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Footnotes Blog

Some books spark ideas and conversations that our catalogue can’t contain, and we’d like to share them with you here on the Postscript blog. From ancient civilizations to aspects of the modern world, and from legendary characters to literary greats, read on to discover a miscellany of articles by our team of writers, brief conversations with publishers, introductions to our dedicated booksellers and reading recommendations from colleagues across our departments.

The Best Crime and Thriller Writers of the 21st Century

The Best Crime and Thriller Writers of the 21st Century

In recent years we have witnessed the rise of a new generation of crime authors, who have, in equal measure, delighted and terrified readers with their meticulously plotted tales, atmospheric…
Playing with Words

Playing with Words

From marvelling at the endless oddities of the English language to digging out practical guides on getting it right, it is not surprising perhaps that the ins and outs of…
Percy the Park Keeper

Percy the Park Keeper

‘In Percy’s Park, there’s always time for a story…’ Award-winning writer and illustrator Nick Butterworth created the first of his Percy the Park Keeper books in 1991 and the genial…
Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

This is a beautiful story about Eddie and his journey into the afterlife. Eddie is a war veteran and maintenance worker who saved the life of a young girl. After…
Writers by James Naughtie

Writers by James Naughtie

I don’t often find myself stuck for something to read but if I do, Writers is a useful book to turn to. It’s easy to lose an hour or two…
Author Spotlight: Edgar Allan Poe

Author Spotlight: Edgar Allan Poe

The son of itinerant actors, orphaned in early childhood, Edgar Allan Poe had a difficult start to what proved a short and troubled life – bedevilled by lack of money,…

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