Natural Disaster : 'Mrs Dalloway meets Motherland' (The Times) in this hilariously relatable, sharply observed new novel from the author of NOT WORKINGAuthor: Lisa Owens Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) Published on 25 June 2026 by Little, Brown Book Group (Virago Press Ltd) in the United Kingdom. Hardback 208 pages 144 x 224 x 21 332g 'Like Mrs Dalloway with Calpol . . . very, very funny' THE TIMES'Hilarious, brilliant, utterly exhilarating' MONICA ALI'Sharply observed and deeply relatable comedy' GUARDIAN, 70 brilliant books for the summer'Funny, sad, tender and perfectly observed'

creating either the longest or shortest day of the year

He’s fallen down a giant hole

unable to afford one

Shipwrecks:- Over 12 dramatic retellings of shipwrecks throughout history and across the world- Stunning original artwork

it's up to Greg to save his school before it's shuttered for good

What will cheer her up

Roppongi & Around

The recipes…are well-tested and produce results that will astound your tastebuds

You have to appreciate his commitment to social causes – always pushing for change

hearts and even a surprise Easter bunny

' says Ava

she instantly realises three things: