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A Simple Act of Violence

by R J Ellory narrated by Alan Nebelthau

Winner of the 2010 Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year award. A Simple Act of Violence by R J Ellory is a fast-paced thriller about the brutality of covert operations, the power of greed and the insidious nature of corruption.

The Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet

by David Mitchell narrated by Jonathan Aris and Paula Wilcox

From the author of the iconic Black Swan Green, this is one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2010. Japan, 1799: A young Dutch clerk is about to embark on a treacherous adventure of duplicity, love and murder. Longlisted for the 2010 Booker Prize.

Parrot and Olivier in America

by Peter Carey narrated by Gordon Griffin and Jonathan Keeble

The charming story of Olivier - a French aristocrat fleeing to America to avoid the Revolution, and Parrot - his companion. By turns funny, gripping and thought-provoking, this stunning novel has been longlisted for the 2010 Booker Prize.

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

by Stephenie Meyer narrated by Emma Galvin

From the number one bestselling author of the Twilight Series comes the riveting story of Bree Tanner, a member of the newborn vampire army created to destroy Bella Swan and the Cullen family. Available to order now.

Striker Boy

by Jonny Zucker narrated by John Hasler

Striker Boy will grip football fans from start to finish. Nat Dixon is Premier League Football Club Hatton Ranger's mystery new signing. But what his fellow players, the fans and the press don’t know is that Nat is only 13 years old...

The Sisters Club

by Megan McDonald narrated by Jessica Almasy, Michal Friedman and Suzy Jackson

Sleepovers, secrets and staying up late! Being in the middle is like being invisible; especially when you're the middle sister in a family with three girls. Dive into the ups and downs of sisterhood with the author of the bestselling Judy Moody series.

Complicit

by Nicci French narrated by Clare Corbett

What was meant to be fun turns deadly as lovers betray one another, passions turn murderous and friendship itself becomes a crime. Everyone tells lies. But who is prepared to tell the truth to uncover a murderer? A gripping psychological thriller about the betrayal of friendships.

Beauty

by Raphael Selbourne narrated by Julie Maisey

A powerful and moving story of a young Bangladeshi girl forced to confront unemployment and bureaucracy following her escape from a disastrous arranged marriage.

Harold Larwood

by Duncan Hamilton 

Harold Larwood was his country's chief weapon in the notorious 1932-3 Ashes tour, during which England's fast bowlers used so-called 'Bodyline' tactics to counter the threat posed by the great Australian batsman Don Bradman. Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.