21 May
Plato, the Greek philosopher, mathematician and writer born in 427 BC. Along with his mentor, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, Plato helped to lay the foundations of natural philosophy, science, and Western philosophy. Read more about Plato's life
Read the opening extract of the brand new Melanie Gideon book before its publication on 23/05/2013
The Son Michel Rostain
Winner of the Prix Goncourt for Debut Fiction in 2011.
An award-winning bestseller first published in France with a truly unique perspective. Follow a grief-stricken father, after the sudden death of his son - through the son's eyes. This witty, wisdom-laden... Format: Hardback - Released: 23/05/2013
The River of No Return Bee Ridgway
What an original and engaging debut. Who would have thought you could have put romance, science fiction, magic historical fiction and time travel into such an unforgettable story. If you loved The Time Traveler's Wife or The Night... Format: Hardback - Released: 23/05/2013
A Cornish Affair Liz Fenwick
Following on from her bestselling debut, The Cornish House, Liz Fenwick's A Cornish Affair is touched with intrigue and romance, a bewitching, escapist read that is certain to delight readers. Jude runs out of church, before her marriage and... Format: Paperback - Released: 23/05/2013
The Cleaner of Chartres Salley Vickers
A captivating, magical and slightly sinister story of secrets, forgiveness, loss and love. It’s the perfect book for readers who loved Joanne Harris' Chocolat. No one knows where the mysterious cleaner came from, and she is happy to hide... Format: Paperback - Released: 23/05/2013
Wife 22 Melanie Gideon
A witty and wise story about a woman amidst a midlife crisis who agrees to anonymously participate in a survey about marital happiness, only to experience a reawakening through the power of confession. Satirising our obsession with the internet the... Format: Paperback - Released: 23/05/2013
Billy and Me Giovanna Fletcher
A potentially predictable 'girl meets boy' chick-lit standard is pulled up by its bootstraps into a highly enjoyable, bitter sweet, romantic story. Working in a local tea shop Sophie May is happy with her lot and the support she has... Format: Paperback - Released: 23/05/2013
The Memory of Lost Senses Judith Kinghorn
A lyrically written and wonderfully evocative, romantic historical novel that draws you into the intriguing and secret lives of the characters in the hot lazy summer of 1911. A Countess, her grandson, a famous author writing her memoir and a... Format: Paperback - Released: 23/05/2013
The Other Typist Suzanne Rindell
Be transported back to prohibition New York in this intoxicating, creepy and at times funny story of misplaced friendships and shifting truths that will have you hooked. Rose is a respectable lady working as a police stenographer and typist until... Format: Hardback - Released: 23/05/2013
A Thousand Pardons Jonathan Dee
Described by Pulitzer Prize Winning author Jennifer Egan (A Visit from the Goon Squad) as ‘a rare thing a genuine literary thriller - suspenseful and packed with dramatic events’ - and we can only agree that this page-turner is... Format: Hardback - Released: 23/05/2013
Jacob's Folly Rebecca Miller
From the author of the Richard and Judy bestseller, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, comes a brilliantly original novel about love, family, and human folly. Through her wonderfully memorable protagonist, Rebecca Miller considers the hold of the past... Format: Hardback - Released: 06/06/2013
Apple Tree Yard Louise Doughty
A gripping psychological thriller from Costa shortlisted novelist Louise Doughty. Yvonne Carmichael is a woman who prides herself on her ability to control her life and achieve what she wants. However, an impulsive affair sets in train a series of... Format: Hardback - Released: 06/06/2013
Citadel Kate Mosse
Shortlisted for the Specsavers National Book Awards 'Popular Fiction of the Year' 2012.
Citadel, again set in South West France this time during WW2, is the thrilling conclusion to the Languedoc trilogy that began with Labyrinth and continued with Format: Paperback - Released: 20/06/2013
After Flodden Rosemary Goring
Meticulous research and superlative writing brings to life the little known but important battle of Flodden in 1513 and the consequences to Scotland and its people. This racy adventure, combining political intrigue and romance is told through the eyes of... Format: Hardback - Released: 06/06/2013
One of the real treats of working in the book world is being one of the few who get to read books before they are officially published.
Uncorrected proofs, as they are termed, are the editions of the books produced in small numbers and sent to book reviewers and the book buyers of large book chains.
Well through Lovereading you can now get on the inside track with our new ‘Exclusive Pre-publication’ genre.
Each month we will feature a small selection of books that are due to be published officially in the coming months.
You will be able to download and print off an opening extract of these 'not even on the presses' books and decide whether you like it enough to pre-order it and be sent it the minute it’s published.
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