The gap between the two Nordic audiobook giants has narrowed. But can BookBeat, backed by Bonnier—one of Europe’s largest publishing groups—eventually catch up to the market leading Storytel?
The Power of Reading to Children
In celebration of World Read Aloud Day and Children’s Authors & Illustrators Week, an industry veteran makes the case for reading aloud to children.
Nigeria Prize for Literature Seeks to Improve the Country’s ‘Book Chain’
Since its founding in 2004, the Nigeria Prize for Literature has had a significant impact on the publishing process and raised awareness of Nigerian literature around the world.
Zoya Miari’s Perspective: Words are Free. They Cannot Be Occupied.
Palestinian-Ukrainian peace activist and author Zoya Miari shares her experience attending Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 and how it reminded her of the impact we can have on the world around us.
At Frankfurt: Isabel Cristina Giraldo on Sharing Colombian Stories
At Colombia’s Frankfurt Book Fair stand, Isabel Cristina Giraldo is helping Colombian publishers and authors connect with international audiences.
Frankfurt: Authors Scholastica Moraa and Emmanuel Ngwainmbi Advocate for Authentic African Voices
In a Frankfurt Book Fair discussion moderated by publisher Mercy Kirui, two authors are ‘putting Africa at the center’ of their work.
Frankfurt Book Fair: FEP’s Data ‘Story’ of the European Book Market
The ‘story’ being told by FEP book industry data, says Enrico Turrin, shows a stable, post-pandemic book market across Europe.
Sweden’s Marie Tomičić: A Small Publisher Goes Green
Small publishers can contribute to the green transition, publisher Marie Tomičić says: ‘Connect the change to your brand.’
Digitally Transforming Publishing: Business Process, Content and Data for Future Value
‘Publishers can gain a better understanding of their customers and embrace data-driven decision-making,’ writes Tracey Armstrong.
A Look at Istanbul’s Tanpinar Festival and Fellows Program
Designed for both the local readership and international visitors, the annual Tanpinar Literary Festival organized by Kalem Literary Agency includes a fellowship program for publishing professionals.