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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Paperback. The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole by Sue Townsend is a modern classic - Adrian is as popular as ever. With a beautiful new package, this novel is perfect for long-time Adrian Mole fans or newcomers to the series. David Walliams contributes a foreword to this beautiful 30th Anniversary edition of The Secret Diary Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 129 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141046426
ISBN
9780141046426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.22

Paperback. Translator(s): Velmans, Hester. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405924009
ISBN
9781405924009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.05

paperback. In a town like Twin Peaks, no one is innocent.. Her murder started the cult series, now read her words for yourself. With a foreword from David Lynch Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 198 x 15. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
Simon + Schuster UK
Number of pages
192
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849838627
ISBN
9781849838627
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.82

Paperback. An erotic painter of dreams, who fuses the most unblemished sensuality with the most transparent spirituality. Translator(s): Buchanan, Rhonda Dahl. Series: Companions for the Journey. Num Pages: 240 pages, 15 B&W illustrations. BIC Classification: FA; FP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 185.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
White Pine Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781893996991
ISBN
9781893996991
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.99

Paperback. In the parched soil of Provence, a fifth gospel has been discovered, Mary Magdalene's account of Jesus' teaching and her relationship with him. This book unveils a Christianity which embraces the female equally with the male and acknowledges and celebrates women's spirituality. It is also a story centred on Mary as the wellspring of womanhood. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 13. Weight in Grams: 138.
Publisher
Vintage Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
First Thus
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099507697
ISBN
9780099507697
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.21

Paperback. Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their contemporaries. But when they go beyond the boundaries of normal morality their lives are changed profoundly and for ever. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 196 x 29. Weight in Grams: 434.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Penguin Books
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
9780140167771
ISBN
9780140167771
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.14

Hardcover. The arrival of a stranger to his house in Auckland leads renowned novelist Laslo Winter to look back to the past, to London, the late 1950s. Series: Panther S. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 27. Weight in Grams: 457. "The arrival of a stranger to his house in Auckland leads renowned novelist Laslo Winter to look back to the past, to London, the late 1950s. Series: Panther S. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 27. Weight in Grams: 457. Clean copy. Fine in fine unclipped dustwrapper"
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Harvill Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
SKU
KOC0025124
ISBN
9781860469312
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 11.00

Paperback. Two short novels, published initially in the 1930s. "Musashi" deals with the dark obsessions of a 16th-century warlord. "Arrowroot" also touches on the pursuit of legend, but in a different mode, that of the uniquely Japanese form of the "essay" novel. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 135 x 13. Weight in Grams: 144.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099283171
ISBN
9780099283171
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. Laura is content enough with her marriage, two children and part-time job. That is, until a lover from her past comes back into her life. Suddenly passion and excitement are rekindled, and she realises how stagnant her life has become. But how much happiness has she a right to expect? Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 286.
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
Quercus Publishing
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849161954
ISBN
9781849161954
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Dedalus Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
paperback / softback
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909232457
ISBN
9781909232457
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Motherhood, it seems, has more pitfalls than Lucy might have expected. Caught between perfectionist Yummy Mummy No 1 and hypercompetitive Alpha Mum, Lucy is in danger of losing the parenting plot. And worst of all, she's alarmingly distracted by Sexy Domesticated Dad. It's only a matter of time before the dirty laundry blows up in her face. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 306. In good condition. A well read copy
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Arrow
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
SKU
KRS0010859
ISBN
9780099502883
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Motherhood, it seems, has more pitfalls than Lucy might have expected. Caught between perfectionist Yummy Mummy No 1 and hypercompetitive Alpha Mum, Lucy is in danger of losing the parenting plot. And worst of all, she's alarmingly distracted by Sexy Domesticated Dad. It's only a matter of time before the dirty laundry blows up in her face. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 27. Weight in Grams: 306. Nice copy, with some shelfwear. Good to very good
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Arrow
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
SKU
KST0026813
ISBN
9780099502883
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Sue Monk Kidd's exquisite first novel has received huge acclaim. 'Wonderfully written, powerful, poignant, and humorous.. Do read it' Joanna Trollope Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747266839
ISBN
9780747266839
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. A tale of murder and literary ambition set on an American university campus from a master of the dark side of human nature Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 324. Good clean copy with some minor shelf and reading wear. Previous owner's inscription on half title page.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
SKU
KTG0012075
ISBN
9780753820605
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. A tale of murder and literary ambition set on an American university campus from a master of the dark side of human nature Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 324. Good copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0007736
ISBN
9780753820605
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Evie Hamilton has a secret ..one she doesn't even know about. Yet ..Evie's an Oxfordshire wife and mum who's biggest worry in life is whether or not she can fit in a manicure on her way to fetch her daughter from clarinet lessons. But she's blissfully unaware that her charmed and happy life is about to be turned upside-down. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 35. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
544
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241959411
ISBN
9780241959411
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.85

Paperback. The Secret Life of Lucy Lovecake is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for the 21st century. The perfect read for the Bake Off generation. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FRD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 279 x 2. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Black and White Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785300912
ISBN
9781785300912
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.16

Paperback. Purposefully imitating Voltaire's classic Candide, another dark comedy which derives its humour from life's tragedies, Habiby's The Secret of Saeed the Pessoptimist is a classic of Arab literature. The story of Saeed, a Palestinian who becomes a citizen of Israel, is a story of fact and fantasy, tragedy and comedy. Translator(s): Jayyusi, Salma; Gassick, Trevor Le. Num Pages: 234 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 190.
Publisher
Arabia Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
234
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906697266
ISBN
9781906697266
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.62

Paperback. Stunning debut women's fiction that reaches out to the fashion/zeitgeist conscious with a tale of vintage frocks and new love Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 242.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340993231
ISBN
9780340993231
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.00

Hardcover. 'Packed with humour and warmth' - Heat Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FRD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 532. Some light shelf wear, else as new.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
SKU
KTG0014750
ISBN
9780008192259
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. 'Packed with humour and warmth' - Heat Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FRD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
SKU
KTG0014313
ISBN
9780008192266
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 385 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 169 x 21. Weight in Grams: 277.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Number of pages
385
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553385526
ISBN
9780553385526
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.35

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 137 x 12. Weight in Grams: 180.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
New Directions Publishing Corporation United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780811222730
ISBN
9780811222730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.79

Paperback. A captivating story of love, friendship and a bookclub that you'll never forget - from the bestselling author of LOST DOGS AND LONELY HEARTS and WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 128 x 35. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444727036
ISBN
9781444727036
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.00

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