TWO ROADS  CATALOGUE 2011-2012

Why Two Roads?

Two Roads comes from the Robert Frost poem The Road Not Taken, which I interpret to be about doing things differently and exploring options.

This is precisely what we are trying to do at Two Roads: to publish books of distinction in a distinctive way.

Two Roads will be the home of great storytelling; stories from the heart about extraordinary lives, told in strong voices about lives lived.

Two Roads books come from everywhere. They could be books which are too often overlooked in modern publishing, yet with the luxury of attention could be nurtured nd published with originality and flair to become the iconic books of their time. They could be curious or quirky, or be bestsellers in other countries or in other languages which require particular focus and personal attention to find their audience.

One thing is certain – Two Roads books will be exceptional and published with passion.

Lisa Highton

Publisher

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Sara Gruen’s Ape House, the new novel about a wonderful family of bonobos from the author of the phenomenal bestseller, Water for Elephants (now an equally phenomenal film).

PRAISE FOR APE HOUSE

‘The best novel I’ve read in the past 12 months. Or perhaps 24.’

Independent

‘Terrific: an incisive piece of social commentary.’

New York Times

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The first memoir from Luke Gamble, a young vet from the West Country is The Vet: my wild & wonderful friends. His honest and heart-warming stories of vet life both home and abroad and his natural

storytelling mark him as a true successor to James Herriot.

‘A gamut of emotions; laughter, serious weeping, but always enjoyable.’

Clarissa Dickson Wright

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Farangi Girl by Ashley Dartnell is a literary memoir of growing up Western in Tehran and the complex yet loving relationships between a mother and a daughter. Like Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight this is a helter-skelter journey of a girl becoming a woman against a background of unrest.

‘Crazy, colourful, shocking, compelling. You’ll read it straight through once you start.’

Susan Elderkin, author of Sunset Over Chocolate Mountains and The Voices

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Signs of Life is another strong and individual voice, an unforgettable debut memoir about love and loss. Natalie was just 24 years old, newly married and newly pregnant when her husband was killed. With the help of her dark wit, her love of literature and her warrior spirit, Natalie finds the strength to carry on. Signs of Life is an indie movie brought to life and Natalie a woman to cheer for.

‘See if you can stop after page one.’

Elizabeth Berg

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The Puppy Diaries is a tale of what happens when a smart New York Times editor decides to fill her empty nest with a puppy. Jill Abramson’s New York Times blog about Scout, her Golden Retriever puppy, was a huge success. The Puppy Diaries is a detailed and deeply personal account of their first year together.

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The Sea on Our Skin by Madeleine Tobert . . . a lyrical first novel set on a South Sea island.

The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe . . . a special book club with just two members – a mother and a son.

Dream On by Jai Pausch . . . the rebuilding of a life after tragedy. Jai is the widow of Randy Pausch, author of The Last Lecture.

After Cleo by Helen Brown . . . a strong-willed mother and daughter, some life-changing events and a cat called Jonah.

Alice’s World by Caroline Stoessinger . . . 107 years of wisdom and life lessons from Alice Herz-Sommer, the world’s oldest living Holocaust survivor.

The Vet . . . more adventures from Luke Gamble.

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Contact Us

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Lisa Highton, Publisher

lisa.highton@hodder.co.uk

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Valerie Appleby, Editorial Assistant

valerie.appleby@hodder.co.uk

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LONDON NW1 3BH

Tel: 020 7873 6000

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