‘A shimmering thread of love between women’ – SAMANTHA SHANNON
’Dazzlingly imaginative’ THE GUARDIAN
‘Wild and tender’ AMÉLIE WEN ZHAO
‘Exquisitely written and poignantly romantic’ – PASCALE LACELLE
On the island of Zakynthos, nothing is more powerful than Desire—love itself, bottled and sold to the highest bidder by Leandros, a power-hungry descendent of the god Eros.
Eirene and her beloved twin sister, Phoebe, have always managed to escape Desire’s thrall. Until Leandros’ wife dies mysteriously and he sets his sights on Phoebe. Determined to keep her sister safe, Eirene strikes a bargain with Leandros: if she can complete the four elaborate tasks he sets her, he will find another bride. But it soon becomes clear that the tasks are part of something bigger; something related to Desire and Lamia, the strange, neglected daughter Leandros keeps locked away.
Lamia knows her father hides her for her own protection, though as she and Eirene grow closer, she finds herself longing for the outside world. But the price of freedom is high, and with something deadly—something hungry—stalking the night, that price must be paid in blood …
Trailblazing pop star, actor and director, Hayley Kiyoko debuts her first novel, a coming-of-age romance based on her breakthrough hit song and viral video, GIRLS LIKE GIRLS.
It’s not that you’re not like other girls. It’s just that you’ve never met a girl like you. And then. You do. You meet her. And suddenly. The songs make sense.
It’s summertime and 17-year-old Coley is alone, again. Forced to move to middle of nowhere Oregon after losing her mother, she is in no position to risk her already fragile heart. But when she meets Sonya, the attraction is immediate.
Coley worries she isn’t worthy of love. Up until now, everyone she’s loved has left her. And Sonya’s never been with a girl before. What if by opening her heart, Coley’s risking it all?
“As warm and friendly as a kind grandparent.” Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
“For the hope for new adventures, and the glimpse of intergenerational kindness and understanding, this lovely book should be on every shelf.” School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
“An effective tool for teaching empathy, and the intergenerational bond at the story’s center is a heartstrings puller. This picture book, in which a girl helps her grandfather embrace life again following the death of Gramps, may well aid young readers in understanding others’ grief.” Shelf Awareness
Discover a wonderful grandfather-granddaughter relationship, as a little girl hatches the perfect plan to get her Grandad adventuring again.
Gramps and Grandad were adventurers. They would surf, climb mountains, and tour the country in their amazing camper. Gramps just made everything extra special. But after Gramps died, granddad hasn’t felt like traveling anymore. So, their amazing granddaughter comes up with a clever plan to fix up the old camper and get Grandad excited to explore again.
This beautiful picture book honors love and reminds us not only to remember those we have lost, but to celebrate them.
The highly-anticipated sequel to Waterstones Prize-winning and British Book Awards Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year Grandad’s Camper celebrates the power of community andthe importance of LGBTQIA+ history. Milly can’t wait to spend a summer at Grandad’s cottage by the sea, and is even more excited when she discovers Grandad and Gramps’ Pride flag in the attic. Grandad insists he’s too old to go to the London celebrations, especially now Gramps isn’t around any more, but Milly has an idea to get the local community together and bring Pride to Grandad . . . Shortlisted for the Little Rebels Award 2024. Praise for Grandad’s Camper, an ALA Stonewall Book and winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Award and the British Book Awards Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year 2023: ‘A book to treasure … an utter delight’ David Walliams ‘A colour-flooded riot of memory … beautiful ‘ GUARDIAN ‘Full of warmth, colour and joy’ BOOKTRUST ‘An instant classic’ DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
Now in a gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic THE DREAM, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Heartstopper is the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. An LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the second volume of HEARTSTOPPER, for fans of the Art of Being Normal, Holly Bourne and Love, Simon. *Includes exclusive TaraDarcy story!* Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book. RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry On Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlies gay, and Charlie is sure that Nick isnt. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his friends, his family . . . and himself. Heartstopper is about friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small stories of Nick and Charlies lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us. the queer graphic novel we wished we had at high school. Gay Times This is the second volume of Heartstopper, which has now been optioned for television by See-Saw Films.
Now in a gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic FLOWER SHOP, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Second in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*
Now in a gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic THE HAIR CUT, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Third in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*
Now in gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic A VERY SPECIAL DAY, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Fourth in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*
