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Barnsley Libraries has announced the first-ever Barnsley Book Festival, set to take place between 2nd February and 23rd March 2024.

G T Karber, the author of the cosy crime puzzle series Murdle (Souvenir Press), flew to the UK from Los Angeles to celebrate his Waterstones Gift of the Year 2023 win, attending book signings, as well as Christmas and media events.

Kids’ books—and murder—lead the Christmas crackers, while the sector also enjoys a boost from romance.

Rory Stewart’s Politics on the Edge (Jonathan Cape), Chris Bryant’s Code of Conduct (Bloomsbury) and Alastair Campbell’s But What Can I Do? (Hutchinson Heinemann) have been shortlisted for the 2023 Parliamentary Book Awards.

Penguin Random House UK (PRH UK) is cutting 38 roles, with most affected staff leaving at the end of the year.

Nihar Malaviya, Penguin Random House’s global c.e.o., acknowledged “significant changes” to the business in his end of year letter, including some that were “very difficult and challenging”. 

The British Psychological Society (BPS) has announced the winners of its Book Awards, which seek to recognise works of excellence in psychological literature.

G T Karber’s killer puzzle book, Guinness’ stalwart annual, Richard Osman and Alice Oseman’s newest Heartstopper are battling in a tight race to the festive top spot

Faber has reported a “very good” year ending March 2023, with top-line turnover at £25.4m, slightly down from the previous year’s £27.9m.

Novelist Ruth Ware will be taking the reins as programming chair for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.