An Artists Year In London

London, You're Beautiful, by David Gentleman

It's easy to take London for granted, with our hectic train stations, non-stop hustle and bustle of city life and the dilemma as to whether we should risk leaving our umbrella at home or not! But David Gentleman has been drawing London all his adult life and has spent his days looking afresh at London, detailing our capital city throughout the year. Reflecting his love for the city he has lived in for over 60 years, Gentleman's art mirrors all that's beautiful and definining in London, from quaint Primose Hill to eclectic Camden Town, including our historic infastructure.

His charming illustrations breathe new life into a city we can often neglect in our busy day to day lives. Every painitng and sketch reveals a hidden beauty of London, as he details the changes from spring to summer, autumn to winter. A brilliant book to celebrate our unique capital!

Age Range: Adult/ General, £20.00, Paperback

The Hueys In The New Jumper

The New Jumper, by Oliver Jeffers

Meet the Hueys. They're all the same. Nothing different, nothing new...until the day one of them kints a nice new jumper...How will the other Hueys react? And what does this new individuality mean for the once quirky and uncannily similar group of characters?

This new book from award winning Oliver Jeffers is just as brilliantly written and illustrated as his last, no doubt a predecessor to his next fantastic picture book!

Age Range: 0-5, £10.99, Hardback

The Dunderheads Behind Bars!

The Dunderheads Behind Bars, by Paul Fleischman

Working as an extra on a film set? Sounds like fun for a school holiday! Only not everything seems to going to plan, as they turn up on set to find the dreaded Miss Breakbone, and adding mayhem to the madness they attempt to outdo the mystery villain! But with Spider being faced with the prospect of being locked behind bars, is this one mystery too much for the Underdogs?

Another riproaring adventure from the crime solving trouble makers, this hilariously charming and beautifully illustrated story has just the right amount of chaos and charisma to serve as a fantastic sequel to Fleischman's 'The Dunderheads'!

Age Range: 6-12, £11.99, Hardback

Goldilocks and Just The One Bear

Goldilocks and Just The One Bear, by Leigh Hodgkinson

Have you ever wondered what happened to the bears after the "Goldilocks incident"? Well, this tale wonderfully depicts the Little Bear, all grown up and lost in the Big City! But will he stumble across a house of his own...and how exactly does he like his porridge?

This characteristically funny picture book from Hodgkinson doesn't fail to put a smile on your face, with a wickedly fun twist at the end, leaving you content with the sequel of a classic childhood tale!

Age Range: 0-5, £10.99, Hardback

This Made Us Laugh!

Weird Things Customers Say In Bookshops, by Jen Campbell

Ever overheard a ridiculous conversation on the shop floor that you couldn't quite believe? Or perhaps you've found yourself faced with a nonsensical request at work that has become a hilarious anecdote with your friends for weeks after. Well, we certainly have!

Thoroughly researched and collected over the years, Jane Campell perfectly captures the weird and the wonderfully weird questions asked in bookshops across the world. A witty book ideal for booksellers and book lovers, this laugh-out-loud pager turner reveals the obscure and the inexplicable querries that we could all be guilty of! Why not pick up a copy today, and see if you can spot yourself amongst the madness!


Age Range: Adult/ General, £7.99, Hardback

If Not...Then You'll Like This!

The Things We Did For Love, by Natasha Farrant 

France, 1944, and two teens, Arianne and Luc, are in the midst of falling headily into love; their first love. However, this idyllic love story takes a dramatic turn for the worse, as German forces are closing in and Luc is faced with the agonising reality of entering the war as a soldier, risking life and love. And with Romy rivalling for Arianne's affection, he's willing to go to any extreme to remove Luc from the picture....Can they survive the battle for freedom and true love?

Set against the historical back drop of the French Resistance, Farrant's novel reveals the heartbreak and betrayal entangled in this page turning tale of a love triangle destined for heartache.

Age Range: Teenage, £9.99, Hardback

If You Like The Gothic Genre, Then You'll Love This...

Sweetly, by Jackson Pearce

A dare between three siblings that spiralled into a deadly game, leaving only two survivors, begins this haunting tale. Twelve years later and cast out by their stepmother, teens Ansel and Gretchen finally find a sweet haven when taken in by Sophia Kelly at her sweet shop.

 Though not all is well for long in this sleepy Southern town...with Gretchen's new romance revealing bittersweet truths on the eerie past kept secret by Sophia, the twins are forced to confront their childhood fears. A fantastic twist on the classic Grimm's fable, we find them faced with the dark forest, witches, and heartache, this is a page turner for all teens!

Age Range: Teenage, £6.99, Paperback