Using advanced language processing Trajectory adds nuanced detail to book metadata, offering analytics for intensity and sentiment, among other qualities.
At Canada’s Wattpad, Publishing Chief Ashleigh Gardner Steps Down
Ashleigh Gardner’s departure after a decade at Wattpad underlines the trajectory of the platform’s evolution since 2013.
At Bologna: The ‘Taiwan Stories Market’ Program
Taiwan Stories Market program at the 2023 Bologna Children’s Book Fair features award-winning illustrators and events. Sponsored.
NPD Books: Comics and Graphic Novels Slowing in the States
In 2023’s first six weeks, the total US comics and graphic novels market is down 13 percent against 2022’s figures, per NPD’s Kristen McLean.
Marketing in ‘Tandem’: Naomi Bacon and Taipei’s Publishers
The Tandem Collective’s Naomi Bacon flew to Taipei International Book Exhibition to introduce ‘community-led’ book marketing.
Italy’s Ricardo Levi Leads FEP; Sonia Draga Is First Woman Vice-President
‘Books and reading are absolutely indispensable to our European democracy,’ Ricardo Levi says on taking the federation’s presidency.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award: Submission Evaluation Concludes for 17th Edition
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award reading panel has concluded its review of 3,151 submissions from 60 nations, a record influx of nominations.
Ahead of Frankfurt Audio: Storytel Makes Its Third-Quarter Report
Storytel sees its Q3 revenue ‘slightly above forecast,’ ahead of the opening of Frankfurt’s 250-square-meter Frankfurt Audio area.
Beijing International Book Fair: New November Dates
The sprawling Beijing International Book Fair, founded in 1986, was to open this week but has announced late-November dates.
Wales’ Hay Festival Announces Julie Finch as New CEO
As its 35th season approaches, Hay Festival gets its second chief executive. Julie Finch is scheduled to join the team in August.