Kate Atkinson is an acclaimed British Contemporary novelist, best known for her prize-winning debut novel ‘Behind the Scenes at the Museum’. Her latest book ‘Death at the Sign of the Rook’ is a further instalment in the popular Jackson Brodie detective series, which has been adapted as a BBC TV series ‘Case Histories’.

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Kes Gray is a prolific and bestselling British children’s author best known for the award winning ‘Daisy’ series and the super popular ‘Oi’ picture books. 25 years of fun and still going strong, there’s a brand-new hilarious picture book out in May, ‘A Mouse just ate my House’...about a very hungry mouse who stops at nothing!

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Dying Matters is a yearly event hosted by Hospice UK. The campaign is working towards creating an open culture where we are all comfortable talking about death, dying and grief. Our selection of titles from our Death Positive collection is here to support everyone during their time of need.

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This year, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 12 to 18 May 2025. The theme for 2025 is 'Community', and we want to use Mental Health Awareness Week to celebrate the power and importance of community. Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. We thrive when we have strong connections with other people and supportive communities that remind us, we are not alone. Communities can provide a sense of belonging, safety, support in hard times, and give us a sense purpose.

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Hosted by Alzheimer's UK, this awareness week strives to highlight the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by dementia.

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Celebrate National Gardening Week with our selection of titles. Whether you are new to gardening or have a lifetime of experience there is always more to learn!

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The Women's Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction is the home of women's voices in writing.

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Are you looking for some stories of derring-do? Stories to take you on an adventure and get your heart racing? Our Swashbucklers collection is the collection for you!

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Let your imagination run riot with this selection of the best science fiction stories for 7-11 year olds.

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