The bestselling novels in Germany in 2015 were diverse, from children’s to crime, new voices to established authors, with plenty of translations in the mix.
Selling Rights Into France: Oui, It’s Easier Than You Think!
Ahead of the 2015 Rights Directors Meeting at the Frankfurt Book Fair, French rights directors talk about how global publishers can sell rights into France.
Swedish Bookselling Stabilizes, as Amazon Stays Away
The number of bookstores in Sweden is declining, but those still in business are now getting out of the red, benefitting from poor online competition.
Swedish Titles to Put On Your Radar for Frankfurt
Look beyond crime and discover the latest Swedish titles that were on display at the 2015 Göteborg Book Fair, including fiction, children’s and YA books.
Greek Publishing’s Summer of Discontent
In Greece, publishers have stopped printing and bookstore sales have dropped of as much as 90% since new capital controls went into effect in June.
Global Philosophy Publishers Exchange Best Practices in Germany
Who knew academics were so active on social media? International nonfiction and philosophy publishers discuss that and other topics in a series of meetings.
A Curator Connecting Frankfurt to the World
Frankfurt Book Fair director Juergen Boos spends much of the year traveling to ensure that the best of global publishing is represented at the Fair in October.
Pixels of the Earth: An Interview with Ken Follett
Ken Follett discusses how his novel, Pillars of the Earth, is being turned into a video game by German publisher Bastei Luebbe and Daedalic Entertainment.
In Amsterdam, A Bench Has Created a YA Pilgrimage
The film of John Green’s bestseller, The Fault in Our Stars, has turned a bench in Amsterdam into pilgrimage site for young adult fans of the book.
Paris’ Maison de la Poésie Is Where It’s Happening
Under the leadership of Olivier Chaudenson, Maison de la Poésie been revived as a central hub for literary life in the city of Paris.