Set in 1943. A rare insight into the emotional impact of war

A scabrous satire of the contemporary art world

‘One of the greatest, weirdest things I’ve ever stared at’ Matt Groening, The Simpsons

Collected writing that takes you into Jane Bowles’s exhilarating, tragicomic world

‘A landmark in 20th century American literature’ Alan Silitoe

Collected travel writing by one of the great twentieth-century American writers

‘This wise, thought-provoking novel deserves to be read and reread.’ Michel Faber

A glimpse of the world as seen by a connoisseur of vicarious experience

‘…works on the reader like a symphony: discursive yet ordered’ The TLS

‘a disquisition on the nature of storytelling itself … Engrossing at every level’ The Guardian

‘A subtle, erudite novel – a novel as French cinema, both in form and content’ Neil Griffiths, Republic of Conciousness

Tom Bullough’s fresh and exciting debut novel

‘this portrayal of life in rural Wales through the eyes of children is convincing and magical.’ Victoria Hislop

‘Jane Austen fans are bound to relish this fine mix of social comedy and thwarted love.’ John Mullan

Regency family values by Jane Austen’s greatest rival

Sophie Hannah uncovers the dark obsessions and strange longings behind the most ordinary relationships

‘Intelligent, classy and with a wonderfully gothic imagination’ The Times

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‘To share such a journey is an enriching experience’ Norman Lewis

‘A sorceress of the essay form’ John Berger

‘As close as writing gets to a conversation with the natural world’ Richard Mabey

‘To read a Jamie essay is to be given a fresh lens through which to view the world.’ Amanda Bell, Irish Times

The Moomintroll series begins with the most thrilling adventure of all…

Meet the Moomins in this world famous, much-loved children’s classic

Moominpappa’s remarkable memoirs, written to delight his son Moomintroll 

Floating teacups, a prison break and a theatre cast adrift…it’s Madness!

Moomins sleep through the winter – or they did until the year Moomintroll woke up

Meet the Moomins in this classic collection of stories

An astute and unsettling reminder of the Kindertransport experience

Chris Stewart’s sun lit international bestseller has sold over a million copies

‘A wonderful book – funny, affectionate and reaching deep beneath the skin’ Daily Mail

‘Chris Stewart is one of life’s bold originals’ The Independent

‘Exquisite: the anecdote flourishes once more.’ Penelope Lively, Daily Telegraph

‘A charming and lyrical read, awash with the joy of discovery.’ The Guardian

‘A poised and effective Rashomon-style exploration of multiple psyches.’ Kirkus

Tiller’s continuing epic saga of Norwegian life. Winner English PEN Award

‘A fantastic voyage. Mad, inspiring, funny and a great read.’ Nick Crane

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