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Prizes, publishing, bookselling and festivals - reported for readers, not the trade.

Awards · 28 July 2026

Thirteen titles from eleven languages make this one of the most geographically varied longlists in the prize's history.

By Hana Watanabe · 3 min read

Industry · 9 July 2026

Trade bodies across three continents record net openings, driven by events programming and curated subscription boxes.

By Daniel Okoro · 4 min read

Festivals · 25 June 2026

From Jaipur to Hay to Ake, a reader's guide to the season's most rewarding literary gatherings.

By Marcus Adeyemi · 7 min read