10 Feb
1837 Aleksandr Pushkin died at the age of thirty-seven, from a stomach wound suffered in a duel two days earlier. He is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature. Read works by Aleksandr Pushkin
Read the opening extract of the brand new Lauren DeStefano book before its publication on 16/02/2012
Selling Light Effie Gray
A bittersweet tale where three very different people find their lives interconnecting. Clever, funny and sad this is a charming story about love and loss. Format: Paperback - Released: 01/11/2008
Churchtown Anthony Caleshu
Faye and Suzy seem as different as chalk and cheese. They have lived next door to each other all their lives and seem to have nothing but contempt for each other but as we look back at their old feud... Format: Paperback - Released: 01/10/2008
The Cloverleaf Development Keith Scales
An intriguing tale where everyone in a small town is drawn in to an investigation when two bodies are discovered, buried where developers want to build on the freeway. Great characters and a plot to keep you guessing along with... Format: Paperback - Released: 01/10/2008
Lizard Leonore Schick
Eliza Young has a lower leg that has got scales on it like a lizard. Not really alarmed by this, in fact positively embracing this strange new portion of her leg, Eliza takes a job with a family as an... Format: Paperback - Released: 01/10/2008
The Profit John Karter
It is clear from the opening paragraphs that Piers Black is a character to loathe and yet he is mesmerising a nation with his ‘message’. Will anyone challenge him and will it have any effect? You’ll have to read the... Format: Paperback - Released: 01/10/2008
Little Roasts Rowena Macdonald
For an even shorter read have a dip in this collection of short stories from the Great Little Reads collection. If you just have a short journey to make or 5 minutes to have a relax grab a a copy... Format: Paperback - Released: 01/10/2008
Great Little Reads are quick, affordable reads, ideal for the contemporary lifestyle. The perfect size for a train journey, a lunch time or a holiday read. In this collection you will find light and inspiring literature, from new and exciting talent, which can be easily devoured in one or two sittings. So, treat yourself to a Great Little Read, we are sure you won’t be disappointed.
To Roast
Definition: Question
Synonyms: to ask, to buzz, to canvass,to catechize, to challenge, to cross-examine, to demand, to direct, to enjoin, to examine, to go over, to grill, to hit, to hunt for, to inquire, to interrogate, to investigate, to pry into, to pump, to strike, to sweat.