Ava Glass
@avaglassbooks.bsky.social
'Queen of spy fiction' - the Guardian. 'The real thing' - the Washington Post. Author of the Emma Makepeace series, The Hiding Season, and other books under other identities. Former gov't comms. Many names – Not a spy. https://linktr.ee/avaglass
Cheltenham was ACE yesterday! 1500 people came out to see us talk about spies.A brilliant day, a brilliant crowd, and a genuinely fascinating conversation. I'll be back Friday morning for an encore talking spy fiction with Charles Cumming, Frank Gardner, and Charlie Higson. Be there or be square.
Seething Lane author @jackjewers.bsky.social is off to The Edge Of The World bookshop in Penzance to talk spying through the ages with thriller author extraordinaire, @avaglassbooks.bsky.social. Tickets available now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spies-secr...
Spies, Secrets and Sleuths: An evening with Ava Glass and Jack Jewers
Join bestselling spy author Ava Glass and historical thriller author Jack Jewers as they discuss the art of spying through the centuries.
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This story is quite astonishing. What it describes is an existential threat to German intelligence, and any secrets shared with Germany by the US and UK. This could be Kim Philby levels of bad. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
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The Cheltenham Literature Festival is RACING towards us now and I'm told this event is nearly sold out. Get your tickets soon to be there with former GCHQ Director Sir David Omand, the two authors of the MI5 Archive, and… me. www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/decla...
I’m delighted to share my review of the fabulous The Hiding Season by @avaglassbooks.bsky.social published by @penguinbooks.bsky.social lindasbookbag.com/2026/09/30/t...
The Hiding Season by Ava Glass
My enormously grateful thanks to Amanda at Moonflower for sending me a copy of The Hiding Season by Ava Glass in return for an honest review. It is my pleasure to share my review today. You’l…
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I can't remember a time when I've seen more articles like this in the UK press. It's necessary, but quite chilling. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?
The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it
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Smooth, MI5. Very, very smooth. "From innocuous benches that could stop a transit van in its tracks to public art installations designed to withstand the impact of a seven-tonne truck, London’s anti-terror infrastructure is hiding in plain sight. " www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
MI5 helps replace anti-terror bollards with more artful designs
After a series of attacks in public spaces where vehicles were used as weapons, the latest safety upgrades range from seating to sculptures
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Had another loan successfully paid off today (Zambian women's co-op). I cannot tell you how good it feels when they pull it off. Try it.
Sal Cap0ne@salimotxo.bsky.social · 3y agoFor an occasional microdose of joy in your life, really recommend loaning money via lendwithcare.org and see teeny repayments trickle in once the business takes off. My baker lady in Ecuador smashing it with her new oven, and my boy in Cambodia got his tractor all fixed up.
It's not all bad news this week. There were some good stories. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić dies aged 84
He was jailed for life in 2017 for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the wars in the ex-Yugoslavia in 1992-95.
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This is the letter kids got at the end of Dolly’s Imagination Library. I defy you to read this and not cry.
Murder in Montana? Ava Glass is your guide.... www.thebooktrail.com/book-trails/... @avaglassbooks.bsky.social #Montana #Texas #Bookmaps
The Hiding Season - The Book Trail
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Hiding Season Destination/location: Bozeman, Montana, Texas Author/guide: Ava Glass Departure Time: 2026
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The lady has spoken. And she is wise so best to do what she suggests.....
Ava Glass@avaglassbooks.bsky.social · 2mo agoHello! I'm once again on the road, and if you are in the UK I will most likely be stalking you in your town shortly. So, please make it easier for me by coming to one of my events! I'll be talking books, politics, and spies with some brilliant people, and you are welcome to join us.
Hello! I'm once again on the road, and if you are in the UK I will most likely be stalking you in your town shortly. So, please make it easier for me by coming to one of my events! I'll be talking books, politics, and spies with some brilliant people, and you are welcome to join us.
I am genuinely delighted to tell you I'll be at Cheltenham Literature Festival in October, talking all things espionage and a bit of government hijinks. It's a knockout lineup this year, so I really hope I'll see you there. @cheltenhamfestival.bsky.social
Hello! The Hiding Season is now out in PAPERBACK in the UK. It's the twistiest, most unpredictable book I've written in years. And a lot of it takes place during a hot July in Austin, Texas, where Maya Landry's life and plans have just gone all to hell.
UK/Europe: It's 6:08pm. You've got 10 minutes to get your Caractacus Potts eclipse contraptions made and get outside. See you on the hill.
Protect your eyes during the eclipse by reading a book instead
This summer has been a profound example of 'be careful what you wish for' in England. I'm not sure I'll ever hope for a hot summer again. Just a normal summer will do, thanks.
There's bramble growing in the conifer hedge, and I've been meaning to get the hedge cutter out to chop it back, but today my husband watched a tiny mouse, no bigger than a thumb, climb out of the hedge onto the bramble, pluck a blackberry, and dash off with it. So now the bramble stays.
Going to be up early on Saturday? Hang out with me by turning on the BBC World Service. I'll be on The World Today from 6:30 to 9am, along with @drg.bsky.social. We will brighten your weekend! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC World Service - The World Today Weekend
Julian Worricker or Rebecca Kesby is joined by two distinguished guests.
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Going to be up early on Saturday? Hang out with me by turning on the BBC World Service. I'll be on The World Today from 6:30 to 9am, along with @drg.bsky.social. We will brighten your weekend! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC World Service - The World Today Weekend
Julian Worricker or Rebecca Kesby is joined by two distinguished guests.
bbc.co.uk
I'm just here to tell you about good books you need to be reading and this is one of them. @janecasey.bsky.social knows how to twist a tale. Take this to the pool with you – you won't be sorry.
Jane Casey@janecasey.bsky.social · 3mo agoBig news (for me) - I squeaked past Maggie O’Farrell at the top of the Irish charts.
Larry laid his mouse in front of the press to be photographed. Lest you ask, this is a real photograph via the Press Association.
I'm delighted to be included on this list, along with basically all of my favourite espionage authors. If you're looking for a book to read next, this article is a good place to find it. Thanks so much, @davegoodman.bsky.social!
David (W) Goodman@davegoodman.bsky.social · 3mo agoI'm in the Express online today, with my top eight spy authors! Thanks to Matt Nixson for the opportunity. www.express.co.uk/entertainme...
