The HarperCollins Union just set a new standard in publishing.
Higher starting pay, better protections, and real momentum for workers across the industry.
This could be the beginning of bigger changes.
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Hungry for Affirmation, Vulnerable to Scams: As a Writer, I Know the Feeling

A new wave of AI-powered scams is targeting writers—using flattery, fake identities, and promises of success to steal money and trust.

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The March Hare and the Mad Hatter are brewing a strange tea against a beige floral background. Text: Tonight's blog post: March Madness in Bookland

Well, like the Hatter in Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland", who went mad from the toxic chemicals in his hats, the book industry has finally tipped over the fine line. Where will it end?! Find out more in tonight's blog post.
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The HarperCollins Union has approved a new contract that sets the highest starting salary in publishing.

Higher pay, overtime protections, stronger promotion language — this is a major labor win for the industry.
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Ingram Launches New Digital Catalog, DRC, and Ordering Platform Covered, a digital catalog and galley service for booksellers, librarians, media, and publishers, aims to be a cost-effective alternative to Edelweiss and to fill a gap left by the closure of Baker & ...

Ingram announced Covered, a new digital catalog, galley (DRC), and ordering platform—a major competitor to Edelweiss and NetGalley.

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Readers- The New Superheros. In Publishing News This Week

I'm back after 3 weeks away with my latest weekly roundup of #BookIndustry news #writing craft tips and #bookmarketing links is up. Readers- The New Superheros
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Baker & Taylor—once a major force in book distribution—has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

With massive debt and hundreds of layoffs, the impact could reach publishers, libraries, and authors alike.
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Harlequin Is Ending Its Historical Romance Line After Nearly 40 Years - Reactor The publisher's decision to end its historical romance line in 2027 comes on the heels of controversial changes to its international publishing tactics

After nearly 40 years of dukes, ballrooms, and sweeping love stories, Harlequin’s Historical Romance line is coming to an end. 💔

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23 reactions · 33 shares | ReadersMagnet LIVE at London Book Fair 2026 Day 1 (Morning Session) We’re officially live from Day 1 of the London Book Fair 2026 Join us as we kick off an exciting showcas... ReadersMagnet LIVE at London Book Fair 2026 Day 1 (Morning Session) We’re officially live from Day 1 of the London Book Fair 2026 Join us as we kick off an exciting showcase of authors, stories, and....

Greetings from the London Book Fair! ReadersMagnet is live from England, sharing moments from the event and the conversations happening around the publishing world.

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We’re in London!✨

Citi of Books is in London for the London Book Fair 2026. The energy is building as we prepare for an exciting event with stories and publishing connections. It is showtime and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

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✨ 4 DAYS TO GO! 📚

Citi of Books is counting down to the London Book Fair 2026! Just four days until we head to London to celebrate stories, authors, and the power of global publishing. See you there! ✨

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2026 Reader Survey: What Readers Want, Buy, and Expect - Written Word Media 2026 Reader Survey: What Readers Want, Buy, and Expect Discover 2026 reader trends from over 3,500 surveyed book lovers. Learn what readers want, how they buy, and how authors can better reach them.

WHAT DO READERS WANT, BUY, AND EXPECT? See this survey below from Written Word Media. Very helpful if you need an overview of where to promote your books.
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From the US to the UK — and the NHS.
Sophie Perinot on relocating, writing across markets, and how the historical fiction industry has evolved.
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U.K. Indie Publishers Take Stand Against AI Companies Members of the U.K.’s Independent Publishers Guild have threatened legal action against AI companies over alleged copyright infringement, in what IPG chief executive Bridget Shine called the first ste...

Members of the IPG sent letters to leading AI companies alleging copyright infringement—and they’re prepared to escalate.

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Format participation is becoming structural.

Print accelerated sharply.
Audio continues expanding.
Ebooks maintain scale.

The market is layered, not shifting.

Read the full breakdown: publishdrive.com/publishdrives-market-int...

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The New Fabio Is Claude

Romance is flirting hard with A.I. From 200+ A.I.-assisted novels in a year to chatbot-written love scenes, the genre is once again at the center of publishing’s biggest tech debate. Is speed the future?

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www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/b...

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Harlequin is closing its Historical Romance line by fall 2027, ending nearly 40 years of sweeping ballrooms, frontier passion, and classic tropes. 💔📚 www.theromancestudio.com/end-of-an-er... #RomanceNews #HistoricalRomance #BookIndustry

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Audio 'no longer an afterthought' as publishers snap up raft of audio-first acquisitions This year has seen a raft of 'audio-first' acquisitions, suggesting audio is 'no longer the afterthought' it once was, with books acquired exclusively for listeners, and the arrival of the UK branch o...

Publishers are snapping up audio-first acquisitions, commissioning star casts, original scores, and bingeable series as streaming reshapes discovery.

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Dragons, Sex and the Bible: What Drove the Book Business This Year

2025 book sales reveal genre fiction thrives while nonfiction and YA struggle, indie bookstores grow, and readers double down on what comforts them.

Read More ➜ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/b...

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Are we falling out of love with nonfiction? In the early 2020s, readers flocked to books to explain political turbulence. But is the world now too grim to read about – and are podcasters taking the place of authors?

New reporting suggests sales are down as audiences seek escapism, audio, and on-the-go insight from podcasts and video.

Read More ➜ www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...

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Harlequin France is firing its human translators and replacing them with—welp, you guessed it. Harlequin France, which is owned by HarperCollins, has just confirmed that they’re shifting away from human translators with an eye to robot replacements. As The Bookseller reported this morn…

Harlequin France is reportedly ending contracts with human translators and shifting to AI-assisted translation — a move that’s sparking major debate about quality, craft, and the future of literary work. buff.ly/kXUKTxm #PublishingNews #AIinBooks #Translation #WritersLife #LitHub #BookIndustry

Professor Christoph Bläsi conducts research and teaches in Book Studies at the Gutenberg Institute for World Literature and Written Media at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. The photo shows him standing next to a stack of books. (photo: Peter Thomas)

From text generation in academic settings to the ethical challenges of using #ArtificialIntelligence in the #publishing industry: Professor Christoph Bläsi takes a comprehensive look at #AI in #BookStudies – and far beyond 👉 www.magazine.uni-mainz.de/even-with-ai-…

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Fable | Stories for everyone

The 2026 State of Reading Report shows readers are more habitual, more social, and more digital than ever, with fantasy, audiobooks, and community leading the way.

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Kindle’s recent announcement allowing new ebook formats, including EPUB downloads, marks a notable shift in how digital books may be accessed and owned.

As we plan for 2026, we’re curious how readers, authors, and publishers see the implications.

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The Author Gap: What Happened to the Next Harry Potter?

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Ever wonder why we're not seeing new 'mega-name' authors like Stephen King or J.K. Rowling? #Authors #BookIndustry #Books #Writing #AuthorTube #BookSky 📚