The Latest Breaking News on Books

Caroline Hirons on the skincare advice that every parent should share with their teens

From TikTok trends, to skincare myths and musts, here’s what you need to know

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

UK audiobook revenue up by almost a third last year

Income from audiobooks reached a record £268m in 2024, according to figures from the Publishers Association

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025

Roald Dahl sketches sell for almost £24,000 at auction

The drawings featured in Lyon & Turnbull’s rare books and manuscripts sale.

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made millions for writing memoir

Justice Jackson was paid an advance of $2,068,750 by Penguin Random House for her memoir titled “Lovely One,” according to her 2024 financial disclosure

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Waterstones debut fiction prize 2025 shortlist announced

Six ‘inspiring new voices’ made the list, which features a Saltburn-style summer holiday and a Swedish bestseller

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025

Hermès’s "Mystery at the Grooms" Brings Giant Birkins—and a Whodunit—to Manhattan

Step inside the interactive experience, where saddle-stitched artistry, secrets, and larger-than-life heritage pieces prove the house’s craft is as coveted as its bags.

Marie Claire · Jun 17, 2025

‘We live in a second Red Scare’: what can we learn from a chilling book about Florida’s past?

A harrowing new book looks back at a dark period of US history as the Johns committee targeted Black and queer Americans, drawing parallels to what’s happening now

The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025

Elyce Arons Hopes You Remember Her Best Friend Kate Spade—and the Brand They Built—As She Does

The 'We Might Just Make It After All' author reflects on the handbag empire's humble origins and her late business partner.

Marie Claire · Jun 17, 2025

Ted Davis Empowers Leaders by Enhancing Their Communication and Trust Skills

Ted Davis, DSL, the founder of Grace Strategic Services, Inc. (GSSI), a consultancy firm that enhances leadership performance and organizational success, draws from Lencioni's insights.

International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025

'Life goes on' – Eddy Merckx enjoys a quiet 80th birthday after five days of official celebrations

'Take a metre and cut off eighty centimetres... Then there's not much left, right' Merckx philosophical on turning 80

Cycling News · Jun 17, 2025