Empire: 319 books

A You and I Novel I know they think they have me all figured out. Hell, I thought I knew who I was too. I'm Lo. Allure's resident wild child. Dancer at one of the most secretive and exclusive clubs in the country. I'm not ashamed of who I am. I like sex. Love it actually. I get...

After one billion pounds, eight managers in eight years, that 'ghost' goal defeat at Anfield in 2005, a penalty shoot-out defeat in the Moscow final against Manchester United, in 2008 and a scandalous refereeing performance against Barcelona in the semi-final a year later, owner Roman Abramovich got...

Alice Goodman has been forbidden from entering Tavistock Square for as long as she can remember but, now aged fifteen, the place looks tempting. Will she listen to her nana's warnings and steer clear or is she destined to make the same mistakes as her drunken, violent mother? Karen Woods returns to familiar territory for her 12th novel to weave a tale of deceit, child abuse and desperation.

Manchester in the late 1960s and early 1970s revolved around the exploits of one man - George Best. At his side throughout this exciting period was his best friend and confidante Malcolm Wagner (or Waggy as he is universally known). Now for the first time Waggy sets the record straight on George’s exploits during a period when he was the most recognisable face in the world.

When a bomb rips through Manchester's Piccadilly railway station during rush hour, DCI Sara Hoyland narrowly escapes with her life but soon comes to realise that all is not as it would first appear.The city is plunged into crisis and the usual scapegoats are wheeled out in the media and extremism seems...

One of the most infamous pieces of Victorian erotica, My Secret Life is the sexual diary of a well-to-do gentleman. It is a sexual memoir unlike any other. Encompassing 40 years, the gentleman details every bit of his erotic life with painstaking dedication.

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN AN ARTIST quite like Chris Sievey or his 'fantastic' comedic alter ego, Frank Sidebottom. Whether pushing for chart action while fronting his former band The Freshies or allowing the bombastic Sidebottom to wreak anarchy and chaos on television, radio or with the Oh Blimey Big Band,...

As meteoric rises go - Gareth Ashton's takes some beating. Born and bred in Derbyshire, he had always been a keen drummer, like his father, and in 1977 discovered the joys of punk via The Jam's performance on Top Of The Pops. Within weeks he was forming his own band 'The Ruin' and within months he was...

One of the last youth players to be brought to the club by Sir Matt Busby, Brian Greenhoff spent eleven years at Old Trafford, during one of the most infamous periods in Manchester United's history. Signed as an apprentice just weeks after the legendary European Cup triumph of 1968, injuries prevented...

The Cougar Clubhouse: Part 1 Jackie is a recently divorced 42 year old, who so far has been repressing her attraction to younger men. Fortunately, some of her friends are more experienced in that area, and manage to talk her into holding a night at the local clubhouse, a party for only them...

Are you ready to begin with a blank white canvas and a palate of possibilities to paint the brand of “YOU” you want the world to know? There’s a fine fanatical line between the insanity of technology and the passion of art. The journey begins with knowing who you are and who you aren’t....

On September 27, 2014, Tetrice was violently assaulted and stabbed more than 50 times. Broken Promises is her story. After learning to walk again and struggling to overcome nightmares, she began to write about her experience. Tetrice told her story in her own words and was encouraged by those who...

The Last Galley is a short story collection by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which includes eighteen original works by the master wordsmith. There was more to Doyle than just Sherlock Holmes and The Last Galley exhibits his writing ability as well as his knowledge of history and the sciences.

As Great Britain enters WWI, Richard Hannay is called to assist his country once again. He is sent to investigate uprisings in the Middle East. Traveling through enemy territory, he must reach Constantinople where his friend Sandy is waiting. Hannay has already proven himself once in The Thirty-Nine Steps, but will his wits be enough to save him and Britain a second time?