Books+Publishing

Shapeshifting is the latest First Nations anthology from UQP, and I was lucky enough to be one of its first readers. You can read my review now on Books+Publishing, and Shapeshifting is available from your local independent bookstore. https://lnkd.in/gVz3sRgf #bookreview #FirstNationsLiterature

A few months ago I had the pleasure of reviewing David Dyer's engrossing new novel, This Kingdom of Dust. Read my review on Books+Publishing!

News this week: Author Ellen van Neerven is the recipient of the 2024 Creative Australia Fellowship for literature, worth $80,000; Shawline Publishing has entered liquidation, with liquidator Brooke Bird stating that ‘the master files associated with [authors’] published works … are likely owned by Shawline’; and the Age reports that Dymocks is rolling out changes to its website this week, along with a new loyalty program and changes to its flagship store. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFjv3Pp2

Jobs this week: - Freelance book editor, remote, Reedsy - Editor, Melbourne, Books+Publishing - Examination development manager, Melbourne, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) - Publishing assistant, Sydney, Rockpool Publishing - Head of digital strategy, Melbourne, Kill Your Darlings Find out about the latest book industry jobs from Books+Publishing: https://lnkd.in/g-q2VfP6

This week's news: After the news last week that Hardie Grant would acquire Pantera Press, the former has confirmed the Pantera staff that will be remaining with Pantera following its move to Hardie Grant’s Ultimo offices. Hardie Grant has also announced the creation of a new dedicated graphic novel imprint, Figment. Read more: https://lnkd.in/givqMX3h

Jobs this week: - Editor, Melbourne, Books+Publishing - Head of digital strategy, Melbourne, Kill Your Darlings - Booking co-ordinator and admin assistant, Melbourne, Booked Out - Editorial and publishing assistant, Sydney, Allen & Unwin. Find out about the latest jobs in publishing from our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gPEGuJKf

Echo Publishing is delighted to have acquired world rights to two books by debut author Anna Maynard, via Sally Bird at Calidris Literary Agency. Read more via Books+Publishing

News this week: Hardie Grant has signed an agreement to acquire Pantera Press, with completion of the sale set for 30 September, subject to customary closing conditions. Perth Festival has announced that it will run a new literary festival, which it plans to hold for the first time in spring 2026; while Canberra Writers Festival has announced its 2024 program. In other local news this week, author Will Kostakis has been appointed to the Public Lending Right Committee for a four-year term as an author representative; and Victorian wholesaler The Brand Licensing Group has partnered with Canadian children’s publisher Phidal Publishing to distribute its books into the Australian market. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzsyVk5T

Jobs this week: - Editor, Melbourne, Books+Publishing  - Head of digital strategy, Melbourne, Kill Your Darlings - Booking co-ordinator and admin assistant, Melbourne, Booked Out Find out about the latest book industry jobs from our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gBP5-eJv

News this week: The 2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards took place last Thursday, with André Dao and Daniel Browning among the winners. Also headlining awards news this week, Charlotte Wood is on the 2024 Booker Prize shortlist for Stone Yard Devotional (A&U). Read more: https://lnkd.in/gfGdS9Rs