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July 19th was hailed as ‘Freedom Day’ in the press for the easing of mask wearing restrictions. But freedom for whom?  With the government saying that wearing masks in shops is a personal choice rather than a legal obligation in England (at the time of writing they are still required in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland),…

Mantle has acquired The Christie Affair by American author Nina de Gramont in a six-figure pre-empt. 

Susanna Clarke has won the 2020 £1,000 Red Tentacle prize for the novel category of the Kitschies Award, with her "exceptional, beautiful yet disturbing book" Piranesi (Bloomsbury).

Longlists of both published and unpublished comedic writing from women have been announced in the Comedy Women in Print Prize's third year. The post The UK’s Comedy Women in Print Prize Announces 2021 Longlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Longlists of both published and unpublished comedic writing from women have been announced in the Comedy Women in Print Prize's third year. The post The UK’s Comedy Women in Print Prize Announces 2021 Longlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

The monthly report from the Association of American Publishers sees the United States' book industry up 23.4 percent year-to-date. The post AAP’s StatShot: US Publishing Up 11.1 Percent in May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

The monthly report from the Association of American Publishers sees the United States' book industry up 23.4 percent year-to-date. The post AAP’s StatShot: US Publishing Up 11.1 Percent in May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

The 10-year Earthshot Prize for climate-crisis response efforts will see its companion book published in September in the United Kingdom. The post The ‘Earthshot’ Prize Moves a Book Into Climate Crisis Channels appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

A pop-up bookshop, events hub and workspace run by writers and staffed by volunteers has opened in Brighton.

Penguin Michael Joseph has acquired the first book from Metro drinks columnist Rob Buckhaven, The Alcorithm, a "detailed and informative guide that uses flavour algorithms to reveal drinks readers will love, based on what they already enjoy".