Lovereading.co.uk Top 10

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 The Passage The Passage Justin Cronin May 2011 Mega Book of the Month. A truly epic masterpiece that will have you hanging on for dear life for both its conclusion and the next volume.  It's a chilling end of the world as we know it saga, this ... Download free opening extract
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 When God Was a Rabbit When God Was a Rabbit Sarah Winman This debut novel, charting the up and down, but unbreakable bond between a brother and sister, has being described by reviewers as; ‘a little piece of heaven’, ‘enchanting’ and ‘completely incredible’. High praise indeed – but rest assured we wholeheartedly ... Download free opening extract
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 The Confession of Katherine Howard The Confession of Katherine Howard Suzannah Dunn May 2011 Book of the Month. The Confession of Katherine Howard by Suzannah Dunn tells the story of this ill-fated teenage queen as she is thrust into the wealth and terror of Henry VIII’s court. Start reading it and you'll be ... Download free opening extract
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 Destiny Destiny Louise Bagshawe May 2011 Book of the Month. The bestselling author of DESIRE and PASSION is back with a fantastic new blockbuster.  It's a fabulously addictive read filled with glamour, passion, ambition, secrets, desire and true love. There's Marcus Broder - rich, attractive, infinitely ... Download free opening extract
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 Deadlock Deadlock Sean Black May 2011 Book of the Month. Set in America's highest security prison, a high-concept race-against-time thriller featuring elite body-guard Ryan Lock.  The unrelenting pace and the brilliant plot make this a great fun read that should not be missed. ... Download free opening extract
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 The Distant Hours The Distant Hours Kate Morton May 2011 Book of the Month. From the international bestselling author of The House at Riverton and The Forgotten Garden comes a brand new tale of love, mystery, betrayal and dark secrets ... This is skillful writing as the reader is quickly ... Download free opening extract
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 Plugged Plugged Eoin Colfer May 2011 Debut of the Month. From the bestselling and exceptionally gifted writer of the Artemis Fowl children's titles comes a brilliant, darkly comic, adult crime debut.  Written with the warmth and wit that make the Artemis Fowl novels so irresistible, ... Download free opening extract
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 This is Where I Leave You This is Where I Leave You Jonathan Tropper May 2011 Book of the Month. The Richard & Judy-selected author of How to Talk to a Widower returns with a funny, touching, moving, powerful and poignant novel.  It really is Jonathan Tropper at his best. When Judd’s dad dies his dying ... Download free opening extract
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 Before I Go to Sleep Before I Go to Sleep S. J. Watson May 2011 Debut of the Month. How would you live your life if everytime you fell asleep you forgot everything? This is the idea behind this sensational debut literary thriller... With awesome advanced quotes from other bestselling authors ranging from Tess Gerritsen ... Download free opening extract
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 The Perfect Hero The Perfect Hero Victoria Connelly May 2011 Book of the Month. The sparkling follow-up to A Weekend with Mr Darcy from Victoria Connelly who is set to become the Richard Curtis of the chick-lit world!  It's very much for Jane Austen enthusiasts.  This second one is ... Download free opening extract

Lovereading4kids.co.uk Top 10

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 One Dog and His Boy One Dog and His Boy Eva Ibbotson Award winning Eva Ibbotson’s poignant and beautiful last book celebrates a boy’s passion for a dog. All Hal has ever wanted is a dog but his parents refuse to contemplate the idea. A dog would mess up their beautiful house ... Download free opening extract
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 Sophie and the Shadow Woods : The Goblin King Sophie and the Shadow Woods : The Goblin King Linda Chapman, Lee Weatherly Exciting new six book character-led series for 7+ girls who love adventure! Very few people ever enter the Shadow Woods, for these woods are like no others. Hidden deep within them is the Gateway to the Shadow Realm, a dark ... Download free opening extract
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 A Monster Calls A Monster Calls Siobhan Dowd, Patrick Ness MEGA BOOK OF THE MONTH.... Prize-winning Patrick Ness displays brilliant new skills of sensitivity in this hauntingly touching story of how a boy deals with the looming threat of his mother’s death from cancer. Haunted by a monster in his dreams, ... Download free opening extract
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 Sky Hawk Sky Hawk Gill Lewis Rich in atmosphere and full of heart, Sky Hawk is an intense and touching story of how protecting a rare bird forges a deep and special friendship between two children. The osprey is Iona’s secret but she trusts Callum to ... Download free opening extract
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 The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles book 2) The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles book 2) Rick Riordan From the author of the phenomenally successful Percy Jackson novels comes a terrific series set in Ancient Egypt rather than in Ancient Greece.  Rick really has his finger on the pulse when it comes to delivering what 9+ kids want ... Download free opening extract
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 How to Get the Family You Want by Peony Pinker How to Get the Family You Want by Peony Pinker Jenny Alexander Peony Pinker feels she has a disaster for a family and because they're always busy she never gets to get what she wants.  But how to change that or will she have to change and learn to live with the ... Download free opening extract
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 Forgotten Forgotten Cat Patrick Forgotten is the story of a girl for whom yesterday is lost, today is an adventure, and tomorrow is a memory. An unforgettable read.  With the intrigue of Memento and the romance of The Time-Traveller's Wife, Forgotten is the ... Download free opening extract
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 Zoo Girl Zoo Girl Rebecca Elliott This striking picture book containing just 19 words blends the appeal of animals and adventure with a heart-warming and reassuring message that celebrates friends and family - making it a reassuring read to share with children feeling left out, and ... Download free opening extract
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 The Boy Who Hated Toothbrushes The Boy Who Hated Toothbrushes Zehra Hicks Billy hates toothbrushes. He’s tried all kinds but refuses to use any of them! But then he loses a tooth and the tooth fairy leaves him a fantastic tooth to make sure the rest of his teeth are never so ... Download free opening extract
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 Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diary of a Wimpy Kid Jeff Kinney The 1st in the brilliant Wimpy Kid series that has taken the US, and now the UK by storm. The illustrations and story hillariously chart Greg's life at a new school. It's not essential to read the books in order but ... Download free opening extract