Goodreads don’t mince their stars! So this is absolutely brilliant to see. Reviews make such a difference to authors.

Really have to put this out there. If you like Tortured Poets type scenarios, I wrote one. #THETORTUEDPOETSDEPARTMENT

...and just diving into the immediately gripping and pertinent book by wonderfully generous author Dr Alexia Casale It's always a buzz to see books by authors you know on sale in your local Sainsburys!

She's too hot to handle
Out in the USA:
9th of October 2024

Help!!

Our first choice of venue for our northern bookish event in Manchester in August hasn’t come off & we’re getting other quotes at £450-650. We don’t have that money & we want to keep ticket prices very low. We’re also doing this for the love of it, not as a money maker…

Happy Sunday lunching, from Basil and me x

Ooof! Pardon the pun, but Gloves Off by Louisa Reid really packs a punch! It’s brutal and raw and painful. It’s also hopeful, brave and emboldened. I love the power and beauty and deceptive simplicity of a well crafted verse novel, and Louisa Reid’s verse novels never disappoint.

Looking forward to spilling the tea with #TheBookload this evening!

Fancy trying The Best Way to #BuryYourHusband ? For TODAY only the e-book is 99p on Kindle!

Authors, do let us know if you’re interested in taking part. Readers we will let you know more soon!

Lynne Reid Banks. Utterly excellent.
“I put my chin up and tried to stiffen my upper lip, but found I didn't seem to have any muscles in it.”

How many ways to say
she's a good-looking book?
(Inside and out, obviously)
Thank you Haleh Agar and Jenny Quintana

Bright I Burn
... June 6th

I concur. Half way through and am utterly blown away.

“I’m grumpy. My mother had a theory about Englishmen: They are permanently all two gin and tonics under par. They need two gin and tonics to become human.”

Hugh Grant speaking on behalf not only of Englishmen but this particular Englishwoman, too.

Children’s Books North Children’s Books North has doubled the number of places available on its 2024 mentor scheme for aspiring publishing professionals in the North and Scotland - apply here: childrensbooksnorth.blogspot.com/2024/03/mentor…

The WMAT Book Award was launched today with our team of Year 9 and 10 students reading the 6 amazing books on our shortlist to decide this year’s overall winner. LRC @ Weydon HF Askwith Louisa Reid Emily Barr Kate Dylan - mostly updates Mel Darbon Becky Bagnell

I finished ACTIVIST by Louisa Reid last night & it widened my already open eyes & fuelled an already burning flame inside of me. It’s an important & brutal verse novel that all teens, teachers & parents should read. Our kids are growing up in a toxic culture & they’re not safe.

Who's the biggest poser?
Yup, it's my second novel.
She's a redhead,
a banker and extra.
Did I mention
She lived in 1200s
Ireland?!

Congratulations to the three dynamic publishers on the shortlist for the The Bookseller Newcomer Award… Bedford Square Publishers Guppy Books Roll & Play Press bit.ly/ipa24shortlists #ipa24