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No Such Thing As A Fish interview
Wednesday 4th December 2019
No Such Thing As A Fish stars Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin talk about the success of their podcast, and their new fact-filled book. Along the way, topics including old cats, cattle insemination and polar vortexes pop up.
Jeremy Hardy tribute book to be published
Friday 29th November 2019
A new book titled Jeremy Hardy Speaks Volumes is to be released to pay tribute to stand-up comedian Jeremy Hardy, who died in February.
Python release new country version of I'm So Worried
Wednesday 27th November 2019
Monty Python have released a new country and western single version of their 1980 album track I'm So Worried.
Adam Buxton to publish Ramble Book
Monday 18th November 2019
Adam Buxton is to publish Ramble Book, a memoir described as "very funny and at times incredibly poignant". He will also be embarking on a linked nationwide live tour.
Arthur Smith on The Joy of Not Going
Thursday 7th November 2019
An extract from Arthur Smith's book, in which he talks about the joy of cancelling social engagements and staying in.
Product news and reviews from other websites
Katy Wix writes her memoirs
Comedy actor Katy Wix is writing a 'shocking, raw and darkly funny' memoir.
Chortle, 21st January 2020Jenny Lecoat's debut novel already sold to US publisher
Polygon, an imprint of Scottish independent publisher Birlinn, has sold Jenny Lecoat's debut novel on pre-empt to HarperCollins US in a six-figure deal. "Two of the biggest publishing houses in the US pre-empted on debut novel Hedy's War within five days of being sent it," Polygon said. "Both were over six figures."
Heloise Wood, The Bookseller, 17th January 2020Review: Son Of A Silverback by Russell Kane
For his first memoirs, Russell Kane has returned to the subject that has most won him acclaim in his stand-up: the relationship with his overbearing, alpha-male father.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 15th January 2020Ken Dodd: Happiness and Tears by Louis Barfe review
While Happiness And Tears isn't as substantial a book as it looks - a good third is devoted to a 'Doddography' listing his appearances which is for completists only - it offers a brisk, yet comprehensive and meticulously researched, account of this unique comic's untroubled rise, and at least hints at the man beneath.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 6th January 2020March of the Lemmings by Stewart Lee review
Entertainment and abusive despair ... the comedian and columnist dissects his own work in this merciless look at the past three years.
Steven Poole, The Guardian, 18th December 2019Count Arthur Strong turns thriller writer
Count Arthur Strong has written his first book - a crime thriller entitled Codename Rattlesnake.
Chortle, 18th December 2019