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The winner of the inaugural People's Book Prize for Fiction, set up by the late Beryl Bainbridge as a showcase for new talent in the UK, and judged entirely by members of the public. A subtle mystery concerning a vanished child and a woman harbouring a terrible secret. 'A study of memory and guilt with several twists.' "Guardian

A no-nonsense illustrated guide to the joys and pains of getting pregnant and giving birth - the much-awaited sequel to Evans's breastfeeding bestseller "The Food of Love".

Getting a girlfriend is easy, according to Richard. All you need is papier mache, string, soft material, a balloon, some old fashioned bellows, and a good pair of scissors. The difficult bit is keeping her secret. This darkly funny story of obsession, beautifully crafted in embroidery and lino-cut, won the inaugural First Graphic Novel Competition.

A sexy comedy of manners that celebrates the life and loves of its central character, Marie, from the 1960s to the 1990s, with a cast of LGBT characters. The debut by the winner of the Myriad First Graphic Novel Competition 2014.

In the boldest imagining of the era since Shakespeare in Love and Elizabeth, this spellbinding novel of witchcraft, poetry and passion, brings to life Aemilia Lanyer, the 'Dark Lady' of Shakespeare's Sonnets - the playwright's muse and his one true love.

A funny and eloquent graphic novel taking us behind the scenes of a GP practice and reminding us that doctors are human too, from cartoonist and doctor Ian Williams.

Investigates our dangerous relationship with cars. Combining autobiography, statistics, case histories, advertising and reportage, this title draws a picture of the psychology behind our need for speed.

This second book in the DC Nina Foster series (now optioned for a major TV drama) is a taut and gripping police procedural crime novel.

An eloquent and devastating analysis in comic-book form of our economic world, and what makes us tick. 'It takes other authors whole books to say what Darryl can say in a single illustration' Jon Ronson

A memoir of a child's death and the experience of bereavement, told in a graphic, comic-book form. It has been created 13 years after the events, from a 'healed' perspective, and documents the absurdity and humour of our responses in the face of extreme trauma.

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Great to give as well as to keep, this ultimate idea-a-day handbook can help anyone make a difference through do-able acts of conscience and kindness.

The moving story of Henny, whose third child was born with Down's Syndrome. From the original diagnosis, the fears and doubts, to the effect on the family, this is a moving and refreshingly honest account.

A literary revenge thriller voiced by lesbian gangster Doona and her precocious goddaughter Aurora. Set in Manchester, it's the debut novel from a former barrister and revolves around urban gang culture and turf warfare.

Beautifully drawn, "The Facts Of Life" explores the funny and painful truths of what it takes to be a woman, and a mother, alongside societal expectations. 'Her delicate, highly-realised style brings an unsettling edge to the story and the imagery, catching you off-guard at times...' John Swogger.