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26/03/2025

‘Men’s egos are no longer the priority.’ Amy Beashel on teaching her daughter to have 'bad manners', in today's
The Guardian:

At a party, a man looked my child up and down in admiration, before praising her looks. I saw her visibly shrink. So I taught her the value of bad manners

13/03/2025

We have some amazing paperbacks publishing today📚✨

MY NAME WAS EDEN by Eleanor Barker-White is an addictive psychological thriller that dives deep into love, loss, and the secrets tucked inside family ties.

When 14-year-old Eden survives a near-drowning, she awakens with a claim that chills her mother to the core - is Eden truly Eden, or the twin who was lost before birth? 

❤️ ‘A compulsive, didn’t-see-it-coming thriller’ ABIGAIL DEAN, international bestselling author of Girl A
❤️ ‘Unpredictable, tense and absorbing’ ROSE CARLYLE, #1 international estselling author of The Girl in the Mirror
❤️ ‘Dark and creepy . . . in the most compelling way. A proper page-turner’ KATY BRENT, bestselling author of How to Kill Men and Get Away with It
 
STREET HEARTS: An Extraordinary Story of Saving Street Dogs by Emma & Anthony Smith, with Lisa Cutts is available in paperback🐶🩵

Among the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs. These animals are abandoned and neglected, and sometimes in danger, until Street Hearts step in to provide them with a second chance.

In this heartwarming and inspiring tale, we meet the remarkable dogs they rescue and learn how an army of volunteers goes about it. Get ready to be inspired, to laugh, to cry, and to fall in love with the indomitable spirit of these street dogs and the heroes who fight for them.

13/03/2025

Happy publication to THE DEPARTED by Sarah Mellor🎉 The Departed is a debut novel which plunges you into a twisting, atmospheric crime mystery set in 1979 Liverpool.
 
Meet Leigh Borrowdale, a fierce new CID recruit navigating a gritty murder case;  as she faces her own family demons and battles the male-dominated world at work, Leigh discovers a connection to two boys feared drowned in the Mersey and links to the murky Liverpool underworld.
 
Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths, and Kate Ellis, The Departed combines storytelling with a gripping sense of place, bringing Liverpool’s Chinatown to life.

03/03/2025

Paul Mort will be signing copies of his new book, UPGRADE: THE NO BULLSH*T GUIDE TO LEVELIING UP YOUR LIFE, at Waterstones Newcastle this upcoming Sunday from 11.30AM!

Supercharge your weekend with a great read and start the new week energised and ready to tackle that to-list🔋

27/02/2025

Happy publication day to THE REBEL DAUGHTERS by Cecil Cameron🎉

Step into a world of turbulent history, fierce loyalty, and rebellion with The Rebel Daughters by Cecil Cameron. This spellbinding work of historical fiction carries you on a sweeping journey through 18th century Russia; a richly drawn landscape that hums with tension, heartache, and the courage of those who dare to defy the odds.
 
The Rebel Daughters tells a tale of resilience and rebellion, led by young Anna Brianski who has led a charmed life between St Petersburg and the peace of the Russian countryside, until one terrible day in December 1825 - up until that fateful day, the only thing Anna has risked has been her naive heart. But now her family, her freedom and her friends are all in grave danger.
 
Perfect for fans of sweeping period dramas and heroines who refuse to stand in the shadows, The Rebel Daughters is an unmissable new read now available to purchase from all book retailers!

27/02/2025

Happy publication day to BROKEN BISCUITS AND OTHER MALE FAILURES by Adam Farrer which is available to buy today!

Have you ever sat in the awkward aftermath of a personal disaster and thought ‘At least this’ll make a good story someday?’ Well, you’re going to love Broken Biscuits by Adam Farrer —a masterful collection of essays that takes those moments of life’s faceplants, dusts them off, and serves them up with a side of wit and heartfelt honesty.

Farrer unapologetically captures the comedy of missed chances, bad decisions, and unexpected curveballs as he explores themes of masculinity, relationships, and the universal fear of screwing up. Through candid, hilarious anecdotes, Broken Biscuits celebrates what it means to be a human!

Come and hear Adam talk about his new book in March – swipe to see his upcoming tour🎟

26/02/2025

We are publishing WHY I CARE: AND WHY CARE MATTERS by Sir Ed Davey MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrat’s on 22 May 2025.

Shedding light on the often-invisible world of carers, Why I Care is both a deeply personal story about Ed’s own experiences and a book that reflects the stories of millions of people everywhere.

The book will be available in hardback, ebook and audiobook, and can be pre-ordered via the link in our bio!

22/02/2025

Pre-order LEST WE FORGET by Tessa Dunlop this weekend to get 25% off using the code PREORDER25 on Waterstones!
 
Acclaimed historian Tessa Dunlop travels the length and breadth of the British Isles on a quest to uncover a story of national warring and national mourning, of fighting each other and of fighting together. Lest We Forget casts new light on the map of Britain through hidden treasures and uncomfortable truths, and asks what our war heroes and monuments say about us.
 
Through veteran testimony, newspaper archive and oral history, Tessa Dunlop will bring to life the personalities and the pitfalls, the pride and the pain involved in marking war across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales in a monumental British story.
 
Lest We Forget: War and Peace in 100 British Monuments publishes 24 April!

22/02/2025

Birdland: A Journey Around Britain on the Wing by Jon Gower is 25% off on Waterstones when you pre-order using the code: PREORDER25

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In Birdland, journalist and lifelong birder Jon Gower explores our intimate connection with the bird life around us. From the symphonic song of the wren to the clack of a puffin’s beak and from epic migrations to sunset murmurations, birds are commonplace miracles. No wonder they have inspired our artists, writers and songwriters. Whether rare or abundant, Jon Gower visits some of the best places in Britain to watch birds, searching for some species he has always wanted to see such as wryneck, dotterel and barred warbler. 
 
But all is not well in Birdland. Gower charts the many changes to Britain’s bird life over the last 50 years, as the countryside has seemingly emptied and in many ways fallen silent. He considers the effects of the climate emergency, the decline in biodiversity and warming oceans on birdlife and looks at work being done to mitigate these developments. But above all it is a celebration of birds and their being, and a call to arms to defend them.

Pre-order your copy on Waterstones today!

22/02/2025

Pre-order THE DARKENING GLOBE by Naomi Kelsey for 25% off on Waterstones! Use the code PREORDER25 at the checkout to redeem the offer for this weekend only!
 
❤️ ’Deliciously gothic and twisty’ LUCY ROSE, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lamb
 
❤️ ‘Confident, vividly imagined, infused with historical detail and riven by dramatic tension, The Darkening Globe will make your head spin – and keep you turning the pages late into the night’ ANNIE GARTHWAITE, author of Cecily
 
❤️ ‘An intoxicating story of Elizabethan exploration, madness and murder’ CATHRYN KEMP, author of The Poisoner’s Tale
 
Each time the globe turns, murder strikes… 
 
1597, London. When Beatrice’s husband returns from exploring the New World, he comes home with unexpected company: a mysterious woman, and an enormous painted globe. As Hugh refuses to explain who their female guest is, Beatrice’s foreboding grows.
 
Then one night, the great, hulking globe begins to turn of its own accord. Terrifying new illustrations appear on its face – and when untimely deaths ensue, Beatrice is convinced that the drawings are connected. 
 
Desperate to prove that she is not paranoid, Beatrice risks everything to uncover the truth. What sinister force is behind these killings? What really happened on Hugh’s excursion to the Americas? Who is the strange woman who won’t leave her house? And on this otherworldly map of murders, who will be painted as the final victim?
 
Pre-order your copy of THE DARKENING GLOBE today!

14/02/2025

Roses are red, violets are blue, we’re head over heels... for books, and how about you? 💕📚

Today we’re celebrating all forms love from the bond between friends, lovers and loving yourself! We have a handful of books for you to swoon over this Valentine’s Day including epic love stories, the slow burns, the heartaches, and the unforgettable tales that defy the constraints of time. Which one will you be picking up first?

14/02/2025

Journey back through time with three incredible authors, including HarperNorth’s Elle Machray, as they explore the rich and complex narratives of Black Historical Fiction. Chaired by award-winning cultural historian, and founder of the Free Books Campaign, Sofia Akel, this thought-provoking conversation promises to be an illuminating dive into the imagination and dedication to crafting often untold stories.  

The event will be followed by an opportunity to ask the authors your own questions and the chance to get your books signed. Continue your evening in the foyer of Brixton House for a specially curated selection of books available to purchase from local bookseller Round Table Books.  

📍 Brixton House, London
📅 Thurs 20 Feb, 2025, 19:30

Purchase tickets via https://www.fane.co.uk/past-voices or the link in our bio!