HQ signs Uddin's epic family drama

HQ has signed The Halfways, a “very special” debut family drama from Nilopar Uddin. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-26 17:41:46 UTC ]

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When a family tree is rooted in racism

As Maud Newton uncovers her ancestors' disturbing past, she also looks for ways to heal the damage. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-01 12:00:54 UTC ]
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Why the BBC drama Then Barbara Met Alan brought tears to my eyes | Frances Ryan

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[ The Guardian | 2022-03-22 06:00:48 UTC ]
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A memoir of family, race, poetry and stereo systems

Garrett Hongo tells a coming-of-age story wrapped in his love of writing and music, and recounts his lifelong quest for the perfect audio equipment. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-18 12:00:15 UTC ]
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In ‘Fencing with the King,’ a search for family truths puts a woman at odds with her powerful uncle

Diana Abu-Jaber's writing is propulsive — but silkily so, wending on limber paragraphs that allow her to move with ease across a wide-ranging story about conflicted identities. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-15 13:25:02 UTC ]
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Combining a Murder Mystery and Immigrant Family Story with Jane Pek

At Public Libraries Online, Jane Pek discusses her debut novel, The Verifiers, which follows Claudia Lin, an amateur sleuth who investigates the potential suitors of lovelorn New Yorkers. “When I read, above all it’s about becoming invested in the character,” Pek explains. “Once I’m invested,... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-03-09 21:30:56 UTC ]
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Hamilton author had his children's book translated into a sign language, and says everyone should do it

Bruce Simpson self published Paislee and the Talking Tree, and put an American Sign Language version online. Members of the deaf community say such translations are still not that common with newer books and applaud the move. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2022-02-28 21:15:37 UTC ]
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Omar Sakr's 'epic, stunningly dirty' debut novel challenges macho heterosexual myths of Arab-Australian culture

The lives of queer Arab-Australian boys and men are vividly inhabited in award-winning poet Omar Sakr’s darkly comic debut novel, set in Western Sydney. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2022-02-28 19:12:38 UTC ]
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7 Novels About Family Curses

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[ Electric Literature | 2022-01-31 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder signs King's 'magnificent' Fairy Tale for September release

Stephen King has written “a magnificent and terrifying tale” about a teenage boy with keys to a parallel world. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-25 09:54:00 UTC ]
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HQ pre-empts 'empowering' guide from life coach Ogunlesi

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[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-19 19:04:39 UTC ]
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Ian McEwan’s ‘most epic book to date’ to be published in September

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[ The Guardian | 2022-01-19 12:00:11 UTC ]
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McEwan's 'mesmerising' Lessons signed by Cape for September release

Ian McEwan’s “ambitious and mesmerising” new novel Lessons will be published by Jonathan Cape in September. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-19 02:10:47 UTC ]
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More than 300 writers and publishers sign letter opposing Policing Bill

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[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-13 12:40:06 UTC ]
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The Indigo Press signs 'exquisite' selection of stories from Muñoz

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Octopus pre-empts Kouchner’s explosive family memoir

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[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-13 10:05:05 UTC ]
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Faber signs fantasy 'middle-grade debut of the year' from FAB winner McCurdy

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[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-13 09:33:13 UTC ]
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Hodder Studio signs Kennedy's memoir on relationship with mother

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Cornerstone Press signs TikTok star K C Davis in 48-hour pre-empt

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