Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize and the Baillie Gifford 'Winner of Winners' award in 2023

How did Shakespeare go from being a talented poet and playwright to become one of the greatest writers who ever lived? In this one exhilarating year we follow what he reads and writes, what he saw and who he worked with as he invests in the new Globe theatre and creates four of his most famous plays - Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, and, most remarkably, Hamlet.

This book brings the news, intrigue and flavour of the times together with wonderful detail about how Shakespeare worked as an actor, businessman and playwright, to create an exceptionally immediate and gripping account of an inspiring moment in history.

‘A brilliant study, which carefully unpacks a single year in Shakespeare's life ... The audacious focus on just one year pays off magnificently.’ Sunday Times

‘A far richer, more intimate portrait of our greatest author than you're likely to find in any cradle-to-grave biography.’ Daily Mail

‘Gripping and illuminating.’ Telegraph

‘A fascinating and entirely believable portrait of a talented workaholic ... Shapiro's informed enthusiasm and energetic prose is addictive.' Guardian

'Full of joy and proper good food' - Hayley Dean, bestselling author How to Make Anything in an Air Fryer
'Makes cooking feel effortless' - Alex Hughes, bestselling author Low-Cal Kitchen Bangers

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Making delicious homemade dinners from scratch has never been easier – or quicker!

In this time-saving cookbook, beloved online recipe writer Hollie Wood (@dinner_at_hols) shares her 100 most delicious recipes that are all made in one pot, pan or tray and only require 15 minutes' cooking time.

With over 1 million followers online, Hollie knows that we often want to spend less time in the kitchen so that we can do more of what we love. So Hollie's created these exciting new recipes to help you get out of the kitchen, while still getting to eat tasty home-cooked meals.

All made with supermarket-friendly ingredients and perfect for multiple servings for either leftovers, batch cooking or feeding the family, the fast and easy dinners in this game-changing cookbook are for anyone who finds themselves too busy to cook.

Find your go-to new speedy favourite:

• Sweet and Sour-Style Chicken Rice
• Creamy Harissa and Halloumi Orzo
• Smoked Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash
• Cheat's Sticky Toffee Pudding

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'Easy, quick and banging' - Christina Kynigos, bestselling author Healthy Air Fryer Feasts
'A cookbook that everyone needs!' - Jess Hawkins, author of Eat Great, Lose Weight