and more.
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Citing War, Sharjah Book Authority Cancels Events
The U.A.E.-based organization has indefinitely postponed its Children’s Reading Festival, Booksellers Conference, Conference for School Librarians, and the NYU SPS Executive Publishing Program, all slated for later this month.
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Canadian Print Book Sales Rose 4.1% in 2025
Sales of print books climbed to C$1.145 billion ($821 million) in 2025, driven primarily by gains in domestic publishing fueled by patriotic fervor. The top-selling title by a Canadian author was Greta Podleski’s self-published cookbook, Every Salad Ever.
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HarperVia Finds Inspiration in Japanese Publishing
Translated fiction is just the start for the international imprint.
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Get to Know the Akutagawa and Naoki Prizes
Here’s what goes into Japan’s most prestigeous literary awards.
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Bestselling Women Writers in Japan Defy Cliché
Mieko Kawakami, Asako Yuzuki, and other novelists offer fewer cats and cafés, more cultural critique.
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Kinokuniya Is an Ambassador for Japanese Popular Culture
U.S. outlets of Tokyo-headquarted bookstore chain meet the demand for manga, matcha, and more.
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Kodama Tales Has Big Plans
The manga publisher launches with a full slate of titles.
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Manga for Grownups
Publishers are increasingly appealing to adult readers.
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What’s Next for Manga Powerhouse Kodansha?
Yoshinobu Noma, Kodansha’s president and CEO, discusses the company’s Creators’ Lab and other initiatives.
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Get to Know These Japanese Publishing Companies
Meet the publishers behind your favorite manga, healing fiction, Japanese literary novels, and more.
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