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The Devil You Know set to be adapted for television

New Metric Media has announced it has acquired worldwide media rights for Elisabeth de Mariaffi's debut novel, The Devil You Know (HarperCollins Canada/Patrick Crean Editions). The novel, set in the early 1990s, follows rookie reporter Evie Jones, who ... Read More »

April 17, 2015 | Filed under: Deals

Random House Canada to publish The Marriott Cell by Mohamed Fahmy

By Sarah Kester

Random House Canada has announced it has acquired world rights to award-winning journalist Mohamed Fahmy's book, The Marriott Cell. It is slated for publication in fall 2015. The Marriot Cell tells the story of the Canadian-Egyptian journalist's ... Read More »

April 10, 2015 | Filed under: Deals

Previously unpublished Dr. Seuss picture book due from Random House in July

By Becky Robertson

An original manuscript and sketches uncovered in the La Jolla, California, home of Dr. Seuss (Ted Geisel) will be published posthumously as a new picture book by Random House Children's Books on July 28. The ... Read More »

February 18, 2015 | Filed under: Authors, Book news, Deals

Knopf Canada to publish new Salman Rushdie novel

By Becky Robertson

Random House of Canada executive publisher Louise Dennys has acquired Canadian English-language rights to the 12th novel by Salman Rushdie, Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights, which "blends history, mythology, and a timeless love ... Read More »

January 29, 2015 | Filed under: Book news, Deals, People

Penguin Canada to publish continuation of Stieg Larsson’s Millenium trilogy

By Becky Robertson

Penguin Canada has acquired Canadian rights to the authorized fourth book in Stieg Larsson's best-selling Millennium series, which is slated for publication in more than 35 countries Aug. 27, including in the U.S. by Knopf. ... Read More »

January 28, 2015 | Filed under: Book news, Deals

Jonathan Franzen’s new novel to publish with Doubleday Canada’s Bond Street Books

By Julie Baldassi

Doubleday Canada is set to release Jonathan Franzen's latest novel under its Bond Street Books imprint next September, marking a new Canadian publisher for the American author. Franzen's previous novel, Freedom, was released by HarperCollins Canada ... Read More »

November 19, 2014 | Filed under: Deals

Three women debut authors score seven-figure deals at Frankfurt

By Sue Carter

It's only the first day of the Frankfurt Book Fair, and already there have been three seven-figure deals announced, all for debuts by American women. The most high-profile deal is for 25-year-old Emma Cline’s novel ... Read More »

October 8, 2014 | Filed under: Deals

Lesley Livingston’s Wondrous Strange optioned for TV

By Dory Cerny

Deadline Hollywood reported on Monday that YA author Lesley Livingston's Wondrous Strange trilogy has been optioned for TV by Shaftesbury Films. The Canadian production company, which opened a Los Angeles branch in 2011, is behind ... Read More »

July 16, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing, Deals

Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion to publish memoir

By Julie Baldassi

Mississauga mayor “Hurricane” Hazel McCallion is set to publish her memoir this October with HarperCollins Canada. The aptly titled Hurricane Hazel: A Life with Purpose will be co-written by Robert Brehl, the co-author of Canadian business tycoon ... Read More »

May 5, 2014 | Filed under: Deals

Random House Canada to publish McGarrigle memoir

By Sue Carter

One of Canada's most beloved musical families, the McGarrigles, will recount their personal and artistic history in a new memoir published by Random House Canada. The book will be co-written by Anna McGarrigle “ who ... Read More »

April 11, 2014 | Filed under: Deals

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The Devil You Know set to be adapted for television

Random House Canada to publish The Marriott Cell by Mohamed Fahmy

Previously unpublished Dr. Seuss picture book due from Random House in July

Knopf Canada to publish new Salman Rushdie novel

Penguin Canada to publish continuation of Stieg Larsson’s Millenium trilogy

Jonathan Franzen’s new novel to publish with Doubleday Canada’s Bond Street Books

Three women debut authors score seven-figure deals at Frankfurt

Lesley Livingston’s Wondrous Strange optioned for TV

Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion to publish memoir

Random House Canada to publish McGarrigle memoir

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