Nottingham Central Library defying the odds as it thrives after £10.5m refurbishment
NCL also hosts poetry performances from collectives, local history research workshops and a monthly cabaret evening which regularly sees 250 people attend.
Kashmir Hill and Cat Bohannon shortlisted for £25k Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize
Alongside professor John Hutchinson, who is chair, the judges included Booker Prize-winning author and screenwriter Eleanor Catton, New Scientist comment and culture editor Alison Flood, teacher, broadcaster and writer Bobby Seagull and Royal Society University research fellow, Dr Jess Wade, also an Imperial College London lecturer.
Bookshop.org launches new second-hand book scheme with Zeercle
“By giving books a second life, we are not only reducing waste but also fostering a community of readers who value sustainability and support independent bookshops,” commented Eric Gagnaire, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Zeercle.
Neurotribes author Steve Silberman dies
NeuroTribes traced the secret history of autism, chronicling the brave and lonely journey of autistic people and their families through the centuries and finding surprising answers to the crucial question of why the number of diagnoses had soared in recent years.
Hay Festival Global wins £619k grant for South-to-South series and inaugural Germany forum
A leading cultural charity, Hay Festival was founded in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, in 1987, providing audiences with dynamic platforms to come together to share ideas, different perspectives and provoke conversations that can create a better world.
Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault by fifth woman
In the 2022 recording of the phone call, the man—alleged to be Gaiman—can be apparently heard telling Claire that he "f***** up", that his behaviour was "s****", and appears to offer to pay her a $60,000 (£45,400) "tax-free gift" to cover the cost of a decade worth of therapy.
Penguin Random House sees revenue rise by 13% in first half of 2024
Penguin Random House revenue has risen by 13% to €2.2bn (£1.86bn) in the first half of 2024, up from €2bn (£1.69bn) year-on-year, while parent company Bertelsmann has grown its group profit by 60% to €416m (£350m) and has raised its full year forecast.
Society of Authors ‘urges’ Creative Scotland and Scottish government to reconsider funding closure
“Like everyone working in Scotland’s culture and creative sector, we understand the extreme pressures on public finances, but want to see longer-term budget certainty from the Scottish government, including the additional £100m announced in October 2023, details of which have yet to emerge.”
Penguin Random House launches mentoring scheme for under-represented creatives in publishing
Penguin has said no formal education or experience in the industry is necessary, but they’ll be looking out for candidates who show potential in conceptual thinking, typography, illustrative flair and/or composition.
The Big Scottish Book Club returns to BBC with Jackie Kay, Julian Clary and Elif Shafak to feature
I have always wanted to interview Elif Shafak who is one of the world’s finest writers and deepest thinkers—her latest novel is a future classic.
Atlantic Books confirms move to Macmillan Distribution
Having distributed for Atlantic’s sister company Murdoch Books here in the UK for over 20 years this feels like a perfect fit and a great opportunity for us to continue to develop our businesses together."
Puffin donates mini libraries to children’s hospitals for Adam Kay book campaign
Kay, along with Paker and publisher Puffin, will support charities MediCinema, offering cinema-based healthcare programmes in hospitals, and Starlight, which promotes children’s play in health settings.