If you’ve ever wondered how musical notation works, this is the clearest demonstration I’ve ever seen. Even if you can’t read music, you’ll get a real sense of what’s going on in the piece. Worth watching the build up to the end.

Every one should listen and share:- The Taliban's Minister of Education says that girls' schools are likely to remain closed permanently. After the initial ban, there was hope they might reopen, but that hope is now gone. They lied. The Taliban haven’t changed and remain the same fanatics they were.

"What a lovely book this is!" Liz Robinson, Expert Reviewer Who Built Scotland by @McCallSmith, Alistair Moffat, @Jdcrawf, James Robertson, Kathleen Jamie, @HistEnvScot Shop this fascinating and moving book now and support UK schools: lovereading.co.uk/book/97818…

If you are sick of these people desexing girls, women and mothers language Do sign below 👇 petition.parliament.uk/petit…

Alexander was delighted to hear that – for the second year running – The Great Tapestry of Scotland centre in Galashiels, which he was involved in creating, has been awarded a place in Tripadvisor’s Top 10% of Attractions worldwide. Congratulations to the Tapestry team!

Exclusive Waterstones discount! For this week only, you can get 25% off pre-orders of Alexander's forthcoming stand-alone novel, The Private Side of Friendship! Find out more about this exciting new novel: waterstones.com/book/the-pri…

"It’s like ice cream, Mr Flynn," Bertie continued. "When you have ice cream, you need to eat it straight away, otherwise it melts." When despair for the world grows, Bertie’s theory of ice cream reminds us of the simple pleasures in life. Alexander's new novel is out today!

Hachette Children’s Group has acquired a “heartwarming” book of true animal stories, Animals at Work, from debut author-illustrator and print company owner Jess Hayman 👇 ebx.sh/cccI15

If your children are looking for some lighthearted reading to get them in the holiday spirit we'd encourage them to try @gwyneth_rees fab stories (we particularly like her magical fairy stories 😉) . You can book Gwyneth for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker…

#HelenDocherty & @gwenmillward explore 'BIG feelings' in their new #picturebook, Kerfuffle Bird. "Kerfuffle Bird doesn't mean to upset anyone, but he can't help being loud and wild and bumping into things." 👉readingzone.com/authors/expl…

@LizPichon bought my 6 yr old daughter a copy of #TheMubbles for Easter and I’ve now read it to her ten times over! She reads it to herself and to me too! I couldn’t be more delighted! Just wanted to say thank you for creating such a fun & engaging story! 💯🍒📺🌺

I'm so deeply in love with the @BookTrust #BookTrustStorytime Prize shortlist. Shortlisted books have been devoured by 60,000 kids in libraries across the land! The winner will be announced at 6:30pm on Wednesday night! Thank you to all the amazing librarians who made this happen

Out now! MEET THE MUBBLES is the first in @LizPichon's hilarious new full colour graphic novel series following the terrific titular creatures inhabiting the Isle of Smile as they prepare for a mysterious visitor. Signed Edition: waterstones.com/book/meet-th…

Congratulations, @hafsahfaizal ! A TEMPEST OF TEA is shortlisted for the British Book Award, Children’s Fiction!

We are so thrilled that Think Again has been shortlisted for Fiction Book of the Year at the #BritishBookAwards 🎲💖 Thanks to every reader, bookseller and reviewer who helped make this possible! @thebookseller #Nibbies

US COVER REVEAL - MARCH 13 YOU ARE NOT PREPARED

‘Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Producer Synchronicity Adapting Alexander McCall Smith’s Isabel Dalhousie Series for TV (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2025/tv/global/s…

Broke a Guinness World Records title – Largest Poetry Lesson (Multi Venues).🙌 Me + 43,516 young people from 500 schools, one poem about what they think is important. (125k took part, but many didn't meet the evidence requirements.) THANK YOU @GWR @ace_national @PoetryDayUK🙏

When Vivienne speaks, people drop dead. Casual. 🎀 I Am Made of Death by New York Times best-selling author @kayaydrew drops 3/4. bit.ly/4hqBvaw