
The Foreshore Interview: Marie Anne Arreola
“Sometimes I wonder if bilingualism is its own form of magical realism. What else would you call it when your
September 8, 2025
Foreshore Books, the small press department of Foreshore Publishing, will publish The Secrets of the Mahogany Chest by Francesca Lombardo in spring 2026. The English-language translation rights have been secured for the US, UK, and international markets.
The Secrets of the Mahogany Chest is a literary novel blending memoir-style storytelling with autofictional elements. It tells the moving story of a mother and daughter’s relationship across postwar Italy, 20th-century Rome, and present-day London. At its heart, the novel is a quiet, emotionally resonant meditation on motherhood — not as instinct, but as inheritance — and on female agency within the constraints of family, illness, grief, and societal expectation.
With its emotionally layered voice and dual female perspective, The Secrets of the Mahogany Chest will appeal to readers of Elena Ferrante, particularly
July 27, 2025
From one of our most talented artists and writers, The Birdwatchers is a novel about the risks and rewards of stepping out of your comfort zone, and about the hope of truly being understood by someone else.
The Birdwatchers tells the story of Jean, a lonely young man stuck in a routine life in a perfect Swiss city. His world changes when he becomes interested in a woman he sees on his daily commute. Trying to get closer to her, Jean pretends to be interested in birdwatching and joins her group of friends. As Jean learns about birds, he starts to see the world—and himself—differently.
Phil M. Shirley, Foreshore Publisher, said: ‘The Birdwatchers is a remarkable work from someone I consider to be a vital writer – Alan’s writing captures the spirit and
The Toxic Boss Babe: One Woman’s Fight for Freedom from the Cult of Multi-Level Marketing.
A survivor’s true story from the heart of the MLM machine.
“A raw and haunting story, illuminating the hidden dangers behind false promises and forced smiles.” — The Book Club.
New from Foreshore: In paperback and eBook.
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The Toxic Boss Babe is the untold memoir that peels back the glittering mask of Multi-Level Marketing — a world where hope is manufactured and trust is weaponized.
Linda Carroll’s life changed the day she joined an MLM, lured by the allure of sisterhood, success, and financial freedom. Yet beneath the smiling selfies and motivational mantras, she found herself trapped in a web of deception and high-pressure manipulation. Friendships soured. Family ties strained. The pursuit of a better life became a struggle for survival against relentless exploitation and psychological control.
“One fleeting romance. One lifetime apart. One fateful day to change everything.”– Kristina Noskova’s deeply moving and unforgettably poignant debut novel.
In the storied streets of Oxford, fate brings Sophia—a passionate creative writing student — and Evan, an aspiring psychologist, together for a luminous yet fleeting romance. Their days are filled with laughter, late-night confessions, and a sense that anything is possible. But when dreams pull Evan away, their connection dissolves into memory — leaving Sophia to forge ahead, building a new life, a marriage, and a family.
Years later, as the past circles quietly back, a chance encounter reunites them. Old emotions surge and unfinished questions linger — what might have been, and what could be now?
“Sometimes I wonder if bilingualism is its own form of magical realism. What else would you call it when your
English author Charlie Gutsell’s Atlas trilogy, starting with Assault on Black Zone, is a crime thriller set in a futuristic,
“I think that there’s a thread running through all my books and I don’t think that I’m alone in this:
“I love Liverpool, and I love being a scouser”: writer Rachel Fegan discusses ’90s nostalgia, balancing family life and writing,
“Sometimes I wonder if bilingualism is its own form of magical realism. What else would you call it when your
English author Charlie Gutsell’s Atlas trilogy, starting with Assault on Black Zone, is a crime thriller set in a futuristic,
“I think that there’s a thread running through all my books and I don’t think that I’m alone in this:
“I love Liverpool, and I love being a scouser”: writer Rachel Fegan discusses ’90s nostalgia, balancing family life and writing,