Behind the Dutch Bestseller, 'Dummy the Mummy'

The seven-book series, about a boy who befriends a mummy after discovering the creature in his bed, was first published in the Netherlands in 2009. After selling over 200,000 copies locally, and becoming the basis for a Dutch film, the series has been sold in 11 countries. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Valley signs Chinese authors in bid to raise profile of translation

Scarborough-based indie Valley Press is to publish a seven-book series by "acclaimed" Chinese authors in an attempt to help "raise the profile of translated books in the UK". Continue reading at The Bookseller

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HoZ acquires 'moving' Dutch bestseller

Head of Zeus has signed Dutch bestseller A Jihad For Love by Mohamed El Bachiri. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Behind the Dutch Bestseller, 'A Jihad for Love'

This memoir, written by the husband of a victim of the March 2016 terror attack in Belgium, has become a bestseller in the Netherlands. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Behind the Dutch Bestseller, 'Judas'

A book being billed as a Dutch 'Narcos,' written by the sister of the country's most notorious criminals, was an instant bestseller there. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Behind the Dutch Bestseller, 'The Ice-Cream Makers'

A novel about an heir to an ice cream dynasty, by an Indian-born and Holland-based author, is having a moment in Germany. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Behind the Dutch Bestseller, 'Dearest'

A social campaign helped push Dutch actress Kim van Kooten's debut novel to the top of the charts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Behind the Dutch Bestseller, 'The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen'

This week we look at the Dutch hit, 'The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen,' which has been making headlines—thanks in part to the mysteries surrounding its author—since it was released last summer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Reports of a second JK Rowling series has fans on alert

Reports from the UK suggest that JK Rowling has committed to a seven-book series, although her American publisher says the story is 'without foundation.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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