U.K. Book Trade Agrees to Code of Conduct

In the U.K., groups representing agents, publishers, bookseller and authors have agreed to a 'Commitment to Professional Behaviour,' a new code of conduct intended to stamp out sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying, and intimidation.

International Hot Book Properties, Week of December 10, 2018

This week's hot books include an Italian novel about the downfall of Lehman Brothers that has won the Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger.

U.K. Authors Lobby for Brexit Protections

The U.K. Society of Authors has issued a "Brexit Briefing" asking for specific provisions for writers and publishers to be part in the U.K.'s Withdraw Agreement, including copyright protections, favorable export terms, access to E.U. grant funding, and the ability to work in the E.U.

Activist Author Takes Over at Top Mexican Publisher

Author Pablo Ignacio Taibo II has taken over as director of Fondo de Cultura Económica, Mexico’s large state-owned publishing house. He is seen as a political radical and a controversial choice to lead the publisher

Thai Children’s Rights Fair Throws the Spotlight on a Fast-Developing Market

The four-day International Children’s Content Rights Fair—which took place in Thailand, and ended its run on December 2—is focused on children’s content from ASEAN publishers and facilitating rights trading within the region and with overseas exhibitors.

An International Stage with Mexican Flavors

The Guadalajara book fair becomes more multilingual with each passing year.

Esi Edugyan Wins Second Giller Prize

The author won the C$100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel 'Washington Black.' Edugyan previously won in 2011 for her novel Half-Blood Blues, making her the third two-time Giller winner.

In South Korea, Booksellers Look for Ways to Compete

Booksellers across South Korea have suffered slowing book sales for nearly a decade, even as the Korean goverment has begun working to combat closures.

PW Online and On-Air: Week of November 19, 2018

New Thrillers Crown European Charts

New thrillers from well-known authors topped the bestseller lists across Europe in late October.