Brought to you by Penguin.** THE TIMES AUDIOBOOK OF THE WEEK **Kamil Rahman, disgraced detective, turned waiter, is about to find himself embroiled in a case that might just change his life ... for better or for worse.Disgraced detective Kamil Rahman moves from Kolkata to London to start afresh as a waiter in an Indian restaurant. But the day he caters a birthday party for his boss's friend on Millionaire's...

WINNER OF THE BIOGRAPHERS' CLUB SLIGHTLY FOXED BEST FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE'Full of love, wisdom and yearning' Kit de WaalA coming-of-age story set in Birmingham in the 1980s and 1990s, The Go-Between opens a window into a closed migrant community living in a red-light district on the wrong side of the tracks.The adult world is seen through Osman's eyes as a child: his own devout Pashtun patriarchal community...

Bloomsbury presents Nine Lives by William Dalrymple, read by Mikhail Sen.LONGLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE‘Beautifully written, ridiculously erudite, warm and open-hearted’ The Times‘Compelling and poignant’ Guardian‘This is travel writing at its best’ ObserverInternationally bestselling William Dalrymple takes us to the heart of an undiscovered India.A Buddhist monk takes up arms to resist the Chinese invasion of Tibet – then spends the r...

Brought to you by Penguin.On Valentine's Day, 1989, Vina Apsara, a famous and much-loved singer, disappears in a devastating earthquake.Her lover, the singer Ormus Cama, cannot accept that he has lost her, and so begins his eternal quest to find her and bring her back. His journey takes him across the globe and through cities pulsating with the power of rock 'n' roll, to Bombay, London and New York.'The first great rock 'n' ...

Brought to you by Penguin.In the Burning Ghats of Calcutta where the dead are laid to rest, a man is found murdered, his throat cut from ear to ear.The body is that of a popular patron of the arts, a man who was, by all accounts, beloved by all: so what was the motive for his murder? Despite being out of favour with the Imperial Police Force, Detective Sam Wyndham is assigned to the case and finds himself thrust into the glamorous world of ...

Brought to you by Penguin.This is Detective Kamil Rahman's toughest assignment yet...Kamil Rahman is working for the Metropolitan Police when he gets the call from MI5. They've received intelligence of a terrorist plot, and it's Kamil they need. Posing as a disaffected cop, and working once again in Anjoli's beloved restaurant, Kamil infiltrates the cell. From London he is sent to Kashmir, a place he visited with his parents when he was you...

Brought to you by Penguin.Churchill. Hitler. Stalin. Mussolini. Roosevelt. Five of the most impactful leaders of WW2, each with their own individualistic and idiosyncratic approach to warfare. But if we want to understand their military strategy, we must first understand the strategist.In THE STRATEGISTS, Professor Phillips Payson O'Brien shows how the views these five leaders forged in WW1 are crucial to understanding how they fought WW2. ...

A swoony South Asian romantasy story of warring kingdoms, forbidden love and a long-lost magical saviour, perfect for fans of We Hunt the Flame**,** Empire of Sand and Divine Rivals**.**Sparks fly when Prince Zayd, fresh from defending the borders of Dakaria meets Princess Layla of Sawan, determined to run away from her cruel, power-hungry mother.When Layla discov...

This small but mighty book is filled with an inspiring loving kindness meditation for adults and children to practise together.Young readers can discover loving kindness meditation and how to bring positivity to their own lives and the lives of those around them. The simple words of the meditation can be read out loud, helping to develop empathy skills.Developed in collaboration with His Holiness The Dalai Lama*, Loving Kindness* is ideal for a calming activity before bed o...

This small but mighty audiobook is filled with an inspiring meditation exercise for adults and children to practice together.Young listeners can discover breathwork and how to bring calm to a busy mind. Beautiful original sound design engages your child’s imagination while the simple instructions are read out loud, helping to develop empathy skills.Developed in collaboration with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Peaceful Mind is ideal for a calming activity before bed ...

The spellbinding new novel from the acclaimed author of The Reading ListWelcome to The Twilight Garden – the neighbourhood's best-kept secret…‘It was a complete joy’ Sally Page, bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories__________________________________________________________For too long, Winston has lived a quiet life.But when a mystery parcel drops on his doormat – a curious collection...

Brought to you by Penguin.WINNER OF THE CRIME FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2024A blistering contemporary thriller with a real message for our polarised times from Abir Mukherjee, the award-winning author of the Wyndham and Banerjee series.The clock is ticking. Who will find them first?The epic and thrilling story of two parents thrown together to stop their children from commi...