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Sarah Ockwell-Smith Receives Shout-Out in The Times

11 May, 2026

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How to Raise a Gentle Man, the latest from gentle parenting specialist Sarah Ockwell-Smith, has just been praised in an article about raising sensitive young men in The Times:...

“Must-Read”: Not Going to Plan Shortlisted for Secondary Book Awards

11 May, 2026

In: Book Awards · News

Not Going to Plan, the “brilliant” (LoveReading) verse novel about sexual consent, unplanned pregnancy and the breaking of taboos by Carnegie Shadowers’ Award-winner Tia Fisher, has been shortlisted for...

One Dark Summer Included in Audible Monthly Deal

8 May, 2026

In: Book Promotions · News

One Dark Summer—the latest ‘jaw-dropping’ (Natasha Boydell) thriller from Richard and Judy bestselling author of The Twins, Saskia Sarginson—has been selected for an Audible monthly deal. As part of...

“Totally Underrated”: Kirstyn Benson on The Definitions

8 May, 2026

In: Book Reviews · News

Matt Greene‘s “utterly haunting” (Chicago Review of Books) dystopia The Definitions has just been spotlighted by YouTube book reviewer Kirstyn Benson: “I never see anyone talking about The Definitions...

Delve Into Kid Rex’s World for Waterstones Children’s Book Festival

8 May, 2026

In: Author Events · News

Mayo Agard-Olubo, author of the “ingenious” (Mo Siewcharran Prize) debut picture book Kid Rex to the Rescue, will be hosting a creative session “full of dinosaurs and superheroes” as...

“Nailbiting”: Avalanche Included in Bookbuzz 2026 Book Selection

7 May, 2026

In: Book Reviews · News

Avalanche, the latest thriller by Branford Boase-longlisted author Simon Fox, has been included in BookTrust’s Bookbuzz 2026 b00k selection. Read the full list here. Perfect for fans of Alex...

Overspill Selected for A Kindle Monthly Deal

6 May, 2026

In: Book Promotions · News

Charlotte Paradise, author of the “accomplished and hopeful debut” (Madeline Docherty) Overspill, has had her novel selected for a Kindle Monthly Deal. This means that the Kindle edition of Overspill...

“Excellent New Novel”: Benjamin Dreyer on The Definitions

6 May, 2026

In: Book Reviews · News

Matt Greene, author of the “thrilling” (Louisa Hall) dystopian novel The Definitions, has just received a lovely shout-out from former Random House copy chief Benjamin Dreyer. On the Bluesky...

“A Brilliant Book”: Cozy Corner on A Crime Through Time

6 May, 2026

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Amelia Blackwell, author of the “quirky and utterly gripping” (Gizmodo) A Crime Through Time, has just been interviewed on “Cozy Corner”—a weekly segment on the Fresh Fiction blog for...

Rebecca Reid’s Stella is Starting Over in Bookseller Previews

5 May, 2026

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Rebecca Reid, author of the ‘refreshing and original’ (Bianca Gillam) Seven Rules for a Perfect Marriage, has had her upcoming novel—Stella is Starting Over—mentioned by The Bookseller as one...

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