DGA Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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A Duty of Care: Britain Before and After Covid
Peter Hennessy
In honour of world book day take a look at Peter Hennessy’s ‘A Duty of Care’ - fresh off the printing press! Also have a read of Holly Kyte’s ‘Roaring Girls’ and Marina Warner’s ‘Inventory of a Life Mislaid’ out today in paperback. https://t.co/yZS0I8nPIt
Paperback, 2023
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Tenderness
Alison MacLeod
Two of our authors will be at the Chipping Campden Literature Festival this year! 04.05 - Carole Angier presents her long awaited portrait of W G Sebald. 05.05 - Alison MacLeod discusses her acclaimed new novel Tenderness. Tickets still available at https://t.co/YrR4K1jabK https://t.co/CIIapgLcwk
Hardcover, 2021
$29.00$14.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Helen and the Grandbees
Alex Morrall
Have you got your hands on a copy of Helen And The Grandbees yet? 🌻🐝 This fantastic book addresses matters of identity, race and mental illness - it’s one not to miss! @AlexPaintings @Legend_Times_ https://t.co/K9WMGXuiaa
Paperback, 2020
$14.95$7.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Shalimar: A Story of Place and Migration
Davina Quinlivan
Congrats to Davina Quinlivan on her new book ‘Shalimar’ out today! A beautiful story about migration, make sure you pick up a copy @LittleToller @PhilippaSitters https://t.co/sR0yi8QDlJ
Hardcover, 2024
$25.00$12.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Acts of Violet
Margarita Montimore
COVER REVEAL: Margarita Montimore’s newest book, Acts of Violet, has a fantastic new cover! ✨ Acts of Violet is a twisty novel about a famous magician who disappears and the sister left behind to figure out what really happened. Published by @flatiron_books and out next July! https://t.co/BaEU8ddtJR
Paperback, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Let's Do It: The Birth of Pop Music: A History
Bob Stanley
It's only 2 months until the release of LET'S DO IT by Bob Stanley (@rocking_bob) and if you can't wait for it - we know we can't - Bob sends out teaser snippets every Monday morning!😀 Sign up for them on https://t.co/6yw4zPcgF3 What are you waiting for? #LetsDoIt
Hardcover, 2022
$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
W. G. Sebald: Image, Archive, Modernity
J. J. Long
Two of our authors will be at the Chipping Campden Literature Festival this year! 04.05 - Carole Angier presents her long awaited portrait of W G Sebald. 05.05 - Alison MacLeod discusses her acclaimed new novel Tenderness. Tickets still available at https://t.co/YrR4K1jabK https://t.co/CIIapgLcwk
Paperback, 2010
$32.00$16.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Black Gold: The History of How Coal Made Britain
Jeremy Paxman
Tomorrow’s the release of Jeremy Paxman’s newest book, Black Gold! Keep your eye out for it as of 30.09.21...👀 https://t.co/l7Xy68nLyO
Paperback, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Art Firsts: The Story of Art in 30 Pioneering Works
Nick Trend
🚨 NEW AUTHOR ALERT 🚨 Nick Trend is a journalist and art historian. His first book - to be published by Laurence King - is provisionally entitled Art Firsts. Read more about Nick on our website: https://t.co/LLL9pVu4E5 @travellingtrend https://t.co/T4bmgYrkbQ
Paperback, 2023
$21.99$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Not Exactly What I Had in Mind
Kate Brook
We're so so excited for the reveal of @katebrook1 upcoming debut novel, Not Exactly What I Had In Mind! 🎉 https://t.co/Uf3ZbFABuz
Paperback, 2022
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book