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We’re thrilled to share fantastic London Book Fair news for Clare Docherty’s debut novel OTHER HALVES. Amy Batley, senio...
12/03/2026

We’re thrilled to share fantastic London Book Fair news for Clare Docherty’s debut novel OTHER HALVES.

Amy Batley, senior commissioning editor at , has pre‑empted UK & Commonwealth rights from UA’s Ariella Feiner in a major deal.
US rights have been acquired by Claire Wachtel at Union Square, with further pre‑empts and sales across:

Germany (Ullstein)
Italy (Mondadori)
The Netherlands (Luitingh‑Sijthoff)
France (Buchet Chastel)
Norway (Cappelen Damm)
Poland (Sonia Draga)

Rights are also under offer in Hungary, Sweden and Portugal, managed by UA’s Amy Mitchell.

Publishing in 2028 as a significant fiction launch for Hutchinson Heinemann, Other Halves is a beautifully crafted, immersive family drama exploring class, relationships and the complexities of being the “outsider” in somebody else’s family.

Huge congratulations to Clare, Ariella and the wider rights team on this exceptional deal.

📸 Vicky Chilten

Happy Publication Day to Kate Young (), whose new book Dinner at Mine? publishes today with . A warm, inviting and brill...
12/03/2026

Happy Publication Day to Kate Young (), whose new book Dinner at Mine? publishes today with .

A warm, inviting and brilliantly practical celebration of home cooking, Dinner at Mine? transforms fifteen familiar ingredients — from courgettes and sourdough to apples, butter, tomatoes and more — into creative, comforting dishes.
Think congee, almond chicken, the perfect apple pie, and generous meals for one, two, four or a whole table of friends.

An inspiring guide to everyday cooking and the joy of sharing food with the people you love.

Exciting news from London Book Fair: has acquired Not Quite Myself, the debut joint novel from and Claire Gayle, in a ...
11/03/2026

Exciting news from London Book Fair: has acquired Not Quite Myself, the debut joint novel from and Claire Gayle, in a competitive three‑way auction led by UA’s Ariella Feiner.

Billed as “the world’s first middle‑aged body‑swap romcom”, the novel publishes 11 March 2027 and follows long‑married Sian and Paul as they navigate life, love, and an unexpected switch.

** A BRAND NEW SERIES!! **Ever wondered how DCI Ryan became the man he is today? Well, all your questions will be answer...
10/03/2026

** A BRAND NEW SERIES!! **

Ever wondered how DCI Ryan became the man he is today? Well, all your questions will be answered in LJ Ross’ brand-new RYAN - THE MET YEARS series! Set in London during the early 00s, imagine a world where Amy Winehouse plays on the radio, where Max Ryan is a rookie detective, single, fearless and full of energy…

Available to pre order right now

The British Book Awards (The Nibbies) have revealed their 2026 shortlists — and we’re thrilled to celebrate our brillian...
06/03/2026

The British Book Awards (The Nibbies) have revealed their 2026 shortlists — and we’re thrilled to celebrate our brilliant UA clients recognised across multiple categories

Congratulations to:
📚 Fiction & Audio (Fiction)
THE ROSE FIELD by Philip Pullman


🎨 Graphic Novel
BUNNY VS MONKEY: INTERGALACTIC MONKEY BUSINESS by Jamie Smart


🌌 Science Fiction & Fantasy
THE DEVILS by Joe Abercrombie


📖 Children’s Non‑Fiction & Illustrated
MY RICE IS BEST by Selina Brown & Maxwell A Oginni


OH DEAR, LOOK WHAT I GOT! by Michael Rosen & Helen Oxenbury


Huge congratulations to all our nominees 📚

🎉 Publication Day — STRANGERLANDHappy publication day to Monika Radojevic () and her powerful new novel Strangerland, ou...
05/03/2026

🎉 Publication Day — STRANGERLAND
Happy publication day to Monika Radojevic () and her powerful new novel Strangerland, out today from .

London, 1990. Zivoin is newly arrived in a strange country. The dependable oldest son, he works all hours of the day and night, sending every penny he can save back to his family. On the news, he watches his homeland, Yugoslavia, slowly fracturing.

Thousands of miles away, in the tropical heat of Uberlândia, Brazil, Alegria prepares to leave behind the country – and the family – she loves dearly. Bright and ambitious, she strives to give her parents the life they deserve, even if it takes her far from them.

A chance meeting throws Alegria and Zivoin together – and for a brief moment, they feel at home. But their journey is just beginning, and what follows will draw them irresistibly across countries and continents, leaving them both forever changed.

The powerful, exhilarating debut novel from an award-winning new voice in fiction, Strangerland is a heartfelt testament to the endurance that has come to define a generation of immigrants. Above all, it is a soaring, emotionally rich story about the power of love to transcend languages, borders and time.

📚 Out now

📚 Publication Day: LIFE NUMBER NINE by Joe Heap () (Paperback) Out in paperback today, LIFE NUMBER NINE is the latest ex...
26/02/2026

📚 Publication Day: LIFE NUMBER NINE by Joe Heap () (Paperback)

Out in paperback today, LIFE NUMBER NINE is the latest extraordinary novel from Joe Heap, the critically acclaimed author of The Rules of Seeing and When the Music Stops.

A sweeping, time‑slipping love story, the book follows Mika and Jem — two strangers who recognise one another not from life, but from a shared dream. As these visions (or memories?) intensify, they are drawn into the possibility that they have found and lost each other across centuries… and may have one more chance at happiness.

A bold, compelling, and beautifully crafted novel about connection, destiny and the many lives love can take.

📚 Publication Day Round‑Up ✨ Celebrating a brilliant slate of new releases today from our wonderful authors and illustra...
26/02/2026

📚 Publication Day Round‑Up ✨

Celebrating a brilliant slate of new releases today from our wonderful authors and illustrators — spanning adventure, humour, mythology, mystery and more. Huge congratulations to all involved.

🐭 Adventuremice: Of Mice and Mummies
by Sarah McIntyre & Philip Reeve
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A joyful, sand‑swept Adventuremice escapade filled with courage, chaos and ancient mysteries.

**🧀 Happy Hills: Cheesy Bob Strikes!
by Sophy Henn
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A riotous, warm‑hearted Happy Hills adventure — Sophy Henn at her funniest and most inventive.

🐉 We Are Dragons
Illustrated by

A soaring celebration of bravery, belonging and finding your fire — beautifully imagined and illustrated.

🔍 The Secret Room (Paperback)
by
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A tense, atmospheric mystery from Jane Casey — now available in paperback.

🌙 Banshees: Mythological Irish Women Retold
Featuring as contributor

A powerful collection reimagining Ireland’s legendary female figures — evocative, haunting and compelling.

🔎 Berwick: A DCI Ryan Mystery (Book 24)
by LJ Ross ()
In this gripping new instalment, DCI Ryan faces his most personal case yet when his wife, Anna, is arrested for murder. As evidence builds and old shadows resurface, Ryan must confront the possibility that the person he trusts most may be keeping darker truths than he ever imagined. A tense, emotional addition to the bestselling series.

📚Delighted to celebrate the publication of The Big Journey by , out today from A joyful, big‑hearted adventure from on...
26/02/2026

📚Delighted to celebrate the publication of The Big Journey by , out today from

A joyful, big‑hearted adventure from one of the UK’s most beloved writers, perfect for young readers and the grown‑ups who love reading with them 🐻

Huge congratulations to our client Abigail Balfe on a major new deal with Puffin, who have acquired world rights in a th...
23/02/2026

Huge congratulations to our client Abigail Balfe on a major new deal with Puffin, who have acquired world rights in a three-book series.

The first title, This is NOT the Diary of Izzy Dobson, publishes 2 April 2026 for readers aged 9+.

Told through diary entries and doodles, the story follows 12-year-old Izzy as she navigates school, friendship, bullying, a Very Annoying Mum, a Very Annoying crush on the postman, and a beloved Nan who is unwell. Izzy is autistic and has ADHD, though she does not yet know it, and is trying to make sense of a world that rarely makes sense back.

This marks Abigail’s fiction debut, following her British Book Awards shortlisted A Different Sort of Normal. With her trademark warmth, humour and insight, Abigail brings Izzy to life in a series full of heart, hilarity and honesty.

We are thrilled to see this dazzling, inclusive new series join the Puffin list.

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