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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Leipzig Book Fair: The Revenge of the Book Industry

The Leipzig Book Fair 2026 witnessed heated political debates with Wolfram Weimer as a controversial figure, reflecting tensions within the book industry.

Mar 22 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Reese Witherspoon turns 50 with an Oscar, a book club, and a great portfolio

Reese Witherspoon celebrates her 50th birthday, marking her fruitful career in Hollywood with an Academy Award and various productions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Book Industry: Twice Good Comic News

The German comic industry celebrates a significant milestone with Barbara Yelin becoming the country's first comic professor, while simultaneously facing challenges as the Swiss comic magazine 'Strapazin' struggles financially, although there is substantial support for its revival.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Book Fair: the names of the six winners of the first cultural event fellowship have been announced

Six international editors have been awarded fellowships to participate in the Buenos Aires International Book Fair, designed to enhance international business connections in the publishing industry.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Book: Petra Gargano's Bold Claim About Tiktak's Manager - 'The Big Money Was Made by Someone Else Than the Band Itself'

Singer Petra Gargano reveals serious allegations against Tiktak's former manager in her upcoming biography, highlighting financial discrepancies during the band's rise.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rodrigo Malfitani launches a book of chronicles about the behind-the-scenes of restaurants

Rodrigo Malfitani, a food and beverage manager with over two decades of experience, has launched a book detailing his thoughts and experiences in the hospitality industry.

Mar 9 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

An Open Letter from Petra Gargano: "In a Terrible State"

Musician Petra Gargano shares her candid thoughts on the current state of the music industry, reflecting on her personal experiences and upcoming book.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

International Women's Day: five literary women at random or how books address femininity

The article discusses the gender disparity in the publishing industry, highlighting that while women represent 60% of the global book workforce, they only author 38% of published books.

Mar 8 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Book List Week 10: Heptameron on the List, the Addict Borรฅs, Prophecies and Tender Toes

This week's book list includes a classic from the 1500s, as well as topics covering Borรฅs and new statistics from the book industry.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Furious at the official partnership with Amazon, the French Bookstore Union exits the Paris Book Festival

The French Bookstore Union has announced its withdrawal from the 2026 Paris Book Festival in protest against Amazon being named the official partner.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Romantasy author becomes 'blockbuster standard' as hit series tops UK book charts

Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean series has dominated the UK book charts, establishing the romantasy genre as a leading force in the publishing industry.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

I swallowed a metoo book about the media industry in an evening and a half night. The novel's great strength is also its problem

The article is a review of Rikke Viemose's novel centered around the MeToo movement in the media industry, highlighting its gripping narrative and dramatic techniques while also pointing out inherent issues in the storytelling.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

True Stories of Spanish Pop

The article discusses the often-overlooked role of sound engineers in the Spanish pop music industry, highlighting a new book that focuses on their contributions.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Cult of Well-Being

The article discusses the author's disdain for the wellness industry and highlights insights from Rina Raphael's book on the excessive and sometimes bizarre practices within this industry.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Book + Cinema at the Vilnius Book Fair: 11 Cinematic Lithuanian Authors' Works Seeking a Path to the Screen

The Vilnius Book Fair features a record number of books, focusing on 11 Lithuanian authors whose works are being adapted into film, with insights from a committee of industry professionals.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Estera Flieger: "The Washington Post" has been murdered by oligarchy

The article discusses the closure of the Books section at The Washington Post, highlighting the state of modern America and the comments of journalist Michael Calderone.

Feb 6 โ€ข 03:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Piracy in book publishing continues to grow: in 2025, lost sales amounted to 722 million euros, compared to 687 two years earlier

A report highlights that piracy in the book publishing industry resulted in a loss of 722 million euros in sales in 2025, an increase from 687 million euros in 2023, amidst a new investigation into the impact of artificial intelligence on copyright-protected content.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Summer holidays booking bonanza - everything you need to know

BRITS are set to rush to book summer holidays as the travel industry anticipates a record number of bookings on 'Sunshine Saturday' amid post-Christmas doldrums and bad weather.

Jan 3 โ€ข 00:01 UTC

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