September October 2025

The Federation of Publishers & Booksellers Associations in India (FPBAI), held its 71st Annual General Meeting recently. The Presidential Report was presented by S.K. Ghai, President, FPBAI. The report comprised the audited statement of…

Jaipur BookMark (JBM), the B2B segment of the Jaipur Literature Festival, and the British Council, have announced that applications are open for the India–UK Publishing Fellowship 2026, which is a joint endeavor to foster dialogue, business…

After building a trusted legacy across India with over 120 stores in 40 cities, Crossword Bookstores—India’s most iconic and beloved literary chain, unveiled its first international flagship store in Dubai. Located in Silicon Central Mall,…

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Publishers Conference, held before the main SIBF event, attracts leading rights professionals from over 100 countries. The 15th Sharjah Publishers Conference will take place from November 2-4,…

BookRix, the independent, community-focused self-publishing platform has launched its first subscription app for readers and listeners. Developed in partnership with Beat Technology—an international leader in subscription and streaming…

Maua Books, an imprint of eKitabu, has launched Prix de l’édition jeunesse africaine, a new literary prize dedicated to celebrating excellence in French-language children’s publishing in Africa, while building vital bridges between…

The first edition of the Shanghai Illustration & Pop Show (SIPS) will take place from 29 to 31 May 2026 at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. Organized by BolognaFiere China Ltd., with the support of the Shanghai International Culture…

The Financial Times and Schroders have announced the shortlist for the 2025 Business Book of the Year Award. Now in its twenty-first year, the award is an essential calendar fixture for authors, publishers and the global business community.…

Following the success of last year’s inaugural festival, St Andrew’s Book Festival returns to London from November 27–30,2025 with an expanded programme featuring the best of Scottish literature and culture, created by Scots in London and…

With the energy that has defined it for over sixty years, Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) is getting ready for its 63rd edition, scheduled to take place at the BolognaFiere exhibition centre from April 13 to 16, 2026, alongside…