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Picador triumphs in five-way auction for 'remarkable' novels by Kawakami

Picador has snared a “remarkable” trio of novels by acclaimed Japanese author Mieko Kawakami in a five-way auction. Read more

London Book Fair 2019 in pictures

Our pictures round-up of this year’s London Book Fair features the UK's bestselling book of the last 25 years, a life-size Elmer the Elephant and... Read more

Picador grabs debut novel from Shah in two-book deal

Picador has grabbed the “profoundly moving” debut novel on fleeing Uganda by Neema Shah in a two-book deal. Read more

Picador slips in to grab electric eel fishing memoir

A “spectacular” memoir exploring a father-son relationship through their mutual love of eel fishing is being snapped up around the world. Read more

Picador buys 'beautiful' Japanese time-travel café debut

Picador has acquired a "beautiful" hit Japanese novel by Toshikazu Kawaguchi about an old Tokyo café that allows visitors to travel back in time.... Read more

Picador signs Boochani memoir written on WhatsApp in detention centre

Picador has signed an “extraordinary” memoir in a four-way auction from Iranian Kurdish refugee Behrouz Boochani, which he secretly wrote on WhatsApp while being held... Read more

Picador pre-empts The Reluctant Carer after anonymous viral article

Picador has pre-empted non-fiction book The Reluctant Carer by an anonymous author whose recent article went viral. Read more

Pictures of the week

Picador and Hachette host their annual showcases in this week's pictures round-up, while authors—including former McFly member Dougie Poynter—attend an Authors4Ocean event. ... Read more