Because it’s 2020, HarperCollins is suing Lindsay Lohan.

That’s right. HarperCollins is suing Lindsay Lohan for breach of contract after she failed to deliver a manuscript for the memoir they acquired from her back in 2014. The publishing company is asking for their $365,000 back—ostensibly the first third of the reported $1 million purchase price. Apparently, Lohan requested and received a two-year extension […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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Lit Hub Daily: October 26, 2020

“My hope was that by embracing openness and vulnerability, my readers would understand and empathize with the situation I had found myself in.” Allison Wood talks to Luna Adler about what a memoir can do. | Lit Hub Memoir “There is enough evidence in the public record to support a complaint that... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Sharjah International Book Fair Details Its 2020 Plans

The 39th Sharjah International Book Fair is to be a physical and digital event, with publishers from 73 countries in its exhibition hall. The post Sharjah International Book Fair Details Its 2020 Plans appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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HarperCollins takes two from Kindle star Bloom

HarperCollins has picked up two books from “utterly hilarious” self-published star Tracy Bloom. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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The Longest Book Series to Get You Through Winter 2020, AKA The Longest Time of All Our Lives

Get through the winter with some of the longest series on shelves, including The Guin Saga by Kaoru Kurimoto. Continue reading at Book Riot

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ABCD 2020: Lucie Stericker on designing Queenie

The seventh annual Academy of British Cover Design awards, known as the ABCDs, is this year being announced virtually, in lieu of hosting a physical event. Two winners are announced each day this week (commencing 19th October) by the organisation’s Twitter account and Instagram feed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book Deals: Week of October 26, 2020

Bestselling author Steve Berry finds a new home at Grand Central, Grove Buys a Norwegian debut, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 26, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Breece D’j Pancake, Neal Gabler, and Lindsay McKenna Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: October 26, 2020

‘Burnout’ by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski gets a Brené Brown boost, landing at #16 on our trade paper list. Plus ‘The Antiquarian Sticker Book’ goes viral on TikTok, and for those who follow the adult bestsellers, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Women Poets' Prize reveals 2020 shortlist

Nine writers have made the shortlist for the biennial Women Poets' Prize, hailed for their “ambitious, experimental and ground-breaking” work. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Robotham and Wood triumph in 2020 CWA Dagger awards

This year's Crime Writers' Association Awards sees Michael Robotham land the Gold Dagger for best crime novel of the year, while Trevor Wood scoops the New Blood Dagger for best novel by a first time author.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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The Bookseller announces the Diagram Prize 2020 shortlist

Six books will vie to win the 42nd Diagram Prize for the Oddest Book Title of the Year.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Three bookshops make Britain's Best Small Shop 2020 shortlist

Indie stores Mr B's, Books At The Dragon's Garden and Griffin Books (pictured) are in the running to be crowned Britain's Best Small Shop 2020. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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In Virtual Event, Bouchercon 2020 Picks Year's Best

Among Bouchercon's top mystery writers this year were Hank Phillippi Ryan, winner of Best Novel for 'The Murder List' (Forge), and Tara Laskowski, whose 'One Night Gone' (Graydon House) was named Best First Novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: October 19, 2020

‘Humans of New York’ photographer Brandon Stanton expands his scope, and has the #3 book in the country, with ‘Humans.’ Plus Rumaan Alam’s ‘Leave the World Behind,’ a newly named NBA finalist, debuts at #4 in hardcover fiction, and podcasters Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt reveal ‘The 99%... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 19, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Claire Saffitz, Bob Gruen, and Willie James Jennings. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of October 19, 2020

Stacey Abrams sells a Supreme Court thriller to Doubleday, Norton buys a novel from Richard Powers, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Here’s the shortlist for the 2020 Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction.

The UK literary prizes are still coming in hot! Today, the Baillie Gifford Prize announced its 2020 shortlist. The award, founded in 1999 following the end of the NCR Book Award for Nonfiction, celebrates the best non-fiction writing in the English language of the year. The honor comes with... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Kate Davies and Amrou Al-Kadhi win 2020 Polari Prizes

Kate Davies and Amrou Al-Kadhi have been announced as the winners of the 2020 Polari Prizes, the UK’s only award celebrating literature that explores the LGBTQ+ experience. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Tocqueville’s ‘Democracy in America,’ read anew in 2020, feels prophetic — and in some ways, hopeful

Tocqueville’s masterpiece is a reminder of the strengths and weaknesses of the American political experiment. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Wax and George the Poet headline Creative Coalition 2020

Comedian and writer Ruby Wax and spoken word performer George the Poet have been announced as headliners for the inaugural live event from Creative England and the Creative Industries Federation. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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