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Welcome to Extraordinary Books.
We’re bringing a new approach to publishing.
We’re bringing a new approach to publishing.
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
We are thrilled to be publishing The Westward Hours next year.
Extraordinary Books has acquired The Westward Hours, a dystopian novel by American author Dennison Smith, due to publish in April 2026 👇 #BookSky
Extraordinary Books acquires dystopian novel by American author Dennison Smith
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December 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We are thrilled to be publishing The Westward Hours next year.
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The Guardian interviewed my Stepdad about his new book on lone-mass killers www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
‘They’re not wolves – they’re sheep’: the psychiatrist who spent decades meeting and studying lone-actor mass killers
Paul E Mullen has had a front-row seat to the men behind some of the worst public massacres. He says it’s possible to ‘disrupt the script’ for future violence
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November 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Guardian interviewed my Stepdad about his new book on lone-mass killers www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
Great to see A COOL HEAD IN HELL recommended by @fivebooks.com!
November 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Great to see A COOL HEAD IN HELL recommended by @fivebooks.com!
Jacqueline Passman spoke to Local TV in Leeds about her father’s wartime diaries, and her experience of curating and editing them for Extraordinary Books.
You can watch the short interview here ⬇️
www.dailymotion.com/video/x9s2ngq
You can watch the short interview here ⬇️
www.dailymotion.com/video/x9s2ngq
‘A Cool Head in Hell’ World War Two diaries to be published
Dailymotion video by Local TV
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October 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Jacqueline Passman spoke to Local TV in Leeds about her father’s wartime diaries, and her experience of curating and editing them for Extraordinary Books.
You can watch the short interview here ⬇️
www.dailymotion.com/video/x9s2ngq
You can watch the short interview here ⬇️
www.dailymotion.com/video/x9s2ngq
We’re pleased to share a brilliant review for Running Amok in this week’s issue of The Spectator.
www.spectator.co.uk/article/few-...
www.spectator.co.uk/article/few-...
October 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
We’re pleased to share a brilliant review for Running Amok in this week’s issue of The Spectator.
www.spectator.co.uk/article/few-...
www.spectator.co.uk/article/few-...
Out today in the UK is A COOL HEAD IN HELL, the World War II diaries of medical doctor Harry Silman, who was a POW in the Far East for several years.
His daughter Jacqueline Passman has curated and contextualised excerpts, creating a compelling historical narrative.
His daughter Jacqueline Passman has curated and contextualised excerpts, creating a compelling historical narrative.
October 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Out today in the UK is A COOL HEAD IN HELL, the World War II diaries of medical doctor Harry Silman, who was a POW in the Far East for several years.
His daughter Jacqueline Passman has curated and contextualised excerpts, creating a compelling historical narrative.
His daughter Jacqueline Passman has curated and contextualised excerpts, creating a compelling historical narrative.
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ICYMI: Times are hard for indie presses – but they are also leading the way in agility and resourcefulness, says Bridget Shine in our recent Comment piece 👇 #BookSky
The rollercoaster ride of independence
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October 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
ICYMI: Times are hard for indie presses – but they are also leading the way in agility and resourcefulness, says Bridget Shine in our recent Comment piece 👇 #BookSky
Every title should be a lead title.
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Every title should be a lead title.
We agree.
Publishers should be invested in promoting the books they publish.
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We agree.
Hear, hear.
The industry must work together to ensure the longevity of the UK’s independent presses, independent publishers urge in a recent open letter 👇 #BookSky
Open letter on the future of small press publishing in the UK
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October 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Hear, hear.
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Systems Administrator at @extraordinarybooks.bsky.social
Salary: £30,000 - 35,000.
Location: West London, Hybrid.
Closing date: 7 November 2025.
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Salary: £30,000 - 35,000.
Location: West London, Hybrid.
Closing date: 7 November 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE
October 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Systems Administrator at @extraordinarybooks.bsky.social
Salary: £30,000 - 35,000.
Location: West London, Hybrid.
Closing date: 7 November 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE
Salary: £30,000 - 35,000.
Location: West London, Hybrid.
Closing date: 7 November 2025.
For more details visit bit.ly/2Zt85SE
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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! 🕵️
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October 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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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Our first book is here!
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that our vision is to bring books to you that are unique and special — those that could only have been written by their particular author.
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that our vision is to bring books to you that are unique and special — those that could only have been written by their particular author.
October 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Our first book is here!
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that our vision is to bring books to you that are unique and special — those that could only have been written by their particular author.
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that our vision is to bring books to you that are unique and special — those that could only have been written by their particular author.
Want to be part of an exciting new publishing company that’s shaking up the way things are done in our industry?
Join us!
Join us!
October 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Want to be part of an exciting new publishing company that’s shaking up the way things are done in our industry?
Join us!
Join us!
As a not-for-profit publisher, we aren’t bound by the same constraints as the larger corporations, whose main motive is often financial return.
September 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
As a not-for-profit publisher, we aren’t bound by the same constraints as the larger corporations, whose main motive is often financial return.
Traditional publishing has often put books into neat boxes.
At EB, we’re going beyond the boundaries of genre. We’re blurring them, too. We’re interested in books of all kinds, regardless of where — and whether — they fit in the current publishing ecosystem.
At EB, we’re going beyond the boundaries of genre. We’re blurring them, too. We’re interested in books of all kinds, regardless of where — and whether — they fit in the current publishing ecosystem.
September 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Traditional publishing has often put books into neat boxes.
At EB, we’re going beyond the boundaries of genre. We’re blurring them, too. We’re interested in books of all kinds, regardless of where — and whether — they fit in the current publishing ecosystem.
At EB, we’re going beyond the boundaries of genre. We’re blurring them, too. We’re interested in books of all kinds, regardless of where — and whether — they fit in the current publishing ecosystem.
At EB, we love discovering new reads — and podcasts are a great way to do that. We’d love to hear what your favourite is.
Bonus points if it regularly covers books published by independent presses!
Bonus points if it regularly covers books published by independent presses!
September 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
At EB, we love discovering new reads — and podcasts are a great way to do that. We’d love to hear what your favourite is.
Bonus points if it regularly covers books published by independent presses!
Bonus points if it regularly covers books published by independent presses!
Sneak peek at our Publisher Mitch’s wish list!
At Extraordinary Books, we don’t let traditional constraints dictate what we choose to put out in the world. We publish all genres — and beyond genre.
At Extraordinary Books, we don’t let traditional constraints dictate what we choose to put out in the world. We publish all genres — and beyond genre.
September 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Sneak peek at our Publisher Mitch’s wish list!
At Extraordinary Books, we don’t let traditional constraints dictate what we choose to put out in the world. We publish all genres — and beyond genre.
At Extraordinary Books, we don’t let traditional constraints dictate what we choose to put out in the world. We publish all genres — and beyond genre.
At Extraordinary Books, we believe there’s a different way to do publishing.
We’re not afraid to re-think how books are chosen — that’s why we’re launching an Editorial Collective to help us find novels, memoirs, and more with a truly unique quality.
We’re not afraid to re-think how books are chosen — that’s why we’re launching an Editorial Collective to help us find novels, memoirs, and more with a truly unique quality.
September 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
At Extraordinary Books, we believe there’s a different way to do publishing.
We’re not afraid to re-think how books are chosen — that’s why we’re launching an Editorial Collective to help us find novels, memoirs, and more with a truly unique quality.
We’re not afraid to re-think how books are chosen — that’s why we’re launching an Editorial Collective to help us find novels, memoirs, and more with a truly unique quality.
Happy World Ampersand Day to all who celebrate!
September 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Happy World Ampersand Day to all who celebrate!
The latest edition of our newsletter is out! In which we introduce you to the team…
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Meet the Team
We're small but mighty!
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August 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The latest edition of our newsletter is out! In which we introduce you to the team…
extraordinarybooks.substack.com/p/meet-the-t...
extraordinarybooks.substack.com/p/meet-the-t...
In 2023, when more than half of the Booker longlistees were published by independent presses, writing magazine @mslexia.bsky.social featured a thoughtful piece exploring what the indies could offer writers — and, by extension, readers, especially those looking for something a little different.
August 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
In 2023, when more than half of the Booker longlistees were published by independent presses, writing magazine @mslexia.bsky.social featured a thoughtful piece exploring what the indies could offer writers — and, by extension, readers, especially those looking for something a little different.
At EB, we’re not settling for the ordinary — for business as usual, the way publishing has always been done.
We see writers as partners, not products.
And we choose books that are unique, different, surprising.
Intrigued? Head to the link in our bio to learn more.
We see writers as partners, not products.
And we choose books that are unique, different, surprising.
Intrigued? Head to the link in our bio to learn more.
August 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
At EB, we’re not settling for the ordinary — for business as usual, the way publishing has always been done.
We see writers as partners, not products.
And we choose books that are unique, different, surprising.
Intrigued? Head to the link in our bio to learn more.
We see writers as partners, not products.
And we choose books that are unique, different, surprising.
Intrigued? Head to the link in our bio to learn more.