In adult books, net sales fell 13.6 percent in July’s United States market, remaining down 5.9 percent year-to-date.
Richard Charkin in London and Bilbao: Publishing and Change
‘Adaptability in a changing world is the key to success,’ according to Frankfurt-bound Richard Charkin.
Sweden’s Storytel Announces Product Features for the Autumn
The 20-year-0ld Storytel in Stockholm announces a series of improvements this season, both in sound and search.
AAP’s StatShot: US Industry Was Down 1.3 Percent in June
The United States’ market, according to the Association of American Publishers’ StatShot report, was down in June 1.7 percent year to date.
Lisbon’s 2025 Book 2.0 Draws More than 700 Participants
In its third iteration, Lisbon’s Book 2.0 conference explores the urgency of a reading deficit and international pathways to come. (Sponsored)
Poland Works Through an Overhaul of Reprographic Rights’ Fee Regulations
An update of reprographic rights’ fees is underway in Poland, but without agreement on a collective management organization.
Brazil’s Book Business: A Fourth Industry-Wide Meeting
The 300-person conference at Guarujá brings publishers, distributors, booksellers, and printers together for an industry update.
AAP’s Annual StatShot: US Revenues $32.5 Billion in 2024
Digital audio increased 22.2 percent to $2.4 billion in 2024, according to the Association of American Publishers’ annual StatShot.
Spotify Expands ‘Follow Along’ for Audiobooks
The Spotify ‘Follow Along’ feature for audiobooks may remind former ‘Kindle in Motion’ fans of enhanced ebooks.
Lisbon’s Book 2.0 Speakers Include IPA’s Gvantsa Jobava
Focused on ‘The Future of Reading,’ Portugal’s Book 2.0 conference looks at ‘reinventions of books, reading, and human potential.’ (Sponsored)