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πŸ“š Marketing and Publicity Director @saraband-books.bsky.social 🎧 Co-founder and co-host of The Northern Connection Podcast www.instagram.com/thenorthernconnection

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Team Saraband are very excited by this news! πŸŽ‰

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04.03.2026 18:34 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Writing for Life 2026 - Wollaton Hall Tuesday 10th March 2026

Aspiring writers! The folk at Wollaton Hall (aka Batman’s house) are running an event for young people hoping for a career in writing

I’ll be there to talk history & non-fiction, alongside brilliant children's authors, poets, & novelists
πŸ—“οΈ 10 March, 4–7pm wollatonhall.org.uk/writing-for-...

03.03.2026 11:07 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Exciting news for team @saraband-books.bsky.social πŸ“š

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Waterstones 25% off pre-order promotion runs until 23.59 on Friday 20th February 2026. Enter FEB26 at the checkout to receive 25% off the RRP.

Saraband titles include Earthworks by Karen Lloyd, Swimming the Seasons by Polly Atkin and Hare, Barn Owl, Swan and Badger by Jim Crumley.

Waterstones 25% off pre-order promotion runs until 23.59 on Friday 20th February 2026. Enter FEB26 at the checkout to receive 25% off the RRP. Saraband titles include Earthworks by Karen Lloyd, Swimming the Seasons by Polly Atkin and Hare, Barn Owl, Swan and Badger by Jim Crumley.

The @waterstones.bsky.social 25% off pre-order promotion is now live!

πŸ“š Runs until 23.59 Friday 20 February

πŸ“š Enter FEB26 at the checkout to receive 25% off the RRP

πŸ“š Exclusively available on the Waterstones website and the Waterstones app

πŸ“š www.waterstones.com/campaign/february-pre-order-offer

17.02.2026 09:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Closes at midnight tonight!

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31.01.2026 14:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Entries to The Nature Chronicles Prize close in one week.

Entries to The Nature Chronicles Prize close in one week.

The Nature Chronicles Prize entry criteria.
https://naturechroniclesprize.com

The Nature Chronicles Prize entry criteria. https://naturechroniclesprize.com

The Nature Chronicles Prize entry criteria.
https://naturechroniclesprize.com

The Nature Chronicles Prize entry criteria. https://naturechroniclesprize.com

There's only one week left to submit to this year's Prize! Entries close on 31st January πŸƒ

Visit our website for more information and scroll through our previous posts for writing tips and prompts - good luck!

www.naturechroniclesprize.com

#TheNatureChroniclesPrize #NatureWriting
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23.01.2026 10:03 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking Down at the Stars by Christina Riley review – sumptuous nature writing Looking Down at the Stars by Christina Riley mixes personal experience with nature writing, drawing on themes of conservation and climate.

Thank you @dougjohnstone.bsky.social for your lovely review of Looking Down at the Stars by Christina Riley ✨

'sumptuous and beautiful nature writing'

www.bigissue.com/culture/book...

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@bigissue.com

22.01.2026 09:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch 23-25 January 2026.

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch 23-25 January 2026.

The Big Garden Birdwatch is back! 🐦

The Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people take part, helping to record how garden birds are faring.

Visit @rspb.bsky.social to find out more!

#BigGardenBirdwatch #RSPB

20.01.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Emily BrontΓ« Reappraised: Expanded and updated edition by Claire O’Callaghan, publishing in 2026 from Saraband.

Emily BrontΓ« Reappraised: Expanded and updated edition by Claire O’Callaghan, publishing in 2026 from Saraband.

Today we are celebrating all things Emily Brontë 🀎

And we are delighted to reveal the cover for the expanded and updated edition of Emily BrontΓ« Reappraised by
@drclaireocall.bsky.social, publishing in 2026!

Discover more here:

saraband.net/sb-title/emi...

#Booksky #emilybronte
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19.12.2025 09:37 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜This extraordinary story never goes out of fashion’: 30 authors on the books they give to everyone Colm TΓ³ibΓ­n, Robert Macfarlane, Elif Shafak, Michael Rosen and more share the novels, poetry and memoirs that make the perfect gift

We're delighted to see Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly included in @theguardian.com's 30 authors on the books they give to everyone!

Thank you Derek Owusu for choosing it πŸ“š

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www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...

15.12.2025 10:05 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Guess the 15 Saraband book covers correctly and be in with a chance of winning one of the featured books.

Guess the 15 Saraband book covers correctly and be in with a chance of winning one of the featured books.

Guess the 15 Saraband book covers correctly and be in with a chance of winning one of the featured books!

(Pssst...if you find yourself in need of some help, visit our website)

Send your answers via the below link by midnight on 14th December. UK entrants only.

✍️ tinyurl.com/yrnv8zye

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25.11.2025 11:06 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Underwater artist Christina Riley captures marine life of Argyll coast Christina Riley snorkels in shallow waters, her eyes trained on pink and yellow tinged coral reefs and an ocean floor carpeted with starfish.

"Underwater artist captures beautiful and rare marine life of Argyll coast" πŸͺΈ

Thank you Sally McDonald and the @sundaypost.com for this lovely feature with @christinariley.bsky.social

www.sundaypost.com/fp/christina...

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28.10.2025 12:28 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Waterstones 25% off pre-order promotion runs until 23.59 on Friday 17 October. Enter OCTOBER25 at the checkout to receive 25% off the RRP. Exclusively available on the Waterstones website and the Waterstones app. 

Saraband books included in the offer are Symphonic by Jim Crumley, The Loch of the Bees by Donald S Murray, In Search of Gems by Kenneth Steven and Nature's Almanac by Susie White.

Waterstones 25% off pre-order promotion runs until 23.59 on Friday 17 October. Enter OCTOBER25 at the checkout to receive 25% off the RRP. Exclusively available on the Waterstones website and the Waterstones app. Saraband books included in the offer are Symphonic by Jim Crumley, The Loch of the Bees by Donald S Murray, In Search of Gems by Kenneth Steven and Nature's Almanac by Susie White.

The @waterstones.bsky.social 25% off pre-order promotion is now live!

πŸ“š The offer will run until 23.59 on Friday 17 October

πŸ“š Enter OCTOBER25 at the checkout to receive 25% off the RRP

πŸ“š Exclusively available on the Waterstones website and the Waterstones app

www.waterstones.com/campaign/oct...

14.10.2025 08:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

There's plenty of time submit to this year's Nature Chronicles Prize πŸƒ Find out more in the post below

In need of some inspiration? Read more about the 2024 winning entries here:

saraband.net/sb-title/the...

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26.09.2025 14:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Christina Riley in conversation with Roxani Krystalli, The Portobello Bookshop on the 13th November 2025, 7:00pm.

Christina Riley in conversation with Roxani Krystalli, The Portobello Bookshop on the 13th November 2025, 7:00pm.

A signed and dedicated copy of Looking Down at the Stars by Christina Riley, published by Saraband and available to pre-order at The Portobello Bookshop.

A signed and dedicated copy of Looking Down at the Stars by Christina Riley, published by Saraband and available to pre-order at The Portobello Bookshop.

We're excited that @christinariley.bsky.social will be launching Looking Down at the Stars at the lovely @portybooks.bsky.social, in conversation with @rkrystalli.bsky.social ✨

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday 13th November, 7pm

🎟️ Tickets available here: www.theportobellobookshop.com/events/chris...

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22.09.2025 09:58 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
In the Moment series, published by Saraband.

In the Moment series, published by Saraband.

Have you discovered our In the Moment series yet?

Books exploring mindfulness and being fully present in our activities and environment 🌿

There are two new books publishing in 2026:

πŸ’Ž In Search of Gems
🌲 Nature's Almanac

Read more on our website:

saraband.net/in-the-moment

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12.09.2025 13:48 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sue Lawrence reading from Whispers in the Glen at the Edinburgh Book Festival #edbookfest #scottishfiction

12.08.2025 09:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Meet the Nature Chronicles Prize Judges 2025/26.

Meet the Nature Chronicles Prize Judges 2025/26.

Linda Cracknell, nature and place writer
Kevin Duffy, co-founder of Bluemoose Books
Anjana Khatwa, award winning Earth Scientist, writer and presenter
Matt Sowerby, writer and environmental activist, and the 2024 Nature Chronicles Prize winner 
Patrick Walsh, founder and agent at PEW Literary

Linda Cracknell, nature and place writer Kevin Duffy, co-founder of Bluemoose Books Anjana Khatwa, award winning Earth Scientist, writer and presenter Matt Sowerby, writer and environmental activist, and the 2024 Nature Chronicles Prize winner Patrick Walsh, founder and agent at PEW Literary

And the judges for 2025/26 are πŸ₯

πŸƒ Linda Cracknell, nature & place writer
πŸƒ Kevin Duffy, co-founder @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
πŸƒ @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social, award winning earth scientist
πŸƒ @sourbee-matt.bsky.social, writer & environmental activist
πŸƒ Patrick Walsh, founder & agent at PEW Literary

01.08.2025 10:36 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Entries for the 2025/26 Nature Chronicles Prize are now open, as of 1st August 2025.

Entries for the 2025/26 Nature Chronicles Prize are now open, as of 1st August 2025.

Key dates to enter the 2025/26 Nature Chronicles Prize.

Key dates to enter the 2025/26 Nature Chronicles Prize.

We're delighted to announce that entries for the 2025/26 Nature Chronicles Prize open today!

The winner will receive Β£10,000 and five runners up Β£1,000 each. The winning and shortlisted entries will be included in The Nature Chronicles Prize: 3 anthology, published by @saraband-books.bsky.social

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The Nature Chronicles Prize 2025/26.

The Nature Chronicles Prize 2025/26.

We're excited to announce that entries for the 2025/26 #NatureChroniclesPrize will open a week today!

More information to follow or keep up-to-date via our website:

www.naturechroniclesprize.com

#Booksky #Nature #NatureWriting
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25.07.2025 13:56 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're delighted to reveal the cover and announce the publication of Looking Down at the Stars: Life Beneath the Waves by @christinariley.bsky.social

More book and pre-order details here:
saraband.net/2025/07/22/s...

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23.07.2025 08:35 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Excited to be working on this beautiful book 🌊

Looking Down at the Stars: Life Beneath the Waves by Christina Riley is publishing in November from @saraband-books.bsky.social

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22.07.2025 09:50 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday πŸ₯³

20.07.2025 08:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Following the announcement of 404 Ink's closure, we're delighted to announce that we'll be taking forward a significant portion of the Inklings series!

Read more here:
saraband.net/news-events

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11.07.2025 08:55 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A big thanks to @beckreads.bsky.social for all her brilliant work for the network over the last 2 years. ❀️

24.06.2025 11:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
photo of section of book preview featuring the books named under 'nature writing and the outdoors'.

photo of section of book preview featuring the books named under 'nature writing and the outdoors'.

#SwimmingTheSeasons: A Freshwater Almanac, out April 26 in the @saraband-books.bsky.social 'In The Moment' series, and the magnificent #BookOfBogs, ed. @clareshawpoet.bsky.social and Anna Chilvers, out from @littletollerbooks.bsky.social in September, in which I cowrite with Sally Huband.

20.06.2025 14:35 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Independent Bookshop Week, taking place from the 14th-21st June.

Independent Bookshop Week, taking place from the 14th-21st June.

Happy #IndieBookshopWeek πŸŽ‰

Here at Saraband we LOVE independent bookshops and have listed a few of our favourites in our newsletter for you to check out!

πŸ’Œ sarabandbooks.substack.com/p/june-at-sa...

Tag your favourite bookshops below!

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#ChooseBookshops @booksaremybag.bsky.social

16.06.2025 07:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #IndieBookshopWeek!

We’re celebrating by having a great bunch of special offers throughout the week to say thank you to our wonderful book-loving community!

Today’s Offer: BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE ON ALL BOOKS!*

*T&Cs apply. Instore only.

14.06.2025 13:52 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Free event this weekend!

Don’t miss the Children’s Books North Network Takeover at @grimmandco.bsky.social this Saturday, part of the exciting #FestivalofStories!

A full day of free workshops and talks awaits young readers of all ages πŸ“š

🎟️ Secure your free tickets now via the link in bio!

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