Isabel Waidner
@waidner.bsky.social
Novelist. They. AS IF, coming 02/2026 (UK: Hamish Hamilton/PRH, US: FSG). COREY FAH DOES SOCIAL MOBILITY. STERLING KARAT GOLD. Winner, Goldsmiths Prize.
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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Dooneen will be published next June, by Fitzcarraldo Editions here, and New Directions there. And this is the New Directions cover, by Paul Sahre, and I love it.
@ndbooks.bsky.social
@ndbooks.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Dooneen will be published next June, by Fitzcarraldo Editions here, and New Directions there. And this is the New Directions cover, by Paul Sahre, and I love it.
@ndbooks.bsky.social
@ndbooks.bsky.social
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My review of the third part of Solvej Balle’s On the Calculation of Volume - one of the most exciting things happening in fiction right now observer.co.uk/culture/book...
Paperback of the week: On the Calculation of Volume III by Solvej Balle | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
My review of the third part of Solvej Balle’s On the Calculation of Volume - one of the most exciting things happening in fiction right now observer.co.uk/culture/book...
You can preorder As If the US version now. Out in June 2026 with FSG us.macmillan.com/books/978037...
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
You can preorder As If the US version now. Out in June 2026 with FSG us.macmillan.com/books/978037...
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it is my birthday today.
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
it is my birthday today.
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With Transgender Week of Awareness underway for 2025, we just wanted to make sure you are aware of us. We're here, we're trans, and we're ready to sling some books.
November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
With Transgender Week of Awareness underway for 2025, we just wanted to make sure you are aware of us. We're here, we're trans, and we're ready to sling some books.
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Completely 🦇🦇 that in two months this has gone from red pencil to actual book with French flaps! Happy / stupidly emotional launch day to the little book that for the longest time couldn't & then could.
May that be a shift to remember for us all. BAD LANGUAGE, Peninsula Press, out now.
May that be a shift to remember for us all. BAD LANGUAGE, Peninsula Press, out now.
November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Completely 🦇🦇 that in two months this has gone from red pencil to actual book with French flaps! Happy / stupidly emotional launch day to the little book that for the longest time couldn't & then could.
May that be a shift to remember for us all. BAD LANGUAGE, Peninsula Press, out now.
May that be a shift to remember for us all. BAD LANGUAGE, Peninsula Press, out now.
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Just as I am thinking of writers who play and change things, here:
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Just as I am thinking of writers who play and change things, here:
Bound proofs have arrived. Coming 26 Feb 2026.
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Bound proofs have arrived. Coming 26 Feb 2026.
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Enjoyed this immensely. Such a sensual, subtle book. Beautifully puzzling at times, and the language always up to something. I am embarrassed to say that I fell slightly in love with Xavier. Awful man.
From @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social of course, Peckham's finest.
From @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social of course, Peckham's finest.
October 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Enjoyed this immensely. Such a sensual, subtle book. Beautifully puzzling at times, and the language always up to something. I am embarrassed to say that I fell slightly in love with Xavier. Awful man.
From @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social of course, Peckham's finest.
From @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social of course, Peckham's finest.
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NEW ON THE PODCAST 🎧
Lara Pawson and Jennifer Hodgson discuss Samuel Beckett’s fiction, in celebration of Faber’s new editions of 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘺, 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘦𝘴 and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...
Lara Pawson and Jennifer Hodgson discuss Samuel Beckett’s fiction, in celebration of Faber’s new editions of 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘺, 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘦𝘴 and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...
October 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
NEW ON THE PODCAST 🎧
Lara Pawson and Jennifer Hodgson discuss Samuel Beckett’s fiction, in celebration of Faber’s new editions of 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘺, 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘦𝘴 and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...
Lara Pawson and Jennifer Hodgson discuss Samuel Beckett’s fiction, in celebration of Faber’s new editions of 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘺, 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘦𝘴 and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/j...
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The industry must work together to ensure the longevity of the UK’s independent presses, independent publishers urge in a recent open letter 👇 #BookSky
Open letter on the future of small press publishing in the UK
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October 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The industry must work together to ensure the longevity of the UK’s independent presses, independent publishers urge in a recent open letter 👇 #BookSky
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We are delighted to announce the #GoldsmithsPrize2025 shortlist.
Congratulations to our six brilliant novelists!
Find out more about the shortlist: www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p...
Congratulations to our six brilliant novelists!
Find out more about the shortlist: www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p...
October 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
We are delighted to announce the #GoldsmithsPrize2025 shortlist.
Congratulations to our six brilliant novelists!
Find out more about the shortlist: www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p...
Congratulations to our six brilliant novelists!
Find out more about the shortlist: www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p...
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Our '25 judges, @simonokotie.bsky.social Amy Sackville (Chair) & Mark Haddon together @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social to decide this year's shortlist! Megan Nolan joining virtually.
Announcement next Thursday, 2nd October around 9pm! 🔥
Announcement next Thursday, 2nd October around 9pm! 🔥
September 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Our '25 judges, @simonokotie.bsky.social Amy Sackville (Chair) & Mark Haddon together @goldsmithsuol.bsky.social to decide this year's shortlist! Megan Nolan joining virtually.
Announcement next Thursday, 2nd October around 9pm! 🔥
Announcement next Thursday, 2nd October around 9pm! 🔥
My new novel, AS IF, has a cover. Out from Hamish Hamilton on 26th Feb 2026, and later in the year from FSG in the US.
As of now you can preorder via your usual bookshop or your library—thank you! x
As of now you can preorder via your usual bookshop or your library—thank you! x
September 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
My new novel, AS IF, has a cover. Out from Hamish Hamilton on 26th Feb 2026, and later in the year from FSG in the US.
As of now you can preorder via your usual bookshop or your library—thank you! x
As of now you can preorder via your usual bookshop or your library—thank you! x
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And to say once again: Maureen is co-responsible for the existence of both PLR & ALCS, so every writer in the UK & Ireland should give her 💐💐💐. And read her books!
The incredible Bernardine Evaristo has used her @womensprize.bsky.social Outstanding Contribution Award to create a new @rsliterature.bsky.social Prize. For the next decade, we will be celebrating pioneering women writers, starting with Maureen Duffy www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...
91-year-old author Maureen Duffy wins Pioneer prize launched by Bernardine Evaristo
The RSL president has set up a new literary award for female writers over 60 using the £100,000 she herself won through the Women’s prize
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
And to say once again: Maureen is co-responsible for the existence of both PLR & ALCS, so every writer in the UK & Ireland should give her 💐💐💐. And read her books!
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Why did I wait so long to read this? So good. I can’t for the next book from @waidner.bsky.social : As If. Preordered.
#booksky
#booksky
September 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Why did I wait so long to read this? So good. I can’t for the next book from @waidner.bsky.social : As If. Preordered.
#booksky
#booksky
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'The realest fiction I've read in a long time,' says Sterling Karat Gold author @waidner.bsky.social of Terry Dactyl, the propulsive new novel from @mbsycamore.bsky.social. Published by us in November 2025! www.cipherpress.co.uk/terry-dactyl
September 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
'The realest fiction I've read in a long time,' says Sterling Karat Gold author @waidner.bsky.social of Terry Dactyl, the propulsive new novel from @mbsycamore.bsky.social. Published by us in November 2025! www.cipherpress.co.uk/terry-dactyl
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I’ll be at @burleyfisher.bsky.social on the 23rd Sept to discuss and launch ‘Amateurs!’ by @badaude.bsky.social. Expect discussions on art and labour, the legacy of postinternet art, platform decay and aesthetics in general. Tickets can be bought here: burleyfisherbooks.com/products/lau...
Launch: Amateurs!: How We Built Internet Culture and Why it Matters by Joanna Walsh w/ Natalie Olah
Tuesday 23rd September 2025 6.30-9pm Amateurs!: How We Built Internet Culture and Why it Matters Since the nineties, platforms have invited users to create in return for connection. From blogs to v...
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September 3, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I’ll be at @burleyfisher.bsky.social on the 23rd Sept to discuss and launch ‘Amateurs!’ by @badaude.bsky.social. Expect discussions on art and labour, the legacy of postinternet art, platform decay and aesthetics in general. Tickets can be bought here: burleyfisherbooks.com/products/lau...
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We are delighted to announce that Claire-Louise Bennett will be at the Bookshop for a special event on 17 September in advance of the publication of BIG KISS, BYE-BYE
Tickets now available! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/claire-lou...
Many thanks to @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social for their help with this
Tickets now available! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/claire-lou...
Many thanks to @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social for their help with this
August 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
We are delighted to announce that Claire-Louise Bennett will be at the Bookshop for a special event on 17 September in advance of the publication of BIG KISS, BYE-BYE
Tickets now available! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/claire-lou...
Many thanks to @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social for their help with this
Tickets now available! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/claire-lou...
Many thanks to @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social for their help with this
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Nicola Barker & @waidner.bsky.social discussing TonyInterruptor tonight at @foylesforbooks.bsky.social. Wonderful event.
August 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Nicola Barker & @waidner.bsky.social discussing TonyInterruptor tonight at @foylesforbooks.bsky.social. Wonderful event.
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Very happy to tell you that my novel Dooneen will be published next June by Fitzcarraldo Editions (@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social) and New Directions (@ndbooks.bsky.social). Many thanks to Jacques and Barbara - both of whom say lovely things here - and to superagent @laurencelaluyaux.bsky.social.
Fitzcarraldo Editions to publish Keith Ridgway's DOONEEN | Fitzcarraldo Editions
Fitzcarraldo Editions publisher Jacques Testard has acquired UK & Commonwealth rights excluding Canada, with exclusivity in Europe, to Keith Ridgway’s novel Dooneen from Laurence Laluyaux at RCW. Ridg...
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August 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Very happy to tell you that my novel Dooneen will be published next June by Fitzcarraldo Editions (@fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social) and New Directions (@ndbooks.bsky.social). Many thanks to Jacques and Barbara - both of whom say lovely things here - and to superagent @laurencelaluyaux.bsky.social.
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We are very excited to announce that @tricialockwood.bsky.social will be talking about her upcoming novel, WILL THERE EVER BE ANOTHER YOU, at Conway Hall on Tuesday 16 September, in her only UK event for the book.
Buy your tickets now:
Buy your tickets now:
Patricia Lockwood: Will There Ever Be Another You
Patricia Lockwood’s only UK event for her latest novel Will There Ever Be Another You
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August 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We are very excited to announce that @tricialockwood.bsky.social will be talking about her upcoming novel, WILL THERE EVER BE ANOTHER YOU, at Conway Hall on Tuesday 16 September, in her only UK event for the book.
Buy your tickets now:
Buy your tickets now: