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Publishing becoming a 'big authors business', David Shelley tells FBF
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Publishing becoming a 'big authors business', David Shelley tells FBF

Publishing has shifted from being a big book business to a ’big authors business’, with readers buying new and old titles to support their favourite writers and publishers increasingly pushing backlists, according to Hachette UK (HUK) and Hachette Book Group (HBG) c.e.o. David Shelley. 
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Rebecca Yarros Interview

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11th October 2024

In this week's issue:
  • Lead Story:Profile Books company spotlight
  • Lead Story:Dark Matter Marketing profile
  • James Bond Vintage jackets
  • Author Interviews:Leena Norms & Polly Crosby
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Crisis intervention

Crisis intervention

by Debbie Hicks
Reversing the trend with kids’ reading will take better collaboration and investment.
Horace Bent: FBF kicks off with a kvetch

Horace Bent: FBF kicks off with a kvetch

by Horace Bent
Horace gets a thorough frisking in security and fields complaints from FBF regulars, which range from the carpets to the Handkäse mit Musik.
Versed in care

Versed in care

by Chris McCabe
We need more poetry in care and nursing homes—and the book trade can help.
Horace Bent: It’s all so quiet, so let the FBF party begin…

Horace Bent: It’s all so quiet, so let the FBF party begin…

by Horace Bent
With Italy as the Guest of Honour this year, Horace, usually a reflective soul, arrives in Frankfurt in search of la dolce vita.
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Opinion from The Bookseller and other columnists

Crisis intervention

Crisis intervention

by Debbie Hicks
Reversing the trend with kids’ reading will take better collaboration and investment.

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Weekly print bestsellers based on data supplied by Nielsen BookScan. Other digital charts from Bookstat and Audible.

 

Triple Murders: Richard Osman regains the top spot as scary season kicks into gear
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Triple Murders: Richard Osman regains the top spot as scary season kicks into gear

Richard Osman’s We Solve Murders (Viking) notched its third UK Official Top 50 number one, reclaiming the summit after being knocked off it the previous week by Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo (Faber).
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Unleashed

Unleashed

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The Food For Life Cookbook

The Food For Life Cookbook

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Midnight and Blue

Midnight and Blue

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We Solve Murders

We Solve Murders

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Bunny vs Monkey: The Great Big Glitch

Bunny vs Monkey: The Great Big Glitch

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I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You

I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You

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The Christmas Tree Farm

The Christmas Tree Farm

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Intermezzo

Intermezzo

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The Snow Angel

The Snow Angel

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Skandar and the Skeleton Curse

Skandar and the Skeleton Curse

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The One Plus One

The One Plus One

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The Pumpkin Spice Café

The Pumpkin Spice Café

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Never Lie

Never Lie

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The Boyfriend

The Boyfriend

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Close to Death

Close to Death

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The Hike

The Hike

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Poison Garden

Poison Garden

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Burden of Truth

Burden of Truth

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The Marriage Portrait

The Marriage Portrait

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Midnight and Blue

Midnight and Blue

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I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You

I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You

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We Solve Murders

We Solve Murders

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Unleashed

Unleashed

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Odyssey

Odyssey

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The Hotel Avocado

The Hotel Avocado

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From Here to the Great Unknown

From Here to the Great Unknown

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Intermezzo

Intermezzo

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Here One Moment

Here One Moment

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Nexus

Nexus

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Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits

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Books on Podcasts: Rick Astley reflects on his life and career in his new memoir
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Books on Podcasts: Rick Astley reflects on his life and career in his new memoir

This week singer Rick Astley discussed his new memoir and the ’Open Book’ podcast celebrated the life and work of Katherine Mansfield. 
Philippa Gregory returns to the court of Henry VIII in her latest novel
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Philippa Gregory returns to the court of Henry VIII in her latest novel

The Other Boleyn Girl author explores the life of Jane Parker, wife of George Boleyn and sister-in-law to Anne Boleyn, in her new novel.
Audible bestseller Richard Armitage talks about why audiobooks have to keep innovating
Author Interviews

Audible bestseller Richard Armitage talks about why audiobooks have to keep innovating

‘The Hobbit’ star turned crime writer and Audible bestseller talks about his storytelling process and the need for innovation in audiobooks.
Books in the Media: memoir from late Lisa Marie Presley and daughter Riley Keough astounds
Books

Books in the Media: memoir from late Lisa Marie Presley and daughter Riley Keough astounds

This week non-fiction came out on top with a memoir from Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rockstar Elvis Presley, and an exploration of the history of crisps and their place in British culture. 

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Fiction Previews

Fiction Previews

January is the time for introducing new talent to the fiction scene and this year is no exception, with débuts across all genres to look forward to.
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So hot right now: literary agents going out on their own
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So hot right now: literary agents going out on their own

A wave of British dealmakers have fled the big players to launch new firms­—but can they compete with the conglomerates?

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