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Head of Zeus @headofzeus.bsky.social · Jul 3
We cannot get enough of the special @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social edition of #LionHearts by Dan Jones⚔️

Pre-order your copy of this edition now 👉 bit.ly/40wLlkW
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Run, don't walk, #TheTemplars by Dan Jones is a 99p Kindle Daily Deal for today only!

The remarkable story of the Knights Templar, as narrated by Dan Jones in his inimitably vivid and authoritative fashion ⚔️

Grab this deal while you can: https://amzn.to/3JGvgE0
A graphic on a red background showing the black and red cover of THE TEMPLARS by Dan Jones on an e-reader device. Under the cover is a quote from the Sunday Times saying, "When it comes to rip-roaring medieval narratives, Jones has few peers, and in the Templars he finds the perfect subject."
November 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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We're tuning into BBC Two for #Empire with davidolusoga.bsky.social starting now! 📺

If you want more from David, THE WORLD'S WAR is his ground-breaking history about the forgotten soldiers of the empire in WWI.

Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/4okb4Hc
a graphic on a gold background showing the paperback cover of The World's War by David Olusoga. On the cover is a black and white photo of a young Black soldier in uniform. Text under the cover says, "From the presenter of The BBC's brand new series, Empire with David Olusoga."
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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“Why would the characters in ICE think and speak like Shakespeare's characters?” Jacek Dukaj on his new novel, translated by Ursula Phillips – out now!
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/articles/interviews/why-would-the-characters-in-ice-think-and-speak-like-shakespeares-characters/
Photograph of a copy of ICE on a white wooden background
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Time for #bookmail 📚 First up, a huge thank you to @headofzeus.bsky.social and Jacek Dukaj for sending me this amazing copy of #Ice 🤍🖤 Published yesterday, I am obsessed with the cover!! 💙📚
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Who else is watching The Celebrity Traitors? We're rooting for davidolusoga.bsky.social!

THE WORLD'S WAR is his vivid and moving narrative about the multi-racial and multi-national experiences of WWI.

Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/4okb4Hc

#TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors
a graphic on a gold background showing the paperback cover of The World's War by David Olusoga. On the cover is a black and white photo of a young Black soldier in uniform. Text under the cover says, "From the finalist of The Celebrity Traitors, David Olusoga."
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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It's paperback publication day for #TheBookseller by @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social 🎉

Join the brilliantly persistent, wonderfully unique DS #GeorgeCross in his latest mystery now 🔎

https://geni.us/booksellerpb
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🔍 3 more sleeps...

#DSGeorgeCross is back in #TheBookseller by Tim Sullivan this Thursday! Keep watching this trailer to check out the full George Cross Mystery series look 📚

Pre-order now: https://geni.us/booksellerpb
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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From New York Times bestselling author Breanne Randall, a witch hiding a dangerous secret must confront long-buried family secrets and discover her own power, risking her heart in the process.

Welcome to Shadowcraft Academy...
https://bit.ly/47gIwsd
Book cover for 'Curses, Keys, and Secret Societies' by New York Times bestselling author Breanne Randall, featuring a purple and pink background with silhouette of leaves and a large key. Text highlights a release date of May 2026 and slogans about dark secrets and destiny.
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Thank you @headofzeus.bsky.social for this fabulous proof of #TheTwoHundredYearsWar by Michael Livingstone which is out now from #Apollo 💙📚
This sounds fascinating and right up my history-loving street. Looking forward to putting my feet up and diving in! ⚔
October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Our latest staff read @appletonacademy The Time Hop Coffee Shop by @phaedrapatrick thanks @readingagency.bsky.social @headofzeus.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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#MissWinterintheLibrarywithaKnife by Martin Edwards is currently just £10 in hardback!

This is the ultimate twisty murder mystery with a delightful twist 🔪❄️🎲

Check it out here 🔎 https://amzn.to/3L4U5Ke
A hardcover copy of "Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife" by Martin Edwards is surrounded by festive decorations, including red baubles and a red ribbon, on a wooden surface. A magnifying glass and white dice also accompany the book.
October 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Happy publication day to #HouseParty by Chloe Ford!
'Such a fun, sparkling, swoonworthy romance full of memorable moments' Cressida McLaughlin
Out now: https://amzn.eu/d/3goHmNl
"House Party" book by Chloe Ford displayed upright next to a champagne glass and confetti on a yellow background.
October 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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How to Build a Spitfire by David Price is out TODAY!

A homage to the aircraft that won the Battle of Britain, marrying the story of how the author built a replica in his garden & its operational history. Think WWII crossed with The Repair Shop!

Out now - https://bit.ly/3J8HOn0
October 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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📢 Attention teachers, librarians and booksellers! 📢

We're offering posters and postcards for #WildJourney, a collection of stories for 7+ readers by @amdassu.bsky.social and illustrated by @joelillington.bsky.social 📙

DM us with a postal address if you're interested!
A graphic set on the orange background of an illustration of a school playground from Wild Journey. Text on the top left says, "A3 posters and postcards available for schools, libraries and bookshops" and the postcard design is shown below. On the right, text says, "Out 6 Nov 2025" and below that, "A linked collection of contemporary adventure stories for 7+ readers."
October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The Millennia Books version of #200YearsWar is in my hands. It’s stunning.

And so is the original @headofzeus.bsky.social version, and the upcoming Basic Books version, #BloodyCrowns … get them all!
October 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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My review for the brilliant tech/thriller #AllThatWeSeeOrSeem by @kyliu99.bsky.social is now up on my blog! (Sorry for the delay in posting!) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @headofzeus.bsky.social 💙📚 #bookreview #thriller

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All That We See Or Seem by Ken Liu Blog Tour Book Review #HeadofZeus #AdAstraFiction
A huge thank you to Head of Zeus, Ad Astra Fiction and of course, Ken Liu, for sending me a copy of All That We See Or Seem to read and review for the blog tour! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Blurb: Is all that we se…
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October 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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A love story hotter than fiction! 🔮 🌷 📖
After a visit to a sex psychic her sister swears by, Emmy falls asleep reading a romance book, only to wake up in the mmc's bed...
#FallingForTheProtagonist by Bex Goos Coming May 2025!
https://amzn.eu/d/iwZbDbu
Book cover illustration for 'Falling for the Protagonist' by Bex Goos, showing two people floating above an open book with the text May 2025. The background is teal with flowers falling around.
October 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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'Thrilling... The wealth of talent on display here augurs well for the future of intelligent, character-driven crime fiction. This is a must for mystery fans.'
Publishers Weekly

Best Crime Stories of The Year Volume 4 - Out Now!

https://bit.ly/4nPeWz8
October 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Pack a horror mailing with us 📚

#Grace is a haunting, atmospheric modern Gothic horror tale based on traditional Irish mythology, from the author of smash hit #TheWatchers, A.M. Shine ⛰️

Coming Feb 2026 👉 https://bit.ly/3Ijqnji
October 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Thank you @headofzeus.bsky.social for this exciting copy of #EscapeToTheNorthernLights by @carriewalker.bsky.social - out 6th Nov from Aria Fiction. ❄
I'm so looking forward to reading this third instalment of Carrie's heartwarming Escapes series with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang soon! 💙📚
October 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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The wonderful A.M Shine is back with a haunting, atmospheric modern Gothic horror tale based on traditional Irish mythology.

To learn the truth, would you descend into hell?

Published 12th February 2026

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October 15, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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A lover from Bourne's past seeks his help when assassins threaten her husband, but only treachery burns hotter than true love...

Robert Ludlum's ™ The Bourne Vendetta by @bfreemanbooks

Out Now - https://bit.ly/4pJxEKu
October 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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There’s a GHOST in my house! Hardbacks arrived of my new book, and I am pretty chuffed with them. @headofzeus.bsky.social have done me proud. Out in November, so bag a pre-order now!
October 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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I don’t think Mackenzie Gold is on Bluesky but this book deal with @headofzeus.bsky.social sounds great.

On threads they said, ‘I spent 8 years writing my debut gay fantasy and we’re FINALLY PM official!! I GOT TWO BOOK DEALS!’
A Publishers Weekly deal report announcing “The Chronicles of Chaos” by Breanne Randall and Mackenzie Gold, the first in a three‑book fantasy deal acquired by Blackstone/Head of Zeus. Announced Oct 7, 2025. Pitched as ONE DARK WINDOW meets Game of Thrones, set in a world where powerful fey were banished after instituting themselves as gods on Earth, and a new uprising is brewing that will destroy them all; one young man may be the key to saving both worlds.
October 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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New Review - today I’m on the blog tour for #AllThatWeSeeOrSeem by Ken Liu which is a science fiction thriller that also has a lot to say about the world we are entering soon. Strongly recommended and huge thanks to @headofzeus.bsky.social www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/10...
All The We See or Seem by Ken Liu — Runalong The Shelves
I would like to thank Head of Zeus for an advance copy of this novel in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher – Head of Zeus Published – Out Now Price – £20 hardback £6.02 ebook ...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
October 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM