The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby
Hardback, Random House Children’s US
The first chapter in the Lottie Brooks ‘ series by Katie Kirby is back on the US shelves in hardback on July 1st. The bestselling author Katie Kirby captures the humorous and heartfelt antics of Lottie Brooks, an 11-year-old who is in for one long—and embarrassing—year if she can’t learn to laugh at life’s little mistakes.
The Relaxed Woman by Nicola Jane Hobbs
In The Relaxed Woman, Nicola Jane Hobbs explores how the stress of societal pressures, unrealistic expectations and traumatic experiences impact our minds, bodies and relationships and illuminates a path towards healing. Weaving together neuroscience and psychology with inspirational stories from women who are discovering the transformational power of relaxation for themselves, Nicola guides us on a journey to becoming relaxed women – women who have untangled their sense of worth from their productivity, who can rest without guilt and anxiety, who trust their intuitions, honour their needs and live by their deepest values.
Filled with simple rest rituals we can weave into our busy lives, healing practices to help regulate our nervous systems and practical strategies to support us in navigating the unavoidable stressors of life, this book is for all of us who long to live more restful, joyful and authentic lives.
The Night Lagoon by Jo Morey
The Night Lagoon by Jo Morey, the captivating novel set against the wild of the Belize jungle, hits the UK shelves on July 3rd.
In the dead of night, lying in her father’s jungle lodge, Laelia watches her partner Aid sleeping – her mind racing with everything that’s brought her to this moment. The heady Caribbean holiday when they first met. The rum-fuelled passion that, day by day, creeps into something darker. The secrets she discovered in a hidden nook of the lodge, revealing a devastating past. Above all, she thinks about the impossible decision she must make before dawn. Does she stay silent and protect their newfound paradise? Or does she confront the lies which run as deep and dark as the lagoon – surfacing a dangerous truth from which there’s no return…
Encounterism by Andy Field
Encounterism, the celebrated book by Andy Field returns in paperback on July 3rd.
Encounterism is a joyous immersion into the everyday pleasure and shared humanity we stand to lose in an increasingly digital world. Andy Field explores both different kinds of and different venues for human encounters: from the hairdresser’s to the cinema, from nightclubs to eateries, shops staffed by people and free-form urban parks; these are the everyday yet invaluable spaces that allow for human encounters that enrich our lives.
How to Make a Killing by Kate Weston
Fans of How to Kill Your Family and Selling Sunset will love this hilariously dark thriller from Kate Weston coming out on July 3rd, with characters you’ll love to hate, vicious office politics, and a twist you’ll NEVER see coming.
Meet the women of Harrington Estates. They’re one big happy family. At least, that’s what they all say…
New arrival Bella is determined to get to the top, and she doesn’t mind stepping on some Louboutin-clad toes to get there. No-nonsense Hannah was the rising star, but now Bella’s stealing her thunder – and her agent of the year award. Olivia wants it all – the glittering career, the picture-perfect family. But lately it feels like something – or someone – is trying to snatch it away. Then there’s poor Claire, who has lost more keys than sold properties – and Bella makes sure the whole office knows it. When Bella is found dead at the open house for a £10-million mansion, everyone’s a suspect. They’d all die for that listing, after all.
Lottie Brooks vs The Ultra Mean Girls by Katie Kirby
From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, this July 3rd comes a brand-new diary in the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series!
Just when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Amber’s hanging out with the Ultra Mean Girl Gang at school and is completely ignoring the Queens of Eight Green. Mum’s gone back to work and expects Lottie to ‘help around the house more’, Bella keeps biting everyone and Pot Noodle will not stop sniffing every dog’s bum. DISASTER!
Now Lottie has to come up with a foolproof plan to get Amber back before her friendship group is destroyed forever. What could go wrong???
Join Lottie as she battles the mean girls, takes on school injections (apparently they can go through your arm!) and even more extremely embarrassing moments.
Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood
Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood returns in paperback on July 3rd!
Belladonna Blackthorn hasn’t lost her magical spark, but she hasn’t seen it in a while either. Balancing work at her beloved London bookshop, Lunar Books, with handling her toxic boss and concealing her witchcraft from those around her – Belle is burnt out. Perfecting the potential of her magic is the last thing on her mind. But, when her thirtieth birthday brings a summons from her coven and a trial that tests her worthiness as a witch, Belle risks losing her magic for ever. With the month of October to fix things and signs that dark forces may be working against her, Belle will need all the help she can get – from the women in her life, from an unlikely mentor figure and even from an (infuriating) coven watchman who’s sworn to protect her . . .Can Belle reignite her spark before it’s too late?
The Goldens by Lauren Wilson
Lauren Wilson’s “dark, intoxicating and unputdownable” debut publishes on July 3rd!
Chloe has always dreamed of becoming a bestselling writer. Then she meets enigmatic influencer Clara Holland, and at last, Chloe has something to write about. They bond instantly, and Chloe moves into Clara’s mansion. But as Clara’s fame skyrockets, she starts behaving strangely, hosting increasingly wild parties, complete with bonfire rituals and moonlit river baptisms. Clara opens up her home to other girls desperate to live like her. The media call it a cult, and soon Chloe begins to hear unsettling rumours from Clara’s past. After one spectacular party, a girl goes missing and the rumours take on a sinister new meaning. If Chloe can’t escape Clara’s influence, she may be next …
A Murder in Paris by Matthew Blake
From the No.1 international bestselling author of ANNA O comes a story of secret pasts and buried memories. A MURDER IN PARIS is out on July 3rd. WHAT IF A MEMORY COULD GET YOU KILLED? Imagine the past returning to you in fragments. A hotel room, a pillow, a lifeless body. Your ordinary, innocent life upended by one flash of memory. You can’t remember what led to the crime. All you know is that you must return to the scene, to the clues that lie waiting in Room 11. But this is a mystery that goes far beyond that room, that night, that murder. Are you ready to unlock the truth?
Sophie Was Here by Kathryn Croft
A gripping and totally addictive read from Amazon number 1 bestselling author Kathryn Croft. Fans of Lisa Jewell and The Housemaid will be completely hooked on Sophie Was Here, Sophie Was Here is out on July 4th.
