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We’re so delighted that THE ARTIST by @lucysteeds has won the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2025🥳🎉

Congratulations Lucy and to all the incredible shortlisted authors this year✨

This stunning exclusive edition can be found at Waterstones.com now🧡

📸 credits: Jaynie Hackel

#WDFP #debut #fiction #waterstones #bookstagram #johnmurraypress #theartist #lucysteeds

We’re so delighted that THE ARTIST by @lucysteeds has won the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2025🥳🎉

Congratulations Lucy and to all the incredible shortlisted authors this year✨

This stunning exclusive edition can be found at Waterstones.com now🧡

📸 credits: Jaynie Hackel

#WDFP #debut #fiction #waterstones #bookstagram #johnmurraypress #theartist #lucysteeds

We’re so delighted that THE ARTIST by @lucysteeds has won the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2025🥳🎉

Congratulations Lucy and to all the incredible shortlisted authors this year✨

This stunning exclusive edition can be found at Waterstones.com now🧡

📸 credits: Jaynie Hackel

#WDFP #debut #fiction #waterstones #bookstagram #johnmurraypress #theartist #lucysteeds

‘Once you’ve truly seen the sea, you’ll never look at Earth in the same way again’ - David Attenborough

Today, on David Attenborough’s 99th birthday, we’re delighted to be publishing OCEAN, the landmark new book from David Attenborough and Colin Butfield 🌊

It is a book almost a century in the making, but one that has never been more urgently needed.

OCEAN is available from bookshops everywhere now📖

📸 credits: @waterstones

#davidattenborough #colinbutfield #ocean #bookstagram #bookrecommendations #nonfiction #planetearth

⭐ SIGNED PAPERBACK GIVEAWAY ⭐

In honour of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, we are giving away a signed paperback copy of OCEAN 🌊

To enter, like this post & leave a comment below about how Sir David Attenborough has inspired you!

🌊 UK entrants only
🌊 Giveaway ends on 31st May
🌊 Winner will be contacted via DM

#DavidAttenborough #ColinButfield

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Finally, it’s that time of year again…

Fashion IS art… specifically our wonderful covers! We’ve had so much fun today matching our books to the best looks of the Met Gala 2026 ✨

Have we missed any of your favourites?

#metgala2026 #lookstobooks

Who else is guilty of doomscrolling instead of reading? 👀

The 4th of May marks the start of screen free week, so we’re giving you some addictive, unputdownable book recs guaranteed to keep you away from your phone! 📱

From John Murray:
🍃 BROKEN COUNTRY by @clarelesliehall
📚 THE BOOK OF GUILT by @catherinechidgey
✨ THE SHAPESHIFTER’S DAUGHTER by @sallymagnussonauthor

From Baskerville:
🌺 SPEAK OF THE DEVIL by @rose_wldng
☀️ HAPPILY EVER AFTER by @maryhorlock
💰 DIRTY MONEY by @charlotte_philby

Which are you going to pick up first?

#literaryfiction #unputdownable #thrillerbookstagram

GIVEAWAY 🛎️
 
It’s time, darling. The Hotel Orient is officially open and to celebrate publication we’re teaming up with our friends at @cocodemeruk to offer a night of pleasure by giving you the chance to win a signed copy of this spicy whodunnit and a luxury bottle of Coco de Mer massage oil.
 
To win:
🔥 Like this post
🔥 Follow @cocodemeruk, @baskervillejmp and @alessandra_ranelli
🔥Tag a friend below and comment with your favourite guilty pleasure, whether it’s indulging your sweet tooth, binging beloved rom-coms or having a duvet day
 
Good luck!
 
18+ UK only. View the full T&Cs in the link in bio🔗

NEW BOOKS ALERT 🚨 🤩

April has been a very busy month for us with lots of incredible and exciting books released! Here are just a few that you won’t want to miss…

From John Murray…
🏚️ Night Babies – @lucie_mckhardy
🎙️ The Nuremberg Women – Natalie Livingstone
🐠 Ghost Eye – @amitav_ghosh1
🎶 Maybe I’m Amazed – @johnharriswriter
🪼 Eden’s Shore – @oisinofagan

From Baskerville…
🔍 A Murder for Miss Hortense – @mel_pennant

From Dialogue…
⭐️ Matriarch – @mstinaknowles

Which one will you be picking up first? 📚

NEW BOOKS ALERT 🚨 🤩

April has been a very busy month for us with lots of incredible and exciting books released! Here are just a few that you won’t want to miss…

From John Murray…
🏚️ Night Babies – @lucie_mckhardy
🎙️ The Nuremberg Women – Natalie Livingstone
🐠 Ghost Eye – @amitav_ghosh1
🎶 Maybe I’m Amazed – @johnharriswriter
🪼 Eden’s Shore – @oisinofagan

From Baskerville…
🔍 A Murder for Miss Hortense – @mel_pennant

From Dialogue…
⭐️ Matriarch – @mstinaknowles

Which one will you be picking up first? 📚

NEW BOOKS ALERT 🚨 🤩

April has been a very busy month for us with lots of incredible and exciting books released! Here are just a few that you won’t want to miss…

From John Murray…
🏚️ Night Babies – @lucie_mckhardy
🎙️ The Nuremberg Women – Natalie Livingstone
🐠 Ghost Eye – @amitav_ghosh1
🎶 Maybe I’m Amazed – @johnharriswriter
🪼 Eden’s Shore – @oisinofagan

From Baskerville…
🔍 A Murder for Miss Hortense – @mel_pennant

From Dialogue…
⭐️ Matriarch – @mstinaknowles

Which one will you be picking up first? 📚

NEW BOOKS ALERT 🚨 🤩

April has been a very busy month for us with lots of incredible and exciting books released! Here are just a few that you won’t want to miss…

From John Murray…
🏚️ Night Babies – @lucie_mckhardy
🎙️ The Nuremberg Women – Natalie Livingstone
🐠 Ghost Eye – @amitav_ghosh1
🎶 Maybe I’m Amazed – @johnharriswriter
🪼 Eden’s Shore – @oisinofagan

From Baskerville…
🔍 A Murder for Miss Hortense – @mel_pennant

From Dialogue…
⭐️ Matriarch – @mstinaknowles

Which one will you be picking up first? 📚

NEW BOOKS ALERT 🚨 🤩

April has been a very busy month for us with lots of incredible and exciting books released! Here are just a few that you won’t want to miss…

From John Murray…
🏚️ Night Babies – @lucie_mckhardy
🎙️ The Nuremberg Women – Natalie Livingstone
🐠 Ghost Eye – @amitav_ghosh1
🎶 Maybe I’m Amazed – @johnharriswriter
🪼 Eden’s Shore – @oisinofagan

From Baskerville…
🔍 A Murder for Miss Hortense – @mel_pennant

From Dialogue…
⭐️ Matriarch – @mstinaknowles

Which one will you be picking up first? 📚

NEW BOOKS ALERT 🚨 🤩

April has been a very busy month for us with lots of incredible and exciting books released! Here are just a few that you won’t want to miss…

From John Murray…
🏚️ Night Babies – @lucie_mckhardy
🎙️ The Nuremberg Women – Natalie Livingstone
🐠 Ghost Eye – @amitav_ghosh1
🎶 Maybe I’m Amazed – @johnharriswriter
🪼 Eden’s Shore – @oisinofagan

From Baskerville…
🔍 A Murder for Miss Hortense – @mel_pennant

From Dialogue…
⭐️ Matriarch – @mstinaknowles

Which one will you be picking up first? 📚

NEW BOOKS ALERT 🚨 🤩

April has been a very busy month for us with lots of incredible and exciting books released! Here are just a few that you won’t want to miss…

From John Murray…
🏚️ Night Babies – @lucie_mckhardy
🎙️ The Nuremberg Women – Natalie Livingstone
🐠 Ghost Eye – @amitav_ghosh1
🎶 Maybe I’m Amazed – @johnharriswriter
🪼 Eden’s Shore – @oisinofagan

From Baskerville…
🔍 A Murder for Miss Hortense – @mel_pennant

From Dialogue…
⭐️ Matriarch – @mstinaknowles

Which one will you be picking up first? 📚

NEW BOOKS ALERT 🚨 🤩

April has been a very busy month for us with lots of incredible and exciting books released! Here are just a few that you won’t want to miss…

From John Murray…
🏚️ Night Babies – @lucie_mckhardy
🎙️ The Nuremberg Women – Natalie Livingstone
🐠 Ghost Eye – @amitav_ghosh1
🎶 Maybe I’m Amazed – @johnharriswriter
🪼 Eden’s Shore – @oisinofagan

From Baskerville…
🔍 A Murder for Miss Hortense – @mel_pennant

From Dialogue…
⭐️ Matriarch – @mstinaknowles

Which one will you be picking up first? 📚

Today is World Book Night, an evening when people across the UK dedicate time to reading! 📚 

If you’re looking for book recommendations that will keep you up at night, we’ve got you! These titles with themes of suspense and horror are the perfect choice 🌗

From John Murray: 
🌊 Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley
⛪️ Night Babies by @lucie_mckhardy
👭 The Last Witch on the Knock by @aimseliza

From Baskerville: 
🧼 The Ladie Upstairs by @jessieelland
🏚️ William by Mason Coile 

From Dialogue Books: 
🧱 A House for Miss Pauline by @dianamccaulay

Today is World Book Night, an evening when people across the UK dedicate time to reading! 📚 

If you’re looking for book recommendations that will keep you up at night, we’ve got you! These titles with themes of suspense and horror are the perfect choice 🌗

From John Murray: 
🌊 Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley
⛪️ Night Babies by @lucie_mckhardy
👭 The Last Witch on the Knock by @aimseliza

From Baskerville: 
🧼 The Ladie Upstairs by @jessieelland
🏚️ William by Mason Coile 

From Dialogue Books: 
🧱 A House for Miss Pauline by @dianamccaulay

Today is World Book Night, an evening when people across the UK dedicate time to reading! 📚 

If you’re looking for book recommendations that will keep you up at night, we’ve got you! These titles with themes of suspense and horror are the perfect choice 🌗

From John Murray: 
🌊 Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley
⛪️ Night Babies by @lucie_mckhardy
👭 The Last Witch on the Knock by @aimseliza

From Baskerville: 
🧼 The Ladie Upstairs by @jessieelland
🏚️ William by Mason Coile 

From Dialogue Books: 
🧱 A House for Miss Pauline by @dianamccaulay

Today is World Book Night, an evening when people across the UK dedicate time to reading! 📚 

If you’re looking for book recommendations that will keep you up at night, we’ve got you! These titles with themes of suspense and horror are the perfect choice 🌗

From John Murray: 
🌊 Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley
⛪️ Night Babies by @lucie_mckhardy
👭 The Last Witch on the Knock by @aimseliza

From Baskerville: 
🧼 The Ladie Upstairs by @jessieelland
🏚️ William by Mason Coile 

From Dialogue Books: 
🧱 A House for Miss Pauline by @dianamccaulay

Today is World Book Night, an evening when people across the UK dedicate time to reading! 📚 

If you’re looking for book recommendations that will keep you up at night, we’ve got you! These titles with themes of suspense and horror are the perfect choice 🌗

From John Murray: 
🌊 Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley
⛪️ Night Babies by @lucie_mckhardy
👭 The Last Witch on the Knock by @aimseliza

From Baskerville: 
🧼 The Ladie Upstairs by @jessieelland
🏚️ William by Mason Coile 

From Dialogue Books: 
🧱 A House for Miss Pauline by @dianamccaulay

Today is World Book Night, an evening when people across the UK dedicate time to reading! 📚 

If you’re looking for book recommendations that will keep you up at night, we’ve got you! These titles with themes of suspense and horror are the perfect choice 🌗

From John Murray: 
🌊 Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley
⛪️ Night Babies by @lucie_mckhardy
👭 The Last Witch on the Knock by @aimseliza

From Baskerville: 
🧼 The Ladie Upstairs by @jessieelland
🏚️ William by Mason Coile 

From Dialogue Books: 
🧱 A House for Miss Pauline by @dianamccaulay

Today is World Book Night, an evening when people across the UK dedicate time to reading! 📚 

If you’re looking for book recommendations that will keep you up at night, we’ve got you! These titles with themes of suspense and horror are the perfect choice 🌗

From John Murray: 
🌊 Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley
⛪️ Night Babies by @lucie_mckhardy
👭 The Last Witch on the Knock by @aimseliza

From Baskerville: 
🧼 The Ladie Upstairs by @jessieelland
🏚️ William by Mason Coile 

From Dialogue Books: 
🧱 A House for Miss Pauline by @dianamccaulay

In a world run by idiots, these spies fit right in 🤡

The SLOW HORSES are back in the brand-new Slough House thriller from no.1 bestselling author Mick Herron 🐎

CLOWN TOWN is out in paperback today🎉
 
⭐️’ CLOWN TOWN is a masterpiece’ – Sunday Times
⭐️ ‘No one can rival Mick Herron’ – The Times
⭐️ ‘Masterly’ – Times Literary Supplement

‘After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea.’ SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH

It’s Earth Day today and what better way to mark it than with OCEAN 🌊Allow David Attenborough and Colin Butfield to take you on a journey of wonder and discovery, populated by green turtles 🐢, blue whales 🐋, and bioluminescent jellyfish 🪼

#EarthDay #DavidAttenborough #ColinButfield

The excitement for ALL THEM DOGS has been palpable in the run-up to publication with phenomenal praise from the likes of Roddy Doyle, Anne Enright and Colin Walsh, and now this electric debut is yours to own.

ALL THEM DOGS is out now 🇮🇪