Indie Book Chart: Rutter’s Success & Price Variations
Rutter's book launch celebrated; indie chart highlights price variations & over-indexing of titles like Lawrence's. BookScan data reveals insights on book performance in the independent market.
Travel Writing Award: Bridging Cultures in 2024-2025
Travel writing award for British/EU nationals (2024-2025 releases) focusing on works that bridge cultural divides and promote understanding. Judges: Thubron, Wheeler, Paterson.
BookTok Bestsellers: Top Books and Trends in 2025
Explore the top-performing books on BookTok in 2025, including 'Onyx Storm', 'Deep End', and 'Oathbound'. Discover the trends driving book popularity and reader engagement on TikTok.
Read It Forward: Bookshop.org Supports Children’s Literacy
Bookshop.org's 'Read It Forward' campaign with BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust raised funds for children's literacy, supporting 1,500 families in 2024. Funds help early interaction and language skills.
Smith Returns to Candlewick Press: A Publishing Powerhouse!
Smith rejoins Candlewick Press, Holiday Residence & Peachtree after 20 years! A 30+ year veteran in children's publishing, he'll lead content & design, aiming for innovation and reaching wider audiences.
WritersMosaic Quarterly: Amplifying Diverse Voices with The Bookseller
WritersMosaic partners with The Bookseller to launch a quarterly publication amplifying diverse voices. The first edition features Malcolm X and contributions from various writers, fostering global literary exchange and expression.
Paris Book Festival: Second-Hand Books, Author Pay, and Market Challenges
The Paris Book Festival highlights debates over second-hand book sales, author compensation, and market vulnerabilities. Discussions include copyright, digital strategy, and fair competition amidst concerns of market weakening.
New Book Reviews: Kitamura, Hickey, Spinney, Watt Smith, O’Leary
Reviews of new books: Katie Kitamura's novel, Jon Hickey's political satire, Laura Spinney's language history, Tiffany Watt Smith's friendship study, and Beth O'Leary's survival romance. Insightful critiques and summaries provided.
Mario Vargas Llosa: Life, Literature, and Legacy
Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel laureate and Latin American literary giant, explored themes of power and corruption. His influential works and political activism leave a lasting legacy. Remembered for contributions to literature.
Grand Agency Hires Elisabet Brännström as Literary Agent
Grand Agency appoints Elisabet Brännström as literary agent, starting May 1, 2025. Brännström brings 20 years' publishing experience to the Stockholm-based firm, aiming to expand its offerings.
Republic Narrative Reward Shortlist: Dynamic Unpublished Stories
The Republic Narrative Reward shortlist features 25 stories from 7,920 entries, addressing human trafficking, parenthood, and relationships. Winners will be announced in May and June, with prizes awarded.
YA Book Prize 2025: David Almond & New Judges Announced
David Almond joins Busayo Matuluko and Sian Wadey on the YA Book Prize 2025 judging panel. The prize, run by The Bookseller, celebrates the best YA fiction from the UK and Ireland. Winner announced August 2025.