IT is Highest-Grossing Horror Film of All Time Critical Linking, September 25

IT is Highest-Grossing Horror Film of All Time Critical Linking, September 25 Sponsored by Wednesday Books “It,” the blockbuster adaptation of  Stephen King’s novel about a child-eating clown, has pushed past “The Exorcist” to become the highest-grossing horror film on a domestic basis. The crown comes with some caveats. “The Exorcist” is still the top-grossing horror film on an international basis, having netted $441.3 million globally to “It’s” $404.3 million. The horror classic also made its money in 1973, so this record doesn’t take inflation into account. The Stephen King machine rolls on. The former president and bestselling author James Patterson have selected Showtime to adapt their upcoming thriller,  The President Is Missing. The novel, set to be published in 2018, tells  the story of a sitting U.S. president’s mysterious disappearance with the level of detail that only someone who has held the highest office can know. And so does the Clinton machine! The Good Journal  is a quarterly literary journal showcasing the very best work by writers and illustrators of colour. It follows on from the success of the bestselling, award-winning collection of essays,  The Good Immigrant, presenting the most exciting new writers alongside more established names. The journal will launch in Spring 2018 and feature essays, short stories, poems, extracts of novels and illustrations. Rad Kickstarter for you to back. Sign up to Today In Books to receive  daily news and miscellany from the world of books. Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox.