Internationally acclaimed Egyptian feminist writer Nawal El Saadawi’s landmark novel Woman at Point Zero, published here with a new foreword.

Firdaus is on death row. Her crime, the murder of a man. Born into poverty in a rural Egyptian village, her childhood dreams and ambitions had been met with neglect and abuse by the world and the men who rule it. Driven to sex work to support herself, she is faced with the moral outrage of society and the bitter knowledge that for a woman, true freedom comes only when all hope is abandoned. In Woman at Point Zero, Firdaus tells her unforgettable story.

Woman at Point Zero is also available in audiobook format from audiobook retailers.

Dostoevsky's exploration of human psychology through fiction has captivated readers for over a century. This handsome hardback collection brings together three of his most notable works: Crime and Punishment, The Gambler and Notes from Underground. Writing from the fraught political landscape of 19th-century Russia, Dostoevsky explores corruption, morality and visions of a utopian society. These novels are at once gripping and profound.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the work of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time. Perfect for bibliophiles, these gorgeous hardbacks with gold foil-embossed covers and printed edges are a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.

This deluxe hardback with printed edges brings together over 200 tales from the best-loved folklorists Brothers Grimm.

Readers young and old will delight in the spell-binding tales of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, derived from Germanic folklore. These include some recognisable favourites, such as 'Briar-Rose' (perhaps better known as 'Sleeping Beauty'), and 'Little Red-Cap' ('Little Red Riding Hood') as well as lesser known tales.

Also included:
• Hansel and Gretel
• Cinderella
• Rapunzel
• Snow White
• Rumpelstiltskin

This beautiful edition features printed edges, making it an instant collectible. It makes a wonderful gift for lovers of fairy tales and classic literature.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the work of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time. Perfect for bibliophiles, these gorgeous hardbacks with gold foil-embossed covers and printed edges are a wonderful addition to any home library.

This luxurious hardback edition brings together three celebrated works by Henry James, presented with lavish cover embossing and printed edges.

Henry James is considered one of the great American novelists, his work celebrated for its moral and psychological realism. This handsome hardback brings together three of his best works: The Portrait of a Lady, The Turn of the Screw and Washington Square. From the heart-rending portrayals of love and betrayal to chilling ghost stories, this treasury showcases the breadth of Henry James' talent and his shrewd portrayal of human nature.

This beautiful edition features striking gold cover embossing and printed edges, making it an instant collectible for lovers of classic literature.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the work of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time. Perfect for bibliophiles, these gorgeous hardbacks with gold foil-embossed covers and printed edges are a wonderful addition to any home library.

The NEW YORK TIMES bestseller. A wonderful novel full of laughter and heart, about marriage, family and what happens when life doesn’t go as planned.

'The kind of book that pulls up a chair, pours the wine, and dives deep... like spending hours with the friend who sees your mess and loves you more for it.' ALISON ESPACH, author of The Wedding People

'I LOVE her work... the antidote to these times' MARIAN KEYES

'Gorgeously human, tender-hearted, and delightfully funny' NUSSAIBAH YOUNIS, author of Fundamentally

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Rachel (Rocky) is seemingly living her best life as the irreverent, funny beating heart of her family. Her ageing father is his unique, adorable self; daughter Willa is prone to bouts of existential angst whilst berating the fact that her mother has zero filter; husband Nick is steady, logical, sometimes infuriating.

They are messy, they are flawed, they are completely, ridiculously normal.

And like most normal people, Rocky worries about what might happen next. So when a former classmate of her son Jamie dies in a seemingly random accident, Rocky becomes obsessed.

For if accidents can happen – and they do – is it truly safe to love anyone?

Fresh, honest, laugh out loud funny and genuinely relatable, WRECK follows Rocky and her family through one rollercoaster year as they negotiate the unpredictable and beautiful messiness of life.

If you love the brilliant humour and observation of Elizabeth Strout, Norah Ephron or Katherine Heiny, you will love Catherine Newman, who reminds us what it is to be beautifully messily human!
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Readers say:

'Wreck feels like Newman was writing directly to me. And what's so impressive is, I think many, many, many readers will feel like it was just for them too.'

'Feels like meeting up with old friends'

'It’s like Catherine Newman knows exactly how I feel'

'I feel seen every time I read [Catherine Newman's] words'

'There is just some kind of magic in Catherine Newman’s writing that makes me want to dog-ear every page'

Reviews say:

'Hugely enjoyable, absolutely real and thoughtful...Newman has an Ephron-esque gift for blending the sharp and the sad and an ability to let us love her creations.’ Observer

'Darkly funny, achingly emotional' Woman & Home

‘Insightful and totally relatable’ Good Housekeeping

‘The new queen of the bittersweet novel’ Independent