Bitter Lemon Press

Bitter Lemon Press Publisher of contemporary crime fiction and eclectic non-fiction. Shortlisted for CWA Best Crime & Mystery Publisher of the year 2020. www.bitterlemonpress.com

Here we have a sneak peek at the graphic novel from HOLY F*CK by Joseph Incardona, illustrated by Nadar and adapted by X...
18/08/2026

Here we have a sneak peek at the graphic novel from HOLY F*CK by Joseph Incardona, illustrated by Nadar and adapted by Xavier Betaucourt. We can't wait to see the rest!

See the extract here: https://www.calameo.com/read/001918672b8177846e7fe?volume=0&page=5

For more information on the original book: https://www.bitterlemonpress.com/collections/crime-mystery-fiction-new-books/products/holy-f-ck

Turnaround Publisher Services Consortium Book Sales Alex Presley Hippisley-Cox Meryl Zegarek

'A chance to peek inside the cultural and daily life of Cuba'The Orange County Register has included Leonardo Padura's H...
11/08/2026

'A chance to peek inside the cultural and daily life of Cuba'

The Orange County Register has included Leonardo Padura's Havana Quartet (translated by Peter Bush) in its 10 international book series that transport readers without leaving home.

Find the full list here: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/08/04/10-international-book-series-that-transport-readers-without-leaving-home/

Find out more about HAVANA BLUE here: https://www.bitterlemonpress.com/collections/murder-mystery-book/products/havana-blue

Turnaround Publisher Services Consortium Book Sales Alex Presley Hippisley-Cox Meryl Zegarek

'Now we have a second stunning Pavičić novel released in the United States two weeks ago by the avant-garde Bitter Lemon...
10/08/2026

'Now we have a second stunning Pavičić novel released in the United States two weeks ago by the avant-garde Bitter Lemon Press of London – “Mother of Sorrows” translated breathtakingly by Matt Robinson, who also translated “Red Water.'

Thanks to the Durango Telegraph for a great review for MOTHER OF SORROWS!

Read the full review here: https://www.durangotelegraph.com/columns/murder-ink/unraveling-family-ties/

Find out more about the book here: https://www.bitterlemonpress.com/collections/crime-mystery-fiction-new-books/products/mother-of-sorrows

Turnaround Publisher Services Consortium Book Sales Alex Presley Hippisley-Cox Meryl Zegarek

'A wry exploration of historical amnesia amidst post-war prosperity' CrimeReadsGreat to see MOTHER OF SORROWS by Jurica ...
09/08/2026

'A wry exploration of historical amnesia amidst post-war prosperity' CrimeReads

Great to see MOTHER OF SORROWS by Jurica Pavicic (translated by Matt Robinson) in Crime Reads' Best International Crime Fiction of July 2026.

Read the full list here: https://crimereads.com/the-best-international-crime-fiction-of-july-2026/

Find out more about the book here: https://www.bitterlemonpress.com/collections/crime-mystery-fiction-new-books/products/mother-of-sorrows

Turnaround Publisher Services Consortium Book Sales Alex Presley Hippisley-Cox Meryl Zegarek

Reading the latest Pavicic
06/08/2026

Reading the latest Pavicic

'A police procedural with benefits: an investigatory chronicle that explores issues of free will and fate (“there was so...
06/08/2026

'A police procedural with benefits: an investigatory chronicle that explores issues of free will and fate (“there was something toxic and corrupting in their blood,” Ines thinks of her family) against a backdrop of consumerist glamour and moral decay.'

Wonderful review for MOTHER OF SORROWS by Jurica Pavicic (translated by Matt Robinson) from the The Wall Street Journal.

Read the full review here (behind a paywall): https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/books/mysteries-we-will-see-you-bleed-by-ron-currie-eb703f1b

Find out more about the book here: https://www.bitterlemonpress.com/products/mother-of-sorrows

Turnaround Publisher Services Consortium Book Sales Alex Presley Hippisley-Cox Meryl Zegarek

'Very funny, as lively as can be'Lovely to see that HOLY F*CK has been selected as one of CrimeFictionLover's Six sizzli...
26/07/2026

'Very funny, as lively as can be'

Lovely to see that HOLY F*CK has been selected as one of CrimeFictionLover's
Six sizzling crime reads for Summer 2026! Thank you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uSgIq4q4co

Turnaround Publisher Services Consortium Book Sales Alex Presley Hippisley-Cox Meryl Zegarek

'Pavičić tells a powerful story set against the background of events and attitudes in Croatia, a country that still hasn...
14/07/2026

'Pavičić tells a powerful story set against the background of events and attitudes in Croatia, a country that still hasn’t faced up to its recent past.'

A wonderful review for MOTHER OF SORROWS by Jurica Pavičić has appeared in the European Literature Network

Check out the full review here: https://www.eurolitnetwork.com/rivetingreviews-max-easterman-reviews-mother-of-sorrows-by-jurica-pavicic-translated-by-matt-robinson/

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Is this a we see before us?We did it! Last night, Bitter Lemon Press won the Dagger for Best Crime & Mystery Publishe...
03/07/2026

Is this a we see before us?
We did it! Last night, Bitter Lemon Press won the Dagger for Best Crime & Mystery Publisher 2026 - received by our Head of Marketing, Graeme Williams. We couldn't be more thrilled!
Thanks so much to all of our authors and translators for giving us such wonderful stories to share. To the cover designers who make them look their best on the shelves. To Turnaround Publisher Services who represent us so wonderfully to the book shops. To Alex Presley Hippisley-Cox and Meryl Zegarek who deal brilliantly with our PR. To Graeme Williams who does an amazing job with our marketing. A huge, huge thank you to François, our fearless leader, for bringing everything together and making Bitter Lemon Press what it is today.
And a big thank you to the booksellers and to all you readers who support us.
Thank you!

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