First up, travel writer Shafik Meghji was shortlisted in two categories of the British Guild of Travel Writers Awards. His Adventure.com feature on Dungeness, Winchelsea and climate change is up for the UK travel feature award, while his Evening Standard piece on Indigenous tourism is up for sustainability feature of the year.
His next book, Small Earthquakes (Hurst Publishing), will be published next year.
Mary Novakovich went island-hopping in Croatia for The Guardian, adrift in the Šibenik archipelago. Her memoir My Family and Other Enemies (Bradt Guides) was also featured in Electric Lit’s top 10 must-read books set in Croatia. Her research into her family’s complicated history results in a book that abounds with incredible stories of adversity and resilience, and a hearty dose of delicious meals.
Staying on the travel theme, Ros Belford was featured in The Times, about her recently published memoir Children of the Volcano (September Publishing).
Former bookseller Michael Robb appeared in the Bookseller to announce his debut book Shelf Life (The History Press), out in February next year. Robb commented:
“Books and bookshops have always been an important part of my life. I feel incredibly fortunate that I have worked with books for 40 years, first as a bookseller and then on the publishing side. During that time I have witnessed first-hand the huge changes that our industry has undergone and wanted to document this from my viewpoint… I hope this book will prompt many discussions within the trade. This is a wonderful business full of hard-working and passionate people and I hope I do justice to it in Shelf Life.”
The Conversation ran a terrific feature review of Rikki Stein‘s memoir Moving Music (Wordville). “[…] an astute storyteller as he weaves together a larger narrative about a life of triumphs, tragedies and cautionary tales. From its lush descriptions to its intimate accounts and previously unpublished photos, Stein’s autobiography offers readers a rare insider glimpse into the music business. His writing is rooted in a deep understanding of the industry and the artists who drive it forward.”
Finally, Henry R. Schlesinger wrote a piece for AirMail about the original Abercrombie & Fitch where Amelia Earhart, Ernest Hemingway, and Clark Gable all shopped.
His next book The Age of Amateurs was recently bought by Pegasus Books.
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