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Simmons Ian: The Little Book of London
Lore

The Little Book of London Lore

A pocket-sized guide to London's anicent myths, urban legends and curious customs

"A clever blend of emotion and excitement, and
 of Northern England and Japanese folklore... Brilliant."
 - Booktrust

 "The perfect escape to a magical world!"
 - Lancashire Evening Post

 "I could not put it down." - Reading
 2 Smile kids' review


 Enter a secret wonderland in the sky where Japanese legends
 come to life.
 Twelve-year-old Jonty desperately wants an adventure but he knows
 it's unlikely when he's stuck at home for the entire summer.
 But then he meets a talking bonobo in the forest at the back of his
 house who invites him to enter a magical world behind a Japanese
 Memory gate. There, he will get to collect wild memories from
 the time his gramps was a famous primatologist ... and soon, his
 adventure begins.
 Behind the gate lies a world far more enchanting than back home.
 In a world filled with mischievous Japanese beings called yōkai,
 Jonty must battle to collect the memories in a series of
 hair-raising trials. But there is an evil sky pirate crew on board
 a ship who are hellbent on destroying the memories for good ...
 and they have bows and arrows.
 Can Jonty battle the pirate crew before time runs out and
 the wadokei watch-clock strikes?
 <li>
 Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and My Neighbour Totoro, this is
 a middle-grade fantasy adventure with a future classic feel, that
 focuses on Japanese folklore. </li><li> An outstanding and original
 new voice in children's fiction. </li><li>
 A beautiful cover and inside illustrations by acclaimed Japanese
 artist Sawa.
</li>

Kamizen: Fortress of Lost Memories

**LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2026**'I've been waiting for a book like this.' FLORENCH WELCH 'Hopeful and inspiring, Finding Albion is a vital quest for more authentic stories of Britain.' CAROLINE LUCAS 'Finding Albion is the book we all need in 2026.' WEIRD WALK 'A profoundly inspiring meditation upon the lost soul of Britain... I loved every word.' MATTHEW GREEN Zakia Sewell is on a quest for another Britain. Traversing the length and breadth of our island from Somerset to Scotland, she's seeking out a different story - one that lies beyond divisive national myths and symbols.In Finding Albion, Zakia uncovers an alternative spirit of Britain that is vividly alive today. It is found in otherworldly folk songs, ancient legends, Celtic seasonal rites and mystic stone circles that punctuate our landscape. Her journey begins as the sun rises on the spring equinox over Glastonbury Tor, where she meets neopagans reclaiming traditions from our pre-Christian past. At summer's peak at Notting Hill Carnival she hears cultural echoes that passed along the slave trade routes from the Caribbean. On All Hallow's Eve she encounters the ghosts of Empire that are still haunting the nation, and in the depths of a Cornish winter she asks if today's new folk revival could unite our increasingly divided country?Finding Albion brings a hopeful story of Britain out from the shadows, giving us a deeper sense of who we are, and heralding the promise of a brighter future.

Myth, Folklore and the Quest for a Hidden Britain - LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2026

Finding Albion

100 Things

Who was Jack the Ripper? Where did the Nazis stash their gold? Who are the real Men in Black? Did aliens send the 'WOW' signal? And how will the world end? 100 Things They Don't Want You to Know sets out to uncover the truth behind the world's most mysterious cover-ups and unexplained events that have been shrouded in secrecy for generations. From suspicious deaths and disappearances to enigmatic identities, from Cold War cover-ups to puzzling paranormal phenomena and from ancient artefacts to coded documents, 100 Things They Don't Want You to Know takes you on a quest to solve the greatest mysteries, strange disappearances, suspicious cover-ups and conspiracy theories. Including: Black Dahlia, the Marfa Lights, the Turin Shroud, Spontaneous Combustion, Lost Literature of the Mayan Civilisation, Disappearance of Jean Spangler, Shakespeare's True Identity, the Turin Shroud, the Easter Island Glyphs, the Death of Lee Harvey Oswald, the Mothman, The Flying Dutchman, the Secret Mission of Ruldolph Hess, the 'WOW" signal, Lewis Carroll's Lost Diaries, the Man in the Iron Mask and the Beast of Bodmin Moor.

The World's Greatest Conspiracy Theories

100 Things They Don't Want You To Know

Gothic Fantasy

Wonderful addition to the Flame Tree Epic Tales Collection, drawn from the mythologies of the world, spanning the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. This time focusing on the tales of Finland. The folklore of Finland is somewhat unexplored, but it is bursting with life and wonder. These stories of heroes, the natural world, kinship and myth have been retold and preserved though time. This collection brings together these traditional tales with the national epic of poetry, the Kalevala, offering a window into the rich tapestry that makes up the lore of Finland. The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

Epic Tales

Kalevala & Finnish Myths & Tales

In praise of spiders in all their inspirational glory Spiders are often found lurking in dusty corners, where we can observe them with interest or brush them away with disgust—or make a run for it, as the agitated Miss Muffet does. They are just as prevalent in our cultural landscapes, starring in horror films, inspiring works by famous artists and writers, and featured in myths and folktales. In Arachnomania, Maria Tatar explores how these creatures became our totem animals, our significant others, and our curved mirrors. Spiders model engineering genius in the construction of webs that have become powerful metaphors for drawing us out of our social isolation and connecting us in a fragile ecosystem. But these arachnids are also solitary in their habits and savage in their survival tactics. Spiders combine horror and beauty, and that may explain why we endow them with symbolic cultural weight. Tatar invites us to acknowledge our collective arachnophobia yet also embrace arachnophilia and celebrate spiders for their cultural benefits and real-world merits. Spiders have been portrayed as the kindred spirits of femmes fatales and spinster sleuths. They have operated as proxies for our fear of nuclear annihilation but appear also in the form of benevolent gods and, in E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web, as a heroic barnyard savior. Spiders, Tatar reminds us, enable us to sustain our way of life on earth even as they continue to scare the living daylights out of us. With Arachnomania, Tatar offers up an anthem to the humble creatures that haunt our imaginations, reminding us of just how much we are the kindred spirits of the arachnids we should think of as “some spiders.”

Spiders and the Cultural Work They Do for Us

Arachnomania

Sabine Baring-Gould’s The Book of Were-Wolves has long prowled the edges of horror lore and been whispered about by devoted fans, but now, after decades, this ancient work reemerges in a stunning hardcover edition, introduced by modern horror master Stephen Graham Jones. The shadow manifested in your room. The figure in the trees. The howl carried across the moors. They all started here. When it first appeared in 1865, Sabine Baring-Gould’s The Book of Were-Wolves was the first serious study of a superstition as old as Arcadia and as vast as human fear itself. Moving through folklore, confession, and what would one day be called true crime, Baring-Gould traces stories of wolves in league with the devil, of men drifting into the shapes of bears, serpents, and hyenas, and of a boundary between human and beast so thin it dissolves in the moonlight. For generations, this strange volume has imprinted itself on the minds of horror writers, its rare editions passed quietly from hand to hand. Now, with a new introduction by Stephen Graham Jones, Baring-Gould’s dark and curious classic steps once more into the light—summoning ancient lore with it.

Being an Account of a Terrible Superstition

The Book of Were-Wolves

THIS PRINCESS IS GOING TO SAVE HERSELF Discover a world of forbidden magic, court politics and sacrifice in this enchanting new myth retelling from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Naomi Novik. The Kingdom of Calestra was built on blood. Every spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, one young woman is chosen by lot to be sacrificed to the Great Dragon. As the Maiden Sacrifice draws near once more, three women stand at the heart of its brutal ritual: Cressyda, desperate and trapped, Alinore, torn between duty and rebellion and Maylie, whose secrets burn hotter than dragonfire. Together, they carry the power to shatter a treaty written in blood and ash. Yet freedom comes at a cost, and first they must face the ancient fury of the Great Dragon. The sacrifice is coming. But this time, the maidens refuse to burn. Prepare for...<ul><li>ancient dragons</li><li>lady knights</li><li>cunning princesses</li><li>castle libraries</li><li>fierce fairy folk</li><li>forbidden magic</li><li>and much more!</li></ul>Readers are enchanted by Maiden! 'Filled with myth, forbidden magic, political intrigue . . . It's a perfect blend' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'A captivating fantasy novel about three women whose fates are deeply intertwined - and about courage, identity, and breaking free from the rules imposed by others. Highly recommended' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'A joyful epic that delves into themes of female identity and independence. A great read for fans of modern fairy tales and strong female characters' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'A powerful, lyrical and moving fairytale retelling that I loved' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'If you like dragons, princesses, knights and magic this is a high recommendation for you!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Maiden is a fiercely feminist tale of family, friendship and female rage. Leighton has expertly crafted a story of glittering proportions that sizzles off the page. Utterly breathtaking' Hazel McBride, Sunday Times bestselling author of A FATE FORGED IN FIRE 'Leighton is an expert at taking well-known tales and making them her own. Epic and vivid, the world of Maiden captivates from the very first page and thrusts you into an unforgettable journey alongside characters you can't help but root for' Samantha Sotto Yambao, Sunday Times bestselling author of WATER MOON 'Maiden interweaves the stories of three very different women. Rich in folkloric elements and full of surprises, this is a powerful tale of women finding their true selves. Highly recommended!' Juliet Marillier, internationally bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST 'Leighton has created a beautiful, enchanting world with twists and turns as enchanting as her characters' Isabelle Schuler, author of LADY MACBETHAD

Maiden

A magical, mysterious, and essential handbook of folklore and etiquette for those wishing to coexist with the Faery - both a guide and a warning from the old world.

Forgotten Folklore for Living in Harmony with the Fae

The Faery Rules

Slay: Ancient legends of female slayers and the hidden mythology of dragons

Step into an ancient world of rituals and folklore in this stunning seasonal guide. Tales of gods and goddesses told around a crackling fire. The light of the rising sun streaming through an ancient site on a solstice morning. Hot cider poured over the roots of apple trees to wake them for the spring. Told through the pagan wheel of the year, The Ancient Ways explores how nature changes throughout the seasons, looking at solstices, equinoxes, legends, and festivals and how these stories and traditions can help you deepen your connection with nature. Discover megalithic sacred sites where crowds still gather to see the sun rise and fall through doorways of the past. Meet Eostre, goddess of the spring and dawn or the Cailleach, queen of winter and the Green Man, a personification of the wild. Celebrate festivals like Beltane, a summer celebration of fire and fertility or Samhain, the festival of the dead and precursor to modern Halloween. Hedgewitch Seren Hawley-Plows weaves these myths and stories together beautifully with tools and inspiration of how to bring the power of ancient tradition into a modern world and help you find magic in the wilds of nature. With stunning illustrations, seasonal recipes and more, whether you live in a sleepy village or a bustling city, The Ancient Ways takes you on a journey of untamed landscapes, old communities and connection - the perfect gift for yourself or others.

A Year of Folklore, Traditions and Rituals to Reconnect with Nature

The Ancient Ways

The Old English epic poem Beowulf has an established reputation as a canonical text. And yet the original poem has remained inaccessible to all but experienced scholars of Old English. This book aims to present the poem to readers who want to know what makes it such a remarkable work of art, and why it is of such cultural significance. Most readers will only have encountered Beowulf through one of its many translations or adaptations; others have had to take on this unique survivor from a past era as a challenging translation exercise, part of their academic study of the poem. This book sidesteps scholarly debates about the poem's unknowns - its date, provenance or author - and focusses instead on its poetic artistry, its interleaving of heroic pasts and Christian present, and its poet's extraordinary breadth of reference, from biblical history to Old Norse myth. But the strange intricacies of Old English metre and poetic language are explained, and the poet's evocation of the ethics and material world of an imagined pre-Viking Scandinavia is explored. Beowulf: Poem, Poet and Hero follows the story of the poem through its many interwoven voices from different times and places, and the poem emerges as a work of reflective beauty, its human characters full of touching pathos and wisdom, its notorious monsters still speaking to our own societies' abiding insecurities. The final section, on post-medieval responses to Beowulf, shows how the poem has been taken up as a European cultural icon. This book restores its status as a literary masterpiece.

Poem, Poet and Hero

Beowulf

<div>Discover how one 3,000-year-old story shaped the books we read, the movies we watch, the games we play, and our very idea of what it means to be a hero. Homer’s Odyssey is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told. Filled with shipwrecks, monsters, gods, temptation, cunning, and one man’s desperate struggle to return home, it has captivated audiences for nearly three thousand years. But the story of Odysseus did far more than survive. It became a blueprint for storytelling itself. In The Odyssey Effect, classicist Erica Stevenson reveals the astonishing influence of Homer’s epic across centuries of art and culture, from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance and from James Joyce and Margaret Atwood to Hollywood, Broadway, television, and video games. As a new generation prepares to encounter the story through Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film adaptation, discover how artists and storytellers have continually reinvented The Odyssey to explore our deepest ideas about heroism, identity, power, temptation, loyalty, and home. Richly illustrated, engaging, and accessible, The Odyssey Effect traces the epic’s extraordinary cultural journey through: <ul><li>Iconic literary retellings by Dante, Cervantes, Tennyson, James Joyce, and others</li><li>Film, television, and theatrical adaptations, from the Coen Brothers to The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants</li><li>Centuries of art, philosophy, theater, music, and popular culture</li><li>Modern retellings that challenge and reimagine who gets to be the hero</li><li>The enduring themes that continue to make this ancient story feel startlingly relevant today</li></ul> Perfect for lovers of Greek mythology, ancient history, classic literature, pop culture, and modern mythological retellings, The Odyssey Effect reveals why we keep returning to the same ancient story and what each new interpretation tells us about the culture that created it. Homer’s epic is not simply a relic of the ancient world. It is a living story that continues to shape how we tell stories, understand heroes, and imagine the journey home.</div>

How Homer's Epic Poem Shaped the World

The Odyssey Effect

The Little Book of London Lore

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