Jonathan Cape is deeply saddened to announce the death of Michael Longley, a key figure in contemporary poetry since he first published his work in the early 1960s. Michael died on 22 January 2025 at the age of 85 in hospital owing to complications after a hip operation. Michael was born in Belfast in 1939. […]

In this bonus episode we speak with Alison Barrow, Publicity Director at Penguin Books, to explore the fascinating world of book publicity. Alison shares insights into her role, offering a glimpse into her daily life as she works with authors and connects their books with readers. Click the button below to listen or continue scrolling […]

The men arrived early. They always did. It wasn’t always men – or not all, though mostly –  but they were always early. They didn’t want to miss a single moment of what was to come. Maude understood; she fell asleep beside Ottilie every night, woke with her every morning, trussed her in silks every evening […]