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Independent publisher of inventive books, fearless writing and powerful voices. Our authors include Mary Beard, Shoshana Zuboff and Francis Fukuyama.
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Joined May 2009
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A tour through the experience of ecstasy across the ages, from the works of Julian of Norwich to Anne Carson and Nick Cave, by one of England's foremost philosophers. #OnMysticism by Simon Critchley is out now in paperback. @simoncritchley4
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How will Trump’s tariff war impact the global economy?. Don't miss Philip Coggan on the @intelligence2 podcast, where he examines the far-reaching consequences of Donald Trump’s trade war. Listen here:
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Podcast Episode · Intelligence Squared · 07/17/2025 · 45m
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#NineMinds by Daniel Tammet is out now in paperback. Delving into the lives of nine neurodivergent men and women from around the globe, this illuminating work of narrative nonfiction celebrates the power and beauty of the neurodivergent mind 🧠.
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'A whimsical little book, a feast of anecdotage'. A fantastic review by Max Hastings in @thetimes for Andrew Martin's charming #ToTheSeaByTrain – the ultimate companion to your British seaside getaway this summer!.
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Butlins, knobbly knees — and rainsoaked promenades: To the Sea by Train, Andrew Martin’s nostalgic history reminds us how railways made seaside jaunts possible for all
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'Engaging, perceptive and clear . However deep we delve, there’s always another layer of myth-making to keep us fascinated, frustrated – and hungry for more'. Tuck into this delicious Observer review for @Chris_Newens' #MoveableFeasts 🍽️.
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In Moveable Feasts, Chris Newens journeys through Paris peeling back its layers of gastronomic myth
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Two brilliant @FT reviews for our latest economics books #SlowDownOrDie by Timothée Parrique and #TheEconomicConsequencesOfMrTrump by Philip Coggan, both out now 📚.
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A gripping chronicle of the west’s interest in emerging markets; a reminder of the importance of human capital; a degrowth polemic; and a debunking of Trump’s economic agenda
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A hard-hitting work of non-fiction, The High Seas is perfect for watchers of Blue Planet and readers of Naomi Klein, Elizabeth Kolbert and Daniel Yergin. @O_Heffernan's #TheHighSeas is out now in paperback! 🌊🌍. Get your copy here:
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🥖'A homage to the vibrant multicultural city of today, Hemingway's Paris, and the City of Light across all the ages, this joyful delicious book is a feast for all the senses' - Ned Palmer 🥖. #MoveableFeasts by @Chris_Newens is out now! 🇫🇷🥖.Get it here:
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'Martin leaves you with renewed confidence that trains can still be the most civilised way to travel' - Financial Times. Don't miss the perfect summer read #ToTheSeaByTrain out on the 31st July! 🚂🛤️. Preorder your copy here:
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Economic policy set at the whim of one man. Tariffs up one day and down the next. Businesses bewildered, consumers alarmed. Leading journalist Philip Coggan lifts the lid on Trump's economic gamble, in #TheEconomicConsequencesOfMrTrump, out today.
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'An inspiring feat of curiosity and appetite'. A brilliant @spectator review for @Chris_Newens' delectable guide to Paris, #MoveableFeasts, out now 🥐🍽️.
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‘Paris, like many old cities, is saturated with blood.’ The food writer Chris Newens certainly knows how to draw the reader in. A Londoner who has lived in Paris for the past ten years, he sets out...
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#TheEconomicConsequencesOfMrTrump by Phillip Coggan publishes today. The perfect primer for anyone struggling to get to grips with all things Trump. Order your copy now: .
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#OnMysticism by Simon Critchley is out now in paperback. A philosophical tour through the experience of ecstasy across the ages, from Julian of Norwich to Anne Carson and Nick Cave. @simoncritchley4
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Forget Prisoners of Geography. This is the story of how humans became the masters of our geography. #EarthShapers by Maxim Samson challenges what we think we know about world and our relationship with it 🗺️. Out 7th August:
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RT @Waterstones: From bubble tea and Viennetta to wellness elixirs and influencers, Ruby Tandoh examines the way our tastes and appetites h….
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Through Grace Spence Green's extraordinary story, she asks how we might fight for change, while joyously embracing life exactly as we are. #ToExistAsIAm is available to order now!.
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'A social history of everyday death that seeks to redress the historical balance, capturing the hopes and fears of ordinary people'. Katherine May recommends #NoOrdinaryDeaths by Molly Conisbee in her Substack summer reading guide 🌞.
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An illuminating, life-affirming work of narrative nonfiction, celebrating the power and beauty of the neurodivergent mind ✨. #NineMinds by Daniel Tammet is out now in paperback.
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'Heffernan has accomplished something extraordinary: bringing sense and rhythm to the contested, perilous, and often chaotic realm of our most remote seas' - Karen Pinchin. Dr. Heffernan's #TheHighSeas is out in paperback!🌊. Get your copy here:
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✨🇫🇷 WINNER OF THE JANE GRIGSON TRUST AWARD, Moveable Feasts by @Chris_Newens is out now! 🇫🇷 ✨. Order your copy of #MoveableFeasts here:
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