Category Archives: Books

Winner – HarperCollins books!

Posted on December 16, 2014 by vanessa

Using a random number generator, the winner of the HarperCollins proofs is Little Big Spoon.  Drop me an email Spoon and I’ll get those books off to you. Everyone, stay tuned for a post later where I’ll be giving away … Continue reading →

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Twelve Books of Christmas – Harper Collins proofs to give away

Posted on December 11, 2014 by vanessa

We’re kicking off our series of Christmas treats with proof copies of three books that are set to cause a stir in 2015, sent to me by the very lovely Ben in publicity at Harper Collins, a man who is … Continue reading →

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Twelve Books of Christmas – gifts from us

Posted on December 10, 2014 by vanessa

Christmas is a time for giving and plenty of people have been taking advantage of the Fidra Books Winter Sale to snap up some of the titles that we publish and a very gratifying number of people have been buying … Continue reading →

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Friday Favourites

Posted on October 31, 2014 by vanessa

Although I’ve been away, I’ve been reading and browsing and here are some of my favourite things from the last week or so… From the ever-fascinating Messy Nessy Chic blog comes the story of this entire abandoned town, Johnsonville in … Continue reading →

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New book arrivals – treats!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by vanessa

There are people who get excited about new shoes or handbags but I don’t.  Yarn, skincare products, stationery and, most of all, books – those are the purchases that fill me with joy. Leaving aside the gorgeous Manos del Uruguay … Continue reading →

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