can’t wait for this gorgeous book to be out!

We are concerned to hear that 13 of Live Life Aberdeenshire Libraries libraries are to be closed down. Libraries are essential in communities for so many reasons. #SaveLibraries

some exciting news!

☀️🕰️ SUMMER HOURS by alessandra 🌞⏳ out in 2025! ☀️🕰️

There's still time to book an online ticket to join us with The Portobello Bookshop for The Pleasures of Reading with Jackie Kay this evening at 7pm. Register for your free ticket now, and hope to see you on the livestream! #BookWeekScotland 🎟️ scottishbooktrust.com/book-week-scot…

was very lucky to get to listen to an excerpt of this at the Edinburgh book fest! can’t wait to read it ♥️

Not one but TWO exciting pieces of rights news this week. 👏 Polygon has acquired Summer Hours by alessandra 🌞⏳, the compelling debut novel from a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Awardee, publishing June 2025. birlinn.co.uk/2024/11/21/pol…

Sally Rooney: Capitalism is driving the destruction of our planet. We have to think outside – and against – the framework of our current political system irishtimes.com/life-style/peo…

WE ARE BACK, BABY!! subs open Dec 15th!

☀️Cover reveal! ☀️ Summer Hours by alessandra 🌞⏳ is a wry debut novel from a fresh voice, which sees three queer women navigate unrequited desire, wealth inequality and secret relationships. Coming June 2025 - pre-order now! birlinn.co.uk/product/summer…

Excited to announce OPEN WATER is coming to BBC One!! 🎬🙏🏾 It’s been a real labour of love. So much work and so much more to come but I’m beyond excited to bring this show to you all. BIG love to all the teams supporting me on this 🙏🏾 bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/20…

Cover reveal! 🦋 We are very proud to be publishing the magnificent poetry collection Holy Boys by esteemed poet and novelist Andrés N. Ordorica on 3rd April. Available to pre-order now! birlinn.co.uk/product/holy-b…

this is so nice!! pick up a copy to spy my wee novel next to some cracking writers xx

Afterbody, due for launch on the 8th of May through Blue Diode Press, Edinburgh. Relief permeates through me.

📚☀️💕 This week's reading includes 'Summer Hours' by alessandra 🌞⏳ which is published by Polygon Books. I can't think of many novels which manage to capture the madness & magic of that defining summer, the one which never leaves you. Grab a copy here... 👉 birlinn.co.uk/product/summer…

"A love triangle of three women in an Edinburgh heatwave, Summer Hours explores the power-struggles of money, friendship, and desire " Billy Lindon, Expert Reviewer Summer Hours by alessandra 🌞⏳, Polygon Books This summer, buy a book that gives back: lovereading.co.uk/book/978184697…

This is a stupendous debut. Stunning writing and I’m in awe at how much we experience and feel, the economy of the writing. She holds you in the space between and beneath and above the words. Read it at once, if not sooner. #SummerHours