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Julian Hoffman event, University of Cambridge

Posted on 15/12/25

Catch Julian Hoffman in conversation with Lucy Durneen, talking about his book Lifelines for the University of Cambridge on 16th December.

Gwyneth Lewis on BBC Radio 4’s ‘A Good Read’

Posted on 08/12/25

Listen to Gwyneth Lewis on today’s episode of BBC Radio 4’s ‘A Good Read’

Cover reveal for The Waterlands by Stephen Rutt

Posted on 21/11/25

Introducing The Waterlands, a new book by Stephen Rutt… a captivating retelling of the water cycle. Follow a raindrop as it flows through diverse waterscapes: river sources in the upland moors; saltmarsh-flanked firths and estuaries; spectacular lochs and crystal-clear chalk streams. Published by Elliott & Thompson on 26th March 2026.

Our Oaken Bones selected as Waterstones Best Books of 2025

Posted on 20/11/25

Congratulations to Merlin Hanbury-Tenison whose book Our Oaken Bones has been selected as one of Waterstones’ Best Books of 2025 for Nature & Travel.

Caspar Henderson – Lecture at Kellogg College, Oxford

Posted on 20/11/25

Join Caspar Henderson this coming Thursday 27th November at Kellogg College, Oxford where he will deliver a Creative Writing Seminar entitled, ‘Why Write? A Case for Human Being.’

The Outrun wins two awards at BAFTA Scotland

Posted on 19/11/25

The film of Amy Liptrot’s book The Outrun has won two awards at BAFTA Scotland: ‘Best Actress’ for Saoirse Ronan + ‘Best Director – Fiction’ for Nora Fingscheidt.

Julian Hoffman in Orion Magazine

Posted on 27/10/25

A wonderful interview with Julian Hoffman talking about his book Lifelines in the latest edition of Orion Magazine.

US edition of Lifelines to be published by Godine

Posted on 16/10/25

The US edition of Julian Hoffman’s Lifelines will be published by Godine on 14th April 2026.

Elliott & Thompson acquires The Waterlands by Stephen Rutt

Posted on 15/10/25

Elliott & Thompson have acquired a new book by award-winning author Stephen Rutt. The Waterlands: Follow a Raindrop from Source to Sea, an evocative journey through British waterscapes, will be published in March 2026.

Anna Fleming to deliver Rick Allen Memorial Lecture

Posted on 06/10/25

Anna Fleming will deliver the Rick Allen Memorial Lecture at the University of Birmingham on 21st October, where Anna will be talking about her book Time on Rock.

The Outrun film nominated for 4 BAFTA Scotland Awards

Posted on 01/10/25

The film adaptation of Amy Liptrot’s book The Outrun has been nominated for four 2025 BAFTA Scotland Awards, including the ‘Writer Film / TV Award’ for Amy Liptrot.

Stephen Rutt’s The Saltmarsh Library published

Posted on 01/10/25

Congratulations to Stephen Rutt whose limited edition book The Saltmarsh Library is published as part of this year’s Wigtown Book Festival.