Two decades ago Amber Glass gave birth during the prom. No-one knew she was pregnant - including her date, Joe. She left town and hasn't seen Joe since. Now Amber is back, and as the two of them tentatively start to renew their unlikely relationship, will their secrets and motivations finally destroy everyone around them?
Verse, Chorus, Monster! is an exciting new book from the talented author Graham Coxon. Published in 2023 by Faber And Faber Ltd., this book is a thrilling addition to the literary world. The book falls under a genre that is as unique as its title. Coxon has masterfully woven a narrative that is as captivating as it is intriguing. The book's title, Verse, Chorus, Monster!, hints at a story that is both rhythmic and monstrous, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The publication year, 2023, marks a significant milestone in Coxon's writing career, and the publisher, Faber And Faber Ltd., is known for its collection of thought-provoking and engaging books. This book is written in English, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Don't miss out on this fascinating read from Graham Coxon and Faber And Faber Ltd.
A powerful collection of journalism on race, racism and Black life and death from one of the nation's leadingpolitical voices.
'Beautifully written, emotionally intelligent.' Daily Mail'What separates Thomas' writing from your average domestic drama is its compelling persuasiveness.' StylistONE PERFECT HOLIDAY.
These Days, a captivating novel by the acclaimed author Lucy Caldwell, was published in 2023 by Faber And Faber Ltd. This English language book offers readers a mesmerizing journey into a world that only Caldwell could create. With its unique blend of genre, it's sure to captivate readers from the first page to the last. Don't miss out on this literary masterpiece. Grab your copy today from Faber And Faber Ltd.
Nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best PictureWinner: Best Screenplay, BAFTAs 2023Winner: Best Screenplay, Golden Globe Awards 2023.Winner: Best Screenplay, Venice Film Festival 2022.What is he, twelve? Why doesn't he want to be friends with you no more? 1923. As shots ring out from the warring mainland, on the island of Inisherin it's the rift between old drinking pals Pádraic and Colm that leads both men to ever more alarming action.
Mexico, 19th June 1867. Dressed in black and carrying a crucifix, a tall blonde bearded man steps out of his carriage. As he turns to face the firing squad, his last words ring out under the cloudless sky: 'Long live Mexico, long live independence.'The execution of Ferdinand Maximilian is the climax of one of the most extraordinary stories in history. This young Austrian archduke was born into Europe's most illustrious royal family, second in line to the Habsburg throne. Why did he die as the Emperor of Mexico, leaving his wife to descend into madness in a Belgian castle? The answer is a tale of operatic proportions, sweeping across continents from the 1848 European revolutions to the civil wars in Mexico and the USA, pitting Old World against New, conservatives against radicals, monarchies against republics. Harbouring ambitions of a Latin American empire to halt American expansionism, Napoleon III of France installed these puppets to rule over a country riven by internal factions - with tragic consequences.Marshalling an incredible range of sources to bring to life a cast of stranger-than-fiction characters, Edward Shawcross' The Last Emperor of Mexico is historical storytelling at its finest: the definitive telling of the greatest tale you've never known.
While We Were Dreaming is an extraordinary coming of age novel by one of Germany's most ambitious writers, full of passion, rage, hope and despair.
An intimate and original memoir of love, grief and male friendship by one of Scotland's brightest young talents.'As perfect a portrait of friendship as I've ever read.' STEPHEN FRY'Lucid, lyrical, loaded . . . A love letter to friendship.' JACKIE KAY'A lovely book: bright and heartfelt, funny and refreshing.' ANDREW O'HAGAN'A beautiful, moving, life-affirming book.' IAN RANKINFriendships just might be the greatest love affairs of our lives . . .In 2018 poet and author Michael Pedersen lost a cherished friend, Scott Hutchison, soon after their collective voyage into the landscape of the Scottish Highlands. Just weeks later, Michael began to write to him. As he confronts the bewildering process of grief, what starts as a love letter to one magical, coruscating human soon becomes a paean to all the gorgeous male friendships that have transformed his life.'Tender, funny . . . lifted my spirits in the way Ali Smith does.' VAL McDERMID'Dazzling . . . uncommonly romantic, irreverent and at times laugh out loud funny. A delight.' SHIRLEY MANSON'Beautiful . . . send it to every friend you've ever loved.' CHARLOTTE CHURCH
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