The London Book Fair

The London Book Fair Frame your narrative. Turn the page. Defining the future of creative content. The publishing industry is ever-changing, and so are we.
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From the publishers and dealmakers to the copyright pros, the commissioners and the global licensers, including those involved in rights negotiation, at LBF, we unite the book community for three days of business, networking and learning. We look forward to welcoming you back.

🧠 Plot twist... NielsenIQ BookData data shows Quiz Books reached their highest recorded sales levels ever in 2025.Who sa...
19/06/2026

🧠 Plot twist... NielsenIQ BookData data shows Quiz Books reached their highest recorded sales levels ever in 2025.

Who saw that coming?

Are you making the most of AI in publishing? The Independent Publishers Guild ’s award-winning ‘Master AI in Publishing’...
17/06/2026

Are you making the most of AI in publishing?

The Independent Publishers Guild ’s award-winning ‘Master AI in Publishing’ training has helped hundreds of professionals worldwide to improve their knowledge and confidence. Led by publishing tech expert George Walkley, it's a comprehensive, accessible and CPD-certified guide to ways AI can make your publishing tasks easier and more effective.

Don't miss your next chance to take part on Wednesday 15 July, learn more and book your place here http://spkl.io/61837Dlh5

Six months in, and Westeros still has us hooked. 📺📚A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiered back in January, and George ...
16/06/2026

Six months in, and Westeros still has us hooked. 📺📚

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiered back in January, and George R. R. Martin's world shows no sign of losing its grip on us.

So tell us... what is your favourite Game of Thrones spin-off or book-to-screen adaptation right now? Drop it in the comments! 💬

👻 Insights from NielsenIQ BookData reveal Horror as one of the UK's fastest-growing genres in 2025.Sales value increased...
16/06/2026

👻 Insights from NielsenIQ BookData reveal Horror as one of the UK's fastest-growing genres in 2025.

Sales value increased 21% year-on-year, reflecting readers' growing appetite for genre fiction and immersive storytelling.

The category's continued momentum highlights the diversity of today's reading landscape.

🚀 According to NielsenIQ BookData's latest market insights, Sci-Fi & Fantasy remains one of publishing's strongest growt...
12/06/2026

🚀 According to NielsenIQ BookData's latest market insights, Sci-Fi & Fantasy remains one of publishing's strongest growth categories.

The genre delivered record value sales of £103.3 million in 2025, up 23% year-on-year, alongside a 19% increase in volume sales.

The continued rise reflects growing reader demand for immersive worlds, expansive storytelling and series-driven discovery.

📚 New data from NielsenIQ BookData, released ahead of The London Book Fair, shows that Adult Fiction continues to outper...
09/06/2026

📚 New data from NielsenIQ BookData, released ahead of The London Book Fair, shows that Adult Fiction continues to outperform the wider market.

While UK print book sales dipped slightly in 2025, Adult Fiction grew by 5% year-on-year to a record-breaking £582 million.

The figures highlight readers' continued appetite for storytelling, even amid wider market pressures and rising book prices.

As the National Year of Reading gets underway, the data reinforces the enduring strength of fiction in driving engagement, discovery and sales across the industry.

🌿 Meet the Makers: Wuthering HeightsEmily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece has inspired generations, but three adaptations st...
28/05/2026

🌿 Meet the Makers: Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece has inspired generations, but three adaptations stand out:
🎥 The 1939 film starring Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon, a visually stunning classic that softened the novel’s darker themes while earning eight Academy Award nominations (Medium).
🎶 Kate Bush’s 1978 chart-topping song, a theatrical and haunting tribute that gave Catherine Earnshaw’s ghostly voice a new dimension (Half Mystic).
🎬 The 2026 film directed by Emerald Fennell, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, promises a bold, modern retelling of this timeless tale (People).

Which adaptation of Wuthering Heights is your favourite? Let us know below! 👇

A celebration of stories without borders.The International Booker Prize is a powerful reminder of how translation connec...
26/05/2026

A celebration of stories without borders.

The International Booker Prize is a powerful reminder of how translation connects readers, cultures and ideas across the world. An inspiring evening recognising the people who bring exceptional international voices to new audiences.

22/05/2026

📚✨ Fit Check at LBF 26!

From page-turners to head-turners, the looks at this year’s London Book Fair are nothing short of heartstopping! 😍 Watch as authors and visitors alike bring their A-game to the literary runway. Who says book lovers can’t serve style?

20/05/2026

What’s the biggest opportunity in publishing right now? 📚

At , Tom Weldon (Penguin Random House UK), Bob Carrigan (Audible) and Joanna Prior (Pan Macmillan) shared their perspectives on the future of storytelling.

The conversation made one thing clear: the opportunities for stories to travel further than ever are just getting started.

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