Josh Smith
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Deputy Publicity Director at @FaberBooks | Views own | he/him
London
Joined January 2016
We are very pleased that Sally Rooney has been nominated in the Literature category, and Errollyn Wallen in the Classical Music category, for this year's Sky Arts Awards. https://t.co/FemsCFomxr
news.sky.com
The Sky Arts Awards will be held at London's Roundhouse later this month, hosted by comedian Bill Bailey.
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'An ancient system is awakening in the stones of London…' Introducing Nonesuch the most magical Francis Spufford novel yet. 💫Get ready for the historical fantasy of 2026. Coming in February 💫
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This book has EVERYTHING: wartime London, a love story, epic Spufford-style set pieces, angels, fighting magic, Nazis, *that* ending. One of next year’s most unmissable releases. Shout for a proof 💫
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A proud day for Faber and all Sally Rooney fans: an extraordinary, record-breaking event at Louisiana Literature last weekend.
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Dreaming of next summer already? We’ve got some news coming tomorrow – any guesses what it is? 👀
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📣📚 Lead bold, creative campaigns that put exceptional books in the spotlight. Join leading independent publisher @FaberBooks as a senior publicity executive and help shape standout publicity and events. 🗓️ 28/08 🔗
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We’re hiring a Senior Publicity Executive with a focus on non-fiction, film and history, and Faber Editions. If you have experience working closely with authors and agents and a track record in delivering impactful campaigns, apply by 28 August. https://t.co/McGnXg80gP
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📢📢📚 Hiring! 📚📢📢 We're looking for a Senior Publicity Executive to work on a DREAM part of the list, including non-fiction, Faber Editions and literary fiction. Deadline: 28 August 2025. https://t.co/qBvefRzfNo
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This was fun to do ... the top 25 British/Irish novels of the past 25 years https://t.co/eXSAzw7L6C
thetimes.com
Our literary team pick the top British and Irish fiction of the past 25 years, from Sally Rooney and William Boyd to Zadie Smith and Douglas Stuart
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Tonight on Front Row: Booker longlistee Claire Adam on the ‘awe-inspiring’ LOVE FORMS 🌸🌺
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THRILLED for Faber novelists Claire Adam, Natasha Brown and Ben Markovits. An outstanding list - what a year! 💥💥💥 https://t.co/RrjZeqhZv6
theguardian.com
Chair of judges Roddy Doyle says the 13 ‘gripping’ titles in contention for the £50,000 award all ‘examine identity, individual or national’
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@FarshoreBooks @Sydney_Alllen @glassboxx @alexabatif @DelReyUK @BallSuzannah @WMEBooksUK @madsphyllis @MMLitAgency @panmacmillan @nosfleuratu @HarperFiction @SabhbhC @CBGBooks @AoifeDatta @orionbooks @RachDavisAuthor @Creative_Roots_ @SareetaDomingo @JacarandaBooks @CGadenGilmartin @NewIslandBooks @Helena_Heald @EdinburghUP @PenguinUKBooks @simplybookshq @TransworldBooks @HachetteUK @shyamktweets @VikingBooksUK @ScribnerUK @mariaomena_ @Sage_Publishing @CultofBooks @Books2DoorUK @carolinaparodi @FitzcarraldoEds @Octopus_Books @LSEPress @TheQuartoGroup @stellasabin @PeirenePress @SandhuHennah @ladybirdbooks @CheyneySmith1 @MacmillanKidsUK Congratulations to our Rising Star Josh Smith, deputy publicity director at Faber ✨ #TheBooksellerRisingStars
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Rise and shine 🌞 Thank you, @thebookseller! An honour to be on this list with fantastic colleagues.
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A first look at Night Always Comes, starring Vanessa Kirby and based on Willy Vlautin's remarkable novel.
Vanessa Kirby stars in Night Always Comes. Premiering August 15. On a dangerous odyssey through a single night, a woman faces her dark past in order to break free. With Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Stephan James, Randall Park, Julia Fox, Michael Kelly, & Eli Roth.
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I wrote a novel called "Love Forms". It's about a mother searching for the daughter she gave up for adoption 40 years ago. Here are some snippets from the UK reviews.
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'A tender story about a woman trying to make sense of her life, it reads like a Claire Keegan story expanded by Elizabeth Strout.' Dream comps for Claire Adam's LOVE FORMS 🌸🌼🌹 https://t.co/VWN94iSfuD
thetimes.com
From political thrillers and modern love stories to provocative memoirs and world history — we pick our favourite summer reads
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Thrilled to see Natasha Brown chairing this 💥
We’re delighted to reveal the #InternationalBooker2026 judging panel for the 10th anniversary of the prize in its current form. Natasha Brown will act as chair and will be joined by @MarcusduSautoy, Sophie Hughes, @troyonyango and columnist @nilanjanaroy. https://t.co/LBYFTQhIHo
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The book that keeps on giving and a sold-out Toklas supper club 💐🦪
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‘Families are where we see each other close up. There’s nowhere to hide in families, and there are these long threads.’ A great interview with author Claire Adam in the Observer, ahead of her new novel Love Forms publishing this week 🌸 https://t.co/OKF8qJcEGH
observer.co.uk
The novelist on growing up in Trinidad and how JM Coetzee’s Disgrace made her a writer
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