Revealing the longlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Writing! 🏅✒️ Highlighting diversity and community, these 19 works span from humorous narratives and creative reimaginings to artfully using history to explore identity and relationships . 💫📖 https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-longlists-announced/

Announcing the longlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Illustration!🏅🎨 Featuring lively colours and immersive mediums, these 19 works beautifully portray themes of identity, relationships, nature, and life’s journey. 📚🌟 https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-longlists-announced/#Carnegies2026

It's publication day for #LearnLikeALobster by Sunday Times bestsellers Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis! The hosts of the Squiggly Careers podcast reveal why lobsters are the role model we can learn from and how being a lifelong learner accelerates career progression www.penguin.co.uk/books/463488...

ICYMI - Deborah Cohen, the author of #BadInfluence was on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour this morning discussing how the internet has hijacked our health, from patient influencers to wearable health trackers 📻Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... 📖 www.amazon.co.uk/Bad-Influenc...

An all star line up for the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival has been revealed! Ann Cleeves & Brenda Blethyn, Anthony Horowitz, Holly Jackson, Jane Harper, Chris Brookmyre, Chris Whitaker, LJ Ross, join a list curated by Programming Chair Lisa Jewell @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social

Copies are in for #TheGirlWithTheSuitcase 🥳 An unforgettable story, this historical novel from No. 1 bestselling author Lesley Pearse is out in paperback on the 26th Feb #LoveLesley

It's publication day for #BadInfluence by Deborah Cohen, published by Oneworld! 'An essential guide to the wild world of internet health – a series of cautionary tales, brilliantly told, about the perils of health influencers and the messages they peddle.’ Chris van Tulleken 🛍️ bit.ly/49Mcsfw

An unsettling, propulsive and fiercely tender novel about buried loss and renewal, #OurNumberedBones by Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen explores how we must unearth the past in order to make peace with the present Publishing 12th Feb from Canongate 📘 canongate.co.uk/books/5415-o...

Copies are in for #LearnLikeALobster 🦞 by Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis! We can learn a LOT from Lobsters. They never stop growing & they turn vulnerable moments into energy that fuels their next stage. Grow as you go. Fuel your own progress. Accelerate your career 💼 www.penguin.co.uk/books/463488...

It's publication day for #TheIslandBetweenUs by Dougie McHale! Spanning two generations and one unforgettable island, this is a powerful story of love, loss, & the ties that transcend time. Part of the Hellenic Collection of novels set between Edinburgh and Greece and published by Vinci Books

We're so pleased you're enjoying this series so much @jacquisydney.bsky.social - thanks for the brilliant review!

Happy publication day to #OnTheCharge by Kerry J Donovan! The latest high-octane action-packed thriller in the Ryan Kaine series, for fans of Lee Child and Greg Hurwitz published by Vinci Books.

Ben Greenwood is back for another action-packed adventure and this time he’s in a race against time to save his parents from a deadly trap and secure his place at the #RoyalInstituteOfMagic. Written by Victor Kloss, this is the second spellbinding tale of magic and fantastical creatures. Out Now!

Submissions are open! Chair of Judges Di Speirs, plus Saba Sams, Tahmima Anam, Will Eaves and Andrew Michael Hurley will be judging the entries for the BBC National Short Story Award for 2026 #BBCNSSA #ShortStories

Fancy a slice of Greek sunshine? 🇬🇷 Dougie McHale’s latest novel in his Hellenic collection is publishing soon and we have a limited number of advance copies available for any keen bloggers! #TheIslandBetweenUs

Keep your eyes peeled for next week's blog tour celebrating the release of 'The Shadowseeker', the second book in the fantastical Royal Institute of Magic series by Victor Kloss, published by Vinci Books. Full of magic, dragons and adventure, this is definitely a book for your 2026 TBR pile!

One for the January TBR: The book Stylist called “mandatory reading in 2026” #BadInfluence by Deborah Cohen is a thought provoking look at how social media is reshaping healthcare and an essential guide through unregulated medical advice online. Out January 22 from @oneworldbooks.bsky.social

Check out this great recommended reading list by @amdassu.bsky.social for @booktrust.org.uk that published today, a wonderful piece about tender, funny, and imaginative children's books that explore what 'home' means to different people @zephyrbooks.bsky.social www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...

There's still time to vote in this year's @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social Children's Books of the Year, and, call us biased, but we think 'Wild Journey' by @amdassu.bsky.social & illustrated by Joe Lillington should definitely be your top fiction read! schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo...

It is Day 8 of our #EDPRChristmas #giveaway 🎁 Head over to our Instagram for the chance to win today's incredible prize, all the shortlisted titles for the 2025 Carnegie Writing Medal! www.instagram.com/ed.pr

Out now in Hello! Magazine, print and online: Lady Glenconner shares her life lessons from her latest memoir #MannersAndMischief www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/8699...

Over on Instagram our #EDPRChristmas #giveaway starts today! 🎄✨ Across the next 12 Days we’ll be offering fantastic bundles and signed copies. Today’s prize: a wonderful selection of signed Milly Johnson books Enter via our Instagram linked below: www.instagram.com/ed.pr/

The brilliant Lisa Jewell has been announced as the 2026 Programming Chair for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival! 😱 Headliners confirmed are David Baldacci, Nadine Matheson, Gillian McAllister, Steve Cavanagh, and Alice Feeney with more names to be revealed in 2026 #TheakstonsCrime

From the bestselling author of the Starbridge series comes the much anticipated, updated edition of #GlamorousPowers by Susan Howatch, published by White Fox. A beautiful cover design, this is an unforgettable tale of self-discovery, human frailty and faith ✨📚

Over the moon to see 'Wild Journey' reviewed by @imogenrw.bsky.social in @theguardian.com! With it's "stirring, evocative 7+ adventure stories" by @amdassu.bsky.social & "Illustrated in striking black and orange" by Joe Lillington - it's a perfect gift for Xmas! www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...

Our wonderful author @bengarrod.bsky.social has voiced a brilliant video celebrating the 20th anniversary of the British Hen Welfare Trust and it's up for a Smiley Charity Film Award! As a patron Ben can vouch for the BHWT's work rehoming thousands of hens each year Vote here: bit.ly/43ICsqc

It's #WorldChildrensDay and what better way to celebrate than with a brilliant children's book! Here's a selection of just some of the amazing children's books we've worked on this year that will inspire, entertain and even spark a love of reading in young people.

A lovely evening yesterday at Bonhams celebrating Lady Glenconner and her latest book #MannersandMischief from @bedsqpublishers.bsky.social 📚 🧑‍⚖️

Proofs are in for #TheIslandBetweenUs by Dougie McHale! The latest book in the Hellenic Collection arrives 29 January 2025 published by Vinci Books. This is a powerful story of love, loss, secrets, and the bonds that transcend time, set on the beautiful Greek island of Skiathos.

The Carnegies are introducing an age-inclusive longlist shadowing offer, so reading groups of all ages can join in. This will run alongside our regular shortlist shadowing, giving even more ways to take part — full details coming soon!

What a brilliant idea and the perfect pre-Christmas gift - we ❤️ @biggreenbooks.bsky.social Advent Calendar ⬇️📚

Sharique Zea, author of #Lionborn, joined BBC Radio London with Shay Kaur Grewal to talk about his debut middle-grade novel, plus they discussed Anti-Bullying Week and finding your courage in passion and community. 🦁📚 Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Author Sharique Zea chats with DESIblitz about his powerful middle-grade fantasy novel #Lionborn , a fantastical adventure of self-belief, courage, and overcoming bullying. Out now! 🦁 www.desiblitz.com/content/shar...

ICYMI - Lady Glenconner was on ITV's Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh this morning with Alfie Boe, Petula Clarke and drinks expert Andy Clarke She was discussing her new memoir, #MannersAndMischief published by @bedsqpublishers.bsky.social

ICYMI – Bestselling author Lesley Pearse was on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live this morning! Catch up below to hear her talk about the incredible true story from her memoir #TheLongAndWindingRoad 📚

Catch the inimitable Lady Glenconner on Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh this Sunday, 9th November (9.30–11.30am) on ITV! 📺 She’ll be chatting about her new memoir, #MannersAndMischief , an A–Z of a life lived well, published by @bedsqpublishers.bsky.social

Don’t miss the lovely Lesley Pearse on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live tomorrow morning from 9am. She will be talking about her remarkable story, more incredible even than her bestselling fiction, told in her memoir #TheLongAndWindingRoad www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Happy publication day to Lady Glenconner, whose latest sparkling memoir #MannersAndMischief is out today from @bedsqpublishers.bsky.social! From ‘Men’ to ‘Mustique’, this A-Z of memories reminds us that life, at any age, should be faced with humour, heart and mischief 😀

Catch Milly Johnson on BBC Radio across the West Midlands this evening with Arun Verma, talking about her new novel, #LetTheBellsRingOut "A festive delight brimming with warmth and charm" - Woman & Home

Join @themillyjohnson.bsky.social at Waterstones Doncaster on Saturday the 15th November from 4.30pm where she’ll be signing her new festive novel, #LetTheBellsRingOut! It’s also Doncaster’s light switch on that evening so lots going on! 🎄 ✨ buff.ly/q5oXGls

Congratulations to all the talented authors & illustrators who have been nominated for the #Carnegies2026! You can view the full list via the link below: carnegies.co.uk/about-the-aw...

I don't know how long this hardback deal is lasting for so grab it if you want it on Amazon...https://amzn.to/3LguPRy - DO TELL YOUR FRIENDS! X

Join Mary Portas at Bookbar on Monday 3 November! Mary will be discussing ‘I shop, Therefore I am,’ her candid and funny memoir of her time at Harvey Nicks in the 90s published by @canongate.co.uk. Snap up the last few tickets for what should be a fabulous evening! www.bookbaruk.com/event-detail...

Teachers & librarians! There's still time to book your class on to @amdassu.bsky.social 's FREE virtual school event with Seven Stories on Thursday 6th November at 11am @zephyrbooks.bsky.social Reserve your space here 👇 sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...

A fascinating interconnected group of short stories, Wild Journey fuses empathy, resilience & hope (Az’s speciality!). An absolute triumph! Thanks Zephyr @edpr.bsky.social 🐦 @amdassu.bsky.social Out 6/11/25 for 7+ #kidlituk checkemoutbooks.wordpress.com/2025/10/25/w...

ICYMI: The incredible Mary Portas joined @theothersambaker.bsky.social for a very special episode of The Shift, recorded live from Cheltenham Literature Festival as they speak all about Harvey Nicks, Ab Fab and how Mary's childhood shaped her 📚 Listen now👇

'There she collects fluoro paper in Soho art shops, goes surreal with model penguins, hires Boy George as a live exhibit.' Libby Purves on Mary Portas at ‘Harvey Nicks’

I love the #WoodlandExplorersClub series by Ewa Jozefkowicz, illustrated by Gillian Flint, and am delighted to have been sent a copy of Fujiko and the Fox. Out 06/11 for 6+ readers, huge thanks go to @zephyrbooks.bsky.social and Katey @edpr.bsky.social 🦊 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Seven people, four days and a snowy Christmas on board a luxury sleeper train. This festive season, getting away from it all takes on a whole new meaning... Happy publication day @themillyjohnson.bsky.social #LetTheBellsRingOut is out now! @simonschusteruk.bsky.social

Wimbledon BookFest is now in full swing and next weekend is the exciting Table Talk strand of events, new for 2025 🍽️ Join Thomasina Miers, Olly Smith, Bee Wilson, Clodagh McKenna, Sam Holland & Pizza Pilgrims for food, drink & big ideas www.wimbledonbookfest.org/table-talk/ #WimbledonBookFest