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A captivating @serenbooks.bsky.social launch tonight of @notjustdancing.bsky.social’s innovative, multilayered & lyrical collection ‘Hôtel Amour’ (alongside fantastic readings from @oliviamcc.bsky.social & Menna Elfyn). 😍
November 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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A beautiful reading by @notjustdancing.bsky.social tonight for the launch of Hotel Amour. As @serenbooks.bsky.social editor @zoebrigley.bsky.social said, it's a beautiful brilliant book, full of nearly unbearable grief and nearly unbearable joy. www.serenbooks.com/book/hotel-a...
Hôtel Amour - Seren
“Extraordinary in its formal conception and emotional accuracy…” – The Telegraph “This is simply extraordinary writing, laced with wonder and devastation…” – Joanna Klink A sequel to her T. S. Eliot P...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We’re looking forward to the online launch of ‘Hôtel Amour’ by Deryn Rees-Jones @notjustdancing.bsky.social tomorrow night, 18 November, from 7pm. It’s not too late to register for the link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1765466972.... Deryn will be reading alongside @oliviamcc.bsky.social & Menna Elfyn.
November 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Congrats to our previous Poetry Pamphlet Competition winner, @alisonbinney.bsky.social who was Highly Commended in this year's @forwardprizes.bsky.social!

Her collection, The Opposite of Swedish Death Cleaning, is available from @serenbooks.bsky.social.

#poetry #poetrycommunity #amwritingpoetry
We’re delighted that both Bethany Handley and @alisonbinney.bsky.social are Highly Commended in this year’s @forwardprizes.bsky.social www.serenbooks.com/2025/10/beth.... Their Highly Commended poems are both in the ‘Forward Book of Poetry 2026’.
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Looking forward to running this new online course! Starts 27th January. Details here - createdtoread.com/about/events...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Hello again Paris, mon amour @serenbooks.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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I'm excited to reveal the cover of a new book on the history of Muslims in Wales.

The culmination of years of research that shows how long Islam has been a Welsh religion.

If this sounds interesting, register to be kept up-to-date linktr.ee/MuslimWales

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November 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
In ‘Muslim Wales: A History in 9 Places’ Abdul-Azim Ahmed explores the stories of 9 Welsh places, and the people, artefacts and buildings associated with them, which highlight the deep history of Islam in Wales. Publishing 23 February 2026. Pre-order our website www.serenbooks.com/book/muslim-...
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We hope you can join us! Register for the Zoom link (free) via Eventbrite if you plan on coming along www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1765466972...
Looking forward to this @serenbooks.bsky.social online event 18 November 7pm: An evening of poetry celebrating the publication of ‘Hôtel Amour’ by Deryn Rees-Jones @notjustdancing.bsky.social, with readings by Deryn and guests Menna Elfyn and Olivia McCannon. @pavilionpoetry.bsky.social
Poetry Book Launch | Hôtel Amour by Deryn Rees-Jones
Join us online for an evening of poetry celebrating publication of ‘Hôtel Amour’ by Deryn Rees-Jones.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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My review of Vanished Wales: Places lost in living memory by Carwyn Jones felcherman.wordpress.com/2025/10/25/v... well worth a read. Available from @serenbooks.bsky.social #books
Vanish Wales: Places Lost In Living Memory by Carwyn Jones
What Da Cover Says: Vanished Wales: Places Lost in Living Memory is the book to accompany one of ITV Cymru Wales’ most popular shows. It explores the fascinating stories of lost landmarks: pla…
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October 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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There's a book launch for this today, at King's Yard in Cardiff.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Lovely evening at Laura Wainwright’s book launch ‘The Storm’s Flora’ from @serenbooks.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Looking forward to being part of the Clwyd Crime Festival on November 6. I'll be talking about the book 'Murder on Ynys Mon' at Wrexham Library. Tickets here www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/sele...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Edrych ymlaen i siarad am y llyfr 'Murder on Ynys Mon' yn Llyfrgell Wrecsam ar Tachwedd 6 fel rhan o Wyl Drosedd Clwyd. Tocynnau ar gael yma www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/sele...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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I'm going to be on BBC Radio 4's The Verb on Sunday, 5.10 pm, talking poetry & dance, & also a little sea swimming too www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

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BBC Radio 4 - The Verb
Radio 4's cabaret of the word, featuring the best poetry, new writing and performance.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Published today ‘Film & TV Places of Wales’ by Celyn Jones and Frances Turpin looks at a variety of on-screen productions with connections to Wales. They explore a thriving industry underpinned by a wealth of creative talent and technical skill. Available now www.serenbooks.com/book/film-tv...
October 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM
You may have noticed that our website looks a little different! We’ve been working away on a new brand and are excited to finally share our refreshed look www.serenbooks.com.
October 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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📖 Professor Deryn Rees-Jones (@notjustdancing.bsky.social) is giving the Matt Simpson Memorial lecture and reading at the Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool on October 30th, 6-8pm @serenbooks.bsky.social

Find out more here:
Https://www.creativetourist.com/event/deryn-rees-jones/
October 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Dr Juliette Wood provides an illuminating introduction to Efa Lois’ book ‘Gwrachod Cymru – Welsh Witches’.

Efa retells the stories, bringing them to life through vibrant illustrations.

www.serenbooks.com/book/gwracho... @serenbooks.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social
Gwrachod Cymru | Welsh Witches - Seren
Tales of witches permeate the Welsh psyche, its folklore, history and culture. With distinctly Welsh fixations such as water, the weather and shapeshifting, these women are radical and transgressive, ...
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October 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Dr Juliette Wood yn rhoi cyflwyniad addysgiadol i lyfr Efa Lois ‘Gwrachod Cymru – Welsh Witches’.

Mae Efa yn ailadrodd y straeon, gan ddod â nhw yn fyw trwy ddarluniau bywiog.

www.serenbooks.com/book/gwracho... @serenbooks.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social
Gwrachod Cymru | Welsh Witches - Seren
Tales of witches permeate the Welsh psyche, its folklore, history and culture. With distinctly Welsh fixations such as water, the weather and shapeshifting, these women are radical and transgressive, ...
www.serenbooks.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Had fun writing this!
Have you ever wondered what writers listen to when working on a book? In today’s guest post, @alhub.bsky.social shares some of the songs he listened to whilst writing his debut novel ‘Storm’ www.serenbooks.com/2025/10/gues.... Find his book in bookshops from today!
October 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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WOHOO
In @alhub.bsky.social’s scintillating debut the university town of Aberystwyth is held captive by a violent storm. With weird things happening all over town, Josephine is caught in the middle. But something is watching and it’s about to go walking again... Buy now www.serenbooks.com/book/storm/
October 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Have you ever wondered what writers listen to when working on a book? In today’s guest post, @alhub.bsky.social shares some of the songs he listened to whilst writing his debut novel ‘Storm’ www.serenbooks.com/2025/10/gues.... Find his book in bookshops from today!
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In @alhub.bsky.social’s scintillating debut the university town of Aberystwyth is held captive by a violent storm. With weird things happening all over town, Josephine is caught in the middle. But something is watching and it’s about to go walking again... Buy now www.serenbooks.com/book/storm/
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We’re delighted that both Bethany Handley and @alisonbinney.bsky.social are Highly Commended in this year’s @forwardprizes.bsky.social www.serenbooks.com/2025/10/beth.... Their Highly Commended poems are both in the ‘Forward Book of Poetry 2026’.
October 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM