Up lit: the new book trend with kindness at its core

From Matt Haig’s How to Stop Time to Gail Honeyman’s Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, the empathetic literature inspired by a year of tragedies, political upheaval and economic uncertaintyA bruising year dominated by political and economic uncertainty, terrorism and tragedy has, publishers say, kickstarted a new trend they have have branded “up lit”. In contrast with the “grip lit” thrillers that were the market leaders until recently, more and more bookbuyers are seeking out novels and nonfiction that is optimistic rather than feelgood. And an appetite for everyday heroism, human connection and love – rather than romance – is expected to be keeping booksellers and publishers uplifted, too.Led by Matt Haig’s How to Stop Time and Gail Honeyman’s Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, the emphasis in this summer’s launches has been on stories of empathy. Other high-profile publications in July included Rowan Coleman’s The Summer of Impossible Things and David M Barnett’s Calling Major Tom. Related: Matt Haig: ‘I think books can save us. They sort of saved me’ Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2017-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Interview With Beth O’Leary, Author of WHSmith 2019 Fiction Book of the Year

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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine named public's favourite at BAMB Awards

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