Camille Mofidi of Kobo Writing Life explains how the platform is helping writers in France, Germany and Italy leverage self-publishing opportunities.
Hot Book Trends from the Göteborg Book Fair
Saskia Vogel documents the hot book trends from the Goteborg Book Fair, including feminist texts, literary fiction, and more.
Italian Writing Festival Takes Women, Self-Publishing Seriously
The Women’s Writing Festival in Matera, Italy was a showcase for the growing importance of women’s fiction and self-publishing in Europe.
Publishers Slowly Abandon Paris’ Chic 6th
Parisian publishers are getting priced out of their traditional digs in Paris’s Chic Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 6th arrondissement.
An Affluent Affinity: Dutch/German Publishing Relations
Reintje Gianotten of the Dutch Foundation for Literature discusses the symbiotic relationship between German and Dutch publishing and its long history.
Brazil in Focus at Göteborg Book Fair, Authors React
Brazil is the country of honor at the Göteborg Book Fair and a trio of Brazilian authors reflect on having had their work promoted overseas these past several years.
L’école des loisirs Illustrators Decorate Paris Pediatric Hospital
An innovative collaboration between a French children’s publisher l’école des loisirs and a children’s hospital results in something extraordinary.
French Booksellers Find Fun in Failing to Stock Bestseller
French booksellers have found an amusing way to apologize to their customers for not stocking Valerie Treirweiller’s bestselling tell-all, political revenge memoir.
Rome’s Colosseum Hosts Ancient Library Exhibition
In the place where gladiators once fought, the city of Rome is hosting a summer exhibition of the public and private libraries of the Ancient World.
In Italy, Feltrinelli’s New RED Store Aims at Young Techies
Italian publisher and bookseller Feltrinelli has opened its second RED store, a new concept aimed at attracting younger, tech-savvy customers. We look inside.