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The 7-10 Split (Peach Blossom #1)
by null Karmen LeeReaders love Karmen Lee: 'The perfect cozy romance to get you out of a reading rut!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was never just a game… Ava Williams has every reason to hate Grace Jones. They were once thick as thieves and bowling rivals who pushed each other.Then they shared a kiss…and after that, nothing was ever the same. But then Grace, bowling pro and local celeb, starts teaching at the same small-town high school as Ava. And Grace is handed the school’s new bowling team that Ava’s been trying to set up for years! Now they’re expected to work together and lead the team to victory in six months. And with that, their rivalry is back…as is their undeniable attraction. So it’s just a matter of time before it explodes – one way or the other. 'Brimming with heart and humour, this second chance romance has it all.' Ashley Herring Blake, award-winning author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Perfect for fans of: Enemies to lovers 🔥 Forced proximity ❤️ Second chance romance 💔 More reader reviews for Karmen Lee: 'You won't regret picking this book, I sure as hell didn't.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I really loved this story. Even though it was only 150 pages, it gave me everything.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was such a sweet love story!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Adventures of Paddington – The Book Day Quest (The Adventures of Paddington)
by HarperCollins Children’s BooksThe perfect book to get your children excited about World Book Day!
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes On Modern Irrationality
by Amanda MontellIn the modern information age, our brain’s coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to eleven. Amanda Montell blends cultural criticism and personal narrative to explore our modern cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages and highlights of magical overthinking.
Agents of S.U.I.T.: A Full Colour, Laugh-Out-Loud Comic Book Adventure! (Agents of S.U.I.T. #2)
by John Patrick GreenFrom John Patrick Green, the creator of the side-splitting InvestiGators series, comes Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse – the second in a full colour, laugh-out-loud graphic novel series perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey!'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey, on InvestiGators.Bongo and Marsha, the super-spy Badgers, are on the case . . . and way over-budget! When S.U.I.T.* realizes just how much money the Badgers waste with their gadgets, spy vehicles and custom toys, they’re sent to Bora Bora to investigate a case the old-fashioned way.The bees – that’s 'bee-ee-ee' like the insect – who run the resort are hiding something under the tropical sands, and Marsha and Bongo are just the bumbling agents to crack this pineapple-flavored case wide open. It’s time for the B-Team to show why they’re so un-B lievably B-loved!Created by John Patrick Green with cowriter Christopher Hastings and artist Pat Lewis, join the Bongo and Marsha in this hilarious adventure!*Special Undercover Investigation Teams
Alex vs Axel: The Impossible Quests (Alex vs Axel #1)
by Sam CopelandThe hilarious new fantasy adventure from the author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken.Alex is a normal, everyday kid, living in a normal, everyday city. Axel is a monster-slaying hero, living in a world of magic. Unfortunately, when the two boys mysteriously swap places, each of them ends up being mistaken for the other.With zero experience of heroism, Alex is thrust into an epic quest to defeat the evil Felonius Gloam, who has stolen the Book of Lifetales and is using it to unravel the very fabric of the world of Aërth.Meanwhile, Axel is faced with double maths, a gran who's six months behind on the rent, and a crucial chess tournament he's got to win – when he doesn't even know how to play.Can the two boys complete their Impossible Quests and find a way back to their own lives, or will they both discover they don't have a life to come back to . . . ?
Alien Apocalypse (Interdimensional Explorers)
by Lorraine GregoryThe second sensational book in a brand-new funny, accessible and action-packed space-adventure series written by the incredible Lorraine Gregory – perfect for middle grade fans of MG Leonard and David Baddiel!
All's Fair in Love and War (Miss Prentice’s Proteges)
by Virginia Heath'A refreshing array of dazzling wit, hidden depths, lip curling humour and heartmelting fun, in all its entangling intimacy!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader praise for the Merriwell Sisters series!'Virginia Heath's fun characters and situations will have you laughing out loud!' SABRINA JEFFRIES'Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart' EVIE DUNMORE'Heath is carving a name for herself in historical rom-coms' BOOKLIST starred reviewALL'S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR is the first in a new Regency romp of a series from the author of the Merriwell Sisters series!________________________When former naval captain, Harry Kincaid, is left in the lurch with his flighty older sister's three unruly children, he hasn't a clue how to handle it. Desperate, and prepared to pay whatever it takes, he turns to Miss Prentice's School for Young Ladies for an emergency governess who can get his formerly ordered house running shipshape again.After a strict and miserable upbringing, fledgling governess Georgie Rowe doesn't believe that children should be seen and not heard. She believes that childhood should be filled with laughter, adventure, and discovery (. . . everything hers wasn't). Thankfully, the three Pendleton children are already delightfully bohemian and instantly embrace her unconventional approach. However, their staid, stickler-for-the-rules uncle, is another matter entirely.Georgie and Harry are soon butting heads over their differences, but as time passes, their attraction soon becomes undeniable and, after all, all's fair in love and war . . .________________________Readers LOVED the Merriwell Sisters!!'An utterly heartwarming and hilarious romp through regency England . . . Virginia Heath's new series is the perfect blend of humour and romance that Bridgerton fans will fall head over heels for' 5⭐ NetGalley review'A fresh, fun and a totally original take on the regency romance genre . . . the witty banter is brilliant and so entertaining! . . . I can't wait to read more from this author' 5⭐ NetGalley review'I absolutely loved this book . . . A historical romance with humour. Looking forward to the next book by Virginia Heath' 5⭐ NetGalley review'What a fun story! . . . Hugh and Minerva have fantastic chemistry, and they send up sparks every time they are on the page together . . . A great read all the way around!' 5⭐ NetGalley review'The first in a new series & boy what a starter, it had me hooked & giggling from the first page . . . If you want a humorous, entertaining often farcical yet romantic read look no further' 5⭐ NetGalley review'I loved, loved, loved this story!' 5⭐ NetGalley review
Amazing Easter Puzzles and Quizzes (Amazing Puzzles and Quizzes for Every Kid)
by Hannah WilsonFilled with over 100 exciting Easter puzzles and quizzes for you to enjoy with friends, family or on your own!
Amazing Facts: Olympics & Paralympics (Amazing Facts Every Kid Needs to Know)
by null Caroline RowlandsPack your brain with athletic fun and trivia ahead of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games! Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the one of world’s biggest international sporting events! Meet all your favourite Olympic and Paralympic stars and discover the pioneering athletes who paved their way in this fun-filled, stat-packed book. From impressive world records and daring athletic feats to the most hilarous moments, this book has everything you need to know – and is fully illustrated throughout. Look out for more Amazing Facts books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know
Amazing Football Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know (Amazing Facts Every Kid Needs to Know)
by null Caroline RowlandsPack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the beautiful game from all around the world! Find out which football teams travelled to the first ever FIFA World Cup together. Discover the world record for the lowest altitude football match. Meet the king who named one of the world’s most famous football clubs. From jaw-dropping goals to the silliest celebrations, this fun-filled, stat-packed book has everything you need to know about your favourite football stars and the pioneering players who paved their way. Fully illustrated throughout! Look out for more Amazing Facts books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know
Amazing Football Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to Know (Amazing Facts Every Kid Needs to Know)
by null Caroline RowlandsPack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the beautiful game from all around the world! Find out which football team plays inside a crocodile-shaped stadium. Discover which famous footballers went to the same school. Meet the legendary manager who’s never been sacked! From jaw-dropping goals to the silliest celebrations, this fun-filled, stat-packed book has everything you need to know about your favourite football stars and the pioneering players who paved their way. Fully illustrated throughout! Look out for more Amazing Facts books: Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know
Amazing Football Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to Know (Amazing Facts Every Kid Needs to Know)
by null Caroline RowlandsPack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the beautiful game from all around the world! Find out which women’s football team is ranked No. 1 in the world. Discover the story behind the animal that found a stolen FIFA World Cup trophy. Meet the legendary footballer who signed their first professional contract on a napkin. From jaw-dropping goals to the silliest celebrations, this fun-filled, stat-packed book has everything you need to know about your favourite football stars and the pioneering players who paved their way. Fully illustrated throughout! Look out for more Amazing Facts books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know
As You Like It: Staged: the origins of YA’s greatest tropes
by William ShakespeareWith a foreword by Talia Hibbert, author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown‘We that are true lovers run into strange capers’Banished from her ambitious uncle’s court, the lovesick Rosalind flees to the forest with her cousin, Celia. Disguised as the handsome shepherd Ganymede and simple shepherdess Aliena, the two soon meet the dashing Orlando – forced into hiding by a plot against his life, heartbroken at the separation from his beloved Rosalind. Fooled by Rosalind’s disguise, Orlando grows close to ‘Ganymede’. But Phoebe, a local shepherdess, also has her eye on Ganymede. As their hopes and dreams entangle, can everyone get what they want?As You Like It is Shakespeare’s brilliant gender swapping, fake dating classic comedy of errors.Discover STAGED, a limited collection of Shakespeare’s unabridged plays that celebrates the genius of the Bard and the tropes that continue to delight YA readers to this day.Explore the rest of the STAGED collection:Hamlet – With a foreword by Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéMacbeth – With a foreword by Kat DelacorteA Midsummer Night’s Dream – With a foreword by Becky AlbertalliMuch Ado About Nothing – With a foreword by Holly BourneRomeo and Juliet – With a foreword by Jennifer Niven
As Young as This: the heartbreakingly relatable novel for fans of One Day
by Roxy Dunn'This debut novel about womanhood and expectations will be one of the most exciting of the year' INDEPENDENT, the best fiction books to read in 2024'A young woman's life, told through the men she has dated. With glorious attention to detail and emotional fluency, Dunn charts the ways in which we are built and broken by love' PANDORA SYKES***An irresistible and achingly relatable debut novel for anyone who has ever had to let go of what they thought their life would look like and open themselves up to the dizzying possibilities of chance.Elliot. Joe. Tommy. Nathanael. Wren. Oliver. Malik. Zach. Frank. Patrick. Noah. These are the men Margot has loved, liked, lusted over.Since she was seventeen, she’s pictured them like stepping stones – each one bringing her closer to finding someone to share her life with and, eventually, father the children she’s always imagined in her future.From her first sexual encounter, to her first love, from grown-up dilemmas to spontaneous thrills, she’s soaked up every experience available to her, discovering friendship, joy and despair. Through all of this she’s refined her search until she believes she’s arrived at ‘the ending’ to her story.So how did she find herself here, single at thirty-four, and about to make the biggest decision of her life?'Raw, funny and beautiful . . . A really gorgeously observed novel about youth and womanhood' DAISY BUCHANAN, author of Careering'Relatable, poignant and gripping ... I read it in a single day' LIBBY PAGE, author of The Lido'Warm, witty, wise . . . A thoughtful and moving portrait that made me laugh and cry' CHLOË ASHBY, author of Wet Paint
Astrid and the Space Cadets: Attack of the Snailiens! (Astrid and the Space Cadets #1)
by Alex T. SmithBlast off on an adventure with the Space Cadets! From beloved children's author-illustrator Alex T. Smith, the bestselling creator of the Claude series and How Winston Delivered Christmas, comes a funny and fast-paced adventure through space!With out-of-this-world illustrations on every page, Astrid and the Space Cadets: Attack of the Snailiens! is perfect for fans of Grimwood and Bad Guys, and for kids who are ready to read by themselves.Astrid Atomic, a six year old human person, goes to bed every night like every other six year old human person. But unlike many other six year olds she doesn’t stay there. The minute the lights are off and the coast is clear the Space Cadet siren goes off, her uniform goes on, and 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - WHOOSH! - she blasts off on board the spaceship Stardust!Along with her best pals Beryl, Professor Quackers and Zoink, Astrid is given her mission from The Chief - to clean up the Milky Way! But when a nearby alien is in trouble and with giant snaliens around, things aren't likely to go to plan!Don't miss Astrid and the gang's next adventure in book two: Astrid and the Space Cadets: Race from Planet Peril!
Astrochimp
by null David WalliamsFrom million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure. Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly. He would: - make rude noises from BOTH ENDS… - pick his nose with his little toe… - eat the skins of bananas, hurling out the tasty part inside. NASA’s scientists thought he’d be the PERFECT chimp to send into space. Little did Chump know that he had been selected for a deadly-dangerous mission. If a chimp could orbit Earth, then chances were a human could too. With Chump the chimp at the controls of a spacecraft, what could possibly go wrong? As it turned out, EVERYTHING. Blast off with Chump, and encounter dog space pirates, evil insects, and the silliest chimpanzee who ever lived in this wildly funny space opera, fully illustrated in fantastic colour. David Walliams was most recently Children’s number one bestseller with The Blunders TCM Chart, 14 October 2023).
At First Spite
by Olivia Dade'One of the most romantic books I've ever read' ROSIE DANAN, bestselling author of The Roommate There's a fine line between love and hate . . . When Athena's fiancé ends their engagement, she has no choice but to move into the Spite House she recklessly bought him as a wedding gift. Which is a real problem, for many reasons: the house is only ten feet wide. Her ex's home is literally attached to hers. And Dr. Matthew Vine the Freaking Third - the uptight, judgy jerk who convinced his younger brother to leave her - is living on her other side, only a four-foot alley away.If she has to see Matthew every time she looks out her windows, she might as well have a little fun with the situation. By, say, playing erotic audiobooks at top volume with those windows open. Unfortunately, loathing Matthew proves more difficult than anticipated. He helps her move. He listens. And he's kind of hot . . . ?Matthew may not regret breaking up his brother's engagement, but he does regret what it's done to Athena. And now he'll help her however he can. If that means enduring nightly steamy story hours, so be it. And if that means watching Athena through their windows a bit too often and caring about her a bit too much. . . . well, nothing can come of it. She'll never forgive him. Even if she did, how could he ever tell his younger brother that he wants the very same woman he pushed him to leave?Why fans love Olivia Dade ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐!'Charming, witty, and heartfelt' KYLIE SCOTT'Olivia Dade never fails to make me laugh, blush, and feel like I'm being wrapped in a warm blanket. Cannot recommend enough!' KATEE ROBERT
At Her Service (Out in Hollywood #2)
by Amy Spalding‘A wonderfully hopeful, queer, LA love story’ Anita Kelly, author of Something Wild & Wonderful ‘Highly relatable, laugh-out-loud funny, and full of hot-bartender sapphic swoon’ Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive
ATCHOO! (Bing)
by HarperCollins Children’s BooksA wonderful new picture book about Bing catching a cold based on the award-winning animated series Bing!
Aztec Chocolate Meltdown: Book 3 (Hotel of the Gods #3)
by Tom Easton (Author)Check in to Hotel of the Gods - where mythical guests cause magical mayhem! A hilarious choc-tastic adventure for readers aged 7+.When home-schooling becomes too much for Atlas's parents to handle, the gods and goddesses who live at hotel step in to educate Atlas and his sister. Suddenly, lessons are a lot more exciting, with Thor taking PE classes, Venus and Mars giving Latin lessons and Bastet, the Egyptian cat goddess, teaching Maths. But the strictest teacher of all is Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec God of Knowledge . . . and chocolate. If Atlas doesn't impress him with an amazing creation at the end of term science fair, there's going to be a MELTDOWN!
The Best Way to Bury Your Husband: Four new friends. Four dead bodies. One big problem . . .
by Alexia Casale'I loved loved loved this book!' CHRISTINA RICCI ‘Poignant and funny, dark and searing’ ANDREA MARA'A darkly comedic story . . . I loved it' JESSE SUTANTO 'Perfect for those who like feminism with their dead bodies' JULIE COHEN'Tense, funny, moving and strangely cosy' HOLLY BOURNE---Four new friends. Four dead bodies. One big problem . . .Sally never meant to cave her husband's head in with a skillet. Or at least she didn't until suddenly, she did.But Sally isn't the only woman in town being pushed to breaking point. When coincidence brings four strangers together, a surprising solidarity is formed.So can they find the best way to bury their husbands - and get away with it?Darkly funny and with a big beating heart, The Best Way to Bury Your Husband is an irresistible page-turner about the power of female friendship.
Betty Steady and the Toad Witch (Betty Steady and the Toad Witch #1)
by null Nicky Smith-DalePrepare to lick the toenails of adventure! Betty Steady’s faster than an angry goose and stronger than an ogre in yoga pants and she DON’T NEED NO STINKING HELP! But can she prevent disaster before the Toad Witch attacks Wobbly Rock? The funniest young fiction debut of 2024, for readers of You’re A Bad Man, Mr Gum and Grimwood! At twelve years old Betty Steady stands tall and dazzling, and is the Guardian of Wobbly Rock – a faraway kingdom which she protects fearlessly ALL ON HER OWN. But then the Toad Witch literally cuts Betty down to size. Can Betty prevent disaster before the Toad Witch and her evil army launch a terrible attack on Wobbly Rock? And when will she learn that she doesn't have to do stuff ALL ON HER OWN any more? Join us for fights and friendships! Lasagne-eating snails and slimy villains! Meet Betty and her crew: Figg the imp, Simon Anderson the stallion in tiger-print cycling shorts, Elle Emen O’Pea the trumpet-playing mouse in a bobble hat, and many, many more! Just jolly join us, OK? HOT CROSS BUNS!
Big Bad Wolf Investigates Fairy Tales: Fact-checking your favourite stories with SCIENCE!
by Catherine CawthorneJoin the Big Bad Wolf as he debunks your favourite fairy tales with SCIENCE! Written by the hilarious Catherine Cawthorne and illustrated by award-winning Sara Ogilvie.Did a princess really feel a tiny pea through a mountain of mattresses? And could a pumpkin actually turn into a carriage to carry Cinderella to the ball? Of course not! It's all a load of fairytale NONSENSE! Or is it . . . ? The Big Bad Wolf is on a mission to find the truth behind these tales, and clear his name in the process.Combining STEM topics with classic stories children know and love, this hilarious non-fiction picture book is perfect for inquisitive children always asking big questions!
Big Date Energy
by Bethany RutterFran’s done with looking for long-term love. She’s got Big Date Energy…
Bloodstream: A sizzling motorsport romance for fans of Lauren Asher and Hannah Grace
by Emilee CarterFor fans of Hannah Grace and Lauren Asher BLOODSTREAM is a sizzling new enemies-to-lovers racing romance!***He’s a world champion. She’s the new girl on the grid. Will their sizzling chemistry throw him off track? As the new social media manager for Revolution Racing, Faith is ready to get her drivers in front of the world. With their sizzling good looks, champagne lifestyles, and charming smiles it's going to be easy. But Julien Moretz is the obstacle she never saw coming. The renowned World Champion doesn't need his personal life splashed across the internet. He's here to race and he's here to win.Julien has too much at stake to let someone see the real him. But Faith isn't the woman he first thought, and Julien isn't the bad boy he shows the world.No matter how hard they try to push each other away, as they discover the people behind the media, Faith and Julien could be the most scandalous story of the racing season!