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I Want You to Be Happy

A Novel

by Jem Calder ...

**Named a "Best Book of 2026 So Far" by The New YorkerA tender, witty, and sharp debut novel about the passions and peculiarities of modern love, by “an extraordinarily gifted writer” (Sally Rooney).**Chuck and Joey meet in a bar. He’s in his mid-thirties; she’s twelve years younger. He long ago abandoned his ambition of being a novelist and works as a copywriter at a big ad agency. "Lead ... Read more

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**Named a "Best Book of 2026 So Far" by The New YorkerA tender, witty, and sharp debut novel about the passions and peculiarities of modern love, by “an extraordinarily gifted writer” (Sally Rooney).**Chuck and Joey meet in a bar. He’s in his mid-thirties; she’s twelve years younger. He long ago abandoned his ambition of being a novelist and works as a copywriter at a big ad agency. "Lead
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Reward System

Stories

by Jem Calder ...

" Reward System is an exhilarating and beautiful book by an extraordinarily gifted writer. Reading these stories, I found myself thinking newly and differently about contemporary life."—Sally Rooney, author of Beautiful World, Where Are YouJulia has landed a fresh start—at a "pan-European" restaurant."Imagine that," says her mother."I'm imagining."Nick is flirting with sobriety and nobody else. ... Read more

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" Reward System is an exhilarating and beautiful book by an extraordinarily gifted writer. Reading these stories, I found myself thinking newly and differently about contemporary life."—Sally Rooney, author of Beautiful World, Where Are YouJulia has landed a fresh start—at a "pan-European" restaurant."Imagine that," says her mother."I'm imagining."Nick is flirting with sobriety and nobody else.
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I Want You to Be Happy

A Novel

by Jem Calder ...

Narrated by Gemma Lawrence, Christopher Bonwell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 59 min

A tender, witty, and sharp debut novel about the passions and peculiarities of modern love, by "an extraordinarily gifted writer" (Sally Rooney).Chuck and Joey meet in a bar. He's in his mid-thirties; she's twelve years younger. He long ago abandoned his ambition of being a novelist and works as a copywriter at a big ad agency. "Lead copywriter," he corrects himself. Joey is living paycheck to ... Read more

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A tender, witty, and sharp debut novel about the passions and peculiarities of modern love, by "an extraordinarily gifted writer" (Sally Rooney).Chuck and Joey meet in a bar. He's in his mid-thirties; she's twelve years younger. He long ago abandoned his ambition of being a novelist and works as a copywriter at a big ad agency. "Lead copywriter," he corrects himself. Joey is living paycheck to
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Gaining Ground

'A life-changing book' (Samantha Harvey)

by Joan Barfoot ...

Narrated by Kate Besworth ...

Unabridged

9 hours 16 min

*'A LITERARY SENSATION: THE MUST-READ OF THE SUMMER' ( OBSERVER)*'Thrillingly original . . . A landmark' Anne Enright'It will stay with me for the rest of my days' Samantha Harvey'One of the great novels of the twentieth century . . . Stunning' Max PorterI swear I loved them all, and I did the best I could. And then I left them, left all of it.Abra ha... ... Read more

$33.99 USD

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*'A LITERARY SENSATION: THE MUST-READ OF THE SUMMER' ( OBSERVER)*'Thrillingly original . . . A landmark' Anne Enright'It will stay with me for the rest of my days' Samantha Harvey'One of the great novels of the twentieth century . . . Stunning' Max PorterI swear I loved them all, and I did the best I could. And then I left them, left all of it.Abra ha...
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Gaining Ground

'A life-changing book' (Samantha Harvey)

by Joan Barfoot ...

*'A LITERARY SENSATION: THE MUST-READ OF THE SUMMER' ( OBSERVER)*'Thrillingly original . . . A landmark' Anne Enright'An intricately, perfectly mapped journey into self-liberation . . . It will stay with me for the rest of my days' Samantha Harvey'One of the great novels of the twentieth century . . . Absolutely stunning' Max Porter'Wildly original . . . Beneath the radical disquiet is... ... Read more

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*'A LITERARY SENSATION: THE MUST-READ OF THE SUMMER' ( OBSERVER)*'Thrillingly original . . . A landmark' Anne Enright'An intricately, perfectly mapped journey into self-liberation . . . It will stay with me for the rest of my days' Samantha Harvey'One of the great novels of the twentieth century . . . Absolutely stunning' Max Porter'Wildly original . . . Beneath the radical disquiet is...
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Frida Slattery As Herself

A Novel

by Ana Kinsella ...

Narrated by Jessica Regan, Darragh Hand ...

Unabridged

11 hours 17 min

"Inside the reliable pull of a well-written love story, Frida Slattery As Herself is a skillful, unusual novel – clever, lucid and unexpected in the way of good theatre." — Guardian, "Book of the Day"A sweeping, witty, and wise novel following an actress and a writer-director—told through the plays they make together and the time they spend apartYou could probably run cities on the energy ... Read more

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"Inside the reliable pull of a well-written love story, Frida Slattery As Herself is a skillful, unusual novel – clever, lucid and unexpected in the way of good theatre." — Guardian, "Book of the Day"A sweeping, witty, and wise novel following an actress and a writer-director—told through the plays they make together and the time they spend apartYou could probably run cities on the energy
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Palaver

A Novel

by Bryan Washington ...

Narrated by André Santana ...

Unabridged

6 hours 43 min

**Finalist for the National Book Award for FictionNamed a Most Anticipated Book by New York, Time, the Boston Globe, Bustle, and Town & Country**A life-affirming novel of family, mending, and how we learn to love, from the award-winning Bryan Washington.In Tokyo, the son works as an English tutor and drinks his nights away with friends at a gay bar. He’s entangled in a sexual relationship with a ... Read more

$22.99 USD

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**Finalist for the National Book Award for FictionNamed a Most Anticipated Book by New York, Time, the Boston Globe, Bustle, and Town & Country**A life-affirming novel of family, mending, and how we learn to love, from the award-winning Bryan Washington.In Tokyo, the son works as an English tutor and drinks his nights away with friends at a gay bar. He’s entangled in a sexual relationship with a
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Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt

A Novel

by Ben Reeves ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A gorgeous reminder of what really matters. Prepare to be astounded.” —People • “One of the best, most moving books I have read in years.” —Scott Detrow, NPR • “This is one of the most affecting, original, and unforgettable novels I have ever read.” —Sarah Damoff, author of The Bright YearsFor fans of Fredrik Backman and Virginia Evans, an astonishing novel about ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A gorgeous reminder of what really matters. Prepare to be astounded.” —People • “One of the best, most moving books I have read in years.” —Scott Detrow, NPR • “This is one of the most affecting, original, and unforgettable novels I have ever read.” —Sarah Damoff, author of The Bright YearsFor fans of Fredrik Backman and Virginia Evans, an astonishing novel about
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The Lowe Job

A Novel

by Grace Alexander ...

Narrated by Heather Long, George Greenland, Beth Eyre, Rose Akroyd, Mitra Djalili, Julie Teal, Antonio Aakeel ...

Unabridged

10 hours 8 min

A completely bingeable, deliciously fun novel about a family of women who are thrust into the spotlight in the wake of a scandal and expertly exploit their newfound fame—imagine if Monica Lewinsky had Kris Jenner for a mother.**Readers are obsessed with THE LOWE JOB**'A sharp, witty, and wildly entertaining debut!' ?????'The best book of 2026! A binge all-nighter!' ?????'Packed with juicy drama ... Read more

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A completely bingeable, deliciously fun novel about a family of women who are thrust into the spotlight in the wake of a scandal and expertly exploit their newfound fame—imagine if Monica Lewinsky had Kris Jenner for a mother.**Readers are obsessed with THE LOWE JOB**'A sharp, witty, and wildly entertaining debut!' ?????'The best book of 2026! A binge all-nighter!' ?????'Packed with juicy drama
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Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt

A Novel

by Ben Reeves ...

Narrated by Mike Frankland ...

Unabridged

7 hours 37 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A gorgeous reminder of what really matters. Prepare to be astounded.” —People • “One of the best, most moving books I have read in years.” —Scott Detrow, NPR • “This is one of the most affecting, original, and unforgettable novels I have ever read.” —Sarah Damoff, author of The Bright YearsFor fans of Fredrik Backman and Virginia Evans, an astonishing novel about ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A gorgeous reminder of what really matters. Prepare to be astounded.” —People • “One of the best, most moving books I have read in years.” —Scott Detrow, NPR • “This is one of the most affecting, original, and unforgettable novels I have ever read.” —Sarah Damoff, author of The Bright YearsFor fans of Fredrik Backman and Virginia Evans, an astonishing novel about
... Read more

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Frida Slattery As Herself

A Novel

by Ana Kinsella ...

"Inside the reliable pull of a well-written love story, Frida Slattery As Herself is a skillful, unusual novel – clever, lucid and unexpected in the way of good theatre." — Guardian, "Book of the Day"A sweeping, witty, and wise novel following an actress and a writer-director—told through the plays they make together and the time they spend apartYou could probably run cities on the energy ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Also available as: Audiobook

"Inside the reliable pull of a well-written love story, Frida Slattery As Herself is a skillful, unusual novel – clever, lucid and unexpected in the way of good theatre." — Guardian, "Book of the Day"A sweeping, witty, and wise novel following an actress and a writer-director—told through the plays they make together and the time they spend apartYou could probably run cities on the energy
... Read more

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The Lowe Job

A Novel

by Grace Alexander ...

A completely bingeable, deliciously fun novel about a family of women who are thrust into the spotlight in the wake of a scandal and expertly exploit their newfound fame—imagine if Monica Lewinsky had Kris Jenner for a mother.**Readers are obsessed with THE LOWE JOB**'A sharp, witty, and wildly entertaining debut!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The best book of 2026! A binge all-nighter!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Packed with juicy drama ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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A completely bingeable, deliciously fun novel about a family of women who are thrust into the spotlight in the wake of a scandal and expertly exploit their newfound fame—imagine if Monica Lewinsky had Kris Jenner for a mother.**Readers are obsessed with THE LOWE JOB**'A sharp, witty, and wildly entertaining debut!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The best book of 2026! A binge all-nighter!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Packed with juicy drama
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