Book Deals: Week of October 31, 2022

William Morrow bets on a debut novel from Victoria Benton Frank, Harlan Coben re-ups at Grand Central, and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Book Deals: Week of April 21, 2025

FSG pulls in a hot new history of the artificial intelligence industry, two major names in music sell two new books, and more in this week’s book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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When the fact-checker in question is not exactly a reliable narrator

Set in the recent past, Austin Kelley's debut novel centers on a magazine underling who becomes entranced with a Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 13, 2025

Trevor Noah's memoir adapted for young readers, a female spy in the late '40s, a Christmas-time whodunit, fun fantasy romance, and more of the best book deals of the day Continue reading at Book Riot

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Successful Queries: Samantha Shea and “Bad Nature,” by Ariel Courage

Find Ariel Courage’s successful query to agent Samantha Shea for her debut novel Bad Nature, which includes what Shea liked in the query. The post Successful Queries: Samantha Shea and “Bad Nature,” by Ariel Courage appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 12, 2025

An adapted Black classic, an Oprah's Book Club selection, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON for young readers, and more of today's best book deals Continue reading at Book Riot

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Book Deals: Week of April 14, 2025

Ballantine bets big on a novel about a runaway heiress in Prohibition-era Detroit, Louise Penny takes Chief Inspector Gamache back to Minotaur for two more, and more in this week’s book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Successful Queries: Lily Dolin and “Passion Project,” by London Sperry

Find London Sperry's successful query to agent Lily Dolin for her debut novel Passion Project, which includes what Dolin liked in the query. The post Successful Queries: Lily Dolin and “Passion Project,” by London Sperry appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

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Finally, a Novel That Understands the Raw Sex Appeal of Airplanes

It wouldn’t be wrong to call Kate Folk’s debut novel Sky Daddy a marriage plot. The protagonist, Linda, has had numerous lovers, but she wants to settle down. She’s looking for a “fine gentleman” who’s sleek, strong, and ready to commit, and she already has her dream wedding planned: hurtling to... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 7, 2024

A new take on Lady Macbeth, anonymous fantasies, a science fiction thriller on a space ship, and more of today's best book deals Continue reading at Book Riot

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Beware the nonbinary narrator who insists they are nothing like their father

The unnamed narrator of Zee Carlstrom's debut novel is full of anger at their AWOL dad, but over the course of a road trip home begins to question his certainty about their diverging views Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Book Deals: Week of April 7, 2025

Avid Reader secures a subversive and high-octane debut, Viking picks up a history of an authoritarian-leaning corporate titan, two global superstars sign with Penguin Random House, and more in this week’s book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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An Iranian American Rom-Com That Breaks the Mold

Mariam Rahmani’s debut novel is both charmingly familiar and totally unpredictable. Continue reading at The Atlantic

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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for March 23, 2024

"Russian James Bond" defects, a Latino chef's memoir, a Shakespearian retelling by a Pulitzer Prize winner, and more of today's best book deals Continue reading at Book Riot

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Book Deals: Week of March 24, 2025

Hogarth hauls in a haunting tale of 1980s New York City, Wednesday and Saturday ink deals for a pair of romantasies, and more in this week’s book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of March 17, 2025

William Morrow picks up a Pulitzer Prize–nominated playwright’s debut novel, Poisoned Pen bags a buzzy psychological thriller, Ten Speed Graphic readies a Rebecca Yarros adaptation, and more in this week’s book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Shubha Sunder on Writing an Immigrant Story Through the Lens of a Visa Year

In this land of opportunities, being an immigrant can often feel like playing a round of Twister. A certain contortion of mind, language, and will power seems written into the script; a lot of territory remains untouchable.  Shubha Sunder’s debut novel Optional Practical Training is named after... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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Kathryn Stockett, Who Wrote ‘The Help,’ Has a Second Novel

Fifteen years ago, Kathryn Stockett’s debut novel became a best seller, but was also heavily criticized for its portrayal of Black characters. Now, she has written second novel, “The Calamity Club.” Continue reading at The New York Times

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Book Deals: Week of March 10, 2025

A beloved romance novelist and master supernatural thriller filmmaker team up on a new novel at Random House, a Nobel laureate readies his latest at Transit, a PW Star Watch Superstar inks her first two deals at Putnam, and more in this week’s book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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In “Woodworking,” A Trans Teen and a Closeted Teacher Forge A Bond in Rural America

Emily St. James’s debut novel Woodworking chronicles the developing friendship between a 16-year-old trans girl and her recently-out-to-herself English teacher in Mitchell, South Dakota in the months leading up to the 2016 election. In a town like Mitchell, secrets are few and far between,... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2025-03-06 12:00:00 UTC ]
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