Walker Books & Magic Cat Partnership: UK Children’s Publishing
Walker Books partners with Magic Cat Publishing, enhancing sales & distribution for UK & export markets. Focus on creative vision, quality, and growth in children's publishing.
CWIP Awards: Celebrating Women’s Comedy Writing in 2025
CWIP awards celebrate humorous, intelligent women's writing. Ruth Foster wins Self-Published Novel award. Sara Pascoe wins Jilly Cooper Award. Explores modern themes with wit and warmth. Modern British Novel.
DK Supports Manchester Libraries’ Non-Fiction November
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.
Russia: A Feminist History of Autocracy, Revolution & Soviet Women
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 Bookshop Charts: New Releases and Top Performers
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 Fiction Editor
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 Book of the Year Shortlist: Diverse & Exciting Reads
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.
Rose Area Tops Charts: Book Sales Surge on Super Thursday!
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.
Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize: 25th Anniversary Shortlist
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!
Bookshop Expansion: Community Space & Literary Events
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.
Colour Your Streets: Hyperlocal Coloring Books for All Ages
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.
The Widow: Grisham’s Legal Thriller, Morality, and Justice
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 Migrant-Driven Economy: An Inland Port
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.
Forward Prizes: Poetry Champions Vidyan Ravinthiran and Karen Solie
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 vs. The 1% Club: UK Humour & Puzzle Book Sales Trends
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.
Elizabeth Harrower: Life, Literature, and Literary Renaissance
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 Petrona Award
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.