Bøker av Jo Thomas

'It's Christmas in a book!' Katie Fforde 'Sprinkled with Christmas magic!' Milly Johnson 'A scrumptious seasonal treat!' Heidi Swain Cosy up with the new Christmas book from bestselling author Jo Thomas ___Residential-home caterer Connie has had one online-dating disaster too many.

Don't miss Jo's newest summer novel! Coming June 2025 and available to preorder now!

Readers who loved the fictional Jo March in Little Women will love this thrilling memoir by New York Times journalist Jo Thomas, a real-life Jo March who refused to give up when men said journalism was not for a woman. Jo was a young housewife when she first went to work for an Ohio newspaper that had not hired a woman in 20 years. The men shunned her, but she discovered people and issues they ignored and wrote about them. Follow her through ruined neighborhoods in Cincinnati, the underworld of Detroit, the office of a scientist who did covert experiments for the CIA, the admiral responsible for finding survivors of America's nuclear tests, the Cuban side of the Mariel boatlift, Northern Ireland during the Troubles, and the white right-wing enclaves in the American heartland after the Oklahoma City bombing. At home, Jo loses and gains a family. At work, she never becomes "One of the boys." Her story speaks to the struggles of women of all ages. Come along for the journey.

*Pre-order this delightful Christmas adventure now!*'Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness' Veronica Henry-----------------------------------Chloe can't wait for Christmas . . . to be over! Her son Ruben is staying with his dad this year and Chloe is planning to ignore the holidays all together. Her only nod to the season is the advent calendar Ruben left her, to help count down the days till he's home again.But then an heir hunter gets in touch, telling her there's a plot of land in Canada she may be entitled to. Surely, it's a scam. Or could it be just the escape she needs right now? They're offering to pay for her flights . . . and Ruben's latest note in the advent calendar tells her to 'say yes!'Suddenly, Chloe's new countdown to Christmas involves a log cabin in the middle of a snowy forest, a community that's worried for its future, a gruff lumberjack who gives her butterflies and a lot of pancakes with maple syrup . . .This Christmas is full of surprises!

'Full of love and warmth, tears and laughter, another gorgeous book from Jo Thomas' Katie Fforde---A dream homeBeca Valentino is ready to escape the city. When she sees the perfect house for sale in her hometown, it seems like fate. Is this her chance to build the foster family she dreams of, on the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast?A big mistake?Returning home isn't as easy as she thought, however. Her family's beloved ice cream café is gone - turned into a soulless wine bar by her hateful ex-boyfriend. Reconnecting with her oldest friend, fisherman Griff, isn't straightforward either. And when, instead of the children she expected to take in, two wary teenage boys appear on her doorstep, Beca fears she's made a terrible mistake.A recipe for changeBut an old family recipe book is just the inspiration she needs. Soon, with a little help from friends old and new, Beca is selling mouth-watering homemade gelato from a pop-up café on the beach.Then disaster strikes. Will the Valentino family legacy be lost forever? Or can Beca create a new recipe for happiness?

"Eliza has a full house! When her three children grew up and moved out, she downsized to a smaller property... but now they're all back. Every room in the house is taken and Eliza finds herself sharing her bed with her eldest daughter and her daughter's pug. Combined with the online course she's trying to finish, plus her job to fit in, there just isn't the peace and quiet that Eliza needs. So when an ad pops up on her laptop saying 'house-sitters wanted', Eliza can't resist the chance to escape. She ends up moving to a rural finca in southern Spain, looking after the owner's Iberico pigs, learning about secret gastronomic societies... and finding a new zest for life and love along the way."--

'The perfect cosy, Christmas read!' CATHY BRAMLEY'Sparkling, romantic, magical - and delicious' MILLY JOHNSON 'The ultimate Icelandic adventure! Packed full of food, friendship and life-changing moments.' HEIDI SWAIN One Icelandic Christmas holiday. One snowstorm. An adventure they'll never forget!Twenty-five years ago, Freya and her three best friends created a bucket list. The future seemed bright and full of hope . . . But now they are travelling to Iceland in memory of the friend they've lost, determined to fulfil her dream of seeing the Northern Lights at Christmas.They didn't count on an avalanche leaving them stranded! Handsome local, Pétur, comes to the rescue, showing them how the community survives the hard winter. With Christmas approaching, Freya and her friends throw themselves into the festivities, decorating and cooking for the villagers using delicious local ingredients.But will they manage to see the Northern Lights? And can Freya's own dreams come true, this Christmas?People are falling in love with Keeping a Christmas Promise 'Heart-warming, moving and romantic, with a beautiful setting - what could be better?' KATIE FFORDE'A gorgeous read, a delicious celebration of love and true friendship. This is another winner from Jo!' JILL MANSELL'Bursting with Icelandic flavour, adventure and romance' RUTH JONES

Magnifique!' Milly Johnson, bestselling author of My One True NorthCosy up with this heart-warming, romantic story from Jo Thomas about turning your dreams into a reality. - - - - - When their grandfather dies, Fliss and her sisters are astonished to inherit a French chateau!

From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good story about making your dreams come true, set in sun-kissed southern Italy. 'A tale full of wonderful characters, sunshine, food and romance.

'You smell the lavender, you feel the sun on your face, this book is pure joy!' Katie Fforde'Uplifting and full of warmth, this novel is the next best thing to jetting off to France on a relaxing break away.' My Weekly Can Del find her recipe for happiness?

Cosy-up with Jo's irresistible new novel and be transported to the rugged shores of a wild and beautiful Scottish Island.

Could the lemon groves of Sicily be the perfect place to start over? The irresistible new novel from the author of Sunset Over the Cherry Orchard.

Take a journey under the stars with a story that will warm your heart this winter from the author of Late Summer in the Vineyard and Sunset Over the Cherry Orchard

Escape to the rolling hills and cherry orchards of Spain in Jo Thomas's irresistible new novel, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Carole Matthews.

A gorgeous, sun-filled novel set in the glorious mountains of Crete, sure to be a hit with readers who loved THE OYSTER CATCHER and LATE SUMMER IN THE VINEYARD.

Hot on the heals of Kindle bestseller THE OYSTER CATCHER and widely-acclaimed follow-up THE OLIVE BRANCH, Jo Thomas's vineyard-set novel is full of heart and perfect for fans of Carole Matthews and Lucy Diamond.

From the author of runaway Kindle bestseller THE OYSTER CATCHER comes a brand-new novel set in the olive groves of Italy - warm, romantic and perfect for fans of Carole Matthews and Milly Johnson

The runaway Kindle bestseller - Jo Thomas's utterly romantic first novel will transport you to the Galway coast and introduce a cast of characters you will love

The only series for MYP 4 and 5 developed in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate (IB)Develop your skills to become an inquiring learner; ensure you navigate the MYP framework with confidence using a concept-driven and assessment-focused approach presented in global contexts.- Develop conceptual understanding with key MYP concepts and related concepts at the heart of each chapter.- Learn by asking questions with a statement of inquiry in each chapter. - Prepare for every aspect of assessment using support and tasks designed by experienced educators.- Understand how to extend your learning through research projects and interdisciplinary opportunities.This title is also available in two digital formats via Dynamic Learning. Find out more by clicking on the links at the top of the page.Jo Thomas has been Head of History at the following IB schools: Munich International School, United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) and the British School of Brussels. Keely Rogers has been HOD and/or teacher of History at the following IB schools: United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), the International School of Brussels (ISB) and ACS Egham International School in Surrey, UK.Jo and Keely have written several textbooks for the IB diploma. They are also examiners and workshop leaders for the IB.