We are incredibly sad to learn of the death of John Carey, whose last three books we were proud to publish at Yale. One of our greatest literary critics, John was a strong advocate for poetry and making it accessible. He was diligent and superb at what he did, but always with a sense of fun.

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My pick of history and non-fiction books for October, featuring slave rebellions, the Weimar Republic, elves and fairies, espionage in the two world wars, snow, graveyards and more!

Cover reveal for my forthcoming book, WE HAVE COME TO BE DESTROYED: GROWING UP IN COLD WAR BRITAIN which tells the history of Cold War Britain (c.1956-89) through the eyes of children & young people! Out with @yalebooks.bsky.social 28 April 2026 #booksky #skystorians yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...

Thrilled with this review by Kathryn Hughes in the @theguardian.com, and rightly for Karen's 'beautiful written' Beastly Britain, it was book of the day: www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j... @yalebooks.bsky.social

Excellent piece here from @jonathanrgoodman.bsky.social here warning against trusting success without question, and what we should do instead. Invisible Rivals is out on 17th June www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m... @yalebooks.bsky.social

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Josephine Baker: the superstar turned spy who fought the Nazis and for civil rights

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they're looking preeeetty jazzy.

Right. I havent read anything non-work related for weeks now. Kid not sleeping so need something pacey. Any recommendations?

Enjoy! @amyhelenbell.bsky.social is fantastic