18th September 2026

18th September 2026

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Focus

The Bookseller publishes a series of focus editions of the magazine throughout the year, which include company profiles, trade interviews and previews that highlight specific communities, trends, and sectors of the publishing industry.

Back to School Focus

Black Publishing Focus

Disability Focus

East & South East Asian Focus

Ireland Focus

LGBTQ+ Focus

Libraries Focus

Northern Powerhouse Focus

Scotland Focus

Self-Publishing Focus

South West Focus

Travel Focus

University Presses Focus

Wales Focus

All Focus Articles

The Women – and women – lead historical fiction’s record run

The Women – and women – lead historical fiction’s record run

Sep 18, 2026

Rise in book bars shows ‘diversification now critical rather than optional’

Rise in book bars shows ‘diversification now critical rather than optional’

Sep 17, 2026

Children’s authors rule among the library stacks

Children’s authors rule among the library stacks

LibrariesSep 4, 2026

Making a splash: how graphic novels conquered libraries

Making a splash: how graphic novels conquered libraries

LibrariesSep 4, 2026

The ballad of reading in gaol: prison libraries are a vital resource

The ballad of reading in gaol: prison libraries are a vital resource

LibrariesSep 3, 2026

Comics, libraries and reader development are key

Comics, libraries and reader development are key

LibrariesSep 4, 2026

Libraries can open doors – and not just into the world of books

Libraries can open doors – and not just into the world of books

LibrariesSep 2, 2026

LGBTQ+ authors see school visits cancelled after 'complaints from parents'

LGBTQ+ authors see school visits cancelled after 'complaints from parents'

LGBTQ+Jul 16, 2026

Step up: Marcia Hutchinson and Bibi Bakare-Yusuf on reality of Black publishing

Step up: Marcia Hutchinson and Bibi Bakare-Yusuf on reality of Black publishing

Black PublishingJun 25, 2026

All in on accessibility: how the National Year of Reading is working to reach the disabled community

All in on accessibility: how the National Year of Reading is working to reach the disabled community

DisabilityJun 18, 2026

Nathan Connolly discusses Dead Ink Books ‘growing up’ as it turns 10

Nathan Connolly discusses Dead Ink Books ‘growing up’ as it turns 10

Northern PowerhouseJun 12, 2026

Ann Cleeves reflects on her 40-year career as she prepares to say goodbye to DCI Vera Stanhope

Ann Cleeves reflects on her 40-year career as she prepares to say goodbye to DCI Vera Stanhope

Northern PowerhouseJun 12, 2026

Truman Books goes from strength to strength in Yorkshire

Truman Books goes from strength to strength in Yorkshire

Northern PowerhouseJun 11, 2026

LitUp’s Battle of Hastings: reading on the up in one of England’s most deprived areas

LitUp’s Battle of Hastings: reading on the up in one of England’s most deprived areas

Back to SchoolMay 29, 2026

Heather Wright on Reading Rocks, the subscription-box service with a difference

Heather Wright on Reading Rocks, the subscription-box service with a difference

Back to SchoolMay 29, 2026

Small presses take big swing on trans titles

Small presses take big swing on trans titles

LGBTQ+May 22, 2026

Eleanor Crewes moves from memoirist to the supernatural in her new queer-coded book

Eleanor Crewes moves from memoirist to the supernatural in her new queer-coded book

LGBTQ+May 22, 2026

Pride and prejudice: author care for LGBTQ+ writers is vital

Pride and prejudice: author care for LGBTQ+ writers is vital

LGBTQ+May 21, 2026

Katy Lockwood-Holmes on Floris Books’ history and future

Katy Lockwood-Holmes on Floris Books’ history and future

ScotlandMay 8, 2026

The Bookmonger’s food, books and wine recipe for success in Glasgow and beyond

The Bookmonger’s food, books and wine recipe for success in Glasgow and beyond

ScotlandMay 8, 2026

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