Lucy Nathan

3 weeks ago | publishersweekly.com | Lucy Nathan

A new study from the U.K. adds to the growing body of work documenting the challenges adults increasingly face when it comes to reading. Findings from the latest "State of the Nation in Adult Reading" report from the Reading Agency, a London-based literacy nonprofit, describe "a growing reading crisis, especially among younger adults," owing to distraction-filled environments and diminishing capacities for focus.

Nov 5, 2024 | publishersweekly.com | Lucy Nathan

Across Europe, English-language editions are becoming increasingly popular, which affects the sales of local translated editions. Since last year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, when European publishers proved cautious but keen to hear about new titles, English-language editions have markedly increased their share of the European market. There are a number of factors that are boosting the sales of English-language editions.

Oct 17, 2024 | publishersweekly.com | John Maher |Lucy Nathan |Ed Nawotka |Natasha Poliszczuk

By John Maher and Lucy Nathan, with reporting by Ed Nawotka and Natasha Poliszczuk | The five-year anniversary of Covid-19 is just months away, but at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, the pandemic felt like a thing of the past.

Oct 15, 2024 | publishersweekly.com | John Maher |Lucy Nathan

If the deal-making ahead of the opening of this year's event is any indication, the 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair is going to be a busy one. Among the deals announced was Scribner editor Rebekah Jett's acquisition of North American rights, in a six-figure preempt, to Portia Elan’s debut novel Homebound, from Julie Barer of the Book Group.

Oct 8, 2024 | publishersweekly.com | Jo Henry |Lucy Nathan

On October 7, the inaugural Scholastic Graphic Novel Awards ceremony took place at London's Cartoon Museum, with what appeared to be several hundred elementary school children optimistically squeezed in alongside authors, publishers, and agents.