HQ scoops Sheffield-set debut novel from journalist Rawlins

HQ has scooped The Steel Girls, a debut novel from journalist and university lecturer Michelle Rawlins, in a three-book deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-01 19:21:33 UTC ]
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The Reading Room, Renamed Bookstr, Debuts New Website

Renamed Bookstr, the book discovery and recommendation platform has a new CEO, Sarah Hill, a relaunched website, and plans to release a new app later in September. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sunday Times journalist Hornak signs two with Little, Brown

Little, Brown has acquired two books by journalist Francesca Hornak for a "significant" five-figure sum. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Morgan inks three-book deal with HQ

HQ has signed a three-book deal with author Sarah Morgan to continue her From Manhattan with Love series. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amy Schumer's Debut Moves 40,000 Copies in First Week

Schumer's essay collection, 'The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo,' expected to be one of the big books of the summer, sold just under 40,000 hardcover copies in its first week on sale, according to BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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John Murray prize-winning debut authors to tour Waterstones

John Murray is taking three of its "most exciting and lauded" debut writers, Andrew Michael Hurley, Lisa McInerney and Jessie Greengrass, on a nationwide tour of Waterstones bookshops in Bath, Liverpool and London this September. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W&N pre-empts 'convention-defying' Irish debut

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has pre-empted a "major" and "convention-defying" Irish debut, Restless Souls by Dan Sheehan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookseller Barter's YA debut snapped up

Andersen Press has acquired a YA novel by debut author and bookseller Catherine Barter. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Conservationist's 'enigmatic' debut to Penguin Press

Penguin Press is to publish building conservationist Tom Nancollas’ debut Seashaken Houses. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fabulous news: Mr Men and Little Misses get fresh set of companions

Little Misses Fabulous and Sparkle and Misters Marvellous and Adventure to be added to the late Roger Hargreaves’s series of children’s books The Mr Men are joining the 21st century with the introduction of a handful of new characters to join the primary-coloured ranks of Mr Happy, Mr Bump and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HQ launches interactive cover version of The Stylist

HQ is launching the paperback of Hello! editor-in-chief Rosie Nixon’s debut novel The Stylist with an augmented reality app developed by TimeSlice Films. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debut dragon-slaying series to Gollancz after 'fierce' auction

Orion science fiction and fantasy imprint Gollancz has acquired a cross-over fantasy series in a "fierce" and "hotly-fought auction" by debut author Kristen Ciccarelli. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bureau debut to Birlinn

Birlinn is to publish The Bureau, a debut novel from "striking new talent" Jane Menczer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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George RR Martin's Wild Cards superhero books set for TV

Author George RR Martin's epic science fiction story series Wild Cards is to be developed for TV following the success of Game of Thrones. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter exhibition set for British Library

An exhibition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book is to open next year at the British Library. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Coronet buys journalist's story of a 'no spend year'

Hodder imprint Coronet has acquired narrative non-fiction book No Spend Year by personal finance journalist Michelle McGagh. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amy Liptrot's debut wins Wainwright Golden Beer Prize 2016

Amy Liptrot’s debut and memoir The Outrun (Canongate) has been named the winner of the £5,000 Wainwright Golden Beer Prize 2016, an award celebrating UK nature and travel writing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two debut psychological thrillers to Avon

Avon has acquired two debut psychological thrillers from Sam Carrington and former poisons expert Carolyn Gillis. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debut middle grade mystery series to Little, Brown

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has acquired a middle-grade mystery series by Australian debut author Janine Beacham. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sphere signs debut thriller writer in six-figure deal

Sphere Fiction has acquired two psychological thrillers from debut author Laura Marshall in a six-figure pre-empt. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Longtime Cookbook Collaborator Makes Her Solo Debut

Julia Turshen has worked with Mario Batali, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Dana Cowin, but is now stepping into the limelight with her debut, 'Small Victories,' due out from Chronicle Books on September 6. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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