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August 03, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Super Thursday 2021 production drops but it still packs a punch This Super Thursday—which The Bookseller has identified as 14th October—will be the “lightest” in years, with the pandemic rattling autumn publishing schedules for the second consecutive year. Robinson leaves Scholastic controlling shares to Lucchese in surprise will Scholastic c.e.o. Dick Robinson, who passed away in June, left his controlling shares in the company to its new chair Iole Lucchese, it has emerged. Lownie campaign sees some Mountbatten archives released but tribunal looms Southampton University has published some of the personal diaries and letters belonging to Lord and Lady Mountbatten after a campaign by historian and literary agent Andrew Lownie, however others are still unavailable.  Penguin Press signs Thrall's portrait of Palestine life in three-way auction Penguin Press has signed a "dramatic and deeply tragic" portrait of life in Palestine by Nathan Thrall after a three-way auction.  Swan moves into historical fiction with six-book Pan Mac deal Pan Macmillan has signed a new six-book deal with Karen Swan, marking her first move into historical fiction and hardback. Rankin reimagines His Dark Materials covers Rankin has reimagined the covers of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy in new editions for the adult market.  The Bookseller to publish library-themed edition The Bookseller will publish a special issue focused on libraries next month for the first time in its history.  Books in the Media: Slimani's third novel a 'panoramic, ambitious tale' Leïla Slimani's third novel The Country of Others (Faber & Faber) picked up reviews in The Bookseller, the Guardian, the Times and the Financial Times this week.  Yellow Kite serves up Wightman's Slimming Eats recipes Yellow Kite has signed Slimming Eats by blogger Siobhan Wightman for release in December.  Nosy Crow picks up Fox's 'gripping' debut in two-book deal Nosy Crow has acquired two middle grade adventures from Simon Fox, including his debut, Running Out of Time.  Orion partners with Firsty Group on SF Gateway app Orion and digital services company Firsty Group have teamed up to deliver the e-book and audio titles of SF Gateway, the sister imprint of Gollancz, through a branded app.  Reading Agency gives STEM-themed book bags to low-income families The Reading Agency has unveiled a new programme called Reading Sparks programme which will donate science and technology book bags to low-income families particularly impacted by the pandemic.

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August 02, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Thousands of authors and illustrators warn over 'devastating' copyright change Thousands of authors, illustrators and translators have warned against potentially “devastating” changes to UK copyright laws, while the Booksellers Association (BA) has also thrown its weight behind the campaign. Florence resigns as Hay Festival director after bullying claim upheld Hay Festival director Peter Florence has quit after the organisation's board unanimously endorsed an investigation upholding an allegation of bullying made against him. Amazon hit with record €746m EU data protection fine Amazon has been hit with a record €746m (£636m) fine over allegations its processing of personal data breached EU data protection laws. HarperFiction scoops 'feel-good romcom' debut from Hargan HarperFiction has scooped a "feel-good romcom" set at the Cannes film festival by debut author Niamh Hargan. Pearson's new subscription app to feature more than 1,500 e-books More than 1,500 e-books will be available on Pearson’s new Netflix-style student subscription app, Pearson+, which will also feature notetaking features and audiobooks.  Ebury clinches Heap's 'groundbreaking' solutions for climate change Witness Books has acquired an exploration of real-world solutions to climate change from journalist and presenter Tom Heap, backed by a BBC Radio 4 series and a foreword from Arnold Schwarzenegger.   Haig becomes first author to do Bookshop chart double Matt Haig has become the first author to feature on Bookshop.org's Indie Champions list with two titles in the same month. Canongate lands 'deeply moving' book on friendship by Ramaswamy Canongate has landed an "ambitious and deeply moving book" by journalist and author Chitra Ramaswamy about her unlikely friendship with Jewish refugee Henry Wuga, which will be a lead non-fiction hardback for the publisher.  Sex Education star Reynolds to read audiobook of Day's new novel Actress Tanya Reynolds will read the audiobook of Elizabeth Day’s forthcoming novel Magpie (Fourth Estate) which will be released along with the hardback and e-book on 2nd September. Faber among Mo Siewcharran grant recipients Faber has been awarded a Mo Siewcharran grant along with Profile Books and Canongate.  Watford FC captain Troy Deeney's 'brutally honest' memoir signed by Cassell Cassell, an imprint of the Octopus Publishing Group, has acquired Redemption: My Story, a "brutally honest and inspirational" memoir from Watford football club’s record-breaking striker and captain Troy Deeney.  Funeral for Mo Hayder A funeral for award-winning crime author Clare Dunkel, published under the name Mo Hayder, will be held later this month.

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The most read stories of the week

 

 

Our round-up of the most read stories of the past week on The Bookseller: 1. 'Extraordinary' crime writer Mo Hayder dies of motor neurone disease 2. Booker Prize longlist sees Ishiguro, Cusk and Galgut up against two debuts 3. Audible launches Premium Plus membership with unlimited access to over 7,500 titles 4. Lantana kicks off new fiction list with debut authors 5. Escapism booms while Black British figures lead key submissions, editors say (£) 6. Avon x Mushens Entertainment Prize longlist announced 7. HarperCollins and Belton go to High Court over Putin's People 8. Bonnier Books UK buys Edinburgh indie Black & White Publishing 9. PRH tightlipped on Prince Harry 'four-book deal' claim 10. Little Toller to release raft of debuts and first picture book

 

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July 30, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Pearson reports 'strong rebound' as it launches student subscription app Pearson’s underlying revenue increased by 17% in the first half of 2021, reflecting a “strong rebound” from last year, and “encouraging momentum in the underlying business”. The company has also announced a new college app launching in the US today, called Pearson+.  HarperCollins awaits October Abramovich case judgement HarperCollins has settled with two Russian billionaires in a libel case over Catherine Belton's book Putin's People (William Collins), but will await a judgement later this year on claims brought by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and a Russian energy giant. Tributes to 'giant' Roberto Calasso after death, aged 80 Tributes have been paid to “giant of world literature” Roberto Calasso, after the author and Adelphi Edizioni publisher died in Milan, aged 80. Scribner pre-empts 'intensely moving' debut from Mensah Scribner has pre-empted rights for an "intensely moving" debut novel from Elvin James Mensah in a two-book deal. AwesomeBooks to donate 50,000 books via National Literacy Trust Retailer AwesomeBooks is giving a copy of every book sold on its site to the National Literary Trust (NLT), which will match them to children and schools who need them. CWA to admit self-published writers for the first time The Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) is allowing self-published authors to join its ranks for the first time in its 68-year history. Pan Mac lands 'beautiful' book from Yorkshire Shepherdess Owen Pan Macmillan has landed a “beautiful” new book from Amanda Owen, star of Channel 5 show “Our Yorkshire Farm”. UCLan snaps up bookseller Clapham's first teen novel UCLan Publishing has acquired the “funny and heart-warming” first teen novel from author and bookseller Katie Clapham. Private Eye to release 60th anniversary book by Macqueen Satirical magazine Private Eye will mark 60 years in October with the release of a celebratory book viewing six decades as they were recorded in its pages. Wimbledon BookFest returns in September with Faulks, Margolyes and Rani Wimbledon BookFest is returning in September for its second in-person festival in 2021, featuring more than 40 live events with speakers such as Sebastian Faulks (pictured), Miriam Margolyes and Anita Rani. Ilex Press to publish Landscape Photographer of the Year title Ilex Press will publish a book to accompany the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, to showcase the winning and commended entries in each of the competition’s sections.  VoyagerCon to be held in September with Kristoff, Hubb and Kuang HarperVoyager has announced a weekend of fantasy and science fiction panels for readers and writers in September, headlined by Jay Kristoff.

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July 29, 2021

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LATEST NEWS 'Strong' first half for RELX despite Exhibitions losses RELX, parent company of Elsevier and RX (formerly Reed Exhibitions), saw revenue down 3%, but up 4% in constant currency, to a total of £3,394m in the first half of 2021 (£3,501m in first-half 2020). Adjusted operating profit was up 3% (11% in constant currency) at £1,023m (£990m). 'Extraordinary' crime writer Mo Hayder dies of motor neurone disease The industry has paid tribute to "brilliant storyteller" and crime author Clare Dunkel, also known as Mo Hayder, who has died from motor neurone disease. Taylor & Francis revenue and profits decline despite 'strong' performance Revenue at Taylor & Francis fell 4.4% in the six months to 30th June 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, half-year results from parent firm Informa show. Audible launches Premium Plus membership with unlimited access to over 7,500 titles Audible is giving its members unlimited access to more than 7,500 titles spanning fiction, non-fiction, documentaries, comedy, theatre, journalism and children’s content, as part of its new Plus Catalogue which launches today (28th July). William Collins scoops Paxman's history of how coal made Britain William Collins has scooped a new history of Britain by renowned broadcaster, journalist and author Jeremy Paxman. Mendez and Stuart shortlisted for Polari First Book Prize Books exploring intersectionality have dominated both 2021 Polari Prize shortlists, with Booker winner Douglas Stuart and Paul Mendez both nominated and half the titles coming from independent publishers.  Ebury Spotlight signs 'compelling' story of spycops scandal women Ebury Spotlight has acquired Deep Deception, the "incredible" true story of five UK women who were manipulated into sexual relationships by an elaborate, state-sponsored spy ring, known as the "spycops scandal".  HQ lands 'compulsive' menopause Miller thriller HQ has landed the first adult novel from Kirsten Miller, which follows three women who are brought together when they realise that each of them developed a special power after they had gone through the menopause. Fury and Wenger make Telegraph Sports Book Awards shortlists The shortlists for this year's The Telegraph Sports Book Awards have been announced, featuring Tyson Fury, Arsène Wenger and Jamie Redknapp among the nominations. Bloomsbury nets 60th anniversary history of Panini football stickers Bloomsbury Sport has netted The Official Celebration: A Nostalgic Journey Through the World of Panini by Greg Lansdowne, to be released in celebration of the brand's 60th anniversary. Hamish Hamilton's Chukwu finalist for the Black British Business Awards Hannah Chukwu, assistant editor at PRH imprint Hamish Hamilton, has been announced as a finalist for the 2021 Black British Business Awards in the Arts and Media Rising Star category.  Faber relaunches Golding's 'trailblazing' novels with King, Mosse and Okri forewords Faber is relaunching a string of William Golding’s novels, with new forewords by authors including Ben Okri, Marlon James, Stephen King and Kate Mosse.

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July 28, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Megamonster sinks its claws into the top for a fifth week David Walliams and Tony Ross' Megamonster (HarperCollins) notched up a fifth week in the Official UK Top 50 number one spot, selling 19,799 copies through Nielsen BookScan's TCM. Lacey departs Myriad after 15 years as parent firm 'scales back' publishing Candida Lacey, publishing director of Myriad Editions, is leaving the trade imprint she has helmed for over 15 years.  US marketing tech company acquires Bloodhound Books US-based marketing tech company Open Road Media (OR/M) has acquired UK e-book specialist indie Bloodhound Books for an undisclosed sum. HarperCollins and Belton go to High Court over Putin's People Author Catherine Belton and publisher HarperCollins are going to the High Court today (28th July) to take on Russian state-controlled oil giant Rosneft and three Russian billionaires, including Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovic, over the book Putin's People (William Collins).  Trio join BA council as membership passes 1,000 milestone Independent booksellers Allison Jinks, Jess Paul and Sheryl Shurville have joined the Booksellers Association advisory council, as membership to the association passes 1,000 for the first time in eight years. HarperCollins reveals 10th anniversary edition of Walliams' Gangsta Granny A special paperback anniversary limited edition of David Walliams and Tony Ross' Gangsta Granny will be published by HarperCollins Children's Books this autumn, to mark a decade since its first release. Hachette scoops award-winner Pang's first children's book Hachette Children’s Group will publish Perfectly Weird, Perfectly You: A Scientific Guide to Growing Up, the debut children’s book from Dr Camilla Pang, the youngest person and first writer of colour to win the Royal Society Science Book Prize. Influx Press launches first novel prize for Black British women with Black Ballad Independent publisher Influx Press is launching a new fiction prize for Black British women, in partnership with lifestyle platform Black Ballad. Faulks, Powers and Towles at Hutchinson Heinemann showcase Sebastian Faulks has spoken of how male authors writing female characters is increasingly viewed with scepticism, while Richard Powers revealed the impact of the pandemic on his book, in a Hutchinson Heinemann showcase. Little Toller to release raft of debuts and first picture book Independent publisher Little Toller Books is publishing a number of debut authors over the next two years, and will also release its first children's picture book. Hachette's Gender Balance Network launches free pay transparency event Hachette UK’s Gender Balance Network has organised a free virtual event on 2nd September to explore equality and transparency. Last chance to participate in Bookcareers salary survey There are just days left to take part in consultancy bookcareers.com's latest salary survey, which analyses publishing industry pay for employees based in the UK and Ireland.

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July 27, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Booker Prize longlist sees Ishiguro, Cusk and Galgut up against two debuts Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro is on this year's longlist for the £50,000 Booker Prize, which he won in 1989, alongside previously shortlisted authors Damon Galgut, Richard Powers and Sunjeev Sahota. Wonderbly acquired by private equity firm Graphite Capital Personalised children’s book publisher Wonderbly has been acquired by private equity specialist Graphite Capital for an undisclosed amount.  Hachette UK hails 'strong' first half as Lagardère begins to recover Hachette UK has celebrated “an extremely strong" first half as parent company Lagardère showed a path to recovery in the six months to end of June 2021, with its publishing arm recording some decade-high results.  Bonnier Books UK buys Edinburgh indie Black & White Publishing Bonnier Books UK has acquired independent Scottish publisher Black & White Publishing as part of its long-term strategy for growth.   Tomaszewska steps up as Virago editorial director Virago’s Rose Tomaszewska has been promoted to editorial director, two years after joining the company.   Ransom to depart Midas after 22 years Deputy director of books Sophie Ransom is leaving Midas, after working at the firm for more than 22 years. Viking promotes editors Brown and Moynes as imprint grows Penguin General imprint Viking has promoted editor Connor Brown and Vikki Moynes as it continues to grow its non-fiction and fiction publishing. Online London Book Fair 'surpasses expectations' by engaging 90 countries This year's digital version of the London Book Fair "surpassed expectations" with boosted global engagement, organisers say. Jeremy Clarkson's farming book to be published by Penguin Michael Joseph Penguin Michael Joseph will publish a new book from Jeremy Clarkson this November, featuring columns written about his farming life, alongside illustrations. Books in the Media: Brown heralded a 'powerful new voice in British literature' Natasha Brown's Assembly (Hamish Hamilton) saw a spike in reviews this week, despite its early June publication.  Picador lands 'thrilling' dystopian debut from Jackson Picador has landed a “thrilling” work of dystopian fiction from debut novelist Sarah Jackson. Swift Press soars with 100,000 sold in first nine months Independent publisher Swift Press says it has sold 100,000 books within its first nine months.

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The most read stories of the week

 

 

Our round-up of the most read stories of the past week on The Bookseller: 1. 'Key force of Headline' Jane Morpeth dies 2. Third of book industry staff say that their accent is hampering their career (£) 3. New briefs for Orion's Benton and Eades, as Bourton departs 4. Hachette hails 'game-changing' moment as first of five regional bases opens doors (£) 5. PRH to publish Prince Harry memoir 6. 'Remarkable' Winn writes two more books for PMJ 7. Picador signs Stuart's 'gripping' second novel 8. Allen Lane scoops Fowler's British Countryside history in 12-way auction 9. Haart's 'extraordinary' memoir goes to Endeavour 10. ABA apologises for sending out book against 'transgender craze'

 

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July 23, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Hachette hails ‘game-changing’ moment as first of five regional bases opens doors Hachette UK’s Manchester office is the first of five workspaces to open across the country in the next three months, in a move it says will transform both its staffing and output. Scholastic records 13% drop in sales in 2021 Scholastic Inc has reported an overall 13% drop in sales for its fiscal year 2021, despite a 41% uplift in revenue for its final quarter. PRH to publish collection of Obama and Springsteen conversations Penguin Random House is to publish "a collection of candid, intimate, and entertaining conversations" between former President of the United States Barack Obama and musician Bruce Springsteen, based on their shared podcast, with the Viking imprint bringing out the book in the UK.  BA survey reveals bookseller staffing concerns over self-isolation A third of indie bookshops have had staff self-isolating in the past month, according to a survey by the Booksellers Association (BA). Northern indies have seen success despite pandemic year For a number of publishers in the north of England, the pandemic has been a significant challenge but, a year on, many are reporting renewed confidence and record figures. Chris Whitaker's We Begin At The End named Theakston Crime Novel of the Year Chris Whitaker has won the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year with We Begin At The End (Zaffre). Meanwhile, Brian McGilloway's political thriller The Last Crossing (Constable) has been highly commended for the award, in an unprecedented decision to recognise his "exceptional" novel. Marcus Rashford Book Club partners with BT and Magic Breakfast for Percival title Tom Percival's Silas and the Marvellous Misfits will be the second children’s book selected for the Marcus Rashford Book Club, with 50,000 free copies to be distributed in partnership with BT and children's food charity Magic Breakfast.  Junior and mid-career employees hit 'really hard' by WFH set-up, survey finds Younger and early to mid-career employees are more likely to struggle with their working from home set-up, a survey conducted by the Oxford-based branches at the Society of Young Publishers and the National Union of Journalists, with the Oxford Publishing Society, has found. Farshore's Winnie-the-Pooh prequel to mark 95th anniversary Farshore will publish an official Winnie-the-Pooh prequel to celebrate the 95th anniversary of A A Milne’s stories, which were originally published in October 1926.  HQ scoops Davina McCall's 'taboo-busting' book on menopause HQ has scooped a "taboo-busting" book on the menopause by TV presenter Davina McCall.  Bookseller to publish Climate Issue in October The Bookseller is to publish a Climate Issue ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), with aim of interrogating what the trade can do to meet the challenge of environmental change in the wake of global warming. Lucy Irvine made agent at PFD Lucy Irvine has been promoted to the role of agent at Peters Fraser + Dunlop Literary Agency (PFD).

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July 22, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Welbeck partners with Booktopia on ANZ subsidiary Welbeck Publishing Group (WPG) has partnered with Australian online book retailer Booktopia to establish a standalone subsidiary to publish its titles directly into the Australia and New Zealand market. New briefs for Orion's Benton and Eades, as Bourton departs Orion is making a "realignment" at its commercial fiction and genre imprints Orion Fiction and Gollancz, with new briefs for Orion deputy m.d. Sarah Benton and Trapeze publishing director Sam Eades. However, Harriet Bourton is departing her role as Orion Fiction publisher on 31st July. S&S Children's signs six more with Ben Miller Simon & Schuster Children’s Books has signed a major new six-book deal with actor and author Ben Miller, securing the middle-grade children's writer until 2025, and expanding his publishing range. Clarke wins with Piranesi at the Kitschies Susanna Clarke has won the 2020 £1,000 Red Tentacle prize for the novel category of the Kitschies Award, with her "exceptional, beautiful yet disturbing book" Piranesi (Bloomsbury). Osman to deliver keynote speech at BA conference with Faulks headlining Gardners Richard Osman will deliver the keynote speech at the Booksellers Association (BA) annual conference while Sebastian Faulks will headline the Gardners Trade Show this September. Mantle acquires de Gramont's Agatha Christie-inspired novel in six-figure pre-empt Mantle has acquired The Christie Affair by American author Nina de Gramont in a six-figure pre-empt.  Wildfire to publish Leng’ete memoir Wildfire will publish The Girls in the Wild Fig Tree: How One Girl Fought to Save Herself, Her Sister and Thousands of Girls Worldwide, a memoir from activist Nice Leng’ete, in partnership with Little, Brown US and Amref Health Africa. Bookstat chart: Last Night climbs to the summit Mhairi McFarlane’s Last Night (HarperCollins) leapt into the Bookstat e-book number one for the week ending 17th July, jumping one place to the top spot. Winterson, Braithwaite and Buchanan headline first Evening Standard Stories Festival Jeanette Winterson, Candice Brathwaite and Daisy Buchanan are headlining the Evening Standard's inaugural Stories Festival. Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt voices Jewell's thriller "Downton Abbey" star Joanne Froggatt has been announced as the narrator for Lisa Jewell's latest thriller, The Night She Disappeared (Cornerstone). Leilani, Jones, Mosse and Baddiel to appear at Cliveden Raven Leilani (pictured) Tayari Jones, Kate Mosse and David Baddiel are among authors appearing at this year's Cliveden Literary Festival, which will take place as a live event this autumn. James Cropper to sponsor Wainwright Prize The Wainwright Prize for UK Nature and Conservation Writing has entered into a three-year sponsorship deal with James Cropper PLC, a paper-making company based in the Lake District.

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July 21, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Megamonster spends fourth week at number one David Walliams and Tony Ross' Megamonster (HarperCollins) has notched up a fourth week in the UK Official Top 50 number one spot, selling 23,401 copies through Nielsen BookScan's Total Consumer Market. Sales uplift across all divisions for Bloomsbury's first quarter Bloomsbury has reported "strong" trading across all divisions for its first quarter, with year-on-year sales growth of 28% for a total of £63.1m. Children's trade was up by almost a third, and revenue also boosted by the recent Head of Zeus acquisition. Hely Hutchinson pays tribute to 'incredibly tenacious' Morpeth Former Hachette UK c.e.o. Tim Hely Hutchinson has paid tribute to Headline’s Jane Morpeth, who died at the weekend from complications due to motor neurone disease.  Picador signs Stuart's 'gripping' second novel Picador is to publish the second novel from Booker Prize-winning Douglas Stuart: Young Mungo, said to be about “the dangerous first love of two young Glaswegian men”.  Alderton, Osho and Giedroyc longlisted for £3K Comedy Women in Print Prize Comedians Mel Giedroyc and Andi Osho's novel debuts are pitted alongside Dolly Alderton's first novel in this year's £3,000 Comedy Women in Print Prize. John Murray lands book on Prince William's Earthshot Prize John Murray has landed a book on The Earthshot Prize, launched by Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge last year, which aims to discover the best solutions to repair the planet in the next decade. 'Remarkable' Winn writes two more books for PMJ The Salt Path author Raynor Winn has signed a two-book deal with Penguin Michael Joseph following major sales of her previous titles. Transworld pre-empts memoir screenwriter Delia Ephron's memoir Transworld has pre-empted a memoir by Delia Ephron, screenwriter of "You’ve Got Mail" and "The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants". Sturrock and Capron promoted at Quercus Jane Sturrock has been promoted to publishing director at Quercus while Emma Capron has been made editorial director. £25k Royal Society Science Book Prize receives record number of submissions The Royal Society Science Book Prize has received the highest number in its 33-year-history (267), as the judging panel is revealed for the first time. Martin Compston, Tuppence Middleton and Weruche Opia star in 'Our House' adaptation Martin Compston, Tuppence Middleton, Rupert Penry-Jones and Weruche Opia are to star in the ITV adaptation of Louise Candlish's thriller, Our House (Simon & Schuster). Hodder acquires three new crime novels from Veste at auction Hodder & Stoughton has acquired three new crime novels from Luca Veste, with the first, You Never Said Goodbye, to be published in February 2022.

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July 20, 2021

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LATEST NEWS PRH to publish Prince Harry memoir Penguin Random House has bought global rights to "a literary memoir" from Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, "tentatively scheduled" for publication in late 2022, the publisher has confirmed. Customers happy to keep safety measures in place despite 'Freedom Day' Booksellers have reported customers are “very happy” to keep Covid safety measures in place, as shops opened for trading on so-called Freedom Day (19th July) — a government-coined phrase describing the lifting of all restrictions, including mandatory mask wearing and social distancing.  'Key force of Headline' Jane Morpeth dies from MND complications Former Headline m.d. and chair Jane Morpeth, described as a "true force of nature", has died from complications due to motor neurone disease.  Warwick made c.e.o. of Scholastic as Lucchese and Dumont join board Peter Warwick has been named president and c.e.o. of publisher Scholastic. The company has also appointed Iole Lucchese and Robert Dumont to the executive board of directors.  Sphere wins Shepperson's Phaedra debut in multi-publisher auction Sphere has won a multi-publisher auction for debut author Laura Shepperson's feminist re-imagining of the trial of Phaedra. Picador to publish Mandel's 'perceptive and poignant' sixth novel Picador has acquired Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel, a "novel of time travel and metaphysics that precisely captures the reality of our current moment." The Works chairman Hoyle to step down The chairman of the high street retailer The Works, Dean Hoyle, will be stepping down from September, to be replaced by Carolyn Bradley. Borough Press lands 'compulsive' debut from Nworah The Borough Press has landed a "compulsive" and "creepy" literary debut from writer Adorah Nworah. Books in the Media: Wolff, Joyce, Frenkel and Kang favoured by critics Three non-fiction titles battled it out for top billing this week, with Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang's An Ugly Truth (The Bridge Street Press), Michael Wolff's Landslide (also The Bridge Street Press) and Helen Joyce's Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality (Oneworld) landing four reviews each. Pop-up bookshop and events hub opens in Brighton A pop-up bookshop, events hub and workspace run by writers and staffed by volunteers has opened in Brighton. 'Tireless' book promoter and editor Jennifer Creswick dies Tributes have been paid to “tireless” book promoter and editor Jennifer Creswick, who has died aged 72.  PMJ to publish first book from drinks columnist Buckhaven Penguin Michael Joseph has acquired the first book from Metro drinks columnist Rob Buckhaven, The Alcorithm, a "detailed and informative guide that uses flavour algorithms to reveal drinks readers will love, based on what they already enjoy".

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July 19, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Third of book industry staff say that their accent is hampering their career A “groundbreaking” study has revealed 67% of respondents in the book industry feel that their accent has made others act differently towards them while more than a third felt it had curtailed their career progress.   Pearson to depart current Belfast headquarters Academic publisher Pearson is to depart its current office premises in Belfast, as it moves towards a hybrid model of working. Allen Lane scoops Fowler's British countryside history in 12-way auction Allen Lane has signed Professor Corinne Fowler’s “landmark” history of the British countryside in a six-figure deal after a 12-way auction.  Vintage's Skidmore takes new editorial director role as Adam-Smith leaves Nick Skidmore has been appointed to the newly-created role of editorial director for Vintage Classics and catalogue following the departure of Hattie Adam-Smith. ABA apologises for sending out book against 'transgender craze' The American Booksellers Association (ABA) has apologised after being criticised for including the paperback edition of Abigail Shrier's Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters (Regnery Publishing/Swift Press) in its July "White Box" mailing, along with a promotional sales sheet.  Jonathan Cape lands Jessica Zhan Mei Yu debut in four-publisher auction Jonathan Cape has scooped a "razor-sharp" debut novel and collection of essays from Jessica Zhan Mei Yu in a four-way auction. Bookshop makes nearly £1.5m for UK indies as it hits $15m in US Indie-focused online retailer Bookshop.org has made nearly £1.5m profit for bookshops in the UK since its November 2020 launch and has now hit a $15m milestone in the US. Cowell, Wicks and Adeola on Bath Children's Literature Festival bill Cressida Cowell, Sophy Henn, Joe Wicks and Dapo Adeola are among the big names lined up for this year's Bath Children's Literature Festival, which runs from 24th September to 3rd October. Zaffre snaps up Brade's 'explosive' feminist revenge thriller Zaffre has acquired a feminist revenge thriller by Scarlett Brade, inspired by the author’s own relationship with a high-profile sportsman.  McCall Smith on board for new indie Manderley's series New indie publisher Manderley Press is publishing a series of forgotten or out-of-print books inspired by buildings, houses, places or landmarks, starting with Robert Louis Stevenson's Edinburgh with an introduction from Alexander McCall Smith. OUP picks up six titles in Falase-Koya's debut series Oxford University Press will publish six titles in a new early fiction superhero series, Marv, by debut author Alex Falase-Koya, illustrated by Paula Bowles.  Maldon Books launches pop-up store in park Maldon Books in Essex has launched a pop-up bookshop in a shepherd’s hut in nearby Promenade Park after brainstorming ideas over lockdown.

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Our round-up of the most read stories of the past week on The Bookseller: 1. PRH explores hybrid working as publishers rule out office vaccination requirement (£) 2. Haart's 'extraordinary' memoir goes to Endeavour 3. Quercus signs Jonathan Joly's 'beautifully-written' memoir 4. Obama shares summer reading list featuring Diop and Ishiguro 5. Coronavirus, Brexit and Suez Canal cause five-year 'perfect storm' in shipping (£) 6. PRH restructure sees Bradford leave after 32 years as Nevin and Cho step up (£) 7. Macmillan Children's Books lands Carroll's sequel to Ibbotson classic 8. Goudsmit Kay swaps Transworld for The Novelry 9. Delia Smith signs with Mensch for 'philosophy and advice' book 10. Book-ish launches Marcus Rashford book crowdfunder

 

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