May is upon us and winter is well and truly on the way. Good thing we’ve got a host of new books to snuggle up with…
Restless Dolly Maunder
by Kate Grenville
NEW FORMAT
Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. A striking new edition of Grenville’s engrossing novel based on the life of her grandmother, an ordinary yet remarkable woman in the early twentieth century.
‘The writing sparkles with Grenville’s gift for transcendently clear imagery…a work of history, biography, story and memoir, all fused into a novel that suggests the great potential of literary art as redeemer, healer and pathway to understanding.’ Guardian
Suddenly Single at Sixty
by Jo Peck
Jo Peck’s account of being dumped at sixty for a younger woman is a heartfelt engaging and ultimately inspiring reflection on life, relationships, happiness, taking control and moving on.
‘In the world rife with ageism, Jo Peck’s defiant memoir shows that turning sixty has nothing to do with turning your back on sex, love, or any other passions. The vitality, wit and sheer exuberance of this emotionally honest and compelling book is infectious; it’s a nourishing work.’ Lee Kofman
From New York Times-bestselling author Joan He comes the dazzling and sweeping conclusion to The Kingdom of Three duology. Fans of R. F. Kuang’s The Poppy War trilogy will love Strike the Zither and Sound the Gong.
‘A page-turner, full of unexpected twists, with an expansive, intricate world of sisterhood and subterfuge…A standout work from a remarkable author.’ Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six, on Strike the Zither
A Woman in Sardinia
by Valeria Usala
Translated by Katherine Gregor
Based on a true story, a tale of generations of Sardinian women searching for independence in the face of prejudice and superstition.
Perfect for fans of Elena Ferrante and readers of The Seamstress of Sardinia.
The Mark
by Fríða Ísberg
Translated by Larissa Kyzer
A debut novel of big ideas about misinformation, partisanship and how societies polarise. The Mark is a brilliant, topical book by an exciting new writer, perfect for fans of Black Mirror, and readers of Jennifer Egan and Naomi Alderman.
‘This whip-smart, brilliant novel crackles with tension and intelligence. It left me utterly in awe. Friða Ísberg is a creative powerhouse.’ Hannah Kent, author of Devotion
Our May new releases are available in print and ebook from all good booksellers.
