Much of The A-Z of Jane Austen pays attention to what you might call the ‘surface’ of Austen’s writings – to activities such as dance or matchmaking, for example, whose centrality in her storylines might seem to go without saying. In so doing I’m making the case that readings of Austen don’t necessarily have to… Read More »
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the highlights of our publishing year. One such highlight, without doubt, has to be Graham Holderness’s marvellous Nine Lives of William Shakespeare, which was named 'Book of the Week' by the Times Higher Education. Critics agree that it’s an outstanding work of Shakespeare… Read More »
It is December 1st which means that the countdown to Christmas has officially begun! To kick-start the festive cheer, I am delighted to accounce that Bloombury have just released an enhanced ebook of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with an exclusive interview and reading of the book by Monica Dickens, the author’s great-granddaughter. For extra… Read More »
It might nearly be Christmas but there is still time to snap up something special if you are still looking for that elusive stocking filler! From ghouls and ghosts to the more sombre tone of great Russian writers, we have books to whet most literary appetites, whatever your particular delectation may be. Below is a… Read More »
There was much excitement in the Continuum UK office today as finished copies of The Wit and Wisdom of G K Chesterton arrived on my desk! Already described by Christopher Howse in The Daily Telegraph as a 'delightful read', this book shines a light into the margins of Chesterton's work and gives a sense of the distinctive flavour… Read More »