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Proof giveaway
Aug - Sept 2008
The exciting new historical fiction novel from Valerio Massimo Manfredi - THE LOST ARMY. The No 1 bestseller across Europe comes to the UK in all its rip-roaring, page-turning glory.
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Exclusive discount for reading groups!
August 2008
Special discount for reading groups on our Books website, the official Random House Group online bookshop! Get 30% off and free P&P! Just enter BOOKCLUBAUG08 at the check-out.
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Doug Jackson - Caligula, joins the YouWriteOn online chat
16th August, 4pm
Doug Jackson will discuss his book Caligula and talk about his publishing experience in an online chat on the YouWriteOn Forum:
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Proof Giveaway - Guyaholic by Carolyn Mackler
A hockey puck knocks V Valentine out and into the lap of Sam Almond. This is a turning point in V's life as Sam turns out to be a wonderful and caring boy, and he and V have a long and lasting relationship. But ultimately V is unable to deal with commitment...
An unforgettable ride of missed exits, misadventure and the kind of epiphanies that come only when you're on a route you've never taken before!
Age 12+
For your FREE proof copy, please email jo.humphreys-davies@walker.co.uk
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Proof Giveaway - Goldsmith's Daughter by Tanya Landman
A young girl's struggle to change her destiny set against the destruction of the Aztec empire, the new novel from the brilliant Carnegie 2008 nominated author, Tanya Landman.
In the golden city of Tenochtitlan, Emperor Montezuma rules with an iron rod and people live in fear of the gods. Itacate, a girl born under an ill-fated sky, is destined for a life of submission and domestic drudgery. But when her father, a goldsmith, discovers her talent for his craft, she starts to work as his apprentice, a secret she must keep in order to protect the lives of herself and her family. But danger awaits as Spanish strangers invade the city. And when Itacate's work comes to the emperor's attention and she falls in love with a stranger, her life takes an even more perilous turn. Can Itacate change her destiny and survive in this harsh new world?
Age 12+
For your FREE proof copy, please email Jo.Humphreys-Davies@walker.co.uk
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Proof Giveaway: Olaf the Viking by Martin Conway
The Vikings are coming! Join the pillaging and plundering with Martin Conway's riotous new adventure...
Olaf is desperate to find his father. It's been a long time since he disappeared, and it could be Olaf's big chance to be a hero. So with the help of a strangely-gifted slave named Loki, a magical war-hammer, and two barmy ravens, Olaf sets off to adventure. Before he knows it, Olaf finds himself caught up not only in the struggles between the Angles and the Vikings, but also between the Norse gods and the giants...
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Proof Giveaway: Blade by Tim Bowler
Contemporary, pacy, and utterly gripping, Blade takes you on a roller-coaster ride through the secret, dangerous life of its unforgettable narrator.
Blade: Playing Dead is the first book in a startlingly compelling new series from Tim Bowler, one of the UK's top writers for teenagers.
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Proof Giveaway: The Meaning of Life
Joanna Nadin's The Meaning of Life is the third instalment of the hilarious, best-selling diaries of Rachel Riley. A compelling read, The Meaning of Life, Rachel's (Not) Doing It Diary, follows another year in the tragically normal life of Rachel Riley as she struggles with boys, school, friendships, family, and GCSE's!
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Proof Giveaway: The Prison Runner
Deborah Ellis has done it again. The Prison Runner is a powerful and exciting novel based on truth, and set in the prisons and jungle of Bolivia. It is the thought-provking story of an unforgettable boy called Diego.
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Proof Giveaway: The Mark of Edain
Pauline Chandler's new historical novel The Mark of Edain is an epic tale set in one of the most intriguing and popular periods of history. It tells the story of Aoife, a Roman slave fighting to realize her dream of returning to Britannia, and of her adventures along the way.
From a writer fast becoming established as a key voice in historical fiction for children.
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Poster Giveaway: Dinosaur Cove
Are you ready for the best adventures ever?! Request a Dinosaur Cove poster - the new young fiction series guaranteed to appeal to every child that knows its Tyrannosaurus from its Triceratops.
For more Dino facts and games check out www.dinosaurcove.co.uk
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Online chat with Deborah Lawrenson
4th September, 7pm
Discuss Songs of Blue and Gold with author Deborah Lawrenson in our online chat:
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Penguin Great Ideas posters available
July - Sept 2008
There are 50 copies available of a glossy, double-sided A1 poster displaying the Penguin Great Ideas series (60 books in total). Ideal for libraries.
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Proof Giveaway - Kaimira: The Sky Village by Monk and Nigel Ashland
From a village made of hot-air balloons to a subterranean battle arena, two young people struggle to discover who and what they are - and how to use the astonishing powers they share.
A thrilling and intricately plotted novel that will have readers gripped through out. Kaimira: The Sky Village is the first in a five-part fantasy series for girls and boys aged 10+.
GET YOUR FREE PROOF COPIES by sending your request to Jo.Humphreys-Davies@walker.co.uk
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Proof Giveaway - Cleopatra: Escape Down the Nile by Caroline Corby
Before they were famous ... meet Cleopatra, who will one day be the Queen of Egypt, in this new series by Caroline Corby about the early lives of some of history's most charismatic figures. For girls and boys, aged 8+.
GET YOUR FREE PROOF COPIES by sending your request to Jo.Humphreys-Davies@walker.co.uk
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Proof Giveaway - Riding Icarus by Lily Hyde
Part of the Walker Books' New Voices, showcasing 2008's brightest new storytelling talents.
A magical modern fairytale set in Kiev, featuring a girl called Masha who lives in a flying trolleybus called Icarus.
Inspired by Lily Hyde's love of Russian fairytales and her own personal travels and experiences living in Kiev, Riding Icarus is for girls and boys aged 9+.
Endorsed by Amnesty International.
GET YOUR FREE PROOF COPIES by sending your request to Jo.Humphreys-Davies@Walker.co.uk
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Proof Giveaway - Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by Megan McDonald
FUR-eaky! Stink and his friends are off on a hairy new mission: finding homes for 101 rescued guinea pigs aboard the Squeals on Wheels Express.
Another crazy adventure about Stink, younger 'brother' of the popular Judy Moody by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter H Reynolds, for girls and boys aged 7+.
GET YOUR FREE PROOF COPIES BY SENDING YOUR REQUEST TO Jo.Humphreys-Davies@walker.co.uk
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Sweetheart proofs to give away
July - Sept 2008
We have a number of spare proofs of Chelsea Cain's gripping and gruesome thriller Sweetheart to give away.
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Special Dump Bins from Mills and Boon
July - Sept 2008
Special Mills & Boon centenary FSDUs is able to fit both standard Size A & B format books.
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Proof Giveaway - Savvy by Ingrid Law
New talent Ingrid Law has written a charming and funny coming-of-age story with a difference. Published last week to critical acclaim, it is a fresh, warm, coming-of-age fantasy adventure with real appeal for boys and girls aged 8+
GET YOUR FREE PROOF COPIES by sending your request to louise.heskett@uk.penguingroup.com. Truly original and feelgood, Ingrid Law is a name to watch!
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Free Copies - Tales of the Heart
July to August 2008
Get in touch for free copies of the new Pan Macmillan saga author newsletter! Tales of the Heart includes news and features on our well-loved authors Annie Murray and Margaret Dickinson as well as competitions, reader letters and much much more!
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Free Notebooks to give away!
July to August 2008
We have a number of very pretty notebooks to give away. They include a first chapter sampler of Annie Hawes' book A Handful of Honey. perfect for table giveaways.
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samplers available - Of Merchants and Heroes
July to August 2008
Samplers of debut historical fiction novel OF MERCHANTS AND HEROES from the publishers who give you C J Sansom.
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Proofs available - A handful of honey
4 proofs of travel writer Annie Hawes'new book 'A Handful of Honey'
http://www.panmacmillan.com/titles/displayPage.asp?PageTitle=Individual%20Title&BookID=407843
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Proofs available - The Hakawati
July 2008
4 proofs of the magical new novel from Rabih Alameddine, The Hakawati.
http://www.panmacmillan.com/titles/displayPage.asp?PageTitle=Individual%20Title&BookID=403547
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Proofs available - Little Hut of Leaping Fishes
July 2008
7 proofs of Chiew-Siah Tei's debut novel, 'Little Hut of Leaping Fishes'
http://www.panmacmillan.com/titles/displayPage.asp?PageTitle=Individual%20Title&BookID=405711
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Proofs available - 'Little Monsters'
July 2008
5 proofs of Charles Lambert's 'Little Monsters'
A haunting and powerful debut about loss, adjustment and belonging.
http://www.panmacmillan.com/titles/displayPage.asp?PageTitle=Individual%20Title&BookID=402007
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Proofs available - 'Revenant'
July 2008
7 proofs of Tristan Hughes' unforgettable novel 'Revenant'
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David Baldacci samplers available
July 2008
We have samplers of David Baldacci's thrilling pacey novel Stone Cold available. Excellent for giveaways and counter displays.
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David Grossman -Writing in the Dark
October to December 2008
Throughout his career, David Grossman has been a voice for peace and reconciliation between Israel and its Arab citizens and neighbours. David will be visiting the UK over publication and we will consider audiences of 100+
www.bloomsbury.com/davidgrossman
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Daniel Stevens - The River Cottage Handbook: Breads
October 2008 to January 2009
In the third of the River Cottage Handbook series, Daniel Stevens explains the ins and outs of baking, and inspires us to abandon ready-sliced loaves for a world of delicious breads baked at home. Daniel is available for library events.
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Sarah Raven's Complete Christmas
July to December 2008
Sarah Raven, author of 2007's stunning Garden Cookbook (voted cookbook of the year by the Independent), presents the last word on food, flowers and decorations for the Christmas season. Sarah is based in East Sussex available for events/festivals for 200+
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Niall Williams - John
September 2008 to January 2009
A mesmerising new novel from the author of the bestselling Four Letters of Love. Niall Williams' new novel is a prodigious feat of imagination written with poetic vision. Niall is available for events 50+. He is based in Ireland but can travel.
www.bloomsbury.com/niallwilliams
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Beau Riffenburgh - Racing with Death
August to December 2008
Beau Riffenburgh is available for library events for audiences of 50+
www.bloomsbury.com/beauriffenburgh
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Pam Corbin - Preserves
August to December 2008
The River Cottage Handbook: Preserves
Pam Corbin has been making preserves for as long as she can remember, and for more than twenty years her passion has been her business.
Pam is available for library events for audiences of 100+, depending on location.
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Wind in the Willows book cover competition for 7 to 12 year olds
Closing date 25th July 2008
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS NEEDS A NEW FRONT COVER!
This is the chance for young artists between the ages of 7 and 12 years old to grab their pencils, pens and paints and possibly have their artwork published on a book cover!
The competition has been launched in conjunction with The Times and Random House Children's Books. The winning image will feature on the book jacket, thousands of copies of which will be available in bookshops and libraries all over the country from 6th November 2008. Colourful posters promoting the competition are readily available.
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Janet Davey - The Taxi Queue
May - August 2008
Third novel from the remarkable novelist whose first book, published when she was nearly fifty, was a critical triumph. She has been compared to Jean Rhys.
Janet is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Alison Weir - Katherine Swynford
May - August 2008
The first full-length biography of an extraordinary love affair between one of the most important men of English History and a thoroughly modern woman.
Alison is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Mark Cocker - Crow Country
May - August 2008
Mark Cocker's brilliant description of his journeys in search of crows and ravens, birds that obsessed him and changed his life for ever.
Mark is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Martin Pugh - The Pankhursts
May - August 2008
A re-issue of Martin Pugh's comprehensive and compelling biography of the Pankhurst family, an extraordinary family whose work for the rights of women challenged the very heart of the political and social establishment.
Martin is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Simon Robson - The Separate Heart
May - August 2008
One of the best collections of stories for years - the arrival of a major new writer.
Simon is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Noel Mostert - The Line Upon a Wind
May to August 2008
The triumphant story of the last and greatest war under sail, an intimate history of the turbulent decades of global conflict that embraced the passage from one century to another.
Noel is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Adam Thorpe - Between Each Breath
May to August 2008
A powerful, timely new novel from the highly acclaimed author of Ulverton and The Rules of Perspective. Adam is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Mark Watson - A Light-hearted Look at Murder
May - August 2008
Up-and-coming young stand-up comedian Mark Watson strikes again with a clever romp through the dubious world of the lookalike business, where no one is as they seem.
Mark is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Tessa Hadley - The Master Bedroom
May - August 2008
A marvellous third novel by a writer described by the Guardian as a 'rare and startling gem'.
Tessa is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Xinran - Miss Chopsticks
May - August 2008
Tapping into people's fascination with what is going on in modern China, Xinran (author of the bestselling The Good Women of China) has written a delightfully warm and fascinating tale of three peasant girls trying to get to grips with life in the big city.
Xinran is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Marie Phillips - Gods Behaving Badly
May - August 2008
Gods Behaving Badly is that rare thing, a charming, funny, utterly original first novel that satisfies the head and the heart. Marie is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Gwendoline Riley - Joshua Spassky
May - August 2008
Joshua and Natalie share a vexed five-year history of sporadic encounters, explosive drunkenness and failed intercourse, all spliced with the occasional sad intimation of true love.
Gwendoline is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Dinaw Mengestu - Children of the Revolution
May - August 2008
A haunting debut by gifted young Ethiopian-American author and Winner of the Guardian First Book Award 2007.Dinaw is available for a web chat with reading groups. Dinaw lives in Paris.
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Xinran - China Witness
October to December 2008
This magnificent and groundbreaking work of oral history gives voice to a forgotten generation and reveals the secret history of 20th-century China.
Xinran is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Timothy O'Grady - Divine Magnetic Lands
July to August 2008
Using history, memoir, state-of-the-nation analysis and a novelist's skill at evoking places and people, Divine Magnetic Lands presents a picture of America as it evolved and how it is at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
Timothy is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Laura Beatty - Pollard
July to August 2008
Pollard is a tour de force - an astonishing first novel which is tough, rough and beautiful.
Laura is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Aidan Smith - Union Jock
June to December 2008
Can a Scotsman ever support the Auld Enemy? Find out in Aidan Smith's brilliantly funny new history of a centuries-old rivalry
Aidan is available for library events and talks to reading groups.
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Fantasy/Sci Fi Reading Groups Wanted
March to December 2008
HarperVoyager, HarperCollins' Fantasy and Science Fiction imprint, are looking to contact enthusiastic fantasy and science fiction Reading Groups, or anyone who is keen to try something different. From time-to-time we'll have proofs, and author events, and it would be great to work with you more closely. For more information, click on continue reading.
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Anna Jacobs - Freedom's Land
June to September 2008
Anna will be in the UK promoting her new books. She is available for library events and talks to reading groups For more information, click on continue reading.
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