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Quadrille, an imprint of Penguin Random House, has acquired A Guide to Drinking in Venice by drinks journalist and A Lush Life Manual founder Susan L. Schwartz, a love letter to the city’s bar culture that blends neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood discovery with cocktail history and practical recommendations.

The illustrated hardback takes readers through Venice’s classic bars, historic wine bars and cafés, spotlighting 50+ addresses alongside 20 cocktail recipes shared by some of the city’s best-known venues, plus local tips for drinking like a Venetian.

Since its foundation in the year 421 AD, Venice has perfected the art of living well. Its merchants brought back seductive wines, explorers wrote of invigorating drinks, and visitors added their own traditions. All the ingredients for a great cocktail.

This is the perfect companion for those who appreciate the art of a great drink, and anyone looking to experience the intoxicating charm of Venice.

Susan said, “A Guide to Drinking in Venice is my love letter to the bars, cafés and characters who keep the city’s drinking culture alive — from morning espresso to late-night cocktails. I hope it gives readers that same insider’s access, capturing the people, places and traditions that make this city one of the world’s great drinking destinations.”

Julian Fellowes, a longtime friend and visitor to Venice, provides a foreword. Photos are by award-winning photographer Hugh Johnson.

A Guide to Drinking in Venice will be published by Quadrille, Penguin Random House.on April 16, 2026 in the UK and April 21, 2026 in the USA and will be available in print and digital formats.

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Mudlark, an imprint of HarperCollins has snapped up the debut book by journalist Joshua Nelken-Zitser, an investigation into inherited trauma and healing generational wounds.

When Joshua sought therapy for his panic attacks and eating disorder, he assumed they stemmed from a traumatic breakup or the grief of losing a friend. To his surprise, a therapist suggested another factor — transgenerational trauma – the idea that trauma can cascade through the generations, almost like an unwanted inheritance. The process can take place through parenting behaviours, cultural factors, or possibly even genetics.

As the grandson of four Holocaust survivors, it seems reasonable that Joshua would bear this legacy. Indeed, he’ll share the pivotal moments that made him realise his family history had a more of an impact on him than he might have initially thought. But what sets Joshua’s book apart is that he won’t exclusively focus on the victims of the Holocaust. He’ll also engage with another distinct group: the descendants of Nazis.

Born in London to an immigrant father and an English mother, Joshua’s upbringing was profoundly shaped by his family’s harrowing experience of the Holocaust. Remarkably, all four of his grandparents were survivors, with his grandmother enduring the horrors of the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Motivated by his family’s history of oppression, Joshua pursued a career in journalism, driven by a desire to elevate marginalised voices. He embarked on this career after completing an MA in Politics at the University of Edinburgh and an MA in Broadcast Journalism at City, University of London.

Joshua launched his career at LBC, later freelancing with prestigious outlets such as the BBC, The Telegraph, Wired, The Spectator, and The Times, among many others. He is now the is a Senior News Reporter at Business Insider’s London bureau, covering breaking news, foreign affairs, and US politics.

The book will publish in January 2027 and can be pre-ordered now.

The History Press have secured publication rights to The Royal Film Performance: A Celebration by Robert Sellers and Gareth Owen.

Fully authorised by The Film and Television Charity and by Buckingham Palace, this book will celebrate the 80th anniversary of iconic Royal Film Performances.

For nearly eight decades, the Royal family has been gracing the red carpet to see the most eagerly anticipated film of the year. Since 1946, the Royal Film Performance has been an annual highlight of the entertainment social calendar, where cinema’s most famous icons have come face to face with royalty.

With authors Gareth Owen and Robert Sellers, dive into the glitz, glamour and regal encounters of each Royal Film Performance, the memorable moments and the fascinating stories. From Marilyn Monroe’s nervous encounter with Queen Elizabeth II to the cheeky remarks of Jayne Mansfield, witness the intersection of cinema’s luminaries and royalty.

Photographer Harry Myers attended the first Royal Film Performance in 1946 and documented the event for nearly five decades before passing the baton to his son, Scott. With access to Harry’s archive and the charity’s extensive collection—including brochures, reports, press clippings, and ephemera from all 72 performances—the authors will create a richly illustrated and engaging book that celebrates the stars, Royal guests, and legacy of one of Britain’s most distinguished charities.

After earning a degree in Applied Physics in 1994, Gareth Owen entered the film industry, launching a production company at Pinewood Studios. He worked with Edgar Wright and Sir Norman Wisdom before becoming Sir Roger Moore’s personal manager and ghostwriting all four of his autobiographies. Gareth has authored, co-authored, or ghosted over 20 books.

Originally training as an actor, Robert Sellers turned to film journalism, writing for The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Empire, and The Independent, among others. He has authored, co-authored, and ghosted 25 books.

As the curtain rises on this cinematic celebration, The Royal Film Performance: A Celebration pays homage to the stars, the royals and the unsung heroes of the industry, sure to delight fans of the royal family and cinema aficionados alike.

The book will be released on October 23, 2025 and can be ordered now.

A tale of murder, blackmail, sex and book collecting in the Ozarks has been snapped up by Post Hill Press in the USA.

Atop the Ozark Mountains, Rolland Comstock lived in what was described as “a Grimm Fairy tale.” With his pet wolves roving the estate and a world-famous book collection to obsess over, Rolland was no ordinary country lawyer. When he was murdered, Rolland’s story turned into a tragic mystery; one some did not want to see solved. This intimate true crime tale not only seeks to resolve the question of who killed this man but also to examine his life. It is a thriller from the perspective of the one character who can no longer tell the story himself.

Though the murder remains officially unsolved, this book delivers its own revealing conclusion—and asks why some secrets are better left buried.

This is also a story the author witnessed first-hand.

James Owen is a lawyer who worked with Rolland Comstock as well as at the firm that tried the case against his ex-wife. As a young lawyer seeking a private sector position, James met Rolland while applying for an associate role at his law firm. Captivated by Rolland’s quick wit and impressed by his extensive knowledge, James joined his firm, eager to learn from the best. However, he soon uncovered a whirlwind of personal and professional turmoil.

Outside law, he has written most of his life, most notably as the co-creator and writer for Film Snobs. He wrote for this site prolifically for six years until he became an on-air film critic for KY3, the NBC affiliate in Springfield. He also hosts a podcast for his non-profit called Renew Gurus.

The book will be published in January 2026 and available for pre-order now on Amazon or Barnes&Noble.

A new literary novella by Scottish writer and academic Christiana Spens has been bought by Salt Publishing.

This is a satirical exploration of the wellness industry, the human desire for escapism, and the ways in which we are all contagious, in the end.

After a painful breakup, Lena escapes to an artists’ colony on a remote Scottish island, but as the idyllic retreat unravels into paranoia and decay – with dead birds washing ashore and tensions rising – she discovers that the quest for wellness may be more toxic than healing. In an age obsessed with wellness, escapism, and curated perfection, The Colony offers a chilling, thought-provoking reflection on how easily utopias can become dystopias.

Publisher Christopher Hamilton-Emery says: “This sinister tale of control and submission, set on a remote Scottish island, is haunting, eerie, and touched by fears of contagion and self-delusion – it’s perfect novel for Salt – and we’re delighted to welcome Christiana to our list.”

Christiana Spens says: “I’m thrilled that Salt will publish The Colony, my first foray into folk horror, and the culmination of many years of work and reflection. They have long supported authors writing about coastal life, islands and the strange relationships we often form with our environments, so I know it has found a perfect home with them.”

Christiana Spens is a critic and essayist. The author of four books, her most recent was The Fear (2023) published by Repeater Books, which The Spectator described as “A powerfully affecting tale of devastation and survival.”

She also writes regularly for publications2 such as The New Statesman, The Irish Times, Glamour, Stylist, Literary Hub, The London Magazine, Prospect and Studio International on culture, psychology and politics, and sometimes works as an illustrator for books by Granta, NYRB, and other publishers.

The book will publish on May 6, 2026 and is available for pre-order now.

Rights to Sean Egan’s new book have gone to Jawbone Press.

2025 marks sixty years since his annus mirabilis; the year when Bob Dylan changed popular music and the world forever.

By telling the story of Bob Dylan’s first calendar decade as a recording artist, one crucial in setting the template for his genius and encompassing the bulk of his influence and greatest work, this book will provide a unique angle on an endlessly fascinating career.

Decade of Dissent will seek to bring to life Dylan and his milieu at that point where he was making music that was not merely aesthetically magnificent but sociologically earthshaking. Sean Egan has interviewed, down the years, many of Dylan’s associates from this period, much to this day unpublished including Roger McGuinn (The Byrds), Eric Burdon (The Animals), Tom McGuinness (Manfred Mann).

All during this time he was engaged in a personal voyage that saw him first embrace the blandishments of fame and then emphatically reject them.

Sean Egan has been working as a freelance journalist, author and editor since 1993 and is the author has authored Rod Stewart: The Classic Years; The Clash on the Clash; The Mammoth Book of Bob Dylan; and Rough Guide to the Rolling Stones.

The book publishes on May 20, 2025. Pre-order here.