Welcome to Bluemoose Books, an independent publisher based in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. We started in 2006 as an antidote to all the celebrity publishing that was appearing in the bookshops. New writers and writing should be the lifeblood of publishing, and we delight in finding new stories that are beautifully written to engage and inspire the reader. We hope you like what you see.

BLUEMOOSE AUTHOR WINS YOUNG BOOKSELLER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Bluemoose author, Socrates Adams, has been named Young Bookseller of the Year at The Bookseller Industry Awards, which took place at the Hilton, Park Lane, London, on Monday. The award acknowledges the talents of the rising stars of the bookselling world. Its criteria focuses on an ability to create imaginative displays, to engage with customers … [Read More...]

“A Modern Family is filled with wry observation, ruthless satire and, underneath it all, a real warmth. It is scathing, truthful and hilariously, painfully funny." Award-winning novelist Jenn Ashworth on Socrates Adams' novel, A Modern Family (pub. 25th July) … [Read More...]

A NOD IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR INDEPENDENTS

BY ROSS JAMIESON First, there is the thrill of being shortlisted. Then, months of media speculation teasing hopes and fears, toying with a career’s turning point. Then, at long last, having finalised the acceptance speech – just in case - pleased it balances enough modesty with enough confidence to be credible, the envelope rips open, a few painfully … [Read More...]

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WIN A SIGNED COPY OF NOD Nod, the critically-acclaimed debut novel by Adrian Barnes, was shortlisted for this year's Arthur C. Clarke Award, the UK's most prestigious science fiction book prize. The Guardian described it as, simply, "Outstanding." We have three signed copies of Nod to give away. We will be giving one away on Wednesday (8th … [Read More...]

MMU INTERVIEW WITH ADRIAN BARNES

Adrian Barnes graduated with an MA in Creative Writing from Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in 2008. The outcome of his studies? Yep, that’s right - Nod. The following is taken from an interview with Adrian by student journalist, Neil Harrison, for Humanity Hallows, a blog about the Humanities Faculty at MMU. You can read the article in … [Read More...]