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Bookshelf wealth: what it’s about and why it’s 2024’s biggest design trend

“Bookshelf wealth,” a controversial trend blending interior design and books, brings up questions of style vs. authenticity.

Empowering early literacy through the National Literacy Trust’s “Early Words Matter” campaign, targeting childhood development and education.

More than 175 people from across the industry form Book Workers for a Free Palestine, as the coalition calls for a ceasefire.

Jewish Book Council launches initiative combating antisemitism in literature, fostering a safe, inclusive literary community.

Explore Inclusive Books for Children’s journey, promoting diversity in kids’ literature through their inaugural award show.

Explore 2023 ebook sales trends, which includes celebrity authors, BookTok, and self-publishing success in the digital space.

Society of Authors and the Authors Guild urges Spotify’s Findaway Voices for clearer terms after creators’ rights backlash.

CILIP launches Libraries at Risk Monitor to protect UK public libraries amid financial pressures and a cost of living crisis.

ABA forum sparks debate on Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, urging action, ceasefire, and inclusivity among booksellers in 2024.

2024 Walter Scott Prize longlist announced, embracing global historical fiction, now managed by The Abbotsford Trust.