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Liz Nugent

@liznugent.bsky.social
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No relation to Ted. Writer and rewriter. Sister and resister. Scullery maid to the House of Goldblatt. The Truth About Ruby Cooper in all good bookstores in Uk, Ireland and Commonwealth except Canada now. North America Sept 1st. www.liznugent.com

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Liz Nugent @liznugent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta... Signed copy of The Truth About Ruby Cooper for a lucky bidder!
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Children in Read 2026
(Dedicated to the memory of Peter May and Sophie Kinsella)Authors and Illustrators around the globe, sign and dedicate their books for the biggest online signed book auction in the world.All Postage &...
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Liz Nugent @liznugent.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Thank you @cultureireland ❤️
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Feena van @feenavan2099.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Before Stonehenge was raised, before Egypts first pyramid broke ground,before the Nazca people drew their famous lines across the Peruvian desert,someone in what is now southern Arizona shaped a 272-foot fish into the earth On April 23,2026,"a border-wall contractor drove heavy equipment across it"
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Trump's Border Wall Construction Destroys 6,500-Year-Old Arizona Geoglyph – Older Than Stonehenge
Arizona's 6,500-year-old Las Playas Intaglio, the oldest dated geoglyph in the Americas, was irreparably damaged by border wall construction in April 2026.
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
In 1970, students in a fifth-grade class at Hawthorne School in Beverly Hills were assigned to write a letter to someone they admired, asking them “What makes a good citizen?" So 10yr old Joel Lipton wrote to Peanuts cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. Joel got a reply.
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eolaí the artist @eolai.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A mixed media #painting. One of Dublin's most loved buildings. "Sunlight Chambers", as seen from along the edge of Grattan Bridge's Hippocamp lamps, I painted because few sights in Ireland can instantly convert me back into childhood than seeing its ceramic friezes close up. #SpéirGhorm #ArtYear
Portrait format in black ink and watercolour on paper. Starting from the left edge is a view along the top of the green metal rail of Grattan bridge showing half a dozen copper lamps, on their Hippocampus stands of metal painted green, almost directly in line so there is little to no space between them as they recede. Beyond them is a building, four stories, on a corner, with side of 2 windows width directly facing viewer, and a short angled side of one window width at the left corner edge behind lamp-posts. Lowest story is mostly stone, in pale blues and lilacs, with arches above the windows and a decorative blue medallion between the two arches facing viewer. Above arches and rest of building is yellow with wide figurative bands of blue above and below the 2nd story. Windows are made up of little black panes - narrow, twinned, and arched on 3rd story, topped with triangles on 2nd story. Window arches, triangles, and side supporting columns are blue. Signed bottom right in black ink, Liam Daly
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Time for this classic again.
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Liz Nugent @liznugent.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If you happen to be in Hamburg, Berlin or Stuttgart next week, I will be there talking about my books. Hope you can make it! @gutkind_verlag @irlembberlin @thalia.berlin @thalia.stuttgart @harbourfrontLiteraturfestivalHamburg @samuel.Benke www.liznugent.com/upcoming-eve...
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General 2 — LIZ NUGENT
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The Author, Séamas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Every time a discourse kicks off over whether AI music, literature or art will be "as good as" the real thing, I'm always amazed more people don't cite that **there already are** creative pursuits where human-free spectacles have been available for decades, and nobody has ever wanted to watch them.
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C🎃lette Carr🎃ll ♑️ 💙🍂 @carrcole.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The secret lives of men who read romance books: ‘My life is full of love, so I’m drawn to them’ www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s...
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The secret lives of men who read romance books: ‘My life is full of love, so I’m drawn to them’
It’s often assumed straight men are not interested in romantic fiction – but many are sharing their passion in forums online
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Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
And now for some good news: "Visits to public libraries around Ireland have increased by two million in the last two years. New figures show that almost 16 million visits were made to Ireland's libraries in 2025, compared with nearly 14 million in 2023." www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Public library visits increased by two million nationwide
Visits to public libraries around Ireland have increased by two million in the last two years, new figures show as National Public Libraries Open Day takes place nationwide.
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Liz Nugent @liznugent.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
If you happen to be anywhere near Iniskeen today, I’ll be there for the Patrick Kavanagh Festival at 4pm, interviewed by the lovely Victoria Kennefic. patrickkavanaghcentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 24/09/2026
Meet this next group of guest authors! Come listen to them and many more authors at #VWF2026 from October 18–25, 2026. Tickets are live! 🎟️ 🎟️
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Vancouver Writers Fest @writersfest.bc.ca · 24/09/2026
Billeh Nickerson - Blood Clot Banana Bag @liznugent.bsky.social - The Truth About Ruby Cooper Sara O'Leary - A Friend Is a Friend Is a Friend Arizona O'Neill - Opioids and Organs
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Mr. Blabalino 🇳🇴🇺🇸💙 @blabalino.com · 20/09/2026
This is an actual public service ad created by the Norwegian government regarding this problem. If you think the Internet sucks now, you're not alone.
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Liz Nugent @liznugent.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This is why I urge all musicians to produce CDs to sell on their websites. Also because I want to own the music, not rent it.
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Roland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Very nice to hear a sane voice from Piddington. Serious respect to this woman, who is apparently already being othered by more bigoted villagers.
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Bridge Books Dromore @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Good people of Blue Sky, if you haven't yet voted for your favourite Irish bookshop in the Irish Bookshop of the Year Awards, would you consider giving me your vote? It takes less than a minute & you don't even have to say nice things about me! www.anpost.com/Irish-Booksh...
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SACosby @blacktopkid.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
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Alex de Campi @alexdecampi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This one’s my favourite
A reddit post from the Wile E Coyote AMA that says “Hi WEC, I've watched you since I was a child, just wanted to say thank you for running into paintings of tunnels for all those years.”

The replies is a film still of Wile E Coyote smiling and holding a sign that says “Keep art alive”
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Liz Nugent @liznugent.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I could swear I dated him in the 90s.
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Siobhán McElduff @siobhanmcelduff.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I wonder how the people of Afghanistan fared?
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Gabriel Valjan @gvaljan.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
#Thursday w @jameswziskin.bsky.social >> 7criminalminds.blogspot.com/2026/08/cont... @mwa-ny.bsky.social @sincworldwide.bsky.social @mysterywriters.bsky.social @liznugent.bsky.social
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Sally Hayden @sallyhayd.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
"What world lies beyond this sea I do not know, but every sea has another shore and I will arrive." - seen in a cemetery on Italian island Lampedusa, where people who die at sea are buried.
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TheAfterwords @theafterwords.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
#DEAL ALERT! Calling all one-clickers because UNRAVELING OLIVER @liznugent.bsky.social is on #sale on #Kindle US for a limited time only! amzn.to/4bluQ0A #UnravelingOliver #ad #amazoncom
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Unraveling Oliver: A Novel
In this astonishing debut novel, a man’s shocking act of savagery stuns a local community—and the revelations that follow will keep you gripped until the very last page.
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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
It's our very own @liznugent.bsky.social on Take Four Books this week, talking to @jdcrawf.bsky.social at the Hay Festival open.spotify.com/episode/1GV5...
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 02/06/2026
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My Leaving Cert: The school secretary took me to lost property and kitted me out with a new uniform
Author Liz Nugent sat her Leaving Certificate in 1985 and still has nightmares about it
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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
From its opening line—“For the second time in six weeks, I woke up with the wrong husband”—Liz Nugent’s enthralling sixth novel retains the jaw-dropping drama and darkness of its bestselling predecessor, 'Strange Sally Diamond.' This is a masterpiece.
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The Truth About Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent
From its opening line—“For the second time in six weeks, I woke up with the wrong husband”—Nugent’s enthralling sixth novel reta...
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Liz Nugent @liznugent.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
This book now reissued by Gutkind Verlag ❤️
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Tintenhain @tintenhain.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Liz Nugent: Kleine Grausamkeiten [Buchnotiz] „Kleine Grausamkeiten“ von Liz Nugent ist ein bitterböser, psychologischer Roman über die toxischen und zerstörerischen Beziehungen innerhalb einer Dubliner Familie. #liznugent# kleinegrausamkeiten #ourlittlecruelties #buchtipp
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Liz Nugent: Kleine Grausamkeiten [Buchnotiz]
„Kleine Grausamkeiten“ von Liz Nugent ist ein bitterböser, psychologischer Roman über die toxischen und zerstörerischen Beziehungen innerhalb einer Dubliner Familie. #liznugent# kleinegrausamkeiten #ourlittlecruelties #buchtipp
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gabliotecaria @gabliotecaria.northsky.social · 06/07/2026
I'm reading Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent, and if I'm extremely lucky I'll finish it before reading group on Sunday (busy week incoming, fml)
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Nordlicht aka Henkerin 🩷 @nordlicht.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Nachdem ich „S. T. Abby : Secret - du sollst mich fürchten“ als 90er FBI-Style augenverdrehend zur Seite gelegt habe 🙄 lese ich nun „Liz Nugent - seltsame Sally Diamond“. Es fängt gut an. Ich bleibe dran ….
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Sue Kirk @suekirk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
@liznugent.bsky.social I read The Truth about Ruby Cooper last month and I absolutely loved it. I needed more so I immediately started Lying in Wait (yes, I am going backwards🤣) I finished that one this afternoon and, it was amazing. And devastating.
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Regina. @zwisi-re.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
My new obsession. My new favourite author. I like the dark themes she explores, and I particularly enjoy the chapters told from the perspective of the individual characters. 1. Ruby Cooper; 2. Sally Diamond; 3. Oliver Thank you @liznugent.bsky.social
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Jen Lucas (Jen Med’s Book Reviews) @jenlucas.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Today I am sharing my review of The Truth About Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent @liznugent.bsky.social @liznugentwriter @penguinukbooks #bookthreads #bookstagram #books #booksky #bookreview #thetruthaboutrubycooper
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The Truth About Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent
Today I am sharing my thoughts on The Truth About Ruby Cooper, the latest novel from Liz Nugent. I came to Liz's books really late, but loved Strange Sally Diamond, so this book was always going to be on my radar. I have the hardback, but also bought the audiobook, devoured over the course of a few walks. Here's what it's all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease Date: 12 March 2026
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Myles Dungan @mylesdungan.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Tickets for 2026 Hinterland Fest now on sale at www.hinterland.ie Guests include @mcculld.bsky.social @miriamocal.bsky.social @fotoole.bsky.social @sjamcbride.bsky.social @cwallacedublin.bsky.social @patrickfreyne.bsky.social @edelcoffey.bsky.social @liznugent.bsky.social @rusbradburd.bsky.social
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Hinterland Festival Kells 25 - 28 June 2026
Hinterland is an annual multi-disciplinary arts festival based in the spiritual home of the Book of Kells. Join us for events running from 25 - 28 June 2026
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Keano @skeano.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Huh ho, yes! @liznugent.bsky.social
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Serena FitzGerald @serenaf66.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
@liznugent.bsky.social loved The Truth About Ruby Cooper. I literally gasped at the last paragraph!
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West Cork Literary Festival @wcorklitfest.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Liz Nugent is bringing her brilliant new novel The Truth About Ruby Cooper to WCLF for a fabulous double-bill with Louise O'Neill on 17 July. Tickets at link in our bio 🎟️📚💚 @liznugent.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social www.rte.ie/culture/2026...
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Something For The Weekend: Liz Nugent's cultural picks
Author and five-time Irish Book Award winner Liz Nugent currently sits atop the bestseller lists with her latest twisty-turny thriller, The Truth About Ruby Cooper.
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Bible urbaine @bibleurbainecom.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
[Critique ⭐⭐⭐⭐] «La voisine sans histoire» de @liznugent.bsky.social: un récit aussi savoureux que troublant. Sally Diamond est-elle réellement une femme sans histoire? 😱 labibleurbaine.com/litterature/... #bibleurbaine #litterature #thriller
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«La voisine sans histoire» de Liz Nugent: un récit aussi savoureux que troublant | Bible urbaine
À l’instar d’un surfeur qui, les pieds en équilibre sur sa planche, entre en collision avec la vague pour vivre un moment chargé d’adrénaline, j’ai saisi l’occasion, comme lecteur, de surfer sur la va...
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Bronagh McAteer @handwrittengirl.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
A huge well done and congratulations to @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social on a fantastic #DromoreBookFestival. I was fortunate to attend talks with @claireallan.bsky.social, #AnnaMcPartlin, @miriamocal.bsky.social, @sharondempsey.bsky.social and @liznugent.bsky.social. I loved every second of it!
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Chris Person @papapishu.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Wild that Altman is being sued by his sister for repeated sexual abuse and that doesn’t come up in basically every conversation about him. I get that it’s alleged but if that shit was happening to someone else I feel like that would come up, particularly if that person had a history of lying a lot.
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Bridge Books Dromore @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I couldn't love this most supportive, generous, talented author more if I tried! Thanks to @liznugent.bsky.social for doing this & for her continued support of Bridge Books, #DromoreBookFestival & me! Come see Liz on Sat 9th May. She's amazing, as are her books! www.ticketsource.com/bridge-books...
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 31/03/2026
Musicians sing from Kyiv balconies to celebrate International Theater Day.
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Liz Nugent @liznugent.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
It’s been a good week. Thanks to all the readers and booksellers and to my Penguin team. I don’t take any of this for granted and I’m especially pleased to share the chart with so many writer friends. ❤️
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Catherine Crichton @catherinecrichton.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Custom carrier bag for the new book from the queen of psychological suspense, @liznugent.bsky.social Now that’s impressive @dubraybooks.bsky.social
Carrier bag from Dubray Books showing the cover of The Truth  About Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent.
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John O’Donnell @jlod.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Really looking forward to hearing @liznugent.bsky.social discuss her brilliant new book at @paviliontheatre.bsky.social on Wednesday evening - tickets almost gone!
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TheBookshop.ie @thebookshopie.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Am a big fan of this uniform look for the @liznugent.bsky.social backlist (seen here at easons). When so many crime thriller covers have a uniform blandness (generic woman running away from house on dark night vibes), these stand out.
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Jess Traynor @jesstraynor.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Evil weapons boss vows to destroy women's rights is a bit on the nose even for 2026.
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