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After she was dropped by her agent, Alex Aster turned to a books-obsessed corner of TikTok to gauge interest in her YA novel … and now Lightlark is one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of the yearHaving finally published her first novel, Alex Aster was feeling disheartened. The book had... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2022-08-16 13:32:30 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury has acquired Peasants, the "extraordinary" non-fiction work by Dr Maryam Aslany, securing the debut in a hotly contested auction for a six-figure sum. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-31 15:25:14 UTC ]
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Walker Books has acquired two titles in a six-figure deal from novelist and podcaster Caroline O’Donoghue, including the final instalment in her Gifts series and a brand new title. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-12 23:36:41 UTC ]
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Transworld has scooped a "joyful and emotional" debut novel by author and blogger Sarah Turner, also known as The Unmumsy Mum, in a six-figure, two-book deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-26 01:27:52 UTC ]
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Award-winning screenwriter Abi Morgan’s memoir, which follows family life after her partner's sudden illness, has gone to John Murray for “a strong six-figures". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-20 19:48:18 UTC ]
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Welbeck has signed a “significant” six-figure deal for “profoundly moving” new novel Little Wing and one other book by Freya North. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-22 01:44:35 UTC ]
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Orion Fiction has pre-empted "fiercely romantic" debut What Time is Love? and one more novel by journalist Holly Williams in a six-figure deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-08 09:50:18 UTC ]
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HarperVoyager has snared YA writer Juno Dawson's first three adult novels, a trilogy set around a government agency for witches, at auction in a six-figure deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-27 18:39:44 UTC ]
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Sphere has won British journalist Celia Walden's "fiercely intelligent" thriller Payday at auction, in a "competitive" six-figure deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-01 22:05:28 UTC ]
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Hachette Children’s Group has pre-empted a "magical" middle-grade fantasy series from debut author Andy Sagar in a six-figure deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-10 18:53:49 UTC ]
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Walker Books has acquired Justyn Edwards’ debut middle-grade series in a three-book, six-figure deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-08 20:32:38 UTC ]
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Harvill Secker has pre-empted a “clever, sharp and hugely entertaining” debut psychological thriller from Vera Kurian in a six-figure deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-06 23:24:54 UTC ]
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Bonnier imprint Zaffre Books has signed a two-book, six-figure deal with Robert Peston, ITV's political editor. His first novel, The Whistleblower, will be published in September 2021. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-02 01:25:36 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph has won a multi-publisher auction for Charmaine Wilkerson's “dazzling” debut novel Black Cake in a six-figure deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-30 13:42:20 UTC ]
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Greystone Books is to partner with William Collins on two forthcoming non-fiction titles by Peter Wohllebe, author of The Hidden Life of Trees, with William Collins buying paperback rights in a six-figure deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-17 19:07:12 UTC ]
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The Borough Press has pre-empted “multigenerational epic” One Blood from author—and Simon & Schuster US editor—Denene Millner, in a six-figure deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-24 10:16:26 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph has acquired The Downfall and a second novel, Eden Lost, by debut author Laure Van Rensburg in a six-figure deal after a six-way auction. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-21 20:13:47 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan has landed Kristin Hannah's new novel in a six-figure deal ahead of the Netflix series of her book Firefly Lane (Pan). Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-26 08:06:35 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury has won Zakiya Dalila Harris’ The Other Black Girl, a satirical debut novel about race and authenticity in the workplace, for a six-figure deal following a nine-way auction. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-01 20:26:38 UTC ]
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Windmill’s new publishing director Charlotte Cray has pre-empted a “searing” début novel by Elizabeth Lee Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-12 04:39:53 UTC ]
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