
Jane Lawson
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Jane Lawson
@BookeditorJane
Publishing bestselling fiction and nonfiction @DoubledayUK, @penguinUKbooks / Japanese and Korean literature, cats, dachshunds, piano. AVMO.





My series ‘Intimate Histories’ about how history is not some abstract thing that happened to someone else, but personal to all of us is now available on BBC Sounds. bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/…










Introducing the landmark publication of 2026. A Far-flung Life is a breathtaking and epic novel about tragedy, family secrets, and the enduring power of love. Coming 5th March 2026. Pre-order now from @Waterstones. Cover design by @BeciKelly waterstones.com/book/a-far-flu…





A magical hippo ride in a children's playground provides a set of strangers with the answers to their dilemmas in THE HEALING HIPPO OF HINODE PARK, the enchanting new novel out now from Michiko Aoyama: waterstones.com/book/the-heali…


The Longlist Is Here! We’re proud to unveil the 2025 Longlist for the Nigeria Prize for Literature—a celebration of powerful stories, unforgettable characters, and the literary brilliance that defines our heritage. #TheNigeriaPrizeForLiterature #Longlist2025 #CelebratingNigerianVoices #NLNGLiteraturePrize #PowerOfStory #NaijaReads


A timeless classic that refuses to let you go... A Far-flung Life is a mesmerising drama that captures the hearts and resilience of a family, a community and a generation, shattered by fate and the secrets they shield in order to live. The landmark publication of 2026.



