Corvus picks up romantic comedies

Corvus has signed two new romantic comedies and a backlist title by author Rosie Blake. Editor Louise Cullen signed world English language rights to two new novels in a deal with Clare Wallace at Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, Nov. 25, 2019

This week: A biography of Jay-Z from Michael Eric Dyson, a series launch from bestseller Jeff Lindsay, and a Man Booker–shortlisted novel from Bernardine Evaristo. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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7 Standup Comedy Memoirs That Will Make You Laugh And Cry

Writers of literary fiction are supposed to disdain celebrity memoirs. They’re sucking up all the big advances and lowering the bar of what’s supposed to be Literature, right?  But I’ve got a dirty reading secret. I love celebrity memoirs, particularly by standup comedians (and not just because... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2019-11-20 12:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 18, 2019

This week: a woman who gave birth to rabbits, plus a brilliant mystery set in 15th-century England. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Oprah’s next book club pick is Elizabeth Strout’s Olive, Again.

This morning, Oprah announced her latest book club pick: Elizabeth Strout’s Olive, Again, her recent follow-up to her Pulitzer prize-winning Olive Kitteridge. “I love [Olive] because she’s so 100% authentically herself,” Winfrey said. “She always says the things that we are always thinking, like... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-11-07 16:30:04 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 4, 2019

This week: the latest from Martin Cruz Smith, Erin Morgenstern, Carmen Maria Machado, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Papillote picks up 'radical' novel from Caribbean writer Scott

Indie Papillote Press has picked up a “radical and moving” new historical novel from Caribbean writer Lawrence Scott. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-31 19:00:26 UTC ]
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The UK’s Comedy Women in Print Prize Adds Graphic Novel Category

Funny women who write, Helen Lederer decided, needed award recognition. So she started a prize program, Comedy Women in Print. This is its second year. The post The UK’s Comedy Women in Print Prize Adds Graphic Novel Category appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-25 05:45:30 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 28, 2019

This week: the latest from Lee Child, plus a hilarious novel about twins with a very special power. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Head of Zeus picks up Carson's Belfast memoir

Head of Zeus has picked up a memoir of Belfast by poet and writer Ciaran Carson, who passed away earlier this month. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-22 01:49:57 UTC ]
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INDIA SMYTHE STANDS UP Is The New YA Comedy Teens Need

India Smythe Stands Up is a hilarious new YA novel by Sarah Govett that is the perfect antitode for anyone looking for a funny new read. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-10-19 10:31:44 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 21, 2019

This week: the latest from Nelson DeMille, plus a biography of Thomas Edison from a Pulitzer winner. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Walker signs comedy horror MG debut by Jordan Kopy

Walker Books has signed comedy horror middle grade series Theodora Hendrix and the Monstrous League of Monsters by debut author Jordan Kopy.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-17 21:39:40 UTC ]
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Clift’s dystopian thriller I Alone Survive picked up by Hodder

Hodder & Stoughton has pre-empted the “exhilarating” début novel from Bethany Clift in a two-book deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-17 21:25:37 UTC ]
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Shafak novel one of a trio picked up by Netflix

Netflix has announced three new screen literary adaptations, including one rework based on Elif Shafak’s The Forty Rules of Love (Penguin), as its vice-president for international originals, Kelly Luegenbiehl, said the company wants to partner with publishers, not compete against them. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-16 15:24:52 UTC ]
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10 Romantic Shojo Manga

We collect 10 romantic shojo manga that capture the fun and charm of the category. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Virago picks up Kalb's 'memoir with a difference'

Virago has picked up the "memoir with a difference" from Bess Kalb, writing in the voice of her grandmother. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-10 09:25:01 UTC ]
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Oneworld snaps up dark comedy from Caoilinn Hughes

Oneworld has scooped Caoilinn Hughes’ “mesmerising and ambitious” second novel which promises to be a dark comedy on euthanasia.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-08 21:08:41 UTC ]
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Harvill Secker picks up 'astonishing' McMenamin novel

Harvill Secker has picked up an "astonishing" novel from Ciarán McMenamin set in Ireland after the First World War. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-25 12:14:24 UTC ]
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Halls, Horowitz and Braithwaite make Richard and Judy Book Club picks

Books by Stacey Halls, Anthony Horowitz and Oyinkan Braithwaite are among the six novels in this autumn’s picks for the Richard and Judy Book Club. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-24 04:30:56 UTC ]
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'Oprah's Book Club' is coming to Apple TV+. Here's her first pick

Oprah Winfrey is bringing her own book club to Apple TV+, where she will sit down with the authors of her selections for each episode. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-09-23 17:53:47 UTC ]
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