Books

Secrets of the Starlit Sea : Santa Montefiore

The moment Pixie Tate steps inside the opulent Aldershoff Hotel in Manhattan, one of the last relics of New York's Gilded Age, she senses instantly that its elegant walls hide a dark secret.

Pixie knows that she must use her unique gift to travel back in time in order to discover the mysteries of the past, and as she slips back over a hundred years, she's shocked to find herself in the midst of one of the most famous events in history.

As the stars twinkle overhead, Pixie realises that time is running out. But when she comes face-to-face with a man she thought she'd lost forever, will she keep her promise to save only the souls she should - or is it too late, and has she already changed the future?

Wolf Hour: Jo Nesbo

When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to a lone wolf, a sniper who has vanished into thin air.

To tell it, he needs to get caught.

When the shooter strikes again, its maverick detective Bob Oz they call in to crack the case. They don’t think this victim will be the last.

And this wolf wants the world to know...

As the body count rises, Oz suspects something even more sinister is at play. And the closer he gets to the truth, the more disturbed he becomes. Because this serial killer reminds him of someone dangerous: himself.

He’s only just getting started.

Wolf Hour is a gritty standalone thriller packed with unexpected twists, dark secrets and bubbling personal and political tension, from the king of the cliff-hanger.

The Hidden Girl: Lucinda Riley

You can’t alter destiny . . .

Born and raised in a small village on the Yorkshire moors, Leah Thompson grows more beautiful with each passing day. When she catches the attention of the influential, troubled Delancey family, she knows her life will never be the same again.

Years later, Leah takes the modelling world by storm, travelling from Milan to London and New York and living life in the lap of luxury. But her past follows her like a dark shadow, mysteriously intertwined with the tragic tale of two young siblings in Poland during the Second World War.

As two generations of secrets threaten to explode, Leah is haunted by a fatal, forgotten prophecy from her past, and must fight to challenge the destiny that has been mapped out for her in the stars.

Help in a Hurry: Caroline Leaf

Help in a Hurry, Simple Tips for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stressed

Even though it's uncomfortable and sometimes even distressing to us, it's perfectly normal to feel lost, anxious, or overwhelmed at times. It's okay to be a bit of a mess! But none of us wants to stay that way for long.

With actionable, evidence-based strategies to handle our most common challenges in life, this practical guide from bestselling author and clinical neuroscientist Dr Caroline Leaf offers the tools you need to prevent a descent into chaos and instead find peace and strength amidst the turmoil of daily life.

Designed so you can quickly access the simple strategies you need in the moment, this book helps you regain control when:

• You don't understand your intense emotions
• You're under tremendous pressure
• You feel tired, angry, or full of regret
• You're dealing with intrusive thoughts
• Your past is haunting you
• Your inner critic won't let up
• You feel like you abandon yourself to please others

If you have felt stuck in crisis mode, the strategies found in Help in a Hurry will help you cope in the moment, manage a chaotic mind, and start living each day with intention and inner peace.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians 07: Wrath of the Triple Goddess: Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times – battling monsters, Titans, even death himself – so graduating high school should be a breeze, right?

Wrong. Percy needs three recommendation letters from the gods before his final year in high school comes to an end. And one thing Percy knows, the gods on Mount Olympus don’t do anything for free.

To secure his second letter, Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover agree to a new quest – pet-sitting for the goddess Hecate while she’s away over Halloween. They just need to follow her simple rules:

Look after the pets like their lives depend on it (because they do)

Don’t touch anything – especially Hecate’s magic potions!

See points 1 and 2

But when Grover’s curiosity gets the better of him, the trio find themselves with a giant goat, a destroyed house, and Hecate’s (terrifying and potentially deadly) pets on the loose in New York City.

Now the trio have twenty-four hours to find the pets and restore the mansion to order – or face the full fury of Hecate and her horrifying three heads.

When the Storm Comes: Polly Ho-Yen

A magnetic and propulsive middle-grade novel by award-winning author Polly Ho-Yen.

Tackles the real-time effects of the climate emergency, in a topical and digestible adventure with an inclusive cast of characters

Mali, Jonesey, Fara and Petey are reluctantly gathered in the library. They’re not friends and they each have reasons they don’t want to be there. As the rain starts, they do not bond as a group. Mali does not engage, Jonesy takes offence, Petey ridicules the others, Fara is silent, and their teacher Ms Devine is distracted. Outside, the bad weather steadily worsens. Soon they are trapped in the school, and pulling together may be the only way out when the storm comes…

The Wood Where Magic Grows: Andy Shepherd

When Iggy and his brother Cal move to the countryside, they can't wait to get exploring. Greenacre certainly isn't an ordinary house. The plants grow in the blink of an eye, the little wooden animals dotted about the rooms never stay where they are put, and Iggy can't help but feel that the trees outside are beckoning him towards the overgrown wood at the bottom of the garden.

Some say that Wildtop Wood is dangerous; some say it's a place full of wonder. Iggy, Cal and their new friend Mae decide that the only way to find out which is to venture into the woods themselves - where they discover something that desperately needs their help. What is the secret that lies at the heart of the trees - and will Iggy, Cal and Mae be able to summon the wild green magic needed to reveal it?

Will Wolfheart: Teresa Heapy

Oh WillMaster,' said the wolf. 'Yesyes! You always know what to do. You know your Whisker - don't you?'

What if you could understand what your dog was thinking?

One day, Will and his dog, Whisker, are wondrously summoned to an enchanted world . . . where Whisker becomes a WOLF. And, he and Will can speak to each other!

Incredible adventures abound, in this mystical, moonlit land where excitement is everywhere and danger could be just around the corner . . .