Based in Leith, Edinburgh, and Bloomsbury, London, we publish exciting non-fiction, fiction and YA (
@inkroadbooks
), plus children's books in Scots (Itchy Coo).
Our office sofa (a.k.a. The Dog Sofa) has been out of use for a while now – but some welcome visitors made very good use of it this weekend while
@MrAndrewCotter
was in signing books!
#OliveMabelAndMe
It's here! 😃
We're so happy to share the final cover for the fabulous
#OliveMabelAndMe
by
@MrAndrewCotter
!
Out 15 October 2020 in UK, and now available to pre-order at:
Amazon UK:
Waterstones:
And all good bookshops!
Today we're extremely sad to be saying goodbye to our beloved office companion, Hugo. So full of character and the occasional cheeky bit of mischief – what a wee man, he will be very greatly missed by us all 💔
How has rugby changed since the 1990s? Here's
@DoddieWeir5
to demonstrate (with a little help from his friends).
Doddie and
@sweirz
will be making a special appearance at the
@AyeWrite
Festival in Glasgow, this Sunday at 1.15pm! Get your tickets here:
UK
#BookBlogger
shout out 📢
We are sending an email tomorrow to our blogger friends about some beautiful
#books
we have coming up!
Would you like to see what we have in store and possibly receive a review copy of a book? If so, reply here or DM us to join our mailing list!
#CoverReveal
time for
#DogDays
by
@MrAndrewCotter
🎉 Take a look behind the scenes of an extraordinary year with Andrew, Olive and Mabel.
Find out more and pre-order a signed copy at (UK only).
Out 7 October 2021. 📚
#OliveAndMabel
🐶🐶
UK
#BookBloggers
, it's that time again! 📣
We will be sending out an email to our blogger friends about the beautiful books we will be publishing soon! Want to see what we have in store and possibly receive a review copy? If so, like this tweet and send a us DM.
Ready? OK, GO!
Day 11 of the
#AdventBook
giveaway!
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stane is the Scots translation of
@jk_rowling
's world-beating debut novel. A delight for Scots speakers and Potter fans alike.
Retweet and follow before midnight to win. UK only.
#competition
#ItchyCoo
Independent booksellers! We have
#OliveMabelAndMe
book plates available now, signed by
@MrAndrewCotter
. Just order books from your usual supplier and let us know how many signed book plates you need. Email sales
@blackandwhitepublishing
.com with your details 😀
Day 20 of our
#AdventBook
giveaway
An empowering and highly acclaimed debut from
@AkemiDawn
, Starfish is a gorgeous and emotionally resonant novel exploring identity, family, anxiety and love.
Retweet and follow before midnight to win. UK only.
#Competition
@inkroadbooks
Day 19 of our
#AdventBook
giveaway!
Fast-paced, compelling and expertly plotted, Black Water is the taut crime thriller debut from award-winning journalist,
@COKeeffeeWriter
.
Retweet and follow before midnight for your chance to win. UK and Ire only.
#Competition
@GillHessLtd
#AdventBook
giveaway Day 7 is the extraordinary and moving autobiography of
@DoddieWeir5
.
Packed with anecdotes and laughter,
#MyName5Doddie
is one of the sports books of the year.
Retweet and follow before midnight for your chance to win. UK only.
#competition
#AdventBook
giveaway Day 6!
Gin Galore by
@DistillaSean
is the perfect guide to the renaissance of Scottish gin, featuring 50 boutique gins, expert insight, botanicals and distilling processes.
Retweet and follow before midnight for your chance to win. UK only.
#Competition
Day 8 of the
#AdventBook
giveaway!
Take a trip around Scotland with Maggie and her Mum in two lovely adventures for children three and over, from author
@CooClayton
and illustrator
@alison_soye
.
Retweet and follow before midnight for your chance to win. UK only.
#competition
Revolting Rhymes was the first of
@RoaldDahl
’s collection of comic verse for children. Now you can enjoy this
@QuentinBlakeHQ
illustrated classic in Scots. Reekin Rhymes is Day 16 of our
#AdventBook
giveaway!
Retweet and follow before midnight to win. UK only.
#Competition
RT and follow for your chance to WIN a stunning copy of THE SECRET LIFE OF LUCY LOVECAKE by
@Pippajames7
. UK entries only. Competition closes 5pm 16th Feb.
#HappyValentinesDay
#Giveaway
Are you ready for the spooky season? 👀 We have a few copies left of Devil's Breath by
@writerJJohnson
here in the office 🌿 We want to send them out to
#bookbloggers
for Oct! DM us if interested! UK only
Fuelled by dreams of a rural idyll, Lorna Sixsmith and her husband swap the 9 to 5 for a return to her family's ancestral farm. Warm and witty, Till The Cows Come Home is Day 17 of our
#AdventBook
giveaway!
Retweet and follow before midnight to win. UK & Ire only.
#Competition
Day 21 of our
#AdventBook
giveaway
Effie’s War by Philip Paris is a powerful story of love based on true, but largely unknown, events against the backdrop of the D-Day landings.
Retweet and follow before midnight to win. UK only and delivery after Christmas!
#Competition
It's our final
#AdventBook
giveaway!
Based on a true story, The Italian Chapel by Philip Paris is a heartbreaking and inspiring WWII tale of forbidden passion, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit.
Retweet and follow before midnight to win. UK only.
Merry Christmas!
Happy
#RoaldDahlDay
! Did you know we publish Scots editions of some of Dahl’s best loved stories? To win a copy of Matilda in Scots, retweet to enter the giveaway ☺️🏴
Day 23 of the
#AdventBook
giveaway!
Just Don’t Mention It is the highly anticipated finale of the international bestselling DIMILY series by YA author,
@EstelleMaskame
.
Retweet and follow before midnight to win. UK only and delivery after Christmas!
#Competition
@inkroadbooks
We’ve gone for the iconic original cover for our Scots language edition Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stane. Beyond excited to share it with you! ⚡️
#HPinScots
#HarryPotter20
Day 22 of our
#AdventBook
giveaway is BON: The Last Highway, an unflinching and masterful biography of Bon Scott, the trailblazing frontman of AC/DC. Written by
@JesseFink
, discover the truth behind the legend.
Retweet and follow before midnight to win. UK only.
#Competition
From political trials to celebrity scandals, The
@heraldscotland
Diary gathers the funniest stories of the year for you to enjoy all over again. No Moos is Good Moos is Day 18 of our
#AdventBook
giveaway!
Retweet and follow before midnight to win. UK only.
#Competition
#CoverReveal
time for
#DoddiesDiary
by
@DoddieWeir5
!
Out on 12 October, this new book follows the highs, the lows and the laughter from Doddie's fight with MND, from the launch of his bestselling autobiography through to September 2021!
Pre-order here:
Day 3 of the
#AdventBook
giveaway!
Today we feature
#KitchenEssentials
from Masterchef: The Professionals 2016 winner,
@Gmacchef
. Discover the joy of home cooking through expert guidance and easy-to-follow recipes.
Retweet and follow before midnight to win!
#competition
Happy publication day to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stane!
@jk_rowling
's magical story now in its 80th language - SCOTS!
#HarryPotterInScots
⚡
Rugby fans! We're getting very excited about My Name'5 DODDIE, the autobiography of
@Scotlandteam
legend
@DoddieWeir5
. Pre-order your copy before Monday 1 October for your chance to attend the launch at
@BTMurrayfield
on Friday 26 October!
Full details:
Day 10 of our
#AdventBook
giveaway!
Conor and Hugh McAllister bring you The
@GraftonBarber
, the must have guide to grooming and etiquette and perfect gift for Christmas.
Retweet and follow before midnight for your chance to win. UK and Ire only.
#competition
@GillHessLtd
It’s December! This means today is our first
#AdventBook
giveaway!
Simply retweet and follow before midnight and you could win a copy of Explore The Munros, our glorious celebration of Scotland’s most iconic mountains by Robert Wight,
@ScotsMagEd
.
#competition
The one and only
@DoddieWeir5
appeared in front of a packed out crowd in Galashiels last night as part of a special
@BordersBookFest
event celebrating the publishing of
#MyName5Doddie
.
Here he is reminiscing in hilarious style on his time with the
@lionsofficial
!
Calling all
#bookbloggers
and
#booksellers
, we have a limited number of proofs available for The Manor House Governess - a smart, eloquent ode to Jane Eyre with an irresistible queer hero at its heart.
DM us for your copy 🌹
The one and only
@DoddieWeir5
was in St Andrews on Wednesday for another brilliant event. Here he is as a queue for selfies was formed! Thanks
@ToppingsStAs
for a great job.
Photo courtesy of Angus Allan.
Day 15 of the
#AdventBook
giveaway!
100 Great GAA Moments by John Scally is the ultimate celebration of the most captivating and enthralling events in GAA history, featuring every county.
Retweet and follow before midnight to win. UK and Ire only.
#Competition
@GillHessLtd
WIN! We're giving away a copy of
@a_e_arthur
's
#PaceYourself
🟡
This accessible, practical guide shows how to gain energy and calm through pacing - essential reading for all seasons.
To enter, follow & RT before midday on Friday. UK only. Good luck!
#giveaway
A very happy publication day to Inside F1 by
@LeeMcKenzieTV
! Behind-the-scenes stories of seven racing stars and currently
#1
in Motor Sports on Amazon! Click the link below to get your copy!
'When he goes like that he's like a mad giraffe' – Bill McLaren on
@DoddieWeir5
Super excited to be sharing this new book with you all later this year!
@sweirz
Here's BBC and Channel 4 presenter
@LeeMcKenzieTV
on some of the life lessons
@DoddieWeir5
has taught her and why you should buy
#MyName5Doddie
.
Pre-order the book before 11:59pm Wednesday and be in with the chance of winning a signed replica rugby ball!
After the shout out for UK
#bookbloggers
yesterday I came in to work to find 60 email requests and like 6 BILLION notifications on Twitter!
Thank you all once again! Last call for anyone who hasn't heard back from me yet to email: alastair
@blackandwhitepublishing
.com 🌪️🙂
2 Days until
#MyName5Doddie
During a highly successful spell with
@FalconsRugby
,
@DoddieWeir5
won the Championship and Anglo Welsh Cup. Here he is with a young
@JonnyWilkinson
and a few other well known faces!
Read about a life lived to the full here: