From award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy.

Among the unforgettable cast of staff and residents there's Mr Peckover the deluded archaeologist, Phyllis the knitter, Mr Cresswell the ex-cruise ship hairdresser, the enterprising Mrs Foss and Mr Jimson the chiropodist.

FROM THE GLOBALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING

A stunning portrait of modern England from one of Britain's finest novelists.

A thrilling fictionalised account of the life of Matthew Henson, the first African-American man to travel to the North Pole, from the Carnegie-nominated author Catherine Johnson.

A revelatory new history of the ancient world told through its seven greatest monuments, by bestselling author and TV historian Bettany Hughes

Space: the biggest geopolitical story of the coming century - new from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography

With mind-blowingly detailed images from the world's most powerful telescope, Webb's Universe reveals the depths of our cosmos in all its beauty.

From the bestselling author of SMALL PLEASURES, a new novel about love, family and the joy of freedom

A Nation of Shopkeepers explores the unstoppable rise of the petty bourgeoisie, one of the most powerful, but underexplored, classes in modern society.

The new novel by beloved bestseller David Nicholls. A story of first encounters, second chances and finding the way home.

Discover the new Doctor Who classics. When the entire universe is at stake, three different Doctors will unite to save it. On this day, the Doctor's different incarnations will come together to save the Earth... to save the universe... and to save his soul.

A riotously funny memoir with lots of heart (and just the right amount of bitterness!), Helen Lederer pulls no punches, but every blow is wrapped in a laugh of recognition. Brilliantly written, revealing, and moving, Not That I'm Bitter is sweet, sour, laugh-out-loud, and addictive.

'Powerful, vivid and affecting.' DAVID NICHOLLS 'Urgent, necessary and courageous' ELIZABETH DAY 'Brilliantly unsettling' GUARDIAN 'Will make you think about trauma in a new light' EVENING STANDARD

Deals with human history, exploring past civilizations through the objects that defined them. This title shows the surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the Olduvai gorge in Africa, and also features objects which characterise the world we live in today.

Celebrating 'Moomins 80' - a beautiful new edition of the first ever Moomin tale

INTRODUCED BY STEPHEN KING 'There aren't any grown-ups anywhere.' A plane crashes on a desert island. but it isn't long before their innocent games devolve into something far more dangerous .

Among the unforgettable cast of staff and residents there's Mr Peckover the deluded archaeologist, Phyllis the knitter, Mr Cresswell the ex-cruise ship hairdresser, the enterprising Mrs Foss and Mr Jimson the chiropodist.

Based on Crisell's popular podcast of the same name, here is an inspiring and fascinating glimpse into the creative process - with some of our best-loved contemporary writers

From the publishers of Brilliant Maps, here is a cartographic journey through our planet's weirdest and most wonderful phenomena.

A panoramic and poignant history of children's literature

Both a love song to Italy and a criticism of class and patriarchy in England at the time, this illustrated edition is an exquisite, tumultuous romance. 'One doesn't come to Italy for niceness,' was the retort;

Forster himself said: 'I was determined that in fiction anyway two men should fall in love and remain in it for the ever and ever that fiction allows, and in this sense, Maurice and Alec still roam the greenwood.'

Medieval legends told and illustrated by the bestselling author of Storyland.

'Al-Ali remains a hero in the Arab world, in particular to the Palestinians, who say his name with the same tenderness with which they mention their great poets' Joe Sacco, from the Introduction

A haunting anthology of supernatural stories and the macabre by well-known authors of gothic novels, folklore and fairy tales, each featuring a chillingly striking black-and-white illustration.

'Atmospheric and intoxicating ... The Wickedest is a heady night in the dance' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS Caleb Femi returns with a landmark, life-affirming new poetry collection, The Wickedest.

A new and original history of the Viking Age, told through the objects that defined the lives of its people - from powerful leaders to naughty teenagers

'[A] masterfully written story . . . An absorbing tale of a woman who wants more for her daughters and for herself, it's a five-star read' Woman's Weekly 'A powerful novel about motherhood, belonging and culture' Prima

Inspired by forests, leaves, roots, and seeds, The Language of Trees is a gorgeously illustrated collection, a love letter to the wonder of trees - and how they make our world, stretch our minds and rewild our landscapes and lives.

A full-colour illustrated tour through philosophy's most famous - and most mind-bending - ideas

Richard Williams' riveting look back on his life and career as the Oscar-winning creator of the animation for Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

The definitive guide to the stone circles of Britain and Ireland

A rollicking account of pirates' codes, the strict rules essential for survival at sea.

Daybreak in Gaza humanises the people dismissed as mere statistics and 'collateral damage', showing Gazans as artists and storytellers with lives full of culture and meaning. This book seeks to preserve the heritage that has been lost, and that which can never be lost, revealing the wealth of Gaza's cultural landscape and the depth of its history.

A provocative and personal examination, ranging from medieval mystics to T. S. Eliot and Krautrock, from Britain's most engaging and inventive philosopher

Liberal civilisation is in crisis - now is a time of monsters.

Ten years after the publication of Annihilation, the surprise fourth volume in Jeff VanderMeer's blockbuster Southern Reach Trilogy.

Chronicles Plato's thought through the lens of his turbulent life.

The first ever novel by award-winning Scottish playwright David Greig, Columba's Bones recasts ninth century Scotland as the setting for a Scandi-noir-style thriller. Utterly unique, Columba's Bones explores early Christianity and paganism, philosophy, redemption and shame, violence and love, transcendence and reality.

The very best journalism from one of Britain's most admired and outspoken science writers, author of the bestselling Bad Science and Bad Pharma.

Throughout history, it has been those brave enough to puncture the prevailing groupthink who have propelled society forward. But they are in shockingly short supply today. In this collection of original essays, Brendan O'Neill remakes the case for heresy - and commits a few heresies of his own along the way.

The new novel by beloved bestseller David Nicholls. A story of first encounters, second chances and finding the way home.

An exquisitely moving story about grief, love and family, from the global phenomenon Sally Rooney.

Just how good is your world knowledge? Challenge friends and family with this interactive quiz book and discover who is the ultimate armchair explorer.

A cat-and-mouse thriller set in Victorian London, The Burial Plot is the third novel from Sunday Times bestseller Elizabeth Macneal, about murder, manipulation, and a young woman wrestling power from the hands of a dangerous man.

A riotously funny memoir with lots of heart (and just the right amount of bitterness!), Helen Lederer pulls no punches, but every blow is wrapped in a laugh of recognition. Brilliantly written, revealing, and moving, Not That I'm Bitter is sweet, sour, laugh-out-loud, and addictive.

Discover the new Doctor Who classics. When the entire universe is at stake, three different Doctors will unite to save it. On this day, the Doctor's different incarnations will come together to save the Earth... to save the universe... and to save his soul.

From the star of the Great British Menu, for readers who loved Kitchen Confidential and couldn't tear their eyes away from Boiling Point, a book that reveals the reality of working in restaurant kitchens - and how they need to change for the better.

A ghostly stand-alone novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Disney's Villain Tales series, that reimagines Disney's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow through the eyes of a modern teen ... Kat Van Tassel wants nothing to do with Sleepy Hollow's ghostly history.

Gina Kaminski is here to tell you three facts. 1 - Little Red Riding Hood is full of BIG mistakes. 2 - She is off to fairy tale land to fix them. 3 - She WILL save the wolf. Join Gina, our autistic hero, as she rewrites a fairy tale in her own brilliantly bold way.

Meet Gina Kaminski. She's here to tell you three facts. 1. The story of Jack and the Beanstalk is FULL of BIG mistakes. 2. She has a plan to fix them. 3. Her plan does NOT involve magic beans (but there will be cake).

A thrilling fictionalised account of the life of Matthew Henson, the first African-American man to travel to the North Pole, from the Carnegie-nominated author Catherine Johnson.

From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story.

Meet the Spellcasters, who can change the world with their ancient magic and girl power! Four friends channel the magical abilities of their ancestors to protect their community in this empowering, action-packed new illustrated series for readers aged 7+.

Meet the Spellcasters, who can change the world with their ancient magic and girl power! Four friends channel the magical abilities of their ancestors to protect their community in this empowering, action-packed new series for readers aged 7+.

A powerful tale about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination

When humanity takes too much from the Wild it starts to suffer. For the Wild to be well again someone must be brave enough to raise their voice. A modern fable with a hopeful and powerful message.

Black Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed and empowering middle-grade superhero series about a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers.

A cosy story tonight, for a happy day tomorrow - a brand-new story collection for today's child by the very best of Faber talent, illustrated throughout by the one and only Sarah McIntyre.

A stunningly beautiful illustrated gift collection of poetry and stories celebrating trees, and their importance to us and the natural world. Written by bestselling author and national treasure Sir Michael Morpurgo and illustrated throughout by award-winning artist Yuval Zommer, this is a joyful treasure trove to dip into time and again.