Summer Reads

The military cult classic with resonance to the wars in Iraq and Vietnam—now back in printWhen The Centurions was first published in 1960, readers were riveted by the thrilling account of soldiers fighting for survival in hostile environments. They were...

'I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.'Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four "little women" enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England The charming story of the March sisters, Little Women has been adored by...

The shocking first-hand account of one man's remarkable fight for freedom; now an award-winning motion picture. 'Why had I not died in my young years - before God had given me children to love and live for? What unhappiness and suffering and sorrow it...

This remarkable and symbolic novel centres around Wariinga's tragedy and uses it to tell a story of contemporary Kenya faced with the "satan of capitalism." Ngugi has directed his writing even more firmly towards the commitment that he shows in Writers...

A monumental literary event: the newly discovered final novel by seminal Harlem Renaissance writer Claude McKay, a rich and multilayered portrayal of life in 1930s Harlem and a historical protest for black freedom The unexpected discovery in 2009 of a...

(Available after 3-20 days) For the 75th anniversary of her birth, a Deluxe Edition of the master of the literary supernatural’s most celebrated book—featuring a new introduction by Kelly LinkAngela Carter was a storytelling sorceress, the literary...

Originally published in 1926, The Sun Also Rises is Ernest Hemingway's first novel and a classic example of his spare but powerful writing style.A poignant look at the disillusionment and angst of the post-World War I generation, the novel introduces two...

“My Inventions” is a candid and illuminating autobiography of Nikola Tesla, one of the most important technological innovators of the modern industrial age. Famous for the radio, robotics, and wireless energy, Tesla quickly gained international notoriety...

This volume presents one of the richest and most comprehensive collections of writings by Nikola Tesla, a founding figure of the modern electrical power industry and long-time rival of Thomas Edison. Included is Tesla's autobiography, My Inventions, and...

Gabimaru is a ninja on death row with one chance to see his wife again—by finding the elixir of immortality on a supernatural island and delivering it to the shogun. Standing in his way are his fellow convicts and the fearsome beasts that...

Even an invincible ninja may not be able to survive Hell’s Paradise!Gabimaru is a ninja on death row with one chance to see his wife again—by finding the elixir of immortality on a supernatural island and delivering it to the shogun. Standing...

Even an invincible ninja may not be able to survive Hell’s Paradise!Gabimaru is a ninja on death row with one chance to see his wife again—by finding the elixir of immortality on a supernatural island and delivering it to the shogun. Standing...

Rick Riordan is a master of storytelling, and his twists on classic tales are some of the most captivating and imaginative that we’ve read. So, imagine our delight when he announced his standalone take on one of our favorites, 20,000 Leagues...

Breathtaking action adventure for 8 to 12-year-olds. Ash Mistry, reluctant hero, faces ancient demons... and comes into an astonishing, magical inheritance. Varanasi: holy city of the Ganges. In this land of ancient temples, incense and snake charmers.....

Rick Riordan did it for Greece. Now Sarwat Chadda does it for India... Book three in the incredible action-adventure trilogy about Ash Mistry, reluctant hero and living weapon of the death goddess Kali. Ash Mistry is in a world of pain. A parallel world...

Rick Riordan did it for Greece. Now Sarwat Chadda does it for India... Book two in the incredible action-adventure trilogy about Ash Mistry, reluctant hero and living weapon of the death goddess Kali. Ash Mistry is leading a pretty complicated life...

*New special film edition - includes photos of the film, an introduction from director Kenneth Branagh and a note from Eoin Colfer himself*Now an original movie on Disney+, here is the book that started it all, the international bestseller about a...

Irish Twins Myles and Beckett, Artemis Fowl's younger brothers, return in their third and most bizarre adventure yet.*"Like its bestselling progenitors, a nonstop spinoff afroth with high-tech, spectacular magic, and silly business."—Kirkus (starred...

Movie available from June 12th only on Disney+Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code is the third book in the unbelievably brilliant Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer.CAN ARTEMIS FOWL LEAVE HIS CRIMINAL PAST BEHIND?Not quite. At least, not yet. He's got one...

(Available after 3-20 days)Movie available from June 12th only on Disney+CHILD GENIUS ARTEMIS FOWL IS IN TERRIBLE DANGERHE JUST CAN'T REMEMBER WHYOpal Koboi is back, and the power-crazed pixie wants revenge. Her to-do list:- Frame Holly Short for murder-...