Indie Book Sales Surge: Rabbit vs Ape Tops Charts!
Jamie Smart's 'Rabbit vs Ape' leads indie children's books. Ben Elton gains with indies. Indie Top 20 sees Super Thursday releases, including Billy Bragg. Mackesy returns to top.
The Butterfly Thief: Art, Science, and a Colonial Heist
Walter Marsh's 'The Butterfly Thief' unveils the story of Wyatt, a butterfly thief, linking his crimes to colonial history, scientific exploration, and ethical concerns in museum collections. Repainted butterflies, museum heists, and historical insights.
Frankfurt Book Fair 2025: Hot Titles & Publishing Trends
Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 highlights include Matt Haig's new book, fantasy, romcoms, popular psychology, and escapist non-fiction. Publishers are optimistic despite market challenges, focusing on shorter books for younger readers.
High-Rise Housing: Myths, Realities, and Lessons Unlearned in Britain
Unmasking myths around high-rise British housing: tenant action, safety concerns from Ronan Point to Grenfell, and the social impact. Lessons on safety, investment, and tenant views remain unlearned.
Social Media Trends: Authors Shift to TikTok & Instagram
Authors are shifting from YouTube & X to TikTok & Instagram, driven by visual content. Bluesky also sees growth. X's popularity declines due to content concerns. Instagram leads in engagement.
New Novels Explored: Family, Sequels, Love, and Venetian Mystery
Authors discuss their new books: Vuong's family themes, Weaver's sequel challenges, King's exploration of love, and Banville's Venetian ghost story. Politics, relationships, and mystery are explored.
Britney Spears & Federline: Infidelity and Turning Point
Federline recalls Spears' infidelity in Amsterdam, marking a turning point in their relationship. He expresses concern for their children amidst the turmoil after meeting and marrying in 2004.
Kamala Harris: Failures, Fan Base, and Future Ambitions
Kamala Harris faces scrutiny for perceived inadequacies and controversial actions, yet maintains a devoted following. Her future political aspirations, despite past shortcomings, remain a topic of discussion. Trump's claims are mentioned.
Mushroom Murders & Recipe for Murder: Erin Patterson Trial
Two books explore the Erin Patterson trial, focusing on the beef Wellington poisoning case. They analyze evidence, jury perspectives, and legal proceedings surrounding the deaths.
Alfred Beach’s Secret Subway: Pneumatic Dreams & Political Realities
Alfred Beach's secret pneumatic subway under Broadway faced political hurdles despite its innovative design. A glimpse into early mass transit challenges and parallels with modern projects like Hyperloop.
Common Knowledge: Rituals, Lies, and Social Harmony
Exploration of common knowledge, its role in social rituals, lies that bind groups, and the complexities of disrupting ethical status, as discussed in Steven Pinker's book. Bank run is also included.
Textbook Market Trends: Sales Down but September Shows Promise
Textbook sales are down in 2025, but September shows volume renewal. CGP dominates, while OUP sees declines. Evergreen titles remain crucial. Shift to cheaper textbooks impact vocational sales.
Indie Book Sales: Portas, Sapkowski, Armitage Outperform
Indie bookshops see strong sales for Portas, Sapkowski, and Armitage, outperforming general market. Osman remains #1. Indie chart differs from TCM, with select titles showing significant differences.
Kamala Harris’s Laugh: Voicemails, Critics, and Controversial Comments
Doug Emhoff recalls his love for Kamala Harris's laugh. Criticism arises after Harris's controversial comments at events in LA and San Francisco, with Kush Desai responding to her remarks.
Jane Birkin: Bohemian Life, Loves, and the Birkin Bag
Jane Birkin's bohemian life, from her scandalous romance with Serge Gainsbourg to inspiring the Hermès Birkin bag. Discover her journey through fame, love, and iconic fashion choices.
Angelo Codevilla: Renaissance Man, Strategist & Critic
Remembering Angelo Codevilla: a Renaissance man, strategic thinker, and critic of the national security establishment. His work influenced the Tea Party and foreshadowed Trump's rise.
Book Reviews: Muncaster, Burke, Banville & Maxwell
Reviews of books by Harriet Muncaster, Jason Burke, John Banville & Caragh Maxwell. Covering children's books, terrorism history, crime fiction, and debut novels set in Ireland. Must-read summaries!