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A new serving of satire from bestselling author and beloved Guardiancolumnist John Crace.I lap up everything John Crace writes gratefully: I love his cleverness, his wit, and his heart.NIGELLA LAWSONIt ended as it began. With Downing Street under grey leaden skies. Someones idea of a cosmic joke. Only this time the rain had eased to a light drizzle rather than a torrential downpour. If youre a Tory, you take your blessings where you find them on days like these.After fourteen years of Tory rule, John Crace has seen it all: a bucket-load of sleaze and scandals, myriad questionable policy decisions, and an ever-revolving door of impressive* candidates trying to get themselves to the top of a sinking ship.With a bumpy start, Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and the Labour Party have taken the reins while Kemi Badenoch and the Tories slink off to regroup in opposition. Many proclaim that the United Kingdoms political landscape has changed - but are those fabled sunlit uplands finally in view? Selected from Craces much-loved Guardian column, The Bonfire of the Insanities lights up a new chapter of governmental absurdity with mordant wit and caustic humour.(*terms and conditions apply)

The magical sequel to #1 Sunday Times bestselling The Sun and the Void, an epic fantasy of warring gods, liberation, and two young womens quest for power.In the gripping conclusion to the Warring Gods duology, two women find themselves caught in an ancient feud between ruthless entities, in an epic quest for power and liberation.Reina is full of hope.At long last, Reina has the peace shes been searching for on the idyllic island of Tierrae Sol with the lover shes always wanted, and in service to the god of the sun. But she cant quite trust how long this will last. When monstrous creatures of the Void appear on the isles shores, she is certain she knows who is behind the attacks. Reina will stop at nothing to protect the woman she loves, but it could cost her everything shes fought so hard for.Eva is cherished.Finally reunited with her father, the Liberator, Eva struggles to prove herself worthy of being his heir while keeping secret her alliance with the god of the Void. As destruction, both human and magical, tears across the lands, Eva is thrust into a power struggle shes ill-prepared for. Confronted with the limits of her own ambition, Eva must fight to save herself from the powerful corruption of the Void before she loses the family she holds dear.The warring gods are returning and the only thing between them and absolute power are two young women. But for the first time in their lives, Reina and Eva have something to fight for. And they wont back down.

Dare to enter the dark and imaginative world of Mary Shelley.This collection brings together three chilling tales from the brilliant mind behind one of the worlds most timeless works. Confront the horrifying consequences of ambition in "Frankenstein," question identity in the gothic mystery "Transformation," and ponder the bittersweet curse of eternal life in "The Mortal Immortal."This collection of Mary Shelleys gloriously gothic stories is a must-have for fans of classic literature, haunting storytelling, and Guillermo del Toros "Frankenstein".

From the Sunday Times-Bestselling author of The Seventh FloorA superb and compelling espionage drama inside the Iran Israel shadow war by the top spy thrillerist of these wild turbulent times Simon Sebag MontefioreA great spy writer Tim ShipmanWhat happens when a spy is forced to reckon with the consequences of his deception?Kamran Esfahani, a Persian Jewish dentist from Stockholm, dreams of starting afresh in California. To finance his new life, he agrees to spy for Mossad in Iran, working with a clandestine unit tasked with sowing chaos and sabotage inside the country. When hes captured by Iranian security forces, Kamran is compelled to confess his experiences as a spy, in a testimonial dealing not only with the security of nations, but also with revenge, deceit, and the power of love and forgiveness in a world of lies.Mixing suspense with strikingly cinematic action, David McCloskey takes readers deep into the shadow war between Iran and Israel, delivering propulsive storytelling and riveting tradecraft.THE FOURTH NOVEL FROM FORMER CIA OFFICER, THE REST IS CLASSIFIED PODCAST CO-HOST AND THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR***DAMASCUS STATION (One of the best spy thrillers in years THE TIMES) AND ***SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*** MOSCOW X

Radically lyrical, politically astute, this new collection features six writers whose every word is an act of affirmation. As it must be, for their art to flourish beside one of the worlds great languages.In Alcatraz: Poems from the Contemporary Welsh, we find youthful energies tackling climate change, global extinctions, even human life beyond our planet. Whether in Wales or Palestine, Manhattan or the island of Alcatraz itself, we learn that todays Welsh language poetry, with its unique perspective, is as valid as any verse in the world. And, possibly, more vital.If these translations take liberties, none are unforgivable. The spirit of each poem remains unblemished. Here, veteran writers, such as Menna Elfyn, Karen Owen and Iwan Llwyd, mix with the next generations Iestyn Tyne, Llyr Gwyn and Sian Northey. Alcatraz is an essential work for anyone interested in the good health of modern poetry in the UK.

Envelhecer assusta-a? Tem medo de perder o encanto – já para não falar da sua clareza mental? As alterações hormonais apoquentam-na? Sente-se confusa perante conselhos dietéticos contraditórios? Vive

Dentro de las filas sangrientas de la mafia rusa ninguna ofensa queda sin cobrarse y todo se juega bajo una regla inquebrantable: NO TE ENAMORES DE LA PRESA.Tras el asesinato de su hermana, el Boss de la mafia rusa pone sus ojos sobre una de las familias mas importantes de la milicia: los James.Emma James es el nuevo blanco, el cordero marcado para el sacrificio en un juego donde las reglas ya han sido escritas con sangre.Ilenko Romanov, el implacable Boss, y Vladimir, su despiadado heredero, conocen bien el peligro que representa una James en su territorio, pero Emma no esta dispuesta a morir y por su supervivencia debera enfrentarse a uno de los hombres mas peligrosos de la mafia: un ejecutor cuyos dedos manchados de sangre mueven los hilos del inframundo ruso con la frialdad de quien ha nacido para gobernar en las sombras.Ella no tiene armas, no tiene ejercito, solo tiene unos ojos que hipnotizan y una determinacion mas letal que cualquier bala. Un solo deseo la acompaña: sobrevivir a sus cazadores.Depredador y presa se enfrentaran en una historia cargada de oscuridad pura, deseos sucios, gustos culposos y secretos peligrosos, donde las luchas no solo seran cuerpo a cuerpo, sino tambien bajo las sabanas.

En la residencia Ömheten, la vejez es solo el primer peligroLa repentina muerte de un residente en la apacible residencia de ancianos Ömheten despierta las sospechas del expolicía Tore Lindahl. Algo

Una emocionante novela de aventuras, de amor y de sangre, en una China ancestral que se asomaba al cambio a principios del siglo XX.«Una historia de amor y sacrificio... un reflejo crudo de una época

Peridis firma la novela de su vida.Hay tesoros que solo se encuentran cuando miramos al pasado con nuevos ojos.Esta historia empieza como un cuento de hadas: hace más de setenta años, en otro tiempo y, desde luego, en otro mundo. En un pueblo muy cerca de una montaña agreste, entre las ruinas de un convento comido por los siglos y la hiedra, un niño avispado acompaña a su madre a sembrar unos surcos de habichuelas. Alli, el pequeño Jose Maria aprende la primera de una serie de lecciones que le acompañaran toda la vida: se recoge lo que se siembra. Y el, Jose Maria Perez, animado por un entusiasmo sin limites y una capacidad de trabajo homerica, sigue siendo un sembrador incansable.En este libro, con su peculiar estilo, bienhumorado y sabio, con una pizca de fantasia y mucho, muchisimo sentido del humor, el pequeño Jose Maria, pero tambien el Gran Peridis, realiza un repaso vital desde su infancia rural en la montaña palentina durante la posguerra. Sobre todo, ofrece un homenaje a todas aquellas personas que ayudaron y se dejaron ayudar, que cambiaron su vida a la vez que participaban en la restauracion de monumentos y comarcas, pero tambien de todo un pais que por primera vez en su historia miraba al futuro con esperanzaPeridis es reconocido como arquitecto, humorista, decano entre los colaboradores de El Pais, divulgador del patrimonio, creador de la Fundacion Santa Maria, director de la Enciclopedia del Romanico e impulsor de proyectos de creacion de empleo. Tiene una carrera impresionante de mas de sesenta años que le ha hecho merecedor de los mas sonoros reconocimientos.El tesoro del convento caido, mezcla de novela, memorias, testimonio y libro de autoayuda, se trata de un trabajo de una riqueza extraordinaria que servira no solo para dar testimonio de un esfuerzo colectivo fuera de lo comun sino para servir de reflexion y estimulo en un mundo cada vez mas individualista.

El gran maestro del misterio honkaku, por primera vez en español. Ganadora del Premio de Misterio Honkaku y del Premio de la Asociación de Escritores de Misterio de Japón. «Magistral. Un rompecabezas

Un viaje apasionante por el corazón de Oriente Medio de la mano de una mujer que desafió a su época.«Una novela sin un ápice de maniqueísmo… Fruto de un colosal trabajo de documentación, es también e

Un fenómeno internacional imparable en 35 países. «Apunta directamente al corazón y da en el blanco». Delia Owens, autora de La chica salvaje. «Inolvidable.», The New York Post * «Poderosa.», The Sun

«El narguile prosiguió su ronda melodiosa e incandescente. Un halo de mosquitos giraba alrededor de la lámpara de neón. Fuera del balcón, la oscuridad se había instalado y en el Nilo solo aparecían f

A novel of identity and resistance from one of Palestines most striking literary voiceswritten entirely from behind bars Nur, a Palestinian refugee from a camp near Ramallah, is often mistaken for an Ashkenazi Jew. Fluent in Hebrew and with a degree in archaeology, he dreams of freedom beyond the fence, and of writing a novel about Mary Magdalene based on the Gnostic Gospels. When he discovers an Israeli ID card in the pocket of a secondhand coat, he assumes a false identity and is hired for an archaeological dig near Megiddo. Passing as an Israeli, he moves through a world previously off-limits and gains insight into the lives of those hes been taught to perceive as enemies. As Nurs borrowed identity deepens, so does the rift within. Through an exploration of this internal conflict, Basim Khandaqjis Arabic Booker-winning novel offers a meditation on the personal toll of occupation and the elusive desire to belongfully, honestly, and without fear.

An epic, Lovecraftian horror novel in the vein of Black River Orchard and American Elsewhere about a small town that becomes obsessed with a series of random objects left strewn across their town in the aftermath of a storm. From the Bram Stoker award-nominated and bestselling author of Come with Me. The residents of Mariners Cove are changingIn the aftermath of a violent storm, a collective obsession is rapidly developing among the people of this quaint suburban neighborhood. Random, everyday items left scattered upon the lawns, the streets, and the shoreline all seem to call out to them. There is an item for almost everyone, and each item has a certain hold over the person who finds ita hold that soon turns into unwavering infatuation. They hide their items from each other, obsess over them, and they will do anythinganythingto protect them.The collective hum of bees wings...A young boy finds himself the possessor of a strange and inexplicable power. Is the arrival of this power linked to the increasingly odd and dangerous behavior of the residents of Mariners Cove? Has he been granted this power in order to thwart whatever is about to happen in this small, bayside community, or is there a more sinister purpose?All hail the Dragon...All eyes are on him now.The residents of Mariners Cove are watching.They move as one, like a solitary organism, and will do anything to succeed in their single-minded purpose.They will not be stopped.

A riotously sharp novel about self-righteousness, control, and the unexpected afterlife of a dogRose Cutler prides herself on her principlesveganism, feminism, eco-consciousness, and general moral superiority. She runs a yogurt business she quietly despises and lives alone, comfortably distanced from the mess of human relationships. But, when her brother and sister-in-law let her watch her six-year-old nephew Nathan, things go spectacularly wrong. After Roses dog kills a corgi at the park, Nathan begins to bark, overeat, and claim that the dead dog has possessed his body. Rose assumes this is trauma. Nathan insists its metaphysical fact. As Rose embarks on a misguided quest to free Nathan from his canine passenger, what begins as an attempt at childcare devolves into a surreal, anarchic spiral of suburban chaos. Brimming with unhinged charm and moral ambiguity, The Hitch is a biting satire of the stories we tell ourselves to stay saneand the havoc we wreak when those stories fall apart.

A saga inspired by the incredible but true story of the iconic Klimt paintingPainted in Vienna in 1910, Gustav Klimts Portrait of a Lady was purchased by an anonymous collector in 1916, retouched by the master a year later, then stolen in 1997 before reappearing in the gardens of an Italian modern art museum in 2019.No art experts, museum curators, or police investigators know the identity of the young woman in the painting, nor the mysteries that surround the turbulent history of her portrait. From the streets of Vienna in 1900 to Texas in the 1980s, and from Manhattan during the Great Depression to contemporary Italy, de Peretti imagines the destiny of this young woman as well as that of her descendants, and creates a masterful fresco that intertwines family secrets, disappearances, and thwarted loves.

Daniel Wiles connects us viscerally to the past we have buried the history we choose to ignore Hilary MantelIf his wife hadnt changed, then maybe Bernardo wouldnt have left, with his son in tow, to try and tame the wilderness of his childhood.If the land hadnt changed, turning grey and collapsing in their hands each time they grasped for survival, then maybe Bernardo and the boy could have built a life here.If the Puma hadnt changed everything, then maybe Bernardo wouldnt have to stalk the beast, searching for some measure of revenge, wishing hed pulled the trigger when he had the chance.The Puma is a novel that asks what a father would do to ensure his familys survival and what he might become when that is no longer an option.

A new chapter of the Titan comics & Heroic Signatures massive narrative event: Scourge of the Serpent Men. A thrilling story about Conan the Barbarian facing violent abominations written by Bram Stoker Award Winning Author Tim WaggonerUzzeran, a sorcerer, and his serpent men take over Ravenhold monastery, a sanctuary for humans who have been experimented on by sorcerers. Uzzeran intends to create a race of human-serpent men hybrids. The sorcerer conducts unspeakable experiments on the residents, hoping to learn how to create hybrids. However, he fails and the residents become hideous monsters.A monk named Renwick and a resident named Valja escape and go to the city of Charnhelm in search of help. There they encounter Conan battling several young warriors out to make a name for themselves by killing him. Valja hopes Conan can free Ravenhold from Uzzeran and the monstrosities hes created, but Conan is uninterested. Vaijas pleas hold no sway over Conan, but he relents when he learns that Uzzeran is the sorcerer. Conan has unfinished business with the sorcerer and sees an opportunity for revenge. The trio band together and form a team to fight Uzzeran and reclaim Ravenhold.