The Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize celebrates its 25th anniversary with a shortlist including Younis, Sammartino, Jenkin, Greathead, Mahloudji and Ayoade. The winner receives Bollinger champagne, Wodehouse collection and a pig!
A bookshop seeks funding to expand into a larger community space with a coffee bar, hosting more literary events, and championing inclusive titles by Black and Global Majority authors, LGBTQ+ and more.
Emma Barnett & Jeremy Weil's Colour Your Streets creates hyperlocal coloring books celebrating familiar places. It fosters intergenerational storytelling & connects people with their community's heritage and landmarks.
John Grisham's 'The Widow' explores legal corruption, morality, and the blurred lines between victim and criminal. Simon, a lawyer, faces unexpected challenges in this gripping whodunnit mystery. Justice is served with a twist.
Johannesburg's informal economy, driven by Ethiopian migrants, functions as an inland port. This cross-border trading hub fosters entrepreneurship and regenerates the city, with migrants using unique methods to overcome challenges.
Vidyan Ravinthiran and Karen Solie jointly win the Forward Prize for Best Collection, addressing climate crisis, war, and migration. Other winners include Isabelle Baafi and Abeer Ameer. Celebrating diverse voices in poetry.
Murdle's 2024 sales declined, facing competition from The 1% Club. Overall, the Humour & Puzzle category outperforms Non-Fiction, but faces challenges. Puzzles sub-category remains strong in 2025.
Explore Elizabeth Harrower's life, literary career, and the reasons behind her writing hiatus, as revealed in two recent biographies. Key themes: feminist critics, relationships, and Sydney literary scene.
Satu Rämö's 'The Clues in the Fjord' wins the Petrona Award! Translator Kristian London, editor Kasim Mohammed, and Rämö express gratitude. Judges praise the novel's atmosphere, plot, and character depth.
James Daunt is revitalizing Barnes & Noble and Waterstones, facing Amazon's dominance. He focuses on store aesthetics, local teams, and fighting censorship to boost book sales and community engagement.
Brown's 'Defiance' champions eco-activism, defying corporate power and inspiring action. It highlights environmental battles, celebrates nature's protectors, and urges joyful, bold resistance against Earth's destruction.
Intellectuals are increasingly embracing faith, contrasting the earlier dominance of scientism. This shift reflects a renewed interest in transcendent qualities and a critique of purely rational approaches.
Larry McMurtry's 'Lonesome Dove' sees renewed popularity driven by TV adaptations ('Yellowstone'), a 40th-anniversary edition, and a revived interest in American West cowboy culture. Book sales soar!
Drusilla Modjeska explores overlooked women artists, their art, and roles as muses. From Modersohn-Becker to Lee Miller, their stories emerge, challenging art history's male dominance. Keywords: women artists, Modjeska, surrealism.
Jamie Smart's 'Rabbit vs Ape' leads indie children's books. Ben Elton gains with indies. Indie Top 20 sees Super Thursday releases, including Billy Bragg. Mackesy returns to top.
Walter Marsh's 'The Butterfly Thief' unveils the story of Wyatt, a butterfly thief, linking his crimes to colonial history, scientific exploration, and ethical concerns in museum collections. Repainted butterflies, museum heists, and historical insights.
Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 highlights include Matt Haig's new book, fantasy, romcoms, popular psychology, and escapist non-fiction. Publishers are optimistic despite market challenges, focusing on shorter books for younger readers.
Unmasking myths around high-rise British housing: tenant action, safety concerns from Ronan Point to Grenfell, and the social impact. Lessons on safety, investment, and tenant views remain unlearned.
Authors are shifting from YouTube & X to TikTok & Instagram, driven by visual content. Bluesky also sees growth. X's popularity declines due to content concerns. Instagram leads in engagement.
Authors discuss their new books: Vuong's family themes, Weaver's sequel challenges, King's exploration of love, and Banville's Venetian ghost story. Politics, relationships, and mystery are explored.
Federline recalls Spears' infidelity in Amsterdam, marking a turning point in their relationship. He expresses concern for their children amidst the turmoil after meeting and marrying in 2004.
Kamala Harris faces scrutiny for perceived inadequacies and controversial actions, yet maintains a devoted following. Her future political aspirations, despite past shortcomings, remain a topic of discussion. Trump's claims are mentioned.
Two books explore the Erin Patterson trial, focusing on the beef Wellington poisoning case. They analyze evidence, jury perspectives, and legal proceedings surrounding the deaths.
Alfred Beach's secret pneumatic subway under Broadway faced political hurdles despite its innovative design. A glimpse into early mass transit challenges and parallels with modern projects like Hyperloop.
Exploration of common knowledge, its role in social rituals, lies that bind groups, and the complexities of disrupting ethical status, as discussed in Steven Pinker's book. Bank run is also included.
Textbook sales are down in 2025, but September shows volume renewal. CGP dominates, while OUP sees declines. Evergreen titles remain crucial. Shift to cheaper textbooks impact vocational sales.
Indie bookshops see strong sales for Portas, Sapkowski, and Armitage, outperforming general market. Osman remains #1. Indie chart differs from TCM, with select titles showing significant differences.
Doug Emhoff recalls his love for Kamala Harris's laugh. Criticism arises after Harris's controversial comments at events in LA and San Francisco, with Kush Desai responding to her remarks.
Jane Birkin's bohemian life, from her scandalous romance with Serge Gainsbourg to inspiring the Hermès Birkin bag. Discover her journey through fame, love, and iconic fashion choices.
Remembering Angelo Codevilla: a Renaissance man, strategic thinker, and critic of the national security establishment. His work influenced the Tea Party and foreshadowed Trump's rise.
Reviews of books by Harriet Muncaster, Jason Burke, John Banville & Caragh Maxwell. Covering children's books, terrorism history, crime fiction, and debut novels set in Ireland. Must-read summaries!
Bloomsbury is committed to accessibility with dyslexia-friendly editions, using specialized fonts and designs to reduce visual stress and make books accessible to all, especially the 1 in 10 adults in the UK with dyslexia.
2025 summer book sales see biographies and autobiographies perform well. Food & Drink sales decline significantly. Murdle is a non-fiction hit. Overall market sees volume and value decrease.
Jasmine Ray's memoir reveals a romance with NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the subsequent federal investigation. Includes details of their relationship and potential implications for Adams.
Richard Osman tops Indie Top 20. Booker shortlist boosts sales. Indies show unique title performance vs. TCM, with notable over-indexing by some titles. Chart adjustments made by The Bookseller.
A new report reveals escalating book bans in U.S. schools, targeting LGBTQ+ themes, race, and violence. Stephen King is the most censored author, highlighting a growing divide between states.
Ian McEwan discusses 'What We Can Know' (future Britain, climate change). William Boyd explores 1960s analogue spying in 'The Circumstance'. Maggie O'Farrell's 'Land' explores post-famine Ireland mapping.
Kamala Harris' memoir reveals insights into the 2024 election, Trump's tactics, Biden's gaffes, and her VP search. It covers topics from policy debates to personal reflections and campaign challenges.
NAEP scores reveal declining proficiency in math and reading. Political clashes intensify as education and learning results worsen. 'Mississippi Miracle' contrasts with national trends. Achievement gaps widen despite billions spent.
