For almost three thousand years, the Odyssey has captured imaginations with seafaring adventure, romance, friendships, as well as feats of heroism and of bloody revenge.
'Expertly crafted' AMELIA DIMOLDENBERG'A beautiful siren song to anyone who has ever felt ashamed of their own taste' SCARLETT CURTIS'An ode to both fearless critique and visceral fandom' BILLIE JD PORTERA deep dive into the joy and power of personal pleasures, quirks, obsessions and bad taste, from zine royalty, Ione Gamble.
Katarina Witt ist mit zwei Olympiasiegen, vier Weltmeisterschafts- und sechs Europameisterschaftstiteln die erfolgreichste Sportlerin in der Geschichte des Eiskunstlaufs.
A profoundly original, ambitious and globally minded writer Rebecca Tam s, Guardian'A writer of serious intellectual depth' Jay BernardFor over half a century, Jay Wright s poetry has been celebrated for its alertness to the multiplicity of human experience and identity.
The French drink, smoke and eat more fat than anyone in the world, yet they live longer and have fewer heart problems than the English and the Americans.
An illuminating new essay collection from one of the most distinctive, exciting and acclaimed writers of her generation, Zadie Smith Zadie Smith is a wonderful essayist.
The Road From Coorain is the beautifully written narrative of Jill Ker Conway's journey from girlhood on an isolated sheep-farm in the grasslands of Australia to her departure for America (and eventually the presidency of Smith College).
'The most entertaining book of the year' Sunday Times _____________________________________________________Diana touched your elbow, your arm, covered your hand with hers.
*Winner of the 2022 Cherasco International Prize*'Thoroughly engrossing' Michael Pollan, The Atlantic'Wonderful, energising' Kathryn Hughes, The GuardianCoffee is one of the most valuable commodities in the history of the global economy and the world's most popular drug.
Witty, savage and poignant NIGELLA LAWSON'Humane and deeply, darkly humorous' MARINA KEMP, author of UNWILDING'Gorgeous, mesmerising' CLAIRE POWELL, author of ALL INThis summer, sink your teeth into a slice of family drama with this deliciously funny novel about sisterhood, secrets and the things you can't stomach.
'Clever, clear and insightful, this book is an indispensable guide to the new scientific and gastronomic frontier of fermentation' Heston Blumenthal'Entertaining, illuminating and insightful' Sandor Katz***Embark on a tantalising journey into the weird and wonderful world of fermentation.
Determination, grit and humour shine through Lindsey Hilsum, ObserverNineteen Arab women journalists speak out about what it s like to report on their changing homelands in this first-of-its-kind essay collection.
A revelatory exploration of how today s right-wing authoritarianism emerged not in opposition to neoliberalism, but from within it FINALIST FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS 'Bracingly original.
The ultimate bread making reference, including theory, techniques and recipesThe latest in the bestselling National Trust series which has so far comprised Scones, Puddings, Jams, Crumbles and Afternoon Tea, this handy guide contains all the information and inspiration needed to start making bread.
Over 150 of the world's leading scientists and thinkers offer their choice of the ideas, strategies and arguments that will help all of us understand our world, and its future, better.
';One of the best making-of books to hit the shelves' BooklistFor the first time, the director and co-creators of This is Spinal Tap provide the full behind-the-scenes story of the making of the groundbreaking mockumentary.
A rallying, celebratory essay about Sylvia Plath, Taylor Swift and unbridled female ambition by the beloved author of Bluets and The ArgonautsIn The Slicks, Maggie Nelson positions culture-dominating pop superstar Taylor Swift and feminist cult icon Sylvia Plath as twin hosts of the female urge towards wanting hard, working hard and pouring forth and as twinned targets of patriarchy s ancient urge to disparage, trivialise and demonise such prolific, intimate output.
'Charman writes with intelligence and generosity, and sprinkles her history with details that are enraging, provocative and, frequently, amusing' New StatesmanMotherhood is a political state.
The second book from acclaimed writer and journalist Joel Golby 'There's no one funnier than Joel Golby' GREG JAMES'I love this book' DOLLY ALDERTONHow much of your life do you review?
'Glorious' Guardian'Vigorous, rigorous and eminently readable' SPECTATORIn his soaring new book, Niall Kishtainy draws us into the imaginative worlds of Thomas More, the Diggers, William Morris and Extinction Rebellion protestors.
What began as an underground 60s Mod scene in unlicensed, no-frills clubs in the North West of England became a youth craze that has long surpassed all others.
Hot on the heels of Veggiestan, Sally Butcher brings us Snackistan: a fictitious land where tummies are always full, and there's a slightly naughty smile on every face.
