Narrative theme: Social issues

What would happen if society was run by women?

Back to his violent best dark, gruesome and captivating EsquireThe most terrifying character from Trainspotting returns.

In school playgrounds across the country parents huddle in worried packs, desperately putting together their final plans to survive the summer weeks of mayhem - school is officially out!

Noel's sister, Ethel, is dying, and for the first time since childhood, he spends a week in her company.

One of the definitive novels of the twentieth century, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize.

A brilliant, emotionally wrenching new novel from the author of Atonement and Amsterdam.

A brilliant novel courageous, necessary and deeply touching Guardian douard Louis grew up in a village in northern France where many live below the poverty line.

Beecher Stowe s vivid descriptions uncover the harrowing situations faced by slaves in Civil War America.

Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2018Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award 2018'An engrossing, unpredictable, beautifully crafted novel' RODDY DOYLEFarouk's country has been torn apart by war.

Why are we all so hostile?

Three of the greatest SF novels in the world in one bumper omnibus, and the inspiration for the spectacular cinematic events Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two.

The new Rivers of London novella, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.

The basis of three bestselling computer games Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light, and Metro: Exodus.

For the first time, a collection of Andrea Levy's later works in ebook form, including the Orange Prize-winner SMALL ISLAND and Booker shortlisted THE LONG SONG.

**Jeanine Cummins' new novel Speak to Me of Home is available NOW**'Heartstopping.

Ambitious parents, wilful kids, and the pursuit of prestige.

Thirty bold steps.

'I'm a big fan of Jenny Kane' Katie FfordePerfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Heidi Swain and Milly Johnson, A Cornish Wedding is the best kind of summer escape.

'Jennie Felton knows how to tell a cracking story and keep the reader gripped.

'One of the nation's favourite saga writers' Lancashire Post'A real heartbreaker' Peterborough TelegraphA powerful saga from Jennie Felton in the grand tradition of Josephine Cox, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, of love, loss, tragedy, drama, secrets and twists and turns.

'Emotional, satisfying, sweet, and oh so good' Kylie ScottUnexpected is a unforgettable new friends-to-lovers romance from bestselling author Kelly Rimmer, in her Start Up in the City series, perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Nora Roberts.

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This is SILENCE OF THE LAMBS meets Karen Rose.

It began with an irresistible indecent proposal.

The seventh in New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis's Heartbreaker Bay series, featuring her trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance.

'An endlessly ingenious writer of compelling, brilliantly crafted thrillers' Peter JamesNew York Times bestseller Brenda Novak's fourth novel in the Evelyn Talbot series sees the return of psychiatrist Dr Evelyn Talbot.

New York Times bestseller Brenda Novak's third novel in the Evelyn Talbot series sees the return of psychiatrist Dr Evelyn Talbot in her purpose-built facility housing America's most terrifying psychopaths.

Visit the delightful Colorado mountains of Cedar Ridge in this enchanting collection by New York Times bestseller Jill Shalvis.

Unspoken is a unforgettable new romance from bestselling author Kelly Rimmer, in her Start Up in the City series, perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Nora Roberts.

After a childhood of misery and a life built on lies, can you ever find peace?

What happens after she says 'yes'?

From the New York Times bestselling author of the beloved, million-copy selling Stark series, comes Sweetest Taboo, the provocative third book in the Stark S.

A heartbreaking and compelling story of a family's experiences of slavery and the American Civil War.

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Perfect for readers of Colleen Hoover, Jay Crownover, and K.

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The second heartbreakingly romantic book in a New Adult duet from Monica Murphy, the New York Times bestselling author of One Week Girlfriend, that fans of Nicholas Sparks, Natasha Boyd and Abbi Glines will fall for.

The first in a stunning New Adult duet from Monica Murphy, the New York Times bestselling author of One Week Girlfriend, that fans of Nicholas Sparks, Natasha Boyd and Abbi Glines will fall for.

If you love Robyn Carr's Virgin River, don't miss Emily March's warm, uplifting Eternity Springs series!

If you love Robyn Carr's Virgin River, don't miss Emily March's warm, uplifting Eternity Springs series!

Four of our most-loved saga authors invite you to join them on a journey through motherhood in this collection of heart-warming short stories.

Enter the illustrious world of Jessica Clare's billionaires and bridesmaids.

Monica Murphy, the New York Times bestselling author of One Week Girlfriend, concludes her sexy contemporary romance series - perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emma Chase - about three powerhouse sisters and the men who would have their hearts.

Monica Murphy, the New York Times bestselling author of One Week Girlfriend, continues her sexy contemporary romance series - perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emma Chase - about three powerhouse sisters and the men who would have their hearts.

Monica Murphy, the New York Times bestselling author of One Week Girlfriend, begins a sexy contemporary romance series - perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emma Chase - that introduces three sisters born to wealth, raised to succeed, ready to love, destined to make waves.