Wigtown Book Festival

Andrew Lauder is one of British record business's most significant and highly influential figures but outside the music industry few people will probably know his…

'A major talent' Irvine Welsh Set at the fag-end of the 60s at the moment when Swinging London is starting to take on a darker…

Last Word is the popular BBC Radio 4 series broadcast weekly, featuring the lives of several famous people who have recently died. More than standard…

Swift feels safe tucked up in his nest. But when all the other birds fly to a new home on the other side of the…

This book is for you if: · You have ever given birth · You have ever compared your birth experience with someone else's · You…

Hopeland is not a nation. It is not a cult. It is not a religion. Hopeland is a community. It is a culture. It is…

Far away in the north, at the edge of the Ancient Forest, lives a little unicorn. Wee Unicorn is very small, and she's very loud…

AD 27, Britannia. After a terrible betrayal, Caratacus and his surviving men make a perilous escape through enemy lands, hunted at every turn by their…

*THE HOTTEST DEBUT OF 2023* 'Lively, funny, poignant . . . Prepare to fall in love with Maddie. I did!' BONNIE GARMUS 'Utterly charming and…

The perfect story to soothe anxieties in times of change, set in an exciting, vibrant minibeast world. In the wild patch of the garden, under…

'GRIPPING . . . CHILLED ME TO THE BONE' Andrea Bartz, author of Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick We Were Never Here ________ This is the…

Millicent Fawcett, the leader of the British suffragist movement, described Josephine Butler as 'the most distinguished English woman of the nineteenth century'. Among the first…

This book offers a masterclass in the power of purposeful curiosity to succeed and lead a fulfilled life. Dr Costas Andriopoulos has spent the last…

BERLIN. JANUARY 1941. Evil cannot bring about good . . . After Germany's invasion of Poland, the world is holding its breath and hoping for…

From Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the New York Times bestselling author of MEXICAN GOTHIC (July 2020) and VELVET WAS THE NIGHT (August 2021), comes UNTAMED SHORE, a…

A desperate villiage. A child who emerges from the marshes. A falcon that helps her save them all. The child - if child it was…

'I loved this novel's brain and heart' DAVID MITCHELL, AUTHOR OF CLOUD ATLAS 'A first-rate speculative thriller, by turns fascinating, brutal, powerful, and redemptive' JEFF…

Soon you will become the thing all other beasts fear. Treasure and her mother lost everything when Treasure's daddy died. Haggling for scraps in the…

A bumper collection of five-minute short stories by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! Whizz through five-minute tales in this…

Having escaped from the half-bombed, blackened power station where he was being imprisoned, 12-year-old Luke is finally reunited with his family above ground. But not…

A BAND OF REBELS. A TRAITOR IN THEIR MIDST. A REVOLUTION ABOUT TO BEGIN. It's been three years since Aren seized the Ember Blade. Three…

From Sunday Times bestseller and Britain's most-loved foster carer, Maggie Hartley, comes a heartbreaking, powerful true story. After a horrific car crash, two parents are…

With his trademark straightforward teaching style, Andrew Ollerton leads us through Romans - one of the most theologically complex books of the Bible - to…

Among the cobbled streets of the Somerset town of Frome, Lou is embarking on the start of something new. After the death of her beloved…

An old map. A lost pilgrimage route. A journey in search of our walking heritage. When Henry VIII banned pilgrimage in 1538, he ended not…

A pacey, fractured twist on a classic fairy tale! Having woken the sleeping prince, Briar Rose, Fi and Shane still have a curse to break,…

Inside every story is a secret. Inside every marriage is a lie. A sumptuous, gothic-infused story about a marriage that is unraveled by dark secrets,…

Gloriously fun, romantic and feel-good, discover a 21st century London fairytale with an unforgettable twist Once upon a time, in a flatshare south of the…

The Tyranny of Faith is the epic sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling debut The Justice of Kings, where Sir Konrad Vonvalt - the most…

After the death of their parents, Connie, Dom, Leo, and Pearl are all alone in the world. The only family they have left are their…

'Real sagas with female characters right at the heart' Woman's Hour 'In the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice' My Weekly…

'This is a book about how being a woman gets in the way of people's expectation of what autism should look like and, equally, how…

Six women - mothers, daughters, sisters - gone missing. Inspired by the unsolved murders of the Chillicothe Six, this is the story of two sisters,…

Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots! What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! is a…

Panda has lots of ways to look after her wellbeing and her cub's. She eats healthy food, gets plenty of exercise and is kind to…

Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots! What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure! is a…

Elephant loves seeing his friends and making new friends and he has lots of tips for how to be a good friend for young children.…

A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station Academy students and their teacher,…

A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station Academy students and their teacher,…

In simple and reassuring terms, this entertaining book explores for young children aged 4 - 7 what it means to be polite, why it is…

Step up your science knowledge with Step Into Science and discover the science of plants! Step Into Science: Plants explains why flowers have colourful petals;…

Step up your science knowledge with Step Into Science and discover the science of the body! In Step Into Science: The Body, discover what happens…

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the icy landscapes at the extremes of Earth From the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans…

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the landscape hidden beneath our feet From the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored…

This is a forensic examination - by the man best placed to do so - of what it costs to run the United Kingdom's economy.…

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and…

'A deft and clever retelling full of intrigue, rage and pathos.' JENNIFER SAINT, author of ARIADNE 'Wholly original . . . a feminist retelling that…

In simple and reassuring terms, this entertaining book explores for young children aged approximately 4 - 8 what it means to be honest, why it…

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and…

Monkey Goes to Hospital offers a gentle introduction to the experience of needing hospital treatment for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect…

Little Lion Goes to a Party offers a gentle introduction to the experience of attending a social occasion for young children. This funny, charming story…

During WW2 there was a rumour that German spies were landing by parachute in Britain, dressed as nuns... Conradin Muller was an unusual spy. He…

Comic Strip Physics makes learning about the science behind forces, energy and simple machines fun! Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic…

Haworth 1847 - Anne and Emily Brontë have had their books accepted for publication, while Charlotte's has been rejected everywhere, creating a strained atmosphere at…

A card game in which children play short-order cooks competing to be the first to complete a revolting sandwich for their monster customers. Each sandwich…

The Sunday Times bestselling series is back. Eve Dallas is investigating the murder of a much-loved actor at a glittering party. The spotlight has never…

A thrilling Jamaican inspired fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blackwood! Eighteen-year-old Victoria is a Wildblood. Kidnapped at the age of six and…

An astrological guide to deepening your romantic connection - or finding the love of your life Carolyne Faulkner knows the number one reason her clients…

A relationship-obsessed journalist must learn how to stay single in order to win the job of her dreams in this heartwarming and hilarious new romantic…

To escape your destiny, first you must escape your past ... A battle is coming between the armies of the new-Kind and the human rebels.…

A heartwarming rhyming adventure of a sloth and their young baby exploring the beautiful tropical world around them and sharing in the joy a smile…

The riveting story of the missing piece of Australia's World War II history, told by bestselling historian Mat McLachlan (Walking with the Anzacs, Gallipoli: The…

If there's one thing we know, it's that we can survive anything with a furry companion and a cocktail by our side. Enter Drinking with…

In 2017, allegations against Harvey Weinstein prompted a worldwide witnessing of sexual harassment and abuse stories on social media. While #MeToo has empowered women, men,…

In this expert-led guide, Dr Harry Barry draws on his decades of experience as a doctor to show readers how we can improve our emotional…

Backed by science, The Imperfect Nutritionist celebrates food first, rather than looking at it as points on a plate.Instead of adopting a one-size-fits-all approach and…

Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! Step inside to discover a delicious world of magical adventure, from bestselling author Shane Hegarty. Second in…

Across photography, sculpture and painting, a new wave of Black artists is challenging persistent tropes in art and wider society to depict a richer portrait…

We are all descended from migrants. Humans are, in in fundamental ways, a migratory species, more so than any other land mammal. Migration is one…

"Tremendous and enjoyable" - La Libre Belgique "A great success" - La Croix April, 1940. Louise Belmont runs, naked, down the boulevard du Montparnasse. To…

"One of Hungary's most important twentieth-century writers" New York Times "Magda Szabó's fiction shows the travails of modern Hungarian history from oblique but sharply illuminating…

A somewhat factual introduction to the hoppy, crawly, wriggly, buzzy, fluttery critters that call your backyard home. Butterflies are like moths - just fancier. They…

A DI RYAN WILKINS MYSTERY A four-year-old girl goes missing in plain sight outside her nursery in Oxford, a middle-class, affluent area, her mother only…

Did you know that the world's most complicated computer is the one inside your head? The brain is amazing. It controls everything we do. It…

The world can often feel like a very scary, complicated and messy place. It's not always clear what is the correct thing to say, the…

The Hither Green murder... William Benson knows what it's like to be accused of something you didn't do - the fear, the vulnerability and the…

PRE-ORDER NOW! The next gripping instalment in Will Shindler's critically acclaimed and explosive DI Alex Finn and DC Mattie Paulsen series. An ordinary day. An…

"A helpful book for families affected by dementia" - CARERS UK I love visiting my grandma. We read together, play her piano, feed the birds…

Check in to Hotel of the Gods - where the gods and goddesses of world mythology go on holiday! A hilarious new series perfect for…

Six fun facts about PENNY and TATE: 1. They've known each other their whole lives 2. Their moms are best friends 3. They are DEFINITELY…

Private investigator Billie Carlson is back in the next gripping instalment of this utterly addictive series. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Marnie Riches.…

'One of the great masterpieces of Japanese crime fiction' David Peace, author of Tokyo Year Zero This second half of Lady Joker, by Kaoru Takamura,…

Five years since his daughter's death. Now it's happening again. 'The Next to Die is a remarkably assured debut. It oozes the sour tang of…

As a society, we are more exhausted than ever before but despite hearing the call to relax, many of us find it hard to switch…

Discover the unbreakable bond between a baby elephant and her keeper in this heartfelt narrative set against the backdrop of World War II. As war…

Lena knows she hasn't got long left. While a nurse administers morphine to ease her pain, she relives her life. Growing up in a small…

It's not so long ago that a woman's expressed interest in other realms would have ruined her reputation, or even killed her. And yet spiritualism,…

'This book is a rarity - a novel as remarkable for the vigour of the storytelling as for its literary ambition. Kim Sherwood is a…

The next gripping DI Dania Gorska novel. Praise for Hania Allen 'Nicely nasty in all the right places . . . The story rattles along…

ELEVATE YOUR FOOD GAME WITH 100 RECIPES FROM THE TIKTOK SENSATION @CAUGHTSNACKIN Those recipe videos you can't stop watching? We made those. And now, we're…

From science fiction visionary Annalee Newitz comes The Terraformers, a sweeping, uplifting, and illuminating exploration of the future. Destry's life is dedicated to terraforming Sask-E.…

Number One for Friendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry for six super spectacular party stories! Horrid Henry is not so lucky when it comes to parties!…

THE CARTER WOMEN DON'T FOLLOW THE RULES: THEY MAKE THEM. The brilliant new gangland thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of DIAMOND. Gangster Max…

A powerful and urgent memoir by Uyghur activist Gulchehra Hoja - a remarkable woman who went from being a beloved star on Chinese children's TV…

The unmissable new book in the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries. Ruth and Nelson are working on a murder case in which Cathbad emerges as the…

Praise for Alexis Hall 'Absurdly funny and swoonily romantic, with a sharp edge of wit and observation that keeps the story bounding along.'--KJ Charles, author…

A missing person report is not usually something that Hamish Macbeth sees as cause for undue distress. Should a child or a vulnerable person vanish,…

A flamboyantly fun tropical tale of love, fame, friendship from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside. Goldy wants one thing, and one…

Wednesday Weeks just wants to finish Year Six without any more magical mishaps. But Gorgomoth the Unclean has other plans. The tyrannical goblin king is…

In a world of magic, can science save the day? Wednesday Weeks never wanted to be a sorcerer's apprentice. She'd rather study science than magic.…

Wednesday Weeks is just starting to get the hang of this whole magic thing. But Gorgomoth the Unclean is on the loose again and he's…

I'm not brave enough today. Maybe next time. You're hurting my feelings right now. Want to join in? A warm and whimsical guide to negotiating…

'These are troubling times. The world is a dangerous place,' the voice of the Chairman said. 'I can continue to assure you of this: within…

This innovative and unique book is a visual guide to the buildings that surround us. Architectural features are pinpointed and labelled on images of buildings…

In this revolutionary guide to learning, Professor Dan Willingham uses fascinating brain science to help you study more efficiently and effectively, shrug away exam stress…

If you have a loved one who is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you may feel deeply afraid-both of loss and of saying the wrong thing and…

A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station Academy students and their teacher,…

A graphic novel, story-based approach to learning all about our solar system through the fun adventures of the Space Station Academy students and their teacher,…

Cyrus wants out. Trained to be an assassin in order to oust the invading Empire from his kingdom, Cyrus is now worried the price of…

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and…

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and…

#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan explores uncharted territory in the new Torpedo Ink Motorcycle Club novel.

Whoever controls the Spice . . . controls the Kingdom itself. In the hidden desert city of Qalia, secret spice magic awakens the affinities of…

Pelvic pain can lead to embarrassment, silence, and misdiagnosis. It can hurt your relationship as well as your sense of self. Tackling the stereotypes, myths,…

Sip, savor, and get the most out of every bite with Rick Steves! With this fun and practical guide to eating well in Italy, you'll:…

"You're just being greedy." "Are you sure you're not gay?" "Pick a side." Being a bisexual man isn't easy - something Vaneet Mehta knows all…

There is a significant divide between autistic advocates and parents of autistic children. Parents may feel attacked for their lack of understanding, and autistic adults…

Meet the happy babies as they blow kisses to their nearest and dearest. Lift the flaps to make the babies move and encourage little ones…

AD 26, Britannia. After leading his men to victory in his first true battle against a neighbouring tribe, Prince Caratacus has come of age. Now,…

'Transition has not been something linear for me, my joy has come in seasons.' Now, more than ever, trans people deserve to hear stories of…

Through my own story, and the parallels of astrology, I will show you that the chaos of your twenties isn't all as random as you…

Find peace, focus, mindfulness and connection as you colour in 78 tarot cards to create your own unique deck. Put your own stamp on the…

A twisty and atmospheric Wiltshire-set crime novel from a brilliant new voice in the genre. Stay Buried will keep you guessing until the end. Detective…

What is Elijah to do? Elijah's brother Manny has been different lately. Not different in how he looks, or feels, or sounds. Just different in…

This unique pack of 100 cards provides a useful tool to help guide conversations about gender identity in individual, group, family, professional and school settings.…

'On Savage Shores is an untold story of colonial history, both epic and intimate, and a thrilling revelation' Adam Rutherford, author of How To Argue…

'This book will forever change the way you view perfectionism and yourself. An irresistible invitation to reclaim your natural state of wholeness, your joy and…

This second novel from the author of The Deception of Harriet Fleet takes us back to the aftermath of the Great War in another haunting,…

'Forget dark academia: give me instead this kind of winter-sunshined, sharp-tongued and footnoted academia, full of field trips and grumpy romance and malevolent faeries' Freya…

How do I know if I'm actually sexual? How do I come out as asexual? What kinds of relationship can I have as an ace…

ONE DETECTIVE. ONE MURDERER. BUT WHICH IS WHICH? Remie Yorke has one shift left at the Mackinnon Hotel in the remote Scottish Highlands before she…

Powerful, moving and redemptive, RIVER SING ME HOME tells of a mother's desperate search to find her stolen children and her freedom. 'A strong and…

'It's summer. I stand where perhaps Ellen stood, in this ground thick with new thistle and long grass. She would have ken this coast in…

The third gripping espionage thriller in the Jonas Merrick series, from award winning veteran author Gerald Seymour.

A fabled witch. A monster awakes. 13-year-old Kallie Tamm can't wait to spend a week of her summer holidays at the Wildstorm Theatre Camp: she's…

Discover the ancient wisdom of the Chinese zodiac to get lucky in life, work and love. Are you a charismatic tiger, a lucky rabbit or…

England, 1469. As the War of the Roses rages on, Margaret Paston knows that there is only one way to survive the loss of the…

Who are you? Why are you, you? What kind of person do you want to be? You Are A Global Citizen challenges us to take…

Birmingham, 1933. Private enquiry agent William Garrett, a man damaged by a dark childhood spent on Birmingham's canals, specialises in facilitating divorces for the city's…

One week to fall in love. Seven months apart. A summer to make it right. ___________ 1993. When Kit meets Summer on the backpacking trip…

A witty, heartwarming story of love, life and second chances set in the idyllic Cotswolds, from the glorious Jill Mansell. 'Jill Mansell is the queen…

As a breastfed baby herself, Joanna Wolfarth assumed it would come easily to her when she had her first child. Yet three weeks after the…

THE TWELVE-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY AND THE CHINA THRILLERS AWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021 It…

A deserting soldier treks through the torn-up countryside and abandoned villages, trying to distance himself from the atrocities of war. An elderly man sits beneath…

Nonso, Remi, Aisha, and Solape forge an unbreakable bond at a Nigerian boarding school, where we meet them for the first time in the middle…

An enthralling tale of the enduring power of friendship . . . Every summer Bea, Marissa and Emma meet at Seastone, Emma's family home on…

*Pre-order the brand new novel from the author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle* A charming, joyful and surprising story about love, friendship and…

I looked around at my flat, at the woodchip wallpaper and scuffed furniture, and realised that I did have a life after all. What it…

Are you time-poor but want to be money-rich? Business strategist, entrepreneur, #1 podcaster and global speaker Lisa Johnson is here to guide you through the…

"One of our very best contemporary crime writers" David Peace 1978: The National Front is gaining ground in Hackney. To counter their influence, anti-fascist groups…

'A refreshing romance with a strong sense of setting and a charismatic cast' Publishers Weekly on How to Love Your Neighbour A frothy, effervescent rom-com…

Beloved New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Sunrise Cove with a powerful, moving story. 'Perfect, feel-good fiction' Sarah Morgan 'Fall in love…

CRAZY RICH ASIANS meets THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, with a dash of GOSSIP GIRL, in this dazzling debut novel. 'This book was EVERYTHING! ⭐ ⭐…

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Scotland. Whether you…

With Rick Steves, the Loire Valley is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves France includes: * Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on…

Experience the best of Maine's spruce-studded islands, classic shoreline villages, and rugged character with Moon Coastal Maine. Inside you'll find: * Strategic, flexible itineraries like…

With Rick Steves, Normandy is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves France includes: * Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on Normandy's best…

When John Barnesworth inherits unexpectedly, he abandons his solitude and returns to London to settle his brother's affairs, only to discover his estates are crumbling…

Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through Berlin. Marvel at…

From the flea market you haven't hit yet to the Joshua Tree getaway you keep meaning to plan, experience something new right here at home…

From waterfalls and cloud forests to white sand beaches, a week of pura vida awaits with Moon Best of Costa Rica. Inside you'll find: *…

Sex experts Dorian Solot and Marshall Miller have crammed this new edition of the groundbreaking guide with even more info about the big O, including:…