https://p-wavepress.co.uk/index.phpLatest news from P-Wave PressenenP-Wave PressP-Wave Press 20242026-03-03T20:19:36+01:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Tue, 3 Mar 2026 20:27:57 +0100P-Wave PressPolitical PhilosophyIdentity PoliticsContemporary Non-Fiction2026-03-03T20:19:36+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-identity-by-francis-fukuyama.php#unique-entry-id-105https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-identity-by-francis-fukuyama.php#unique-entry-id-105Identity by Francis Fukuyama, a sharp and urgent exploration of identity politics, recognition and the forces shaping modern division. Whether you agree with him or not, he forces you to think about how we arrived here.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave ClassicsRadical LiteratureBook Announcements2026-03-02T23:00:00+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/hermsprong-robert-bage-volume-1-announcement.php#unique-entry-id-104https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/hermsprong-robert-bage-volume-1-announcement.php#unique-entry-id-104Hermsprong (1796), restoring the radical novel to its original three-volume form. A bold satire of privilege and power, newly introduced and annotated.]]>P-Wave PressPhilosophical LiteratureFrench LiteratureLiterary trailblazers2026-02-17T20:51:04+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-mysterious-correspondent-by-marcel-proust.php#unique-entry-id-103https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-mysterious-correspondent-by-marcel-proust.php#unique-entry-id-103The Mysterious Correspondent by Marcel Proust—a tender collection of early stories that returns us to a slower, more reflective inner world. In an age of hurry and noise, Proust reminds us of what is nuanced, fragile, and eternal within us.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave ClassicsBuy direct from publisherSupport small publishers2026-02-16T10:57:14+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/buy-direct-from-p-wave-press.php#unique-entry-id-102https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/buy-direct-from-p-wave-press.php#unique-entry-id-102P-Wave PressBook ClubPostcolonial LiteratureModern Poetry2026-02-10T12:15:06+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-omeros-by-derek-walcott.php#unique-entry-id-101https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-omeros-by-derek-walcott.php#unique-entry-id-101Omeros by Derek Walcott—an epic poem that quietly draws you in and reshapes how you see history, place, and human inheritance. A book that changed the way I think about the traces the past leaves on our lives.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave ClassicsEarly Feminist NovelsWomen Writers2026-02-09T12:59:56+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/reading-the-coquette-in-2026.php#unique-entry-id-100https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/reading-the-coquette-in-2026.php#unique-entry-id-100The Coquette still matter in 2026? A reflection on reputation, restraint and the limits of female freedom, then and now, as pre-orders open for a new P-Wave Classics edition.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave ClassicsEarly Feminist NovelsWomen Writers2026-02-02T14:31:59+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/why-the-coquette-still-matters.php#unique-entry-id-99https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/why-the-coquette-still-matters.php#unique-entry-id-99The Coquette, exploring freedom, judgement and reputation in early America. Featuring rare historical responses and new editorial insight.]]>P-Wave PressBook AnnouncementsP-Wave Press NewsPushing the Wave SeriesContemporary Non-Fiction2026-01-13T13:40:46+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/forthcoming-pushing-the-wave-2024.php#unique-entry-id-98https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/forthcoming-pushing-the-wave-2024.php#unique-entry-id-98Pushing the Wave 2024, the latest volume in L.A. Davenport’s ongoing series of essays and visual work. Published in paperback and hardback on 26 March 2026.]]>P-Wave PressBook AnnouncementsChallenges in PublishingP-Wave Press News2026-01-05T13:48:51+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/2026-publishing-predictions-new-books-and-a-glowing-review.php#unique-entry-id-97https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/2026-publishing-predictions-new-books-and-a-glowing-review.php#unique-entry-id-97Maid Marian & The Misfortunes of Elphin.]]>P-Wave PressBooks as GiftsP-Wave Classics2025-12-22T13:47:57+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/festive-greetings-from-p-wave-press-2025.php#unique-entry-id-95https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/festive-greetings-from-p-wave-press-2025.php#unique-entry-id-95P-Wave PressRussian LiteratureBook Club2025-12-02T10:38:28+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-master-and-margarita-by-mikhail-bulgakov.php#unique-entry-id-94https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-master-and-margarita-by-mikhail-bulgakov.php#unique-entry-id-94The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov—a wild, fearless novel that blurs satire, politics, and metaphysics into something unforgettable. A masterpiece of subversion, sorrow and surrealism that feels more relevant than ever.]]>P-Wave PressBooks as GiftsDog memoirP-Wave Press News2025-12-01T13:30:00+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/life-as-a-dog-perfect-gift-for-dachshund-lovers.php#unique-entry-id-93https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/life-as-a-dog-perfect-gift-for-dachshund-lovers.php#unique-entry-id-93Life as a Dog is the perfect gift for dog lovers. Discover why this beautifully written omnibus belongs in every sausage-dog home.]]>P-Wave PressPushing the Wave SeriesBook AnnouncementsTravel WritingContemporary Non-Fiction2025-11-27T16:35:19+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/hardback-launch-pushing-the-wave.php#unique-entry-id-92https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/hardback-launch-pushing-the-wave.php#unique-entry-id-92Pushing the Wave. Published today by P-Wave Press.]]>P-Wave PressBook ClubPhilosophical Literature2025-11-18T10:46:26+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-down-and-out-in-paris-and-london-by-george-orwell.php#unique-entry-id-91https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-down-and-out-in-paris-and-london-by-george-orwell.php#unique-entry-id-91Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell—a raw, humane portrait of life at the edges of society. Unflinching, precise, and sadly as relevant today as it was in the 1930s.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave Press NewsBook AnnouncementsDog memoir2025-11-17T10:18:26+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/life-as-a-dog-launch.php#unique-entry-id-90https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/life-as-a-dog-launch.php#unique-entry-id-90Life as a Dog, the complete omnibus edition of My Life as a Dog and More Life as a Dog, is out now. A funny, moving and sharply observed memoir told from a dachshund’s point of view, it’s a joy for dog lovers and readers alike.]]>P-Wave PressComing-of-Age NovelsIrish LiteratureBook Club2025-11-04T18:26:42+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-a-portrait-of-the-artist-as-a-young-man-by-james-joyce.php#unique-entry-id-89https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-a-portrait-of-the-artist-as-a-young-man-by-james-joyce.php#unique-entry-id-89A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce—a deeply personal novel about identity, belonging and rebellion. A powerful early work that paved the way to Ulysses and helped generations find a voice for their doubts.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave ClassicsP-Wave Press News2025-10-23T12:11:33+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/launch-crotchet-castle-gryll-grange-peacock.php#unique-entry-id-88https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/launch-crotchet-castle-gryll-grange-peacock.php#unique-entry-id-88Crotchet Castle & Gryll Grange by Thomas Love Peacock, now available in a beautifully presented new edition from P-Wave Classics. Two comic gems from a forgotten master of satire, updated for today’s reader.]]>P-Wave PressBook ClubPhilosophical Literature2025-10-21T20:17:21+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-man-who-mistook-his-wife-for-a-hat-by-oliver-sacks.php#unique-entry-id-87https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-man-who-mistook-his-wife-for-a-hat-by-oliver-sacks.php#unique-entry-id-87The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks—an unforgettable collection of neurological case studies that remains as humane as it is fascinating. A classic that reminds us of the mystery, fragility and resilience of the human mind.]]>P-Wave PressBook AnnouncementsP-Wave Press NewsDog memoir2025-10-17T13:21:34+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/life-as-a-dog-memoir-release.php#unique-entry-id-85https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/life-as-a-dog-memoir-release.php#unique-entry-id-85Life as a Dog, a heartwarming memoir celebrating the adventures and companionship of Kevin the dachshund and his human, L.A. Davenport. Perfect for dog lovers, memoir fans, and anyone who knows the joy of a loyal friend.]]>P-Wave PressBook ClubRussian LiteratureSocial Media and Books2025-10-07T15:50:03+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-oblomov-by-ivan-goncharov.php#unique-entry-id-84https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-oblomov-by-ivan-goncharov.php#unique-entry-id-84Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov, a funny and gently sad novel about inertia, privilege and retreat from the world. A quiet satire that feels increasingly relevant in today’s cocooned digital age.]]>P-Wave PressWomen WritersLiterary trailblazers2025-10-06T14:30:31+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/remembering-jilly-cooper.php#unique-entry-id-83https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/remembering-jilly-cooper.php#unique-entry-id-83P-Wave PressComing-of-Age Novels2025-09-30T15:27:24+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-sons-and-lovers-by-d-h-lawrence.php#unique-entry-id-82https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-sons-and-lovers-by-d-h-lawrence.php#unique-entry-id-82Sons and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence—a novel that captured the frustration and emotional pull of growing up in a place that felt like it had been left behind. A book that gave me both recognition and the hope of escape.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave Press NewsP-Wave Classics2025-09-29T12:10:08+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/autumn-books-rolling-super-thursday.php#unique-entry-id-81https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/autumn-books-rolling-super-thursday.php#unique-entry-id-81P-Wave PressJapanese LiteratureBook Club2025-09-23T11:17:35+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-tale-of-genji-by-murasaki-shikibu.php#unique-entry-id-80https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-tale-of-genji-by-murasaki-shikibu.php#unique-entry-id-80The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu, in Royal Tyler’s translation—a timeless journey through the hearts of its characters. Rooted in Heian Japan, it remains a deeply human, universal story that stays with you long after the final page.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave ClassicsRadical LiteratureEarly Feminist Novels2025-09-22T10:34:09+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/joy-of-discovery-in-classics.php#unique-entry-id-79https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/joy-of-discovery-in-classics.php#unique-entry-id-79P-Wave PressPushing the Wave SeriesTravel WritingContemporary Non-Fiction2025-09-18T12:22:37+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/pushing-the-wave-2023-launch.php#unique-entry-id-78https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/pushing-the-wave-2023-launch.php#unique-entry-id-78Pushing the Wave 2023, the second volume in our annual series by L.A. Davenport. A vibrant collection of stories, essays and reflections, it is available from today.]]>P-Wave PressBook ClubPhilosophical Literature2025-09-16T15:05:30+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-madness-and-civilization-by-michel-foucault.php#unique-entry-id-77https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-madness-and-civilization-by-michel-foucault.php#unique-entry-id-77Madness and Civilization by Michel Foucault, an eye-opening history of how society defines and controls what it sees as madness. A book that challenged me as a student and still feels uncomfortably relevant in today’s shifting digital world.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave ClassicsP-Wave Press News2025-09-15T12:18:19+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/crotchet-castle-gryll-grange-publication-announcement.php#unique-entry-id-75https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/crotchet-castle-gryll-grange-publication-announcement.php#unique-entry-id-75Crotchet Castle & Gryll Grange, bringing together Thomas Love Peacock’s two final and most accomplished novels. Readers can preview the book now, pre-order the ebook, or request it on NetGalley.]]>P-Wave PressEarly Feminist NovelsBook Club2025-09-09T12:29:22+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-awakening-by-kate-chopin.php#unique-entry-id-74https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-awakening-by-kate-chopin.php#unique-entry-id-74The Awakening by Kate Chopin; a quietly revolutionary novel that introduced me, as a young man, to the power of a female voice that echoed the women who raised me. A story about freedom, identity and the importance of being heard.]]>P-Wave PressChallenges in Publishing2025-09-08T12:28:44+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/us-parcel-exemption-change-book-trade.php#unique-entry-id-73https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/us-parcel-exemption-change-book-trade.php#unique-entry-id-73de minimis exemption on parcels to the US has created chaos for the book trade. At P-Wave Press, we believe nothing should stand in the way of the free flow of books and ideas, especially in uncertain times.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave Classics2025-09-04T14:01:30+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/maid-marian-misfortunes-of-elphin-publication-day.php#unique-entry-id-72https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/maid-marian-misfortunes-of-elphin-publication-day.php#unique-entry-id-72Maid Marian & The Misfortunes of Elphin, the second title in the P-Wave Classics series. Join us as we continue our journey into the wit, satire and charm of Thomas Love Peacock.]]>P-Wave PressBook ClubPolitics and Power in Literarure2025-09-02T16:16:11+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-life-of-nelson-by-robert-southey.php#unique-entry-id-71https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-life-of-nelson-by-robert-southey.php#unique-entry-id-71Life of Nelson by Robert Southey, an unexpectedly lively and poetic biography of Britain’s most celebrated naval hero. A timeless tale of courage, ambition and legacy, rediscovered in a handsome Everyman’s edition.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave Press NewsContemporary Non-Fiction2025-09-01T11:33:25+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/september-2025-book-announcements.php#unique-entry-id-70https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/september-2025-book-announcements.php#unique-entry-id-70Maid Marian & The Misfortunes of Elphin and Pushing the Wave 2023. Both are available to pre-order now!]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave Press NewsSummer Reads2025-07-03T11:00:00+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/summer-break-message-2025.php#unique-entry-id-69https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/summer-break-message-2025.php#unique-entry-id-69P-Wave PressBook ClubSocial Media and BooksPhilosophical Literature2025-06-24T21:50:54+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-presentation-of-the-self-by-erving-goffman.php#unique-entry-id-68https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-presentation-of-the-self-by-erving-goffman.php#unique-entry-id-68The Presentation of the Self in Everyday Life by Erving Goffman, a brilliant, accessible classic that explores how we perform different versions of ourselves in daily life. A thought-provoking read that feels more relevant than ever in our curated, image-conscious age.]]>P-Wave PressSummer ReadsPsychological ThrillersHoliday Reading Recommendations2025-06-16T14:58:20+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/summer-reading-escape-the-hunter-cut.php#unique-entry-id-67https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/summer-reading-escape-the-hunter-cut.php#unique-entry-id-67Escape: The Hunter Cut takes you deep into a sun-drenched Mediterranean paradise with a sinister edge—ideal for holiday thrill-seekers.]]>P-Wave PressBook ClubPoetry AnthologiesBooks for Poetry Lovers2025-06-10T14:35:06+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-rattle-bag-poetry-anthology.php#unique-entry-id-66https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-rattle-bag-poetry-anthology.php#unique-entry-id-66The Rattle Bag, the poetry anthology edited by Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes that I once carried around for months. A personal, playful collection that shaped how I read, and reminded me how poems can surprise you, again and again.]]>P-Wave PressAI in LiteratureTechnology and Culture2025-06-09T15:00:55+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/ai-fiction-escape-into-history-and-fantasy.php#unique-entry-id-65https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/ai-fiction-escape-into-history-and-fantasy.php#unique-entry-id-65P-Wave PressBook ClubBooks Adapted into Films2025-06-03T13:14:38+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-of-mice-and-men-by-john-steinbeck.php#unique-entry-id-64https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-of-mice-and-men-by-john-steinbeck.php#unique-entry-id-64Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, a novel I rediscovered by chance during a long airport delay, only to be blown away by its sharp writing and emotional power. A timeless story that hits even harder when read for pleasure.]]>P-Wave PressBook AnnouncementsPushing the Wave SeriesContemporary Non-Fiction2025-06-02T14:49:12+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/pushing-the-wave-2023-announcement-and-pride-celebration.php#unique-entry-id-63https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/pushing-the-wave-2023-announcement-and-pride-celebration.php#unique-entry-id-63Pushing the Wave 2023 by L.A. Davenport, the second book in his ongoing essay series, and proudly celebrate the start of Pride Month.]]>P-Wave PressBook ClubRussian Literature2025-05-20T12:00:26+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-gambler-by-fyodor-dostoyevsky.php#unique-entry-id-62https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-gambler-by-fyodor-dostoyevsky.php#unique-entry-id-62The Gambler by Fyodor Dostoyevsky—a taut, breathless novel about obsession, addiction, and the thrill of risk. A short classic that dives deep into the psychology of gambling and self-destruction.]]>P-Wave PressBook AnnouncementsP-Wave Classics2025-05-19T12:27:57+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/maid-marian-misfortunes-of-elphin-announcement.php#unique-entry-id-61https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/maid-marian-misfortunes-of-elphin-announcement.php#unique-entry-id-61Maid Marian & The Misfortunes of Elphin by Thomas Love Peacock, releasing on 4 September 2025. Pre-order now or request an advance review copy!]]>P-Wave PressHigh Society FictionScandalous NovelsBook Club2025-05-13T11:45:23+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-answered-prayers.php#unique-entry-id-60https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-answered-prayers.php#unique-entry-id-60Answered Prayers by Truman Capote—a brilliant, scandalous glimpse into Manhattan’s elite, surrounded by the lingering mystery of its unfinished chapters. A masterpiece cut short, yet still unforgettable.]]>P-Wave PressChallenges in PublishingP-Wave Press News2025-05-12T15:55:16+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/supporting-the-wild-and-independent.php#unique-entry-id-59https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/supporting-the-wild-and-independent.php#unique-entry-id-59Persuasion in championing "wild" literature. With collective effort, independent publishing can thrive—just like vinyl and film photography.]]>P-Wave PressBook ClubBooks About Toxic Relationships2025-05-06T14:13:52+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-therese-raquin.php#unique-entry-id-58https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-therese-raquin.php#unique-entry-id-58Thérèse Raquin by Émile Zola—a gripping tale of desire, murder and slow-burning psychological torment. A dark, tense and unforgettable classic of French naturalism.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave Press NewsBook AnnouncementsP-Wave Classics2025-05-05T14:51:05+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/order-direct-from-p-wave-press.php#unique-entry-id-57https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/order-direct-from-p-wave-press.php#unique-entry-id-57P-Wave PressContemporary British FictionBooks Set in NatureBook Club2025-04-29T10:15:09+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-salt-by-jeremy-page.php#unique-entry-id-56https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-salt-by-jeremy-page.php#unique-entry-id-56Salt by Jeremy Page, a haunting novel rooted in the Norfolk coast’s marshlands, where memory, myth, and nature blur. A powerful meditation on family, landscape, and the forces that shape us.]]>P-Wave PressJapanese LiteratureBook ClubTravel Writing2025-04-22T13:30:13+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-narrow-road-to-the-deep-north.php#unique-entry-id-55https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-narrow-road-to-the-deep-north.php#unique-entry-id-55The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Matsuo Bashō—a quiet, poetic journey through landscapes, seasons, and the fleeting beauty of everyday life. A timeless classic of Japanese travel writing and haiku.]]>P-Wave PressSocial Media and BooksChallenges in Publishing2025-04-22T10:00:28+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/followers-feeds-and-fiction.php#unique-entry-id-54https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/followers-feeds-and-fiction.php#unique-entry-id-54P-Wave PressBook ClubP-Wave Classics2025-04-15T14:00:48+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-headlong-hall-nightmare-abbey.php#unique-entry-id-53https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-headlong-hall-nightmare-abbey.php#unique-entry-id-53Headlong Hall & Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock. An all-new edition with fresh introductions and notes to bring Peacock’s wit and satire to a new generation of readers.]]>P-Wave PressCreative NonfictionPushing the Wave SeriesContemporary Non-Fiction2025-04-14T11:00:00+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/the-ultimate-peanut-butter-smoothie.php#unique-entry-id-52https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/the-ultimate-peanut-butter-smoothie.php#unique-entry-id-52Pushing the Wave 2017–2022, L.A. Davenport humorously reflects on a disappointing smoothie experience and shares his own perfected recipe. A fun, light-hearted essay!]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave ClassicsBook Announcements2025-04-11T11:00:32+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/05a392d02da12ee710b3bde6ca6d8719-51.php#unique-entry-id-51https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/05a392d02da12ee710b3bde6ca6d8719-51.php#unique-entry-id-51Headlong Hall and Nightmare Abbey—two sparkling satires by Thomas Love Peacock, now available in paperback and ebook. A witty, philosophical rediscovery of one of English literature’s overlooked voices.]]>P-Wave PressBook ClubBooks Adapted into Films2025-04-01T15:08:19+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-man-who-fell-to-earth.php#unique-entry-id-49https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-man-who-fell-to-earth.php#unique-entry-id-49The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis—a short, haunting novel about loneliness, ambition and the search for connection. Perfect for Bowie fans, sci-fi lovers and anyone who’s ever felt a bit out of place.]]>P-Wave PressCreative NonfictionPushing the Wave SeriesContemporary Non-Fiction2025-03-31T12:53:42+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/ants-a-new-essay-from-pushing-the-wave.php#unique-entry-id-47https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/ants-a-new-essay-from-pushing-the-wave.php#unique-entry-id-47Ants, L.A. Davenport reflects on the environmental lessons hidden in everyday moments. A meditation on nature, waste and humanity’s connection to the planet.]]>P-Wave PressBook ClubTravel Writing2025-03-25T12:33:23+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-arabian-sands.php#unique-entry-id-46https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-arabian-sands.php#unique-entry-id-46Arabian Sands by Wilfred Thesiger—a raw, reflective account of desert journeys and disappearing ways of life. A classic travel memoir that’s as much about people as it is about place.]]>P-Wave PressCreative NonfictionTravel WritingPushing the Wave SeriesContemporary Non-Fiction2025-03-24T11:21:14+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/floating-a-moment-of-reflectuion.php#unique-entry-id-44https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/floating-a-moment-of-reflectuion.php#unique-entry-id-44Floating, L.A. Davenport reflects on the disillusionment felt during a travel layover in Barcelona. A candid essay exploring identity, travel and existential questioning from Pushing the Wave 2017–2022.]]>P-Wave PressModern PoetryBook ClubBooks About Love and Power2025-03-18T11:05:17+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-birthday-letters.php#unique-entry-id-43https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-birthday-letters.php#unique-entry-id-43Birthday Letters by Ted Hughes—a raw, deeply personal collection of poems reflecting on his life with Sylvia Plath. Emotional, unfiltered and unforgettable.]]>P-Wave PressCreative NonfictionPushing the Wave SeriesContemporary Non-Fiction2025-03-17T14:57:29+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/pushing-the-wave-the-art-of-storytelling.php#unique-entry-id-42https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/pushing-the-wave-the-art-of-storytelling.php#unique-entry-id-42Pushing the Wave 2017–2022 by L.A. Davenport, “The Desert”, is now live on Substack. This book explores storytelling as a fluid, evolving experience that belongs as much to the reader as to the writer.]]>P-Wave PressCreative NonfictionPushing the Wave SeriesTravel WritingContemporary Non-Fiction2025-03-14T11:16:20+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/pushing-the-wave-is-now-available.php#unique-entry-id-40https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/pushing-the-wave-is-now-available.php#unique-entry-id-40Pushing the Wave 2017–2022 by L.A. Davenport is a captivating collection of essays and original artwork, blending personal reflections with cultural commentary. Explore creativity, human connection and personal growth through prose and visuals.]]>P-Wave PressBook ClubPhilosophical Literature2025-03-11T18:12:49+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-plague.php#unique-entry-id-39https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-plague.php#unique-entry-id-39The Plague by Albert Camus—a powerful novel about resilience, fear and human nature in the face of crisis. Thought-provoking, gripping and more relevant than ever.]]>P-Wave PressSelf PublishingChallenges in Publishing2025-03-10T17:15:02+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/too-many-books-or-more-voices-being-heard.php#unique-entry-id-38https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/too-many-books-or-more-voices-being-heard.php#unique-entry-id-38P-Wave PressRussian LiteratureBook Club2025-03-04T16:20:06+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-journey-for-our-time.php#unique-entry-id-37https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-journey-for-our-time.php#unique-entry-id-37Journey For Our Time: The Journals of the Marquis de Custine, a fascinating 19th-century travelogue and political critique of Russia. Sharp, insightful and eerily relevant today, it’s a must-read for lovers of history and political thought.]]>P-Wave PressBooks About FashionWomen Writers2025-03-03T14:16:28+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/fashion-drama-and-the-stories-we-wear.php#unique-entry-id-36https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/fashion-drama-and-the-stories-we-wear.php#unique-entry-id-36P-Wave PressBook Club2025-02-25T11:07:44+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-code-of-the-woosters.php#unique-entry-id-35https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-code-of-the-woosters.php#unique-entry-id-35The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse, because we all need a little levity! A masterclass in comic fiction, it’s full of absurd predicaments, sparkling wit and Jeeves’s ever-brilliant problem-solving.]]>P-Wave PressSelf PublishingChallenges in Publishing2025-02-24T16:42:03+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/bridging-the-publishing-gap.php#unique-entry-id-34https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/bridging-the-publishing-gap.php#unique-entry-id-34P-Wave PressBooks About Love and PowerWomen Writers of the RenaissanceBook Club2025-02-18T10:34:08+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-heptameron.php#unique-entry-id-33https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-heptameron.php#unique-entry-id-33The Heptameron by Marguerite de Navarre, a brilliant Renaissance collection of tales about love, power and human folly. A timeless masterpiece filled with wit, intrigue and sharp social commentary.]]>P-Wave PressSocial Media and BooksChallenges in Publishing2025-02-17T11:44:48+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/are-blurbs-history.php#unique-entry-id-32https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/are-blurbs-history.php#unique-entry-id-32P-Wave PressLove in LiteratureBooks About Love and Power2025-02-14T12:31:47+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/what-is-your-favourite-book-about-love.php#unique-entry-id-31https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/what-is-your-favourite-book-about-love.php#unique-entry-id-31P-Wave PressGothic LiteratureBook ClubBooks About Toxic Relationships2025-02-11T11:28:46+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-vera.php#unique-entry-id-30https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-vera.php#unique-entry-id-30Vera by Elizabeth von Arnim, a dark and gripping psychological novel about love, control and the haunting legacy of the past. A must-read for fans of Rebecca.]]>P-Wave PressSouthern Gothic LiteratureBook Club2025-02-04T15:54:22+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-ballad-of-sad-cafe.php#unique-entry-id-29https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-ballad-of-sad-cafe.php#unique-entry-id-29The Ballad of Sad Café. A haunting tale of love, loneliness and human connection, set against the stark beauty of the American South.]]>P-Wave PressChallenges in PublishingTechnology and Culture2025-02-03T16:10:19+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/the-shifting-tides-of-publishing.php#unique-entry-id-28https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/the-shifting-tides-of-publishing.php#unique-entry-id-28P-Wave PressBook ClubPhilosophical Literature2025-01-28T17:24:13+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-sheltering-sky.php#unique-entry-id-27https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-the-sheltering-sky.php#unique-entry-id-27The Sheltering Sky. 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Dive into this unforgettable tale of love, betrayal, and societal decay.]]>P-Wave PressAI in LiteratureTechnology and Culture2025-01-20T15:07:29+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/why-children-need-social-storytelling-not-ai.php#unique-entry-id-24https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/why-children-need-social-storytelling-not-ai.php#unique-entry-id-24P-Wave PressBook ClubPolitics and Power in Literarure2025-01-14T12:17:30+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-a-history-of-my-times.php#unique-entry-id-23https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-a-history-of-my-times.php#unique-entry-id-23A History of My Times. Discover timeless insights into leadership, politics and human nature from one of history’s greatest observers.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave Press NewsP-Wave Classics2025-01-13T16:21:30+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/the-inaugural-release-of-p-wave-classics.php#unique-entry-id-22https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/the-inaugural-release-of-p-wave-classics.php#unique-entry-id-22P-Wave Classics, with Headlong Hall and Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock. Discover timeless satire and wit in this beautifully crafted edition, available 11 April 2025.]]>P-Wave PressBook ClubBooks Adapted into Films2025-01-07T12:30:40+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-cold-comfort-farm.php#unique-entry-id-21https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-cold-comfort-farm.php#unique-entry-id-21Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons, a sharp and charming satire about family, transformation, and tackling chaos with wit.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave Press News2025-01-06T10:33:24+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/welcome-to-2025.php#unique-entry-id-20https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/welcome-to-2025.php#unique-entry-id-20Pushing the Wave 2017–2022 and the launch of P-Wave Classics.]]>P-Wave PressP-Wave Press NewsEnd-of-Year Reflections2024-12-23T12:50:24+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/happy-holidays-from-p-wave-press.php#unique-entry-id-19https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/happy-holidays-from-p-wave-press.php#unique-entry-id-19P-Wave PressBook ClubVictorian FictionBooks Adapted into Films2024-12-17T16:17:50+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-a-christmas-carol.php#unique-entry-id-18https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-a-christmas-carol.php#unique-entry-id-18Siddhartha’s quiet spiritual journey, this week’s #TuesdayBookClub explores a very different path to enlightenment: Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, a timeless tale of ghosts, redemption, and the spirit of giving.]]>P-Wave PressThoughtful Gift IdeasBooks as Gifts2024-12-16T11:10:08+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/christmas-and-thoughtful-giving.php#unique-entry-id-17https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/christmas-and-thoughtful-giving.php#unique-entry-id-17P-Wave PressBook ClubPhilosophical Literature2024-12-10T13:43:00+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-siddhartha.php#unique-entry-id-16https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-siddhartha.php#unique-entry-id-16Siddhartha, a timeless tale of spiritual discovery, self-realization, and the search for meaning. Let’s uncover its wisdom together!]]>P-Wave PressLibraries and LiteracyPublic Libraries2024-12-09T12:05:48+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/libraries-the-heart-of-the-community.php#unique-entry-id-15https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/libraries-the-heart-of-the-community.php#unique-entry-id-15P-Wave PressBook ClubBooks Adapted into Films2024-12-03T12:00:00+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-kim.php#unique-entry-id-14https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/tuesday-book-club-kim.php#unique-entry-id-14Kim by Rudyard Kipling. Explore its rich characters, adventurous spirit and nuanced cultural lens that has captivated readers for over a century.]]>P-Wave PressAI in LiteratureTechnology and Culture2024-12-02T14:00:34+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/the-joy-of-reading.php#unique-entry-id-13https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/the-joy-of-reading.php#unique-entry-id-13P-Wave PressBooks Adapted into FilmsEnd-of-Year Reflections2024-11-25T11:15:00+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/page-vs-screen.php#unique-entry-id-12https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/page-vs-screen.php#unique-entry-id-12P-Wave PressChallenges in PublishingEnd-of-Year Reflections2024-11-19T19:08:35+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/uniting-through-stories.php#unique-entry-id-11https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/uniting-through-stories.php#unique-entry-id-11P-Wave PressPushing the Wave SeriesBook AnnouncementsContemporary Non-Fiction2024-11-13T12:09:44+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/announcing-pushing-the-wave-2017%E2%80%932022.php#unique-entry-id-9https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/announcing-pushing-the-wave-2017%E2%80%932022.php#unique-entry-id-9Pushing the Wave, L.A. Davenport’s new collection of essays and artwork from 2017–2022. Thoughtful reflections and original visuals bring this journey to life.]]>P-Wave PressAI in LiteratureChallenges in PublishingTechnology and Culture2024-11-03T20:47:26+01:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/a-pact-with-the-devil.php#unique-entry-id-8https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/a-pact-with-the-devil.php#unique-entry-id-8P-Wave PressTravel WritingP-Wave Press News2024-10-18T15:12:56+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/happy-days-at-the-frankfurt-book-fair.php#unique-entry-id-7https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/happy-days-at-the-frankfurt-book-fair.php#unique-entry-id-7P-Wave PressAI in LiteratureChallenges in PublishingTechnology and Culture2024-10-11T14:30:03+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/craft-versus-creativity.php#unique-entry-id-5https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/craft-versus-creativity.php#unique-entry-id-5P-Wave PressBooks About Love and PowerBooks Adapted into FilmsLiterary trailblazers2024-10-07T10:04:05+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/horses-and-bonking-the-80s-are-back.php#unique-entry-id-4https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/horses-and-bonking-the-80s-are-back.php#unique-entry-id-4P-Wave PressAI in LiteratureChallenges in PublishingTechnology and Culture2024-09-27T12:54:06+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/the-place-of-ai-in-publishing.php#unique-entry-id-3https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/the-place-of-ai-in-publishing.php#unique-entry-id-3P-Wave PressP-Wave Press NewsBook Announcements2024-09-20T14:22:45+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/homework-time.php#unique-entry-id-2https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/homework-time.php#unique-entry-id-2P-Wave PressBook AnnouncementsContemporary British FictionP-Wave Press News2024-09-08T16:28:49+02:00https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/welcome-to-p-wave-press.php#unique-entry-id-0https://p-wavepress.co.uk/blog/files/welcome-to-p-wave-press.php#unique-entry-id-0