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Hodder to publish Jodi Picoult's pandemic-inspired novel

Hodder will publish Jodi Picoult’s new novel, Wish You Were Here, inspired by the global pandemic and about how a young woman's life unravels in lockdown.... Read more

Quadrille lands Bradford's cookbook on Sierra Leone's cuisine

Quadrille is to publish Sweet Salone, a cookbook on the food of Sierra Leone by chef Maria Bradford. Read more

Ex-Hatchards manager Bailey's family share funeral details

The family of former Hatchards manager Geoffrey Bailey have shared the details of his funeral, inviting people to attend the online ceremony. Read more

Bonnier snaps up Josh Widdicombe's '90s memoir in 'major deal'

Bonnier Books UK has bought comedian Josh Widdicombe’s first book, billed as part-childhood memoir, part-comic history of 1990s television and culture. Read more

Chandler made Bookseller news editor, Bayley joins team

Mark Chandler, previously senior reporter on The Bookseller, has been promoted to the position of news editor, effective from today (Friday 7th May). ... Read more

Transworld and Puffin do three-book deal with Hammond

Transworld and Puffin have acquired three books from Alison Hammond, including the "This Morning" presenter's memoir, a novel and a non-fiction title for readers aged... Read more

Children's booksellers across UK report solid sales after reopening

A number of children’s bookshops up and down the country have spoken of their joy at being able to welcome children and parents back into... Read more

Bird promoted at Granta, Llanwarne joins

Dan Bird has been appointed assistant editor at Granta publications, as the organisation makes changes in the editorial and sales departments. Meanwhile Phoebe Llanwarne joins... Read more

CCBF to welcome international delegates if travel restrictions allow

The Shanghai Children’s Book Fair, scheduled to take place this year from 19th-21st November, will welcome international delegates to an in-person event as long as travel... Read more

Blackwell's revives Five Foot Bookshelf with 70-strong curated list

Blackwell’s has launched a collection of 70 books to feature on its Five Foot Bookshelf — reviving a tradition of celebrating a selection of titles that... Read more

Edinburgh Napier appoints Rosie Howie publisher in residence

Edinburgh Napier University has appointed Rosie Howie, publisher at Hodder Gibson, as its new publisher in residence. Read more

Atlantic Books acquires two from Castillo

Atlantic Books has acquired two books by Elaine Castillo: an essay collection, How To Read Now, and her second novel, Sexual History. ... Read more

John Murray Journeys travel list launched

John Murray is launching a new travel list in July, celebrating the imprint’s history of publishing travel writing and helping readers to rediscover classic, timeless... Read more

Green made Pan Fiction publishing director while Saunders steps up

Gillian Green is joining Pan Fiction permanently as publishing director while Alex Saunders is stepping up to commissioning editor. Read more

Waterstones reduces prominence of PRH books in credit limit dispute

Waterstones has reduced the visibility of books from Penguin Random House in its branches after the publisher placed a limit on its credit.... Read more