Iqbal Hussain #NorthernBoy

Debut novel “Northern Boy”, 2024. Agents: adult @rcaskie1; children's Silvia Molteni at PFD. Debut MG “The Night I Borrowed Time” out New Year 2026 with Puffin.

[Dr Louise Powell @louise__powell]

Very grateful to Ben Woolhead @BuzzMagWales for this positive review of my flapping novel UNDERDOGS. I'm especially buzzing (pun intended) at the reference to 'soap opera tension', as the soaps were always on growing up & I channelled their spirit when writing the book!

[Waterstones Kids @WaterstonesKids]

In this exclusive blog, Patrice Lawrence reflects on the books that have informed her writing & reading journey and shares a glimpse for what she has planned as Waterstones Children's Laureate 2026-2028!

Read here: https://t.co/YObXrnqr5d

[Iqbal Hussain #NorthernBoy @ihussainwriter]

Thrilled to be a part of this amazing line-up this Friday @horsehospital . Tickets just £4. I’ll be reading my essay about childhood reading, which was published in the anthology Bread Alone edited by @lordpasola @IndieNovella

[reenchantmentldn @re__enchantment]

And we’re back! ☀️😎
grab your ticket & join us at the horse hospital for a summer reading on July 24th!
https://t.co/3YwkmIMdyT

[Iqbal Hussain #NorthernBoy @ihussainwriter]

What a great stack! And wonderful to see The Night I Borrowed Time among such great authors.

[Waterstones Kids @WaterstonesKids]

The school summer holidays are nearly here and they are the perfect time for some paperback reading! Check out this epic stack full of our favourites!

Shop them all here: https://t.co/KAOBAmYFy0

[Iqbal Hussain #NorthernBoy @ihussainwriter]

For anyone interested in journalism and/or politics, this is a riveting long read from Andy Beckett @guardian - it takes me back to my journalism days, though, thankfully, I was never a news journalist.

https://t.co/G28dt6ATLS

[Iqbal Hussain #NorthernBoy @ihussainwriter]

@ArcadeBookshop1 Omg! Too cute.

[Iqbal Hussain #NorthernBoy @ihussainwriter]

@sally_bromley Oh even more Hardy!

[Iqbal Hussain #NorthernBoy @ihussainwriter]

@louise__powell What an amazing result! Brilliant coverage.

[Dr Louise Powell @louise__powell]

I'm very grateful to Sophie Charara of @ShortList for featuring my flapping novel UNDERDOGS in her '9 new fiction books everyone should read this Summer' article. It's especially lovely to see the East Durham dialect received so warmly by a London publication. Thank you, Sophie!

[Iqbal Hussain #NorthernBoy @ihussainwriter]

Going down memory lane today with the song 'Mamma Mia, Pom Pom' from the film "Justice Chaudhury" - foot-tapping music from Bappi Lahiri, vocals by Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar, danced by Jeetendra and Sridevi. So many legends in one song.

https://t.co/ABMXpJvCxg

#Bollywood

[Iqbal Hussain #NorthernBoy @ihussainwriter]

@natashacarthew That’s pretty impressive!

[Fox Lane Books 🦊 @foxlanebooks]

Independent Bookshop Week is all about celebrating the magic of indie bookshops📚

Here's a wonderful new poem by Matt Goodfellow created especially for #IndieBookshopWeek

As the week continues, a small reminder that it is still DOUBLE POINTS for online orders, and we still have some £5 NBT vouchers for all orders over £30

https://t.co/EDYhFjRkVM

#IndependentBookshopWeek #IndieBookshops #MattGoodfellow #BookTwitter

[Fox Lane Books 🦊 @foxlanebooks]

📚 It's #IndependentBookshopWeek and we're celebrating with TWO giveaways!

🎁 GIVEAWAY #1

Like, share and comment "adult" for your chance to win:

📖 3 paperback books of your choice from our website
📚 A book sleeve of your choice
🍫 A chocolate bar
🍪 Yorkshire shortbread
☕ Hot drinks
🔖 A bookmark
💡 A book light
📍 A pin badge of your choice

🇬🇧 UK only
⏰ Ends 11:59pm tonight (15 June)

Or…

[Dr Louise Powell @louise__powell]

I'm delighted to have been invited to speak about my flapping novel UNDERDOGS @johnmurrays at the brilliant @DeerShed Festival on 26th July! I'm really looking forward to discussing the book with Kathryn Penny in this beautiful part of North Yorkshire.

[LondonKidsLitFest @kidslitfest]

🎪TWO WEEKS TO GO!🎪
Have you got your tickets yet for the UK's biggest kids' book festival on Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June?

We're back with ALL your fave authors, illustrators, activities and adventures so hit this link now for maximum kids' books fun! https://t.co/W8NmxhN2HX

[Jax King ✍️📕 @JaxKingWrites]

The fabulous @ivybridgebooks has a fantastic selection of new books. ✨ Thrilled to see Slippery Cyril included! 🐻@TinyTreeBooks @Sammie45209729 #Indiebookshops #Childrensbooks #Kidlit #Writingcommunity #Bears #PB ❤️

[LondonKidsLitFest @kidslitfest]

Just four Sundays from now you could be hanging out with #MichaelSheen right here at the UK's biggest kids' book festival on Saturday 27 AND Sunday 28 June. It's time to book!🎟️👉 https://t.co/W8NmxhN2HX

@michaelsheen @PuffinBooks #ahomeforsparkthedragon #goodomens

[Jennifer McMahon @AuthorJmcm]

The Frazzled Lit @frazzledlitmag Short Story Award 2026, judged by Donal Ryan, opens for entries at midnight GMT tonight! We can't wait to see what you have for us!

https://t.co/6KQNmBdMPe

[Iqbal Hussain #NorthernBoy @ihussainwriter]

@Valda_Varadinek Thank you so much! And that's such a lovely thing to hear. That's made my day even more.

[Iqbal Hussain #NorthernBoy @ihussainwriter]

Absolutely thrilled and delighted to open @thetimes this morning to find "The Night I Borrowed Time" is the children's book of the week! Thank you so much @TimesLucy . @AsifHazem @PuffinBooks @PFDAgents