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Publishing & Rights: Conduit Books has acquired Ben Sims’ The Long Let, adding to the small-press push for fresh fiction. Independent Book Retail: UK & Ireland independent bookshop numbers hit 1,086, the highest since 2012, per new data released for Independent Bookshop Week. Manga Licensing: Bubbles Zine licensed Suehiro Maruo’s New National Kid for a winter 2026–2027 release, continuing its Maruo catalog. Library Costs: Rhode Island joined a multistate effort to rein in e-book licensing costs for libraries. AI & Books: Rakuten Kobo rejected 45% of submissions after a surge of AI-generated books, as the debate over AI covers and publishing quality heats up. Book-to-Screen & Events: The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns with Half-Blood Prince in concert (June 12, 2027), while the 36th Hong Kong Book Fair unveils its theme: “Cultural Legacy - Joyful Journeys.” Industry People: Hardman & Swainson appointed Nina Leon as an agent, focusing on romantasy, YA, and contemporary romance.

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The 36th Hong Kong Book Fair unveils annual theme: ‘Cultural Legacy - Joyful Journeys’

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UK manufacturing order books fall to six-year low in June - CBI

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Year Founded	2005
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
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Year Founded	2001
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Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Alexandria
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Local authors to share publishing tips at RVA Pub Club

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Year Founded	2001
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‘The Polygamist’ counterfeits go on sale in Nairobi following show popularity

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Owned By	Kenyan Government (Agnes Kalekye Managing Director)
Year Founded	1928
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Publication Location	Kenya, Nairobi
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Lululemon’s Summer Sale Is Back With up to 50% off Editor-Approved Activewear

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Year Founded	1885
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Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Harlan
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