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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

It is not a question of human or machine, but book or no book

The article discusses the importance and economic challenges of translated literature in Norway, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to publishing.

Mar 22 • 21:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Leipzig Book Fair: Should We Be So Explicit?

The Leipzig Book Fair has sparked discussions around the controversial remarks of the German Minister of Culture, prompting mixed reactions from attendees.

Mar 22 • 14:14 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 12:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Drop in Book Sales Estimated at Up to 20% and Distributors Have Problems Collecting Payments

Sales of books in Argentina are estimated to drop by up to 20%, with distributors struggling to receive payments due to reduced consumer spending.

Mar 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sebastian Guggolz: "Weimer also discredits us as a Publishers Association"

Sebastian Guggolz discusses the controversial response to Wolfram Weimer at the Leipzig Book Fair, emphasizing the complexity of public opinion and the need for discourse.

Mar 19 • 13:55 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 11:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

London book fair roundup: Idris Elba’s thriller deal, the rise of romcom, and fights against censorship

The London Book Fair highlighted major publishing trends, including Idris Elba's thriller deal and an increase in romcom popularity.

Mar 16 • 10:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Fanzines in the Digital Age: A Collection of Short Essays by Argentine Authors

This article discusses the growing presence of fanzines in Argentina amidst the digital era, highlighting their craftsmanship and integration into publishing catalogs.

Mar 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Summary of all tips in the Book of the Year survey by Deník N: Who impressed Topol, Tučková, Borkovec, or Kyša?

The fourth edition of the Book of the Year survey by Deník N has compiled tips from experts, showcasing the best from Czech publishing last year.

Mar 13 • 05:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Creating the 'Body of a Book' with a Chart of 155 Words

This article highlights the work and philosophy of book designer Kim Mari, who emphasizes the importance of bringing an author's words to life through thoughtful design.

Mar 13 • 03:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Philosophy, essays, fanzines, and self-managed projects: weekend fairs in Buenos Aires

This weekend, Buenos Aires will host two free book fairs focusing on philosophy, essays, and independent publications.

Mar 12 • 22:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The publisher about the new thriller: "When this book was published, there was a bang in the publishing world that is often not heard"

Estonian publisher René Tendermann highlights the impact of Iliana Xander's psychological thriller, which has gained significant attention in the publishing world.

Mar 10 • 14:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Quiz books are the answer to falling non-fiction sales, data shows

Quiz books have seen a significant surge in sales amidst a decline in overall non-fiction book sales in the UK, marking their best year since records began.

Mar 9 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 17:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sarah Ferguson's £1.5m book deal fail as she's accused of 'cashing in on Epstein scandal'

Sarah Ferguson's attempts to secure a £1.5 million book deal have failed amid accusations of exploiting the Epstein scandal.

Mar 8 • 14:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece at the London Book Fair 2026

Greece will participate in the London Book Fair 2026 from March 10 to 12, aiming to strengthen its presence in the global publishing community.

Mar 8 • 11:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Printed Books Increase the Most – Trend Break

Sweden's book sales are recovering, especially in the printed books segment, marking a trend shift after pandemic-related challenges.

Mar 6 • 09:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Former Tire Salesman Sauli Väyrynen Wrote a Book, but Marketing Surprised – "Easier to Sell Tires to a Middle-aged Person"

Sauli Väyrynen, a former tire salesman in Finland, faces challenges in marketing his debut book, finding it more difficult than selling tires.

Mar 4 • 11:59 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Book Without Words. Publishing the Silent Book for Children 'Good Morning, Mom!'

The article discusses the release of 'Good Morning, Mom!', a unique silent book designed for children that encourages imaginative storytelling without requiring literacy skills.

Mar 4 • 10:12 UTC
🇧🇷 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

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