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THE GIRL IN BERLIN spellbinds with Cold War intrigue and subterfuge
May 18th, 2012
Set in London and Berlin in the 1950s, Elizabeth Wilson’s latest novel brings us back to the time of Communist paranoia and spy conspiracies. Sure to appeal to readers who embraced WAR DAMAGE’s period detailing and atmosphere, Elizabeth Wilson’s fans include Lauren Laverne. The novel centres on a returning Communist...
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Esi Edugyan’s prize success continues with a shortlisting for the Orange Prize
April 17th, 2012
HALF BLOOD BLUES has thus far won the Giller Prize, been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2011 and shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize 2012. Its prize success continues with a shortlisting for the 2012 Orange Prize for Fiction. The book is Esi Edugyan’s second novel. The shortlist announcement was...
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Jon Bauer is shortlisted for the IMPAC award 2012
April 12th, 2012
ROCKS IN THE BELLY is one of ten novels shortlisted for the Impac, the world’s most valuable literary prize for a single work of fiction in the English language. This is Jon Bauer’s first novel. First published in Australia, it is told from the perspective of a child whose mother...
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More prize acclaim for Esi Edugyan’s HALF BLOOD BLUES
April 4th, 2012
We’re delighted to announce that HALF BLOOD BLUES by Esi Edugyan has been shortlisted for the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction. The shortlist (of six) was formally announced today, Wednesday 4th April: PURE by Andrew Miller ON CANAAN’S SIDE by Sebastian Barry HALF BLOOD BLUES by Esi Edugyuan...
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Aifric Campbell at Dalkey Festival in Ireland, 17th June 2012
May 18th, 2012
Details to be confirmed – check the festival website for...
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Cathi Unsworth at the Lighthouse, London on 14th June 2012
May 18th, 2012
Novelist Cathi Unsworth will talk about BAD PENNY BLUES, her book set in Notting Hill in the late 50s and early 60s, accompanied by local historian Tom Vague. For more info call 020 7243 9806 or email...
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Fiona Shaw at Gay’s the Word, 7th June 2012
May 18th, 2012
Fiona Shaw’s beautiful novel, A STONE’S THROW, is the focus of this evening at Gay’s the Word, featuring a reading and Q&A with Fiona and Marion Husband, author of ALL THE BEAUTY. Complimentary refreshments will be served. The event starts at 7pm and is free. For more information, contact Gay’s...
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Pauline Black at Stoke Newington Literary Festival on 1st June
May 18th, 2012
The north east London literary festival is in its third year and features a wildly eclectic range of authors and events. See Pauline Black talk BLACK BY DESIGN on Friday night at 8pm in the Gallery, Stoke Newington Library on Church Street. More news on the event here. For ticket...