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*Shortlisted for the 2026 GORDON BURN PRIZE** 'Compelling, funny, intelligent . . . Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line is a remarkable piece of work.' Kerry Hudson, Observer 'Utterly essential queer reading.' Lucy Rose, author of THE LAMB 'Deliciously informative and rigorously researched...

'What is it that makes the history of the Second World War so compelling? Why are the Afflicted afflicted? With these chapters we hope to offer some idea of our approach to, and understanding of, the war, while never forgetting the tumult and terror that came with defeating tyranny. Maybe you...

Bloomsbury presents D'you Hear There!: Daily Pipes of the Royal Navy by Richard Harris, read by David Rintoul. A unique approach to describing life at sea in the Royal Navy. Despite the introduction of modern-day technology, Ships and Submarines of the Royal Navy still operate on the basis of...

... And What Do You Do? is a hard-hitting analysis of the royal family, exposing its extravagant use of public money and the dubious behaviour of some among its ranks. In this book, former government minister Norman Baker argues that the British public deserves better than this puerile diet. …...

An author creates a narrative blend of history, cultural criticism, and memoir in celebration of everyday queer women, based on a lesbian helpline that existed in North London in the nineties. With warmth and humour, Elizabeth Lovatt reimagines the women who called and volunteered for the...

School textbooks have frozen Niccolò Machiavelli in the role of a caricatured villain, a menacing shadow looming over Western morality. Yet the truth sleeping in the Florentine archives tells an entirely different story—that of a passionate man desperately trying to save his city from chaos. By opening this book, you're not just learning history; you're entering the mental laboratory where the modern science of power was forged.

'Extraordinary ... one of the most moving and uplifting stories of the war' Keith Lowe 'A remarkable book' - The Telegraph A gripping account of hidden identity, military courage, and an against-all-odds reunion. Four days after Germany's surrender in May 1945, a young British officer headed...

The thrilling third instalment in the epic LIONHEART series from Sunday Times Bestselling author, Ben Kane! 'A rip-roaring epic' PAUL FINCH 'A truly vibrant and gripping read' HELENA GUMLEY-MASON 'An epic tale' MATTHEW HARRFY 'Historical fiction has never been more visceral' JAMES ROLLINS 'A...

From New York Times reporter and Pulitzer finalist Ali Watkins, this true-crime saga is the long-buried story of how a group of Philadelphia gunrunners armed the IRA at the height of the Troubles. A ragtag band of carpenters, family men and fugitives, the Philadelphia Five, as they came to be...

Employing the popular Don't Know Much About style, with its familiar question-and-answer format, DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT MYTHOLOGY will explore the myths of the world, their impact on history, and their continuing role in our lives. It will offer listeners a wide-ranging, comprehensive...

You May Never See Us Again is the only definitive story of David and Frederick Barclay - commonly known as the Barclay brothers. Born poor, these enigmatic twins built one of the biggest fortunes in Britain together from scratch and spent six decades at the epicentre of British business, media and politics. Journalist Jane Martinson unravels the fascinating story of these once inseparable billionaire brothers. 

In the fall of 1947, an eighty-four-year-old woman receives an extraordinary invitation. Within is the end of a long journey seeking vindication for a husband who gave his life to the service of the Royal Navy and received, in return, ingratitude. Thus begins the story of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine. Victoria, the eldest daughter of Princess Alice and Prince Ludwig of Hesse, was born in April 1863. 

Thrust into a freezing Norse settlement, your modern survival skills face the ultimate immersive historical test. Stripped of technology and plunged into a gritty, tense struggle against hunger and darkness, you must navigate the daily grind of the Viking Age. Perfect for a gripping commute...

Survive a brutal medieval winter in this tense historical non-fiction journey that tests your ultimate endurance. Perfect for an edge-of-your-seat commute, this immersive second-person narrative strips away modern comforts and plunges you into the gritty reality of a freezing, unforgiving...

Bloomsbury presents I Will Show You How It Was by Illia Ponomarenko, read by Sergey Nagorny. "A story of searing clarity from Ukraine’s frontlines of an unfathomably resilient, freedom loving people who refuse to bend to Putin’s assault on truth and human life."—Nicole Perlroth “Destined...

Trust Me, You Will Survive is a powerful true story of survival, resilience, and legacy—told by Dominik Stoltman, grandfather to World’s Strongest Brothers Tom and Luke Stoltman, and the man who inspired their extraordinary journey. Narrated by Luke Stoltman, with a personal introduction...

Brought to you by Penguin. Welcome to Willow Close, where everyone is a suspect . . . On the day Nina and Conrad Best move into their new home in picture-perfect Willow Close a body is discovered. Hurrying inside with their belongings, they see horrified neighbours gather by the police cordon -...

Spanning thousands of years, from ancient tribes to modern independence, The History of Ukraine is a captivating journey through one of Europe’s most resilient and fascinating nations. This beautifully written book reveals how Ukraine — a land of golden plains, powerful rivers, and determined people — became a symbol of endurance, courage, and hope.

After her brilliantly received literary debut, Urszula Dudziak returns with another book. I'll Sing You More.... is a serving of great anecdotes and inspiring stories from the life of this phenomenal artist and electrifying woman with charismatic personality. Urszula Dudziak exhorts other women to action, regardless of their age. She shows how to embrace every moment and live your life to the fullest.

This program is read by the author. In his forceful follow-up to Moneyland, Oliver Bullough unravels the dark secret of how Britain placed itself at the center of the global offshore economy and at the service of the worst people in the world. The Suez Crisis of 1956 was the nadir of Britain's...