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Fairlight Books
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We’re an independent publishing house dedicated to standout storytelling, from inventive literary novels to page-turning book club favourites. Looking for a tea-break read? Browse our short story platform: www.fairlightbooks.co.uk/our-short-stories
From the author of Walter Scott Prize-winning Matchbox Girl, A Saint in Swindon by Alice Jolly reminds us of the importance of literature in an increasingly dark world. #AliceJolly #LiteraryFiction
A Saint in Swindon by Alice Jolly | Fairlight Books
When a stranger arrives in town, with a bulging blue bag and a whiff of adventure, the neighbourhood takes notice. When he asks for his...
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It’s National Paperback Book Day! While we love eBooks, nothing will ever be quite as good as the smell of a good old paperback. 📖
Check out our new short story by C. H. Simko! 🟢 A story set in the near future, 'Green Lights' by C. H. Simko follows a man who becomes reliant on time-altering technology to navigate a social situation. #ShortStory #WriteSky www.fairlightbooks.co.uk/short-storie...
'Green Lights' by C. H. Simko | Fairlight Books
'Green Lights' by C. H. Simko follows a man who becomes reliant on time-altering technology to navigate a social situation.
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Amie Azoic's house is alive with voices: smug comments from the fridge, needy cries from the smoke alarm, romantic overtures from the toaster. But when her nephew comes to stay unexpectedly, Amie is forced to engage with the outside world. Pre-order now! buff.ly/hUb0S76 🗨️
Check out our new short story by Becky Jones! 🌹 A story about resilience, 'Pressed for Meaning' by Becky Jones follows a woman battling self-doubt as she begins a new chapter of her life. #ShortStory #WriteSky www.fairlightbooks.co.uk/short-storie...
'Pressed for Meaning' by Becky Jones | Fairlight Books
A story about resilience, 'Pressed for Meaning' by Becky Jones follows a woman battling self-doubt as she begins a new chapter of her life.
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Here are some more snippets from the free-to-read short stories on our website! Explore 300+ high quality short stories here: www.fairlightbooks.co.uk/our-short-st... #BookSky #LiteraryFiction #ShortStories
We’re officially halfway through 2026 – can you believe it? How are your yearly reading goals going?
Check out our new short story by Debbie Rainer! 🦋 A story about memory, 'Handing It On' is someone's recollection of a young girl who used to frequent their local library. #ShortStory #WriteSky
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Did you know you can get a free sample of Lou Gilmond’s Palisade? 😉 In a world dominated by AI, there is no hiding place. So, when Kanha and Colbey join forces to investigate suspicious deaths in Parliament, they must tread carefully. Grab your free sample here: linktr.ee/fairlightbooks
This National Writing Day, we’re sending love and luck to all writers working on their WIPs – you’ve got this!
I can't wait to introduce you all to Door and Amie in November. In the meantime, here's my first ever book promo video for anyone who missed it this morning.
We're excited to share the cover for Strange Talk by @lyndac.bsky.social! Publishing this November. More info here: buff.ly/hUb0S76 #NewFiction #WeirdGirlLit #BookSky
Check out our new short story by Nomi McLeod! 🩵 'Blue' is a story about loss and grief, following a woman who can suddenly no longer see the colour blue. #ShortStory #Loss #Grief #Blue #BookSky #WriteSky www.fairlightbooks.co.uk/short-storie...
'Blue' by Nomi McLeod | Fairlight Books
A story about loss and grief, 'Blue' by Nomi McLeod follows a woman who can suddenly no longer see the colour blue.
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It's #IndieBookshopWeek! 📚 What better way to celebrate than reading The Hometown Bookshop, or perhaps spending the weekend following a tour from Bookshop Tours of Britain? www.fairlightbooks.co.uk/books/the-ho... www.fairlightbooks.co.uk/books/booksh...
The Hometown Bookshop by Jenna Warren | Fairlight Books
Actress Charlotte has it all: a starring role in a West End show, a glittering social life and an equally high-flying boyfriend. But when...
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It's Independent Bookshop Week, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to shout about my latest novel, set in an indie bookshop. Lovely graphic by @fairlightbooks.bsky.social. If you like any of these things, please check it out! Get your copy here: www.jennawarrenwrites.com/books/p/the-...
🚨Tomorrow!🚨Delighted to be taking part in this showcase at The Wee Bookshop, Dollar, as part of Independent Bookshop Week, with @samanthadooeymiles.bsky.social, @lucaserra.bsky.social, Joy Hendry and Pat McTaggart. Drop in for readings, chat & signings 12-3pm. 😍 www.weebookshop.co.uk/events/local...
So exciting to see Lorraine Wilson on the shortlist for the Arthur C. Clarke Award – huge congratulations, @rainewilson.bsky.social! We're proud to have published Lorraine's stunning novel Mother Sea a few years back 🌺🌊 www.fairlightbooks.co.uk/books/mother... #BookSky #ClimateFiction #LitFic
Mother Sea by Lorraine Wilson | Fairlight Books
In an island community facing extinction, can hope rise stronger than grief? Sisi de Mathilde lives on a remote island...
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Lorraine Wilson@rainewilson.bsky.social · 2mo agoSo apparently this is real and not a hoax! Honestly so, so honoured to get to be part of this award alongside such stellar books. Massive thanks to the judges 🖤
Tote bags were made for the sole purpose of carrying books, right? 📚 #BookSky #FairlightBooks #LitFic #LiteraryFiction #Novellas #ToteBag
In case you missed it! 👀 #BookSky #Giveaway
Fairlight Books@fairlightbooks.bsky.social · 3mo agoEnter for the chance to win a copy! Closes on 18th June 📚 The Hometown Bookshop by @bookcornershop.bsky.social: app.thestorygraph.com/giveaways/79... Beyond Kidding by @lyndac.bsky.social: app.thestorygraph.com/giveaways/81... #giveaway #bookgiveaway #competition #storygraph
Check out our new short story by Tom Harvey! 🚴♂️ 'A Bridge Across' follows a father and son cycling through a village in the morning, pondering the events of the previous night. #ShortStory #Fatherhood #Cycling #BookSky #WriteSky
Blurred Faces has been reprinted with an updated cover and lots of lovely quotes on the back. Thank you to my publisher @fairlightbooks.bsky.social for their support, to the many bookshops that stock my books, and to everyone who has bought, read and reviewed Blurred Faces in the past six months. 😍
Happy #PrideMonth! Here are some of our #LGBTQ+ titles that are perfect for your #TBR: ❤️ The Fish - Joanne Stubbs 🧡 The Old Haunts - Allan Radcliffe 💛 The Prince of Mirrors – Alan Robert Clark 💚 A Good Year - Polis Loizou 🩵 The Hometown Bookshop - Jenna Warren 💜 Blurred Faces - Allan Radcliffe
It’s National Biscuit Day, and to celebrate we’ve made minor adjustments to some of our book covers! 👀🍪 (We almost included Jaffa Cakes in this, but didn’t want to spark controversy…) #BookSky #NationalBiscuitDay
Don't miss this event with our wonderful author @allanradcliffe.bsky.social at The Wee Bookshop in Dollar, in celebration of Independent Bookshop Week! #IndieBookshopWeek #BookSky 🖋️📚
Allan Radcliffe@allanradcliffe.bsky.social · 2mo agoLooking forward to celebrating Indie Bookshop Week at The Wee Bookshop, Dollar, as part of the local authors showcase. Drop in, have a coffee, say hello and ask any burning questions you might have about writing and publishing. It should be a special day. 🎉 www.weebookshop.co.uk/events/local...
Enter for the chance to win a copy! Closes on 18th June 📚 The Hometown Bookshop by @bookcornershop.bsky.social: app.thestorygraph.com/giveaways/79... Beyond Kidding by @lyndac.bsky.social: app.thestorygraph.com/giveaways/81... #giveaway #bookgiveaway #competition #storygraph
We can’t wait to read your work! #BookSky #WriteSky 🖋️📚
Fairlight Books@fairlightbooks.bsky.social · 2mo agoIn case you missed it… Our short story submissions are open again! All guidelines can be found here: www.fairlightbooks.co.uk/submissions/ #fairlightbooks #bookstagram #shortstory #submissions #opensubmissions
In case you missed it… Our short story submissions are open again! All guidelines can be found here: www.fairlightbooks.co.uk/submissions/ #fairlightbooks #bookstagram #shortstory #submissions #opensubmissions
Literary Submissions Direct to Publisher | Fairlight Books
Fairlight Books is open for direct submissions of short stories. We read and respond to all submissions sent to us.
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Check out our new #ShortStory by Saket Tagade! 🚬 'Last Pack of Cigarettes' is a story about a #breakup, where someone #reminisces on their lost #love. www.fairlightbooks.co.uk/short-storie...
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For alt-text users, the image is of each of the book covers. Beyond Kidding is a silhouette of a boy on a background of black and white stripes with red text. The Hometown Bookshop is a bold graphic art illustration of a book shop with a seagull flying overhead.
Fairlight Books@fairlightbooks.bsky.social · 3mo agoEnter for the chance to win a copy! Closes on 18th June 📚 The Hometown Bookshop by @bookcornershop.bsky.social: app.thestorygraph.com/giveaways/79... Beyond Kidding by @lyndac.bsky.social: app.thestorygraph.com/giveaways/81... #giveaway #bookgiveaway #competition #storygraph