Happens time novel hardcover

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days "It seems wrong to say that so dystopian a novel is great fun to read, but it's true. I suspect that Thomas Pynchon and Hunter S. Thompson would love this book." -Salman Rushdie From legendary actor and activist Sean Penn comes a scorching, darkly funny novel about Bob Honey-a modern American man, entrepreneur, and part-time assassin. Bob Honey has a hard time connecting with other people, especially since his divorce. He's tired of being marketed to every moment, sick of a world where even an orgasm isn't real until it is turned into a tweet. A paragon of old-fashioned American entrepreneurship, Bob sells septic tanks to Jehovah's Witnesses and arranges pyrotechnic displays for foreign dictators. He's also a contract killer for an off-the-books program run by a branch of US intelligence that targets the elderly, the infirm, and others who drain this consumption-driven society of its resources. When a nosy journalist starts asking questions, Bob can't decide if it's a chance to form some sort of new friendship or the beginning of the end for him. With treason on everyone's lips, terrorism in everyone's sights, and American political life sinking to ever-lower standards, Bob decides it's time to make a change-if he doesn't get killed by his mysterious controllers or exposed in the rapacious media first. A thunderbolt of provocative words and startling images, Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff marks the fiction debut of one of America's most acclaimed artists. Features Summary Synopsis coming soon....... Author Sean Penn Publisher Atria Books Release date 20180401 Pages 160 ISBN 1-5011-8904-2 ISBN 13 978-1-5011-8904-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The beloved animation classic by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, My Neighbor Totoro is now retold in novel form. This prestige, hardcover edition features original illustrations by Miyazaki himself, accompanying a story written by veteran children's book author Tsugiko Kubo. Sure to delight both existing fans and new readers! Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother. While their father is working, the girls explore their sprawling old house and the forest and fields that surround it. Soon, Satsuki and Mei discover Totoro, a magical forest spirit who takes them on fantastic adventures through the trees and the clouds--and teaches them a lesson about trusting one another. Features Summary For the first time, and to celebrate the Anniversay of the beloved Studio Ghibli film, My Neighbor Totoro: The Novel. Author Tsugiko Kubo Publisher Viz Media, Subs. Of Shogakukan, Inc Release date 20131001 Pages 244 ISBN 1-4215-6120-4 ISBN 13 978-1-4215-6120-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Author Amy Hatvany Publisher Atria Books Release date 20170327 Pages 320 ISBN 1-4767-0445-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4767-0445-6

Hardcover. English. ISBN: 1845133245. Publisher: Aurum. 2008. 553pp. In good condition. In this truly fresh take on the movies, veteran Oscar-winning screenwriter Marc Norman gives us the first comprehensive history of the men and women who penned some of the greatest movies of all time. Impeccably researched, erudite, and filled with unforgettable stories of the stars and scribes, amateurs and auteurs, directors, producers, and legendary moguls, What Happens Next is a unique and engrossing narrative of the quintessential art form of our time.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days 'The next great New York novel' Town & Country'A cathartic read: a story that feels familiar yet wholly original, like every heartbreak ever' Marie ClaireONE OF NYLON, REFINERY29's AND THE EVENING STANDARD'S MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2017***A stunning debut novel set in New York City that explores a relationship from two sides. What happens when life gets in the way?***This is a story about falling in love, and of a relationship that's falling apart...It's the story of a young couple, graduating from Yale and moving to New York in search of the shared future they'd always dreamed about. Of crisp morning strolls through Central Park, taxi horns and the bustle of tourists, salty hot pretzels and the glitter of Broadway and long summer days that stretch like shadows across the sidewalk. It's a story of high expectations and missed opportunities, of growing up, taking chances and making terrible mistakes. This is Evan and Julia's story. This is a love story.But nobody said it ends happily. Praise for The Futures'Tender and wise... Pitoniak's voice is stylish and authentic, and perfect for exploring this rich territory: youth and love and New York City' Karen Thompson Walker, author of The Age of Miracles'An unflinchingly honest tale of two young people trying to navigate expectations and learning to live with their own mistakes. A compelling and memorable debut' J. Courtney Sullivan, author of The Engagements'The Futures reminded me of Brightness Falls, Jay McInerney's great novel of New York, for Pitoniak, like McInerney, possesses an instinctual understanding of the mechanisms that make the city run and a knack for embracing her characters' thornier sides. Utterly enjoyable' Joanna Rakoff, author of My Salinger Year Features Summary 'The next great New York novel' Town & Country'A cathartic read: a story that feels familiar yet wholly original, like every heartbreak ever' Marie ClaireONE OF NYLON... Author Anna Pitoniak Publisher Michael Joseph Release date 20170627 Pages 416 ISBN 0-7181-8456-4 ISBN 13 978-0-7181-8456-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days What happens when a broken doll is touched by stardust? She becomes a ghost doll, of course The newly awakened Ghost Doll and her companion Jasper, a mangy black cat, set off in search of a safe place to live. But the city is new and dangerous territory for Ghost Doll (who fell asleep in quieter times). The noise and rush of traffic terrifies her, and as for the new style of toy--complete with computer chip and battery--she can't think of anything worse. But there is something far more sinister and dangerous lurking in the city. Someone else witnessed the falling star and is anxious to get a hold of the fragment--and Ghost Doll--for his own evil purposes. How will Ghost Doll and Jasper escape their hunter and find a home where they both are safe and loved? Fiona McDonald has created a visually stunning and poignantly told story about an unlikely friendship and the importance of feeling secure and wanted. "Ghost Doll and Jasper" is an Edward Gorey-esque graphic novel for kids--sure to captivate and enchant as the ethereal Ghost Doll and her alley cat Jasper embark on an adventure full of magic, suspense, and, most importantly, friendship. Features Summary What happens when a broken doll is touched by stardust? She becomes a ghost doll, of course! The newly awakened Ghost Doll and her companion Jasper, a mangy black cat... Author Fiona McDonald Publisher Sky Pony Press Release date 20121025 Pages 112 ISBN 1-62087-174-2 ISBN 13 978-1-62087-174-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The Stranger Game is a dark, suspenseful, and twisty novel that is Gone Girl for teens. Perfect for fans of Lauren Oliver and E. Lockhart. When Nico Morris's older sister mysteriously disappears, her parents, family, and friends are devastated. But Nico can never admit what she herself feels: relief at finally being free of Sarah's daily cruelties. Then the best and worst thing happens: four years later, after dozens of false leads, Sarah is found. But this girl is much changed from the one Nico knew. She's thin and drawn, when Sarah had been golden and athletic; timid and unsure, instead of brash and competitive; and strangest of all, sweet and kind, when she had once been mean and abusive. Sarah's retrograde amnesia has caused her to forget almost everything about her life, from small things like the plots of her favorite books and her tennis game to the more critical-where she's been the last four years and what happened at the park on the fateful day she vanished. Despite the happy ending, the dark details of that day continue to haunt Nico, and it becomes clear that more than one person knows the true story of what happened to Sarah... Features Summary The Stranger Game is a dark, suspenseful, and twisty novel that is Gone Girl for teens. Perfect for fans of Lauren Oliver and E. Lockhart. When Nico Morris's older sister mysteriously disappears... Author Cylin Busby Publisher Balzer and Bray Release date 20161024 Pages 288 ISBN 0-06-235460-4 ISBN 13 978-0-06-235460-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days From the bestselling author of If I Stay and I Was Here comes a stunning new novel for Forman's adult readers, an unflinching portrait of a woman confronting the joys and sorrows of marriage, motherhood and friendship. Meet Maribeth Klein, a harried working mother who is so busy taking care of her husband and twins that she doesn't even realise, working late one evening, that she has had a heart attack. Afterwards, surprised to discover that her recuperation seems to be an imposition on those who rely on her, Maribeth does the unthinkable - she packs a bag and leaves. Far from the demands of family and career, and with the help of new friendships, she is finally able to own up to the secrets she has been keeping from herself and those she loves. With bighearted characters who stumble and trip, grow and forgive, Leave Me is about facing the fears we are all running from. Gayle Forman has written an irresistible novel that confronts the ambivalence of modern motherhood head on and asks, what happens when a grown woman runs away from home? Features Summary Bestselling author Gayle Forman's masterful adult debut, showing us that sometimes you have to leave home in order to find it again Author Gayle Forman Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20160902 Pages 352 ISBN 1-4711-5677-X ISBN 13 978-1-4711-5677-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series - set in an ancient, magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites. This is the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who have been taught since birth to hate each other like poison; and the thrilling tale of what happens when their two worlds collide. Perfect for boys and girls who love fantasy adventure... Once there was Magic, and the Magic lived in the dark forests. Until the Warriors came... Xar is a Wizard boy who has no Magic, and will do anything to get it. Wish is a Warrior girl, but she owns a banned Magical Object, and she will do anything to conceal it. In this whirlwind adventure, Xar and Wish must forget their differences if they're going to make it to the dungeons at Warrior Fort. Where something that has been sleeping for hundreds of years is stirring... Features Summary From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series - set in an ancient, magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors... Author Cressida Cowell Publisher Hodder Children's Books Release date 20170916 Pages 384 ISBN 1-4449-3670-0 ISBN 13 978-1-4449-3670-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The most personal and tender novel yet from Patrick Ness, the twice Carnegie Medal-winning author of A Monster Calls.The most personal and tender novel yet from Patrick Ness, the twice Carnegie Medal-winning author of A Monster Calls. It's Saturday, it's summer and, although he doesn't know it yet, everything in Adam Thorn's life is going to fall apart. But maybe, just maybe, he'll find freedom from the release. Time is running out though, because way across town, a ghost has risen from the lake... This uplifting coming-of-age novel will remind you what it's like to fall in love. Features Summary A startling and tender novel about how to let yourself love and set yourself free by Patrick Ness, the twice Carnegie Medal-winning author of A Monster Calls. Author Patrick Ness Publisher Walker Books Ltd Release date 20170504 Pages 288 ISBN 1-4063-3117-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4063-3117-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Top dog Duke and his busy crew of construction worker dogs have a big day ahead of them as they race to repair a road. With miles of new road to lay, the crew gets to work using equipment like bulldozers, steamrollers, and paving trucks. But what happens when a rocky hill blocks the way? Time to bring in the demolition crew!Beginning readers will love this I Can Read adventure starring a doggy construction crew! The text and art have been gently adapted from James Horvath's picture book of the same title.Work, Dogs, Work is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Features Summary Top dog Duke and his busy crew of construction worker dogs have a big day ahead of them as they race to repair a road. With miles of new road to lay, the crew gets to work using equipment like bulldozers... Author James Horvath (Author), James Horvath (Illustrator) Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20170420 Pages 32 ISBN 0-06-235709-3 ISBN 13 978-0-06-235709-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days In the latest novel from one of the UK's greatest writers we return to the Dream Archipelago, a string of islands that no one can map or explain. Alesandro Sussken is a composer, and we see his life as he grows up in a fascist state constantly at war with another equally faceless opponent. His brother is sent off to fight; his family is destroyed by grief. Occasionally Alesandro catches glimpses of islands in the far distance from the shore, and they feed into his music - music for which he is feted. But all knowledge of the other islands is forbidden by the junta, until he is unexpectedly sent on a cultural tour. And what he discovers on his journey will change his perceptions of his country, his music and the ways of the islands themselves. Playing with the lot of the creative mind, the rigours of living under war and the nature of time itself, this is Christopher Priest at his absolute best. Features Summary War, music and identity are explored and dissected in this powerful and affecting novel from one of the UK's greatest authors. Author Christopher Priest Publisher Gollancz Release date 20160915 Pages 352 ISBN 1-4732-0054-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4732-0054-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days A man with no eyes. No eyes at all. Two tunnels in his head...It's not easy being a witch, and it's certainly not all whizzing about on broomsticks, but Tiffany Aching - teen witch - is doing her best. Until something evil wakes up, something that stirs up all the old stories about nasty old witches, so that just wearing a pointy hat suddenly seems a very bad idea. Worse still, this evil ghost from the past is hunting down one witch in particular. He's hunting for Tiffany. And he's found her...A fabulous Discworld title filled with witches and magic and told in the inimitable Terry Pratchett style, I Shall Wear Midnight is the fourth Discworld title to feature Tiffany and her tiny, fightin', boozin' pictsie friends, the Nac Mac Feegle (aka The Wee Free Men). Features Summary A MAN WITH NO EYES. NO EYES AT ALL. TWO TUNNELS IN HIS HEAD. Somewhere - some time - there's a tangled ball of evil and spite, of hatred and malice, that has woken up... Author Terry Pratchett Publisher Doubleday Children's Books Release date 20170529 Pages 432 ISBN 0-85753-548-X ISBN 13 978-0-85753-548-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 'A luminous debut novel... This is a book that demanded to be written... With a light touch, Faye dramatises the terrible nostalgia of having lost not only a childhood but also a whole world to war' Guardian Burundi, 1992. For ten-year-old Gabriel, life in his comfortable expat neighbourhood of Bujumbura with his French father, Rwandan mother and little sister, Ana, is something close to paradise. These are happy, carefree days spent with his friends sneaking cigarettes and stealing mangoes, swimming in the river and riding bikes in the streets they have turned into their kingdom. But dark clouds are gathering over this small country, and soon their peaceful idyll will shatter when Burundi and neighbouring Rwanda are brutally hit by war and genocide. A haunting and luminous novel of extraordinary power, Small Country describes a devastating end of innocence as seen through the eyes of a young child caught in the maelstrom of history. It is a stirring tribute not only to a time of tragedy, but also to the bright days that came before it. Features Summary But dark clouds are gathering over this small country, and soon their peaceful idyll will shatter when Burundi and neighbouring Rwanda are brutally hit by war and genocide. Author Gael Faye (Author), Sarah Ardizzone (Translator) Publisher Chatto and Windus Release date 20180607 Pages 192 ISBN 1-78474-159-0 ISBN 13 978-1-78474-159-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Lulu Saad doesn't need your advice, thank you very much. She's got her three best friends and nothing can stop her from conquering the known world. Sure, for half a minute she thought she'd nearly drowned a cute guy at a party, but he was totally faking it. And fine, yes, she caused a scene during Ramadan. It's all under control. Ish. Except maybe this time she's done a little more damage than she realises. And if Lulu can't find her way out of this mess soon, she'll have to do more than repair friendships, family alliances, and wet clothing. She'll have to go looking for herself. Debut author Aminah Mae Safi's honest and smart novel is about how easy it can be to hurt those around you even if - especially if - you love them. Features Summary In this gorgeously written coming-of-age YA novel, debut author Aminah Mae Safi tells a fresh, funny, and real story of angry, messy teenage girls, complex relationships... Author Aminah Mae Safi Publisher St Martin's Press Release date 20180618 Pages 336 ISBN 1-250-15181-3 ISBN 13 978-1-250-15181-0