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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · 5d

So thrilled to announce CATASTROPHE FORETOLD by
@nikki-ikani.bsky.social a genre-opening book about catastrophes from a world-leading expert in crisis warnings.

It will be published in Spring 2028 by @vikingbooksuk.bsky.social and Union Square in the US.

www.thebookseller.com/rights/vikin...

Viking acquires ‘genre-opening’ book on catastrophes in ‘major’ pre-empt

Viking has acquired Catastrophe Foretold by Nikki Ikani. Senior commissioning editor Greg Clowes acquired UK and Commonwealth rights from Emma Bal at the Madeleine Milburn Agency in a “major” pre-empt...

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · 15d

We are absolutely delighted to announce DATA EMPIRE: A Human History of Records and Rule by the incredible @roopikarisam.bsky.social 🧮

DATA EMPIRE will be published by PRH in the U.K. and HarperCollins in the US in July 2026

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Ayala Panievsky @panievsky.bsky.social · 18d

Welcome to The New Censorship, @jimmykimmel.com @stephencolbert134.bsky.social!

"Authoritarianism masquerading as democracy, mega-billionaires championing the people, loyalty regimes masked as freedom".

My new book uncovers how it works & how to fight back - get your copy here: shorturl.at/k7AUq

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · 20d

We are so proud to share that the brilliant and beautiful DUET: An Artful History of Music by Eleanor Chan is out today in the UK with @duckworthbooks.bsky.social !

'Scholarly, moving and with an epic scope, Chan's work shows why music is at the core of what it means to be human' Paul Cooper

Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Sep 8

👠 COVER REVEAL 👠

We’re thrilled to share the gorgeous cover for @sarvathasin.bsky.social STRAGE GIRLS

💄Out on 10.03.2026 in the US with Dutton and 12.03.2026 in the UK with Dialogue Books 💄

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Ayala Panievsky @panievsky.bsky.social · Aug 20

My first ever unboxing… @wearefootnote.bsky.social @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social @agentbal.bsky.social

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 31

Reminder that today is the last day you can pre-order THE APOTHECARY'S WIFE with a 25% off discount!

Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 28

The Apothecary's Wife by Karen Bloom Gevirtz is a part of the Waterstones pre-order promotion for July!!

To access the 25% off RRP discount, enter the code SUMMER25 at checkout from 28-31st July! tidd.ly/415baZD

Available to all customers on the Waterstones website and app only. #WPreorder

The Apothecary's Wife by Karen Bloom Gevirtz | Waterstones

Buy The Apothecary's Wife by Karen Bloom Gevirtz from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 28

The Apothecary's Wife by Karen Bloom Gevirtz is a part of the Waterstones pre-order promotion for July!!

To access the 25% off RRP discount, enter the code SUMMER25 at checkout from 28-31st July! tidd.ly/415baZD

Available to all customers on the Waterstones website and app only. #WPreorder

The Apothecary's Wife by Karen Bloom Gevirtz | Waterstones

Buy The Apothecary's Wife by Karen Bloom Gevirtz from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 24

So proud to share an excerpt from THE RELAXED WOMAN by Nicola Jane Hobbs on rest and recharging is now live in
Oprah Daily!

www.oprahdaily.com/entertainmen...

Burned Out? These 5 Rest Hacks Go Beyond Sleep to Offer the Specific Restoration Your Body Craves

Different tasks require different forms of restoration, and sleep is just one piece of the puzzle.

www.oprahdaily.com

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 22

Check out @panievsky.bsky.social's discussion about press freedom on @newsagents.bsky.social below:

The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · Jul 22

“Media organisations around the world haven’t united to tell Israel: you can’t just shut down Gaza and block us from reporting.”

Ayala Panievsky calls out the global media's failure to collaborate in pressuring Israel to allow press freedom in Gaza.

@maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social

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The News Agents @newsagents.bsky.social · Jul 22

“Media organisations around the world haven’t united to tell Israel: you can’t just shut down Gaza and block us from reporting.”

Ayala Panievsky calls out the global media's failure to collaborate in pressuring Israel to allow press freedom in Gaza.

@maitlis.bsky.social | @jonsopel1.bsky.social

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 10

Check out this fantastic feature @jonathanrgoodman.bsky.social wrote for the @newscientist.com!

jonathan r goodman @jonathanrgoodman.bsky.social · Jul 10

Without a proper understanding of human nature, we are at the mercy of our biological heritage. A feature on cooperation, competition, and invisible rivalry for @newscientist.com:

www.newscientist.com/article/2486...

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Evolution has made humans both Machiavellian and born socialists

Humanity’s innate treachery is behind social ills ranging from inequality to abuse of power. Lessons from our ancestors can help defeat the enemy within

www.newscientist.com

Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 10

We are so proud to announce that THE WOMEN ARE NOT FINE by the brilliant @hopereese.com is publishing in the UK today with Brazen Books!

‘Such a compelling account of a small but significant dark corner of history… Profound, angry, and tender all at once’
- Virginia Feito

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jonathan r goodman @jonathanrgoodman.bsky.social · Jul 10

Without a proper understanding of human nature, we are at the mercy of our biological heritage. A feature on cooperation, competition, and invisible rivalry for @newscientist.com:

www.newscientist.com/article/2486...

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Evolution has made humans both Machiavellian and born socialists

Humanity’s innate treachery is behind social ills ranging from inequality to abuse of power. Lessons from our ancestors can help defeat the enemy within

www.newscientist.com

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 7

We're so thrilled to share that THE WOMEN ARE NOT FINE by the "skilful" @hopereese.com was reviewed in the @telegraphnews.bsky.social today! Read the full article here: www.telegraph.co.uk/books/non-fi...

The Hungarian women who poisoned 101 villagers – including their husbands

In the 1920s, 28 impoverished women were prosecuted for scores of murders – which turned out to be their own desperate survival ploy

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 4

What really makes humans tick? @jonathanrgoodman.bsky.social was interviewed on @thenewworldmag.bsky.social podcast The Two Matts, to discuss his book INVISIBLE RIVALS. Check out the podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/4X2W...

What really makes humans tick? And what’s going on in Number 10?

The Two Matts · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 3

We are to excited to announce that ENCOUNTERISM by Andy Field is out today in paperback in the UK with @duck_books

“A spirited celebration of the everyday” New Statesman.

This book is a much needed and beautifully joyful antidote to our world of isolation and screens. 🤝🫂🚌🌲💈

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 3

And to continue the @hopereese.com streak THE WOMEN ARE NOT FINE by @hopereese.com was listed as one of @foylesforbooks.bsky.social Top 10 Reads for July!

foyles.co.uk/further-read...

foyles.co.uk

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 3

We are excited to let you all know that @hopereese.com has shared a thrilling excerpt from her book THE WOMEN ARE NOT FINE in the @thetimes.com today.

For just a taster of what is to come in this brilliant book, read the feature here:
www.thetimes.com/world/europe...

The village where hundreds of men were murdered — by their wives

The men of the village of Nagyrev, Hungary, one hundred years ago were drunk and violent. Their wives had had enough. Then a local midwife came up with a plan. How did they get away with it for so lon...

www.thetimes.com

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 3

Annndddd.... We are so proud to announce that THE RELAXED WOMAN by Nicola Jane Hobbs is out in the U.K. today!

This gorgeous and important book will change the way we think about rest and we could not recommend it more.

🧡🧘😌🧠💆‍♀️🌸

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jul 1

We are so, so proud to announce that THE RELAXED WOMAN by Nicola Jane Hobbs is out in the US today! Get your very own gorgeous copy here: bit.ly/4euPprz

Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jun 30

We are so proud to share that CARIBE by the incredibly talented Keshia Sakarah was featured in last week's @theguardian.com The Long Wave! Check out the fantastic piece here: bit.ly/4kc6t73

Not just rice and peas: lifting the lid on the radical roots of Caribbean cuisine

Caribe is more than a cookbook, says its author Keshia Sakarah, it’s also a homage to family – with a dash of history and a sprinkling of joy

www.theguardian.com

Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jun 30

So happy to share that @corinnefowler.bsky.social was featured on the Country Life Magazine podcast last week, where she discussed her book OUR ISLAND STORIES! Check out the episode here: bit.ly/4lqieb0

Corinne Fowler: Exploring the hidden history of the British countryside, one walk at a time

Professor Corinne Fowler joins the Country Life Podcast.

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Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jun 23

⏳The countdown has began…

The Merge by Grace Walker drops November 2025 and early reviews are already glowing✨

👥 Are you ready to dive into the world of THE MERGE?

Madeleine Milburn Agency @mmagency.bsky.social · Jun 18

So excited to share that @jonathanrgoodman.bsky.social was on Times Radio Breakfast with Kate McCann and Stig Abell this morning talking about INVISIBLE RIVALS. If you'd like to listen, here is the link! (Timestamp: 3:45.00 - 3:51.30) www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...

Times Radio Breakfast with Kate McCann and Stig Abell | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times

Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.

www.thetimes.com

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