Jane Friedman Announces Premium Analysis of Nonfiction Market Trends
Jane Friedman previewed a forthcoming paid article that will examine nonfiction categories facing challenges and growth opportunities, based on insights from the Association of…
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Adult Fiction Leads US Print Sales as Horror and Sci‑Fi Rise, Fantasy and Romance Decline
Print book sales in the United States remained flat through September 2026, with adult fiction sustaining overall performance while horror and science‑fiction titles saw…
OpenAI Seeks Court to Block AI Market Study by Tuhin Chakrabarty
OpenAI has asked courts to set aside a recent study on generative AI’s impact on the book market, arguing the research should not be…
Audible’s ACX payment model ends Jan 1 2027, prompting author decisions
Authors with audiobooks on Audible via ACX must choose a new payment arrangement within twelve weeks as the legacy model expires on 1 January 2027.
Irene Pellkofer retires after 37 years at C.H. Beck
Veteran sales manager Irene Pellkofer is leaving C.H. Beck after nearly four decades of shaping the publisher’s literature, non‑fiction and scientific programmes.
MAE44’s Welcome Bonuses Target Malaysian Players with Transparent Terms
MAE44, part of the Syarikat4 group, offers a range of welcome packages in Malaysia that aim to balance attractive rewards with clear wagering conditions.
US e‑book revenue fell 5.7% in August 2026
E‑book sales in the United States dropped to $83.9 million in August, a 5.7% decline from the previous period, while digital audiobook revenue rose sharply.
Sally Rooney’s UK sales halted after publisher pulls titles over terrorism‑act concerns
Irish novelist Sally Rooney says her books can no longer be sold in the United Kingdom after Faber withdrew them amid legal risk linked…
International Bodies Cite Potential Genocide and War Crimes in Gaza Conflict
UN, EU and judicial authorities have documented extensive civilian casualties, displacement and infrastructure destruction in Gaza, labeling Israel's actions as possibly amounting to genocide…
Pulitzer‑Winner Adam Johnson Debuts New Novel at Center for Fiction
Pulitzer Prize‑winning author Adam Johnson unveiled his latest novel, The Wayfinder, at the Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, discussing the challenges of translating oral…
IPA President Gvantsa Jobava joins panel on women’s leadership at The Hof
International Publishers Association president Gvantsa Jobava participated in a discussion at The Hof alongside industry figures to examine challenges women face on the path…
International Publishers Association President Warns of Publishing Crisis in ‘Za Hof’ Forum
The IPA’s president highlighted a deepening split between print and digital publishing, citing rising costs, distribution challenges and the need for new collaborative models.
IPA releases Vision 2030 infographic outlining reader‑centric future for publishing
The International Publishers Association unveiled its Vision 2030 infographic, forecasting a publishing sector driven by AI, data, and inclusive, reader‑focused practices amid evolving copyright…