Motherhood - format ePub

Poignant, funny and perceptive, Helen Simpson's fifth collection of runs the gamut of emotions and deals with birth, death and everything in between. We shift from a diary chronicling the dangers of life...

In Helen Simpson's 'Maid No More', the reader is taken on a literary journey that delves into the complexities of gender roles, class dynamics, and societal expectations. Through a series of interconnected...

In Helen Simpson's 'Boomerang,' the reader is taken on a poignant journey through the complexities of modern relationships, especially those within families. Through her sharp wit and keen observations,...

Helen Simpson's 'Under Capricorn' is a riveting collection of short stories that delve deep into the human psyche and examine the complexities of relationships and daily struggles. With a keen eye for...

In 'The Woman on the Beast' by Helen Simpson, the reader is immersed in a collection of short stories that skillfully navigate the complexities of womanhood, marriage, and modern society. Simpson's writing...

Helen Simpson's 'Saraband for Dead Lovers' is a captivating piece of historical fiction set in the opulent court of the Holy Roman Emperor in 18th century Germany. The novel delves into the intricate...

Since the 1990 publication of her first collection, Four Bare Legs in a Bed, Helen Simpson has been hailed as one of the best short story writers at work in the world today. These wonderfully funny and...

This new edition, which is reproduced from a first printing of the book, is introduced by the author Martin Edwards, archivist of the Detection Club, and includes a never-before-published Preface by Agatha...

A unique anthology for crime aficionados – seven of the world’s most notorious genuine murder mysteries retold by the most accomplished classic crime writers of their generation. A manipulative...

In "Under Capricorn," Helen Simpson intricately weaves a tale that explores the complexities of love, identity, and the search for belonging in contemporary society. The novel employs a rich, lyrical...

Helen Simpson's third collection is a bold, honest exploration of the trials and the rewards of motherhood. ‘Her stories are - for those who, like me, recognise the truth in every word - like a reprieve......

In this stellar collection of short stories, Helen Simpson explores independence, solitude, marriage, sex and babies with her characteristic blend of comedy and lyricism. Here are tales of young love...

Taking tea is one of the quintessentially English occasions, and who is a greater authority on the subject than the sumptuous Ritz London Hotel? This charming Edwardian-style book captures the essence...

Brilliant, funny and tragic, Four Bare Legs in a Bed is an outstanding and invigorating collection of short stories. In Simpson's singular and opulent voice, we hear of the mixed blessings of independence...

Enjoy Helen Simpson’s sharply funny, humane take on the everyday joys and struggles of motherhood....

Cockfosters is a funny, frank and forceful story collection dealing with ageing, ambition and the patterns of repetition and renewal found in long friendships and marriages. It opens irresistible new...

A sensational short story collection from Britain's master of the genre.Charting tantrums, funerals, pregnancy and love affairs, these stories unroll with piercing wit and compassion. One woman finds...

Poignant, funny and perceptive, Helen Simpson's fifth collection of runs the gamut of emotions and deals with birth, death and everything in between. We shift from a diary chronicling the dangers of life...

"The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath is a haunting exploration of the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of 1950s America, the novel follows Esther Greenwood, a talented and ambitious young woman, as she...

Isaac Asimov’s Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three...

Three irresistible short stories by the global phenomenon Ali Hazelwood, now available together in paperback for the first time, with an exclusive bonus chapter.Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first,...

**Pre-order DREAM COUNT, the searing, exquisite new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie now!** From the Women's Prize-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun come twelve...

Paws with a Purpose is a deeply moving story about the extraordinary bond between a boy fighting for his life and a dog destined to heal more than just physical wounds.When young Liam's world crumbles...

Shane Grey's biographical fiction Micro Novel about a time he and his best friend took a beer & drug fueled road trip to Las Vegas for Southern California. From the book, Literary Madness. 

What would you do if you discovered your neighbours thought you were utterly boring? When meticulous editor Robert Smith overhears a devastating conversation about his "dull" personality at the local...

In the black stallion herd, a mixed-race brown colt is born, but his deceased father, who came from a white stallion herd that lived in the desert and who, under mysterious circumstances, had to wander...

All 51 Hercule Poirot short stories presented in chonological order in a single volume – plus a bonus story not seen for more than 70 years. ‘My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the...

Agatha Christie’s seasonal Poirot and Marple short story collection. First came a sinister warning to Poirot not to eat any plum pudding… then the discovery of a corpse in a chest…...

The No. 1 bestselling author Stephen King's timeless coming-of-age novella, The Body - set in Castle Rock and originally published in his 1982 short story collection Different Seasons, and adapted into...

This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents of the complete works of Oscar Wilde, containing more than 150 works. Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. “In a moment I was clutched by several hands, and there was no mistaking that they were trying to haul...

Holiday chaos is universal. So is falling head over tentacles.When a case of mistaken mistletoe etiquette leads to a very public, very unexpected kiss, there are three things Xyl keeps reminding herself.One:...

How far would you go to help an enemy?Anna and Lev are enjoying a rustic fall hike when a rainstorm forces them into proximity with a testy teenager. When River's disdain for technology in general and...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

Can the perfect village save the perfect wedding? INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM A POSTCARD FROM ITALY Cher, the landlady of the Duck & Puddle...

A dark and disturbing ebook original from the master of the crime genre.A famous writer asks a boxman to open an old safe that comes with the mansion he's just bought. It's not as easy a job as he's used...

Sherlock Holmes is not only the most famous character in crime fiction, but arguably the most famous character in all fiction. In sixty adventures that pit his extraordinary wits and courage against foreign...

Don't be late for your own funeral.An embittered soul ascends from the underworld to seek revenge on those who wronged her. ("The Dead Rise in Greece")In an online forum, a tight-knit group takes their...

When you travel the galaxy, you find that society's issues span the cosmos. Mars is for Millennials satirizes what's happening today, and this futuristic, shared-universe short story collection focuses...

Orestes flees from his mother's angry ghost, and Orpheus longs for his lost wife. Achilles cannot bring himself to bury Patroclus, and there are some nasty shocks waiting for Odysseus in the underworld....

I've always lived alone. Quiet, simple, just the basics. But one look at her, and everything I thought I wanted burns to the ground. Now all I see is her—mine to protect, mine to keep. BooneI only come...

Whispers of Africa: 20 Timeless Tales from the Heart of the Continent.Embark on a journey through magic, music, mystery—and the soul of Africa itself.From the sands of the Sahara to the bustling beats...

Moments in Words is a heartfelt collection of 13 short stories that delve into the subtle magic of everyday life. From the enigmatic dance of sideways rain to a bookstore that trades in memories, each...

Running for his life, a shape-shifting soldier finds sanctuary with a family, but for how long? Will they keep his secret, or betray him?

A young couple's attempts to adopt...a puppy. (Based on real life questions asked of me and my fears of rejection when adopting our first pup.)

Madeline passes judgement on her sister and nephew for trying to ruin Alice's happiness.

Muses & Musings offers seventeen never before collected stories at every length from flash to novella, chosen from four separate magazines and three original anthologies. And as a bonus, there's a...

In the kingdom of Suryapur, trust becomes a double-edged sword. This is the epic tale of Akash, a kind-hearted prince robbed of his birthright, a menacing dragon's terror, a mysterious old woman's gifts,...