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PR working with Frankfurter Buchmesse, The Chalke History Festival, Pippa Funnell's Pony Tales, The Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction and Bitter Lemon Press.
π₯³ We have exciting NEWS! π₯³
'The End of the Sahara' by SaΓ―d Khatibi has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Arab Literature Prize.
More details π bit.ly/47DB1LT
Winner announced on 18 Nov. We publish in Feb (UK) and March (US). English translation by Alexander Elinson.
πFrankfurter Buchmesse continues to grow β and connect the world of literature!
The 77th edition was all about growth, global discourse, and a passion for reading across generations. π€
Read the full press release here:
www.buchmesse.de/en/press/pre...
#fbm25 #booksky
π OUR OCTOBER NEWSLETTER IS NOW OUT π
This month we are focussing on Leonardo Padura, Cuba's most celebrated living writer and author of the brilliant novel 'The Man Who Loved Dogs'.
Plus, find out more about the critically acclaimed Havana Quartet #Cuba #fiction #crimefiction
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Really interesting talk from Laura Summers of BookMachine, giving expert advice about resilience in the workplace, with a focus on emotional agility, adaptability, connection and sustainable stamina. Top tips too on getting enough sleeping, setting boundaries and getting away from screen! #fbm25
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βHow To Future Proof Your Publishing Careerβ panel now on the Innovation Stage with Suzy Astbury, Sara Lloyd, Meru Gokhale and Suzanne Collier. Already getting into the hot topic of AI and how itβs disrupting the publishing industry #fbm25
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At the Opening Press Conference at #fbm25
Vanina Colagiovanni (Publishing Director, Gog & Magog, Argentina), Mehar Anaokar (Editor, Serpentβs Tail Classics / Profile Books, UK), Karin Schmidt-Friderichs (Chairwoman of BΓΆrsenverein, German Publishers & Booksellers Association), Nora Haddada (author)
Thank you @bitterlemonpress.bsky.social for this very pretty copy of #AnEnigmaByTheSea by Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini, tns by Gregory Dowling.
Coming 22nd Jan, this is the third Fruttero and Lucentini mystery to be published in English by this fab indie publisher.
I cannot wait! ππ
We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Cesare De Michelis International Award for Publishing 2026 is Jonathan Galassi, Chairman Emeritus and Executive Editor at Farrar Straus & Giroux in New York.
Full announcement and details of book fair event to celebrate the winner π: bit.ly/4mWL5nU
If youβre off to the @buchmesse.de next week, Iβm participating in events for both @bookcareers.bsky.social and PublisHer. If youβre an international publisher, Iβm also running my first ever Careers Clinic at #FBF25 and have a signing session too. Full details www.bookcareers.com/frankfurter-...
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Our brand new catalogue for 2026 is now out - so do check it out!
Tuscany, Algeria, the American South and Croatia are the settings for our wonderful line-up of novels coming out next year.
Any journalists interested in review copies, do please DM us.
#novels #travels #crimefiction #fiction
π¨ THIS WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS π¨ The Battle of Britain wasnβt won by one aircraft alone βοΈπ₯. Aviation historian Paul Beaver sets the record straight about the Spitfire, the Hurricane, and the collective fight that saved Britain. π§
π Listen now: www.patreon.com/post...
Maura Regan, President of Licensing International, kicks off by saying that in 2024 they hit US$369.6 billion in sales of licensed products and services. Branded products outperformed non-branded products consistently. The challenge - how do you successfully connect with the consumer? #FRM25
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These are our speakers for this afternoon's session at the Frankfurt Rights Meeting. Here are our speakers for this afternoon's webinar. We would like to thank our media partner @bookbrunch.bsky.social for supporting us again this year! #FRM25
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π£Providing a stage for global dialogue: Frankfurt Calling at #fbm25
π New this year: Centre Stage in Hall 4.1
πFind out more about upcoming speakers and cooperation partners from a broad international network in our latest press release: www.buchmesse.de/presse/press...
Tonight at 6.30pm at The Croatian Embassy, 21 Conway Street, London, W1 for a literary evening with Jurica Pavicic, Magdalena Blazevic and translator Christina Zoric, moderated by Suzi Curtis of Istros Books.
Organised by the British Croatian Society. See some of you there!
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We now welcome Dr Jessica SΓ€nger, Director for European and International Affairs of the German Publishers & Booksellers Association, who joins the debate. She addresses the mass infringement of copyright and the effect that might have on publishers' own endeavours in the AI space. #fbm25
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Chantal Restivo-Alessi, Chief Digital Officer & CEO International Foreign Language at HarperCollins, joins the AI debate. "We believe this is an incredible opportunity for using AI as tools" she says. She outlines how AI can help with discovery, efficiencies and supporting human endeavours. #fbm25
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Fatimah Abbas, from the FALA Agency, outlines the worries that many have about using AI in their publishing business. "AI is hungry. It feeds on data and it feeds on books" she says.
#AI #fbm25
Today we are following the Frankfurt Rights Meeting - in the first of four digital sessions ahead of the book fair, our topic this afternoon is The AI Dilemma: Balancing Risks and Opportunities. Do follow along! #AI #TheFutureOfPublishing
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Join us on Mon 8 September at 6.30pm at The Croatian Embassy, 21 Conway Street, London, W1 for a literary evening with Jurica Pavicic, Magdalena Blazevic and translator Christina Zoric, moderated by Suzi Curtis of Istros Books
Organised by the British Croatian Society
bit.ly/4mQZfaw
Join us for an evening of Balkan literature
@hatchards.bsky.social on Wednesday 10th September, 6.30pm.
Authors Jurica PaviΔiΔ and Magdalena BlaΕΎeviΔ and translator Christina Pribichevich-ZoriΔ will be in conversation with Rosie Goldsmith. Details for tickets below π
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βοΈYou can apply for accreditation as a journalist or content creator for #fbm25 now!π
Our accreditation guidelines, FAQs and a tutorial can be found on our website π www.buchmesse.de/en/press/acc...
To celebrate the announcement of the Booker Prize 2025 longlist, we're launching our biggest ever competition. βΌοΈπ₯
https://thebookerprizes.pulse.ly/hleiwgbplj
π‘Your exclusive industry insights in preparation for #FBM25: The Frankfurt Rights Meeting 2025!
Featuring four digital sessions in September and an in-person networking reception on the exhibition grounds.π
ποΈ Secure your ticket(s) and get more information here: www.buchmesse.de/en/rights-li...
We have good news! π’
We are thrilled to announce that House ambassador and spokesperson for Chanel Charlotte Casiraghi has chosen 'Summer of Reckoning' by Marion Brunet, published by Bitter Lemon, as one of only four books in her 2025 Summer Readings campaign πΎ
More details here π
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Looking forward to seeing Katie in October at @buchmesse.de and thank you to @thebookseller.com for a great party last night!
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Looking for your holiday reads? ποΈ
Perfect for the summer, former British Intelligence Officer James Wolff's 'The Discipline Files' take you around the world in three thrilling espionage adventures. More details in our July newsletterπ
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#espionage π΅οΈ
We are thrilled to share the news that Bitter Lemon author Ben Pastor has been awarded the prestigious Orbetello Book Prize for Lifetime Achievement. We are proud to have 8 of her books on our list! More details here π
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Chalke History Festival has most successful week in itβs 14 year history! @chalkefestival.bsky.social
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During a grand evening at the Stockholm Concert Hall on June 9, the 2025 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Laureate was given to Bitter Lemon author Marion Brunet. The award was presented by His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip. Check out all the news and photos here:
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