From The Bookseller

Daunt plans new buying structure after flat year at Waterstones Waterstones is to split its centralised buying functions into two roles, aimed at resolving the disconnect between what is ordered by the chain and what is then sold through.

Weekly E-Ranking: Trio with brio remain at summit The same three début superstars are doggedly dominating the top of the Weekly E-Book Ranking in 2019 to date, just as they did throughout most of 2018.

Barley renews call for visa overhaul, warning of 'irreversible' damage Head of Edinburgh International Book Festival Nick Barley has warned of the “irretrievable damage to Britain” by the current visa system, following publishers’ concerns for the free travel of writers.

Bella Pearson launches Oxford-based children’s publisher Bella Pearson, the former publishing director at David Fickling Books, is launching her own company in Oxford, focusing on middle-grade and YA fiction.

German trade association membership falls Membership of Germany’s Börsenverein des deutschen Buchhandels has continued its downward spiral in 2018.

Percy the Park Keeper returns for 30th anniversary Percy the Park Keeper is set to return in brand-new picture book, 30 years after the publication of One Snowy Night.

S&S Children’s buys two more by Michelle Harrison Simon & Schuster Children’s UK has bought two middle-grade titles from Michelle Harrison: a sequel to A Pinch of Magic and one as yet untitled novel.

HBO to dramatise Backman’s Beartown as MJ signs two new books HBO Europe will make a brand new drama based on Fredrik Backman’s novel Beartown, as Michael Joseph plans to publish two new books by the Swedish author.

Amazon 2018 sales hit $232.9bn as retailer enjoys record fourth quarter Amazon's 2018 sales increased 31% to $232.9bn as the online giant revealed a record $72bn revenue for the fourth quarter, in its latest financial results.

Elly Griffiths signs with HCG for children’s crime series Hachette Children’s Group has acquired a “deliciously murderous” MG detective series by adult crime writer Elly Griffiths.

Funeral for Diana Athill The funeral of editor and memoirist Diana Athill OBE will be held at St Paul's Church, Bedford Street, Covent Garden WC2 on Wednesday 20th February at 3pm.