Singapore's Book Council on East/West Publishing Relations

Today's Feature Story: Singapore's Book Council on East/West Publishing Relations We spoke to R. Ramachandran of the National Book Development Council of Singapore about the country's efforts to become a regional hub for literary arts.

Discussion: Russia’s "The Big Book" Shortlist Led by Prilepin's "Cloister" Zakhar Prilepin’s 'Cloister' leads the shortlist for Russia's 'Big Book' prize, which is worth 3 million rubles ($87,000) to the winner.

More News from PP: US Court Rules that Sherlock Holmes Belongs to the Public The US Court of Appeals has upheld a decision that Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes is now in the public domain.

From the Archive: How Developing Markets Fuel Wattpad’s Explosive Growth Markets often overlooked by Western publishers — like the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Saudia Arabia, Romania — are proving powerhouses for Wattpad says CEO Allen Lau.