Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson
The first definitive biography of revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson—an iconic and trailblazing figure in LGBTQIA+ history—unveiling her life, profound impact, and enduring legacy.
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The Forbidden Daughter
The unforgettable true story of one Jewish orphan’s survival against impossible odds, and her lifelong quest for family, safety and a sense of belonging.
Endgame
The explosive new book from longtime royal journalist Omid Scobie and author of the international blockbuster Finding Freedom, Endgame a penetrating investigation into the current state of the British monarchy.
You Don’t Know Us Negroes and Other Essays
‘One of the greatest writers of our time.’ Toni Morrison
‘You Don’t Know Us Negroes adds immeasurably to our understanding of Hurston … her words make it impossible for readers to consider her anything but one of the intellectual giants of the 20th century.’ The New York Times Book Review
The Last Word
Raw and unflinching
This is a mother’s account of her daughter’s life
And of Katie Price and her turbulent rise to fame
The Sunday Times bestselling memoir from Amy Price.
The Girl with the Emerald Flag
Don’t miss this gripping historical novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl From Bletchley Park.
Walking The Invisible
See through the eyes of the Brontës as you immerse yourself in their lives and landscapes, wandering the very same paths they each would have walked in search of the inspiration behind their novels and poetry.
An ‘imaginative and elegant trek through the landscape of the Brontës’ Grazia
Roaring Girls
‘Extraordinary’ Woman&Home
A Roaring Girl was loud when she should be quiet, disruptive when she should be submissive, sexual when she should be pure, ‘masculine’ when she should be ‘feminine’.
Meet the unsung heroines of British history who refused to play by the rules.
Practically Perfect
Mary Poppins is a story of taking practical steps towards happiness. It’s looking at the bright side of life. It’s setting boundaries, deciding what you want and making it happen. That’s the path to being Practically Perfect
GIRL: On Black Womanhood and Belonging
‘Powerful, intelligent and vital – one of the year’s must-reads’
Hannah Nathanson, Features Director, ELLE
Featuring contributions from Candice Carty-Williams, Jessica Horn, Ebele Okobi, Funmi Fetto and Freddie Harrel.
The Bravest Voices: The Extraordinary Heroism of Sisters Ida and Louise Cook during the Nazi Era
‘A breathtaking story’ Daily Mail
‘Extraordinary’ The Telegraph on the Cook sisters
Desperate circumstances can cause ordinary women to achieve extraordinary things.
Barracoon: The Story of the Last Slave
Abducted from Africa, sold in America.
“A deeply affecting record of an extraordinary life”- Daily Telegraph
A major literary event: a newly published work from the author of the American classic Their Eyes Were Watching God, with a foreword from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker.