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Book deals, advances, prizes and obituaries from the publishing trade, plus explainers on how a manuscript actually finds its way into print.

35 stories updated September 1, 2026

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Netflix Options Over 25 Books for Future Adaptations

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Peter Nádas, Acclaimed Hungarian Novelist, Dies at 83

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Stephen King Considers Lisey’s Story His Favourite Novel

Aug 23, 2026
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Key Autumn Book Releases: Marlon James and Michael Douglas

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Art Spiegelman Calls for Political Renewal in the US

Aug 15, 2026
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John Crowley, Influential Fantasy Author, Dies at 83

Aug 14, 2026
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EJ Swift Wins 2026 Arthur C Clarke Award for Sci-Fi Novel

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2026 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards Shortlists Revealed

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Jason Arday Claims 1.4 Million Deal for Memoir

Aug 10, 2026
Stephen King

Arizona Horror Author Nat Cassidy Backed by Stephen King

Mar 11, 2026
Screen Adaptations

Tom Hanks to Play Lincoln in Booker Prize Adaptation

Feb 24, 2026

Taika Waititi to Direct Pulitzer Winner ‘James’

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Screen Adaptations

Mattel Launches Major Publishing Push for ‘Masters’ Film

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Sequels

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Jan 14, 2026
Book Releases

JK Rowling’s New Novel Misses 2025 Bestseller Lists as Market Shifts

Jan 5, 2026

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Rare Tolkien Manuscript Discovered as Estate Hints at New Era

Dec 6, 2025
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Rare Tolkien Manuscript Unearthed as Estate Embraces New Eras

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Nov 30, 2025
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