Fiction Genres

These classic folk tales from Asia, Arabia and Persia are taken from the reputed 1001 stories told by Scheherazade to entertain her husband, the Sultan, to prevent him from having her killed. Every tale will weave its own spell on readers as they dip into an enchanted land where Aladdin discovers a genie held captive in a magic lamp, Sinbad sets sail on a series of fantastic voyages and surprising heroes and magic creatures reveal hidden depths of bravery and ingenuity. Augmented with H J…

Before The Matrix, before Star Wars, before Ender's Game and Neuromancer, there was Dune: winner of the prestigious Hugo and Nebula awards, and widely considered one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written.

Solve the murder to save what's left of the world. Outside the island there is nothing: the world was destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched. On the island: it is idyllic. One hundred and twenty-two villagers and three scientists, living in peaceful harmony. The villagers are content to fish, farm and feast, to obey their nightly curfew, to do what they're told by the scientists.

Set in a topsy-turvy world like a holiday revel, this comedy devises a romantic plot around separated twins, misplaced passions, and mistaken identity. Juxtaposed to it is the satirical story of a self-deluded steward who dreams of becoming “Count Malvolio” only to receive his comeuppance at the hands of the merrymakers he wishes to suppress. The two plots combine to create a farce touched with melancholy, mixed throughout with seductively beautiful explorations on the themes of love and time,…

في «صِدام الملوك»، يواصل چورچ ر. ر. مارتن نسج خيوط ملحمته العظيمة «أغنيَّة الجليد والنَّار». بعد موت الملك روبرت باراثيون واللورد إدارد ستارك، تغرق الممالك السَّبع في فوضى عارمة، ويرفع خمسة ملوك راياتهم في صراع لا يرحم على العرش الحديدي، لتبدأ موجة جديدة من الحروب، والتحالفات الغادرة، والعهود التي تُكسر كما تُسفك الدماء. في أراضي النهر والغرب، يخوض روب ستارك معركة تلو معركة للانتقام لأبيه وتأمين مملكته الجديدة. وفي العاصمة، يجد تيريُن لانيستر نفسه وسط شبكة معقدة من المؤامرات فيما تستعد…

أبابيل لا تُحكم بالعدل، بل تُحكم بالحديد والدم.  تبدأ فصول هذا الجزء قبل الأخير من ملحمة الطين والنار بلحظة فارقة، حين يُزاح الغطاء عن وجه ملكة أبابيل القادمة، فتتلاقى الأعين عليها… أعيُن الجميع، بمن فيهم عاصف ورفاقه. لم تكن سوى لحظة واحدة، لكنها كانت كفيلة بإيقاظ أسرارٍ نائمة، وفتح أبوابٍ ما كان ينبغي لها أن تُفتح أبدًا. أسرار طال دفنها، لكنها الآن تعود لتطالب بثمنها، وتجرّ المملكة إلى دروبٍ من الصراع والقدر، حيث لا شيء يعود كما كان.

The Cruel Prince meets Powerless in this dark academia romantasy that will tattoo itself onto your heartViola Sinclair has hidden her shadow magic her whole life. Discovery means certain death, for in the Kingdom of Aragoa dark magic is forbidden. When the Queen finds out Viola's secret, she sends her royal assassin to kill her. He is given a cursed tattoo: seven thorns on his arm for the seven days he has to complete his deadly task. If he fails, he will be the one to die.The…

'There was Tolkien, there is Pullman and now there is Katherine Rundell' – Michael Morpurgo When Christopher Forrester is unexpectedly woken by a miniature dragon chewing on his face, his heart leaps for joy. For months he's dreamed of returning to the Archipelago – the secret islands where all the creatures of myth still live. But he did not know it would involve a rescue mission on the back of a sphinx, or a plan to enter a dragon's lair. Nor did he imagine it would involve a girl with a…

The Famous Five told as a graphic novel for the first time ever. Ideal for anyone who loves Tintin, Asterix or Dogman.All the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. Brilliantly retold, designed and illustrated by a talented father-and-son team of graphic novel experts. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age.It's Julian, Dick and Anne's first visit to Kirrin to meet their cousin George -…

The Famous Five told as a graphic novel for the first time ever. Ideal for anyone who loves Tintin, Asterix or Dogman.All the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. Brilliantly retold, designed and illustrated by a talented father-and-son team of graphic novel experts. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age.It's the holidays and after bad school reports, Julian, Dick, Anne and George are…