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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 21h

“A taut, uneasy book, haunted by green-haired women and childhood-glimpsed beauty, filled with bittersweet melancholy" —Madeline Watts, author of Elegy, Southwest
A remarkable 'blade-point' novel by the celebrated Portuguese author now in English from Two Lines Press!
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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 1d

Witches and Angels aren't allowed to have children, so when Urfi defies this editct, it will take her life's work — and her daughter — to make the world right again! Donya Todd delivers a tale of motherhood and promises in 'The Witch's Egg'! 🧙‍♀️🥚

OUT TODAY!
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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 1d

“Raw and poetic, tender yet unflinching.”
— Louise Hegarty

Written with Taylor's trademark earthy lyricism, Filly is an exploration of intergenerational love and trauma, and an explosion of queer joy ♥️

Out 9th October from @bansheepress.bsky.social

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 2d

A wild mashup of action, adventure, comedy, and
romance, UFC, WWE, and Judo champion Ronda Rousey teams up with legendary artist Mike Deodato Jr. for her debut graphic novel!
Out tomorrow from Upshot!

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 3d

From renowned forensic psychologist, Paul Mullen, 'Running Amok' explores the psychology behind lone mass killers. Through a mix of case studies and psychological analysis, Mullen challenges myths around madness and violence! 🕵️

OUT NOW!
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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 4d

When a mysterious illness strips them of their memories, a group of strangers must re-learn how to navigate the world. 'The Definitions' is a hauntingly prescient tale of oppression, the policing of language, and human connection! 📚🍂

OUT NOW from @deadinkbooks.bsky.social

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 4d

Written in fragments, 'Blackout' is a moving exploration of Tytelman's grief for his Father set during the Spring 2020 lockdown in France. It's an atmospheric, ghostly and unmissable read for autumn!

OUT NOW from @lesfugitivespress.bsky.social

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 5d

'You Glow In The Dark' is a powerful collection of short fiction that's perfect for fans of Mariana Enríquez and otherwordly, speculative climate fiction!

OUT NOW from Akoya Publishing!

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 5d

Another @melvillehouse.bsky.social spectacular for October... From ancient myth to AI, Devil’s Contract explores the enduring power of the Faustian bargain. Scholar Ed Simon traces its dark legacy through history, culture & tech.
Out now!
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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 6d

If the cover beautiful cover isn't enough to convince you to put this on your shelves, What Remains touches lightly on big subjects: migration, colonialism, the urban-rural divide, identity, cultural curation and the meaning of home.
From a fabulous new indie publisher @bullaunpress.bsky.social

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 6d

Brutalist Berlin is the first in-depth study of Berlin’s Brutalism—its rise, fall & revival. 50 buildings, stunning photos & rich context by Felix Torkar.
From #bluecrowmedia, the creators of the Brutalist Calendar! Get the duology!

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 7d

Discover the golden age of pin-up art with Arthur Ferrier’s 3-volume collection — or grab each volume separately! Rare art, vintage covers & more.
Intro by the one and only Rian Hughes!
@koreropress.bsky.social
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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 11d

Carl and Donut arrive on the dungeon's long awaited ninth floor and it's all out chaos! Nine armies wage war in a ferocious battle for galactic supremacy, and this time those who fall stay in the ground! 🐈💪🧨

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 11d

When Nesi is thrown 300 years back in time by the Fox of Tricks, T'sidaan, she must use all her guile to free her besieged homeland! 🦊

Audition For The Fox is OUT NOW!

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Anime UK News @animeuknews.net · 13d

For our #manga review today, @ianwolf.bsky.social returns to Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow for the third omnibus edition from @kodansha.us! @turnarounduk.bsky.social

Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow Omnibus 3 Review • Anime UK News

Joe finally gets his chance to fight professionally.

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 12d

You're in for a treat!

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 12d

Prepare for some more mayhem with The Book of Bill Limited Collector's Edition!
Packed with special extras to make your other books jealous, don't miss out — out now from Hyperion Avenue!

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 12d

From @influxpress.bsky.social, blending folkloric horror with explorations of womanhood against a backdrop of eco-anxiety, TENDER burrows into the quiet violence of overcoming and accepting our darkest sides...
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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 12d

We’ve got a truly unmissable selection of kids books, from beautifully illustrated picture books and iconic YA graphic novels, to a super-interactive LEGO puzzle book. Let’s get everyone reading this September! Read Sophie's Kid's Spolight blog below!📚🌟

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Read, Set, Go! Children’s Books for September

This September we marked International Literacy Day which is all about promoting the joy and importance of reading, especially among children. A lifelong love of books encourages imagination and co…

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 15d

ICYMI

Making its English debut this month is Dur-an-ki – a fantasy manga produced by Berserk creator Kentaro Miura! Read the full review in Leo's blog below!

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Dur-an-ki – September Graphic Novel of The Month.

A manga based on ancient mythology from the creator of Berserk is our Graphic Novel of The Month for September.

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 19d

London’s music scene is one of the most vibrant in the world! Whether you’re after richly stocked record shops or spirited festivals, small gigs or huge shows, these are the places that make up London’s pulsing beat 🎶
Another fab little book from #HoxtonMiniPress

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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 20d

Happy publication day to THE MIGHTY PAW! 🐾

A long-awaited project by LA-based multi-Emmy and -BAFTA award-winning artist Gary Baseman is finally here! Starring his 17-year cat😻Sometimes, in desperate times, healing and kindness arrives.
From Hat & Beard Press
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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 21d

"Legend has it, these beauties are bewitched, coming to life to murder men who have wronged them."
From Verve Books comes a a darkly compelling and magical novel which will unearth horrors not of this world...
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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 21d

A phantasmagoric warren of fact, fabrication, and mystical allegory, THE LAST POMEGRANATE TREE is set in the aftermath of Saddam Hussein's rule and Iraq's Kurdish conflict...
Out now from Afsana Press 📖
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Turnaround Books @turnarounduk.bsky.social · 26d

We're SO excited to announce our September Book of the Month - its only @textpublishing.bsky.social's RUN FOR THE HILLS by the incredibly talented and ever-witty Kevin Wilson ❤️ THE road trip you are going to want to join - read the full review on our blog!
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Run For The Hills — September Book of the Month

For many of us, we take for granted that we know where we’re from, who our close family is and where our familial ties are that keep us grounded; a place to look back to see how far we’ve come and …

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