Today I’m marking seven years since our 10yo daughter Cleo died. In truth, I’m choosing to celebrate her. Because not a day goes by when I don’t think of her. And yes, sometimes that thought still comes with that tight knot in the chest, the one that never quite leaves. Some days, I still cry.
Lovely
Remember a great Leonard Cohen cover you did as an encore on your first (?) tour
Can't resist sharing a limerick I wrote once:
The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche
Is known as a radical tietzsche
Maybe a nihilist
Perhaps existentialist
But his moustache his most prominent fietzsche.
A billboard with an artist int
🧡 Introducing the no.1 Sunday Times bestseller 🧡
Ian Leslie's John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs is at the very top of this week's Sunday Times paperback non-fiction chart, and we couldn't be happier to see it there 💫
🧡 Artwork by Hanndrawn 🧡
I know I will enjoy this last episode. But there'll be a lot of sadness too: a similar feeling to the death of George Macdonald Fraser and the conclusion of the Flashman series, when there was still so much to say. My life will be poorer for the end of something that has brought it so much pleasure.
Introducing The Newer World, the unforgettable new novel from Sebastian Barry.
Publishing 10 September in the UK, and in Ireland on 3 September.
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Yes - thank you
Celebrating 10 years of her debut album, AURORA releases her third book: a beautifully produced full-colour edition featuring notebook pages, sketches, exclusive photography, reflections and full album lyrics.
Pre-order now. Released 12 March
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#AURORA
I'd have defended myself quite vigorously: posting a half-finished crossword is asking for it, I'd say
Acute
This is rather fun. The Ukrainian edition of my history of @faberbooks.bsky.social has just arrived
Meet Faber Music & Edition Peters in 2026!
We’re excited to be attending these fairs & exhibitions next year. Join us to explore our editions, visit workshops & showcases, and chat all things music 🎶
T. S. Eliot died on this day in 1965. This photograph showing his empty desk was taken at the Faber office on Russell Square the day after Eliot's death.
On the second photograph, Eliot is shown with Helen Gardner, literary critic, scholar, and Faber author.
Start off the year on the right page by perusing Faber’s upcoming releases. There’s something for everyone who has made reading a New Year’s resolution, with fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama and children’s books.
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Looking to start your career in publishing? We are looking to recruit an Editorial Assistant for the Faber Children’s team to support the Publisher and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
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Looking to start your career in publishing? We are looking to recruit an Editorial Assistant for the Faber Children’s team to support the Publisher and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
www.faber.co.uk/careers/edit...
We’re hiring a Commissioning Editor in the Faber Children’s team. You’ll have experience working with authors across all age groups, picture books to Young Adult, and a track record in commercial acquiring. Closing date Sunday 4th January 2026.
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I know we all spend our entire lives signing petitions, but if by any chance you know and care about the cafe at Parliament Hill you might like to add your name to this one
We are looking to recruit a Rights & Contracts Assistant to provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Rights and Contracts departments. This is an exciting opportunity to launch your publishing career.
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Rachel Cusk read by Kristin Scott Thomas. John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs narrated by Chris Addison.
Faber audiobooks now come in a gift card format, in partnership with Spiracle. Give an unforgettable listening experience this Christmas. 🎧 📚
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"It's a Krypton Factor of 32"
As it's my birthday, this morning I treated myself to a short stroll in Waterlow Park, jewel of North London
A lovely intersection between two of my favourite things.
What Happened to the Heart? – AURORA
Inspired by a love letter to Earth, AURORA’s fourth album explores humanity’s soul. This stunning clothbound edition features lyrics, photography & her creative journey.
Shop the Faber Music Gift Guide: www.fabermusic.com/christmas-gi...
The Faber Sales department is looking to recruit a Key Account Manager (Maternity Cover) to oversee established trading relationships with high street retailers, supermarkets, and non-traditional bookselling accounts. Apply by 16 November.
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Why is my brain now conjuring auditory hallucinations of Maria Callas singing along to the Disney land ride?
My father was always proud of his ability to turn a heel, learnt in the War, although I think it was too late for the Finns who were originally meant to receive the socks
A stunning performance from #LangLang on
#BBCStrictly this evening!
#MovieWeek doesn't stop here for Lang Lang – his new Piano Book 2 is out next week and packed with music from movies & games alongside classical and contemporary favourites.
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