As scores of politicians line up to release books, the first Theresa May biography is set to reveal far less racy details than David Cameron’s...Brexit means Brexit, and party conference season means the release of a slew of political biographies and memoirs. Not as punchy a slogan as Theresa May’s, but at least we know there is a 100% chance of politicians and their biographers fighting over the prime slot in the conference hall bookshop. We have already had a glimpse of Strictly Come Dancing star Ed Balls telling Westminster to foxtrot oscar with his no-holds-barred memoir Speaking Out. The publication of Nick Clegg’s Politics: Between the Extremes – a typically peevish-sounding title from a man who always seemed annoyed to be deputy prime minister – has been timed to coincide with the start of the Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton. There are new books from the serial diarists Alastair Campbell, Alan Johnson and Chris Mullin. But the one which should be most eagerly awaited is the first biography of our new prime minister. Related: Why big publishers are ‘shying away’ from Theresa May Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
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HarperCollins US imprint Dey Street is reportedly publishing a biography of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, written by two journalists with the couple's co-operation. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-27 10:29:43 UTC ]
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Princeton University Press will publish a new full-length biography of Cicero by Oxford academic Dr Alison Rosenblitt. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-21 14:22:07 UTC ]
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In his new book the former Australian PM accuses the company of helping to run the country through deferential leaders like Tony Abbott News Corp operates like a political party, working closely with rightwing politicians to influence policy and elections and to destroy politicians who won’t... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-04-16 07:19:49 UTC ]
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Gather the kids and get to know some trailblazers in civil rights, education, disability, and more through these picture books about social justice leaders. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-04-09 10:41:32 UTC ]
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Malorie Blackman answers our questions about the fifth novel in her Noughts and Crosses series, Crossfire (Penguin), which has been shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2020. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-06 10:55:38 UTC ]
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Lisa Taddeo, Tayari Jones and David Mitchell are among the authors appearing at the Southbank Centre for its Summer Literature Season. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-09 15:43:34 UTC ]
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The bookselling landscape shifts and rumbles, and underlying concerns remain. What’s next? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-25 13:37:18 UTC ]
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Haynes Publishing is paying tribute to its late founder John H Haynes with a new biography in April. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-18 10:43:07 UTC ]
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A biography of Caroline Flack by Emily Herbert will be released by John Blake’s new firm Ad Lib Publishing in April, with a share of the profits donated to cyber bullying charities. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-16 13:10:53 UTC ]
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Religion publishers explore the numerous ways faith and social issues overlap in today's political climate. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Each of the American author’s 56 novels was a bestseller and her fiction was extolled by writers from Scott Turow to David Foster WallaceMary Higgins Clark, the “Queen of Suspense” who topped charts with each of her 56 novels, has died at the age of 92.Simon & Schuster president Carolyn... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-02-03 11:54:59 UTC ]
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Her tales of danger and deliverance made her one of the most successful crime writers of all time. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-02-01 03:09:08 UTC ]
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Jonathan Rosenberg recalls the musicians who stirred public debate, outrage and pride. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-01-24 02:42:42 UTC ]
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As FX expands to a streaming platform this year, with FX on Hulu, the network is making sure its most popular series will continue to be a mainstay on its linear channel for the next three years. FX has given a three-season renewal to American Horror Story, its anthology horror series from Ryan... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2020-01-09 17:00:29 UTC ]
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Lemn Sissay’s account of his childhood in care My Name is Why (Canongate) has been shortlisted for the 2019 Slightly Foxed Best Biography Prize along with Francesca Segal’s story of sitting "vigil" for her premature twins, Mother Ship (Chatto & Windus). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-06 22:27:54 UTC ]
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Rachel Johnson’s Rake’s Progress: My Life in Politics will be published by Simon & Schuster UK in March. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-05 13:39:36 UTC ]
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A bookseller’s reflections on the trends and challenges of the 2019 holiday selling season. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-30 13:00:33 UTC ]
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Head of Zeus has scooped an investigation by journalist Peter Geoghegan into how dirty money has subverted democracy and led to the rise of populism. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-17 13:35:26 UTC ]
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‘Tis the season of realizing the limits of your spacial awareness! “Measure twice, cut once”? In this economy? Luckily, UK bookseller Waterstones has opened our eyes to a new way of rectifying our (easily preventable) gift-wrapping fuck-ups. Behold: This is a public service announcement 🎄 📚... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-12-16 16:31:30 UTC ]
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If you find the holidays more foreboding than cheerful, find someone to relate to in these 4 free holiday short stories available to read online. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-12-16 11:35:47 UTC ]
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