Saying that a new coronavirus lockdown could mean ‘cultural isolation for readers,’ France’s book industry asks for a special exception.
South Africa: SA Book Awards Honor Author Trevor Noah
The 2020 SA Book Awards’ highest honor goes to Trevor Noah for his rendition for young readers of his memoir, ‘Born a Crime.’
‘From Author to Bookshop’: The IPA Takes Stock of the Coronavirus’ Impact
Reflecting the unity needed in world publishing to address the COVID-19 crisis, a discussion of the pandemic’s impact reveals parallel challenges for publishers, booksellers, and authors.
Publishers Lunch Streams ‘Buzz Books Presents’ Online May 20
This week’s online edition of Buzz Books Presents from Publishers Lunch features six key titles for the autumn and winter.
Coronavirus: Italian Publishers Join Libraries and Booksellers in Appeal
As coronavirus-related economic aid is released in Italy, publishers, libraries, and booksellers are asking for a cultural-spending incentive for families.
Industry Notes: Norway’s ‘Bookstore Award,’ the UK’s SpecSavers Winners
The winner of Norway’s 2018 ‘Bookstore Award,’ chosen by booksellers, is a novel based on the country’s World War II-era past. And in the UK, SpecSavers names a dozen prize winners.
Simon & Schuster Offers Books for Storm-Stricken Texas Libraries and Bookstores
As Harvey storm re-strengthens in the Gulf, Simon & Schuster offers books to relief agencies, booksellers, and libraries in the devastated flood zone.
Industry Notes: Macmillan Partners With Binc on Bookselling Diversity Scholarships
Available to people of various racial, ethnic, sexuality and disability categories, these scholarships are designed to help booksellers attend trade shows.
Industry Notes: BookExpo’s Audio ‘Tea,’ Canada’s BookNet-Kobo Contest, and the UK’s ‘Media Medic’
In the USA, BookExpo includes audiobook events. In Canada, ebook design is stressed in a competition. And in the UK, a bookseller features a self-published novel.
Germans Expected to Spend €1Bn on Books this Holiday Season
By Siobhan O’Leary According to the latest consumer survey conducted by the Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung (GfK), consumer confidence is on the rise in Germany and booksellers in particular have reason to be optimistic about this year’s holiday shopping season. In an interview with GfK director Wolfgang Adlwarth, the Börsenblatt explored some of the implications of the survey for German publishers. …