Fiction: narrative themes

Step into the world of Dilly Court and uncover her utterly heartwarming and emotional historical romance!

'A white-knuckle descent from champagne and caviar to blood and murder.

The brand new feel-good, funny and fabulous book from the No.

With brilliant new livery to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this ground-breaking fantasy series, Alanna the Lioness - the first woman knight - rides again.

'Magnificently horrifying' Daily Mail'Gripping' Glamour'Impressive and moving' Irish Times'Unique, bold and unsettling' Aiwanose Odafen'Claustrophobic and very disturbing' Guardian'Unflinching, unforgettable' Layne Fargo'Perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Daisy Johnson' Amy GentryMy name is Ikemefuna Nwosu, and I am your wife.

'A gorgeous story full of emotion and a very special library.

With brilliant new livery to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this ground-breaking high fantasy series, Alanna the Lioness - the first woman knight - rides again.

'A pitch dark, pitch perfect novel.

'A delicious story that wraps itself around your heart' Evie Woods, bestselling author of The Lost BookshopIt's been three years, two weeks and one day since Kate Shaw's life changed forever.

Molly the maid is used to being invisible.

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This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.

THE NUMBER 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA CRIME FICTION IN TRANSLATION DAGGER AWARD 2025'A masterclass in suspense' PAULA HAWKINS'A spellbinding nightmare' FERNANDA MELCHOR'A book of intense power' PHILIPPE SANDS'A compelling book, with a tightly coiled power' PANDORA SYKESThe shockingly compulsive new literary thriller from the International Booker-shortlisted author of The Remainder.

'A gripping page-turner about nightmare neighbours' Platinum'A small act of malice between suburban neighbours snowballs, bringing tension and terror.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.

Should he reveal her secret.

'Bridget Jones meets menopause.

After a devastating heartbreak, Dr.

'A wonderful page turner' Kate Galley'A beautiful and fresh twist on a familiar period of history' Neema ShahAn utterly heart-wrenching and unputdownable novel about love, loss and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Lorna Cook and Kathryn Hughes.

The Witch's Heart meets The Foxglove King in this debut fantasy about a woman who can bring people back from the dead, and the princess she must protect, no matter the cost'Has the feel of an ancient fairy tale freshly told' Freya Marske, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Marvellous Light'Fantastic series opener.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.

'The Queen of Christmas feelgood novels' The IndependentDive into this gorgeous Christmas novel from Sunday Times bestseller, Sue Moorcroft - the perfect companion for a cold winter's night!

'Girl power for the over sixties!

'Gripping' MARGARET ATWOOD'A fabulous, witty writer on the digital world' SUNDAY TIMES'A little Atwood, a little Gibson, all Alderman, it's brilliant and I loved it' LAUREN BEUKESThe latest novel from the Women's Prize-winning, bestselling author of The Power, The Future is a white-knuckle tour de force and dazzling exploration of the world we have made and where we are going.

The truth is waiting to be told .

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.

How can you live in the present when you're trying to bury the past?

'Jackson brings the quaint Southern town to life in a memorable holiday romance complete with affable characters.

A surprise present, a mystery sender and a sprinkling of secrets.

A librarian's discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime in the delightful novel from the author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.

Two sisters.

'All the trappings of a feel-good read.

'A sparkling bookish story about rules just begging to be broken' Abby Jimenez, bestselling author of The Friend ZoneMaggie Banks loves books.

The most scandalous Royal book of the yearIn a rapidly changing world the Royal Family own swathes of the country, most of the seabed and more money than anyone could ever spend.

Buy this gorgeous, feel-good and heartwarming romance for a slice of escapism to the Swiss Alps!

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'An enchanting new twist on a classic tale' Elodie Harper When the snow falls, she will be free.

Brought to you by Penguin.

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.

Penelope Mathews had spent her entire adolescence worshipping the elusive C.

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Winner of the Somerset Maugham AwardWaterstones best book of the year 2023'A remarkable feat of storytelling' Rosie HewlettThis should be the story of Hercules: his twelve labours, his endless adventures.

She knows everything.

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An epic historical love story of freedom, courage and passion"e;It was the season of the beliye nochi when the sun never set and days slipped effortlessly into pearlescent nights.

Mankind has conquered space and moved toward the starry heart of the galaxy.

DISCOVER THE SAGA BEHIND THE APPLE TV+ ORIGINAL SERIESFrom a grand master of science fiction comes the long awaited final novel of one of the greatest series ever told.

An all-new collection of autumn-themed mysteries from the master of the genre.