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Hunger for the new – the engine which powers publishing

Karolina Sutton looks at publishing's appetite for debuts. Read more

Joined agency

Are there are too many literary agencies? All other sectors of the industry have consolidated in response to digital disruption—publishers, booksellers, wholesalers and public relations... Read more

Askew signs two-book deal with Hodder

Hodder & Stoughton has announced a new two-novel deal with crime writer Claire Askew. Read more

Holden historical novel to Berkley in six-figure pre-empt

Bestselling author Wendy Holden's first historical novel has sold to Berkley in the US for a six-figure sum, following an exclusive pre-empt based on a... Read more

Oneworld lands Cold War thriller from former literary agent

Oneworld has bought two novels from former Janklow & Nesbit agent Tim Glister. Read more

Candlish's Our House snapped up for screen

Red Planet Pictures has optioned property thriller Our House by Louise Candlish (Simon & Schuster UK) following an auction. Read more

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

Sceptre snaps up Darè’s Louding tale

Hodder & Stoughton imprint Sceptre has scooped a “voice-driven masterpiece” by début novelist Abi Darè, following a “fierce” five-way auction. Read more