None of This is True by Lisa Jewell, £20
None of This is True is topically all about podcasting and intrusion into two people’s lives. It starts with the meeting of two women who live in very different circumstances just a few streets away from each other – and who share a birthday. Glamorous podcaster Alix Summer has just finished her latest series and wants a new creative challenge. She happens to meet Josie Fair in a local gastropub as they are both celebrating their 45th birthdays in very different styles and becomes intrigued with the unbelievable story of Josie’s life which might make a new project. But things start to get out of hand as both women start obsessing about the other – so who is manipulating who and who is telling the truth?
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The Inner Channel: The Keeper’s Histories: Part 1, £9.99
For anyone who loves fantasy adventure, we love this beautifully written debut novel from K L Murray. The Inner Channel is the source of all our world’s energy. It powers our vessels, heals us and guides our intuition. Some can even harness it’s magicks organically but they have not been seen for centuries… After Adrienne’s father mysteriously disappears, she must journey to Keeper’s Cove to seek out the Gedogin, protectors of the Tor to the Inner Channel. Adrienne soon finds that she herself is being hunted by the powerful Seldelige, soulless lab monsters controlled by The Consortium, who seek to uncover and exploit the secrets of the channel. She then finds herself in the middle of an ancient battle that is far bigger than anything she could have imagined.
Available from www.amazon.co.uk
Serious Money by Caroline Knowles, £10.99
London is a plutocrat’s paradise, with more resident billionaires than New York, Hong Kong or Moscow. Far from trickling down, their wealth is burning up the environment and swallowing up the city. But what do we really know about London’s super-rich and the lives they lead? To find out more, sociologist Caroline Knowles walks the streets of London from the City to suburban Surrey, via Kensington, Mayfair and elsewhere. Her walks reveal how the wealthy shape the capital in their image, creating a world of gated communities and luxury developments. A move behind closed doors takes us further into the dark heart of the plutocratic city, from multi-million-pound mansions to gentlemen’s clubs. Along the way we meet a wide and wickedly entertaining cast of millionaires, billionaires and those who serve them: bankers, aristocrats, tech tycoons, Conservative Party donors, butlers, divorce lawyers and many more.
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My Husband by Maud Ventura, from £9.99
Maud Ventura is thirty years old and lives in Paris. She led the podcast division of one of France’s major radio stations and speaks fluent English. My Husband, was a viral best-seller and she is an up-and-coming new voice in fiction. We meet an unnamed narrator who is completely and utterly obsessed with her husband. As the novel progresses her obsession starts to unravel her marriage and her sanity…This addictive novella is full of brilliant twists and is perfect for fans of Leila Slimani’s Adele and Luster by Ravel Leilani. With the surprise of Gone Girl, the bleakness of The Talented Mr Ripley and the sinister charm of the Netflix thriller You, the French bestseller MY HUSBAND is an exhilarating story of passion and the dark secrets that lie beneath a seemingly healthy marriage.
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Penguin Little Clothbound Classics, from £8.79 (Hardcover)
Irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world’s greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Beautifully designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith, Little Clothbound Classics are collectable, small-format editions of short stories, novellas and essays that celebrate the range of the Penguin Classics list. Loved by everyone from BookTokers to royalty. Publishing in four seasonal collections over a year, each of the 48 titles is bound in colourful cloth and stamped with foil, evoking the Victorian bookbinding tradition in which the Clothbound Classics series was first conceived. This Summer Collection includes a diverse range of writing from some great names of literature from around the world.
Available from www.penguin.co.uk
The Athenian: Eat Like A Greek, £14.99
Famed Greek fast food hotspot, The Athenian, have released their long-awaited debut cookbook. The book features a mouthwatering selection of indulgent and summery Greek recipes which are deeply flavourful and perfect for alfresco dining during the warmer months. The recipe book includes the likes of golden and crispy courgette fritters which can be served with a refreshingly herby taziki dip. As well as a deliciously light and zesty spinach and feta pie which is simple enough for a mid-week dinner but also bold enough to serve as part of a weekend spread. Chicken Gyros also feature, which take a modern spin on the traditional Greek dish which results in a fresh and vibrant offering which is perfect for a family-friendly affair.
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Pagan Portals – Where Fairies Meet by Daniela Simina, £9.99
Traditions surrounding fairies are, essentially, a cross-generational compass that helps young and old to orient themselves into the ever-changing cultural landscape. As such, fairy traditions allow people to position themselves on the time-space continuum, not only through perpetuation of values but also through connecting deeper with the subtler realms that surround and interpenetrate consensus reality. Connecting to subtler realms gives access to a body of knowledge built upon the record of interaction between our world and the Other. In Ireland and Romania, fairy traditions are alive and evolving. The study of the parallelism that exists between bodies of lore, past and present, from areas diametrically opposed on the map of Europe, gives scholars, laypeople, and spiritual seekers access to an everlasting repository of wisdom.
Available from www.johnhuntpublishing.com
When Worlds Collide by Amy Fleckney, £8.99
When Worlds Collide tells the turbulent journey of a determined single mum who defied all the odds. After leaving an abusive relationship, on the brink of becoming homeless, Amy found refuge in a caravan where she raised her young children. Determined to create a better future she began to build her business, but found herself fighting a controversial battle after inadvertently getting tangled in a web of love and lies. This real – and brutally honest – heartfelt story lets you into an unspoken world that is often hidden in shadows and shame. It not only shines a light on the twists and turns of unconditional love, but it also gives hope to women that they too can turn their life around.
Available from www.amazon.co.uk
Justice: A Tale of the Nepali Civil War, £10.84
Justice: A Tale of the Nepali Civil War is the story of a young girl’s journey to reclaim the life she left behind during the unforgiving conflict of the Nepali Civil War. With its sublime settings, diverse characters, and riveting narrative, the girl learns the truth about the life that she left behind.
