Five eye-catching graphic novels that define the genre

Some of the most exciting fiction and memoir is being done in the form of graphic novels. Here are some of the very best. Continue reading at 'The Conversation'

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Avon has snapped up two new psychological crime novels by Sunday Times bestseller Katerina Diamond. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Journalist Barr’s début novel to Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury has acquired a début novel by journalist Damian Barr, entitled You Will Be Safe Here, to be published in spring 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Daunt: 'Amazon defines how Waterstones acts'

Amazon “defines” how Waterstones behaves, James Daunt, m.d. of Waterstones has said, but he added that a really good high street bookshop was "addictive" and could not be replicated online. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Viking acquires 'major' debut novel All the Good Things

Viking has acquired All the Good Things: a "major" debut novel by Clare Sita Fisher. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Walker to publish Scott Bergstrom YA novel in UK

Walker Books has acquired the UK and Commonwealth rights to The Cruelty, a YA thriller by Scott Bergstrom. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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LOOK! All Eyes on Germany in Bologna

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Datebook: Pretty and dirty paintings, pop-up storytelling and theater with a graphic punch

A show about sensuality that dips into the uncanny. A work of theater that packs a 2-D punch. And early images that captured the electric. Plus: Pieces that play with words and a pop-up storytelling show. “Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty,” at the Orange County Museum of Art. The New York-based... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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"I've never met a reader who doesn't like short novels. Most people don't buy books by weight. If you do, you're reading the wrong article." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Japan, Novel by Artificial Intelligence and Humans Vies for Literary Prize

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How self-published novel Jalan Jalan took flight with an Asian publisher

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[ The Guardian | 2016-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bertelsmann 'eyes 70-75% stake in PRH'

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[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Everyman Wodehouse Prize shortlist for 'funniest novel' revealed

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[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH and Daily Mail launch £20k debut novel contest

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[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 10 Best Adventure Novels

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Folio Magazine | 2016-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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