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Transit Lounge acquires new novel from Carmel Bird

Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Transit Lounge has acquired world rights to Crimson Velvet Heart, a new novel by Carmel Bird (Love Letter to Lola, Family Skeleton). ‘This sumptuous historical novel centres on Marie Adelaide...

Pitt to star in Winton’s ‘The Riders’ film adaptation

Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Scott Free Productions will begin production of the film adaptation of Tim Winton’s novel The Riders (Penguin), with Brad Pitt set to star as protagonist Fred Scully. Edward Berger (Conclave)...

Lonely Planet Where To Go When With Kids

Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Discover 300 unforgettable travel experiences for families with kids and teenagers in this ultimate trip planner for every month of the year! From spotting throngs of penguins on South Africa's...

Bakers Lane Books launches as new independent publisher

Wednesday, 30 April 2025
A new independent publishing house, Bakers Lane Books, has officially launched this week. Led by publisher Ginny Grant, Bakers Lane Books will focus on publishing a select number of quality...

Rockpool Publishing announces new US distribution partnership with Andrews McMeel Publishing

Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Rockpool Publishing is excited to announce a new partnership with Andrews McMeel Publishing for the US distribution of its annual planners and calendars, effective immediately. This strategic collaboration marks a...

Publishing co-ordinator, Sydney

Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Rockpool Publishing Rockpool Publishing is a dynamic, award-winning Australian publisher with an international outlook. Our authors hail from around the world, and we publish more than 100 titles and co-editions...

Product Manager (Part-time), Sydney

Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Allen & Unwin Allen & Unwin, Australia’s largest independent book publisher, is looking for a motivated, proactive and experienced Product Manager to join our International Agencies team for a 12-month...

Cultivate 2025 winners announced

Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Writing NSW has announced the winners of the 2025 Cultivate Mentorship Program for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Emerging Writers. The annual program was developed by Writing NSW to 'help build equity and diversity...

Sheppard wins 2025 McCraith House Residency

Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Blak & Bright Festival has announced performing artist and creator Jackie Sheppard as the recipient of its 2025 McCraith House Residency. The festival said in its announcement: ‘Based in Naarm,...

Open Book 2025 interns announced

Monday, 28 April 2025
The successful interns for the 2025 Open Book: Australian Publishing Internship have been announced. Chosen from over 450 applications, the 2025 interns and their placements are: Olivia De La Mare...

2025 Prix Voltaire shortlist announced

Thursday, 24 April 2025
The International Publishers Association (IPA) has announced the 2025 shortlist for the Prix Voltaire. Announced at the Festival du Livre de Paris, this year's shortlist includes: Mohamad Hadi, Dar Al...

2025 Storylines Awards announced

Thursday, 24 April 2025
The Storylines Trust has announced the 2025 winners of the Storyline Awards in Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2025 winners are: Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and Lecture Award (NZ$2000) Paula Green...

New Voices of Aotearoa competition launched

Thursday, 24 April 2025
The Coalition for Books has launched the inaugural New Voices of Aotearoa competition. This promotional program will 'highlight up and coming New Zealand authors' and 'is aimed at identifying, nurturing...

Affirm acquires Croydon debut

Thursday, 24 April 2025
Affirm Press has acquired UK and Commonwealth rights to The Turing Protocol by Nick Croydon in a two-book deal, via The Story Factory’s founder, Shane Salerno. 'In the midst of...

Blue on Jhalak Prize shortlist

Thursday, 24 April 2025
Melbourne-based author Maame Blue has been shortlisted for the 2025 Jhalak Prize. The shortlisted titles are: Everest (Ashani Lewis, Dialogue) Manny and the Baby (Varaidzo, Scribe) My Friends (Hisham Matar, Penguin)...

Russell Prize for Humour Writing 2025 shortlists announced

Wednesday, 23 April 2025
The State Library of NSW has announced the shortlists for the 2025 Russell Prize for Humour Writing and the Humour Writing for Young People Award. The books shortlisted for the...

BookPeople Awards 2025 shortlists announced

Wednesday, 23 April 2025
BookPeople has announced the 2025 shortlist for the BookPeople Awards. The shortlisted titles for the awards are: BookPeople BookData Adult Fiction Book of the Year Dusk (Robbie Arnott, Picador) Juice (Tim...

HarperCollins acquires ‘Frosty’

Wednesday, 23 April 2025
HarperCollins Australia has acquired world rights to Frosty, a memoir by motor-sport athlete Mark Winterbottom. The memoir will be co-written with James Phelps. 'From his emergence from the suburbs of...

Vale Howard Pedersen

Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Author Howard Pedersen has died. Stephen Kinnane and Edie Wright from Magabala Books write: Magabala Books, along with hundreds of friends and community members across the Kimberley are deeply saddened...

No newsletter on Friday

Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Due to the Anzac Day public holiday, the Books+Publishing newsletter will not be published on Friday, 25 April.

TDLC: ‘The dominant form of revenue for the book industry continues to be the sale of physical books’

Wednesday, 23 April 2025
In the lead-up to the 2025 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs), Books+Publishing is in conversation with the event’s major sponsors about the status of the industry, what excites them about the future,...

National Family Reading Month

Wednesday, 23 April 2025
NATIONAL FAMILY READING MONTH is an initiative that represents the heart of our business – literacy is the key to learning and achievement. We believe that all children, with the...

Reach Sydney locals with Neighbourhood Media

Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Connect with your community and boost your local profile by featuring your bookshop in Neighbourhood Media’s suburb-specific magazines. Stocked in local hotspots, Neighbourhood Media’s magazines help you engage readers right...