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Sally Oliphant

@sallytalksbooks.bsky.social

Book and arts PR (non-fiction and kid's books focus). Reader, traveller, parent. Likes a cup of tea and a chat, especially about books. CR: Shushu

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Haul from bookshop visit, 5 books including 2 World Book Day titles (Bunny Vs Monkey and The Big Bang), Dog Man Unleashed, Minecraft Sticker Adventure and Is A River Alive? by Robert MacFarlane

Haul from bookshop visit, 5 books including 2 World Book Day titles (Bunny Vs Monkey and The Big Bang), Dog Man Unleashed, Minecraft Sticker Adventure and Is A River Alive? by Robert MacFarlane

We visited our local bookshop, a @waterstones.bsky.social to spend our World Book Day token. Ended up with a bit of a haul. I bought one for my upcoming work Bookclub too

08.03.2026 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A small Viking with a How to Train Your Dragon School book in front of a door

A small Viking with a How to Train Your Dragon School book in front of a door

Happy World Book Day. I have sent Hiccup the Viking, and his dragon Toothless, off to school today with the How to Train Your Dragon School Book @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social

05.03.2026 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Off to the @publicitycircle.bsky.social awards tonight. I can't wait to celebrate and catch up with lots of fab and hard working publicists

02.03.2026 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Double page feature in the Sunday Express titled Letters from London linked to the book Wartime Letters by Kathleen Harriman, edited by Geoffrey Roberts published by Yale University Press. Newspaper open on a table with a cup of tea in top right corner

Double page feature in the Sunday Express titled Letters from London linked to the book Wartime Letters by Kathleen Harriman, edited by Geoffrey Roberts published by Yale University Press. Newspaper open on a table with a cup of tea in top right corner

Having a cup of tea and catching up with the papers. Loving this feature in the Sunday Express about Kathy Harriman who wrote for the Express during the war. The book Wartime Letters by Kathleen Harriman edited by Geoff Roberts is published by @yalebooks.bsky.social yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...

01.03.2026 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@panelborders.bsky.social what's the best way to contact you? I was hoping to send you details of a graphic novel I am working on. Thanks

27.02.2026 11:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Laptop with Teams event and Archbishop, Chancellor, Kingmaker: A Life of Thomas Arundel book by Chris Given-Wilson

Laptop with Teams event and Archbishop, Chancellor, Kingmaker: A Life of Thomas Arundel book by Chris Given-Wilson

Chris Given-Wilson author of Archbishop, Chancellor, Kingmaker: A Life of Thomas Arundel and Carol Chillington Rutter author of Lying Abroad discussing their new books with Pete Atkin this evening in a joint @yalebooks.bsky.social and @manchesterup.bsky.social event

25.02.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Still time to sign up for this free talk tonight

25.02.2026 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We chatted to author and illustrator, Sarah Lippett and Ziggy Hanaor, about their #GraphicNovel #EverythingAmplified 🧑

Read the whole interview free in our latest issue, available on our website paperboundmag.com/issues

@sallytalksbooks.bsky.social

21.02.2026 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know, very helpful escapism when it's so cold and rainy!

16.02.2026 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am reading a graphic novel Shushu by Ziggy Hanaor and Benjamin Phillips and The Artist by Lucy Steeds

16.02.2026 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Really looking forward to this event, anyone with an interest in British history should register and attend

09.02.2026 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Long Death of Adolf Hitler - Yale University Press London A fascinating exploration of why Hitler’s death was only confirmed in 2018 Β  Adolf Hitler has taken a long time to die, despite the lethal efficie...

yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...

28.01.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Author Dr Caroline Sharples with The Long Death of Adolf Hitler in front of screen and bookcase at the Yale University Press London office

Author Dr Caroline Sharples with The Long Death of Adolf Hitler in front of screen and bookcase at the Yale University Press London office

Busy office day at @yalebooks.bsky.social including a fascinating lunchtime lecture from author @carolinesharples.bsky.social about her upcoming book The Long Death of Adolf Hitler

28.01.2026 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Details of the PPC Award for Best Academic Campaign

Details of the PPC Award for Best Academic Campaign

After a difficult weekend thanks to norovirus, it was nice to receive the good news today about being shortlisted for the @publicitycircle.bsky.social Annual Awards in the Best Academic Campaign www.thebookseller.com/news/ppc-ann...

26.01.2026 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A pile of books in front of a fireplace

A pile of books in front of a fireplace

Happy National Year of Reading. I am planning on reading lots of books this year. Here's the pile of books I was given recently, gifted for Christmas and my birthday or have bought. Hoping I get through all these this year and lots more. Currently reading Bitter Sweet #TBR

17.01.2026 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I recommend checking out the new issue of PaperBound Magazine which includes an interview with the creators of Everything Amplified, a review of that graphic novel and so many more interview, reviews and book related treats

19.12.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Bowie to the Mitford Sisters, the 10 best graphic novels of 2025 Bowie, the Mitford Sisters, riots, steampunk and crown green bowling: These are the best 10 graphic novels of 2025

Best graphic novels of 2025 from @heraldscotland.bsky.social including Everything Amplified www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

13.12.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨Cover Reveal✨

And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon βœ¨πŸ“š

07.12.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

A fascinating historical figure I hadn't heard about until the recent book Infanta about her

28.11.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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David Nicholls and Katherine Rundell offer prizes for Creatives4Sudan auction

ICYMI: Writers including David Nicholls, Katherine Rundell, Katherine Webber and Monisha Rajesh are among those donating pledges for the Creatives4Sudan auction, co-organised by Louie Stowell πŸ‘‡ #BookSky

23.11.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Includes Converts which is out from @yalebooks.bsky.social on Tuesday 25th "McDonagh writes scintillating, witty, probing intellectual history that is also extremely moving. A Christmas joy for believers and reluctant atheists alike, and my favourite book of 2025."

19.11.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice to come into the @yalebooks.bsky.social office today to find the print copy of the fantastic FT Ruthless review waiting on my desk

19.11.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Huge congratulations to @evewersockimorris.bsky.social. I cannot wait to read Please Kill My Boss

16.11.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

so sad to read this she was a lovely author to work with

16.11.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Robert Louis Stevenson Created Jekyll and Hyde - Yale University Press London For Robert Louis Stevenson's 175th birthday, we are sharing this extract from Storyteller by Leo Damrosch, on the creation of his famed novella Strange For Robert Louis Stevenson's 175th birthday, we ...

For Robert Louis Stevenson’s 175th birthday, we are sharing this extract from Storyteller by Leo Damrosch, on the creation of the famed novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

yalebooks.co.uk/jekyll-and-h...

#RLSDay #RobertLouisStevenson

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Lots of Ruthless books and a vase of flowers

Lots of Ruthless books and a vase of flowers

Edmond Smith talking at the launch for Ruthless at Daunts Cheapside

Edmond Smith talking at the launch for Ruthless at Daunts Cheapside

At @dauntbooks.bsky.social Cheapside this evening for the launch of Ruthless: A New History of Britain's Rise to Wealth and Power by Edmond Smith published by @yalebooks.bsky.social. It's a revelatory new history of Britain's industrial revolution and the exploitation that enabled it
#Booklaunch

06.11.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@fancyhistorian.bsky.social

05.11.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dr Meghan Kobza in black trousers and a sparkly top front of a screen with her book cover on

Dr Meghan Kobza in black trousers and a sparkly top front of a screen with her book cover on

Had an interesting lunchtime talk today at @yalebooks.bsky.social from Dr Meghan Kobza about her upcoming book The Masquerade: A History of Extravagance and Intrigue. Now I want to go to a Masquerade 🎭 find out more about the book here yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...

05.11.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our extraordinary winter offer is live - get 50% off thousands of books with free UK postage!

Only available from yalebooks.co.uk in November
Includes all books except those priced Β£100+, preorders & books published after 31/10/25
Not available N/S America & Australia/NZ

#booksale #universitypress

03.11.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

Big congratulations to all those nominated for the #Carnegies2026

03.11.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0