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A new work of history that seeks to unmake mythologies of pioneers, pastoralism and possession in the Northern Territory Some stories dominate how we see... Read more
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The Wheeler Centre has announced the 2024 recipients of The Next Chapter writing development program. This year’s five recipients are Raqiya Ahmed, Claire Cao, Jake Corvus, Laniyuk,... Read more
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Local and international booksellers have signed an open letter in solidarity with Palestine. Published on Overland and attributed to Booksellers for Palestine, the letter states:... Read more
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Larrikin House has acquired world rights to a junior fiction title by author and illustrator Jules Faber and Larrikin publicist Dani Vee, titled How Not... Read more
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Hachette Book Group (HBG) in the US and Hachette UK (HUK) will be reorganised under ‘a new English-language management structure’ that will see HUK CEO... Read more
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First run as a pilot program offering two internships in 2022, the Open Book paid internship program is a joint sector initiative that aims to... Read more
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Each year, the Sharjah International Book Fair brings publishing professionals to the United Arab Emirates through its fellowship program. Agata Mrva-Montoya, from the University of... Read more
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Victoria Carless is a Brisbane-based author who has written for middle-grade readers and young adults, and for theatre. Her debut novel, The Dream Walker (Hachette,... Read more
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Sales Fiction University of Queensland Press (UQP) has sold French rights to The White Girl (Tony Birch) to Synchronique Editions. Nonfiction Affirm has sold Vietnamese... Read more
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Top 10 bestsellers The Woman in Me (Britney Spears, S&S) The Secret (Lee Child & Andrew Child, Bantam) No Brainer (Diary of a Wimpy Kid... Read more
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A Dance with Murder is the second outing for private investigator Edwina ‘Ted’ Bristol and her sidekick, Miss Marple, an intelligent and perceptive miniature schnauzer,... Read more
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Like having a therapist in your pocket, Life Skills for a Broken World is a guide to positive mental health, leading readers through potential pitfalls... Read more
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Liam Murphy’s debut novel, The Roadmap of Loss, has all the hallmarks of sad girl (or, in this case, sad boy) literature: a self-destructive 20-something... Read more
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One day, Chico’s owners leave the gate open, and he embarks on an epic playdate with his doggy friends, including Gary the Greyhound and Penelope... Read more
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For young readers who enjoyed Gus and the Starlight (2022) comes another heart-warming and captivating story by Victoria Carless. Lani and the Universe tells the... Read more
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Australian book publisher and philanthropist Kevin Ernest Weldon has died in Sydney, aged 89. Ventura director and publisher Jane Curry writes: ‘Kevin started his career as a... Read more
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Books+Publishing is partnering with US trade news magazine Publishers Weekly to provide our subscribers with exclusive access to the weekly digital edition of PW magazine.... Read more
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Sydney Writers’ Festival has appointed Anna Minns to the newly established role of ambassador for children and families.
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Larrikin House has announced a partnership with Simon and Schuster for the sale and distribution of its titles from March 2024.
Larrikin House publisher James Layton is excited to be working with such a driven and enthusiastic team who love Larrikin House books.
Simon and Schuster Managing Director, Dan Ruffino states ‘We are delighted to be distributing Larrikin House titles and look forward to working with them to achieve growth during their next phase of publishing. We’ve long admired the Larrikin list for its accessibility, originality and fun. Their stories speak to even the most reluctant of young readers, with warmth and great humour. With a treasure trove of backlist, and a terrific frontlist for 2024, we’re excited to showcase Larrikin House titles to our retail partners over the coming months.’
James would like to acknowledge the brilliant work of New South Books since their inception in 2019.
New South will accept authorised returns of Larrikin House titles in accordance with their policy provided goods are returned before 31 May 2024. Please contact ADS at adscs@alliancedist.com.au for any queries on such returns.
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