This edition of Today in Books is sponsored by Orca Book Publishers.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, Writing Children’s Book
Let’s start Monday with the most delightful news: Meghan Markle is writing a children’s book. Like the majority of news surrounding the Duchess of Sussex this is of course leaked and has yet to be formally announced, or confirmed, but let us have this one! Especially since the book will likely be about her rescue dogs.
Self-Published Italian Author Signs Netflix Series Deal
Antonio Dikele Distefano, a formerly self-published Italian author, will have the hero from his novel Non ho mai avuto la mia eta (I was never my age) star in an upcoming Netflix series: Zero. Distefano, Italian screenwriters, and comic book artist Roberto Marchionni will write the script which will be an “original and unique exploration of the Milanese suburbs, a rich and diverse world of underrepresented cultures mixed with rap elements.”
The CW Changes How You’ll Stream Its Upcoming Shows
If you’re excited for The CW’s upcoming adaptations–Batwoman, Nancy Drew, Katy Keene–and don’t have cable, your streaming options will be The CW’s platform exclusively until a month before the next season is set to air, at which time it’ll move to HBO Max or CBS All Access (depending on the show). For more details on the in-season streaming rights click here.