Welcome back to publishing’s autumn term, and the much anticipated annual cookbook wars. Jamie v Nigella. Hugh v Lorraine. Ottolenghi v Slater. As we approach the final quarter of a tricky year, a lot of houses are gambling on consumer appetites in this sector remaining insatiable.

But if you’re holding out for those day-...

Penguin is to sell physical books direct to consumers through pop-up shops as part of a plan to “amplify” the prominence of the Penguin brand and develop a closer relationship with consumers.

Penguin UK chief executive Tom Weldon said building the brand’s connection with consumers was “absolutely everything...

Press Books m.d. John Bond is leaving HarperCollins by the end of June "following a mutual agreement" between himself and HC c.e.o. Victoria Barnsley.

The division, which comprises Fourth Estate and HarperPress, will be run by Barnsley in the short term, assisted by special projects director Katie Fulford. HC said the...