05 Feb
Thomas Carlyle died 1881. Carlyle's authoratiative work on The French Revolution was nearly a non starter when the first volume was accidentally burned by the philosopher John Stuart Mill's maid.
Below are the Top 10 most popular books, based on the number of free Opening Extracts downloaded.
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Secrets of the Tides Hannah Richell
A "Piece of Passion" from the publisher Orion...
"It's not often a book comes along that makes you drop everything. When Secrets of the Tides arrived one Thursday lunchtime, I started reading. Within two hours I'd called the agent... Format: Hardback - Released: 12/04/2012
The Child Who Simon Lelic
January 2012 Book of the Month.
An author who is unafraid to tackle contentious subjects has a 12 year old killer as the dramatic centre of The Child Who. That he did it... Format: Hardback - Released: 05/01/2012
Pure Andrew Miller
Winner of the Costa Book of the Year award 2011.
The author of the prize-winning, hugely acclaimed Ingenious Pain returns to the 18th century with an enthralling tale set in pre-revolutionary Paris.
Following the judging, Geordie Greig, chair of the final... Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2012
The Legacy of Hartlepool Hall Paul Torday
January 2012 MEGA Book of the Month.
From the author of instant bestseller Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, comes a highly readable, witty tale of unwanted inheritance, uptight Britishness and the preservation... Format: Hardback - Released: 05/01/2012
No One Left to Tell Karen Rose
January 2012 eBook of the Month.
The addictive Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose serves up her most relentless thriller yet. It's her thirteenth and that just might be why it's quite so chilling... Format: Hardback - Released: 05/01/2012
The Child Inside Suzanne Bugler
January 2012 Book of the Month.
Loss, grief, resentment and guilt can be a dangerous and destructive combination. The gripping new psychological drama from the author of Richard and Judy Book Club selection... Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2012
Drop Dead Gorgeous Katie Agnew
January 2012 Book of the Month.
Packed with passion, glamour and danger, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS is an
unmissable glimpse into the fame game - and the price you have to pay to
play... Format: Paperback - Released: 19/01/2012
Finders Keepers Belinda Bauer
February 2012 Book of the Month.
Psychological thrillers don’t get much better than this. Chillingly gripping, it’s the sort of plot line that surprises you at every turn and absolutely does not let... Format: Hardback - Released: 05/01/2012
The Guardians Andrew Pyper
February 2012 Book of the Month.
This fifth book from Canadian author Andrew Pyper is a cracker. Scary, thrilling it is hard to close the book once you start. With a mix of... Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
Before I Go to Sleep S. J. Watson
January 2012 Book of the Month.
Featured on The TV Book Club on More4 on 29 January 2012.
Winner of the Galaxy Crime & Thriller of the Year 2011.
Shortlisted for the Galaxy New Writer... Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2012
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