Aurora Metro Books
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Finalist Small Press of the Year, British Book Awards. Imprints: Supernova, River Light, Amber Lane Press. Also known for campaign to erect statue of Virginia Woolf in Richmond. Find us at Books on the Rise, Richmond, Surrey. www.aurorametro.com
The Uskok, traduction anglaise de L’Uscoque de George Sand serd.hypotheses.org/24766 Love French authors? This book by George Sand is in English for the first time in nearly a century. Read the thrilling story of intrigue, deception and lost love. It has pirates too. #French #classics #translation
The Uskok, traduction anglaise de L’Uscoque de George Sand
George Sand, The Uskok, traduit par Lynne Forest, Aurora Metro Books, juin 2026. ISBN : 978-1-911501-28-2. Une traduction moderne du roman de 1838, dont la dernière traduction anglaise datait de 1842 ...
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October 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Uskok, traduction anglaise de L’Uscoque de George Sand serd.hypotheses.org/24766 Love French authors? This book by George Sand is in English for the first time in nearly a century. Read the thrilling story of intrigue, deception and lost love. It has pirates too. #French #classics #translation
Here's a snippet of the fab Isabella Bliss performing her act as Marilyn Monroe. Come see her show on Oct 1st in Richmond. bit.ly/4iHfqsb #theatre #performance #MarilynMonroe #MovieFans #cabaret #Richmond #Surrey #tribute #books #talks
Celebrating Marilyn Monroe: A Performance by Isabella Bliss and Talk
A special performance by Isabella Bliss and a Talk about new book 'Encounters with Marilyn Monroe'.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Here's a snippet of the fab Isabella Bliss performing her act as Marilyn Monroe. Come see her show on Oct 1st in Richmond. bit.ly/4iHfqsb #theatre #performance #MarilynMonroe #MovieFans #cabaret #Richmond #Surrey #tribute #books #talks
Amnesty International are kindly hosting our launch for 'Writing Resistance' by human rights defender Nurcan Baysal on 21st October at their offices at 3pm. Come and join the discussion. bit.ly/3VnUEns #amnestyinternational #humanrights #journalism #Kurds #TurkeyWatch
Writing Resistance
A talk and book launch with human rights defender Nurcan Baysal and head of PEN International Burhan Sönmez
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September 11, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Amnesty International are kindly hosting our launch for 'Writing Resistance' by human rights defender Nurcan Baysal on 21st October at their offices at 3pm. Come and join the discussion. bit.ly/3VnUEns #amnestyinternational #humanrights #journalism #Kurds #TurkeyWatch
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Love Forms by Claire Adam (@faberbooks.bsky.social)
Mr Outside by Caleb Klaces (@prototypepubs.bsky.social)
Sycorax by Nydia Hetherington (Quercus)
The Wilder Path by @tomkinsdeb.bsky.social (@aurorametro.bsky.social)
Congratulations to all four shortlistees. The winner will be announced on 13 May.
Mr Outside by Caleb Klaces (@prototypepubs.bsky.social)
Sycorax by Nydia Hetherington (Quercus)
The Wilder Path by @tomkinsdeb.bsky.social (@aurorametro.bsky.social)
Congratulations to all four shortlistees. The winner will be announced on 13 May.
April 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Love Forms by Claire Adam (@faberbooks.bsky.social)
Mr Outside by Caleb Klaces (@prototypepubs.bsky.social)
Sycorax by Nydia Hetherington (Quercus)
The Wilder Path by @tomkinsdeb.bsky.social (@aurorametro.bsky.social)
Congratulations to all four shortlistees. The winner will be announced on 13 May.
Mr Outside by Caleb Klaces (@prototypepubs.bsky.social)
Sycorax by Nydia Hetherington (Quercus)
The Wilder Path by @tomkinsdeb.bsky.social (@aurorametro.bsky.social)
Congratulations to all four shortlistees. The winner will be announced on 13 May.
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My novel The Wilder Path, published 2025 by @aurorametro.bsky.social, was shortlisted this year for The Encore Award. @societyofauthors.bsky.social
In paperback and digital.
Climate, nature, family, love, grief, and Cornwall.
Available online and from any bookstore.
#Booksky
In paperback and digital.
Climate, nature, family, love, grief, and Cornwall.
Available online and from any bookstore.
#Booksky
May 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
My novel The Wilder Path, published 2025 by @aurorametro.bsky.social, was shortlisted this year for The Encore Award. @societyofauthors.bsky.social
In paperback and digital.
Climate, nature, family, love, grief, and Cornwall.
Available online and from any bookstore.
#Booksky
In paperback and digital.
Climate, nature, family, love, grief, and Cornwall.
Available online and from any bookstore.
#Booksky
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So this happened…AGAIN! My novel about #sirthomasbrowne has made it to the SHORTLIST for the Virginia Prize for Fiction from @aurorametro.bsky.social !
Fingers crossed for final outcome! Send good vibes!
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#amwriting
#booksky
#litfic
#histfic
Fingers crossed for final outcome! Send good vibes!
#writersofbluesky
#amwriting
#booksky
#litfic
#histfic
May 23, 2026 at 11:29 AM
So this happened…AGAIN! My novel about #sirthomasbrowne has made it to the SHORTLIST for the Virginia Prize for Fiction from @aurorametro.bsky.social !
Fingers crossed for final outcome! Send good vibes!
#writersofbluesky
#amwriting
#booksky
#litfic
#histfic
Fingers crossed for final outcome! Send good vibes!
#writersofbluesky
#amwriting
#booksky
#litfic
#histfic
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🎉 Congratulations to Emily Bullock (Senior Lecturer, Creative Writing), whose novel For Always Only has been shortlisted for the Virginia Prize for Fiction.
📖 The novel is one of four works selected for the 2025 shortlist.
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📖 The novel is one of four works selected for the 2025 shortlist.
🔗 Read more: fass.open.ac.uk/news/creativ...
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June 11, 2026 at 11:15 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Emily Bullock (Senior Lecturer, Creative Writing), whose novel For Always Only has been shortlisted for the Virginia Prize for Fiction.
📖 The novel is one of four works selected for the 2025 shortlist.
🔗 Read more: fass.open.ac.uk/news/creativ...
@aurorametro.bsky.social
📖 The novel is one of four works selected for the 2025 shortlist.
🔗 Read more: fass.open.ac.uk/news/creativ...
@aurorametro.bsky.social
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New post on Substack about The Wilder Path shortlisted for the Encore Award @societyofauthors.bsky.social. In this pic you can see 10 copies on a rusty table plus the original linoprint from artist @michellehughes.bsky.social. My publisher is @aurorametro.bsky.social. substack.com/home/post/p-...
June 13, 2026 at 12:06 PM
New post on Substack about The Wilder Path shortlisted for the Encore Award @societyofauthors.bsky.social. In this pic you can see 10 copies on a rusty table plus the original linoprint from artist @michellehughes.bsky.social. My publisher is @aurorametro.bsky.social. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Just one week until my workshop Weathering the Storms at the fab Penzance Litfest! Come if you want to learn about writing climate without dystopia, how story can help shape the way we act and think… You can buy both novels at the festival. @aurorametro.bsky.social @weatherglassbooks.bsky.social
July 1, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Just one week until my workshop Weathering the Storms at the fab Penzance Litfest! Come if you want to learn about writing climate without dystopia, how story can help shape the way we act and think… You can buy both novels at the festival. @aurorametro.bsky.social @weatherglassbooks.bsky.social
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reading this, is inspiring
'Encounters with James Baldwin' offers an inspirational journey into the heart and soul of the literary great. 30+ Black writers and intro by Stella Dadzie. #Booksky #Academicsky #Blacksky
July 24, 2026 at 8:24 AM
reading this, is inspiring
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As part of the virtual book tour, I’m delighted to take part with an extract from #EncountersWithMarilynMonroe #Celebrating100Years Introduced by Lucy Bolton
Published by @aurorametro.bsky.social
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Published by @aurorametro.bsky.social
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#marilynmonroe100years
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Encounters with Marilyn Monroe: Celebrating 100 Years - Introduced by Lucy Bolton | Blog Tour Extract | @AuroraMetro @randomttours - My Reading Corner
A hundred years after her birth, Marilyn Monroe remains an obsession. To celebrate the centenary, this vibrant collection of essays, interviews, personal reflections, poems, photographs, and Monroe’s ...
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August 7, 2026 at 11:29 AM
As part of the virtual book tour, I’m delighted to take part with an extract from #EncountersWithMarilynMonroe #Celebrating100Years Introduced by Lucy Bolton
Published by @aurorametro.bsky.social
www.myreadingcorner.co.uk/2026/08/enco...
#booksky💙📚
#marilynmonroe100years
#bookbloggers
Published by @aurorametro.bsky.social
www.myreadingcorner.co.uk/2026/08/enco...
#booksky💙📚
#marilynmonroe100years
#bookbloggers
If you’re going to the exhibition on Marilyn Monroe at NPG you’ll want to read our new book too. open.substack.com/pub/aurorame...
A Lasting Legacy: Marilyn Monroe
By Lucy Bolton
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July 25, 2026 at 6:48 AM
If you’re going to the exhibition on Marilyn Monroe at NPG you’ll want to read our new book too. open.substack.com/pub/aurorame...
Los Angeles Public Library unveils the world’s largest pop-up book
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July 25, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Congrats to all those longlisted for The Virginia Prize for Fiction and many thanks to those who submitted but were not included this year. Shortlist will be announced soon.
May 10, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Congrats to all those longlisted for The Virginia Prize for Fiction and many thanks to those who submitted but were not included this year. Shortlist will be announced soon.
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May 2, 2026 at 4:51 AM
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Only a week to go until the Encore Prize announcement of the winning novel in London! Very exciting indeed. I'm looking forward very much to tea with my three fellow authors and the three judges, where we will have lovely writerly chats! 🥰 @aurorametro.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social
May 6, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Only a week to go until the Encore Prize announcement of the winning novel in London! Very exciting indeed. I'm looking forward very much to tea with my three fellow authors and the three judges, where we will have lovely writerly chats! 🥰 @aurorametro.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social
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We're excited to announce the launch of "In the Scene: Agnès Varda" by City Lit Film Tutor Dr Paul Sutton! His book explores the life and work of this French cinema trailblazer from her analogue films to digital masterpieces.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
We're excited to announce the launch of "In the Scene: Agnès Varda" by City Lit Film Tutor Dr Paul Sutton! His book explores the life and work of this French cinema trailblazer from her analogue films to digital masterpieces.
Read more: www.aurorametro.com/product/in-t...
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On a beautiful #NewYear'sEve afternoon, much like today, Roly takes a stroll on the North Cornish coast, but ends up trapped in a tiny cave with only an injured cormorant for company... The Wilder Path, a novel from @aurorametro.bsky.social
#climate #nature #grief
#climate #nature #grief
December 31, 2025 at 11:19 AM
On a beautiful #NewYear'sEve afternoon, much like today, Roly takes a stroll on the North Cornish coast, but ends up trapped in a tiny cave with only an injured cormorant for company... The Wilder Path, a novel from @aurorametro.bsky.social
#climate #nature #grief
#climate #nature #grief
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On my blog today, my review of David Bowie: The Artist, The Albums, The Music by Philippe Margotin,
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David Bowie: The Artist, The Albums, The Music by Philippe Margotin
Translated by Claire Alejo Being ten years since David Bowie died, his legacy lives on, and given the anniversary a number of new books about the man and his music have been published. Philippe Mar…
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February 16, 2026 at 7:11 PM
On my blog today, my review of David Bowie: The Artist, The Albums, The Music by Philippe Margotin,
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Great day with the @indiepressnetwork.bsky.social at the Cabaret day at the British library! Had the chance to chat to some lovely fellow publishers like @claretpress.bsky.social @indienovella.bsky.social @aurorametro.bsky.social and many more ❤️
October 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Great day with the @indiepressnetwork.bsky.social at the Cabaret day at the British library! Had the chance to chat to some lovely fellow publishers like @claretpress.bsky.social @indienovella.bsky.social @aurorametro.bsky.social and many more ❤️
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✨Looking for a thought-provoking read this autumn? Incel: The Weaponisation of Misogyny is out at the end of the month & available on pre-order from @aurorametro.bsky.social ✨
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Incel: The Weaponization of Misogyny - Aurora Metro Books
A timely and much needed book in which the author explores the men behind the Incel movement and the misinformation that surrounds them. How has our misunderstanding of the movement made it even more ...
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October 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
✨Looking for a thought-provoking read this autumn? Incel: The Weaponisation of Misogyny is out at the end of the month & available on pre-order from @aurorametro.bsky.social ✨
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Encounters with Jane Austen: Celebrating 250 Years
This diverse collection of essays, fiction, criticism, and poetry shows the wide ranging impact of Jane Austen over 250 years. Austen readers who are always looking for new stories will enjoy the f…
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