Biography, Literature and Literary studies

A dramatic, sparkling tale of sex, glamour, intrigue, romance and heartbreak, England's Mistress traces the rise and rise of the gorgeous Emma Hamilton.

The first authorised biography of eternal legend Elizabeth Taylor.

'Asperger's made me a prisoner in my own home.

Shortlisted for the 2023 Highland Book Prize'Joyful and mindful, a powerful argument for being still and listening' Sunday TimesA book about birds, birdsong and the countryside they inhabit, from the critically acclaimed author of Raptor.

The hapless and hilarious tale of a life lived under the constant and ruthless reign of a chocolate biscuit.

In a beautiful literary exploration, Sally Bayley tracks the evolution - and the potential twenty first century death of - the diary, mourning what it means to lose the art of writing simply for oneself.

"e;Many days I believe menopause is the new (if long overdue) frontier for the most compelling and necessary philosophy; Darcey Steinke is already there, blazing the way.

Longlisted for the Andrew 2024 Carnegie Medal for Non-FictionThe shocking, never-before-told story of America's thalidomide victimsIn Germany on Christmas Day 1956 a baby girl was born without ears.

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A wonderfully written and entertaining book which places Britain under the microscope and asks who we are today and how we've changed as a nation.

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'A riveting read that skips along at pace.

A riveting historical narrative of the shocking events surrounding the assassination of John F.

Is there always someone else to blame for your failures?

James Herriot's Cat Stories is the purr-fect gift for anyone who loves cuddling kitties.

This Christmas, the hunters become the hunted.

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'There will be an avalanche of books about the pandemic.

Million-copy bestselling author Cathy Glass tells the story of Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her.

Henry V is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to be written in approximately 1599.

'Electrifying .

An intimate exploration of the life, craft, and legacy of one of the most revered and influential writers, an artist who continues to inspire fans and creatives to cultivate practices of deep attention, rigorous interrogation and beautiful style.

In the space of just five years, Twice have taken the K-Pop world by storm.

A Sunday Times Paperback of the Year 2024The Sunday Times Bestseller and Waterstones Paperback of the Year 2024A Sunday Times History Book of the Year A Spectator Book of the Year The Irish Times No.

This first volume of Margaret Thatcher's memoirs encompasses the whole of her time as Prime MinisterThis first volume of Margaret Thatcher's memoirs encompasses the whole of her time as Prime Minister - the formation of her goals in the early 1980s, the Falklands, the General Election victories of 1983 and 1987 and, eventually, the circumstances of her fall from political power.

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'A bracing account of abuses of power and corruption in the criminal justice system.

'If a house could gossip, this is the book that Hampton Court would whisper.

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This comic masterpiece is read by Paul Schofield.

Drive for Five presents the behind-the-scenes look at the legendary 2016 New England Patriots season from the rocky start to the Super Bowl finish by award-winning sportswriter Christopher Price.

Collected in one volume, here are the true life stories of London ambulance driver, Tom Reynolds.

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Henry Stuart's life is the last great forgotten Jacobean tale.

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This brilliant new audiobook explores the lives of eight generations of the greatest kings and queens that this country has ever seen, and the worst.

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'An absolute gem' Sunday Times'A mouthwatering history' The GuardianIn this delicious history of Britain's food traditions, Diane Purkiss invites readers on a unique journey through the centuries, exploring the development of recipes and rituals for mealtimes such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to show how food has been both a reflection of and inspiration for social continuity and change.

'Full of gems .

'We're going to change all this.

"e;This audiobook is a touching testament to the power of stories, nature, and love to sustain and connect us.

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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Kissinger: The Idealist by Niall Ferguson, read by Roy McMillan.

This is the perfect study guide to the complete works of Shakespeare, covering everything from the romantic comedy of Romeo and Juliet to the tragedy Macbeth, alongside his Elizabethan history plays, sonnets, and other poems.

Retracing my mother's footsteps in search of women's freedom1974.

A heroic doctor's unflinchingly honest and visceral tale of impossible choices in emergency medicine.

Are you tired of feeling trapped by your past?

A Waterstones Best Book of 2024There are many miles from the business school and basketball court at the University of Southern California to 50 million viewers for the final episode of a TV show called Magnum P.

Prince Henry of Wales has emerged as the unexpected jewel in the crown of the modern British monarchy.

COLLECTIVE WINNER OF THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZE AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE'This is the book that has been wanting to be written for decades: the ragged fringe of Britain as a laboratory for the human spirit' Adam NicolsonOver the course of a year, leading historian and nature writer David Gange kayaked the weather-ravaged coasts of Atlantic Britain and Ireland from north to south: every cove, sound, inlet, island.