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Explore how Stalin’s obsession with literature shaped his regime, revealing the paradox of a dictator who curated a personal library to control ideas and project intellectual authority.
Discover a heartwarming true story of courage and resilience, celebrating the Windrush generation's journey to England.
Discover iconic couples & passionate affairs in literature's most enduring love stories, now available in stores.
Discover the resurgence of Vladimir Putin in 'Kremlin Winter', a gripping account of Russia's transformation under his rule, now available in stores.
Discover the life of Malcolm X in "The Dead Are Arising", a biography available in stores now, exploring his journey and legacy.
A heartfelt memoir that stitches together childhood memories, fashion history and personal growth, revealing how fabric shapes identity and the quiet power of everyday style.
True story of resilience and hope as a young family from Jamaica moves to England, celebrating the Windrush generation’s legacy, cultural impact, and the enduring pursuit of belonging in Britain.
Chatto & Windus (9781784741754)
W. W. Norton & Company (9780393345438)
Vintage (9781784707620)
Penguin (9780241993811) | Black boy, Bernardine Evaristo, Black Britain, Black Boy at Eton
Blackstaff Press (9781780732381)
Macmillan Children's Books (9781529052954) | Illustrated History, Black and British, Black British, Black British history, Roman Africans, Fighting for Britain, Did Africans
Explore "The History of the Franks" by Gregory of Tours—a Penguin Classic that chronicles early medieval Europe. Delve into rich narratives and pivotal events shaping Frankish identity, culture, and legacy.
Icon Books (9781848318557)
Merrion Press (9781785372377)
Penguin (9780241978641)
W&N (9781780226170)
Virago (9780860685418)
Beacon Press (9780807093139) | Rena's Promise
Penguin (9780241985489)
University of Chicago Press (9780226462967)
Discover the poignant memoir of Peig Sayers in "An Old Woman's Reflections," a heartfelt collection of memories from life on the Blasket Islands, capturing the essence of tradition and storytelling. A timeless treasure from Oxford University Press.
Penguin Classics (9780141392288)
Penguin (9780141042848)
Penguin (9780140124897)
HARPER COLLINS UK (9780008424114) | Finding Freedom, Couple's lives, Story of Harry
Puffin (9780241531815) | Michelle Obama
Granta Books (9781783785810) | Gay Bar, San Francisco and Los
New Island Books (9781848407626)
Gill Books (9780717188949)
Granta Publications Ltd (9781783782659)
Puffin (9780241407165)
Faber & Faber (9780571368983)
Penguin (9780241977255)
Bloomsbury Publishing (9781526605481)