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Ross proves the top draw in 2017 illustrator chart Tony Ross has topped The Bookseller’s year-end illustrator chart for a third year in a row, after his books earned more than £16m in 2017—£7.3m more than his closest competitor, Axel Scheffler.

Pottermore and Audible to release new J K Rowling audiobook Pottermore and Audible have announced a collaboration to publish a new audiobook Quidditch Through the Ages by J K Rowling, read by actor Andrew Lincoln.

BA 'dismayed' by allegations HMRC was told 'go easy on Amazon' The Booksellers Association has expressed "dismay" at the suggestion HMRC was told to "go easy" on Amazon by ministers reluctant to bring the retail giant to task over the amount of tax it pays.

Waterstones to press ahead with store opening programme in 2018 Waterstones plans to press ahead with its programme of opening new premises in 2018, despite the business being up for sale.

Virago Modern Classics marks 40 years with anniversary series Virago is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Modern Classics series with the publication of 13 "deluxe" illustrated paperbacks, showcasing authors such as Muriel Spark, Angela Carter and Patricia Highsmith.

Hawkins, Ahern and Gregory honoured at Bestseller Awards Paula Hawkins and Cecelia Ahern were welcomed into the Nielsen Book Hall of Fame last night at the Specsavers Bestseller Awards.

Fletcher and Poynter sign up for more Dinosaur that Pooped Penguin Random House Children’s is to publish two new books featuring the pooping dinosaur from authors and McFly bandmates Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, to be illustrated by Garry Parsons.

New imprint for Flame Tree Publishing London-based independent publisher Flame Tree Publishing is launching a new trade fiction imprint in September.

DK to publish celeb mums' guide to safety online DK is publishing Parent Alert​!​ How To Keep Your Kids Safe Online by celebrity mums and best friends Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams this July.

Sarah Perry to chair Desmond Elliott Prize Author Sarah Perry is to chair the judging panel for the 2018 Desmond Elliott Prize.

Melvyn Bragg's In Our Time to S&S Simon & Schuster UK will publish the official BBC Radio 4 In Our Time Companion by Melvyn Bragg, celebrating 20 years of the popular live discussion show.

Kate Harris to retire at OUP's Oxford Education Kate Harris, m.d. of Oxford University Press’ Oxford Education division, is to retire from her role in the last quarter of this year.