Day of the Accident by Nuala Ellwood published by Penguin Books

Within seconds of waking from a ten-week coma, Maggie Allan’s life is torn apart when she learns that her ten-year-old daughter is dead.  So begins this haunting tale of loss, betrayal and the lengths a woman will go to protect her loved ones and beat her demons.  Author Nuala Ellwood was chosen as one of the Observer‘s New Faces of Fiction for her debut My Sister’s Bones.  She teaches Creative Writing at York St John University.

“A gripping page turner” BELLA

“Haunting thriller … A worthy successor to Ellwood’s debut My Sister’s Bones” DAILY EXPRESS

 

 

‘The novelistic equivalent to LOVE, ACTUALLY’ (The Bookseller) Translation rights sold in 21 territories

Josie Silver’s forthcoming novel One Day in December (published October 18th 2018, Penguin paperback) has sold in 21 territories to date, been compared to the Christmas movie classic Love Actually and has an ever-growing number of readers falling in love with it – including Marian Keyes.  It’s a story set over ten years, following three central characters through love, heartbreak and friendship.

The sinister new novel from the No 1 bestselling author of Richard and Judy Book Club pick, Lying in Wait

Advance praise is pouring in for Liz Nugent’s new novel Skin Deep, to be published in Penguin paperback November 15th 2018:

“Perfect for those who like their escapism on the darker side” Ian Rankin

“Monumentally good. Liz Nugent is a beautiful writer and among the very best storytellers in the world” Donal Ryan

“The finest psychological thriller writer currently at work – no one gets under the skin of monstrous characters like she does” Tammy Cohen

“I loved, loved, loved Skin Deep – the compassion of it, the beauty of the language, how glamour and horror intersect, how the tension twists tighter and tighter and is brilliantly done” Marian Keyes

“Dazzling … chilling, mesmerising and, ultimately, devastating. Pure storytelling genius” Mark Edwards

“Wow! I am lost in admiration – Liz Nugent’s storytelling is a wonderful feat of imagination, totally gripping, with a fascinating character at its heart” Sabine Durrant

“A triumph, from first page to last!” Sarah Hilary

“Her darkest book yet – a compelling one-sitting read” Sinéad Crowley

“Dark, brutal and brilliant” Colette McBeth

“Utterly gripping, fast paced, and featuring my favourite sociopathic female character since Lady Macbeth” Louise O’Neill

House of Names to be released in Penguin Paperback in April 2018

The top 10 Sunday Times bestselling novel about a family at war with itself, set in ancient Greece.

House of Names was a top 10 Sunday Times bestseller on HB publication and received rave reviews across the national press: ‘a masterpiece’ Daily Telegraph ‘spellbinding’ Vogue ‘brilliant’ Observer ‘haunting’ New Statesman.

Unforgettable’ Mary Beard, New York Times

‘A giant amongst storytellers… it is a masterpiece’ Daily Telegraph

Penguin will publish inpaperback on 5th April 2018.

Diana’s private tape recordings published for the first time in a fully revised biography

In his 25th anniversary edition of Diana:Her Story – In Her Own Words, first published to huge public controversy and accusations of fabrication, Andrew Morton is able to shed light on Diana’s personal, private experiences as a troubled member of the Royal family. The books includes transcripts of detailed tape interviews in which she describes all aspects of her life, including her ten-year struggle with bulimia and her husband Charles’ affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles.

Morton describes the interviews, conducted secretly and through a proxy, as Diana’s way of getting her voice – and her side of the story of their failing marriage – heard, at once searingly sad and monumentally brave. “It is a chance for my own self to surface a little rather than be lost in the system,” she wrote to her father during the interview process. “I rather see it as a lifebelt against being drowned and it is terribly important to me.”

For more details visit the campaign page here.

House of Names

House of Names, the new novel by Colm Tóibín will be published by Viking on 25th May. Events will include talks at the Hay Festival, Bath Festival, Charleston Festival and at the Guardian.

The science of persuasion explained

In his ground-breaking new book Professor Robert Cialdini offers revelatory new insights into the art of winning people over. It isn’t just what we say or how we say it that counts, he argues, but also what goes on in the moments before we speak. Effective persuasion requires effective pre-suasion.

 

Frequently regarded as the ‘Godfather of influence’, Cialdini’s New York Times bestselling book Influence swiftly established him as the world’s foremost authority on the science of persuasion.  It has sold over 3 million copies and has been translated into 30 languages.  Warren Buffett declared Influence to be among his favourite business books, and it has also won plaudits from such major thinkers and writers as Daniel Kahneman, Daniel Pink, Tom Peters and Chip Heath.

 

His forthcoming book Pre-Suasion draws on a series of compelling case studies and a profound understanding of human psychology to explore those key seconds that determine the success of an attempt to influence, persuade or win over. As such it will be of invaluable practical help to people such as advertisers, publicists, fund-raisers, recruiters – even parents negotiating with recalcitrant children. At the same time it will reveal to the general reader the pre-suasive ploys used by successful influencers – from marketers to politicians – to ensure that their message gets across.  For full details visit the Pre-Suasion campaign page.

 

 

 

Mara Wilson to publish searingly honest collection of personal essays

Introducing a witty, perceptive and refreshingly candid new literary voice – Mara Wilson, the beloved child star of Matilda and Mrs Doubtfire, writes openly about her experiences growing up on film sets and finding her place in the world in her forthcoming book Where Am I Now?  For details visit the campaign page.

 

“Every time Mara Wilson opens her mouth, we like her even more.” The Huffington Post

 

“Wilson is more compelling as an adult than she was a child. Her writing is sharp, funny, and critical of the film industry and expectations placed on women who live their lives in public.” – Longreads.com

“The coolest girl to ever dump Hollywood.” -Refinery 29

“Growing up, I wanted to BE Mara Wilson. I always loved that she portrayed strong characters, especially as a female, even as a young child. Where Am I Now? is a delight.” – Ilana Glazer, co-creator and star of Broad City

“Former child star Mara Wilson has grown up to be a moving, funny, and thoughtful storyteller. Well, not up. As I understand it, she’s still approximately the same height.” -Megan Amram, comedian and author of Science . . . For Her!

“You don’t have to be a fellow neurotic Jew who grew up in Southern California to adore this book. Though Mara Wilson’s childhood was unique, the themes of Where Am I Now? are universal.” –Rachel Bloom, creator and star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend 

 

 

 

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