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YOU ARE HERE by David Nicholl

YOU ARE HERE
By David Nicholl

Written with Nicholls’ trademark wit and empathy, this explores the deeply moving story from the author of One Day as two lost souls thrown together on an epic walk back home.

When a persistent mutual friend and some very English weather conspire to bring them together, Marnie and Michael suddenly find themselves alone on the most epic of walks and on the precipice of a new friendship. But can it survive the journey?

STAR WARS: THE LIVING FORCE by John Jackson Miller

STAR WARS: THE LIVING FORCE
By John Jackson Miller

One for the sci-fi fraternity, set a year before The Phantom Menace, as Yoda, Mace Windu and the Jedi Council face a transforming galaxy.

The Jedi, traditionally peacekeepers, are now confined to Coruscant, tackling galactic crises. When Qui-Gon Jinn attracts their isolation, Mace Windu proposes that all twelve Jedi Masters visit Kiwenn, a planet with a decommissioning Jedi Outpost, to reinforce the Jedi’s presence.

However, their visit sparks conflict, as pirate factions, empowered by the Jedi’s absence, plan to assassinate the Council to assert their control, even at the cost of innocent lives.

Isolated from Coruscant, the Jedi Masters must face a harsh reality; their focus on the future might have neglected those who desperately need help.

REBEL RISING by Rebel Wilson

REBEL RISING
By Rebel Wilson

From the scenes-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids comes a refreshingly candid, hilarious, and inspiring book about her unconventional journey to Hollywood success and loving herself.

For decades, Rebel Wilson had single-mindedly focused on her career, making a name for herself through her iconic roles. Now she’s ready to chronicle the emotional and physical lessons she learned, as well as her most embarrassing experiences. A malaria-induced hallucination? An all-style-martial arts fighting tournament? Junior handling a dog show?

And this was all before she moved to Hollywood!

It’s all here. This memoir shows us how to love ourselves, while making us laugh uncontrollably.

AN AFRICAN HISTORY OF AFRICA: FROM THE DAWN OF CIVILISATION TO INDEPENDENCE by Zeinab Badawi

AN AFRICAN HISTORY OF AFRICA: FROM THE DAWN OF CIVILISATION TO INDEPENDENCE
By Zeinab Badawi

Scientists believe that all humanity originated from Africa and this book is therefore very overdue.

For too long, Africa’s history has been neglected. Dominated by Western narratives of slavery and colonialism, its past has been fragmented, overlooked and denied its rightful place in our global story.

Now, Zeinab Badawi guides us through Africa’s spectacular history, from the origins of humanity, through ancient civilizations and medieval empires with powerful queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence.

Available at all good bookstores now.

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