Secondhand Books

The making of the Oxford English Dictionary was a monumental 50 year task requiring thousands of volunteers. One of the keenest volunteers was a W C Minor who astonished everyone...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE, THE JHALAK PRIZE, THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION AND THE BREAD AND ROSES AWARD Saturday, 23rd November 2013. It was just another day in...

It is late summer 2008 and, as the world economy goes into meltdown, forty-year-old Salinger Nash, plagued since adolescence by a mercurial depression, leaves the London house he shares with...

_______________'Spooky, atmospheric, brilliant... I think I love it the best out of all Laura's books. Watch out for it - but beware...' Bridget Collins, author of number one bestseller, The...

Lily Fitzpatrick loves vintage clothes, made all the more precious because they were once worn and cherished by another woman. Thousands follow her fashion blog and her daily Instagram feed....

Expert advice on hanging baskets, window boxes, patio pots and sink gardens. Advice on compatibility of containers and plants such as bulbs, climbers and fruit and vegetables, and how to...

The stunning new novel by Cathy Cassidy, author of Dizzy, Indigo Blue and Driftwood.

'Colour is a power which directly influences the soul.' Wassily KandinskyThere's nothing like a unicorn to give life some colour. Relax, take a break and let your imagination soar...So Keep...

Here's drinking with you, kid We know your type. You love the smell of napalm in the morning, you see dead people, and you're the king (or queen!) of the...

1945, Lake Como. Mussolini and his mistress are captured and shot by local partisans. The precise circumstances of Il Duce's death remain shrouded in confusion and controversy.1992, Milan. Colonna, a...

"A knockout of a novel...we predict [Infinite Country] will be viewed as one of 2021's best." --O, The Oprah Magazine'A poignant and beautifully written tale' - Financial TimesA Grazia 'Best...

This classic text, first published in English in 1976, was a huge international bestseller, the breakthrough brainchild of the legendary Mexican cartoonist Rius. He proved that the comic book format...

A gang war is raging through the dark underworld of Brighton. Pinkie, malign and ruthless, has killed a man. Believing he can escape retribution, he is unprepared for the courageous,...

The seventeenth book in the hugely popular Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus series from New York Times bestselling author Faye Kellerman The savage murder of beloved teacher Bennett Little shocked...

'A wonderful writer of addictive stories' - LIANE MORIARTY'A thrilling and moving read that deserves to be a bestseller' - LISA BALLANTYNE'A genuine page-turner... a real winner' - IRISH INDEPENDENT________________________________________A...

It's market day in an English city two years into the Great War. The farmers are coming in from the country, the cattle are being driven through the streets and...

'The Missing has a delicious sense of foreboding from the first page, luring us into the heart of a family with terrible secrets and making us wait, with pounding hearts...

Edited now for the first time by Duncan Wu, it provides students and general readers alike with an approachable introduction to Wordsworth's greatest work.

David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl are the new faces of exciting vegetarian food.Their Green Kitchen Stories blog has a cult following and continually inspires people around the world to cook...

The line from London to Bristol connects two great cities, but what lies in between? London's western suburbs, the Thames Valley, acres of farmland punctuated by tourist traps and provincial...

Most of us are aware of the importance of avoiding chemicals in our diet, but how many of us think to do the same for our beauty regime? This well...

First a pack vile, smelly goblins snatch Simon. Then a band of elves try to entrap Jared. Why is the entire faerie world so eager to get their hands on...

'Addictive' Amazon reviewer'Impossible to put down' Amazon reviewer'Twists and turns galore' Amazon reviewerFrom the internationally bestselling authors of The Wife Between Us comes this electrifying new psychological thriller about truth,...

This classic textbook provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to the whole subject of management, both in theory and in practice. Now in its seventh edition, the text includes new...

Milligan's Meaning of Life is a glorious celebration of the legendary Spike Milligan. Here you will find his most intimate and hilarious reflections on life.With his lightning-quick wit, unbridled creativity...