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The Best of World Literature Today. Publisher of translated fiction, literary fiction and crime. Now part of @quercusbooks and @maclehosepress

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Book Cover for: The Reef (1912). By: Edith Wharton: Novel, Edith Wharton

The Reef (1912). By: Edith Wharton: Novel

Edith Wharton
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https://t.co/sbYlwaN8nX 'Like many novelists from Proust and Edith Wharton to, more surprisingly, Mark Twain, I write in bed.' A fascinating dive into the writing routine of Michael Arditti, whose latest novel, The Young Pretender, was a first foray into fictional theatre.

Paperback, 2017

$11.18Member price:$5.59 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: White Riot: The 1907 Anti-Asian Riots in Vancouver, Henry Tsang

White Riot: The 1907 Anti-Asian Riots in Vancouver

Henry Tsang
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Joe Thomas is embarking on a brilliant new crime trilogy set in Hackney, where he was born and grew up, and we're thrilled to be coming along for the ride. White Riot is published January 23 and it's available for preorder now: https://t.co/rUrF9umIix https://t.co/Ot2zs9Y6nZ https://t.co/eMdiyr0Jil

Paperback, 2023

$26.95Member price:$13.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Paradise City, Joe Thomas

Paradise City

Joe Thomas
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Looking for a brilliant crime series to get stuck into after Christmas? How about Joe Thomas's Sao Paolo Quartet, starting with PARADISE CITY? 'Wonderfully vivid' Mail on Sunday 'Sophisticated, dizzying' GQ 'Vivid and visceral' The Times 'Superbly realised' Guardian https://t.co/QtvzeQRO8S

Paperback, 2016

$21.99Member price:$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Anointed, Michael Arditti

The Anointed

Michael Arditti
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Prize-winning author @michaelarditti will be in conversation with Peter Stanford talking about his latest novel THE ANOINTED next Thursday 27th May at 6:30pm! More info and tickets here: https://t.co/LUIOAlj5ZI

Paperback, 2023

$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Hummingbird, Kati Hiekkapelto

The Hummingbird

Kati Hiekkapelto
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@RobGMacfarlane @atticalocke @Beathhigh You're awash with recommendations now, but maybe we can tempt you with Brazilian Pyscho by Joe Thomas, Kati Hiekkapelto's The Hummingbird, or Edward Wilson's fantastic political/spy thrillers?

Paperback, 2024

$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Toadstones, Eric Williams

Toadstones

Eric Williams
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Our brilliant author @danrhodesuk is shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award for "Toadstone". You can find it in this collection, published by the indomitable @commapress https://t.co/Hm7h3dT5HL Best of luck, Danny!

Paperback, 2022

$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: On Hampstead Heath: A Delightfully Sharp and Witty Comedy of Errors, Marika Cobbold

On Hampstead Heath: A Delightfully Sharp and Witty Comedy of Errors

Marika Cobbold
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Marika Cobbold's brilliant novel ON HAMPSTEAD HEATH is now 99p on Kindle! Run, don't walk, because this offer ends on 30 April! On Hampstead Heath is a darkly witty and ultimately heart-warming story - an unforgettable read you won't be able to put down https://t.co/uPuCw9lYWq https://t.co/3eCv9tLMEB

Paperback, 2023

$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc (1896): Novel, Mark Twain

Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc (1896): Novel

Mark Twain
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https://t.co/sbYlwaN8nX 'Like many novelists from Proust and Edith Wharton to, more surprisingly, Mark Twain, I write in bed.' A fascinating dive into the writing routine of Michael Arditti, whose latest novel, The Young Pretender, was a first foray into fictional theatre.

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Book Cover for: Brazilian Psycho, Joe Thomas

Brazilian Psycho

Joe Thomas
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Fantastic to see Joe Thomas's Brazilian Psycho on this extremely strong list. And look out for some exciting news from Joe in the new year 🧐🧐🧐Meanwhile, click the link to order BP https://t.co/20LJPCjjx5 https://t.co/moH2Xe9tDp

Paperback, 2023

$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: On Hampstead Heath: A Delightfully Sharp and Witty Comedy of Errors, Marika Cobbold

On Hampstead Heath: A Delightfully Sharp and Witty Comedy of Errors

Marika Cobbold
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Marika Cobbold's brilliant novel ON HAMPSTEAD HEATH is now 99p on Kindle! Run, don't walk, because this offer ends on 30 April! On Hampstead Heath is a darkly witty and ultimately heart-warming story - an unforgettable read you won't be able to put down https://t.co/uPuCw9lYWq https://t.co/3eCv9tLMEB

Hardcover, 2021

$26.99Member price:$13.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book