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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Last night saw the launch of 'The Shy Assassin' by Black Robertson at Aces High Gallery. A good time was had by all!

We have limited signed copies available on our website now: grubstreet.co.uk/product/the-...

From left to right: Author Black Robertson, Publisher John Davies (standing) and fellow Grub Street author Andy Saunders holding an opened copy of 'The Shy Assassin'.

Author Black Robertson signing a copy of 'The Shy Assassin' on a table covered in a red tablecloth alongside more copies of 'The Shy Assassin' and his other book 'Flying through the Ranks'.

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Si @historybookreads.bsky.social · Aug 31

This coming week sees @grubstreetuk.bsky.social publication of the remarkable & unknown story of one of 'the few'. A Spitfire ace who would later also fly on bombing raids. #histbookchat

Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-...

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Jul 1

This Thursday, author of 'Stanford Tuck', Dr Helen Doe will be giving a lecture on the man himself. For more information, please see the post below.

Royal Air Force Museum @rafmuseum.bsky.social · Jun 26

✈️You're invited! 🎧

Please join us on 3 July at 6pm for a free virtual lecture on RAF hero Wing Commander Robert Stanford Tuck, led by historian Dr Helen Doe.

Discover the real story behind the legend – from dogfights to daring escapes!

🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/3ZOF2cj

#WW2 #RAF #VirtualLecture

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Jun 26

The authors of 'A History of the Mediterranean Air War 1940–1945 Volume Six' had a great time at Imperial War Museum Duxford last weekend along with our publisher, John Davies. We have a limited number of signed copies for those who missed out on the event. Head to our website to order one today.

Taken at Imperial War Museum Duxford Summer Air Show last weekend, the authors of 'A History of the Mediterranean Air War Volume Six' are sitting at a table holding copies of the book towards the camera. Joining them standing up in a summer hat and sunglasses is the military publisher of Grub Street.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Jun 20

📖 PUBLICATION DAY 📖

Happy publication day to the latest volume in the 'A History of the Mediterranean Air War' series. Just a reminder that the authors Russell Guest, Giovanni Massimello and Andrew Thomas will be at IWM Duxford's Summer Air Show this weekend signing copies. See you there!

A copy of 'A History of the Mediterranean Air War 1940-1945 Volume Six' sitting on a table with a brick wall in the background.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Jun 5

It's the one you've all been waiting for!

Advance copies of Volume Six in the 'A History of the Mediterranean Air War 1940-1945' series have landed at GS Towers and they are looking great!

To pre-order your copy (if you haven't done so already!) head over to our website now.

A copy of the 'A History of the Mediterranean Air War 1940-1945 Volume Six' with a painting depicting a Bf 109G-6 flown by the 101/3 'Puma' Fighter Squadron of the Hungarian Air Force attacking a B-24G Liberator of the 723rd Bomb Squadron/450th Bomb Group on the front cover upright on a table.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · May 30

It's the International Day of Potato! Why not try this weekend this delicious recipe from 'Greens & Beans' of Pea Mash-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with a Dill Vinaigrette?

Recipe can be found here: grubstreet.co.uk/2025/05/inte...

#recipeoftheday #potatoes

Four sweet potatoes filled with pea mash and dill vinaigrette presented on a metal baking tray to celebrate the international day of potato!

Front cover of Greens & Beans (English language edition) by Anne-Katrin Weber.

Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · May 30

Reminder that Alan Munro will be at Shuttleworth Museum's Military Air Show tomorrow signing copies of his book 'Fast Jets on the Front Line'. If you're coming down then come and say hello!

Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · May 20

Fresh new military title alert! Advance copies of 'Fast Jets on the Front Line' by Alan Munro have landed at GS Towers.

Alan will be signing copies of the book @ the Shuttleworth Museum's Military Air Show on Saturday 31st May at the Aviation Bookshop stand.

Copies are now available to pre-order!

The book 'Fast Jets on the Front Line' by Alan Munro outside with fencing panels and plants in the background. On the cover is a Phantom FGR.2in formation with a Lightning F.6 with a blue background.

Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · May 20

For our cookery fans, the latest reissue of Jane Grigson's 'Good Food' will be published at the end of the month. Look at that gorgeous cover in the sun!

A copy of the book 'Good Things' by Jan Grigson on a black table outside with fencing and plants in the background with a glimpse of blue sky. On the cover is an image of several green apples stacked.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · May 20

Fresh new military title alert! Advance copies of 'Fast Jets on the Front Line' by Alan Munro have landed at GS Towers.

Alan will be signing copies of the book @ the Shuttleworth Museum's Military Air Show on Saturday 31st May at the Aviation Bookshop stand.

Copies are now available to pre-order!

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Mar 31

And some more military titles to feast your eyes on!

The cover image of 'The Shy Assassin' by Air Marshal G.A. 'Black' Robertson. Coming out in hardback in August 2025.

The cover image of 'Teddy Peacock-Edwards' by Rick Peacock-Edwards. Coming out in hardback in September 2025.

The cover image of 'RAF Boys in the Far East' by Steve Bond. Coming out in hardback in September 2025.

The cover image of 'Rocket Boys' by David Baker. Coming out in October 2025 in hardback.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Mar 31

Check out our exciting line-up of military titles coming out this year. If you want more information on them, head over to our website now.

Cover image of 'Stanford Tuck' by Helen Doe coming out in paperback in May 2025.

Cover image of 'Fast Jets on the Front Line' by Alan Munro. Coming out in hardback in June 2025.

Cover image of 'The Illustrated History of the Jodhpur Flying Club' by Peter Vacher. Coming out in hardback in June 2025.

Cover image of 'A History of the Mediterranean Air War 1940-1945 Volume Six'. Coming out in hardback in July 2025.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Mar 31

Our 2025 catalogues are now available to view online or if you would like a physical copy, then get in touch.

www.issuu.com/grubstreetbooks

Two catalogues on a dark wooden table. On the left is the Grub Street 2025 Cookery catalogue with a collage of food images and on the right is the Grub Street 2025 Military History catalogue with the image of an aircraft.

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casemateipm.bsky.social @casemateipm.bsky.social · Feb 21

In need of something sweet? "Macarons" by Pierre Hermé includes many detailed recipes on how to make the tasty French pastry!

💻: tinyurl.com/wpdkx6xz

#Macarons #PierreHerme #FrenchPastry #Baking #SweetTreats

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Feb 21

It's a week until the publication of 'Homemade Vegan Cheese, Yoghurt and Milk'. Head over to our website to see how to make vegan cheese sauce for nachos which is also our recipe of the week!

grubstreet.co.uk/2025/02/reci...

#vegan #veganfood #dairyfree #cookbooks #indiepublisher

Front cover of Homemade Vegan Cheese, Yoghurt and Milk by Yvonne Hölzl-Singh which has photos depicting various vegan cheeses, milks and yoghurts.

A bowl of nachos covered with vegan cheese sauce alongside another bowl of plain nachos and a bowl with vegan cheese sauce and a spoon dipped in. All these bowls are on a brown cloth with a red chilli positioned next to one bowl for decoration.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Feb 7

This week's 'recipe of the week' is another delicious delight from World Vegan by Alice Pagès.

If you're looking a quick and tasty treat then click this link to find the recipe: grubstreet.co.uk/2025/02/reci...

#veganfood #recipeoftheweek #worldvegan

A mug of Carrot Mug Cake and Cream Cheese with a spoon hovering over the mug with a piece of cake on it. The mug is surrounded by nuts in a blurry background.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Feb 7

Happy Publication Day to @realbreadcampaign.bsky.social with 'Knead to Know...More'.

For more information head over to our website where you can also buy a copy.

Four copies of 'Knead to Know...More' by Chris Young and the bakers of the Real Bread Campaign fanned out across a wooden table to celebrate its publication day.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Feb 3

Great to see our authors, Chris Wroblewski and Garth Barnard, featuring on The Damcasters.

The Aviation Show @theaviation.show · Feb 3

Eduard Prchal, the Czech pilot of Liberator II AL523 was also one of The Few. There was a lot to the crash that killed General Władysław Sikorski.

Join us as Chris Wroblewski and Garth Barnard take us through the crash of AL523.

📺 youtu.be/rR0GXtgg0IM
🎧 www.thedamcasterspod.com/podcast/sabo...

Portait image of Eduard Prchal, the Czech pilot of Liberator II AL523 in RAF uniform.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Jan 30

Inspired by the Lunar New Year (shout-out to fellow snakes 🐍), the recipe of the week on our website is baozi stuffed with mushrooms and kimchi taken from 'World Vegan'.

Check out the recipe here: grubstreet.co.uk/2025/01/reci...

#recipes #veganfood #cookbook

Baozi (bao buns) stuffed with mushrooms and kimchi in a bamboo bowl.

Front cover of World Vegan by Alice Pagès

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Jan 24

🌟 FIRST ADVANCE COPIES OF THE YEAR 🌟

We were thrilled this week to receive advance copies of our first cookery titles for 2025.

@realbreadcampaign.bsky.social's 'Knead to Know...More' and 'Homemade Vegan Cheese, Yoghurt and Milk' are both released in February and available to pre-order now.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Jan 24

But in the meanwhile, we've got some dates for your diary. 📆

The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust at Capel-le-Ferne are hosting two of our authors this year as part of their Sunday Talks programme. For more info: www.battleofbritainmemorial.org/events

Booking is essential if you wish to attend.

Photograph of Air Marshal Black Robertson and the following text: Flying through the Ranks - Phew - That was Close!

2pm Sunday 11 May 2025 Battle of Britain Memorial Trust

Photograph of Battle of Britain pilot Robert Stanford Tuck and the following text: Stanford Tuck - Hero of the Battle of Britain, Sunday Talks, Dr Helen Doe, 2pm Sunday 9 March 2025

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Jan 24

Sorry for the radio silence, we've been busy at GS Towers prepping our 2025 lists. We cannot wait to share the new titles we will be publishing this year!

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Dec 10

It's two weeks until Christmas Eve!🎄

We love the idea of this Icelandic tradition. If you also want to give the gift of a book for Christmas Eve then why not head over to our website to pick out a title? 📚📖

Shop now at www.grubstreet.co.uk

Books are My Bag promotional image about Jólabókaflóď.

Text reads: (Icelandic for "Christmas Book Flood" and pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot)

Icelanders have a beautiful tradition of gifting books to each other on Christmas Eve and spending the rest of the night reading.

Ask your local bookseller to recommend some books for you to gift this Jólabókaflóď.

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Dec 5

Thank you @nicmiller.bsky.social for featuring 'Vegan Pastry' by Pierre Hermé and Linda Vongdara.

Nicola Miller @nicmiller.bsky.social · Dec 5

Here's a newsletter roundup of the (mainly) Suffolk-made food gift suggestions from my @suffolksound.bsky.social radio slot yesterday with @karencannard.bsky.social.

topographickitchens.substack.com/p/christmas-...

Christmas gifts for food lovers

Our 4th December show on Suffolk Sounds Radio was devoted to food-related gifts from (mainly) East Anglian producers and stores.

topographickitchens.substack.com

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Grub Street Publishing @grubstreetuk.bsky.social · Dec 5

Thanks Nicola for featuring 'Vegan Pastry'!

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