Jo Fletcher Books
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Jo Fletcher Books is part of the Quercus family, a small but perfectly formed list publishing the very best in best science fiction, fantasy and horror. JFB authors are writing critically acclaimed, award-winning and unputdownable novels right across the fantastical spectrum, encompassing everything from crime to literary fiction.
Jo Fletcher Books
5M ago
For me, Christmas officially begins at home on Christmas Eve. All preparations such as gift wrapping, delivery drop-offs to friends, food shopping or last-minute bulk buying of big bottles of Baileys liqueur has to be completed by the 23rd. If it hasn’t crossed our doorstep by that date. . .we can live without it!
Such measures came into play after ‘lockdown’, when I admitted that my love of Christmas was being ruined by the corporate marketing teams and their seasonal guilt-tripping. I refused to buy into their reinvention of my Christmas. I was happy with our tried and trusted family traditi ..read more
Jo Fletcher Books
6M ago
'A thick bowl of chowder is spot on in winter. The New England versions, studded with corn or based on tomatoes, seem better for late summer and early autumn eating, but this recipe, from Qu.bec, can be downed when there is two feet of snow on the ground.' - Diana Henry, author of Roast Figs, Sugar Snow
serves 4 as a main course
1kg (2lb 4oz) mussels
500ml (18fl oz) dry cider
30g (1oz) butter
2 leeks, cut in fine rings
400g (14oz) potatoes,
peeled and cut into 4cm chunks
100ml (3.fl oz) double cream
400g (14oz) skinless cod fillet, cut into 4cm chunks ..read more
Jo Fletcher Books
7M ago
For title contenders Essex and Surrey, the season did not end on the pitch as either would have hoped, yet it was favourites and holders Surrey who emerged triumphant in the end, finishing 20 points clear of their nearest rivals. Essex knew they had to win to stand a chance of snatching the pennant, and a visit to already-relegated Northampton seemed to be the easiest of opportunities to pile on the pressure. They chose to field first, only to find Rob Keogh in excellent form, as he smashed 172 in just 167 balls to take his side up to 369 all out. With no Essex batter reaching fifty, they wer ..read more
Jo Fletcher Books
7M ago
Name: Sebastian Miller-Callahan Sport: Baseball Body Type: Lithe and powerful Hair: Messy dark blond Eyes: Warm green His Look: On the field, jersey with the top buttons undone, wearing perfectly-smudged eyeblack. Off the field, ready to step into the kitchen in jeans and old t-shirts, a rag tossed over his shoulder Perfect Match: The “black cat” astrophysicist-in-training in need of a place to stay for the summer… without the side of feelings, thanks ..read more
Jo Fletcher Books
7M ago
Name: Cooper Callahan Sport: Hockey Body Type: Broad shoulders, trim waist, all muscle Hair: Tousled dark brown—and don’t forget the beard Eyes: Deep blue His Look: On the ice, a beast in his gear, with a sweater just begging to be torn off. Off the ice, a backwards baseball cap, casual clothes, and a roguish grin Perfect Match: The off-limits coach’s daughter in need of spice coaching—and an appetite for adventure in and out of the bedroom rivaled only by his ..read more
Jo Fletcher Books
7M ago
Name: James Callahan Sport: American Football Body Type: Tall and built, with an excellent throwing arm Hair: Dark brown and thick Eyes: Ocean blue His Look: On the football field, tight pants, tighter jersey, ready to command the team as quarterback. Off the football field, classic jeans and t-shirts, and a photo-ready smile Perfect Match: The determined photographer who isn’t looking for love… but a fake dating arrangement will do ..read more
Jo Fletcher Books
7M ago
The Indian summer had to come to an end at some time, and the penultimate round of Championship fixtures were marred by poor weather, which made it difficult for teams to achieve conclusive results. At The Oval, title-chasing Surrey chose to field first against bottom side Northamptonshire. Karun Nair hit 150 to help the visitors up to an impressive total of 357, adding 114 for the eighth wicket with Tom Taylor, who made his eighth fifty (66). Twenty-year-old Tom Lawes finally dismissed Nair to give him the second five-wicket haul of his career. Surrey then struggled with the bat, bowled out ..read more
Jo Fletcher Books
7M ago
With title-chasing Surrey and Essex both without a fixture, attention focused instead on the relegation battle in Division One, with the bottom three all in action. At Edgbaston, Warwickshire chose to field first and Northamptonshire’s overseas recruit Karun Nair delivered the runs he’d been brought in for, top scoring with 78 on his Championship debut. But his side could manage only a relatively modest total of 250, because Oliver Hannon-Dalby took a career-best seven for 46. With shortened days’ play on the first two days, and a washout on the third day, Warwickshire declared on 147 for fou ..read more
Jo Fletcher Books
8M ago
Surrey took another big step towards retaining their hold on the Championship pennant after a crushing victory over Warwickshire inside three days at The Oval. Put in to bat, they were grateful to Ben Foakes, who top-scored with 125 to help his team up to 396 all out; it was his third century of the season. Meanwhile, Ed Barnard took five for 66. In reply, the visitors, who were joined by West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite (16), were dismissed for just 161, with fellow West Indian Kemar Roach finishing with four for 64. Things got even worse for the away side when they followed on, as Danie ..read more