Danielle Steel joins Pan Mac in 10-book deal

Danielle Steel has signed a 10-book contract with Pan Macmillan, moving to the publisher from Transworld, where she has been for the last 26 years. Jeremy Trevathan, publisher of Macmillan adult books, signed UK and Commonwealth rights, excluding Canada, in a deal negotiated with Cullen Stanley at Janklow & Nesbit in New York. Steel will move to Pan Macmillan from summer 2018. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Of Hype and Hygge: Those Books Aren’t Danish

As we near London Book Fair, the adult coloring book tide has receded, but these Danish hygge titles are plentiful. Who's missing out? Danish publishers. The post Of Hype and Hygge: Those Books Aren’t Danish appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Crown to Publish Books by Barack and Michelle Obama

Former President Barack Obama, in Manhattan last month. Many questions about the Obamas’ books deal are unanswered — like the size of the advance and whether they are both memoirs. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Emma Watson's Book Fairies project goes worldwide

Harry Potter star Emma Watson has been leaving books in public places for readers to find. Continue reading at BBC News

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Frankfurt Book Fair’s LitAg Sells Out; Publishers Rights Corner Is Open

With Frankfurt's agents and scouts center an early sell-out, the fair recommends quick bookings in the Publishers Rights Corner, scheduled for October 10. The post Frankfurt Book Fair’s LitAg Sells Out; Publishers Rights Corner Is Open appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Hot Key bags new YA books from Robert Muchamore

Hot Key Books has acquired two standalone YA novels from Robert Muchamore, author of bestselling YA series Cherub. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of March 6, 2017

A U.K. novel with over 20 foreign sales, a Swedish debut about a hostage negotiator, and an Italian trilogy are among the titles sparking conversation before next week's London Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Obamas' Books to Be Published By Crown

Less than a week after it was announced that Penguin Random House had acquired books by former president and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama for a rumored $65 million, Crown Publishing Group has been named as the PRH unit that will release the titles in the U.S. and Canada. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trapeze to publish Sarah Millican's first book

Orion imprint Trapeze is publishing comedian Sarah Millican's first book in October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Teachers' favourite books have been revealed in the 2017 UKLA shortlist

The shortlists have been announced for the UKLA book awards, with illustrated books nominated in all three age categories for the first time. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Dave Eggers, Valeria Luiselli and more will judge the 2017 National Book Awards

Dave Eggers, Valeria Luiselli, Jacqueline Woodson and Nick Flynn are among those who will be judging the 2017 National Book Awards. The National Book Foundation announced the new roster of 20 judges Monday. They include authors, some whom are previous National Book Award winners and finalists,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Rejoice in Logan’s Success. It Means Grittier Comic Book Movies Are Coming

Comic book movies now have another "hard-R" hit. And it won't be the last. The post Rejoice in Logan’s Success. It Means Grittier Comic Book Movies Are Coming appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

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Market Focus Poland at London Book Fair: ‘We’ve Become Interesting Neighbors’

'We've ceased to be anonymous migrants,' says Dariusz Jaworski. London Book Fair attendees next week will be greeted by Books From Poland. The post Market Focus Poland at London Book Fair: ‘We’ve Become Interesting Neighbors’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Political climate looms over London Book Fair trade

Manuscripts which help readers escape from the angst of the political climate are tipped to be hot at this year's London Book Fair, according to publishers and agents. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Grant Smithies: Craft beer - Drinking by the book

This might be, I thought, the perfect guidebook for a man like me. A thirsty man, in other words. A man who's permanently parched. Continue reading at Stuff

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World Book Day: An interview with Raymond Briggs

Raymond Briggs talks to Newsnight about The Snowman, what David Bowie got wrong and being childless. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weldon Owen to Launch Gift Imprint, Blue Streak Books

Blue Streak Books will launch this spring with former Running Press v-p and publisher Chris Navratil at the helm as associate publisher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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World Book Day 2017 in pictures

Children got the opportunity to meet their favourite authors this week, as World Book Day celebrated it's 20th anniversary on Thursday 2nd March.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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The 10 Best Interlinked Short Story Collections

Michael Knight, author of the linked story collection 'Eveningland,' picks 10 interlinked story collections, including 'Olive Kitteridge' and 'A Visit from the Goon Squad.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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HarperCollins Children's Books partners with Hopster

HarperCollins Children's Books has partnered with Hopster, an "edutainment" subscription app that helps kids under six to learn through stories. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Melissa Cox pre-empts Wicked debut in first deal for Hodder

Editorial director Melissa Cox's first acquisition at Hodder & Stoughton is a fiction debut, The Wicked Cometh, by Laura Carlin. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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