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Within the pages of 96-year-old Doris’s red address book are the names of all those she has loved and lost, telling the story of a colourful life. Living alone in Stockholm, she is comforted by the weekly calls of her grand-niece Jenny, who is haunted by a painful childhood. Finally, Doris decides to put pen to paper, using her address book to recall the memories of a life well-lived – from 1930s Paris runways to narrow New York escapes during World War Two – and what she and Jenny discover may well change their lives forever....

When Elin receives a letter from her childhood friend Fredrik on the Swedish island of Gotland, memories come flooding back: of a past she has tried to forget and a terrible secret she has shared with nobody—a secret that made her flee the island and never return. Torn between past and present and afraid the truth will destroy her family, Elin sets out on a journey to another continent, but also to another time and another life. 

Inspired by true events, in Sofia Grant’s powerfully moving new novel a young woman peels back the layers of her family’s history, discovering a tragedy in the past that explains so much of the present. This unforgettable story is one of hope, healing, and the discovery of truth. Sometimes...

'I hope the lights are on when we finally have sex so he can see how young I am compared to his wife.' Readers are loving Everyone I Know is Dying: 'An important, electric portrayal of mental health' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brutally relatable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of the most powerful books I've ever...

Paola: Perante Deus, meu marido prometeu me amar. Cuidar de mim. Ser meu amigo. Perante todos, disse que me amava. Que seríamos felizes. Viveríamos juntos para sempre. Mentiu em tudo. Até que um dia, disse que me mataria. E não mentiu. A partir de então, vivi escondida no meu mundo, até André aparecer. André: Eu não procurava nada. Não queria ninguém. Não depois de tudo que vivi. Meu coração estava preso na escuridão, até Paola surgir com suas cores, pintando minha vida.

In the 1940s and 50s, women who needed a fast divorce went to Nevada to live on a ranch with other women in the same boat. This historical novel was inspired by the true stories of those who “took the Reno cure.” Francie Meeker and Vi Carothers were sold a bill of goods: find a man, marry...

Las soldaderas narra, en voz de Cecilia —quien luego se convirtió en Adelita—, la historia de la primera revolución en México: la revolución femenina, un acontecimiento que inició de forma silenciosa a mediados del Porfiriato, cuando las mujeres se incorporaron a los sectores laborales como oficinistas, telegrafistas, periodistas, editoras de periódicos, enfermeras, parteras y médicas, algo que la sociedad veía con malos ojos y que consideraba ocioso, innecesario y peligroso, pues por siglos las mujeres habían sido educadas para el matrimonio, la maternidad y las labores del hogar.

Some love stories end before they even begin… ‘Romantic and gorgeous’ Milly Johnson ‘An emotional novel about the power of hope’ Holly Miller ‘Made my heart ache’ Liz Fenwick ‘An epic story of love and emotion. Wow!’ Jane Linfoot *** When Lili meets Ben by chance one hot...

Ten anniversaries to relive. Ten chances to remember why they fell in love. 'Twisty, intricate and perfectly observed – it will steal your heart again and again' JANE LINFOOT 'A skilfully plotted love story of second chances and forgiveness with a twist. Hugely imaginative and deeply...

Don't miss Lucy Foley's new book, The Midnight Feast, coming June 18th! THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Told in rotating points of view, this Tilt-A-Whirl of a novel brims with jangly tension – an undeniably engrossing guessing game.” — Vogue "[A] clever, cliff-hanger-filled thriller."...

Could the wrong man be the right one after all? The heart-wrenching and beautiful new romance from Fiona Lucas, author of Never Forget You. 'Unique and moving. A heartfelt read' Woman's Own 🌸🌸🌸 Erin is about to marry the love of her life. She and Simon have been together for eight years...

Neste romance finalista do prêmio Pulitzer, acompanhamos o amadurecimento de uma jovem universitária nos anos 1990 que se descobre como escritora enquanto vive as agruras e as delícias do primeiro amor. Selin, filha de imigrantes turcos, começará seu primeiro semestre em Harvard. O ano é 1995 e a internet, uma novidade. Ela se inscreve em matérias de que nunca ouviu falar, faz amizade com a carismática e cosmopolita colega sérvia, Svetlana, e começa a se corresponder por e-mail com Ivan, um estudante de matemática húngaro, mais velho.

Doris, de 96 años, ha tenido la misma agenda desde 1928. Ese librito rojo, que su padre le regaló de niña, contiene su propio collar de perlas, las personas a las que ha conocido y querido a lo largo de su vida. Ahora Doris vive sola en un apartamento del centro de Estocolmo y muchos de los nombres de su agenda aparecen tachados, y las únicas visitas que recibe son las del servicio de atención a la tercera edad. Su principal fuente de alegría son las llamadas vía Skype de su único familiar, su sobrina nieta Jenny, que vive en California, al otro lado del Atlántico.

Polesine, 1951. Quando, dopo giorni di pioggia incessante, Nora vede il fango filtrare sotto la porta di casa, capisce che l'acqua si prenderà tutto ciò che la sua famiglia possiede. Dopo la grande alluvione, che ha distrutto le case, decimato le bestie e costretto molti a sfollare, la terra stessa sembra aver perso la sua fertilità, e chi è rimasto ha sempre meno lavoro. Così i Visentin decidono di lasciare tutto per cercare fortuna nel Vercellese, dove la produzione del riso attira manodopera da tutto il paese.

‘I just loved everything about this book… Ticked all the boxes for the perfect read.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1933. Hannah Snow is fleeing her unhappy marriage when she finds herself in a small hotel on the banks of Loch Ness. But when a monster is spotted in the depths of the...

All of them are guilty of something… Five friends. One deadly secret. Five old university friends gather on the eve of their flatmate’s memorial at a beautiful riverside house. Host Caro is as perfect as always. Shy, awkward Lily’s now a bestselling author. Sports hero George loves...

From the multi-award winning author of The Bridge (BBC) and Marcella (Netflix, ITV) comes a blockbuster new thriller… ‘A violent, action-packed police procedural’ The Times ‘Scandi-noir at its very bleakest … this is a story that lingers long in the mind’ Daily Mail ‘A dark...

Life is going well for Marie. She and her husband, Laurent, live a comfortable life in a large apartment in the 11th arrondissement in Paris. Laurent has a good job at a big law firm, and Marie enjoys her work at a bank, where she feels appreciated by her clients and colleagues. Comfortable, secure and ready for family life, the couple begin to try for a baby. But not long afterwards Marie experiences a shocking encounter which threatens to derail their plans completely, and her world slowly starts to fall apart.

A romantic and unforgettable story about the little moments that change our lives The day that changes Lucy's life starts in the worst way possible when she is abruptly fired from her job. Drowning her sorrows in a nearby bar, Lucy spots her ex-boyfriend Max walking past outside. Should she stay...

Brought to you by Penguin. A poised and vivid story of a young woman finding her way back to herself for fans of Coco Mellors and Megan Nolan Rhianne is not who she used to be, or who she wants to be either. Art school has shattered her confidence. So, she moves back to her rural family home in...