Author:Toni Morrison,Candice Carty-Williams

Stunningly-designed new editions of Toni Morrison’s best-known novels, published by Vintage Classics in celebration of her life and work.
WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS, AUTHOR OF QUEENIE
Pecola Breedlove longs for blond hair and blue eyes, so that she will be as beautiful and beloved as all the blond, blue-eyed children in America. In the autumn of 1941, the marigolds in her garden will not bloom, and her wish will not come true. Pecola's life is about to change in other painful and devastating ways.
A powerful interrogation of what it means to conform to an idea of beauty, The Bluest Eye asks vital questions about race, class and gender and remains one of Toni Morrison’s most unforgettable works.
Searing and haunting... [The Bluest Eye] is a unique piece of literature because it is both timeless and relevant
—— Bernice McFadden, author of SUGAR , GuardianCrisp and clean, with just the right mix of brusque practicality to move the plot along, interspersed with hauntingly beautiful moments of character introspection and emotion.
—— Julia Blake, author of Black IceThere's danger, action, adventure and excitement. There's heartbreak and loss alongside community and determination. There's manipulation, disappointment, and a few plot twists along the way.
—— Rachel Churcher, author of Battle GroundThe plot is fast paced and action packed and I honestly couldn't put it down . . . If you still haven't picked up this series yet, what are you doing?!
—— Elle Reads BooksEngaging . . . the characters are facing bigger stakes and threats.
—— Sifa Elizabeth ReadsPRAISE FOR THE SERIES
—— :A stonking good sci-fi & coming-of-age story all wrapped into one . . . a book that tackles humanity, hardship, and classism at the deepest level
—— Magic Radio Book ClubAn unputdownable exploration into the ethics of science
—— Buzz MagazineIncredible . . . without a doubt one of the best YA sci-fi books I've ever read.
—— Out and About BooksA laudable debut with a sustained narrative and characterisations that demand the reader keep on their toes.
—— NB Magazine‘Morrison almost single-handedly took American fiction forward in the second half of the twentieth century’
—— Caryl PhillipsA beautiful book and it's beautifully written
—— Kit de Waal , Good Housekeeping UKMy favourite book of all time
—— Sareeta Domingo , Good HousekeepingMorrison's stunning trilogy is an evocation of black life over the past four centuries. It defies summary. Completed almost 25 years ago, these novels top anything produced by any American writer including Hemingway, Updike and DeLillo
—— Trevor Phillips , Sunday Times[A] beautiful, haunting novel
—— Stig Abell , Sunday TimesMore than one of Morrison's books could be classed as masterpieces, but this one is famous for a reason: everyone should read it
—— Bernice McFadden, author of SUGAR , GuardianBrilliant
—— StylistYou'll devour this unputdownable tale
—— OK!Beautifully moving and funny
—— Sinead MoriartyWise and witty, this is destined to be as successful as its forerunner
—— Woman's WeeklyA welcome return for Keyes' messy heroine. In Rachel, Keyes has created a character that takes her readers through the rough and the smooth - and we are more than happy to go along for the ride
—— MetroWarm-hearted, witty and fearless in the face of life's sorrows, Again, Rachel is a celebration of the enduring power of love
—— Daily MailBrilliant. Truly wonderful. Like sinking into a deep, luxurious, bubble bath. Sharply observed, this big-hearted book has plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and is a treat of a novel
—— My WeeklyKeyes has always been an excellent storyteller but here she is at the peak of her powers, her writing even more honest and vulnerable than usual. A profound and smart book that will be enjoyed by die-hard fans and new readers alike. And Luke Costello is sexier than ever.
—— iNewsAssured, wise and witty with superb observational detail, reading Marian Keyes is like being cradled in safe arms. This book is destined to be as successful as its forerunner
—— Woman & HomeBereavement, grief, addiction, family, fun, humour, love, romance. It's all there
—— Sheila O’ FlanaganWarm, witty and wise - a joy to read
—— SunThere's a wisdom to Marian Keyes' iconic Rachel
—— Sainsbury's MagazineKeyes is an exceptional storyteller and her ability to blend comedy, high drama and emotional depth is second to none. Empathetic, insightful, romantic and witty, Again, Rachel is again a delight from start to finish.
—— Daily ExpressAgain, Rachel is a tour de force. A fearless novel about loving and losing and hoping. It's perfection
—— Gillian McAllisterA brilliant reminder of just how comforting it can be to return to characters that once captured our hearts.
—— StylistSet to be one of the biggest books of the year
—— iJoyful, wise, empathetic, funny, sexy, and so thoughtful on addiction, too
—— Sarah VaughanDarkly comic . . . Just as tender, heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny as her first outing
—— BestAgain, Rachel is like a six hundred page hug and is Marian Keyes at her hilarious yet heartbreaking best
—— Sarra Manning , Red MagazineI loved Again, Rachel. Such a beautiful, wise, powerful book
—— Elly GriffithsRachel somehow helps us all to find our better, truer selves. I've still got 100 pages to go, but part of me wishes it was 1,000
—— Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, The WeekKeyes is a giant of Irish writing who has not so much defined a genre, as she has created it
—— Natasha PoliszczukPerceptive, hilarious and deeply moving, this is a wise and insightful look at modern life
—— Sunday ExpressSwitch the phone to silent, banish all distractions: it's time for a book binge
—— Saga MagazineFabulous. I loved becoming reacquainted with the Walsh family
—— My Weekly Special SeriesA masterclass in creating the perfect follow-up story . . . This sequel shone
—— Jane Harper , Daily ExpressIncluded in 'Best Paperbacks of April 2023'
—— THE TIMESThere aren't many books that come along . . . where on one page you can be laughing hysterically, and then you turn the page and you're nearly in tears for the opposite reason. This is that book. Beautifully told. Loads of warmth, loads of humour.
—— Phil Williams , Times RadioShe is a genius stylist. Her characters are so vivid, her situations feel so real and authentic. This is my favourite book of hers.
—— Hannah Beckerman , Times RadioAmazing
—— Beth O'LearyEnticing
—— StylistThere's light and dark in all Keyes' novels, equal measures of hilarity and heartbreak
—— ScotsmanHard to put down
—— Sunday ExpressLovable, funny. Doesn't disappoint
—— Sunday LifeKeyes at the peak of her powers
—— ScotsmanPraise for Marian Keyes
—— :Messy, tangled complex humans who reminded me that few of us ever really sort out our lives at all
—— Jojo MoyesA novel that is warm and witty but never afraid to tackle the big stuff
—— Elizabeth Day , Mail on SundayMagnificently messy lives, brilliantly untangled. Funny, tender and completely absorbing!
—— Graham NortonKeyes knows how to make serious issues relatable - and get a few grownup laughs, too
—— GuardianThere should be a word to describe the sadness and satisfaction you feel when you read the last page of a Marian Keyes novel: the ending is perfect but you still want more, more, more
—— Liane MoriartyCharming, funny and poignant. But also profound, heartbreaking
—— Nina StibbeKeyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend. Just pure and simple joy
—— StylistFunny, thought-provoking and will get you right in the feels
—— RedSensitive, funny, wonderful, immensely touching
—— Nigella LawsonMarian Keyes's gift for storytelling is utterly magnificent
—— Liz NugentRachel Walsh is back with a bang. Wickedly shrewd and fun
—— RTE Guide, 'Top 10 Fiction of 2022'