Jonny Geller

Discover the story of how two married scientists founded BioNTech and developed the world's first approved COVID-19 vaccine. They faced skepticism from the scientific community, political interference, and the pressure to provide billions of doses to countries around the world in record time. Written by a Financial Times correspondent and with contributions from the scientists themselves, The Vaccine explores the scientific, economic, and personal background of this medical breakthrough. It explains the science behind messenger RNA and the importance of vaccine safety and efficacy in ending the pandemic.

Examine the meaning and importance of having a home in today's world, from offering privacy and sanctuary to breaking cycles of poverty. Hashi Mohamed draws on his personal history and career as a planning barrister to explore the various aspects of housing insecurity, from Right-to-Buy to Grenfell, slums and evictions to the Bank of Mum and Dad. A Home of One's Own is a deeply personal study of the affordable housing crisis facing major cities around the world, with a focus on removing barriers, improving equality, and creating more places to call home.

Experience a breathtaking journey of love, sacrifice, ambition, and loyalty in this novel. Set in the early 1900s, follow Sunja, a young girl who falls for a wealthy stranger and becomes pregnant. Deciding to marry a gentle sickly minister instead, Sunja's decision sets off a dramatic saga that spans generations. With complex and passionate characters, this novel takes you on a journey through bustling markets, the halls of prestigious universities, and the criminal underworld. Richly told and profoundly moving, this is a tale of strong women, devoted siblings, and fathers struggling with moral crisis against the backdrop of history.

Discover seven major global problems we must address in order to build a better world in the aftermath of Covid-19, according to this superb new book by former UK prime minister Gordon Brown. From global health to climate change, nuclear proliferation, and global tax havens, each problem requires an urgent global solution. But despite the challenges we face, Brown offers an optimistic pathway to regeneration and a new era of global order. A compelling and timely read for policy makers and concerned citizens alike.

Discover the gripping story of Rudolf Vrba, the first Jew to escape Auschwitz and share the death camp's horrors with the world. In part thrilling adventure, part exploration of the Holocaust's darkest secrets, author Jonathan Freedland uncovers the tale of a brilliant and courageous man who risked everything to save lives. Alongside fellow escapee Fred Wetzler, Vrba's journey was a fight for truth and justice, and their report helped spur Allied action. This book explores the life of a man whose legacy deserves to be as widely known as that of Anne Frank and Oskar Schindler.

Explore multiple versions of America across three centuries in this emotional masterpiece from the author of A Little Life. From the Free States of 1893 to a 2093 world riven by plagues and totalitarian rule, three lovers face the reckoning of what makes us human: fear, love, shame, need, and loneliness. This ingenious symphony of recurring notes and themes will transport you to an earthly paradise that can't exist, yet still, a hope that remains.

A literary thriller set on a remote Greek island, The Magus follows Nicholas Urfe, a young Englishman who befriends a local millionaire. But what starts out as a friendship soon turns into a dangerous game, with reality and fantasy intentionally blurred. Full of suspense and eroticism, this novel is an international bestseller and has cemented John Fowles's reputation as a top-tier writer.

"Varying Degrees of Success" is a captivating autobiography that spans six decades of the life of a prolific British writer. In this final memoir of a trilogy, the author, David Lodge, delves into the challenges and triumphs of being a professional creative writer in various genres, including prose fiction, literary criticism, and screenplays. Lodge's honesty and humor shine through as he shares his highs and lows, successes, and disappointments. This book offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the often-elusive world of a major novelist.