A young American archivist finds employment in rural Italy assisting Lisabetta, a glamorous local aristocrat nicknamed Coco.

He believes his task is to inventory the items within the elegant, decaying estate in the verdant Tuscan landscape. Instead, his days have been filled with a string of more and more eccentric tasks, entertaining a never-ending parade of bizarre guests. 

An unforgettable story of the lasting power of friendship emerges as the mysteries of Villa Coco and its residents are slowly uncovered within the beautiful Italian countryside.

The Pulitzer Prize winner behind Less has penned a warm, magical, sun-drenched novel perfect for holiday escapes.

With their showy plumage and sweet dawn songs, birds are an absolute marvel. 

How did they start flying, and how does their legacy shape our world?

Esteemed palaeontologist Steve Brusatte and author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, guides us through a 150-million-year journey, detailing their evolution from small carnivore ancestors to today’s diverse species. Our exploration introduces us to incredible birds from all over the world, with some existing only as fossils.

Prepare for a captivating journey; 

this book, brimming with life and grandeur, will transform how you perceive birds.

The kitchen has historically presented a complicated dynamic for women, perceived as both a locus of arduous tasks and gender-specific responsibilities.

This compelling study examines the disconnect between food, domesticity, and romance, and the solitary act of cooking within a partnership-oriented world.

Davies’ keen observations on culture, delivered with warmth and humour, explore the complexities of eating alone, encompassing everything from grocery shopping to the emotional and political aspects.

More than just a cooking guide, this book acts as a powerful declaration for defying societal norms.

Zayd Ayers Dohrn was born underground.

His mother was a co-founder of the Weathermen, a radical leftist organisation whose manifesto, Prairie Fire, based on anti-imperialist views, called for revolutionary action against the US government. 

Following ten years of war, his parents became fugitives, and his mother was eventually listed among the FBI’s most wanted. 

This book offers a captivating account of a notorious family and their life in hiding, alongside the political struggles that defined America in the 1960s and 1970s.

Our identities are shaped by our pasts, including our culture, religion, and family history. What happens, the book inquires, when you inherit a revolution?

Joshua K. Jackson and Sean Tucker, in this stunning publication, introduce a fresh, artistic take on street photography. They push the boundaries of the genre, moving past its conventional journalistic origins to help you find your unique and creative visual style.

Filled with captivating visuals, this book sparks the curiosity and creativity of both experienced street photographers and beginners, transforming photography from a purely technical pursuit into genuine art.

Jones, echoing Keir Starmer’s well-known statement, contends that Britain has become “an island of strangers.”

He further explains that as migration alters the nation, the state’s efforts to control this increased diversity have led to the restriction of free speech. The head of the Free Speech Union argues that multiculturalism arrived when Britain was losing its identity.

This book elaborates on why the UK feels now so restricted, pointing to the institutionalisation of silencing dissent within the government, unequal policing, and the increasing competition among identity groups to safeguard their ideas.

Lea Korsgaard’s goal is to document all the country’s butterfly species within one summer’s travels. Butterflies are a complete mystery to her, other than her wish to see them.

And this is what unfolded next.

We follow Lea’s journey to unknown landscapes, shaped by wind and sea, where she finds hidden spots, meets friendly strangers, and explores her heritage, philosophy, and myths.

Discover a sensational Danish bestseller – an inspiring tale about home, goodbyes, renewal, and new beginnings.

The book by Willis is a stunning fusion of memoir, mythology, and folklore, exploring her departure from marriage and motherhood.

Her focus shifts to the wild British Isles, where she reveals the tales of forgotten, powerful matriarchs and nature deities. These are not delicate maidens, but warrior women, shape-shifting sorceresses, and fierce natural forces like Cerridwen, Melusine, and Arianrhod.

From the Severn to Skye, Kim finds ancient wisdom on grief and healing, navigating sisterhood, sexuality, fertility, and freedom, and ultimately defining a better existence for contemporary women.

Roy’s first memoir vividly describes her powerful reaction to the passing of the mother, a mother she left behind at only eighteen years old.

What unfolds is the account of an exceptional life, a narrative that is both startling and disarming, yet unexpectedly humorous. It’s a story with a unique and universally resonant voice, chronicling the author’s path to becoming the person and writer she is today, shaped by her relationship with her extraordinary mother, Mary, whom she aptly describes as ‘my shelter and my storm.’

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A true masterpiece by a celebrated author, this book is a compelling and masterfully written account that rivals the excitement and wonder of the greatest novels.

Recognised as a Baillie Gifford Prize 2025 finalist, The Revolutionists provides an unparalleled and multifaceted look at a crucial decade that transformed the globe.

In the 1970s, radical extremists who harboured a mutual hatred for capitalism and “Western imperialism” brought terror to the West; Burke investigates the lives and minds of these hijackers. A detailed historical account, infused with suspense, unfolds during the Cold War, revealing secrets about events like the Entebbe raid and the Iranian Revolution.

Vivid and incisive, this excellent piece of journalism perfectly illustrates the transition of a secular, leftist campaign into religious extremism. 

Contemporary society prompts us to strive for an ideal self. What often follows is envy and pride, polarisation and, at times, violence.

Douglas explores the idea that our understanding of identity can be spiritually damaging and deceptive, using insights from the philosophical traditions of Zhuangzi, Spinoza, and René Girard.

This book suggests that during significant historical disruptions, our need for identity intensifies. However, it is precisely at these junctures that we should embrace our ambiguity and find liberation by transcending our individual identities.

McTague's vibrant history recounts the key moments and figures that led Britain into the Common Market in 1973 and out of the European Union via a dramatic referendum in 2016.

In this major post-war drama, this work sheds light on the intellectual disputes between prominent twentieth-century politicians and less prominent personalities, covering everyone from Euro-sceptic student radicals to eccentric billionaires.

Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2025, this thought-provoking and thoroughly engaging book, offers an authoritative exploration of the complex and enduring connection between Britain and the European Union, alongside an examination of British identity.

Combining scientific hope, data that challenges misconceptions, and bold policy proposals, Dr. Tim Gregory outlines a different path for nuclear energy.

This path, he argues, can simultaneously achieve environmental protection and human progress, framing decarbonisation as the defining endeavour of this century, akin to the Apollo missions.

With a passionate and enthusiastic approach, this book presents an optimistic and daring new perspective on a widely misinterpreted modern technology.