Two more from Koomson to Century and Arrow

Century and Arrow have acquired two new novels by bestselling author Dorothy Koomson.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Here’s every winner of the National Book Award for Fiction and Nonfiction during the 21st century.

Dust off your formal wear and break out the bubbly because the National Book Awards (a.k.a. the Oscars of the book world) are nearly upon us. Yes, in just a few short hours, five dumbstruck authors will be fêted, garlanded, and welcomed into the American literary pantheon. For those of you... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Arrow signs Ainsworth's 'moving' adult debut

Cornerstone imprint Arrow has acquired the debut adult novel from Carnegie-nominated children's author Eve Ainsworth.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Ebury pre-empts biography of two 16th-century queens

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Al Murray takes a look at the 20th century with Quercus

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A Century of Shakespeare and Company

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A Road Trip With One of the 20th Century’s Greatest Writers

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More than a century later, the wonderful work of Andrew Lang holds up remarkably well

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Century to publish Mind Geek's 'practical guide to a fulfilled life'

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Century scores Southgate's 'inspirational life lessons'

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How Fantasy Literature Helped Create the 21st Century

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Koomson 'finds her Verity' as Gbeleyi lands audio role after open casting call

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'Lush' YA fantasy of witches in 19th-century Italy to Hodder

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‘Union’ tells the origin story of the United States through 19th-century voices

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Writers of colour forced to publicise themselves, Koomson says

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Arrow bags novel from PRH Children's editor Sara Jafari

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Fairies and their magical worlds have captivated us for centuries. Here are some of the books that did it best.

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