The Costa Book Awards program, in its 50th year, names winners in five categories: first novel, novel, biography, poetry, children’s books.
Ukraine-Based ‘Kiss Library’ Under Permanent Injunction in Book Piracy Case
The US Authors Guild, Amazon Publishing, and Penguin Random House win a default judgment against Ukraine-based ‘Kiss Library.’
Author and Scientist Peter Hotez’s Vaccine ‘Corbevax’: Authorized in India
The author of ‘Preventing the Next Pandemic’ releases a new COVID-19 ‘vaccine for the world’ – which may also help slow down new variants.
Scotland Opens ‘A Year of Stories,’ Publishing Scotland Aligns Its Programming
The Visit Scotland tourism theme ‘Year of Stories” is to be coupled with Publishing Scotland’s ‘Shaping Scottish Stories’ program.
Year’s End: European Writers’ Council Follows Up on COVID’s Impact
The European Writers’ Council’s study of the COVID crisis’ impact on authors brings sobering estimates to an uncertain holiday season.
China Bestsellers: A Tall ‘Dune’ Appears on November’s Charts, Driven by Film
The Frank Herbert series may be finding a footing in the Chinese market, where series and relatively recent ‘classics’ are prized.
Nicaragua’s Sergio Ramírez on Leaving Latin America: ‘A Personal Choice’
While conceding that ‘asylum is very difficult,’ Nicaragua’s Sergio Ramírez, talks about moving to Spain and ‘the role of a writer.’
Croatian Publisher Fraktura and Its Bookshop: ‘To Present Quality Books’
Now in its second year, the publisher-owned Fraktura bookshop serves as a hub of literary events and trusted recommendations in Zagreb.
Hope in the Holidays: Norwegian Author Siri Østli’s New Christmas Book
With a story of daunting news and recovery in the holiday season, Norwegian author Siri Østli’s novel is finding rights sales. (Sponsored)
New Conference on ‘Foundations and Trans/Formations of Arabic Literary Theory’
Running December 14 to 17, the program has the Institute for Comparative Literature and Society as its lead organizer.