So lovely to hear Norma on BBC Radio 4 Today from 7.42am ❤️ Would’ve been nice to have the writer or paper credited for the story though. Cite your sources: first rule of journalism and all that. theguardian.com/music/2023/nov…

Thank you Ian Sansom: Book of the Year pick in the TLS. 'A wry summing-up of the author’s long life as a travel writer, successfully escaping from her background, her circumstances and herself.'

Earlier this year we published the paperback of The Sound of Being Human, and here's another look at this powerful extract in which Jude Rogers 💙 explores how certain songs - in her case The Flying Pickets’ Only You - can unlock such visceral emotions... theguardian.com/books/2022/apr…

Tonight's the night.. On @bbcfrontrow 715pm with curator Niall Hodson and bad record cover connoisseur Jude Rogers 💙.. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

"Me and Brett Anderson used to spend long, long hours listening to music and [Richard Osman] would just be in the next room with his Mega City Four turned up even louder." Festive special alert! Our first of 3 Songbook episodes for Xmas is up with the wonderful Mat Osman…

So chuffed to finally get the brilliant Tracey Thorn for Songbook. We talk about Lavinia Greenlaw's The Importance Of Music To Girls, Ian Penman, Paul Morley, Julie Burchill, Billie Holiday's Lady Sings the Blues, Jon Savage's England's Dreaming...

Hi! A few of you have asked if you could buy my book for a Christmas present with a personalised dedication...and I've worked out how to do it with Book-ish 📚! Drop an email to [email protected], say you want to order one to Abergavenny shop, then I can pop in and sign...

Congratulations, Stuart Evers x

Cillian Murphy will star in ‘STEVE’ for Netflix. The film follows a headteacher of a last-chance reform school who struggles to keep his students in line, while also grappling with his spiraling mental health. (Source: Deadline)

the news is out! @AitkenAlexander

This is now up on The Quietus - and thanks to Catherine Taylor I just emailed Penelope Farmer this morning. What a week. ❤️❤️❤️

Echoing everything here. A fearless retelling of a fearful time, and of the triumph of sisterhood over misogyny. @AitkenAlexander.

Come and work with us! 👀 jobs.thebookseller.com/job/aitkenalex…

'I just adore Max's writing... Shy broke my heart.' Cillian Murphy Shy by @maxjohnporter is the story of a few strange hours in the life of a teenage boy. It's about being lost in the dark, and realising you are not alone. faber.co.uk/product/978057…

A brand new stunner. More tomorrow! @maxjohnporter @AitkenAlexander

A first glimpse at STEVE! @AitkenAlexander @maxjohnporter Faber Books

Excellent line up; can’t wait to read what you discover @maxjohnporter @AitkenAlexander

Sneak preview for Tuesday 16th when we are discussing #shy by @maxjohnporter

Wonderful and deserved news! What a great list. @larapawson @AitkenAlexander Charles Boyle

Ask and ye shall receive. Little Fluffy Clouds as performed by Donald Trump