John Vaillant’s ‘Fire Weather’ about fossil fuels, climate science, and disaster wins the 2023 Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction in London.
David Shelley To Lead Hachette in Both the UK and USA
In a move to bring the US and UK Hachette divisions closer, London’s David Shelley is becoming CEO of both units.
Exclusive: Baillie Gifford Prize Reveals Its Sales Impact
Working with Nielsen, the Baillie Gifford Prize’s research on six winners shows an average 857-percent gain in unit sales after a win.
In the UK, the £50,000 Baillie Gifford Prize’s Shortlist
The Baillie Gifford Prize shortlist includes three debut authors and a nod to the independent house Swift Press.
Naomi Wood’s ‘Comorbidities’ Wins BBC’s National Short Story Award
Called ‘bang up-to-date and contemporary,’ Naomi Woods’ winning story ‘Comorbidities’ is to be published by Hachette’s Orion in June.
UK: The £50,000 Baillie Gifford Prize Names Its Longlist
The 26th award from the Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction will come from the 13-title longlist announced today in London.
The £50,000 Wolfson History Prize Shortlist: 50th Anniversary
The UK’s Wolfson History Prize 50th-anniversary purse grows to £50,000 for the winner and £5,000 for each shortlisted author.
Awards: The International Booker Prize 2022 Longlist
The 13-title 2022 International Booker Prize longlist includes three books each from Tilted Axis Press and Fitzcarraldo Editions.
Denmark’s Saga Egmont Producing Audiobooks for Irish and UK Publishers
The Copenhagen-based Saga Egmont division of Lindhard & Ringhof is making English-language audiobooks for four new partner presses.
In London, Hachette UK Announces Its Acquisition of Paperblanks
Hachette UK has acquired the Canadian- and Irish-based stationery company Paperblanks, with Graham Conway to be its CEO.