The Cooking of Books: A Literary Memoir
It is not often that an author and his editor strike up a relationship which survives forty years of epistolary exchanges and intellectual sparring.
Literary companions, book reviews & guides
Collins Classics – The Common Reader: First Series (Collins Classics)
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.
Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom: Words on Love, Life, Society and Literature
Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom offers more than 300 bite-size quotes of inspiration and wisdom from one of the greatest females writers in the English language.
The Reading Life: The Joy of Seeing New Worlds Through Others’ Eyes
How to Read provides guidance and reflections on the love and enjoyment of books. Engaging and enlightening, this well-rounded collection includes Lewis’ reflections on science fiction, why children’s literature is for readers of all ages, and why we should read two old books for every new one.
Argo Classics – Cranford (Argo Classics): Abridged edition
William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.
An Odyssey: A Father, A Son and an Epic: SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2017
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2017
SHORTLISTED FOR THE LONDON HELLENIC PRIZE 2017
WINNER OF THE PRIX MÉDITERRANÉE 2018
From the award-winning, best-selling writer: a deeply moving tale of a father and son’s transformative journey in reading – and reliving – Homer’s epic masterpiece.
The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen (Text Only)
A charming ebook full of Jane Austen’s wittiest and wisest thoughts and aphorisms.
An A–Z of Exceptional Dogs
[Previously published as ‘The Great Grisby’]
In this charming bestiary of exceptional dogs, Mikita Brottman reflects on the role dogs play in our world, all explored through her relationship with her dog Grisby and many other examples of the dogs of great writers and artists from literature, lore, and life.
Collins Classics – Christmas Stories (Collins Classics)
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.
Collins Classics – Cinderella and Other Stories (Collins Classics)
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.
Collins Classics – Peter Pan (Collins Classics)
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.
Collins Classics – The Happy Prince and Other Stories (Collins Classics)
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.
The Peregrine: The Hill of Summer & Diaries: The Complete Works of J. A. Baker
Reissue of J. A. Baker’s extraordinary classic of British nature writing
Collins Classics – F. Scott Fitzgerald Collection: The Great Gatsby, The Beautiful and Damned and Tender is the Night (Collins Classics)
Published to coincide with the film release of ‘The Great Gatsby’, Collins Classics brings you F. Scott Fitzgerald’s three best-known works in one collection.
A Year with C. S. Lewis: 365 Daily Readings from his Classic Works
This ebook comprises an inspirational readings for each day of the year, demonstrating why C.S. Lewis remains one of the world’s best-loved writers.
The Story Sisters
A haunting and emotionally satisfying novel from a much-loved and critically acclaimed author, which weaves fairy tale and gritty realism together to dazzlingly effect.