49 results for 'Stephen Fry'

A witty, illustrated ode to Stephen Fry's decades-long obsession with a man's most trusted accessory: the tie  By the time he was fifteen, Stephen Fry owned more than forty ties. Inherited initially...

Universally acclaimed as the master of the short-story form, Anton Chekhov began his literary career as the author of brief tales and vignettes of Russian life when he was still a young medical...

National Treasure- noun - someone or something regarded as emblematic of a nation's cultural heritage, such as Stephen Fry (OED 2010)Stephen Fry invites readers to take a glimpse at his life story in...

Odyssey by Stephen Fry is a spellbinding retelling of one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. In this gripping reimagining, Fry brings to life Homer’s epic tale of Odysseus, the fabled...

J.K. Rowling's complete internationally bestselling Harry Potter series brilliantly brought to life by Stephen Fry. From Harry's first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to his final...

The Greek myths are amongst the best stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney. They are...

'Fast moving and frothing with the fun kind of female fury' JO BRAND WHEN THE ODDS ARE AGAINST YOU, IT'S TIME TO GET EVEN. Matilda, Jo, Penny and Cressy are all women at the top of their game; so...

A shocking crimeA mansion filled with suspects Ruth Van Rydock can’t shake the feeling that something terrible is going to happen to her sister at Stonygates house.Her old school friend Jane Marple...

A collection of hilarious, bright summer stories from the world of P.G. WodehouseWITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY ANDREW HUNTER MURRAY'For as long as I'm immersed in a P.G. Wodehouse book, it's possible to...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE INSPIRATION FOR THE FEATURE FILM THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY 'Screamingly addictive' STEPHEN FRY 'Superb ... Thrilling story-telling' NAOMI KLEIN 'A...

Kate Bush began her career in 1978 at the age of 19 with the single 'Wuthering Heights', inspired by a film adaptation of the Emily Bronte novel, the first No. 1 UK single to be written and sung by a...

"Excellent" The Times "Kevin's immense knowledge shines on every page." Gary Lineker "A football book by a fan for the fans. A treasure trove." Alan Davies "An entertaining romp through the back...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Important and empowering' - BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH 'Get this great guide and be inspired' - STEPHEN FRY 'A handbook of hope ... Buy it, read it, start changing things...

A STORY OF UNSUNG BRAVERY AT A DEFINING MOMENT IN BRITAIN'S HISTORY 'Superb' Stephen Fry 'Thrillingly told' Dan Jones 'Fascinating' Neil MacGregor 'Astonishing' Peter Frankopan We like to think we...

Wit and wisdom from the world of Wodehouse - a new collection of iconic quotes for every occasion!**With an introduction by Alan Titchmarsh**'The funniest writer ever to put words to paper' HUGH...

'Intensely readable, poetic, truthful, wise and wonderful.' STEPHEN FRY 'An extraordinary book.' SUNDAY TIMES Struggling to comprehend the shocking death of his teenage daughter, Ben Goldsmith finds...

A landmark, inspiring book showing that the best way to protect our seas is to stand back and let nature repair the damage, from the Co-founder of Blue Marine Foundation and one of the leading...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Unapologetically optimistic and bracingly realistic, this is the most inspiring book on 'ethical living' I've ever read.' Oliver Burkeman, Guardian 'A monumental event.'...

'Delightfully insightful and intensely readable (...) There is an energy and drama to Rory's writing which nonetheless leaves space for us, the reader, to make up our minds' Stephen Fry The inside...

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A SPECTATOR AND FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022 'If you read just one book about how the modern world is driving us crazy, read this one'...

This book introduces some 75 species of wetland birds to readers through the eyes of Kate Humble. As she freely admits herself, Kate is still learning her birds, so to find out more she contacted...

'A wonderfully accessible exploration of one of the most complex problems of our age' TELEGRAPH 'Magic Pill will help you think more clearly about eating, dieting, health and mental health, even if...

'A perfect detective for our time' Stephen Fry A cold case that has been ignored... A detective who fights for the voiceless. THE DETECTIVE Bristol detective DS George Cross might be difficult to...

Learn how to feel confident and own any public speaking scenarioFind your voice and own the room, even when your legs are shaking!Professional cartoon voice artist Lizzie Waterworth tells you all...

"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the human complexity"-John Le Carr "Holmes has a timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that puts him heads, shoulders and...

"The White Companyis a lively romance, and very good reading for boys and friends of old times and tall knights." -Andrew Lang"Start a story by Conan Doyle and you cannot stop reading, whether you...

'I am insanely in love with George Cross' Stephen FryTo solve any murder, you must first know your victim . . . THE DETECTIVE DS George Cross has unique and unmatchable talents. He uses a combination...

"The immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters."-Stephen Fry"Doyle's modesty of language conceals a profound...

"Holmes has taken on a life of his own in the hearts and minds of a modern world" -The Times"Start a story by Conan Doyle and you cannot stop reading, whether you are ten or sixty."-Michael Dirda"The...