Archives for February 2026
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UK Bookshops Face “Disastrous” Tax Increases
Changes to the UK’s budget mean that many independent bookstores will have to pay a significantly higher business rate (a property tax) starting in April, the Bookseller reports. According to new research that has been submitted to the government as part of a consultation, more than 400 independent bookshops will see their rates go up over the next three years after a transitional period, and some stores’ taxes will be doubled. Researchers found that a store would have to sell at least 1,141 more books per year, on average, to make up for the increase. According to the Bookseller, “In […]
Casey Sherman’s THE KILLER AND FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: The True Story of Mass Murder in Paradise: Authors and Editors Conversation #5 from Our Buzz Books Spring/Summer 2026 Nonfiction Panel
Today we bring you the fifth Authors and Editors conversation from our recent nonfiction panel with the compelling Casey Sherman and his Sourcebooks marketer Angela Corpus for THE KILLER AND FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT, publishing May 26. Don’t forget to download our free ebook edition here: #BuzzBooksOfficial
Hachette Shows Gains in 2025
Lagardere released financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, reporting publishing sales of €841 million for the quarter, up 1.8 percent on the company’s like-for-like basis (more akin to what other companies call “adjusted revenue”), and €3.001 billion for the year, up 2.7 percent like-for-like and 4.5 percent as reported, gaining €128 million overall. Recurring EBIT was €312 million, up just €2 million and EBITA was €308 million, up 7 percent. Fourth quarter sales were up €42 million from the previous year, as recent acquisitions added €54 million in the period, balanced by a €27 million negative […]