DK supports Manchester Libraries' Non-Fiction November with book donations and author events, fostering children's love for reading and knowledge. Partnership extends commitment to education and literacy.
Explore Russia's history through a feminist lens, from revolution to autocracy, focusing on Soviet women, war, abortion, and political shifts impacting generations. The book unveils family secrets and Soviet promises.
Indie bookshops see strong showings for new releases like Philip Pullman's 'The Rose Field' and MC Grammar's 'The Journeys of Rap Kid', outperforming their market-wide rankings. Virginia Roberts Guiffre's book struggles.
Linda Mohamed joins Faber as commissioning editor of fiction, bringing her experience in discovering new voices and supporting authors. She aims to enhance Faber's commitment to publishing outstanding fiction.
Waterstones announces its Book of the Year shortlist, featuring diverse titles across fiction, non-fiction, and children's categories, celebrating both established authors and exciting new voices. Motivational nutrients, pure avoidance, and jump-scares are presented.
Philip Pullman's 'Rose Area' tops UK charts, boosting book sales by 8.8%. Morgan Housel leads Paperback Non-Fiction. New releases drive TCM growth despite slight dip from 2024.
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.
