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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This week Josh Holton kicks off his book tour for his wonderful debut novel, FLEDGLING, with two London dates - the Bard Books debuts night on Wed 16th Sept, and the London launch at Deleted Scenes, Vaulty Towers, Waterloo on publication day Thurs 17th Sept. Hope to see you there!

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

'An auspicious and impressive debut.' A wonderful review of Josh Holton's forthcoming debut novel, FLEDGLING, by Neil Hegarty in the @irishtimes.com. Published on 17th September. Available to pre-order here! www.conduitbooks.co.uk/books/p/fled...

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

'In my stories migrants have wings. All migrants have wings otherwise we'd never be here.' Check out this powerful speech and extract of Koushik's Animal Nightlife, taken from the Voices of Wandsworth event last Saturday. ANIMAL NIGHTLIFE is out NOW and is an absolute must read!

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The day is here, it's PUBLICATION DAY for Koushik Banerjea's incredible new novel, ANIMAL NIGHTLIFE... And we are celebrating with cake for breakfast! A compelling novel about identity, belonging, and the power of solidarity. A MUST addition to your TBR! #AnimalNightlife #publicationday #books

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

With only TWO DAYS to go until Koushik Banerjea's INCREDIBLE Animal Nightlife is unleashed, Koushik visited the wonderful booksellers at Review Bookshop, Peckham! Not too long to go now. Have you pre-order your copy of ANIMAL NIGHTLIFE yet?

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Koushik Banerjea visited the wonderfully charming Daunt Books yesterday, with Animal Nightlife in tow, of course 💚 We're so grateful to have @dauntbooks.bsky.social on our doorstep, and for the ongoing support of its wonderful booksellers. We can't wait to see Animal Nightlife on the shelves!

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

📚 Our submissions window closes tomorrow! We're open to writers based in the UK and Ireland, and we're particularly keen to hear from underrepresented and diverse voices, including writers of colour, working-class writers, and regional voices. Send your manuscript to: Jude@conduitbooks.co.uk

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Join us at @owlbookshop.bsky.social for an an evening with Koushik Banerjea discussing Animal Nightlife, his acclaimed new novel, with host and poet, Rishi Dastidar ✨📚 📆 23rd July 2026 🕐 6:30pm 📌 Owl Bookshop, 207-209 Kentish Town Road, London. Tickets available now: shorturl.at/Qqxqu

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR! We're immensely proud to be able to announce our fourth and last book of 2026, THE LONG LET, by Ben Sims. Written in rococo, Nabokovian prose, an extraordinary #Debut reminiscent of literary classics such as The Talented Mr Ripley. www.conduitbooks.co.uk/books/p/the-...

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

May Press Wrap-Up for Malc's Boy! Shaun Wilson's incredible debut, Malc's Boy, has been out for just over a month, and the brilliant reviews and press coverage are still rolling in. If you haven't picked up a copy yet, consider this your sign to!

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

This July, join Rishi Dastidar in conversation with our very own Koushik Banerjea at Owl Bookshop where they'll be discussing Koushik's new bold, imaginative novel, ANIMAL NIGHTLIFE, which explores themes of race, class, identity, and more! Tickets available now: owlbookshop.co.uk/product/kous...

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

CONDUIT BOOKS submissions re-open during June! Submissions are now open from Monday 1st June to Tuesday 30th June 2026 to writers based in the UK and Ireland only, especially authors from marginalised and underrepresented communities. Please email your submissions to: jude@conduitbooks.co.uk

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

And it’s live 🎙️ Tune in from the 13-minute mark of the latest Front Row episode to hear Conduit Books publisher Jude Cook discuss the origins of the press, its vision, and much more. Find the download like here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... . . #conduitbooks #frontrow #radioshow

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BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, Author Ann Patchett on her latest novel, Whistler

Nashville novelist Ann Patchett on her tenth novel, Whistler.

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The Conduit Books Newsletter ✉️ If you would love to keep up to date on our book news, along with access to exclusive content and more, sign up to our newsletter today! Don’t miss out, subscribe via the link in our bio 🔗📖 #Newsletter #BookNews #LoveBooks #Readers

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Did someone say book subscription? In 2026, Conduit will publish four bold works of literary fiction and non-fiction spotlighting underrepresented working-class voices and overlooked regional writing. Subscribe now for all four books for just £50!: www.conduitbooks.co.uk/books/p/subs... #Booksky

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

*UPDATED* BOOK TOUR 📖 @smwwriting.bsky.social is hitting the road for the #MalcsBoy tour this spring. From London launches to conversations in Manchester, it’s a chance to hear about the story behind the book, meet the author, and celebrate the launch! #London #Newcastle #Manchester #BookEvents

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

More fantastic reader reviews are in for @smwwriting.bsky.social's incredible debut novel, Malc's Boy. Malc’s Boy focuses on a son’s struggle and friendship with his father amidst a legacy of toxic masculinity and violence. Out NOW! #Cumbria #NorthernLit #BooksSky #Readers

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Jen Bowden @jenbowden12.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

'Have a discussion first so the editor is familiar with your vision and style' Shaun Wilson @smwwriting.bsky.social guests on the first in a series of special episodes opening up the publishing process: Publishing Unpacked. Today is all about editorial @conduitbooks.bsky.social shorturl.at/om0od

A head and shoulders shot of Shaun sitting side on to the camera but turning to face the lens. The background behind him is dark and he is wearing a black polo shirt with a yellow border around the collar. He has dark hair and eyes and his expression is serious.

The Tyne Bridge is pictured in the centre of the frame over a still, reflective River Tyne in Newcastle, UK. Either side of the bridge are buildings with a warmer glow as the sun rises. The words Northern Voices in white lettering feature in the bottom centre of the image.

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Jen Bowden @jenbowden12.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Thanks for publishing this awesome book! It was brilliant to have Shaun back on – as a published author this time!

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Wishing @smwwriting.bsky.social a happy publication day for MALC’S BOY! A bold, irreverent, funny, intellectually nimble debut novel exploring fathers and sons, northern working-class culture and masculinity. It’s our launch title & a novel like no other. From all good bookshops as of today 23.4.26

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Jen Bowden @jenbowden12.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

If you have not read @smwwriting.bsky.social Malc's Boy out now from @conduitbooks.bsky.social you really should. Brilliant, original, gripping.

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

'Making art from the materials life has given us' - @smwwriting.bsky.social Malc’s Boy by Shaun Wilson is an honest, introspective, and deeply grounded slice of autofiction, inspired by events in his life. Exploring identity, father and son relationships, violence and more!

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Conduit Books publisher Jude Cook spoke to the BBC's World Service Weekend programme about their launch title MALC'S BOY. He spoke about the crisis in male reading & the need for young male voices of all backgrounds to have their work published. Interview at 38' 12" www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Jude Cook @judecook.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Only 5 days to go before the launch of @smwwriting.bsky.social's brilliant debut novel MALC'S BOY! Join us at The Social on Tues 21st April at 7pm for music, readings and an in-conversation between Shaun & Lias Saoudi from Fat White Family. @conduitbooks.bsky.social www.thesocial.com/event/condui...

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Malc's Boy: the unboxing 📦📖 This is your reminder that one of this year's gripping debuts, @smwwriting.bsky.social #MalcsBoy, is out this month... 23rd April to be precise! You NEED to add it to your TBR! Pre-order your copy today: shorturl.at/KinK5 #NewBooks #Debut #BookSky

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

According to National Literacy Trust research, only 9.8% of boys aged 14–16 read every day, compared with 17.6% of girls. Regular reading is linked to stronger vocabulary, better mental health, and improved academic outcomes, so this gap matters. #Reading #ReadMoreBooks #NationalLiteraryTrust

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Substack Spotlight 📚 Today, we're sharing another eye-opening quote from @smwwriting.bsky.social's thought-provoking substack piece 'Too Male? On Finally Getting Published', have you read it yet? You can read the full article here: smwwriting.substack.com/p/too-male-o...

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Don’t miss this Q&A with @smwwriting.bsky.social, #Debut author of Malc's Boy, and The Debut Digest 📖 Shaun discusses his PhD - published author writing journey, the themes of his book and what he's currently working on. Read the full interview here: www.thedebutdigest.com/post/q-a-wit...

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We had a blast last Thursday at Deleted Scenes, celebrating Men in Fiction… or Something with brilliant voices @smwwriting.bsky.social, Josh Silver, Calum O’Keefe and Mohamed Zaki. Thanks to everyone who came, we can’t wait for the next one! #MalcsBoy is out 23rd April, add it to your #TBR #Books

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

And the podcast episode is out 🎧📖 Tune in to @smwwriting.bsky.social (author of Malc's Boy) in conversation with Ben, host of Beyond the Zero. Expect a lively chat about Malc's Boy, small-town pub culture, power dynamics, and the books that shaped Shaun’s writing. open.spotify.com/episode/1Ktu...

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

'An impressive new voice in literature.' Over the moon with this brilliant review of @smwwriting.bsky.social's Malc’s Boy in The Debut Digest, thank you, Team TDD 🎉 Just 17 days to go, we HIGHLY recommend adding it to your #TBR list! Pre-order: shorturl.at/qrLyX @turnarounduk.bsky.social #Books

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

'Malc’s Boy by Shaun Wilson is warts-and-all autobiography and it’s an extraordinary book with a unique and memorable voice.' A brilliant review of @smwwriting.bsky.social incredible debut, #MalcsBoy from @suekelsoryan.bsky.social at @tripfiction.bsky.social! Out 23/04, available to pre-order now!

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

We can officially say that our very first title, @smwwriting.bsky.socials #Debut #MalcsBoy, is out THIS MONTH, and just look at this extraordinary praise from Sputnik Caledonia author Andrew Crumey… need we say more?! Pre-order NOW: www.conduitbooks.co.uk/books/p/malc... #BookSky #DebutAuthor

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Announcing our BRAND NEW book subscription 📚✨ Get all FOUR of our 2026 titles for just £50, delivered to you as they’re released. Pay now, enjoy later… future you WILL thank you! Kicking things off with @smwwriting.bsky.social's #MalcsBoy AND trust us the next 3 titles are just as unmissable.

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

📖 52% vs 37% 📖 According to The Reading Agency’s Adult Reading 2025 report, over half of women say they highly enjoy reading print books compared to just 37% of men. So here’s the real question, is it about time, interest, or the way we’ve been taught to connect with stories? 💭 What do you think?

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Malc’s Boy, where will YOU read yours? 📖 Everyone has their perfect #Reading spot… what’s yours? Let us know in the comments! 👇 . . . #readingspot #malcsboy #readers #readersofBlueSky #booksky @smwwriting.bsky.social @turnarounduk.bsky.social

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Stu Hennigan @stuhennigan.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Had some belting reviews but "like Joyce's Dublin with more cheap speed" is somewhere near the top of the pile 💪👍 @ortacpress.bsky.social @turnarounduk.bsky.social

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

🚨 1 in 4 boys don’t read at all in a typical week. A reading crisis we don’t talk about enough: working-class boys are being left behind early, and it shows 📉 #ReadingCrisis #BoysWhoRead #GetKidsReading #LiteracyMatters

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

'Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.' - César A. Cruz Today, we are sharing another inspiring quote from @smwwriting.bsky.social's must-read Substack post, 'Too Male? On Finally Getting Published' We highly recommend that you read it: substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Just 29 days to go. Shaun Wilson’s electrifying #Debut #MalcsBoy is almost here and the buzz is impossible to ignore. We’re absolutely thrilled to share these words from the brilliant Rob Doyle , and honestly, we’re still speechless. Pre-order now: www.conduitbooks.co.uk/books/p/malc...

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Be the first in the know with our Conduit Books #Newsletter ✉️ If you would love to keep up to date on our #Book #News, along with access to exclusive content and more, sign up to our newsletter today! Our very first issue drops this Thursday. Don’t miss it, subscribe here: shorturl.at/7GLk9 🔗📖

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

'steeped in the grit and humour of northern working-class life.' What a fabulous article in the News & Star, The Cumberland News, highlighting @smwwriting.bsky.social's debut #MalcsBoy, out 23rd April 2026 Read the article here: www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/2596250... #Debut #Books #BookSky

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Wigton writer’s gritty debut novel puts Cumbrian life in the spotlight

Wigton author Shaun Wilson is set to launch his debut novel, steeped in the grit and humour of a working-class life on the edge of the Lake…

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

DEBUT AUTHOR #BOOK #LAUNCH. NOT TO BE MISSED! The #Debut author of #MalcsBoy, @smwwriting.bsky.social will be in conversation with the brilliant Tony Walsh on Thursday 21 May. Tickets are available now: librarylive.co.uk/event/malcs-... Thank you so much @manclibraries.bsky.social for hosting📖

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

If you liked any (or all) of these incredible #Literary reads, then you are going to LOVE @smwwriting.bsky.social #Debut, #MalcsBoy. Publishing 23rd April, and available to pre-order now: www.conduitbooks.co.uk/books/p/malc... #DebutAuthor #LakeDistrict #LitFic #BookSky @turnarounduk.bsky.social

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Conduit Books @conduitbooks.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

A Thursday in the Life of @smwwriting.bsky.social ... Throwback Edition! A thread... (1/3)

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