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April 09, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Bologna abandons physical events to go digital only The Bologna Children's Book Fair has cancelled this year's physical events and will go digital-only owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The Bookseller's Black Issue: a 'celebration of difference without the tokenism' The Bookseller’s “Black Issue” is published today, guest-edited by Marianne Tatepo, founder of the Black Agents and Editors’ Group (BAE). The magazine features an op-ed from Sir Lenny Henry, and interviews with authors Priscilla Mante, Mateo Askaripour and Candice Carty-Williams. Publisher catalogues show representation on the rise but patchy There are over 200 books published this spring alone by British writers of colour, and 400-plus when including writers of colour from around the globe. Ian Lamb to step down at Bloomsbury Ian Lamb, Bloomsbury’s head of children’s marketing and publicity, is stepping down after 16 years with the company. Yashere's Cack-Handed picked up by HarperCollins HarperCollins has picked up Cack-Handed, an “uproarious” memoir by comedian Gina Yashere. Arvon makes pandemic platform permanent, redevelops Yorkshire base Creative writing charity Arvon's virtual platform Arvon at Home, which it describes as its "4th House', is to remain permanently in use, following its success during the pandemic.  T&H to publish 'love letter' to Amy Winehouse, curated by close friend Thames & Hudson is to publish Amy Winehouse: Beyond Black, curated by the singer-songwriter's former stylist and close friend Naomi Parry. Allen joins Michael Joseph for latest cookbook Penguin Michael Joseph has acquired Soup Broth Bread by Irish chef and cookery author Rachel Allen.  Pan Mac lands 'unforgettable' Laura Price debut Pan Macmillan has landed Single Bald Female, the “unforgettable” debut novel from journalist and Faber Academy graduate Laura Price. National Centre for Writing launches Open Doors programme The National Centre for Writing (NCW) is launching an Open Doors programme, with authors including Derek Owusu and Abir Mukherjee, exploring ways of connecting with audiences and reflecting on the role of a writer. Ebury triumphs at auction for Sutton’s guide to 'joyful' living Ebury has acquired Hill House Living: How to Create a Joyful Life by stylist, blogger and Instagrammer Paula Sutton, following a heated seven-way auction.  Book Fairies to hide debut titles in public to champion new authors The Book Fairies, an organisation that urges readers to share their favourite books by leaving them in public spaces to be discovered, is to celebrate debut authors by "hiding" 500 books around the UK this weekend (Saturday 10th April).

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SAVE THE DATE! 14 - 17 June 2021  Dear everyone - It’s that time of year again! Looking back, it was around this time in 2020 when we launched our first virtual panel to address the immediate concerns presented by lockdown. So much of that time happened in a flurry - gathering amazing speakers, deciding which topics would be most useful, trying to understand how exactly you ran an event for 500 people on Zoom. Our week-long virtual conference followed, and as we bedded into this new way of working we loved how the community showed up in a whole new, radically collaborative way - to share ideas and to support each other like never before. Planning for this year's conference - in partnership again with our friends at the BMS and PPC - is now underway. While we wish (again) we could be meeting you in person at the Barbican, we’re very excited to deliver a virtual programme that builds on that sense of collaboration and answers the question and challenges of this unique moment. As we enter a world that looks like it may well be all hybrid, all the time, we’ll address:   How teams can make decisions and allocate resource when both virtual and real world options become available    The future of the author tour in a hybrid landscape   What lessons we can take from 2020 (and what we’d like to leave behind)   What the possible return to ‘normal’ might mean for our mental health   How other industries have handled the challenges of the pandemic   What to embed, sustain and grow the progress we’ve made on diversity and inclusion    How to maximise our channels when speaking directly to readers   What bookshops need from us now   How to create unique events when one-size-fits-all will no longer do   And so, so much more    As always, we’d love to hear from you regarding what you’d like to see at this year’s conference, so do email miriam.robinson@thebookseller.com if you’d like to share your thoughts. We’ll be launching the full programme in early May, so keep an eye on your inbox!   See you in June! The Bookseller Team

 

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April 08, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Mini spring fairs a huge success but can't re-create live buzz, agents say Mini online book fairs held this spring have successfully plugged the gap caused by the delayed London and Bologna book fairs, but can't match the real thing, agents and publisher say. Macmillan Children's launches non-fiction imprint with former DK trio Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group has launched a new imprint led by three former DK employees, focusing on gift non-fiction titles that make topics, including medicine and archaeology, accessible for children. Simon Armitage to embark on decade-long UK library tour Poet Laureate Simon Armitage is to embark on a 10-year tour of the UK's libraries, using the alphabet to frame his itinerary.  Ex-Mirror Books team reunite for new Ad Lib imprint Ad Lib Publishers has launched a new non-fiction imprint called Mardle Books, with a core team comprising former lead members of Mirror Books. Women's Prize condemns 'bullying' over Peters nomination The Women's Prize for Fiction has condemned “attempts to malign or bully” its judges or authors, and reiterated its position on trans authors, following publication of an open letter criticising Torrey Peters' appearance on this year's longlist. #Merky Books revisits Jade LB's Keisha the Sket 16 years on #Merky Books will publish the story of “a viral modern classic of Black British culture”, Keisha the Sket, by Jade LB around 16 years after it was first serialised online.   CUP launches 'unprecedented' Open Access expansion with 129 US deals Cambridge University Press (CUP) says it has launched an “unprecedented” expansion into Open Access (OA) journals, signing 129 new “read and publish” deals with US institutions. Little, Brown to publish biography of Swedish DJ Avicii Little, Brown has acquired the biography of the late Swedish DJ Avicii written by journalist Måns Mosesson.  Bloodaxe overhauls board and launches prize devised with Evaristo Poetry publisher Bloodaxe Books has appointed a new board for the first time in nearly 40 years. The overhaul coincides with the launch by the press and Newcastle University of the inaugural James Berry Poetry Prize for emerging Black and minority ethnic poets, devised with Bernardine Evaristo. One More Chapter takes two 'trail-blazing' debuts in open submissions HarperCollins division One More Chapter has signed two “trail-blazing” debuts following its open submission drive for stories from underrepresented backgrounds. Springer Nature now carbon neutral for offices, fleet and flights Springer Nature Group has revealed that it is now carbon neutral for emissions associated with its offices, company vehicles and flights. Bookstat: Omer's Influence makes itself felt Mike Omer’s A Deadly Influence (Thomas & Mercer) swiped the Bookstat number one spot for the week ending 3rd April, topping a chart heavy with Amazon-published, Kindle Unlimited titles.

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April 07, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Hamnet reigns atop the chart Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet (Tinder Press) has topped the UK Official Top 50 chart through Nielsen BookScan's Total Consumer Market, shifting 22,912 copies in its first week on sale. Indies facing 'tough' market welcome ACE Culture Recovery Fund grants Independent publishers including Carcanet, Comma Press and Otter-Barry Books say Arts Council England’s second round of grants from its Culture Recovery Fund are much needed as publishers negotiate a "tough" market.  Holgate and Collins to judge the 2021 Baillie Gifford Prize Andrew Holgate, literary editor of the Sunday Times, will chair the Baillie Gifford Prize judging panel for the 2021 awards.  Felone becomes m.d. at Knights Of as Stevens takes a step back Aimée Felone is taking on the newly created role of m.d. at Knights Of, with immediate effect, while co-founder David Stevens is becoming associate director, supporting Felone in her role one day a week. The company has also hired Danielle Shaw as sales manager.  Bookshop.org to offset all book retailers' delivery emissions on Earth Day Indie-focused online retailer Bookshop.org will mark Earth Day on 22nd April by offsetting all home deliveries of books across the UK for one day, including those of rival sites. Faber scoops Banville's Snow follow-up Faber has acquired April in Spain by John Banville, the follow-up novel to Snow (Faber). S&S grabs Dave Grohl's memoir Simon & Schuster UK is to publish The Storyteller, a memoir by Grammy-winning musician and documentary filmmaker Dave Grohl. Dapo Adeola creates 'stunning' Books Are My Bag tote bag Illustrator and activist Dapo Adeola has created this year’s Books Are My Bag eye-catching tote bag, which will be available in bookshops across the UK and Ireland from Bookshop Day (9th October).   Transworld signs 'catalyst for change' by entrepreneur Eric Collins Transworld has landed We Don’t Need Permission! by Eric Collins, venture capitalist, serial entrepreneur and host of a new Channel 4 reality business series. Jacaranda joins forces with Hachette Independent press Jacaranda Books has partnered with Hachette UK to expand its sales and distribution across both its physical and digital list.  Mostly Books buys Borzoi Bookshop Award-winning indie Mostly Books has bought The Borzoi Bookshop in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire. Richard Osman dominates shortlists at 2021 CrimeFest Awards Richard Osman’s bestselling debut The Thursday Murder Club (Viking) has dominated this year’s CrimeFest shortlists with other nominations including Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin and Lucy Foley.

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April 06, 2021

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LATEST NEWS 'Bumper' time for screen rights as companies dig into development Book to screen agents say they have experienced a “bumper” time for rights sales, as companies sank money into development when lockdown restrictions stalled production. Women's earnings still higher at Macmillan but bonus gap widens A gender pay gap report for Macmillan Publishers International shows women's mean average earnings in 2020 were 2% higher than men's, with median pay also far larger at 25%, although the bonus gap has widened in men's favour. Louise Penny moves to Hodder & Stoughton Hodder & Stoughton will publish Louise Penny's The Madness of Crowds in August 2021, the 17th novel in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series.  Profitability up and 'robust' sales at Pavilion despite fall in UK heritage revenues Pavilion Books Group has reported "robust sales" and increased profitability in its financial results for the year ending 28th February 2021, despite an 80% drop in revenue from the UK heritage sector.  Profile celebrates 25th anniversary with promotion spree Profile Books has turned 25 and celebrated the occasion with a raft of promotions across its editorial and campaigns team. Michael Joseph pre-empts Alexander debut in six-figure deal Penguin Michael Joseph has pre-empted Scottish freelance journalist Claire Alexander’s debut novel Meredith, Alone in a “major” six-figure deal. Tatepo to discuss The Bookseller's Black Issue at free webinar The Bookseller’s first ever guest editor Marianne Tatepo will introduce the 9th April issue, a Black-specific iteration of the weekly trade magazine known as The Black Issue, during a live webinar to be held at 12.30 on publication day. HarperCollins wins race for Chris Evans' marathon guide HarperCollins has signed 119 Days to Go: How to Train For and Smash Your First Marathon by broadcaster and Virgin Breakfast Show host Chris Evans. The Bookseller announces search for 2021 Rising Stars The Bookseller is today calling for entries for the 11th edition of Rising Stars, its annual list that celebrates the British and Irish book industry's up-and-comers. Ishiguro tops retail site Bookshop's first monthly chart Retail website Bookshop.org has revealed its first Indie Champions list, a new monthly chart of its bestselling books, with Kazuo Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun (Faber) hitting number one in March. Bloomsbuy YA acquires second title from Sutcliffe Bloomsbury YA has acquired William Sutcliffe's The Summer We Turned Green, a "warm, witty comedy about the unlikeliest of eco-warriors" and the importance of the climate crisis. Bonnier's Perminder Mann joins The Youth Group's Promise Council Bonnier Books UK c.e.o. Perminder Mann is joining The Youth Group’s Promise Council, as part of the company’s commitment to improve and accelerate its outreach to young people.

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Our round-up of the most read stories of the past week on The Bookseller: 1. Val McDermid launches first new series in 20 years 2. Nourry departs Hachette Livre 3. Abigail Bergstrom leaves Gleam Futures after five years 4. Nourry's exit 'signals major change to the French publishing industry' (£) 5. New Hachette chief plays down sell-off plan as rumours build (£) 6. Page to be Faber's executive chair, Cannam steps up to m.d. (£) 7. Hamish Hamilton wins five-way auction for Masud's Flat Place 8. HarperCollins won't attend physical LBF, as trade questions June event (£) 9. Franklin and Adornino promoted to publishing directors at W&N 10. LBF organisers postpone decision on format to mid-April

 

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April 01, 2021

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LATEST NEWS HarperCollins won't attend physical LBF as trade questions June event HarperCollins will not attend a physical London Book Fair if it goes ahead, the publisher has announced, amid widespread scepticism in the trade over this year's event. Page to be Faber's executive chair, Cannam steps up to m.d. Stephen Page is to become executive chair at Faber after 20 years as c.e.o., while chief operating officer Mary Cannam steps up to the role of managing director. Nourry 'in conflict with Lagardère for six months', source claims Ex-Hachette Livre chief Arnaud Nourry knew his job was on the line and deliberately granted a series of interviews with French media describing his vision for the publishing group before he was fired, according to an informed source.  German booksellers concerned by UK import delays Three months after the post-Brexit transition period ended on 31st December, wholesalers and booksellers in Germany, one of the largest book export markets on the continent, have joined British publishers in concerns about delays and rising costs hitting the trade since the UK became a third-country trade partner. Hamish Hamilton wins five-way auction for Masud's Flat Place Hamish Hamilton has triumphed in a five-way auction for a “ground-breaking and much-needed” blend of memoir and nature writing by Noreen Masud. World Book Night plans revealed with Toksvig, Nicholls and Ishiguro The Reading Agency has revealed full plans for World Book Night 2021 with writer, TV star and literacy advocate Sandi Toksvig as the 10th anniversary event's lead ambassador. William Collins pre-empts Prasad's history of silk William Collins has pre-empted Aarathi Prasad’s book Silk, a history of “the natural world’s most extraordinary invention”. Michelle Obama reunites with London schools to mark Becoming editions Michelle Obama has reunited with two London schools, joining their current and former pupils for a one-hour Zoom, to mark the paperback and younger reader editions of bestseller Becoming (Penguin). Tóibín, Anappara, James and Persaud judge 2021 Deborah Rogers Foundation Award Colm Tóibín will be a judge on the Deborah Rogers Foundation Award in 2021, alongside Deepa Anappara, Anna James and Ingrid Persaud.   Publishing heads join forces in cardboard charity venture HarperCollins c.e.o. Charlie Redmayne, Penguin Random House UK head Tom Weldon and Bonnier c.e.o. Perminder Mann are among the industry chiefs collaborating on a charity scheme to help alleviate a cardboard shortage that could impact the book business.  Monoray to publish Lucy Beaumont's 'mumoir' Octopus imprint Monoray is to publish Drinking Custard: The Diary of a Confused Mum, a "hilarious" memoir on the trials and tribulations of motherhood from comedian Lucy Beaumont. Michael Joseph launches high-tech campaign for 'cyborg' Scott-Morgan Penguin Michael Joseph has launched a high-tech campaign for Peter 2.0, a memoir from Dr Peter Scott-Morgan, “the world’s first human cyborg”.

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March 31, 2021

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LATEST NEWS New Hachette chief plays down sell-off plan as rumours build Pierre Leroy, the newly installed chairman and c.e.o. of Hachette Livre, has told staff "unambiguously" that the continued development of Hachette Livre in France and throughout the world is the "only project" the group is working on and this is "aligned with the long-term future of the Lagardère group". London Book Fair organisers postpone decision on format to mid-April A decision on whether the London Book Fair will go ahead physically this year has been delayed until mid-April. The Sentinel holds firm in the number one spot Lee and Andrew Child's The Sentinel (Corgi) has gripped the UK Official Top 50 number one spot for a second week running, selling 28,523 copies for its first full week on the shelves in paperback. Brexit a factor as Taschen shifts UK distribution to Germany Taschen is changing its distribution to merge its UK operation with its European hub as it adjusts to the “new realities” of Brexit. Writers lead tributes to ex-Hatchards 'legend' Geoffrey Bailey Tributes have been paid to former Hatchards manager and bookselling “legend” Geoffrey Bailey, following his death at the age of 75. HCCB reveals ghostly new book from 'visionary' Jeffers HarperCollins Children's Book has revealed There's a Ghost in This House, the new picture book from “visionary” creator Oliver Jeffers. Penguin Michael Joseph to bring Robinne Lee debut to the UK Penguin Michael Joseph has acquired US actress and producer Robinne Lee's debut The Idea of You, four years after it was published in the US. Maas' Court of Thorns and Roses series in development with Hulu Sarah J Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses series has been optioned by Hulu and is in development for a TV show.  Amazon Charts: Jane's Patisserie sells like hot cakes Jane Dunn's Jane's Patisserie (Ebury) has whipped up into the Amazon Charts' Most-Sold: Non-Fiction number one spot, several months ahead of its publication in August. High Performance book won by PRH in seven-way auction TV presenter Jake Humphrey and Professor Damian Hughes' book on unlocking potential, based on their hit High Performance podcast, has been won by Random House Business in a seven-way auction. John Seaton retires after 51 years in publishing Canongate head of backlist and inventory management John Seaton leaves publishing today (31st March), after exactly 51 years in publishing.   Indie bookseller launches Kickstarter to publish dyslexia-friendly fiction A North Somerset-based bookseller is launching a Kickstarter next month to publish fiction for adults with dyslexia.

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l March 30, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Nourry departs Hachette Livre Arnaud Nourry has left his role as chairman and c.e.o. of Hachette Livre, it was announced on Monday, 29th March. Nourry's exit 'signals major change in French publishing industry' The departure of leading French publisher Hachette Livre chairman and c.e.o. Arnaud Nourry from his post yesterday (29th March) was a surprise for its suddenness but not in itself, in view of the shareholder battle under way at parent company Lagardère. PRH revenue rise helps Bertelsmann to record profitability A strong performance from Penguin Random House, including a 4.6% rise in revenues, helped parent company Bertelsmann achieve record operating EBITDA of €3.1bn (£2.7bn) in the financial year 2020. Fitzcarraldo and Pushkin scoop two International Booker nods The longlist for the 2021 International Booker Prize, worth £50,000, features a book translated by its author for the first time, with Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o recognised. Meanwhile indies Fitzcarraldo and Pushkin have clinched two nominations each. News Corp to buy Houghton Mifflin Harcourt consumer division in $349m deal HarperCollins owner News Corp is to buy the consumer division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) in a $349m (£252m) deal. Val McDermid launches first new series in 20 years Val McDermid will launch her first new series in almost 20 years with Sphere this summer, inspired by her experience as a young reporter in the 1970s.   Asterix series moves from HCG to Sphere Asterix is moving from Hachette Children’s Group to Sphere in July. Vintage sales director Drake-Lee leaves PRH after two decades Vintage sales director Tom Drake-Lee is stepping down and leaving Penguin Random House after more than two decades with the company. Hodder scoops Peter Schmeichel’s autobiography Hodder & Stoughton will publish football goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel’s memoir in September.   Hodder acquired world rights, excluding Denmark, for One: My Autobiography from literary agent Kerr MacRae. The book will be published in the UK and in Denmark simultaneously in hardback, e-book and audio on 30th September 2021.    Hayder takes two to Century under pen name Theo Clare Cornerstone imprint Century has acquired two novels in a new epic multi-book series of speculative thrillers by former crime writer Mo Hayder, now writing as Theo Clare. Welbeck launches children's global English language imprint Welbeck Publishing Group will partner with Mosquito Books of Barcelona in 2022 to create a global English language imprint, Orange Mosquito.  Hamilton to manage PR and marketing at History Press Cynthia Hamilton has been appointed as head of PR and marketing at The History Press.

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March 29, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Nielsen survey finds digital formats booming in record year for book sales Nielsen Book Research's Books & Consumers Survey has revealed that e-book sales rose 16% year on year in 2020 to their biggest total yet, in a record year for book sales in general. Publishers pledge their support to bookshops ahead of reopening Exclusive discounts, social media campaigns and bespoke editions are among the creative plans publishers have planned to support bookshops ahead of their reopening in April. Bernardine Evaristo's Manifesto to Hamish Hamilton in three-book deal Bernardine Evaristo has signed a three-book deal with Hamish Hamilton for her first ever non-fiction book, Manifesto, a new novel and debut short story collection. Class suit filed against Amazon for e-book price fixing in US Amazon is being sued for anti-competitive behaviour in the US by the same law firm that successfully sued Apple and five major publishers for colluding to fix e-book prices in 2011. Abigail Bergstrom leaves Gleam Futures after five years Abigail Bergstrom is leaving her role as head of publishing at Gleam Titles following five years with the company.   Franklin and Andornino promoted to publishing directors at W&N Lettice Franklin and Federico Andornino have been promoted to publishing directors at Weidenfeld & Nicolson.  Hutchinson Heinemann pre-empts Harkin's heart-pounder in six-figure deal Hutchinson Heinemann has pre-empted a “heart-pounding” novel about the power and dangers of memory by Jo Harkin in a six-figure deal. Henkel’s debut scooped by Mark Gordon Pictures in eight-way auction Calla Henkel’s debut novel Other People’s Clothes is to be adapted for the screen by Emmy-nominated writer Alexa Karolinski of “Unorthodox” after an eight-way auction for the film and television rights went to Mark Gordon Pictures.   Hachette to host free seminar for LGBTQIA+ writers Hachette UK will host a free event in April with author Laura Kay and her editor Emma Capron which aims to demystify publishing for LGBTQIA+ aspiring writers and publishers.   Farshore acquires middle-grade mystery series inspired by Black British history HarperCollins imprint Farshore, formerly Egmont, has acquired the first two books in the The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries series from debut author Joanna Williams. Johnson retires from Pocket Wine Book series after four decades Hugh Johnson is retiring from his role on the Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book series after more than four decades, with Margaret Rand taking over the reins. S&S signs Sheff's biography of Yoko Ono Simon & Schuster is to publish the "definitive" biography of Yoko Ono by David Sheff, author of memoir Beautiful Boy.

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Our round-up of the most read stories of the past week on The Bookseller: 1. Home-working has put spotlight on inequalities within industry, staffers say (£) 2. Hachette, Quarto and Bonnier Books UK consolidate London offices, T&F plans reduction (£) 3. Gallery Books acquires 'brilliant' memoir from Bob Mortimer 4. CMA launches merger investigation into PRH and S&S deal 5. Picador acquires 'astonishing' lockdown novel from Moss 6. Canongate acquires Liptrot's Outrun follow-up 7. Headline launches new Gaiman editions with live events 8. Christopher MacLehose to lead new imprint at Welbeck 9. Borough Press pre-empts Hart debut in six-figure deal 10. HarperCollins to release Lord of the Rings with Tolkien artwork

 

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March 26, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Countdown is on as booksellers prepare to reopen in April Ahead of 12th April, when shops in England and Wales reopen, sellers are redecorating shops, launching new websites and coming up with innovative measures to attract customers. Bloomsbury joins with BA and others to support bookshop reopening Bloomsbury Publishing is championing the reopening of bookshops across the country from 12th April, working with the Booksellers Association in encouraging consumers to #ChooseBookshops. Hachette Livre's Nourry: 'no regrets over not bidding for S&S' Hachette Livre chairman and c.e.o. Arnaud Nourry has said he does not regret not bidding for Simon & Schuster, even though he had been looking at the possibility of acquiring the company for 15 years. Evaristo, Whitehead and Vuong shortlisted for €100,000 Dublin Literary Award Bernardine Evaristo, Colson Whitehead and Ocean Vuong are among six authors shortlisted for the €100,000 Dublin Literary Award. Leilani and Russell make Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize shortlist Raven Leilani and Kate Elizabeth Russell are among four debut writers shortlisted for the £20,000 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize. Khan and Murphy win at Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards Dervla Murphy and Taran Khan have won trophies at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards in a virtual ceremony. Republic of Consciousness Prize shortlist unveiled Titles published by Tramp Press, Jacaranda Books, Peninsula Press, Peepal Tree and Charco Press have been shortlisted for this year's Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses. Lisa Nandy's 'clear-eyed and hopeful' debut to HarperNorth HarperNorth has scooped shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy’s first book, offering a road map for how Britain can become a “self-confident, united outward-looking country, showing leadership in the world once again”. HarperCollins launches book club with Speakers for Schools Educational equality charity Speakers for Schools is teaming up with HarperCollins on virtual book clubs for young people who have missed out on learning over the past year. Hodder acquires Lowe's 'fun, clever and spiky' debut Hodder & Stoughton has secured world rights in all languages to Ali Lowe’s debut novel, The Trivia Night, in a two-book deal agreed with Marina de Pass at The Soho Agency. Authors' Club reveals Best First Novel Award shortlist The Authors’ Club has revealed the shortlist for its annual Best First Novel Award, featuring authors including Deepa Anappara, Gabriel Krauze and Ingrid Persaud. Naomi Tongue sets up scouting agency Literary scout Naomi Tongue has set up her own venture, Tongue Literary Scouting.

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March 25, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Hachette, Quarto and Bonnier Books UK consolidate London offices, T&F plans reduction Hachette and Quarto have consolidated the office spaces they occupy in London, while Bonnier Books UK also plans to bring all its trade publishing staff under one roof in a new office.  Carmen Maria Machado takes £30,000 Rathbones Folio Prize Carmen Maria Machado’s examination of her own experience of domestic abuse from a female partner, In the Dream House (Serpent’s Tail), has won the 2021 Rathbones Folio Prize, worth £30,000.  Bologna reveals initiatives as final decision on physical event looms Organisers of the Bologna Children's Book Fair have revealed more initiatives ahead of this year's edition, although a final decision will be made in mid-April on whether it will definitely go ahead physically. Bookstat: Secrets abound in digital charts Liane Moriarty’s The Husband’s Secret (Penguin) zipped into the Bookstat e-book number one. Fourth Estate promotes Tannahill with mystery hotline Fourth Estate has rolled out an innovative marketing campaign for playwright Jordan Tannahill’s forthcoming novel The Listeners, featuring mysterious flyers and an information hotline. HarperCollins signs Black British stories of racism HarperCollins has signed Still Breathing, a collection of essays by 100 Black British people about racism, edited by “Eastenders” star Suzette Llewellyn and “Holby City” actress Suzanne Packer. Correction: Bloomsbury says results 'significantly ahead' of upgraded market expectations Bloomsbury expects its revenue and profit to be "significantly ahead" of its upgraded market expectations, for the year ending 28th February 2021. Hodder dons scrubs for C R Robertson's deep clean thriller Hodder & Stoughton has won a three-way auction for a thriller about a woman who cleans the homes of undiscovered corpses by C R Robertson.    Walker and OUP claim two each on Alligator's Mouth longlist Walker Books and Oxford University Press each have two books longlisted for the Alligator's Mouth Award, which this year sees themes of fantasy, adventure and funny stories feature in the line-up of books.  Europa to champion indies in Ferrante paperback publicity push Europa Editions UK will publish the paperback edition of Elena Ferrante’s international sensation The Lying Life of Adults in July, with a new cover design and publicity push focused on indie bookshops. Damian Barr's Literary Salon expands with guest hosts Damian Barr's Literary Salon is expanding with exclusive events and guest host authors and journalists including Sara Collins and Sathnam Sanghera. ReadingZone revamps website to hook reluctant readers Children’s books website ReadingZone.com is relaunching with a new look and additional features, with support from Arts Council England.

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March 24, 2021

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LATEST NEWS DoJ steps up scrutiny of PRH deal for S&S Penguin Random House owner Bertelsmann's purchase of Simon & Schuster is facing further scrutiny by the US Department of Justice (DoJ). Bloomsbury predicts revenue surge but profit drop Bloomsbury expects its revenue and profit to be "significantly ahead" of its upgraded market expectations, for the year ending 28th February 2021. The Sentinel stands guard in top spot as market jumps 8% Lee and Andrew Child's The Sentinel (Corgi) has claimed the UK Official Top 50 number one spot in its first week on sale, selling 19,996 copies, as sales figures return to the Nielsen BookScan charts. Gallery Books acquires 'brilliant' memoir from Bob Mortimer Simon & Schuster imprint Gallery Books is to publish Bob Mortimer’s first memoir And Away... this autumn. Staffers report career fears following lockdown year Industry staffers have expressed worries about staff freezes and reduced opportunities for promotion and development, in a Bookseller survey marking the anniversary of the first lockdown.    Picador acquires 'astonishing' lockdown novel from Moss Picador has snapped up an “astonishing” new novel by Sarah Moss, inspired by her lockdown confinement. SPCK launches new non-fiction imprint, Form Christian publisher SPCK is launching a new non-fiction imprint called Form. Canongate acquires Liptrot's Outrun follow-up Canongate is to publish The Instant by Amy Liptrot, a book that blends a memoir with nature writing to explore the "ecology of love". McNicholas turns Edinburgh stage show into book for Headline Headline Publishing Group has acquired The Champ & The Chump by comedian, actor and journalist James McNicholas, based on his Edinburgh Festival show.  Grove Press UK to publish 'surprising and fresh' debut from Vauhini Vara Grove Press UK has acquired The Immortal King Rao, an "epic" debut novel about family, modernity and technology from Canadian-born American writer Vauhini Vara. London Library celebrates 180 years with literary festival The London Library is holding a literary festival to mark its 180th anniversary this spring, featuring Salman Rushdie, Sarah Waters and Simon Schama. Headline launches new Gaiman editions with live events New editions of five Neil Gaiman novels are being launched by Headline this month, backed by two virtual events with Fane Productions.

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March 23, 2021

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LATEST NEWS CMA launches merger investigation into PRH and S&S deal The UK's Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a merger investigation into Penguin Random House owner Bertelsmann's acquisition of Simon & Schuster. Christopher MacLehose to lead new imprint at Welbeck Welbeck Publishing Group has revealed a new imprint, Mountain Leopard Press, which will be led by Christopher MacLehose. It will focus on literary work and translated literature.  Chelsea owner Abramovich sues HarperCollins and author over Putin's People Chelsea FC's Russian owner Roman Abramovich has launched legal proceedings over “false or misleading” claims in Catherine Belton's book Putin's People (William Collins). Aussies rule the shortlist for £25k Walter Scott Prize Three Australian authors are on the shortlist for the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, including Pip Williams, whose debut novel explores the beginnings of the Oxford English Dictionary. Hilary Mantel and Maggie O'Farrell are also on the list.  Kate Briggs among recipients of $165k Windham-Campbell Prizes British-Dutch translator and author Kate Briggs has joined 85-year-old memoirist Vivian Gornick and Pulitzer-winning playwright Michael R Jackson as a recipient of a $165,000 Windham-Campbell Prize. Quercus to publish Julian Clary's 'autobi-dog-raphy' Quercus has acquired The Lick of Love, a second instalment of memoir from comedian Julian Clary, told through his relationship with his beloved dogs.  Serpent's Tail bags 'another masterpiece' by Karen Joy Fowler Serpent’s Tail is to publish Booth, Karen Joy Fowler’s first novel since the Booker-shortlisted We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves. Gurdeep Loyal wins Jane Grigson Trust Award Gurdeep Loyal has won the £2,000 Jane Grigson Trust Award for new food writers for his forthcoming book Mother Tongue: Flavours of a Second Generation. Borough Press pre-empts Hart debut in six-figure deal The Borough Press has snapped up Weyward, the debut novel by Emilia Hart, in a 48-hour pre-empt for a “significant” six-figure sum. S&S Children's acquires four from Tola Okogwu Simon & Schuster Children’s Books is to publish middle-grade duology Onyeka and The Academy of the Sun, plus two standalone picture books, from Tola Okogwu, after triumphing in what is said to have been a hotly contested acquisition.  Lollies to go ahead this year, Scholastic confirms The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (Lollies) is set to make a comeback this year, after being cancelled due to Covid in 2020.  Pluto press launches non-fiction prize for African and Caribbean debuts Pluto Press is partnering with the Pluto Educational Trust (PET) and the Walter Rodney Foundation (WRF) to launch the annual non-fiction Walter Rodney Writing Prize for African and Caribbean women and non-binary debut authors.

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March 22, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Home-working has put spotlight on inequalities within industry, staffers say The publishing industry has revealed frustration over how home-working has exposed disparity between the wealth of some junior and senior members of staff.   Quarto sees 2020 revenue fall 7% but profits rose The Quarto Group saw revenue fall 7% year-on year in 2020 to $126.9m (£91.5m) although adjusted operating profit increased to $10.6m (£7.6m) in the same period. Unbound to release unseen notes from Douglas Adams Crowdfunding publisher Unbound is to launch 42: The Wildly Improbably Ideas of Douglas Adams, featuring unseen notes, scripts and ideas from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy author.  Cornwell's Scarpetta returns with HarperCollins for 25th novel Patricia Cornwell is bringing back Dr Kay Scarpetta for Autopsy, the 25th book in her bestselling series, for HarperCollins. The Works to set up shop in Edinburgh retail park A branch of The Works is to open in Edinburgh's Straiton Retail Park, coinciding with the reopening of bookshops across Scotland on 26th April, The Bookseller can report. Yale University Press' UK arm's revenues nudge up after 'year of two halves' The UK arm of Yale University Press says it is satisfied with its 2019/20 results, following a “year of two halves” that saw it finish with book revenues nudging up 2.8% year on year. Transworld bags book from online relationship expert Lalalaletmeexplain Transworld has acquired Block, Delete, Move On: It’s Not You, It’s Him by anonymous online relationship expert Lalalaletmeexplain. 'Britain's smallest bookshop' moves to larger site after 54 years A bookshop billed as the smallest in Britain is moving to a new, larger premises after 54 years, following the expiry of its lease. Hodder scoops 'lyrical' novel from publisher Jacquie Bloese Hodder has bought two books by debut author and publisher Jacquie Bloese, including “a brilliantly moving historical novel”. Viper details campaign for The Last House on Needless Street Viper Books has put together an influencer-endorsed campaign for Catriona Ward’s third novel, The Last House on Needless Street.  Embla Books acquires 'laugh-out-loud' debut in first deal Bonnier Books UK's new digital-first imprint Embla Books has bought Laura Starkey's debut, Rachel Ryan’s Resolutions, as its first acquisition.  Hodder buys two more from Iain Dale Hodder & Stoughton has bought two books, including The Presidents, to be edited by former Biteback chief Iain Dale.

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Our round-up of the most read stories of the past week on The Bookseller: 1. Julie Burchill's book picked up by Stirling Publishing 2. Hodder reveals 'ambitious' reissue of Stephen King's backlist 3. Pan Mac and Bloomsbury repay furlough grant (£) 4. Idris Elba signs major childrens book deal with HarperCollins 5. 4th Estate buys Freeman's 'ground-breaking' memoir 6. Independent Bookshop of the Year regional and country winners named 7. Burchill cancels contract after publisher linked to far right group 8. Nibbies trade shortlists demonstrate lockdown success 9. Promotions and expansion at Penguin General communications team 10. Bookseller survey finds fatigue and low morale after year of lockdown (£)

 

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March 19, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Obama, Mantel and Moore make BBA Books of the Year shortlists Barack Obama joins Hilary Mantel and David Walliams on this year’s British Book Awards shortlists, alongside the late Captain Sir Tom Moore, Brit Bennett and Richard Osman, reflecting a year of “turmoil, debate and hope” across the 57 nominated titles.  Nibbies trade shortlists demonstrate lockdown success Those in the running for the British Book Awards’ trade categories are lauded for their excellent performance and adaptation to the challenges of 2020. Bookseller survey finds fatigue and low morale after year of lockdown A survey conducted by The Bookseller reveals that 12 months after lockdown began, many feel low and isolated, with views on a return to ‘normal’ life decidedly split. Promotions and editorial reorganisation at Octopus Octopus m.d. Anna Bond has made a series of promotions to the board, amid a reorganisation of the publishing group's editorial leadership team. Screen use grows as reading for pleasure among children declines, finds Farshore The number of children who read on a daily basis declined last year and 69% preferred using screens, according to new research from HarperCollins imprint Farshore.  Paris book fair cancelled for a second year The French Publishers Association (Syndicat National de l’Edition, SNE) has cancelled the 2021 Paris book fair, Livre Paris, because of the Covid-19 pandemic. DK appoints Flint and Jorgenson from Quarto DK has appointed Katy Flint and Pete Jorgensen from Quarto in the newly created roles of senior acquisition editors for its licensing division. Monty Don puts down roots with Ebury in multi-book deal Bestselling writer and “Gardener's World” presenter Monty Don is moving to Ebury in a multi-book partnership. Ryan joins Head of Zeus from Hodder as editorial director Head of Zeus has appointed Hodder's Thorne Ryan as editorial director of its women's fiction imprint, Aria, and its adventure imprint, Aries. Westchester acquires River Editorial Westchester Publishing Services has acquired River Editorial, the Devon-based provider of editorial and project management services. Anthology editors cancel Stirling Publishing agreement The editors of an anthology of writing on mental health among BAME people have cancelled their agreement with Stirling Publishing, after the press was linked to a far right group. Dale, Bryant and Jarvis win Parliamentary Book Awards Iain Dale, Chris Bryant and Dan Jarvis have won the 2020 Parliamentary Book Awards, an annual event voted for by politicians.

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March 18, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Pan Mac and Bloomsbury repay furlough grant Pan Macmillan and Bloomsbury have both chosen to repay furlough funding to the government, following the example of HarperCollins, which did not take the grant, with c.e.o. Charlie Redmayne now describing it as "morally indefensible" for successful businesses to take the cash. Four former winners shortlisted for CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals Shortlists for this year's CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals have been revealed, featuring seven first-time nominees alongside four former winners. Former Zed chief Rik Ubhi to lead new Bonnier business imprint Bonnier Books UK has appointed former Zed Books director Rik Ubhi as editorial director to lead a new business and smart thinking imprint that will explore “the modern world of work and ideas”.   Osman, Eddo-Lodge and Mackesy win at Nielsen Bestseller Awards Richard Osman, Reni Eddo-Lodge and Charlie Mackesy are among the winners of this year's Nielsen Bestseller Awards. Burchill cancels new contract after publisher linked to far right group Julie Burchill has pulled out of a contract with Stirling Publishing for her book Welcome to the Woke Trials after a recording emerged linking the publisher to a far right group. Promotions and expansion at Penguin General communications team Penguin General has announced an expansion of its communications team following a year of “remarkable results”. Robertson Murray partners with Belle PR Literary agency Robertson Murray has started a partnership with entertainment PR firm Belle Public Relations.  Galgut moves to Chatto for new novel Damon Galgut, twice shortlisted for the Booker Prize, is moving to Chatto & Windus with his next novel, reuniting him with first UK editor Clara Farmer. John Murray to publish new book from Kissinger, Schmidt and Huttenlocher John Murray will publish The Age of AI: And Our Human Future a new book from "three of the world’s brightest thinkers": Henry A Kissinger, Eric Schmidt and Daniel Huttenlocher. PMJ acquires book from TikTok psychologist Dr Julie Smith Penguin Michael Joseph have acquired Why Has No One Told Me This Before?, the first book from TikToker and clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith.  Bookstat: Brolly reigns supreme Matt Brolly’s The Crossing (Thomas & Mercer), a long-time chart hanger in the Bookstat top 10, has bounced into the number one spot for the first time. TikTok's Hebridean Baker cooks up a storm with Black & White Black & White Publishing will publish the first book from Coinneach MacLeod, a.k.a TikToker The Hebridean Baker.

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March 17, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Independent Bookshop of the Year regional and country winners named Venerable shops and newcomers alike vie to be crowned the UK and Ireland's best indie. Small Press of the Year regional and country winners unveiled The nine winners of the regional and country round of the British Book Awards Small Press of the Year accolade have been revealed. Tap to Tidy swipes a second week at the top Stacey Solomon's Tap to Tidy (Ebury) has held the UK Official Top 50 number one spot for a second week running.  Scottish booksellers shocked after Sturgeon delays reopening to 26th April Booksellers in Scotland have expressed confusion and upset over not being able to reopen until late April, after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her restriction easing plan on Tuesday (16th March).  First details of new Bologna strand revealed BolognaBookPlus, a new general publishing strand running in parallel to the annual fair, will launch with a children's rights and licensing training event, organisers have announced. Fourth Estate buys Freeman's 'ground-breaking' memoir Fourth Estate has bought a “ground-breaking” new memoir by journalist Hadley Freeman, telling the story of how she suffered and recovered from anorexia nervosa as a teenager. Penguin Classics launches Green Ideas range with Thunberg and Klein Penguin Classics is launching Green Ideas, a series of 20 short books on the environment featuring authors such as Greta Thunberg, James Lovelock and Naomi Klein. Hodder reveals 'ambitious' reissue of Stephen King's backlist Hodder & Stoughton has unveiled an “ambitious” reissue plan for Stephen King’s entire backlist.  Moggach, Evans and Koomson describe lockdown writing challenges at Headline event Novelists Deborah Moggach, Harriet Evans and Dorothy Koomson discussed the impact of lockdown on their writing at a virtual event held by publisher Headline on Tuesday (16th March). Ottolenghi Test Kitchen series bagged by PRH Penguin Random House has bagged a series of Ottolenghi Test Kitchen (OTK) books, promising big flavours and diverse influences coupled with maximum ease and versatility for home cooks. Amazon Charts: Piers Morgan's Wake Up gets a rise out of Most-Sold: Non-Fiction Piers Morgan's Wake Up (HarperCollins) has stormed into the Amazon Charts' Most-Sold: Non-Fiction top spot, in the same week the author left his role hosting ITV show "Good Morning Britain". Particular scoops Mitchell's Caribbean cookbook in four-way auction Particular Books has won a four-way auction for Kin, a Caribbean cookbook with “serious cultural intent” by Marie Mitchell.

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March 16, 2021

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LATEST NEWS Idris Elba signs major children's book deal with HarperCollins Actor and director Idris Elba has signed a global multi-book deal with HarperCollins Children's Books (HCCB) for a range of titles, set to launch in 2022. Bluemoose and Viper titles on latest Between the Covers line-up Bluemoose novel Should We Fall Behind by Sharon Duggal and Viper's The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward are among the picks for a roster of newly published titles set to feature on the spring series of BBC2's "Between the Covers". Kay signs with Puffin for three more children's books Adam Kay has signed a new deal with Puffin, with Kay's Marvellous Medicine coming in September followed by two more children's books. Knights Of to publish YA novella from Candice Carty-Williams Knights Of is to publish a YA novella by Queenie author Candice Carty-Williams. Faber bags 'scorching' lockdown novel from Sarah Hall Faber is to publish Sarah Hall's latest novel, Burntcoat, in autumn this year. Sponsored Content: Why POD is no longer enough. Think Global, Print Local Across the publishing industry, there has been a growing shift towards a strategy of on-demand, and the disruptive events of 2020 and Covid-19 have only accelerated these changes. Melissa Bond joins Bonnier's new music list Bonnier Books UK has appointed Melissa Bond as senior editor of its soon-to-be-unveiled music imprint led by publishing director Pete Selby.   Killick moves to Farshore in two-book deal Jennifer Killick is moving to Farshore, the new name for Egmont Books UK, with two middle-grade fiction titles. Sulley retires after nearly 20 years at Hodder Education Hodder Education's Robert Sulley is retiring after nearly two decades with the company. Hodder pre-empts 'Sylvia' screenwriter John Brownlow's debut thriller Hodder has pre-empted a debut thriller from John Brownlow, screenwriter of “The Miniaturist” and “Sylvia”, with rights interest across the world.  Trapeze swoops on El-Wardany’s debut novel in six-figure pre-empt Sam Eades at Trapeze Books has acquired Salma El-Wardany’s debut novel The Way We Were, alongside Seema Mahanian at Grand Central (US), in a six-figure pre-empt. Viking pre-empts 'ground-breaking' non-Western history of maths Viking has pre-empted a “ground-breaking” non-Western history of maths by Dr Tomoko L Kitagawa and Dr Timothy Revell in a “significant” deal.

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