Tag: #quickreads
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Hunger Pains
by Derek Owusu FROM GRANTA BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELIST AND WINNER OF THE DESMOND ELLIOT PRIZERay wants the perfect body. But how far is too far? When his training turns extreme, Ray is pulled into a dark gym culture that promises results at any cost. As his body changes, so does his mind. Watching…
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The Last Bench
by Carmel Harrington From the bestselling author of The Stolen Child, a brand new gripping and emotional story of loss, family devotion and buried secrets . . . Journalist Vega Pearse arrives at the home of Anne and John Davis to interview them for a piece she is writing on the local drug crisis. The devoted…
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The Woman Next Door
by Louise Jensen Two Neighbours. Two Secrets. One chance at survival. Running from her past, Meena hopes to find peace in her new home. But her neighbour, Ada, is a mystery. Meena can’t shake the feeling that something about Ada is off. Ada is delighted to have a new neighbour, but she, too, knows Meena…
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The Girl In The Picture
How do you decide what story to tell – and what secrets to keep . . . ? When journalist Amy Collins returns to Norfolk, a magazine assignment leads her to Farthington House. As she steps through the gates into the garden, she remembers visits she made as a child to the grand old house,…
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Sweet Charity
by Rosie Goodwin A Quick Reads story from the bestselling author of The Rag Princess. Charity has always lived a charmed life beneath the open skies. Growing up as part of the Gypsy community, she has reveled in the freedom of swimming in the rivers, caring for the horses and embracing the ever-changing road. But on…
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Cell One
by Leye Adenle A high-profile kidnapping. A countdown to a live execution. The race is on to find the victim before the clock hits zero… Rookie cop Bobby Fatokun’s first day on the job in Lagos is off to a bad start. Not only has his life in London not prepared him for the hustle…
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A Rising Man
by Abir Mukherjee India, 1919. A man is found dead. A note has been left in the dead man’s mouth. It warns the English to leave India. If they don’t, more blood will be spilled. Two police officers, Captain Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee must solve the crime quickly. But there are some people who will do…
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A Boy Called Saul
by Fiona Cummins Quick Reads are short books from bestselling authors, perfect for a fast and satisfying read – whether you’re a regular reader, or just getting started. With A Boy Called Saul you can get a taste of the thrilling and sinister story of Saul Anguish. It’s time to go back to the beginning . .…
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A New Year
by Leila Aboulela Quick reads Suad misses her husband. He died unexpectedly during an argument at work, and she never got to say goodbye. But Suad knows she is lucky. Her three children have promised to look after her. After several false starts, she receives a warm welcome from her oldest son and settles down…
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The Surprise Visitor
by Cathy Bramley Kind-hearted Jo Potter and fun-loving Eve Langton have been best friends since they were teenagers. Despite not seeing each other for a few years, they keep in touch every day with texts and calls. They’d love to meet up face-to-face, but life keeps getting in the way; they are both just so…