Embla Books lands two ‘uplifting and heartwarming’ novels from Helen Watts
Embla Books, Bonnier Books UK’s digital-first imprint, has acquired two books from the Carnegie-nominated author Helen Watts. Senior Commissioning Editor Bea Grabowska acquired World English Language rights from Saskia Leach at the Kate Nash Literacy Agency. The Second Chance Bookshop, Watts’ adult debut and the first book in the deal, transports readers to the picturesque […]
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Zaffre to publish gripping new mystery from international bestselling author Lynda La Plante
Footnote lands literary ‘sapphic situationship’ novel from acclaimed journalist Daisy Jones
Blink acquires The Last Witness from the creators of the award-winning Buried podcast
Inaugural winner of the Footnote x Counterpoints Prize for Fiction for writers from refugee and migrant backgrounds announced
Guidance on email impersonation scams and phishing attempts
Email impersonation scams have been targeting authors across the industry in recent months. We are sharing guidance on what to look out for, and the steps to take if approached.
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Ithaka Press to publish ‘fascinating’ first-hand account from Lord Alf Dubs, one of Britain’s best-loved political figures
Stacey Halls returns to Manilla Press with a ‘compulsive’ 1960s psychological page-turner
Footnote pre-empts ‘unique’ and ‘passionate’ reworking of Noah’s Ark narrated by a flea
Footnote x Counterpoints Prize 2026 shortlist announced
Tributes paid to critically-acclaimed author Olivia Levez
Gotcha! Templar Books acquires new pre-school series by award-winning illustrator
Katherine Ryan returns to Blink in six-figure deal with First Born Daughter
Igloo brings interactive murder mystery format to YA market
Piccadilly Press acquires heartwarming animal young fiction series from award-winning Clare Elsom
Five British Book Awards nominations for Bonnier Books UK
LEAP acquires Klaus Mitchell’s “groundbreaking” guide on chronic pain, Built from Pain
Manilla Press pre-empts ‘absorbing, unsettling’ tale of nature at threat
Zaffre wins seven-publisher auction for high-concept heist thriller set in the Vatican
Hot Key Books acquires evocative simmering love story from global bestseller E. Lockhart
Manilla Press to publish Peck & Peck, the second book from international bestselling author, Bonnie Garmus
Blink acquires former Defence Minister’s ‘urgent call-to-action’ on how to prevent global conflict