Manilla Press pre-empts unique coming of age novel from debut Irish novelist Bonnier Books UK is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Snowflake, alongside one other title, in a two-book deal with 27-year-old debut Irish author Louise Nealon. An exquisite coming-of-age story, Snowflake will be the lead literary debut from imprint Manilla Press in 2021. Margaret […]
Hot Key Books to publish ‘lavish and luminous’ Folk of the Air companion novella by Holly Black, in gift format with stunning illustrations by Rovina Cai Hot Key Books, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, is delighted to announce the acquisition of a standalone tale by New York Times bestselling author Holly Black. The story […]
Perminder Mann appointed as Chair of Consumer Publisher’s Council Bonnier Books UK CEO Perminder Mann appointed as the new Chair of the Publisher’s Association’s Consumer Publisher’s Council. Her appointment to the position was announced yesterday (14 May 2020) at the Publisher’s Association AGM. The Consumer Publisher’s Council (CPC) is a decision-making board comprising senior executives […]
Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, shares her Stories of Hope in lockdown Bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka’s Journey, Heather Morris, is reaching out to her fans and readers across the world in a series of Facebook Live videos to discuss her writing and first ever non-fiction project, […]
Christy Lefteri wins 2020 Aspen Words Literary Prize Christy Lefteri’s Sunday Times bestselling novel The Beekeeper of Aleppo, has won the third annual Aspen Words Literary Prize. In partnership with NPR, the Aspen Words Literary Prize awards $35,000 for an influential work of fiction that illuminates a vital contemporary issue and demonstrates the transformative power […]
Bonnier Books UK acquires new commercial women’s fiction series Zaffre, the flagship fiction imprint of Bonnier Books UK, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a new commercial women’s fiction series by author Cathy Lake. Senior editor, Claire Johnson-Creek, acquired world English language rights including audio for two novels in the ‘Little Village Series’ from […]
Guidelines for sharing content from the company’s children’s imprints – Big Picture Press, Templar, Studio Press, Piccadilly Press and Hot Key Books – during the current COVID-19 outbreak During this challenging time when the ability for teachers, librarians and booksellers to undertake live readings of our titles is restricted – we have revised our permissions […]
Hot Key Books launches new podcast to take readers behind the scenes Hot Key Books is thrilled to announce the launch of its new podcast series, The Hot Key Podcast, on 27 March. New episodes will be published on the last Friday of every month. The podcast aims to take the Hot Key Books YA […]
Konnie Huq launches new Science, Scribbles and Stories series to entertain and educate young children A daily series of videos to help occupy children during school closures, Science, Scribbles and Stories, will be hosted by ex-Blue Peter presenter, Konnie Huq. Each episode will cover topics to entertain young ones whilst educating them in a stealth-like […]