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Socially awkward and withdrawn, he meets Margaret—a 36-year-old recently divorced woman emerging from a turbulent marriage—at a chess exhibition. Their connection is immediate, intense, and discreet; for Ivan, it becomes a way to feel alive in his grief. For Margaret, it awakens something she thought was lost.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookspaperscissors.co.uk\/products\/intermezzo-pre-order-sally-rooney-24-september\" class=\"inline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSally Rooney's fourth novel is a profound meditation on sibling bonds, male vulnerability, and the architecture of desire across age, class, and circumstance. 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Peter Murdoch, her brilliant, infuriating academic rival, crashes her pentagram and demands to join her, stakes be damned.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sparknotesai.com\/books\/ca4b8c16-83d2-419d-9fc6-131895e752b6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWhat follows is a stunning descent through Hell as imagined by R.F. Kuang: not fires and brimstone, but bureaucratic nightmare logic, philosophical trials, and the Seven Deadly Sins reimagined as courts that judge the soul. 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But this time, the danger is different. Dragons are dying under mysterious circumstances, and Christopher is the only human they will trust. What he doesn't expect is to be swept into a rescue mission involving Princess Anya Argen, a girl caught between her duty to the palace and her hunger for justice when her beloved father is wrongly accused of poisoning the king.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog\/2025\/07\/01\/impossible-creatures-the-poisoned-king-by-katherine-rundell\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eJoined by a sphinx, a flock of magical royal birds, and friends old and new, Christopher and Anya must venture deep into the wild splendour of the Archipelago to uncover the truth, save the dragons, and stop the true poisoner before it's too late. 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The boy, the mole, the fox, and the horse wander together again, not quite sure what they're looking for, but certain of what matters: love, friendship, and the comforting knowledge that cake often helps.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Boy,_the_Mole,_the_Fox_and_the_Horse\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eWhen dark clouds gather—both literal and metaphorical—can the boy remember what he needs to weather the storm? Through Mackesy's exquisite hand-drawn illustrations and his trademark gentle wisdom, \u003cem\u003eAlways Remember\u003c\/em\u003e offers exactly what we need in uncertain times: hope without sentimentality, comfort without condescension, and the reminder that taking each step forward is itself a victory.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toppingbooks.co.uk\/books\/charlie-mackesy\/always-remember\/9781529108446\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePublished October 2025, this is the hugely anticipated sequel to \u003cem\u003eThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse\u003c\/em\u003e—the bestselling adult non-fiction book of all time, with over ten million readers worldwide. At 128 pages, beautifully presented in hardback with Mackesy's signature handwritten text and stunning colour illustrations, it's a book that asks you to slow down, to breathe, and to remember how hard it's been—and how well you've done.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eden.co.uk\/christian-books\/gift-books\/always-remember-9781529108446\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePerfect for anyone who loved the first book, for those navigating difficult times, and for readers who believe that kindness and optimism require couragerage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Literary Cat Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790136897800,"sku":"9781529108446","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7688\/0392\/files\/9781529108446.jpg?v=1762967307"},{"product_id":"house-of-flame-and-shadow-the-international-bestseller-and-the-smouldering-third-book-in-the-crescent-city-series-from-the-creator-of-acotar","title":"Sarah J. 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These are the great standalone narratives that Tolkien himself considered the heart of his legendarium, now brought together in one magnificent collection that celebrates the literary achievement of Christopher Tolkien's lifetime of editorial dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 animate-in fade-in-25 duration-700\"\u003eWithin these 918 pages lie the darkest tragedies and most heroic quests of the Elder Days. Follow Túrin and his sister through their doom-laden lives beneath Morgoth's terrible curse; witness Beren and Lúthien's supremely heroic attempt to steal a Silmaril from the crown of the Black Enemy himself; and experience the devastating fall of Gondolin, the hidden Elvish city destroyed by Balrogs, dragons and numberless Orcs. Printed in full colour with new artwork throughout, this sixth and final collectible boxed set is essential for any serious Tolkien collection—a treasure trove of myth, tragedy and heroism from the First Age of Middle-earth, presented with all the beauty and reverence these immortal tales deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eContents: 3 hardback volumes in matching slipcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe Children of Húrin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eBeren and Lúthien\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe Fall of Gondolin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Literary Cat Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52792105402632,"sku":"9780008360108","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7688\/0392\/files\/9780008360108.jpg?v=1762984438"},{"product_id":"hiroshige-artist-of-the-open-road-anglais-by-haft-alfred","title":"Hiroshige artist of the open road \/anglais by HAFT ALFRED","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Literary Cat Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52792130470152,"sku":"9780714137001","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7688\/0392\/files\/9780714137001.jpg?v=1762984813"},{"product_id":"lottie-brooks-vs-the-ultra-mean-girls-by-katie-kirby","title":"Lottie Brooks vs The Ultra Mean Girls by Katie Kirby (Lottie Brooks, Book 8)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"book-8-lottie-brooks-vs-the-ultra-mean-girls-by-ka\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eBook 8: Lottie Brooks vs The Ultra Mean Girls by Katie Kirby (Lottie Brooks, Book 8)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eJust when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes spectacularly wrong. 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