Man answering his phone on the train: Yes? Correct, I’m not at work (pause) I’m not going to answer that because I am not at work today. No, you’re going to have to ask someone who is. Goodbye.

The biggest problem in the world isn’t climate change, future pandemics, or democratic collapse. It’s that far too many of our most brilliant minds are working on *everything but* those problems. 🧵

I endured an English public school. But that’s not the only reason I’m unsurprised about the Farage allegations | Musa Okwonga

The great Peter Kalu on racism in the countryside from his brilliant book #ActNormal. We were in #manchesterpoetrylibrary last night talking about our book Colonial Countryside youtu.be/5GSTKvlunUI?...

Newham Libraries (my locals) are a lifeline for our community. But the Council is considering slashing the budget by 50%.This could mean closures, staff cuts, and service reductions. As we approach the year of reading we can’t allow councils to defund our libraries! actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...

A day of huge mourning for the Far Right in the UK. Not only was the Huntingdon train stabbings not the terrorist/asylum seeker/immigrant atrocity they’d hoped and prayed for, here is the hero of the day:

www.theguardian.com/books/2004/f... Ursula K Le Guin, in a 2004 Guardian article: “I like to dream about a people who have the wits and the strength of character to choose what they like and want from complex technology, and just leave what they don’t need aside - instead of letting everything >

UK news: The Treasury says it's lowering business rates for "butchers, bakers and other shops". Can't help wondering if those other shops are candlestick makers... Am I alone?

Exciting book post! Just sat down intending to read the first page only… you can imagine what happened. Page turned. Next page turned. Bye bye afternoon… very hooky 😍

At last this is going mainstream

Well I was not expecting BILL NIGHY to be spitting facts today! observer.co.uk/culture/inte...

The fact that our next book Telenovela is going to carry a Books By People stamp certifying that it is AI-free has also now been reported around the world in Publisher's Weekly: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Writers please spread far and wide. Six of my books were scraped by Meta (and the situation is much worse for many others). This cannot put right the past but it does enable readers to support publishers who value the work of actual writers. Thanks so much to those who have worked on this.

I'm checking in early today from my writing retreat to pass on great news for UK readers: you can preorder the hardcover of Enchanting the Fae Queen for 25% off at Waterstones for just the next 2 days! Use the code ORDER25: www.waterstones.com/book/enchant...

Not me with too many books to choose from on #Take10ToRead day 🤭 It’s organised by the National Literacy Trust, but I think you’re supposed to read one at a time… # #WorldMentalHealthDay

Next up for my month of Black kids books is another double - both by Clare Weze. She blends real world social issues with elements of magic and science creating unique and wonderful adventures. Up Above The City is her latest book and highlights the hidden plight of refugee communities.

A very happy publication day to @clareweze.bsky.social and her new book #UpAboveTheCity, where young Jake finds himself on an unexpected journey when notices a mysterious figure in the attic room across the road🌙 A beautiful story of courage and kindness published by @knightsofbooks.bsky.social

Up Above the City is the perfect book for a Christmas gift, because it’s set in the week before Christmas, when Jake has to go to work with his mum and ends up falling into the adventure of his life ❄️ 🎄🎁☃️

A thought-provoking and original middle grade that looks at parental separation and displacement, Up Above the City by @clareweze.bsky.social is out 02/10. @knightsofbooks.bsky.social @edpr.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/09/28/u...

With only 3 (!) days left until wide publication, this week's Friday snippet comes from A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence. Preorder it now for the special advance price of $2.99/£2.49: books2read.com/honeymoonGrave #romancelandia

Very excited to have been sent a copy of new middle grade Up Above the City by @clareweze.bsky.social. Out 02/10, huge thanks go to @knightsofbooks.bsky.social @edpr.bsky.social 🥰 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

This is a great analogy for our times: www.samharris.org/blog/the-fir...

The last two lines of this article are gold

“He has been killed for saying things that used to be simple common sense. He has been killed because he had the courage to stand up publicly for reasonable opinions held by millions and millions of ordinary people both in the US and Britain.” - Boris Johnson

Truly horrifying and a glimpse of what life under a Farage government would look like. The current government should be treating these far-right groups as terrorists, not appeasing them. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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I see I have a lot of messages. I can’t access Chat on this platform, so if you really want to contact me, try Instagram 😎

This looks so good! 😍

Our short story prize is open for submissions again! Please share this widely - and please send us your stories: www.galleybeggar.co.uk/prize Closing date 8 November!

Incredible summer promotion!! 🥳 #preorder #childrensbooks #upabovethecity

Again and again, we are shocked by the treatment of learning-disabled people. Yet we never learn from the past | John Harris

There will always be opportunists: mild people who slide easily into the advantage opened up to their kind when tyrants come to power. How could you, I think. And: would I, if I could? What’s truly amazing is how little charm it’s taken...

Petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...

We’re delighted to share this beautiful cover for @clareweze.bsky.social’s UP ABOVE THE CITY - full of imagination and heart, this middle grade novel will be published in October!

This looks so gorgeous! VERY excited to read more from @clareweze.bsky.social #ukkidlit #kidlituk

We’re delighted to reveal the cover of @clareweze.bsky.social's new middle-grade novel #UpAboveTheCity, a powerful and heart warming story, beautifully illustrated by Rebecca Sheerin🌃 Publishing 2nd October by @knightsofbooks.bsky.social ✨ Pre-order now! 👉 bit.ly/4f1bZso

Look at the beautiful cover fabulously talented illustrator Rebecca Sheerin and ace designer Thy Bui have made! Thanks to Knights Of and Abi Fellows for bringing the book of my heart into the world Pre-order www.roundtablebooks.co.uk/knights-of/u...

So apt

🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...

Interesting article about the immersification of entertainment, which criticises the rise of shonky experiences that claim to be immersive, but doesn't really explore the drivers behind this cultural trend. (And if you want immersive children's fiction... shorturl.at/mchnk) shorturl.at/0dBKm

Hannah Arendt A warning from history

Absolutely overjoyed for him

I can’t speak for every city, but here in LA, ICE bounty hunters aren’t going after gang members. They’re hunting the vulnerable: gardeners, street vendors, day laborers. Easy money, no risk. Folks need to stop pretending this is about crime. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social—thank you for your words.

After some months of vague ideas interspersed with inactivity, this weekend saw a sudden torrent of ideas for my next book. Actually, the book after next: my next book is this www.panmacmillan.com/authors/henr...

A beautiful piece

Hannah Grieco's debut short fiction collection will be published in less than 2 months and is on sale for a mere dozen dollars. @writesloud.bsky.social @emanquotah.bsky.social

Lovely book post, by @mirandakeeling.com

Burning Shame www.monbiot.com/2023/01/12/b...

🎂 Happy birthday to us 🎂 Northodox officially turns 5 today (😱) and we're having a massive party to celebrate in Leeds. There are a handful of tickets left if you want to join us and some of our writers to celebrate 🥳 www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/lee...