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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Trouble with Sister Francis’ is finally out tomorrow. It’s a dead weird bit just before publication when the book stops being yours. Up until now, Sister F. and Richie and Stan and Kenny have mostly lived in my head. Tomorrow they belong to you. Hope you love them. ❤️

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I’m delighted to share my review of The Trouble with Sister Francis by @manvsbaby.bsky.social out from @wildfirebooks.bsky.social on 27th August lindasbookbag.com/2026/08/24/t...

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The First Eleven Minutes @firstelevenminutes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

New review on Bookstagram! ‘The Trouble with Sister Francis’ by @manvsbaby.bsky.social is released 27th August by @headlinebooks.bsky.social Let me help make your mind up… www.instagram.com/p/DcDqAFNDAb...

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Bridge Books Dromore @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I am insanely excited that LOTS of copies of The Trouble with Sister Francis have arrived! I want everyone to meet Francis & The Dead Dad's Club. @manvsbaby.bsky.social has done it again & I guarantee you'll LOVE it! Order a copy here. You won't regret it! bridgebooksdromore.co.uk/product/the-...

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Reading For Leisure @debbiehartuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Damn you @manvsbaby.bsky.social and @headlinebooks.bsky.social for making me cry with #TheTroubleWithSisterFrancis. There was also quite a lot of snorting with laughter. I’m now off to Florence for a murder mystery with #ATimeOfMourning by Christobel Kent #BookSky

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Reading For Leisure @debbiehartuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

#TheTroubleWithSisterFrancis from @manvsbaby.bsky.social & @headlinebooks.bsky.social is filled with laughter, friendship, and nostalgia. Bittersweet moments will also tug at your heartstrings; prepare for a tear or two. Published 27/8/26 #BookSky Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/4xxu4ajz

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Reading For Leisure @debbiehartuk.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

July brought me some wonderful books. Favourites have to be #TheTroubleWithSisterFrancis from @manvsbaby.bsky.social & @headlinebooks.bsky.social #TheKillersMark from @mwcraven.bsky.social & @littlebrown.bsky.social #BookSky Reading For Leisure July round-up: tinyurl.com/ysxsz533

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SomethingAboutBooks23 @shonaholmes23.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📖 #BookReview 📖 5⭐️ #TheTroubleWithSisterFrancis by @manvsbaby.bsky.social @headlinebooks.bsky.social is without any doubt one of the books of the year, a beautiful read that deserves to be read by everyone❤️ Full Review 🔗 tinyurl.com/392pemkk @squadpod2021.bsky.social #SquadpodFeaturedRead

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Another arrival was The Trouble with Sister Francis from @manvsbaby.bsky.social, out next week. And Matt will be in store soon, to sign copies, so get your pre-orders in now! Four best friends, a crumbling, forgotten Boys Club. And Sister Francis, not your traditional nun. #booksky

A photo of five copies of the book, one copy facing forward on top of two others, with two more at the side standing up side-on with the spines facing camera.

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A good book 'n a brew 📚 ☕ @natterblog.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

If you've not read this, why not and where've you been? But here's your chance ⬇️ Then if you love it The Trouble With Sister Francis is out 27 August and is equally lovable 👍

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Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Thank you @headlinebooks.bsky.social for this fabulous proof of #TheTroubleWithSisterFrancis by @manvsbaby.bsky.social which is out 27th August. 💙📚 So looking forward to reading this beauty with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang in August, as I adored #FrankAndRed 🥰

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

🎉 Cover Reveal! ✨ for THE TROUBLE WITH SISTER FRANCIS. Really hope Frank & Red fans enjoy meeting Sister F. and the boys. Coming August 26’. x 📚💙 #BookSky

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

🇺🇸 “Sometimes, the friend you need is the one you don’t see coming” ‘Frank & Red’ the UK ‘Book of the Year’ is just 99c on Kindle for the next 24 hours. #Kindle

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

If you haven’t listened to my new podcast yet.. I would just like to draw your attention to the latest episode in which I do a cracking impression of a scouse duck. And we have a ‘fact of the week’ about the Vatican and a big box of dicks.

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Reading For Leisure @debbiehartuk.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

My #FiveStarFlashback this week is from December '23, the absolutely wonderful #FrankAndRed by @manvsbaby.bsky.social. Probably the most uplifting novel I've ever read. An ideal stocking-filler if you're struggling for ideas 😂 #BookSky Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/yz5d8rza

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Look, here’s the thing.. I am NEVER going to be an Olympic gold medalist, I’ll never be a millionaire, my footprint will not be the first on Mars. But this ain’t bad. ❤️

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

It's almost that time of year when my wife sits next to me on the sofa and glances at me like I'm a piece of shit. Because of what Alan Rickman did to Emma Thompson in a fictional film, released over 20 years ago.

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

‘Frank and Red’ is finally out in paperback in the US today!! 🇺🇸 (America, please treat my grumpy old bugger and relentless little boy kindly.. they’re fragile.) 💙📚 #booksky

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Controversial.. but does listening to an audiobook REALLY count as reading?? Well.. depends. If you’re listening to Frank and Red.. which for the next 24hrs has got a bunch of money off.. then yes. (If it’s ANY other book.. then still yes. Course it does, don’t be a book snob). #audiobooks

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

You have just one hour left to get Frank and Red for less than a quid.. ⏰ Offer ends at midnight!! #ebook #KindleDeals #kobo #ibooks #applebooks #googlebooks #kindlebooks

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The Book Vault @thebookvault.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

We have a new toy! Inaugural quote from @manvsbaby.bsky.social, Frank & Red. If you have any favourite booky quotes let us know and we may add them to our list! #booksky

Pavement blackboard, The Book Vault in white writing at the top (we will do a more arty thing when time allows!), and a quote - Books give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything. A quote from a character in Frank and Red, by Matt Coyne.

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

…Made the mistake of offering to sell one of my little boy’s switch games on ebay. The money’s not even bloody cleared yet!?

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

⏰ It’s FATHERS DAY in just a few days! 🔥 Will he want one of these books? ..probably not. But he didn’t get you that foot spa you wanted either, did he?? So, bollocks to him.

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

⏰ 📖 Kindle users! For a limited time only.. and for a fraction of the cost of that streaming service you keep forgetting to cancel! #FrankAndRed #99p #KindleDeal #kindlebooks #kindle99p

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Steve DeVeaux @stevedvo.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Just finished reading ‘Frank & Red’ by Matt Coyne a.k.a. Man Vs Baby. Wonderful heartwarming story. I cried. I laughed. I cried some more. Very much recommended. @manvsbaby.bsky.social

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Happy #onlychildday #onlychildday2025 ! ‘The Only Monster is a joyous celebration of only children and the many shapes a family can take!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

The Only Monster! ASDA! This weekend. And it’s HALF off!? 🎉 (Got Charlie to take a photo to celebrate🙄 ..just look how happy the lower part of my body looks. This was the 4096th attempt btw. The rest are pictures of the ceiling, his foot, or just make me look I’ve sh* myself.) #childrensbooks

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

BATH kids event! Sat 12th April, Ring o’ Bells. Kids go free (£6 adults) see ya there!

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

A quick Thank you, thank you, thank you! For all the messages and love and support for The Only Monster. It jumped 36000% on publication day yesterday. I don’t think that’s even a number?? Your support is, as ever, massively appreciated. Matt x #Childrensbooks

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

It’s Publication Day! SO SO proud of this book.. ‘A wildly funny and heart-warming picture book celebrating only children and the many shapes a family can take, The Only Monster is full of big laughs, and even bigger love. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’ #childrensbooks #booksky #onlychild #theonlymonster 💙📚

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Guntrip @cguntrip.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

If you only read one book ever again (not sure why you would, but if you do) then make it this one. I laughed, I hurt deeply, I cried, I fell in love with the characters who are so relatable and unapologetically human. Possibly the best book I've ever read. This will stick. @manvsbaby.bsky.social

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

For those not paying attention, JD Vance is Goebbels.

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

THE ONLY MONSTER is coming soon… I am so massively proud of this book! In a world where everything seems to be going to pot, it’s a ‘beautiful story about love and family’. Preorders always very welcome! And thank you so much to Waterstones for including it in their early bird offer! #booksky

Image of cover and Offer for the book The Only Monster 25% off with Waterstones online.

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

This Valentine’s Day I am reminded of the time my seventy-odd yr old mum went to Pound Stretcher and bought a tube of heart chocolates to donate as a church raffle prize and it turned out to be a vibrator.

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leannepage.bsky.social @leannepage.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Just finished 'Frank and Red' by Matt Coyne - 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. One of the most heartwarming and hilarious books I have ever read. Red reminded me of my own little boy, which added to how much I loved this book. I suspect this will be a contender for my favourite read of 2025! @manvsbaby.bsky.social

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Look, I know I said I’d shut up about Frank & Red for a bit, but I am contractually obliged to let you know.. the paperback has JUST been chucked in the bargain bin on the big river site that rhymes with Blammazun. 🔥 If you haven’t already read it, now would be a good time. #booksky

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

This little book just keeps surprising me! All thanks to you who have taken to your heart the tale of Franklin and Red (and Kris Akabusi) ..and then told a friend. Keep going! I CANNOT thank you all enough. Matt x #Booksky 💙📚

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

One thing nobody tells you about being a parent is that you’re permanently on edge. Just heard my kid say ‘oopsydaisy’ from another room and I don’t know whether that means he’s dropped a biscuit or the house is on fire.

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Matt Coyne / Man vs Baby @manvsbaby.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

KINDLE READERS! Still just 99p for the next 24 hours!! #Booksky 💙📚

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