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Aurum, an imprint of Quarto, has acquired the rights to the "inspirational" self-help guide to giving up alcohol by BBC radio presenter, Sharon Hartley.
Nira Begum, senior commissioning editor, acquired World English Language rights to The Life-Changing Magic of Quitting Alcohol from Hannah Ferguson at Hardman & Swainson.
The book has been described as "the best friend for anyone looking to cut down and give up alcohol". The book is a practical, holistic guide to making the change, but is "funny, full of warmth and inspiration".
Author Sharon Hartley presents the daytime show on BBC Radio Lancashire, and also co-hosts "Over the Influence", a podcast all about removing alcohol and leading an alcohol-free life.
Begum said: "Sharon’s alcohol-free journey is one not without its ups and downs and she takes us on a whirlwind ride of how she did it, but more importantly how others can do the same. In her new book, she will be able to reach a generation of drinkers with different habits who want to understand the mechanics of desire and temptation and want to change and give up for good. I’m very excited to be to publishing it."
Hartley said: "I used to think a life without alcohol would be dull. That’s until I gave myself a chance, put down the bottle and went for it full throttle. I want people who pick up my book to know it’s ok to say ‘no, thank you’ to alcohol and that sobriety is something to be celebrated loudly! It’s nothing short of a dream come true to be working with Nira and the Aurum team and I am beyond excited about this opportunity that would not be happening if I’d stayed on the hangover hamster wheel."
The Life-Changing Magic of Quitting Alcohol will be published by Aurum as a trade paperback original, e-book and audio in January 2025.