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Love is like a ‘READ, READ PROSE’
When it comes to love it seems no one does it better than Jane Austen. Despite the thousands of contemporary romance novels, Pride and Prejudice has come top of our 'most romantic book' poll, revealing the UK's passion for 19th century romance literature. Pride and Prejudice The top five 'most romantic' books were:
1.Pride and Prejudice (23.7% votes)
2.The Time Traveler's Wife (16.0% votes)
3.Jane Eyre (12.2% votes)
4.Gone with the Wind (8.4% votes)
5.Wuthering Heights (7.3% votes)

Make 2010 a Well Read Year with our 'Books You Must Read Before You Die!'
Books You Must Read Before You Die Our 5th title is - The Light of Day by Graham Swift. Beautifully written, enthralling and unforgettable, The Light of Day is a bold, unconventional tale of love, murder and second chances. Set over the course of a single day in the life of private detective George Webb, starting and ending in his office on Wimbledon Broadway. While this chronological journey progresses, we learn of George's life, from childhood traumas up to his marriage, job failure and his new love, Sarah, whom he's visiting in prison for murder. A brilliant tale exposing the fragility of civilised bahaviour, the motives for violence and the possibility of redemption.

3 for 2 Offer NEW - '3 for 2' Offers!
Need to recycle more books (perhaps to make space for all the new ones you’ve received over Christmas) then why not join our new '3 for 2' offer and help raise your profile and sell more books! Buyers can now select any 3 books from a participating seller and receive the cheapest book free! Check out our News Page for further details.

Meet the Author Meet The Author - Each week WATCH and LISTEN to a different author introducing one of their books:
This week we're featuring a local author - Sheila Quigley and her novel Bad Moon Rising. Set in Houghton-le-Spring, North East England during 'Feast Week' a time when all hell is let loose as the fair comes to town, and a frenzy of celebration and decadence provides a temporary distraction from the grim realities of everyday life. But it's not a good time for Detective Inspector Lorraine Hunt, who has three dead women and another missing...

NEW - Envelope Re-Use Labels! Help promote recycling by using our new sticky 'Envelope Re-Use Labels' to re-seal and re-send envelopes you've previously received. Simply stick one of our labels over the old address or plastic window and write on the new address! Also ideal for when you're packaging and sending your book orders! Buy Now!

Our books of the day

Oscar Wilde and the Candlelight Murders by Gyles Brandreth
London, 1889. Oscar Wilde, celebrated poet, wit, playwright and raconteur is the literary sensation of his age. All Europe lies at his feet. Yet when he chances across the naked corpse of sixteen-year-old Billy Wood, posed by candlelight in a dark, stifling attic room, he cannot ignore the brutal murder. With the help of fellow author Arthur Conan Doyle he sets out to solve the crime...
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Sister Diaries by Karen Quinn
The wickedly funny new romantic comedy from the bestselling author of The Ivy Chronicles and Holly Would Dream. Although they couldn't be more different, sisters, Amanda, Serena and Laura Moon have always been there for one another, that is until their mother dies and leaves the multi-million dollar fortune to just one of them!
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Belfast Confidential by Colin Bateman
They say moving house is one of the most stressful things you can do. Well, as far as Dan Starkey's concerned, 'they' can stick it where the sun don't shine because right now helping his wife with the unpacking is the least of his worries! No sooner has Dan moved house, than his best mate, Mouse, is brutally murdered -- leaving him to catch a killer!
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