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Recent domestic sales:

World English rights to THE CROWS OF PEARBLOSSOM by Aldous Huxley, a classic children's picture book (Abrams Books for Young Readers) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

NA rights to THE HAPPINESS OF KATI by Jane Vejjajiva, a sophisticated young adult novel that takes place in Thailand (Atheneum Books/S&S).

World rights to "What I Feared" by Elise Juska for THE SUBWAY CHRONICLES, an anthology by Jacquelin Cangro (Chamberlain Bros/Penguin).

World rights to CATCHING THE WIND by Steve Fossett, a fascinating autobiography, on behalf of co-author, Will Hasley (Virgin Books).

World (except Germany) rights to TOO BIG TO MISS and THE CURSE OF THE HOLY PAIL by Sue Ann Jaffarian, the first two books in a mystery series (Midnight Ink/Llewellyn).

World rights to THE BUTTER MAN by Elizabeth Letts and Ali Alalou, a children's picture book (Charlesbridge).

World rights to "Perfect Weather for Driving" by Elise Juska which is included in COLD FEET, an anthology (Downtown Press/Pocket Books).

World rights to ATOMIC WEDGIES, WET WILLIES & OTHER ACTS OF ROGUERY, a humorous reference guide by Greg Tananbaum and Dan Martin (Santa Monica Press).

Audio rights to WOODEN: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court by Coach John Wooden with Steve Jamison with a new Introduction by Bill Walton. Read by Beau Bridges. (McGraw-Hill/Redwood Audio).

NA rights to QUALITY OF CARE and FAMILY PLANNING, two women's fiction novels by Elizabeth Letts (NAL/Accent).

World English rights to THE HAZARDS OF SLEEPING ALONE and UNTITLED #3, two novels by Elise Juska (Downtown Press/Pocket Books).

World English rights to MY PERSONAL BEST: Life Lessons from an All-American Journey by Coach John Wooden with Steve Jamison (McGraw-Hill).

Film option for GETTING OVER JACK WAGNER by Elise Juska (Dara Weintraub).

World rights to DEAR NEIGHBOR, a humor book by Jennifer Miller, Michele J. Wolff and Linda Marr (Andrews McMeel).

NA rights to SWEET PEAS AND PATRIOTS: The Women's Land Army in the Great War by Elaine Weiss (University of Nebraska Press).




Recent foreign sales:

Japanese rights to MAGIC FOR BEGINNERS by Kelly Link (Hayakawa) on behalf of Renee Zuckerbrot at Renee Zuckerbrot Literary Agency.

Chinese (Complex Character) rights to THE 4-WEEK ULTIMATE BODY DETOX PLAN by Michelle Schoffro Cook (Heliopolis) on behalf of Rick Broadhead at Rick Broadhead & Associates.

Hungarian rights to THE MEDICI DAGGER by Cameron West (Gabo) on behalf of Laurie Fox at Linda Chester Associates- West Coast.

Portuguese rights in Brazil to GREG TAYLOR'S GUIDE TO DAN BROWN'S THE SOLOMON KEY by Greg Taylor (Record) on behalf of Key Creatives.

Dutch rights to GREG TAYLOR'S GUIDE TO DAN BROWN'S THE SOLOMON KEY by Greg Taylor (De Boekerij) on behalf of Key Creatives.

Japanese rights to SPILLED MILK by Andy Steiner (Medica Shuppan) on behalf of Cathy Fowler at Redwood Agency.

Hebrew rights to GREG TAYLOR'S GUIDE TO THE SOLOMON KEY by Greg Taylor (Modan Publishing House) on behalf of Key Creatives.

Indonesian rights to VAGINAS: An Owner's Manual by Elizabeth Topp and Dr. Carol Livoti (PT Indeks) on behalf of Erin Reel at the Erin Reel Literary Agency.

French rights to GREG TAYLOR'S GUIDE TO THE SOLOMON KEY by Greg Taylor (Guy Trédaniel Editeur) on behalf of Key Creatives.

Swedish rights to SO YESTERDAY by Scott Westerfeld (Bonnier Carlsen) on behalf of the author.

Polish rights to GREG TAYLOR'S GUIDE TO THE SOLOMON KEY by Greg Taylor (Wydawnictwo Eden) on behalf of Key Creatives.

Indonesian rights to ENCHANTED, INC. by Shanna Swendson (PT Gramedia) on behalf of Kristin Nelson at Nelson Literary Agency.

Finnish rights to JIMI HENDRIX by Sharon Lawrence (Like) on behalf of the author.German rights to THE CROWS OF PEARBLOSSOM by Aldous Huxley (S. Fischer) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Chinese (Simplified Character) rights to MRS. SIMPSON by Charles Higham (Shanghai Far East Publishers) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Thai rights to ENCHANTED, INC. by Shanna Swendson (Priew Co Ltd.) on behalf of Kristin Nelson at Nelson Literary Agency.

French rights to UGLIES, PRETTIES and SPECIALS, a trilogy by Scott Westerfeld (Pocket) on behalf of the author.

Turkish rights to GREG TAYLOR'S GUIDE TO THE SOLOMON KEY by Greg Taylor (Mia) on behalf of Key Creatives.

Thai rights to MAGIC OR MADNESS by Justine Larbalestier (Amarin Printing) on behalf of the author.

Chinese (Complex Character) rights to VAGINAS: An Owner's Manual by Liz Topp and Dr. Livoti (Business Weekly Publications) on behalf of Erin Reel at the Erin Reel Literary Agency.

Russian rights to GREG TAYLOR'S GUIDE TO THE SOLOMON KEY by Greg Taylor (AST Publishers) on behalf of Key Creatives.

Portugugese rights (in Brazil) to TO LIVE by Yu Hua (Companhia das Letras) on behalf of Joanne Wang at Joanne Wang Agency.

German rights to THE HAPPINESS OF KATI by Jane Vejjajiva (Dressler Verlag) on behalf of the author.

Chinese (Complex Character) rights to ENCHANTED, INC. by Shanna Swendson (Fantasy Foundation Publications) on behalf of Kristin Nelson at Nelson Literary Agency.

Japanese serial rights to "A Great Divorce" by Kelly Link (Shinchosa Magazine) on behalf of Renee Zuckerbrot at Renee Zuckerbrot Literary Agency.

Greek rights to CROWS OF PEARBLOSSOM by Aldous Huxley (Editions Diigissis) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Czech rights to CROWS OF PEARBLOSSOM by Aldous Huxley (Meander Publishers) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Greek rights to GREG TAYLOR'S GUIDE TO THE SOLOMON KEY by Greg Taylor (Esoptron) on behalf of Key Creatives.

Malayalam rights to CHRONICLE OF A BLOOD MERCHANT by Yu Hua (Ratna Books) on behalf of Joanne Wang at Joanne Wang Agency.

Portuguese rights (in Brazil) to CROWS OF PEARBLOSSOM by Aldous Huxley (Record) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Swedish rights to TO LIVE and CHRONICLE OF A BLOOD MERCHANT by Yu Hua (Ruin) on behalf of Joanne Wang at Joanne Wang Agency.

Latvian rights to THE ORACLE OF LOVE by LeeAnn Richards (Tapals) on behalf of Julie Castiglia at Castiglia Literary Agency.

Japanese rights to THE DARING FEMALE'S GUIDE TO ECSTATIC LIVING by Natasha Kogan (K&B) on behalf of Cathy Fowler at Redwood Agency.

Arabic rights to THE JOY OF SIMPLE LIVING by Jeff Davidson (Jarir Bookstore) on behalf of the author.

Greek rights to JIMI HENDRIX by Sharon Lawrence (Electra) on behalf of the author.

Greek rights to TO LIVE by Yu Hua (Livani) on behalf of Joanne Wang at Joanne Wang Agency

.French rights to MAGIC OR MADNESS by Justine Larbalestier (Editions du Panama) on behalf of the author.

Spanish and Catalan rights to THE CROWS OF PEARBLOSSOM by Aldous Huxley (SM/Cruilla) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Russian rights to ZEN GUITAR by Philip Toshio Sudo (Amphora) on behalf of Laurie Fox at Linda Chester & Associates- West Coast.

Portuguese rights (in Portugal) to THE CROWS OF PEARBLOSSOM by Aldous Huxley (Dom Quixote) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

French rights to SO YESTERDAY by Scott Westerfeld (Editions du Panama) on behalf of the author.

Dutch rights to THE ENNEAGRAM OF PASSIONS AND VIRTUES by Sandra Maitri (Altamira-Becht) on behalf of Katherine Boyle at Veritas Agency.

Japanese rights to BIPOLAR DISORDER DEMYSTIFIED by Lana Castle (Seishin Shobo) on behalf of Carole Bidnick at Bidnick & Company.

UK and Commonwealth rights to THE FINE ART OF SMALL TALK by Debra Fine (Piatkus Books) on behalf of Penny Nelson at Manus & Associates.

Hebrew rights to THE CROWS OF PEARBLOSSOM by Aldous Huxley (Kinneret-Zmora-Dvir) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Korean rights to COMMUNICATING BEYOND OUR DIFFERENCES by Susan Dellinger (W. Media) on behalf of Kristin Nelson at Nelson Literary Agency.

Chinese (Complex Character) print and audio rights to HOW & WHY STORIES, NOODLEHEAD STORIES and THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE, all by Mitch Weiss and Martha Hamilton (East & West Co.) on behalf of August House Publishers.

Russian rights to ISLAND, POINT COUNTER POINT, CROME YELLOW, ANTIC HAY, BRAVE NEW WORLD, EYELESS IN GAZA, APE AND ESSENCE and THE GENIUS AND THE GODDESS, all by Aldous Huxley (AST Publishers) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Japanese rights to A PERFECT LIFE by Mike Stewart (Tokyo Sogensha) on behalf of Sally Hill McMillan at Sally Hill McMillan & Associates.

Chinese (Complex Character) rights to MAGIC OR MADNESS by Justine Larbalestier (Chinese Inkwell) on behalf of the author.

Russian rights to HOW TO LOVE THE JOB YOU HATE by Jane Boucher (EKSMO) on behalf of Beagle Bay Books.

Chinese (Complex Character) rights to BACHELORETTE #1 and DRESS REHEARSAL, both by Jennifer O'Connell (Elegant Books) on behalf of Kristin Nelson at Nelson Literary Agency.

Spanish rights to VAGINAS: An Owner's Manual by Elizabeth Topp and Dr. Carol Livoti (Grijalbo) on behalf of Erin Reel at The Erin Reel Literary Agency.

Italian rights to SMALL WORLD by Brad Herzog (FBE Edizioni) on behalf of Robert Preskill at LitWest Group.

Chinese (Complex Character) rights to THE MOUSEDRIVER CHRONICLES by John Lusk & Kyle Harrison (River Gauche Publishing House) on behalf of Linda Mead at LT Mead & Associates.

English reprint rights in the Indian subcontinent to THIS IS YOUR LIFE, NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL and TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR DESTINY, both by Jim Donovan (World of Books) on behalf of the author.

Italian rights to LAS VEGAS WEDDINGS by Susan Marg (FBE Edizioni) on behalf of Catherine Fowler at Redwood Agency.

Japanese rights to THE HAPPINESS OF KATI by Jane Vejjajiva (Kodansha) on behalf of the author.

Chinese (Complex Character) rights to HOW TO LOVE THE JOB YOU HATE by Jane Boucher (Shy Mau) on behalf of Beagle Bay Books.

Spanish rights (in Latin America) to DREAMING INSIGHTS by Gillian Holloway (Panorama Editorial) on behalf of Kimberley Cameron at Reece Halsey North.

Korean rights to WISDOM TALES and WONDER TALES, both by Heather Forest (Haneon) on behalf of August House Publishers.

French rights to THE HAPPINESS OF KATI by Jane Vejjajiva (Gallimard) on behalf of the author.

Indonesian rights to BACHELORETTE #1 and DRESS REHEARSAL, both by Jennifer O'Connell (PT Gramedia) on behalf of Kristin Nelson at Nelson Literary Agency.

Thai rights to BUSINESS FOR BEGINNERS by Frances McGuckin (Expernet) on behalf of Catherine Fowler at Redwood Agency.

Chinese (Complex Character) rights to THIS IS YOUR LIFE, NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL by Jim Donovan (Asian Culture Co.) on behalf of the author.

Portuguese rights (in Brazil) to VAGINAS: An Owner's Manual by Dr. Carol Livoti and Elizabeth Topp (Editora Best Seller/Record) on behalf of Erin Reel at The Erin Reel Literary Agency.

Turkish rights to HOWARD HUGHES by Charles Higham (Notka Yayincilik) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Arabic rights to THE FINE ART OF SMALL TALK by Debra Fine (Jarir) on behalf of Penny Nelson at Manus & Associates Literary Agency.

French rights to THE CROWS OF PEARBLOSSOM by Aldous Huxley (Gallimard) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Russian rights to THE FINE ART OF SMALL TALK by Debra Fine (AST Publishers) on behalf of Penny Nelson at Manus & Associates Literary Agency.

Korean rights to SITTING DOWN TO EAT by Bill Harley and illustrated by Kitty Harvill (Jangone) on behalf of August House Publishers.

Chinese (Complex Character) rights to SLOPPY FIRSTS and SECOND HELPINGS, both by Megan McCafferty (Fish & Fish Publishing) on behalf of Joanna Pulcini at Joanna Pulcini Literary Management.

ANZ rights to THE HAPPINESS OF KATI by Jane Vejjajiva (Allen & Unwin) on behalf of the author.

Arabic rights to THIS IS YOUR LIFE, NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL by Jim Donovan (Jarir) on behalf of the author.

Russian rights to THE MEDICI DAGGER by Cameron West (AST Publishers) on behalf of Laurie Fox at Linda Chester & Associates- West Coast.

Chinese (Complex Character) rights to RED SKY, RED DRAGONFLY by John Galligan (Well Publication) on behalf of Bleak House Books.

Portuguese (in Brazil) rights to THE HAZARDS OF SLEEPING ALONE by Elise Juska (Record) on behalf of the author.

UK and Commonwealth rights to DARK LADY by Charles Higham (Virgin) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Korean print and audio rights to THE DANCING TURTLE by Pleasant DeSpain and illustrated by David Boston (Montessori) on behalf of August House Publishers.

Russian rights to ZENWISE SELLING by Lee Godden (EKSMO Publishers) on behalf of the author.

Italian rights to THE BONE MAN OF BENARES by Terry Tarnoff (FBE Edizioni) on behalf of Jandy Nelson at Manus & Associates Literary Agency.

Russian rights to VAGINAS: An Owner's Manual by Dr. Carol Livoti and Elizabeth Topp (Popuri) on behalf of Erin Reel at The Erin Reel Literary Agency.

Lithuanian rights to THE ORACLE OF LOVE by LeeAnn Richards (Jotema) on behalf of Julie Castiglia at Castiglia Literary Agency.

Portuguese (in Portugal) rights to VAGINAS: An Owner's Manual by Dr. Carol Livoti and Elizabeth Topp (Arteplural Edicoes) on behalf of Erin Reel at The Erin Reel Literary Agency.

Japanese rights to HERE COMES THE SUN by Joshua M. Greene (East Press) on behalf of Linda Chester at Linda Chester & Associates.

French rights VAGINAS: An Owner's Manual by Dr. Carol Livoti and Elizabeth Topp (Michel Lafon) on behalf of Erin Reel at The Erin Reel Literary Agency.

German rights to PLAYING SICK by Marc Feldman, MD (Reinhardt) on behalf of Katherine Boyle at Veritas Agency.

Czech rights to VAGINAS: An Owner's Manual by Dr. Carol Livoti and Elizabeth Topp (Smart Press) on behalf of Erin Reel at The Erin Reel Literary Agency.

French book club rights to THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION OF THE ENNEAGRAM by Sandra Maitri (GLM) on behalf of Katherine Boyle at Veritas Agency.

French rights to THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE UNIVERSE by Gary R. Renard (Ariane Editions) on behalf of Fearless Books.

German rights to LIVING FULLY WITH SHYNESS AND SOCIAL ANXIETY by Erika B. Hilliard (MVG) on behalf of Catherine Fowler at Redwood Agency.

Indonesian rights to ZENWISE SELLING by Lee Godden (PT Indeks) on behalf of the author.

Hungarian rights to THE SADDEST LITTLE ROBOT by Brian Gage and Illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi (Agave) on behalf of Helen Breitwieser at Cornerstone Literary, Inc.

Russian rights to THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PUBLIC SPEAKING by Jeff Davidson (EKSMO Publishers) on behalf of the author.

Arabic rights to BUSINESS FOR BEGINNERS and BIG IDEAS FOR GROWING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS, both by Frances McGuckin (Jarir) on behalf of Catherine Fowler at Redwood Agency.

Portuguese rights (in Brazil) to HOWARD HUGHES by Charles Higham (Record) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Japanese rights to THE BONE MAN OF BENARES by Terry Tarnoff (Ohta Shuppan) on behalf of Jandy Nelson at Manus & Associates Literary Agency.

Indonesian rights to COMMUNICATING BEYOND OUR DIFFERENCES by Susan Dellinger (Grasindo) on behalf of Kristin Nelson at Nelson Literary Agency.

UK and Commonwealth rights to VAGINAS: An Owner's Manual by Elizabeth Topp and Dr. Carol Livoti (Fusion Press) on behalf of Erin Reel at The Erin Reel Literary Agency.

Indonesian rights to BUSINESS FOR BEGINNERS and BIG IDEAS FOR GROWING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS by Frances McGuckin (Dinastindo) on behalf of Catherine Fowler at Redwood Agency.

Russian rights to WHISPERS OF HEAVEN, MIDNIGHT CONFESSIONS and BEYOND SUNRISE, all by Candice Proctor (AST Publishers) on behalf of Helen Breitwieser at Cornerstone Literary, Inc.

Indonesian rights to SLOPPY FIRSTS and SECOND HELPINGS, both by Megan McCafferty (PT Gramedia) on behalf of Joanna Pulcini at Joanna Pulcini Literary Management.

Spanish rights to HOWARD HUGHES by Charles Higham (Ediciones B) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Thai rights to SLOPPY FIRSTS by Megan McCafferty (Bliss) on behalf of Joanna Pulcini at Joanna Pulcini Literary Management.

Chinese (Simplified Character) rights to SLOPPY FIRSTS and SECOND HELPINGS, both by Megan McCafferty (Great Falls Publishing) on behalf of Joanna Pulcini at Joanna Pulcini Literary Management.

English reprint rights (in India) to ABSOLUTE IMPACT by Matthew May (Jaico) on behalf of the author.

Hungarian rights to HOWARD HUGHES by Charles Higham (Gabo) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency

.Estonian rights to THE ORACLE OF LOVE by LeeAnn Richards (Eram Books) on behalf of Julie Castiglia at Castiglia Literary Agency.

UK and Commonwealth rights to HOWARD HUGHES by Charles Higham (Virgin Books) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Czech rights to HOWARD HUGHES by Charles Higham (Metafora) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Arabic rights to COMMUNICATING BEYOND OUR DIFFERENCES by Susan Dellinger (Jarir) on behalf of Kristin Nelson at Nelson Literary Agency.

Greek rights to HOWARD HUGHES by Charles Higham (Empiria) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Chinese (Simplified Character) rights to THE JOY OF SIMPLE LIVING by Jeff Davidson (China WaterPower Press) on behalf of the author.

Korean rights to HOWARD HUGHES by Charles Higham (Goldenbough) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Chinese (Simplified Character) rights to WOODEN by Coach John Wooden with Steve Jamison (China Youth Publishing House) on behalf of the authors.

German rights to MENOPAUSE: Beyond Convention edited by Mary Tagliaferri, Isaac Cohen & Debu Tripathy (Goldmann) on behalf of Jandy Nelson at Manus & Associates Literary Agency.

German rights to HOWARD HUGHES by Charles Higham (Goldmann) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

ANZ rights to THE COMEDY BIBLE by Judy Carter (Currency Press) on behalf of Jandy Nelson at Manus & Associates Literary Agency.

Polish rights to HOWARD HUGHES by Charles Higham (Bertelsmann Media) on behalf of Dorris Halsey at Reece Halsey Agency.

Chinese (Complex Character) rights to THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE UNIVERSE by Gary Renard (Miracle Information Center) on behalf of Fearless Books.

Polish rights to BEYOND SUNRISE by Candice Proctor (Baobab) on behalf of Helen Breitwieser at Cornerstone Literary, Inc.

Indonesian rights to THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE UNIVERSE by Gary Renard (Grasindo) on behalf of Fearless Books.

French rights to THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION OF THE ENNEAGRAM by Sandra Maitri (Editions Payot & Rivages) on behalf of Katherine Boyle at Veritas Agency.

Thai rights to BACHELORETTE NUMBER ONE by Jennifer O'Connell (Amarin) on behalf of Kristin Nelson at Nelson Literary Agency.

ANZ rights to THE BONE MAN OF BENARES by Terry Tarnoff (Allen & Unwin) on behalf of Jandy Nelson at Manus & Associates Literary Agency.

UK rights to THE BONE MAN OF BENARES by Terry Tarnoff (Bantam Books) on behalf of Jandy Nelson at Manus & Associates Literary Agency.

Polish rights to SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY by Elaine Coffman (KIW) on behalf of Helen Breitwieser at Cornerstone Literary, Inc.

Polish rights to LAST BREATH by Rachel Lee (Baobab) on behalf of Helen Breitwieser at Cornerstone Literary, Inc.

Chinese (Simplified Character) rights to THE MOUSEDRIVER CHRONICLES by John Lusk & Kyle Harrison (China Higher Education Press) on behalf of Linda Mead at LT Mead & Associates.

Japanese rights to BACHELORETTE NUMBER ONE by Jennifer O'Connell (Random House Kodansha) on behalf of Kristin Nelson at Nelson Literary Agency.