Recent Picks from our Collections

International crime inc. New Mystery fiction

by Neil J.

The wide range and diversity of genres and writing styles to be found under theumbrella term of mysteries is amply demonstrated in this month’s new acquisitionslist. We have a Ngaio Marsh shortlisted title from Renée. A couple of Scandinaviannoir inflected tales from the dark north. Some more gentle entertaining crime talesfrom Rita Mae Brown and Mario Giordano. A new work from the perennially popularJohn Connolly and to wrap our selection up a sensational new Japanese crime voiceRiku Onda whose book has gathered ecstatic reviews from his home country. Enjoy!

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Spring fashion, beauty and hair care, featuring Drag Race’s Trixie and Katya!

by Stephanie A.

Spring’s new fashion and beauty books bring plenty to choose from! Our favourites this month include Palette, a beauty guide for women of colour, and a shiny new book by Ru Paul’s Drag Race stars Trixie and Katya, which manages to be hilariously funny while also genuinely helpful. We also have a brand new book on Karl Lagerfeld, as well as new skincare books and a guide to rocking naturally grey hair. Get amongst!

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