Narrative theme: Coming of age

Russian writer Leo Tolstoy is probably best known to the Western world for his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, but during his long lifetime Tolstoy wrote numerous shorter works to fill many volumes.

A towering literary giant, Fyodor Dostoyevsky wasand remainsunparalleled in his understanding of the darkness that resides in the farthest corners of the human soul.

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An eager, aspiring make-up artist, Jackie O'Reilly has always dreamed of a high-profile Hollywood careerand now fate has made her fantasy a glittering reality.

Maura Moynihan's first novel, Covergirl, blends reality and fiction in a brilliant and exciting roman clef that draws richly from the author's own adventures as a Warhol Girl and from her many years of working with Tibetan refugees in Asia.

This captivating and moving saga full of twists and turns by the Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton is perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox.

From THE SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Manda Scott, this is the third magnificent instalment of the epic retelling of the life of Britain's great warrior queen.

If you like Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden, you will love this second book in THE SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Manda Scott's epic retelling of the story of Britain's great warrior queen.

From THE SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Manda Scott, this the first instalment of a brilliantly imagined epic series that will leave you desperate for more.

A beautiful, uplifting and enthralling novel about a community brought together by a young girl from international bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.

An unforgettable story of loss, love and betrayal from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lonely Wife.

Fans of Jilly Cooper will devour this racy, pacy and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from much loved author, Jo Carnegie.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND RADIO 2 SUMMER BOOK CLUB PICK'The new Little Fires Everywhere .

Curl up with the big-hearted and hilarious final instalment in the Rosie Project series about overcoming life's obstacles with a little love and a lot of overthinkingTHE INTERNATIONAL MILLION COPY BESTSELLER 'Incredibly funny, life-affirming and warm-hearted' HEAT'A fast-paced enjoyable journey.

From the bestselling author of The Open Door comes a moving and uplifting story about a generation of young people living through World War II September, 1939.

THE STUNNING AND UNFORGETTABLE LOVE STORY ABOUT HOPE, SACRIFICE AND BELONGING 'An astounding debut about sibling grief, religion and sliding doors love' PANDORA SYKES 'Like if One Day had been written by Sally Rooney' 5***** READER REVIEW 'A modern day Atonement meets David Nicholls.

Transport yourself to mid-century New York in this compelling and evocative story of secrets, jealousy and hidden love'Book of the Month' WOMAN & HOME'Dazzling debut' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'So vividly evoked' CLARE CHAMBERS'I was gripped from the first page' SARA COX__________NEW YORK CITY, 1955.

SHORTLISTED for the 2022 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic FictionSHORTLISTED for the Comedy Women in Print Prize AN OLD LOVE.

'The funniest person in the world' Caitlin Moran'My comfort read.

It would always be summer on the island .

From Paulo Coelho, author of the international bestseller The Alchemist, comes a poignant, richly poetic story that reflects the depth of love and life.

Fifteen years ago, in 1975, Genna Hewett-Meade's college roommate died a mysterious, violent, terrible death.

She's accused of four murders.

* SOON TO BE A MINDY KALING TV SERIES ** A Book of the Month pick by CNN, Bustle, PopSugar, Entertainment Weekly and Vox ** One ofThe Washington Posts 10 Best Books of 2021 ** Longlisted for the Center for Fictions First Novel Prize *';Achingly familiar and marvellously inventive a dizzyingly original, fiercely funny, deeply wise novel' Celeste Ng';Completelyoriginal, utterly absorbing, complex and confident'Karen Joy Fowler';Truly funny, insightful, smart and filled with wonderful characters unmissable' Ann NapolitanoANYONE CAN BE EXTRAORDINARY.

A wartime family saga, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Val Wood Shaftesbury, 1936.

';Phenomenal' Abi Dare';Moving and suspenseful' Jess Walter';Heart-stopping' Patricia EngelWonderfulJessie BurtonYu-jin is gifted.

Previously published asThe Liberation of Brigid Dunne*** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER ***One explosive family reunion.

Have you ever suffered from FUNNY GIRL SYNDROME?

"e;Anellia"e; is a young student who, though gifted with a penetrating intelligence, is drastically inclined to obsession.

Two surprising allies have emerged to aid the embattled ruler in a struggle he must win: Cefwyn's two young sons.

Thirty-something seismologist Beltrn Soler knows about earthquakes, but he doesn't quite grasp the notion that life, like the tectonic plate movement he studies, is in constant motion.

This book will make you laugh and cry in public.

A scrappy young skateboarder's story of underground worlds and fringe existences, confusing family relationships and the struggle for intimacy.

Finalist for the 2016 PEN Center USA Award for TranslationIn 1809, at the age of eighteen, Henriette Faber enrolled herself in medical school in Parisand since medicine was a profession prohibited to women, she changed her name to Henri in order to matriculate.

A poetic debut novel, formally experimental, by turns hallucinatory, darkly funny and brutally real.

'Fast paced, twisty and unpredictable.

Pre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan's new novel The Summer Swap now - coming May 2024!

The action moves west in the third instalment of A.

'Ahhh I absolutely loved this book!

From Sunday Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation @MammyBanterOne month to go.

Can the Highland girls prove everyone wrong?

The most life-affirming and uplifting story you will read this year.

When moving on means moving out.

Resolutions are madeMarriages are broken.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERAN OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK'Deeply moving' Sarah Winman, author of Still Life'Remarkable' Afua Hirsch, author of Brit(ish)'A sweeping epic .

'A page-turner .

'A dazzling, subtle, skilful knockout - I loved it' Charlotte Mendelson'One of our finest living authors .