The Casual Vacancy

J.K. Rowling, world-famous as the author of the Harry Potter books, will follow that successful series with her first novel written specifically for grown-ups — The Casual Vacancy. The book tells the story of a small town and its comically twisted election of a replacement for a renowned parish council member. The Casual Vacancy will be published by Little, Brown on September 27, 2012.

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J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy ebook casually waits to be read

J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy ebook casually waits to be read

It’s been five years since J.K. Rowling’s final Harry Potter novel was released, and in that time the author has dedicated herself to writing her first widespread work of grown-up literature. That work — titled The Casual Vacancy — arrived this week to a mixture of positive and lukewarm reviews and somewhat sluggish sales. It’s no Harry Potter book launch, no, but [...]

The Casual Vacancy: J.K. Rowling announces her next book

The Casual Vacancy: J.K. Rowling announces her next book

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is writing her first book for adults. Today we learned it will be called The Casual Vacancy, and you’ll be able to buy it and read it on September 27. The publisher has also revealed the plot of the new book. Rather than summarize it ourselves, we’ll give you the publisher’s own words. Suffice it to [...]