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Sam Missingham @samatlounge.bsky.social · 20h

Reminder, now the world has been reduced to ‘content’ being fed into make-believe machines run by billionaires, books are gold dust when compared to all other ‘content’. If only book publishing positioned themselves as that and believed in themselves.

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Awais Khan @awaiskhan.bsky.social · 10d

With Hera officially a part of Penguin Random House, it was wonderful to find my books on the Penguin website 😀
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2347...

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Bluemoose Books @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social · 7d

Good morning.

The next 10 days are going to be absolutely brilliant.

I would like to thank all the Indy booksellers who have made _Leonard and Hungry Paul_ @ronanhession.bsky.social a word of mouth bestseller.

With a special nod to.

@bookcornerhx.bsky.social
@forumbooks.bsky.social

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A.A. Chaudhuri @aachaudhuri.bsky.social · 11d

I met some lovely readers @chilternkills.bsky.social yesterday. Always a delight to sign some books, especially in aid of such an amazing cause. Thank you to everyone at the fabulous @chorleywoodbooks.bsky.social 📚 🖊️ @crosslandam.bsky.social

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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 12d

🔴NEW🔴

Thread 🧵

@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12

‘Thick as Thieves’: Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage’s Putin Problem

Far from being distant from the Reform UK Leader, insiders told Byline Times that the former MEP convicted of bribery was one of Farage’s closest aides, while we reveal how Gill worked on the Kremlin’...

bylinetimes.com

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 12d

The Green Party of England and Wales says it now has more members than the Lib Dems: 83,500 to 83,174 with "hundreds more joining daily".

Interestingly, both parties are growing while Reform and the Conservatives are shedding members.

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A.A. Chaudhuri @aachaudhuri.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks to the wonders of Bookbub, The School Gates has had a bit of a hike in the rankings nearly four months post publication. It’s 99p until October 28th so don’t miss your chance to grab your copy while the promotion lasts!

www.amazon.co.uk/School-Gates...

@crosslandam.bsky.social

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A.A. Chaudhuri @aachaudhuri.bsky.social · 18d

'Packed with hidden secrets and clever reveals' CM Ewan

Playground gossip can be murder...

🚨Price drop alert! 🚨 My nail-biting new thriller is just 99p for a limited time - don't miss it... @crosslandam.bsky.social

geni.us/IVj9L

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A.A. Chaudhuri @aachaudhuri.bsky.social · 19d

PRICE DROP ALERT ‼️

#TheSchoolGates, has been selected for a BookBub in the UK and Australia tomorrow, which means it's 99p until October 28th! Don't miss out, grab your copy now! @crosslandam.bsky.social

👉 geni.us/Ztucw

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 24d

Sadiq Khan’s response to Farage’s deportation plan 👏

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Dale Walls @dalewalls1.bsky.social · Sep 16

A Message for Fox and the rest of the Main Stream Media

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crosslandam.bsky.social @crosslandam.bsky.social · 29d

Not long to go, can’t wait to be at @chilternkills.bsky.social again, such a brilliant event! @bigissue.com @centrepointuk.bsky.social @paulwaters.bsky.social @tonykentwrites.bsky.social

A.A. Chaudhuri @aachaudhuri.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thrilled to be appearing at my first Chiltern Kills alongside these phenomenal ‘deadly women’ writers! 👀 Please do join us if you can, the line-up is fantastic and all tickets are in aid of two amazing causes: @centrepointuk & the @BigIssue via ChilternKills.com 📚❤️

@crosslandam.bsky.social

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Fox Lane Books 🦊 @foxlanebooks.bsky.social · 29d

✨ It’s that time of year again—how is it here so soon? ✨

The 2026 Almanacs have just landed!
📚🍂
Perfect for planning, nature notes & seasonal living

🔗 www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/search?q

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A.A. Chaudhuri @aachaudhuri.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thrilled to be appearing at my first Chiltern Kills alongside these phenomenal ‘deadly women’ writers! 👀 Please do join us if you can, the line-up is fantastic and all tickets are in aid of two amazing causes: @centrepointuk & the @BigIssue via ChilternKills.com 📚❤️

@crosslandam.bsky.social

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · Sep 6

“Nigel Farage says….” has been the headline of the decade.
Look at what he does, ffs.
Look at his tax affairs.
Look at his grifting.
Look at his lies.
Look at his prejudice.
Look at his allies.
Look at his manifesto.
Look at his Brexit.
He is the embodiment of personal greed and national failure.

Nigel Farage (photo)

Nigel Farage says 'there's every chance of general election in 2027'
Reform UK leader says party needs to be ready for early election and vows to 'stop the boats' within two weeks if elected
UK politics live - latest updates
Rowena Mason and Ben Quinn

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · Sep 5

What on earth has possessed people to believe that Reform’s motley collection of our most abysmal, prejudiced and corrupt politicians - all with a proven track record of epic and piss-taking failure would be a remotely credible government? Seriously people… and media…
you’ve lost your goddam minds.

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Manderley Press @manderleypress.bsky.social · Sep 6

“Life-affirming”

“A tonic for our times”

It has taken us 2 years but we can finally share our news - we can’t wait to republish this memoir set on Broadway from the pen (or should I say typewriter) of Helene Hanff, author of 84, Charing Cross Road and former theatrical novice.

Underfoot in show business by Helene Hanff published by Manderley Press

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · Aug 26

As Farage parades around the studios and airwaves today can reporters please ask him why there were no Channel crossings prior to the Brexit which he claimed would "take back control of our borders".

Thanks

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A.A. Chaudhuri @aachaudhuri.bsky.social · Jul 19

A few pics from Friday at #TheakstonsCrime! Always so brilliant to be back and lovely to see @rogeraprice.bsky.social @amandalees.bsky.social #LyndaCheckley #michaelwood #RuthKelly @sarahclarke.bsky.social amongst others 📚 @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social

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Carrie @iamcarrie.bsky.social · Aug 11

Finished The School Gates by @aachaudhuri.bsky.social today. It was excellent. Very twisty. Recommend it.

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crosslandam.bsky.social @crosslandam.bsky.social · Aug 16

Should the world’s richest man, Elon Musk have a slice of the UK energy market? I don’t think so, which is why I added my name to the petition to Ofgem demanding they reject Tesla's application to supply energy in the UK. Join me and add your name too? 38d.gs/prek

I thought this headline was a joke when I first read it, but no…it's real.

I've signed a petition telling Ofgem to reject Musk's application to supply electricity to British households. Will you join me and add your name?

38d.gs

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A.A. Chaudhuri @aachaudhuri.bsky.social · Aug 1

‘I think this is my favourite of Alex's books so far. Just gonna go scrape my jaw off the floor and recover from that ending!’

Thank you @lilmissmorfett.bsky.social for this fab review of #TheSchoolGates!

Still a bargain at 99p, grab your copy here: geni.us/Ztucw

@crosslandam.bsky.social

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Damian Barr @damianbarr.bsky.social · Aug 7

I suppose every thing I read somehow informs every book I write. But some books are truly vital - for the facts I need to anchor fiction, for showing me what words can do. I’ve made a shelf about The Two Roberts for @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social Enjoy! 🛒

uk.bookshop.org/lists/some-o...?

Some of the Delightful Books Behind 'The Two Roberts'

Here are some of the books that helped me build The Two Roberts--some enriched the setting, others helped me bring the characters to life, they are all a pleasure to read. Thanks to Bookshop.Org for ...

uk.bookshop.org

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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · Jul 25

'Focus first on making your detective a living, breathing human being' 🔎

We asked award-winning crime author @sarahhilary.bsky.social about her approach to writing crime/thrillers, how to create a series detective and her advice for aspiring novelists.

Sarah Hilary: 'Focus first on making your detective a living, breathing human being'

Award-winning novelist Sarah Hilary on writing crime fiction and psychological thrillers, including tips for creating a series detective.

www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk

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A.A. Chaudhuri @aachaudhuri.bsky.social · Jul 19

The weather might be dire today but the company at #TheakstonsCrime couldn’t be lovelier ❤️ Fab morning catching up with these wonderful authors ✍️📚@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social @crosslandam.bsky.social

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