The company will launch in Indonesia, South Korea, Denmark, Norway, and Finland in 2027. It will also continue to release advanced listening features and tools for efficient audiobook production, said chief content officer Rachel Ghiazza.

The closure of Hall 6 at this year’s fair was a mixed bag for publishers, with some getting an upgrade and others quite the opposite. Still, the mood was buoyant and business was on track.

Must-see events for tomorrow at the fair.

The director of international scouting at Maria B. Campbell Associates in New York discusses trends, self-publishing and more

Tobias Winn, CEO of Tonies, the screen-free audiobook player for children, said the company will open two new markets in 2027 and expand licensing opportunities to sports teams and more original IP.

The idea that AI will take all publishing jobs is rubbish, said Bloomsbury founder Nigel Newon as part of a panel on the topic, but he and others agreed that entry-level jobs may disappear, staff need retraining, and new roles will emerge.

Must-see events for today at the fair.

The company is launching its service across nearly all of Africa, Europe, and South America.

Big tech threatens reading, writing, and, by extension, the very foundations of democracy.

U.S. and U.K. Rights pros and a translator share the Buzziest books and more ahead of this years fair

Today’s must-see events at the fair

A Graphic novel adaptation of The three body problem series and salty jokes, a million-copy bestseller are on offer

The U.S.-based initiative will offer five unpublished women novelists grant support and guidance from a panel including Virginia Evans, A.M. Holmes, and Tayari Jones.

Data from 771 professionals surveyed by the Book Industry Study Group and BookNet Canada found publishers’ AI use at the organizational level jumped to 63%, from 48% in 2025, while individual use dropped from 46% in 2025 to 38% today.

The event added first-timers from countries including Kosovo and Ukraine, and hosted more than 300 meetings for 912 participants. “The broader the attendee network becomes, the greater the opportunities,” said director Mansour Al Hassani.

Russian airstrikes have destroyed millions of books in Ukrainian warehouses and bookstores. Meanwhile, publishers are beleaguered and increasingly risk-averse, but committed to carrying on.

Chooseco’s first gamebooks for adults will launch next year, starting in July with a reimagining of Pride and Prejudice. “I can’t tell you how many fans have been asking for this,” says director of marketing Lizzy Middleman.

The Singapore-based startup says its AI-powered platform can halve graphic novel production time and cost. “This is not a self-driving car,” notes CEO Anumeha Bisaria. “It’s more like handing a Ferrari to someone who already knows how

Audiobook and multi-format publisher Podium Entertainment has been acquired by private equity firms Flexpoint Ford and Shamrock Capital from Presidio Investors. Podium staff are being given an ownership stake as part of the deal.

Genre, geography, and good timing often determine success at selling rights at the fair