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

Calling all teachers & librarians! The brilliant @amdassu.bsky.social is running a 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...

There's still time to book onto tomorrow's event with @bexhogan.bsky.social to talk all things fantasy at Waterstones Cambridge, so book your spot here: www.waterstones.com/events/ya-fa...

What an incredible week on the road with Mary Portas, celebrating her new book #IShop,ThereforeIAm at bookshops and festivals up and down the country - and we’re not done yet! Don’t miss Mary at Cheltenham, Wimbledon, Stroud, Hay and more 👉 buythebook.online/maryportas

A very happy publication day to @bexhogan.bsky.social and her new book #OwlKing 😍 A hauntingly beautiful new faery tale, full of romance and magic, deception, and survival! Out today, published by @zephyrbooks.bsky.social

ICYMI: Queen of Shops, Mary Portas joined the BBC Breakfast sofa this morning talking about transforming Harvey Nichols into Harvey Nicks daaaarling, and her brand-new book #IShop,ThereforeIAm 🛍️ www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Don’t miss the iconic Mary Portas on BBC Breakfast tomorrow morning from 7.45am Mary joins the Breakfast sofa to talk all about her new book #IShop,ThereforeIAm, a no-holds-barred account of her time as creative director of Harvey Nicks! Tune in 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

I am so looking forward to this FREE online event on Oct 9th with Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books. If you know any secondary schools who might be interested, please do pass along. I will be talking about my favourite things - fairytales and folklore! #UKKidLit #BookSky 💙📚

#WimbledonBookFest kicks off in less than 2 weeks and there’s still time to book tickets to see the stellar lineup of authors📚👏 Check out the full programme of events, running 16th - 26th October 👉 www.wimbledonbookfest.org

It’s the '90s. British fashion is ripe for reinvention. Leading the charge is twenty-something Mary Portas whose instincts and bold creative risks reinvented Harvey Nicks. #IShopThereforeIAm is the story of how she did it – it’s out now, published by @canongate.co.uk Happy publication day Mary🛍️

Huge thanks again to @abirfellows.bsky.social for seeing the future when this book was embryonic 💗💗 And thanks to the dream-team-in-one-person who is #KirstenCozens @edpr.bsky.social www.roundtablebooks.co.uk/knights-of/u...

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

November is Empathy Action Month and what better way to celebrate in school than by joining @amdassu.bsky.social for a FREE virtual event on Thurs 6th Nov who will whisk you on a mesmerising journey across the world with her new book, #WildJourney Register here sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...

Announced tonight on Radio 4’s Front Row, the winner of the #BBCNSSA is Colwill Brown with ‘You Cannot Thead a Moving Needle’, and for the #BBCYWA Rebecca Smith with ‘Scouse’s Run’ Catch up on the ceremony here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

We’re here at BBC Broadcasting House for the winners’ ceremony of the BBC Short Story Awards with Cambridge University Tune in to Radio 4’s Front Row from 7:15pm to hear who has won the 20th anniversary #BBCNSSA and the 2025 #BBCYWA www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

We can’t wait for the BBC Short Story Awards with Cambridge University this evening👏 The winners of #BBCNSSA and #BBCYWA will be announced live on Radio 4’s Front Row from the ceremony at Broadcasting House. Tune in from 7:15pm 🎧 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Tune in to BBC Radio 4 tomorrow morning to hear Mary Portas speaking with Adrian Chiles on Saturday Live about her new book #IShopThereforeIAm, a no-holds-barred account of her time as Creative Director at Harvey Nicks! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Join us on Saturday 11th October for a very special signing event with MARY PORTAS at the New Cathedral St branch of Harvey Nichols in Manchester to celebrate the publication of her new book I Shop, Therefore I Am: The ‘90s, Harvey Nicks and Me.  Detail and tickets below👇🏻 💙📚