Billy & Me is a gorgeously romantic debut novel about the redemptive power of love by actress journalist & blogger Giovanna Fletcher. Sophie May has a secret. One that she's successfully kept for years. It's meant that she's had to give up her dreams of going to university & travelling the world to stay in her little village living with her mum & working in the local teashop. But then she meets the gorgeous Billy
- an actor with ambitions to make it to the top. & when they fall in love Sophie is whisked away from the comfort of her life into Billy's glamorous
- but ruthless
- world. Their relationship throws Sophie right into the spotlight after years of shying away from attention. Can she handle the constant scrutiny that comes with being with Billy? & most of all is she ready for her secret heartbreak to be discovered & shared with the nation? Charming heartwarming & utterly romantic Billy & Me will completely capture your heart. Praise for Billy & Me: A gorgeous gloriously romantic read with buckets of charm
- I absolutely loved it!" (Jill Mansell). "A sweet & sparkling debut from a lovely lady. Sure to be a hit". (Carole Matthews). " Only the most hard-hearted could fail to root for Sophie as she falls for A-lister Billy & must take on the mad bad world of showbiz. This sweet debut reminded me of Last Night at Chateau Marmont". (Louise Candlish). " Wonderfully warm & cosy. The perfect comfort read to curl-up with & enjoy". (Ali Mc Namara). " If you're looking for a romantic read & a summer treat that'll take you on a journey & leave you feeling like you've made a new friend you'll love Billy & Me". (Vanessa Greene). " Warm & romantic this charming read will certainly brighten up your day". (Closer). " This is one juicy read". (Now). " Tons of charm & genuine warmth". (Star Magazine). Actress & freelance journalist Giovanna is married to Tom Fletcher from Mc Fly. She grew up in Essex with her Italian dad Mario mum Kim big sister Giorgina & little brother Mario & spent most of her childhood talking to herself (it seems no one wanted to listen) or reading books. Giovanna is a firm believer in the power of magpies & positive energy."



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Billy is not at all sure about starting big school. In fact he wishes he could stay at home with his mum. But with some gentle encouragement & the help of a new friend Billy soon discovers that big school can be a lot of fun! Young children & adults alike will enjoy sharing & talking about this much-loved classic picture book with its delightful & amusing insight into the joys & trepidations of starting school. ...

There is
- & could only ever be
- one Billy Bob Thornton: actor musician Academy Award-winning screenwriter & accidental hollywood

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Mad stuff just happens with Billy Bonkers! Billy is a bouncy bubbly bonkers boy. & wherever he goes off-the-wall adventures always seem to follow. From bouncing so hard on his trampoline that he bounces up up & away...into space & eating so much porridge his stomach puffs up & he floats into the garden tree (and gets stuck...until he burps anyway) to a flight on a deflating lilo to biff a big vicious shark right on the nose! Along with his wacky dad brainy sister & down-to-earth mum Billy's life is never boring it's bonkers! This zany text is perfectly accompanied by Nick Sharratt's energetic illustrations. ...

By the time he was ten years old Billy Brown was running a successful little business on the black market: whatever you needed from bricks & firewood to dress material or machetes Billy Brown could get it
- or knew a man who could. & for the right price he would deliver it direct to your door in an old carriage pram. With energy & insight Billy Brown paints a vivid & lively picture of Britain emerging from the ruins of the war the hunger for opportunity the growing pace of modernisation & the pride & optimism that held communities together. Londoners were intent on getting themselves back on their feet & it provided the perfect opportunity for a boy with ambition & a lively imagination. Born in Brixton south London in 1942 Billy Brown was a lovable scamp with a nose for mischief. Left to his own devices while both his parents went out to work if there was trouble to be had Billy would be in the thick of it. Ignoring the shaking of fists from his neighbours his mother's scoldings & the regular thwack of the cane on his bottom at school Billy wheeled & dealed charmed Woolies' Girls planned coronation celebrations ran circles around circus performers & persuaded villains to work on his terms.
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The inside story of the one of the most successful British st&-up comedians as told by the person best qualified to reveal all about the man behind the comic his wife of over 20 years
- Pamela Stephenson. Once in a lifetime there strides upon the stage someone who can truly be called a legend. Such a person is the inimitable timeless genius who is Billy Connolly. His effortlessly wicked whimsy has entranced enthralled
- & split the sides of
- thousands upon thousands of adoring audiences. & when he isnt doing that...hes turning in award-winning performances on film & television. Hes the man who needs no introduction & yet he is the ultimate enigma. From a troubled & desperately poor childhood in the docklands of Glasgow he is now the intimate of household names the world over. How did this happen who is the real Billy Connolly? Only one person can answer that question: his wife Pamela Stephenson. Pamelas writing combines the very personal with a frank objectivity that makes for a compelling moving & hugely entertaining biography. This is the real Billy Connolly. This genre-defining book is now re-released for a new generation of comedy fans with a stunning package & a new Foreword from the author. Pamelas vision of Billy is as true now as it ever was
- as groundbreaking as moving & as laugh-out-loud funny
- & here she brings the book fully into its context as one of the most influential biographies ever written.




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The best-loved comedian in Britain hits the most famous highway in the world on an unforgettable journey. Billy Connolly music-lover biker & scourge of the beige & bland the world over has dreamed about taking a trip on the legendary Route 66 since he first heard Chuck Berry belting out one of the greatest rock n roll records of all time. & now hes finally had the chance to do it heading out on his custom-made trike in search of the real America that can still be found beyond the nations freeways. Travelling every one of its 2 278 miles from the skyscrapers of Chicago to Santa Monica Pier in California Billys journey takes him past many of the essential icons of the United States: the Gateway Arch in St Louis Monument Valley & the Grand Canyon & the funky neon-lit gas stations & diners that once lined the route. But it also gives him the chance to get to know the people who call it home from Mervin the Amish carpenter to fellow banjo enthusiast & obsessive instrument collector Rob to Angel one of the many people determined to keep the spirit of the Mother Road alive. Funny touching & inspiring in equal measure the tales he gathers on the way tell the story of modern America. & they might inspire a few people to get on their bikes as well. With his unrivalled instinct for a good story & the gregariousness that has made him our most engaging national treasure Billy Connolly is the ultimate guide to the ultimate road trip. ...

The best-loved comedian in Britain heads off on the most famous highway in the world on an unforgettable journey. Having always dreamed about taking a trip on the legendary Route 66 Billy Connolly is finally heading off on the ride of a lifetime. Travelling all 2 488 miles of this epic road known as The Main Street of America the Big Yin will share the experiences of the countless travellers who have taken the journey before him. The tales hell gather on the way from the skyscrapers of Chicago through the Wild West badlands of Oklahoma & Texas & on to the beaches of the Pacific coast will tell the story of modern America. & they might just inspire a few readers to get on their bikes as well. With his unrivalled instinct for a good story & the affability that has endeared him to millions of fans Billy is the ultimate companion for the ultimate road trip. ...

Billy Elliots tough funny & heart-warming story is given new depth by best-selling author Melvin Burgess. Billys mother is dead & his father & brother are fiercely involved in a bitter miners fight that has split the local community. Billys father wants his son to learn boxing like he did & his father before him. But Billy is fascinated by the grace & magic of ballet & is determined to dance his way to a different future. Told from the differing viewpoints of Billy his father & brother & his friend Michael Melvin Burgess has captured the spirit of the original film screenplay while demonstrating the skill & inspiration he showed in his award-winning novel Junk"." ...

Penguin Decades bring you the novels that helped shape modern Britain. When they were published some were bestsellers some were considered scandalous & others were simply misunderstood. All represent their time & helped define their generation while today each is considered a landmark work of storytelling. Keith Waterhouses Billy Liar" was published in 1959 & captures brilliantly the claustrophobic atmosphere of a small town. It tells the story of Billy Fisher a Yorkshire teenager unable to stop lying
- especially to his three girlfriends. Trapped by his boring job & working-class parents Billy finds that his only happiness lies in grand plans for his future & fantastical day-dreams of the fictional country Ambrosia."
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