Walker Books acquires non-fiction from Rolle and Owusu

Walker Books has acquired a non-fiction title from Rudimental band member Leon “Locksmith” Rolle and author Derek Owusu.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-22 04:26:28 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: PW Editors' Picks, Literary Fiction

Sally Rooney, Lauren Groff, and Atticus Lish were among the authors whose upcoming works of literary fiction were highlighted during this Editors' Picks panel hosted by 'PW' reviews editor David Varno. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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African speculative fiction is finally getting its due. Let’s talk about books to seek out.

A few of the fresh voices: Tade Thompson, Nnedi Okorafor, Sofia Samatar and Suyi Davies Okungbowa. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-05-14 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury Acquires Two Book Projects by Alan Moore

Bloomsbury U.K. has acquired U.K. and North American rights to two book projects—a five volume fantasy series and a short story collection—from the celebrated comics writer and novelist Alan Moore. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Hera Books picks up Walters series set in crime fiction bookshop

Hera Books has acquired The Dedley End Mysteries, a new "cosy crime" series by Victoria Walters. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-03 20:44:59 UTC ]
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Who is the greatest fictional detective? A new book reminds us why it’s Poirot.

Mark Aldridge’s “Agatha Christie’s Poirot” offers clues — and evidence — to prove the case. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-04-14 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Embla Books acquires 'laugh-out-loud' debut in first deal

Bonnier Books UK's new digital-first imprint Embla Books has bought Laura Starkey's debut, Rachel Ryan’s Resolutions, as its first acquisition.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-22 11:15:26 UTC ]
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Rosen to tell his Covid story in picture book form for Walker

Walker Books is to publish Sticky McStickstick, a new personal memoir picture book from Michael Rosen, illustrated by Tony Ross, exploring Rosen's personal experience of illness and recovery from Covid-19.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-12 15:54:55 UTC ]
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HCG acquires three-book series from Chan

Hachette Children's has acquired world rights to a new series from British Chinese author M Chan. The Tiger Warrior series is billed as a "thrilling" action-adventure series for children aged five to seven, steeped in East Asian folklore and mythology.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-03 13:52:03 UTC ]
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Black & White acquires first book from GBBO winner Peter Sawkins

Black & White will publish the first book from "Great British Bake Off" 2020 winner Peter Sawkins.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-25 00:03:12 UTC ]
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Walker, Nosy Crow and Egmont shortlisted for Derby Children's Picture Book Award

Books published by Walker, Nosy Crow and Egmont have been shortlisted for this year's Derby Children's Picture Book Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-08 17:10:34 UTC ]
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Gallic Books acquires Carey's 'magnificent' lockdown drawings

Gallic Books has acquired B: A Year in Plagues and Pencils, a collection of "lockdown drawings" by Edward Carey. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-03 02:35:57 UTC ]
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8 Great Queer Science Fiction Books

Find some immersive, out-of-this-world stories featuring LGBTQ+ characters in these excellent queer science fiction books. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-02-02 11:32:00 UTC ]
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Books from Odedina, Hill and Walker on Branford Boase longlist

This year's Branford Boase Award, the lengthiest longlist in the award's history, sees last year's winning editor Sarah Odedina in the running again, with her author Kereen Getten. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-27 17:51:51 UTC ]
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Atlantic Books acquires ‘dazzlingly original’ guide to fandom in politics

Atlantic Books has acquired I Heart Politics: Why Fandom Explains What's Really Going On, Phoenix C S Andrews’ "dazzlingly original" guide to fandom in politics.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-27 03:40:54 UTC ]
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Onwe acquires books from Ferguson and Herd

Indie publisher Onwe has acquired Rab Ferguson’s middle-grade novel, The Late Crew, and a contemporary debut novel, See My Smile, by Mike Herd (pictured).  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-22 01:44:07 UTC ]
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Walker signs Ayoade's first children's books

Walker Books has confirmed a two-book deal with comedian, film director, screenwriter, television presenter, actor and author Richard Ayoade.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-18 21:05:17 UTC ]
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Let’s talk about fantasy and science fiction books that have fallen off the radar

“Vellum” by Hal Duncan, “Mockingbird,” by Walter Tevis, the works of Tanith Lee and more. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-01-13 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Scholastic UK acquires book from Mangan siblings

Scholastic UK has acquired Escape the Rooms, the "dazzling" children’s book debut from actor Stephen Mangan, illustrated by his sister Anita Mangan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-13 03:30:19 UTC ]
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Children's Books North to roll out mentoring scheme

Children’s Books North co-founders Tilda Johnson, Emma Layfield and Liz Scott are launching a mentoring scheme for emerging publishing professionals living in the North of England and in Scotland. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-12 12:12:39 UTC ]
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