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.
Polish Writers’ Association Pushes for Cover Price-based Royalties Regulation
“We are asking the state to help protect us from the relentless pressures of the market, to which we have long been exposed as the most vulnerable link in the publishing industry,” the author organization said, in a statement.
Storytel Survey: Those Who Read and Listen to Books Report ‘Highest Levels’ of Wellbeing
“Our research shows that the more we read or listen, regardless of format, the better we feel,” said Storytel Group CEO Bodil Eriksson Torp, in an introduction to the report.
Around the Book World: Monday, July 13th, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Polish Competition Watchdog Criticizes Culture Ministry’s Fixed Book Price Bill
The proposed fixed price bill raises “serious concerns from the perspective of competition and consumer protection law,” Poland’s competition watchdog, the UOKiK, said in its opinion.
Polish Competition Watchdog Allows Publishers to Launch New Digital Book Platform
In their application for the watchdog’s approval, the publishers said the platform will enable them to increase competition, and to “expand the transparency of the sales of audiobooks and ebooks.”
Around the Book World: Monday, June 8th, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Emirati Literature Takes Center Stage at the Warsaw International Book Fair
Represented by the Sharjah Book Authority, which was this year’s guest of honor, the Emirati literary scene was showcased in Warsaw through a series of events featuring UAE authors matched with 10 well-known Polish creators.
A Growing Warsaw International Book Fair Readies Its 2026 Edition
Set to run from May 28-31, the fast-growing international fair will feature more than 1,500 book-related events over three days, with Emirati book industry professionals and authors to be represented by the Sharjah Book Authority as this year’s guest of honor.