I Left My Tent in San Francisco

I Left My Tent in San Francisco by Emma Kennedy
The star of 'Goodness Gracious Me' and 'The Smoking Room' Emma Kennedy steps out from behind our televisions and presents to us her hilarious novel based on her disastrous experience in America. Dreaming of riches but instead facing rags we follow Emma and her friend begging for a job flipping burgers, surviving everything from earthquakes to snakes whilst finding bad luck at every turn.

This laugh out loud and startingly honest novel is impossible to put down as we travel through America with her, giggling at all their thrills and spills along the way. A perfect holiday read for those of us ready for an adventure...
Age Range: Adult + £11.99
Paperback

Beside the Seaside

Beside the Seaside by Jane Struthers
This compendium of facts, fables, history and mystery lets us in on the secrets of the sea, pirate plots, where the best rock pools, are and many other handy hints whilst reminding us why we love the seaside so much! Presenting a range of beach games, poems, pictures and even a who's who of butterflies this is a perfect companion for the beach, teaching us all a thing or two about our beloved seaside and how to get the most out of it with friends and families, children and adults alike. There is no reason not to be beside the seaside after exploring this beach book!
Age Range: Adults + £9.99
Hardback

London Walks Volume 2

London Walks Volume 2 by Time Out
Have you climbed on board the Merrie Thames Launch and taken a trip down to Teddington Lock, or eaten in one of the exquistite resteraunts on the Southbank? If not, this guide is a perfect stepping stone in ticking these experiences off your list and sparking ideas for many more! A follow up from London Walks Volume 1, it continues to explore our capital searching through local parks, rivers and viallges, guiding us through the city's streets. It's brimming with colourful, picturesque photos and helpful maps shining a new light on our beautiful city. Written by a collection of writers, novelists, artists and even comedians, there's somewhere for all of us to explore!
Age Range: Adults + £12.99
Paperback

The Man in Seat 61 Worldwide

The Man in Seat 61 Worldwide by Mark Smith
Mark Smith is the man behind the top website seat61.com and is back with a guide perfect for anyone wishing to travel the world through trains. This book explores Africa, Australasia, Asia and America and is full of top tips on affordable tickets, easy routes and handy hints on top travel nessecities. If your planning on travelling this summer and want an easy, eco friendly journey, this guide is essential for your journey!
Age Range: Adults + £15.99
Paperback

A Monster Calls

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

The original idea for A Monster Calls came from the late Siobhan Dowd, a brilliant writer of teen fiction who sadly passed away in 2007 before she had time to write this book. Award-winning author Patrick Ness was asked to take Siobhan's spark of an idea and run with it. He has certainly done that.

"The monster showed up after midnight. As they do"

Conor is visited nightly by the monster. It comes from the graveyard behind the house he shares with his mum, but this is a different kind of monster from the one in the nightmares he's been having since his mum became ill.

The monster from the graveyard tells Conor stories from long ago, and these tales lead Conor to confront his nightmare head-on, with life-changing consequences.

A Monster Calls is a beautifully written (and illustrated) novel of two parts. The tales told by the monster have the traditional feel of folk stories - with a twist, while Conor's story is a heartwrenching journey through his mother's illness and his own attempts to deal with the difficulties that brings. The interaction between Conor and the monster is funny and touching and brings the story together seamlessly. The two parts blended together create an intensely moving and gripping book, the only criticism of which is that it's impossible to put down.

Age range: 12+ £12.99 Hardback