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A grieving couple who have lost their son find a way to a mirror universe where time runs backwards - but the narrative machinery is shonky and distracting ...

A tireless account shines a light on the Booker-winning author's mysterious early years and the undeserved criticism that accompanied with her success ...

Global crises are tightly linked to how we treat each other at the local level, argues this optimistic book ...

Struggling with Alzheimer's, the central character sets out on his final journey to a euthanasia clinic ...

Farewell front table ...

The author's new trilogy continues her aunt's beloved family saga. What would happen next to the sprawling cast of characters ... and could she pull it off?

Andy Burnham is in need of radical proposals. A 'care first' year in exchange for 50% off fees could be just what he needs ...

From cover design to shelf placement and influencer partnerships how publishers will persuade you to buy their books this autumn ...

Poetry with wonder and wit; a heartwarming tale for horse lovers; a portal to the future; a brilliant YA wartime romance and more ...

A heartbroken woman becomes fixated on a famous writer in this witty, touching follow-up to Sorrow and Bliss ...