UK unpublished writer shortlisted for $50k literary prize

UK writer Russell Jones has been shortlisted for the $50,000 (£37,990) Half the World Global Literati Award for his unpublished YA novel The Talkers. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Indie micropublisher and not-for-profit 3 of Cups has announced a new initiative to help writers and artists who might have reduced incomes during the coronavirus outbreak.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Rowling, Smith and Oliver make British Book Awards '30 from 30' shortlist

JK Rowling, Zadie Smith and Jamie Oliver have made the shortlist for the British Book Awards "30 from 30" trophy that will crown one book the “best” of the past three decades. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Rick Atkinson Wins American History Book Prize

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The Ghost Writer: An Author Imagines a Letter From Her Late Grandmother

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What China’s Literary Community is Reading During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Weldon prepares staff to work from home as PRH UK cancels all events

Penguin Random House UK is expecting all London-based staff to work from home from Tuesday (17th March) and cancelling all events, including bookshop events, Penguin Live, launch parties and "any meetings". Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Zaffre signs debut writer Caroline Day

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The Loft Announces Wordplay Literary Fest Will Be Virtual This Spring

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Polari Prize launches tour to celebrate 10 year anniversary

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UK competition authority raises concerns over Cengage/McGraw-Hill merger

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