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Shakespeare’s timeless story of revenge, corruption, and murder is considered one of the greatest works in the English language. Prince Hamlet sets out to avenge his beloved father's death at the hand of his uncle Claudius - but Hamlet's spiral into grief and madness will have permanent and immutable consequences for the Kingdom of Denmark. Composed over 400 years ago, Hamlet remains one of the theater’s most studied and performed works, and is presented here in a stunning, sound-rich, full-cast recording.

Bloomsbury presents The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon, read by Alana Kerr Collins. THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION, FULLY UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIAL A lavishly reimagined tenth anniversary edition of the first novel in the sensational Bone Season series, by the Sunday Times and New York...

First written down in the eighth century AD, these early Irish stories depict a far older world—part myth, part legend and part history. Rich with magic and achingly beautiful, they speak of a land of heroic battles, intense love and warrior ideals, in which the otherworld is explored and men...

"An absolute triumph—Weymouth expertly blends politics, romance, and deep, profound meditations on motherhood into an intricate tale." —Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author The Priory of the Orange Tree meets Black Sun in the thrilling launch of a political fantasy duology...

In exploring everyday life and its intersections with death, this enduring collection of stories offers a naturalistic depiction of the working class in early twentieth-century Dublin. Joyce masterfully portrays frustrations and aborted desires to escape the mundane; transformative epiphanies both great and small; and the restraints, loneliness, violence, and contemplations of lives lived. 

Fifty-six days ago. Ciara and Oliver meet in a supermarket queue in Dublin and start dating the same week COVID-19 reaches Irish shores. Thirty-five days ago. When lockdown threatens to keep them apart, Oliver suggests they move in together. Ciara sees a unique opportunity for a relationship to flourish without the scrutiny of family and friends. Oliver sees a chance to hide who - and what - he really is. Today. Detectives arrive at Oliver's apartment to discover a decomposing body inside.

There's one must-have toy this Christmas, and Neala Clarke has told her niece Charli she'll get it for her. Never mind that she's got less than a week and it looks like everywhere is sold out. She's promised Charli a Fire Princess doll - and Neala is a woman of her word. Darcy Hart is a people-pleaser. So when his adorable six-year-old nephew, Dustin, asks for a particular doll at the last minute, he says yes. Luckily for Darcy, there's one left in stock at the local toy store.

Following a fierce battle for the Rose Crown, Paige Mahoney has risen to the dangerous position of Underqueen, ruling over the clairvoyant syndicate of London. But with vengeful enemies still at large, the task of stabilising the fractured underworld has never seemed so challenging. As Paige rallies her army of criminals, she continues to meet in secret with her former enemy, Arcturus Mesarthim. Should they be discovered, the fragile alliance with the Ranthen will fail.

Bloomsbury presents The Dark Mirror by Samantha Shannon, read by Alana Kerr Collins. From New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree – the soaring fifth novel in the bestselling Bone Season series. 'A fabulous, epic fantasy thriller ... Lavish, ebullient, escapist' The...

James Joyce’s landmark novel traces the course of three characters on one summer day in Dublin. First, there’s middle-aged wanderer and appeasing cuckold Leopold Bloom. He crosses paths with Stephen Dedalus, a young aspiring writer flirting with indulgence. Among a gallery of generous...

A spellbinding, deeply felt debut novel--soaring and poignant--about passion, freedom, motherhood, and the power to shape our destinies. Oona grew up on the island of Inis: a wind-blasted rock off the coast of Ireland where the men went out on fishing boats and the women tended turf fires; where...

“I couldn't stop reading! Absolutely a triumph!” —Freida McFadden, New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid “Enthralling...it’s a testament to Nugent’s storytelling prowess and gift for well-timed plot twists that, even knowing there’s a train wreck looming, readers...

Legends don't die. Saoirse and Faolan's quest for freedom turns into a battle for the fate of their entire world, in this aching and lush conclusion to the Magpie and the Wolf duology. Faolan has escaped death. Twice. After a lifetime chasing freedom and legends, he was finally on the brink of...

Escape into a Europe in the shadow of Scion as Paige Mahoney gathers allies in the free world in the fifth book of the New York Times bestselling dark fantasy series, The Bone Season. Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2025 By: Goodreads * Barnes & Noble * Screen Rant * The Nerd Daily * Paste...

Bloomsbury presents The Mask Falling by Samantha Shannon, read by Alana Kerr Collins. Discover the underground world of Parisian rebels and spies in the fourth book of the New York Times bestselling dark fantasy series, The Bone Season. Paige Mahoney has eluded death again. Snatched from the...

Bloomsbury presents The Mime Order by Samantha Shannon, read by Alana Kerr Collins. Enter into dystopian London's criminal underworld in the second rebellious book of the New York Times bestselling dark fantasy series, The Bone Season. Paige Mahoney has escaped the clandestine prison city of...

Bloomsbury presents The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon, read by Alana Kerr Collins. Dream-walk through the gritty streets of dystopian London and its web of spirits in the first book of the New York Times bestselling dark fantasy series, The Bone Season. “Intelligent, inventive, dark, and...

Kelly looks out across the rolling wildflower meadows to the house and the sea beyond, her aching heart full of hope. In her hands is a precious key that she knows will change everything… The moment Kelly arrives at Orchid Hall, she understands why this beautiful place must have meant so much...

The start of a compelling epic political fantasy duology, for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and The Goblin Emperor. Two centuries ago, the kingdom of Honoria’s goddesses were silenced in blood. Now, as the realm’s fragile peace falters, the whims of a king may reignite the engines of...

Hiding protects you, but honesty transforms you. When Jade Marrey stepped into a London club to audition as a stripper, she had no idea what she was about to embark on—the beauty and the ugliness, the pain and the joy, and the ultimate ripping away of self-protective layers she had spent years...