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SEASONS GREETINGS from the merry booksellers of Foyles! Picking up this catalogue might mark the start of your Christmas shopping odyssey, or you might be turning to us in your hour of need, at your wits’ end as you try to track down that elusive final gift for that unbelievablytricky-to-buy-for-but-it-feels-wrong-to-just-give-them-money relative, Well, help is at hand (literally, unless you’re holding this on your lap or on some kind of lectern). We’ve spent months poring through publisher catalogues, reading advance proof copies and having sometimes heated discussions about our favourites. We’ve identified the very best books from the thousands published, books to appeal to all sorts of readers with all sorts of different tastes, from domestic gods and goddesses, to armchair generals, to devourers of stories and explorers of worlds. We’ve filled our bookshops with these books, and we’ve put them all in this guide – with personal recommendations from our booksellers – to help you on your way. And the 60-odd books contained in these pages are just an introduction – a dip of the toe into the deep waters that are your local Foyles. Come in to find thousands more ideas, and meet the passionate book lovers who contributed to this guide and who like nothing better than to help you solve your gift buying conundra to discover the perfect gift for everyone. Merry Christmas, from Foyles
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ISBN 9780241207024
RRP £16.99
ISBN 9781471133053
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ISBN 9781473619869
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FICTION
DEVIL'S DAY
THE LAST TUDOR
WINTER
Andrew Michael Hurley
Philippa Gregory
Ali Smith
Andrew Michael Hurley’s beautiful and evocative writing perfectly captures the bleak wild landscape and the claustrophobia and suspicion of those small remote communities where superstition still holds strong. His characters are treated with care, and the sense of history and tradition that binds them together feels completely authentic. But what really shines is the creeping sense of dread and unease woven throughout, lingering over every word but never feeling heavy-handed. Unsettling and atmospheric, curling up with this unsettling and atmospheric book as the long winter nights draw in is a must for any literary fiction lover.
As you might guess, this is the last in the series of Philippa Gregory’s must-read cycle of Tudor novels, centred around the life of Lady Jane Grey. As we’ve come to expect from one of Britain’s bestselling historical novelists, the book combines rigorous research with a gripping narrative, which propels the reader into the lives of its characters. I can’t wait to see what Gregory writes next!
Last year, four different people had a copy of Ali Smith’s Autumn from me for Christmas – and they all loved it. The next instalment of her seasonal quartet, Winter, in every way lives up to the promise of the first – Smith’s love of language bursts through in a book that draws inspiration from A Christmas Carol, Shakespeare, and Charlie Chaplin. It’s hard to think of a better writer working in English today; this is an alert, nuanced book infused with joy and empathy. That’s four Christmas presents ticked off for me this year.
Ed, Charing Cross Road
Simon, Marketing Team
Lauren, Charing Cross Road
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ORIGIN Dan Brown Where there’s symbology, murder and international art galleries, there’s Robert Langdon. With the prospect of a scientific breakthrough threatening to dismantle the world as we know it, Langdon races across Europe as he flees for his life, whilst trying to discover the hidden key to this new discovery. Dan Brown drops another bestselling, page-turner just in time for the post-turkey slump on Boxing Day. Enjoy. Drew, Charing Cross Road
FOOLS AND MORTALS Bernard Cornwell Rich historical fiction based in the Elizabethan theatre and populated with fascinating characters. This book follows the rivalry between Richard Shakespeare, a determined but poverty-stricken young actor, and his successful older brother William. Mixing mystery and criminal intrigue with the ambition and drama of the stage, this is another brilliant read from the perennially popular author. Holly, Chelmsford
MUNICH Robert Harris
ISBN 9781447208211
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ISBN 9780091959197
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ISBN 9780007504114
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ISBN 9780593078754
FICTION
THE SPARSHOLT AFFAIR
A fascinating thriller that revolves Alan Hollinghurst around the 1938 Munich The English novel is in good hands with Conference. Despite Alan Hollinghurst. His latest recalls the us knowing the outcome of cultural satire and masterful prose of The these talks, the novel remains Line of Beauty and The Stranger’s Child but tense throughout as characters charts our recent history through the on both sides desperately lives of a group of friends who are as well attempt to avoid what would drawn and compellingly complicated as become a catastrophic conflict. you would expect from Hollinghurst. This journey not only leads to Dan, Waterloo Munich, but to the very heart of the Nazi Party itself. Matt, Birmingham
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THE BREAK Marian Keyes The Break, for this male reader, was from the first page full of wit, warmth and humour. I would never fit the publisher’s target audience, so I find it strangely liberating to declare how enjoyable and amusing I found this novel about a modern marital crisis to be. Lloyd, Royal Festival Hall
A LEGACY OF SPIES John le Carré
ISBN 9781471165825
RRP £12.99
ISBN 9781473665194
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ISBN 9780241308547
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ISBN 9780718179724
FICTION & POETRY
SLEEPING BEAUTIES THE SUN AND Stephen King & Owen King HER FLOWERS
Framed in small-town America, this is the ambitious story of a global pandemic, A new le Carré novel is a ribbonwhich causes all women to fall asleep, bound gift to us all. A Legacy of wrapped in a gossamer cocoon. With Spies serves up everything a perfect a fascinating premise, told through the spy novel should - high stakes, opinions and actions of a sprawling cast loyalties and duty questioned, of vivid characters, Sleeping Beauties is and rising tension through a a timely novel, jam-packed with detail cobwebbed plot, with protagonists and action, set in a world hell-bent on and reader hurtling towards an destroying itself by the actions of men uncertain conclusion. Vintage le cursed with a sense of toxic masculinity. Carré, with echoes of the Cold Sound familiar? War and the shadow of George Gary, Buying Team Smiley lurking on every page.
Rupi Kaur Rupi Kaur’s latest collection is a delight, each tender line of verse is an absolute pleasure to read and lose one’s self in. Kaur’s wistful illustrations catch the eye and add to the complete joy of this delicate but powerful book of poetry. Matt, Foyles.co.uk
Toby, Head Office
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THE FURTHEST STATION: Ben Aaronovitch Christmas would not be Christmas without a good ghost story and my choice for this year comes from the one and only Ben Aaronovitch. PC Peter Grant of the Special Assessment Unit (otherwise known as ‘the Folly’), is back in a new investigation, involving abusive ghosts on the Metropolitan Line. With his clever combination of urban fantasy and police procedural Ben Aaronovitch’s new book is the perfect gift for both fantasy and crime fans alike, and really for anyone looking for a good story. Jen, Foyles.co.uk
ISBN 9780593078181
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ISBN 9781408709320
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ISBN 9781473222427
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CRIME FICTION
INSIDIOUS INTENT
THE MIDNIGHT LINE
Val McDermid
Lee Child
When single women begin disappearing from weddings, showing up later in their own burned-out cars, DC Carol Jordan and psychological profiler Tony Hill realise that they have a serial killer to catch, in what might just be their most challenging case yet... My heart was hammering right to the end of this fast-paced, gripping and twistfilled thriller. I also loved that McDermid has created characters you can really care about; they’re not just good detectives, you really want to know what happens to them!
Equipped with nothing but his passport and toothbrush, all round badboy Jack Reacher sets out down the highway with no aim in mind. Less than a day into his journey, Reacher spots something in a pawn shop that spells trouble. Before long Reacher is doing what he does best, administering his own style of justice, rooting out corruption and mowing down the bad-guys as he goes. Bringing together all of the classic Reacher elements, breakneck action, intrigue and strong female counterpart, The Midnight Line shows a side to Reacher we’ve not yet seen.
Yael, Royal Festival Hall
Sophie, Bristol
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A LIFE OF MY OWN
Simon Fenwick
One of the great chroniclers of literary lives of our times, Claire Tomalin here turns her keen biographical eye on herself, reliving the epic journeys she’s taken through some of history’s greatest minds, and exploring her own quite extraordinary and eventful life. For years Tomalin has given grateful readers access to the likes of Charles Dickens, Jane Austen and Thomas Hardy, and it feels utterly fitting that she join their ranks, as the subject of one of her penetrating and compelling accounts.
Jasper, Buying Team
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Claire Tomalin
Ed, Charing Cross Road
ISBN 9781509809592
RRP £25
ISBN 9780241239957
JOAN: The Remarkable Life of Joan Leigh Fermor Joan Leigh Fermor may be the forgotten wife of travel writer and WWII hero Patrick but Simon Fenwick’s excellent biography unearths a woman who was a leading light in the artistic and intellectual world of pre- and post-war Europe, and whose every move was documented in the society publications of the time. Fenwick paints a vivid picture of England at the turn of the 20th century where sexuality, art and tradition mix a heady cocktail. A fantastic read for anyone who loved Downton and the biographies of the Mitfords, Sissinghurst and the Duchess of Devonshire.
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BIOGRAPHY
DARE NOT LINGER: The Presidential Years Nelson Mandela & Mandla Langa When Nelson Mandela died in 2013, the world lost a towering figure, someone who had come to embody the struggle against oppression. His earlier life was well documented, particularly in his seminal memoir, Long Walk to Freedom. Now, thanks to the work of Mandla Langa, who reconstructed this book from Mandela’s drafts, we have a chance to read Mandela’s own account of his years as president, a defining period in modern South Africa. Surely one of the most important books published this year. Simon, Marketing Team
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ONLY FOOLS AND STORIES David Jason The nation’s favourite actor is back with behind-the-scenes stories from years of portraying some of the most iconic characters on British television. Sir David reveals all as he looks back on some forty years on our screens and what it was like to work with stars such as Ronnie Barker, Michael Palin, Eric Idle and many others. An enjoyable read for everyone, Only Fools and Horses fans especially. Callum, Bristol
CHARLES DARWIN: Victorian Mythmaker A. N. Wilson It is probably unwise to expect a eulogy of Darwin from this biographer of Jesus and CS Lewis; rather, an entertainingly provocative blend of mischievous gossip and lightly worn learning. Jeremy, Waterloo
ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG NATURALIST
ISBN 9781471155932
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ISBN 9781473664401
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ISBN 9780007504114
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ISBN 9781780897950
BIOGRAPHY
ALI: A Life Jonathan Eig
Mohammad Ali was the greatest of all time and in Jonathan Eig’s extraordinary David Attenborough biography we get an unparalleled David Attenborough’s diaries offer investigation into what made the boxer the cultural icon we know today. Eig a spectacular glimpse into interweaves Ali’s life and the wider another world, and the adventure, historical context of the civil rights excitement, fascinating people and curious creatures he encountered movement, the Vietnam War, Malcom X on his youthful travels. Every page and the Nation of Islam, and of course boxing, to brilliant effect. With extensive sparkles with his trademark wit research, original interviews, fantastic and charm and a boundless love photographs and exceptional writing of nature. Eig has transcended the simple sports Laura, Waterloo biography making it a must have for any fan of great non-fiction story-telling. Jasper, Buying Team
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QUEENS OF THE CONQUEST: England’s Medieval Queens
THE SQUARE AND THE TOWER: History’s Hidden Networks
Alison Weir
Niall Ferguson
Alison Weir’s pacey narrative opens up a period of history that is shrouded in mystery. By focusing on significant female figures, Weir presents a more expansive picture of the period. Additional brief anecdotes cast a different light on the more famous and infamous characters, offering more revelations than any school history lesson I recall.
Everyone is networking these days; from emails to social media everyone is connected in the twenty-first century. In The Square and the Tower, Niall Ferguson delivers a history of networks, including the mysterious Illuminati, the Incas and Soviet empire, and their importance in the rise of the world’s most powerful dynasties and nations. A fascinating and timely historical read, but with an eye to the future and humankind’s progress in the digital age.
Lloyd, Royal Festival Hall
Matt, Foyles.co.uk
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ISBN 9781847922809
RRP £25
ISBN 9780241290460
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ISBN 9781910702079
HISTORY
BELONGING: The Story of the Jews 1492-1900 Simon Schama In this second volume of his magisterial history of the Jews, Schama looks at the very human stories behind the wanderings, massacres and search for home of the Jewish people. What makes his book such a treat is how accessible and engaging the writing is and how Schama illuminates history using an array of stories about lesser known figures, as well as the better known people and events, to frame a tale of homelessness and persecution that is sadly still all too relevant to our current times. Frances, Foyles.co.uk
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TALKING TO MY DAUGHTER ABOUT THE ECONOMY: A Brief History of Capitalism Yanis Varoufakis A short but accessible book by the influential Greek economist Yanis Varoufakis. In answering a simple question from his daughter, Varoufakis gives readers a concise summary of the current economic climate that has a grip on all world markets. An intimate drama of a non-fiction title that is a must for anyone attempting to understand our modern world. Steven, Birmingham
MYTHOS: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece
ISBN 9781911545071
RRP £12.99
ISBN 9780718188726
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ISBN 9781847924445
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NON-FICTION
BROLLIOLOGY Marion Rankine
Like a teeny handbag umbrella that opens up into one of those great and tyrannous Stephen Fry canopies, Marion Rankine’s* Brolliology is a The Greek Gods and Goddesses: capricious, foolish, little object with a lot going on. An extensive and eminently readable waltz through the barbaric and with a massive appetite for life. Stephen Fry breathes new life into these well-known stories brolly’s place in literature, art, and history, this curious study is full of wisdom that may not and characters, glazed with his wicked humour and unequalled gift to tell a story. I was lucky enough to be useful but is certainly fascinating. Great for anyone interested in literature, art, fashion, hear Fry read from this book at Hay Festival and, I’d social history — and, I guess, umbrellas. urge you to listen to the audio book as well as read it, because I now want Stephen Fry to read every * Incidentally, the author used to work at book to me forever and ever. This is an absolute Foyles; ironically, she’s a ray of sunshine. treasure of a book. Gavin, Marketing Team
Jay, Birmingham
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ISBN 9780571316557
RRP £14.99
RRP £25
ISBN 9781846149412
NON-FICTION
THE ATLAS OF BEAUTY: Women of the World in 500 Portraits
THE GRIP OF FILM
Mihaela Noroc
Ayoade takes another dive headfirst into the self-referential in this full-throttle critique of the blockbuster era. Gordy LaSure is a macho grotesque pulled straight from Ayoade’s first major outing in television Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace (also worth a recommend). His throwback observations on the world of modern cinema are beautifully undercut in Ayoade’s own footnotes, highlighting not only how far we have come, but how far we have to go in the by-the-numbers game that filmmaking has become. A perfect pick-up book full of dry wit and observation suitable for any fan of Ayoade’s past work.
Having started off as a passion for travel and a small personal project, The Atlas of Beauty is the culmination of nearly five years of exploring the world and the idea of beauty. You only need to go a few pages in to realise how much beauty there is in strength, diversity and individuality. This book is beautiful in so many ways – the images themselves are stunning, the text gives you a little insight into the lives of the women, captured during their everyday life. An important book celebrating the beauty of all women everywhere. Lauren, Charing Cross Road
Richard Ayoade
Jake, Charing Cross Road
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THE QUANTUM ASTROLOGER’S HANDBOOK Michael Brooks Established science writer Brooks takes a bit of a quantum leap (sorry) with this cracking life of 16th-century polymath and pioneer of probability theory Jerome Cardano — whose work set precedents for all sorts of things, including quantum mechanics. Brooks himself appears as a character in the book, conferring with Cardano across time through the visions that beset the man — which, as he explains the theory behind quantum science, isn’t as inconceivable as you might think. Gavin, Marketing Team
ISBN 9781780898179
RRP £20
ISBN 9781911344407
RRP £16.99
NON-FICTION
ASK AN ASTRONAUT: My Guide to Life in Space Tim Peake In Ask an Astronaut, Tim Peake answers questions from his huge online following, and the result is a funny and fascinating part memoir, part popular science book. Covering everything from the hilarious – toilet breaks, broadband speeds and a lot about drinking tea – to the scientific nitty-gritty like G-Force and space debris, this is a great book to just dip in and out of. Tim is as warm and engaging as ever, and the mix of diagrams, photos, hard science and curiosities make this the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in space (or any budding astronauts!). Lauren, Charing Cross Road
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THE ROAD TO MEXICO Rick Stein
FEASTS Sabrina Ghayour
Adele, Commercial Accounts
Sabrina Ghayour’s new book sees her take a slightly different approach than her previous efforts. These recipes are arranged into carefully curated set meals, each dish working with the others to create a culinary carnival! Brimming with wonderfully photographed and imaginative recipes, and catering for carnivores and vegetarians alike, Feasts is the guide you need to keep your friends and family well and truly stuffed this Christmas. Peter, Bristol
ISBN 9781408869000
RRP £26
ISBN 9781784722135
SWEET Yotam Ottolenghi & Helen Goh
Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Rick Stein is back with a recipeGoh will coax out your sense of filled road trip from San Francisco, adventure with innovatively-spiced through California, down to the traditional bakes that will both southernmost border of Mexico. comfort and excite your dinner With mouth-watering recipes and guests. Let your tastebuds and beautiful photographs, this is a imagination run wild with pineapple brilliant overview of a cuisine as and star anise chiffon cake, apricot flavoursome as any. and thyme galettes, chai brûlée Andrew, Waterloo tarts and saffron custard. Pair with the well-established Flavour Thesaurus as the perfect gift for the courageous cook.
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ISBN 9781785031144
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ISBN 9781785942006
COOKERY
RIVER COTTAGE MUCH MORE VEG! Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall I’ve been veggie for more than half of my life, and I can remember when Hugh F-W was known more for proudly consuming every bit of an animal than for his love of greens, reds, and yellows...(Oh, Hugh, I’m so happy you’ve seen the light!) Every chapter is stuffed full of wonderful new recipes using vegetables, fruits, spices and grains in a wonderful variety of ways. The roasting chapter is my favourite, with such delights as Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Puy Lentil Puree (trust me!) and Roast Spiced Beetroot, Radicchio and Orange. YUM! Heather, Buying Team 26/10/2017 12:52
RIVER CAFÉ 30
AT MY TABLE
Ruth Rogers
Nigella Lawson
The last thirty years has have seen a ceaseless evolution of the London cookery scene, but just like the savvy foodies they are, The River Café have both kept and set the pace ever since they opened their doors. So it’s not no surprise that their new cookbook looks fresh, appetising and bursting with delightfulness - like all the best things, a pleasure to cook and curl up with in bed.
What I love about Nigella is that her recipes are always about delicious, comforting food that anyone can cook. Everything is clear to follow, with notes on preparing ahead and storing, and photos to get your mouth watering! Favourite recipes include the NoChurn Bourbon Salted Caramel Ice Cream (so so easy and impossible not to finish in one go!) and Slow Roast Pork Shoulder (nothing beats coming home to have dinner cooked and filling the flat with gorgeous smells!). I can see myself reaching for this book lots over the next few months.
Drew, Buying Team
ISBN 9780008260194
RRP £26
ISBN 9781784741631
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ISBN 9781785037047
COOKERY
THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES Nigel Slater For Nigel Slater food is all about comfort. and comfort is very much at the heart of this book as he guides us through the cold, dark days of winter. From drinks to cakes via one-pot wonders, celebrations and their leftovers, this book has you covered from November through to the New Year. The perfect gift for the cook in your life, one that can be revisited year after year. Adam, Charing Cross Road
Lauren, Charing Cross Road
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DINOSAURIUM Chris Wormell & Lily Murray The Welcome to the Museum series is back with yet another astounding book, designed to give you a fully curated experience of a fantastic museum exhibit without leaving your own home. This lavishly large hardback is colour-illustrated in minute detail, and is jam-packed with plenty of dinosaur facts. This is the must-have book for every Dino-mad child (or adult!) this Christmas. Charlotte, Bristol
THE NUTCRACKER ETA Hoffmann Illustrated by Sanna Annukka E.T.A. Hoffman’s festive favourite, forever associated with Tchaikovsky’s magical ballet, is given a stunning new treatment by acclaimed Anglo-Finnish artist Sanna Annukka. The Brighton-based designer’s distinctive woodcut style of illustration is inspired by folk art from around the world, particularly the Suomi people from her mother’s native Finland, where she spent much of her childhood. A beautiful book to give as a present or to keep for yourself. Sean, Royal Festival Hall
ISBN 9781846149221
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ISBN 9781786330635
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ISBN 9781783707928
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS
THE WORM AND THE BIRD Coralie Bickford-Smith Bickford-Smith’s illustrations are a very special thing, and just like The Fox and the Star before it, The Worm and the Bird turns the ordinary into the magical. The story of a worm longing for freedom and a bird longing for food, it is touching and darkly comic. A lyrical modern fairytale, beautifully cloth-bound and a perfect antidote to those dark winter months. Isobel, Westfield Stratford
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THE UGLY FIVE Julia Donaldson Illustrated by Axel Scheffler A charming, rhyming picture book that immerses the reader in an African Safari landscape. Meet the “Ugly Five,” the animals widely considered to be the ugliest in all of the African continent. But depending on who’s looking, maybe they’re not so ugly after all? Donaldson & Scheffler ace it once again in this delightful story that teaches that there’s strength in companionship and beauty is about more than just your appearance. I especially loved the detailed drawings and the chance to spot different safari animals in each illustration. Yael, Royal Festival Hall
ISBN 9781406377798
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ISBN 9781407174198
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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS
THE WOLF, THE DUCK AND THE MOUSE Mac Barnett Illustrated by Jon Klassen This story is a delightful play on the big bad wolf trope, and a rollicking story to boot, the duck and the mouse live an idyllic existence. Duck and mouse live an idyllic existence in the belly of a wolf, cooking and feasting and dancing. What will they do when a hunter comes along and threatens their home? With sweet, humorous prose and stunning illustrations by Jon Klassen, this book will appeal to young ones and adults alike. Marion, Charing Cross Road
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MR PENGUIN & THE LOST TREASURE Alex T Smith Imagine Poirot, crossed with Indiana Jones, crossed with a Penguin. Meet Mr Penguin, an adventurer who also happens, quite by chance, to be a penguin. A marvellous new adventure by the author of the Claude series, it’s illustrated with Alex T Smith’s signature eccentricity and eye for the wacky. Tasked with hunting down the lost treasure in a crumbling old museum, Mr Penguin finds himself up against dastardly criminals, mysterious hijinks and his own clumsiness. Alex T Smith is always a winner for me, his books are so full of wisdom, humour and warmth. Isobel, Westfield Stratford
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FATHER CHRISTMAS AND ME Matt Haig Illustrated by Chris Mould The third and final instalment of Matt Haig’s amazing Father Christmas novels. It isn’t always easy growing up in Elfhelm, living and breathing Christmas 24/7, even if your adoptive parents are the newly married Father Christmas and Mary Christmas! But when the Easter Bunny plots to stop Christmas, Amelia realises just how important the holiday is to everyone. Funny and moving, with a strong sense of family wrapped up with lots of Christmas spirit; this is the perfect book to read this holiday.
ISBN 9781408845660
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ISBN 9781786890689
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ISBN 9781444932065
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN J. K. Rowling Illustrated by Jim Kay Illustrator Jim Kay is on a mission to convince me I’m not done with Harry Potter, I think. He imbues the wizarding life with renewed magic, and his portraits make me rethink characters I thought I knew well. In this book he also uses atmospheric colours to great effect – you think you knew what Dementors looked and felt like? Think again. Elodie, Foyles.co.uk
Andi, Birmingham
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ISBN 9781406361841
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ISBN 9780008164652
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CHILDREN’S BOOKS
THE CREAKERS
BAD DAD
NORSE MYTHS
Tom Fletcher
David Walliams Illustrated by Tony Ross
Kevin Crossley-Holland Illustrated by Jeffrey Alan Love
The eagerly awaited new novel from the
This is a beautifully illustrated anthology of Norse myths, containing a dazzling array of stories, which feature some of the best loved figures from Norse mythology, including Odin, Thor, and Loki. A great book to read aloud to children, and just as fun to read as an adult!
New middle-grade fiction from the bestselling author of The Christmasaurus and one-quarter of the band McFly, The Creakers propels you head first into the scary (and pretty gross) world under your bed. Lucy Dungston awakes one morning to find that all of the world’s adults have disappeared – now there are only the children and the creakers: Grunt, Guff, Scratch and Sniff. Join Lucy on her adventure as she uncovers the truth, in one of the most surreal and highly entertaining new children’s fiction storybooks of the year.
funniest comedian and children’s author is finally here! Bad Dad will have you crying with laughter as father and son join forces to catch the villainous Mr Big. An exciting page turner that will have you on the edge of your seats, not only is this book funny, silly and just a little bit daft; it’s heart-warming and shows the special bond between father and son.
Elli, Chelmsford
Andi, Birmingham
Isobel, Westfield Stratford
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TOTO: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz Michael Morpurgo; Illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark This is a wonderfully imagined and beautifully illustrated retelling of the Wizard of Oz, from the point of view of Dorothy’s beloved dog, Toto. Relive the classic tale with this group of seven puppies as Papa Toto tells them a most magical story. Perfect for children and adult fans alike. Holly, Chelmsford
GOTH GIRL AND THE SINISTER SYMPHONY Chris Riddell Goth Girl is back, and there’s more spooky intrigue for Ada to uncover. Lord Goth is hosting ‘Gothstock’, a festival for music lovers, at Ghastly-Gorm Hall. But Maltravers is up to his old tricks again, and there’s something a little unusual living in her wardrobe... The Sinister Symphony is sadly to be the last instalment in this quirky, atmospheric fantasy, but is a fitting end to a much-loved series. For fans of mysteries, puzzle solving and downright brilliant writing.
ISBN 9780141986005
RRP £17.99
ISBN 9781447277941
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ISBN 9780008134594
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CHILDREN’S BOOKS
GOOD NIGHT STORIES FOR REBEL GIRLS Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo A book that reinvents the fairytale for young women. Each inspirational story is beautifully illustrated by a different artist and tells the true story of an exceptional woman. From historical figures like Elizabeth I to sporting greats such as the Williams sisters, these are 100 stories to inspire and delight. Laura, Waterloo
Isobel, Westfield Stratford
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THE GETAWAY
BIRTHDAY BOY
Jeff Kinney
David Baddiel Illustrated by Jim Field
Everyone loves Jeff Kinney and Wimpy Kid. They’re great fun to read aloud, riotously funny, and appeal to older and younger kids alike. In the latest festive instalment, Greg and his ohso-dysfunctional family head out of town for Christmas, with disastrous results. Heather, Charing Cross Road
Sam is like every eleven-year-old and wishes every day could be his birthday. Unlike other eleven-year-olds, Sam’s wish actually comes true! Things seem great at first but they take turn for the worst when grandpa goes missing and everyone is too busy with all Sam’s birthdays to try and find him… I genuinely laughed out loud following Sam on his crazy adventure and its many totally relatable family moments!
ISBN 9781407168050
RRP £12.99
ISBN 9780008200473
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ISBN 9780141376677
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CHILDREN’S BOOKS
TOM GATES: Epic Adventure (kind of ) Louise Pichon The humour, originality and quality of Pichon’s writing and illustrations are as fresh and charming today, in volume 13, as they were when the series started. This time she’s got the grandparents involved and although presents and an outing are in the offing, you can be sure it will not be all plain sailing. Definitely one you’ll want to read with the kids. Frances, Foyles.co.uk
Lauren, Bristol
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THE WIZARDS OF ONCE Cressida Cowell Wow, this is a brilliant and fun adventure! Cressida Cowell’s new series opens in great form in The Wizards of Once with big, bold characters and an action-packed story that will have you on the edge of your seat. The illustrations are wonderful too, making this a book to return to again and again. Sarah, Foyles.co.uk
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BEYOND THE SKY: You and the Universe Dara O’ Briain Illustrated by Dan Bramall Space is pretty cool, right? There’s no oxygen, there’s no gravity, and there’s no up but there’s also no down. So space is pretty scary, too. There are planets and moons and stars and asteroids and black holes and maybe, just maybe, there’s someone else out there. Fully illustrated, Beyond the Sky is wonderfully informative and very funny, made especially for any child inspired by the awesome and the amazing - with an occasional dose of gross-out humour, for good measure!
ISBN 9781510104013
RRP £10.99
ISBN 9781407178998
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ISBN 9781444936704
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CHILDREN’S BOOKS
ASTERIX AND THE CHARIOT RACE Jean-Yves Ferri Anyone who’s spoken French with me will tell you that my default mode of expression is Asterix references. Jean-Yves Ferri had big shoes to fill when he took over the writing mantle from Goscinny and Uderzo in 2013, but take it from me, he’s doing great. In this new instalment, Asterix and Obelix team up with their Italian counterparts (naturally called the Italics) to hold out against the Roman invaders. A proper Asterix adventure! Elodie, Foyles.co.uk
Isobel, Westfield Stratford
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TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN
ISBN 9781509837540
RRP £12.99
ISBN 9780385604413
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ISBN 9780241335437
RRP £14.99
YOUNG ADULT BOOKS
LA BELLE SAUVAGE: The Book of Dust I
A SKINFUL OF SHADOWS
John Green
Philip Pullman
Frances Hardinge
The author of The Fault in Our Stars is back with arguably his most personal book yet, a story of love, friendship and mental illness. Sixteenyear-old Aza sets out with her best friend to find a missing billionaire and claim a reward, whilst in thrall to the spiral of her own thoughts. Star Wars fan fiction features too. Which selfrespecting teen wouldn’t appreciate finding this in their Christmas haul?
Set 10 years before the events of His Dark Materials, this story is centred on the character of Malcolm Polstead (and his daemon Asta), an intelligent and, inquisitive, eleven-year-old who lives with his parents in the Trout Inn, across the river from the kindly nuns of the priory of Godstow. When a mysterious baby girl is taken in by the nuns, Malcolm and Asta come up against the sinister Consistorial Court of Discipline. A beautifully written book and a very welcome return to the world of alethiometers, daemons and the Magisterium!
Makepeace is only young, but her life is already full of terrors. The spirits that most people dismiss or are oblivious to are all too real to her, haunting her constantly. As the 12-yearold Makepeace is thrown into disarray and into the middle of the English Civil War, her only defence could be the one thing she fears the most. A terrifying tale from Frances Hardinge, author of The Lie Tree, that will seep inside your mind and inhabit your every thought between readings.
Frances, Web
Matt, Foyles.co.uk
Andy, Charing Cross Road
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A Year of Books
The ultimate gift for book lovers
A book is a great gift. We’ve always believed that. In fact we shout it from the mountain-tops. But do you know what’s an even better gift? A whole year of great books, chosen to expand your horizons, delight your senses, tickle your funny bone, capture your imagination and leave you with a shelf full of memories, ideas and stories. Buy one of our Year of Books subscriptions and each month the lucky recipient (FYI it’s totally acceptable to buy one for yourself) will receive a brand new book, chosen by our booksellers for its storytelling flair, its originality, its must-haveness or its unputdownability (those are both real bookselling terms). Send someone you love on a reading odyssey today. • Best New Fiction (hardback) £250 • Best New Fiction (paperback) £140 • Best New Non-Fiction (hardback) £250 • Best New Non-Fiction (paperback) £150 • Fiction in Translation £250 • Children’s Classics £135 • Children’s Picture Books £135 Available instore from the end of November. Email ayearofbooks@foyles.co.uk to find out more.
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