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Novelist Paul Carlucci—whose new book is set in colonial-era Canada—recommends five of his favourite literary historical novels that manipulate form, character and setting in interesting ways while simultaneously summoning the atmosphere of the past.

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A huge thank you to the lovely Rachel Swift Press for my stunning copy of
#TheEndOfDrumTime by #HannaPylvainen
Publishing in July 2024
Forbidden Love, Fugitive Faith, Age Old Rituals all in a world lit by the Northern Lights…How can you resist it 💖📚⬇️

We are thrilled that James Roberts has been long listed for the Royal Society of Literature 2024 Ondaatje Prize for the remarkable Two Lights!

Paul Carlucci's The Voyageur continues to bask in well-deserved praise! Rachel Seiffert The Spectator:
'A marvellously dark yarn...Written with the scope of Annie Proulx and the verve of Peter Carey, The Voyageur is a most diverting read.'
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Absolutely blinding interview with Dave "David" Wragg Publishing Rodeo Podcast -- very funny and incredibly wise. All the best things. Vastly recommended listening:

So excited for this interview Riverside Radio with Matt Ottley about #TheTreeofEcstasyandUnbearableSadness , a mind-blowing, magical, intensely honest work - drawn, composed & written entirely by Matt- about his experiences of bipolar disorder. Truly astonishing.
Published 16 May

How stunning are these finished copies of #TheVoyageur by Paul Carlucci🎉 Design by Matthew Burne

'Exceptionally vivid and intense' The Times and The Sunday Times

We have some gorgeous foiled bookmarks for eager reviewers 🍂 #BookTwitter #bookbloggers

Amazing to also see Paul Carlucci's blistering debut 'The Voyageur' - about a boy's fight for survival on the wild frontier of 1830s Canada - The Times and The Sunday Times Best Historical Fiction of 2024 so far. Richly deserved: thetimes.co.uk/article/best-h…
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'In 1830s Canada naive Alex is a lamb let loose in a wolfish society...an exceptionally vivid, intense tale of a young man struggling to find freedom amid people eager to exploit him' -Paul Carlucci's gripping debut The Voyageur Sunday Times Culture
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A #happypublicationday to Paul Carlucci and his fantastic novel #thevoyageur Swift Press

Ahead of its release later this month, we’re whetting your appetite for Paul Carlucci’s debut novel with an extract from this brilliantly-crafted drama about an orphaned boy trying to survive on the wild frontier of 19th century British North America.
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Terrible news for Glasgow, and for readers and writers alike that our sister festival @ayewrite will not take place this year, amidst the funding challenges being felt across the country.

I *heartily* agree with every wonderful word here from Tracy Chevalier: The End of Drum-Time is GORGEOUS. Proof copies available now, shout if you want one (out 4th July)

We lost Bristol Ideas last year. Now Aye Write. A lot of literary festivals have scaled back their programming, and still others are at risk of going under.

This is as worrying as it is sad - and raises big questions about how we expect festivals to keep going without funding.

Thank you 𝖊𝖌𝖌 for this fabulous interview with Lucy Roeber and Saskia Vogel about relaunching Erotic Review as an art & literary journal exploring desire:
Gabrielle #10 – Carry On Desiring open.substack.com/pub/emmagarlan…

old (1997!) vs new – i wrote about Erotic Review’s very chic relaunch for Dazed (which features an essay on r/gooncaves!) dazeddigital.com/art-photograph…

'Erotic Review relaunches with artwork exploring the extremities and nuances of desire'
Thanks Brit Dawson FatosUstek & Frith Kerr for this beautiful, thoughtful interview Dazed
First issue of new #EroticReview ed. Lucy Roeber & Saskia Vogel is out now!
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‘Never forget, all dictatorships are the same’ . Today in Guardian Saturday Guardian Books - proud to present an interview with Marjane Satrapi on her new graphic novel collaboration Woman, Life, Freedom - out next week from Seven Stories Press UK @ & Seven Stories Press . Turnaround UK

Delighted to announce the longlist for Jhalak Prize 2024

Each of these books is a literary gem, to be admired, loved and treasured forever.

Our immense gratitude to the writers, creatives, publishers for bringing us this treasure trove!
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We cannot pretend it’s business as usual while universities, libraries, schools and publishing houses are being bombed with impunity in Palestine. Solidarity with Book Workers for a Free Palestine

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