Atkinson, Harris and Boyd compete on Walter Scott longlist

Authors including Kate Atkinson, William Boyd and Robert Harris are battling it out to win the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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B&N's Hilt: Nook can compete

Barnes & Noble has vowed to fight for digital market share in the UK following a recent leap... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Record price for Harry Potter book

A rare first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with annotations and drawings by JK Rowling sells for a record £150,000. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Robinson wins Kim Scott Walwyn Prize

Foyles head of marketing Miriam Robinson has won the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize 2013, with the judges... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sandstone longlisted for Desmond Elliott Prize

Scottish indie publisher Sandstone Press has scored a nomination on the longlist for the Desmond... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter to flatten Gibson Amphitheatre, Curious George playland

Universal Studios in Hollywood will raze the 41-year-old Gibson Amphitheatre to make way for its coming Harry Potter attraction, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Universal Studios in Hollywood will raze the 41-year-old Gibson Amphitheatre to make way for its coming Harry Potter attraction,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Female authors lead book longlist

The longlist for the sixth Desmond Elliott Prize, which honours the best in debut fiction, is unveiled, with seven of the 10 novels by women. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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African fiction prize chooses longlist

The Kwani? Manuscript Project, a new one-off literary prize for unpublished fiction from African... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Impressive' Kim Scott Walwyn shortlist revealed

Foyles head of marketing Miriam Robinson (pictured), literary agent Juliet Mushens, BookMachine... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harris, Mosse and ABBA among pre-LBF deals

New deals for Joanne Harris and Kate Mosse have been sealed just ahead of the London Book Fair.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC strong on Orwell longlist

HarperCollins has three titles on the 12-strong Orwell Book Prize longlist, with the judges... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quercus signs more Boyd, Geras, Ironside

Quercus has signed a new two-book contract with Hilary Boyd [pictured], whose debut novel... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Women's Fiction prize returns, announces longlist

Hilary Mantel, Zadie Smith and Barbara Kingsolver are among the finalists for the $45,000 Women's Prize, known formerly as the Orange Prize, which released its longlist today. Hilary Mantel, Zadie Smith and Barbara Kingsolver are among the finalists for the $45,000 Women's Prize, known formerly... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mantel, Kingsolver, Smith on Women's Prize longlist

Multiple prize-winner Hilary Mantel is also in the running for this year's Women's Prize... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Six books compete for the prize of Oddest Book Title of the Year

The Bookseller magazine will be giving out the award for the thirty-fifth year in a row, with competitors including 'Goblinproofing One's Chicken Coop' and 'How To Sharpen Pencils.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Release date revealed for Boyd's Bond

Jonathan Cape has announced the release date of the new James Bond novel, written by William Boyd... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter gets all-new covers for paperback anniversary editions

Kazu Kibuishi, writer and illustrator of the 'Amulet' graphic novel series, created seven new covers for paperback editions of the 'Harry Potter' novels, to be released on the 15th anniversary of the series. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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