Best Reads - April

If you're looking for your next read and not quite sure what to pick up, then look no further! We have compiled some of our best reads for April that will make the perfect travelling book or just something to enjoy on the sofa or outdoors. Ranging from all sorts of genres there is a little something for every kind of book lover.

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Bridgerton Family Series 5 Books Collection Set By Julia Quinn

The Duke And I
After enduring two seasons in London, Daphne Bridgerton is no longer naive enough to believe she will be able to be marry for love. But is it really too much to hope for a husband for whom she at least has some affection?

 
The Viscount Who Loved Me
Having spent his twenties in a rakish pursuit of pleasure (whilst taking care to ensure the financial security of his mother and seven younger siblings and mother) he knows it's high time he settled down and ensured the continuation of the Bridgerton line.
 
An Offer From A Gentleman
Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball -- or that "Prince Charming" would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother.
 
Romancing Mr Bridgerton
On the sixth of April, in the year 1812 - precisely two days before her sixteenth birthday - Penelope Featherington fell in love. But Colin Bridgerton certainly didn't fall in love with her in 1812
 
To Sir Phillip, With Love
My dear Miss Bridgerton. We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you. Forgive me if I am too bold, but I am writing to invite you to visit me here at Romney Hall.

Harry Potter Gryffindor House Editions Paperback Box Set by J.K. Rowling 7 books Set

Celebrate all things Harry Potter with this glorious paperback collection of the iconic House Editions. The beautifully crafted slipcase emblazoned with the house emblem contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling's classic series in a spectacular alternating colour scheme, with cover artwork and illustrations by celebrated Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold.

The seven books in this collection are accompanied by a magical miscellany of exciting feature articles, quizzes and fascinating fact files packed with trivia about the history and alumni of Gryffindor house - ideal to dip into and enjoy time and time again. More than twenty exclusive illustrations capture the magic of Gryffindor house and favourite characters - Harry, Ron and Hermione, Albus Dumbledore, Sirius Black and many more.

Leigh Bardugo 5 Books Set Collection, Shadow And Bone Trilogy, Grishaverse Series

Shadow and Bone:
Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold - a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed.Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite - and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling.

Siege and Storm:
Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Alina Starkov's power has grown, but not without a price. She is the Sun Summoner - hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Shadow Fold. But she and Mal can't outrun their enemies for long.The Darkling is more determined than ever to claim Alina's magic and use it to take the Ravkan throne. With nowhere else to turn, Alina enlists the help of an infamous privateer and sets out to lead the Grisha army.

Ruin and Rising:
The Darkling rules from his shadow throne while a weakened Alina Starkov recovers from their battle under the dubious protection of the zealots who worship her as a Saint. Now her hopes lie with the magic of a long-vanished ancient creature and the chance that an outlaw prince still survives.

Crooked Kingdom:

Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives.
Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties.
A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets - a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world.

Six of Crows:

Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams - but he can't pull it off alone.
A convict with a thirst for revenge.
A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager.
A runaway with a privileged past.
A spy known as the Wraith.
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.
Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist.
Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction - if they don't kill each other first.

 

Beast Quest The Hero & The Battle Collection 36 Books Set (Series 1 - 6)

Beast Quest Pack Series 1: 6 Books
Arcta the Mountain Giant
Epos the Flame Bird
Ferno the Fire Dragon
Nanook the Snow Monster
Sepron the Sea Serpent
Tagus the Horse-Man

Beast Quest Pack Series 2: 6 Books
Zepha the Monster Squid
Claw the Giant Monkey
Soltra the Stone Charmer
Vipero the Snake Man
Arachnid the King of Spiders
Trillion the Three-headed Lion

Beast Quest Pack Series 3: 6 Books
Torgor the Minotaur
Skor the Winged Stallion
Narga the Sea Monster
Tusk the Mighty Mammoth
Kaymon the Gorgon Hound
Sting the Scorpion Man

Beast Quest Pack Series 4: 6 Books
Blaze The Ice Dragon
Equinus The Spirit Horse
Luna The Moon Wolf
Nixa The Death Bringer
Rashouk The Cave Troll
Stealth The Ghost Panther

Beast Quest Pack Series 5: 6 Books
Krabb Master of the Sea
Hawkite Arrow of the Air
Rokk The Walking Mountain
Koldo The Arctic Warrior
Trema The Earth Lord
Amictus The Bug Queen

Beast Quest Pack Series 6: 6 Books
Komodo The Lizard King
Muro The Rat Monster
Fang The Bat Fiend
Murk The Swamp Man
Terra Curse Of The Forest
Vespick The Wasp Queen

The Hating Game & 99% Mine By Sally Thorne 2 Books Collection Set

The Hating Game:
Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman sit across from each other every day . . . and they hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. HATE. Lucy can't understand Joshua's joyless, uptight approach to his job and refusal to smile. Joshua is clearly baffled by Lucy's overly bright clothes, quirkiness, and desire to be liked. Now they're up for the same promotion and Lucy, usually a determined people-pleaser, has had enough: it's time to take him down. But as the tension between Lucy and Joshua reaches its boiling point, it's clear that the real battle has only just begun . . .

99% Mine:
Darcy Barrett found her dream man at age eight - ever since, she's had to settle for good enough. Having conducted a global survey of men, she can categorically say that no one measures up to Tom Valeska, whose only flaw is that he's her twin brother Jamie's best friend - oh, and that ninety-nine of the time, he hasn't seemed interested in her.When the twins inherit their grandmother's tumble-down cottage, they're left with strict instructions to bring it back to its former glory. Darcy plans to leave as soon as the renovations start, but before she can cut and run - her usual MO - she finds a familiar face on her porch: Tom's arrived bearing power tools, and he's single for the first time in almost a decade.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Collection 12 Books Set by Jeff Kinney

Titles in the Set

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Rodrick Rules
The Last Straw
Dog Days
The Ugly Truth
Cabin Fever
The Third Wheel
Hard Luck
The Long Haul
Old School
Double down
Do it Your Self

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into a new year and a new school where undersize weaklings share the corridors with kids who are taller, meaner and already shaving. Desperate to prove his new found maturity, which only going up a grade can bring, Greg is happy to have his not-quite-so-cool sidekick, Rowley, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's popularity to his own advantage. Recorded in his diary with comic pictures and his very own words, this test of Greg and Rowley's friendship unfolds with hilarious results.

Heartstopper Series Volume 1-4 Books Collection Set By Alice Oseman

Titles In this Set:
Heartstopper Volume One
Heartstopper Volume Two
Heartstopper Volume Three
Heartstopper Volume Four

Heartstopper Volume One
Charlie and Nick are at the same school, but they've never met... until one day when they're made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is more interested in Charlie than either of them realised. Heartstopper is about love, friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small stories of Nick and Charlie's lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us.

Heartstopper Volume Two
Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie's gay, and Charlie is sure that Nick isn't. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his friends, his family... and himself. Heartstopper is about friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small stories of Nick and Charlie's lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us.

Heartstopper Volume Three
But coming out isn't just something that happens once - there's Nick's older brother, and a school trip to Paris, not to mention all the other friends and family - and life can be hard, even with someone who loves you by your side. As their feelings get more serious, Charlie and Nick will need each other more than ever before.

Heartstopper Volume Four
Charlie didn't think Nick could ever like him back, but now they're officially boyfriends. Charlie's beginning to feel ready to say those three little words: I love you. Nick's been feeling the same, but he's got a lot on his mind - not least coming out to his dad, and the fact that Charlie might have an eating disorder. As summer turns to autumn and a new school year begins, Charlie and Nick are about to learn a lot about what love means.