Awards · 28 July 2026
International Booker longlist signals a strong year for translated fiction
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
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Industry · 9 July 2026
Independent bookshops report a fourth consecutive year of growth
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
Twelve autumn book festivals worth planning your year around
From Jaipur to Hay to Ake, a reader's guide to the season's most rewarding literary gatherings.
By Marcus Adeyemi · 7 min read