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Strong economic case for taking VAT off digital publications, report finds A report conducted by consultancy Frontier Economics has found a "strong" economic case for taking VAT off digital publications in the UK, as permitted under newly agreed European Union rules.

BA launches Independent Children’s Book of the Month Scheme The Booksellers Association is launching an indie Children’s Book of the Month promotion following on from last year’s Children’s Book of the Season campaign.

Mr B's crowdfunder smashes original target, looks further Mr B's Emporium in Bath has smashed its original crowdfunding target of £45,000 to expand its premises, with the total raised now exceeding £48,500.

'Explosive' investigation into Catholic Church goes to Bloomsbury An investigation into “corruption and cover-ups” at the heart of the Catholic Church will be published by Bloomsbury next year.

Kathleen MacMahon moves to Penguin Ireland Kathleen MacMahon is moving from Sphere to Penguin Ireland with a "dazzling" new novel, following a deal closed at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Mozley wins Polari First Book Prize Fiona Mozley has won the Polari First Book Prize 2018 for her Man Booker-shortlisted debut, Elmet (John Murray).

Timbuktu raises $218,000 to publish Rebel Girls journal ".

Juno Dawson’s 'Meat Market' acquired by TV production company Unstoppable Film & Television has acquired the production rights to Juno Dawson’s upcoming YA novel Meat Market (Quercus Children’s Books), about a 16-year-old girl who is catapulted from her South London council estate to the international world of fashion.

Madeline Toy joins Bath Festivals Madeline Toy has joined Bath Festivals as head of literature programming.

47North scoops Charnock's near-future novel Amazon Publishing’s science fiction and fantasy imprint 47North has signed the recent winner of the Arthur C Clarke Award, Anne Charnock, for a further novel, set in the “disturbing near-future”.

BA launches Independent Children’s Book of the Month Scheme The Booksellers Association is launching an indie Children’s Book of the Month promotion following on from last year’s Children’s Book of the Season campaign. Mr B's crowdfunder smashes original target, looks further Mr B's Emporium in Bath has smashed its original crowdfunding target of £45,000 to expand its premises, with the total raised now exceeding £48,500. 'Explosive' investigation into Catholic Church goes to Bloomsbury An investigation into “corruption and cover-ups” at the heart of the Catholic Church will be published by Bloomsbury next year. Kathleen MacMahon moves to Penguin Ireland Kathleen MacMahon is moving from Sphere to Penguin Ireland with a "dazzling" new novel, following a deal closed at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Mozley wins Polari First Book Prize Fiona Mozley has won the Polari First Book Prize 2018 for her Man Booker-shortlisted debut, Elmet (John Murray).     Timbuktu raises $218,000 to publish Rebel Girls journal The founders of the Rebel Girls books have raised $218,937 to publish a new book, a "guided journal that helps girls train their rebel spirit and lead the revolution of our time". Juno Dawson’s 'Meat Market' acquired by TV production company Unstoppable Film & Television has acquired the production rights to Juno Dawson’s upcoming YA novel Meat Market (Quercus Children’s Books), about a 16-year-old girl who is catapulted from her South London council estate to the international world of fashion. Madeline Toy joins Bath Festivals Madeline Toy has joined Bath Festivals as head of literature programming. 47North scoops Charnock's near-future novel Amazon Publishing’s science fiction and fantasy imprint 47North has signed the recent winner of the Arthur C Clarke Award, Anne Charnock, for a further novel, set in the “disturbing near-future”. Fleet acquires Seamas O’Reilly's memoir Fleet has acquired the first book of Observer columnist Seamas O’Reilly, a memoir called Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?   Elphinstone and Woodcock join forces for Snow Dragon picture book Simon & Schuster Children’s UK will this Christmas publish a short story about a snow dragon by Abi Elphinstone in picture book format, with illustrations by Fiona Woodcock.