So the walking ends and we turn in at our doors and switch on the light and there are all the books in rows trying to tell us what we could have done. From ‘Nine Poems’, in Peter Riley's 'Truth, Justice, and the Companionship of Owls' longbarrowpress.com/featured-poe...

I... might have some news soon. It might be about an adult novella, rather than a children's book 👀👀👀

BREAKING: Police Scotland have declared a major incident as the Cairngorms wildfire is becoming more 'unpredictable' All residents of Nethy Bridge are being evacuated as the fire spreads towards the village

We'd love to be able to work with partners to offer more of these, so should your organisation be looking for ways to support literacy during the Year of Reading through CSR programmes, please reach out ❤️

Wonderland Bookshop@wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social · 3w ago

We'll be opening late today. We are doing a special book fair this morning. ❤️ Why is it special? It's a free book fair. Every child should be able to own books, and should be able to choose their own books. This morning, every child in a local school will be able to choose a book to keep for free.

Reminder: I've got a newsletter that only goes out when there's actual news. No spam, no filler. Sign up at jackwrightauthor.com Cheers!

Jack Wright - Author

Horror writer from the North of England. Reyt Spooky.

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The sun is out, it's Pride month and we have some unbelievably good books that are perfect for sitting in the park and getting lost in 😍 Have you checked out Ravenglass? Described by one reviewer as "Baroque n' Roll", you can order yours here! www.northodox.co.uk/product-page...

So excited to be working with Steve Cole and @scholasticuk.bsky.social to offer signed and dedicated copies of his upcoming release, The Wild Ones publishing in July! wonderlandbookshop.co.uk/product/the-... #kidlituk

The Medicine Goblins don't often end up here but as a June exception...

🚨RELEASE DAY🚨 The incredible Dwell by Rue Baldry is officially out today! Thank you so much to everyone who preordered! Take a look at some of the quotes people have sent in about it 😍 Order yours now! www.northodox.co.uk/product-page...

"Dwell", by Rue Baldry "... a tender, evocative coming-of-age love story exploring themes of privilege and oppression, healing from trauma, redemption, belonging, and hope."

Northodox Press 📖@northodoxpress.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We have a new book out today! Dwell is a brand new queer love story and the perfect read for Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 Beautifully written and dealing with class divide and PTSD, you can order yours here: www.northodox.co.uk/product-page...

You've asked if we can supply audio and now we can! Using Libro are B Corp certified and it means you're supporting an indie bookshop. Plus the audiobook is YOURS to keep! Use code SWITCH for three books for the price of one when taking out a membership. libro.fm/wonderlandbo...

How it started / How it’s going

I haven't read a Longbarrow book I didn't like! This one also looks amazing!!

Longbarrow Press@longbarrowpress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Loaded as it is with the means to bestow or withhold the elemental, a cloud is fragile too – all puffed up and overblown meringue whipped from stone. 'The Gleaning' Fay Musselwhite A new collection Out now from Longbarrow Press longbarrowpress.com/2026/04/30/t...

Huge thanks to @thewritereads.bsky.social for the chance to review Shorelines by Ruth Ennis: inquisitivenewt.com/2026/05/17/s... What an absolute treat of a book this was!

Shorelines by Ruth Ennis

It’s been a while since I accepted a book to review – life has been incredibly busy over the last year! – but I just couldn’t resist the opportunity to dive into Shorelines …

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We are THRILLED to be working with @faerywhimsy.bsky.social on this one! This anthology has broader eligibility and subs guidelines than our last subs call. Check it out at scyllapublishing.com/anthology #queerwriters

Nicole Field 🧛‍♀️🏺🏳️‍🌈@faerywhimsy.bsky.social · 4mo ago

I've been working hard with @scyllapublishing.bsky.social and we're delighted to announce our title for the upcoming submission call for the sapphic goddesses and monsters anthology you've all been waiting for!! 🥳👏🎉 Please do share & comment if you were initially interested in this pitch.

I have these. They are excellent. Even if you don't read tarot, that's a LOT of gorgeous art to sit and go through at your leisure. Sometimes, I'll just shuffle a deck and enjoy the pictures one at a time - very meditative. Would highly recommend.

frank: print witch@mxfrankduffy.bsky.social · 4mo ago

lil boost for these fellas

The world is a scary place right now. Read. Listen. Practise empathy.

It's truuuue! I am judging a contest with @writingdaywksp.bsky.social 🥳🥳🥳 Submit your first page of your YA SFFH work, according to the instructions at tinyurl.com/wswcon10 and I will choose 3 winners to receive a critique of their first 5 pages via 30min video call 🎊 Deadline April 20th!

Pls sign & share. I grew up under this law. School never mentioned lesbian or gay life or relationships, somehow everyone was still called a poof or a lemon though. The only time school mentioned it was telling us about "the gay disease" (HIV). Really. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

Petition: Launch a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 on LGBTQ people

We call on the Government to launch a public inquiry into the impact of Section 28 of the Local Government Act (1988) which specified that Local Authorities could not intentionally promote, through ma...

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Please share: WoodPig Press is looking to hire a HUMAN audiobook voice artist for a forthcoming book. We want a native English male voice that would suit a slightly comedic/satirical tone. Contact us with samples, availability and rates: woodpigpress.com #books #audiobooks #booksky

I'm a firm believer that when two people who value the Oxford comma find one another, their relationship is destined to be fulfilling, beautiful, and everlasting.

My life as a writer is mainly just finding endless hacks that trick my brain into writing. Seriously, that damn thing throws up so many obstacles.

Congratulations!!!!!

Wonderland Bookshop@wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We have a little bit of news this morning! Huge congratulations to everyone shortlisted, we're in such great company. British Book Awards 2026, here we come! ❤️ #Nibbies #kidlituk

My Nan would have been 100 today. Just thought everyone should know.

The *Thoughts* this is producing in my house! 😂 I'd most like to be a pirate, personally, but I'm not a man so I don't know if that counts.

Jack Wright@jackwrightauthor.com · 7mo ago

??? I mean, pirate, but now I feel like I've fallen for some sort of trap?

It's STILL raining. Now there are ducks in the field. Ducks are noisy.

Fran Moldaschl@franmoldaschl.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The rain really needs to stop now please - it has rained so much and for so long, that it's leaking down the back of my fireplace. This is miserable. Send bread. (Scenes from my living room below).

it's cold out, please remember to winterize your greyhounds

Dr. Sebastian A. Echeverri, PhD@spiderdaynightlive.bsky.social · 3y ago

it's cold out, please remember to winterize your greyhounds

The rain really needs to stop now please - it has rained so much and for so long, that it's leaking down the back of my fireplace. This is miserable. Send bread. (Scenes from my living room below).

a person is sitting in a chair in the fog .

Alt: a person is sitting in a chair in the driving rain.

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brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis

Are you in the market for a new children's or YA book? Don't forget, we also offer mail order. We'll donate 10% of every order made online this weekend to our London Marathon fundraiser for BookTrust! Can't find what you want on our website? Ask and we shall supply! #kidlituk