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Book Deals: Week of August 31, 2015
Canadian publisher House of Anansi prepares to bring a popular Swedish series to English-language readers, Skyhorse nabs an out-of-print book about the Kitty Genovese murder, and more in this week's notable book deals.
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Book Deals: Week of August 24, 2015
Heather Graham re-ups at Harlequin for seven figures, Pegasus signs a novel about the Roanoke Colony, Running Press lands a new diet book based on Zen teachings, and more in this week's notable book deals.
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Book Deals: Week of August 17, 2015
Romance bestseller Susan Mallery re-ups at Harlequin for seven figures; Farida Abba, who survived being kidnapped by ISIS, sells a memoir; and more in this week's notable book deals.
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Book Deals: Week of August 10, 2015
Lisa Scottoline re-ups at SMP for six new books, Italian bestseller Alessandro Baricco lands at Europa, Kate DiCamillo teams up with Harry Bliss at Candlewick, and more in this week's notable book deals.
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After Ditching St. Martin's, Hamilton Lands New Deal at Putnam
Author Steve Hamilton, who made waves earlier this week by essentially firing his longtime publisher, St. Martin's Press, over complaints about its lackluster plans to market his forthcoming book, has signed a new four-book deal with G.P. Putnam's Sons.
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Book Deals: Week of August 3, 2015
Hachette picks up a title about Lou Gehrig from a New York Times sports columnist, and Chronicle nabs a previously self-published book about decluttering.
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Book Deals: Week of July 27, 2015
In this week's column Equinox’s president takes business advice to Harper; Two Dollar Radio signs its first graphic novel; the Pioneer Woman inks a multi-picture-book deal; and more.
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Book Deals: Week of July 20, 2015
A WWII naval disaster story sells to S&S for six figures; St. Martin’s Press signs a novel about three Vanderbilt women by Theresa Anne Fowler, and more in this week's column.
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Book Deals: Week of July 13, 2015
In this week's column, Jonathan Baumbach, father of Noah, sells a short story collection to Dzanc; Hachette gets Sen. Barbara Boxer’s memoir; and more.
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Strayed Doing Book of Quotes for Knopf
The bestselling author of 'Wild,' Cheryl Strayed, has closed a deal with Knopf to publish a book of collected quotes. 'Brave Enough' is set for October 27, and will feature 100 of the author's most popular pearls of wisdom.
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Regnery Signs Sarah Palin Devotional
Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin signed a deal with Regnery Publishing to write 'Sweet Freedom: A Devotional.' The faith-based book is scheduled for November, just in time for Christmas.
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Book Deals: Week of July 6, 2015
Playwright and PEN winner Victor Lodato sells his sophomore novel to SMP, YouTube star Marzia Bisognin lands a deal for her debut novel, former senators Tom Daschle and Trent Lott explore a D.C. crisis at Bloomsbury, and more in this week's notable book deals.
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Book Deals: Week of June 29, 2015
Razorbill takes the debut YA from a Hollywood movie-studio consultant; YouTube sensation Matthew Santoro gives the facts to Perigee; nonprofit founder Nathan Runkle lands at Avery; and more.
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Book Deals: Week of June 22, 2015
Atria nabs the sophomore novel by an up-and-coming writer, poet Alice Anderson takes her memoir to St. Martin's, Candace Robb launches a new series at Skyhorse, and more in this week's notable book deals.
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Book Deals: Week of June 15, 2015
YA bestseller Ally Condie sells her debut middle grade novel; Georgetown grad Scott Reardon inks a six-figure deal at Mulholland; and more.
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Book Deals: Week of June 8, 2015
'Glee' star Naya Rivera takes her memoir to Tarcher, Holt invests in the debut by Julie Buntin, SMP hits the Grand Canyon with "blind adventurer" Weihenmayer, and more in this week's notable book deals.
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Book Deals: Week of June 1, 2015
Yumi Sakugawa sells an illustrated life and design book to St. Martin's at auction and more in this week's notable book deals.
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Book Deals: Week of May 25, 2015
Vicky Beeching sells a memoir, Running Press lands a coloring book/journal, Harper signs Swedish series about a senior citizen crime spree, and more.
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Book Deals: Week of May 18, 2015
In this week's column agent Holly McGhee closes on her debut middle grade novel; British author Clare Mackintosh inks a two-book deal with Berkley; TV writer Ron McGee signs with HC Kids; and more.
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Book Deals: Week of May 11, 2015
In this week’s column 'True Blood' author Charlaine Harris signs up for two more books at Minotaur; HC Kids invests in an Instagram sensation; and more.