Crime buyer Knobbs leaves Waterstones to pursue writing career

Waterstones' crime buyer and noir novelist Joseph Knobbs is leaving the company after almost a decade to become a full-time writer.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anvari leaves Quarto for DK Life

DK has appointed Zara Anvari in the new role of senior acquisitions editor for the Life division. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-14 05:03:05 UTC ]
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Vivendi to Pursue Total Ownership of Lagardère

After Vivendi finishes acquiring additional shares of Lagardère this week, it will own a 45.1% stake in the company, forcing Vivendi to make a tender offer for all remaining shares. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Cosy crime, cookbooks and a surprise hit: what we’ve really read in the pandemic

It was a chance to finally get around to Tolstoy or Proust, but the charts tell a different story. Which books did we actually turn to in the lockdowns? • Let us know in the comments what you were reading Back in spring 2020, when it became clear that coronavirus wasn’t going away, book lovers... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-12-11 09:00:06 UTC ]
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Akala, Wheatle and McNicoll among books for New Writing North schools project

Books by Akala, Alex Wheatle and Elle McNicoll are among 20 titles featuring in New Writing North's new project, focused on celebrating diverse literature in schools. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-11 02:47:53 UTC ]
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Mel Brooks looks back on his delightfully deranged career

But the legendary comedian’s joyful memoir doesn’t pause for introspection, or analysis. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-10 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Sellars' zombie-infested Waterstones novel snared by Northodox

Mike Sellars’ horror novel, featuring a zombie-infested Waterstones store, has gone to northern independent press Northodox.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-08 08:34:19 UTC ]
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Waterstones 'in very good shape' for Christmas, says Daunt

Waterstones m.d James Daunt says the retailer is in "very good shape" heading towards Christmas, despite issues with the global supply chain. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-07 01:00:41 UTC ]
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I write ‘women’s commercial fiction’ –why is my work still seen as inferior to men’s? | Emma Hughes

A recent roundup of the ‘best books of 2021’ had every possible genre of novel – with the unsurprising exception of romanceIn the four months since my first novel came out, I’ve had the same conversation probably a dozen times.“What’s it about?” a well-meaning stranger will ask. “Well,” I’ll... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-12-05 15:25:24 UTC ]
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Jennifer Killick | 'I want to write for all children... I need to keep them engaged'

For her first title with Farshore, Jennifer Killick has conjured an exciting, chilling tale of friendship. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-03 05:05:12 UTC ]
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McDermid, Mukherjee and Welsh to tutor at Moniack Mhor writing centre

Scottish crime writers including Val McDermid, Abir Mukherjee and Louise Welsh are among a new cohort of tutors featuring on Inverness writing centre Moniack Mhor's 2022 programme. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-01 15:01:56 UTC ]
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Lake leaves Profile for W&N non-fiction role

Ed Lake is moving to Weidenfeld & Nicolson in the newly created role of publishing director for non-fiction after five years at Profile.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-01 10:49:33 UTC ]
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John Murray partners with Waterstones for Billy Connolly 'fan-led' event

John Murray Press is partnering with Waterstones to host a one-off Facebook Live “fan-led” event with Billy Connolly in December.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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In ‘Something More Than Night,’ Raymond Chandler and Boris Karloff are a winning crime-fighting duo

Kim Newman’s latest novel finds pop-culture icons navigating a strange, dark world. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-28 20:55:35 UTC ]
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Alex Hyde | 'If I was ever going to write something, I was going to start with this story'

Academic Alex Hyde‘s first novel is a lyrical tale about two women named Violet during the Second World War. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-26 18:23:13 UTC ]
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Gina Gagliano to Leave Random House Graphic

Gina Gagliano, the founder and publishing director of Random House Graphic, Random House Children's Books’ graphic novel imprint, is leaving the company effective December 3. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Crossey leaves PRH for Little, Brown

Little, Brown has appointed Matthew Crossey from Penguin Random House as head of lifestyle non-fiction campaigns. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-22 00:37:51 UTC ]
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Harvill Secker appoints Ellis-Brown as deputy publishing director for crime

Harvill Secker has appointed Katie Ellis-Brown as deputy publishing director for crime, thriller and crossover fiction.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-18 18:43:17 UTC ]
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Goth-rock queen PJ Harvey is publishing a book-length narrative poem that took six years to write.

PJ Harvey is trying her hand at poetry again. In April 2022, Picador Poetry in the UK will publish the hardcover edition of Orlam, Harvey’s book-length narrative poem. A special collector’s edition featuring the musician’s original artwork will follow in October 2022. The long-form poem, which... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-11-12 18:12:55 UTC ]
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For Black kids, typical childhood behavior is often seen as a crime

Many are taught to expect that they’ll end up in the justice system, Kristin Henning writes. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-12 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Mayhew leaves Welbeck for The Book Publicist

Lyndsey Mayhew is leaving Welbeck to join non-fiction book publicity agency The Book Publicist as associate director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-11 14:15:36 UTC ]
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