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A Letter from PW on the Cuba Book Embargo
Ending the embargo on books and educational materials would be an important first step in improving relations between the U.S. and Cuba.
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End the Book Embargo Against Cuba
Join PW in calling for an end to the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba on books and education materials.
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Behind the Belgian Bestseller, 'The Melting'
The Flemish novel, which has sold 30,000 copies since its January release, has been helped by strong reviews and a crowdfunding promotion.
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To Boost Sales, Japanese Bookseller Kinokuniya Experiments With New Book Covers
The bookseller will sell limited-edition, exclusive versions of graphic novels with variant covers at its stores around the world.
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Behind the German Bestseller, 'Muhammad. A Reckoning'
A history of stereotypes about the prophet Muhammad has been a German bestseller for 21 weeks.
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Amazon Pulls Serial Killer's Memoir
A man convicted in 2007 of murdering six women in British Columbia, had his 144-page memoir removed from the e-tailer on Monday.
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January International Bestsellers: World English
Our inaugural world English charts show the impact of homegrown talent.
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New Titles Rule In Holland
The top five bestsellers in the Netherlands at the end of January were all new to the list. The #1 bestseller, We Have Got a Kid!, is a miniature edition of Holland’s 2016 Picture Book of the Year of the same name.
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During Panels, Realities of Cuban Publishing Market Laid Bare
One of the goals of the U.S./Cuba Publishing Mission was to facilitate discussion about the cultural ties between U.S. and Cuban publishers. Although the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba has cast a long shadow--commercial trade between U.S. firms and Cuban ones remains illegal--publishers remain optimistic about generating new opportunities.
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Historic Pact Marks New Era in Cuban Publishing
Publishers Weekly and Combined Book Exhibit signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cuban Book Institute calling for the parties to continue to promote "cooperation and understanding" between the U.S. and Cuban publishing industries.
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Despite Strong Q3, Indigo Downsized in January
Although the Canadian retailer just released positive news about its performance through December, it still opted to downsize in January. PW has learned that among the roughly 20 staffers laid off, a number were veteran book buyers.
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International Bestsellers: Nobel Laureate Alexievich Tops Swedish List
Check out bestseller lists from France, Italy, and Sweden, where Svetlana Alexievich was the #1 nonfiction title in December.
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In India, Education and the Government Drive the Publishing Market
The recent New Delhi World Book Fair highlights the challenges and opportunities in India's massive book market.
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2015 Print Sales Up Slightly in Canada
Unit sales were up by 1%, according to BookNet Canada, while e-book sales remained at the same level they reached in 2013.
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Publishers Association Names New Chief Exec
Stephen Lotinga will succeed Richard Mollet as chief executive of the U.K.-based advocacy group for publishers.
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HarperCollins Shipping Times to Canada Improve
Canadian booksellers, who reported last month that they were struggling with sluggish shipments from HarperCollins, say improvements have been made. Many, though, are hoping for quicker, more reliable service in 2016.
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New Canadian Imprint Spotlights Quebec Authors
QC Fiction, from Montreal-based publisher Baraka Books, will release English translations of contemporary French novels by young Quebec authors.
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Prize Winner Is Hot in France
After winning France’s most prestigious literary award, the Prix Goncourt, early in November, "Compass" by Mathias Enard moved up to the third spot in the country’s fiction bestseller list at the end of the month.
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Behind the Dutch Bestseller, 'Dearest'
A social campaign helped push Dutch actress Kim van Kooten's debut novel to the top of the charts.
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HarperCollins Struggles with Shipping Delays in Canada
During the first holiday shopping season without its Toronto-area warehouse, HarperCollins has been struggling to get shipments to Canadian booksellers in a timely manner, causing frustration and impacting sales.
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