One of our most anticipated books of the year hits shelves next month, so we thought we’d share some of the early love for The Dark Lake from our in-house readers, other authors and booksellers.… Read the rest
Before Christmas our staff were sent off on their holidays with some serious homework – a couple of books to read on the beach! One of these was The Midsummer Garden by Kirsty Manning, which has been receiving rave reviews both inside A&U and from early readers and booksellers who’ve received advance copies.… Read the rest
Here at Allen & Unwin, all our books are our favourites. We grow them, nurture them and then send them out into the big wide world to be found by the reading public… All our books are special in their own unique way.… Read the rest
The Last Painting of Sara de Vos is one of the most anticipated books of the year, both here in-house and in the press, so we have gathered together some of our staff raves about Dominic Smith’s breathtaking new novel to share with you.… Read the rest
As publishers, we are regularly asked to nominate our ‘highlights’ for the upcoming year. It’s one of my least favourite tasks, because to me, every book we publish is a highlight!… Read the rest
Rounding out our Staff Christmas Gift Guides, here’s Andrew’s picks for book gifting to Mum, young nieces & nephews, reluctant teenage readers, and those who like a book that makes them think.… Read the rest
Seems like asking staff for “a few” gift suggestions was foolish, as Jess (like Anika) was more than happy to oblige with a range of book ideas for friends and family, here’s what she’s recommending as the perfect bookish gifts this year:
For everyone!… Read the rest
When we asked staff for a few gift suggestions, we were expecting one, maybe two, from each. Anika went crazy though, we think she might have had her Christmas shopping sorted before the end of October. … Read the rest
Stuck for Christmas suggestions? Maybe you have heard that people in the publishing industry only ever give the gifts of books. It is a SCURRILOUS LIE. But it IS true that our loved ones have quite extensive (and carefully cultivated) libraries…
Here are some of the books A&U staff will be giving this Christmas, to various people in their lives. … Read the rest
We are SO excited about publishing Charlotte Wood’s remarkable new novel The Natural Way of Things, it’s been a huge talking point for staff over the past few months. We have to share some of their thoughts with you as we’re desperate for people to discuss this important book with!… Read the rest
