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Take a Journey Through Festivity in Fiesta by Daniel Stables
Posted on 2025/08/14 in Uncategorized, tagged as
Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity by Daniel Stables Sneak Peek ‘Daniel has the rare ability to seamlessly take fascinating anthropological and psychological perspectives and weave them into exciting travel narratives. A unique insight into the human condition through the lens of gatherings of all description – thought-provoking and inspiring.’ Levison Wood, author of Walking the Nile In his engaging and reflective travel memoir, Daniel S… Read more »
Face to Face by Nick Dawson: Sneak Peek
Posted on 2025/07/03 in News, tagged as Face to Face, Nick Dawson, Non-fiction
Face to Face: Finding Justice for My Murdered Twin Brother by Nick Dawson Sneak Peek ‘Face to Face is a brave endeavour to answer our culture of dehumanization with a story that ultimately rehumanizes at every level. Essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand the power and impact of restorative justice.’ Marina Cantacuzino, author of Forgiveness: An Exploration and founder of The Forgiveness Project When his identic… Read more »
WHAT’S PUBLISHING THIS SUMMER AT ICON BOOKS
Posted on 2025/06/03 in New Books, News, tagged as
The long-awaited summer is here at last with that tell-tale June weather. Whether you’re a jet-setter or a home bird, make this summer the one where you lose yourself in a different world or learn about a fascinating topic with your latest gripping non-fiction read. This summer, we’re bringing the perfect companions to hectic holidays and lazy lie-ins with our new titles and upcoming paperbacks. With everything from quirky travelogues to u… Read more »
Remembering Women by Christine Lehnen: Sneak Peek
Posted on 2025/05/19 in New Books, News, tagged as Christine Lehnen, Coming Soon, Remembering Women
Remembering Women: Lessons From the Ancient World by Christine Lehnen Sneak Peek Women do have a history of their own. All we need to do is remember it. ‘A fascinating, thought-provoking exploration of powerful women’s lives in the past and today, showing how important it is that we remember their successes, leadership, independence and equality.’ Marion Gibson, author of Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials Due t… Read more »
Celebrate the UK’s Unsung Cities – Sh*tty Breaks by Ben Aitken Bookshop Tour
Posted on 2025/04/02 in Uncategorized, tagged as Ben Aitken, Bookshop Tour, Non-fiction, Sh*tty Breaks, UK Travel
Not everything that glitters is gold, which is why Ben Aitken gave London the cold shoulder and went to Preston instead. Hailing from Portsmouth, Ben knows from experience that unfashionable places can be quietly brilliant. So, over the course of a year, the bestselling author of A Chip Shop in Poznan and The Gran Tour visited twelve of the least popular spots in the UK and Ireland for a city break. To celebrate, Ben will be visiting some of the… Read more »
Breaking Waves by Emma Simpson: Sneak Peek
Posted on 2025/03/26 in New Books, News, tagged as Breaking Waves, Emma Simpson, Extract, Spring Read, memoir
26th March 2025 Breaking Waves by Emma Simpson: Sneak Peek A warm, reflective and uplifting memoir about healing wounds, reclaiming a voice and discovering freedom through the open water. ‘If you enjoyed Freya Bromley’s The Tidal Year, you’ll love this. Perfect for those of us who need cold water to heal.’ Emma Gannon, author of Olive After a period of immense pain and lost in grief, Emma felt the instinctive pull of the water. This… Read more »
What’s Publishing This Spring at Icon Books
Posted on 2025/03/12 in Inside Publishing, New Books, News, tagged as News, Spring, new books
What’s Publishing This Spring at Icon Books As the weather starts to brighten and the evenings get longer, there’s no better time than now to delve into a new topic or pick up the latest book from one of your favourite authors. This spring we are bringing you some brilliant non-fiction, from long-buried histories to heartfelt memoirs, and hilarious travelogues. Plus, some of our greatest hits from last year are making an appearance in paperback!… Read more »
How to Have a Happy Hustle Shortlisted for Business Book of the Year Award 2020
Posted on 2020/02/14 in Competitions, Events, General, Prizes, tagged as
‘It’s impossible to read this book without being inspired and energised … Essential reading for any start-up or entrepreneur, at any stage of the journey.’ – Alison Jones, Host of The Extraordinary Business Book Club podcast and author of This Book Means Business Bec Evans’s How to Have a Happy Hustle has been shortlisted for The Business Book Award 2020. Annually, The Business Book Awards honour new books that highlight leadership, cha… Read more »
Follow-up ‘101 Tiny Changes’ Book from Ailbhe Malone
Posted on 2019/06/21 in Uncategorized, tagged as Christmas Gift, acquisition, new books, self-care
We’re delighted to be publishing a new book by Ailbhe Malone, building on the success of last year’s 101 Tiny Changes to Brighten Your Day. In this follow-up, we broaden our perspective – but keep the changes tiny and achievable. 101 TINY CHANGES TO BRIGHTEN YOUR WORLD is a beautiful little book for anyone who wants to celebrate and strengthen their relationships with friends and family, overcome stress at work, or make a more positive impact on… Read more »
Icon to publish innovation and productivity expert Bec Evans’ How To Have a Happy Hustle
Posted on 2018/12/05 in Acquisitions, New Books, News, tagged as Business, acquisition, innovation, startup
Innovation expert, startup founder and Futurebook judge Bec Evans is to publish her first book, How To Have a Happy Hustle: The Complete Guide to Making Your Ideas Happen. In the book she will lead readers through the process of generating life-changing ideas and the crucial steps to getting them off the ground. Designed for anyone who is looking for fulfilment beyond the 9-5 career-track – either in a side-hustle alongside a main job or in a sta… Read more »
