APRIL 2016 BOOKNEWS

APRIL 2016 BOOKNEWSP.S. you should read this.The ObsessionUnder Italian SkiesThe legendary andNew York Times bestsellingauthor delivers a brandnew standalone romanticsuspense that won’t fail tosatisfy her fans. The Obsessionis absolutely vintage NoraRoberts and like The Liar iscompelling, passionate andutterly addictive.Imagine swapping your house fora stay in an Italian villa.and fallingin love with the owner’s life.FellsideA Time to DieNora Roberts 37.99 TPBNicky Pellegrino 34.99 TPBNicky Pellegrino, much loved forher gastronomic Italianate dramasreturns with Under Italian Skiesto deliver what fans have cometo expect (and more) from theNew Zealand born author. Thisnovel, like her backlist is rich withpassion, sunshine and intrigue.Billy Connolly’s Tracks Across AmericaBilly Connolly 49.99 HBBilly Connolly heads off on another epic Americanadventure - an 8,000 mile rail journey through 28 statesto the four corners of the country.Since his previous book Route 66, Billy has hadmore than his share of challenges - in 2013 he wasdiagnosed with prostate cancer (he’s now been giventhe all-clear); on the same day he was diagnosed withthe early stages of Parkinson’s disease. But being adetermined 72 year-old, Billy won’t let the illness (whichhas already robbed him of the ability to play his belovedbanjo) put him off one more exploration of the countryhe knows and loves so well.Billy Connolly’s Tracks Across America will tie in toanother major TV series, and will tell the stories Billyhears along the way in his own inimitable style.M.R. Carey 34.99 TPBFrom the author of the wordof-mouth bestseller The Girlwith All the Gifts comes ahaunting and heart-breakingnew thriller. Fellside is aghostly tale set in a prison onthe Yorkshire moors, highlyoriginal and filled with tension,action and emotion.Tom Wood 34.99 TPBFrom bestselling author TomWood comes the latest breathtaking Victor the Assassinnovel – The Day of the Jackalmeets Bond, with a thoroughlymodern twist. The first novel inthe series, The Hunter, is soonto be a major film and TomWood has grown from a fanfavourite into a bestseller andis becoming one of the thrillergenre’s hottest new brands.

Crime /ThrillerFictionOne-In-A-Million BoyThe War BrideFar From TrueThis is a novel of an immediatelyengaging theme – of the friendshipbetween a boy of eleven and a woman of104 and of a father handling his grief in aunique way. For fans of When God Wasa Rabbit, this novel, like that will touchevery reader’s heart.Inspired by the true stories of war wiveswho arrived in Australia in the 1920s,The War Bride is a gorgeously romanticstory of new beginnings by the author ofThe Soldier’s Wife.No. 1 bestseller Linwood Barclay deliversanother page-turner set in the troubledtown of Promise Falls. Barclay willonce again thrill readers with his pacy,suspenseful style.The Vintage Springtime ClubNow and AgainThe Steel KissOne spring, five retirees embark on aflat-share. So begins a new chapterin friendship, love and all the joys andchallenges that life has to offer . . .A provocative novel about the fallout fromthe truth by the author of the internationalbestseller The Lifeboat. Now and Againexamines the interconnectedness oflives, the limits of knowledge and theconsequences of doing the right thing.Master of suspense, Jeffery Deaverreturns with his latest gripping thrillerfeaturing paraplegic forensic detectiveLincoln Rhyme.Where the Trees Were13 MinutesA beautiful new novel about theinnocence of childhood and the scarsthat stay with you for life, from the awardwinning author of Mr Wigg and Nest.Natasha was dead for 13 minutes. And itchanged her world completely . . .13 Minutes is a gripping psychologicalthriller about people, fears, manipulationand the power of the truth. A stunningread, it questions our relationships – andwhat we really know about the peopleclosest to us.Monica Wood 34.99 TPBBeatrice Meier 37.99 TPBA warm, charming novel for fans of‘golden oldie’ literature and film; willappeal to fans of The Best ExoticMarigold Hotel.The Secret Recipe for SecondChancesJosephine Barrett 37.99 TPBA surprising, smart, charming novel thatshows that every day brings with it asecond chance. For fans of Offspringand the ‘opposites attract’ charm of TheRosie Project, this novel is sure to delightall readers.Pamela Hart 34.99 TPBCharlotte Rogan 37.99 TPBInga Simpson 37.99 TPBLinwood Barclay 37.99 TPBJeffery Deaver 34.99 TPBSarah Pinborough 34.99 TPB

Crime /ThrillerSci-Fi and Fantasy / ParanormalA Dying BreedPeter Hanington 34.99 TPBThis debut novel, in the vein of GrahamGreene, is a brilliant and gripping storyof politics, intrigue and blood fromjournalist, Peter Hanington. It is setbetween the dark halls of Whitehall, theshadowy corridors of the BBC and thesun-scorched, perilous alleys of Kabul.The Beast: Black DaggerBrotherhood 14J.R. Ward 34.99 TPBRhage and Mary return in the latest novelof the Black Dagger Brotherhood seriesof edgy, erotic vampire romance. They’vemade it to hell and back. Now their storycontinues in a new novel sure to drawfans back into the frighteningly addictiveworld of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.A Time of TormentSnakewoodThis is the fourteenth in the series ofsuperb novels built around the hauntedprivate detective, Charlie Parker. Aunique blend of horror and thriller,intensified by Connolly’s lyrical, poeticlanguage.A lifetime of enemies has its own price.This debut epic fantasy from a writerof incredible talent tells the tale of theTwenty, a band of mercenaries huntedby an unknown killer. Filled with uniquevoices and incredible world-building,this stunning novel will please any fanof Joe Abercrombie or Mark Lawrence.John Connolly 34.99 TPBAdrian Selby 34.99 TPBNon FictionKatherine HowardJosephine Wilkinson 39.99 TPBAn in-depth biography of Henry VIII’sfifth queen, whose beheading was oneof the greatest scandals of the Tudorage. Wilkinson makes extensive use ofprimary sources taking advantage ofnew, or previously ignored, research intopower hierarchies, sexuality and genderappropriate behaviour in Tudor times.No Need for GeniusesSteve Jones 39.99 TPBThe judge who sentenced AntoineLavoisier claimed that ‘the Revolution hasno need for geniuses’. In this enthrallingand timely book Jones shows how wrongthis statement was and takes a sidewayslook at Paris, its history, and its science,to give a dazzling new insight into theCity of Light.

Non FictionChildren’s / Young AdultIt’s All EasyGwyneth Paltrow 39.99 TPBThe only book you’ll need to put amazing,surprisingly healthy meals on the tableevery weeknight (and lunch the next day)by bestselling cookbook author, GwynethPaltrow. The recipes will be of the samequality as those in It’s All Good, but canbe pulled together in the time it would taketo call for a takeaway. And because everyfamily needs some pasta or pizza now andthen, Gwyneth will include recipes for easytakes on those favourites too!The Lidgate’s Meat CookbookDanny Lidgate 49.99 HBA good butcher shop is part of acommunity - a place of knowledge andtrust. Founded in 1870, Lidgate’s is a160-year-old family business that hasbecome a treasured landmark in London’sHolland Park. These recipes highlighteverything you need to know in order tocook any cut to its optimum flavour, helpingyou achieve the best-tasting meat at home.Crazy Water, Pickled LemonsDiana Henry 49.99 HBIn this culinary exploration of theMediterranean, Middle East and NorthAfrica, Diana Henry has gathered togetherdishes that combine exotic flavours in wayslong forgotten - or never discovered - inmany western kitchens.Heart of Dread: GoldenMelissa de la Cruz & Michael Johnston 19.99 PBThe final installment in the major newfantasy series from the New York Timesbestselling authors of Blue Bloods.With three irresistible hooks in one epictrilogy: future fantasy, romance anddragons, this series is perfect for fansof The Hunger Games.Cruel CrownVictoria Aveyard 14.99 PBFrom the New York Times bestsellingauthor of Red Queen, comes these tworevealing prequel novellas. Discoverthe truth of Norta’s bloody past and theevents that preceded the Red rebellion.Hare and TortoiseAlison Murray 19.99 PBA witty, beautifully illustrated take on theHare and the Tortoise - this book is boundto become a treasured classic. This bestloved Aesop Fable has been made all themore enchanting with Alison Murray’s senseof fun, mischief and stylish charm.A Soldier, a Dog and a BoyLibby Hathorn and Phil Lesnie 29.99 HBFrom award-winning Australian authorLibby Hathorn and acclaimed illustrator PhilLesnie, an exquisitely illustrated and deeplymoving story of the Battle of the Somme.St. Clare’s seriesEnid Blyton 17.99 PB (each)Thunderbirds Are Go:Bumper Activity Pack 8.99 PBPick Your Own Path 14.99 PBUnder Pressure 14.99 PBIn these official Thunderbirds Are Gobooks all budding IR recruits will beentertained by the activities in theBumper Activity Pack. They will bethrilled in the Pick Your Own Pathadventure as they are faced withdifferent paths to choose and will enjoythe adventure in Under Pressure.StargirlJerry Spinelli 19.99 PBBefore Eleanor and Park, there wasStargirl. The seminal life-affirming YAnovel celebrating first love and selfacceptance - now in a beautiful newedition for the next generation of readerswith the anticipated resurgence when thefilm is released in 2016.Enid Blyton’s classic and much-lovedschool series - full of adventure, fun andmischief! This series celebrates 75 yearspopular in print.Malory Towers seriesEnid Blyton 17.99 PB (each)Enormously popular all over the world, EnidBlyton’s school series combines everythingthat makes school so special - friendships,learning, sports, plays and mischief! Thereis never a dull moment at Malory Towers!InvisionSherrilyn Kenyon 29.99 TPBThink there’s a lot of pressure on yourshoulders? Nick Gautier was born to bringabout the end of the world.it’s not easybeing the heir of a demon overlord. Theseventh book in the Chronicles of Nick hasarrived for fans of Sherilyn Kenyon’s oneboy with many demons.