DHH News 22nd - 28th January 2024
Gareth Brown
The Book of Doors (Penguin Transworld), the debut from Gareth Brown coming out next month was reviewed in both
The Library Journal and Booklist
within the past week:
"Brown’s debut is an immersive and enchanting story of friendship, defining one’s future, and the mystery that life can hold. Fans of Alix E. Harrow will find this novel delightful." The Library Journal
"Those who love books about books and enjoy paranormal fantasy with a touch of romance will be enraptured." Booklist
James Goodhand
The upcoming debut adult novel from James Goodhand, The Day Tripper (Black & White) last week picked up a lovely review from the Library Journal:
"... a compelling look at the way decisions, good and bad, build up over time to create a life. Recommended for fans of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and readers who enjoy time-travel narratives."
Eva Björg Ægisdóttir
The cover for Eva Björg Ægisdóttir's fifth 'Forbidden Iceland' book, Boys Who Hurt (Orenda Books, June 2024), was revealed last week - and it might just be our favourite yet, while the story is just as tense, twisty and shocking as ever!
Jo Thomas
Love In Provence (Penguin Transworld) will be published in June this year and is the new gorgeous romantic novel from bestselling author Jo Thomas.
Zoe Lyons
We were delighted to welcome new client Zoe Lyons to the Agency last week.
Zoe, who is an award-winning stand up comedian and host of shows such as QI, Have I Got News For You and Mock the Week, joins David H. Headley's last week.
Phillipa Ashley
The next cover reveal for this week comes in the form of the new novel from Phillipa Ashley, Second Chance Summer (Avon, June 2024) - it's got romance, escape and *all* the feels: the perfect read for your spring / summer TBR!
Frances White
Released just over a week ago, Frances White's debut, Voyage of the Damned (Penguin Michael Joseph) only went and hit number two in the Sunday Times bestseller list!
We could not be happier for this phenomenal achievement - congratulations, Frances!
Su Bristow
Congratulations to Su Bristow who last week saw the release of her new book, The Fair Folk (Europa Editions).
This is a fascinating coming-of-age novel about magic and the choices that defy future generations...
Jon Ransom
Also released last week was the second novel from Jon Ransom, The Gallopers* (Muswell Press). Jon is the Polari Prize-winnnig author of The Whale Tattoo, and his second book was selected a couple of weeks ago by the Guardian as one of the books to look out for in 2024.
Lizzie Huxley Jones
The longlist for the 2024 Branford Boase Awards, now in its 25th year, was released last week, and we were thrilled to see Lizzie Huxley Jones' Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend* included!
Set up in memory of award-winning author Henrietta Branford and her editor Wendy Boase, one of the founders of Walker Books, the Branford Boase Award is given annually to the author of the year’s outstanding debut novel for children. The Branford Boase Award is the only award to honour the editor of the winning book, highlighting the importance of the editor in nurturing new talent.