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The Shape of Further Things

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:08:54 +0000

A thoughtful collection of essays and criticism from one of Britain’s most influential science fiction writers, this volume explores the evolving shape of the genre and its relationship to culture, technology, and the future. Drawing on his deep involvement in the New Wave movement and his longstanding engagement with speculative literature, Brian Aldiss reflects on science fiction’s history, ambitions, and literary possibilities. The pieces combine sharp critical insight with the curiosity of a practicing novelist, considering how imaginative writing responds to social change and scientific advance. Engaging and provocative, it will appeal to readers interested not only in science fiction itself but in how the genre continually reinvents its vision of “further things.”

The Da Vinci Code

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:47:19 +0000

Harvard professor Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call while on business in Paris: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered inside the museum. Alongside the body, police have found a series of baffling codes. As Langdon and a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, begin to sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to find a trail that leads to the works of Leonardo Da Vinci – and suggests the answer to a mystery that stretches deep into the vault of history. Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine code and quickly assemble the pieces of the puzzle, a stunning historical truth will be lost forever…

Everything, Everything

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:47:06 +0000

My disease is as rare as it is famous. It’s a form of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, but basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in fifteen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla. But then one day, a moving truck arrives. New next door neighbors. I look out the window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black t-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly. I want to learn everything about him, and I do. I learn that he is funny and fierce. I learn that his eyes are Atlantic Ocean-blue and that his vice is stealing silverware. I learn that when I talk to him, my whole world opens up, and I feel myself starting to change—starting to want things. To want out of my bubble. To want everything, everything the world has to offer. Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster.

The Source

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:53:19 +0000

A sweeping historical epic that traces the story of the land of Israel from prehistoric times to the modern era, this novel unfolds through the excavation of a fictional archaeological site. As each layer of earth is uncovered, a different period comes to life—Canaanite tribes, Israelite kingdoms, Roman conquest, Crusaders, Ottoman rule, and the tensions of the twentieth century. Blending fiction with carefully researched history, the book explores enduring themes of faith, identity, conflict, and the deep human attachment to place. Known for his expansive, meticulously researched sagas, the author brings vast stretches of time into vivid focus, making this a compelling read for those who enjoy immersive historical fiction with intellectual depth.

The murder of Napoleon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:27:56 +0000

In this provocative historical investigation, Ben Weider argues that Napoleon Bonaparte did not die of natural causes in exile on St. Helena, but was deliberately poisoned with arsenic. Drawing on medical reports, eyewitness accounts, and modern scientific analyses of hair samples, Weider challenges the long‑accepted diagnosis of stomach cancer and presents a case for conspiracy. A noted Napoleonic scholar and co‑founder of the International Federation of Bodybuilding, Weider was deeply engaged in reassessing Napoleon’s legacy. This book will interest readers of military history, forensic inquiry, and historical revisionism, offering a controversial reexamination of one of history’s most famous deaths.

The Htel New Hampshire

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:25:49 +0000

A darkly comic and deeply felt family saga, this novel follows the eccentric Berry family from New England to Vienna and beyond as they pursue their improbable dream of running grand hotels. Narrated by the middle child, the story traces their lives through triumph, disaster, love, sexual awakening, political unrest, and personal loss. Along the way, Irving blends absurdity and tragedy with a tenderness that keeps the characters vividly human. John Irving, acclaimed for *The World According to Garp*, is known for his sprawling plots, unconventional families, and fearless engagement with difficult subjects. Here, he explores themes of loyalty, resilience, grief, and the ways families both wound and sustain us. By turns outrageous and heartbreaking, the novel balances satire with sincerity, offering a rich, emotionally layered reading experience.

Dark Winter

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:22:45 +0000

A high-octane thriller from former SAS soldier Andy McNab, this novel follows ex–Special Air Service operative Nick Stone as he is drawn into a deadly conspiracy in Washington, D.C. What begins as a seemingly straightforward security concern soon escalates into a complex web of political intrigue, sniper attacks, and shifting loyalties set against the backdrop of an American presidential campaign. As Stone navigates the shadowy intersection of intelligence agencies and power politics, he must rely on his training and instincts to survive. McNab, known for his firsthand military experience and the bestselling *Bravo Two Zero*, brings gritty authenticity to the action and tradecraft. Taut, fast-paced, and grounded in real-world detail, this is a gripping read for fans of military and espionage thrillers.

Goodbye, Columbus

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:03:07 +0000

A sharp, audacious debut that announced a major American talent, this volume pairs a celebrated novella with five short stories exploring Jewish American life in the mid‑20th century. The title novella follows a young man from Newark who becomes romantically involved with a wealthy suburban woman, exposing tensions of class, assimilation, desire, and identity. With wit and psychological precision, the book examines the pull between tradition and upward mobility, and the uneasy promise of the American dream. Philip Roth, one of the most significant American writers of the 20th century, is already unmistakable here—probing, comic, and unafraid of controversy. Readers drawn to character‑driven fiction, social observation, and questions of cultural belonging will find this an incisive and enduring work.

Last Exit to Brooklyn

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:02:23 +0000

A raw, unflinching portrait of Brooklyn’s waterfront neighborhoods in the 1950s, this novel unfolds through interconnected stories of dockworkers, sex workers, union men, teenagers, and outsiders struggling at society’s margins. Hubert Selby Jr. writes in a stark, unconventional style—eschewing traditional punctuation and quotation marks—to plunge readers directly into the inner lives of his characters. Themes of poverty, violence, sexuality, addiction, and the desperate search for dignity run throughout, creating a bleak yet deeply human vision of urban America. Controversial upon publication and the subject of an obscenity trial in the UK, the book remains a landmark of postwar American literature, admired for its uncompromising honesty and emotional intensity.

The Sorceress

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:59:38 +0000

The third instalment in a bestselling fantasy sequence for young adults, this novel continues the adventures of twins Sophie and Josh Newman as they are drawn deeper into a hidden world of alchemy, ancient prophecy and immortal figures drawn from myth and history. As dark forces close in, loyalties are tested and the true cost of power begins to emerge. Blending fast-paced action with a rich tapestry of folklore from around the globe, the story explores themes of destiny, identity and the struggle between good and evil. Written by an acclaimed Irish fantasy author known for weaving mythology into contemporary settings, it will appeal to readers who enjoy imaginative world-building and high-stakes adventure.