3 Sep 2020 £ 7.99

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Amelia Henley is a hopeless romantic who has a penchant for exploring the intricacies of relationships through writing heartbreaking, high-concept love stories.

Amelia also writes psychological thrillers under her real name, Louise Jensen. As Louise Jensen she has sold over a million copies of her global number one bestsellers.

Her stories have been translated into twentyfive languages and optioned for TV as well as featuring on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers list. Louise’s books have been nominated for multiple awards.

• Allows readers to indulge with the ‘what if’ moment everyone experiences when a relationship is breaking down.

• Perfect for fans of Miss You, , How to Be Happy, The Summer of Impossible Things and The Man Who Didn’t Call.

This is not a typical love story, but it’s our love story.

Anna wasn’t looking for love when Adam swept her off her feet but there was no denying their connection, and she believed they would be together forever.

Years later, cracks have appeared in their relationship. Anna is questioning whether their love can really be eternal when a cruel twist of fate delivers a crushing blow, and Anna and Adam are completely lost to one another. Now, Anna needs Adam more than ever, but the way back to him has life-changing consequences.

Is a second chance at first love really worth the sacrifice? Anna needs to decide and time is running out…

A beautiful and emotional love story that asks, how far would you go for a second chance at first love? Perfect for fans of The Man Who Didn’t Call and Miss You.

HarperCollins Publishers, Westerhill Road, Glasgow G64 2QT. Tel +44 (0) 141 306 3100 and The News Building, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Tel +44 (0) 20 8741 7070

Updated 13 Jun 2019, printed 27 Mar 2020

The Life We Almost Had is the first story she’s written as Amelia Henley and she can’t wait to share it with readers.

The Queen’s Rival HQ

Anne O'Brien • Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir • Sunday Times bestselling author • ‘She outdoes even Philippa Gregory' Sun • The forgotten story of Cecily Neville, one of history’s greatest heroines • Publication will be supported by author PR which will include media interviews, events and appearances at literary festivals throughout the year.

3 Sep 2020 £ 20.00

• Sold over 450,000 copies across formats

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‘One of the best writers around’ The Sun

HCUE not-US Subject Fiction Readership Holidays and seasonal interest Anne O’Brien was born in the West Riding of Yorkshire. After gaining a BA Honours degree in History at Manchester University and a Master’s in Education at Hull, she lived in the East Riding for many years as a teacher of history.

Today she has sold nearly half a million copies of her books worldwide. She lives with her husband in an eighteenth-century timberframed cottage in depths of the Welsh Marches in Herefordshire on the borders between England and Wales. The area provides endless inspiration for her novels about the forgotten women of history.

Author home Herefordshire Backlist Virgin Widow 2010 Devil’s Consort 2011 The King’s Concubine 2012 The Forbidden Queen 2013 The Scandalous Duchess 2014 The King’s Sister 2015 The Queen’s Choice 2016 The Shadow Queen 2017 Queen of the North 2018 A Tapestry of Treason 2019 Competition The;Last Tudor;Tidelands;Last Protector;Six Tudor Queens;Mirror and the Light; Execution;Wolf Hall;Binding;Familiars;Irish Princess;Daughters of Night. by;Phillippa Gregory;Andrew Taylor;S J Paris;Hilary Mantel;Toby Clements;Alison Weir;Elizabeth Chadwick;Laura Shephard;Stacey Halls; Bridget Collins Editorial Finn Cotton

‘A terrific storyteller’ Daily Telegraph One family united by blood. Torn apart by war…

England, 1459: Cecily Neville, Duchess of York, is embroiled in a plot to topple the weak-minded King Henry VI from the throne. But when the Yorkists are defeated at the Battle of Ludford Bridge, Cecily’s family flee and abandon her to face a marauding Lancastrian army on her own.

Cecily can only watch as her lands are torn apart and divided up by the ruthless Queen Marguerite.

From the towers of her prison in Tonbridge Castle, the Duchess begins to spin a web of deceit – one that will eventually lead to treason, to the fall of King Henry VI, and to her eldest son being crowned King Edward IV. This is a story of heartbreak, ambition and treachery, of one woman’s quest to claim the throne during the violence and tragedy of the Wars of the Roses.

Praise for Anne O’Brien: ‘One of the best writers around … she outdoes even Philippa Gregory’ The Sun ‘O’Brien is a terrific story teller’ Daily Telegraph ‘O’Brien cleverly intertwines the personal and political in this enjoyable, gripping tale’ The Times ‘A gripping story of love, heartache and political intrigue’ Woman & Home ‘The characters are larger than life … and the author a compulsive storyteller’ Sunday Express ‘[A] fast-paced historical novel’ Good Housekeeping ‘This book has everything – royalty, scandal, fascinating historical politics’ Cosmopolitan ‘O’Brien’s page-turner vividly brings to life the restriction of women, and the compassion and strength of this real-life figure from medieval times’ Woman ‘A gripping historical drama’ Bella ‘Historical fiction at its best’ Candis Praise for Anne O’Brien: ‘One of the best writers around … she outdoes even Philippa Gregory’ The Sun ‘O’Brien is a terrific story teller’ Daily Telegraph

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Our Story HQ

Miranda Dickinson

3 Sep 2020 £ 7.99

An epic and modern love story for our times, this isn’t a will-they-won’t they story. It’s a why won’t they? Perfect for fans of Lucy Dillon and Rosie Walsh.

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Miranda is the author of eleven books, including six Sunday Times bestsellers. Her books have been translated into seven languages and have made the bestseller charts in four countries. She has been shortlisted twice for the RNA awards (for Novel of the Year in 2010 with Fairytale of New York and again in 2012 for Contemporary Novel of the Year for It Started With a Kiss). She has now sold over a million copies of her books worldwide.

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*** Praise for Miranda Dickinson: ‘An engrossing love story, beautifully written’ Sarah Morgan ‘A spark of true joy. I adored every page’ Josie Silver ‘Exquisitely tender and breathtaking’ Cathy Bramley *** Otty has just landed her dream job. She's about to join the writing team of one of the most respected showrunners in TV. And then the night before her first day, she's evicted from her flat.

Joe has been working with Russell for years. He's the best writer on his team, but lately something has been off. He's trying to get his mojo back, but when his flatmate moves out without warning he has other things to worry about.

Otty moving into Joe's house seems like the most obvious solution to both their problems, but neither is prepared for what happens next. Paired together in the writing room, their obvious chemistry sparks from the page and they are the writing duo to beat. But their relationship off the page is an entirely different story, and neither of them can figure out why.

And suddenly the question isn't, will they, or won't they? It's why won't they?

An epic and modern love story for our times, we will all see ourselves reflected in Otty and Joe. We are our own biggest barriers and this novel explores what happens when we get out of our own way. And it is glorious.

Praise for Miranda Dickinson ‘This is an epic love story that kept me guessing right to the last page’ Laura Kemp ‘Romantic, heartbreaking and emotional, The Day We Meet Again squeezed my heart. It is a magical story about love, hope and forgiveness, and I am envious of anyone who has yet to read it’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘A love story we can all connect with’ Woman & Home ‘Full of both heart and soul’ Fabulous ‘A sparkling romance, packed with tenderness’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Tenderly written novel [that] is full of hope and the joy of taking a second chance’ Daily Express

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• The queen of the relatable love story is back. Miranda is the six-time Sunday Times bestselling author and has sold over a million books worldwide.

• An epic and modern love story for our times, this isn’t a will-they-won’t they story. It’s a WHY won’t they?

• Perfect for fans of Lucy Dillon and Rosie Walsh, and for anyone who loved THE FLAT SHARE. • Over 25,000 copies sold across formats of THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN. • Miranda is a favourite with readers, reviewers and authors – gets glowing endorsements from all of them.

• Committed to growing Miranda’s sales, book by book.

• Strongest book Miranda has written to date – this has the potential to be a game changer for her.

Truth Be Told HQ

Kia Abdullah • A vital courtroom drama perfect for fans of BEARTOWN, ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL, HE SAID SHE SAID, MINE and APPLE TREE YARD. • The new novel from the author of TAKE IT BACK – sees the return of Zara Kaleel, and her most hard-hitting and controversial case to date: an allegation of on-campus male rape.

• A look at toxic masculinity and the stigma of male rape, TRUTH BE TOLD will blow the conversation about consent wide open.

3 Sep 2020 £ 12.99

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• Readers ADORE Kia’s books. TAKE IT BACK already has over 100 Amazon reader reviews, 4.6 star average. Plus 30 rave reviews on Waterstones.com. Everyone is eagerly awaiting this explosive follow-up.

Praise for Kia Abdullah: ‘A superb legal thriller…crackles with tension’ Guardian ‘Topical and gritty’ Observer

Kia Abdullah is a novelist and travel writer from London. She has written for The New York Times, the Guardian and The Telegraph, and is the author of Take It Back, named one of the best thrillers of the year by the Guardian and The Telegraph.

'Sparklingly intelligent’ Daily Telegraph

Kia frequently contributes to the BBC commenting on a variety of issues affecting the British-Asian community and is the founder of Asian Booklist, a site that helps readers discover new books by British-Asian authors. Kia also runs Atlas & Boots, a travel blog read by 250,000 people a month. For more information about Kia and her writing, visit her website at kiaabdullah.com, or follow her at @KiaAbdullah on Instagram and Twitter.

Kamran Hadid feels invincible. He attends Hampton school, an elite all-boys boarding school in London, he comes from a wealthy family, and he has a place at Oxford next year. The world is at his feet. And then a night of revelry leads to a drunken encounter and he must ask himself a horrific question.

Competition an anatomy of scandal;he said she said; blood orange;the;silent patient;other wife; family upstairs;american dirt;night fire. by; erin kelly;louise doughty;john grisham;alex michaelides;claire mcgowan;lisa jewell;tayari jones;c l taylor;ruth ware;lucy foley;michael connelly

‘Much more than a courtroom thriller’ Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX

ARE YOU READY TO START THIS CONVERSATION?

With the help of assault counsellor, Zara Kaleel, Kamran reports the incident in the hopes that will be the end of it. But it’s only the beginning…

Powerful, explosive and important, Truth Be Told is a contemporary courtroom drama that vividly captures today’s society. You will not stop thinking about it for a long time to come.

PRAISE FOR KIA ABDULLAH ‘A superb legal thriller that fairly crackles with tension’ Guardian 'A thought-provoking and sparklingly intelligent novel, with the welcome bonus of an unguessable ending’ Daily Telegraph ‘With razor-sharp insight into the lives of her characters, Kia Abdullah gives readers much more than a courtroom thriller’ Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX ‘Taut, gritty and compelling. This book deserves to be HUGE’ Louise Jensen, million-copy bestselling author of The Sister ‘Intense, shocking and so real you can literally feel its heartbeat . . . the best book I’ve read this year’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me and The Party ‘Kia’s novel is an excellent addition to the court-based criminal dramas we’ve come to love’ Nazir Afzal OBE, Former Chief Crown Prosecutor, CPS ‘I was blown away by Take It Back. From the explosive premise to the shockingly perfect ending, I

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• Almost 25,000 copies sold across formats of TAKE IT BACK. Sainsbury’s had the biggest market share of paperback sales.

Pizza Girl HQ

Jean Kyoung Frazier A short, sharp shock of a novel; a hilarious and heart-breaking account of female friendship in 2000s America.

Perfect for fans of Sally Rooney, CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN and LESS; for anyone who enjoyed DUMPLING and FLEABAG. A unique narrative voice that’s sure to make waves in the literary fiction market. We will be submitting PIZZA GIRL for all major literary prizes.

17 Sep 2020 £ 12.99

The must-read literary debut novel for fans of Sally Rooney and Fleabag

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Great inventiveness, unfailing intelligence and empathy, and best of all a rare and shimmering wit’ Richard Ford

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JEAN KYOUNG FRAZIER lives in Los Angeles. Pizza Girl is her debut novel.

Eighteen years old, pregnant, and working as a pizza delivery girl, our dysfunctional heroine is deeply lost and in complete denial about it all. She’s grieving the death of her father, avoiding her loving boyfriend, and flagrantly ignoring her future.

Her world is further upended when she becomes obsessed with Jenny, a stay-at-home mother new to the neighbourhood, who comes to depend on weekly deliveries of pickle-covered pizzas for her son’s happiness.

As one woman looks toward motherhood and the other toward middle age, the relationship between the two begins to blur in strange, complicated, and ultimately heartbreaking ways.

Bold, tender, and unexpected, Pizza Girl is a moving and funny portrait of a flawed, unforgettable young woman as she tries to find her place in the world ‘In fearless, propulsive prose, Jean Kyoung Frazier perfectly captures the listless ache of a grieving, aimless teen on the cusp of terrifying responsibility. A sublime ode to obsessive outcasts and lovable screw-ups everywhere, Pizza Girl is irresistible and bold, brutal and sweet, with an ending that will thrash your heart’ Kimberly King Parsons, author of Black Light ‘Frazier’s characters are raw and her dialogue startlingly observant … will appeal to fans of Halle Butler and Ottessa Moshfegh’ Pubilsher’s Weekly ‘Tense and tender … A bittersweet bildungsroman about life's random turns and the struggle to survive in suburban LA’ Kirkus ‘Jean Kyoung Frazier, a blazing new voice in fiction, has given us a sly, poignant glimpse into the wilds of suburbia, where intergenerational queer love and alienation from labor go hand in hand’ Andrea Lawlor, author of Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl ‘To Pizza Girl, Jean Kyoung Frazier brings a flawless ear for language, great inventiveness, unfailing intelligence and empathy, and best of all a rare and shimmering wit. This novel has immense appeal’ Richard Ford ‘Sharp and surprising, Pizza Girl shows us how obsession can fill the empty spaces in a young woman’s life. Jean Kyoung Frazier will make you laugh with one sentence and break your heart with the next. A delicious debut’ Julia Phillips, author of Disappearing Earth ‘Pizza Girl is luminous, brooding, and, frankly, awe-inspiring. It’s a joy to spend time in Frazier's world, an experience that only illuminates our own. The novel that teaches you something about yourself is a rare thing, and Frazier has given us a gift’ Bryan Washington ‘Pizza Girl is a funny and moving debut, full of wry observation and deep humanity. Jean Kyoung Frazier’s incredibly winning protagonist delivers laughter and grief with all the toppings. A wonderful novel from a new writer with talent and heart’ Sam Lipsyte, author of Hark

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The Stolen Sisters HQ

Louise Jensen

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1 Oct 2020 £ 7.99

Three little girls missing. One family torn apart…

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• Louise Jensen is the global number one bestselling author of four previous novels and has sold over a million books worldwide.

• THE STOLEN SISTERS is a psychological thriller about three sisters and a decades-old secret that someone is threatening to reveal. Full of twists, turns and shocking revelations, this is Louise’s best book yet • Perfect for fans of C L Taylor, Jane Corry, Heidi Perks and Linda Green • THE FAMILY sold over 25k paperback TCM, and reached #14 in the paperback fiction chart • All to play for: squarely aiming for Paperback Fiction Sunday Times Top Ten • Bespoke digital campaign to drive high-volume ebook sales • Author has a huge online following and attracts sensational NetGalley and Amazon reader reviews. Satisfaction guaranteed from this reader favourite • Nominated for the Goodreads Debut Author of 2016 Award & The Guardian’s Not the Booker 2018 for The Date.

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Louise Jensen is a global No.1 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Louise has sold over a million copies of her books and her novels have been sold for translation in twenty-five countries, as well as being featured on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers’ lists. Louise was nominated for the Goodreads Debut Author of 2016 Award and the Guardian’s Not the Booker 2018. The Gift has been optioned for TV and film.

Leah’s perfect marriage isn’t what it seems but the biggest lie of all is that she’s learned to live with what happened all those years ago. Marie drinks a bit too much to help her forget. And Carly has never forgiven herself for not keeping them safe.

Twenty years ago these three sisters were taken. What came after they disappeared was far worse. It should have brought them together, but how can a family ever recover?

Especially when not everyone is telling the truth . . . **************

Readers love Louise Jensen: ‘I'm always in awe of how this author takes a plot and turns it into a work of art’ ‘This book had me gripped from the first page … a must-read book!!’

‘A brilliant, atmospheric read’ ‘This book has all the ingredients of a psychological thriller that made me fall in love with the genre’

When Louise isn’t writing thrillers, she turns her hand to penning love stories under the name Amelia Henley. Her debut as Amelia Henley, The Life We Almost Had, is out now.

Praise for Louise Jensen

Louise lives with her husband, children,

‘A clever, addictive thriller…It will keep you guessing until the final page’ Alice Feeney

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‘Twisted and suspenseful, each layer of deception is peeled back for maximum dramatic impact’ Woman’s Weekly ‘This gripping psychological thriller slowly lures you in’ Heat ‘Enchanted by danger’ Woman ‘A fast-paced, unputdownable read’ Candis

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‘So good, raced through it in a day! Creepy and compelling’ B A Paris

HQ Young Adult

Queen Of Volts Amanda Foody • This is perfect on trend dark YA fantasy that fans of Stephanie Garber’s Sunday Times bestseller Caraval will devour.

• Amanda Foody creates a dark, powerful world populated by unforgettable characters that YA readers love.

• Queen of Volts is the third book in the Shadow Game series, set in the darkly fantastical City of Sin that will appeal to fans of Veronica Roth and Philip Reeve.

1 Oct 2020 £ 8.99

• Amanda Foody’s debut title Daughter of the Burning City gained huge buzz among YA bloggers and was a big hit at the young adult literature convention.

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• Strongly connected with YA bloggers and key influencers Amanda is a future YA star to watch out for.

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Return to the City of Sin, where the final game is about to begin… and winning will demand the ultimate sacrifice.

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Amanda Foody has always considered imagination to be our best attempt at magic.

After spending her childhood longing to attend Hogwarts, she now loves to write about immersive settings and characters grappling with insurmountable destinies. She holds a master's in accountancy from Villanova University and a bachelor of arts in English literature from the College of William and Mary.

Only days after a corrupt election and brutal street war, one last bloodthirsty game has begun. The players? The twenty-two most powerful, notorious people in New Reynes.

After realizing they have no choice but to play, Enne Scordata and Levi Glaisyer are desperate to forge new alliances and bargain for their safety. But while Levi offers false smiles and an even falser peace to the city’s politicians, Enne must face a world where her true Mizer identity has been revealed… and any misstep could turn deadly.

Meanwhile, a far more dangerous opponent has appeared on the board, one plucked right from the most gruesome legends of New Reynes. As the game takes its final, vicious turn, Levi and Enne must decide once and for all whether to be partners or enemies.

Because in a game for survival, there are only losers…

And monsters.

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All About Us HQ

Tom Ellen • A heart-warming, feel-good and epically romantic Christmas love-story, perfect for fans of One Day in December, Jojo Moyes and Love Actually.

• This is A Christmas Carol meets It’s a Wonderful Life! as if David Nicholls had written it, about a man who journeys through his Christmasses past, present and future in order to come to terms with the choices he’s made throughout his life and fall back in love with his wife.

• Stunning author quotes so far, from Josie Silver, Clare Pooley, Holly Bourne, Laura Jane Williams, Roxie Cooper, Cressida McLaughlin and more

15 Oct 2020 £ 7.99

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Tom Ellen is the co-author of three critically acclaimed Young Adult novels: Lobsters (which was shortlisted for The Bookseller's inaugural YA Book Prize), Never Evers and Freshers. His books have been widely translated and are published in 15 countries.

He is a regular contributor to Viz magazine, and as a journalist he has written for Cosmopolitan, Empire, Evening Standard Magazine, Glamour, NME, ShortList, Time Out, Vice and many more. All About Us is his debut adult novel.

• Hugely popular on Netgalley with 70 reviews so far and numbers growing. Plenty of emotional and passionate 5-star reviews • Packed with deep emotional themes: grief, depression, male mental-health, toxic masculinity and how important it is to ultimately find self-acceptance.

• The author Tom is brilliant and would be a real asset at signings and events. As a successful YA author, he already has an established platform and fan-base.

• We have World Rights, as well as Film & TV. Rights have been sold to HC Germany and HC Italy and 360 are publishing in the US and HC in Canada.

A chance encounter leads to the journey of a lifetime in this powerful and emotional love story, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and David Nicholls. *** ‘Magical and beautiful’ Josie Silver ‘I LOVED it’ Holly Bourne ‘Heart-warming’ Laura Jane Williams ‘All of the feels. Gorgeous!’ Clare Pooley *** One moment in time can change your life forever…

Ben’s always loved the month of December, but with his marriage to Daphne on the rocks, this year it’s missing its usual magic. So when his old flame Alice gets back in touch, Ben can’t help wonder: did he make the right choice all those years ago?

Yet everything changes one night when a twinkly-eyed stranger sells Ben a mysterious watch, the hands frozen at one minute to midnight. Opening his eyes the next morning, Ben is astonished to find that he has been catapulted back to 5th December 2005: the day he first kissed Daphne, leaving Alice behind.

Now Ben must make the biggest decision of his life, all over again. But this time around, will he finally find the courage to follow his heart?

All About Us is a deeply moving novel about love, loss and heartbreak – and how, with the help of a little magic, it’s never too late to find the one you’ve been searching for. *** ‘Tugged ALL my heartstrings.’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘An outstanding story – I loved it!’ Roxie Cooper ‘Magical, compelling and thought-provoking.’ C.J. Skuse ‘So captivating I couldn’t put it down. A gorgeous story’ Emma Cooper ‘Clever, funny and romantic. I hope the Netflix adaptation comes soon!’ Melinda Salisbury ‘Funny, warm and touching.’ Suzy K Quinn ‘Oh my gosh, it’s wonderful! I cried so much!’ Polly Crosby

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The Illustrated Child HQ

Polly Crosby • Captivating and poignant book club fiction about a girl living in a ramshackle house, whose eccentric father sets her a treasure hunt which leads to a heart-breaking secret • A beautifully written page turner for fans of Joanna Cannon, Emma Healey, and Sarah Winman • With the emotional punch of When God Was a Rabbit and the spirit of I Capture the Castle • Acquired in a 48-hour pre-empt in the UK, and a six-figure deal following a heated auction in the US, with further international deals TBA

29 Oct 2020 £ 12.99

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Polly Crosby lives in Norfolk with her husband and son, and her very loud and much-loved Oriental rescue cat, Dali. To find out more about Polly’s writing, please visit pollycrosby.com. Polly can also be found on Twitter as @WriterPolly.

Competition The;Binding;Betrayals;Capture the Castle; When God Was a Rabbit;Three Things About Elsie;Familiars;Wakenhyrst;Forgotten Hours;Strawberry Thief;Other Half of Augusta Hope;Botanist's Daughter. by; Bridget Collins;Sarah Winman;Stacey Halls; Michelle Paver;Katrin Schumann;Joanne Harris;Joanna;Glen;Cannon Editorial Kate Mills

• Plenty of scope for PR with themes ranging from mental health to dementia, social services to fame, parenthood to the responsibility of caring for a parent • Polly was awarded runner up in the Bridport Prize’s Peggy Chapman Andrews Award for a First Novel, and also won Curtis Brown Creative’s Yesterday Scholarship, which enabled her to finish the novel

A picture paints a thousand lies…

'Evocative and enchanting – a future classic and a star in the making' Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Beach Hut AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW! Romilly lives in a ramshackle house with her eccentric artist father and her cat, Monty. She knows little about her past – but she knows that she is loved.

When her father finds fame with a series of children’s books starring her as the main character, everything changes: exotic foods appear on the table, her father appears on TV, and strangers appear at their door, convinced the books contain a treasure hunt leading to a glittering prize.

But as time passes, Romilly’s father becomes increasingly suspicious of everything around him, until, before her eyes, he begins to disappear altogether.

In her increasingly isolated world, Romilly turns to the secrets her father has hidden in his illustrated books, realising that there is something far darker and more devastating locked within the pages…

The truth.

The Illustrated Child is the unforgettable, beguiling debut from Polly Crosby.

Praise for The Illustrated Child: 'Evocative and enchanting – a future classic and a star in the making' Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Beach Hut ‘Exquisitely written, stunning, totally unique. Everyone needs to read this’ Jessica Ryn, debut author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside ‘A magical tale, beautifully written, evocative and mysterious, and stitched through with a dark thread that I wasn’t expecting. What a wonderful book’ Anita Frank, debut author of The Lost Ones ‘A beautifully written tale that evokes dreams and imagination’ Daily Record Praise for The Illustrated Child: 'Evocative and enchanting – a future classic and a star in the making' Veronica Henry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Beach Hut ‘Exquisitely written, stunning, totally unique. Everyone needs to read this’ Jessica Ryn, debut author

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One More For Christmas

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29 Oct 2020 £ 7.99

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Sarah Morgan is an international bestseller and Sunday Times bestselling author of A Wedding in December and The Christmas Sisters. She has sold over eighteen million books worldwide.

Sarah lives near London, England with her family and when she isn't writing or reading, she likes to spend time outdoors hiking or riding her mountain bike.

Join Sarah's mailing list at sarahmorgan.com for all book news. For more insight into her writing life follow her on Facebook at facebook/AuthorSarahMorgan and on Instagram at @sarahmorganwrites. Contact Sarah at sarah@sarahmorgan.com Competition

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• The brand-new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A WEDDING IN DECEMBER and THE CHRISTMAS SISTERS • Aiming for a Top Three Sunday Times bestseller • Sarah Morgan’s new book has it all – family feuds, budding romance, sisterhood, all set against the beautiful backdrop of The Highlands • A multi-generational festive read that will appeal to a wide readership (25+), perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Ruth Jones, Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell.

• A WEDDING IN DECEMBER (Oct 2019) was Sarah Morgan’s bestselling book to date: – Spent six weeks in the Sunday Times Paperback Fiction Top Ten, reaching a high of #4 – Over 100,000 copies sold across all formats – Paperback TCM at 66k – Outsold bestselling competitors Karen Swan, Jenny Colgan, Lulu Taylor – The bestselling contemporary seasonal title published in 2019 – Combined paperback and ebook sales are 20% ahead of THE CHRISTMAS SISTERS (Oct 2018) – Almost every retailer grew their paperback sales (vs THE CHRISTMAS SISTERS) • FAMILY FOR BEGINNERS (2020): – Despite publishing during peak lockdown, sold almost 35k copies across formats, in just 5.5 weeks.

– Sarah Morgan brand going from strength to strength, and still finding readers even in the most challenging times – Was a Kindle bestseller. Huge ebook growth vs ONE SUMMER IN PARIS (April 2019)

The new Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Wedding in December and The Christmas Sisters Gayle is a highly successful and motivated business woman, but her success has come at a price – she hasn’t spoken to her daughters, Ella and Samantha, for years. But when Gayle has an accident at work, she realises she needs to make amends with her family.

And so she invites herself to join Ella and Samantha for their Christmas in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. The sisters are none too pleased that their mother has inserted herself into their Christmas plans. They have each other – and don’t need their mother back in their lives. Or so they think…

As they embark on their first family Christmas together in years, will the three women learn that sometimes facing up to a few home truths is all you need to heal your heart? ****

Readers love Sarah Morgan: ‘She is my favourite author, especially when it comes to a Christmas book’ ‘Another absolutely perfect Christmas romance from one of the best’ ‘A new favourite of mine from the author whose feel-good fiction should be on prescription’ ‘Difficult to put this book down once you start reading’ ‘A really inspiring read that will have you laughing, smiling and feeling warm inside as you turn the pages’ Praise for Sarah Morgan ‘Comfort reading at its best, all wrapped up in a tartan ribbon. Sarah Morgan will make your Christmas!’

Veronica Henry ‘Joyful, uplifting and overflowing with love. Sarah’s writing speaks straight to my heart’ Cathy Bramley

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Just Between Friends HQ

Rosie Nixon • Rosie Nixon is Editor-in-Chief of Hello Magazine.

• Just Between Friends marks a new direction for Rosie. Full of secrets, lies and heartbreak it is a gripping and emotional read, but it still retains her signature charm and humour.

• Rosie’s first book, The Stylist, is currently being made into a Hollywood movie by the screenwriter of Legally Blonde.

• The ideal gripping and juicy read for fans of Liane Moriarty, Jane Fallon and Sally Hepworth.

978-0-00-827341-5 384pp

12 Nov 2020 £ 7.99

New mums. Old Secrets… The gripping new novel from the author of The Stylist.

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Lucy is having her first child too. She has finally got her wish – although the circumstances aren’t quite what she had hoped. Oscar will be a great dad though, won’t he?

Rosie Nixon lives in London and is Editor-inChief of HELLO! magazine, where she has worked for over a decade. She is a mother of two and the author of two previous novels, The Stylist (2016) and sequel, Amber Green takes Manhattan (2017), which have been published around the world. The Stylist is in development as a major motion picture. Her third novel, Just Between Friends will be published by HQ in November 2020.

When the two women join the same baby group, they quickly become friends and before long they’re confiding in each other.

Author home

‘Rosie Nixon’s comic take on Hollywood and fashion is a gem’ – Stylist

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London Cicely Aspinall

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Only there’s one thing Lucy hasn’t told Aisha. And while a baby may turn your life upside-down, a secret this big will change everything.

Praise for The Stylist ‘This is a must read for Devil Wears Prada and Shopaholic fans!’ Adele Parks ‘A Devil Wears Prada for the red carpet generation’ – Glamour

‘Absolutely riveting, and so true!’ – Joan Collins ‘Funny, showy, but also poignant, this is a fashionista’s dream book’ – The Sun ‘Acerbic, glamorous fun’ – Daily Mirror 'A stylish, fun read, I absolutely loved it!' – Jackie Collins 'Captivating, glamorous and laugh-out-loud funny!' – Giovanna Fletcher ‘This riotous romp is a thrilling and fun ride’ – Heat

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Aisha Moore is eight months pregnant. She’s thrilled, and a little scared. Not least because her husband Jason hasn’t quite wrapped his head around the fact.

Confessions On The 7:45 HQ

Lisa Unger • From New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger comes an unputdownable psychological thriller about a woman who shares her darkest secret with a woman on the train – and finds her life is turned upside down…

• Lisa is the award-winning author of 18 novels, is published in 26 languages, and has millions of fans worldwide.

• Expertly plotted and full of twists, this is The Girl on the Train meets Strangers on a Train, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, AJ Finn and Karin Slaughter.

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12 Nov 2020 £ 8.99

• We already have a host of incredible quotes, from Samantha Downing, Sarah Pekkanen, Linwood Barclay and Megan Miranda.

Be careful to whom you tell your darkest secrets…

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Selena Murphy is commuting home from her job in the city when the train stalls out on the tracks. She strikes up a conversation with a beautiful stranger in the next seat, and their connection is fast and easy. The woman introduces herself as Martha and confesses that she’s been stuck in an affair with her boss. Selena, in turn, confesses that she suspects her husband is sleeping with the nanny. When the train arrives at Selena’s station, the two women part ways, presumably never to meet again.

Lisa Unger is the NYT bestselling author of 18 novels. Her books are published in 26 languages, with millions of readers worldwide. In 2019, she received two Edgar Award nominations, an honor held by only a few writers including Agatha Christie. Her work has been voted "Best of the Year" or top picks by Today, People, GMA, EW, Amazon, IndieBound and many others. She has written for the NYT, WSJ, NPR, and Travel+Leisure.

She lives in Florida with her family.

But days later, Selena’s nanny disappears.

Competition The Other Wife;Lies Lies Lies;Gone Girl;The Girl on the Train;What You Did;Blood Orange;The Wife Between Us;The Wives; The Family Upstairs. by;Adele Parks;Claire McGowan;Paula Hawkins;Gillian Flynn; Samantha Downing;Shalini Boland;Harriet Tyce;Tarryn Fisher;Jess Ryder;Lisa Jewell Editorial Abigail Fenton

“Confessions on the 7:45 is a stellar work of psychological suspense—rich, deep, and full of surprises. Lisa Unger grabs you, pulls you in, and keeps you guessing. Read it!”

—Meg Gardiner, Edgar Award-winning author of The Dark Corners of the Night

Soon Selena finds her once-perfect life upended. As she is pulled into the mystery of the missing nanny, and as the fractures in her marriage grow deeper, Selena begins to wonder, who was Martha really? But she is hardly prepared for what she’ll discover.

Expertly plotted and reminiscent of the timeless classic Strangers on a Train, Confessions on the 7:45 is a stunning web of lies and deceit, and a gripping thriller about the delicate facades we create around our lives.

“Confessions on the 7:45 is a masterclass in storytelling. The pacing, the characters, and the story are all pitch-perfect. This is an unforgettable novel.”

– Samantha Downing, USA Today bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and He Started It

“Unger takes you deep into the minds of psychopaths, and while you wouldn’t want to live there, what wild, creepy places they are to visit. Unger is at the top of her game here.”

–Linwood Barclay, New York Times bestselling author of Elevator Pitch "A chance meeting – or is it? – with a stranger on a train tilts Selena Murphy's tidy world upside-down in this taut, beautifully-written novel. What elevates Lisa Unger's psychological thriller to a new level are her shrewd insights into the dynamics of a seemingly ideal marriage."

–Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of An Anonymous Girl "Lisa Unger expertly unravels the layers of mystery and deceit at the heart of this chilling thriller. What begins with a missing woman and a chance encounter twists with each new discovery, taking a sharp look at the people we think we know. A gripping, haunting story that kept me guessing until the very end."

–Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of The Last House Guest “I raced through Confessions on the 7:45, completely absorbed in the mystery and intrigue of the story as it kept me guessing. I found it compelling, dark, twisty and a definite must-read!”

–Karen Hamilton, bestselling author of The Perfect Girlfriend

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Robin Talley • The enthralling new LGBT #ownvoices novel from award-winning New York Times bestseller Robin Talley.

• A hilarious new romcom perfect for fans of Pitch Perfect, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Love Simon.

12-Nov-2020 £ 7.99

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Robin Talley is the New York Times bestselling author of the highly acclaimed novels Pulp, Our Own Private Universe, As I Descended, What We Left Behind and Lies We Tell Ourselves. Her books have won accolades including the Amnesty CILIP Honour and have also been shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal.

She worked in digital communications for LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, educational equity, and other progressive causes for fifteen years before she turned to writing fulltime. Robin lives in Washington, DC with her wife and their daughter. You can find her online at www.robintalley.com or on Twitter @robin_talley.

• Robin Talley won the inaugural Amnesty CILIP Honour for her debut novel Lies We Tell Ourselves and is nominated for the 2020 CILIP Carnegie Medal for Pulp.

The brilliant new romcom from 2020 CILIP Carnegie medal nominee and New York Times bestseller, Robin Talley. ************************************************************* It’s easy not to fall in love, right?

Melody McIntyre, stage manager extraordinaire, has a plan for everything. What she doesn’t have?

Success with love. Every time she falls for someone during a school performance, both the romance and the show end in catastrophe. So, Mel swears off love until their upcoming production of Les Mis is over.

Of course, Mel didn’t count on Odile Rose, rising star in the acting world, auditioning for the spring performance. And she definitely didn’t expect Odile to be sweet, and funny and care as much about the play’s success as Mel. Which means that Melody McIntyre’s only plan now is trying desperately not to fall in love.

A hilarious, heartwarming and empowering read, perfect for fans of Pitch Perfect, Love Simon and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. ************************************************************* Praise for Robin Talley’s previous novels: ‘The main characters are terrific in what is a moving novel. And an important one.’ The Telegraph ‘absolutely loved it – romantic and funny and gripping and just generally excellent!’ Tom Ellen, author of Freshers and All About Us ‘touching, clever and absolutely hilarious’ The Herald ‘I really loved the book… it was just a lovely, refreshing read for me, and I’m so glad there are authors like Robin Talley out there.’ Bookseller review ‘One of the most interesting and informative LGBT books I've read recently!’ Reader review ‘I read it in one sitting!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘a must-read for anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history’ NetGalley reviewer ‘a very timely novel’ NetGalley reviewer

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Sally Gardner •Sally Gardner is an award-winning author, whose books have sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide and been translated in to more than 22 languages.

•Sally writes has won both the Costa Children’s Book Prize and the Carnegie Medal, and the Nestle Children’s Book Prize • The Snow Song is love story but also a timely fable which explores topical themes such as toxic masculinity and feminism • Sally’s best novel yet, perfect for fans of The Binding and The Familiars.

12 Nov 2020 £ 12.99

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Sally Gardner is an award-winning children’s novelist who has sold more than 2.5 million books worldwide and been translated into 22 languages. She lives in London and this is her third adult novel.

Author home Felicity Bryan Associates Backlist The Beauty of the Wolf 2018 An Almond For A Parrot 2016 Competition Familiars;Circe;Once Upon A River;Binding; Testaments;Where the Crawdads Sing;Little Stranger;Starless Sea;Confession;Frannie Langton. by Jessie Burton;Madeleine Miller; Laura Purcell;Magaret Atwood;Philip Pullman;Erin Morgenstern;Sarah Waters; Sara Collins Editorial Finn Cotton

•With an isolated and dramatic setting, this story brings the history of the period alive and showcases the author’s exceptional talent of combining historical fiction with a touch of magic realism

A spellbinding fable for adults from the award-winning and bestselling author, Sally Gardner.

‘This heartbreaking, brilliantly written novel is the most original publication for years’ The Times on Sally Gardner From an award-winning author, whose books have sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide Women imprisoned by superstition, chained by guilt.

Perched on a mountain in a land of ancient forests is a village, rife with secrets. Cut off from the outside world it is run by the elders, men to whom tradition is all.

Edith lives alone with her alcoholic father who is forcing her to marry the village butcher. But she is in love with a shepherd who promised to return to her.

As the village becomes isolated in a sea of snow, Edith loses her power of speech. And it is this enchantment that will have far-reaching consequences, not only for Edith but for the whole village.

Praise for Sally Gardner: ‘An imaginative novel with a vivid backstage world of intrigue and romance … Original and rich' Sunday Times Book of the Week.

‘With shades of Sarah Waters … irresistable’ Guardian ‘Arresting and original and written in a singular voice’ Telegraph ‘This heartbreaking, brilliantly written novel is the most original publication for years’ The Times 'The prize-winning Gardner is [a] dab hand at literary world-creation' Observer ‘Beautiful, twisted and dark. A masterpiece’ Big Issue ‘With elements of magical realism, plenty of sexy scenes, and a good dollop of drama, this is one hell of a read’ Sun ‘This is an inspirational piece of writing’ New Statesman ‘A truly original voice … a thrilling read’ Spectator ‘Combines magical realist flights of fancy with a smattering of punchy feminist politics’ Metro ‘A compelling mix of bawdy romp and magical realism’ Red ‘Will have you trying to finish this book in one sitting” Stylist

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The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside Jessica Ryn • Quirky, hopeful commercial fiction with book club appeal, guaranteed to put a smile on your face and leave a tear in your eye. Perfect for fans of Something to Live For and The Lido.

• Dawn Brightside finds hope in the most unlikely of places at St Jude’s Hostel for the Homeless. But when her past catches up with her, will her new friends trust her version of the story, or is everything about to crumble around her once again?

26 Nov 2020 £ 12.99

• As well as being a qualified midwife, Jessica has worked for many years in the homelessness sector, supporting people with mental health and substance misuse issues.

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Jessica Ryn is a former midwife and homeless resettlement worker. She has recently completed her MA in Creative Writing at CCCU, and her stories have been shortlisted for the Kimberly Chambers’ Kickstarter Award, Wordsmag and the Val Wood Prize for Creative Writing. When she’s not scribbling away, Jessica can be found meandering through the woods, reading stories that pull on the feel-strings and eating yoghurt-covered skittles. Jessica lives in Dover with her husband, two children and their high-spirited springer spaniel. The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside is her debut novel.

‘This the book we all need right now: a story of kindness and hope. I absolutely loved it’ Anstey Harris, bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton

She’s not lost. She’s just waiting to be found…

‘Completely beguiling – a messy, loveable cast of characters with Dawn at the centre, bringing the light. A truly lovely read’ Beth Morrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of Saving Missy Dawn Elisabeth Brightside has been running from her past for twenty-two years and two months, precisely.

So when she is offered a bed in St Jude’s Hostel for the Homeless, it means so much more than just a roof over her head.

But with St Jude’s threatened with closure, Dawn worries that everything is about to crumble around her all over again.

Perhaps, with a little help from her new friends, she can find a way to save this light in the darkness?

And maybe, just maybe, Dawn will finally have a place to call home….

The utterly charming feel-good debut novel of 2020 to curl up with.

‘This the book we all need right now: a story of kindness and hope. I absolutely loved it’ Anstey Harris, bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton ‘Charming, moving and joyous’ Alice Peterson, bestselling author of If You Were Here ‘Jessica Ryn writes with such warmth and sensitivity, I felt my heart crack more than once. Dawn Brightside is the heroine we never knew we needed’ Roxie Cooper, bestselling author of The Day We Met ‘I fell instantly in love with Dawn Brightside. She made my heart soar and ache all at once, and I was immediately rooting for her. It takes a talent to make you love and care for a character, which is testament to Jessica Ryn’s writing – clever, funny and full of heart’ Lia Louis, bestselling author of Somewhere Close to Happy ‘The book equivalent of a glass half-full. It is love and light and brimming with a compassion that will inspire you to see the bright side. Not just within its pages, but within life’ Amy Beashal, author of The Sky is Mine HarperCollins Publishers, Westerhill Road, Glasgow G64 2QT. Tel +44 (0) 141 306 3100

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Simon Berthon • Set in present-day London, this is a highly topical political thriller about power and its ability to corrupt the very heart of government.

• The author is a former investigative journalist and BAFTA-winning film-maker, who has worked with the BBC among others to cover current affairs and delve into the secrets of state.

He brings his first-hand experiences to bear in this fast-paced and authentic thriller.

• Perfect for fans of Mick Herron, Charles Cumming and Sam Bourne, this is a contemporary, skilful and twist-laden story that feels like something taken straight from the headlines.

10 Dec 2020 £ 12.99

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An explosive, fast-paced espionage thriller for fans of Frank Gardner and Mick Herron.

A divisive prime minister. A long-buried body. A plot to bring him down…

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Simon Berthon is a BAFTA award-winning and highly acclaimed investigative film-maker and journalist who lives in London.

He has spent much of his life delving into the secrets of state, and has written non-fiction books under another name.

Author home London Backlist The Inquiry 2019 A Secret Worth Killing For 2017 Competition Joe Country;Ultimatum;Tempest;Angry Sea; Shadow;To Kill the Truth;To Kill the President;Ghost;Box 88;The Fox. By;Mick Herron;Mark Dawson;James Swallow; Charles Cumming;Dan Brown;Lee Child; Andy McNab;James Deegan;Swallow;Wilbur Smith;Clive Cussler;Alan McDermott; Frederick Forsyth Editorial Finn Cotton

The bigger the secret the more dangerous it is to lie…

On the morning of the Tory Party conference, the bones of a young woman’s hand are discovered in a London building site.

Jed Fowkes, Special Adviser at the Treasury, confronts Prime Minister Robin Sandford with a terrible accusation. He claims the hand belongs to someone they once knew well: a young woman whom Sandford murdered years ago.

With his career on the brink of ruin, the Prime Minister’s only hope is to enlist the unofficial help of MI5. A decision which leads him into a new world of espionage, illegal trafficking and murder.

And the deeper he goes, the more treacherous the game becomes. Because now it’s not just his life on the line; it’s the future of the state itself…

Praise for Simon Berthon ‘Fast-paced, thrilling and uncomfortably credible’ Ross Armstrong, author of The Girls Beneath ‘Highly enjoyable. Edge of the seat stuff!’ Simon Booker, author of Kill Me Twice ‘An excellent first book by a writer who knows his stuff. I won’t write any spoilers but this is a tense and exciting thriller with a massive twist at the end. Highly recommended’ Greville W (Netgalley) ‘A stunning debut novel … It could not be more timely’ Gavin Esler

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The Girl with the Silver Bangle HQ

Linda Finlay • A glorious saga set in Somerset, for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.

• Linda Finlay’s readership is growing book by book as fans discover her warmth and gorgeous storytelling.

• Linda undertakes meticulous research into West Country craftsmanship for every book.

10 Dec 2020 £ 7.99

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LINDA FINLAY lives on the Devonshire coast and is the author of seven novels. From lace making to growing Devon Violets, each one is based on a local craft which, in order to write authentically, she has learnt to do herself.

However, it is people and their problems that make for good story writing and, with so much interesting material to work with, it is easy for Linda to let her imagination run as wild as the West Country landscape which has inspired her writing.

A heart-warming tale from the Queen of West Country Saga, LINDA FINLAY PREORDER NOW Camberwell, 1910. Just when things are going right for aspiring artist Daisy, a dramatic change of family fortune means she must leave the job she loves at theatrical scenery company and head to Devon. Only the silver bangle she wears on her wrist brings comfort, reminding her of Harry, who once promised her his heart.

In Devon, life is very different. Lodging with her uncle, she finds herself thrust into life at his busy tavern, scrubbing and washing. And when he catches her sketching, her uncle is furious and forbids her to draw. But a chance meeting with two artist travellers offers Daisy a different path, and steeling her courage, Daisy runs away with them, to Lamorna Cove, home to a famous group of bohemian Cornish artists…

A heart-warming tale of family, love and triumph from the Queen of the West Country saga, Linda Finlay.

Praise for Linda Finlay ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court 'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express Praise for Linda Finlay ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court 'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express

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‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court

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Brave, Not Perfect Fear Less, Fail More and Live Bolder

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Reshma Saujani • The new Lean In, from the multi-award-winning Founder and CEO of national non-profit Girls Who Code and one of Fortune’s World’s Greatest Leaders and 40 under 40, based on her viral TED talk which has had over 4.2 million views.

• Went straight in at number 8 on the Publisher’s Weekly bestseller list in the US

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Reshma, hasn’t just climbed the corporate ladder step-by-step, she has a fantastic personal story that will attract serious PR coverage: the daughter of immigrant parents, a Yale Law school graduate, landing in a top -5 law firm before quitting her job and becoming the first Indian-American woman to run for Congress in what was touted as a hotly-contested race where she was endorsed by the New York Observer and the Daily News and featured on the cover of the New York Times and the Washington Post.

She then lost spectacularly, picked herself up and went on to found Girls Who Code in 2012. All before she was 40.

• This book couldn’t be more prescient or more timely in this current political, social and economic climate: Reshma’s heritage means that she can address credibly the setbacks that women of colour experience, and female empowerment continues to be a hot topic.

• The social media following of Girls Who Code (Facebook: 160,000; Twitter: 190,000; 50,000person email list) will be leveraged to build support for the book as will Reshma’s congressional and public advocate campaigns page • Reshma’s strong network of celebrities, entrepreneurs, politicians, female bloggers and social media gurus (including Jeff Bezos, Hillary Clinton, Karlie Kloss, John Legend, Marissa Mayer, Sheryl Sandberg, Michelle Obama, Gloria Steinem, Christy Turlington, Will.i.am.) will help ignite interest in the book.

• A global publishing event: we are publishing simultaneously with PRH’s Crown in the States.

The new Lean In, from the multi-award-winning Founder and CEO of national non-profit Girls Who Code and New York Times bestselling author Reshma Saujani.

Everything from this past election cycle to Beyoncé’s feminist anthem speaks to this problem: women are expected to be “flawless.”

Reshma Saujani, the daughter of immigrant parents, was no different. She worked her way to top grades, stellar schools and blue chip firms only to realize that the path to perfect was making her miserable. So, she did something brave and risky. She quit her fancy job and became the first IndianAmerican woman to run for Congress.

Fortunately, she failed epically.

It was that failure that set Reshma on a journey filled with setbacks, but ultimately, immense rewards.

In 2012, she founded the non-profit Girls Who Code, with the goal of teaching 1 million girls to code by 2020 and closing the gender gap in technology. While working closely with young girls and meeting inspiring women through her widening network, she came to understand that there is a fundamental difference between how our culture socializes girls and boys. Namely, boys are taught to be brave – to take risks, speak up, play rough and fall down trying – while girls learn that the road to achievement is paved with diligence and caution. Some may argue that inherent biological traits encode this difference, but the truth is that the directive comes from the outside in.

In 2016, Reshma’s TED talk “Teach girls bravery, not perfection” struck a chord around the world, with over 3 million views. Her book, BRAVE, NOT PERFECT, will be a manifesto that enables women to see the roots of this problem and rewire themselves – and future generations of women – for bravery.

‘This book is liberating – it unpicks perfection culture and will inspire you to live bigger and bolder.’

Annie Auerbach ‘Reshma is like your fearless friend throughout, encouraging you to take a leap of faith…If you fear failure and need a bravery boost, this one’s for you.’ Marie Claire ***

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• Brilliantly written, with a smart and affecting blend of cultural analysis and inspirational selfhelp, Brave, Not Perfect will be backed by science, and include Reshma’s personal story to success as well as stories of other women, from public figures to girls in her nonprofit Girls Who Code.

The Dilemma HQ

B A Paris • B A Paris is the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of the million copy seller BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, THE BREAKDOWN and BRING ME BACK • Total sales for B A Paris are now approaching 1.5 million • THE DILEMMA is a step-change for B A Paris – a move away from psych suspense with a powerful, affecting tale of family secrets…

17 Sep 2020 £ 7.99

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• B A Paris was inducted into the Nielsen Hall of Fame in 2019

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B A Paris is the internationally bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors, The Breakdown and Bring Me Back. Now approaching 1.5 million copies sold in the UK alone, she is a New York Times bestseller as well as a number one bestseller on Amazon and iBooks. Her books have sold in 38 languages around the world. Having lived in France for many years, she recently moved back to the UK. She has five daughters.

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The Suspect;Day of the Accident; The Promise;Truth and Lies;Nine Perfect Strangers;One Minute Later;Lies Lies Lies;Behind Closed Doors. by;Rachel Abbott; Lisa Jewell;Cara Hunter;Adele Parks;Teresa Driscoll;Shari Lapena;Claire Mackintosh;JP Delaney;Alex Michaelides Editorial

• Publication of THE DILEMMA will be supported by an unmissable PR and marketing campaign

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The million-copy bestselling author returns with another breathtaking book…

‘A powerful, beautifully crafted story that ratchets up the tension with every page and packs a huge emotional punch’ TM Logan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Holiday

Knowing the truth will destroy her.

Keeping it secret will destroy him.

It’s Livia’s 40th birthday and she’s having the party of a lifetime to make up for the wedding she never had. Everyone she loves will be there except her daughter Marnie, who’s studying abroad. But although Livia loves Marnie, she’s secretly glad she won’t be at the party. She needs to tell Adam something about their daughter but she’s waiting until the party is over so they can have this last happy time together.

Adam wants everything to be perfect for Livia so he’s secretly arranged for Marnie to come home and surprise her on her birthday. During the day, he hears some terrible news. He needs to tell Livia, because how can the party go on? But she’s so happy, so excited – and the guests are about to arrive.

The Dilemma – how far would you go to give someone you love a last few hours of happiness?

One day that will change a family forever, The Dilemma is the breathtaking, heartbreaking new novel from the million-copy-selling, Sunday Times bestseller, B A Paris.

Praise for The Dilemma: ‘A powerful, beautifully crafted story that ratchets up the tension with every page and packs a huge emotional punch’ TM Logan ‘A departure from B A Paris’s previous psycho-thrillers, this emotional story is gripping’ The Daily Mail ‘A heartbreaking page-turner that will have you up at night reading just one more chapter’ Catherine Steadman ‘A dark family drama … builds a palpable wall of tension that leaves you desperate to find out what happens next’ The Sunday Mirror ‘A beautifully written story of love and loss which will stay with me’ Louise Jensen ‘What a book… utterly unputdownable!’ Sam King ‘A beautifully written novel that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. B A Paris has a unique ability to get inside your head and stay there!’ HC Warner

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• BEHIND CLOSED DOORS spent six months in the Kindle top 10 and has sold over a million copies in the UK alone. Rights have been sold in 37 countries and film rights have also been sold.

The Lost Ones HQ

Anita Frank • Supernatural is going mainstream as the most recent acquisitions and bestsellers show – The Familiars, The Glass Woman • Think Downton Abbey on Halloween, The Lost Ones is a beautifully told big house story touched with ghosts and tragedy • For fans of The Woman in Black, The Taxidermist’s Daughter and The Sixth Sense

Some houses are NEVER at peace…

15 Oct 2020 £ 8.99

‘With wonderful characters… This is a brilliantly gothic adventure and the perfect page-turner’ Sunday Mirror

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‘Supernatural and historical intertwine in Anita Frank’s unsettling first novel’ Sunday Times

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Anita Frank was born in Shropshire and studied English and American History at the University of East Anglia. She lives in Berkshire with her husband and three children and is now a full-time carer for her disabled son. This is her first novel.

Competition Bone China;House of Whispers;Ghost Tree; Burning Chambers;A House of Ghosts;The Binding;Woman in Black;Foundling; Familiars;Mercies;Circe;Once Upon a River.

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England, 1917 Reeling from the death of her fiancé, Stella Marcham welcomes the opportunity to stay with her pregnant sister, Madeleine, at her imposing country mansion, Greyswick – but she arrives to discover a house of unease and her sister gripped by fear and suspicion.

Before long, strange incidents begin to trouble Stella – sobbing in the night, little footsteps on the stairs – and as events escalate, she finds herself drawn to the tragic history of the house.

Aided by a wounded war veteran, Stella sets about uncovering Greyswick’s dark and terrible secrets – secrets the dead whisper from the other side…

In the classic tradition of The Woman in Black, Anita Frank weaves a spellbinding debut of family tragedy, loss and redemption.

Praise for The Lost Ones: ‘Supernatural and historical intertwine in Anita Frank’s unsettling first novel … reminiscent of other tales of the supernatural, but conveys its own frissons and shocks’ Sunday Times ‘With wonderful characters… This is a brilliantly gothic adventure – and the perfect winter page-turner’ Sunday Mirror ‘A spine-tingling debut from Anita Frank is part ghost story, part murder mystery, and the perfect chilling read as the nights turn colder and longer’ OK! ‘I loved it SO MUCH – so creepy and compelling, full of atmosphere and gave me goosebumps…’ Lisa Hall, the bestselling author ‘If you liked The Woman in Black, you’ll love this utterly gripping and atmospheric book’ Woman & Home ‘Haunting, emotional and exquisitely written’ Amanda Jennings ‘For fans of Henry James and Susan Hill, this chilling supernatural mystery is written in the classic mould. Intriguing, moving and assured’ Essie Fox ‘I’ve raced to the shocking final twist of this lush, beautifully written historical novel. A gripping ghost story with an achingly poignant family mystery at its heart’ Samantha King Praise for The Lost Ones: ‘Supernatural and historical intertwine in Anita Frank’s unsettling first novel … reminiscent of other tales of the supernatural, but conveys its own frissons and shocks’ Sunday Times

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The Stranger She Knew HQ

Rosalind Stopps • Shortlisted for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize 2020.

• A tense and unnerving debut about a woman who senses a threat no one else can see – and she won’t stay silent, even when no one will listen.

• A phenomenally accomplished debut from a striking new talent in fiction. Perfect for fans of PART OF THE FAMILY by Charlotte Philby, Emma Healey, Linda Grant and Amanda Craig, and readers who enjoy tense and thrilling mystery novels.

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Rosalind Stopps has always wanted to tell the stories of the less heard. For many years she worked with children with disabilities and their families.

She has five grown up children, three grandchildren and an MA in creative writing from Lancaster University. Rosalind’s short stories have been published in five anthologies and read at live literature events in London, Leeds, Hong Kong and New York.

She lives in South East London with large numbers of humans and dogs.

When she is not writing fiction she is, mostly, reading it or working as a host at London’s South Bank Arts Centre. The Stranger She Knew is her debut novel, and is shortlisted for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize 2020.

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• There has been a recent spate of media coverage about the lack of writers over 40, and this answers the call for novels written by older writers that feature older protagonists.

• Readers are already responding to Rosalind’s writing and the character of May: a 4.8 star reader review average on Amazon.

• Lots of PR opportunities with Rosalind. At 64, she’s the oldest author on the HQ Fiction list, and she and her books play an important role in broadening out the scope of fiction across the market.

Shortlisted for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize 2020 ‘A tense page-turning thriller…powerful’ The Times ‘A masterful feat of storytelling’ Tim Pears, author of The West Country trilogy ****** As a young woman, May found that sometimes it was easier to say nothing and cope with what life threw at her in silence. Now, decades later, May has suffered a stroke and has lost her ability to speak. Yet she is still as sharp as ever, but only her daughter and a new friend from the care home, see this.

When May discovers that someone very familiar, from long ago, is living in the room opposite hers she is haunted by scenes from her earlier life. May is determined to protect everyone from this new threat, but how can she warn them without her voice? And who really is this man charming everyone in May’s life?

Tense, powerful and unnerving, The Stranger She Knew is a mystery that will surprise and shock you. It is an insightful portrait of a woman who refuses to remain silent, even when no one will listen.

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Competition elizabeth is missing;the;silent patient;where the crawdads sing;three things about elsie; my dark vanessa;blood orange;other wife; once upon a river;little white secrets. by; emma healey;alex michaelides;joanna cannon;ruth hogan;kate atkinson;celeste ng; delia owens;diana evans;claire mcgowan

* An earlier edition of this book was published with the title Hello, My Name is May * *****

Readers highly recommend The Stranger She Knew: ‘A masterpiece of tension . . . Highly recommended’ ‘[A book] I found hard to put down . . . a recommended read’ ‘I dived in without knowing much about the story and I ended up loving it. It was one the best reads’ ‘I wasn't able to put it down once I started it and I certainly wasn't expecting the ending. I shall be recommending this book’ ‘Cutting between past and present, Stopps has written a tense page-turning thriller that is also a powerful study of old age and disability’ The Times

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• Ideal book club fiction: It deals with loneliness in the elderly and giving a voice to the often ignored, as well as the high-concept idea of being inside the head of a non-verbal protagonist.

The mystery May is trying to solve will keep readers on the edge of their seat.

The Move HQ

Felicity Everett • The People at Number 9 has sold over 20,000 TCM and was a Bookseller Heatseeker and chosen by Red magazine as a Book of the Year.

• Felicity Everett writes dark, sharp contemporary fiction, exploring relationships in the vein of Jane Fallon and Adele Parks • The People at Number 9 is currently in development with Lionsgate as a UK returning series drama

26 Nov 2020 £ 7.99

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Felicity Everett grew up in Manchester, lived, worked and raised her family of four in London and returned from a four year spell in Melbourne, Australia to live in Gloucestershire in 2014. After an early career in children’s publishing and freelance writing, she published her debut adult novel The Story of Us in 2011. Her second novel, The People at Number 9 was published in 2017.

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Competition The;Woman in the Window;His Sister’s Wife; Guest List;Dilemma;Just My Luck;Family Upstairs;Apartment;Silent Patient;Other Wife;Strangers;Found;Sister in Law;I Made a Mistake;Her Final Words;Murder Game; House Guest. by:Liane Moriarty;Lucy Foley; B A Paris;Adele Parks;A J Finn;Lisa Jewell; Cara Hunter Editorial Kate Mills

New house. Fresh start. Same husband.

Can you paint over the cracks in a marriage?

‘Felicity has the reader gripped when she explores unhealthy relationships based on insecurity and delusion. She writes with a raw realism’ Adele Parks, Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author, in Platinum Karen has packed up her life and is making The Move. She’s on her way to the idyllic country cottage which her husband has painstakingly renovated for her. They’re escaping the London bustle and the daily grind. And they’re escaping their past.

A fresh start in a beautiful, peaceful village. It will be different here, right?

But something is awry. The landscape, breathtaking by day, is eerie by night. The longed-for peace and solitude is stifling. And the house, so artfully put together by her husband, has a strange vibe.

Now that Karen is cut off from her old friends and family, she can’t help wondering if her husband has plans of his own, and that history might be repeating itself.

From the author of the bestselling The People at Number 9 comes a dark and redemptive tale of a rural dream gone wrong…

Praise for The Move: ‘Felicity has the reader gripped when she explores unhealthy relationships based on insecurity and delusion. She writes with a raw realism’ Adele Parks, Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author, in Platinum ‘A dark and foreboding tale of a rural dream gone wrong; of what can happen when we try to paint over the cracks’ Sunday Post ‘Dark and gripping, this tale is perfect for snuggling up with by the fire with a glass or two of wine’ Closer ‘Tense and tightly plotted’ Woman ‘I loved the author’s writing style, the complexities of the plot, and how she was able to use imagery to make the landscape seem more beautiful or ominous to the reader’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures Praise for Felicity Everett: ‘An exciting, dark novel about friendship; brutally truthful and raw’ Adele Parks ‘This was clever, relentless and utterly recognisable. I absolutely loved it!’ Katie Fforde ‘Excruciating yet unputdownable, this is domestic noir at its most gripping’ Woman & Home Praise for The Move: ‘Felicity has the reader gripped when she explores unhealthy relationships based on insecurity and delusion. She writes with a raw realism’ Adele Parks, Platinum ‘A dark and foreboding tale of a rural dream gone wrong; of what can happen when we try to paint over the cracks’ Sunday Post

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The Family Tree HQ

Sairish Hussain • The story of a British Muslim Pakistani family in Bradford, and how they find their way back to each other after one tragic event splinters their relationships. It’s about the faults, mistakes and stubborn loyalties which make us human.

•Timely and profoundly important, it is a moving and unflinching novel which reveals how global events trickle down into communities, and how a single action can change the lives of everyone we love irrevocably and painfully.

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26 Nov 2020 £ 8.99

•Sairish Hussain has a Creative Writing PhD from Huddersfield University. She is an exceptional talent and has the potential to become the voice of her generation: she’s a Zadie Smith or a Monica Ali in the making.

‘Poignantly paints the extraordinary in ordinary lives. A brilliant first book from Hussain.’ The Sunday Post

B 198x129, Paperback ‘An evocative portrayal of love and family.’ Ayisha Malik

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Sairish Hussain was born and brought up in Bradford, West Yorkshire. She studied English Language and Literature at the University of Huddersfield and progressed onto an MA in Creative Writing. Sairish completed her PhD in 2019 after being awarded the university's Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship. The Family Tree is her debut novel and she is now writing her second book.

'Invites you in, not as a stranger but as a family friend. I loved it.' Katie Fforde ‘Hussain weaves a tale of fragility and resilience. A wonderful debut.’ Catherine Mayer ‘Both unflinching and full of hope; the writing is compassionate and true.’ Stephanie Butland ** ‘One of the best new books by black and POC authors in 2020’ Cosmopolitan ‘Top Book Releases To Look Forward To In 2020’ Bustle ‘Top 10 Books by British Asian authors to look out for in 2020’ Asian Image ** Your roots can always lead you home…

Amjad cradles his baby daughter in the middle of the night. He has no time to mourn his wife’s death.

Saahil and Zahra, his two small children, are relying on him. Amjad vows to love and protect them always.

Years later, Saahil and his best friend, Ehsan, have finished university and are celebrating with friends. But when the night turns dangerous, its devastating effects will ripple through the years to come.

Zahra’s world is alight with politics and activism. But she is now her father’s only source of comfort, and worries she’ll never have time for her own aspirations. Life has taken her small family in different directions – will they ever find their way back to each other?

The Family Tree is the moving story of a British Muslim family full of love, laughter and resilience as well as all the faults, mistakes and stubborn loyalties which make us human. ** ‘A multi-generational story crafted with warmth… an engaging debut.’ Vaseem Khan ‘Provides a much needed voice for characters who have been drastically affected by the headlines throughout an emotionally wrought narrative.’ Magic Radio

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A Woman of Firsts The midwife who built a hospital and changed the world

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Edna Adan Ismail, With Wendy Holden • The inspirational story of a remarkable daughter, nurse and First Lady.

• Edna’s story is a unique snapshot of the birth of a nation, alongside her tireless campaign for women’s healthcare in Somalia.

26 Nov 2020 £ 9.99

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Edna Adan Ismail was Foreign Minister of Somaliland from 2003 to 2006, and had previously served as Somaliland's Minister of Family Welfare and Social Development.

She is the director and founder of the Edna Adan Maternity Hospital in Hargeisa and an activist and pioneer in the struggle for the abolition of female genital mutilation. She is also President of the Organization for Victims of Torture.

She was married to Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Egal who was Head of Government in British Somaliland five days prior to Somalia's independence and later the Prime Minister of Somalia (1967–69) and President of Somaliland.

• Co-written by Wendy Holden, author of bestsellers TILL THE SUN GROWS COLD, BORN SURVIVORS and HAATCHI & LITTLE B.

‘The Muslim Mother Teresa’ Huffington Post Imprisonment. Mutilation. Persecution.

Edna Adan Ismail endured it all – for the women of Africa.

A Woman of Firsts tells the inspirational story of a remarkable daughter, nurse and First Lady. The indomitable Edna Adan Ismail survived imprisonment, persecution, and civil war to become a pioneering politician, a leading light in the World Health Organisation, and a global campaigner for women’s rights.

The eldest child of an overworked doctor in the British Protectorate of Somaliland, Edna was the first midwife in Somaliland, she campaigned tirelessly for better healthcare for women and fought for women on a global stage as the first female Foreign Minister of her country. But mixing with presidents and princes, she still never forgot her roots and continued to deliver children and train midwives – a role she has to this day.

At 81 years old, she still runs what is hailed as the Horn of Africa’s finest university hospital where she trains future generations and still delivers babies.

After all – as she puts it – she is simply a midwife.

‘The remarkable story of an extraordinary woman. Her struggles, lessons and triumphs are an inspiration’ Kirsty Young, Desert Island Discs ‘The Muslim Mother Teresa’ The Huffington Post ‘An extraordinary story from an incredible woman. Edna has devoted her life to helping others throughout the world, and her moving story is an inspiration.’ Dr Amanda Brown, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Prison Doctor

HarperCollins Publishers, Westerhill Road, Glasgow G64 2QT. Tel +44 (0) 141 306 3100 and The News Building, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Tel +44 (0) 20 8741 7070

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• An actor on the highest international stage, Edna has worked with Hilary Clinton and Madeleine Allbright among others in her role as Somaliland’s Foreign Minister in 2003. She continues to works closely with the Clinton Global Initiative – all while continuing to run her hospital.

Just My Luck HQ

Adele Parks •Adele’s last book, Lies Lies Lies, was a Number 1 Sunday Times Bestseller, staying in the Top 10 for five weeks.

• Lies Lies Lies sold 100,000 copies in the first seven weeks.

• Lies Lies Lies was an eBook bestseller.

• Just My Luck is Adele’s 20th book in 20 years.

• To be backed by a year-long 20th anniversary campaign.

10 Dec 2020 £ 7.99

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Adele Parks was born in Teesside, North East England. She is the author of nineteen international bestsellers, including her most recent Sunday Times Number One bestseller, Lies Lies Lies. She's an ambassador for The National Literacy Trust and a judge for the Costa. Adele has lived in Botswana, Italy and London, and is now settled in Guildford, Surrey, with her husband, son and cat. Just My Luck is her twentieth novel in twenty years.

• Adele Parks has TCM in the UK of over 3.5 million copies.

‘An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising’ Jane Fallon ‘Stupendous! Adele Parks does not disappoint’ Ruth Jones ‘Reveals its twists only at the very end, I was completely astonished’ Rosamund Lupton It’s the stuff dreams are made of – a lottery win so big, it changes everything.

For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends, the Pearsons and the Heathcotes. Over dinner parties, fish & chip suppers and summer barbecues, they’ve discussed the important stuff – the kids, marriages, jobs and houses – and they’ve laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything more than a tenner.

But then, one Saturday night, the unthinkable happens. There’s a rift in the group. Someone doesn’t tell the truth. And soon after, six numbers come up which change everything forever.

Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth £18 million. And their friends are determined to claim a share of it.

Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with a riveting look at the dark side of wealth in this gripping take on friendship, money and betrayal, and good luck gone bad…

Praise for Just My Luck: ‘An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising. A cautionary tale about what one couple’s sudden wealth can do to old friendships’ Jane Fallon ‘Stupendous! I read this totally compelling modern day morality tale over a weekend – it drew me in and I couldn’t put it down. As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint – you’ll love it’ Ruth Jones ‘Like a deft magician, this book reveals its twists only at the very end, I was completely astonished’ Rosamund Lupton ‘A modern day tale of (dis)loyalty and toxic friendships as a dream come true turns into a nightmare.

Utterly gripping and fiendishly twisty. You'll never do the lottery again' Veronica Henry ‘Dark, devious and twisty, with extraordinarily clever plotting, this is compulsive reading at its best’ Nicola Moriarty ‘Turns the phrase “be careful what you wish for” into a brilliantly compelling yet cautionary tale with greed and betrayal at its darkened heart… I loved it!’ Amanda Jennings Praise for Just My Luck: ‘Well this was an absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising. A cautionary tale about what one couple’s sudden wealth can do to old friendships’ Jane Fallon

Updated 3 Oct 2017, printed 2 Apr 2020

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This Naked Mind HQ

Annie Grace • Does for alcohol what Allen Carr did for smoking.

• For those who want to cut down on drinking as well as those who want to quit for good.

• Amazon reviews are incredible with people full of gratitude and going as far as saying Annie has saved their life.

• With an email subscription of 45k+ and an average of 300 people joining per day, Annie has created two social communities to support the book. Her second and third biggest readerships are based in the UK and Ireland.

10 Dec 2020 £ 9.99

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Annie Grace has had a unique life from the very beginning. She grew up in a one-room cabin without running water or electricity in the mountains of Colorado and then, at age 26, became the youngest vice president in a multinational corporation. Success, however, led to excessive drinking and the possibility that she might lose everything. Annie recognized her problem but chose to approach it in an entirely new way. Annie's program has been featured in Forbes, the New York Daily News, and the Chicago Tribune. Annie is successful, happy, and alcohol-free and lives with her husband and three children in the Colorado mountains.

Find out more at thisnakedmind.com/blog/

• Every glass of wine or pint of beer over the daily recommended limit will cut half an hour from the expected lifespan of a 40-year-old. And that recommended upper safe limit is lower than you might expect. A scientific paper suggests five 175ml glasses of wine or five pints a week – about 12.5 units in total. Overdo it, and you are at greater risk of stroke, fatal aneurysm, heart failure and early death.

• Prof Dame Sally Davies, the government’s chief medical officer, has said that just one glass of wine could increase the risk of breast cancer.

• According to a 2017 ONS study, more than a quarter of 16- to 24-year-olds are teetotal, a fourfold increase on the rest of the population, with just one in 10 seeing drinking as “cool”.

Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life ‘Brilliant’ – Stella Duffy Millions of people worry that drinking is affecting their health, yet are unwilling to seek change because of the misery and stigma associated with alcoholism and recovery. They fear drinking less will be boring, difficult and involve deprivation, and significant lifestyle changes.

This Naked Mind offers a new solution. Packed with surprising insight into the reasons we drink, it will open your eyes to the startling role of alcohol in our culture. Annie Grace brilliantly weaves psychological, neurological, cultural, social and industry factors with her extraordinarily candid journey resulting in a must read for anyone who drinks.

This book, without scare tactics, pain or rules, gives you freedom from alcohol. By addressing causes rather than symptoms it is a permanent solution rather than lifetime struggle. It removes the psychological dependence allowing you to easily drink less (or stop drinking). Annie’s clarity, humor and unique ability to blend original research with riveting storytelling ensures you will thoroughly enjoy the process.

In a world defined by ‘never enough’ Annie takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of alcohol and specifically the connection between alcohol and pleasure. She dispels the cultural myth that alcohol is a vital part of life and demonstrates how regaining control over alcohol is not only essential to personal happiness and fulfilment but also to ending the heartache experienced by millions as a result of second-hand drinking.

Finally, with perfect clarity, this book opens the door to the life you have been waiting for.

‘The most selfless and amazing book I have ever read. Thank you, Annie Grace, for your wisdom, intelligence, sense of humor, and love. I do believe you have saved my life. Today my youngest child got her final exam results and the next phase of her life begins. She will not be alone. Thank you, Annie Grace, for this gift.’ – Bernie M., Dublin, Ireland ‘As a huge fan of Jason Vale, I was really interested to read This Naked Mind. It was so interesting to read more about the science behind addiction and the unconscious mind. It added a new level to my understanding of why I want to live a sober and happy life! I highly recommend this book to anyone, whether they are interested in cutting down or staying alcohol- free; there are so many practical tips and suggestions. I loved it!’ – Sarah L., London, United Kingdom ‘This Naked Mind has allowed me to view my drinking habits from a new perspective. Now I know the

Updated 24 Nov 2017, printed 23 Mar 2020

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BOSH! How to Live Vegan HQ

Henry Firth and Ian Theasby • The third book from the most recognisable vegan brand in the UK – BOSH! • BOSH! as you’ve never seen them before. This is a text-led book that will cover all aspects of vegan living.

• BOSH! is the highest selling vegan cookbook of all time and the fastest selling debut cookbook of 2018. It was also the first ever vegan cookbook to get to number 1 in the UK. • BOSH! is the world’s largest plant-based Facebook channel, with 2.3 million social media followers and averaging over 26 million views a month of their online videos.

10 Dec 2020 £ 7.99

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Lifelong friends from Sheffield, Henry and Ian are the guys behind BOSH! – the biggest plant-based video channel on Facebook.

Totally powered by plants, BOSH! create mouthwatering meat- and dairy-free recipes that are shared across the globe, reaching over 26 million people a month.

• Since its publication, BOSH! has sold over 170,000 copies through TCM in the UK alone.

• School friends from Sheffield Ian and Henry launched BOSH! in summer 2016 after making the switch to plant-based eating.

• Pioneering a new way of thinking about food, one without animal products at the core, BOSH! are now putting the lens on other aspects of vegan living, making a sustainable and ethical lifestyle accessible to everyone.

As seen on ITV’s Living on the Veg ’The vegan Jamie Olivers.’ The Times Save the Planet and Feel Amazing BOSH!, the pioneers of simple, easy and delicious plant-based cooking, are here to make a sustainable and ethical lifestyle accessible to everyone.

BOSH! How to Live Vegan will help you make a few positive changes that will have a huge impact on the world around you. It covers all aspects of vegan living, everything from food to toiletries to travel.

Should you be eating avocados? Is it still ok to wear an old leather belt? What do you tell your friends when they offer you a glass of non-vegan wine? Henry and Ian will answer these questions and more in this fully-comprehensive guide to the how and the why of a plant-based lifestyle.

Henry and Ian answer all the questions and more, with easy tips and simple hacks to help you live a more sustainable life. Whether you’re already vegan or just about to start on your vegan journey, this is all the inspiration you need.

‘All questions about veganism are answered in this guide to the how and the why of a plant-based lifestyle by veganism’s answer to the Hairy Bikers!’ MY WEEKLY Praise for BOSH! ‘I love the BOSH! boys, their energy and their totally original, exciting approach to simple, tasty plantbased food.’

Anna Jones, author of A Modern Way to Eat ‘Ian Theasby and Henry Firth from “BOSH!” create simple and imaginative vegan recipes which are filmed and broadcast to over 1.4m Facebook users. Their videos are short, intoxicating, with no agenda or fuss.’

BBC Radio 4 ‘The Ant and Dec of the vegan world’ Heat ‘Thanks to [their] inspiring videos of easy-to-whip-up recipes, such as a vegan kebab and a guacamole potato salad, BOSH! has racked up almost 1.4m likes on Facebook.’

The Guardian ‘The vegan Jamie Olivers’ The Times ‘Provides insight into living life as a vegan. And the boys share their top tips on everything from nutrition, store cupboard essentials, food labelling, alcohol, takeaways, fashion, beauty, travel, food packaging and meal prep.’ Fit & Well magazine

Updated 22 Jan 2019, printed 28 Mar 2020

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