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Bookish_Gabby @bookishgabby.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

I am obsessed with this book! 😍 #CheckingOut is so relatable, fresh and funny but also raw. I was searching for something similar to my favourite book Belonging by Robert Welbourn and this book is as close as I could find 😍👀 #CheckingOut out 8th May @sceptrebooks.bsky.social

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Jenny Mustard @jennymustard.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

For Stylist, I wrote about female friendships on the verge of romance: www.stylist.co.uk/relationship... @sceptrebooks.bsky.social

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Simon Parkin @simonparkin.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The Forbidden Garden of Leningrad is a finalist in the 2025 Orwell Prize. Delighted to be nominated alongside such a wonderful clutch of books. Thank you to my editors at @sceptrebooks.bsky.social and @scribnerbooks.bsky.social: www.orwellfoundation.com/political-wr...

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

We are absolutely delighted that THE FORBIDDEN GARDEN OF LENINGRAD by @simonparkin.bsky.social has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 @orwellprize.bsky.social for Political Writing. Congratulations Simon! 🌱🌿 The winner will be announced 25 June. #OrwellPrize2025 #politicalwriting

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

We are thrilled that The Ministry of Time has been longlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2025 🎉 Congratulations to Kaliane and all of the longlisted authors.

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Charlotte Humphery @cmiscellany.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I'm sad not to be beside the sea but very happy that today marks paperback publication for LOOKING TO SEA. Lily Le Brun is a wonderfully smart and elegant writer and in this beautiful book she considers ten coastal artworks that the define the long twentieth century in Britain. Out now: read it! 🌊

A paperback book held up against a brick wall. LOOKING TO SEA: WHAT COASTAL ART TELLS US ABOUT MODERN BRITAIN, by Lily Le Brun. "Remarkable and compelling" Edmund de Waal, "Elegant... Beautifully written" The Times

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Jenny Mustard @jennymustard.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

It’s my publication day! What a time to be alive, indeed @sceptrebooks.bsky.social

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Out today in delectable paperback: #DeadAnimals is the electrifying debut novel from award-winning poet Phoebe Stuckes. www.waterstones.com/book/dead-an... 'A pitch-dark, pitch-perfect literary horror' LUKE KENNARD 'A brutal, blistering horror story' CLARE POLLARD

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

WAIT... WAS SHAKESPEARE GAY? The answer is both simpler and more complex than you might think... #StraightActing by @willtosh.bsky.social is a captivating & surprising exploration of queer culture in Shakespeare's England. www.waterstones.com/book/straigh...

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Out now in hardback, ebook and audio, #ShowMeWhereItHurts is @cmgleeson.bsky.social's compelling and unmissable debut novel. 'A searingly beautiful novel' – Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things www.waterstones.com/book/show-me... 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

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Raven Crime Reads @ravencrime.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

#BookBuying Have added two more to the collection this week...Absolutely love these editions of classic works by an all time favourite author of mine. @sceptrebooks.bsky.social #SorryNotSorry 💙📚

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David Hayden @seventydys.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Wendy Erskine’s ‘The Benefactors’ is a finely observed novel of consequence and inconsequence, that engages violence, emptiness, love and grief with precision and tenderness. Alive with voices that crowd and flow, that talk to & past each other, that remember & forget. @sceptrebooks.bsky.social 6/25

The cover of Wendy Erskine’s novel ‘The Benefactors’, to be published this June.

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Rossiter Books @rossiterbooks.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Celebrating Kaliane Bradley's The Ministry of Time in our shops...A-frame, multiple colours and Book of the Month on @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social uk.bookshop.org/a/133/978139... @sceptrebooks.bsky.social

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley is Science Fiction & Fantasy Book of the Month at Waterstones! The genre-defying novel is out now in 4 colourful themed paperback jackets. Head to your local Waterstones store or to Waterstones.com to pick up your copy! www.waterstones.com/book/the-min...

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The LITERARY/COMEDY/ROMANCE/SCI-FI Debut of the Year. The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley is out in paperback today in 4 colourful themed jackets. Get your copy: www.waterstones.com/book/the-min...

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bookishbeck.bsky.social @bookishbeck.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Thank you to @sceptrebooks.bsky.social for a proof copy of Dream State by Eric Puchner. I've been hearing great things about this one since its U.S. release (it's an Oprah's Book Club selection!). It's published in the UK on 8 May. #bookpost

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Out today in paperback: Tom Lamont's gorgeous debut novel #GoingHome. Universally loved by readers everywhere, GOING HOME is a funny & beautifully wise story of family and fatherhood. A Guardian, Economist and Observer #BookOfTheYear 🧡 ‘Bittersweet, funny and moving’ – Claire Fuller #BookSky

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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

'The Ministry of Time is addictive, propulsive and a total joy to read.’ – 2025 #WomensPrize for Fiction judge, Deborah Joseph To learn more about Kaliane Bradley’s inspirations, writing process and favourite books, read here: bit.ly/43Dok27 @sceptrebooks.bsky.social

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

It's an incredibly proud day for everyone at Team Sceptre, as we've received news of three brilliant shortlistings for the 2025 #BritishBookAwards 🎉 Huge congratulations to David Nicholls and Kaliane Bradley! 🍾⭐ @thebookseller.com #nibbies

David Nicholls - Shortlisted for Author of the Year

You Are Here by David Nicholls - Shortlisted for Fiction Book of the Year

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley - Shortlisted for Debut Fiction Book of the Year

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

An event not to be missed! Head to Pushkin House on Weds 12 March for 'Seeds, Suites and Soviets: The Voices Behind History' with our very own @simonparkin.bsky.social in conversation with @mauricejcasey.com Event starts at 6.30pm – tickets here: www.pushkinhouse.org/whats-on/eve...

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Seeds, Suites and Soviets: The Voices behind History with Maurice Casey and Simon Parkin

Talk: Seeds, Suites and Soviets: The Voices behind History with Maurice Casey and Simon Parkin

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

OUT NOW: #TheVioletHour is a thrilling story of power, money and the struggle to live an authentic life in the international art world. From James Cahill, the acclaimed author of #TiepoloBlue. Get your copy here: lnk.to/TheVioletHour-HB ⚡ 'An enthrallingly intricate novel' – GUARDIAN

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Published today, #TheRabbitPunch by Marco Missiroli is an internationally bestselling, bracing and tender novel about sons, fathers and the hidden legacies of heartbreak 💙❤ www.waterstones.com/book/the-rab...

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Adam Farrer @adamjfarrer.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Pairing cakes with my reading. Cinnamon buns go great with @jennashworth.bsky.social’s forthcoming The Parallel Path.

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

'Like a starved dog which only forgoes its owner's flesh in the hope of better treats to come, Holt House waited patiently...' Introducing #TheDecadence, a gripping queer haunted house novel from Leon Craig, author of Parallel Hells. Out 25 September & available to pre-order: lnk.to/TheDecadence 💚

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

The Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award are hosting an evening of readings and discussion with the shortlisted authors, chaired by author and former winner, Zadie Smith. 📍 The Barbican 🕖 7pm 📅 Monday 17 March 2025 Get your ticket here: www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/202...

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

We're absolutely delighted that THE LAND IN WINTER by Andrew Miller has been longlisted for the sixteenth #WalterScottPrize for Historical Fiction!

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

💘💜 Happy Valentine's Day! 💘💜 We got you something extra special this year. Introducing a smart, funny and passion-filled new book from Ella Risbridger, celebrating the genre of romance & all things romantic fiction 💕 Publishing 6 Nov 2025 Treat your future self & pre-order: lnk.to/InLoveWithLove

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alex orr 🌷 @alexorr.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

pics from Sceptre Salon! we heard from the wildly talented authors on their 2025 list, including superstars below: @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social, @jennymustard.bsky.social, @gabrielflynn.bsky.social, @arifa.bsky.social, @elfodongo.bsky.social & @jennashworth.bsky.social @sceptrebooks.bsky.social

a dark room with chairs facing a screen which reads ‘welcome to Sceptre Salon 2025’ followed by social media handles and hashtags

Leah Davis sits across from Gabriel Flynn and Leon Craig in front of a screen bearing their names and pictures of their books, Poor Ghost! and The Decadence

Wendy Erskine stands in front of a screen bearing her name and a picture of her books, The Benefactors

Leah Davis sits across from James Cahill and Jenny Mustard in front of a screen bearing their names and pictures of their books, The Violet Hour and What a Time to Be Alive

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

James Hamilton's classic biography reissued in a beautiful new edition to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Turner's birth. Turner is the definitive biography of one of Britain's greatest artists. Find out more: www.waterstones.com/book/turner/...

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

The Secret History meets Jonathan Safran Foer meets The Royal Tenenbaums in this unforgettable and gripping debut novel from Toby Lloyd FERVOUR is out now in paperback 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 'Intriguing, propulsive' JONATHAN COE 'Magnificent, indelible' NEW YORK TIMES 'Stylish, mystical' FINANCIAL TIMES

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Will Smith @likewinterblue.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I'm loving this evening's #SceptreSalon25, packed with exciting books for the year ahead but also brilliant for programming a simple livestream for booksellers outside of London to watch too.

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Kicking off our #SceptreSalon25 by remembering our amazing 2024 publishing with @mrfeditor.bsky.social, before looking ahead at some of the fantastic books ahead 📚

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Charlotte Humphery @cmiscellany.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

It is the Sceptre Salon tonight and I have a gorgeous rainbow of @sceptrebooks.bsky.social proofs! So many brilliant books coming this year 📚

Bound proofs for MAKING MATTERS by Clare Hunter, WOLF MOON by Arifa Akbar and FOUR MOTHERS by Abigail Leonard

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Anika Snel @anikasnel.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Picked up ‘The Ministry of Time’ by Kaliane Bradley because of Ella Risbridger’s review in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/books/2024/m.... Worth a read, for it does spark food for thought on a “near-future that’s half prediction, half satire”. I even liked the romance 🙀 @sceptrebooks.bsky.social

Paperback of the book ‘The Ministry of Time’ with a cup of coffee.

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Laura Pearson @laurapauthor.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Knew I had to get my hands on #ShowMeWhereitHurts when I saw how much @jenniegauthor.bsky.social loved it. Big thanks to @sceptrebooks.bsky.social for sending me a proof. Out in April.

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Charlotte Humphery @cmiscellany.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Happy publication day @litmagreject.bsky.social 🎉 BLOB is out in the UK today from @sceptrebooks.bsky.social! The smartest, funniest, weirdest book about the messiness of becoming a real person. I love it. You must read it: www.hachette.co.uk/titles/maggi...

Hardback copy of BLOB sitting on a bench in the sunshine

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Happy early Valentine's! 💘 It's finally time to meet Bob the Blob. Could you shape him into your perfect man...? 👀 There's only one way to find out. BLOB: A Love Story by @litmagreject.bsky.social is out now! 💛 lnk.to/Blob-HB

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Jenny Mustard @jennymustard.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

yesterday’s results: 15 bookshops 15 proofs of WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE 1 david 30 bags of horrible swedish sweets (warning labelled) 1 tofu rice salad 4 buses 2 cups of black coffee 1 cup of black tea 476 layers of clothing countless charming & intelligent booksellers @sceptrebooks.bsky.social

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Sarah Turner @sarahlturner.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Phenomenal read. From every parents absolute worst nightmare in the opening chapter through subtlety, compassion and nuance to hope. What an incredible novel. @sceptrebooks.bsky.social publishes this in April.

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Shazzie @readeratwork.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Finished this in a day. Such a magnificent debut! Preorder a must. Show Me Where It Hurts by @cmgleeson.bsky.social , out in April via @sceptrebooks.bsky.social @louisecc.bsky.social 💙📚

Cover of Show Me Where It Hurts by Claire Gleeson

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FranMcBookface @franmcbookface.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I've reviewed Blob by Maggie Su over on IG today A story about a woman who finds a blob outside a nightclub and moulds him into the perfect man Unexpectedly, I really enjoyed this one! Out Feb 6th from @sceptrebooks.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DFHupYwCG2...

Book with yellow cover and pink text lies splayed open on a white blanket beside a pink balloon with googly eyes

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Sarah Turner @sarahlturner.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I don’t normally rave about a book when I’m only 50 pages in but this is EXCEPTIONAL. I mean,the opening and premise is every parents worst nightmare kind of stuff, however its written so brilliantly. More to come when I finish it. @hodderfiction.bsky.social @sceptrebooks.bsky.social

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Jess Traynor @jesstraynor.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

It's blue Monday so i decided to make toast at 10.20 like a true decadent & then this exciting book post arrived, thus affirming my choice of decadence & all future choices of decadence for 2025 ✨️ @bansheepress.bsky.social @clairek12.bsky.social @jennymustard.bsky.social @sceptrebooks.bsky.social

An image of the novel What a Time to Be Alive by Jenny Mustard and short story collection Tenterhooks by Claire-Lise Kieffer.

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

A love triangle. A family story told over fifty years. A book about the magnetic pull of friendship. Prepare to be swept away by DREAM STATE – the new novel from Eric Puchner. www.waterstones.com/book/dream-state/eric-puchner/9781399744126 🎨 Illustration: Ariel Lee 📘 Cover design: Lucy Scholes

A hardback copy of Dream State by Eric Puchner, featuring a beautifully illustrated cover and backdrop of mountains, trees and a lake.

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Sceptre Books @sceptrebooks.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

A beautiful new edition of bestseller The Art of Creative Thinking by Rod Judkins is out today. Now with 13 new chapters to unlock your creativity 💫 Find out more: www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Creative...

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