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"From the tennis court to the boxing ring, the athletics track to the football pitch, the visibility of women in sport has been gathering pace. Women's competitions are increasingly popular.
In Roar Sam takes a deep dive into the experiences of some of sport's most high-profile female athletes - some have overcome heartbreaking adversity to reach the top of their game; others have succeeded in the face of prejudice. Like Sam, all have been propelled by sheer grit and determination to succeed. Many now campaign for women's equality and acceptance in sport, knowing the confidence it can bring young girls and the message that they can achieve anything.
Featuring a series of candid interviews from some of sport's most successful women, Sam lifts the lid on what it takes to reach those heights: from coping with puberty to foregoing teenage fun to pursue a dream; from the punishing physical training schedule to the mental power needed to win or bounce back from defeat; and coping with the pressure of the media spotlight. And, what it feels like in that magical moment when you step up to the podium knowing every sacrifice has been worth it.
Roar is a celebration of the bold and fearless - the women empowering future generations to follow in their footsteps - but it is also an inspiring look at how sport can change lives and challenge society."
"A riotous peek into the off-beat world of one of football’s most recognisable
characters, Jon Parkin.
The much-travelled journeyman striker played for more than 20 clubs during a
career that stretched over two decades, and he has since become a co-host of the
hugely popular Undr The Cosh podcast.
Known as ‘The Beast’ due to his height and weight, this gentle giant has a
mischievous and irrepressible sense of humour that has won him thousands of fans.
Now, Parkin turns his focus to the world of football and celebrity in his own
inimitable way.
With more than 100 stand-along anecdotes, observations and the occasional rant,
Parkin has created a football book for ages, destined to poke fun at The Beautiful
Game, the people who run it and the world in general.
With Parky, everything is on the table in a hilarious, sideways look at football and
the wonderful characters he’s come across so far."
"'So gripping… the dual timeline kept me wanting more! If you’re a fan of books like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo this is for you!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘AMAZING…powerful, complex and raw…one of my favourite books for sure!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Intimate and powerful.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘Emotional and heartfelt.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Two women, impossible choices, and a secret that could change everything…
Denny was an ordinary teenager from a London council estate, until she was discovered and thrust into the glamorous world of modelling and Swinging Sixties fashion.
Overnight, she became a global sensation. Her potential seemed limitless, until she mysteriously walked away at the height of her fame, leaving behind only questions and one final, iconic Vogue cover.
Five decades later, aspiring documentary maker Roe is hired by Sonny, Denny’s son, to film interviews for an exhibition about his mother. But as Roe and Sonny grow closer, she stumbles upon a secret that could change everything.
A documentary exposing the truth could be the big break Roe’s always hoped for. But outing it would destroy Denny’s picture-perfect family – including the man she’s falling for …
An emotional dual-timeline story of love and ambition, perfect for fans of intergenerational tales and Taylor Jenkins Reid"
"A body in the library. Four likely suspects. One visually-impaired seventy-something sleuth.
The second book in Jinny Alexander's delightful Mrs Smith's Suspects series.
On an ordinary Tuesday morning in the library, Sally Smith's Book Club is enjoying a classic Whodunnit novel. Then one of the librarians is found dead in the non-fiction section, and Sally and her friends have a real-life Body in the Library mystery to solve instead.
Four key suspects each had opportunity, but Sally can't sniff out a motive. Even worse: PC Finbury is on his way. Sally and her friends must work fast to identify the killer before the bumbling buffoon causes more chaos in the library.
When the weapon is identified, the case seems closed. But is Finbury about to arrest the wrong person? Visually-impaired Sally knows it's not what was seen that will identify the real killer, but what she heard.
Can a blind woman identify the true culprit, or will Sally's sleuthing cause further turmoil among the bookshelves?"
"Nicole and her friends are living the dream. No dull, tedious retirement for them - instead the nine friends have clubbed together to purchase a magnificent (if crumbling) château in Normandy. And after three years of shared dinners, fine wine and gorgeous scenery, they have finally settled into a routine. True, not everything has gone to plan. They're one older resident down - and several younger residents up. Will and Fizz's new baby, Louis, fills the house with life, and Nicole's daughter Maddie and her family have been welcomed into the fold.
But money for the upkeep of the château soon runs low and the make-shift family need to come up with a plan to keep their dream on track. They decide to set up as a B&B and soon the arrival of visitors brings a welcome new dynamic to their community. One particular guest, the charming and intriguing artist Apolline, draws them all in - with unexpected consequences.
How long can they keep living la vie en rose? And will fresh starts bring new drama in life and love?"
"A cosy murder mystery in which a cat detective plays a vital part…
Act It Out's re-enactments of scenes from the life of Mary Queen of Scots are not as innocent as they seem. Are the Act It Out historic tours a cover-up a for a Scottish drug distribution gang…?
Tasked by HM Revenue & Customs to investigate, undercover agent D J Smith and her sniffer cat Gorgonzola join a tour. Posing as Shelagh Macbeth from Historic Scotland, our intrepid heroine — and her cat ‘Lady M’ — become suspicious of their fellow guests: an eerily self-convinced reincarnation of the Scottish Queen, a fanatical bagpipe player and a sex-obsessed newlywed couple — all of them suspiciously bad actors.
When the drug dealing organisation realises it’s under investigation, the murders begin against the historic backdrops of Holyrood Palace, Loch Leven Island, the ruins of St Andrew’s Castle, and other places featuring in the life of Mary Queen of Scots.
Join DJ Smith and Gorgonzola on their latest adventure in this light-hearted cosy mystery that combines suspense, drama, history and comedy."
"Twenty-nine-year-old teacher Emily needs her father to believe her life is a success. He may have walked out on the family when she was a child and let her down when she needed him most, but her life is perfect despite him.
Or it was until last Friday, when her fiancé dumped her. Now she’s facing a frighteningly empty future, and she’s unravelling at work. And just when she thought things couldn’t get worse, her father turns up on her doorstep.
Ed knows he’s got it wrong, and he wants to make amends, even if his motives aren’t entirely selfless. What better way to do that than to show Emily how much he cares about her wedding? He’ll even shell out for the dress if that’s what it takes.
Emily can’t bear to tell her father that her life has fallen apart. So she doesn’t. Before she knows it, they’re planning – and booking – a wedding that’s totally perfect.
Except for one small fact…"
"The uplifting new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Caroline Day.
Friendship can bloom in the unlikeliest of places . . .
Kiki grew up in New Zealand, dreaming of one day going to Glastonbury Festival. Now, mourning the loss of her beloved Yaya - the woman who raised her - she travels to the UK to follow that dream. It is only when she leaves home that she realises just how sheltered her life has been up until now.
Ned lives an active and exciting life. Well, he did until the accident. Now, he's woken from his coma, except no one knows. He can hear everything happening around him but can't make his body respond.
Still grieving for her best friend, the one person who'd known how difficult her marriage was, Mrs Malley, finds herself lonely and isolated with only her dog, Wordsworth, to keep her company.
These three strangers are each in need of a little kindness in their lives, and this beautifully poignant novel shows us the world through their eyes whilst highlighting the power of human connection."
"A corpse in a cupboard. Four likely suspects. One visually-impaired seventy-something sleuth. It’s nearly Christmas in the small English town of Little Wittering, and retired teacher Sally Smith is enjoying an afternoon in the hair salon.
Until she sniffs out a corpse.
With a body in the broom cupboard and a police-imposed lock-in until the culprit is caught, it doesn’t take long to deduce someone in the salon is a cold-blooded killer.
Sally’s most challenging former pupil may have scraped through Police College but he’s as incompetent as ever, so when the cops think they’ve collared the criminal, Sally’s not sure they’ve made the right cut.
Can a blind woman identify the true culprit or will Sally’s sleuthing make her the chief suspect – or the next victim?
Claude, Gord, Alice, and Maud is the first of Jinny Alexander’s new British small-town cosy mystery series, Mrs Smith’s Suspects, and introduces a thoroughly entertaining modern-day version of a Golden Age locked room mystery."
"Can the sins of the past be left behind? A gripping, emotional novel of guilt and forgiveness by the bestselling author of Remembering Ellie.
Helen Reid has received a devastating diagnosis—and as she contemplates the life she’s lived, she is haunted by a terrible mistake she made in her youth after her boyfriend Rob struck a cyclist with his car. Compelled to find some sort of redemption, she journeys back to her old hometown to track down her ex and finally bring the truth to light.
But Rob isn’t quite so ready to face his past, and it soon becomes clear that he’s willing to do anything to avoid the consequences. Will Helen find redemption—or revenge?"
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