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In the small seaside town of Fairweather, the local book club - a tight-knit group - is still reeling in the aftermath of a tragic accident • Lil Noonan hasn't spoken a word since, and her grandmother Beth is worried that she plans to spend the rest of her life hidden away with only books for company. Beth, meanwhile, is trying to keep busy with the running of the local library and decides to make a fresh start by renting out her daughter's now-empty house to a newcomer in town • Tom McLysaght tells the book club that he's eager to escape his high-flying life in London. Closer to the truth is that he's hiding a much bigger secret, one he can't escape from, no matter how hard he tries • As the months pass and the book club continues to meet, Beth starts to open up to the idea that the future might still have some happiness to offer to her grand-daughter - and to her as well

"Things of such magnitude deserve respect and understanding. They deserve to be remembered..." • Artist and illustrator Jo Brown started keeping her nature diary in a bid to document the small wonders of the wood behind her home in Devon • The pages in this book are an exact replica of those in her original journal, a rich illustrated memory of Jo's discoveries in the order in which she found them • In enchanting, minute detail she zooms in on a bog beacon mushroom, a buff-tailed bumble-bee, or a native bluebell. And she notes facts about their physiology and life history • Secrets of a Devon Wood is a treat for the senses, a hymn to the intricate beauty of the natural world and a quiet call to arms for all of us to acknowledge and preserve it. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finally put it down

It's time to reassess your approach to getting fit! No more crazy self-punishment, 'miracle' diets or one-size-fits-all rules. Having changed the lives of millions of people through her no-nonsense, friendly and supportive coaching, Krissy Cela wants to show you that being healthy in body happens most effectively when you focus on the right mindset • Krissy will shift your thinking away from how you want to look to how you want to feel. Feeling confident and happy will always be more important than your dress size • Krissy will give you the tools to deal with mental barriers such as anxiety, stress and low self-esteem, which affect more of us than ever before. She will help you challenge negative thinking to help you build healthy habits that deliver long-lasting, realistic results

Epic, authoritative and entertaining, Making History delves into the lives of those who have charted human history - professional historians, witnesses, novelists, journalists and propagandists - to discover the agendas that informed their world views, and which in so many ways have informed ours. From the origins of history-writing through to television and the digital age, Making History abounds in captivating figures brought to vivid life, from Thucydides and Tacitus to Voltaire and Gibbon, from Winston Churchill to Mary Beard. Rich in character, complex truths and surprising anecdotes, the result is a unique exploration of both the aims and craft of history-making that will lead us to think anew about our past and ourselves

These are Autistic Voices, and this is The Autistic Experience • Curated by psychologist and psychotherapist Marie-Laure Del Vecchio, and the Autistic Photographer, Joe James, whose own experience of trauma drives his mission to create an inclusive society. This book is a brave, unflinching and ultimately optimistic collection of stories about life in the lens of autism • Sometimes sad, sometimes funny, often shocking and always eye-opening, these stories from people across the globe explore all aspects of autistic life - from the earliest childhood memories to the challenges facing the autistic parent or grandparent. From school days to office life, from teenagers to those in their seventies, across all genders, from people who are homeless to NASA scientists, The Autistic Experience explodes the myths around autism and celebrates the right to be autistic

It's three days before Christmas • Tilly boards a plane on the other side of the world. She's determined to reach Roone, a small island off the west coast of Ireland, in time for Christmas Day. Tilly carries a troubling secret and Laura, a woman she's never met, might be the only one who can help her • Except that Laura has no idea that Tilly exists. And with five children, a mother-in-law stranded on the island and a husband with whom she's barely on speaking terms, an unexpected guest is the Christmas present she's not expecting • A storm is heading for the island, but will peace be restored before the snow melts? • I'll Be Home for Christmas is a feel-good tale of magic, sparkle and new beginnings from bestselling author Roisin Meaney

The night Eva shared a smile with Pat, something started. Two weeks later, lying together in her bed, Pat said, 'You can't live your life saying you'll get around to doing something you know will make you happy. You just have to do it.' • Eva didn't know how devastating those words would turn out to be. Pat dies and the aftershock leaves Eva on unsteady ground. She is pregnant. And she has to make a choice • Suddenly, the world that she at times already questioned, her career, her roommates and friends, and life in the inner-city are all even harder to navigate. Her best friends, Sarah and Annie, are also dealing with the shifts and changes of their late twenties, and each of them will at times let the others down • Small Joys of Real Life is a poignant and unpredictable novel from an exciting new literary talent about how the life you have can change in an instant

Sisters Jenna and Rosie bring out the worst in each other. So they mostly keep their distance • But Jenna has suddenly found herself with no job, no boyfriend, nowhere to live – and no idea what to do next. Is life really supposed to be this difficult? Turning up on Rosie’s doorstep is the last thing she wants to do, but it feels like her only option • Rosie misses her old life, the one filled with fun and travel and excitement. These days she barely has the energy for her cute friend with benefits, let alone to take care of her little sister. Why doesn’t she ever get to put herself first? • Somehow the sisters find themselves roped into a community project, forced to work together. As the group brings an overgrown garden back to life, curious – maybe even magical – things begin to happen

Jenna Walker has suddenly found herself with no job, no boyfriend, nowhere to live - and she's been wondering for a while now if, apart from her beloved cat Bertie, she has anything to live for. The last thing she wants is to turn up on her sister's doorstep, but that feels like her only option • Rosie Walker spends a lot of her time thinking about the life she used to have. These days she's stretched too thin, and she's not sure she can cope with taking care of another person. If only one thing in her life would work out the way she wants it to • David is Rosie's next-door neighbour. A retired doctor, he has had a big idea, one inspired by his late wife June: a community garden project for those who are struggling • The sisters reluctantly agree to take part, even though they're sure it'll be a waste of time

Erin wants a fresh start • With her thirtieth birthday coming up, she's taken a long hard look at her life (the job she hates, the wedding she just cancelled) and concluded that it's basically a mess • If only she knew where to begin • A trip to her hometown in Ireland to visit her beloved grandmother is a welcome escape from her disappointments. But, there, Erin also finds an unexpected solution to her problems, in the form of a magical family heirloom. No more of the 'what ifs' she's been tormenting herself with - now all she needs to do is whisper two little words and she'll be able to see for herself what might have been, had she chosen a different path • But as Erin gets caught up in one 'if only' after another, changing her life proves more complicated than expected

She took control of his computer. Now he's lost control of his life • Someone is always watching • They're the perfect couple. James, a high-profile lawyer at a successful City firm, and Bella, a beautiful teacher at a prestigious private school • Someone is waiting to destroy your perfect life • Then one night, James loses an important file linked to a multi-million-pound deal and, in a panic, contacts the company's IT helpdesk. A friendly woman answers his call and quickly fixes the issue. All is well once more. But in the weeks after, James is accused of more mistakes at work, ones he doesn't remember making and can't explain. Meanwhile Bella finds herself the target of vicious rumours at school - and no one believes her side of the story

Summer has arrived in Derrybeggs and the biggest event of the year, the annual film festival, is less than a month away. But as the days pass, it becomes clear that nothing will go as planned • Dot came to the seaside town for a fresh start and so far her B&B is proving popular. But fitting in isn't quite as easy. Dot thought joining the troubled festival committee would help, but she's really starting to wonder if moving to Derrybeggs was a mistake • Marine biologist Merry spends her days working at her parents' cafe and trying not to think about the happiness she could have had. Everyone whispers about the tragic accident that destroyed her dream life in Florida. But Merry is the only one who knows the truth • When an intriguing American visitor arrives at the cafe with no memory of who he is or why he's in Derrybeggs, Dot and Merry set aside their own problems and rally the community to help him find his way home