The Duckworth Newsletter

For Curious Minds

Are we alone in the cosmos?

One of the most powerful questions we ask about the cosmos is: Could there be intelligent life in the universe? And if so, what might that look like? Author and science writer Jaime Green ponders this question – and many more…

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Critically Acclaimed Books

A heartrending and utterly captivating portrait of disintegration, resilience and hope, Black Butterflies has been shortlisted for the Women's Prize 2023 and the RSL Ondaatje Prize 2023.

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The extraordinary story of Union Berlin, the German Bundesliga’s most spirited football club, Scheisse! has been shortlisted for the The Sunday Times Sports Book Award 2023

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In Pictures: The Story of Monica Macias

10 images that document the extraordinary true story of a West African girl’s upbringing in North Korea under the protection of President Kim Il Sung.

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Make your summer lit(erary)!

A life story of putting down roots and finding solace in the healing power of trees

The classic memoir of life in post-war Paris by the legendary celebrity chef, Julia Child

The first book in a page turning historical series set in 17th Century England.

Authors in the News

Carmel McMahon, author of In Ordinary Time, was recently a guest on BBC3 Free Thinking, discussing Ireland's Hidden Histories and Secret Stories.

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The president of Equatorial Guinea’s daughter, brought up by Kim Il-sung in North Korea – watch Monica Macias interview with Channel 4.

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Out this Month

A positive manifesto for regenerating our planet through the power of natural capital

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Laced with magic and desire, Hester reimagines the iconic heroine of The Scarlet Letter

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