Nottingham Central Library defying the odds as it thrives after Ā£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 Ā£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
āBy 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,ā 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 Ā£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 manāalleged to be Gaimanācan be apparently heard telling Claire that he "f***** up", that his behaviour was "s****", and appears to offer to pay her a $60,000 (Ā£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 ā¬2.2bn (Ā£1.86bn) in the first half of 2024, up from ā¬2bn (Ā£1.69bn) year-on-year, while parent company Bertelsmann has grown its group profit by 60% to ā¬416m (Ā£350m) and has raised its full year forecast.
Society of Authors āurgesā Creative Scotland and Scottish government to reconsider funding closure
āLike everyone working in Scotlandās 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 Ā£100m announced in October 2023, details of which have yet to emerge.ā
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 theyāll 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 worldās finest writers and deepest thinkersāher latest novel is a future classic.
Atlantic Books confirms move to Macmillan Distribution
Having distributed for Atlanticās 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 childrenās play in health settings.
Society of Authors writes to AI firms demanding ‘appropriate remuneration’ and consent for authors
This is the latest in a series of legal cases where AI firms stand accused of using authorsā material to teach large language models (LLMs) without their consent, or by using allegedly stolen copies of their books.
Anya Taylor-Joy to star in new Netflix adaptation of Bella Mackie’s How to Kill Your Family
British actress Anya Taylor-Joy will star in the Netflix adaptation of Bella Mackieās bestselling How to Kill Your Family (The Borough Press), as part of a slew of new projects announced at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
Ebury’s Evangeline Stanford joins Viking Non-Fiction
Stanford will start on 27th August, reporting to Daniel Crewe, publishing director of Viking Non-Fiction, and will acquire female voices in areas including memoir, current affairs, sport and history, and nature writing.
Daily listens of Colleen Hoover’s It Ends with Us audiobook soar 712% on Spotify
The audiobook of Colleen Hooverās It Ends with Us, narrated by Olivia Song (Simon & Schuster), has seen a 712% increase in average daily listening in the UK since the film starring Blake Lively was released on 9th August, in comparison with the same period the previous month.
Riposte launches new collection of literary journals
The creative team behind RiposteMagazine has launched the inaugural edition featuring poetry, short stories and essays from some of contemporary writers, including Amy Key, K Patrick, Sheena Patel, Kaliane Bradley, Charlie Porter and Halima Jibril.