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Join Stephen Long at Waterstones Canterbury (@waterstonesrose) on the 4th of August to discuss his new book A Rich Harvest of Bitter Fruit! Tickets here:
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Are you an anxious traveller? Have your trips being ruined by mental health?
Join Tom Sykes at Leicester Central Library to explore his own experiences, and those of other travellers, in The Years of Travelling Anxiously.
Tickets: libraries.leicester.gov.uk/w…
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Who's the Real Dad? documents an incredible journey that saw Sanjay Sood-Smith and Doug Sharples become proud parents to three children – and have a new friend for life in their surrogate, Amber.
Join the trio at @Books_n_friends on the 2nd July!
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Jun 15
A stunning celebration of self-determination and redemption from an important new voice.
Delusions of Paradise: Escaping the Life of a Taliban Fighter by Maiwand Banayee is out this Thursday in paperback.
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Jun 14
We are living in the age of chips. Find out what this means for us and our future with Rakesh Kumar's primer on these new times.
Out on the 16th of July 2026
Pre-order: bit.ly/4e6CtZv
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Jun 12
When Maiwand Banayee was 16, he wanted to become a suicide bomber for the Taliban.
In this inspiring tale of survival, the reader will follow Maiwand's journey down a dark path and his ultimate redemption.
Coming in paperback on June 18th.
Pre-order: bit.ly/3Sjj6F6
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Jun 12
A story of espionage, factionalism and betrayal at a pivotal yet rarely told moment in history.
A Rich Harvest of Bitter Fruit: CIA and MI6 Covert Action in Communist Albania at the Dawn of the Cold War by
Stephen Long is out now.
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Jun 12
When Neil Squires sought his calling in sport, it was a surprise to all when he found it in an obscure game of Finnish skittles.
Join him in Leeds this July to find out how this unfolded into an adventure of sporting glory.
Tickets: bit.ly/4uOWJpi
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Jun 11
Summer is here and it's not too late to plan a UK holiday, based on the hidden gems @benaitken85 celebrates in Sh*tty Breaks.
Get the paperback for the perfect travel companion: bit.ly/4so0Uq9
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Jun 11
Book your place for an eye-opening conversation between @joannaccherry and @IainDale, as they unravel the former MP's experience within the SNP and what the future could be.
Get your ticket for 10th August at @edfringe: pleasance.co.uk/event/iain-d…
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Jun 11
What's in a Doughnut Hole? serves philosophical puzzles and paradoxes on a platter of 18 chapters.
Grab Suki Finn's entertaining and accessible exploration now.
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Jun 10
Make sure you tune into Stephen Long's episode on Cold War Conversations (@ColdWarPod) discussing the thrilling events of his new book A Rich Harvest of Bitter Fruit.
Listen here: coldwarconversations.com
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Jun 10
Hilarious, moving and surprisingly profound, The Fall and Rise of the Mölkky Bar Kids is a story of friendship, growing older seizing a new adventure.
Coming on the 2nd of July!
Pre-order: bit.ly/4dPDIvK
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Jun 9
A fantastic feature from @MischaAnouk in @marieclaire about the pressure to post our curated lives on social media.
Featuring @KJezerMorton, The Story of Your Life explores social media storytelling and how it impacts our lives. Coming August 2026.
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Jun 8
Housing is being set anywhere and everywhere, in spite of environment, design, and location for the sake of quantity over quality.
Where We Live is a study of where housing has lost its way and how we can change its future.
Out next week: bit.ly/4cJai22
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Jun 8
In this fascinating book, Brian Clegg reveals a remarkable story of scientific wonder and innovation, and paints a compelling picture of one of the most essential components of life itself.
The Electron is out now!
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Jun 7
Tomorrow, get your ticket for @WaterstonesTraf' physics panel, featuring veteran science writer @brianclegg.
Get ready to explore the mysteries of the universe.
More info: waterstones.com/events/black…
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Jun 6
Festival season is approaching, but have you ever wondered why we celebrate our cultures in the way we do?
Find out in the paperback of Fiesta by @DanStables. Coming 16th July.
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Jun 6
In or around Leeds this July? There's no better place to be than @TrumanBooks with Neil Squires.
How did a pub conversation turn into four school friends competing for the nation in Japan?
Tickets: bit.ly/4uOWJpi
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