Pippa Middleton to release book in October

Pippa Middleton will release her first book in October.

The 28-year-old beauty - who is the sister of Britain's Duchess Catherine - will see her party-planning guide 'Celebrate' hit shelves later this year, publishers Penguin Books have confirmed.

Last year, it was revealed Pippa had agreed a £400,000 deal to write the book.

She told friends she will not be employing a ghost writer and has been setting aside several hours a day to draft chapters.

A source said: "Pippa says it's a nerve-racking prospect but she is looking forward to the challenge of writing her first book. She had to deliver a synopsis that was sent to a number of publishers under a strict confidentiality agreement.

There were some serious offers, but Penguin stumped up the most cash.

"It will be about entertaining and how to throw the perfect party. It's not just about being the perfect hostess - it will also include recipes and information about how to host different types of events.

"Pippa has been sketching out the chapters and has decided to start each one with an amusing anecdote."

Pippa - who is a professional party planner for London-based events company Table Talk - is believed to have had full backing from her sister Catherine.

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