'It becomes increasingly clear that Britain is at serious risk of the seven pathways to corruption Barrington identifies...' A very positive review for Robert Barrington's eye-opening exploration of British corruption #CorruptedKingdom, out now.

How Britain’s elite destroyed our reputation

The rot runs deeper than a handful of scandals. A compelling new book argues the country’s ruling class has normalised corruption

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Can't get your hands on Emily Wilson's translation of the #Odyssey? We've got stock of her brilliant new book #CrossingTheWineDarkSea, a playful and fascinating voyage into the promise, possibility and constant renewal of ancient literature 🌊 Get your copy here: tinyurl.com/WineDarkSeaEmilyWilson

High demand creates supply issues for Emily Wilson's The Odyssey

Emily Wilson’s translation is out of stock at its British distributor John Wiley, with publisher WW Norton awaiting shipment from its US parent company.

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Congratulations to our author Luke Barley whose brilliant book #Ancient: Reviving the Woods that Made Britain has been shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social for Nature Writing! We could not be more proud that this important book is getting the recognition it deserves 🌳

Lovely to see that audiobooks are now available through Bookshop.org. Get your copy of World Cup Fever in audio through Bookshop.org and support independent bookshops across the UK: tinyurl.com/WorldCupFeverAudiobook @profilebooks.bsky.social @bookshop.org

🎧 Friday listening 🎧 Check out the latest episode of the #TreeAmble podcast for a fascinating discussion with forester Luke Barley, author of the Wainwright Prize-longlisted book #Ancient: Reviving the Woods That Made Britain 🌳

Series 6 Episode 9 Luke Barley and his book "Ancient" | Tree Amble

In this episode we meet Luke Barley - Senior National Consultant - Trees and Woodlands for the National Trust to talk about his fabulous book "Ancient - Reviving the Woods that Made Britain" which was...

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ICYMI: Catch up on @podsavetheuk.crooked.com with author and foreign correspondent @hannahluci.bsky.social as she discusses defence and her new book #Hinterlands. Watch here 👇

Man v Bin: Farage's Gamble

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Uncover the legendary storyteller behind the Arabian Nights 📖 🌙 Signed copies of @matthewteller.com's upcoming book #FindingAladdin are available to pre-order now through @lighthousebks.bsky.social via the link below! 🔗 lighthousebookshop.com/book/9781805227250

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Book Review: Hard Streets by Jacqueline Riding. @profilebooks.bsky.social katelouisepoetry.wordpress.com/2026/07/29/b... #History #NonFiction #Books #Art #Entertainment

Book Review: Hard Streets by Jacqueline Riding.

Hard Streets tells a social history of working-class families in South London through the Victorian and Edwardian eras, weaving in the lives of two local men, artist George Tinworth and actor Charl…

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We are delighted to see #AugustineTheAfrican by Catherine Conybeare has been shortlisted for the Cundill History Prize! Discover this groundbreaking reassessment of one of Christianity's foundational thinkers from an award-winning classicist: profilebooks.com/work/augusti...

'Britons are squeamish about using the ‘c— word’ ... but to fix the problem we must first accept we have one' #CorruptedKingdom author Robert Barrington discusses corruption and the duty of Andy Burnham in stopping it for Democracy for Sale.

Is Andy Burnham ready to confront corruption?

Britons are squeamish about using the ‘c— word’, says Robert Barrington, but to fix the problem we must first accept we have one

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Listen to our episode ft. @mollyconisbee.bsky.social - we discuss her book No Ordinary Deaths published by @profilebooks.bsky.social and much more! 💙📚 Link to episode in the comments!

'A roller coaster of a story' New York Times The first global history of punctuation, #OnTheMark by Florence Hazrat, is out now! Order your copy here: profilebooks.com/work/on-the-...

For one day only, get Under the Cold Bright Lights by King of Australian Crime, Garry Disher, for just £1.99 on the Kobo store! www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...

#RoguesWidowsAndOrphans, #TheIllegals and #MoveableFeasts are included in Amazon's Summer Sale for one more week! ☀️

🔎  ONE WEEK LEFT 🔍️ Three #Murdle books are included in Amazon’s Summer sale, where they're price promoted all July! Get your hands on the no. 1 bestselling puzzle sensation, for adults or junior detectives, and have yourself some puzzling fun this summer ✏️ www.amazon.co.uk/stores/page/...

'A heartfelt and evocative memoir … blends the personal and political to illustrate the ways families are shaped by circumstance' #TheseWildEnglish by Nicola Wilding gets a brilliant review in the Guardian! www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

These Wild English by Nicola Wilding review – explaining a mother’s drift to the far right

A documentary-maker probes family history and the darker corners of the internet to solve an urgent political puzzle

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'Everyone should read this defiant, lively, terrific book' #TheseWildEnglish – Nicola Wilding's powerful family memoir – gets a terrific write-up in the Spectator. Get your copy now. spectator.com/article/when...

When Mum went marching with the EDL

Nicola Wilding is a documentary film producer, whose family was originally rural working class. Aged 60, her mother, Sandra, prompted by the hacking to death of the soldier Lee Rigby, unexpectedly joi...

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'A heartily entertaining look at the characters who formed the way we write today' Great to see Florence Hazrat's upcoming #OnTheMark reviewed in @dailymail.co.uk on Sunday! Read the full piece here: tinyurl.com/yc2p62w6

The key to Trump's election win? 57,000 exclamation marks

James Carey-Douglas discovers the power of punctuation in Florence Hazrat's enthusiastic new book.

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The Queendom needs your help! 🧙💎✨🔮 The second #Bordergrams – from the author of the bestselling #Murdle series, @gtkarber.bsky.social – is out today. The ultimate fantasy-themed puzzle, combining daring feats, cryptic clues and connections-style puzzles ✏️ profilebooks.com/work/borderg...

England's World Cup dreams may be over, but you can continue the #WorldCupFever with @simonkuper.bsky.social's definitive story of football's greatest drama ⚽🏆 Discover more: profilebooks.com/work/world-cup-fever/

'An impassioned cry against indifference' – New York Times Discover a timeless and profound portrayal of life in a city under siege, published in the UK for the first time. #BeirutFragments by Jean Said Makdisi is out now: tinyurl.com/BeirutFragments

Cash from anonymous donors. Cronyism in government contracts. Politicians who sell their influence to the highest bidder. Author Robert Barrington shows us how to combat the corruption in British politics in his new book #CorruptedKingdom, out today: tinyurl.com/5bu3xtfu

'A wise and purpose-driven book to steer us out of AI doom' Sandi Toksvig An expert's guide to taking control of Artificial Intelligence, and building a future that works for all. #WhatIfWeGotAIRight by Eleanor Drage is out today! Order your copy here: tinyurl.com/3v5xczdm

'Nicola Wilding’s search to understand her mother’s drift to the Tommy Robinson right sheds light on liberal Britain’s betrayal of the white working class' #TheseWildEnglish by Nicola Wilding gets a brilliant write-up in the Observer. This powerful memoir is out now. observer.co.uk/culture/book...

An English family split by the far right | The Observer

In her memoir This Wild English, Nicola Wilding’s search to understand her mother’s drift to the Tommy Robinson right sheds light on liberal Britain’s betrayal of the white working class

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Join #TalkingClassics author @wmarybeard.bsky.social as she breaks down the Odyssey with @thehistoryguy.bsky.social for History Hit. Entertaining commute listening! 🎧👇

The Real History Behind The Odyssey | Dan Snow's History Hit

Is there any truth in the Odyssey, and what does it all mean?

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'She stresses the need to “rethink everything” about translating classical texts ... “If nobody objects to any choice you make, your choices are too timid”' A fascinating interview with Odyssey translator and author of #CrossingTheWineDarkSea @emilyrcwilson.bsky.social in the @telegraph.co.uk.

Emily Wilson on the ‘toxic’ reaction to her radical Odyssey translation

Rumoured to be a source for Nolan’s film, Wilson’s modern English version of Homer’s epic has become a culture wars battleground

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📚🌿 Here is the 2026 Longlist for the #WainwrightPrize for Nature Writing. From ancient woodlands and hidden grasslands to rivers, rocks and the wildlife woven through our towns and countryside, these remarkable books invite us to see the natural world with fresh eyes.