Publishing & Industry

3+ hour, 45+ min ago   (624+ words) HarperCollins is removing David Walliams’ entire back catalogue from publication, marking a significant escalation from its earlier decision not to release any new books by the comedian and children’s author. The publisher is gradually phasing out remaining stock from bookshops…...

6+ hour, 11+ min ago   (616+ words) Canadian-Haitian author Thélyson Orélien faced accusations on Monday, September 21, 2026, from an anonymous account claiming he used artificial intelligence to write his prize-winning debut novel, C'était ça ou mourir, which he forcefully denied. Award-winning Canadian-Haitian author Thélyson Orélien faced allegations on…...

7+ hour, 3+ min ago   (430+ words) Say you've written a book. Congratulations! Now begins the long process of trying to get it published. While you are sending out your work and waiting — and waiting — for that elusive “yes,” what do you do? For Carolyn Williams-Noren, the…...

9+ hour, 35+ min ago   (499+ words) A rendering of how the building on Main Street that is currently undergoing renovations will look when it's ready for its tenant, How Novel Co. Most book lovers and avid readers dream of a home library with floor to ceiling…...

8+ hour, 57+ min ago   (364+ words) R.L. Stine is bringing another Halloween nightmare to Redhaven, and this time Elvira is getting dragged into the supernatural trouble. Tubi has released the trailer for R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2, the sequel to its 2025 Halloween horror movie, revealing a new Pumpkinhead curse along…...

16+ hour, 27+ min ago   (315+ words) PR.com Tara Housh has completed her debut novel, "Rainbow Season: A Story of Healing and Becoming," a profound exploration of resilience following heartbreak The story centers on Paige Martin, a woman who has already survived widowhood and rebuilt her…...

17+ hour, 46+ min ago   (63+ words) Comment - Are we listening to the people we're publishing for? The Bookseller At the heart of the book trade since 1858 Are we listening to the people we're publishing for? Read this article for free! Join thousands of book industry professionals…...

12+ hour, 57+ min ago   (59+ words) Kentucky Kernel VIDEO: A New Chapter for Joseph-Beth Booksellers Joseph-Beth Booksellers has been acquired by Barnes & Noble on September 15, according to a press release published by Barnes & Noble. They said the sale was to benefit the stores future success. Lexington…...

16+ hour, 27+ min ago   (329+ words) PR.com Edna Wells Handy has completed a new book, "Kuumba Luumba: The Dogography of Kuumba Blue Handy," a heartwarming tribute to an exceptional dog whose life demonstrates universal values of kindness, loyalty, and joy Through vivid storytelling and enchanting…...

15+ hour, 26+ min ago   (1084+ words) Bill Claman’s path to becoming a bookstore owner began with a book he wrote about Mars — specifically, what people would eat if they lived there. Claman, 60, has long been space-obsessed. His Air Force buddies called him the “shuttle king” because…...