Books

Local book deals

From Publishers Lunch Weekly:

   • Joe Keenan, the author of Blue Heaven and Putting on the Ritz and former writer and producer of "Frasier," sells My Lucky Star to Little, Brown: "A screwball comedy about three failing artists and their first foray into the glittering world of Hollywood."

   • Govind Armstrong, the co-owner and executive chef of Table 8, sells Lounge Book to ReganBooks: "A lifestyle cookbook and guide to the ultimate lounge cocktails, food, music, and mood enhancement."


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