“The Casual Vacancy” Cover, Details Released
Written by Brandon Williams on Friday, July 6th, 2012Hachette has released a cover image for J.K. Rowling‘s upcoming adult novel, The Casual Vacancy.
The book has a release date of September 27, 2012 in hardcover, large print hardcover, eBook and various audiobook formats (voiced by Tom Hollander). The pagecount is listed at 512 pages. Little, Brown and Company has provided the following summary: (more…)
“Fifty Shades” Responsible for Upcoming UK Baby Boom?
Written by Brandon Williams on Friday, July 6th, 2012The Fifty Shades books have been able to repair damaged marriages and now it appears that they may be the cause of an upcoming baby boom.
Professor Ellis Cashmore predicts that there will be a spike in babies in the UK next year as a result of E.L. James‘ trilogy. (more…)
Next Kathy Reichs Virals Novel Cover & Excerpt
Written by Brandon Williams on Friday, July 6th, 2012Kathy Reichs may be best known for her Tempe Brennan series, which is the basis for the Fox TV series Bones, but she has another series quickly gaining popularity with the YA crowd.
Code is the next book in Kathy’s Tory Brennan series and while it’s not set to hit shelves till March 7th, 2013, we have an excerpt from the novel to whet your appetite along with an image of the cover.
The excerpt from Code is below: (more…)
Palahniuk’s “Snuff” Film Adaptation Update
Written by Brandon Williams on Friday, July 6th, 2012Haven’t heard about the film adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk‘s Snuff lately? Not to worry, there’s finally an update! It appears that Fabien Martorell, who directed Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman, will be directing. Martorell wrote the screenplay alongside Golan Ramras. (more…)
Two More Rizzoli & Isles Books On the Way
Written by Brandon Williams on Friday, July 6th, 2012Medical thriller author Tess Gerritsen has signed a deal with Ballantine Bantam Dell to publish two additional books in her popular Rizzoli & Isles series, featuring the team of detective Jane Rizzoli and Dr. Maura Isles. (more…)
Order of Emperor Books
Emperor is a series of historical fiction novels by British author Conn Iggulden. The series centers around the life of Julius Caesar. Each novel spans 5 to 14 years of Caesar’s life, starting with childhood and ending with his death. The series is based on history, although Iggulden does change some historical facts in order to make the story more interesting. Following the first four novels in series, the series will follow Augustus. (more…)
Order of Conn Iggulden Books
Conn Iggulden is an English author of historical fiction and children’s books. He is best known for his Emperor and Conqueror series about Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan, respectively. The film rights to his Julius Caesar Emperor series have been optioned by Spitfire Productions. (more…)
Order of Inspector Gamache Books
Inspector Gamache is a series of whodunit mystery novels by Canadian author Louise Penny, featuring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. The series is set in Quebec and Gamache works for the Sûreté du Québec, where he heads the homicide department. The series features unconventional murders, a long list of suspects, plenty of red herrings and dramatic endings. The series is also known as the Three Pines Mysteries. (more…)
Order of Louise Penny Books
Louise Penny is a Canadian novelist of mystery novels, featuring Inspector Armand Gamache and set in Quebec. She is a multiple time Agatha Award winner. Her novels are British-styled whodunit mysteries inspired by authors such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. Before becoming a published author, Louise worked for CBC as a radio host and journalist. (more…)
Order of Sam Holt Books
Sam Holt is a series of mystery novels written by Samuel Holt – one of the many pseudonyms used by American novelist Donald Westlake. The series consists of four novels featuring the Sam Holt character. (more…)