Two Roads has acquired two novels by Peter Hannington, a producer at BBC Radio 4. Publisher Lisa Highton bought world rights from John Saddler at The Saddler Agency. Hanington’s first novel, titled A Dying Breed, is set in the contemporary world of foreign correspondents reporting from war zones around the world. When a bomb goes off in Kabul killing a local official, Carver, an old BBC hack, is warned off the story. But his instincts tell him something isn't quite right and he won't give up until he finds the truth. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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'The Candy House,' set for April 5, 2022, is being dubbed by Scribner as a "sibling novel" to Egan's Pulitzer Prize-winning 2010 book, 'A Visit from the Goon Squad,' and is set over the course of decades in and around both New York City and San Francisco. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The “rise of the hybrid author” was discussed at London Book Fair, with the prediction that writers will increasingly buy back rights to their own books from publishers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-24 22:00:58 UTC ]
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Adam Kay is joined by Katie and Kevin Tsang on the shortlists for this year's Laugh Out Loud Awards, better known as the Lollies, celebrating the "funniest children's books". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-21 04:59:24 UTC ]
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Bertelsmann is expanding its footprint in Brazil’s fast-growing education market, buying a major stake in medical company Afya. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-08 11:31:52 UTC ]
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Another unexpected boost for publishers, as Abu Dhabi's crown prince puts the equivalent of US$1.6 million into play for book purchases. The post Sheikh Mohamed Funds Book Buying at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-05-24 18:01:11 UTC ]
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Randa Jarrar’s memoir Love Is An Ex-Country focuses predominantly on the years leading to the 2016 election, a period, which, like now, was characterized by heightened Islamophobia, misogyny, homophobia, anti-immigrant sentiment, and racism. Jarrar embarks on a road trip inspired by Tahia... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2021-05-21 11:00:43 UTC ]
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In a huge deal in the library and information publishing world, London-based Clarivate has agreed to acquire ProQuest, an acquisition expected to be completed later this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Elliott Management, which acquired Barnes & Noble in September 2019, has reached an agreement to buy the stationery retailer Paper Source. B&N CEO James Daunt will add oversight of Paper Source to his responsibilities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones and Barnes & Noble owner Elliott Investment Management is buying the assets and operations of US stationery and gift retailer Paper Source, with James Daunt overseeing the chain. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-11 23:30:36 UTC ]
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RBmedia has acquired the audiobook publishing business of McGraw-Hill Professional in a deal that adds about 400 business books to the audio publisher's list, chief content officer Troy Juliar said. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK) is acquiring the publishing business of Lion Hudson from the AFD Group to become the UK’s largest Christian publisher. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-21 20:30:24 UTC ]
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The $349 million deal will help the publisher expand its back catalog at a moment of growing consolidation in the book business. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-03-29 19:44:12 UTC ]
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Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. is buying Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s book-publishing division, with titles by J Continue reading at ABC News
[ ABC News | 2021-03-29 16:27:03 UTC ]
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Hodder & Stoughton has bought two books, including The Presidents, to be edited by former Biteback chief Iain Dale. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-22 02:46:01 UTC ]
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Users of connected TV's most popular platform are about to see a major advertising upgrade. Roku and Nielsen are shaking up the connected TV advertising landscape with a landmark deal and strategic alliance: Roku is acquiring Nielsen's advanced video advertising (AVA) business, including the... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2021-03-01 21:30:00 UTC ]
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Confused about where to buy ebooks without breaking the bank? Here's your ultimate guide to finding discounts and sales for your next read. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-03-01 11:35:00 UTC ]
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Two Roads will publish Billy Connolly's first autobiography, titled Windswept and Interesting. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-24 15:35:50 UTC ]
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John Murray Press imprint Two Roads has acquired Devorgilla Days: A Memoir of Hope and Healing by Kathleen Hart, a "heart-warming and deeply moving" memoir about recovery, resilience and starting over. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-22 09:27:36 UTC ]
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