GENIUS, MADNESS AND MYSTICISM combine in THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE from international bestselling author JONATHAN BLACK. Prepare to have your minds blown and sense of reality questioned! Find out more at: https://firefinchpublishing.com/book/the-secret-history-of-the-universe/
132 passengers. One killer. No escape. The only way out is down... We're so pleased to welcome Susan Walter @susie_filmmaker to our list. Murder at 30,000 Feet is a non-stop thrill ride – perfect for reading with a view of the sea and a cocktail in hand. Landing in July 2026.
Exciting times as we move into our new office space today at the incredible Somerset House! It's such a joy to be in this gorgeous, creative space as we get ready to launch our first books into the world.
Perfect for true crime fans of THE SUSPICIONS OF MR WHICHER and Hallie Rubenfeld’s THE FIVE, and to readers of historical fiction by Sarah Perry, Stacey Halls and Tracy Chevalier. https://firefinchpublishing.com/playwright-katherine-tozers-debut-novel-the-art-of-poison-acquired-by-firefinch/
Murder, Scandal and revenge - is there anything more riveting? We're thrilled to share news of our first 2027 novel, the propulsive THE ART OF POISON from Katherine Tozer.
And then there were four! We’re so happy to have Nico Poilblanc join us as Sales Director, bringing with him over 15 years of experience across the publishing industry. A great start to the year indeed. 🥳
With much to be grateful for, and much to be excited about in 2026, we are filled with festive cheer. As we sign off for the year, we wanted to wish all our followers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
With all best wishes,
Kate, Margaret and Blake
Part folk horror, part feminist love story, part heroine’s quest, Anya brings Marian’s original mythology to life in rich, sumptuous detail. Full announcement at the link in bio. 🌳🦌
Marian of Sherwood is a powerful evocation of the Maid Marian story, steeped in the history, mythology and folklore of the era, interweaved with the stories of forgotten women from the past.
We're thrilled to share that bestselling author of THE WITCHES OF VARDØ and THE TAROT READER OF VERSAILLES, Anya Bergman, will publish her third novel with us next December.
Received this amazing package from @firefinchbooks.bsky.social this week, thank you so much! #IAmYou by Victoria Redel, along with these fab goodies! Sounds wonderful and can't wait to read it! 💙📚
We’re thrilled to share that The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Firefinch author Christy Lefteri has been named one of Amazon’s best books that take you around the world published in the past 25 years. Congratulations to Christy on this wonderful accolade!
If you're a reviewer, make sure to find I Am You on Netgalley and discover the sensuous and vivid world of the Dutch Golden Age for yourself, or follow the link in bio. #Netgalley #Books #ARCs #Proofs
Our debut novel, I Am You from Victoria Redel, is now available to read and review on Netgalley. Reviews in the US have been effusive, heaping praise on Victoria's spellbinding writing and characterisation.
The Bookshop of Forbidden Books has already sold 280,000 copies worldwide, and we cannot wait to bring it to even more readers in 2026.
Marc Levy is has written 25 novels to date, and his work has been translated into 50 languages, selling over 50 million copies worldwide.
This #BannedBooksWeek we wanted to spotlight author, Marc Levy, whose novel THE BOOKSHOP OF FORBIDDEN BOOKS could not be more topical. We are honoured to be publishing this important (and also very charming) novel.
#BannedBooks #Censorship #Reading #Books
Find out more at https://firefinchpublishing.com/firefinch-acquires-the-piano-teacher-of-montparnasse-heather-morris/
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.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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
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.
Our MD, Kate Parkin, is speaking now to an overflowing room on being a new start-up #IPGAC
We’re very excited to be at the #IPGAC today listening to fantastic and thought-provoking talks with our publishing colleagues.
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! 👀
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
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!
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
