Lainie Anderson’s novels blend fact and fiction in 1917 Adelaide, featuring pioneering policewoman Kate Cocks and her partner Ethel in a compelling feminist historical crime series set against the backdrop of WWI.
Howard Bryant's 'Kings and Pawns' examines the contrasting legacies of Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson, highlighting how politics and the American Dream shaped their lives during the Cold War era.
The Folio Society appoints former PRH director Jane Kirby as Head of Acquisitions following a 21% profit increase. The move highlights the brand's global expansion and upcoming British Book Awards 2026 deadline.
Waterstones' 2024-25 financial report reveals a 7% sales increase to £565.6m, with operating revenue up to £49.7m. Growth was broad, boosted by strong fiction and children's items. The company holds a positive outlook for 2026.
