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John Ray Grisham born in Arkansas in 1955, son of a cotton farmer. During 90s his books sold more than 60 million copies worldwide. The Firm was first widely recognised, published Feb 1, 1991. Read John Grisham Books
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This month's 'featured books'
eBooks
Sing You Home Jodi Picoult
Zoe Baxter has spent ten years trying to get pregnant, and just when she's about to get her heart's desire, tragedy destroys her world. In the aftermath of loss and divorce, she throws herself into her career as a music... Format: Paperback - Released: 19/01/2012
The Great Escape Fiona Gibson
February 2012 Book of the Month.
This laugh-out-loud funny tale, packed full of real life cringe-worthy moments we all know so well, asks the question: Can any woman ever grab back a piece... Format: Paperback - Released: 16/02/2012
Fighting Dirty June Hampson
The final, heart-pounding instalment in June Hampson's compelling gangland saga series. Our Editorial guru Sarah Broadhurst says of the series 'It’s evocative and gritty and it's got heart, violence, sex and an underground current which is very atmospheric.' See the... Format: Paperback - Released: 16/02/2012
Songs of the Earth Elspeth Cooper
SONGS OF THE EARTH is the most compelling debut fantasy novel since Patrick Rothfuss first hit the shelves four years ago, with the stunning THE NAME OF THE WIND. Gair is under a death sentence. He can hear music -... Format: Paperback - Released: 23/02/2012
This month's 'featured books'
Debuts of the Month
The Book of Lies Mary Horlock
February 2012 Debut of the Month.
A well-written insight into the twisted mind of an unashamed murderer, as she admits in the second paragraph of this book (see link to the Opening Extract... Format: Paperback - Released: 16/02/2012
Attachments Rainbow Rowell
February 2012 Debut of the Month.
This is such a funny, warm, heartfelt, touching and unforgettable novel and as a bloke I’m not even sure I’m the target reader at all! Set in... Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
A Book for All and None Clare Morgan
February 2012 Debut of the Month.
A beautiful, haunting literary debut from an extraordinary new talent who we can see scooping future literary prizes. When you are the Director of the Creative Writing... Format: Paperback - Released: 16/02/2012
This month's 'featured books'
Author of the Month
Body Surfing Anita Shreve
Another beautifully written book from this author, set against a New Hampshire seaside backdrop which she seems to love and indeed you want to be curled up on a veranda looking out to sea when reading this tale of a... Format: Paperback - Released: 06/03/2008
Testimony Anita Shreve
Featured on The Book Show on Sky Arts on 30 October 2008.
A sex scandal rocks the sheltered world of a private Vermont school, affecting students, parents and teachers alike. The story moves quickly as Shreve switches the narrative from one... Format: Paperback - Released: 04/06/2009
A Change in Altitude Anita Shreve
Anita Shreve always manages to throw a curve ball into events and change her characters lives irrevocably. A newly married couple find out how little they know about each other while on a Kenyan expedition. Get ready for powerful, emotional... Format: Paperback - Released: 29/04/2010
Eden Close Anita Shreve
A fiction debut from the author of The Weight of Water and The Pilot's Wife. Format: Paperback - Released: 01/12/1994
This month's 'featured books'
Guest Editor - Joanna Trollope
Miss Mackenzie Anthony Trollope
February 2012 Guest Editor Joanna Trollope on Anthony Trollope...
The real Trollope. Of all the Victorians, Anthony Trollope is the most profoundly psychological of novelists – and he was writing long before Freud!. His women are particularly good, especially when... Format: Paperback - Released: 14/03/2008
Brother and Sister Joanna Trollope
A hugely popular author that has her finger right on the pulse of family relationships. In this novel she tackles adoption. Format: Paperback - Released: 01/02/2005
The Other Family Joanna Trollope
Oh this is a tough one. Joanna certainly knows how to put her thumb on a bruise and continually push till it hurts. Why Richie never divorced his first wife to marry the mother of his three girls, his partner... Format: Paperback - Released: 09/12/2010
Wolf Hall Hilary Mantel
February 2012 Guest Editor Joanna Trollope on Hilary Mantel...
I loved her writing, long before the mega success of Wolf Hall. She wrote the best novel (bad title – A Place of Greater Safety) I ever read about the French... Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
This month's 'featured books'
Valentine's Day
Q : A Love Story Evan J. Mandery
In a gripping tale of time travel and true love that will appeal to fans of The Time Traveler's Wife and The Confessions of Max Tivoli, a successful writer meets his future self, who advises him not to... Format: Hardback - Released: 02/02/2012
Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know Barbara De Angelis
Discover how men really feel about women, love and sex and find out for yourself why everyone loves Secrets - from this relationship guru. Now repackaged with a beautiful new iconic cover, discover men's top
twenty turn-offs, how to become... Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
The Look of Love Judy Astley
Her 16th social comedy takes on the reality TV world. Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2012
The Rules : How to Capture the Heart of Mr Right Ellen Fein, Sherrie Schneider
Love it or hate it this notorious dating handbook has been bought by millions of women and is women's answer to equally 'marmite' book for men The Rules of the Game. Refreshingly blunt, and according to countless testimonials, astonishingly... Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
This month's 'featured books'
Books of the Month
Agent 6 Tom Rob Smith
February 2012 Book of the Month.
Agent 6 is the third in Tom Rob Smith's trilogy about a former MGB agent, Leo Demidov. His stunning debut Child 44, set in Russia in... Format: Paperback - Released: 19/01/2012
Siege Simon Kernick
February 2012 Book of the Month.
One of Britain’s top writers has in Siege created a real edge-of-your-seat race against time thriller. A top London hotel is being held hostage along with everyone... Format: Hardback - Released: 19/01/2012
1000 Places to See Before You Die Patricia Schultz
February 2012 Travel Book of the Month.
Presents the 1,000 most astonishing destinations in the world and brings them to life in lively, evocative prose that reveals why the place is so wonderful.... Format: Paperback - Released: 01/01/2012
Rescue Anita Shreve
February 2012 Book of the Month.
A tale of love, banishment and renewal, Rescue is a perfectly paced novel, written with Shreve's skilful lightness of touch and perceptive characterisation. Alternating between the life-and-death... Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012