“The true achievement of the EUPL is its power to bring these remarkable works to readers everywhere, defying conventional national boundaries and territories,” says Fabian Paagman, President of EIBF.
Rights Roundup: London Book Fair on the Horizon
Ahead of London, this month’s roundup features two fascinating novels, one hilarious and informative children’s book, and a chance to share any pre-fair deals in next week’s LBF preview.
Longlist for International Booker Prize Features ‘Fresh and Innovative’ Stories
This year’s list features three debut titles and 13 previous nominees, including five previously nominated author-translator pairs.
In Praise of Edward Gorey at the End of the Centenary
As the year of events and celebration for American writer and artist Edward Gorey come to an end, Erin Cox muses on the lasting importance of Gorey’s work.
Shortlists Announced for 20th Edition of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award
“The shortlist for this milestone edition reflects the remarkable breadth and depth of our cultural heritage — from the profound legacy of classical Arabic literature to the innovative voices shaping contemporary thought,” said Secretary-General of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award Dr Ali bin Tamim.
China Bestsellers, December 2025: Classics, Series, and Prescriptive Titles Top the List
OpenBook shares insight into December 2025 book sales across fiction, nonfiction, and children’s titles, with insight into what books by foreign authors are also selling well.
U.S. Book Sales Finished 2025 with a Strong December; Adult Trade Finishes Down Slightly for the Year
Year-to-date revenues for the industry came at $14.6 billion for the year, up 1.1% over 2024.
American Library Association Announces Winners of Its Annual Literary Awards
Among the awards announced this week are the Caldecott and Newbery medals for children’s and YA books, widely considered to be the most prestigious awards for young people’s literature in the U.S. By Andrew Richard Albanese, Editor-in-Chief The American Library Association this week announced the winners of its annual book awards, including the Caldecott and Newbery medals for children’s and …
Rights Roundup: Open Call for Latvian Literature Translation Funding
This month’s Rights Roundup features a winter rom-com, an existential journey, and discovering what fungi can teach us.
U.S. Trade Sales Cooled Somewhat in November but Remain Solid
According to the AAP’s monthly StatShot report, U.S. trade revenues for November 2025 were up over the previous year.