Environmental activist's memoir to Sandstone

Scottish independent publisher Sandstone Press is to publish a memoir of 40 years of environmental activism by Peter Willcox titled Greenpeace Captain.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Stephen Hendry memoir goes to John Blake

John Blake Publishing has acquired snooker player Stephen Hendry's memoir, Me And The Table: My Autobiography. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Celebrities' Spiritual Memoirs Share Strength Found in Faith

Spiritual memoirs by celebrities from music to media to sports offer insights to their faith lives off camera, stage, pulpit or playing field. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Critics and Activists Add Ferment to Religion Publishing

As activism rises among faith groups, religion publishers address urgent social issues, conflicts over Trump’s agenda, the fragmenting of American churches, and the continuing decline of religious identification. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Acting legend Michael Caine to publish new memoir with Hodder

Actor Michael Caine is publishing his first book since his 2010 autobiography The Elephant to Hollywood (Hodder) in his 85th year this October.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Conservative Activists Threaten To Burn Berkeley Bookstore

Berkeley's Revolution Books has been a favorite target of conservative activists and on March 3 a group threatened to burn down the bookstore. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Stunning' memoir from sister of notorious criminal to John Murray

John Murray has acquired a "stunning" memoir by Astrid Holleeder, the sister of "one of the most notorious criminals in contemporary history", Willem Holleeder. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Drag queen Glamrou's memoir goes for six figures

4th Estate has won a five-way auction for a memoir by drag troupe leader ‘Glamrou’, exploring their journey from "god-fearing Muslim boy to an influential drag queen", in a six-figure deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spicer pens pet memoir for Ebury

Freelance lifestyle journalist Kate Spicer is to write  "a modern take on a pet memoir", about her rescue dog Wolfy, for Ebury Press. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michelle Obama's memoir out in November

Former first lady Michelle Obama’s forthcoming memoir, Becoming, will be published in the UK on 13th November, Penguin Random House has confirmed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beyond Mindfulness: Shambhala's Activist Publisher

Shambhala Publications, nearing its 50th anniversary in 2019, is fostering Buddhist values for enlightened living through its revitalized website, expanded online courses and an upcoming imprint for kids. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Crown Sets Michelle Obama’s Memoir, ‘Becoming,’ for November

Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s much anticipated memoir, 'Becoming,' will be published simultaneously in 24 countries on November 13; the book's release will be supported by a U.S. and international book tour. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michelle Obama's memoir, 'Becoming,' to be released in November

Michelle Obama's memoir, one of the most highly anticipated books in recent years, is coming out Nov. 13. The former first lady tweeted Sunday that the book, to come out a week after the 2018 midterm elections, is called "Becoming." "Writing 'Becoming' has been a deeply personal experience," she... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jeremy Robson's memoir to be released by Biteback

Biteback is to publish the memoirs of Jeremy Robson, whose publishing career spans five decades. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ban Ki-moon memoir to John Murray

John Murray is publishing a memoir by the former secretary general of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams is writing a memoir

Lucinda Williams, the Louisiana-born singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and introspective lyrics, is writing a memoir. The New York Times reports that the book, as yet untitled, is set for publication by Henry Holt and Company in 2020. “I have a lot to say and a big story to tell,”... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obama advisor's memoir to Bodley Head

The Bodley Head is publishing a "behind-the-scenes account" of the Obama administration from a former deputy national security advisor, Ben Rhodes. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comedian's endometriosis memoir to Hodder

Hodder & Stoughton has acquired a memoir from comedian and writer Eleanor Thom about endometriosis, a chronic condition affecting the lining of the womb, intended to help fellow sufferers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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William Collins signs Oxford lecturer's 'striking' literary memoir

William Collins is to publish Girl With Dove: A Child’s Escape Through Reading, a memoir from Oxford lecturer Sally Bayley. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Love Island's Chris Hughes signs memoir deal

Coronet has acquired "Love Island" star Chris Hughes’ autobiography, entitled You Bantering Me?, to publish this spring.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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William Collins scoops New York Times journalist's political memoir

William Collins will publish a debut memoir from an award-winning New York Times journalist who spent a decade covering Hillary Clinton’s pursuit of the US presidency. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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