Public interest defence used successfully for first time
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Australian defamation laws have weighed on the minds of Australian editors and publishers for decades. So does the new public interest/responsible reporting defence, introduced in 2021, make their work easier?...
The industry is vast and multifaceted: 2025 Open Book intern Rebecca Zhong
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
First run as a pilot program offering 2 internships in 2022, the Open Book paid internship program is a joint sector initiative that aims to foster cultural and linguistic diversity...
The Little Bookroom opens in Brunswick East, Victoria
Thursday, 23 October 2025
The Little Bookroom recently reopened its doors at a new location in Brunswick East, Victoria. After crowdfunding to cover costs to move the store, new owner Michael Earp spoke to...
ASA, APA, authors take on Senate over AI
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) was recently joined by the Australian Publishers Association (APA) and a formidable coalition of authors to speak to a Senate committee at Parliament House...
NielsenIQ Brazil reports encouraging market growth, colouring book trend
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Books+Publishing’s Andrew Wrathall attended last month’s International ISBN Agency annual general meeting (AGM) in São Paulo, Brazil, as an Australian ISBN Agency representative. Here he reports on NielsenIQ’s presentation of...
Integrating sustainability research into postgraduate writing and publishing programs
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
BookUp’s inaugural research day was held on 8 August this year. As part of this full day dedicated to book industry research, Sarah Gory and Angela Meyer shared some of their...
Bayt Al-Hikma: the first library in the Islamic world
Thursday, 16 October 2025
With libraries, their work, and free access to information under increasing threat around the world, B+P and the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office reached out to libraries in other designated cities of...
Books from abroad: Overseas fiction titles, from November 2025 to January 2026
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Historical fiction, romance and fantasy: international fiction titles are foregrounding intriguing settings and worldbuilding. Books+Publishing shares some of the international titles arriving on our shores this summer. Some Bright Nowhere...
Books from abroad: Overseas CYA titles, from November 2025 to January 2026
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Murder, fantasy and a few cosy colouring books: Books+Publishing shares new international CYA titles arriving in Australia for summer. Beth Is Dead Katie Bernet Penguin YA murder mystery/thriller ISBN:...
Books from abroad: Overseas nonfiction titles, from November 2025 to January 2026
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Medicine, music and the joy of reading can all be found in the nonfiction titles arriving in Australia this summer. Books+Publishing looks at some of the internationally authored titles on...
CBL drives advocacy, innovation and growth in Brazil’s book trade
Monday, 13 October 2025
As an Australian ISBN Agency representative, Andrew Wrathall attended the International ISBN Agency Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 16-17 September in São Paulo, Brazil. Wrathall reports on the keynote session...
Book Club – this month’s reads
Friday, 10 October 2025
Looking for your next great group read? Our monthly Book Club rounds up new release titles that are perfect for sparking conversation and perhaps even some debate. From compelling fiction to...
Perpustakaan Jakarta Cikini: Communities need a library
Thursday, 9 October 2025
With libraries, their work, and free access to information under increasing threat around the world, B+P and the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office reached out to libraries in other designated cities of...
Travel writing after the pandemic: ‘Human stories are critical’
Wednesday, 8 October 2025
The art and work of writing and publishing often shift in response to changes in the world. Travel writing, as a place-based form of literature, has had to adapt through...
Colouring makes reading stick: Emily Baulch on the under-valuing of branded and interactive texts in children’s literacy
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
BookUp’s inaugural research day was held on 8 August this year. As part of this full day dedicated to book industry research, Emily Baulch shared some of her findings on...
Junior Book Club – this month’s reads
Friday, 3 October 2025
Searching for your next great read to share with kids? Our Junior Book Club highlights 10 new titles each month that are perfect for classrooms, libraries and family reading time....
Nottingham Women’s Library: ‘Staying true to community roots’
Thursday, 2 October 2025
With libraries, their work, and free access to information under increasing threat around the world, B+P and the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office reached out to libraries in other designated cities of...
Kuhmo City Library: People are drawn to stories
Thursday, 25 September 2025
With libraries, their work, and free access to information under increasing threat around the world, B+P and the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office reached out to libraries in other designated...
Julia Busuttil Nishimura recommends
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
The Japanese Art of Pickling and Fermenting by Yoko Nakazawa. I recently picked this book up and have read it cover to cover. I love the book design, the gorgeous...
Julia Busuttil Nishimura on ‘Sundays Under the Lemon Tree’
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Melbourne-based food writer and cookbook author Julia Busuttil Nishimura made her publishing debut with Ostro (Plum, 2017). Her first picture book, Sundays Under the Lemon Tree (Scribble, November), is ‘a...
Australian CYA at Frankfurt
Monday, 22 September 2025
Even though there are a relatively small number of CYA highlights – compared to other categories – Frankfurt attendees will still find the Australian stand brightened with works for younger...
Australian nonfiction at Frankfurt
Friday, 19 September 2025
Australian publishers are showcasing nonfiction titles on topics ranging from the familiar-yet-crucial (such as the mismanagement of climate change by those in power) to the niche-yet-topical (like the trio of...
Australian fiction and poetry at Frankfurt
Friday, 19 September 2025
Readers of fiction and poetry will be keen to learn what’s been happening here in Australia through a visit to the Australian stand. Threads of romance and humour weave through...
Mihai Eminescu Central University Library: An active cultural hub
Thursday, 18 September 2025
With libraries, their work, and free access to information under increasing threat around the world, B+P and the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office reached out to libraries in other designated cities of...
Book Club – this month’s reads
Friday, 12 September 2025
Looking for your next great group read? Our monthly Book Club rounds up new release titles that are perfect for sparking conversation and perhaps even some debate. From compelling fiction to...
Stadtbibliothek Bremen: Access to reading is a human right
Thursday, 11 September 2025
With libraries, their work, and free access to information under increasing threat around the world, B+P and the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office reached out to libraries in other designated cities of...
Back into BookUp (again): The inaugural research day wrapped
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Books+Publishing recently attended industry professional development conference BookUp, with three members of staff attending both days – the industry day and this year’s brand new addition, a full day dedicated...
‘Cultural pillage’: The Australian literary community responds to Meanjin’s closure
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
In light of the news late last week that Melbourne University Publishing (MUP) withdrew funding from Meanjin, industry figures and publications across the local scene shared their dismay at the...
Junior Book Club – this month’s reads
Friday, 5 September 2025
Searching for your next great read to share with kids? Our Junior Book Club highlights 10 new titles each month that are perfect for classrooms, libraries and family reading time....
Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania: A library for the people
Thursday, 4 September 2025
With libraries, their work, and free access to information under increasing threat around the world, B+P and the Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature Office reached out to libraries in other designated cities of...
