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'Defiant, fabulous and filled with the nuanced challenges so many young queer people struggle to make sense of: family, faith, tradition, affection and belonging. I loved this intimate, heartbreaking coming-of-age...

What if the world around us is far richer than we can perceive? In Invisible Rainbows, astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Alfredo Carpineti reveals the extraordinary hidden universe beyond the...

'A richly textured human history' THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOKS TO READ THIS APRIL'Intimate and revealing' MOHSIN HAMID'A gripping portrait of a crisis-ridden Turkey' PANKAJ MISHRAPulitzer finalist Suzy Hansen chronicles...

The story of grass is bigger than grass itself; it is the story of us and our place in the natural world. From creeping turf and towering bamboo, to rolling...

Horrible Histories finally turns its attention to the most popular sport on Earth, football. Read all about football's beginnings in the Middle Ages, which involved no rules, except maybe not...

A profound and deeply personal exploration of pain, the body and loss by the beloved author of Bluets and The Argonauts'Full of warmth, wisdom and weirdness' JENNY MUSTARDThis is a...

'Well researched, emotive and hugely entertaining' Guillem Balague'Wonderful. Perfect for anyone who loves football but has forgotten why' Joey D'Urso'This book is a joy to read' Max Rushden'A treasure trove...

'Arguably the finest Paris born-and-bred journalist on the finest Paris born-and-bred footballer' James Horncastle'The story of Mbappe deserved to be told by someone with a sharp mind and pen, who...

John Mayall's story is like no other in the annals of rock and blues. Born in the UK in 1933, he laid the foundations of British blues, nurtured a generation...

On August 10, 1976, South African football suffered one of its darkest days following the cold-blooded murder of Kaizer Chiefs official Ewert 'The Lip' Nene.A straight-talker with the gift of...

The instant Sunday Times bestseller and critics' pick of the best biographies and memoirs published in 2025'What Have I Done? snaps, crackles and pops with wit, bravado and glorious Ben-ness....

'Compassionate, pragmatic wisdom' - Alain de BottonAn empowering guide to managing conflict.As much as we may try to avoid it, disagreement is inevitable - from work to family life, friendships...

'Inspirational' Ben Fogle 'Incredible' Bear Grylls 'Extraordinary' Bill Bailey 13,000KM. 240 days. A record breaking adventure and a roadmap to redefining your own impossible. ________ What are you capable of...

The classic bestseller that changed how the world thinks about football 'Quite magnificent - a sort of Freakanomics of football.' Jonathan Wilson, Guardian 'If you're a football fan, I'll save...

'This brilliant book is your treasure map to finding your way out of any shame, embarrassment and pain you feel about "getting it wrong"' - Donna Ashworth, poet and author...

A new selection of work by Austin Clarke, one of the most significant poets of twentieth century Ireland, edited by the Irish poet John McAuliffe.

The Isle of Man TT is not the only motorcycle road race in the world. Far from it. Events like the North West 200 (Northern Ireland's biggest outdoor sporting event,...

'A brilliant new perspective' - Jamie Carragher'Superb' - Daniel TaylorWITH NEW AND UPDATED CONTENT FOR THE MEN'S FIFA WORLD CUP 2026THIS INSIGHTFUL INVESTIGATION REVEALS THE MINDSETS AND UNBELIEVABLE APPROACHES OF...

From the earliest green shoots to dense tropical forests, discover how plants spread across the world to build our environment.Plants first emerged on a very different looking Earth 500 million...

A searing critique of the crony-capitalist, talent-scraping culture of the Stanford elites, by a brilliant young journalistWhen seventeen-year old Theo Baker arrived at Stanford University one brisk September morning, its...

A dazzlingly original reassessment of the power and plurality of women's singing voices by the critically acclaimed author of Art Monsters and Scaffolding'It took me ten years to go from...

Two expert thinkers tackle one of the most difficult and divisive issues of our times: assisted dying'Brenda Hale is a superhero' SHAMI CHAKRABARTI'Rowan Williams is brilliant and profound' JONATHAN SACKSAs...

'High in fibre AND full of flavour. This joyous celebration of vegetables, and important lesson to eat more fibre, is something we all need in our lives' - ALFIE STEINER'Super...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn honest, heartbreaking and brutally funny memoir about losing a mother you never really had - and a comfort to anyone who knows that love can...

** A Financial Times Best Summer Book of 2025**A sweeping history of capitalism as seen through the eyes of its fiercest criticsAt a time when we are faced with fundamental...

Drugs, cartels, mafia, addiction, the FBI, and coercion - this is the untold story behind the tragic decline of football's most gifted and controversial legend. Maradona was football's ultimate genius...

The extraordinary new book from the bestselling author, a richly illustrated travel adventure across the African nation.Illustrated throughout with colour photographs taken on the trip, and brimming with wry humour...

'This is history at its most readable' MENSUN BOUND, author of The Ship Beneath the Ice'Engaging, engrossing and thoroughly enjoyable' MATTHEW RESTALL, author of When Montezuma Met Cortes'Vivid and capitivating'...

A unique and all-encompassing exploration of the wonders of flight and the way different species have evolved different solutions to the problem of defying gravity - including humans. Flight fascinates...

'Farage is Britain's new prime minister. Nirvana or nightmare? Whatever our reaction, we all need to take this scenario very seriously, as Peter Chappell's invigorating book does' Anthony Seldon'a dazzling...

"Peter Marren is a master storyteller and gifted with an inimitable gallows humour. He was destined to write The Devil's Garden." Richard MabeyA lively exploration of the poisoners, tricksters, stingers,...

All the tools you need to be in control of your prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.Have you recently been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? Or are you at...

'BOLD AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN' Tom Holland'MY GOD, THIS BOOK IS NEEDED. HISTORY HAS NEVER SEEMED MORE ALIVE...' Russell T DaviesA gripping new journey through ancient history, uncovering the origins of...

PREP AHEAD. EASY MEALS. ALL PLANTS. Batch is a vibrant collection of over 80 make-ahead recipes designed for real life. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians and busy families, Batch makes...

A gripping new account of oligarchy from 'the most astute social scientist studying the phenomenon today' (Guardian)The wealthy and powerful few have dominated the masses throughout most of human history....

Ancient trees, some over a thousand years old, are dotted around the British Isles, the last survivors of a lost world. Now, new scientific studies of these trees and of...

'A master at telling football's greatest ever stories... Breathtaking. Wilson's eye for detail and his elegant writing brings the World Cup to life like no other book on the topic...

*THE INCREDIBLE COMEBACK STORY OF THE 2025 MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPION*Marc Marquez is the apex predator of the MotoGP world: arguably the greatest motorcycle racer who ever lived, he is a...

A HISTORY TODAY BOOK OF THE YEAR'Powerful, absorbing and endlessly thought-provoking' SINCLAIR MCKAYA radical new history of history's most brutal struggle for survival between imperial powers.In popular memory, World War...

Featured on NPR's Books We Love 2025'An astounding achievement' MARCUS J. MOORE'Learned [and] compassionate' THE TIMES'A must-read' IRISH TIMESBefore his murder at twenty-five, Tupac Shakur rose to staggering artistic heights...

Can architecture ever be democratic? An elegant, timely new theory of politics and urban design from the acclaimed author of What is Populism? and Democracy RulesBuilding requires power and resources...

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health.In Butterflies,...

A devastating, meticulous account of the history of Israel's destruction of Gaza from an acclaimed architect and investigator'Urgent and essential' DAVID WENGROW'Extraordinary' ILAN PAPPEEyal Weizman is one of the world's...

From the author of How Are You Feeling Today? and Will You Be My Friend? comes a picture book all about the birds and the bees (sex education).It's natural for...

How do you know if the medicine you're taking is right for you?Should you worry about side effects, and, if so, how much?And how can you advocate for a loved...

Increase your confidence, feel less anxious and get more out of life by taking small steps outside your comfort zone.In The Fear Opportunity, Olympic Gold medallist Victoria Pendleton shows just...

From the hit 'Short History of...' podcast comes the dramatic and thrilling history of Ancient Rome. Packed with vivid detail and extraordinary characters, this immersive account brings to life the...