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Preorder the BRAND NEW feel-good read from TOP TEN bestselling author Celia Anderson Ingrid is desperate to sell up and move on. Recently widowed, she no longer needs the large house or the treasures (and tat) collected by her late husband, Tommy, an auctioneer. Then there's the debt he left her with, too. So, she jumps at the chance to downsize and move to Willowbrook on a temporary lease. She'll open a pop-up shop for just one year - to dispose of Tommy's accumulated goods - and then move on. No getting embroiled in village life. But Ingrid hasn't reckoned on Willowbrook's extrovert local ladies (known as the Saga Louts). Or handsome local craftsman Joel, with whom there's a definite attraction. They all want to help set up 'The Treasure Trove'. Surprisingly, it turns out Ingrid can also help them. Will she ever achieve the fresh start and simpler life she craved? Or will Ingrid discover a wonderful new way to move onwards and upwards? Fans of Milly Johnson, Maddy Please or Judy Leigh will love Celia Anderson's uplifting and romantic stories. Praise for Celia Anderson: 'Perfect for anyone looking for inspiration to make the very most of life whatever age they are.' Kate Storey 'Celia Anderson's characters leap from the page in her beautifully observed stories.' Sue Moorcroft 'Warm, romantic and different, in the very best way' Katie Fforde 'Celia tells a story with warmth and heart - you'll be rooting for her wonderfully vivid characters, and want them to be your friends too!' Fiona Gibson 'Funny, sad, relatable and superbly crafted, this is a real hug in a book.' Judy Leigh 'Celia's stories are always a delightful read.' Bella Osborne 'I absolutely adored it!' Ruth Hogan 'Certain to make you laugh and cry' Jenni Keer 'Wonderful characters make this a great read' Good Housekeeping 'Unforgettable' Woman's Weekly 'A gorgeous, uplifting, poignant tale of love, friendship and second chances . . . A treat of a novel' Annie Lyons

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Kenichi Zenimura - known as "Zeni" - loved baseball. As a young man in the 1920s he developed a Nisei baseball league in Fresno, California, and later organized barnstorming tours that brought the likes of Babe Ruth to the West Coast and Japan. And despite being sent to a Japanese-American internment camp in Arizona during World War II, he knew that somehow, baseball would be the key to improving the lives of his fellow detainees. This play is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library. Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood, in October 2024. Directed by Anna Lyse Erikson Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring: Keiko Agena as Kiyoko Zenimura Michael Sun Lee as Kenichi Zenimura (Zeni) John Miyasaki as Hiro Tanaka and others Rob Nagle as Coach Hank and others Thomas Winter as Harvey Zenimura Additional voices by Tristan Chung, C.J. Cruz, Genki Hall, Derrick Kemp, Rosie Narasaki, Tristan Pravong, and Paul Yen. Senior Producer: Anna Lyse Erikson Prepared for audio by Mark Holden Recording Engineer and Editor: Neil Wogenson Mixing Engineer: Charles Carroll Designed by Mark Holden and Charles Carroll for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood Senior Radio Producer: Ronn Lipkin Foley Artist: Stacey Martinez Special thanks to Bill Staples, Jr., and the Nisei Baseball Research Project for sharing their research and expertise to inspire and accurately depict the historical events of this project.

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Preorder the BRAND NEW novel from bestselling author Julia Jarman! Perfect for fans of Judy Leigh and anyone who thinks age is just a number. The Widows Wine Club of Viv, Janet and Zelda have navigated choppy waters before. Having supported each other through the first shaky years of widowhood, the future was starting to look brighter. But when Janet is dealt another blow, it's all hands on deck for the firm friends. Deciding what Janet needs is a change of scenery, Viv and Zelda book a luxury cruise on the Queen Mary 2, heading for the bright lights of New York. And once on board, the women are entranced. A floating pleasure palace, the Queen Mary is just what the doctor ordered. From tai chi to dance lessons, cocktails to crafting, there's nothing they can't do to while away the miles at sea. But when they are joined at their first supper by fellow widow Primrose Carmichael, the holiday takes an unexpected turn. Because not only does Primrose share Janet's surname, but their late husbands were both called Mal... As the similarities between the two women stack up, so do Viv and Zelda's suspicions. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery before they're in sight of the Statue of Liberty, the friends are ready to waive a few rules... Julia Jarman's warm, wise and witty novels are perfect for everyone who believes age is just a number. Perfect for fans of Caroline James, Judy Leigh and Maddie Please. Readers love Julia Jarman:'This is a book that made me laugh, it put a lump in my throat and most of all gave me hope that I'll still be drinking wine and laughing with my friends for many years to come. A joyous romp of a read.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Full of laugh-out-loud moments and unexpected twists. I can't wait to read the next one!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This is the nicest, happiest, saddest most unputdownable book that I have read since...... Since forever!!!! Absolutely lovely!!!!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Loved loved this book- so enjoyed the relationships of all the characters a real page turner, with some unexpected twist and turns. An excellent book would highly recommend this it will bring a smile to your face.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A cracking fun read. Loved every page. The characters fascinating. Poignant and found it very moving. Strongly recommend!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Praise for Julia Jarman: 'Julia Jarman has an original entertaining style that makes you want to read on.' Katie Fforde 'What a brilliant premise for a novel! Julia's writing is a sparkling delight.' Sophie Hannah 'Three women meet as they're choosing coffins for their husbands and their stories grow from that day. The result is a book full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it!' Adèle Geras

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The first in a BRAND NEW series from bestselling romance author Sarah HopeLaura wants to shake things up. She's thirty-eight, and has been living in her parents' house since her divorce last year. Her siblings seem to have got their lives together: successful careers, happy marriages, beautiful children. Laura's determined to prove herself. And buying the beautiful Pennycress Inn in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Meadowfield could be just the way to do it. But getting the inn ready for its first guests proves easier said than done! With crumbling walls, dangerous woodwork and loose roof tiles, not to mention unfriendly locals and even errant sheep, Laura soon fears she's made the wrong choice. Luckily a friendly face is on hand in the form of gorgeous chef, Jackson. But is he too good to be true? And just why are the villagers so against her? Can Laura turn her life around and get the fresh start she longs for at Pennycress Inn? Praise for Sarah Hope: 'A gorgeous story and one I would definitely recommend. It is light-hearted but with some serious things as well.' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'A nice easy read that had me hooked. Loved all the characters.' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'A perfect feel good read that left a smile on my face.' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'All Sarah's characters are well constructed and three dimensional, the kind you'd want as your own friends.' ★★★★★ Reader Review 'Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous page turner!! An absolute must read!!!' ★★★★★ Reader Review

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An emotionally moving story of family, friendship, love, loss and hope from TOP #5 bestselling author, Kate Frost. Four women struggle with their life choices and the hand fate has dealt them...All Pippa Green has ever wanted is marriage and kids. But at thirty-four and about to embark on IVF, her dream of having a family is far from certain. Pippa's younger sister Georgie has the opposite problem. Juggling her career, her lover, a young daughter and a husband who wants baby number two, she seems to have it all. But does she? Carefree Sienna, Pippa's best friend, is happy travelling the world with her successful career in film, however, long term boyfriend Ashton is desperate for Sienna to commit to their future. But when mother nature throws them a surprise, will it make or break them? Happily married Connie shares her fertility journey with Pippa. While their blossoming friendship is cemented through the highs and lows of shared experiences, Connie underestimates the impact that being unable to conceive will have on her and her marriage. As their lives collide in a way they could never have predicted, will any of them find lasting happiness? An emotionally moving story of family, friendship, love, loss and hope from TOP 5 bestselling author, Kate Frost. Perfect for fans of Rowan Coleman, Dani Atkins and Sian O'Gorman. Previously Published as Beneath the Apple Blossom by Kate Frost

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