This week at Midas: 21st-25th October
From thrilling new releases to exciting launch events, school tours, and best-selling annuals, here’s a look at what’s been happening at Midas this week:
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The Cocktail Atlas?by bartender Chris Vola
The Cocktail Atlas?by bartender Chris Vola is published on the 24th October (Union Square). This book?takes readers around the world, through the lens of a cocktail glass, exploring the links between people, place, and taste. Organised by continent, each country covered has a thorough description of its customs, indigenous food and drink, topography, distilling traditions, and cocktail scene. Visit Lebanon through a Za'atar Paloma; Cyprus via a Cypriot Brandy Sour; or the tiny Pacific Island of Nauru through a Coffee Pineapple Old Fashioned.?Purchase your copy here.
Karla's Choice Publication Day?
This week, the much anticipated new George Smiley book published in the US and the UK.? Karla's Choice?is written by John Le Carré's son and author, Nick Harkaway. Set in the missing decade between two iconic instalments in the George Smiley saga,?The Spy Who Came in from the Cold?and?Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Harkaway's?Karla's Choice?is an extraordinary, thrilling return to the world of spy fiction's greatest writer, John le Carré. Publication week kicked off with a bang with PR across every major outlet in the UK and US and a brilliant launch party at @Daunt Books in Marylebone. Purchase your copy here.
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Ant Middleton Publication Day?
A bumper week for books, Thursday also saw the publication of Ant Middleton's new book,?Military Mindset. Inspired by his years on the battlefield,?Military Mindset?provides a framework for you to build an elite mindset and succeed your life and career. Purchase your copy here.
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Private Eye Annual 2024 is out now!?
With Christmas right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to organise your Christmas presents and avoid the last-minute rush. And there’s no better stocking stuffer than a book – especially one that’s been a Christmas bestseller for over 25 years!?
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This week marked the release of the?Private Eye Annual 2024, edited by Ian Hislop, team captain for longtime BBC favourite?Have I Got News For You?and of course editor of the wonderfully satirical Private Eye Magazine ?magazine.?Fully illustrated throughout with cartoons, sketches and photo-bubbles,?the 2024?Annual?is packed full of hilarious, topical reflections on the year that was. Purchase your copy here.
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Bookshop tour and STNDBY Events with Andy Day
This week, beloved children’s TV presenter and author of the Dino Dad series Andy Day visited a number of schools around Oxford, Bracknell, and Milton Keynes to meet students and introduce them to the latest Dino Dad book –?Dino Dad: Ice Age. He also visited bookshops around London, Birmingham, Warwik, and the Cotswolds to sign stock and meet Dino Dad fans. Purchase your copy here.
The First Widow Launch Event?
On Monday, team Midas attended the launch event for Rob Starr's new book?The First Widow, held at Ironworks Studios Brighton . Rob was interviewed by @Different Hats Podcast on his career so far and choosing to start a writing career in his 50's. With a Q&A from the audience and a very long line for book signing, the event was a brilliant success!
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