As Companhia das Letras brings its anniversary celebrations to the Frankfurt Book Fair, its founder discusses the publisher’s evolution, Brazil’s changing book market, and the English-language release of ‘The First Reader.’
Around the Book World: Monday, September 7th, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Around the Book World: Monday, August 24th, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Around the Book World: August 17, 2026
Editor-in-Chief Andrew Richard Albanese stands in this week for publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Around the Book World: August 10, 2026
Editor-in-Chief Andrew Richard Albanese stands in this week for publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world. By Andrew Richard Albanese, Editor-in-Chief t’s summer, and Carlo Carrenho is enjoying some well deserved time off with family, so I’m stepping in again this week with an abbreviated version of the Around the Book …
Brazil’s Record-Breaking ‘Flip’ Festival Shows Why Literary Festivals Matter
Drawing 40,000 visitors to the historic city of Paraty, the country’s leading literary festival demonstrated its growing cultural and commercial influence—even as that success placed new pressure on its host city.
Around the Book World: August 3, 2026
Editor-in-Chief Andrew Richard Albanese stands in this week for publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Brazil’s Book Market Keeps Up Strong Growth in First Half of 2026
Year to date, revenue is up 13.3% and unit sales 11.6%, with fiction further expanding its share of the market.
Brazil Releases First Comprehensive Map of Its Publishing Sector
The new guide identifies more than 1,000 active publishers and offers fresh insights into the structure, geography, and economic impact of the Brazilian book industry.
Around the Book World: Monday, June 15th, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.