Everyday Magic
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Magical, mischievous and mysterious, Everyday Magic is an enchanting mix of The Witches, Nevermoor and Lemony Snicket
Jess Kidd Books
Jess Kidd is celebrated for her distinctive fictional voice, informed by her upbringing in London within a large family from County Mayo. Her work is often described as a captivating blend, drawing comparisons to 'Gabriel García Márquez meets The Pogues,' suggesting a unique fusion of magical realism and spirited storytelling. Kidd explores unconventional characters and narratives with a style that is both whimsical and profound, often tinged with mystery and dark humor. She masterfully weaves together tradition and modernity, crafting unforgettable literary experiences for her readers.
Himself
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Kidd's brilliantly bold debut mixes up murder and mayhem with the eerily supernatural. It's a tender, violent and funny story told in prose that is lyrical, lush and hugely imaginative. Utterly unputdownable Sunday Express
A SUNDAY TIMES BEST HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARA BBC TWO BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK1628. Embarking on a journey in search of her father, a young girl called Mayken boards the Batavia, the most impressive sea vessel of the age. During the long voyage, this curious and resourceful child must find her place in the ship's busy world, and she soon uncovers shadowy secrets above and below deck. As tensions spiral, the fate of the ship and all on board becomes increasingly uncertain.1989. Gil, a boy mourning the death of his mother, is placed in the care of his irritable and reclusive grandfather. Their home is a shack on a tiny fishing island off the Australian coast, notable only for its reefs and wrecked boats. This is no place for a child struggling with a dark past and Gil's actions soon get him noticed by the wrong people.The Night Ship is an enthralling tale of human brutality, providence and friendship, and of two children, hundreds of years apart, whose fates are inextricably bound together.
The Hoarder
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The mesmerising new novel from the winner of the 2016 Costa Short Story Award, following her debut novel Himself, longlisted for the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger.
Things in Jars
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
'Thrilling, mysterious, twisted' Graham Norton'Delivers chills galore' GuardianThe case of the extraordinary child . . .London, 1863. A strange puzzle has reached Bridie Devine, the finest female detective of her age. To recover a stolen child, Bridie must enter the dark world of medical curiosities. The public love a spectacle and this child may well prove the most remarkable spectacle London has ever seen.Things in Jars is a Victorian novel unlike any other, one that explores what it is to be human in inhumane times.
Murder at Gulls Nest
Nora Breen Investigates
After leaving the convent where she spent thirty years, Nora Breen embarks on a new chapter in the seaside town of Gore-on-Sea. As she prepares for a dinner featuring braised liver and a gathering of unfamiliar faces, Nora navigates the challenges of reintegrating into the world outside the convent. Her journey explores themes of identity, community, and the search for belonging in a place that is both new and daunting.
Wintergeister
Schaurige Geschichten für frostige Nächte
'Wintergeister' vereint gespenstische Erzählungen von sechs renommierten Autoren und bringt die Tradition des Spukgeschichtenlesens in der kalten Jahreszeit neu zum Leben. Ideal für lange Winterabende, entführen die Geschichten in eine Welt voller Gänsehaut und unheimlicher Atmosphäre. Perfect für Fans von Dickens und Poe.
