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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · 13d

Psst! This VERY exciting new anthology all about Jane Austen is out now, and I have an essay featured in it, all about my love of Jane Austen and how it’s grown over the years. I had a great time celebrating the launch last night, and I can’t wait to read everyone else’s contributions.

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Lindz McLeod - THE UNLIKELY PURSUIT OF MARY BENNET is out now! @lindzmcleod.bsky.social · Aug 7

I'm so delighted to be featured in this video! We were asked to briefly describe our books and talk about our favourite Austen novel. I'm at 12:46 if you want to skip to me (but really, the whole vid is fun)

Authors' Favourite Jane Austen Books

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jul 9

This glorious event is tomorrow 🎉

Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jul 2

So excited for this event next week with @alexhaybooks.bsky.social and @jessicabull.bsky.social at @waterstones.bsky.social Trafalgar Square.

Come and join us for an excellent evening discussing all things historical fiction!

Tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/histo...

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jul 3

Psst – The Trouble with Mrs Montgomery Hurst is 99p only on ebook right now in the UK, on Amazon, Kobo and Apple 🥳

Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0CD...
Kobo: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
Apple: books.apple.com/gb/book/the-...

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jul 2

So excited for this event next week with @alexhaybooks.bsky.social and @jessicabull.bsky.social at @waterstones.bsky.social Trafalgar Square.

Come and join us for an excellent evening discussing all things historical fiction!

Tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/histo...

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Alex Hay @alexhaybooks.bsky.social · Jul 1

Can’t wait for this event with @katiejlumsden.bsky.social and @jessicabull.bsky.social next Thursday 10th July at Waterstones Trafalgar Square!

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Jun 26

Former Bonnier executives Kate Parkin and Margaret Stead are set to launch a new independent publisher – Firefinch – with authors including Heather Morris and Christy Lefteri on its list 👇

Former Bonnier execs Kate Parkin and Margaret Stead to launch a new independent publisher

Former Bonnier executives Kate Parkin and Margaret Stead are set to launch a new independent publisher – Firefinch – with authors including Heather Morris and Christy Lefteri on its list.

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 21

Hugely excited to be doing a bookshop panel event in London with @alexhaybooks.bsky.social and @jessicabull.bsky.social next month 🥳

www.waterstones.com/events/histo...

Historical Fiction Panel: Alex Hay and Katie Lumsden in conversation with Jessica Bull | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Historical Fiction Panel: Alex Hay and Katie Lumsden in conversation with Jessica Bull...

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Walter Scott Prize @walterscottprize.bsky.social · Jun 18

"I have rarely read a book that is that sizzling with tension." Hear the fab @katiejlumsden.bsky.social on #WalterScottPrize shortlisted THE SAFEKEEP, alongside her thoughts on our full shortlist and winner youtu.be/m9C2d1jnGHk?...

Final Thoughts on the Walter Scott Prize 2025

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 18

Nada, thank you so much! I'm so pleased you loved it 🥰

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thanks very much! ☺️

Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thanks ☺️

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 12

The Trouble with Mrs Montgomery Hurst is out in paperback today.

This book took me a long time to write, and I love it so very much. I hope you do, too.

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 11

Just one day to go until The Trouble with Mrs Montgomery Hurst is out in paperback 🥳

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 10

Just two days to go until The Trouble with Mrs Montgomery Hurst is out in paperback 🥳

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 9

Just three days to go until The Trouble with Mrs Montgomery Hurst is out in paperback 🥳

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 8

Just four days to go until The Trouble with Mrs Montgomery Hurst is out in paperback 🥳

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 7

Just five days to go until The Trouble with Mrs Montgomery Hurst is out in paperback 🥳

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 7

Thank you 💕 ☺️

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 6

Just six days to go until The Trouble with Mrs Montgomery Hurst is out in paperback 🥳

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thank you ☺️

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 6

Ten years ago today, I made the life-changing decision to start a #Booktube channel.

A decade on, Booktube has brought me so many amazing friends from all over the world, so many great book recommendations and so much utter joy. 🥰📚

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 5

Just seven days to go until The Trouble with Mrs Montgomery Hurst is out in paperback 🥳

Which means it’s time for another countdown!

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thank you very much 🙂

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Katie Lumsden @katiejlumsden.bsky.social · Jun 2

It's nearly time for #JaneAustenJuly – a month-long celebration of all things Jane Austen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltgv...

Jane Austen July 2025 | Announcement and Recommendations

YouTube video by Books and Things

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