Bloomsbury Publishing has slated the release of seven new Sarah J Maas titles, starting from early this year and a new author named Samantha Shannon, both of which are fantasy authors. The independent publisher is capitalizing on the fantasy fiction boom. Statista reported that book spending increased to £4.3 billion in 2022, largely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Bloomsbury … [Read more...] about Bloomsbury to Release Seven New Sarah J Maas Titles This Year
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Print book sales declined 6.41% in the US in 2022
Print books remain mainstream even though we have had e-books for years. However, its sales haven't been consistent, as the segment has faced several ups and downs. The most significant disruption, perhaps, has been during the pandemic when the sale of e-books peaked as people were forced to remain indoors. Booklovers resorted to buying e-books instead, which led to digital … [Read more...] about Print book sales declined 6.41% in the US in 2022
Mills & Boon Launch ‘Spicy’ Afterglow Series For BookTok Lovers
Source Mills & Boon will launch a new list of titles on TikTok to attract younger romance fans and readers aged 35 and under. According to Mills & Boon's website, the longstanding publisher of romantic fiction sells a book every 10 seconds in the UK.Edel Flood, head of lifestyle and education at TikTok UK, said, “Romance is by far the biggest book genre.” Search … [Read more...] about Mills & Boon Launch ‘Spicy’ Afterglow Series For BookTok Lovers
Contents First Released Popular Web Novels of Tappytoon as English E-Books on Amazon Kindle
Source On December 20, “The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway” by ChaCha Kim and “I Tamed My Ex-Husband's Mad Dog” by Jkyum were released on Amazon Kindle in the U.S.On December 19, Contents First – a global leader in digital comics, announced that it would start publishing English e-book versions of these web novels popularized by its Tappytoon reading platform. … [Read more...] about Contents First Released Popular Web Novels of Tappytoon as English E-Books on Amazon Kindle
What Are The Best Books You Will Read In 2024?
Spending hours reading a new book is one of the best pleasures, especially for those who love to read. 2024 will bring you a bunch of new books to start your year with amazing reads such as funny comics, fiction, real-life stories, fashion magazines, and much more. Let’s find out what big books you will get in 2024! Politics and History With the General Election, 2024 will be … [Read more...] about What Are The Best Books You Will Read In 2024?
AAP recognizes all publishers under threat in a historic first
On December 19th, the Association of American Publishers (AAP) awarded its 2023 International Freedom to Publish Award not to any one winner, but all publishers who were continuing to publish works despite an onslaught in censorship, government pressure, harassment, and threats.Terry Adams, chair of AAP's Freedom to Publish Committee shared, "From government censorship and … [Read more...] about AAP recognizes all publishers under threat in a historic first
Lerner Publishing Group Acquires Gecko Press
This week, Lerner Publishing Group announced the acquisition of New Zealand-based Gecko Press. Founded in 1959, Lerner Publishing Group creates high-quality fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults.Gecko Press is an award-winning independent publisher of children’s books from the world's best writers and illustrators. The publication was founded in 2005, and it … [Read more...] about Lerner Publishing Group Acquires Gecko Press
Big tech, publishing, and the privacy predicament
In an era dominated by technology, the sanctity of personal data is increasingly under threat. The marriage of publishing companies and big tech has given rise to a digital landscape where user privacy hangs in the balance. As readers, we often assume the refuge of a book—a private journey into the realms of imagination. However, reality paints a different picture, one where … [Read more...] about Big tech, publishing, and the privacy predicament
Librarians put out urgent call for lawmakers to regulate Ebook licensing agreements
Every year, millions of taxpayer's dollars are spent by libraries to pay publishers for access to eBooks and audiobooks. On December 5th, a panel representing the state's 1000+ libraries, was held in Hartford Connecticut. The session called on state lawmakers to focus on two pressing issues; eBook licensing, and the sharp increase in book bans.As opposed to when libraries … [Read more...] about Librarians put out urgent call for lawmakers to regulate Ebook licensing agreements
US ebook revenues were down 1.2% in September 2023
Ebook revenues in the United States were down 1.2% compared to the first nine months of 2022, which was $749.9 million. Digital audiobook sales were up 14.5%, reaching $628.3 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 12.8%, coming in at $9.3 million. On a year-to-date basis, ebook revenues were down 1.2% compared to the first nine months of 2022 for $749.9 million. Digital … [Read more...] about US ebook revenues were down 1.2% in September 2023
Paul Lynch’s Prophet Song Wins Brooker Prize for 2023
Paul Lynch's Prophet Song has won the Booker Prize for this year. The outstanding novel covers the struggles of an Irish family involving Eilish Stack, a mother of four, who's trying to protect her family as Ireland goes into totalitarianism. Prophet Song is uniquely narrated with no paragraph breaks, giving it an unconventional touch.Booker Prize chair Esi Edugyan spoke … [Read more...] about Paul Lynch’s Prophet Song Wins Brooker Prize for 2023
OkadaBooks Discontinues After 10 Years. Is Nigerian Literary Scene Struggling?
Founded in 2013 by Okechukwu Ofili, OkadaBooks – a leading Nigerian digital publishing and bookselling platform – shut down on November 30. Started by Okechukwu Ofili, the platform has helped more than 8,000 authors for free. It has more than 20,000 books available for users to download.The closure is attributed to “insurmountable challenges” OkadaBooks has been facing. As … [Read more...] about OkadaBooks Discontinues After 10 Years. Is Nigerian Literary Scene Struggling?
Ringo Starr creates ‘Beats & Threads’; 100% of proceeds donated
Published on Novemeber 24th, Beats & Threads is an illustrated journey through the former Beatles drummer’s perspective examining decades in show business. The 312-page book feature images of everything from his drum kits to his trend-setting wardrobe.Ringo Starr is reunited with some of his most iconic Beatles' property in this compilation. In celebration of his … [Read more...] about Ringo Starr creates ‘Beats & Threads’; 100% of proceeds donated
Majestic Christmas Tree made of Books
Standing at 12 meters tall, this magical Christmas tree features a polished oak winding staircase that wraps around 270 book shelves which hold a majestic array of more than 3,800 hand-painted books. Donated by Penguin Books, among the treasures, merry book lovers can find inscribed Christmas Classics, such as C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and Charles … [Read more...] about Majestic Christmas Tree made of Books