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PR working with Frankfurter Buchmesse, The Chalke History Festival, Pippa Funnell's Pony Tales, The Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction and Bitter Lemon Press.

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Great launch piece for Antony Beevor's new book on Rasputin in @thetimes.com today - print edition in the Saturday Times Magazine this weekend!

04.03.2026 11:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER ALERT ๐Ÿ“ฃ

This month, we proudly introduce an award-winning mystery from Algeria - a taut and compelling whodunit. The End of the Sahara by Said Khatibi won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Young Authors in 2023 ๐Ÿ‘

More details ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4siC6k1

26.02.2026 14:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Items as part of the giveaway, all detailed in the link in the post

Items as part of the giveaway, all detailed in the link in the post

#GIVEAWAY #WIN
Gift-pack of North African goodies inc The End of The Sahara by Saรฏd Khatibi
TR: Alexandre Elison

๐Ÿ“šFollow:
@bitterlemonpress.bsky.social & @tripfiction.bsky.social
๐Ÿ“šEnter (+ T&Cs):
www.tripfiction.com/giveaway-gif...

Ends 7.3.26 UK ONLY 1 winner across all platforms

22.02.2026 16:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Excellent and inspiring evening last night courtesy of
@ilcs.bsky.social at Senate House, London. Part of the Encounter series, author Joachim B. Schmidt was chatting with translator @jamielsearle.bsky.social. Expertly moderated by Godela Weiss-Sussex. So good to be talking about Kalmann again! ๐Ÿฆˆ

20.02.2026 11:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Interview: Saรฏd Khatibi | Crime Fiction Lover Meet the Algerian crime fiction author Saรฏd Khatibi, who joins us to talk about his novel The End of the Sahara which is arriving in English translation

Winner of the Sheikh Sayed Book Award for Young Authors in 2023, Algerian writer Said Khatibi speaks to @crimefictionlover.bsky.social about his new book The End of the Sahara - out on 26th Feb in the UK and 24th March in the US!

crimefictionlover.com/2026/02/inte...

19.02.2026 10:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For all fans of Kalmann! Author Joachim B. Schmidt and translator @jamielsearle.bsky.social will be in conversation on Thursday 19th Feb at the @ilcs.bsky.social, London, WC2 from 5-7pm, free to attend, registration needed! ๐Ÿฆˆ

bit.ly/4tFweT7

17.02.2026 11:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fabulous interview with Said Khatibi about his novel The End of the Sahara - out 26 Feb (UK) and 24 March (US) - in
@arablit.bsky.social

He talks about organ theft, the global shifts in the late โ€˜80s and early โ€˜90s, and what he hopes to illuminate with crime novels

bit.ly/4aOW7bJ

13.02.2026 13:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What is it like to lead a big business as a duo? Joint CEOs Sarah Benton and Jonathan Perdoni at @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social knowledge well. โ€˜Itโ€™s about clearly defined roles, a low-ego modern leadership style.. itโ€™s not about agreeing on everything but it is about trustโ€™ they say #ipgsc

11.02.2026 10:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Awesome keynote from the BBCโ€™s culture and media editor @katierazzbbc.bsky.social โ€˜AI cannot replace creativesโ€™ she says as she tackles the thorny topics of trust, authenticity and accuracy, culture as the refuge from reality and the rise of podcasts as TV shows #ipgsc

11.02.2026 12:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œItโ€™s a fact of life but AI doesnโ€™t always behave in the way we expect software to behaveโ€ says @georgewalkley.com at #ipgsc What we also know is that AI is getting smarter and cheaper.

11.02.2026 12:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Entrepreneur, co-founder of Shazam and author Ajay Chowdhury addresses the audience at the #ipgsc looking at the interface of publishing and technology. What does it take to build a successful business? He certainly knows!

11.02.2026 10:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'The reader is spellbound, drawn into this other world where nothing is quite as it appears.'

Review of Said Khatibi's prize-winning new novel in Shots Magazine. Out 26 Feb (UK) and 24 March (US)

bit.ly/4qw0kWl

10.02.2026 09:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you @bitterlemonpress.bsky.social for this fab copy of #TheEndOfTheSahara by Saรฏd Khatibi. Tns by Alexander Elinson. Coming in PB 26th Feb. Sounds like an intriguing murder mystery! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š

09.02.2026 07:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you @bitterlemonpress.bsky.social for the gloriously titled Holy F*ck by Joseph Incardona, tns by Sam Taylor. Out 23rd April. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š
This sounds an absolute riot - I cannot wait! ๐Ÿ˜

09.02.2026 10:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An Enigma By the Sea by Carlo Fruttero & Franco Lucentini An Enigma By the Sea (ISBN: 9781916725195) An intriguing and intricately plotted murder mystery with a fascinating cast, set in Tuscany during the Christmas period.

"An Enigma by the Sea is a compelling and intriguing crime novel with a moody setting and fascinating cast" says Liz Robinson at @lovereadinguk.bsky.social

The latest from Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini, translated by @gregorydowling.bsky.social ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น

bit.ly/46mCBkg

06.02.2026 12:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃFrankfurter Buchmesse is setting the course for the future: internationally experienced publishing executive Joachim Kaufmann will become President and CEO of Frankfurter Buchmesse in autumn 2026.
You can find detailed information in the press release: pr.buchmesse.de/i/OyeHtXKVb0...
#fbm26

27.01.2026 09:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Juergen Boos, Director of @buchmesse.de kicked off the packed #BISG โ€œDoing Rights Rightโ€ event at Goethe Institut NY by reminding the rights professionals in the audience that, no matter the challenges in the world, their work is all about building relationships.

23.01.2026 15:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“˜ JANUARY NEWSLETTER ALERT ๐Ÿ“˜

The 3rd book from Fruttero and Lucentini has hit the shelves in the UK, perfect for fans of classic mysteries and sophisticated literary fiction.

Brilliantly translated by @gregorydowling.bsky.social

Find out more here: bit.ly/4rdiwoI

#Tuscany #CrimeFiction

23.01.2026 11:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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24 New and Upcoming Historical Novels To Look Forward To In 2026 As we continue to relive the Gilded Age and the Age of Imperialism, itโ€™s no surprise to see a host of 19th century settings represented on the list below; the 20th century also has a strong sโ€ฆ

"Evocative, brooding, and perfectly hard-boiled!"

Fabulous to see Said Khatibi's The End of the Sahara included in this 'Historical novels to look forward to in 2026' article on
@crimereads.bsky.social

crimereads.com/24-new-and-u...

21.01.2026 18:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ โœจ COVER REVEAL โœจโœจ

Holy F*ck by Joseph Incardona, tr by Sam Taylor, out in April (UK) and May (US).

โ€œA mystical and burlesque novel" says @lemonde.fr

Darkly comic and unsettlingly tender, Holy F*ck is a blistering satire of faith, desire, and the machinery of salvation.

DM for review copies!

15.01.2026 10:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
An Enigma by the Sea

"This is an enchanting novel: a collaboration enhanced by the empathy and expertise of its translator @gregorydowling.bsky.social"

Nice review in Shots Mag of 'An Enigma by the Sea' by Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini:

shotsmag.co.uk/book_reviews...

#Tuscany #CrimeFiction

05.01.2026 17:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The Best International Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2025 The best crime fiction in translation of 2025 is defined by its variety: speculative, psychological, and political thrillers, plus noir, metafiction, and a classic puzzle mystery. Of particular notโ€ฆ

"The novelโ€™s strengths lie in its relentless drive, clear-eyed judgement, and focus on empathy"

So excited to see Red Water by Jurica Pavicic included in
@crimereads.bsky.social 'The Best International Crime Novels, Mysteries and Thrillers of 2025'! #Croatia

crimereads.com/the-best-int...

18.12.2025 11:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tatler's reading list: the 14 buzziest books of 2026 From an investigation into the sartorial politics of the House of Windsor to Rothschilds, Rasputin, and a graphic novel about dating dogs, get a head start on your book clubs with Tatler's list of the...

Thrilled to see Antony Beevor's 'Rasputin and The Downfall of the Romanovs' on Tatler's reading list of the 14 buzziest books of 2026.

Out on 12th March from @wnbooks.bsky.social

www.tatler.com/article/2026...

18.12.2025 11:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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International Prize for Arabic Fiction Announces 2026โ€™s 16-book Longlist The International Prize for Arabic Fiction today announced 2026โ€™s judges and 16-book longlist.

We are very excited to see that our author Saรฏd Khatibi has been longlisted for the prestigious International Prize for Arabic Fiction for his book 'I Resist the River's Course'. We publish 'The End of the Sahara' in Feb (UK) + March (US) ๐Ÿ™Œ #Algeria

arablit.org/2025/12/15/i...

17.12.2025 11:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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'A keen sense of place help bring the narrative to life. Itโ€™s a solid whodunit that doubles as a captivating look at a country in transition.'

Nice review for The End of the Sahara by Saรฏd Khatibi in
@publisherswkly.bsky.social Trans. by Alexander Elinson.

publishersweekly.com/9781916725225

15.12.2025 16:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Check out our Christmas newsletter! ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ„

If you are struggling to find stocking fillers or gifts to go round the tree, we have lots of fantastic suggestions - perfect for those cold, winter evenings โ„๏ธ

mailchi.mp/bitterlemonp...

#ChristmasGiftIdeas #Stockingfillers #CrimeFiction

11.12.2025 14:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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10 Noir Novels to Kill For These ten novelsโ€”all steeped in uncertainty, grit, shadowy streets, and moral ambiguityโ€”encapsulate the best of Arab noir writing.

10 Noir Novels to Kill For in @markaz-review.bsky.social including The End of the Sahara by Said Khatibi - coming from Bitter Lemon in Feb (UK) and March (US)!

themarkaz.org/10-noir-nove...

10.12.2025 15:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"The United Kingdomโ€™s Bitter Lemon Press has become a vanguard of literary crime fiction throughout the European continent."

A lovely review of Jurica Pavicic's Red Water in the Durango Telegraph ๐Ÿ‘‡

durangotelegraph.com/second-secti...

09.12.2025 18:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are publishing The End of the Sahara by Said Khatibi, translated by Alexander Elinson, on 26th Feb (UK) + 24th March (US).

Read this excerpt in @markaz-review.bsky.social to find out why we're so excited about it:

themarkaz.org/the-end-of-t...

#Algeria #FictionInTranslation

08.12.2025 09:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yet another fabulous review for Red Water by Jurica Pavicic! This time in Bookselling Essentials Magazine. Thank you to Gwen Allman, The Company of Books, Dublin ๐Ÿ™

05.12.2025 08:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0