Seren Books

08/09/2025

Coming soon: Laura Wainwright’s debut poetry collection is a powerful exploration of resilience in the face of ecological and human crises. Publishing 15 October. Pre-order now https://www.serenbooks.com/book/the-storms-flora/

08/09/2025

“...an excellent present for anyone interested in a slightly offbeat view of Wales.” – Desmond Clifford reviews ‘Vanished Wales: Places Lost in Living Memory’ for Nation.Cymru. Catch Carwyn Jones in conversation with Adeloa Dewis at Waterstones Cardiff tomorrow, 9 September, to find out more!

Desmond Clifford Vanished Wales by Carwyn Jones (not the former First Minister!) is the book accompanying the ITV CymruWales television series presented by Adeola Dewis. As the subtitle explains, it looks at “places lost in living memory”. In doing so it draws attention not only to places but to...

08/09/2025

You can enjoy a sneak preview of ‘Wild Running: South Wales’ by Natalie Ann Holborow in this short extract exploring Pen y Fan and women’s safety in running published by The Independent yesterday https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/wild-running-south-wales-brecon-beaches-pen-y-fan-guide-b2820811.html Pre-order now from your local bookshop.

Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru / Books Council of Wales Inpress

In this abridged extract from award-winning poet and writer Natalie Holborow’s new book ‘Wild Running’, she follows a trail around the Brecon Beacons in South Wales while reflecting on women’s safety

03/09/2025

Coming soon: This autumnal weather 🍂 has us excited to reveal the cover for Efa Lois’ new book ‘Gwrachod Cymru | Welsh Witches’! Publishing on 1 October, her illustrated guide to the witches of Wales is a must-read for anyone interested in Welsh history & folklore https://www.serenbooks.com/book/gwrachod-cymru-welsh-witches/

01/09/2025

On Tuesday 9 September, Carwyn Jones will be at Waterstones Cardiff discussing his new book ‘Vanished Wales: Places Lost in Living Memory' with Adeloa Dewis, presenter of the ITV Wales TV show of the same name. They’ll be talking about landmarks across Wales now sadly lost like the Wales Empire Pool and Capitol Theatre. Get tickets here https://www.waterstones.com/events/vanished-wales-an-evening-with-carwyn-jones-and-ad-l-dewis/cardiff

28/08/2025

It's not long to go until Natalie Ann Holborow's new book ‘Wild Running’ is published! Join us to celebrate at Book Space Cardiff on the 18th September 👟

Event highlight: Wild Running

We will be celebrating Natalie Ann Holborow's new book Wild Running on the 18th of September. More info and tickets are on our website: https://www.bookspacecardiff.co.uk/products/wild-running-ticket

We had Natalie read her poetry from Little Universe at one of our first ever events last year so we are delighted to be welcoming her back to Book Space Cardiff.

See you there!

20/08/2025

Coming soon: Alex Hubbard's scintillating debut novel ‘Storm‘ is a contemporary Gothic masterpiece which will leave you nostalgic for your small-town uni days. Pre-order online now https://www.serenbooks.com/book/storm/

20/08/2025

Want to learn how to market your poetry like a pro? Take a look at these tips from our Head of Marketing & Sales and Deputy CEO Sarah Johnson!

"Marketing is about balancing what you’re comfortable doing and experiencing with owning and celebrating your achievements."

Learn how to market your poetry like a pro with Sarah Johnson, Head of Marketing & Sales and Deputy CEO at Seren Books.

Originally published in our Summer 2025 issue, we are adding the full article to the Resources for Writers section on our website.

Comment below with your favourite tip and/or trick for how to shout about your work while still protecting your peace.

https://poetrywales.co.uk/marketing-for-poets/

13/08/2025

“...a wonderful act of cultural remembrance; and a plea to hold our heritage as sacred, now, before it, too, slips away.” – Mab Jones reviews ‘Vanished Wales: Places Lost in Living Memory’ by Carwyn Jones in Buzz Magazine Wales. Get your copy from your local bookshop.

Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru / Books Council of Wales

Based on the series of the same name, Carwyn Jones’ Vanished Wales catalogues lost landmarks, communities and memories that have shaped modern Welsh identity.

08/08/2025

Don’t miss the first event on the ‘Vanished Wales’ Book Tour next Wednesday 13 August at Waterstones Swansea! Carwyn Jones will be talking about his new book, based on the ITV Cymru Wales series, which explores the stories of our lost landmarks. Book tickets here https://www.waterstones.com/events/vanished-wales-places-lost-in-living-memory-as-seen-on-itv/swansea

08/08/2025

This week’s Friday Poem is ‘One-Sided Conversation with a Hydrozoan’ by Katrina Naomi from her collection ‘Battery Rocks’ https://www.serenbooks.com/2025/08/friday-poem-one-sided-conversation-with-a-hydrozoan-by-katrina-naomi/

07/08/2025

Calling all readers, writers & bookworms 📚 Our annual Readership Survey is now open! You could win this fabulous book bundle, worth around £150, in return for around 25 minutes of your time. Make yourself a panad ☕ and take a look here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EQDmqGvpfm