Royal Society of Literature 2020 – Paul Mendez

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He promised, until death do us part. When bossy, loving, sensible Kate dies suddenly, her little sister Rose dutifully returns from a carefree life abroad…

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Eighteen-year-old Devon longs for two things: The stars. And the boy she fell in love with last summer. When Ashton breaks Devon's heart at the…

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Young women today face an uncertain job market, the pressure to ascend at all costs, and a fear of burning out. But the landscape is…

Perfectly on-brand for Todd Parr, this full-color activity book includes themes of family, inclusivity, and humor and encourages creativity while reinforcing early-learning skills. Includes a…

When three kids discover there are seven separate minutes a day they can make magic happen, they'll need all the time they can get to…

Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at Middlefield Prep, he feels as if he is constantly swimming in whiteness.…

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Jocelyn Wu has just three wishes for her junior year: To make it through without dying of boredom, to direct a short film with her…

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Mike Birbiglia never wanted to be a father. In fact, there are seven very specific reasons he never wanted a kid, including his aversion to…

In The Ledger and the Chain, prize-winning historian Joshua D. Rothman tells the disturbing story of the Franklin and Armfield company and the men who…

Beach loving surfer Alberta has been the only black girl in town for years. Alberta's best friend Laramie is the closest thing she has to…

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Before Ruby knew Alice's name, life was different. When she arrived in New York on her 18th birthday carrying nothing but $600 cash and a…

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Set in the last shanty town of Hong Kong before the fraught 1997 handover from Britain to China, Diamond Hill follows the return of a…

The last great battle of World War II began on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1945, when more than 184,000 began landing on the only Japanese…

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The new collection of poetry and prose from the Ted Hughes Award winning author of Nobody Told Me From Finnish mermaids and soppy otters to…

The phrase "music history" likely summons up images of long-dead composers, smug men in wigs and waistcoats, and people dancing without touching. In Music: A…

Your worth never changed. Your awareness of it did. A strong understanding of self-worth is crucial to living an authentic and fulfilling life, yet so…

Break free from unhelpful rituals and take control of your life 'Clear, practical, focused and useful... extremely helpful both for those who suffer from obsessive…

Award-winning author Suyi Davies Okungbowa begins a thrilling new epic fantasy series of violent conquest, buried histories and forbidden magic. In the thriving city of…

As kids, Mark and his cousin Talia spent many happy summers together at the family cottage in Ontario, but a fight between their parents put…

Material Girls presents a timely and opinionated critique of the culturally influential theory that we each have an inner feeling about our sex called a…

'Fatherhood arrived for me as an existential crisis within the midst of a wider global existential crisis.' In this highly original book-length lyric essay, a…

In September 2006, Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson was travelling through Helmand Province when his armoured Land Rover hit a mine. He suffered 37 injuries in…

The epic story of the Boer War and Harry 'Breaker' Morant: drover, horseman, bush poet - murderer or hero? Most people have heard of the…

It really is murder on the dance floor... A new dance school opens in Whitstable run by celebrity tango champions - Tony and Tanya Ballard.…

Peterdown, an industrial town with a noble past and a lacklustre present, has been chosen as the regional hub for a soon-to-be-built, ultra-high-speed railway line.…

Summer in the Lincolnshire Wolds and Clarice is rung by her friend Louise, asking whether she can look after Susie, her son's lively Boxer, as…

'The Patron Saint of Conservation' Sir David Attenborough Happy the Man is a portrait of Peter Scott collected from his own conversations, articles and broadcasts…

Corporate boards have never been under greater pressure. They face hostility from every quarter: society, investors, and regulators. A Harvard study found that 51 percent…

Ramesh is an 'examinations consultant'. He is a cog in the wheel that keeps India's middle classes thriving. When he takes an exam for Rudi…

Wild has been on the run -- jumping from one family to the next -- ever since she left Chance almost a year ago. But…

The stunning finale to the Chronicles of the Bitch Queen trilogy where the queen of a divided land must unite her people against the enemies…

The Shadow of the Gods begins a brand new Norse-inspired epic fantasy series from bestselling author John Gwynne, packed with action, magic and monsters. After…

'Quick's ambitious novel, set during the golden age of Hollywood, sparkles with wit and clever plotting' Publishers Weekly Beauty and glamour meet deception and revenge…

Iris Krasnow started going to summer camp at age 5. She sat around a fire roasting marshmallows until they burned; chased fireflies that dotted the…

Senator Tim Scott knows adversity. As the son of a single mother from North Charleston, South Carolina, he struggled to get through school and had…

In Tuesday Nights: Mediterranean, Chris Kimball and his team of cooks and editors at Milk Street deliver 125 simple, healthful recipes that are easy enough…

Lawrence"Yogi" Berra was never supposed to become a major league ballplayer. That's what his immigrant father told him. That's what Branch Rickey told him, too-right…

Absolve your sins from the comfort of your office with the Desktop Confessional, a charming mini replica of the classic confessional booth that is always…

Bring the magic of I Love Lucy, the beloved, classic television show, to your home or office with this charming, one-of-a-kind talking bobble figurine of…

Over seven seasons and 180 episodes, The Golden Girls follows the irreverent stories of four young-at-heart friends and housemates -- Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia…

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The best part of waking up -- or just being on time -- is the Tiny Alarm Cock! Stop hitting the snooze button and wake…

With these fun mini puzzles, puzzle hobbyists and cat lovers can piece together two cute scenes of cats going cuckoo for catnip! This adorable mini…

The first two books in the steamy medieval romance series All the King's Men from Margaret Mallory -- together for the first time in print!…

In the revised edition of this classic collection, thirty writers share their own stories of loving and leaving New York, capturing the mesmerizing allure the…

Magic Olive Poindexter has big shoes to fill. Her mother was a professional cheerleader, her father is a retired NBA legend, her big sister is…

Booze Cruise is your essential guide to the global cocktail landscape. Each city stop includes a bit of history and is loaded with intel on…

Put your thoughts, dreams, and inspirations to paper in this one-of-a-kind guided journal that serves as a time capsule to record your likes/dislikes and favorite…

This pocket-sized baking book is awash in charm, color, and smart puns for bakers: you can have your cake and eat it too! Thirty recipes…

Now revised and updated throughout, with special emphasis on online customer service and retail websites. Social psychologists and law enforcement officials agree: If a window…

Essential oils have been around for thousands of years, but there has been a resurgence recently as companies have brought these oils to the mainstream.…

When you know what I know, you'll wish you didn't. It's not the kind of thing you can talk about at school, or at the…

Toddlers learning to identify numbers will love this charming and funny book, while music-savvy parents will enjoy the artistic representation of some of their favorite…

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Criss-cross the country on America's two-lane highways with the 25th anniversary edition of the ultimate guide to the classic road trip. Inside Road Trip USA…

On New Year's Day 2012, Emma Gray's long-term boyfriend broke off their relationship, leaving her heartbroken - and bewildered. But that was just the first…

Sparkling sea and sun, delicious food and Aperol Spritz Niamh Kelly has made a right pig's ear of her life thus far. She's thirty-three, still…

Germany, 1945. Eighteen-year-old Zofia Lederman is alive, but not whole. Her body is just beginning to heal from the trauma of the Holocaust, her mind…

Using the same simple but effective bonding concept from The Invisible String, which has been used for healing countless readers living with grief, The Invisible…

Hop in the car and set off on an adventure along the Natchez Trace Parkway, from the country music capital to the birthplace of jazz.…

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Through lush green parkland and up to the top of jagged summits, forge your own path with Moon Glacier National Park. * Flexible Itineraries: Unique…

New York Times bestselling author Newt Gingrich lays out the stakes of the 2020 elections. The 2020 election is expected to be a decisive choice…

'LIKE ALIAS MEETS X-MEN . . . I LOVED IT!' Maria Lewis on The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind Full of imagination,…

What happens when a couple are torn apart just at the moment when they fall in love? When Finn and Zoe meet, they fall in…

'Understanding how the areas of your child's brain interact and impact on one another and, therefore, your child's behaviour and experience of the world, is…

This book will get you thinking about thinking. We understand more about the brain than ever before and we also have more tools than ever…

'A vastly absorbing and entertaining study of this ever-interesting subject' ANDREW DAVIES, screenwriter and novelist 'In Love with Hell is a fascinating and beautifully written…

'A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat.' L. J. SHEN, USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR '5 stars isn't enough for this laugh…

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Sonya has brought a foreign army to free her country from imperial rule, but her allies may have other goals in the second book of…

For the first time ever, Running Press and BuzzFeed bring their pop culture and astrology expertise to this fun, giftable oracle deck celebrating wisdom, magic,…

This real-time, historical record of the New York Yankees from their hometown newspaper allows you to experience over a century of the pride, power, and…

In SARAHLAND, Sam Cohen brilliantly and often hilariously explores the ways in which traditional stories have failed us, both demanding and thrillingly providing for its…

It had been two and a half difficult years since General Douglas MacArthur had reluctantly obeyed a presidential order to abandon his American and Filipino…

In War Fever, celebrated sports historians Randy Roberts and Johnny Smith explore the monumental changes taking place in Boston during the Great War through the…

Formed in 2003 on the request of the federal government, the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government has trained political leaders,…

Revised and reissued for a new generation, The Defining Decade has changed the way millions of twentysomethings think about their twenties -- and themselves. Our…

London, 1851. Restless and bored after a long hot summer, apothecary and poison expert Jem Flockhart decides to redesign her physic garden. But plans are…

"Get ready for nonstop fun" (Susan Mallery) with two flirty and fun beach romances from New York Times bestselling author Roxanne St. Claire -- together…

This poetic and tender story celebrates the parent-and-child bond in its many forms. As a parent dreams of the future, the imagined forms the parent…

As in her debut picture book, Ping, Ani Castillo brilliantly delivers a deep and inspiring reading experience with just a few captivating words and images.…

Get ready to go back in time to discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations -- Ancient Egypt! Packed with stories of pyramids, mummies, pharaohs,…

'Original and compelling, an untold story of rare and captivating power' Philippe Sands 'A fascinating history about a little-known group who took on the Nazis…

The first rule of heartbreak club is - get your heart broken. That's all really. Caroline's heart broke when her husband took his own life.…

With Rick Steves, the Loire Valley is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves France includes: * Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on…

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In The Tyranny of Experts, renowned economist William Easterly uncovers our failing efforts to fight global poverty. The expert approved, top-down approach to development has…

From the stock market to covid-19, census figures to marketing email blasts, we are awash with data. But as anyone who has ever opened up…

Stroll Lisbon's cobbled lanes, cruise the Douro River, and soak up the sun on Algarve beaches: experience Portugal with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Portugal…

A magical new stand-alone novel with an entrancing fairy tale feel, from the author of the highly acclaimed The Sisters of the Winter Wood. Deep…

Distraction (n): Something that turns your attention away from something you want to concentrate on. See: Teddy Prescott. Ruthie Midona is twenty-four (going on ninety-four)…

When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have what Julia Galef calls a 'soldier'…

'This radiant book will not only change your life, but perhaps even save it' Elizabeth Gilbert The bestselling author, Oprah magazine columnist, and beloved life…

From the World Fantasy Award-winning author of Witchmark comes a sweeping, romantic new fantasy set in a world reminiscent of Regency England, where women's magic…

A thoroughly modern guide to becoming a smarter, faster, more creative cook from Molly Baz, featuring fun, flavourful recipes anyone can make. If you seek…

The hilarious and pubescent debut book from your favourite British Muslim comedian (that's Tez Ilyas, by the way) is coming to a shop near you.…

Essential reading for anyone who wants to be relevant in the workforce of tomorrow. Drawing on more than a decade of research on artificial intelligence…

In 2013, Julie Burchill wrote a mischievous piece in the Observer in defence of her friend Suzanne Moore. Burchill hadn't anticipated the vitriolic reaction that…

'I'm a woman on my own who has no idea what is wrong except that things are coming to a head, unattended things, habitual things,…

'Her detective novels are hilarious. They are high camp and less about detecting than delighting, with absurd farce and a wonderful turn of phrase .…

Naomi and Ethan will test the boundaries of love in this provocative romance from the author of the ground-breaking debut, The Roommate. Naomi Grant has…

She never meant to be a hero . . . In fact, Dreckly Jones has made a point her whole life to be exactly not…

The End to End record is the longest place-to-place cycling record in Britain. It is a daunting 842 miles and for the men and women…

'For those who know about provincial newspapers, this will be a classic and a gem. Those who don't know will envy what they have missed'…

Bangalore. Three high-profile women murdered, their bodies draped in identical red saris. When the killer targets the British Foreign Minister's ex-wife, Scotland Yard sends the…

'In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine Cookson ' Jean Fullerton on Blackpool Lass Down on their luck,…

The second book in the Paws of Fame series. Monkey is a young Neapolitan Mastiff; larger than life, full of energy and eager to please.…

'An unputdownable thriller' Gregory Dowling 'It is no surprise to find that Philip Gwynne Jones lives in Venice... art and architecture interweave into a story…

'Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James' Julia Quinn - He wants a prim and proper duchess, not the Wildest of the…

End the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself. Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have…

Revive the fine art of letter-writing, one card at a time, with Salutations & Signoffs, a set of deluxe notecards that features fascinating personal correspondence…

Discover empowering quotes and stories from American women past and present in Bravely, a beautiful new collection from the team behind Quotabelle. From the authors…

We are the first generation of women who will live twice as long as our original biological purpose. Our grandmothers were only expected to live…

From fairy-tale castles and alpine forests to quaint villages and modern cities: experience Germany with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Germany you'll find: *Comprehensive coverage…

Misty ancient forests, rugged high deserts, and black sand beaches: wherever you turn in Oregon, adventure awaits. Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and…

Craggy coastal cliffs, towering active volcanoes, and cascading waterfalls: wherever you turn in Washington, adventure awaits. Pack a lunch, lace up your boots, and hit…

Are you exhausted all the time, plagued by brain fog, and unable to lose weight? Do you struggle with insomnia, panic attacks, and tremors? But…

With Rick Steves, Nice and the French Riviera are yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves France includes: * Rick's firsthand, up-to-date…

The Cub Report is up and running and getting great response in the sleepy town of Bear Creek, Maine. But when Gordon snaps a photo…

Unlock your own potential with the Bravely Journal, an inspiring collection of guided prompts and empowering quotes from American women past and present, from the…

Former First Lady Michelle Obama had an idea. A big, inspiring, and exciting idea! She would grow the largest kitchen garden ever at the White…

In the blink of a summer, Bea goes from having a best friend and a place she belongs to being dropped and invisible, eating lunch…

This magnetic set of scenes, characters, and icons allows you to create your own Bob's Burgers adventures! Kit includes: * 25 magnets featuring the Belcher…

Master this one-of-a-kind, miniature basketball game! Kit includes: * Easy-to-assemble basketball hoop with backboard and suction cup base that attaches to a desk or tabletop…

Your favourite Scottish detective is back with a brand new case, one that threatens to destroy everything. Inspector Daniel Kohi of the Zimbabwean police force…

My name is Otolorin. I've been called monster. Within dark valleys of flesh I defy the given - a snake curled in upon itself, two-in-one,…

'Enthralling, a real thing of beauty. Dazzling' -- JOSIE SILVER In Second World War Bath, young, naïve wireless engineer Will meets German refugee Elsa Klein:…

Molly's story continues . . . Kent, 1814 Molly Dawson, now a respectable married woman, lives with her husband, head gardener Charlie, on the Woodchurch…

Loretta Lynn and the late Patsy Cline are legends--country icons and sisters of the heart. For the first time ever Loretta tells their story: a…

Make your favourite Indian takeaway dishes at home Kenny McGovern's obsession with recreating takeaway and fast food dishes over the years has led him to…

The heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful story of an abandoned polar bear cub named Nora and the humans working tirelessly to save her and her species,…

'CAPTIVATING . . . AN EPIC POST-APOCALYPTIC FABLE' Kirkus on The Book of Koli The Fall of Koli is the third and final novel in…

In a political fantasy unlike any other, debut author C. L. Clark spins an epic tale of rebellion, espionage, and military might on the far…

Hands, face, space. Curfews. Don't drink. Bend your knees. Conform, obey, comply - surrender. British life has become infested by bossiness. Boris Johnson won power…

Mated werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Latham must discover what could make an entire community disappear - before it's too late - in this thrilling…

A small-town judge meets her match in a rodeo star troublemaker, but soon they may both end up targets of the town's matchmakers in this…

The long buried story of three extraordinary female journalists who permanently shattered the official and cultural barriers to women covering war. Kate Webb, an Australian…

Reissued for the 40th Anniversary of the Oscar-winning, Sissy Spacek-starring film of the same name, COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER recounts Loretta Lynn's astonishing journey to become…

John C. Calhoun's ghost still haunts America today. First elected to congress in 1810, Calhoun served as secretary of war during the war of 1812,…

Fibre plays an essential part in a healthy diet, but most people don't get enough. Few of us know how much we should be consuming…

BETWEEN is a modern guide for parents of 8-13 year-olds - also known as 'tweenagers'. Parenting expert and mother of four Sarah Ockwell-Smith will consider…

Boost your confidence and change your life for the better Low self-esteem can make life difficult in all sorts of ways. It can make you…

Difference is everywhere, just look and see. This whole-wide-big-world is wondrous-unique. A gorgeous picture book about our diverse and wonderful world from award-winning author Maxine…

Since the industrial revolution, when everything ran by clockwork, people have understood how important it is to live in the moment. But over time our…

In USA Today bestselling author Talia Hibbert's newest romcom, the flightiest Brown sister crashes into the life of an uptight B&B owner and has him…

'The popularity of [Dog Songs] feels as inevitable and welcome as a wagging tail upon homecoming' Boston Globe In Dog Songs, Mary Oliver celebrates the…

'Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic' Angela Knight 'Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked' Christine Feehan A heart-pounding new series set in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world,…

So you want to set up a food business? You want to be your own boss, show off your skills and have an adventure? Street…

Play is the fun factor in life, but it also has survival value. Through play children learn, adults innovate and friendships are maintained. Play gives…

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A MOTHER'S LOVE... 'Moving and exciting and moral - immensely intelligent' TESSA HADLEY Ruth Furnival is a successful television executive with a…

Friends matter to us, and they matter more than we think. The single most surprising fact to emerge out of the medical literature over the…

The long-awaited new novel from one of America's most highly regarded contemporary writers, The Committed follows the Sympathizer as he arrives in Paris as a…

You've Got This is an empowering and uplifting guide to embracing life and whatever it throws at you. Warm, funny and wise - like a…

'Illuminating and vivid, a beautiful examination of the consolation of a life well-lived, and a beacon of hope to all of us who will be…

The entertaining, moving, and unpredictable new thriller from multi-award-winning bestseller Chris Brookmyre is a wholly original masterpiece and the best crime novel of 2021. Millie…

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Storm Front's release, this box set brings together the first five novels in Jim Butcher's No. 1 Sunday Times…

From New York Times bestselling author Mary H.K. Choi comes a funny and emotional story about two estranged sisters and how far they'll go to…

In the near future, in a world that seems just like our own, Eve grows up in a loving family that is increasingly threatened by…

From renowned integrative family physician Dr Kenneth Bock, a groundbreaking approach to understanding and treating mental health among adolescents and teens. Over the past decade,…

From the author of A Witch in Time comes a magical story spanning from Jazz Age Paris to modern-day America of family secrets, sacrifice, and…

Exhaustion doesn't have to be your new normal Are you feeling overwhelmed, overstressed, and overtired? If so, you're not alone - and you don't have…

Danger and passion fuse in this electrifying GhostWalker novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. GhostWalker Rubin Campo's rough upbringing made him…

Is this fake engagement foolproof . . . or half-baked? When it comes to bread, Reena Manji knows exactly what she's doing. She treats her…

Savor authentic paella, run with the bulls in Pamplona, or relax on Barcelona's beaches: experience Spain with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Spain you'll find:…

With Rick Steves, southern Spain is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Spain includes: *Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Sevilla, Granada,…

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With Rick Steves, Basque Country is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Spain includes: Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Basque Country's…

Wander the lavender fields of Provence, climb the steps of the Eiffel Tower, and bite into a perfect croissant: France is yours to discover with…

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in…

Near bush and scrub and oceanfront, they tiptoe on their Easter hunt . . . A group of baby bilbies are on an Easter egg…