Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear
From Sunday Times bestselling author Gyles Brandreth comes the remarkable life of A.A. Milne and the bear who captured millions of hearts... 'Gyles Brandreth has a touching access to the secrets of the human heart' The Times -- 'Whatever subject a...
Have You Eaten Grandma?
Pedantic about punctuation or scrupulous about spelling? You'll love this hilarious and definitive guide to 21st century language from grammar-guru Gyles Brandreth 'Brandreth excels . . . in all his linguistic joie de vivre' Guardian Don't know if...
The Best of Matt 2023
The latest - superb - collection from everyone's favourite cartoonist! 'The master of the pocket cartoon. You can't be better than the best' Gyles Brandreth 'Like a sunrise, he lifts the heart. He&a...
Playing Under the Piano: 'Comedy gold' Sunday Times
'Utterly charming' - Jack Whitehall 'Funny, touching, revealing' - Gyles Brandreth 'A gorgeous book' - Richard Curtis 'Hugh Bonneville's considerable talent for writing is on display page after page. Beautiful. Touching. And funny' - Gary Oldman '...
A History of Britain in Just a Minute
The story of us - without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Join national treasure and Just a Minute regular Gyles Brandreth on a hilariously addictive romp through British history. This isn't just another history book - there&apos...
Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations
Writer, broadcaster, and wit Gyles Brandreth has completely revised Ned Sherrin's classic collection of wisecracks, one-liners, and anecdotes. With over 1,000 new quotations from all media, it's easy to find hilarious quotes on subjects ranging fr...
Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations
Writer, broadcaster, and wit Gyles Brandreth has completely revised Ned Sherrin's classic collection of wisecracks, one-liners, and anecdotes. With over 1,000 new quotations from all media, it's easy to find hilarious quotes on subjects ranging fr...
The 7 Secrets of Happiness: A Reluctant Optimist's Journey
Lovable British comedian Gyles Brandreth's look at the pursuit of happiness and why it matters-refreshingly free of wishy-washy, feel-good mumbo-jumbo and full of straightforward, down-to-earth guidance On June 17, 2013, Gyles Brandreth delivered the Baggs Memorial Lecture at the University of Birmingham-an annual conference on the theme of happiness and how it can be achieved. His speech was met with thunderous applause and a widespread demand to know more about the secrets of being happy, so he set about writing this poignant book of truths, sprinkled with British wit and humor throughout. With extensive research backing him, Brandreth travels the world over and meets numerous luminary figures, asking the questions: What is happiness? Who gets to be happy? For the queen of Denmark, it is finding happiness in routine; for Sheikh Raschid al Maktoum, it is the certainty of being confident in yourself when others doubt you; for Rod Stewart, it is taking pleasure in the simple things.
Messing About in Quotes
Become a dazzling wit or enjoy a good laugh with this entertaining collection of humorous quotations, carefully handpicked and edited by writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth. From Art to Bores, Tennis to Wine, this little dictionary contains ove...
History of Britain in Just a Minute
The story of us - without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Join national treasure and Just a Minute regular Gyles Brandreth on a hilariously addictive romp through British history. This isn't just another history book - there's a catch! From S...
The 7 Secrets of Happiness
That was the response from a total stranger when Gyles Brandreth delivered the Happiness Lecture at Birmingham University in June 2013. Someone else in the thousand-strong audience tweeted: 'The 7 Secrets of Happiness are amazing. Thank y...
The Oxford Book of Theatrical Anecdotes
This is the ultimate anthology of theatrical anecdotes, edited by lifelong theatre-lover Gyles Brandreth in the Oxford tradition, and covering every kind of theatrical story and experience from the age of Shakespeare and Marlowe to the age of Stop...
You're All Talk
'Telling and compelling' Susie Dent, author of Word Perfect 'Rob Drummond has achieved something very special in this book' David Crystal, author of How Language Works 'Intriguing and engaging' Gyles Brandreth, author of Word Play Why do we have d...
Charles & Camilla
This is the definitive account of one of the most extraordinary stories of our time. Gyles Brandreth, acclaimed biographer of the Queen and Prince Philip, presents a unique portrait of their son, Charles, Prince of Wales, and of the one 'non-negot...
Charles & Camilla
This is the definitive account of one of the most extraordinary stories of our time. Gyles Brandreth, acclaimed biographer of the Queen and Prince Philip, presents a unique portrait of their son, Charles, Prince of Wales, and of the one 'non-negot...
Word Play
'No matter how eloquently a dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his parents were poor but honest.' Only words can do that. Words are magic. Words are fun. Join Gyles Brandreth - wit and word-meister, Just A Minute regular, One Show reporter, den...
What Goes Up White and Comes Down Yellow?
*A brand-new book of amazing, mind-boggling riddles, from the much-loved Gyles Brandreth, author of What's Black and White and Red All Over* When first I appear I seem mysterious, But when I am explained I am nothing serious. What am I? A RIDDLE! ...
7 Secrets of Happiness
Research shows that happy people live up to ten years longer than unhappy people. But what is happiness? Who gets to be happy? And how do they achieve it? Gyles Brandreth found the answers when he set out on a journey looking for happiness and end...
Prose & Cons
As fans of Just a Minute know, the key to the game is knowing your way around the English language: how it works, how it’s evolved, and how words connect, often in surprising ways. When it comes to the English language (and Just a Minute), Gyles Brandreth has seen it all – and now he’s ready to put you through your linguistic paces, to become a Just a Minute expert yourself. In this wildly entertaining A to Z of verbal acrobatics, Gyles takes you on a whirlwind tour of our mother tongue – from the origins of words and correct grammar and punctuation, to similes, euphemisms and record breaking tongue twisters (try getting your mouth around floccinaucinihilipification!). An idiosyncratic blend of history, word play, anecdote, and hyperbole, all in 60-second instalments, this is Gyles Brandreth at his word-perfect, Just-a-Minute best. You’ll never mix your metaphors again...
Prose & Cons
'A whirlwind tour of the joys of English, by the master of concision and wit.' - Susie Dent 'Gyles is very funny - and never lost for words!' - Dame Judi Dench As fans of Just a Minute know, the key to the game is knowing your way around the Engli...
Something Sensational to Read in the Train
This is a diary packed with famous names and extraordinary stories. It is also rich in incidental detail and wonderful observation, providing both a compelling record of five remarkable decades and a revealing, often hilarious and sometimes moving...
Candlelight Murders
'As good as Sherlock!!' Reader review ????? 'Just so entertaining to read!' Reader review ????? 'What joy! What a mystery! What a tale!' Reader review ????? As his eyes adjusted to the gloom of the attic, he saw by the light of guttering candles, ...
Ring of Death
'So amazingly good, I could not put it down' Reader review ????? 'An inventive and highly enjoyable murder mystery' Reader review ????? Will a game of Murder at a dinner party turn deadly? London 1892: Author Oscar Wilde has assembled friends and ...
Dead Man's Smile
'Another amazing mystery that kept me turning the pages! . . . Wonderful!' Reader review ????? The City of Light is about to turn dark . . . Paris, 1883: The writer Oscar Wilde has come to the French capital to be inspired by fellow writers and ar...
What's Black and White and Red All Over?
Laugh yourself silly in this fantastic collection of jokes and riddles! WHAT'S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER? An embarrassed Penguin A sunburnt elephant A newspaper! Did those jokes make you laugh? Make you groan? Maybe a bit of both? There's a...
Odd Boy Out
Pre-order the long-awaited autobiography from beloved star of Just a Minute, QI, Have I Got News For You and Celebrity Gogglebox. ___________________ 'I am what my childhood made me.' But what is that exactly, Gyles? Who are you? And why? In Odd B...
Odd Boy Out
The compelling, witty and remarkably honest autobiography from beloved star of Just a Minute, QI, Have I Got News For You and Celebrity Gogglebox THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Hilarious, ribald, eye-popping, unforgettable, will make you laugh out l...
Jack the Ripper: Case Closed
London. 1894. 'I am not a detective, chief constable.' 'No, but you are a poet, a freemason and a man of the world. All useful qualifications for the business in hand.' So says Police Chief Macnaghten to Oscar Wilde, in a Chelsea drawing room in t...
Dancing By The Light of The Moon
Discover Dancing by the Light of the Moon, a collection of poetry to last you a lifetime - poems that will bring you joy, solace, celebration and love for every occasion 'Gyles has discovered the secret of finding happiness' DAME JUDI DENCH Includ...
Nest of Vipers
'A ripping yarn . . . A wonderful period murder mystery' Reader review ????? 'What a whizbang, intelligent fun read! . . . A delight' Reader review ????? Society truly can be murder . . . 1890: Famous author Oscar Wilde is a guest at a glamorous, ...
Vatican Murders
'An exciting period murder mystery' Reader review ????? 'If you want a fun mystery to read, I highly recommend it' Reader review ????? 'Couldn't put it down!!' Reader review ????? Does death await you in The Eternal City? 1892: Arthur Conan Doyle ...
Murders at Reading Gaol
'Fantastic! Read this within a day, couldn't put it down!' Reader review ????? 'Marvellous . . . with a twist at the end you will never see coming. Highly recommended' Reader review ????? The best place to solve a murder might be from behind bars ...
On Christmas
A seasonal anthology of Christmas-themed writings to savour during the highs and lows of Christmas Day. This delightful book offers a diverse array of classic and contemporary writers who have expressed their thoughts about Christmas over the cent...
Philip
____________________________________________________________________________________ THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER 'It is a beautifully written book about a unique and extraordinary man who was the longest-serving consort to the longest reign...
Elizabeth
THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, from the writer who knew her family best 'Compelling . . . Fascinating' DAILY MAIL 'The writer who got closest to the human truth ...