Literature

  • We are delighted to announce the publication of Ian Gouge‘s latest novel, The Labours of Charles E.. Charles E. is not well. A ‘man of letters’ and regarded by some as a ‘National Treasure’, there are elements in his past which surely disqualify such an accolade — even if his somewhat unconventional beginning adds a…

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  • We are delighted to announce the publication of The Labours of Charles E. on the 4th October 2025. Charles E. is not well. A ‘man of letters’ and regarded by some as a ‘National Treasure’, there are elements in his past which surely disqualify such an accolade — even if his somewhat unconventional beginning adds…

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  • We have a new arrangement which allows readers to buy books direct from the printer at a significant discount on the list price – up to 30%! To see our latest selection, please go HERE.

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  • We are delighted to be able to announce John Scarborough’s debut poetry collection, In The Blue Hour, will be published on 1st June, 2025. John Scarborough takes time and care to observe, reflect, and select the right word and poetic form. His poems reveal a perceptive eye for the features of the real world, and…

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  • We are delighted to be able to announce John Scarborough’s debut poetry collection, In The Blue Hour, will be published in late May, 2025. John Scarborough takes time and care to observe, reflect, and select the right word and poetic form. His poems reveal a perceptive eye for the features of the real world, and…

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    We have a new arrangement which allows readers to buy books direct from the printer at a significant discount on the list price. To see our latest selection, please go HERE.

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  • ‘And, now I do this,’ said the gateau. ‘It’s my job. Sitting here, talking to guys like you. Mostly guys, anyway. I can’t understand women, you know? I always try and leave the women to Maurice, he’s better at it.’ ‘Maurice?’ ‘Yeah, the croissant.’ Guided by Samuel, an aged coach driver (in his equally aged…

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  • To request an invitation to attend the event please complete the form below. To ensure you keep up-to-date with future Coverstory books’ events and opportunities please follow at www.coverstorybooks.com; you can also follow my own work – for free! – at www.iangouge.substack.com.

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