Still buzzing from the opening of ‘Beyond the Bassline, 500 Years of Black British Music’ Exhibition British Library last Thursday; curated brilliantly by Dr Mykaell Riley and Dr Aleema Gray. It is superb and well worth a visit. The Bassline book v good too; Julia Thee Junglist Historian final chapter

'Black British music is more than a soundtrack. It has formed part of an expansive cultural industry that transformed British culture.'

Beyond The Bassline is open now at the British Library 🙌

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Through the mail slot today. A package from Blackwell’s. Rural Hours: The Country Lives of Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Townsend Warner and Rosamond Lehmann by Harriet Baker. And A Telegram From Le Touquet by John Bude.

My latest non-fiction book 'The Philosophy of Cider' will be published (June 13th 2024) with a #RethinkCider angle.

You can pre-order a signed copy here: tinyurl.com/mrxu88zp

Or from British Library Publishing and other retailers including The Zon.

Here is my review of the engaging 'The Mysterious Mr Badman - A Yorkshire Bibliomystery' by W F Harvey on northernreader.wordpress.com Mr Digby discovers a book and mystery begins - a rare 1934 novel reprinted by the British Library British Library Publishing Martin Edwards

Jolly to see some of our Philosophy of… series in Waterstones StAlbans 🏳️‍🌈 today.

Don’t need much excuse to go to the British Library but the ‘Beyond The Bassline: 500 years of Black British Music’ exhibition is a must see!

👀 3 towers of vinyl & 200+ exhibits stretching from the earliest recordings through calypso, jazz, jungle…
👏Dr Aleema Gray Dr Mykaell Riley

A truly ambitious psychological crime novel and very, very readable

SQUEEE! Just preordered this one!

Tonight is the Night!
'An Evening with Eddy Grant' as part of the 'Beyond The Bassline' Season (500 years of Black British Music).
7pm (GMT)/2pm (EST)
British Library

Don't Miss out. Ticket Link below
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It's great to see the love for 'The Wheel Spins' - filmed by Hitchcock as 'The Lady Vanishes'. Next month we publish 'Before the Fact' by Frances Iles (Anthony Berkeley) - filmed by Hitch as 'Suspicion'. Who is excited for this one? (includes new introduction by Martin Edwards)

Stunning ✨✨

What a lovely view of my neighbour's drink tray. Not only does it include a brand new bottle of Brighton Gin but there is also a well-thumbed copy of my book The Philosophy of Cocktails.

Really looking forward to this!

Oh my hat!

It's great to see the love for 'The Wheel Spins' - filmed by Hitchcock as 'The Lady Vanishes'. Next month we publish 'Before the Fact' by Frances Iles (Anthony Berkeley) - filmed by Hitch as 'Suspicion'. Who is excited for this one? (includes new introduction by Martin Edwards)

Felt privileged to be at the launch for the Beyond the Bassline exhibition last night. Congratulations to Dr Aleema Gray Dr Mykaell Riley & the whole BL team. A great night celebrating an important & exciting exhibition (if you’re a music fan don’t miss it!)

Hello #BookTwitter ! Jacqui's #FridayReads recommendation is THE WHEEL SPINS by Ethel Lina White.

This wonderfully suspenseful novel was filmed by Alfred Hitchcock as THE LADY VANISHES. Recommended reading, even if you're familiar with the film! 😍

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I am delighted to say I’m back at @leedslit on June 16th to quiz the good bookish people of Leeds!

Tickets here: leedslitfest.co.uk/whats-on/liter…

Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music opens today at British Library - it’s great! Here are some sneak preview pics from yesterday’s press view. Museums Association