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Highlights in the Charts

An 864-page epic, Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Goldfinch, dissents against genre conventions, like her previous novel, The Secr

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Latest Acquisitions & Adaptations

A new cosy crime series by debut author Amelia Blackwell, inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, has been bought by Pan Macmillan.

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2024: All Wrapped Up

This has been an exciting year for trends in the book community. With the year coming to an end, it’s the perfect time to explore our favour

Our Winners: 2024 Literary Prize Round-Up

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Our Winners: 2024 Literary Prize Round-Up

There have been so many literary prizes this year and lots of worthy winners and runners-up. To round off the year, let’s take a look at som

Hitting All the Right Notes: Festive Songs and Book Recommendations

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Hitting All the Right Notes: Festive Songs and Book Recommendations

By Megan Cradock, Caroline Dowse and Stella Konstantopoulou Arguably, one of the best things about the holidays is the Christmas songs....

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Job Opportunities

Do you dream of working on marketing campaigns for your favourite books?

Industry Insights: Emma Ferguson, Journals Commissioning Editor at Emerald Publishing

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Industry Insights: Emma Ferguson, Journals Commissioning Editor at Emerald Publishing

This week, we spoke with Emma Ferguson, Journals Commissioning Editor at Emerald Publishing, about her journey into academic publishing, the

Holiday Gift Guide: Eight Great Books from Northern Publishers

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Holiday Gift Guide: Eight Great Books from Northern Publishers

By Ellen Byrne, Nathan Collett, Jess Land and Megan Hall This Christmas, there’s no better time to give the gift of books. With so many...

Festive Fantasy: Enchanting Reads to Snuggle Up with This Season

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Festive Fantasy: Enchanting Reads to Snuggle Up with This Season

’Tis the season for staying indoors, indulging in a hot chocolate or two (or ten), and bundling up by the fire with a good book.

Upcoming Publishing Events (27 December to 10 January)

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Upcoming Publishing Events (27 December to 10 January)

Join us in celebrating the coming of a new year alongside our pick of some very exciting publishing events.

Gift of Stories: Exploring Iceland’s Christmas Eve Book Tradition

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Gift of Stories: Exploring Iceland’s Christmas Eve Book Tradition

Bibliophiles all over the world would wish to be transported to Iceland on Christmas Eve after learning about their cosy literary tradition.

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A Novel Idea for Christmas

BookTrust aims to annually fundraise for books to give to vulnerable children across the UK.

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Upskilling Tips for the Festive Season

The festive season is a time to unwind, but it can also be the perfect opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

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Campaign Spotlights: Christmas Books

We are sharing some of our favourite new and upcoming reads to dive into over the festive period. You might notice a common theme among most

Shuffling of the Shelves: December Part Two

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Shuffling of the Shelves: December Part Two

By Anais Aguilera, Emily Mawson, Ava Barnaby and Olivia Paris This month, we have a range of genres that are doing well in the charts,...

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Limassol International Book Fair 2024

The third Limassol Int’l Book Fair took place from 22–24 November, with crowds from all literary backgrounds enjoying a range of activities.

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Feel-good LGBTQIA+ Christmas Reads

By Rhys Wright, Jodie Walls, Amy Blay, Shan Heyworth, Lexie Knight There’s nothing like a feel-good romance to brighten up the winter...

Why is Winter/Christmas an Appealing Time to Self-Publish Books?

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Why is Winter/Christmas an Appealing Time to Self-Publish Books?

Knowing when to release a book can feel incredibly daunting, especially for first-time authors.

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Christmas in Audio

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It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Christmas in Audio

Christmas season is here, and there’s nothing quite like cosying up with a festive audiobook to get into the Christmas spirit.

A Literary Christmas: Traditions From Around the World

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A Literary Christmas: Traditions From Around the World

By Joanne Spence Thomas, Briony Viele and Laurence Wise A deluge of books is about to hit Iceland. Stemming back to World War II, when...

Celebrate the Season: BIPOC Reads for Kids and Teens

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Celebrate the Season: BIPOC Reads for Kids and Teens

As it’s our final feature before we break off for the year, we’d like to recommend some books written by BIPOC authors with BIPOC

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Cosy Christmas Classics

By Megan Powell and Magali Prel Following our exploration of classics that embody the Christmas spirit, this feature is going to...

Why choose independent bookshops this Christmas: Independent bookshops with online stores to support this festive season

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Why choose independent bookshops this Christmas: Independent bookshops with online stores to support this festive season

If you are looking for some new reads for the Christmas holidays, look no further.

2024 Wrapped: Reflecting on this Year’s Author Interviews

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2024 Wrapped: Reflecting on this Year’s Author Interviews

2024 has been a great year in the publishing world, with so many amazing stories having been released by both well-established writers and d