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Raven King’s Shadow: Susanna Clarke Returns to Jonathan Strange World

Raven King’s Shadow: Susanna Clarke Returns to Jonathan Strange World

Susanna Clarke revisits Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell with 'The Bishop of Durham Attempts to Surrender the City'. Raven King's fairy military surrounds England, forging new alliances.


UK Book Sales: ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Returns to Top!

UK Book Sales: ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Returns to Top!

UK book sales surge! 'Sunrise on the Reaping' reclaims #1. Douglas Murray's 'On Democracies and Death Cults' tops Non-Fiction. Overall market sees strong growth, boosted by children's titles and Waterstones picks.


Land Rights Act: Aboriginal Economic Development & Legacy

Land Rights Act: Aboriginal Economic Development & Legacy

Exploration of the Land Rights Act's impact on Aboriginal economic development, legacy, and self-determination in NSW, featuring community perspectives and future possibilities. Land back matters.


Gomer Press: 133 Years of Welsh Printing Innovation

Gomer Press: 133 Years of Welsh Printing Innovation

Gomer Press, a 133-year-old Welsh family printing business, thrives under Jonathan Lewis, focusing on high-quality case-bound hardbacks and embracing new technology like UV and foil stopping while navigating industry challenges.


Salford Literacy: Boosting Reading Skills & Community Engagement

Salford Literacy: Boosting Reading Skills & Community Engagement

Salford's Proficiency Seminar unites educators and leaders to address literacy challenges, promote reading for pleasure, and create community-led solutions for enhancing proficiency rates among young people. Reading Agency research reveals a "reading crisis".


Peter Lovesey: Crime Writing Legend Remembered

Peter Lovesey: Crime Writing Legend Remembered

Remembering Peter Lovesey, award-winning crime fiction author of the Sergeant Cribb and Peter Ruby series. A legend in crime writing, he left a legacy of 43 books including 'The False Inspector Dew'.


Humanity’s Decline: Analyzing Our Future & Survival Strategies

Humanity’s Decline: Analyzing Our Future & Survival Strategies

Explore humanity's future decline due to environmental impact and resource depletion. The book examines our origins, current challenges, and potential survival strategies, including space colonization and urgent action.


YA Book Prize 2025: Judging Panel Announced

YA Book Prize 2025: Judging Panel Announced

The YA Book Prize 2025 judging panel is announced, including David Almond, Busayo Matuluko, and Sian Wadey. The £2,000 award celebrates impactful YA fiction from the UK and Ireland. YA Book Prize.


UK Comics Fund: Boosting Cultural Market & Industry Growth

UK Comics Fund: Boosting Cultural Market & Industry Growth

CCIC proposes a UK Comics Fund to boost the comics industry, create jobs, develop IP, and unlock economic potential. It aims to support marginalized voices and transform a talented community into a sustainable sector.


Barbara Taylor Bradford Estate Auction: Typewriter & Memorabilia

Barbara Taylor Bradford Estate Auction: Typewriter & Memorabilia

Barbara Taylor Bradford's estate, featuring her typewriter, jewelry, and rare editions, is up for auction at Doyle. A glimpse into the life of the bestselling author.


UK Book Chart: Roberts Takes Top Spot, Easter Titles Surge

UK Book Chart: Roberts Takes Top Spot, Easter Titles Surge

Lauren Roberts tops UK charts. New releases flood Original Fiction. Romantasy trend continues. Easter-themed books see a sales surge, up 12.3%. Book sales data from Nielsen Bookscan.


Jane Retires: Championing Authors & Illustrators at Walker Books

Jane Retires: Championing Authors & Illustrators at Walker Books

Jane retires from Walker Books after nurturing authors like Anthony Horowitz and Michael Rosen. Her dedication to quality children's books and author support shaped Pedestrian Books' success. Celebrated for author-centric spirit.