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Extract: Argylle by Elly Conway

This entry was posted on 01 March 2024.

One Russian magnate's ambition triggers global turmoil, countered by CIA's elite, Frances Coffey. She enlists troubled prodigy, Argylle, aware of his haunted past. With Coffey's guidance, Argylle embarks on espionage odyssey from Thailand to Monaco, from Mount Athos to hidden mountain caves. His journey teeters on a knife-edge, promising to either forge him into a formidable asset or shatter him entirely.

Extract: The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

This entry was posted on 01 March 2024.

New York bookseller Cassie Andrews is not sure what she’s doing with her life. She lives quietly, sharing an apartment with her best friend, Izzy. Then a favourite customer gives her an old book. Full of strange writing and mysterious drawings, at the very front there is a handwritten message: Cassie is about to discover that the Book of Doors is a special book – a magic book. A book that bestows extraordinary abilities on whoever possesses it.

Extract: Voyage of the Damned by Frances White

This entry was posted on 01 March 2024.

To mark the thousandth year of peace in the Empire of Concordia, the emperor's ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage. Aboard are the heirs of the twelve provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique magical ability known as a Blessing. Except one: Ganymedes Piscero. When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a suspect. Stuck at sea and surrounded by powerful people, odds of survival are slim.

Extract: Island in the Sun by Katie Fforde

This entry was posted on 01 March 2024.

When Cass is asked by her father to take on an unusual photography project in the Caribbean Island of Dominica, she really can't see a reason to say no. But the remote island has just been hit be a severe hurricane, leaving destruction in its wake. Cass is travelling with Ranulph who is searching for the rare stone carvings her father wants her to photograph. Their hunt leads Cass down a path of bravery and self-discovery, and she soon falls for Ranulph, who has been by her side every step of the way.

February 29th

Extract: The Ghost Orchid by Jonathan Kellerman

This entry was posted on 29 February 2024.

In an upscale Bel Air property, two lovers are found dead in a swimming pool. The man is the playboy heir to a business empire, and the woman is his even wealthier married neighbour. An illicit affair is the perfect motive. But the house is untouched – no forced entry, no forensic evidence – and so LAPD homicide lieutenant Milo Sturgis asks psychologist Alex Delaware to help unpick the case. It quickly becomes clear that both victims had troubled pasts.

February 28th

“One of South Africa’s best true-life crime series, with a fresh approach.”

This entry was posted on 28 February 2024.

Adapted from Micki Pistorius’ memoir, the harrowing true crime series, Catch Me a Killer, is set in the mid-90s and traces Pistorius’ quest, as a newly qualified forensic psychologist, to track down South Africa’s most feared killers at a time when the country was gripped by an epidemic of rising crime and mass murder.

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February 9th

5 Perfect Pizza Recipes

This entry was posted on 09 February 2024.

We celebrate the beloved pizza in all its mouthwatering glory with five delectable pizza recipes that are sure to tantalise your taste buds and ignite your passion for homemade pizza creations. From low-carb to no carb and gluten-free, cooked the way Nonna used to do it, or with ease in the air-fryer, each recipe promises a journey of flavours and textures that will elevate your pizza game to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned pizzaiolo or a novice in the kitchen, there's a pizza here for everyone to enjoy.

January 24th

Extract: Piglet by Lottie Hazell

This entry was posted on 24 January 2024.

In this gripping debut, Piglet faces a façade-shattering revelation from her fiancé, Kit, just days before their wedding. As Piglet grapples with the dilemma, the narrative delves into themes of reinvention, domestic bliss, and the looming consequences of confronting uncomfortable truths. The story explores the dissonance between self-perception and societal expectations, questioning the cost of maintaining appearances.

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