Bird reorganises Pearson as Bristow leaves

Pearson has unveiled a new strategy which will see the publisher reorganised into five new business divisions, while Rod Bristow, president of Global Online Learning, leaves the company. Read more

Ebury to house entertainment titles in new Spotlight imprint

Ebury Publishing is launching a new imprint, Ebury Spotlight, to be the home of its entertainment titles. Read more

Trade marks International Women's Day

The trade is marking International Women's Day (IWD) in lockdown today (Monday 8th March) with a series of talks, promotions and essays from leading authors... Read more

Hot Key acquires 'tense' YA murder tale from Barrow

Hot Key Books, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, will publish YA murder mystery Bad Things Happen Here by Rebecca Barrow. ... Read more
Joffe Books acquires Yeowart's 'stunningly accomplished' debut

Joffe Books has acquired The Silent Listener, a thriller by Australian debut author Lyn Yeowart. Read more
Lockdown anniversary survey: how has Covid affected you and your business?

As the one-year anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown approaches, The Bookseller is inviting people from across the trade to share their thoughts and experiences. ... Read more
Emerald launches platform to support women researchers

To mark International Women’s Day, Emerald Publishing has launched a support network to help women in research overcome the challenges that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.... Read more
Frankfurt Book Fair 2021 confirmed as hybrid event with cheaper exhibition stands

Plans for this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair have been revealed, taking place from 20th to 24th October under the motto of "re:connect", featuring “significantly” lower fees for physical... Read more
Georgina Moore made deputy m.d. at Midas

Georgina Moore, former director of books and publishing at Midas, has been promoted to deputy m.d., the company has confirmed. Read more

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A new genre for older woman

Kathy Letter Author

I’ve been writing novels for over 40 years. Way back in the 80s my novels Puberty Blues, Girls’ Night Out and The Llama Parlour helped kick-start the genre now called... Read more
Tough times need indie spirit

Judy Piatkus Founder of Piatkus Books
First and last and always

Philip Jones Editor at The Bookseller
Changing shapes

James Jones Designer and illustrator
Cat, dog... does it really matter?

Ana Luísa Amaral Poet