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February 12th, 2025

Extract: Open Season by Jonathan Kellerman

This entry was posted on 12 February 2025.

In the 40th Alex Delaware novel, Detective Milo Sturgis investigates
the murder of an aspiring actress, leading to a suspect—who is soon
found dead. As more bodies appear, all linked by the same rifle, Milo
enlists psychologist Alex Delaware to unravel the mystery. But the
deeper they dig, the more sinister the truth becomes. With dark forces
at play, can they solve the case before the killer strikes again? From
the No. 1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense, Open

Extract: The Favourites by Layne Fargo

This entry was posted on 12 February 2025.

Katarina Shaw’s first love wasn’t Heath Rocha – it was figure skating.
With no famous name or family support, she was determined to be an
Olympic champion. When she met Heath, a foster kid with raw talent,
they became an unstoppable ice-dancing duo, captivating the world
with their chemistry – until a shocking incident ended their partnership.
Now, a decade later, an unauthorized documentary threatens to rewrite

Extract: Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao

This entry was posted on 12 February 2025.

A hidden Tokyo pawnshop lets lost souls trade their deepest regrets
– if they can find it. Hana Ishikawa inherits the shop, only to wake and
find it ransacked, its most precious item stolen, and her father missing.
A mysterious stranger offers help, leading them on a dreamlike journey
through mystical worlds – riding paper cranes, crossing midnight’s bridge,
and searching a night market in the clouds. As they unravel the mystery,

February 11th

Extract: We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes

This entry was posted on 11 February 2025.

Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A recently broken marriage, two wayward
daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems
to have quietly moved in. Not to mention a once promising writing career that
is now in freefall. So when her real dad – a man she has barely seen since he
ran off to Hollywood thirty-five years ago – suddenly appears on her doorstep
wanting to make amends, it feels like the final straw. But it turns out even the

Extract: Ink Ribbon Red by Alex Pavesi

This entry was posted on 11 February 2025.

The problem with telling tales is that you might get caught out by the
twist: an original literary thriller, from the author of the sensational
Eight
Detectives
. A group of friends gather in a country house for a birthday
party. At their host’s request, they each write a short mystery. They
draw names from a hat: in each story, one of the group is the killer, and

Extract: I Am Tshiamo by Tshaimo Modisane

This entry was posted on 11 February 2025.

Growing up as Kgositsile, meaning “king,” Tshiamo Modisane always
knew she was a girl despite her assigned gender. Raised in conservative
black culture, she faced censure and abuse but made courageous choices
from age five. Her journey, marked by self-doubt and resilience, led to
gender-affirmation surgery in her thirties. With faith, confidence, and ties
to entertainment, she became an actress, stylist, and Lux’s first gender-

How Wuthering Heights Inspired Layne Fargo to Rediscover Her Creative Spark

This entry was posted on 11 February 2025.

Layne Fargo, author of They Never Learn, returns with The Favourites, a gripping novel that reimagines Wuthering Heights in the high-stakes world of competitive figure skating. Inspired by Emily Brontë’s tempestuous classic, Fargo’s novel follows Katarina Shaw and Heath Rocha – skating partners and childhood sweethearts whose fiery connection leads to both triumph and tragedy.

February 7th

Celebrate World Chocolate Day with These Irresistible Treats

This entry was posted on 07 February 2025.

World Chocolate Day (7 July) is the perfect excuse to treat yourself –
and we’ve rounded up a whole buffet of chocolatey goodness to help
you celebrate in style. From Elmarie Berry’s cheat-worthy dream cake
to Zola Nene’s quick mug fix and Tannie Maria’s famously indulgent
Venus Cake, there’s something for every craving and skill level.
Whether you’re after gooey, gluten-free, low-carb or laced with coffee,

February 6th

Extract: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

This entry was posted on 06 February 2025.

Countless readers have been helped by the famous "Babylonian parables," hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In language as simple as that found in the Bible, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys.

Extract: Make Your Bed by William H McRaven

This entry was posted on 06 February 2025.

'What starts here changes the world' was the university slogan that inspired William H. McRaven to take charge of the small things that could change his life ... and even the world. Here McRaven shares the 10 life-changing principles he learned during his 37 years as a Navy Seal. These 10 philosophies helped him to overcome challenges not only in his career, but also throughout his life. What's more anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves, and the world, for the better.

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