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Uprooted

£8

RRP £10.99

‘Bewitching’ – Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked

Includes the bonus short story ‘The Lake Witch’ exclusive to this 10th Anniversary Edition

A dark enchantment blights the land in the award-winning Uprooted – a captivating fantasy inspired by fairy tales and steeped in Slavic folklore. From the author of A Deadly Education and His Majesty’s Dragon, Naomi Novik.

‘A great heroine, new takes on old myths and legends, and surprising twists and turns. A delight’ – Cassandra Clare, author of Sword Catcher

Gachiakuta: Volume 10

£9

RRP £12.99

In this hit gritty action manga, a young boy is framed for murder and cast off the edge of a floating city into the abyss, where he grapples with the monsters that the elite high above would rather forget. The more the rich glitter, the higher the price paid by the poor…

With an anime adaptation from the studio behind Mob Psycho 100 and the writer behind Attack on Titan and Vinland Saga, Gachiakuta is the dystopian epic critics are calling “the next big shonen series!”

Minecraft: SquishyGlo Silicone Rechargeable Light: Creeper

£22

RRP £24.99

Bring some interactive lighting into your space with this Minecraft inspired Creeper SquishyGlo Silicone Light.

The 15cm (5.9”) tall shaped light has a soft, safe and squishy feel to it. It’s the perfect night light, boasting an auto-off function after 1-3 hours. Plus, it comes with three brightness levels so you can adjust your light-up Creeper to create a calming ambience, just tap it to change the brightness.

Mega Man: 1/12 Scale Deluxe Action Figure: Mega Man

£27

The Blue Bomber returns in a fresh look with the Mega Man 1/12 Scale Action Figure by Jada Toys!

Inspired by the legendary Capcom franchise, this deluxe figure captures the heroic spirit and versatility of Mega Man with more expressions, premium articulation and an awesome bonus, an articulated Neo Metall companion figure straight from the classic games!

The Blue Wolves Of Mibu: Volume 9

£9

RRP £13.99

Nio is an orphan who can’t help dreaming of a better world. In this action-packed manga, he meets two men who show him how much a few swords can change history.

This riveting samurai series from the acclaimed creator of Days shares its setting with Rurouni Kenshin and chronicles the founding of the Shinsengumi by handsome and volatile men fighting for justice…and for themselves!

A Song To Drown Rivers

£8

RRP £9.99

Instant New York Times bestseller

‘Exquisite and devastating. It won’t fail to move you’ ­– Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun

Her beauty hides a deadly purpose . . .

Since birth, Xishi’s extraordinary beauty has been seen as a blessing. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor Fanli, he presents her with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon.

Blue Lock: Volume 29

£9

RRP £12.99

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It’s a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan’s next top striker, in this Squid Game-meets-World Cup manga, now available in print!

Anime airing now!

After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan’s team struggles to regroup. But what’s mising?

The Everlasting (Hardcover)

£18

RRP £22.00

From Alix E. Harrow, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Starling House, comes a moving and genre-defying quest.

A legend. A lie. A love story.

A lady-knight whose legend built a nation meets a retiring historian in awe of her fame. He’s sent back through time to make sure she plays her part . . . even if it breaks his heart.

Love Out On A Limb: Volume 1

£9

RRP £13.99

From the acclaimed shojo creator of Those Not-So-Sweet Boys, Love in Focus, and That Wolf-Boy Is Mine! comes a new high school manga filled with taboo thoughts and curiosities. This love triangle is not so simple!

After her divorced parents remarry, Yui returns to her hometown for the first time in eight years. She has not seen her older brother, Hayato, during that time, so she is amazed to see how popular and grown up he has become.