Most Popular Books Published in October 2023

'A book of ideas [...] Strathern ably guides us through these moments of glory.' — The TimesGreat cities are complex, chaotic and colossal. These are cities that dominate the world stage and define eras; where ideas flourish, revolutions are...

Ben Macintyre, a virtuoso chronicler of WWII and bestselling author ofOperation Mincemeat, turns his focus from his more usual intrepid spies to the history of Colditz Castle, the infamous maximum security Nazi prison, and the audacious exploits of its...

It’s 1977 and Una is twelve. A serial murderer is at large in West Yorkshire and the police are struggling to solve the case – despite spending more than two million man-hours hunting the killer and interviewing the man himself no less than...

The FIRST GRAPHIC NOVEL NOMINATED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE! Conspiracy theories, breakdown, murder.Eveythinng's gonna be all right. Until it isn't. How many hours of sleep did you get last night? Rate your overall mood from 1 to 5, 1 being poor. Rate...

Times are tough for Melchester Rovers. Languishing at the bottom of League Two, the once-proud powerhouse of British football is out of money and out of luck. Sixteen year old Roy Race always dreamt of playing up front for Rovers. Oozing with natural...

When a violent storm levels his sleepy Middlewest town, Abel and his childhood companion, Fox, must hastily flee into a world of mystical carnies and soothsayer hobos, bridge trolls and wilderness spirits, endless forests and forgotten children.SKOTTIE...

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller!“It's the best memoir I've ever read.” —Oprah Winfrey“Will Smith isn't holding back in his bravely inspiring new memoir . . . An ultimately heartwarming...

A deep-dive into the unique connections between the two titans of the British cultural psyche—the Beatles and the Bond films—and what they tell us about class, sexuality, and our aspirations over sixty dramatic years.The Beatles are the...

From Professor Sprout's Superior Sprouts to Great Hall Floating Candle Cake, make your Christmas truly magical with these delicious recipes inspired by the world of Harry Potter. Celebrate Christmas like Harry, Ron, and Hermione with over 50 recipes...

Bursting with the unique comic imagination that makes him such a beloved entertainer, Bob Mortimer’s memoir takes in his numerous misadventures on the path to fame yet doesn’t shy away from moving reflections on the death of his father and...

A gloriously irreverent memoir from the frontline of old age - by the Sunday Times-bestselling author and legendary actorSheila Hancock looked like she was managing old age. She had weathered and even thrived in widowhood, taking on acting roles...

Fans of Elton John have found their book. This is an unprecedented look into the life, music and career of the music icon from the man who knew him best.**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**An evocative, clear-eyed, and revealing memoir by Bernie Taupin,...

Python in easy steps, 2nd edition instructs you how to program in the powerful Python language, giving complete examples that illustrate each aspect with colourized source code.   Python in easy steps, 2nd edition begins by explaining how to install...

With this visual guide to computer programming for beginners, it has never been easier to learn how to code.Coding skills are in high demand and the need for programmers is still growing. Covering three of the most popular languages for new coders, this...

Windows 11 for Seniors in easy steps is written with older citizens in mind. It’ll guide you through Windows 11, a step at a time, and covers all the key features in the 22H2 Windows update, including: The redesigned Windows user interface. Apps...

Technology is putting our humanity at risk to an unprecedented degree. This book is not for engineers who write the code or the policy makers who claim they can regulate it. This is a book for you. Because, believe it or not, you are the only one that...

Previously published as A History of the Universe in 21 Stars. 'A delight and triumph ... A thing of beauty ... Truly, truly magical' talkRADIO Look up on a clear evening, and you'll see thousands of stars shining in the night sky, each telling a...

'Bite-sized, cutting edge science delivered with enormous enthusiasm - all you need to travel the cosmos' -- CHRIS LINTOTT'A lot of astrophysics is packed into this neat little book . . . I guarantee you will come away knowing your dark matter from your...

First Light opens a window into a previously dark and secret time in our Universe's history – the time when the first starts were born.Astronomers have successfully observed a great deal of the Universe's history, from recording the afterglow...

Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell.   We once...