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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Book about Brazilian democracy receives international edition in English

A new English edition of the book "A Democracia Equilibrista" discussing Brazilian democracy is set to launch internationally after its original Portuguese release.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.S. book publishers slammed by provincial government’s cuts to the creative sector

Nova Scotia book publishers are facing significant challenges due to provincial government cuts to the arts sector, exacerbating existing market uncertainties.

Feb 26 • 18:01 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 14:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Popular in the Book Market: What Does the New Trend Towards Nonfiction Comics Mean?

The article discusses the rising popularity of nonfiction comics in the literary market, highlighting notable works and authors.

Feb 25 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Taurus denies that historians Fusi and García Cárcel used AI to write a book and admits guilt for the errors in the text

Publisher Taurus refutes claims that historians Fusi and García Cárcel used AI to write their latest book and acknowledges mistakes in the text.

Feb 24 • 19:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Quiz Club Test. What do you know about the Vilnius Book Fair?

A quiz challenge related to the Vilnius Book Fair offers participants a chance to win books from the 'Vaga' publishing house.

Feb 23 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Publishing House "Briedis" at the Vilnius Book Fair: History, Geopolitics, and Books for the Whole Family

The article discusses the highlighted book by German historian Sönke Neitzel, relating to the Bundeswehr's changes after World War II and its implications for NATO's eastern flank.

Feb 20 • 13:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The book about the elites of power in Spain that the Planeta group did not want to publish

The book 'The Elites that Dominate Spain' by Andrés Villena Oliver reveals the hidden power structures in the country and will be published by Libros del K.O. after being initially rejected by Planeta.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“The First Impression of a Book is Determined by Its Letters”

This article highlights the insights of Park Yeon-mi, a veteran book designer, on the artistry and emotional impact of book design.

Feb 20 • 00:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Secret of the Luxury Books Created by King Sejong, the ‘Book Enthusiast’

The article explores the historical significance and unique characteristics of ancient Korean books and the contributions of King Sejong to the publishing culture.

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Norwegian Bonnier criticized for AI cover on children's book

Bonnier Publishing in Norway is facing backlash for using AI to create the cover of the second book in the Miss Snushane children's series, instead of hiring an illustrator, which closely resembles the previous illustrator's work.

Feb 19 • 16:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Publisher 'Vaga’ Invites You to the Vilnius Book Fair: Literary Debuts, Discussions, and Live Meetings with Authors

The Vaga Publishing House is hosting events at the Vilnius Book Fair, focusing on literary discussions and author meetings.

Feb 19 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Blind Book Buying: The Barrett Publishing House Issues a Challenge to Readers on Its Tenth Anniversary

The Seville-based Barrett publishing house celebrates its tenth anniversary by launching a unique challenge to readers: they will not disclose the names of the authors for the books they will publish this year.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

DISCUSSION: Publishing, Book Reading and Gates to the World - Insights from History and Today's Circumstances

The article discusses the role of Latvian publishing in preserving national identity and fostering culture amid historical challenges, particularly highlighting an event at the Latvian National Library.

Feb 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"If a book is not really good, it is not worth publishing": Luis Solano and the trajectory of Libros del Asteroide

Luis Solano discusses the philosophy behind Libros del Asteroide, which focuses on publishing high-quality literature that resonates with readers.

Feb 18 • 07:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Censorship and Centralized Publishing of Marx's, Gottwald's, and My Books is Progress, Marie Majerová Said

Marie Majerová reflects on the censorship and centralization of book publishing by the Communist Party in Czechoslovakia as a means to promote its ideology.

Feb 18 • 05:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Publishing chief in court: Sara Omar has a new book on the way

Sara Omar, a bestselling author, has a new book forthcoming, while a court case involving her and film director Manyar Parwani reveals conflicts surrounding allegations of violence and abuse.

Feb 17 • 17:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Announced nominees for the book art competition "Golden Apple"; Lifetime Achievement Award goes to art scientist Laima Slava

The nominees for the prestigious "Golden Apple" book art competition have been announced, with the Lifetime Achievement Award given to Laima Slava, a prominent figure in Latvian publishing.

Feb 17 • 06:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Publisher served notice in General Naravane's unpublished book case

Delhi Police's Special Cell has sent a notice to Penguin over the leak of a manuscript by former Army Chief M. Naravane.

Feb 11 • 08:46 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Christopher Dummitt: Reviving Canadian culture in an era of increased patriotism

The article discusses Richard Stursberg's new book that advocates for revitalizing Canadian book publishing amidst concerns over American cultural dominance.

Feb 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Are two tweets from publisher Penguin clashing regarding Naravane's book? How credible is Rahul Gandhi's claim?

Two tweets regarding General Manoj Naravane's controversial book are conflicting, raising questions about its publication status and the credibility of political claims associated with it.

Feb 10 • 08:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Naravane's Book Was Not Published, Sold, or Distributed,' Penguin Publication's Statement After FIR

Penguin Random House India clarified that General Manoj Mukund Naravane's autobiography 'Four Stars of Destiny' has not yet been published, sold, or made available for public distribution following controversy.

Feb 9 • 18:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How did General Naravane's book get leaked? Delhi Police registered FIR and started investigation

Delhi Police has registered an FIR regarding the alleged circulation of former Army Chief General (Retd.) M.M. Naravane's unpublished book on social media.

Feb 9 • 14:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Opening of the Damascus International Book Fair: Syrians to Al Jazeera Direct: No Censorship or Banned Titles

The Damascus International Book Fair opened today with over 500 publishing houses from 35 countries participating, marking its first edition since the fall of the previous regime, with attendees noting a lack of censorship and a wide variety of books.

Feb 6 • 15:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Shock, Reader's Existence!" Finding Possibilities in the Non-Fiction Ecosystem

The first non-fiction book fair in Seoul, featuring a focus solely on the power of books, achieved remarkable success by selling out in two days without any accompanying merchandise or author events.

Feb 6 • 03:20 UTC
🇮🇹 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 • 11:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A strict assessment from an expert - Sanna Marin's book was expensive for the publisher

Expert Karo Hämäläinen reports that Sanna Marin's book 'Toivo on tekoja' may have been costly for the publishing company Gummerus.

Feb 3 • 13:16 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Lana Corujo, the writer who has gone viral without using a 'brutal marketing strategy'

Lana Corujo's novel, 'Han cantado bingo,' has become a viral success one year after its release, despite her lack of aggressive marketing tactics.

Feb 1 • 20:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

The Most Anticipated Books of 2026: New Murakami, Klabouchová, Javůrek, and Foglar Books

The article discusses the upcoming book releases in 2026 that readers are eagerly awaiting, including new works from authors such as Haruki Murakami and Robert Galbraith, among others.

Jan 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Publisher on Greenlandic Identity: "We Feel an International Solidarity"

Laali Lybert, a Greenlandic woman, established the Inuit Publishing House in the Vulkaneifel, linking tradition with climate change in her first book.

Jan 15 • 11:57 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Russia’s Leading Publisher Shutters Queer-Interest YA Imprint Months After ‘Extremism’ Arrests

Russia's largest book publisher, Eksmo, has closed its young-adult imprint Popcorn Books amid a crackdown on LGBTQ+ literature following arrests of its employees.

Jan 13 • 16:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

A book has just arrived in Croatia for all those who want to understand Tolkien and his literary creation

The book 'Tolkien - Spiritual Biography' by university professor Holly Ordway explores the life and spiritual journey of English author John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, published by the Split publishing house Verbum.

Jan 13 • 11:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Sports Books Like Scarves or T-Shirts. What Did Fans Read in 2025?

The article reviews the state of the sports book market in Poland in 2025, noting a decline in popularity early in the year, but a resurgence in late-year with significant releases like Dariusz Szpakowski's autobiography and 'Lewandowski. The Real Deal.'

Jan 12 • 04:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Sonia Draga: Without bookstores, we will all be poorer

Sonia Draga discusses the challenges facing the Polish book market, including distribution issues and price wars among major players, advocating for a book law to stabilize prices.

Jan 9 • 03:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

POLL What do you think is the best Croatian book of 2025?

A survey by Večernji.hr seeks opinions on the best Croatian book of the year, showcasing selections from writers and publishing editors.

Dec 31 • 12:07 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Many publishers only work with compliant influencers

The article discusses the rise of a controversial book influencer known as 'Bücherschrank' in the German Bookfluencer scene, who defies the norms by not fitting into the typical political mold often associated with influencers.

Dec 29 • 17:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Infinite Vertigo of Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot continues to engage with the public despite leaving cinema, recently publishing a book that reflects her thoughts in an alphabet format at the age of 91.

Dec 29 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
Life & Tech

Distinguishing Books for 2025 Part III

The article discusses notable book selections anticipated for publication in 2025, focusing on their themes and potential impact.

Dec 27 • 15:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Playful, Cheeky, and Incredibly Fun. Twelve Teenagers Created an Unconventional Book about Troja Castle

A group of twelve teenagers collaborated to create an engaging and visually unique publication about Troja Castle, aimed at making the historical site appealing to youth.

Dec 27 • 05:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

“The Chronicle of Polish Rulers”: A Chronicle We Needed

The State Publishing Institute (PIW) has launched a monumental series titled "The Chronicle of Polish Rulers," which will publish 42 volumes covering all kings of Poland and significant district rulers from Mieszko I to Stanisław August Poniatowski by 2032, with 40 volumes being entirely new monographs based on the latest research.

Dec 26 • 15:50 UTC

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