But Sittenfeld gently reminds us that, considering the chaotic past decade, where death, catastrophe and complex political issues have dominated American lives, fear and anxiety are an entirely reasonable emotional response.
“Harnessing celebrity to sell books is nothing new, of course, but once upon a time these people lending their profile to shift copies would have been paired with a ghost writer who would do much of the actual work required.
On Flinders Island, Brooks creates some of her own rituals of mourning: taking long walks, swimming in the ocean, savouring her interactions with local wildlife, staring at the night sky.
McKenna continued: “It can make a life and career in writing imaginable and tangible, where before it may have felt remote, nebulous and difficult to reach, giving participants permission to handle their own work with confidence and seriousness.
Moreover, The Lost Rainforests of Britain (William Collins) author Guy Shrubsole was shortlisted for his "lyrical, inspiring and educational prose", as well as "the ways in which his work has shaped public understanding of land ownership, conservation and our relationship with the natural world".
The publisher added: “Denzil was known for the skill with which he pinned to the page the reality of life on the streets of Glasgow along with the issues of the small rural communities of Scotland, a talent which caught the attention of a wide reading public across the UK and well beyond.
The latest addition to the Hunger Games series, Sunrise on the Reaping (Scholastic), by Suzanne Collins is due to be published next month and “many readers are rereading the original trilogy and remembering why we loved it in the first place”, noted Suraka.
The Artist was selected as one of The Bookseller’s Debuts of 2025: Volume 1, described by fiction previewer Madeleine Feeny as a "tense psychodrama of female subversion and liberation exploring the legacy of war, the unreliability of perception and the hidden corners of art history".
There is a strong Brit contingent with 11 of the 16 nominations coming from British authors, including newly elected MP Yuan Yang, palliative care doctor Rachel Clarke and marine biologist Helen Scales.
GMC’s sales director Michael Robb said: "We are very pleased to be selling Seltmann’s exciting list of gift titles, and the addition of these products will mean we can bring an even greater range of gift ideas for all occasions to the UK retail market."
Jess Allan, store manager of Queens Park Books in north west London, said: "We have historically done more events with schools and just in general and that has certainly changed post lockdown.
A big, bold, engaging story of grit and determination that charts the initial rise of Cheryl Sarkisian from poverty and hardship towards becoming the “global icon” known as Cher, this book has all the right ingredients for a blockbuster celebrity biography.
The immersive exhibition Whales is by artist Tessa Campbell Fraser and asks visitors to stare up at the majesty of these almighty creatures and contemplate humankind’s increasing ecological impact on the world’s climate.
DK CEO Paul Kelly said: "Miles has a proven track record for excellence in international sales, which will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business in global markets.
She will also receive support and advice to develop the submission through to final manuscript stage and ready to submit to a range of academic publishers, including Bloomsbury.
Comedy Women in Print Prize (CWIP) founder Helen Lederer has revealed changes to the award, including a new self-published category and more focus on "wit", and is appealing for support following HarperFiction’s withdrawal of involvement.
A writing competition judged by artificial intelligence (AI) and dubbed the "first-of-its-kind" has launched with backing by tech companies MyPoolitzer and Quantifiction with Canadian publisher Blue Denim Press.
Adelle Sefton-Rowston does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
