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Review of 2017: the genres Fiction continued its print sales recovery in 2017, which was its third consecutive year of growth. However, the category, like the TCM as a whole, sorely missed a breakout bestseller.

Fry rules 2017 audio download chart Though specific download figures are not available, all signs point to a growing audio download market—and it’s one dominated by the vocals of Stephen Fry. However, its physical counterpart has hit an all-time low.

'High anxiety' over 'no deal' Brexit, Creative Industries Federation reports The creative industries sector is anxious it is being "sidelined" as Brexit negotiations continue, according to a new report published by the Creative Industries Federation.

Review of 2017: sub-categories According to The Bookseller's analysis of sales through Nielsen BookScan, the sub-categories that fluctuated most in 2017 were a reflection of the coming and going of industry fads, including parodies and adult colouring books.

Morpurgo and Field to collaborate on Christmas title Bestselling author Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Jim Field are working on a new Christmas picture book for Egmont.

Walmart partners with Rakuten to broaden Kobo's US reach Kobo's parent company Rakuten has struck a "strategic alliance" with Walmart which will see the e-book retailer broaden its customer base in the US.

Woods and Usden triumph at BBC Audio Drama Awards Society of Authors’ president Philip Pullman has presented Sarah Woods with the Tinniswood Award and Adam Usden with the Imison Award at the BBC’s Audio Drama Awards.

Creative Access places 800th intern Diversity social enterprise Creative Access has placed its 800th intern.

Publication for Cain's crowdfunded novel brought forward The publication date of journalist Matt Cain’s The Madonna of Bolton has been brought forward by Unbound due to the support it has received by crowdfunders.

Missingham launches Lounge Marketing Lounge Books founder Sam Missingham, formerly digital project manager at HarperCollins, is launching a book marketing service for authors called Lounge Marketing.

Amazon to open new Rugby fulfilment centre Amazon's new fulfilment centre in Rugby will create 400 new jobs, the e-tailer has said.

Scandi Sense Diet to Mitchell Beazley Mitchell Beazley has acquired The Scandi Sense Diet, a book devised by Danish entrepreneur Suzy Wengel to "lose weight and keep it off".