In January, we reported that Julia Donaldson surged past JK Rowling to become Britain’s bestselling author since accurate records began – in terms of units sold 👇
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Julia Donaldson supplants JK Rowling to become the UK’s all-time top author by volume
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January 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
In January, we reported that Julia Donaldson surged past JK Rowling to become Britain’s bestselling author since accurate records began – in terms of units sold 👇
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Back in April, Transworld and Puffin signed deals for three graphic-novel adaptations of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, marking the start of the "Discworld Graphic Novel Universe" 👇
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Terry Pratchett’s Discworld to be launched as graphic-novel series by Transworld and Puffin
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January 1, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Back in April, Transworld and Puffin signed deals for three graphic-novel adaptations of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, marking the start of the "Discworld Graphic Novel Universe" 👇
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In April, Penguin Books announced it would install a series of book boxes, which it is calling "90 Little Book Stops", in communities across the UK 👇
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Penguin to open 90 Little Book Stops across the UK
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January 1, 2026 at 5:32 PM
In April, Penguin Books announced it would install a series of book boxes, which it is calling "90 Little Book Stops", in communities across the UK 👇
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In January, we reported that Julia Donaldson surged past JK Rowling to become Britain’s bestselling author since accurate records began – in terms of units sold 👇
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Julia Donaldson supplants JK Rowling to become the UK’s all-time top author by volume
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December 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
In January, we reported that Julia Donaldson surged past JK Rowling to become Britain’s bestselling author since accurate records began – in terms of units sold 👇
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Back in March, Penguin announced that they were publishing a “definitive annotated edition” of Terry Pratchett’s Night Watch, one of his Discworld novels 👇
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Penguin to publish ‘definitive annotated edition’ of Terry Pratchett’s Night Watch
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January 1, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Back in March, Penguin announced that they were publishing a “definitive annotated edition” of Terry Pratchett’s Night Watch, one of his Discworld novels 👇
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In April, Penguin Books announced it would install a series of book boxes, which it is calling "90 Little Book Stops", in communities across the UK 👇
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Penguin to open 90 Little Book Stops across the UK
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December 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In April, Penguin Books announced it would install a series of book boxes, which it is calling "90 Little Book Stops", in communities across the UK 👇
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In April, Tor UK announced they were going to publish four new science-fiction novels from Arthur C. Clarke Award winner Adrian Tchaikovsky 👇
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Tor UK to publish four new science fiction novels from Adrian Tchaikovsky
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December 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
In April, Tor UK announced they were going to publish four new science-fiction novels from Arthur C. Clarke Award winner Adrian Tchaikovsky 👇
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In October, The Booker Prize Foundation launched the Children’s Booker Prize, the charity’s first award for children’s fiction 👇
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The Booker Prize Foundation launches Children’s Booker Prize
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December 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
In October, The Booker Prize Foundation launched the Children’s Booker Prize, the charity’s first award for children’s fiction 👇
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In March, Penguin Modern Classics announced that they were going to publish a “definitive annotated edition” of Terry Pratchett’s Night Watch, one of his Discworld novels 👇
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Penguin to publish ‘definitive annotated edition’ of Terry Pratchett’s Night Watch
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December 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
In March, Penguin Modern Classics announced that they were going to publish a “definitive annotated edition” of Terry Pratchett’s Night Watch, one of his Discworld novels 👇
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December 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
“When I was a child, I was very afraid of the things that I think I’m most interested in now. I couldn’t tell the difference between fascination and fear."
In April, we spoke to Maggie Stiefvater about her adult debut, The Listeners (Headline Review) 👇
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In April, we spoke to Maggie Stiefvater about her adult debut, The Listeners (Headline Review) 👇
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Maggie Stiefvater’s first adult novel mixes magic and history to create ‘wonder’
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December 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“When I was a child, I was very afraid of the things that I think I’m most interested in now. I couldn’t tell the difference between fascination and fear."
In April, we spoke to Maggie Stiefvater about her adult debut, The Listeners (Headline Review) 👇
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In April, we spoke to Maggie Stiefvater about her adult debut, The Listeners (Headline Review) 👇
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In February, we revealed our #Nibbies 2025 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award finalists, with a record number of submissions 👇
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The British Book Awards 2025 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award finalists revealed
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December 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
In February, we revealed our #Nibbies 2025 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award finalists, with a record number of submissions 👇
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Back in April, BookTok creators reflected on the definition of "weird-girl fiction" and its popularity on the platform.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Back in April, BookTok creators reflected on the definition of "weird-girl fiction" and its popularity on the platform.
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Back in April, Transworld and Puffin signed deals for three graphic-novel adaptations of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, marking the start of the "Discworld Graphic Novel Universe" 👇
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Terry Pratchett’s Discworld to be launched as graphic-novel series by Transworld and Puffin
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December 27, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Back in April, Transworld and Puffin signed deals for three graphic-novel adaptations of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, marking the start of the "Discworld Graphic Novel Universe" 👇
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Happy New Year! ✨
In 2025, we published over 4,000 articles covering all aspects of the book trade. Today as we start the new year we're looking back on the most widely-read articles from 2025 🗞️
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In 2025, we published over 4,000 articles covering all aspects of the book trade. Today as we start the new year we're looking back on the most widely-read articles from 2025 🗞️
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January 1, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Happy New Year! ✨
In 2025, we published over 4,000 articles covering all aspects of the book trade. Today as we start the new year we're looking back on the most widely-read articles from 2025 🗞️
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In 2025, we published over 4,000 articles covering all aspects of the book trade. Today as we start the new year we're looking back on the most widely-read articles from 2025 🗞️
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Reviews of Mick Herron's addition to Slow Horses series, Clown Town, was the focus of our Books in the Media in September.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Reviews of Mick Herron's addition to Slow Horses series, Clown Town, was the focus of our Books in the Media in September.
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Sherlock & Pages 📍
In February, for our Bookshop spotlight we heard from Luke Sherlock about how his bookshop specialises in books about conservation and serves a “loyal, local customer base” in the picturesque town of Frome, Somerset 👇
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In February, for our Bookshop spotlight we heard from Luke Sherlock about how his bookshop specialises in books about conservation and serves a “loyal, local customer base” in the picturesque town of Frome, Somerset 👇
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Bookshop Spotlight: Sherlock & Pages
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December 31, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Sherlock & Pages 📍
In February, for our Bookshop spotlight we heard from Luke Sherlock about how his bookshop specialises in books about conservation and serves a “loyal, local customer base” in the picturesque town of Frome, Somerset 👇
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In February, for our Bookshop spotlight we heard from Luke Sherlock about how his bookshop specialises in books about conservation and serves a “loyal, local customer base” in the picturesque town of Frome, Somerset 👇
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"I’ve had messages from writers saying they have no idea how many books they have sold."
In May, Phoebe Morgan discussed how hard it is for publishing people to realise just how opaque our industry can be 👇
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In May, Phoebe Morgan discussed how hard it is for publishing people to realise just how opaque our industry can be 👇
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Pulling back the curtain
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December 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
"I’ve had messages from writers saying they have no idea how many books they have sold."
In May, Phoebe Morgan discussed how hard it is for publishing people to realise just how opaque our industry can be 👇
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In May, Phoebe Morgan discussed how hard it is for publishing people to realise just how opaque our industry can be 👇
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In May, Simon & Schuster announced a new award for unpublished authors of colour which included a two-book deal with six-figure advance 👇
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New Simon & Schuster award for unpublished authors of colour includes two-book deal with six-figure advance
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December 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In May, Simon & Schuster announced a new award for unpublished authors of colour which included a two-book deal with six-figure advance 👇
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In June, we heard that authors were reportedly being hit by negative reviews on the book review site Goodreads before proof copies were even circulated 👇
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Authors hit by bad reviews on Goodreads before review copies are even circulated
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December 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
In June, we heard that authors were reportedly being hit by negative reviews on the book review site Goodreads before proof copies were even circulated 👇
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In Feburary, Sarah Moorhouse questioned whether the pristige and value of imprints are getting diluted as they proliferate 👇
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Have we reached peak imprint?
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December 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
In Feburary, Sarah Moorhouse questioned whether the pristige and value of imprints are getting diluted as they proliferate 👇
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Why are female authors asked to bare their souls to promote their books?
In July, Caroline O'Donoghue discussed how if you don't get personal when promoting your book it seems you won't get coverage, sales or even the deals 👇
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In July, Caroline O'Donoghue discussed how if you don't get personal when promoting your book it seems you won't get coverage, sales or even the deals 👇
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Up close and personal
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December 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Why are female authors asked to bare their souls to promote their books?
In July, Caroline O'Donoghue discussed how if you don't get personal when promoting your book it seems you won't get coverage, sales or even the deals 👇
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In July, Caroline O'Donoghue discussed how if you don't get personal when promoting your book it seems you won't get coverage, sales or even the deals 👇
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In October, Paul Black told us how the China Licensing Expo 2025 suggested huge untapped possibilities for kids’ retail 👇
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The Labubufication of children's books
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December 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In October, Paul Black told us how the China Licensing Expo 2025 suggested huge untapped possibilities for kids’ retail 👇
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