Conduit Books
@conduitbooks.bsky.social
A new independent press publishing literary fiction and memoir of the highest quality. conduitbooks.co.uk https://linktr.ee/ConduitBooks (Conduit Books UK are not affiliated with Conduit Books & Ephemera in the USA)
'In my stories migrants have wings. All migrants have wings otherwise we'd never be here.' Check out this powerful speech and extract of Koushik's Animal Nightlife, taken from the Voices of Wandsworth event last Saturday. ANIMAL NIGHTLIFE is out NOW and is an absolute must read!
The day is here, it's PUBLICATION DAY for Koushik Banerjea's incredible new novel, ANIMAL NIGHTLIFE... And we are celebrating with cake for breakfast! A compelling novel about identity, belonging, and the power of solidarity. A MUST addition to your TBR! #AnimalNightlife #publicationday #books
With only TWO DAYS to go until Koushik Banerjea's INCREDIBLE Animal Nightlife is unleashed, Koushik visited the wonderful booksellers at Review Bookshop, Peckham! Not too long to go now. Have you pre-order your copy of ANIMAL NIGHTLIFE yet?
Koushik Banerjea visited the wonderfully charming Daunt Books yesterday, with Animal Nightlife in tow, of course 💚 We're so grateful to have @dauntbooks.bsky.social on our doorstep, and for the ongoing support of its wonderful booksellers. We can't wait to see Animal Nightlife on the shelves!
📚 Our submissions window closes tomorrow! We're open to writers based in the UK and Ireland, and we're particularly keen to hear from underrepresented and diverse voices, including writers of colour, working-class writers, and regional voices. Send your manuscript to: Jude@conduitbooks.co.uk
Join us at @owlbookshop.bsky.social for an an evening with Koushik Banerjea discussing Animal Nightlife, his acclaimed new novel, with host and poet, Rishi Dastidar ✨📚 📆 23rd July 2026 🕐 6:30pm 📌 Owl Bookshop, 207-209 Kentish Town Road, London. Tickets available now: shorturl.at/Qqxqu
AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR! We're immensely proud to be able to announce our fourth and last book of 2026, THE LONG LET, by Ben Sims. Written in rococo, Nabokovian prose, an extraordinary #Debut reminiscent of literary classics such as The Talented Mr Ripley. www.conduitbooks.co.uk/books/p/the-...
AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR! We're immensely proud to be able to announce our fourth and last book of 2026, THE LONG LET, by Ben Sims. Written in rococo, Nabokovian prose, an extraordinary #Debut reminiscent of literary classics such as The Talented Mr Ripley. www.conduitbooks.co.uk/books/p/the-...
May Press Wrap-Up for Malc's Boy! Shaun Wilson's incredible debut, Malc's Boy, has been out for just over a month, and the brilliant reviews and press coverage are still rolling in. If you haven't picked up a copy yet, consider this your sign to!
This July, join Rishi Dastidar in conversation with our very own Koushik Banerjea at Owl Bookshop where they'll be discussing Koushik's new bold, imaginative novel, ANIMAL NIGHTLIFE, which explores themes of race, class, identity, and more! Tickets available now: owlbookshop.co.uk/product/kous...
CONDUIT BOOKS submissions re-open during June! Submissions are now open from Monday 1st June to Tuesday 30th June 2026 to writers based in the UK and Ireland only, especially authors from marginalised and underrepresented communities. Please email your submissions to: jude@conduitbooks.co.uk
And it’s live 🎙️ Tune in from the 13-minute mark of the latest Front Row episode to hear Conduit Books publisher Jude Cook discuss the origins of the press, its vision, and much more. Find the download like here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... . . #conduitbooks #frontrow #radioshow
BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, Author Ann Patchett on her latest novel, Whistler
Nashville novelist Ann Patchett on her tenth novel, Whistler.
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Did someone say book subscription? In 2026, Conduit will publish four bold works of literary fiction and non-fiction spotlighting underrepresented working-class voices and overlooked regional writing. Subscribe now for all four books for just £50!: www.conduitbooks.co.uk/books/p/subs... #Booksky
*UPDATED* BOOK TOUR 📖 @smwwriting.bsky.social is hitting the road for the #MalcsBoy tour this spring. From London launches to conversations in Manchester, it’s a chance to hear about the story behind the book, meet the author, and celebrate the launch! #London #Newcastle #Manchester #BookEvents
More fantastic reader reviews are in for @smwwriting.bsky.social's incredible debut novel, Malc's Boy. Malc’s Boy focuses on a son’s struggle and friendship with his father amidst a legacy of toxic masculinity and violence. Out NOW! #Cumbria #NorthernLit #BooksSky #Readers
'Have a discussion first so the editor is familiar with your vision and style' Shaun Wilson @smwwriting.bsky.social guests on the first in a series of special episodes opening up the publishing process: Publishing Unpacked. Today is all about editorial @conduitbooks.bsky.social shorturl.at/om0od
Thanks for publishing this awesome book! It was brilliant to have Shaun back on – as a published author this time!
Wishing @smwwriting.bsky.social a happy publication day for MALC’S BOY! A bold, irreverent, funny, intellectually nimble debut novel exploring fathers and sons, northern working-class culture and masculinity. It’s our launch title & a novel like no other. From all good bookshops as of today 23.4.26
If you have not read @smwwriting.bsky.social Malc's Boy out now from @conduitbooks.bsky.social you really should. Brilliant, original, gripping.
'Making art from the materials life has given us' - @smwwriting.bsky.social Malc’s Boy by Shaun Wilson is an honest, introspective, and deeply grounded slice of autofiction, inspired by events in his life. Exploring identity, father and son relationships, violence and more!
Wishing @smwwriting.bsky.social a happy publication day for MALC’S BOY! A bold, irreverent, funny, intellectually nimble debut novel exploring fathers and sons, northern working-class culture and masculinity. It’s our launch title & a novel like no other. From all good bookshops as of today 23.4.26
Conduit Books publisher Jude Cook spoke to the BBC's World Service Weekend programme about their launch title MALC'S BOY. He spoke about the crisis in male reading & the need for young male voices of all backgrounds to have their work published. Interview at 38' 12" www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Only 5 days to go before the launch of @smwwriting.bsky.social's brilliant debut novel MALC'S BOY! Join us at The Social on Tues 21st April at 7pm for music, readings and an in-conversation between Shaun & Lias Saoudi from Fat White Family. @conduitbooks.bsky.social www.thesocial.com/event/condui...
Malc's Boy: the unboxing 📦📖 This is your reminder that one of this year's gripping debuts, @smwwriting.bsky.social #MalcsBoy, is out this month... 23rd April to be precise! You NEED to add it to your TBR! Pre-order your copy today: shorturl.at/KinK5 #NewBooks #Debut #BookSky
According to National Literacy Trust research, only 9.8% of boys aged 14–16 read every day, compared with 17.6% of girls. Regular reading is linked to stronger vocabulary, better mental health, and improved academic outcomes, so this gap matters. #Reading #ReadMoreBooks #NationalLiteraryTrust
*UPDATED* BOOK TOUR 📖 @smwwriting.bsky.social is hitting the road for the #MalcsBoy tour this spring. From London launches to conversations in Manchester, it’s a chance to hear about the story behind the book, meet the author, and celebrate the launch! #London #Newcastle #Manchester #BookEvents
Substack Spotlight 📚 Today, we're sharing another eye-opening quote from @smwwriting.bsky.social's thought-provoking substack piece 'Too Male? On Finally Getting Published', have you read it yet? You can read the full article here: smwwriting.substack.com/p/too-male-o...
Don’t miss this Q&A with @smwwriting.bsky.social, #Debut author of Malc's Boy, and The Debut Digest 📖 Shaun discusses his PhD - published author writing journey, the themes of his book and what he's currently working on. Read the full interview here: www.thedebutdigest.com/post/q-a-wit...
