Just seen copies of Charles Timoney's very very funny new book on rowing down the Seine. It is one of those books which you shouldn't read on public transport - you start laughing aloud and attract odd looks. The great news is that it is to be Radio 4's Book of the Week next month. Congratulations to Charles and thanks to Penguin's brilliant publicity department.
Advance copies of prize winning author Andy Mulligan's new book have just arrived and it has the boldest most unignorable jacket imaginable. It's a perfect reflection of a brilliant, challenging novel for 12+ - part thriller, part comedy, part horror and I think it is going to cause a bit of a sensation...
Just reading some early material on Julian Mash's book on Portobello Road. He has wonderful stories; some people just have the interviewing gift. This is going to be a Studs Terkel-take on the famous street and he's also got some pretty amazing images. We're a bit ahead of ourselves but already coming up with ideas for the launch. Julian is now manager of The Idler Academy and bookshop in W11 so just as plugged into the area as he was when managing the late lamented Travel Bookshop in Blenheim Crescent.
