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OverDrive – ‘libraries can create new readers’

Wednesday, 19 February 2025
In the lead-up to the 2025 ABIAs, Books+Publishing is in conversation with the event's major sponsors about the status of the industry, what excites them about the future, and what they have...

Knox longlisted for 2025 Walter Scott Prize

logo walter scott prize Wednesday, 19 February 2025
In the UK, the Abbotsford Trust has announced the longlist for the 16th Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction (WSP).  Among those longlisted is local author Malcolm Knox for his...

Shamed to Madness – A Journey to Hell and Back

Wednesday, 19 February 2025
An autobiography that highlights the persecution and shaming Andrew was subject to throughout his life from his peers, parents and church, simply for being who he was: Gay! A life...

Bookseller Chadstone, Melbourne

Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Readings Readings Chadstone is opening soon and we are looking to expand our bookseller team! If you have direct bookshop experience and would like to know more about the role...

Stricker wins 2025 Peter Porter Poetry Prize

a portrait of Meredith Stricker Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Meredith Stricker was awarded the 2025 Peter Porter Poetry Prize, run by the Australian Book Review (ABR) and worth $6000, at a ceremony in Melbourne last night. ABR outgoing editor Peter...

Scodellaro wins 2024 Novel Prize

a portrait of Giada Scodellaro Monday, 17 February 2025
Fitzcarraldo Editions, Giramondo and New Directions have announced Ruins, Child, a debut novel from Giada Scodellaro, as the winner of the 2024 Novel Prize. The novel was chosen from 1100...

Tasmanian Literary Awards 2025 shortlists announced

Monday, 17 February 2025
The shortlists for the 2025 Tasmanian Literary Awards have been announced. Shortlisted titles in each category are: Premier’s Prize for Fiction ($25,000) The Angry Women’s Choir (Meg Bignell, Penguin) Heartsease...

Carnegie 2025 longlists announced

the logo of the carnegies, a green square with a white torch and yellow flames Thursday, 13 February 2025
In the UK, the longlists for the Carnegie Medal for Writing and the Carnegie Medal for Illustration have been announced. The 35 longlisted titles (19 for the Carnegie Medal for...

DANZ Children’s Book Award 2025 longlists announced

Thursday, 13 February 2025
The 2025 longlists for the Australian School Library Association (ASLA) DANZ (Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand) Children’s Book Award have been announced. The longlisted titles in each category...

Remembering Michael Webster

Photograph of Michael Webster. Credit: Debora Webster-Bain Wednesday, 12 February 2025
More tributes have come in, after the passing of publisher, academic, and distinguished industry professional Michael Webster. University of Melbourne head of program, publishing & communications Katherine Day writes: We...

Arrest of booksellers sparks international condemnation

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Mahmoud Muna and Ahmad Muna, the Palestinian uncle and nephew co-owners of the Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem, were released by police on Tuesday, 11 February, but remain under a...

Research study: AI, ethics and the future of editing 

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
We are conducting a research study about the value of editors given the expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This study focuses on the trade book publishing industry, targeting the romance...

Publisher/ commissioning editor, Sydney

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Pan Macmillan Australia Publisher/Commissioning Editor Pan Macmillan Australia seeks a dynamic Publisher/Commissioning Editor (title dependent on experience) to join our publishing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved...

Text acquires new novel from Michael Winkler

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Text’s publisher Michael Heyward has acquired GRIEFDOGG, the astonishing new work from Winkler, author of the Miles Franklin shortlisted GRIMMISH. Winkler describes this novel as ‘A fractured fable about water,...

Book your advertising for Think Australian 2025

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Bookings are open for Think Australian. Promote your titles to over 55K international readers via our subscriber list and distribution partnerships with Publishers Weekly in the US and Book Brunch...

US literary orgs decry anti-trans executive order

Monday, 10 February 2025
In the US, more than 50 book-industry organisations and businesses, including booksellers, publishers and libraries, have released a statement denouncing an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that recognises...

Gwen Harwood Poetry Prize 2025 shortlist announced

a sepia portrait of Gwen Harwood Monday, 10 February 2025
The shortlist for the 2025 Gwen Harwood Poetry Prize has been announced. The shortlisted poems, chosen from almost 500 entries, are: ‘Whistling Space’ by Chris Andrews ‘Finding Pan’ by Jonathan...

2024 Chytomo Award winners announced

Chytomo logo, a black and orange graphic Wednesday, 5 February 2025
In Ukraine, the 2024 winners of the Chytomo Awards have been announced, reports Publishing Perspectives. The Chytomo Awards celebrate achievements in Ukrainian publishing across three categories, highlighting innovations in digital publishing,...

ABIA Audiobook and Business Award nominations are closing

Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Audiobook and Business Award nominations are closing Wednesday 12 February. You can visit the ABIA website to learn more about the awards and eligibility criteria for each category, and to start...

Freelance book designer available for hire

Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Book Designer Available | Gayna Murphy, a talented book designer, is available for freelance opportunities. She offers book cover designs and interior book designs, specialising mainly in nonfiction, literary fiction...

 

 

 

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