News: books

Chikọdili Emelumadu wins inaugural Curtis Brown First Novel Prize

Debut author Chikọdili Emelumadu has won the £3,000 Curtis Brown First Novel Prize. Read more

Atlantic promotes Drysdale to group associate publisher

Atlantic has promoted Clare Drysdale to group associate publisher, commissioning across all four of its imprints. Read more

HQ has the time of its life with Katy Brand publicity stunt

London Bridge station was brought to a standstill at lunchtime today when a professional dancer dressed as "Dirty Dancing's" Johnny Castle performed the iconic ‘(I’ve Had)... Read more

Crowdfunder for 'best non-fiction book club in world' smashes £100,000 target

A pair of friends crowdfunding to build the “best non-fiction book club in the world” have surged past their £100,000 target. Read more

Tokarczuk and Handke win Nobel Prizes in Literature

Olga Tokarczuk and Peter Handke have won the Nobel Prizes in Literature 2018 and 2019. Read more

Wallace to head up international offices at Andrew Nurnberg

Andrew Nurnberg Associates has promoted Doug Wallace to head up the agency’s international offices, including Eastern Europe and Asia. Read more

Hale's role goes as Hachette's trade division managing directors appointed to board

Hachette UK has axed Lucy Hale’s role as part of a shake-up that sees all its trade division managing directors appointed to the board.... Read more

Change in schedule for Rathbones Folio Prize

The Rathbones Folio Prize has brought forward its 2020 shortlist and winner schedule two months earlier than in previous years. Read more

Record-breaking year for Women in Translation award longlist

Indie publishers have dominated a record-breaking longlist for the third annual Warwick Prize for Women in Translation. Read more

Hachette award nominations for Ethnicity Pay Gap report and flexible working

Hachette UK has been nominated for two HR awards, recognising its Ethnicity Pay Gap report and flexible working policies. Read more

Book subscription club Reading in Heels rebrands as Reposed

Book subscription club Reading in Heels has rebranded as Reposed, promising an immersive experience for members. Read more

PRH US stands by Jojo Moyes novel following claim of 'alarming similarities' to another book

Jojo Moyes’ US publisher has defended the author of The Giver of Stars, following accusations from American author Kim Michele Richardson that the book contains "alarming similarities"... Read more