bookshop.org in the UK!

bookshop.org in the UK!

Coverstory books is proud to be contributing to the new UK-based on-line bookselling platform, bookshop.org! A books-only alternative to the internet giants, and which directly supports small independent UK bookshops. We now have our own page on the site: Coverstory books - please go and check it out! Most books are offered at a discount [...]

Reprise: “A Pattern of Sorts”, by Ian Gouge

Reprise: “A Pattern of Sorts”, by Ian Gouge

We often encounter difficulty when trying to reconcile our memories of events with what actually happened. In the almost inevitable mis-match, our mind plays tricks on us, and what we have recently learned and how we have recently lived gets in the way and colours the past. Pressed to recall his own life, the challenge [...]

Reprise: “At Maunston Quay” by Ian Gouge

Reprise: “At Maunston Quay” by Ian Gouge

Life weaves its magic of triumphs and disappointments everywhere, and often those burdened with more than their fair share of tragedy can feel lost and alone. Even in a quiet coastal backwater such as Maunston Quay, people like Lewis Airy struggle with their personal tragedies and grief. And when Anna arrives, evidently trying to come [...]

“New Contexts”: submission update

The response to our call for submissions to Coverstory books' inaugural edition of "New Contexts" has been tremendous. Over 200 pieces of poetry and prose have been received - enough to produce three volumes! Shortlisting work now begins. Our goal is complete this by the end of October / early November with the target of [...]

“New Contexts”: deadline extension

The deadline for submissions to Coverstory books' upcoming poetry and prose anthology, "New Contexts", is being extended by one week to 7th October. This is to allow a little extra time to a group of invitees who received notice of the project later than intended; it is not a reflection on a poor response. At [...]

One week to go! Submission reminder, 30th September deadline

Coverstory books invites submissions for a literary compendium aiming to publish in January 2021. The volume - working title “New Contexts” - seeks to showcase contemporary work, both poetry and fiction, and will be made available in both Paperback and ebook formats.  Submissions. Poetry: please submit up to two unpublished pieces, limited to 80 lines [...]

“New Contexts”: Submission reminder, 30th September deadline

Coverstory books invites submissions for a literary compendium aiming to publish in January 2021. The volume - working title “New Contexts” - seeks to showcase contemporary work, both poetry and fiction, and will be made available in both Paperback and ebook formats.  Submissions. Poetry: please submit up to two unpublished pieces, limited to 80 lines [...]

A New Venture: Call for Submissions

Coverstory books invites submissions for a literary compendium aiming to publish in January 2021. The volume - working title “New Contexts” - seeks to showcase contemporary work, both poetry and fiction, and will be made available in both Paperback and ebook formats.  Submissions. Poetry: please submit up to two unpublished pieces, limited to 80 lines [...]

Published Today!

Coverstory books is pleased to announce that its latest publication - "A Pattern of Sorts" - is available today! “A Pattern of Sorts” – Ian Gouge

“A Pattern of Sorts”

“A Pattern of Sorts”

Coverstory books is delighted to announce the forthcoming publication of "A Pattern of Sorts", a novel by Ian Gouge. We often encounter difficulty when trying to reconcile our memories of events with what actually happened. In the almost inevitable mis-match, our mind plays tricks on us, and what we have recently learned and how we [...]