Spotify's audiobook entry sparks debate. While publishers see a new sales channel, authors report being left in the dark about deals and compensation, highlighting ongoing industry tensions.
96th Pakistan Learning Festival offered publishers 50% discount model, launched 11 new titles, and showcased emerging talent at Lok Virsa.
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Egyptian library launches major reading prize with EGP 1m+ fund targeting youth readers. Winners announced at July 2026 Alexandria Book Fair.
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Macao’s inaugural Reading Festival launches 5–7 December at Taipa Houses, blending books, arts and tourism with Greater Bay Area publishing collaborations.
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Nigeria’s Akada Children’s Book Festival 2025: 1,500+ attendees, 34 authors, and a thriving platform for indigenous children’s publishing.
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NBT’s inaugural Nagpur Book Festival 2025 draws strong publisher participation and trade sales, with two days remaining for industry networking.
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Music labels partner with AI platforms through strategic settlements. Book publishers lack leverage. Why safe settlements may not be an option.
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Explore the Addis Ababa Literature Festival 2025: a two-week celebration of Ethiopian literature with panels, workshops, and networking for publishers, differing from May’s Book Fair in its cultural depth.
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Al Ain Book Festival’s 16th edition brings 220+ publishers to Abu Dhabi, focusing on digital transformation and Arabic content global expansion.
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Vietnam and Malaysia’s leading education publishers partner to develop integrated digital learning solutions and AI-powered teaching tools across ASEAN markets.
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Tanzanian publishing leaders warn that English titles outsell Swahili books, urging industry action to revive national literature and reading culture.
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Surakarta’s historic book market faces digital disruption as veteran sellers embrace Facebook and TikTok-driven traffic. A study in adaptation.
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Discover the Bijoy Book Fair 2025 in Dhaka, a 10‑day celebration of literature, victory and culture, featuring over 200 stalls, author talks and family fun
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Pakistan’s Adab Festival showcases AI optimism in publishing, contrasting Western caution. Insights for publishing professionals on tech, diversity, heritage.
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Spotify’s audiobook entry sparks debate. While publishers see a new sales channel, authors report being left in the dark about deals and compensation, highlighting ongoing industry tensions.
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Interliber 2025 drew 120,000 visitors, driving up to 10% sales growth for new titles and showcasing robust financials of Croatia’s leading publishers today!
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OpenAI’s launch of ‘Sora’ sparks a trademark dispute with OverDrive, highlighting risks of brand confusion and the importance of IP protection in AI innovation.
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Kenya’s eKitabu launches Maua Books, a new children’s imprint. After award-winning Mvua Press & inclusive KSL audio/theatre innovations, they redefine African publishing.
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2025 Ahmedabad International Book Fair: analysis for publishing professionals on Gujarat’s trade evolution, South Asian market insights & B2B opportunities.
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AI won’t doom creative professionals. This article argues AI is a collaborator that elevates “average” work, augmenting human creativity for translators and authors.
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Kuwait International Book Fair 2025: 611 publishers from 33 countries, 287,000 titles & record crowds. Key Gulf rights hub & scouting destination until 29 Nov.
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