Fiction: Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales

An enchanting new novella set in the magical world of Sunday Times bestseller Threadneedle.

A classic collection of stories by Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith, Michael Morpurgo and others, specially chosen for young readers of around eight by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare.

A classic collection of tales for young readers of about six, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by P.

A classic collection of tales for young readers of about five, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Elizabeth Laird and others, chosen by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare.

'Inventive, excellent .

The Vinland Viking Saga: Book 1History set her fate in stone.

'Gasp in wonder' Marlon James, author of Black Leopard, Red Wolf'Electrifying' Irenosen Okojie, author of Nudibranch'Gasp-inducing' AnOther 'Joyous, defiant' Caleb Azumah Nelson, author of Open Water'Visionary' GuardianVAGABONDS!

"e;One of the most unique books you'll read this year"e; Buzzfeed"e;A strikingly different trilogy opener"e; Kirkus ReviewsTwins destined to bring about devastation.

You think you know these stories, don't you?

Anne of Green Gables meets Diana Wynne Jones in this whimsical fantasy adventure perfect for teen readers.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish' Stephanie GarberThe stunning conclusion to the Celestial Kingdom DuologyThose forged through fire form the strongest blades.

The bestselling debut fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess.

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Juno Dawson is at the top of her game in this vibrant and meticulous take on witchcraft.

'Playful, moving and wholly remarkable' Guardian'A small miracle' New Statesman'Mastery of craft, resonance and deep feeling on every page' TelegraphAn introspective young boy, Joseph Coppock squints at the world with his lazy eye.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world's most renowned voices.

'A glittering rush of sugar-sweet enchantment' Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Curse for True LoveIn the darkness of night, magic awaits.

'A spooky rollercoaster of a book.

THE TIMES SCIENCE FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH'Her fiction is a breath-taking piece of a cinematic art .

The Sunday Times No.

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

The bestselling author and historian Lisa Hilton picks up the mythical 'City of Ladies' where the medieval writer Christine de Pisan left off, continuing a conversation about gender and greatness that began more than six hundred years ago.

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

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

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

A TIMES CRIME CLUB ?

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERIlja Leonard Pfeijffer's moving and addictive masterpiece of European identity, nostalgia and the end of an era.

*Winner of the Aurora Award for Best Novel*'Spellbinding' JJA Harwood'An entertaining and dark read' Stylist'An absorbing novel' Guardian'Beautifully written' Elizabeth Chadwick'Power is not something you are given.

The very first novel written by Jack Higgins, re-packaged to celebrate 50 years of bestsellerdom.

From the author of 2020's astonishing The Story of Silence comes another retelling of a chivalric legend, full of magic, myth and self-discovery.

Not since Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber have old stories been made to feel so electrically new.

'Atmospheric and very creepy' The Guardian'Goosebump-inducing.

'A modern spin on a folk tale where the improbable can happen .

Tessa Gratton's latest epic adult fantasy, Lady Hotspur, is a sweeping, heart-stopping Shakespearean novel of betrayal and battlefields and destiny.

A KINGDOM AT RISK, A CROWN DIVIDED, A FAMILY DRENCHED IN BLOOD.

'Compelling' Sunday TimesA powerful debut exploring the dark side of Cornwall - the wrecking and the drowned sailors - where poverty drove villagers to dark deeds.

Discover this spellbinding debut from Sunday Times bestseller S.

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

'A gorgeous love story .

Presented for the first time on audio, the epic tale of Beren and Luthien will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves, Men and Orcs and the rich landscape unique to Tolkien's Middle-earth in this unabridged recording read by critically acclaimed father and son, Timothy and Samuel West.

Nine-year-old Meena can't wait to grow up and break free from her parents.

Nine-year-old Meena can't wait to grow up and break free from her parents.

Tolkien's acclaimed modern classic 'fairie' tale, read by Derek Jacobi.

Tolkien's acclaimed modern classic 'fairie' tale, read by Derek Jacobi.

Combined into one volume, this is the definitive collection of Tolkien's five acclaimed modern classic 'fairie' tales in the vein of The Hobbit, read by Derek Jacobi.

The brand-new, gripping historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lady of Hay!

'Fantasy as it ought to be written' GEORGE R.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Black Leopard, Red Wolf is the kind of novel I never realized I was missing until I read it.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of House of Names by Colm Toibin, read by Juliet Stevenson, Charlie Anson and Pippa Nixon.

Here are the moments that our fairy tales forgot or deliberately concealed, reimagined by one of the most gifted storytellers of his generation, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Hours.

The addictive, enthralling debut by online sensation Abigail Gibbs.