New JK Rowling Book: Adult Novel For Little, Brown

J.K. Rowling is writing a new book, this time for adults.

The writer behind the wildly popular "Harry Potter" series has finalized a deal with Little, Brown for her forthcoming novel, which will be available both in print and e-books. This will mark a departure from her previous publishers, Bloomsbury in the UK and Scholastic in the U.S.

The details of the book, such as title and the date it will be published worldwide, have yet to be revealed.

"She is one of the best storytellers in the world," said Little, Brown Publisher David Shelley. "…I am looking forward enormously to helping bring her new novel for adults to her fans and admirers, and to introducing her writing to new readers the world over."

Shelley will be the UK editor for the book, and Little, Brown Executive Vice President Michael Pietsch will publish in the United States, according to Galleycat. Rowling said in a press release that she looks forward to working with a new publishing house.

"The freedom to explore new territory is a gift that Harry's success has brought me, and with that new territory it seemed a logical progression to have a new publisher," she said.

Rowling fans are no doubt hungry for more from the author, as the "Harry Potter" series came to an end in 2007, nearly five years ago. This will be her first novel since "The Tales of Beedle the Bard," published first as a handwritten books in 2007, then as a standard edition in 2008.

Comments

[Patrick Ariel]

12:32 PM on 04/11/2012

Really hope that she will write some kind of book on writing fiction/fantasy/science fiction. Novelist around the world would totally appreciate it.

[Lorindol]

05:34 PM on 02/29/2012

I guess as long as people are reading it's a good thing, even if it is only Rowling.

[robin briano]

12:12 PM on 02/29/2012

How can I get a copy Cormac MacCarthy's "The Counselor" I read that's the new Ridle Scott project? Anyone?

[AnaM]

06:45 AM on 02/28/2012

What is it going to be? Yet another series with the same plot line in each novel?

[askskia]

07:27 PM on 02/27/2012

haha...asked on one page...answered on the next! Was wondering if she had new book!

[Opera Diva]

11:41 AM on 02/27/2012

Loved Harry Potter but am not sure she will write amazing adult novels. I will read it anyway of course.

[zillermil]

09:43 AM on 02/27/2012

I think it's great she's writing a new book. I loved Harry Potter! Loved them so much I read all of them twice and have seen all the movies at least once. Loved them so much I wrote this article on what to read after you're done: http://www.squidoo.com/youre-finished-with-harry-potter-classics-edition. Having said all that, I do hope her editor can get a word in edgewise -- some of those later HP books could have been quite a bit condensed, particularly the review part in the beginning!

[Opera Diva]

11:53 AM on 02/27/2012

Thanks for the link! I've been meaning to check out The Wrinkle in Time series, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Narnia and I haven't heard of the others! Thanks for the awesome suggestions :)

[Mike Schmitt]

11:01 AM on 03/03/2012

Umm.. the later books (starting with #5) actually skipped the "review part" almost completely. And book 6 felt rushed in places, which I think was her (unwisely) bowing under pressure from critics to make the books "more condensed".

[WallaceBThom]

02:59 PM on 02/26/2012

Makes one think of the amazing Roald Dahl, who would become an international celebrity with "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", then turn around to write "My Uncle Oswald".
To children he gave chocolate, to adults he gave sex. To both he offered his remarkable humor. The recipes were simple but it took genius to deliver them.

[rj42net]

11:29 PM on 02/25/2012

Handwritten book, not handwritten books.

[lyg1216]

08:14 PM on 02/25/2012

Wasn't Beedle the Bard mentioned in one of the HP books? I can't remember. I've read every one at least twice, and some thrice! It has been a long time since I've read them, but I've read them. I missed my chance to see the actors for the final premiere at Leichester Square last year. I was visiting London during July, 2011. I remember that it was raining and my sister and I did not want to go out in the rain. We didn't even know that they were down there! Our parents called us later that evening because they thought that we were at Leichester Square to see the cast of Harry Potter. I wanted to cry when I learned that we'd missed them! LOL! I still hate thinking about it because I missed a once-in-a lifetime opportunity. Anyway, I hope that her adult novel willbe just as great as the HP ones.

[lovepumpkin]

10:34 PM on 02/25/2012

i agree on the beedle the bard.....sounds SUPER familiar from the books.

[Ronald Emery]

12:28 AM on 02/26/2012

That was the book of tales Dumbledore left Hermione in his will in the Deathly Hollows.

[anitafeeney]

02:33 AM on 02/26/2012

beedle the bard was mentioned in deathly hallows

[ceekreewd]

05:06 PM on 02/25/2012

I hate to be the pahtay-poopaa ( you half ta see the movie), but after the third book she had help...which is o.k. -- many artists/sculptors have assistants to do much of the prep. work. Even the old Italian masters had them....just be honest about it. I have no doubt that after the first movies made mucho money, the Studios and their money-backers approached her and said that together they could turn it into a factory, so here are some 'ghost' helpers....

[lyg1216]

08:06 PM on 02/25/2012

Ghost writers?! Are you sure?

[anitafeeney]

02:34 AM on 02/26/2012

sorry but i dont think so

[ceekreewd]

04:59 PM on 02/28/2012

I think so, after the third book page numbers doubled ( increasing even more for the U.S. publications, but yet the time frame in which to write them remained the same and even dropped six months for the last one. A single 600/700+ page novel is an accomplishment in itself, but four-in-a-row on a regular 2/3 year cycle -- ghost writers!!

[NeesyG601]

04:23 PM on 02/25/2012

I was 12 or 13 when I started the HP series. Given that I am an adult now I would say that its no shock that she's writing an adult novel. The people who will be buying her new book have been with her from the beginning. It's loyalty to Rowling that will sell her books.

[rj42net]

11:31 PM on 02/25/2012

Excellent point, and it's the same for me.

[anitafeeney]

02:36 AM on 02/26/2012

i know i will read anything she writes i found the hp books very easy to read and her writing style very well paced and understandable ( a real gift for a dyslexic person lol)

[celtslord]

11:03 AM on 02/25/2012

Still want the prequeal books to Harry. And since she is a much better story teller then Lucas ever dreamed Im sure it wont be complete mind numbing crap.

[Mogha]

10:26 AM on 02/25/2012

At the end of the Harry Potter series I was hoping that it would be the character Neville who would be the prophesied one rather than Harry. If it were Neville then all along Dumbledore and Snape would have been using Harry as a red herring keeping and protecting Neville in the shadows. Snape's loyalty would have been proven, not by a sappy love of Harry's mom but by the fact that Voldemort did not turn his focus from Harry and go after Neville.

[sabelmouse]

11:05 AM on 02/25/2012

love the idea.

[eskatyt]

12:24 PM on 02/25/2012

But I think the actual ending was more profound than some switcheroo aha! ending. Because it was based on the classical idea that, by our actions, we choose our own destinies. Voldemort had several choices: Harry, Neville, or no one. He is the one who made Harry into the one who would defeat him. He created his own nemesis. If he had ignored the prophecy, he might have been unstoppable. Voldemort's paranoia and vengeful spirit was his downfall.

[lngdnlrn]

01:25 PM on 02/25/2012

Excellent point!

PS. Have you seen how hot the actor who played Nevile has gotten?

[Peeep]

07:51 PM on 02/25/2012

Very good analysis.

[fymayawf]

02:51 AM on 02/25/2012

Harry Potter Beats a Dead Horse.

[mflorian]

03:13 AM on 02/25/2012

Harry Potter and the Student Loans.

[camanokat]

05:35 PM on 02/25/2012

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lyg1216]

08:21 PM on 02/25/2012

LOL!!!!!! Harry uses his wand to wipe away the evil Lord Citibank so that his unfortunate minions, The Borrowers ,can be set free!