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Trade pays tribute to Morse author Colin Dexter Figures from across the trade have paid tribute to Colin Dexter, author of the Inspector Morse novels, who died aged 86, at his home in Oxford.

Blob hangs on to number one as Patterson doubles his luck David Walliams’ Blob (HarperCollins Children's) has held the UK Official Top 50 number one spot for a fourth week in a row, the longest run for a World Book Day title since records began.

Outrage as Library Service of the Year shortlistee slated for closure Walsall Council is to reduce its library service by more than half, in what has been described as a "highly ironic" and "criminal" decision.

'Historic' deal will see Shanghai maths books sold into UK schools Collins Learning has signed a first-of-its-kind deal to translate an influential Shanghai maths learning series – the first time the publisher has imported a book for use in schools this way.

Tom Cox book breaks Unbound crowdfunding records Author Tom Cox's new book 21st Century Yokel has become the fastest title to reach its funding target on Unbound in just seven hours.

Gloria Hunniford's autobiography to John Blake Singer and presenter Gloria Hunniford is publishing a new autobiography with John Blake this October.

Moomin hardbacks to be released as collectors' editions Independent publisher Sort Of Books is set to release eight original Moomin novels after acquiring world English rights to Tove Jansson’s works from Moomin Characters Ltd.

Adventurer Alastair Humphreys pens first children's book Author adventurer Alastair Humphreys, who recently became the pioneer of "microadventures" - a movement encouraging people to seek out short local adventures - has signed a two-book deal with Big Picture Press, an imprint of Templar.

McCormack, de Waal, Donoghue shortlisted for €15k Irish prize Goldsmith Prize-winning novelist Mike McCormack joins others including Kit de Waal and Emma Donoghue on the €15,000 Kerry Group Novel of the Year Award shortlist.

Hodder to publish comedian Kevin Hart's first book Hodder & Stoughton has acquired I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons by American actor, comedian, writer, and producer Kevin Hart.