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Some thoughts on Hamnet. Yes, I’m here to spoil your fun!
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"Disgustingly lewd" French poetry, Sappho, an absurd (and frightening) attack on Plato, the bloody end of American civilisation and some sustaining…
Jan 9
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Three books
Some end of year recommendations that prove writers are still producing the kind of books that make it all worthwhile.
Dec 15, 2025
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Book recommendations for December, news about counter culture, revisiting Oral Sadism and The Vegetarian Personality, warm words about David Szalay…
Nov 24, 2025
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Actual publishing
Galley Beggar Press is about to release a new book: Telenovela and so I've been gainfully occupied for the last week or so...
Nov 12, 2025
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That joke isn't funny any more
Apr 17, 2025
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Balancing the books
Apr 1, 2025
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Books by people vs books by AI
Aug 6, 2025
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A tale of two publishers
May 9, 2025
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A good deed in a weary world
Oct 29, 2025
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A bumper issue. Featuring Mrs Dalloway, the utility of Latin, good news about the fight against AI and small press power. Also fine recommendations from…
Oct 20, 2025
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On freedom of expression, prizes, editing, Jilly Cooper and Jane Austen
A recording from SamJordison and Eleanor Anstruther's live video
Oct 9, 2025
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Reading suggestions and important ideas from the literary world. This week, a chance for authors to strike back against , Chris Kraus, censorship (of…
Oct 3, 2025
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What does it cost to produce a book?
Why small presses in the UK are struggling - and what can be done about it.
Sep 25, 2025
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Reading suggestions and important ideas from the literary world. This week, more complaints about censorship, a Walden impersonator and more fine reader…
Sep 19, 2025
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What is an independent publisher? What isn't?
The meaning of 'independent publisher' is becoming less clear. Self-publishers are also using the term. Does that matter?
Sep 12, 2025
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