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Samantha Harvey’s Booker-winning Orbital tops UK bestseller list

The short novel narrating a day in the life of six astronauts on the International Space Station becomes the first book to top the charts in the week of its win

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo among books on Waterstones Book Of The Year shortlist

Previous winners range from Philip Pullman and Maggie O’Farrell to Charlie Mackesy, Paul McCartney and Katherine Rundell.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2024

John Lewis unveils new look Oxford Street store as it shelves plans to convert much of flagship into offices

A flagship Jamie Oliver Cookery School and Cafe on the third floor is opening in spring next year as part of the changes to the store.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

Well hung? We interview Martino Gamper about his new book of (around) 1,000 hooks

Italian maverick designer Martino Gamper doesn't hang around. He has a new book featuring 1,000 hooks made by hand. We ask him how and why...

Wallpaper · Aug 2, 2024

Ferdia Lennon wins Waterstones debut fiction prize for “riotous” novel Glorious Exploits

Described as a ‘masterclass in tragicomedy’, the novel, set in Syracuse in 412BC, follows two locals who decide to stage Medea in a quarry using prisoners as actors

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024

Waterstones apologises after ‘terrifying’ antisemitic book found in shop

Shop in Dublin has removed ’The Protocols of the Elders of Zion’ after a customer complaint

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024

On my radar: Cressida Cowell’s cultural highlights

The How To Train Your Dragon author on the most beautiful place on Earth, an epic nature-themed fantasy and the tantalising prospect of a new Jilly Cooper TV adaptation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024

Authors ask Waterstones to rehire worker fired after tweet about gender-critical writer

Over 500 industry professionals sign open letter to bookseller after employee’s post about ‘tearing up books’ by Christina Dalcher

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024

Waterstones slammed for sacking TikToker who said she would ‘tear up and bin’ gender-critical author’s work

Exclusive: Her sacking has sparked a backlash from the LGBTQ community against the retailer

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024

New Louis Poulsen book explores the Danish lighting company's illuminating world

Louis Poulsen: First House of Light, published by Phaidon, is a new design book delving into the Danish company's world of radiant lighting

Wallpaper · Jul 4, 2024