Publishing News
UK copyright laws face shake-up
A new report on privacy in the digital age has suggested UK copyright laws need a shake up.
Women over 35 turn to book piracy
Illegal downloading of eBooks has risen sharply. Amongst women over 35.
Roth wins Man Booker Prize
Philip Roth has been named the winner of the fourth Man Booker International Prize.
Readers get say in Guardian first book award
For the first time this year, members of the public will be able to suggest books that they think should be considered for the 2011 Guardian First Book Award.
Amazon - New romance imprint first of many
Online retail giant Amazon has announced further steps into the world of publishing with romance imprint Montlake. Other publishing businesses will follow.
Penguin launches peer review site
Penguin is the latest publisher to jump on the 'peer review' bandwagon with the launch of 'Book Country'.
Amazon launches bonus content
Amazon.com has introduced a new content hub for online book buyers.
Shortlist announced for new romantic writer award
The Romantic Novelists' Association announced the shortlist today for the Joan Hessayon Award.
Egan picks up Pulitzer fiction prize
Chicago born American novelist Jennifer Egan has been awarded the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Worldreader extends trails into Kenya
Worldreader - a non-profit organisation that aims to make eBooks available to "every family on the planet" has announced further expansions in Africa.
