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 >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-08-16 13:32:30 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-31 15:25:14 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-10-12 23:36:41 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-08-26 01:27:52 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-06-20 19:48:18 UTC ]
Welbeck has signed a “significant” six-figure deal for “profoundly moving” new novel Little Wing and one other book by Freya North. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-22 01:44:35 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-08 09:50:18 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-01-27 18:39:44 UTC ]
Sphere has won British journalist Celia Walden's "fiercely intelligent" thriller Payday at auction, in a "competitive" six-figure deal. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-12-01 22:05:28 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-11-10 18:53:49 UTC ]
Walker Books has acquired Justyn Edwards’ debut middle-grade series in a three-book, six-figure deal. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-10-08 20:32:38 UTC ]
Harvill Secker has pre-empted a “clever, sharp and hugely entertaining” debut psychological thriller from Vera Kurian in a six-figure deal. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-10-06 23:24:54 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-10-02 01:25:36 UTC ]
Michael Joseph has won a multi-publisher auction for Charmaine Wilkerson's “dazzling” debut novel Black Cake in a six-figure deal. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-30 13:42:20 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-08-17 19:07:12 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-07-24 10:16:26 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-06-21 20:13:47 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-05-26 08:06:35 UTC ]
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 >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-03-01 20:26:38 UTC ]
Windmill’s new publishing director Charlotte Cray has pre-empted a “searing” début novel by Elizabeth Lee Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-12-12 04:39:53 UTC ]