Brexit prompts UK publishers to look further afield as FBF looms

Publishers have reported buoyant trading on the international stage ahead of this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, though many are unsettled by the political backdrop. Read more

Man Booker judges: 'submissions needed more editing'

The judges who selected the Man Booker Prize 2018 shortlist have spoken out about a lack of thorough editing on some of the books submitted for the £50,000 award. Read more

Linwood Barclay moves to HQ in seven-figure deal

After a decade's publishing with Orion, Linwood Barclay is moving to HQ, HarperCollins, in a new three-book, seven-figure deal... Read more

Scribe signs 'utterly compelling' German literary thriller Elly

Scribe has signed a "genre-defying" German debut called Elly - "a literary novel with all the best qualities of a thriller", about a family in... Read more
Debut middle-grade writer Nicola Skinner signs with Harper Collins

HarperCollins Children’s Books has bought a "wickedly funny" middle-grade debut, about a girl who finds a packet of surprising seeds, by copywriter and journalist Nicola... Read more
Tinder Press secures Rachel Elliot’s next two novels

Tinder Press has acquired world rights in Rachel Elliot’s Do Not Feed The Bear - "a very life-affirming tale of love, and letting things go".... Read more
Penguin Life pre-empts 'go-to guide' for gut health

Penguin Life has pre-empted the first book of dietitian Dr Megan Rossi, The Gut Health Doctor, sharing strategies for improving gut health.... Read more
Louise Parker's third book to Mitchell Beazley

Mitchell Beazley has acquired body-transformation expert Louise Parker's third book, Louise Parker: The 6 Week Programme, promising readers "a habit reset to reshape your body... Read more
Carol Mason strikes new four-book deal with Amazon Publishing

Amazon Publishing has signed four new books from women’s fiction author Carol Mason. Read more

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Opinion

Finding the good place

By Philip Jones

Editor at The Bookseller

Philip Jones asks whether Brexit could be beneficial for the book trade. Read more
Opening doors

Catherine Murphy Author at Stinging Fly
Levelling the field

Claire Malcolm Chief executive at New Writing North
Life after Waterstones

Philip Jones Editor at The Bookseller
The perfect Foyle?

Julia Kingsford Director at Kingsford Campbell & The Good Literary Agency