BOOKS NEWS EVENTS ABOUT BOOK Children of the Night BOOK The Silence of Scheherazade BOOK The Gauntlet and the Fist Beneath BOOK Scenes from Prehistoric Life WELCOME TO HOZ Dopesick by Beth Macy Hits Disney+ this Autumn Michael Keaton stars as a small-town doctor in US opioid crisis drama Dopesick adapted from the international bestselling book by journalist Beth Macy, Dopesick: Dealers Doctors and The Drug Company that Addicted America, originally published in the UK by Head of Zeus in 2018 and re-issued in a new-look paperback 11th November 2021. The eight-part original series will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Friday November 12 in the UK & Ireland and stars Michael Keaton, Peter Sarsgaard, Kaitlyn Dever and Rosario Dawson. The series was adapted by Emmy-winner Danny Strong (“Empire,” “Recount,” “Game Change”) and directed by Oscar®-winner Barry Levinson (“Paterno,” “Rain Man”). Adapted from Beth Macy’s 2018 ➔ No Modernism Without Lesbians by Diana Souhami Wins 2021 Polari Prize No Modernism Without Lesbians by Diana Souhami has won the 2021 Polari Book Prize. No Modernism Without Lesbians was described by organisers as “a bold, fresh new look at the early 20th-century cultural canon through the lens of four lesbians: Sylvia Beach, Bryher, Natalie Barney and Gertrude Stein... a trailblazing publisher, a patron of artists, a society hostess and a groundbreaking writer, their lives and work became central to fostering the Modernist movement in interwar Paris”. Judge and c.e.o. of the National Centre for Writing, Chris Gribble, described the book as “richly researched, entertaining and hugely enjoyable, offering “insight into the lives, passions and legacies of a group of outstanding women who together helped ➔ Why I Wrote the Four Streets Books by Nadine Dorries We could not be more delighted for Nadine, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. In the words of her editor, Rosie de Courcy, 'Nadine is that rarest of things – a completely natural, self-taught writer, with an imagination positively teeming with characters and storylines. She has always been an absolute joy to work with, creative, open-minded and full of warmth and humour – the warmth and humour that bursts from every page of her novels.' We're delighted to share this piece from the archives, where our new Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport talks about what inspired her bestselling Four Streets quartet. ~~~ I am one of the luckiest people alive, to have grown up on a Liverpool council estate from the nineteen fifties to seventies. To be precise, my early years ➔ The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper is Waterstones Fiction Book of the Month Set in the seedy yet complex milieu of Pompeii’s brothels, Harper’s masterful first historical novel follows Amara and her fellow ‘she-wolves’ through a city where opportunity is rife for even the lowest born slave. 'The Wolf Den' by Elodie Harper is Waterstones' fiction book of the month for September 2021. Amara was once a beloved daughter, until her father's death plunged her family into penury. Now she is a slave in Pompeii's infamous brothel, owned by a man she despises. Sharp, clever and resourceful, Amara is forced to hide her talents. For now her only value lies in the desire she can stir in others. But Amara's spirit is far from broken. By day, she walks the streets with the Wolf Den's other women, finding comfort in the laughter and ➔ Historian Dan Jones celebrates the publication of 'Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middles Ages' International bestseller Dan Jones heads off on his Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages book tour kicking off with the first in-store event of the Autumn at Waterstones Piccadilly on the 1st September before heading off to Blackwells in Manchester, Edinburgh and Oxford, as well as headline appearances at festivals across the country. Publishing on the 2nd September, Powers and Thrones is Dan's tenth book. Across 16 chapters, blending Dan Jones's trademark gripping narrative style with authoritative analysis, Powers and Thrones shows how, at each stage in this story, successive western powers thrived by attracting – or stealing – ➔ Ben Okri's first children's book to be published by Head of Zeus this October This October, Head of Zeus are delighted to be publishing Ben Okri’s first children’s book, Every Leaf a Hallelujah, an enchanting ecological tale set in Africa, with specially commissioned illustrations from the multi-talented Italian/Nigerian artist Diana Ejaita. Pre-publication the book will be featured in six consecutive one-page extracts in The Bookseller from the beginning of July and accompanied by a comprehensive publicity and marketing campaign. Maggie McKernan acquired world rights for Every Leaf a Hallelujah for Head of Zeus from Georgina Capel, at Georgina Capel Associates. It will be published in hardback and ebook on 14th October 2021 to coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of the publication of Okri’s Booker ➔ Head of Zeus Awarded CWA Publisher of the Year 2021 The CWA Daggers are the premier literary crime-writing awards in the United Kingdom and on Thursday 1st July Head of Zeus was awarded 'Publisher of the Year' during the Daggers Live awards ceremony. This prestigious Dagger was inaugurated in 2019, the first new Dagger for a decade. Maxim Jakubowski, Chair of the Crime Writers’ Association, said 'The Best Crime and Mystery Publisher of the Year Dagger, which celebrates publishers and imprints demonstrating excellence and diversity in crime writing, goes to the independent publisher, Head of Zeus. Established in 2012, Head of Zeus went from start-up to a multi-million-pound business and positioned itself at the forefront of the eBook revolution. Maxim ➔ Head of Zeus joins Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Creative, entrepreneurial, innovative and lovers of beautiful books. Britain's best indies team up. We are extremely pleased to announce that Head of Zeus has become part of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Britain’s leading independent publisher. At the heart of our deal is the belief that Bloomsbury and Head of Zeus are two complementary businesses that in combination are greater than the sum of their parts. Bloomsbury shares the same literary values that led us to found HoZ nine years ago and we join forces knowing that our deal makes a material difference to both companies and will open the door to future growth and opportunity for all. We will remain in our ➔ THE LATEST FROM HEAD OF ZEUS Earth Day Head of Zeus Reading List Earth Day this year takes place on 22nd April with a continued mission - since 1970- to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. With that in mind we’ve put together some of our wonderful environment focussed books for all ages to hopefully help inspire and educate: CHILDREN’S BOOKS The Tindims series by Sally Gardner & illustrated by Lydia Corey The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, prizewinning Sally Gardner and Lydia Corry, create a fun new world of characters and adventures in their empowering new series for 5-8 year olds inspiring conservation and inventive ways to recycle. The Chimpanzee & Me by Ben Garrod The Chimpanzee & Me is a unique look at conservation of the species and Ben's ➔ BUY £4.99 The tiny Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-Sea, who turn our everyday rubbish into treasure. Mother-and-daughter duo, prizewinning Sally Gardner and Lydia Corry, create a fun new world of characters and adventures in their empowering new ➔ BUY £14.99 Ben Garrod: As seen on TV – Baby Chimps Rescue. 'Celebrities blamed for the rise in people keeping primates as pets in Britain' TIMES 2. '4,500 primates owned as pets in the UK' SKY NEWS. 'As ownership of exotic pets booms, no wonder experts are ➔ BUY £15 An exquisite, full colour country almanac by artist Catherine Hyde, following the phases of the moon and a hare's journey throughout the twelve months of the year in a lyrical tribute to the natural world. Waking from the winter solstice a hare ➔ BUY £10 'A beautiful gift ... Full of fascinating facts' Yorkshire Post 'We all want to help the beleaguered bee and Sally Coulthard's latest book is a great place to start' Amateur Gardening 'How to help bees thrive and give your garden a real buzz' You ➔ BUY £8.99 From the author of The Wisdom of Trees, an informative and practical guide to tree planting: including guidance on which trees to plant and where; how to plant, propagate and care for your trees; advice on the suitability and virtues of particular native ➔ BUY £14.99 'Brilliant and fundamental, this is the necessary book about our prime global emergency' Ian McEwan The news is full of hotly debated and divergent claims about the impacts and risks of climate change. Lawrence Krauss, one of the world's ➔ BUY £25 The very best of British and Irish nature writing selected by the natural history writer Patrick Barkham. The landscapes of Britain and Ireland, together with the creatures and plants that inhabit them, have penetrated deep in our collective ➔ BUY £16.99 One of our most eloquent nature writers offers a passionate and informative celebration of birds and their ability to help us understand the world we live in. As well as exploring how birds achieve the miracle of flight; why birds sing; what they tell us ➔ International Women's Day 2021 Title Spotlight International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and to mark the occasion we're drawing attention to some of our previously published books which celebrate such individuals. Wild Women: And their Amazing Adventures over Land Sea and Air edited by Mariella Frostrup From Constantinople to Crimea; from Antarctica to the Andes. Throughout history adventurous women have made epic, record-breaking journeys under perilous circumstances. Whether escaping constricted societies back home or propelled by a desire for independence, footloose females have ventured to the four corners of the earth and recorded their exploits for posterity. Pachinko by ➔ Settle down this half term with some of our stunning Zephyr books What to do in a half term during lockdown? Get reading! Zephyr has put together a selection of books for you and your little, or not so little, ones to enjoy. There is something for all ages. The Tindims and the Turtle Tangle, Sally Gardner and Lydia Corry (PB) February 2021 6 + Starting off with some VERY small people, the tiny Tindims are back for their second adventure! The Tindims are like the Borrowers-on-sea, turning our everyday rubbish into treasure. This fun, empowering series for 6+ readers inspires conservation and inventive ways to recycle. The Tindims are ready to welcome fluent and reluctant readers alike: we’ve chosen a dyslexia-friendly font and illustrated every page, for a reading adventure where you can tell the story ➔ LGBT+ History Month 2021 Title Spotlight Originally founded in the USA by Rodney Wilson, LGBT+ History Month is an annual celebration of the community and its history related to the civil rights movement and the continued fight for equality. Founded in 2005, UK LGBT+ History Month is held every February to commemorate the abolition of Section 28 of the 1988 Local Government Act. At Head of Zeus, we wanted to curate a ‘Title Spotlight’ of just some of our more recent books to celebrate, support and promote greater visibility of LGBT+ voices across genres for all to enjoy. Queer: A Collection of LGBTQ Writing from Ancient Times to Yesterday, edited by Frank Wynne Published this January, Queer is a must read for lovers of LGBTQ writing from ancient times to the modern day. Frank Wynne, award winning translator and the editor of this collection, has selected eighty of the finest works representing queer love by LGBTQ ➔ A WORD FROM OUR AUTHORS Why Voting for Stories isn’t all that Fantastical D.K Fields on fantasy reflecting reality In the world of our fantasy crime trilogy, The Tales of Fenest, stories are everything. Tale-telling is at the heart of religion, entertainment, education, law and order, news-reporting and politics. Even bookmakers thrive on the work of storytellers. So far so fantasy, right? Well, we’d argue that a world where everything is understood through narrative is actually reflective of our own. Fairly early on in the planning process for The Tales of Fenest series we made the decision to have democratic voting our fantasy world. This was driven by our own personal politics: Kath is an ardent republican (with a small ‘r’) and convinced Dave that it would be an interesting ➔ Designing for the apocalypse Django Wexler talks about creating worlds for his new fantasy series I have a lot of fun coming up with worlds for my books. Sometimes the world design is largely dictated by the plot or the basic pitch – for The Shadow Campaigns, for example, I knew I needed a world with a lot of similarities to Europe in the 1800s, because that story mirrors the Napoleonic Wars. For others, like Ashes of the Sun, I have only a few fixed points that the plot requires, and I spend a lot more time puzzling over just how to set things up. One of the things I knew I needed was a fallen civilization, with the story taking place in its aftermath. This is a pretty common ingredient for fantasy (baked into our collective experience by medieval Europe's awareness of the Roman past?) which for me usually means I want to come up with an approach I haven't seen very often. Yes, Lord of the Rings has relics of fallen ➔ Coming Soon From Head of Zeus New books out in the next month Subscribe to our newsletter! Email Address * SUBSCRIBE WE ARE HOZ Head of Zeus opened for business on 3 January 2012 and we published our first books six months later. In 2015 we won Digital Publisher of the Year and in 2017 we won Independent Publisher of the Year. If you want to know why we are called Head of Zeus, enquire here. 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