William Collins snaps up Letters to the Earth

William Collins has acquired a collection of letters from contributors including Yoko Ono, Mark Rylance and Green MP Caroline Lucas urgently responding to the climate crisis. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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A Clip Of Michelle Williams Narrating Britney Spears' Audiobook Is Going Viral For A Certain Justin Timberlake Moment

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Michelle Williams does a viral Justin Timberlake impression as she narrates Britney Spears' memoir

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Serena Williams Has a Two-Book Deal, Including a Memoir

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Serena Williams to publish memoir about life ‘on and off the court’

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Michelle Williams will narrate audiobook for Britney Spears' memoir, 'The Woman in Me'

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