'Terrifyingly BRILLIANT’
MARIAN KEYES, AUTHOR OF GROWN UPS

'A book that needed to exist in the world. It is the book that was missing’
LISA TADDEO, AUTHOR OF THREE WOMEN AND ANIMAL

‘Magnificent: I read it one sitting’
KATE MOSSE, AUTHOR OF THE CITY OF TEARS 

 Sometimes Marisa gets the fanciful notion that Kate has visited the house before. She makes herself at home without any self-consciousness. She puts her toothbrush right there in the master bathroom, on the shelf next to theirs.

In Jake, Marisa has found everything she’s ever wanted. Then their new lodger Kate arrives.
 
Something about Kate isn’t right. Is it the way she looks at Marisa’s boyfriend? Sits too close on the sofa? Constantly asks about the baby they are trying for? Or is it all just in Marisa’s head?
 
After all, that’s what her Jake keeps telling her. And she trusts him – doesn’t she?
 
But Marisa knows something is wrong. That the woman sleeping in their house will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
 
Marisa just doesn’t know why.
  
How far will she go to find the answer – and how much is she willing to lose?

Magpie, By Elizabeth Day, Read by Tanya Reynolds

This brand-new unabridged audio book of The Fellowship of the Ring, the first part of J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings, is read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author, Andy Serkis. 

 In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power – the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord Sauron’s evil dominion.

Thus begins J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic tale of adventure, which continues in The Two Towers and The Return of the King.

The Fellowship of the Ring, By J. R. R. Tolkien, Read by Andy Serkis

This brand-new unabridged audio book of The Two Towers, the second part of J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings, is read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author, Andy Serkis. 

 The company of the Ring is torn asunder. Frodo and Sam continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

This continues the classic tale begun in The Fellowship of the Ring, which reaches its awesome climax in The Return of the King.

The Two Towers, By J. R. R. Tolkien, Read by Andy Serkis

This brand-new unabridged audio book of J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved The Hobbit is read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author, Andy Serkis. 

 Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day, to whisk him away on a journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon…

The prelude to THE LORD OF THE RINGS, THE HOBBIT has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most influential books of the twentieth century.

The Hobbit, By J. R. R. Tolkien, Read by Andy Serkis

If J.J. Abrams and Margaret Atwood collaborated on a novel, it might look something like ‘Annihilation’, the first in an extraordinary trilogy. 

 Area X has been cut off from the rest of the continent for decades. Nature has reclaimed the last vestiges of human civilisation. The first expedition returned with reports of a pristine, Edenic landscape; all the members of the second expedition committed suicide; the third expedition died in a hail of gunfire as its members turned on one another; the members of the eleventh expedition returned as shadows of their former selves, and within months of their return, all had died of aggressive cancer.

This is the twelfth expedition.

Their group is made up of four women: an anthropologist; a surveyor; a psychologist, the de facto leader; and our narrator, a biologist. Their mission is to map the terrain and collect specimens; to record all their observations, scientific and otherwise, of their surroundings and of one another; and, above all, to avoid being contaminated by Area X itself.

They arrive expecting the unexpected, and Area X delivers – they discover a massive topographic anomaly and life forms that surpass understanding – but it’s the surprises that came across the border with them, and the secrets the expedition members are keeping from one another, that change everything.

Annihilation is the first volume in Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach trilogy, which will be published throughout 2014: volume two (Authority) in May, and volume three (Acceptance) in September.

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Annihilation: Southern Reach Trilogy, Book 1, By Jeff VanderMeer, Read by Carolyn McCormick

This first volume in the hugely popular and highly acclaimed epic fantasy series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE is unabridged and split into two parts.

Now a major Sky Atlantic TV series from HBO, featuring a stellar cast. 

 Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun.

It will stretch from the south, where heat breeds plot, lusts and intrigues; to the vast and savage eastern lands; all the way to the frozen north, where an 800-foot wall of ice protects the kingdom from the dark forces that lie beyond. Kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars, lords and honest men… all will play the Game of Thrones.

Winter is coming…

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A Game of Thrones, By George R. R. Martin, Read by Roy Dotrice

George R. R. Martin’s superb fantasy epic continues in consummate style as bloodshed and alchemy lay waste the Seven Kingdoms. This second volume of A Song of Ice and Fire is unabridged and split into two parts.

Now a major Sky Atlantic TV series from HBO, featuring a stellar cast. 

 The Iron Throne once united the Sunset Lands, but King Robert is dead, his widow is a traitor to his memory, and his surviving brothers are set on a path of war amongst themselves. At King’s Landing, the head of Lord Eddard Stark rots on a spike for all to see. His daughter Sansa is betrothed still to his killer’s son Joffrey – Queen Cersei’s son, though not the son of her late husband Robert. Even so, Joffrey is now a boy-king, Cersei is his regent, and war is inevitable.

In Dragonstone, Robert’s brother Stannis has declared himself king, while his other brother Renly proclaims himself king at Storm’s End – and Eddard Stark’s fifteen year old son Robb wears the crown of the north at Winterfell.

A comet in the night sky, red and malevolent, the colour of blood and flame, can only be an omen of murder and war. Stannis’s child Princess Shireen dreams of dragons waking from stone. And a white raven has brought word from the Citadel itself, foretelling summer’s end. It has been the longest summer in living memory, lasting ten years, and the smallfolk say it means an even longer winter to come…

The first rule of war is never give the enemy his wish. But winter will be the biggest enemy. From beyond the Wall the undead and Others clamour for freedom, and from beyond the sea the long-dead Dragon King’s daughter hatches her revenge. Robb Stark will be exceedingly lucky to reach adulthood.

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A Clash of Kings, By George R. R. Martin, Read by Roy Dotrice

AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! THE EXPLOSIVE NEW YA CRIME THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER. 

 AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!

‘A blisteringly good standalone thriller.’
The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022

‘A thrill ride.’ 
The Guardian 

Eighteen year old Red and her friends are on a road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for Spring Break. 

It’s a long drive but spirits are high. Until the RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere. And as the wheels are shot out, one by one, the friends realise that this is no accident.

There’s a sniper out there. He’s watching them and he knows exactly who they are. One of the group has a secret that the sniper is willing to kill for.

As a game of cat-and-mouse plays out, the group desperately tries to get help. Buried secrets are forced to light and tensions within the group reach deadly levels. Only one thing is for sure. Not everyone will survive the night . . .

Five Survive reached number one in the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover Besteller list, week commencing 19/12/2022.

Five Survive reached number four in the Sunday Times Children’s and YA Fiction chart, week commencing 12/12/2022.

Five Survive, By Holly Jackson, Read by Emma Galvin

An overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future hits a snag when she falls in love with her temporary roommate…only to discover he lives seven years in the past, in this witty and wise new novel from the bestselling author of The Dead Romantics. 

 Sometimes, the worst day of your life happens, and you have to figure out how to live after it.

Six months ago, Clementine West had the worst day of her life. So, she came up with a plan to keep her heart safe: stay busy, work hard, take no risks. And it’s been working.

That is until one day she finds a strange man standing in her kitchen. A man with kind eyes, a crooked smile, and a recipe for the perfect lemon meringue pie. The kind of man that, before everything, she could have fallen for . . . 

He’s perfect but for one thing: he lives in the past. Seven years ago, to be exact.

This should be impossible, but Clementine used to love impossible things. And maybe, just maybe, she will again. After all, love is never a matter of time – but a matter of timing.

The Seven Year Slip, By Ashley Poston, Read by Brittany Pressley

The hotly anticipated book from ‘one of the all-time pop-culture greats’ (New York magazine) that chronicles her shocking life and unyielding determination to not only survive but achieve her dreams. 

 Julia Fox is famous for many things: her captivating acting, such as her breakout role in the film Uncut Gems

Down the Drain, By Julia Fox, Read by Julia Fox

Leon Egan's gorgeous new YA, Listen Closely

Listen Closely - Leon Egan

Prepare for one hell of a journey…

'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN

'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE

'[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE

'I devoured it' RED 

 Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.

Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.

But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.

But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.

That’s if they can agree on anything.

Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?

2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new No.1 Sunday Times bestselling novel by R.F. Kuang.

'Literary super-stardom doesn't seem too far out of her reach' THE HERALD

‘Mind-bending fantasy’ GRAZIA

Katabasis, By R.F. Kuang, Read by Morag Sims and Will Watt

✨The instant Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestseller from B.K. Borison, author of First-Time Caller! The perfect cozy paranormal romance for Christmas 2025!✨
*** 

 ❄️He's the Ghost of Christmas Past. But she's not exactly Scrooge…❄️
'The perfect romance' LAURIE GILMORE

'Everything I wanted in a festive read…whimsical, magical, emotional, and deeply romantic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Good Spirits is an absolute knockout' HANNAH GRACE

'A million shining stars for Harriet & Nolan!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Like snuggling with a golden, shimmering sunset' TESSA BAILEY

***

Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday season exactly like every other

Good Spirits, By B.K. Borison, Read by Karissa Vacker and Will Watt

A century before A GAME OF THRONES, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin’s ongoing masterwork, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE. 

 Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne there was Dunk and Egg.

A young, naïve but courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals – in stature if not experience. Tagging along with him is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg – whose true identity must be hidden from all he and Dunk encounter: for in reality he is Aegon Targaryen, and one day he will be king. Improbable heroes though they be, great destinies lie ahead for Dunk and Egg; as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits.

A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS brings together for the first time the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin’s ongoing masterwork, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory.

Featuring more than 160 illustrations by Gary Gianni, one of the finest fantasy artists of our time, this beautiful volume will transport readers to the world of the Seven Kingdoms in an age of bygone chivalry.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, By George R. R. Martin, Read by Harry Lloyd

From bestselling author Rob Biddulph comes a magical tale about a boy, his teddy and a very special winter adventure. 

 “Heartbreaking. A beautiful and emotive story ★★★★★” Telegraph

“A seasonal wonder. Thrilling” Guardian

“Gorgeous. Has echoes of Raymond Briggs’ Christmas classic The Snowman” Observer

“Gorgeous” Daily Mail

“A breathtakingly illustrated magical winter adventure” Waterstones, Best Books of 2024

“Editor’s Choice. Beautiful and mesmerizing” The Bookseller

Little Fox has gone missing in the park. The family search high and low but the teddy can’t be found. Then, one night, a beautiful fox calls at the window, and the young boy decides to follow her. They go on a magical winter adventure: moving through the city, past snowy meadows and icy rivers, until the boy realises the fox has led him to something special, and that she needs his help. Can the fox help him find his own beloved Little Fox?

I Follow The Fox, By Rob Biddulph, Read by Rob Biddulph

No campaign during World War Two contained more spinetingling drama, outstanding courage and heartbreaking tragedy than the Arctic convoys. Yet they – and the multifaceted Battle of the Arctic that had to be fought to get them through to Russia – remain one of the war’s most undercelebrated feats. 

 As this book’s title implies, Battle of the Arctic tells a unique story. For much of the conflict was complicated by terrific storms, snow, ice, fog, whales and Arctic mirages, so that what is chronicled at times sounds like a cross between the nightmarish torment experienced by both Shackleton in his ship Endurance and Scott of the Antarctic, and an Arctic version of Robinson Crusoe.

The action unfolded as Allied naval and merchant seamen, airmen, submariners, soldiers and intelligence officers delivered on their countries’ promise to take arms to Russia notwithstanding the German attempts to hunt them in their aircraft, U-boats and surface fleet spearheaded by Tirpitz and Scharnhorst. When ships were attacked, and went down in seas so cold that a man could die after five minutes of immersion, it triggered events reminiscent of the do-or-die moments during the sinking of the Titanic. Men perished one by one in lifeboats, and as castaways on deserted Arctic islands where they were stalked by polar bears. Frostbitten and wounded survivors ended up in primitive Russian hospitals where amputations were carried out without anesthetics. Others, while stranded for months in the communist state they were aiding, experienced the murky worlds of the NKVD, and the gulag, as well as famine and prostitution.

Using new material unearthed in American, British, Russian and German archives, as well as Polish, Norwegian, French and Dutch sources, and a remarkable collection of vivid witness accounts brought together at the passing of the last survivors, Hugh Sebag-Montefiore can at last shine a revealing light on this extraordinary tale that oscillates between the sailors’ eye view on the front line, and the controversies that infuriated world leaders.

Battle of the Arctic: The Maritime Epic of World War Two, By Hugh Sebag-Montefiore, Read by Alfred McNish

Curl up this winter with Snowed in at the Wildest Dreams Bookshop, a gorgeously cosy, grumpy x sunshine small-town romcom, perfect for fans of Lynn Painter and Jenny Han. 

 When snow falls, sparks fly…

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Ivy’s first term at art college hasn’t gone to plan. Lacking in friends and inspiration, she’s looking forward to a quiet, cosy, antisocial winter holiday working at the Wildest Dreams Bookshop.

Except, her sleepy small town is suddenly full of chirpy tourists, including Trip – her most annoyingly sunshine-y (and annoyingly handsome) new customer of all, who’s desperate for Ivy to show him the sights of Fox Bay.

Ivy doesn’t think there’s much of interest in her hometown, but can seeing it through Trip’s eyes give her a fresh perspective? And when they both get roped in to helping save the local school show, might Trip be the unlikely inspiration Ivy needs to get her creative sparks flying again?

Every book in the Wildest Dreams Bookshop series can be read as a standalone.

Tropes:

🩷 Grumpy x Sunshine

🩷 Small Town

🩷 Forced Proximity

🩷 Slow Burn

Readers love The Wildest Dreams Bookshop:

📖 'Like a Christmas hug in book form, this is the kind of story that wraps you up in festive warmth and good cheer. The setting is adorable and the atmosphere perfectly seasonal, full of charm'

📖 'A perfect blend of charm, heart and a touch of magic'

📖'If you love books about books, characters who are just trying to get their lives together, and seaside small-town chaos, The Wildest Dreams Bookshop is for you'

📖'With an ending like something out of Gilmore Girls, it's perfect to get your heart swooning'

📖'I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down'

Every book in the Wildest Dreams Bookshop series can be read as a standalone.

Snowed in at the Wildest Dreams Bookshop, By Gracie Page, Read by Venice van Someren

Sunday Times bestselling author Anita Frank returns with a breathtaking story of love and resistance, perfect for fans of Sebastian Faulks 

 ‘Tender and evocative… ultimately humane and affirming’ Sean Lusk

'Vividly captures a time of tested loyalties, courageous defiance and the ever-present yearning for love, safety and peace' Daily Mail

‘A heart-rending story of love, heroism and sacrifice’ Woman & Home

'Anita Frank writes with warmth about her characters and the jeopardies they face' The Times

*****

May 1915. When his aircraft crashes in Northern France, British airman Henry finds himself stranded behind enemy lines. His survival depends on the courage and compassion of a local family who risk everything by hiding him in their farmhouse.

With her village already suffering under Occupation, Marie knows sheltering Henry will put her in family in grave danger, and that peril only increases when two German officers are unexpectedly billeted with them. Forced to live cheek by jowl with their occupiers, it takes all their cunning to keep their deadly secret.

As the shadow of war spreads, loves blooms, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness.

But before long love is put to the test as everyone’s loyalty is called into question. The ramifications of the choices they must now make will be felt long after the war is over.

Anita Frank’s captivating new novel is a deeply moving tale of courage and sacrifice.

This gripping wartime tale … is testament to how love can blossom in the most unlikely circumstances' The Sunday Post

'Beautiful, evocative … a deeply moving tale' Platinum

‘A heart-wrenching and heart-warming tale of friendship, love, loyalty, bravery, survival and, above all, of hope. Spectacular storytelling!’ Diane Jeffrey

‘Rendered in Anita Frank’s beautiful and filmic prose, this is a story of courage and impossible choices in wartime rural France. I could not put it down’ Julia Kelly

*****

Readers give Small Acts of Resistance five stars!: 
'Compelling, gripping, brilliant … Historical fiction readers can’t fail to enjoy Small Acts of Resistance'

'A beautiful, powerful and emotive read that completely stole my heart'

'Brilliantly written, full of emotion, tension, and drama … a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction that moves both the heart and the mind'

'A powerful historical novel that consumed me from the start'

'With wonderfully conceived characters that perfectly capture the essence of the story, I was thoroughly enthralled by this captivating book'

'A beautiful story of love, resistance and humanity'

Praise for Anita Frank:
‘Ingenious’ Sunday Times

‘Frank is a writer who I will continue to read, again and again, she never lets you down’ Fíona Scarlett

‘From now on, Anita will be a must-read author for me’ Jill Mansell

‘Exquisitely written’ Tom Hindle

‘Addictive and utterly compelling

Small Acts of Resistance, By Anita Frank, Read by Cicely Whitehead

'Heartfelt, poignant, properly gripping and laugh-out-loud funny' TOM ELLEN 

 'Sharp and witty' SUN

'A modern Bridget Jones' READER REVIEW

'Hilarious, chaotic, and full of heart' READER REVIEW

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When you’ve hit rock bottom, there’s only one way to go.

Becky’s not exactly living her best life. Her mum is throwing her a twenty-ninth birthday party. She’s still holding a torch for her ex, Max, who’s moving in with his girlfriend. Her coupled-up best friends Dami and Angie can only talk about careers or Dami’s upcoming wedding. When a younger, less experienced colleague is promoted over Becky, things surely can’t sink lower. Until a tarot reading throws up the Death card and Becky leaps to the conclusion that the clock is ticking for her.

There’s only one thing to do: book a ticket to Bali to live it up in the time she has left. But not before she’s drunkenly posted letters to her loved ones – less of a goodbye, more a chance to spill some ‘home truths’.

But the next day Becky’s trip to Bali is off, and she realises perhaps she was a little overzealous in predicting her imminent demise. She thought her life couldn’t get any worse, but now Becky’s going to have to face everyone who knows just what she thinks of them …

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Readers love P.S. You're The Worst:
'I loved this! It was such a fun concept' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A fantastic read that combines humor, heart, and a touch of social wisdom' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Becky is a character that'll make you feel seen' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I absolutely loved this and it made me howl with laughter' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Funny and compassionate' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'So relatable!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The hook of this book is magnificent … the perfect end of year read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Hilarious, chaotic, and full of heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Praise for Chloe Seager:
'Fun and completely engrossing read' Rebecca Ryan

‘A hilarious and sharp take on not just romantic relationships but friendships too with incredibly relatable characters and dating experiences. I LOVED IT’ Kate Weston

‘Funny, charming and unique’ Lauren Forsythe

'Compelling' Daily Mail

P.S. You’re the Worst, By Chloe Seager, Read by Beth Eyre

*Introduced by Rory Stewart*

What makes a person good? What does it mean to be evil? And what does it tell us about being human? 

 Philosophers have been grappling with these questions for thousands of years, and they remain as vital as ever in our present moment. Here, in a selection of essays each written by a different world expert, we explore the ideas of twelve strikingly different philosophers. From Hannah Arendt’s 'banality of evil' to Nietzsche’s embrace of suffering, from John Stuart Mill’s ethics of happiness to the ruthless realism of Machiavelli, there is an approach for readers of all persuasions. This is the book for anyone trying to understand how humans can sometimes behave so badly, and how we can all be better.

Good and Evil: 12 Philosophers on How to Live, By Edited by Andrew Irwin, Read by Leighton Pugh

What if the key to the life you want isn’t wishing harder – but telling a better story? 

 Where you are today has been determined by every thought and feeling you’ve had, every action you’ve taken and the people and circumstances you have attracted. Manifest the Life You Love shows you how to focus each of these into crafting the story you want and claiming the life that’s waiting for you.

Carolyn Boyes brings a bold new approach to manifestation that combines storytelling with the power of intention, walking you through seven crucial steps to successful manifesting. Going beyond vague affirmations and vision boards, this illuminating book harnesses the mechanics of storytelling – motivation, conflict, resolution – to get clear on what you want, what’s standing in your way and how to move forward.

Learn to examine the stories you tell yourself – the beliefs, doubts and patterns that hold you back and limit your potential – and instead, rewrite your internal narrative by:

• Uncovering what the real wish is beneath the noise of ‘shoulds’ and self-doubt
• Creating vivid, emotionally charged visions of your future self
• Building momentum through consistent action – without burnout

Because when you begin to shift what you believe is possible, the real transformation begins.

With guided prompts, interactive journaling exercises and practical rituals, Manifest the Life You Love is more than a book – it’s a toolkit for personal reinvention. Whether you’re manifesting love, purpose or self-trust, you will see that no obstacle can bring a full stop to your plans.

So what are you waiting for? Create the life that you want.

Perfect for fans of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr Julie Smith

Manifest the Life You Love: Unlock the power of your story, By Carolyn Boyes, Read by Carolyn Boyes

‘Two of the greatest children’s books ever written’ – The Times on The Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk. 

 A magical old man has asked Kay to protect the Box of Delights, a Box with which he can travel through time. But Kay is in danger: Abner Brown will stop at nothing to get his hands on it. The police don't believe Kay, so when his family and the Bishop are scrobbled up just before Christmas, he knows he must act alone …

John Masefield’s classic children’s book is considered to be one of the great works of modern children’s fiction. Magical, fantastical and filled with vivid, rich characters – brought to life in this edition by Quentin Blake’s stunning artwork – The Box of Delights and its sequel The Midnight Folk are a must-read for any child. A genuine fantasy classic in the tradition of Peter Pan, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. If you like Harry Potter, you’ll love this. A wonderful book for early readers aged 8 and up.

Recently adapted for the stage by Piers Torday, bestselling author of The Last Wild.

‘Two of the greatest children’s books ever written’ – The Times on The Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk.

The Box of Delights, By John Masefield, Illustrated by Quentin Blake, Read by Caius Nicholas

‘Two of the greatest children’s books ever written’ – The Times on The Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk.  

 ‘You ought to know about the treasure, Kay … for until it is restored or traced, no man of our name ought to rest.’

Determined to recover the long-lost family treasure, Kay finds himself in a race against the evil Abner Brown. Abner has his witch friends and his dark magic to help him, but Kay has the very special Midnight Folk.

In a breathtaking, magical quest, which side will find the treasure first?

John Masefield’s classic children’s book is considered to be one of the great works of modern children’s fiction. Magical, fantastical and filled with vivid, rich characters – brought to life in this edition by Quentin Blake’s stunning artwork – The Magic Folk and its prequel The Box of Delights are a must-read for any child.

The Midnight Folk, By John Masefield, Illustrated by Quentin Blake, Read by Caius Nicholas

Forest celebrates the diverse ways in which trees and forests are as magnificent, economically relevant and profoundly enchanting today as they ever have been.

Journeying across the continents, Matt Collins and Roo Lewis tie together both the historical context and modern-day applications of some of the world's most fascinating and iconic trees. 

 Forest is a celebration of the diverse ways in which trees and forests are as magnificent, economically relevant and profoundly enchanting today as they ever have been.

Journeying across the continents, writer Matt Collins and photographer Roo Lewis tie together both the historical context and modern-day applications of some of the world's most fascinating and iconic trees. They explore the heritage of woodlands from around the world and meet those whose lives are inexplicably bound to them.

The book is divided into 10 main chapters, each of which explores a tree from a particular genus – Pine, Juniper, Oak, Hornbeam, Cherry, Beech, Birch, Chestnut, Douglas-fir and Poplar. Each chapter provides the reader with a short introduction to the tree, followed by a journalistic account of its relevance to modern day-life (from gin making on Isle of Islay to a truffle farm in Spain), and concludes with an account of the tree in its native forest (from hornbeams in the Ironwoods of Ontario to firs on Vancouver Island).

Captured on medium-format film, Roo’s stunning, rich colour images are the perfect companion to Matt’s engaging storytelling and botanical knowledge. Forest crafts a captivating interpretation of the story of the forest through the trees.

Forest: Walking among trees, By Matt Collins, Photographs by Roo Lewis, Read by Richard Hughes

Hilarious and heartwarming, an east-meets-west novel for fans of The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul

Every woman has a secret life… 

 When Nikki takes a creative writing job at her local temple, with visions of emancipating the women of the community she left behind as a self-important teenager, she’s shocked to discover a group of barely literate women who have no interest in her ideals.

Yet to her surprise, the white dupatta of the widow hides more than just their modesty – these are women who have spent their lives in the shadows of fathers, brothers and husbands; being dutiful, raising children and going to temple, but whose inner lives are as rich and fruitful as their untold stories. But as they begin to open up to each other about womanhood, sexuality, and the dark secrets within the community, Nikki realises that the illicit nature of the class may place them all in danger.

East meets west and tradition clashes with modernity in a thought-provoking cross-cultural novel that might make you look again at the women in your life…

Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows, By Balli Kaur Jaswal, Read by Meera Syal

Take a break with Paddington Bear and listen to some fun filled and exciting chapters taken from the classic Paddington Bear novels. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville, Stephen Fry or Jim Broadbent, these chapters offer the perfect opportunity to #Take5 with Paddington and while away the time getting lost in the crazy fun-packed world of the nation’s favourite bear. 

Keep an eyes out for more chapters throughout the year!

#Take 5 | Paddington Races Ahead, By Michael Bond, Read by Jim Broadbent

A powerful epic fantasy novel with roots in the 20th-century history of China.

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Opium runs through the heart of the Nikara Empire, a constant reminder of the war with the Federation of Mugen that brought it to the empire’s shores. A war that only ended thanks to three heroes – the Vipress, the Dragon Emperor and the Gatekeeper – known as the Trifecta. They were legendary figures, each bestowed with god-like powers, who united the warlords of the Empire against the Federation.

Decades have passed. The Trifecta is shattered; the Dragon Emperor is dead, the Gatekeeper is missing, and the Vipress alone sits on the throne at Sinegard. Peace reigns, yet the poppy remains.

War orphan Fang Runin grew up with it. Her adopted family smuggles it throughout the Rooster province, making a living on the misfortune of those addicted to its smoke. But when Rin’s parents force her into an arranged marriage, Rin refuses to accept her fate and fights her way to the prestigious military academy at Sinegard.

There she will learn of drug-fuelled shamanic powers thought to be myth, powers which might defeat the Federation during its third invasion. But the cost of some power is too great to pay, even if it means winning a war that threatens to destroy an entire nation.

The Poppy War, By R.F. Kuang, Read by Emily Woo Zeller

Containing the first chapter of 'The Hobbit', 'The Lord of the Rings trilogy which include 'The Fellowship of the Ring', 'The Two Towers', & 'The Return of the King'. 
There's also the first chapter available of 'The Silmarillion', 'Children of Hurin', and samples taken from the gorgeous short stories of 'Tales from the Perilous Realm' and 'Mr Bliss'.

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, Read by Rob Inglis

Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin, alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien, Read by Rob Inglis

In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien, Read by Rob Inglis

The Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures as the quest continues. Aragon, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and took part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by orcs, escaped into Fangorn Forest and there encountered the Ents. And all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien, Read by Rob Inglis

When her friends from the Tuesday Night Club visit Miss Marple’s house the conversation often turns to unsolved crimes…

Trying to solve these thirteen mysteries are Raymond West, a young writer, the artist Joyce Lemprière, Dr Pender the clergyman, who claims to know the hidden side of human character, Mr Petherick, a lawyer who is only interested in the logical approach and Sir Henry Clithering, whose experience as commissioner of Scotland Yard speaks for itself.

Then of course there is Miss Marple who has observed enough about human nature to be more than a match for the most perspicacious investigator…

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The Thirteen Problems -The Tuesday Night Club by Agatha Christie, Read by Joan Hickson

As instructed, stenographer Sheila Webb let herself into the house at 19 Wilbraham Crescent. It was then that she made a grisly discovery: the body of a dead man sprawled across the living room floor.

What intrigued Poirot about the case was the time factor. Although in a state of shock, Sheila clearly remembered having heard a cuckoo clock strike three o’clock. Yet, the four other clocks in the living room all showed the time as 4.13. Even more strangely, only one of these clocks belonged to the owner of the house…

The Clocks by Agatha Christie, Read by Hugh Fraser

Pretty, young Anne came to London looking for adventure. In fact, adventure comes looking for her – and finds her immediately at Hyde Park Corner tube station. Anne is present on the platform when a thin man, reeking of mothballs, loses his balance and is electocuted on the rails.

The Scotland Yard verdict is accidental death. But Anne is not satisfied.

After all, who was the man in the brown suit who examined the body? And why did he race off, leaving a cryptic message behind: ‘17-122 Kilmorden Castle’?

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The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie, read by Emilia Fox

Beautifully read by Richard Briers - ‘There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.’

A timeless and celebrated children’s classic, Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows has delighted for nearly 100 years. In the idyllic English countryside, Mole, Badger, Rat and Toad encounter adventure at every turn – whether it’s gipsy caravans, Rat’s love for the river, or Toads passion for motorcars, the loveable friends and their escapades continue to delight children and adults alike.

The Wind In The Willows by Kenneth Grahame read by Richard Briers

A desert-island adventure, and a subtle observation of friendship, trust and humanity.

Winner of The Children’s Book Award.

Superbly read by DEREK JACOBI.


When Michael is washed up on an island in the Pacific after falling from his parents’ yacht, he struggles to survive on his own. He can’t find food and he can’t find water, and as Michael and his dog curl up to sleep, he knows they cannot last long.

But he soon realises there is someone close by, someone who is watching over him and helping him to stay alive. Following a close-run battle between life and death, the mysterious stranger – Kensuke – allows Michael into his world and they become friends, teaching and learning from each other, until the day of separation becomes inevitable.

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Kensuke's Kingdom written by Michael Morpurgo and read by Derek Jacobi

The classic story of Paddington, the bear from Darkest Peru, who was found lost on Paddington Station.

“A bear on Paddington Station?” said Mrs Brown in amazement. “Don’t be silly – there can’t be.”

The Browns first met Paddington on a railway station – Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and his hat.

The Browns soon found that Paddington was a very unusual bear. Ordinary things – like having a bath, travelling underground or going to the seaside became quite extraordinary, if a bear called Paddington was involved.

A Bear Called Paddington written by Michael Bond and read by Stephen Fry

The first in the series of the classic fantasy tales – The Chronicles of Narnia.

Written after The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe but designed by C.S.Lewis to be read first, this enchanting prequel – with its story of time travel, sorcery and magic rings – is essential reading for anyone who wants to learn the backstory to the biggest movie release of the year. Hurled back in time to the birth of a new world, two young friends get caught in the epic struggle between Aslan and his nemesis the White Witch.


The Magician's Nephew: The Chronicles of Narnia (1) by C. S. Lewis, read by Kenneth Branagh

“It’s a magic wardrobe. There’s a wood inside it, and it’s snowing! Come and see,” begged Lucy.

Lucy has stumbled upon a marvellous land of fauns and centaurs, nymphs and talking animals. But soon she discovers that it is ruled by the cruel White Witch, and can only be freed by Aslan, the great Lion, and four children…

This is the second adventure in the exciting Chronicles of Narnia.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: Chronicles of Narnia (2) by C. S. Lewis, read by Michael York

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger!

The Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr, read by Geraldine McEwan

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