The most glorious window by Poonam Mistry in place to celebrate her new book The Bear and the Seed. Her artwork is stunning, these are seriously gorgeous books people

And now to tackle Naomi Mitchison. Have failed at this before, but optimistic this time

Anyone want a puffin video to celebrate puffin day? You're getting one regardless

The most glorious window by Poonam Mistry in place to celebrate her new book The Bear and the Seed. Her artwork is stunning, these are seriously gorgeous books people

Tomorrow! Come & write with us! More info: elspells.com/2026/01/04/e...

Lovely to meet the cities own Manish Chauhan - signed copies of Belgrave Road now in stock. This is a special book for us, Leicester isn't over represented in literature

Okay, it's time for the first 2026 round of Eliminate the Invasive Species with Delicious Food. ie I will be making Three Cornered Leek Pesto.

Got an event coming up at Bath Waterstones with the excellent @avaglassbooks.bsky.social a week on Friday (27th March) if you're into crime and/or murders and/or alt history and/or thrillers www.waterstones.com/events/james...

'The tech industry said the UK had “the worst copyright regime for AI training of any major economy”.' Good.

A true giant

Happy St Patricks Day - and special guest - Evie Woods! www.thebooktrail.com/authorsonloc... #authorsonlocation #Stpatricksday #irishwriters #eviewoods @harpercollins.bsky.social

If you're Oxford based with suitably-aged children, I am doing an event THIS SUNDAY about all things Loki, norse myths and CHAOS. There will be theatre (improvised), quizzes and doodling! www.ticketsource.co.uk/oxford-liter...

I might argue that T Kingfisher is doing it slightly better- but honestly, you should be reading both and making up your own mind because they're both amazing

The power of recommendations - I've been staring at this for a couple of weeks as it's only a stand opposite the till and given it no thought at all. Now I'm going to buy it.

Six years ago today (also a Monday) I went to the last Premier League game before the Covid lockdown. Harvey Barnes ran rings round Villa, Vardy came off the bench to score a brace, and we won 4-0. We finished the day third in the Premier League - and wondering nervously what was to come. #LCFC 🦊💙

Thank you to everyone who responded to my Rebecca West post. You have all given me heart and courage. I've written about what I'm up to here. Please forward this to anyone who might be interested open.substack.com/pub/autumnin...

Absolutely honoured to say that Waterstones has picked Hekate as book of the month. Verse novels and poets do not normally get this kind of love, so I am BEYOND grateful for this. 🥹🖤

New Uketsu has landed, Strange Buildings is here

If there is something I love more than a new cookbook its a fancy proof. Thank you @panmacnews.bsky.social can't wait to read this one

There's not much I love more than a new cookbook, and this one looks amazing

CROOKED CROSS by Sally Carson, one of my favourites from last year’s reading. First published in 1934, it feels terrifyingly relevant in today’s world. An excellent novel about the insidious creep of Nazism and the moral fortitude it takes to stand against this. #BookSky 💙📚

Lots on through the festival, but this should be good

❤️HAPPY VALENTINES DAY❤️ What better time to celebrate all the red books than on the day of love with a red #ValentinesStack📚 🌹”Roses are red, Violets are blue, Just one more chapter… Ok, maybe two!”🌹 #bookstacksaturday #saturdaystack #valentinesdaystack #BookSky📚💙

It doesn't have to be Valentine's Day to buy someone you love a random surprise book, but, well, it IS Valentine's Day so you might as well do it today, and get a shiny card too... #Booksky

Pah, you could fill this list with Iron Maiden or Hawkwind on their own…but I suspect that they were never going to make a Guardian article…

The incredibly lovely Hannah Lowther came in today to sign copies of her book Les Quizerables (flipping brilliant), she's also in Legally Blonde at the Curve. We have a couple of signed copies now

Day off and now I'm back home obviously I'm adding to an already ridiculously long wish list instead of reading some of the books to hand. Bliss

I'm really excited for Dr Icy's writing workshop with us on Saturday. They are always fantastic!

Day off, not actually raining, so took the time to visit Leicester's guildhall. Free, convenient for the cities best bookshop, lots of places nearby to get coffee - recommended

I contributed to the retelling of mythological Irish women pulsating with desire, danger and defiance. Featuring unruly mothers, defiant mermaids and women outrunning their destiny, Banshee is out Feb 26th! 🧚🧝‍♂️🧙‍♂️ @hachetteuk.bsky.social @johnmurrays.bsky.social

HEX HOUSE by @amyjanestewart.bsky.social is a feverishly told, dark and unsettling Scotland-set fairy-tale about a safe haven for women which transforms them into vessels of revenge. 🪶 ✨ 🔮 Coming April 2026. Pre-order now: https://tinyurl.com/4wxacyrb ✨

@markedwardsauthor.bsky.social dropped by today, signed copies of The Wasp Trap now available! He was delightful and the book is getting excellent colleague reviews, come buy it whilst we have the signed editions.

UPON A STARLIT TIDE by @kellinthewoods.bsky.social is now out in paperback! 🧜‍♀️💚 A dark fairy tale-inspired fantasy combining elements of "The Little Mermaid" and "Cinderella" into a wholly original tale of love and betrayal.. https://tinyurl.com/3xfze8pd

OH MY! Land Beneath the Waves is one of BBC Wildlife Magazine's seven best adult books of 2025! And in such wonderful company! Totally made my year! 🥰💚 @summersdalebooks.bsky.social #naturewriting #chronicillness

First published in 1952 and inexplicably out of print for decades, Apricot Sky shows the author of the classic Lady Rose and Mrs Memmary in a decidedly more frolicking mood. This new edition features an introduction by Candia McWilliam. www.waterstones.com/book/apricot...

I think you'll like it, I really do preorders are always an authors/publishers/bookshops favourite thing

A thread I'll be adding to hopefully as new titles are announced: the upcoming 2026 books I've been making an excited note of in my diary so far. Old favourite authors, new voices that just sound too intriguing, and very occasionally a stunning bit of cover art that really caught my eye! #SFF 🪐📚💙

Smells like it too in the summer. Might have to read this just on the strength of this quote

Oh hey and there’s a new @ashleyhblake.bsky.social novel out today! It’s a very happy day at Neighborhood. 💜 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744684... @beccapodos.bsky.social

This sounds great

I had a great time talking about Helen of Troy with Evan on BBC Radio 4’s PM just now, and if you want to hear more about the Odyssey, here’s my 28-minute version! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

I so badly want a snow day, but libe so close to work it's never going to happen. What would I read if I was trapped at home with lots of coffee an untouched (so far) Christmas Toblerone and several hundred unread books?

It may, or may not, forecasts disagree, snow here this afternoon. Take no chances, stock up on books if you're nearby...

Not that old but really enjoyed 'Gods in Alabama' by Joshlyn Jackson

Lots of new boojs coming through now we're almost in February, but has anyone read a great older book recently that they'd care to recommend. Inspired by Leicester Uni putting Georgette Heyer's Cotillion on the historical fiction syllabus - definitely time for a re read from me

Every Wednesday, I’m going to post a children’s book I’ve enjoyed. If you’ve read it too, or you want to share another book, join in! The Midnight Folk, by John Masefield. Why do I like it? Read the alt text! #ukkidlit #kidlituk

Aberdeen! @vikkipatis.bsky.social and I are heading to your way @waterstones.bsky.social. Tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/in-co...