Fiction: narrative themes

'Is there really such a thing as a perfect proposal?

A small-town, opposites-attract romance from the bestselling author of Last Stop on the Winter Wonderland Express!

A gorgeous summer read about new beginnings from the Sunday Times bestseller.

A joyful love story set against the backdrop of lockdown - perfect for fans of The FlatshareDo you believe in love before first sight?

'This was one of the best and most unique books I've read all year!

'At the end of chapters, I was either "e;Wow"e; or "e;Oh my God!

He said it was forever.

Unwrap this gorgeous gift of a book for an escape to the snow-peaked caps of the Scottish Highlands and a romance that will melt your heart.

A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time on audio.

A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time on audio.

'A FIERCELY INTELLIGENT PAGE-TURNER' PAULA HAWKINS'WRITTEN PRE-COVID - GRIPPING, SCARY AND PERSUASIVE' IAN RANKIN'THE STUFF THAT CLASSICS ARE MADE OF' A.

The Sunday Times No.

Romance is in the air at the nation's favourite sweet factoryRumours about a war with Germany have been whispered around the Quality Street factory for months.

'Magical and evocative' Imogen Hermes Gowar, author of The Mermaid and Mrs.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author returns with a visionary technothriller about climate change'Stephenson's reputation as a sci-fi titan is deserved' Sunday Times'His most visionary, and timely, book yet' Chicago Review of Books'Absorbing speculative fiction' Guardian'Brilliantly entertaining.

Now a major TV seriesWinner of the Man Booker Prize 2009Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2012Winner of the Costa Book of the Year 2012Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2013Shortlisted for the the Orange Prize 2009Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award 2009Parts one and two of Hilary Mantel's award-winning Wolf Hall trilogy, brought together for the first time in audio.

A brand new timeless romance with a sprinkling of magic from the Number One Sunday Times bestselling author'A complete joy to read, and once I'd started I genuinely couldn't stop.

The emotional, heartrending story from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street and An Orphan's DreamCan he find a new family?

From the Orange Prize-winning author of We Need to Talk About Kevin'Enjoyably abrasive.

On the evening of their wedding anniversary, Ali and Matthew are involved in a fatal car accident.

The truth lies just beneath the surface.

The Princess and the Prick is a feminist humour and gift book for adults.

THE #2 WATERSTONES BESTSELLER'Beautifully explored and deeply complex' Gal GadotJoyful, devastating, and profound, Meet Me in Another Life is a story of love and connection in every possible form that will captivate fans of Stuart Turton, Claire North, and Audrey Niffenegger.

'Gorgeous.

A charming and nostalgic read, perfect for fans of Coronation Street and readers who love stories set in wartime.

'Had me longing for snowflakes in the air.

'Oh my goodness this book is just gorgeous!

"e;A poignant, tender story of families and sisters divided by the cruelty of political chance-my heart ached for them on every page.

From Sunday Times bestselling author and the nation's best loved TV presenter Carol Kirkwood comes a glittering escape to the French Riviera.

Featuring an exclusive message from the author, listen to the escapist Sunday Times bestselling debut from the nation's best loved TV presenter, Carol Kirkwood.

Another gorgeous escapist read from the Queen of West Country Saga, Linda Finlay, author of Farringdon's Fate.

The USA Today Bestseller Two sisters.

Can a second chance heal their broken family?

'WOW WOW WOW.

'Wait just one minute while I catch my breath and pick my heart up off the floor.

'Cute, witty and fun!

'WOW.

The Top 10 Sunday Times bestseller'An immersive, romantic historical saga' Hello Magazine'Congratulations, you are now officially out in society.

Rose Vernon is headed to a quiet Cornish village - to find the man who saved her life.

Experience the magic of a perfect Cumbrian Christmas.

Can they open their hearts to new beginnings?

Sometimes one moment can change your life forever.

'Honest and original, Rose Napolitano is a story for every woman - for anyone who's wondered "e;what if?

A deliciously gothic story of wishes and curses - a new dark fairy tale set against a Victorian backdrop full of lace and smoke.

'A timely, gripping and morally complex thriller' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Philby is a skilled and evocative writer' FINANCIAL TIMESTwo women are found dead.

**Order Bella Mackie's latest hilarious novel, WHAT A WAY TO GO, now**THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'I loved this book' RICHARD OSMAN'Funny, sharp, dark and twisted' JOJO MOYES'Chilling, but also laugh-out-loud funny.

*WINNER OF THE 2023 FRED KERNER BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION**LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 TORONTO BOOK AWARDS**FINALIST FOR THE 2023 RAKUTEN KOBO EMERGING WRITER PRIZE*Grief is like an inside joke: you have to have been there to really get it.

'Brilliant and funny.

From the Sunday Times and Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author, comes a thrilling, suspenseful tale that will leave you breathless.

Evie Bird is a romance writer whose latest bestseller is being made into a Christmas movie.