Publishers prepare to #LoveAudio An industry-wide #LoveAudio campaign is launching next week, designed to shine a spotlight on the fastest-growing sector in UK publishing.

Alderman calls on publishing to address sexism or be left behind The Baileys Women's Prize For Fiction winner Naomi Alderman has spoken out against the "old fashioned" publishing industry, which she says needs to address subtle yet endemic sexism seeping into the marketing of its books - or risk being left behind.

Book trade gets behind The Great Get Together This weekend bookshops across the UK are celebrating their communities as part of The Great Get Together, an event marking one year since the murder of MP Jo Cox.

Borough Press wins The Binding after 'hotly contested' eight-way auction Borough Press has won a “hotly contested” first adult novel from YA author Bridget Collins after an eight-way auction.

Giles Elliott to leave Transworld as market for sports books wanes Transworld editorial director Giles Elliott is leaving Transworld after 10 years. His role was made redundant following a decision by Transworld to publish fewer sports books in the face of what it calls "a rapidly declining market".

'Unbelievable' response to Newham Bookshop's Grenfell Tower appeal The publishing industry has rallied round to support Newham Bookshop’s charity drive for victims of the Grenfell Tower in London.

Portobello launches literary non-fiction prize Portobello Books is launching a new non-fiction prize for unpublished writers, in association with literary agency C+W and retailer Foyles.

Bookshops, libraries and schools ready Harry Potter 20th birthday celebrations Bookshops, libraries and schools are preparing to mark the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with quizzes, events and an attempt to break a world record.

SoA and PA join English PEN in fight to free imprisoned writers worldwide The Society of Authors, the Publishers Association and English PEN are launching a joint campaign in aid of imprisoned writers worldwide, called Speak Out.

John Glen named new libraries minister John Glen has been announced as the new libraries minister at the department of media, culture and sport (DCMS) following the departure of former minister Rob Wilson.

English PEN director Glanville steps down Jo Glanville is stepping down as director of English PEN after being awarded an honorary visiting fellowship at the German university Arbeitsstelle Holocaustliteratur.

Barnett’s 'witty' novel on loneliness to Trapeze Trapeze has acquired David Barnett’s The Lonely Hearts Cinema Club, a novel about loneliness and an unlikely friendship between young and old.