WHAT'S COMING UP AT THE DEAD INK BOOK CLUB?

JEANNE by Arielle Burgdorf (Aug 31)
ON THE GREENWICH LINE by Shady Lewis (Sept 28)
BIG TIME by Jordan Prosser (Oct 26)
THE DEFINITIONS by Matt Greene (Nov 30)
THE ATLAS OF HELL by Nathan Ballingrud (Jan 25)

TIN CAN is our monthly meet-up for writers to share their works-in-progress with a small group of supportive, critical peers led by Phoebe Thomas, Craig Sinclair and Chris Jenkins.

Held on the second Sunday of every month - next one is July 13th. Book online at deadinkbookshop.com

HELLO let's have a look at what's coming up for the next few weeks at the bookshop! For all these events, you can find more info / tickets via the link in our bio or head straight for deadinkbookshop.com!

New Podcast -
THE GOLDEN AGE OF CHILDREN'S TV
Tim Worthington in conversation with Andy Miller

A fascinating delve into the nostalgic world of children's TV from Joe 90 to Mr Benn and beyond...

Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/6FDhLWz...
YouTube - www.youtube.com/@deadinkbook...

New podcast! Noémi Kiss-Deáki discusses her debut - a historical novel with a contemporary political sensibility, MARY AND THE RABBIT DREAM investigates class and cruelty surrounding a hoax that had England convinced Mary Toft of Godalming in Sussex was giving birth to rabbits.

TIN CAN - 4-6pm - 13.04.25 - £2

New to Dead Ink this month - TIN CAN offers a chance for Liverpool-based writers to come together and read any new/in-progress work to each other.

Information & tickets - deadinkbookshop.com/products/apr...

We're super excited to be welcoming the brilliant Jen Calleja back to the bookshop NEXT WEEK to discuss GOBLINHOOD: GOBLIN AS A MODE - her new essay and poetry collection addressing the art, culture and experiences that create the modern goblin.

Get tickets here - shorturl.at/wbsNN

I can't stop ordering these beautiful, colourful chapbooks from Strangers Press - they're a steal at 6.99, and each features freshly translated writing from new international voices.

Check out the PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT section on deadinkbookshop.com to browse the titles...

NEW PODCAST - Alex Bollen, author of MOTHERDOM, and Dr Sophie Oliver discuss the challenges faced by new mothers, the myths used to criticise them and look to a brighter future. Check it out below...

Spotify - tinyurl.com/yp2p75xw
YouTube - tinyurl.com/yhectxp7

The Book Club meets on the last Sunday of the month from 4-6pm to furiously debate the merits of a recently work of independently published literature and eat snacks. Ticket costs of £5 / £2 unwaged can be redeemed against bookshop purchases on the night.

Dead Ink Book Club has been having a lovely time the last few months, so we've decided to do a bit of planning ahead and announce the next six months of books all at once. This should give those last-minute scramblers a bit of extra reading time...

Tickets - deadinkbookshop.com/pages/book-c...

The book of the Summer is here - and until the official publication date we're the only place you can get it: A/S/L is Jeanne Thornton's long-awaited followup to the sensational Summer Fun, both published by @deadinkbooks

Buy it here - deadinkbookshop.com/products/a-s...

New Podcast!

MOTHERDOM author Alex Bollen and Dr Sophie Oliver of the University of Liverpool discuss the stereotypes, myths, exaggerated narratives and bad science that are used to critique, censure and blame mothers...

YouTube - tinyurl.com/yhectxp7
Spotify - tinyurl.com/5ebwpdyh

Free online event! Parent-friendly timing!

MOTHERDOM: BREAKING FREE FROM BAD SCIENCE AND GOOD MOTHER MYTHS
ALEX BOLLEN in conversation with DR SOPHIE OLIVER

18.3.25 / 1-2.30pm / livestream here - www.instagram.com/deadinkbooks...

More info - deadinkbookshop.com/products/mot...

New Podcast!

Online critics and art world shit-stirrers The White Pube discuss their first novel POOR ARTISTS with artist Frances Disley - a surreal odyssey through the financial stress and emotional strain of building a career in the arts.

YouTube - buff.ly/vwgCnBK
Spotify - buff.ly/lii86vK

We have a podcast now - first ep is up on YouTube & Spotify, link in bio.

Featuring Marijam Did and Matthew McCall going in-depth on Marijam's new book EVERYTHING TO PLAY FOR: HOW VIDEOGAMES ARE CHANGING THE WORLD - looking at the sprawling gaming industry, its impact and its future.

More soon!

It's a big day- our new website is now live! Visit www.deadinkbookshop.com to browse our wares, make your purchases and read our new lit mag / blog Required Reading.

We're an independent bookshop and everything we stock is from independent publishers and makers - guilt-free online shopping is here!