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25 BOOK REVIEWS THE ZODIAC ORACLE SERIES By Stella Fontaine RRP: £9.99 Format: Hardback Tune into the ancient resonance of your star sign with your very own Zodiac Oracle; simply press the book between your palms and visualise your astrological sign as you ask your question, then open it at any page: your answer will be revealed. Career conundrums? Dating dilemmas? Friendship fracas? In our fast-paced, data-flooded lives it can be difficult to know where to turn for the right advice. Now, with your Zodiac Oracle always by your side, you can let the celestial wisdom of the stars guide you through life’s twists and turns. No matter how perplexing your predicament, the insight you seek is right at your fingertips. Ask your question and open your Oracle at any page to reveal insightful advice to guide your next move. Harness the prescience of the stars and tune into the resonance of your sun sign with this wisdom-packed guide that will lead you to greater self-knowledge and deeper understanding. www.quercusbooks.co.uk PAJAMA PILATES By Maria Mankin RRP: £12.99 Format: Hardback IBSN: 9781797207087 Featuring 40 easy-to-follow exercises, Pajama Pilates provides short pilates- based workouts designed to tone muscles, release tension, and increase flexibility. Written by certified pilates instructor Maria Mankin, the exercises include step-by- step instructions, notes on their physical benefits, and modification options. Readers will discover how to improve posture and core strength using a kitchen counter, stretch out their legs using the dining table, and tone their arms using the edge of the bathtub, plus so much more. Each exercise is paired with a colorful illustration of a pajama- clad person demonstrating the pose. Simple to follow and with no special equipment required (beyond pjs!), this accessible take on a popular exercise technique makes it easy to get fit without leaving the house. www.abramsandchronicle.co.uk THE THERAPIST By Helene Flood RRP: £12.99 Format: Hardback & e-book From the mind of a psychologist comes a chilling and taut domestic thriller with a twist on the final page that will leave you reeling. At first it’s the lie that hurts. A voicemail from her husband tells Sara he’s arrived at the holiday cabin. Then a call from his friend confirms he never did. She tries to carry on as normal, teasing out her clients’ deepest fears, but as the hours stretch out, her own begin to surface. And when the police finally take an interest, they want to know why Sara deleted that voicemail. To get to the root of Sigurd’s disappearance, Sara must question everything she knows about her relationship. Could the truth about what happened be inside her head? www.quercusbooks.co.uk HOW TO BE A MOONFLOWER By Katie Daisy RRP: £14.99 Format: Hardback IBSN: 9781797201917 Discover the world that awakens after everyone else has gone to sleep. In this lavishly illustrated book, New York Times bestselling artist Katie Daisy explores the mystery and magic of the night time. Join her on a journey from dawn to dusk, complete with quotes, poems, meditations, field guides to different nocturnal flora and fauna, and charts that map out the cosmos. From night-blooming flowers to cozy campfires, from moon baths to meteor showers, Katie Daisy’s lush illustrations capture the beauty that comes to life in the darkness. www.abramsandchronicle.co.uk