In a world full of fast opinions, fleeting posts and constant noise, the memoir continues to stand out. It’s one of the most lasting and powerful ways we connect with each other through words. And lately, we’ve seen the form evolve. Today, memoirs aren’t just about telling a personal story. They’re about changing the way we see things. They help challenge assumptions, raise awareness and spark real conversations.

Tim Minshall, Bernie Bulkin and Fiona Dear discuss the world of manufacturing and future sustainability with Tom Sutcliffe on Radio 4's 'Start the Week'.

Our co-founder John Bond recently joined 'The Nowhere Office' podcast to discuss the evolution of publishing, from traditional models to new pathways for authors. In this conversation with Julia Hobsbawm and Stefan Stern, John shares the story of how Whitefox emerged in 2012, challenging traditional publishing norms while maintaining the highest quality standards. He discusses how the industry has transformed over the past decade and explores what success truly means for different authors in today's publishing landscape.⁠

A financial and legal scandal that erupted in the 1980s has pertinent messages for the accounting profession of today, says Edmund Lester, a former Lloyd’s Name impacted by the scandal who has written a book on the subject, published by Whitefox.

Novels are perhaps Liz Amos' first love. One firm favourite she frequently lend out is 'Mr. Loverman' by Bernardine Evaristo – a masterful balance of wit and depth that centres the queer experiences of our elders. And a recent infatuation is 'This One Sky Day' by Leone Ross. Powerfully expansive in content and form, it’s a liberating antidote to feeling constrained by Western ‘norms’.

The themes explored in the book - from tech addiction, big tech corporate ethics, misinformation and deepfakes, to AI’s impact on jobs and the human condition - are far more topical and less speculative than the author would like them to be. He started writing in the summer of 2023, as AI rapidly shifted from a technological curiosity to the single most influential force in our world economy.

In this Q&A, Martin Stagg shares insights into the journey of documenting experiences as a GP, inspired by family and friends' encouragement and the unique stories from general practice. Notable moments include interactions with memorable patients like Annie, a dementia sufferer with vivid old memories. The discussion covers the evolving role of GPs, the challenges of writing and publishing, and advice for aspiring authors. The author also reveals future writing projects, including a non-fiction book about a blind cobbler and a novel featuring a retired GP.

Books by Catherine Taylor and Jeremy Seabrook, along with Monique Charlesworth's 2023 memoir 'Mother Country' published by Moth Books in collaboration with Whitefox, have been shortlisted for the TLS Ackerley Prize 2024 for memoir and autobiography.

𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘦𝘴 article 'Managers Need To Embrace Uncertainty Of New Workplace' by Roger Trapp discusses the challenges and dynamics of the modern workplace. It features insights from Julia Hobsbawm, who highlights the complexities of hybrid work and the impacts of AI on work culture.

Julia's inspiring journey from major publishers to collaborating with us at Whitefox highlights the importance of flexibility and personal connection in the world of publishing.