Humorous fiction

For Lucy Sweeney, motherhood isn't all astanga yoga and Cath Kidston prints.

It's early 2008 and the credit crunch is starting to bite.

'The more I knew of Haffner,' writes Adam Thirlwell in The Escape, 'the more real he became, this was true.

He's a hiring partner at one of the world's largest law firms.

Frederick Case is a 42-year-old New Zealand film-maker failing in London.

New Zealand twenty years ago, when margarine was sold on prescription in pharmacies and protective tariffs ruled- The Minister of Cultural Links and Trade, an ex-dairy farmer called Hamish Carew, sets off on a 'Swing Around' of New Zealand's Asian friends and neighbours.

Collects Right Ho, Jeeves; Joy in the Morning; and Carry on, Jeeves'If you haven't read PG Wodehouse in a hot bath with a snifter of whiskey and ideally a rubber duck for company, you haven't lived [.

You meet everyone in the rooms.

Beneath the tranquil surface of the water, a force of nature awaits, a challenge that goes beyond sport and enters the realm of obsession.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Carol Milford is a free-spirited young woman who marries Will Kennicott, a small-town doctor.

This fascinating volume contains a detailed treatise written by Henry Fielding on his seminal work, Joseph Andrews.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

First published in 1907, Mark Twain's "e;Christian Science"e; contains a collection of essays related to Christian Science, a belief system adhered to by members of the Church of Christ, Scientist.

This volume contains three novels by English novelist Thomas Love Peacock, including "e;Headlong Hall"e;, "e;Nightmare Abbey"e;, and "e;Crotchet Castle"e;.

Originally published in 1848, this early work by William Makepeace Thackeray is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition.

This vintage book contains Stephen Leacock's 1912 sequence of stories, "e;Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town"e;.

Welcome to the party.

Filled with Jonathan Harvey's trademark wit, warmth and outrageous humour, The History of Us is a novel about friendship and secrets, the choices we make and the consequences we face.

Rachel and Shirley.

The Making of Zombie Wars is a hilarious black comedy from Aleksandar Hemon, celebrated author of The Lazarus Project.

Hard-core science fiction at its very best, John Scalzi's The Human Division is the fifth in The Old Man's War series.

Irma and Siiri go out with a bang in The End of Sunset Grove, the conclusion to Minna Lindgren's Lavender Ladies Detective Agency trilogy.

Killer Affair by bestselling author Rebecca Chance explores British reality TV in this gripping thriller.

From Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg, the Swedish author of the smash-hit The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules, comes the third hilarious yet tender title in this much-loved series, The Little Old Lady Behaving Badly.

Both heartbreaking and affirming, Miranda Dickinson's Searching for a Silver Lining is perfect for fans of Cecilia Ahern and JoJo Moyes.

The little old lady is back!

Losing It has been shortlisted for the PG Woodhouse Comedy Literary Prize as well as The Edinburgh First Book Award 2015.

A charming novel from the bestselling author of Sealed with a Kiss, Rachael Lucas, Coming Up Roses is blooming with humour and romance!

The New York Times bestseller.

Each of the judges of the Elysian Prize for literature has a reason for accepting the job.

The debut novel from much-loved writer, poet and broadcaster Clive James, Brilliant Creatures is a bold, hilarious satire of the media industry.

'The work of a master, and a master not only of language and comedy, but of feeling too' - The Sunday TimesSlaka!

Employing her customary razor-like humour, Morag Prunty introduces a host of characters whose lives have been chewed up and spat out by this harsh, celebrity-obsessed world.

Christian is blond haired, blue eyed, and not just your average good looking boy - he's an angel.

It's time to hang up your handbag and dance around your glitterball.

IRISH AMERICAN BILLIONAIRE SEEKS BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL, INDEPENDENT, BUT ABOVE ALL IRISH WIFE.

The Salmon of Doubt is Douglas Adams's indispensable guide to life, the universe and everything.

Some Hope is the third of Edward St Aubyn's semi-autobiographical series, The Patrick Melrose Novels, filmed for Sky Atlantic and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as aristocratic addict, Patrick.

Bad News is the second of Edward St Aubyn's semi-autobiographical Patrick Melrose novels, adapted for TV for Sky Atlantic and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as aristocratic addict, Patrick.

Winner of the Yorkshire Post Novel of the Year Award.

Winner of the Betty Trask Award, Never Mind is the first in Edward St Aubyn's semi-autobiographical Patrick Melrose novels, adapted for TV for Sky Atlantic and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as aristocratic addict, Patrick.

THE TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERChoose life.

The Mystic Masseur, V.

With a preface by the author.

At Last is the fifth and final instalment of Edward St Aubyn's semi-autobiographical Patrick Melrose novels, adapted for TV for Sky Atlantic and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as aristocratic addict, Patrick.

Explore the charm and wit of Jane Austen through two of her beloved novels in this beautiful collection.

Walter Crane (1845-1915) was one of the earliest contributors to children's literature and one of the most influential illustrators in the development of children's colour picture books.

Meet Fi.

Robert Poste's child is back at Cold Comfort Farm.