A stage adaptation and the work of a strong translator were behind some of the standout books on China’s bestseller charts in March.
In Germany: Younger Consumers Are Buying More Books
The Börsenverein and Libri.Campus will lead a May 11–12 program with new data showing that young consumers, 16 to 29 years old, are buying more books.
In England: The Branford Boase Award Names Its 2023 Shortlist
The UK’s Branford Boase Award honors debut efforts in children’s books and the editors as well as authors behind them.
In Singapore: the Asian Festival of Children’s Content Returns in May
After digital and hybrid editions for three years, Singapore’s Asian Festival of Children’s Content goes fully physical again.
February’s China Bestsellers: A Crime Drama Knockout
Catapulted to the top of February’s list just weeks after its show’s premiere, ‘The Knockout’ smacks down ‘The Three-Body Problem.’
The US National Book Awards Name Jurors, Open Submissions
The 74th edition of the National Book Awards program based in New York City has opened submissions and named its 25 jurors.
China Bestsellers in January: A Three-Adaptation Problem
Now with three serial adaptations either on the air or in post-production, Liu Cixin’s ‘The Three-Body Problem’ rockets up the charts.
China’s Book Market in 2022: An 11.77-Percent Decline
Overall book sales in China decreased in 2022, but online sales driven by TikTok and other short-video platforms are growing rapidly.
China Bestsellers in December: What the Kids Are Reading
With adults following the animated adaptation of ‘The Three-Body Problem,’ we look at the China’s bestselling children’s books for December.
China Bestsellers in November: Screening ‘The Three-Body Problem’
Anticipation of a new animated adaptation of Liu Cixin’s trilogy drove ‘The Three-Body Problem’ back to the top of China’s charts.