Publishers Association unveils parliamentarians’ summer reading list
The Publishers Association has released its annual Summer Reading List for Parliamentarians, featuring recommendations from 38 MPs and Lords ahead of the parliamentary recess.
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Publishers Association Presents 2025 Industry Review and Dashboard Tutorial
The Publishers Association’s Head of Research briefed members on the UK publishing sector’s 2025 performance and demonstrated the Industry Insights dashboard on 16 June.
Publishing Scotland releases free sustainability toolkit for publishers
Publishing Scotland has unveiled a public‑domain Sustainability Roadmap and accompanying tools, offering free guidance, carbon‑footprint templates and training to help Scottish and international publishers…
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Allee Verlag wins Hotlist 2026 prize for Swedish debut novel
The Munich‑based Allee Verlag received the €5,000 Hotlist 2026 award for Mattias Timander’s debut novel ‘Dein Wille wohnt in den Wäldern’, translated by Hanna Granz.
Westminster Book Awards Open for Nominations Ahead of 2027 Ceremony
Publishers can submit titles for the eleventh Westminster Book Awards, the sole literary prizes curated by bookshops and decided by parliamentarians, with entries due…
Publishers Association marks National Year of Reading at Labour Party Conference
The Publishers Association highlighted the National Year of Reading at the Labour Party Conference on 29 September, unveiling calls for a Decade of Reading…
Publishers Association names judging panel for 2027 Unwin Award
The Publishers Association has revealed the 2027 Unwin Award judging panel, chaired by broadcaster Hannah MacInnes and joined by novelist Nikesh Shukla and journalist Anjana Ahuja, with…
Oxford University authorises OpenAI to use Bodleian Library texts for AI training
Oxford has permitted OpenAI to incorporate digitised Bodleian Library materials into its AI models, a collaboration that began in March 2025.
Börsenvereinsgruppe’s Azubistro Hosts Young Professionals at Book Fair
At the 2026 book fair, the Börsenvereinsgruppe’s Azubistro set up a meeting point in Hall 5.0 to inform and network with aspiring industry talent.
Becky Chambers’ New Novel ‘À ton éveil, fends la cosse’ to Be Published on 15 October by L’Atalante
Becky Chambers’ forthcoming title ‘À ton éveil, fends la cosse’ will be released on 15 October through French independent house L’Atalante, continuing her reputation for intimate,…
Library Vendors Respond to Publisher Feedback Amid Accelerated Marketplace
Publishers Weekly reports that Follett, Ingram and Readerlink are actively listening to publishers and adjusting to a faster‑moving market.
International Cohort of Buchkita‑Accredited Kindergartens Converge in Frankfurt
On October 12, 2026, 82 of the 102 kindergartens awarded the Buchkita quality seal gathered in Frankfurt, including participants from Schwerin and as far…
Belgian book sector urges zero‑rate VAT as government plans hike to 9%
Belgian publishers, booksellers and education‑material providers have signed an open letter demanding a 0 % VAT rate on all books after the coalition government announced…