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At last – all the poirot short stories in a single volume ‘my name is hercule poirot and i am probably the greatest detective in the world.’ the dapper, moustache-twirling little belgian with the egg-shaped head, curious mannerisms and inordinate respect for his own ‘little grey cells’ has solved some of the most puzzling crimes of the century. appearing in agatha christie’s very first novel in 1920 and her very last in 1975, hercule poirot became the most celebrated detective since sherlock holmes, appearing in 33 novels, a play, and these 51 short stories. arranged in their original publication order, these short stories provide a feast for hardened agatha christie addicts as well as those who have grown to love the detective through his many film and television appearances.

Seventeen-year-old veronica ‘ronnie’ miller’s life was turned upside-down when her parents divorced and her father moved from new york city to wilmington, north carolina. three years later, she remains angry and alienated from her parents, especially her father . . . until her mother decides it would be in everyone’s best interest if she spent the summer in wilmington with him. ronnie’s father, a former concert pianist and teacher, is living a quiet life in the beach town, immersed in creating a work of art that will become the centerpiece of a local church. the tale that unfolds is an unforgettable story about love in its myriad forms – first love, the love between parents and children – that demonstrates, as only a nicholas sparks novel can, the many ways that deeply felt relationships can break our hearts . . . and heal them.

Suddenly it’s a world without adults and normal has crashed and burned. when life as you know it ends at 15, everything changes. the clock is ticking for sam temple and the kids of perdido beach and starvation threatens the fayz. the strain of leadership is beginning to show on sam and he’s got more than just dwindling rations and in-fighting to worry about – caine is back with the psychotic whiphand, drake, by his side. and in the background lies the greatest danger of all – and he too needs to be fed. a tour-de-force from global sensation michael grant, hunger is the second book in this bestselling series. “i love this book” – stephen king

The new novel from jojo moyes, author of the multi-million copy bestselling phenomenon me before you ‘giddily joyful. moyes writes . . . with warmth and a wonderfully wicked sense of humour’ the times ‘book of the month’ ‘delightful. nobody writes women the way jojo moyes does – recognizably real and complex and funny and flawed’ jodi picoult ‘so much fun. beautiful about female friendship’ marian keyes —- who are you when you are forced to walk in someone else’s shoes? meet sam. meet nisha. two women living very different lives. but when their paths cross, causing each a world of trouble – and finding some missing shoes is the only way to solve it – they’re left with a choice every woman must face: to walk alone, or stand together . . . —- ‘a book we all need in our lives right now. a fabulous and funny romp’ woman & home ‘[a] captivating new blockbuster. relatable, memorable and engaging’ daily express ‘a paean to women’s solidarity wrapped up in a very funny revenge-fuelled caper’ the times ‘a warm, witty and uplifting novel… it’s a joy to spend time with jojo moyes’ flawed, likeable characters’ sunday express ‘a love letter to the strength of female friendship and how women can really be there for each other’ good housekeeping ’empathy and an extravagant plot collide in moyes’s big hug of a novel’ mail on sunday ‘riotously fun and an ode to strong female friendships’ prima ‘full of fun, unlikely friendships . . . and female empowerment, it’s a welcome escape’ woman ‘compelling. will make you wonder what it’s really like to walk in someone else’s shoes’ glamour uk ‘somehow heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time’ yours number 1 sunday times bestseller, february 2023 jojo moyes’ books have sold over 4.5 million copies [nielsen bookscan, april 2024]

The magical new novel from the number 1 bestselling author of ps, i love you, where rainbows end and if you could see me now. ever since the day her classmate jenny-may butler vanished, sandy shortt has been haunted by what happens when something – or someone – disappears. finding has become her goal. jack ruttle is desperate to find his younger brother donal who vanished into thin air a year ago. so then he spots an ad for sandy’s missing persons agency, he’s certain that she will answer his prayers and find his missing brother. but then sandy disappears too, stumbling upon a place that is a world away from the only one she has ever known. now all she wants, more than anything, is to find her way home.

Two teen theatre-fanatics. one dream. and summer drama camp. a fantastic and funny book from international best-selling author of we were liars.

Percy jackson – the son of poseidon – has had an unnervingly quiet school year. but then he discovers that the magical borders protecting half blood hill, a summer camp dedicated to training young demi-gods, are failing. unless something is done, the camp will be attacked by demons and monsters.

Amazon. com’s #1 book of the year 2014 lydia is the favourite child of marilyn and james lee; a girl who inherited her mother’s bright blue eyes and her father’s jet-black hair. her parents are determined that lydia will fulfill the dreams they were unable to pursue – in marilyn’s case that her daughter become a doctor rather than a homemaker, in james’s case that lydia be popular at school, a girl with a busy social life and the centre of every party. but lydia is under pressures that have nothing to do with growing up in 1970s small town ohio. her father is an american born of first-generation chinese immigrants, and his ethnicity, and hers, make them conspicuous in any setting. when lydia’s body is found in the local lake, james is consumed by guilt and sets out on a reckless path that may destroy his marriage. marilyn, devastated and vengeful, is determined to make someone accountable, no matter what the cost. lydia’s older brother, nathan, is convinced that local bad boy jack is somehow involved. but it’s the youngest in the family – hannah – who observes far more than anyone realises and who may be the only one who knows what really happened. everything i never told you is a gripping page-turner, about secrets, love, longing, lies and race.