Chris Merritt

This is what a reading community looks like. 116 countries. 2,906 cities. I started Confessions of a Book Collector because I love books. That’s it. No grand plan. Just a belief that stories matter, and that the people who read them are endlessly interesting. To see it travel like this… is something else. From Ensenada to Tokyo. From Lahore to Connecticut. From readers, collectors, writers, dreamers… everywhere. It turns out the love of books isn’t niche. It’s universal. Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of it. #ConfessionsOfABookCollector #GoldsboroBooks #BookPodcast #ReadersOfInstagram #BookCommunity #BookCollectors #PodcastLife

Thrilled to share this news. Crime 101 is #1 in more than 50 countries. Thank you writer/director @BartfromRaw, @chrishemsworth, @halleberry, @MarkRuffalo, Shane Salerno, the entire cast + crew and @Working_Title (Eric Fellner) and the very talented team @AmazonMGMStudio!

In partnership with @MichaelJBooks, we're pleased to announce King Zero by @monstroso.​ It begins with a murdered agent in the desert.​ Someone knew too much.​ Now Bond is on the trail —​ but the countdown has already begun.​ And this time, even 007 has no idea what’s coming for him...​ Prepare for KING ZERO.​ 24.09.2026 Pre-order: ianflemingshop.com/products/james… JAMES BOND, 007, and related James Bond copyrights and/or trademarks authorized for use by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., exclusive licensee of London Operations LLC., used under licence by Ian Fleming Publications Limited. © 2026 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Ready for the book ride of your life?! @DrCJMerritt's OCTAGON hurtles on to TBRs in May. Think The Bourne Identity meets I Am Pilgrim. Be in with a chance to win my extra copy: ❤️ Follow me! 💗 Tag a book pal & RT ✨️ Winner will be chosen 30.03 2026 (UK ONLY) #BookTwitter

@JohnBrownlow @Paulodaburka Congratulations, John - can't wait to hear more... sounds very intriguing! 🧐

some personal news

RIP Len DEIGHTON

If you had to pick one favorite spy film from each decade - 1970s through the 2010s - what are your choices? Find mine -and the reasons why - on the latest episode of the @SpyHards podcast. m.youtube.com/watch?v=rA9c0G…

OK, the latest Tom Thorne novel, WHAT THE NIGHT BRINGS is published TODAY in paperback. Those who've already read it will know there are...ahem...some shocks, so I'm urging those who are about to read it, to please keep your reactions spoiler free. See video below! I really hope you enjoy this one... #Thorne #WhatTheNightBrings #BloodyHellINeverSawThatComing

A very happy #DHHNewsRoundup day! We have some fantastic bookish news for you to delve into! As always, congratulations to our wonderful authors📚🌟 Read here: shorturl.at/7Y43T

Happy #WBD2026! A day to celebrate amazing authors, incredible illustrators, and fabulous readers. To celebrate the power of reading, I am giving away a signed copy of my debut book, Her Secret Service: The Forgotten Women of British Intelligence, published by @wnbooks. The paperback contains NEW information about MI6 super-secretary Kathleen Pettigrew, aka 'Miss Moneypenny'. To enter 'Follow' me and 'Like' this post, AND hit the share button. The winner will be chosen tonight (UK time) at 9 pm. #NationalYearOfReading #WorldBookDay2026 #WorldBookDay #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2026 The photograph below is courtesy of my wonderful local @Waterstones in #Lincoln. Copies available in all UK stores AND if you buy two, the second is half price 😉

Former spy turned author James Wolff turned the tables on host @ShippersUnbound 'Do you read spy novels ever and recognise what the spies are doing and what you do yourself as a journalist?' The episode will air this Thursday. Search '#Spybrary' on all good podcast apps.

Podcast ALERT> @Tonisenior talks to former British intelligence officer James Wolff about his brilliant new novel SPIES AND OTHER GODS @JohnMurray @aspectsofcrime Search SPYMASTERS wherever you get your podcasts…

@isberryauthor Thanks very much for posting, Ilana - I'm very happy it reached you across the pond, and I really hope you enjoy it! Best wishes from London 🙌

Delighted to get an advance copy of @DrCJMerritt's latest spy novel, OCTAGON. Heard great things. Chris has a background in gov't service & int'l affairs, & is the real deal. Looks like a great read. Hit shelves 5/28/26.📚🇬🇧

25% off ... THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN COMPASS... From now till the 20th of Feb, you can pre-order the second Q mystery for 25% off at Waterstones - just use the code: FEB26 ... Q (& Bond) are back with another small town murder to solve ... Click here: waterstones.com/book/the-man-w…

In the 1960s, spy thriller fever was so strong even literary heavyweights joined the spy craze. New on Spybrary 👇 Link in the first comment. #ianfleming #jamesbond #thrillerbooks #anthonyburgess

Special offer alert! My new spy-action thriller Octagon is 25% off on pre-order at Waterstones this week with the code FEB26 👇 waterstones.com/book/octagon/c…

@mccloskeybooks Congratulations David - fantastic news! Can't wait to see the books brought to life.

Thrilled at last to announce this - and to be in partnership with the team at Prologue. Lots of exciting things happening esp if you’re a fan of Artemis Aphrodite Procter deadline.com/2026/02/david-…

@JDWhitelaw13 @HarperNorthUK @NorthbankTalent Happy pub day Jonathan - always a treat!

Treating myself on publication day to an early walk and a bit of breakfast. Thank you to everyone who has said such kind and lovely things about All St Sea already! ⚓️