Anne Marie Ryan

One small town. A Christmas film festival. Can this be their second shot at happily-ever-after? Every December, Sarah and James run a festive film festival in their struggling indie cinema. But this year, Hollywood comes Plumdale when a film crew shoots a movie in the village! Close to her breaking point, Sarah jumps at the exciting opportunity to work with the handsome and charming director on the script. Screenwriting had been her dream until she put it aside to help run the cinema and raise her children in the Cotswolds. Worried that he took his wife for granted, James decides to put the festival together on his own, choosing films to remind her of everything they've shared and how much he cares. But with the community and Sarah enthralled by the movie production, James is going to need a Christmas miracle to save both his marriage and the cinema...

Nora och hennes man, Simon, har drivit den vackra bokhandeln med ekbjälkar i sin lilla brittiska by i trettio år. Men tiderna är tuffa och butiken hotas av stängning – kommer den här julen att bli deras sista? När en äldre man besöker butiken och köper en present till sitt sjuka barnbarn, ger det Nora en idé. Hon och Simon ska skicka ut böcker till de som känner sig ensamma i jul. Kanske kan de inte rädda sin bokhandel, men de får åtminstone en sista chans att genom kärleken till böcker sprida glädje till andra. Efter att ha samlat in nomineringar online levererar Nora och Simon böcker till sex invånare i byn som behöver lite uppmuntran. Samtidigt som staden förbereder sig för en vit jul börjar böckerna ge mottagarna hopp, en efter en. Men med bokhandelns framtid fortfarande hotad kommer Nora och Simon att behöva ett julmirakel – eller kanske lite hjälp från människorna vars liv de har berört – för att hitta sitt eget lyckliga slut.

The Magical Unicorn Society is opening its doors once again to reveal eight brand-new stories about the world’s most magical and elusive creatures. This time, the stories reveal the little-known facts about young unicorns, which are notoriously secretive and difficult to study. This beautifully illustrated compendium brings together tales of rare encounters with young unicorns, called younglings, from each of the eight unicorn families. Each story tells the tale of a special relationship formed between a youngling and a baby animal, as witnessed by a young person who is then bonded with the unicorn for life. Find out how a Mountain Jewel unicorn creates a lifelong bond with a wild panda cub and a young man, and follow the Water Moons as they help a young girl and a baby dolphin save their island from a sea monster. Discover the differences between younglings and adult unicorns, from magical powers that are just developing to the colours of their coats and tails. Follow the flow chart to find out which baby unicorn would be your best friend and discover what happens when a unicorn is born and what their favourite foods are. The book also features an introduction by Valentina Luz, the head of the Baby Unicorn division at the Magical Unicorn Society. Also available in the series:The Magical Unicorn Society 9781782439639The Magical Unicorn Society Official Colouring Book 9781789290561The Magical Unicorn Society: The Golden Unicorn – Secrets and Legends 9781789291551The Magical Unicorn Society: Unicorns, Myths and Monsters 9781789293494

Nora och hennes man, Simon, har drivit den vackra bokhandeln med ekbjälkar i sin lilla brittiska by i trettio år. Men tiderna är tuffa och butiken hotas av stängning – kommer den här julen att bli deras sista? När en äldre man besöker butiken och köper en present till sitt sjuka barnbarn, ger det Nora en idé. Hon och Simon ska skicka ut böcker till de som känner sig ensamma i jul. Kanske kan de inte rädda sin bokhandel, men de får åtminstone en sista chans att genom kärleken till böcker sprida glädje till andra. Efter att ha samlat in nomineringar online levererar Nora och Simon böcker till sex invånare i byn som behöver lite uppmuntran. Samtidigt som staden förbereder sig för en vit jul börjar böckerna ge mottagarna hopp, en efter en. Men med bokhandelns framtid fortfarande hotad kommer Nora och Simon att behöva ett julmirakel – eller kanske lite hjälp från människorna vars liv de har berört – för att hitta sitt eget lyckliga slut.

Den beste julegaven av Anne Marie Ryan. Det er snart jul, og snøen laver ned i Cotswolds. Simon og Nora gleder seg til jul, selv om bokhandelen de driver er i økonomiske vansker. Nora jubler innvendig da en eldre herre kjøper en bok hun har hatt stående i hylla i alle år. Dette salget er ikke nok til å holde butikken gående i det nye året, men det gir Nora en idé. Som en siste gave til beboerne i landsbyen sender Nora og Simon ut seks forskjellige bøker til folk som kan trenge en oppmuntring. På hver sin måte er disse bøkene med på å endre folks liv til det bedre, selv om det trolig er altfor sent å redde bokhandelen ... En oppløftende juleroman for alle som elsker bøker.«En hjertevarm og vidunderlig julefortelling for alle bokelskere!» — Jenny Colgan, bestselgende forfatter

From the Magical Unicorn Society's Department of Unicorns, Myths and Monsters comes this all-new collection of stories dedicated to the amazing mythical creatures – good and bad – that exist alongside unicorns. Introduced by department head and intrepid explorer, May Shaw, there are tales of fearsome, fire-breathing dragons, phoenixes rising from the ashes, mysterious kraken that lurk in the deep, imps, sprites and werewolves in mythical forests, as well as the eight unicorn families and those who have encountered unicorns throughout history. Each of the eight stories is accompanied by striking, full-colour artwork that shows the powers of the specific mythical creature in more detail, as well as an epic illustration of a key moment from the text. Perfect for fans of the previous bestselling titles in the Magical Unicorn Society series, but can also be read alone.

"A heartfelt and lovely Christmas tale for book lovers everywhere "--Jenny Colgan, author of The Bookshop on the Shore In small-town England, two booksellers facing tough times decide to spread some Christmas cheer through the magic of anonymous book deliveries in this uplifting holiday tale for book lovers everywhere. Nora and her husband, Simon, have run the beautiful oak-beamed book shop in their small British village for thirty years. But times are tough and the shop is under threat of closure--this Christmas season will really decide their fate. When an elderly man visits the store and buys the one book they've never been able to sell, saying it's the perfect gift for his sick grandson, it gives Nora an idea. She and Simon will send out books to those feeling down this Christmas. Maybe they can't save their bookstore, but at least they'll have one final chance to lift people's spirits through the power of reading. After gathering nominations online, Nora and Simon quietly deliver books to six residents of the village in need of some festive cheer, including a single dad of twins who is working hard to make ends meet, a teenage boy grieving for his big sister, a local Member of Parliament who is battling depression, and a teacher who's newly retired and living on her own. As the town prepares for a white Christmas, the books begin to give the recipients hope, one by one. But with the future of the bookshop still up in the air, Nora and Simon will need a Christmas miracle--or perhaps a little help from the people whose lives they've touched--to find a happy ending of their own....

'Heartfelt and lovely' JENNY COLGANHappy ever after is only a page away. . . It's almost Christmas and snow is falling the Cotswolds. Simon and Nora might be gearing up for the festive season - but their beloved bookshop is in trouble! So Nora is delighted when a customer buys a book that's been gathering dust for years, even if it won't be enough to keep the bailiffs away. Fuelled by mulled wine and mince pies, Nora and Simon hatch a plan to send six books to lonely villagers to rouse community spirit. The books change the recipients' lives, but is it too late to change the bookshop's fate? A charming, funny, and heartwarming Christmas romcom about family, community, and second chances. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Ali McNamara and Cressida McLaughlin.

The Magical Unicorn Society is the official authority on the secrets and legends behind these elusive creatures. Now, they've opened their doors once again, and invite unicorn lovers to enjoy eight new enchanting tales featuring the magical unicorn families. Discover the legend of the Golden Unicorn and its escape from icy magic; encounter the mysterious Shadow Night unicorn as it helps stop an audacious robbery in Victorian London; enjoy daring tales of Water Moon unicorns and pirates on the high seas; spot Woodland Flower unicorns in Central Park, New York, and read about the dramatic meeting of all seven unicorn families, and the appearance of an eighth unicorn type. As well, discover more of the lore about the unicorns, the workings of the Magical Unicorn Society, and find out which guardian unicorn protects you. Also available:9781782439639 The Magical Unicorn Society: Official Handbook9781789290561 The Magical Unicorn Society Official Colouring Book

Sixteen men were executed in the aftermath of the Easter Rising in Ireland, 1916: fifteen were shot and one was hanged. Their deaths changed the course of Irish history. But who were these leaders who set in motion events that would lead to the creation of an independent Ireland? The executed leaders of the Easter Rising were a diverse group. This book contains fascinating accounts of the life stories of these men and recounts the events that brought each of them to rebellion in April 1916.