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Sales catalogs now available at www.harpercollinscatalogs.com 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FICTION………………………………………………4 AVON………..……………………………….….…..22 BIOGRAPHY / MEMOIR………………………….......32 ENTERTAINMENT / POP CULTURE……….…………42 NON-FICTION…………………......……………..….50 BUSINESS.……….……………………………….…69 PSYCHOLOGY / SELF-HELP………..……………....75 RELIGION / SPIRITUALITY………………...……......83 ILLUSTRATED……………….…………….………...90 COOKBOOKS……………………………….……….94 *Indicates a new addition to the list since Frankfurt 2009 3 FICTION Barron, Sandra Rodriguez STAY WITH ME “Rodriguez Barron’s exuberant prose yields an immensely entertaining reading experience.” – Isabel Allende on THE HEIRESS OF WATER In this gripping and deftly written novel, Sandra Rodriguez Barron explores the mystery surrounding seven adults who, as toddlers, were discovered stranded alone, drifting in the ocean after a hurricane. Despite extensive media coverage and international cooperation, the children’s origin was never found. Reunited 30 years later, they attempt to uncover the circumstances behind their abandonment, and deal with the physical and psychological consequences of their ordeal. Sandra Rodriguez Barron’s previous novel, THE HEIRESS OF WATER, won the Mariposa Award for debut fiction. Harper Paperbacks Spanish and UK rights: HarperCollins US; Translation: Castiglia Literary Agency ([email protected]) Publication: December 2010 (CB) Estimated length: 352 pages Manuscript available Belfer, Lauren A FIERCE RADIANCE “Belfer (City of Light) combines life-and-death scenarios, romance, murder, and wartime reality at home and abroad, while taking a stab at industrialists who profit by dubious means and salve their consciences through philanthropy...” An engrossing and ambitious novel that vividly portrays a critical time in American history.” - Booklist, Starred Review "Belfer handily exploits Claire's photo shoots to add historical texture to the book, and the well-researched scenes bring war-time New York City to life, capturing the anxiety-ridden period."- Publishers Weekly Set during the uncertain early days of World War II, this suspenseful story from the critically acclaimed author of CITY OF LIGHT follows the work of photojournalist Claire Shipley as she documents America’s race to develop life- saving antibiotics—an assignment that will lead from personal tragedy to the suspicious evidence of a murder. Life magazine photojournalist Claire Shipley is assigned to cover the clinical testing of a new medication called penicillin. She is shocked to find that the doctors and researchers are attempting to cure fatal infections with a little- known, temperamental medicine made from green mold. Claire’s daughter died from an infection contracted from a scrape on her knee, and so this assignment quickly becomes intensely personal. As the nation plunges into war, Claire begins a love affair with James Stanton, an Institute physician given the difficult, top-secret task of coordinating penicillin research for the military. Meanwhile Edward Rutherford, Claire’s long-estranged father and a self-made millionaire, comprehends the enormous potential of the new mold-derived medications. When James Stanton’s researcher-sister, Tia, dies under suspicious circumstances, the stakes involved become starkly clear: some person, or some company, is willing to commit murder to gain control of the best of the new medications. A FIERCE RADIANCE is at once a love story, a family story, a story of war and greed, and a historical thriller. Lauren Belfer is the author of CITY OF LIGHT, which was chosen as a New York Times Notable Book, a Library Journal Best Book, and the #1 Book Sense Pick of the Holiday Season. Harper UK rights: Lisa Bankoff at ICM; Translation rights: HarperCollins US CITY OF LIGHT sold: Catalan/Ediciones 62; German/Luebbe; Hebrew/Modan; Italian/Marco Tropea; French/Presses de la Cite; Spanish/Editorial Diagonal; Swedish/Forum; UK/Hodder Publication: June 2010 (JS) Estimated length: 544 pages Galley available Blau, Jessica Anya *DRINKING CLOSER TO HOME When Louise suffers a massive heart attack, her three adult children rush home to be with their parents, but they do not come alone. Anna brings thoughts of infidelity and her lifelong struggles with addiction. Portia brings a deep well of grief over her failed marriage. And Emery brings his boyfriend Alejandro and a request that one of his sisters donate eggs so that he and Alejandro can have a baby. As the three siblings float between the hospital and their 4 parents' house, they revisit the past, imagine their futures, and come to terms with the present. Jessica Anya Blau is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Johns Hopkins University, where she received her masters in fiction and where she currently lectures and teaches Creative Writing. Her previous novel is THE SUMMER OF NAKED SWIM PARTIES. Harper Perennial UK rights: HarperCollins US; Translation: Brandt & Hochman Publication: January 2011 (LR) Estimated length: 384 pages Manuscript available Cabot, Meg INSATIABLE New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot delivers a brilliantly funny modern day sequel to DRACULA. There’s a killer on the loose in Manhattan, and he’s leaving young women drained of all their blood. Meena Harper is the head writer for Desires, which was the highest rated show on daytime television until their competitor, Lust, launched its new vampire romance storyline. Meena’s producers demand that the female leads for Desires develop hot vampire love interests. Meena’s life hits crisis level when one of the show’s co-writers goes missing during the course of her vampire research, her fiancé, John, loses his job, and Meena finds herself strangely drawn to her neighbor’s mysterious cousin, Lucien Antonescu, who is visiting from Romania. Vampire-mania works itself to a fever pitch, fueled by the dueling plotlines on Lust and Desires, and Meena herself could be in danger…unless Jon and his friends, who’ve united to form a vigilante band of vampire slayers, can put a stop to it. William Morrow Rights sold: Brazil/Record; France/Hachette; Germany/Blanvalet; Poland/Amber; Portugal/Bertrand; Russia/AST; Slovakia/Ikar; UK/HC-UK QUEEN OF BABBLE sold in Brazil/Record; China (simplified)/Shanghai 99; Czech/BBart; France/Hachette; Germany/Blanvalet; Greece/Patakis; Holland/Arena; Hungary/Cicero; Indonesia/PT Gramedia; Japan/Hara Shobo; Korea/Golden Owl; Lithuania/Alma; Norway/Schibstedt; Poland/Amber; Romania/Humanitas; Russia/AST; Serbia/Alnari; Spain/Booket; Sweden/Norstedts; Thailand/Nanmee; Turkey/Artemis; UK: Macmillan; Vietnam/Phuong Nam Publication: June 2010 (CB) Estimated length: 464 pages Galley available Carter, Ernessa 32 CANDLES In the tradition of BRIDGET JONES’S DIARY, this charming debut is the story of Davie Jones, a girl determined to find her way in life, despite being the ugly duckling of her high school and having a miserable home life. Davie is nicknamed Monkey Night and she is hopelessly in unrequited love with a handsome athlete at school, James Farrell, who may or may not know she exists. When a school prank goes too far, Davie escapes her desperate situation and reinvents herself in Los Angeles as a successful, beautiful lounge singer. A million miles from her hometown, James Farrell walks into her club, but he doesn’t recognize her and falls in love. James’s sister shows up and recognizes Monkey Night immediately, threatening to disclose every secret of her dark past. This fresh, smart, and romantic comedy introduces an underdog you will find yourself rooting for until the unexpected ending. Film rights pre-empted by Miramax. Amistad UK: HarperCollins US; Translation: Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency ([email protected]) Publication: July 2010 (CB) Estimated length: 320 pages ARE available 5 Chopra, Deepak *MUHAMMAD: A Story of the Last Prophet The New York Times bestselling author of BUDDHA and JESUS captures the life of Muhammad in this page- turning and soul-stirring story of the man who inspired the world’s fastest-growing religion. Born into the factious world of war-torn Arabia, Muhammad’s life is a gripping