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24 A LITTLE BIT OF TAYLOR SWIFT RRP: £6.99 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781837995905 Bringing together inspiring quotes, superfan-level facts and a treasure trove of trivia, this little book is your backstage pass to the enchanting world of Taylor Swift. Whether it’s the relatable lyrics, the cathartic bridges or the songwriting genius behind it all, there’s just something about Taylor’s music that has captivated a global fandom. No matter what era you’re in, her resilience, determination and unique talent for storytelling will encourage you to stand tall, speak now and define your own reputation. Exploring her extraordinary journey from a small-town girl to one of the most successful and empowered artists of the twenty-first century, A Little Bit of Taylor Swift features: - A powerful dose of fearless words from the woman herself - Insights into her personal life and illustrious career - Trivia to test even the most avid addict This heartfelt homage to Taylor, her fans and our enduring love story will make the perfect gift for any Swiftie. www.summersdale.com SILLY DOGS Author: Charlie Ellis RRP: £8.99 Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781837994083 Introducing the world’s most hilarious hounds, playful pooches and clueless canines. In honour of man’s best friend, this collection of silly dogs, funny captions and relatable memes will brighten your day better than any belly rub. From goofy faces to peculiar body positions, ridiculous scenarios to hilarious reactions, this selection of dog photos will entertain dog parents, pet people and canine lovers alike. Featuring funny captions and relatable memes, this amusing gallery reveals what dogs are really thinking. Whether they’re suddenly very aware of their consciousness, secretly stropping, mustering zero thoughts, living their best lives, or simply happy to be here, the speech bubbles, internal monologues and oneliners will leave you laughing with every turn of the page. Inside you’ll find: - A collection of silly dog photos - Hilarious captions that’ll have you howling - Relatable moods and memes for all of life’s ridiculous moments So take a paws, flick through and start feeling good. Praise the puppers! www.summersdale.com BEDSIDE COMPANION FOR TRAVEL LOVERS Author: Jane McMorland Hunter Format: Hardback Take the trip of a lifetime through poetry, journalism, historical fact, and science fiction with this daily anthology of travel writing. Discover the world without crossing your doorstep! Whether you want to manifest your dream trip, are itching for inspiration or just want to learn something new, nourish the travel bug with this latest addition to the highly popular Bedside Companion series, transporting you to the wonders of the world through fascinating daily excerpts of poetry, journalism and even science fiction. Make an excursion to Peru with Bill Bryson, discover cities on foot with Lauren Elkin and soak in the countryside on a bicycle with Dervla Murphy. From London to Timbuktu, the Gobi Desert and Brazilian jungle, unearth what the world has to o er with this wonderful collection, accompanied by 12 mesmerising illustrations. Love to travel? Craving a Euro-summer? Or perhaps just wanting to broaden your horizons? Swap your backpack for this brilliant anthology and start or end each day with the golden sands of these pages, whisking you away to a brand-new holiday. Jane McMorland Hunter is a passionate lover of the written word who works at Hatchards bookshop when not writing. She has written and edited several books, including A Happy Poem to End Every Day, A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year and Nature Writing for Every Day of the Year. Her Bedside Companion series now features Bedside Companion for Food Lovers, Bedside Companion for Book Lovers and Bedside Companion for Gardeners. She lives in Fulham, West London. She can be found at @alittlecitygarden on Instagram. www.batsfordbooks.com A YEAR OF FLOWER WREATHES Author: Malin Björkholm Format: Hardback Learn how to create beautiful, modern flower wreaths, not just for Advent and Christmas but throughout the year. Decorate your front door, walls and dining tables, and even your head with flower wreaths. Organised around the seasons of the year, this book has 40 flower projects for all occasions, from the first longing for spring and budding greenery via summer light and harvest time to Christmas and winter rest. All wreaths have clear step-bystep instructions in text and pictures. There are facts about which materials are suitable and sustainable for the different seasons, including which you can pick yourself from nature or your garden. Written by florist, photographer and writer Malin Björkholm, whose wreaths and flower arrangements have become famous on Instagram due to their simplicity and use of natural materials. Projects in this book include an enchanting bright yellow mimosa flower wreath for spring, a traditional midsummer Swedish flower crown, a striking circlet of dried flowers and berries for autumn and a classic door wreath with pine cones for Christmas. More luxurious and more modern than any wreath-making book you’ll have seen before, these magical projects will provide endless inspiration for year-round decorating with flowers. Malin Björkholm is a florist, photographer and influencer in the fields of gardening, flowers and interior design. She regularly contributes to gardening and interior design magazines. On her blog and Instagram account @malin.bjorkholm she inspires flower lovers to create simple flower arrangements, often with materials taken from nature and where her signature has become fantastic wreaths. She lives on the Swedish island of Öland. www.batsfordbooks.com

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