Books for the brain

The latest book releases for curious minds

GEAR UP FOR AUTUMN WITH THESE CHILLING TALES OF HAUNTED HOUSES, RIVER SPIRITS AND A ONE-EYED TROLL

by Patrick Ryan (£16.99, HB, Bloomsbury) Ohio. In the aftermath of World War II, a passionate moment between Cal Jenkins and Margaret Salt entangles their lives – and those of their partners – forever

by Heather Morris (£20, HB, Zaffre) Beautiful connections can form in the most unlikely circumstances. Though desperately ill, 15-year-old Jesse is overflowing with love for her friends and family. Pe

by Adele Parks (£16.99, HB, HarperCollins) How far would you go to protect your family? This Christmastime, Connie is welcoming all her children home and is particularly thrilled to be meeting her dau

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