A collection of writings by the author of the 2022 Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker

'His work has a symphonic quality unique in fiction' THE TIMES

‘The autobiography of one of the most distinct and profound writers we have’ GUARDIAN 

 In this rich collection of writings, spanning more than twenty years, Alan Garner, the Booker shortlisted author of Treacle Walker, explores his interest in a dazzling range of subjects

The Voice that Thunders, By Alan Garner, Read by Robert Powell

Tatevik is a publisher & editor of @anamotpress - an independent publisher of essays poems and interdisciplinary projects focusing on queer experiences across the boarder. In the fourth show of @nafstakeover Tatevik combines live poetry reads with @habibtati selecting ethereal soundscapes ✨

Nafs Space Takeover w/ HabibTati & Tatevik 30/01/25 - [Voices Radio]

Witty, tender and daring essays from the British David Sedaris
'A bold new voice in nonfiction writing.' Jenn Ashworth 

 When it comes to the challenge of being a man, Adam Farrer always seems to find a way to fall short…

Broken Biscuits vividly recounts Adam’s struggles to live up to masculine expectations, real or imagined. From the calamity of his first serious relationship to an obsession with Prince that sees everyone questioning his sexuality, and from the repercussions of his adult circumcision to his doubts about his ability to survive the apocalypse, this candid and personal collection of essays is astonishingly far-reaching and riotously funny.

Holding up a mirror to Adam’s own body image, his relationship with his family, his sense of self-worth and the mortifying experience of arriving at a teenage party wearing strawberry-patterned short shorts, this book is about growing up and trying to define yourself as a man but somehow always missing the mark.

Broken Biscuits: And other male failures, By Adam Farrer, Read by Adam Farrer

Letters To Ummi (LTU) is an evolving multilingual, intergenerational and multifaceted project that centers non identifiable and anonymous ways of engagement; focusing on Queer West Asian, South West Asian, North African and East African+ realities, both from within the regions and their diasporas.

Nafs Space Takeover w/ 30/01/25 LTU - [Voices Radio]

On sale April 22nd, 2025

In this "important and pioneering" book, a science writer reintroduces readers to The Snake, encouraging our initial reaction to the slithery creature to be one of awe rather than disgust (The New York Times Book Review).

For millennia, depictions of snakes as alternatively beautiful and menacing creatures have appeared in religious texts, mythology, poetry, and beyond. From the foundational deities of ancient Egypt to the reactions of squeamish children today, it is a historically commonplace belief that snakes are devious, dangerous, and even evil. But where there is hatred and fear, there is also fascination and reverence. How is it that creatures so despised and sinister, so foreign of movement and ostensibly devoid of sociality and emotion, have fired the imaginations of poets, prophets, and painters across time and cultures?  

In Slither, Stephen S. Hall presents a naturalistic, cultural, ecological, and scientific meditation on these loathed yet magnetic creatures. In each chapter, he explores a biological aspect of The Snake, such as their cold blooded metabolism and venomous nature, alongside their mythology, artistic depictions, and cultural veneration. In doing so, he explores not only what neurologically triggers our wary fascination with these limbless creatures, but also how the current generation of snake scientists is using cutting-edge technologies to discover new truths about these evolutionarily ancient creatures—truths that may ultimately affect and enhance human health.

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Slither By Stephen S. Hall, Read By Jonathan Todd Ross (Audiobook Excerpt)

On sale May 6th, 2025

From one of the hottest stand-up comedians, Nate Bargatze brings his everyman comedy to the page in this hilarious collection of personal stories, opinions, and confessions. 

Nate Bargatze used to be a genius. That is, until the summer after seventh grade when he slipped, fell off a cliff, hit his head on a rock, and “my skull got, like, dented or something.” Before this accident, he dreamed of being “an electric engineer, or a doctor that does brain stuff, or a math teacher who teaches the hardest math on earth.” Afterwards, all he could do was stand-up comedy.* But the “brain stuff” industry’s loss is everyone else’s gain because Nate went on to become one of today’s top-grossing comedians, breaking both attendance and streaming records. 

​In his highly anticipated first book, Nate talks about life as a non-genius. From stories about his first car (named Old Blue, a clunky Mazda with a tennis ball stick shift) and his travels as a Southerner (Northerners like to ask if he believes in dinosaurs), to tales of his first apartment where he was almost devoured by rats and his many debates with his wife over his chores, his diet, and even his definition of “shopping.” He also reflects on such heady topics as his irrational passion for Vandy football and the mysterious origins of sushi (how can a California roll come from old-time Japan?). 

BIG DUMB EYES is full of heart. It will make readers laugh out loud and nod in recognition, but it probably won’t make them think too much.

*Nate’s family disputes this entire story. 

Big Dumb Eyes By Nate Bargatze (Audiobook Excerpt)

‘The compelling stories in this book are funny, uplifting and at times poignant and sad, but always honest. I learned such a lot.’ – Lorraine Kelly

‘A beautifully heartfelt and poignant collection of wisdom, wit, and reflection.’ – William Hanson, author of Just Good Manners 

 If you could write a letter to your younger queer self, what would you say? What advice would you share? And what would you have really wanted, or needed, to hear?

This heartfelt collection of letters written by eminent queer people across music, television, activism, comedy and politics, is a celebration of self-acceptance and an inspiring resource for anyone who has ever struggled with ‘growing up different’. Each letter is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a powerful reminder that love transcends all.

Contributors include comedian Suzi Ruffell, concert pianist Cyrill Ibrahim, Nadia Whittome MP, Olympic gymnast Andrew Stamp, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Alaska, HIV activist Philip Baldwin, TV personality Ella Morgan and gallery director Robert Diament, to name a few.

Letters to My Younger Queer Self: Inspiring, influential voices from the LGBTQIA+ community, By Edited by Daniel Harding, Read by Daniel Harding

This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century philosophical short story writer, essayist, and poet Jorge Luis Borges's story "Pierre Menard, Author Of The Quixote" which can be found in Collected Fictions. 

It focuses specifically on the first portion of the story, where the author discusses Pierre Menard's visible work, of which he provides a definitive and chonological listing, supplemented by "a few vague sonnets", and certain portions of Don Quixote. In this video, we look at some of the common themes, features, and preoccupations of Menard's writing.

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Ray Whitaker speaks with Dorie McCulloch Lawson and Michael Hill about David McCulloch's 15th book (released posthumously) called "History Matters;" Eric Adams speaks about his podcast "Shed - Conversations About Race from Martha's Vineyard," which begins streaming on mvyradio.org, Spotify & Apple Podcasts on Wednesday, October 8th; and Nelson Sigelman relays a fish story (just like you'll hear at the Martha's Vineyard Museum's "Legends of the Line" series every Wednesday throughout the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby

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Vineyard Current - October 5th, 2025 (Dorie McCulloch Lawson; Eric Adams; Nelson Sigelman)

Ray Whitaker speaks with Dorie McCulloch Lawson and Michael Hill about David McCulloch's 15th book (released posthumously) called "History Matters" 

Dorie McCulloch Lawson & Michael Hill - "History Matters" (David McCulloch's New Book of Essays)

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