Indie Bookshop Chart: Fiction Dominates, New Releases Struggle
Fiction titles dominate the Indie Bookshop Top 20. 'The Safekeep' leads, while new releases struggle to impact. Sales data is undisclosed, but a slight decline is expected.
Memory Lane: False Memories, Imperfect Recall, and Human Strengths
Memory Lane explores the imperfect, flexible nature of human memory, its vulnerability to false information, and how its limitations are actually strengths. It emphasizes adaptation over perfect recall.
C.F. Seabrook: The Rise and Fall of an American Empire
C.F. Seabrook, the 'Henry Ford of Agriculture,' built an empire but faced labor disputes and racial inequality. The book 'The Spinach King' explores his complex legacy and family secrets.
Reese Witherspoon’s New Thriller: ‘Preceded Farewell’ Tour
Reese Witherspoon promotes her new thriller, 'Preceded Farewell,' co-authored with Harlan Coben, with a five-show North American tour. Story focuses on surgeon Maggie McCabe and a global conspiracy.
Independent Bookshop Week Boosts Sales & Community Engagement
Independent Bookshop Week 2025 saw record-breaking sales, increased media reach, and strong community engagement across UK and Ireland. Bookshops reported significant sales boosts and hosted successful events.
BookTok’s Impact: Self-Published Authors & Publishing Deals
BookTok is driving publishing deals for self-published authors. Publishers scout BookTok for proven talent & pre-built fandoms, particularly in fantasy & romance, leading to movie adaptations.
Great Housekeeping 2025 Fiction Competition: Uncover New Voices
Great Housekeeping launches its 2025 fiction competition, seeking unpublished adult fiction. The winner receives £1,500, mentoring, and online publication. Six runners-up get agent feedback. Submit by email.
Goodreads Under Fire: Authors Allege Review Abuse & Lack of Protection
Authors criticize Goodreads for fake reviews, pre-publication trashing, and slow response to abuse reports. They highlight the impact of unverified scores on careers, seeking better protection from online harassment.
Book Reviews: Runcie, Healey, Jebelli, and Martin Novels
Reviews of Charlotte Runcie's "Bring the Residence Down", Jonathan Healey's historical account, Joseph Jebelli's "The Mind at Rest", and Barnaby Martin's dystopian novel "The Quiet" are discussed.
AI Under Scrutiny: Hype vs. Reality in the Age of AI
Exploring AI's impact on society, 'The AI Disadvantage' reveals strategic deceptions, biases, and exploitation. Critical analysis of AI hype versus its real-world consequences and societal implications.
BookTok & Creator Pay: Fair Compensation or Free Books?
BookTok creators highlight inconsistencies in pay, often facing lowball offers and late payments from publishers. Many receive free books instead of fair compensation for marketing efforts, especially marginalised authors.
Fiammetta Rocco Steps Down as International Booker Prize Administrator
Fiammetta Rocco steps down as International Booker Prize administrator after 20 years, becoming emeritus director. The prize celebrates translated fiction and global literary conversations, impacting international literature.