'Go Set a Watchman': "The question of Atticus's racism is one of the most important and critical elements in this novel..." wrote HarperCollins, the new book's publisher. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Author Harper Lee had plans to write a string of novels after To Kill A Mockingbird, according to a letter she wrote before the book was published. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2015-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Fans anticipating 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author Lee's upcoming book 'Watchman' got a sneak peek when the first chapter of the novel was posted online. The first chapter contains some interesting revelations. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Harper Lee's second novel isn't set for publication until July 14, but readers are getting a sneak preview of the first chapter Friday. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Harper Lee’s unexpected companion novel to To Kill a Mockingbird has bookshops readying for huge salesRead the first chapterListen to an extract read by Reese WitherspoonFirst chapter review: A beguiling journey into the pastSix months ago, it was a book the literary world would have laughed off... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2015-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Harper Lee's second novel, which is being published on Tuesday and was written before To Kill A Mockingbird, makes Amazon bestseller list. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2015-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon says Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman is the most pre-ordered title since the final Harry Potter book as the first chapter is published online. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Scout is all grown up—and Jem is, well, you'll see... Go Set A Watchman Go Set a Watchman, Harper Lee's long-awaited prequel to her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird, hits shelves July 14. But if that still seems like too long to wait, both The Wall Street Journal and The... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
The anticipation of the publication of "Go Set a Watchman" has led to increased interest in Harper Lee’s other book, "To Kill a Mockingbird." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
We asked our readers how the controversy surrounding the publication of Harper Lee's 'Go Set A Watchman' affected their decision to read it or not. Here's what they said... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
In the excerpt, an older Scout returns home from New York, and readers learn surprising news about her brother. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Harper Lee’s highly-anticipated forthcoming novel Go Set a Watchman (William Heinemann) will be BBC Radio 4’s "Book at Bedtime" and the Guardian Bookshop’s inaugural Bookshop Book of the Month. The marketing and publicity campaign for the book, which is released on Tuesday 14th July, features... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Harper Lee's sophomore novel, 'Go Set A Watchman,' comes out next week. We want to know if, after all the controversy, you'll be reading it. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Guardian is to publish the first chapter of Harper Lee’s forthcoming novel Go Set a Watchman (William Heinemann) ahead of publication, as part of the publicity campaign building up to the novel’s release next week. Go Set a Watchman will be released on Tuesday 14th July. The Guardian will... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Independents are planning celebrations for the publication of Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman (William Heinemann) on 14th July, with some holding midnight openings. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Waterstones stores across the country will host midnight openings to celebrate the release of Harper Lee’s forthcoming novel Go Set a Watchman (William Heinemann), while the company’s flagship Piccadilly shop will host a festival. M.d. James Daunt has called the launch a "thrilling"... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
On June 18, Barnes & Noble will be holding "Page & Screen" discussion events about Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' at all stores nationwide, in anticipation of the release of Lee's second novel, 'Go Set a Watchman,' on July 14. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Penguin Random House has today launched a fan artwork competition for Harper Lee’s Go Set a Watchman (William Heinemann), asking people to create works inspired by the only line released from the new book. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee to be released in July, 55 years after publication of Pulitzer Prize winning bookHarper Lee’s eagerly anticipated To Kill a Mockingbird sequel, Go Set a Watchman, has become the most pre-ordered book in publisher Harper Collins’ history.Robert Thomson, chief... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2015-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers and booksellers are expecting this year’s summer reading to be driven by key hardback releases, contrasting sharply to the focus in recent years on paperback and backlist. Nearly all retailers contacted by The Bookseller heavily tipped two of the most hyped books of the year to top... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]