Walker to republish Alex Rider series

Walker Books is marking the 15th anniversary of Anthony Horowitz’s first Alex Rider novel by releasing new editions of the entire series. The publisher has also organised a writing competition with the NLT to mark the anniversary.  All 10 books in the spy series, which started with Stormbreaker in 2000 and ended with Russian Roulette in 2013, will be released with new cover art and bonus content on the 2nd April (p.b, £7.99). The cover images were designed by Two Dots, the studio that created the packaging for Ubisoft’s video games Assassins Creed and Far Cry. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vintage appoints Alex Russell for crime list

Alex Russell is joining Vintage as assistant editor, specialising in crime and thriller paperbacks, starting in October.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ITV series for Jilly Cooper's Rutshire Chronicles

Jilly Cooper's bestselling Rutshire Chronicles novels are to be adapted for the small screen in a new "high-end drama" series for ITV, called "Riders". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Donal Ryan | 'Fiction is always a series of guesses'

With two critically lauded novels under his belt, Irish author Donal Ryan returns with another scintillating tale, writes Alice O’Keeffe. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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August Religion Bestsellers: ‘Uninvited’ Takes #1; Amish Millionaire Series Finishes Strong

Lysa TerKeurst’s ‘Uninvited’ sold nearly 100,000 copies in August and took #1 on our Religion Nonfiction list. Plus, Wanda Brunstetter topped Fiction with the final installment of her Amish Millionaire series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH poaches Horowitz to write new crime series

Penguin Random House has poached bestselling author Anthony Horowitz from Hachette imprint Orion to write a new series of 'whodunnit’ crime novels for Century and Arrow.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Silvertail Books to republish classic military thrillers

Silvertail Books is to bring four classic military thrillers by Mike Lunnon-Wood back into print. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Raven Trevor Pryce to debut kids series 'Kulipari' on Netflix

For most athletes, their best years are well behind them by the time the hit the big four-oh. But at 41, former NFL star Trevor Pryce has found a new and what he calls a better life among the frogs and scorpions of "Kulipari."The trilogy of children's books he created starring a wannabe warrior... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2016-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IglooBooks to publish DreamWorks’ Trolls series

IglooBooks, part of Bonnier Publishing, will publish a series of books to accompany the upcoming "Trolls" film from DreamWorks Animation next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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McAleer leaves Walker after licensing team restructure

Helen McAleer is stepping down from her role as chief global development officer and m.d. of Walker Productions, which is part of the Walker Books Group. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: The Ashfall Series by Mike Mullin

Assistant editor Drucilla Shultz recommends The Ashfall Series by Mike Mullin, a natural disaster adventure story following 15-year-old Alex, who is left at home by his family the weekend Yellowstone's super volcano decides to erupt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debut dragon-slaying series to Gollancz after 'fierce' auction

Orion science fiction and fantasy imprint Gollancz has acquired a cross-over fantasy series in a "fierce" and "hotly-fought auction" by debut author Kristen Ciccarelli. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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George R R Martin's Wild Cards TV series in development

A new TV series based on George R R Martin's sci-fi superhero book series Wild Cards is in development. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alex Clark joins Bath Festivals

Bath Festivals has appointed Alex Clark as artistic director of words and literature. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debut middle grade mystery series to Little, Brown

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has acquired a middle-grade mystery series by Australian debut author Janine Beacham. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sony's original series 'Powers' won't return for season three

Although it lasted two seasons, Sony's original superhero crime drama Powers unfortunately won't be returning for a third. According to series creator and comic book author Brian Michael Bendis on Twitter, "season 2 was the last. at least for now." Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2016-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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General Electric Is Using Instagram Stories to Promote Its Snapchat Series About Volcanoes

Instagram Stories launched Tuesday, and brands are already using the Snapchat-like feature, which lets marketers and the digital platform's 500 million monthly users curate daily moments that disappear after 24 hours. In fact, General Electric is using its first Instagram story to push a video... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Five on Brexit Island' added to Enid Blyton spoof series

Quercus has added a new title to its Enid Blyton for Grown-Up series due out this November, with the Famous Five’s friendship now set to be challenged by divisions over the thorny subject of Brexit. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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LaHaye, Co-Author of Left Behind Series, Leaves A Lasting Impact

Tim LaHaye, the evangelical pastor and co-author of the best-selling Left Behind series, died of a stroke on Monday. He was 90. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shakespeare’s Globe teams with Walker and RNIB

Shakespeare’s Globe is working with Walker Books and RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) on "Shakespeare Telling Tales", a storytelling event that will be accessible to blind and partially sighted children. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Emoji story series from PRH Children's

Penguin Random House (PRH) Children’s is creating a series of books based on popular emojis, including one based on the poo symbol.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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