Hello! We haven’t been hanging around here much lately, and have decided to take a break for a while We’re keeping this account active and hope to be back soon, but in the meantime we’ll be mostly over on instagram 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈📚💜

Have I ever mentioned how much I love Nat Reeve’s NETTLEBLACK books? Well dear reader, in case you were in any doubt, I ABSOLUTELY ADORE them! Was over the moon to finally meet Nat tonight and hear him discuss his wonderful novels alongside the equally wonderful Emma Hinds.

I was so busy grinning at the excellent readings by Emma Hinds and Nat Reeve tonight that I barely took any photos. This more than makes up for it - look at these literary rock stars! A fab event perfectly chaired by Hannah of @apairofbookends podcast!

TONIGHT!!!

In this wonderful anthology by @CipherPress

Happy publication day to Nat Reeve and their brilliant new novel EARLYFATE! Following on from the events in shop favourite NETTLEBLACK, it’s a delightfully queer Victorian romp featuring the most wonderful cast of characters! The perfect read for these long Autumn nights!

Maledizione! I hope the residents of Romiley are prepared to hear me banging on about these books from now until Christmas!

When their chaotic lover is kidnapped, cravat merchant Pip Property must team with their nemesis, the Dallyangle Division, to find her. A queer, neo-Victorian romp from the author of Nettleblack! 9781917008068 | PB | £12.99 | 24/10 📸 from @CipherPress https://t.co/pQW2O7OVIh

These novels 🥹 Nat Reeve will be at the shop on Wednesday 30th October - come fangirl over them with us!

Earlyfate is out this Thursday!! Look at these endorsements 💚💜💚 There are a few spots left for the launch at @gaystheword on Thursday at 7pm, so come along! Nat will be in conversation with @Such_Mayer. There will be ferrets!

WRITING THE TRANSGRESSIVE w/ @hangsawoman 🎟️ https://t.co/7EZzqWBBY6

Dust off your manuscripts! We’re opening for fiction submissions in January 2025 Keep your eyes here and on our site for more info

Wouldn't you just like to meet the people who created these worlds? Well, lucky for you - we have Nat Reeve and @EmmaLouisePH here on Wednesday 30th October discussing the brilliant Nettleblack & Earlyfate and The Knowing! Book now to avoid FOMO! https://t.co/N7RQMGDWyl

Was asked by @USATODAY what the scariest book I've ever read is— @hangsawoman's TELL ME I'M WORTHLESS reigns absolutely beyond compare.

LOOK! It’s Big(ger) Font Nettleblack! To celebrate the launch of Earlyfate in a couple of weeks, we’ve printed a shiny new edition of Nettleblack with a larger, more readable font. This gorgeous beast is only £7.99 on our site for 2 weeks only! https://t.co/w0kOujptor

What are our experiences of true stories? Author So Mayer scrutinizes our own levels of reality when we're looking to distinguish between writing that's classified as 'fiction' or 'non-fiction'. Is it possible to have our cake and eat it? Read: https://t.co/eXwtan9MT4

4. @hangsawoman's novels provoke very animated discussions on the shop floor, and if you haven't read the terrifying Tell Me I'm Worthless or the disgustingly prescient Brainwyrms, well: you're in for a real treat. Content warnings are there for a reason, kids!

Look what’s here!!!! Fresh from the printer. Officially out on the 24th If you’re looking for a big, delicious queer novel to get cosy with this autumn, this is the one! https://t.co/hxOYPQdqTo

Small press icons Influx Press are back! We’re so excited for their list next year - Influx have been a big help and inspiration to us, we love what they do. If you can, consider supporting their Kickstarter - have a look at their 2025 lineup below 👇🏻