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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Find out more at https://firefinchpublishing.com/firefinch-acquires-the-piano-teacher-of-montparnasse-heather-morris/

Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · 2d

The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse tells the astonishing story of piano teacher and French Resistance Fighter Andrée Levallois, who risked her life to protect one of her students from the Nazi’s during the war.

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · 2d

We can finally share the details of the incredible new novel from bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Heather Morris. Gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting, The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse will publish late in 2026.

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · 8d

Our first proofs are here and we're a little bit in love! And it means we can FINALLY start getting this incredible novel out there. We have a small number of these for members of our Firefinch Charm community, so make sure to sign up asap to be in with a chance!

Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · 13d

Our first (ever) catalogues have just landed hot off the press and ready to go to Frankfurt Book Fair! We think they look pretty swish, don't you?

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · 15d

We had such a fun night introducing our team, our associates and our authors to one another at a very special event. It was amazing to take a moment to celebrate everything we have achieved in just a few months as we get ready to launch our first books into the world.

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · 16d

We've sent our first proofs to print! Now seems like the perfect time to remind any book reviewers, bookstagrammers and booktokkers about our Firefinch Charm community – sign up today to be first in line for proofs and early reading opportunities: http://eepurl.com/jgrOpo

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George Walkley @georgewalkley.com · 22d

A good #ipgac panel from three highly experienced publishing entrepreneurs, Kate Parkin of @firefinchbooks.bsky.social, Will Atkinson of @wiltonsquare.bsky.social and Jamie Hodder-Williams of @bedsqpublishers.bsky.social, talking about the move from corporate publishing to their own businesses.

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · 22d

Our MD, Kate Parkin, is speaking now to an overflowing room on being a new start-up #IPGAC

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · 22d

We’re very excited to be at the #IPGAC today listening to fantastic and thought-provoking talks with our publishing colleagues.

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · 28d

The Stoke Rising series spans three decades, from the miners’ strikes of the early 80s to the rise of New Labour and the far right in the early 00s. It will cement Kate London as a uniquely talented writer to watch. We can't wait to share more soon – watch this space! 👀

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · 28d

We are so excited to announce the acquisition of three novels by crime writer Kate London. Firefinch will publish the first novel in the Stoke Rising series, BLACK EARTH, in July 2026. https://firefinchpublishing.com/firefinch-acquires-kate-london/

#CrimeBooks #CrimeThriller #CrimeFiction

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our Managing Director, Kate Parkin, will be speaking at this year's IPG conference on what it takes to start up a trade publishing business, as well as on moving from a corporate to setting up as an Independent Publisher. We hope to see you there!

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Aug 28

If you’re a bookseller, then we want you! We’re creating a community of bookseller champions to be first in line for early proofs and digital ARCs, point of sale material, competitions, events opportunities and author tours. Sign up at http://eepurl.com/jle7Go

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Aug 26

Calling all bloggers, booktokers and bookstagrammers! We have launched the Firefinch Charm – our community just for you to hear all about our upcoming publications, join blog tours and be first in line for proofs and events. Sign up at: http://eepurl.com/jgrOpo

#Books #Reading

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our second new community – The Early Bird – is specially for booksellers. Be first in line for proofs, POS materials, and hear all about upcoming publications and campaign plans. We can’t wait to share more with you soon.

Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Aug 22

If you’re a blogger, bookstagrammer or booktoker, we’re creating a special community – The Firefinch Charm – where you can be first in line to join Blog tours, receive proofs, attend events, meet authors and get involved in the Firefinch community!

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Aug 22

We’re pleased to announce not one, but two, new Firefinch communities today! Our Firefinch Charm community for book champions and our Early Bird community for booksellers. With our first proofs to the press this month, it’s the perfect time to join. https://linktr.ee/Firefinchbooks

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Jul 28

ICYMI: Did you catch our Managing Director, Kate Parkin, with Georgina Godwin on Monocle Radio discussing the launch of Firefinch and our first books and authors? You can still listen on Monocle Radio online or wherever you get your podcasts: https://monocle.com/radio/shows/monocle-on-saturday/268/

The state of media and a new independent publisher - Monocle

Georgina Godwin and Vincent McAviney on ‘The Late Show’ cancellation, Trump’s latest lawsuit and ‘The New York Times’ culture-critic revamp....

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Jul 18

We are delighted to announce the acquisition of I AM YOU, by US poet and novelist Victoria Redel. We were all captivated by this exquisite novel and couldn’t resist bringing I AM YOU in as our launch title, publishing in February 2026. @thecleggagency.bsky.social‬

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Jul 13

Thank you to all our new followers who have joined us since we launched. We're so grateful for all the support, advice and recommendations we have received. We love seeing how excited you have all been about our acquisitions so far. We have many more to come so watch this space...

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Jul 10

We're thrilled to announce that we have acquired Marc Levy's THE BOOKSHOP OF FORBIDDEN BOOKS from @susannalea.bsky.social‬. A bestseller in France, it has already sold 280,000 copies and we are sure it will captivate readers in the UK and around the world when we publish next year.

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Jul 2

So great to see news of our launch hitting the other side of the Atlantic in @publisherswkly.bsky.social‬ – thank you for sharing our news Stateside! 🇺🇸

#NewPublisher #IndiePublisher #Books

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Jul 1

We are delighted to be announcing the much-anticipated new book from Jonathan Black, THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE, a character-driven history of mysticism and its influence on modern science, from nuclear physics to AI. Read the announcement at the link in bio. ‪@curtisbrownbooks.bsky.social‬

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Firefinch Books @firefinchbooks.bsky.social · Jun 27

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