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Publishers hit by 'disastrous' Orca warehouse problems as stock gets stuck for months

Publishers say they have faced “disastrous” problems at Orca Book Services with months' worth of stock left undistributed at warehouses, at least one client losing "tens of thousands" in revenue and another left unable to trade for nearly three months.

PRH hits back at 'misguided' DoJ lawsuit over S&S deal in court submission

Penguin Random House (PRH) says its $2.2bn acquisition of Simon & Schuster (S&S) is “pro-competitive in every respect” and the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) efforts to block the merger are based on a “misguided theory” that is “legally, factually and economically wrong”. 

Canongate's Knowles moves to Faber to cover for von Hirschberg

Faber has appointed Canongate’s Hannah Knowles as editorial director to cover Alexa von Hirschberg’s maternity leave. 

Tóibín wins £40,000 biennial David Cohen Prize for Literature

Irish author Colm Tóibín has won the £40,000 biennial David Cohen Prize for Literature.

Hodder Studio clinches 'uplifting feminist manifesto' from Parris

Hodder Studio has inked a deal for comedian Rachel Parris’ book Advice From Strangers: Everything I Know From People I Don’t Know. 

Anvari leaves Quarto for DK Life

DK has appointed Zara Anvari in the new role of senior acquisitions editor for the Life division.


Got it Covered 2021: take our book jacket quiz

Do you know your book jackets? Test your knowledge now, with our annual book cover quiz! 

Hamish Hamilton seizes Mackintosh's 'audacious and mesmerising' third novel

Hamish Hamilton has acquired Cursed Bread, an "enthralling" new novel by Booker-nominated author Sophie Mackintosh.

Investment fund to take over book club France Loisirs

The Paris Commercial Court has authorised the French investment fund Financière Trésor de Patrimoine to take over the bankrupt book club France Loisirs, which is owned by holding company Actissia.

Oneworld launches audio list

Indie publisher Oneworld has created an audio list, which will launch with three titles from across its imprints.

Galley Beggar falls for Kandasamy's Book of Desire

Galley Beggar Press has landed The Book of Desire, Meena Kandasamy’s "feminist intervention and reclamation" of an ancient classical Indian text. 

Publishing Scotland unveils Shaping Scotland's Stories programme

Publishing Scotland has unveiled its 2022 annual programme "Shaping Scotland’s Stories", which ties in with a national campaign and features events and various online offerings throughout the year. 

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Bologna and Shanghai book fair clash leaves publishing teams stretched

The clash in dates between the Bologna and Shanghai children's book fairs will stretch UK publishing teams, with some saying they do not have the resources to attend both and will miss out on valuable meetings with Chinese publishers.

Picador distances itself from publisher and author as Clanchy piece sparks fresh criticism

Picador has distanced itself from articles featuring publisher Philip Gwyn Jones and author Kate Clanchy which reignited criticism online, while Pan Macmillan says it is still in “ongoing conversations” about a revised edition of the book Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me which had been slated for the autumn.

Author Anne Rice dies, aged 80

The American author Anne Rice, best known for Interview with the Vampire, has died aged 80. 

August 2022 proposed for PRH and S&S deal court challenge

The Department of Justice is aiming to begin court proceedings against Penguin Random House owner Bertelsmann on 1st August 2022 in a bid to block the publisher from acquiring Simon & Schuster in a $2.2bn deal. 

Seven Dials signs 'searing' book by Stephen Port murder victim's mother

Seven Dials has acquired a "searing account" of a mother's relentless fight for justice for her son who was murdered by serial killer Stephen Port.

Scholastic lands Pichon's new Tom Gates book to get kids drawing

Scholastic has landed a new Tom Gates book by Liz Pichon which aims to get everyone drawing in the UK as part of a national campaign.


Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry awarded to Nichols

Grace Nichols has been given the royal seal of approval as the winner of Her Majesty’s Gold Medal Award for Poetry.

Blink to publish 'poignant' memoir by late journalist Hughes

Blink is publishing an "honest and poignant" memoir by Guardian journalist Sarah Hughes, who passed away earlier this year.

Bloomsbury takes 'fresh look' at ancient world with Rees

Bloomsbury is to publish the first trade book from Dr Owen Rees, an "ambitious and trailblazing" work of history about life at the borders of the ancient world.

Shortlist for inaugural Jericho Prize revealed

The shortlist has been revealed for the inaugural Jericho Prize for Children's Writing, a competition for unpublished and self-published Black British writers. 

William Collins lands manifesto on violence against women by barrister Johnson

William Collins has landed an "urgent manifesto on the endless tide of violence against women" by barrister Harriet Johnson.

Yellow Kite bags Nutt's 'no-holds-barred' Cannabis

Yellow Kite has bagged Cannabis: Seeing Through the Smoke, a "no-holds-barred" exploration of the drug by Professor David Nutt.

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The British Book Awards to return with new awards and hybrid ceremony

The Nibbies are to return with an in-person event in May 2022, also being streamed live; submissions are now open for the coveted awards, with new categories in the mix.
 

Vivendi confirms Lagardère takeover bid

Vivendi said on Thursday (9th December) it would buy Amber Capital’s 17.5% stake in the Lagardère group “in the coming days”, bringing its share to 45.1%, and would launch an immediate takeover bid for the group.

Osman, Walliams and Pinch of Nom in four-way fight for Christmas number one

As Christmas looms, books by Richard Osman, David Walliams and Pinch of Nom look set to be among a four-way fight for the festive top spot, with December poised to hit a record high in sales.

Organisers urged to keep literary festivals hybrid in new campaign

More than 50 signatories, including Bonnier Books UK c.e.o. Perminder Mann and the Society of Authors, have urged literary festival organisers to keep festivals hybrid as part of a new campaign. 

Bloomsbury to launch 25th anniversary Harry Potter editions

Bloomsbury Children's Books is releasing two limited editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J K Rowling, as part of the commemorations and events celebrating the novel's 25th anniversary. 

AAP files against Maryland law forcing publishers to license library e-books

The Association of American Publishers (AAP) is challenging an “unprecedented, unjustified” Maryland law which it says would require publishers both in the US and abroad to license e-books to the state's public libraries.


Bloodhound takes on Panther's authors as press closes

Bloodhound Books is to take on four authors from Welsh independent press Panther, which is closing due to constraints caused by the pandemic.

Canongate signs Alabanza's 'incisive' reflection on gender

Canongate has acquired writer and performer Travis Alabanza's None of the Above: Reflections on Life Beyond the Binary

HarperCollins delivers 'no-filter' guide to pregnancy from Instagram comedian Emes

HarperNonFiction has snapped up a "no-filter" guide to pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period from Instagram comedian Victoria Emes.

Akala, Wheatle and McNicoll among books for New Writing North schools project

Books by Akala, Alex Wheatle and Elle McNicoll are among 20 titles featuring in New Writing North's new project, focused on celebrating diverse literature in schools.

Micro press championing 'intimate' women's stories to launch in 2022

A one-woman press specialising in "intimate, visceral and powerful" female narratives is to launch in Canterbury next year, with authors including Nina Bouraoui already signed to publish with the house.

Sphere rushes out Felton's review of the year in audio-only first

Sphere has snapped up an audio-only comedic annual review by James Felton, narrated by Russell Kane, marking a first for the publisher. 

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December 09, 2021

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Publishers push back titles as shipping delays cause 'unprecedented' challenge

Shipping delays are hitting publication dates for a number of titles, with some publishers even going as far as sending books to print nine months in advance to ensure they are released on time. 

Shukla, Jones and le Carré on World Book Night list

Books by Nikesh Shukla and Tayari Jones are among those featuring on World Book Night's list of titles for 2022, which will be available for donation alongside Quick Reads titles for the first time. 

Srinivasan's Right to Sex named Blackwell's Book of the Year

Amia Srinivasan's "important and influential" non-fiction title The Right to Sex (Bloomsbury) has been named Blackwell's Book of the Year. 

Topping & Co opens 'largest British indie' in Bath

Bookseller Topping & Company in Bath has relocated to a building in the heart of the city which claims to have more bookshelf space than any other British indie.

RNA 'demands respect' as romantic fiction excluded from Sunday Times best books list

The Romantic Novelists’ Association (RNA) has written an open letter to Andrew Holgate, literary editor of the Sunday Times, complaining that romantic fiction was excluded from the newspaper's Best Books of 2021 round-up.

Richard & Judy Book Club features Jewell, Slaughter and French

Novels by Lisa Jewell, Karin Slaughter and Tana French are among the six-strong line-up for the Richard & Judy Book Club this winter, with all the choices written by women.


Charlie Campbell agency renamed Greyhound as Edenborough joins

Charlie Campbell Literary Agents will be renamed Greyhound Literary, with Sam Edenborough joining the organisation at the beginning of January 2022 as director and co-owner. 

Octopus snares Given's 'dark' fiction debut

Octopus imprint Brazen has secured Women Don’t Owe You Pretty author Florence Given’s fiction debut, Girlcrush, billed as “a dark feminist comedy” and backed by a major publicity campaign.

Lagardère repays €465m state-backed pandemic loan

Hachette UK's parent company Lagardère has fully repaid the €465m French government-backed loan it was given to help cope with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. 

Hutchinson Heinemann snaps up Cowen's 'ground-breaking' road journey

Hutchinson Heinemann has signed a “ground-breaking” work of non-fiction from award-winning nature writer Rob Cowen.

Minnie Driver's 'dazzling' memoir goes to Manilla Press

Manilla Press has snapped up a "dazzling" memoir by actress Minnie Driver, whose credits include a breakout role in "Circle of Friends" and the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting".

Olusoga awarded British Academy President’s Medal

The British Academy has awarded the President’s Medal for 2021 to broadcaster and historian David Olusoga. 

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Hodder-Williams leaves as Espiner and Valentine take new roles in Hachette shake-up

Hodder & Stoughton c.e.o. Jamie Hodder-Williams is leaving after more than 30 years at the publisher as Katie Espiner steps up into a newly created role and Anna Valentine is promoted to Orion m.d., in a major restructure at Hachette UK. 

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Gangsta Granny scores hat trick as December has record-breaking start

David Walliams and Tony Ross' Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (HarperCollins Children's Books) has spent a third week running in the UK Official Top 50 number one spot, selling 46,488 copies through Nielsen BookScan's TCM during a record-breaking start to December for the market.

Supply chain challenges 'most extreme' of my career, says Shelley

In his annual letter to authors, Hachette UK c.e.o. David Shelley has warned ongoing supply chain problems are causing the “most extreme” challenges he has seen in his career but stressed the publisher is coping and Christmas sales are strong.

Zaffre unveils late author Wilbur Smith's 'spectacular' 50th book

A month after the death of bestselling author Wilbur Smith, Zaffre has shared the details of his 50th title, Storm Tide, part of an unpublished "treasure trove" of novels and story outlines. 

McCune secures SAGE's future by passing control to trust

SAGE Publishing founder and owner Sara Miller McCune has made good on her long-standing pledge to pass control of the company to an independent trust.

Bonnier Books UK unveils business imprint Heligo Books led by Ubhi

Bonnier Books UK has launched a business and smart-thinking imprint Heligo Books, with the first titles scheduled for spring 2022. 


Crane joins Octopus as commissioning editor

Nicky Crane has joined Octopus as commissioning editor for its growing Aster, Gaia and Godsfield division, after stints at Hodder, John Murray and Little, Brown. 

Informa reveals growth acceleration plan and Taylor & Francis investment

Academic publisher Taylor & Francis will receive further investment from parent company Informa, as part of its three-year growth acceleration plan.

Owolade takes £10k top prize at RSL Giles St Aubyn Awards

Writer and critic Tomiwa Owolade has won the top prize at the RSL Giles St Aubyn Awards for his "powerful" forthcoming non-fiction book This is Not America (Atlantic Books, 2022).

HCCB snaps up Naidoo's first novel in over a decade

HarperCollins Children’s Books has snapped up a "poignant" new middle-grade fiction title by Carnegie Medal-winning Beverley Naidoo, her first novel in more than a decade. 

Nabugodi wins £10k Deborah Rogers Foundation Writers Award

Mathelinda Nabugodi has won the £10,000 Deborah Rogers Foundation Writers Award for her "engaging and fascinating" work of non-fiction. 

Borthwick named new chair of English PEN

Ruth Borthwick and Aki Schilz have been named as chair and vice-chair of English PEN. 

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'Trailblazer' Tatepo to lead Square Peg as publishing director

Vintage has appointed Ebury’s Marianne Tatepo in the newly created role of publishing director for Square Peg, starting in January. 

Waterstones 'in very good shape' for Christmas, says Daunt

Waterstones m.d James Daunt says the retailer is in "very good shape" heading towards Christmas, despite issues with the global supply chain.

Books in the Media: newspapers reveal their best books of the year

In the lead up to Christmas, many publications, including the Guardian, Times, Telegraph, Daily Mail, Evening Standard, Financial Times, New York Times and iNews, have released their best book of the year articles.

Smirnoff takes on Larsson's Millennium trilogy

Award-winning Swedish author Karin Smirnoff will write three new sequels to Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy.  

Burke made director at Blake Friedmann as Ellis-Martin steps up

Kate Burke is stepping up to become a director on the executive board for literary agency Blake Friedmann, among a number of promotions and appointments. 

Paterson to head new Allen & Unwin division Atlantic Books Australia

Cate Paterson is to head a new Australian division of Allen & Unwin, after 25 years at Pan Macmillan Australia.


Middleton's children's debut goes to Farshore in two-book deal

Farshore has landed the debut children's book from adventurer, writer and television personality Ant Middleton in a two-book deal.

Orion waltzes off with four from Anton Du Beke

Orion Fiction has secured four new books from "Strictly Come Dancing" judge Anton Du Beke. 

Granta lands Newman's 'inspired' retelling of Nineteen Eighty-Four

Granta has bagged Sandra Newman's "extraordinary" retelling of Nineteen Eighty-Four, told from the point of view of Julia from George Orwell's original novel.

Debuts dominate £10k Portico Prize shortlist

The shortlist for the Portico Prize for Literature has been revealed, featuring four debuts as well as titles from Andrew Hagan and Jenn Ashworth.

Viking snaps up 'brilliant' new state of the nation novel by Coe

Viking has snapped up a "brilliant" new state-of-the-nation novel by Jonathan Coe.

The White Review launches £10k crowdfunder to support its future

The White Review has launched a £10,000 crowdfunding appeal to safeguard its future after two "very hard" years for the literary and culture magazine.

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Industry divided over benefits of consolidation

Publishers and agents have expressed mixed views on how increased consolidation of publishers could affect the UK industry.

E-book campaigners dismayed as Pearson raises prices by 500%

Pearson’s average e-book prices are going up by 500% in a move criticised as “completely unacceptable” by campaigners. 

Domingo joins Trapeze as editorial director

Harlequin Mills & Boon editor Sareeta Domingo will join Trapeze in the newly created position of editorial director in January 2022.

HQ triumphs in nine-way auction for 'phenomenal' Lien's debut novel

HQ has triumphed in a nine-way auction for the debut novel by "phenomenal talent" Tracey Lien. 

Chatto lands Zevin's 'dazzling' love story as screen rights go in 25-way auction

Chatto & Windus is publishing Harvard graduate Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow as a lead fiction title in July 2022. 

Keefe to give away £10k FT McKinsey prize money due to sponsorship

Author Patrick Radden Keefe will give away the £10,000 prize he was awarded as a shortlistee for the Financial Times and McKinsey Book of the Year Award because the sponsor provided advice on selling opioid painkiller OxyContin.


Yeoh becomes associate agent at Madeleine Milburn

Rachel Yeoh has been made an agent after interning at the Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency.

Hachette launches second year of Grow Your Story scheme

Hachette UK has opened submissions for its second cohort of the free development programme Grow Your Story, aimed at Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) writers.

Seren launches subscription service for 40th anniversary

Independent Welsh press Seren is launching a subscription service to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year.

Moor moves to Manilla Press for 'uncompromising' second novel

Jessica Moor has moved to Manilla Press for her second novel, Young Women, billed as “uncomfortable, uncompromising, and set to be the most fiercely debated book of 2022”.

Blackwell's rolls out Christmas 'Giving Trees' for children's charities

Blackwell’s stores are expecting a surge of book donations this year with the chain's annual Christmas "Giving Trees" scheme.

Pan Mac clinches Confessions sequel from Potter in two-book deal

Pan Macmillan has snapped up two more novels by Alexandra Potter. 

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