As Companhia das Letras brings its anniversary celebrations to the Frankfurt Book Fair, its founder discusses the publisher’s evolution, Brazil’s changing book market, and the English-language release of ‘The First Reader.’
Celebrated Cuban Writer Wins the Liber 2026 Most Outstanding Latin American Author Award
“Leonardo Padura has transformed Cuban reality into literature with global resonance,” Liber reps said in a statement announcing the honor.
Abu Dhabi Hosts Global Dialogue on Arabic as a Cultural and Economic Force in the Digital Age
This year’s program brings together leaders in policy, technology, creative, and financial industries to further Arabic in the global infrastructure.
Across the Channel: Audible Brings More European Audio Into English
European translations are set to reach nearly a quarter of Audible’s U.K. English Originals slate by year-end, more than double their 2025 share.
IPA Announces Shortlist for Inaugural Freedom of Expression Defenders Award
“These are all initiatives showing how we can fight for freedom of expression, for the freedom to publish and for the freedom to read,” said IPA President Gvantsa Jobava.
University of Edinburgh Celebrates the Safe Arrival of Acclaimed Palestinian Writer’s Archive
Palestinian author and human rights lawyer Raja Shehadeh’s archive documenting more than six decades of life in Palestine has arrived for safekeeping at two universities in the United Kingdom.
Who is Narrating the Future? AI and the Audiobook Market
A new white paper released by Frankfurter Buchmesse and produced by Dosdoce.com shows the audio industry’s increasing adoption of AI, but still with some reservations.
Around the Book World: Monday, September 7th, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
U.S. Department of Justice Files Legal Brief Urging Court to Find AI Training to Be Fair Use
In a 20-page ‘Statement of Interest,” lawyers for the U.S. Department of Justice told the judge presiding over a closely-watched lawsuit that requiring “paid licensing” would “put U.S. AI companies at a competitive disadvantage.”
Reaching Readers: International Publishing and the Silver Economy
The global publishing industry is often very focused on “the next generation” of readers, focusing mostly on children and young adults, but a new report encourages publishers to look at a different and growing audience with disposable income and increasing time to read – older adults.