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Me Cheeta
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Me Cheeta

James Lever’s incredible, moving and hilarious story of Cheeta the Chimp, simian star of the silver screen in the golden years of Hollywood
Brooklyn
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Brooklyn

Colm Tóibín’s tender story of deep love and devastating loss, and of the heartbreaking choice between two sides of an ocean, personal freedom and duty
A Cupboard Full of Coats
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A Cupboard Full of Coats

Yvvette Edwards’ unique and uncompromising debut is stoked with violence and passion, rich with voices from East London and the West Indies
The Last Hundred Days
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The Last Hundred Days

Set during a dictator’s last hundred days in power, Patrick McGuinness’ accomplished debut explores a world of danger, repression and corruption
The Sisters Brothers
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The Sisters Brothers

Patrick de Witt’s dazzlingly original novel is a darkly funny, offbeat Western about a reluctant assassin and his murderous brother
Jamrach's Menagerie
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Jamrach's Menagerie

After a close shave with a hungry tiger, young Jaffy escapes the slums of London. But his destination is uncertain, in Carol Birch’s magical novel
On Canaan's Side
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On Canaan's Side

Spanning nearly seven decades, this novel of memory, war, family ties and love showcases Sebastian Barry’s exquisite prose and gift for storytelling
Half-Blood Blues
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Half Blood Blues

Esi Edugyan explores loyalty, betrayal and the horror that, if you don’t tell your story, someone else might. And they just might tell it wrong
Philida
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Philida

Based on historical events, André Brink’s epic novel is the unforgettable story of a strong woman's fierce determination to survive
Far to Go
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Far to Go

An epic historical novel, inspired by the harrowing five-year journey Alison Pick’s own grandparents embarked on during the Second World War