Featured Publisher: Harlequin
Harlequin is probably the most well-known and successful romance publisher in the world. And by romance we mean everything from teen romance to right sexy romps. Harlequin’s story started in May 1949,...
View ArticleLatest Releases: 18th September 2013
There’s little booklovers find more exciting than reading about the latest releases so that they can add new must-haves to their wish lists. We turn to Amazon and Waterstones to find out which new...
View ArticleFeatured Author: David Mitchell – Sensory Powerhouse
David Mitchell has received a lot of international public attention lately, thanks to the film adaptation of his novel Cloud Atlas. The film starred Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, and Hugo...
View ArticleNews, Events and Anticipated New Releases
Sales Big news in South Africa’s book world is the sale of major book chain Exclusive Books and national text book provider Van Schaik Bookstores. According to Business Report, the two chains now...
View ArticleIs Crowdfunded Publishing the Way to Go?
Modern writers live in interesting times – and we don’t mean that in the Chinese curse kind of way. The internet is turning the publishing industry on its head, giving writers more choice and more...
View ArticleFeatured Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Hachette Book Group is one of the ‘big five’ in the publishing world. It first made its appearance in 1837, as Little, Brown and Company, and has been living up to its mission – to publish great books...
View ArticleLatest Releases: 30 September 2013
It’s that time of year when book lovers start compiling their Christmas shopping lists. To help the process we look at some of the latest releases from Amazon and Waterstones. Amazon Doctor Sleep –...
View ArticleSelf-help Books: Friend or Foe?
Do you own a self-help book? There’s no shame in it, so be honest. Chances are pretty good that you do. You may not have bought it for yourself, and you may have hidden it behind a complete collection...
View ArticleFeatured Author: J.K. Rowling – Writer for All Ages
What makes J.K Rowling so special? She’s not the best writer in the world (she’s not), and the idea for Harry Potter is hardly original (Anthony Horowitz covered magical school in Groosham Grange in...
View Article6 Books for Your Christmas Wish List
Christmas decorations are already up in some stores, which means that it’s about time you started giving thought to what you want for Christmas, as well as what you’re going to give. It’s still way too...
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